Well, Saturday and Sunday were all tracked and worked out mostly as planned. Got some APs both days, remembered my vitamins, drank my water, and even drank a glass of milk yesterday (disguised in a decaf latte). I really do not get any joy out of drinking milk - it just isn't something I have ever enjoyed. I made it through 2 pregnancies and nursed each baby for a year without every drinking milk. Sometimes I think my bones probably look like lace. Good thing I do weight-bearing exercises.
Seems like the sickness has left my house - good thing! Hubby is going back to work tomorrow, and BK went back to school today. Sweet! Fattdogg will be very happy to have the house back to normal. Who knows how many naps he needs to make up.
Anyway, time to get ready for a quick jog - there is no way I can waste that beautiful sunshine out there, and it is almost time for lunch.
ttfn
Monday, November 09, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Bye Bye Bugs
At least I hope so. Hubby and BK are back on their feet. BK went to work this am, and is currently out with his no longer sick girlfriend for some make up (or make out) time together after being separated by illness all week.
Consider me officially back on track! I got myself out of bed this morning to hit a 0745 WW meeting! I weighed in at 195.8 - actually lower than I expected. I actually jumped right on the wagon - my eats are journaled for the day and I am blogging and plan some knitting to keep my hands busy. Also I still need to take Fattdogg for his walk, so I may even eke out an AP!
It was weird to go back to meetings after all this time and recognize a bunch of people. I used to go to a later Saturday am meeting, but I had to take my car in for a quick repair and couldn't get to it. We shall see what next Saturday brings. Some Saturday I will have to make plans to crash Lynn and Angie's meeting! I'm looking forward to the extra accountability.
Busy week at work, and no real workouts last week. Tracking is the main focus for the week, but I NEED to get some exercise. TOM arrived today as well, so it is prime time to get my butt in gear and have a great loss this week.
Off to check up on everyone else's blogs. ttfn
Monday, November 02, 2009
Sickness has Come to My House
And it isn't really welcome. BK has been coughing for a couple of days and is now feeling pretty gross. His girlfriend has the flu (apparently not H1N1 according to the flu clinic) and is really sick. We are guessing that he should have it full force by tonight. Luckily, he does not get mansick
Hubby woke up with a sore throat and was sent home from work. He gets mansick. Ugh. At least he will get to enjoy the Food Network freeview for the next few days. It's his favourite.
I'm sticking to my water, fruit, veggies, and vitamins. If SK goes down, there is no telling what will happen. SK doesn't get sick very often, but when he does, it is usually major. Last time he had the flu, I was about 10 minutes from a trip to emerg. He was only about 3, and I have never seen a kid that lethargic. Hope he stays clear of it.
Anyway, I've hauled out my journal - the scale said 198.5 this morning. I know a lot of it is water retention, as I had some salty stuff on the weekend and didn't get my water in. Pen and paper is my best bet. I've played with online journalling and it just doesn't seem to do it for me. I have certain things that I like to track (like my vitamins). Maybe I'm just odd, but I like a pretty journal and pen to track with. It is one of my few concessions to girly!
Anyway, send me strenght vibes to deal with sick hubby. Oy vey!
Hubby woke up with a sore throat and was sent home from work. He gets mansick. Ugh. At least he will get to enjoy the Food Network freeview for the next few days. It's his favourite.
I'm sticking to my water, fruit, veggies, and vitamins. If SK goes down, there is no telling what will happen. SK doesn't get sick very often, but when he does, it is usually major. Last time he had the flu, I was about 10 minutes from a trip to emerg. He was only about 3, and I have never seen a kid that lethargic. Hope he stays clear of it.
Anyway, I've hauled out my journal - the scale said 198.5 this morning. I know a lot of it is water retention, as I had some salty stuff on the weekend and didn't get my water in. Pen and paper is my best bet. I've played with online journalling and it just doesn't seem to do it for me. I have certain things that I like to track (like my vitamins). Maybe I'm just odd, but I like a pretty journal and pen to track with. It is one of my few concessions to girly!
Anyway, send me strenght vibes to deal with sick hubby. Oy vey!
Friday, October 30, 2009
What's Up in Blogland?
There seems to be alot of lovely blog ladies second guessing themselves and worrying about what other people think about their blogs. What's up with that, ladies? I know I started this blog as something just for myself. The fact that anyone actually reads it still amazes me.
Bottom line of this post - be yourself. If people don't like the real you, it is their loss. We all have wrinkles, bumps, and dark spots in our physical and spiritual beings and you can't let other people decide who you are. Your true blog followers are with you because of them, not in spite of them.
Whew, glad I got that out.
This is your blog mother signing off. Consider your butts kicked!
ttfn
Bottom line of this post - be yourself. If people don't like the real you, it is their loss. We all have wrinkles, bumps, and dark spots in our physical and spiritual beings and you can't let other people decide who you are. Your true blog followers are with you because of them, not in spite of them.
Whew, glad I got that out.
