So I didn't go to the gym today. I decided instead to take a day off (haven't had one since last Friday I believe, or even further) and sleep in until 7:30. I am working from home until noon, which is fantastic, and then I am taking off for the afternoon. I have some important stuff to do, errands to run, etc...
I will be flying to Toronto late this evening, to go straight to spending a couple of days with my folks. I am not sure if I'll be blogging or not, but know that I WILL be working out--I already have plans to play squash with dad, walk around Toronto all day Saturday, go to a spinning class and perhaps do yoga... and who knows, I might even join my mom in one of her fitness classes also...we'll see. All this so I can enjoy a bit of Easter chocolate and family dinner desserts.
After a few days with the parents I'll be heading to Toronto to see a few friends, and my schedule is already tightly packed. I'll even be making a jaunt back to Oakville for Easter dinner. Then it's back to Toronto to enjoy the sun and the city all day long with my best friend :) Maybe I'll even hit up the beach or the island...
Alright, wish me lots of good sleep, food, exercise and relaxation most of all. I am a little ball of stress right now from work, so I truly need to unwind.
Have a fantastic weekend with beautiful weather!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Work week's almost over
mornin'
I am so happy to almost be done working for the week, you have NO IDEA!!! Oh my god, I really need a frickin' vacay!
So yesterday I didn't eat particularly well after my cereal breakfast. I ate sushi for lunch, with a diet coke and one of those salty Japanese snacks, and for dinner I decided to use up stuff I have here at home. I made fettucce with a bolognese sauce and I ate my remaining shrimp. I kept pasta for lunch today, and had cereal for breakfast. I feel like I am missing veggies, but I figure I'll eat more veggies when I am at my parents' place.
After my big pasta dinner, I felt heavy, so I decided to go on the treadmill for a very mellow walk. I listened to all those slower songs I normally skip over when I workout in the morning, and it was very relaxing. This morning I went on the bike, even though the treadmill was available, to mix things up. I did a pretty intense workout followed by different arm weight reps, crunches, leg lifts, outward squats, reg. squats and other random stuff. I didn't really know what I felt like doing.
Alright, one more full day of working on some massive, long and boring project, then one half day tomorrow... yaaaaaayyyy
I am so happy to almost be done working for the week, you have NO IDEA!!! Oh my god, I really need a frickin' vacay!
So yesterday I didn't eat particularly well after my cereal breakfast. I ate sushi for lunch, with a diet coke and one of those salty Japanese snacks, and for dinner I decided to use up stuff I have here at home. I made fettucce with a bolognese sauce and I ate my remaining shrimp. I kept pasta for lunch today, and had cereal for breakfast. I feel like I am missing veggies, but I figure I'll eat more veggies when I am at my parents' place.
After my big pasta dinner, I felt heavy, so I decided to go on the treadmill for a very mellow walk. I listened to all those slower songs I normally skip over when I workout in the morning, and it was very relaxing. This morning I went on the bike, even though the treadmill was available, to mix things up. I did a pretty intense workout followed by different arm weight reps, crunches, leg lifts, outward squats, reg. squats and other random stuff. I didn't really know what I felt like doing.
Alright, one more full day of working on some massive, long and boring project, then one half day tomorrow... yaaaaaayyyy
Monday, March 29, 2010
Blue Mondays
Hello!
This morning is so gloomy and foggy and sad. I feel like curling up in a ball under a blanket on my couch and watching movie rentals. However, I do have a fair bit of energy this morning all things considered...
I was a little groggier this morning with my alams, when I kept hitting snooze. Instead of my two alarms going off about 15 minutes apart, I had to shut off four alarms (and in case you didn't know, alarms make me angry!). So I ended up waking up at 6:15 instead of 5:55, but still got in 30 minutes of treadmill, 30 reps of oblique ab exercises and 30 reps of arm curls and another arm exercise, plus stretching. And after all that, I weighed in at 169.0 today :)
Since I am leaving on Wednesday for Toronto, I am not buying groceries. However, with a carton of milk, at least I can eat my cereal and frozen fruit for breakfast. Right now I'm having granola cereal with a bit of All Bran, some flax seed, and frozen blueberries and raspberries. It's a bit cold, but it's yummy and best of all, costs almost nothing compared to buying three meals a day.
Alright, I'm off...still high on breaking through my mini-plateau...next stop 166 lbs.
Have a great day everyone.
This morning is so gloomy and foggy and sad. I feel like curling up in a ball under a blanket on my couch and watching movie rentals. However, I do have a fair bit of energy this morning all things considered...
I was a little groggier this morning with my alams, when I kept hitting snooze. Instead of my two alarms going off about 15 minutes apart, I had to shut off four alarms (and in case you didn't know, alarms make me angry!). So I ended up waking up at 6:15 instead of 5:55, but still got in 30 minutes of treadmill, 30 reps of oblique ab exercises and 30 reps of arm curls and another arm exercise, plus stretching. And after all that, I weighed in at 169.0 today :)
Since I am leaving on Wednesday for Toronto, I am not buying groceries. However, with a carton of milk, at least I can eat my cereal and frozen fruit for breakfast. Right now I'm having granola cereal with a bit of All Bran, some flax seed, and frozen blueberries and raspberries. It's a bit cold, but it's yummy and best of all, costs almost nothing compared to buying three meals a day.
Alright, I'm off...still high on breaking through my mini-plateau...next stop 166 lbs.
Have a great day everyone.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
A pound of flesh
Hi everyone!
Well this weekend has been nice for me... I saw my best friend in my bathroom today... her name is 169 pounds!! That's right, I said it, I saw 169 on the scale yesterday (169.2) and 169.8 today. This means I have broken through the 170 barrier and am about 3.5 pounds away from my target. HOORAH!
I worked out Friday morning, getting to run on ze treadmill. Then I did end up repeating my same breakfast as the rest of the week, and if I remember correctly, was the day my friend at work brought in some leftover salmon (delicious), which she shared with me, and I added a small chicken noodle soup as a side. For dinner, I had a chicken, pesto, avocado and goat cheese sandwich and garden salad at one of my regular restaurants.
Saturday was an even better day... I spent the morning out for breakfast with my aunt (I had berries, yogurt and granola with a side of baked beans), and visiting with my grandma and other aunt. Later, I met up with a friend to do deliveries for Santropol. For our route, we spent 2 to 2.5 hours walking around the McGill-Westmount area up and down hills. It was amazing weather and even better exercise. And let me tell you, our clients were so sweet and friendly. My friend and I have decided to stick with doing deliveries now because it was such a nice experience.
This morning, I woke up way earlier than I planned to, so I went to the gym at 8am. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill with a bit of running, and then did some arm and ab work mainly. For breakfast, I went to a local brunch place to have their "sante" meal, which is basically poached eggs on toast (there are other ingredients and it's delicious), yogurt with granola and berries, two small slices of cheese, a fig, and various fruit. For lunch/dinner, I just ate a 6" Subway sub (no, I didn't have a combo), and that's all for tonight because I'd like to go to bed really early. I am very tired.
So all in all, I am ecstatic about seeing 169 finally, and getting really excited about having a few days off soon to spend with family and friends.
Have a great evening, and I send you energy to handle tomorrow's rainy weather :)
Well this weekend has been nice for me... I saw my best friend in my bathroom today... her name is 169 pounds!! That's right, I said it, I saw 169 on the scale yesterday (169.2) and 169.8 today. This means I have broken through the 170 barrier and am about 3.5 pounds away from my target. HOORAH!
I worked out Friday morning, getting to run on ze treadmill. Then I did end up repeating my same breakfast as the rest of the week, and if I remember correctly, was the day my friend at work brought in some leftover salmon (delicious), which she shared with me, and I added a small chicken noodle soup as a side. For dinner, I had a chicken, pesto, avocado and goat cheese sandwich and garden salad at one of my regular restaurants.
Saturday was an even better day... I spent the morning out for breakfast with my aunt (I had berries, yogurt and granola with a side of baked beans), and visiting with my grandma and other aunt. Later, I met up with a friend to do deliveries for Santropol. For our route, we spent 2 to 2.5 hours walking around the McGill-Westmount area up and down hills. It was amazing weather and even better exercise. And let me tell you, our clients were so sweet and friendly. My friend and I have decided to stick with doing deliveries now because it was such a nice experience.
This morning, I woke up way earlier than I planned to, so I went to the gym at 8am. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill with a bit of running, and then did some arm and ab work mainly. For breakfast, I went to a local brunch place to have their "sante" meal, which is basically poached eggs on toast (there are other ingredients and it's delicious), yogurt with granola and berries, two small slices of cheese, a fig, and various fruit. For lunch/dinner, I just ate a 6" Subway sub (no, I didn't have a combo), and that's all for tonight because I'd like to go to bed really early. I am very tired.
So all in all, I am ecstatic about seeing 169 finally, and getting really excited about having a few days off soon to spend with family and friends.
Have a great evening, and I send you energy to handle tomorrow's rainy weather :)
Friday, March 26, 2010
Buh-buh-buh-boosted!
Morning!
It may be disgustingly frigid outside, and it may have been especially dark when I awoke, but I had energy today. Maybe it was the wine I had last night, but no matter, I'll take it!
Yesterday I did end up having that same breakfast (toast, fruit bowl and espresso), and I haven't decided if I will make it a three-peat. At lunch, I went outside to go the bank, and I simply couldn't resist eating a quick lunch outside. I went to MBCo., where I had sake-glazed salmon (it was too salty, but decent...the food I had wasn't as nice as the place looks, but I'd still go back :) with greens, hard boiled eggs, asparagus, and one of those adorable tiny, glass Diet Coke bottles. I was down to just my light top and was still warm!
For dinner, I went to a 5@7 at Rosalie (best music on Thursdays by the way) and had a Maghrita pizza (tomato, basil and cheese) with a few glasses of wine. Overall, my food was good all day. And since I've started making sure there is some form of vegetable in my meals, I find myself craving sugar less (though I put a lot of raw sugar in my espresso).
I went to the gym this morning and got to run on the treadmill. Just over 1/3 of my time was running, the rest walking briskly, uphill. I look forward to when I'll be able to decide to go outside instead of walking on the spot in a basement :). I also did crunches, push ups, side squats and stretching. Not much in the way of muscle training but I'm just excited that I had enough energy for the gym today!
Oh, in case you forgot, IT'S FRIDAY!!! Even though I'll be working on a project from hell for the next few days, I am so excited it's Friday. I am also so excited to be one step closer to my brief trip to Toronto. I managed to get a doctor's appointment with my family doctor in Ontario, who I don't think I've even seen before for anything more than a diagnosis of mono in grade 10. I think my last general checkup was when I was maybe 7-8 years old, so it's about time. And I'm especially proud because that was one of my other goals in this challenge of improving my overall health and well-being.
Have a good Friday everyone...time to party like it's 1999.
It may be disgustingly frigid outside, and it may have been especially dark when I awoke, but I had energy today. Maybe it was the wine I had last night, but no matter, I'll take it!
Yesterday I did end up having that same breakfast (toast, fruit bowl and espresso), and I haven't decided if I will make it a three-peat. At lunch, I went outside to go the bank, and I simply couldn't resist eating a quick lunch outside. I went to MBCo., where I had sake-glazed salmon (it was too salty, but decent...the food I had wasn't as nice as the place looks, but I'd still go back :) with greens, hard boiled eggs, asparagus, and one of those adorable tiny, glass Diet Coke bottles. I was down to just my light top and was still warm!
For dinner, I went to a 5@7 at Rosalie (best music on Thursdays by the way) and had a Maghrita pizza (tomato, basil and cheese) with a few glasses of wine. Overall, my food was good all day. And since I've started making sure there is some form of vegetable in my meals, I find myself craving sugar less (though I put a lot of raw sugar in my espresso).
I went to the gym this morning and got to run on the treadmill. Just over 1/3 of my time was running, the rest walking briskly, uphill. I look forward to when I'll be able to decide to go outside instead of walking on the spot in a basement :). I also did crunches, push ups, side squats and stretching. Not much in the way of muscle training but I'm just excited that I had enough energy for the gym today!
Oh, in case you forgot, IT'S FRIDAY!!! Even though I'll be working on a project from hell for the next few days, I am so excited it's Friday. I am also so excited to be one step closer to my brief trip to Toronto. I managed to get a doctor's appointment with my family doctor in Ontario, who I don't think I've even seen before for anything more than a diagnosis of mono in grade 10. I think my last general checkup was when I was maybe 7-8 years old, so it's about time. And I'm especially proud because that was one of my other goals in this challenge of improving my overall health and well-being.
Have a good Friday everyone...time to party like it's 1999.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Dying for sunshine
Dearest friends,
Where has the sunshine gone? This is the first year a time change has had such an impact on me. I am almost angry to get up in the mornings right now. At least right now I am looking at all the buildings downtown from my window and seeing a bright blue backdrop with the shining sun reflecting in their windows.
I went to workout this morning. I worked hard on the bike (finally figuring out how to really adjust the resistance...I had problems before and could only adjust it a bit, but I blame it on being so sleepy in the morning when I get to the gym :). I didn't work too hard on the other stuff though. I did the plank, obliques, leg lifts and a handful of squats with toes turned out. I just don't have the energy.
I was good yeterday, thanks to a push from my friend. I had to buy all 3 meals (and will have to do the same today), but for breakfast I had toast with a fruit bowl and espresso, lunch was an asian salad wrap and dinner was a mediterranean wrap from Anton & James.
I'll likely have the same breakfast today because it was very satisfying. I have to leave now though so I have time to grab food before work...have a great day everyone!
Send me your energy vibes so I can keep this thing up...
Where has the sunshine gone? This is the first year a time change has had such an impact on me. I am almost angry to get up in the mornings right now. At least right now I am looking at all the buildings downtown from my window and seeing a bright blue backdrop with the shining sun reflecting in their windows.
I went to workout this morning. I worked hard on the bike (finally figuring out how to really adjust the resistance...I had problems before and could only adjust it a bit, but I blame it on being so sleepy in the morning when I get to the gym :). I didn't work too hard on the other stuff though. I did the plank, obliques, leg lifts and a handful of squats with toes turned out. I just don't have the energy.
I was good yeterday, thanks to a push from my friend. I had to buy all 3 meals (and will have to do the same today), but for breakfast I had toast with a fruit bowl and espresso, lunch was an asian salad wrap and dinner was a mediterranean wrap from Anton & James.
I'll likely have the same breakfast today because it was very satisfying. I have to leave now though so I have time to grab food before work...have a great day everyone!
Send me your energy vibes so I can keep this thing up...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Bleh
Another day off... These dark, cold, gloomy mornings are really getting to me. I came close to getting up for the gym, then fell back asleep. I have to get to work early because I have too much work for the morning, so I let myself get that extra rest.
I know I'm not being very disciplined at all, but AGAIN, starting the day I buy groceries (waiting for my paycheque), I will be back on track.
For now, I haveto leave you at that and tell you more later on or tomorrow...I may go to the gym tonight, who knows?
I know I'm not being very disciplined at all, but AGAIN, starting the day I buy groceries (waiting for my paycheque), I will be back on track.
For now, I haveto leave you at that and tell you more later on or tomorrow...I may go to the gym tonight, who knows?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Late start
Good morning everyone!
Today is a nice day. WTF you say? Well, I have a fire alarm inspector coming, so I had to work from home, which just made my day since I got to sleep an extra hour and stay in semi-pyjama-esque clothing and not go outside in the cold wetness.
I worked out too, don't worry. I did 30 minutes of treadmill, with about 7-10 minutes of running (I run for a song, so I don't know the exact amount of time, and I ran for two songs, one long and one shorter: Lose Yourself by Eminem and Try Again by Aaliyah). I did push ups, lunges, crunches, arm weights (curls, swing backs) and lots of stretching because I've been really stiff lately. I don't know if it's the weather, but my hip, lower back, etc. are achy a lot. I am trying not to do anything too strenuous, while still making myself sweat and get my heart pumping.
I won't be going to Zumba or volleyball this week, so I will have a relatively easy week. Next week I will be back on track with Zumba, then I'll be leaving to Toronto/Oakville. I am sure I'll play squash at least twice with my dad, probably take walks with my mom or even take a class with her, and then I will likely end up doing some sort of class with my friend.
For now, I am still at 170 but feeling good. Trying not to let myself get down or be too hard on myself about the weight. However, I do need to regain some control/discipline over my eating. My meals have been healthy but there has been a resurgence of excessive carbs and unhealthy snacks. With fresh groceries it's always easier to have healthy snacks on hand so I don't go buy something bad.
Alright, I hope you are all having a nice day despite this gloomy weather. This is a great day (or this evening) to rent a movie and stay in...
Today is a nice day. WTF you say? Well, I have a fire alarm inspector coming, so I had to work from home, which just made my day since I got to sleep an extra hour and stay in semi-pyjama-esque clothing and not go outside in the cold wetness.
I worked out too, don't worry. I did 30 minutes of treadmill, with about 7-10 minutes of running (I run for a song, so I don't know the exact amount of time, and I ran for two songs, one long and one shorter: Lose Yourself by Eminem and Try Again by Aaliyah). I did push ups, lunges, crunches, arm weights (curls, swing backs) and lots of stretching because I've been really stiff lately. I don't know if it's the weather, but my hip, lower back, etc. are achy a lot. I am trying not to do anything too strenuous, while still making myself sweat and get my heart pumping.
I won't be going to Zumba or volleyball this week, so I will have a relatively easy week. Next week I will be back on track with Zumba, then I'll be leaving to Toronto/Oakville. I am sure I'll play squash at least twice with my dad, probably take walks with my mom or even take a class with her, and then I will likely end up doing some sort of class with my friend.
For now, I am still at 170 but feeling good. Trying not to let myself get down or be too hard on myself about the weight. However, I do need to regain some control/discipline over my eating. My meals have been healthy but there has been a resurgence of excessive carbs and unhealthy snacks. With fresh groceries it's always easier to have healthy snacks on hand so I don't go buy something bad.
Alright, I hope you are all having a nice day despite this gloomy weather. This is a great day (or this evening) to rent a movie and stay in...
Monday, March 22, 2010
Garlic central: Vampires beware
Dear diary,
I am enjoying quiet time at home. No music, no TV, just the sound of the oven vent sucking up evaporated water.
I am making dinner with the last of everything I have at my fingertips. I have marinated some shrimp with lime, salt, pepper, a dash of balsamic and garlic, and intend to cook that with linguine (currently cooking) with garlic, butter, salt and pepper, for a nice fresh taste. I am also using my last tomato and head of Boston lettuce and walnuts as a side salad. Inspired by my friend's dressing the other day, I made a dressing with: Olive oil, balsamic/red wine/white vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, Dijon and crushed garlic. It tastes amazing. I even made way more than I need so I can use it later on.
I am deeply excited about this random assortment of scraps that I've concocted into a dish, or will shortly. It is all going to taste mostly like garlic, with a bit of acidity, whether in the form of vinegar or lime, and should be really crisp.
I bought myself a Laura Secord French Mint chocolate bar for dessert...I just needed it okay!!
Oh and diary, I had a Quizno's tomato-basil soup and chicken sammie for lunch, a reasonably sized and not unhealthy lunch I believe.
It's been a crazy day, so I am off. Have to eat, paint a mirror, then get onto a side project I am doing so I can get that done and watch TV for a bit and shut off the old noggin'
I am enjoying quiet time at home. No music, no TV, just the sound of the oven vent sucking up evaporated water.