This is your blog mother signing off. Consider your butts kicked!
ttfn
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Getting to ME
Well, so far so good this week. Monday was an excellent food day. Tuesday too. Got a walk in on Monday and a lunchtime run on Tuesday. Same 4k ish route as last time, but did 3 x 10:1. The last 10 took me to the top of the steep hill that puts me almost back to the office. Glanced at the HRM, and it was flashing! Yup, my heart rate was over my maximum rate. Slowed to a walk for a few to bring it down then finished up that section. I figure when your heart rate is that high, it is good to walk. Stroking out on the side of the road was not in the plan.
Today's plan is
Breakfast - mixed berries, All Bran, peach yogurt and a sprinkling of chia seeds. My favorite!
Lunch - left over salmon filet and squash with either a big assed Honeycrisp apple or a pear
PM snack - the other fruit and a Kashi bar
Supper - sgetti! In our house it is usually Sgetti Tuesday, but I think it will be Wednesday this week.
Post supper - close the kitchen and don't feed the munchies.
That, combined with another jog at lunch should make a Wonderful Wednesday!
Guess I better get to work! ttfn
**EDIT**
Run = Dun
Today's plan is
Breakfast - mixed berries, All Bran, peach yogurt and a sprinkling of chia seeds. My favorite!
Lunch - left over salmon filet and squash with either a big assed Honeycrisp apple or a pear
PM snack - the other fruit and a Kashi bar
Supper - sgetti! In our house it is usually Sgetti Tuesday, but I think it will be Wednesday this week.
Post supper - close the kitchen and don't feed the munchies.
That, combined with another jog at lunch should make a Wonderful Wednesday!
Guess I better get to work! ttfn
**EDIT**
Run = Dun
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Skipping Get Set . . .
Today, I went straight to GO! I brought some rocking whole and healthy eats to work today - Berries, yogurt and All Bran for brekky. Roasted winter veg with black beans for lunch (with a cup of pineapple for a sweet). Kashi bar for a snack.
Oh, yeah, guess who went for a jog at lunch? Yes, I did! A little shy of 4K, and I managed 2 x 5:1 and one long session of 16 minutes straight. The 16 minutes straight ended on a steep section of hill, otherwise it would have been longer. I'm very pleased with myself, anyway. I'm also going to be stiff tomorrow.
So, I still have to pound down some more water and I will have managed to hit most of my fitness goals for the day. Woot!
ttfn
Oh, yeah, guess who went for a jog at lunch? Yes, I did! A little shy of 4K, and I managed 2 x 5:1 and one long session of 16 minutes straight. The 16 minutes straight ended on a steep section of hill, otherwise it would have been longer. I'm very pleased with myself, anyway. I'm also going to be stiff tomorrow.
So, I still have to pound down some more water and I will have managed to hit most of my fitness goals for the day. Woot!
ttfn
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Get Ready . . .
In case you are wondering, the handsome boys in my profile photo are the infamous Fattdogg (aka Bear) and the In-Laws pup Jake. Jake is visiting for the day today, so there could be some doggie fun, except that Jake is actually a little overwhelmed by Bear, because he is so much bigger.
Today I am worth healthy food. I'm not going to be concerned about calories or points for today, just get my body started on a reset that doesn't include chips, chocolate, or candy.
So far I've had a great brekky parfait of blueberries, raspberries, All Bran, and Liberte Lemon Yogurt. Oh, and a couple cups of coffee (this blog is about dogs and COFFEE, after all). I can't make musings from a caffeinated existence without caffeine, can I?
Just had Fattdogg out back for a game of soccer. He is like the best goalie evah! I'm a lousy soccer player so I rarely get the ball past him. The funky "I got the ball" dance is hilarious, though, and he does it most every time. However, apparently he is not part retreiver, he is all about the catch and release. Good thing I am a retreiver, or we would never get to play!
So, off to the grocery store to stock up, and Lynn announced on her blog that Planet Organic has Amazing Grass, so I may have to try that, too. Looks like I'm heading to Halifax!
ttfn
Today I am worth healthy food. I'm not going to be concerned about calories or points for today, just get my body started on a reset that doesn't include chips, chocolate, or candy.
So far I've had a great brekky parfait of blueberries, raspberries, All Bran, and Liberte Lemon Yogurt. Oh, and a couple cups of coffee (this blog is about dogs and COFFEE, after all). I can't make musings from a caffeinated existence without caffeine, can I?
Just had Fattdogg out back for a game of soccer. He is like the best goalie evah! I'm a lousy soccer player so I rarely get the ball past him. The funky "I got the ball" dance is hilarious, though, and he does it most every time. However, apparently he is not part retreiver, he is all about the catch and release. Good thing I am a retreiver, or we would never get to play!
So, off to the grocery store to stock up, and Lynn announced on her blog that Planet Organic has Amazing Grass, so I may have to try that, too. Looks like I'm heading to Halifax!
ttfn
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