I am making dinner with the last of everything I have at my fingertips. I have marinated some shrimp with lime, salt, pepper, a dash of balsamic and garlic, and intend to cook that with linguine (currently cooking) with garlic, butter, salt and pepper, for a nice fresh taste. I am also using my last tomato and head of Boston lettuce and walnuts as a side salad. Inspired by my friend's dressing the other day, I made a dressing with: Olive oil, balsamic/red wine/white vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, Dijon and crushed garlic. It tastes amazing. I even made way more than I need so I can use it later on.
I am deeply excited about this random assortment of scraps that I've concocted into a dish, or will shortly. It is all going to taste mostly like garlic, with a bit of acidity, whether in the form of vinegar or lime, and should be really crisp.
I bought myself a Laura Secord French Mint chocolate bar for dessert...I just needed it okay!!
Oh and diary, I had a Quizno's tomato-basil soup and chicken sammie for lunch, a reasonably sized and not unhealthy lunch I believe.
It's been a crazy day, so I am off. Have to eat, paint a mirror, then get onto a side project I am doing so I can get that done and watch TV for a bit and shut off the old noggin'
Back to it
Hi everyone, I hope you had a great weekend and didn't miss me too much haha!
As prescribed by my personal trainer, I took some rest, which for me also included a break from the blog. I did not workout at the gym on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. I also wasn't too careful about what I ate (I have run out of groceries again). It all paid off though, as the scale is now at 170 lbs en permanence. I still haven't been able to break beyond 170.0 and it's killing me. I soooo want to see 169 soon.
Over the weekend I mostly spent time with friends. I went to a concert on Friday, Saturday I volunteered in the kitchen at Santropol (preparing food this time), had lunch and dinner with different friends, and Sunday I spent scrubbing down my apartment and getting in some well needed cleaning and rest. The only exercise I did (aside from heavy-duty cleaning) was walking to-from downtown many times, and to-from Santropol.
Since I am out of food almost, I made a makeshift smoothie with just fruit and water and a dash of this syrup to give it a little sweetness. I am also having Weight Watchers ridiculously small toast with PB. For lunch I have to buy, and I am thinking of having a salad. For dinner, I still have a few things in my freezer, so I am defrosting shrimp (for now marinated in lime juice, pepper, sea salt and garlic) and I will probably have a side of split peas or green beans.
So I need you all to put your brains into sending me weight-lossy vibes so I can achieve my goal by June 15. I still have 4 lbs to lose officially, but I would like to make it 6 lbs to be 100% sure I lost at least 16 lbs (considering daily weight fluctuations). As of now, it has taken me 73 days to lose 12 pounds. Now I have all of April and May and half of June to lose 6 more. If I lose the weight sooner, then I will just begin my second round, where my goal is to lose another 16 lbs to get to 150.
Have a great day everyone and let me know if your respective goals for this year are any closer to being met...
As prescribed by my personal trainer, I took some rest, which for me also included a break from the blog. I did not workout at the gym on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. I also wasn't too careful about what I ate (I have run out of groceries again). It all paid off though, as the scale is now at 170 lbs en permanence. I still haven't been able to break beyond 170.0 and it's killing me. I soooo want to see 169 soon.
Over the weekend I mostly spent time with friends. I went to a concert on Friday, Saturday I volunteered in the kitchen at Santropol (preparing food this time), had lunch and dinner with different friends, and Sunday I spent scrubbing down my apartment and getting in some well needed cleaning and rest. The only exercise I did (aside from heavy-duty cleaning) was walking to-from downtown many times, and to-from Santropol.
Since I am out of food almost, I made a makeshift smoothie with just fruit and water and a dash of this syrup to give it a little sweetness. I am also having Weight Watchers ridiculously small toast with PB. For lunch I have to buy, and I am thinking of having a salad. For dinner, I still have a few things in my freezer, so I am defrosting shrimp (for now marinated in lime juice, pepper, sea salt and garlic) and I will probably have a side of split peas or green beans.
So I need you all to put your brains into sending me weight-lossy vibes so I can achieve my goal by June 15. I still have 4 lbs to lose officially, but I would like to make it 6 lbs to be 100% sure I lost at least 16 lbs (considering daily weight fluctuations). As of now, it has taken me 73 days to lose 12 pounds. Now I have all of April and May and half of June to lose 6 more. If I lose the weight sooner, then I will just begin my second round, where my goal is to lose another 16 lbs to get to 150.
Have a great day everyone and let me know if your respective goals for this year are any closer to being met...
Friday, March 19, 2010
Rest
Hey!
I slept in today. I am not working out today or tomorrow, and will start back up on Sunday. This is on the advice of my ex-personal trainer, so I'll take it :)
I've been feeling blah because the scale isn't moving anywhere except up again. I know it's normal to fluctuate, but I had been on a roll of steadily losing about 1 pound every week. So I have decided to take this little break and start with a fresh attitude on Sunday.
Yesterday I had a bowl of granola cereal with plain yogurt, raspberries and strawberries, a bit of honey and some all bran and a couple of walnuts. For lunch, two slices of pizza leftover from the restaurant the night before: spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, goat cheese and pesto dressing on thin crust...yum. As for dinner, I made my chicken curry with a side of Brussels sprouts and asparagus, but had to eat it in a car on my way to a show.
My friend was going to see a spoken word / music show and I decided at the veeeerrryyy last second to join her. It was very worth it. The performances were really impressive and it's a genre I knew nothing about and, if anything, thought was pretentious (especially when they introduced a 'socially conscious electro-pop' group...which turned out to be fantastic). In case you're interested, here are the names of the artists and you can check them out online: Rafeef Ziadah (an amazing Toronto-based Palestinian girl who mainly talks about Palestine apartheid and is really great), Kaie Kellough (a real artsy-type poet who has some really interesting and some funny stuff), and last but not least, LAL (a toronto-based group of musicians and a singer with an incredible voice; they make really nice, mellow, jazzy music).
Also, I played volleyball last night. It was the first time I really didn't feel like going because I was just so tired. But as soon as I got there, it was okay. I played for 1.5 hours and with 2-on-2 we're getting really good. My teammate and I were able to do 1-2-over on 95% of our returns, and though I struggled, I am getting my serve back--I have an arm problem that has made it difficult for me to do my good overhand serve. That was a great way to end off the week before my little break.
Alright, have a nice day everyone and like me, keep your chins up!
I slept in today. I am not working out today or tomorrow, and will start back up on Sunday. This is on the advice of my ex-personal trainer, so I'll take it :)
I've been feeling blah because the scale isn't moving anywhere except up again. I know it's normal to fluctuate, but I had been on a roll of steadily losing about 1 pound every week. So I have decided to take this little break and start with a fresh attitude on Sunday.
Yesterday I had a bowl of granola cereal with plain yogurt, raspberries and strawberries, a bit of honey and some all bran and a couple of walnuts. For lunch, two slices of pizza leftover from the restaurant the night before: spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, goat cheese and pesto dressing on thin crust...yum. As for dinner, I made my chicken curry with a side of Brussels sprouts and asparagus, but had to eat it in a car on my way to a show.
My friend was going to see a spoken word / music show and I decided at the veeeerrryyy last second to join her. It was very worth it. The performances were really impressive and it's a genre I knew nothing about and, if anything, thought was pretentious (especially when they introduced a 'socially conscious electro-pop' group...which turned out to be fantastic). In case you're interested, here are the names of the artists and you can check them out online: Rafeef Ziadah (an amazing Toronto-based Palestinian girl who mainly talks about Palestine apartheid and is really great), Kaie Kellough (a real artsy-type poet who has some really interesting and some funny stuff), and last but not least, LAL (a toronto-based group of musicians and a singer with an incredible voice; they make really nice, mellow, jazzy music).
Also, I played volleyball last night. It was the first time I really didn't feel like going because I was just so tired. But as soon as I got there, it was okay. I played for 1.5 hours and with 2-on-2 we're getting really good. My teammate and I were able to do 1-2-over on 95% of our returns, and though I struggled, I am getting my serve back--I have an arm problem that has made it difficult for me to do my good overhand serve. That was a great way to end off the week before my little break.
Alright, have a nice day everyone and like me, keep your chins up!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Leanne is not impressed
Yes, that's right, I referred to myself in the third person. That's the kind of mood I am in.
I woke up again really tired and got to the gym late. I had no energy, so all I did was 10 minutes on the bike and 20 on the treadmill. I really have to stop eating out at restaurants during the week and eat earlier again, because I am not sleeping well. Plus, no drinking during the week. I didn't drink to excess last night, just got a little pleasantly tipsy and had a nice time with friends.
I am disappointed with the lack of willpower I have right now when it comes to food. As I mentioned yesterday, I am not eating too much, it's more the quality of the food I am eating that's suffering. I am fine when I make food at home, otherwise it's all carbs carbs carbs! Also, eating late in the evening totally throws off my sleep, and therefore my exercise, pattern.
In any case, the key is just continuing to try when you're feeling low, guilty or lacking motivation, so that's what I'm going to do. I have volleyball tonight, and my dinner is already defrosting in the fridge (I'm marinating chicken with curry and yogurt). I am looking forward to volleyball.
Alright, if you're feeling low too, just get off your arse and try again today. That way, if you'd give yourself an F for being bad, you can give yourself an A for effort today hahahah!
I woke up again really tired and got to the gym late. I had no energy, so all I did was 10 minutes on the bike and 20 on the treadmill. I really have to stop eating out at restaurants during the week and eat earlier again, because I am not sleeping well. Plus, no drinking during the week. I didn't drink to excess last night, just got a little pleasantly tipsy and had a nice time with friends.
I am disappointed with the lack of willpower I have right now when it comes to food. As I mentioned yesterday, I am not eating too much, it's more the quality of the food I am eating that's suffering. I am fine when I make food at home, otherwise it's all carbs carbs carbs! Also, eating late in the evening totally throws off my sleep, and therefore my exercise, pattern.
In any case, the key is just continuing to try when you're feeling low, guilty or lacking motivation, so that's what I'm going to do. I have volleyball tonight, and my dinner is already defrosting in the fridge (I'm marinating chicken with curry and yogurt). I am looking forward to volleyball.
Alright, if you're feeling low too, just get off your arse and try again today. That way, if you'd give yourself an F for being bad, you can give yourself an A for effort today hahahah!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meh!
Hey guys!
Okay so I am a little bummed out because I am stuck at 171 lbs and my measurements haven't changed in a long time. I am trying to do everything I can exercise-wise to mix things up and do new moves so my body doesn't get too used to my exercises. Today though, I was just exhausted and could not get my heart rate up because my legs couldn't pedal fast enough.
I have not been very strict about my eating, especially recently, so I need to get back that willpower to say not to treats. It's not like I've been pigging out or anything, but I let myself get away with more than I did at the beginning. Anyway, I am just hoping to be under 170 by the end of the month, so that I can use April-May-June to lose the last 3-4 pounds for now. Then I will consider going "the extra mile" and splurging on a personal trainer again to push my progress further.
Yesterday I walked to Zumba, which I now know is only about 35 minutes, so I don't need to leave so early :) The class was more intense than usual, really fun but I could barely move my legs because the fatigue from the previous night's outing caught up with me. My friend and I went to Juliette et Chocolat afterward and I had sorbet, which is what I mean when I say I allow myself more than I used to (it's the nice weather), but it was really good.
Today I worked out but it took every ounce of motivation I had to get out of bed (since we're back to dark mornings again) and I had no energy to do anything too tough. Now I am eating cereal. I don't have a lunch because I may go out for a St. Patty's Day lunch, or just buy a salad because I'm out of food. Tonight I will also probably be out for St. Patty's but I will try my best to not eat total garbage and to avoid drinking :)
Okay, I am off to work. Top o' de mornin' to you all, and have a great shamrock day!
xo
Okay so I am a little bummed out because I am stuck at 171 lbs and my measurements haven't changed in a long time. I am trying to do everything I can exercise-wise to mix things up and do new moves so my body doesn't get too used to my exercises. Today though, I was just exhausted and could not get my heart rate up because my legs couldn't pedal fast enough.
I have not been very strict about my eating, especially recently, so I need to get back that willpower to say not to treats. It's not like I've been pigging out or anything, but I let myself get away with more than I did at the beginning. Anyway, I am just hoping to be under 170 by the end of the month, so that I can use April-May-June to lose the last 3-4 pounds for now. Then I will consider going "the extra mile" and splurging on a personal trainer again to push my progress further.
Yesterday I walked to Zumba, which I now know is only about 35 minutes, so I don't need to leave so early :) The class was more intense than usual, really fun but I could barely move my legs because the fatigue from the previous night's outing caught up with me. My friend and I went to Juliette et Chocolat afterward and I had sorbet, which is what I mean when I say I allow myself more than I used to (it's the nice weather), but it was really good.
Today I worked out but it took every ounce of motivation I had to get out of bed (since we're back to dark mornings again) and I had no energy to do anything too tough. Now I am eating cereal. I don't have a lunch because I may go out for a St. Patty's Day lunch, or just buy a salad because I'm out of food. Tonight I will also probably be out for St. Patty's but I will try my best to not eat total garbage and to avoid drinking :)
Okay, I am off to work. Top o' de mornin' to you all, and have a great shamrock day!
xo
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
fresh dish, fresh fish
I just wanted to write a quickie to say that I am very much enjoying my dinner.
Maybe it's because I only had bland, whole wheat (ick) pasta for lunch, but this meal is just delish. Basically I took my frozen "peppered smokey trout" and cooked it with baby bok choy, diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, hot sauce, flax seed and butter. I put the fish on the bed of vegetables, and the result is a fresh, peppery and medium spicy dish full of freshness. It is a perfect meal for this warm day.
Also, I cooked with my brand spankin' new eco-friendly GreenPan. I needed to replace my tattered and toxic Teflon pan, so I got this one and it did a great job. I am going to treat my pans with more respect from now on.
When I am done, I'm off to walk to Zumba...a demain tout le monde!
Maybe it's because I only had bland, whole wheat (ick) pasta for lunch, but this meal is just delish. Basically I took my frozen "peppered smokey trout" and cooked it with baby bok choy, diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, hot sauce, flax seed and butter. I put the fish on the bed of vegetables, and the result is a fresh, peppery and medium spicy dish full of freshness. It is a perfect meal for this warm day.
Also, I cooked with my brand spankin' new eco-friendly GreenPan. I needed to replace my tattered and toxic Teflon pan, so I got this one and it did a great job. I am going to treat my pans with more respect from now on.
When I am done, I'm off to walk to Zumba...a demain tout le monde!
The blob
Hi there!
I am feeling a little sleepy this morning. I did not workout. No, I went over to a friend's place for dinner and got home around midnight. I did make an attempt though; I still set my alarm for regular workout time, and said to myself that I would see how I felt in the morning.
It was worth it though. Her and her husband prepared our meal on their fireplace. We had ultra-tender creamy curried chicken (mild yellow curry) and fire-roasted potatoes. They also made a salad with greens and this new fruit I've discovered, citron (looks like a gigantic lemon, but you actually eat the inner rind and the juicy part tastes more mellow and sweet like an orange). The salad dressing was amazing too!
Today I am having some walnuts and a smoothie for breakfast, more leftover pasta for lunch and smokey peppered trout and baby bok choy for dinner (or Brussels sprouts or split peas, not 100% decided yet). I will be going to Zumba with a friend of mine, so that should be a good time. Yesterday I took a good walk at lunch for 30 minutes, but today I will be catching up with a friend, so I will walk to Zumba most likely.
So I hope you all weren't totally messed up by the time change (I know a few people who were hit hard), and that you feel better today. As for me, I am a tiny bit sleepy, but feeling pretty energetic. Have a great day!
I am feeling a little sleepy this morning. I did not workout. No, I went over to a friend's place for dinner and got home around midnight. I did make an attempt though; I still set my alarm for regular workout time, and said to myself that I would see how I felt in the morning.
It was worth it though. Her and her husband prepared our meal on their fireplace. We had ultra-tender creamy curried chicken (mild yellow curry) and fire-roasted potatoes. They also made a salad with greens and this new fruit I've discovered, citron (looks like a gigantic lemon, but you actually eat the inner rind and the juicy part tastes more mellow and sweet like an orange). The salad dressing was amazing too!
Today I am having some walnuts and a smoothie for breakfast, more leftover pasta for lunch and smokey peppered trout and baby bok choy for dinner (or Brussels sprouts or split peas, not 100% decided yet). I will be going to Zumba with a friend of mine, so that should be a good time. Yesterday I took a good walk at lunch for 30 minutes, but today I will be catching up with a friend, so I will walk to Zumba most likely.
So I hope you all weren't totally messed up by the time change (I know a few people who were hit hard), and that you feel better today. As for me, I am a tiny bit sleepy, but feeling pretty energetic. Have a great day!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Time changeration!
Heya!
Well it's time to spring forward everyone, so don't forget to set your clocks. I think a few people forgot since I saw a lot of people walk by the gym this morning on their way to work, people I never see normally. Unfortunately, I only knew it wasn't me who messed up because it was dark out when I got up...boo!
Did you all have a nice weekend? I did. I got to see a friend I hadn't seen in a long time, and I saw another long lost friend last week. It's the time to be catching up I suppose. There appeared to be a theme over the weekend: cupcakes from Cacao Locale. So I did eat a few cupcakes, but I am back on track. Yesterday I had a fruit/granola/yogurt breakfast at a cafe, and dinner was salmon with baby bok choy (my latest new discovery in home cooking, and a delicious one).
Today's breakfast was a bowl of granola cereal with milk and a spoonful of flax seeds. I also had a handful of walnuts. Lunch will be leftover pasta from last night (I made pasta for a friend, but I ate fish). I will be bringing delicious mango/curry crackers for a snack as well as dried cranberries. For dinner I will be at a friend's place, so who knows what I'll be having there?!
As far as exercise goes, I got my fair share this weekend, despite myself. Friday was my day off, then Saturday I had a great workout and then walked to-from volunteering, walked downtown and then home. Sunday, in the freezing cold rain, I walked downtown, then because the metro system failed right as I got there, I ended up walking from Sherbrooke metro station to almost Guy-Concordia station, cold and angry. A friend and I decided to meet at a cafe, where much to my dismay, there were St. Patrick's Day festivities going on. I am all for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, but this was total and utter debauchery. Wasted girls with clothes falling off (not in a sexy way, guys) being groped (and enjoying it) by what would appear to be a homeless-looking 60 year old man and a group of drunk guys in their 20s. Not one chose to be a gentleman and maybe help this girl clean herself up.
I fully intend to celebrate on Wednesday, but for now I am just angry at all the drunkenness and garbage that I saw on the streets yesterday.
Okay, back to exercise...I went to the gym yesterday morning as well, and this morning. The treadmill wasn't working today, which was too bad because yesterday I ran for more than two thirds of my time on it. I was aiming to run for longer today. Instead I did the bike and tried all kinds of new weightlifting moves/positions.
I am at 170.4 now, so if all goes well this week, I should be breaking the 170 barrier soon. I will have zumba and volleyball, so that will work in my favour. And instead of my traditional Rye and Ginger (which is transformed into Irish Whiskey and Ginger for this holiday), I will probably be drinking Vodka with water and lime :)
Alright, you all get out there and work hard today, or fill your day with fun things :)
Well it's time to spring forward everyone, so don't forget to set your clocks. I think a few people forgot since I saw a lot of people walk by the gym this morning on their way to work, people I never see normally. Unfortunately, I only knew it wasn't me who messed up because it was dark out when I got up...boo!
Did you all have a nice weekend? I did. I got to see a friend I hadn't seen in a long time, and I saw another long lost friend last week. It's the time to be catching up I suppose. There appeared to be a theme over the weekend: cupcakes from Cacao Locale. So I did eat a few cupcakes, but I am back on track. Yesterday I had a fruit/granola/yogurt breakfast at a cafe, and dinner was salmon with baby bok choy (my latest new discovery in home cooking, and a delicious one).
Today's breakfast was a bowl of granola cereal with milk and a spoonful of flax seeds. I also had a handful of walnuts. Lunch will be leftover pasta from last night (I made pasta for a friend, but I ate fish). I will be bringing delicious mango/curry crackers for a snack as well as dried cranberries. For dinner I will be at a friend's place, so who knows what I'll be having there?!
As far as exercise goes, I got my fair share this weekend, despite myself. Friday was my day off, then Saturday I had a great workout and then walked to-from volunteering, walked downtown and then home. Sunday, in the freezing cold rain, I walked downtown, then because the metro system failed right as I got there, I ended up walking from Sherbrooke metro station to almost Guy-Concordia station, cold and angry. A friend and I decided to meet at a cafe, where much to my dismay, there were St. Patrick's Day festivities going on. I am all for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, but this was total and utter debauchery. Wasted girls with clothes falling off (not in a sexy way, guys) being groped (and enjoying it) by what would appear to be a homeless-looking 60 year old man and a group of drunk guys in their 20s. Not one chose to be a gentleman and maybe help this girl clean herself up.
I fully intend to celebrate on Wednesday, but for now I am just angry at all the drunkenness and garbage that I saw on the streets yesterday.
Okay, back to exercise...I went to the gym yesterday morning as well, and this morning. The treadmill wasn't working today, which was too bad because yesterday I ran for more than two thirds of my time on it. I was aiming to run for longer today. Instead I did the bike and tried all kinds of new weightlifting moves/positions.
I am at 170.4 now, so if all goes well this week, I should be breaking the 170 barrier soon. I will have zumba and volleyball, so that will work in my favour. And instead of my traditional Rye and Ginger (which is transformed into Irish Whiskey and Ginger for this holiday), I will probably be drinking Vodka with water and lime :)
Alright, you all get out there and work hard today, or fill your day with fun things :)
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Sunny Saturdays
Happy sunny Saturday everyone!
I hope you're all doing what you can to get outside today. I will be, as soon as it's just a little bit warmer :)
I just got back from the gym. Yesterday I felt so tired and blah because I didn't workout, so it was nice to get back to it. I also wasn't eating particularly well over the past two days. This weekend will be a little tough also because I will be eating out a lot since I have a few friends to see. I am not worried though, I've been balancing out my heavier meals with lighter lunches and snacks.
I am still at 171, so that's great. I would have liked it to jump to 170 and stay there, but I was happy just to have glimpsed it for a few hours. I am dying to see it stay under 170!!!!!!!!! I'm very impatient.
Yesterday I took another walk at lunch, and this morning had a great workout. I did the bike so that my feet won't ache when I walk today and when I am working on my feet for three hours this afternoon. I did intense biking for 30 minutes, then push ups, oblique exercises (thanks Candice for that video), dips, leg lifts, squats with toes pointed out, regular squats, crunches and stretching.
I am actually starting to see a difference in my clothes now. My workout pants are getting loose around the waist (though they could just be stretched from overuse), but also, I put on a button up top (see blog title to remember why this is shocking), and it was actually loose and I didn't have to be a contortionist to get the buttons done up.
For today, I will probably have an egg, some fruit and toast or something, and then get walking downtown (to possibly shop for new walking shoes) and go to Santropol (volunteering). After that, probably out with the ladies.
I hope you all really make the most of today, or at least take a walk outside :)
TTYS!
I hope you're all doing what you can to get outside today. I will be, as soon as it's just a little bit warmer :)
I just got back from the gym. Yesterday I felt so tired and blah because I didn't workout, so it was nice to get back to it. I also wasn't eating particularly well over the past two days. This weekend will be a little tough also because I will be eating out a lot since I have a few friends to see. I am not worried though, I've been balancing out my heavier meals with lighter lunches and snacks.
I am still at 171, so that's great. I would have liked it to jump to 170 and stay there, but I was happy just to have glimpsed it for a few hours. I am dying to see it stay under 170!!!!!!!!! I'm very impatient.
Yesterday I took another walk at lunch, and this morning had a great workout. I did the bike so that my feet won't ache when I walk today and when I am working on my feet for three hours this afternoon. I did intense biking for 30 minutes, then push ups, oblique exercises (thanks Candice for that video), dips, leg lifts, squats with toes pointed out, regular squats, crunches and stretching.
I am actually starting to see a difference in my clothes now. My workout pants are getting loose around the waist (though they could just be stretched from overuse), but also, I put on a button up top (see blog title to remember why this is shocking), and it was actually loose and I didn't have to be a contortionist to get the buttons done up.
For today, I will probably have an egg, some fruit and toast or something, and then get walking downtown (to possibly shop for new walking shoes) and go to Santropol (volunteering). After that, probably out with the ladies.
I hope you all really make the most of today, or at least take a walk outside :)
TTYS!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Gimme a break!
Hey!
I am almost off to work after sleeping in today :) It was nice to get an extra hour's sleep, especially because I had a hard time sleeping last night.
As I mentioned, I went to a good Greek restaurant. It was good, and I thoroughly enjoyed my potatoes. I had chicken brochettes with salad, potatoes and this potato-garlic spread. I also tried my friend's moussaka and fried cheese, but the cheese is too salty for my taste. Overall it was very good, but a bit pricey.
Yesterday I had the best smoothie for breakfast, with fresh cut mango, banana, raspberries and pineapple. No frozen fruit this time...mmmmm. For lunch, I suffered through a ham sandwich (I used to love ham sandwiches but now they make me gag, I've realized). I also had red/yellow peppers and blueberries as snacks. After my big Greek dinner, I had cupcakes from Cacao Locale: Chocolate Chai and Lemon Coconut.
Today I am bringing leftover veggies and potato-garlic spread for lunch, and tonight I have no idea what I will eat.
Obviously the scale was up a little bit this morning, but not by much, and I know it will come back down tomorrow. I forgot to mention that I took another good 30-40 minute stroll at lunch yesterday through McGill and up around des Pins, Peel, Drummond etc. It's great because it's all uphill so even though I don't walk fast, I am still getting a workout :)
Alright, I am off for the day. Have a good Friday everyone and enjoy the great weather this weekend!
I am almost off to work after sleeping in today :) It was nice to get an extra hour's sleep, especially because I had a hard time sleeping last night.
As I mentioned, I went to a good Greek restaurant. It was good, and I thoroughly enjoyed my potatoes. I had chicken brochettes with salad, potatoes and this potato-garlic spread. I also tried my friend's moussaka and fried cheese, but the cheese is too salty for my taste. Overall it was very good, but a bit pricey.
Yesterday I had the best smoothie for breakfast, with fresh cut mango, banana, raspberries and pineapple. No frozen fruit this time...mmmmm. For lunch, I suffered through a ham sandwich (I used to love ham sandwiches but now they make me gag, I've realized). I also had red/yellow peppers and blueberries as snacks. After my big Greek dinner, I had cupcakes from Cacao Locale: Chocolate Chai and Lemon Coconut.
Today I am bringing leftover veggies and potato-garlic spread for lunch, and tonight I have no idea what I will eat.
Obviously the scale was up a little bit this morning, but not by much, and I know it will come back down tomorrow. I forgot to mention that I took another good 30-40 minute stroll at lunch yesterday through McGill and up around des Pins, Peel, Drummond etc. It's great because it's all uphill so even though I don't walk fast, I am still getting a workout :)
Alright, I am off for the day. Have a good Friday everyone and enjoy the great weather this weekend!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
So disgustingly excited.
Whaaazzzzaaaaapppppp?
I am in a fantastically, disgustingly good mood right now. You know why? Because I was at 170.0 pounds this morning!!! That being said, I am well aware this will fluctuate over the next couple days, but it means I'm that much closer to 165. I attribute this to the fact that I went to a shisha bar twice this week, and so my workouts were so much harder, making my body work a lot harder. And this morning I reaaaaaally pushed myself. I was pumped, big time. Thank god I was mostly alone in the gym.
I will need to take a day off tomorrow, since I don't want my body getting too used to my workouts or I will stop making big progress. I will start again on Saturday with lots of walking (to volunteering) and the gym, and then next week I will likely go to zumba and volleyball. I need to force myself to have days off at this point because I find myself having almost too much energy, and I can't usually come up with a better way to use it than to workout. Luckily, since the weather's been kickass, I have been using that energy to take walks often.
Yesterday's lunch was a shrimp salad (mandarin-style) from a new fast food place called Shrimp to Go. Honestly, the salad was not bad, but wayyyyy too much shrimp and not enough other stuff in the salad. I wouldn't mind trying out their skewers sometime to see how they are. It all looked fresh, at least.
For dinner, I ate at the cafe-shisha place, and had a yummy chicken, pesto and tomato sandwich and salad, with espresso. Then I ended up having about 4 small cups of mint tea. Today I will probably have a smoothie for breakfast, and perhaps a boring ham sandwich for lunch, since I am going out for Greek food tonight. I am not usually a big fan, but this is supposed to be a really good place (Philinos, anyone?).
Alright, I am off to make breakfast and lunch and head to work. I just hope it gets warmer today because it's kinda chilly outside, though the sunshine is all I really care about.
Have a great day!
I am in a fantastically, disgustingly good mood right now. You know why? Because I was at 170.0 pounds this morning!!! That being said, I am well aware this will fluctuate over the next couple days, but it means I'm that much closer to 165. I attribute this to the fact that I went to a shisha bar twice this week, and so my workouts were so much harder, making my body work a lot harder. And this morning I reaaaaaally pushed myself. I was pumped, big time. Thank god I was mostly alone in the gym.
I will need to take a day off tomorrow, since I don't want my body getting too used to my workouts or I will stop making big progress. I will start again on Saturday with lots of walking (to volunteering) and the gym, and then next week I will likely go to zumba and volleyball. I need to force myself to have days off at this point because I find myself having almost too much energy, and I can't usually come up with a better way to use it than to workout. Luckily, since the weather's been kickass, I have been using that energy to take walks often.
Yesterday's lunch was a shrimp salad (mandarin-style) from a new fast food place called Shrimp to Go. Honestly, the salad was not bad, but wayyyyy too much shrimp and not enough other stuff in the salad. I wouldn't mind trying out their skewers sometime to see how they are. It all looked fresh, at least.
For dinner, I ate at the cafe-shisha place, and had a yummy chicken, pesto and tomato sandwich and salad, with espresso. Then I ended up having about 4 small cups of mint tea. Today I will probably have a smoothie for breakfast, and perhaps a boring ham sandwich for lunch, since I am going out for Greek food tonight. I am not usually a big fan, but this is supposed to be a really good place (Philinos, anyone?).
Alright, I am off to make breakfast and lunch and head to work. I just hope it gets warmer today because it's kinda chilly outside, though the sunshine is all I really care about.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
NOMNOMNOM!
Howdy!
This morning was rough getting up...but I did it. I managed to shuffle on downstairs to the gym. I even had the treadmill all to myself, but after 7 minutes, was just too tired to walk. So I hopped on the bike for 23 minutes. I don't know why I am so tired, because I had a full night's sleep, but it was a groggy morning.
Some a$%hole keeps leaving a super heavy set of weights hanging off that piece of equipment where you can hang from your arms and lift your knees/legs to do abs. Since I am trying to change up my routine, I needed to move those weights and get on the equipment, but being so groggy, I removed all the weights from one side before taking off any from the other side, and the whole thing came crashing down!! Embarrassed, I apologized to the other person working out, and carried on.
I just ate up toast with peanut butter and banana, yum. But last night's dinner was just delish and I have to tell you about my salad. I had a piece of steak plus Brussels sprouts which were nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. As another side, I decided to do something different. I made a salad with apple slices, dried cranberries, fresh mint leaves, walnuts and flax seed. The dressing was the piece de resistance: Arranciata (fizzy Italian orange juice), pomegranate juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oil, pepper and a pinch of salt. Kitchen alchemy! It was delicioso, and I will be making it again (perhaps without the Arranciata, since I don't usually have it on hand...I'll use lemon or lime juice maybe).
For yesterday's lunch I ended up bringing slices of pita with tzaziki, and cut up a tomato to mix with all of it. That too was yumsies.
Today I am not bringing a lunch, for real, because I just am tired of lunches for today. I'll be back on track demain. Oh and the scale was still at 171 today, so that is good. I think another week and I'll be moving into the sub-170s, but maybe I'm just hopeful.
Alright, y'all have a great day ya'hear!
This morning was rough getting up...but I did it. I managed to shuffle on downstairs to the gym. I even had the treadmill all to myself, but after 7 minutes, was just too tired to walk. So I hopped on the bike for 23 minutes. I don't know why I am so tired, because I had a full night's sleep, but it was a groggy morning.
Some a$%hole keeps leaving a super heavy set of weights hanging off that piece of equipment where you can hang from your arms and lift your knees/legs to do abs. Since I am trying to change up my routine, I needed to move those weights and get on the equipment, but being so groggy, I removed all the weights from one side before taking off any from the other side, and the whole thing came crashing down!! Embarrassed, I apologized to the other person working out, and carried on.
I just ate up toast with peanut butter and banana, yum. But last night's dinner was just delish and I have to tell you about my salad. I had a piece of steak plus Brussels sprouts which were nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. As another side, I decided to do something different. I made a salad with apple slices, dried cranberries, fresh mint leaves, walnuts and flax seed. The dressing was the piece de resistance: Arranciata (fizzy Italian orange juice), pomegranate juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oil, pepper and a pinch of salt. Kitchen alchemy! It was delicioso, and I will be making it again (perhaps without the Arranciata, since I don't usually have it on hand...I'll use lemon or lime juice maybe).
For yesterday's lunch I ended up bringing slices of pita with tzaziki, and cut up a tomato to mix with all of it. That too was yumsies.
Today I am not bringing a lunch, for real, because I just am tired of lunches for today. I'll be back on track demain. Oh and the scale was still at 171 today, so that is good. I think another week and I'll be moving into the sub-170s, but maybe I'm just hopeful.
Alright, y'all have a great day ya'hear!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
[:?)
The title is a smiley face with a big nose (see sideways).
Had a great workout this morning! I did 30 minutes on the bike at a higher intensity than usual, then I did my usual push ups, arm curls, stuff for arm flab, squats, leg lifts, abs and stretching. I am now enjoying a smoothie (fresh pineapple, raspberries, blueberry yogurt, pomegranate juice, frozen mango and strawberries), and relishing in the fact that the scale was at 171 this morning, even before the gym :) I still need to keep it up to get it to stay there, but all the walking I've been doing is making a huge difference (the pounds are shedding much faster).
Aside from workouts every day, zumba and volleyball here and there, and walking to work, I am now walking at lunch for about 15-30 minutes and walking to and from volunteering on Saturdays, and occasionally to and/or from zumba.
Yesterday's dinner was veal parmegiana (did I spell that correctly?) with a side of sauteed yellow and red peppers. Tonight I have taken out a little steak, since I may be going to zumba and will need the energy. And I might buy my lunch today, since I can't decide what to bring...and I'm lazy after cutting up a pineapple haha! One thing that hasn't changed is that my meals are never more than a handful of ingredients because I can't be bothered to prepare things in advance. I am hoping eventually I will find some extra energy to care about making nice, semi-elaborate meals one day.
Alright, I am off! A good day to you all :)
Had a great workout this morning! I did 30 minutes on the bike at a higher intensity than usual, then I did my usual push ups, arm curls, stuff for arm flab, squats, leg lifts, abs and stretching. I am now enjoying a smoothie (fresh pineapple, raspberries, blueberry yogurt, pomegranate juice, frozen mango and strawberries), and relishing in the fact that the scale was at 171 this morning, even before the gym :) I still need to keep it up to get it to stay there, but all the walking I've been doing is making a huge difference (the pounds are shedding much faster).
Aside from workouts every day, zumba and volleyball here and there, and walking to work, I am now walking at lunch for about 15-30 minutes and walking to and from volunteering on Saturdays, and occasionally to and/or from zumba.
Yesterday's dinner was veal parmegiana (did I spell that correctly?) with a side of sauteed yellow and red peppers. Tonight I have taken out a little steak, since I may be going to zumba and will need the energy. And I might buy my lunch today, since I can't decide what to bring...and I'm lazy after cutting up a pineapple haha! One thing that hasn't changed is that my meals are never more than a handful of ingredients because I can't be bothered to prepare things in advance. I am hoping eventually I will find some extra energy to care about making nice, semi-elaborate meals one day.
Alright, I am off! A good day to you all :)
Monday, March 8, 2010
In BMI news
As some of you may know, according to most BMI charts I am obese...but they just jealous! (said with ghetto, Jerry Springer guest-like twang).
So I just wanted to point out that I am on the verge of entering the Overweight category, and am very excited about that, as sad as that sounds. Ha ha ha!
According to the basic BMI calculation, which can be off by a lot apparently, my BMI is somewhere around 30. When I get past the 170lb mark, I will be somewhere like 29.4. I am hoping to get to 170 in the next two weeks, so I just have April and May to lose my last 5 lbs (to reach my June target...there will be more work to do after June 15, with a new goal being set, but perhaps without the blog).
For now, I am teetering between 171-172. I finally got 172 to stick, now I just need to work on getting 171 to stick. I swear I will faint when I get into the 160s...but I can't wait. Now that will be sheer exhilaration!
So I just wanted to point out that I am on the verge of entering the Overweight category, and am very excited about that, as sad as that sounds. Ha ha ha!
According to the basic BMI calculation, which can be off by a lot apparently, my BMI is somewhere around 30. When I get past the 170lb mark, I will be somewhere like 29.4. I am hoping to get to 170 in the next two weeks, so I just have April and May to lose my last 5 lbs (to reach my June target...there will be more work to do after June 15, with a new goal being set, but perhaps without the blog).
For now, I am teetering between 171-172. I finally got 172 to stick, now I just need to work on getting 171 to stick. I swear I will faint when I get into the 160s...but I can't wait. Now that will be sheer exhilaration!
Mundane Monday
Hola!
Hope you all had a nice weekend! I did. Yesterday I walked along the canal, went to Atwater market to buy fresh produce, and ate a delicious meal. However, with all the walking I did this weekend my legs are a bit achy and my lower back is hurting from my workout yesterday, so I didn't do too much today.
I went to bed a bit later than usual, but I still got up for the gym. I did 30 minutes on the bike and that's it. I felt too weak to do any muscle training.
Now I am going to make lunch (tomato-cucumber salad and leftover dinner) and eat breakfast, which I'm not sure about yet. Dinner will be veal with veggies :)
Alrighty, I am off, have a nice day everyone and don't forget to get out and take a short walk in the beautiful weather this afternoon :) (I forgot to mention that I've begun taking walks at lunch now too, so nice.)
Hope you all had a nice weekend! I did. Yesterday I walked along the canal, went to Atwater market to buy fresh produce, and ate a delicious meal. However, with all the walking I did this weekend my legs are a bit achy and my lower back is hurting from my workout yesterday, so I didn't do too much today.
I went to bed a bit later than usual, but I still got up for the gym. I did 30 minutes on the bike and that's it. I felt too weak to do any muscle training.
Now I am going to make lunch (tomato-cucumber salad and leftover dinner) and eat breakfast, which I'm not sure about yet. Dinner will be veal with veggies :)
Alrighty, I am off, have a nice day everyone and don't forget to get out and take a short walk in the beautiful weather this afternoon :) (I forgot to mention that I've begun taking walks at lunch now too, so nice.)
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Weekend wrap-up
Hi guys!
Well before I head out to enjoy another beautiful, sunny day with a walk along the canal (probably), I thought I'd let you know what I was up to this weekend, and my progress.
Friday I did end up eating that nasty soup for lunch again, with a side of rice crackers, and my breakfast was cereal I think. For dinner, I made myself a peppercorn steak (small) with cucumber and mixed green salad. I wasn't too well behaved since a friend was over and eating takeout food...I stole a bunch of her fries, had a diet coke, and ate a piece of a chocolate bar. But overall, it wasn't as bad as it sounds because I had barely eaten during the day.
In any case, the next morning I reached 171 on the scale. I also lost 1 inch from my thighs, half an inch from my ribcage, 1 inch around the waist and 1.5 inches at the hips. This is all just wonderful news! I went to the gym and though my workout was briefly interrupted by an overflowing pool in the next room, I got back on and did 30 minutes of running-walking, push ups, dips, plank, crunches and stretching. I then walked to volunteering and walked back as well. Volunteering was great! This week, a chemistry teacher / former researcher was working with us, and educated us about bacterial infections (I kept asking him questions because I love this stuff!). I am looking forward to seeing who I'll meet next week.
Afterward, I tried out Pizzeria Napoletana with my friend, and it was very good. I had eaten a big breakfast (two eggs, toast and a smoothie), but no lunch, so I had a yummy pizza and some antipasti. On our way there, I got out to go to the bank, and we turned around just as a car hit a traffic light and it really freaked everyone out. I am still thinking about it today, hoping the guy who fell out of the car is okay...
This morning, I did another quick workout of 30 minutes of mostly walking and leg lifts, squats, lunges and the plank. I didn't want to tire myself out since I'll be walking this afternoon. I just ate of the pieces of cake for the volunteers I brought home yesterday, for breakfast. It's more like oatmeal banana bread with chunks of cranberry, and oh so gooooood. I will need to go stock up on veggies and fruit again because my rations are getting slim.
I hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend and get lots of sleep to start the week off properly.
Well before I head out to enjoy another beautiful, sunny day with a walk along the canal (probably), I thought I'd let you know what I was up to this weekend, and my progress.
Friday I did end up eating that nasty soup for lunch again, with a side of rice crackers, and my breakfast was cereal I think. For dinner, I made myself a peppercorn steak (small) with cucumber and mixed green salad. I wasn't too well behaved since a friend was over and eating takeout food...I stole a bunch of her fries, had a diet coke, and ate a piece of a chocolate bar. But overall, it wasn't as bad as it sounds because I had barely eaten during the day.
In any case, the next morning I reached 171 on the scale. I also lost 1 inch from my thighs, half an inch from my ribcage, 1 inch around the waist and 1.5 inches at the hips. This is all just wonderful news! I went to the gym and though my workout was briefly interrupted by an overflowing pool in the next room, I got back on and did 30 minutes of running-walking, push ups, dips, plank, crunches and stretching. I then walked to volunteering and walked back as well. Volunteering was great! This week, a chemistry teacher / former researcher was working with us, and educated us about bacterial infections (I kept asking him questions because I love this stuff!). I am looking forward to seeing who I'll meet next week.
Afterward, I tried out Pizzeria Napoletana with my friend, and it was very good. I had eaten a big breakfast (two eggs, toast and a smoothie), but no lunch, so I had a yummy pizza and some antipasti. On our way there, I got out to go to the bank, and we turned around just as a car hit a traffic light and it really freaked everyone out. I am still thinking about it today, hoping the guy who fell out of the car is okay...
This morning, I did another quick workout of 30 minutes of mostly walking and leg lifts, squats, lunges and the plank. I didn't want to tire myself out since I'll be walking this afternoon. I just ate of the pieces of cake for the volunteers I brought home yesterday, for breakfast. It's more like oatmeal banana bread with chunks of cranberry, and oh so gooooood. I will need to go stock up on veggies and fruit again because my rations are getting slim.
I hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend and get lots of sleep to start the week off properly.
Friday, March 5, 2010
The little things
Hey guys, happy Friday! I think we all need it to be Friday so we can get out and enjoy this beautiful weather.
Yesterday was a good day. Aside from being too tired to workout in the morning, I managed to take a 20 minute walk at lunch, though it's a real pain in the arse walking on Ste. Cath when you're trying to keep a steady pace. I ate this disgusting Commensal vegetable "veloute" soup, and had to load it with salt (and many who know me well know I don't like to add a lot of salt to my food). So since I knew I needed carbs to get me through my volleyball game, I went to get a muffin at Anton&James, a little semi-upscale cafeteria style takeout place that I love. I even had an espresso at work, I was in a very good mood I guess!
Volleyball was fun. More people than usual on the courts thanks to March break, but we managed to get in almost a good hour. When I got home, I had that peppered trout and some garlic asparagus. For dessert, I treated myself to ground cherries (those yellow things that look like cherry tomatoes but covered with dry, brown leaves), which are delicious!
This morning's workout was great. I did a great 30 minutes on the bike, dripping with sweat :) Then I did push ups, dips, arm curls, the plank, crunches, leg lifts and mucho stretching. I am starting to see a bit more definition in my arms, and my stomach is staying flat for longer (I always have a flat belly in the morning and then it bulges out a little as the day progresses, but not it's mostly flat all day). My butt, as I mentioned before, has shrunk laterally, and lifted, and my face actually has structure to it. So it's these little things that are keeping me going, especially since only today did I get the scale to stick at 172. Now I need to make sure I don't run out of groceries because that's when I really get into trouble.
Just polished off a bowl consisting of cereal (mix of All Bran and granola), flax seed and fresh blueberries. Also had my last swig of pomegranate juice (my new addiction, if you hadn't noticed the trend), and need to go get some more. For lunch I have to finish that soup..ugggh, so I will probably go buy something small to accompany it, that's actually edible (I hate throwing out perfectly good food, or apparently not-so-good food :)
Okay, for you guys, if you haven't managed to stick to your goal it's okay. I have "cheated" so many times in the last two months. The important thing is trying again every day and not being hard on yourself, just give yourself more chances :) If you have accomplished your goals, congratulations and keep it up!
Yesterday was a good day. Aside from being too tired to workout in the morning, I managed to take a 20 minute walk at lunch, though it's a real pain in the arse walking on Ste. Cath when you're trying to keep a steady pace. I ate this disgusting Commensal vegetable "veloute" soup, and had to load it with salt (and many who know me well know I don't like to add a lot of salt to my food). So since I knew I needed carbs to get me through my volleyball game, I went to get a muffin at Anton&James, a little semi-upscale cafeteria style takeout place that I love. I even had an espresso at work, I was in a very good mood I guess!
Volleyball was fun. More people than usual on the courts thanks to March break, but we managed to get in almost a good hour. When I got home, I had that peppered trout and some garlic asparagus. For dessert, I treated myself to ground cherries (those yellow things that look like cherry tomatoes but covered with dry, brown leaves), which are delicious!
This morning's workout was great. I did a great 30 minutes on the bike, dripping with sweat :) Then I did push ups, dips, arm curls, the plank, crunches, leg lifts and mucho stretching. I am starting to see a bit more definition in my arms, and my stomach is staying flat for longer (I always have a flat belly in the morning and then it bulges out a little as the day progresses, but not it's mostly flat all day). My butt, as I mentioned before, has shrunk laterally, and lifted, and my face actually has structure to it. So it's these little things that are keeping me going, especially since only today did I get the scale to stick at 172. Now I need to make sure I don't run out of groceries because that's when I really get into trouble.
Just polished off a bowl consisting of cereal (mix of All Bran and granola), flax seed and fresh blueberries. Also had my last swig of pomegranate juice (my new addiction, if you hadn't noticed the trend), and need to go get some more. For lunch I have to finish that soup..ugggh, so I will probably go buy something small to accompany it, that's actually edible (I hate throwing out perfectly good food, or apparently not-so-good food :)
Okay, for you guys, if you haven't managed to stick to your goal it's okay. I have "cheated" so many times in the last two months. The important thing is trying again every day and not being hard on yourself, just give yourself more chances :) If you have accomplished your goals, congratulations and keep it up!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Meh!
I am up. It was hard to get up.
I went to bed right at 10pm last night, but I had done Zumba right after work, followed by a slightly later than usual dinner with a friend at Juliette & Chocolat...mmm. I had a salad with pear, goat cheese and buckwheat crepe, and a honey dressing. And yes, I couldn't resist having a small brownie with sea salt for desert.
I almost got up to workout this morning, but then had a hard time when my second alarm went off. I ended up sleeping the extra hour and having a dream about people living on the moon (a little Avatar-esque but more grungy), starring Maggie Gyllenhall and two other actors who I have now forgotten :) Freaky stuff!
Zumba was fantastic, and I really do encourage you all to try it, especially if you like high energy music and dancing. I know I will be going back, since it is such a fun activity to make working out a little interesting and different.
Now I am having a smoothie for breakfast and am bringing a vegetable soup for lunch. I have volleyball tonight, so I am sort of glad I didn't workout because working out and doing another activity two days in a row was beginning to wear me out. I'm likely having peppered smokey trout for dinner with mixed peppers, so that should be tasty.
Though I still have not gotten out of my 173-lb plateau, someone who hasn't seen me in a while and who doesn't know I'm trying to lose weight noticed that I was slimmer :) So that is a small victory for me, because at least it's apparent to people other than the ones following this blog. Yay. Now I need to get back the food-related willpower I had at the beginning and get back to shedding pounds.
Have a fantastic day everyone!
I went to bed right at 10pm last night, but I had done Zumba right after work, followed by a slightly later than usual dinner with a friend at Juliette & Chocolat...mmm. I had a salad with pear, goat cheese and buckwheat crepe, and a honey dressing. And yes, I couldn't resist having a small brownie with sea salt for desert.
I almost got up to workout this morning, but then had a hard time when my second alarm went off. I ended up sleeping the extra hour and having a dream about people living on the moon (a little Avatar-esque but more grungy), starring Maggie Gyllenhall and two other actors who I have now forgotten :) Freaky stuff!
Zumba was fantastic, and I really do encourage you all to try it, especially if you like high energy music and dancing. I know I will be going back, since it is such a fun activity to make working out a little interesting and different.
Now I am having a smoothie for breakfast and am bringing a vegetable soup for lunch. I have volleyball tonight, so I am sort of glad I didn't workout because working out and doing another activity two days in a row was beginning to wear me out. I'm likely having peppered smokey trout for dinner with mixed peppers, so that should be tasty.
Though I still have not gotten out of my 173-lb plateau, someone who hasn't seen me in a while and who doesn't know I'm trying to lose weight noticed that I was slimmer :) So that is a small victory for me, because at least it's apparent to people other than the ones following this blog. Yay. Now I need to get back the food-related willpower I had at the beginning and get back to shedding pounds.
Have a fantastic day everyone!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
fat a'burnin, fat a'burnin on de dance flo!
Happy hump day!
Just got back from the gym. It was better than the past two days. I did 30 minutes on the bike and amped up the intensity/resistance since I had slept well and had more energy. For the rest of my workout I focused on leg work. I have to say, my friends and I have noticed that my ass is shrinking. Don't get me wrong, I definitely don't have a small behind, but it is moving back to the right place (higher up and less width hahaha). Fantastic news eh!
Tonight I am going to Zumba right after work with a couple girlfriends, so that will be fun, and funny as we watch each other "air pump" and booty shake.
Last night I turned my marinated chicken into a light stir fry with organic brocoli, chicken, flax seed and a dash of teriyaki sauce and balsamic vinegar. It was actually really yummy, though I may add a few cashews next time. This morning, I just finshed up a bowl of cereal with a tiny bit of flax seed and blueberries thrown in (apparently you shouldn't eat much more than a tablespoon of flax per day, to avoid it 'clogging' your pipes). I have made a ham sandwich for lunch with cucumber, mayo and dijon. I threw in two slices of mozzarella cheese and am bringing rice crackers and a pear for snacks because I wont eat dinner until after Zumba.
With eating all my home food, my weight is back to hovering around the low 173s. I think I will move into the 171-172 zone soon...at least I hope...but I feel it (as long as I keep eating home food).
Alright, have a great day y'all!
Just got back from the gym. It was better than the past two days. I did 30 minutes on the bike and amped up the intensity/resistance since I had slept well and had more energy. For the rest of my workout I focused on leg work. I have to say, my friends and I have noticed that my ass is shrinking. Don't get me wrong, I definitely don't have a small behind, but it is moving back to the right place (higher up and less width hahaha). Fantastic news eh!
Tonight I am going to Zumba right after work with a couple girlfriends, so that will be fun, and funny as we watch each other "air pump" and booty shake.
Last night I turned my marinated chicken into a light stir fry with organic brocoli, chicken, flax seed and a dash of teriyaki sauce and balsamic vinegar. It was actually really yummy, though I may add a few cashews next time. This morning, I just finshed up a bowl of cereal with a tiny bit of flax seed and blueberries thrown in (apparently you shouldn't eat much more than a tablespoon of flax per day, to avoid it 'clogging' your pipes). I have made a ham sandwich for lunch with cucumber, mayo and dijon. I threw in two slices of mozzarella cheese and am bringing rice crackers and a pear for snacks because I wont eat dinner until after Zumba.
With eating all my home food, my weight is back to hovering around the low 173s. I think I will move into the 171-172 zone soon...at least I hope...but I feel it (as long as I keep eating home food).
Alright, have a great day y'all!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Smooooth-ie operatoooorrr
Mornin'!
Well I am feeling just dandy! Yesterday I ate relatively well compared to the weekend, and today it shall continue. For lunch yesterday my lemon-lime mahi mahi was so yummy with avocado, and a little bit of the curry lentil soup (I meant to take the veg soup but screwed up). Today I will be eating the remaining soup for lunch.
For dinner, I finally got to hang out with my girls, who I hadn't seen in a while, and I ate a small green salad and a sandwich. I still had a couple bad things yesterday, but nothing noteworthy.
I went grocery shopping after work to top of my fruit and veggies and get some stuff I'd run out of. My new purchase this time was fresh coriander (I've bought it before, but this time it's for some scallops I have in my freezer, which are a new purchase for me). I also bought flax seed to add to my cereal in the morning, and ground ginger to add to my marinade repertoire. I am marinating a piece of chicken for dinner as well...
Right now, I am having a blueberry-strawberry-raspberry-banana-pomegranate smoothie and a handful of almonds. I did an okay workout, again, because I slept really poorly. I think I was severely clenching my teeth because I kept waking up with my jaw all tense and headaches. So I was pretty groggy throughout my workout, but managed to do my 30 minutes of treadmill with a sprinkle of running (Mr. Treadmill was late today...suckaaaaa!!!). I did mostly arm stuff and a bit of abs and I tried some new stuff for my lower back.
I am feeling really good today, and it makes me VERY happy to look outside and see a bright, clear blue and sunny sky. I hope it's not freezing as a result though.
Take care guys!
Well I am feeling just dandy! Yesterday I ate relatively well compared to the weekend, and today it shall continue. For lunch yesterday my lemon-lime mahi mahi was so yummy with avocado, and a little bit of the curry lentil soup (I meant to take the veg soup but screwed up). Today I will be eating the remaining soup for lunch.
For dinner, I finally got to hang out with my girls, who I hadn't seen in a while, and I ate a small green salad and a sandwich. I still had a couple bad things yesterday, but nothing noteworthy.
I went grocery shopping after work to top of my fruit and veggies and get some stuff I'd run out of. My new purchase this time was fresh coriander (I've bought it before, but this time it's for some scallops I have in my freezer, which are a new purchase for me). I also bought flax seed to add to my cereal in the morning, and ground ginger to add to my marinade repertoire. I am marinating a piece of chicken for dinner as well...
Right now, I am having a blueberry-strawberry-raspberry-banana-pomegranate smoothie and a handful of almonds. I did an okay workout, again, because I slept really poorly. I think I was severely clenching my teeth because I kept waking up with my jaw all tense and headaches. So I was pretty groggy throughout my workout, but managed to do my 30 minutes of treadmill with a sprinkle of running (Mr. Treadmill was late today...suckaaaaa!!!). I did mostly arm stuff and a bit of abs and I tried some new stuff for my lower back.
I am feeling really good today, and it makes me VERY happy to look outside and see a bright, clear blue and sunny sky. I hope it's not freezing as a result though.
Take care guys!
Monday, March 1, 2010
A new day
Hi there!
I hope you all had a nice weekend, and are looking forward to the week of sunshine and warmer weather we're supposed to have all of this week. I most certainly am.
Well this weekend was a bit of a bust in terms of eating, but I am looking at today as a fresh start. I had a bowl of cereal with milk this morning, and for lunch I have made myself a piece of mahi-mahi marinated in lime, lemon, dill, salt and pepper. I am bringing a small avocado as a side dish since I think it will taste great with the citrusy fish. Also, I brought a vegetable soup, so I'll eat some today and leave the rest for tomorrow's lunch. I have no idea what I will eat for dinner, but probably something vegetarian.
Today's workout was just alright. I am a bit bloated, and couldn't find my heavy-duty sports bra, so even though Mr. Treadmill and wife were absent, I couldn't run. I did walk for 30 minutes on an incline, and then followed with push ups, more abs than usual, leg lifts, dips, arm curls, bicep thingys and lunges. I seem to have a particularly hard time managing to do ab crunches for my sides (love handles). Can anybody suggest something that is not a strain on the neck (i.e. not lying down)? Though it's probably amusing to watch me struggle and squirm trying to stay in the proper position (a la George Costanza), I'd rather learn something I can actually foresee being able to do.
Well, I'm off to work. Courage everyone!
I hope you all had a nice weekend, and are looking forward to the week of sunshine and warmer weather we're supposed to have all of this week. I most certainly am.
Well this weekend was a bit of a bust in terms of eating, but I am looking at today as a fresh start. I had a bowl of cereal with milk this morning, and for lunch I have made myself a piece of mahi-mahi marinated in lime, lemon, dill, salt and pepper. I am bringing a small avocado as a side dish since I think it will taste great with the citrusy fish. Also, I brought a vegetable soup, so I'll eat some today and leave the rest for tomorrow's lunch. I have no idea what I will eat for dinner, but probably something vegetarian.
Today's workout was just alright. I am a bit bloated, and couldn't find my heavy-duty sports bra, so even though Mr. Treadmill and wife were absent, I couldn't run. I did walk for 30 minutes on an incline, and then followed with push ups, more abs than usual, leg lifts, dips, arm curls, bicep thingys and lunges. I seem to have a particularly hard time managing to do ab crunches for my sides (love handles). Can anybody suggest something that is not a strain on the neck (i.e. not lying down)? Though it's probably amusing to watch me struggle and squirm trying to stay in the proper position (a la George Costanza), I'd rather learn something I can actually foresee being able to do.
Well, I'm off to work. Courage everyone!
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