Good morning!
Well I didn't make it to the gym this morning. No, I had a rough night sleep-wise and this weekend was an emotional rollercoaster, so I took the extra hour to rest. I will likely hit the gym right after work though, and try to take a long walk at lunch.
I spent most of my weekend with friends, having gone to see the Sex and the City movie and out for dinner on Saturday, and then brunch Sunday morning. The movie left me feeling indifferent. It had it's entertainment value (mainly clothing, men and apartment decor / scenery) but it probably never should have been made.
I took a break from both the gym and the scale for Friday and Saturday. I did a bit of walking on Saturday to get rid of the clothes I was donating. A friend who I hadn't seen in a while came over, which was nice, and the highlight of my weekend was receiving flowers from her as an early birthday gift (as well as a CD and wine). The flowers were especially wonderful though because I never receive flowers and it's such a beautiful and useless gift. It is a gift of sheer beauty and joy, and nothing more. Men, take note...
So, after a weekend with the girls and brunch, I came back home and took a long nap (heaven!). I then went to the gym for an amazing workout. I ran for about 25-27 minutes (in intervals) out of a total 40 minutes. I did training for the whole body as well. This morning I weighed in at 162.2, though I only ate brunch and some fruit yesterday, so that's mostly from not eating dinner. Once I buy groceries again this week I will be back on track for eating after work and working out in the mornings.
My body and mind are exhausted from stuff that's happening, but I am eating to energize :) I am doing my absolute best to focus now on positive things only. I want to force myself to be positive and to be around positive people. We'll see if that works, starting today.
Let's see, maybe I will start by saying what I am thankful for, so here goes:
I have an insanely loving family, I am surrounded mostly by people who genuinely care about my well-being and support me, I have a home (a nice one at that), I have a healthy body that keeps getting healthier with hard work, I have found the motivation and discipline to help myself, I have a job I like most of the time and sometimes love, the weather is amazing lately, and I have what it takes to learn from my mistakes and keep trying to be a better person.
Okay, back to earth. I just ate cereal with kiwis, and lunch is leftover pizza from Il Focolaio, mmmm. One slice is pineapple and blue cheese and the other is basil, capiccolo and tomatoes. Not sure what to do for dinner, but probably fish.
Alright, have a superduperwonderfulamazing day everyone (me being positive haahaha). I know I will!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Getting my act together
I am sitting here, eating cereal, like every other morning, but I feel different for some reason. It is a good kind of different, and I'll hang on to this as long as I can.
I think it's most likely the result of cleaning my apartment yesterday. While it's not completely clean yet, the parts I have cleaned make a huge difference, notably the sparkling clean kitchen counters and the empty space where an overflowing pile of recycling had sat, glaring.
It could also be because today is my day off from working out, so I got to use the snooze button. Or could it be weighing in at 163.8 without working out? Maybe it's that work is less tense these days since I changed a few things in my workload, and I am starting to enjoy it again... Or perhaps it's just that it's FRIDAY!!!
Okay, now that I've stepped out of la-la land, I will talk about less esoteric matters. Yesterday I did the wrap thing again for lunch, this time from Anton&James. It was a tuna wrap with wasabi mayo and all sorts of healthy things, unfortunately their list of ingredients overlooked the chopped red onion scattered within the tuna salad. I picked each one out piece by piece because I was too lazy to complain. Had it not been for the onions, it would have been delicious. Dinner was a piece of beef lasagna and a salad. Quite yummy and satisfying for the entire evening.
Today's lunch will possibly be a salad or another wrap, and I will likely eat dinner at home since I have a lot more cleaning to do before my friend gets here tomorrow. Plus, I am selling my condo (yes, finally all the chaos is coming to an end, after this one last hurdle, I hope). So I need to pack, clean, install things, pack, pack and pack.
Oh and speaking of packing... another reason I may feel different is because I sorted my clothes and am throwing out nearly half of my wardrobe! I do this frequently, but usually the piles are small, and only clothes that have no chance of EVER being worn again. This time though, I made a full grocery bag of stuff to throw away, and another two bags full of stuff to donate to charity. My closet is now almost perfectly organized, and it makes me feel...lighter.
So though I have been complaining a lot lately, I have achieved almost every goal I set for myself, even if I may not be reaping all the benefits yet. I'm in this for the long haul, even if my blog journey comes to an end soon (I'll be sure to end with a bang!), and all the changes I have made will help me cope with the struggles of the next few months.
How did I get back to being in the clouds? haha! Okay, have a great day everyone. I've indulged long enough...
I think it's most likely the result of cleaning my apartment yesterday. While it's not completely clean yet, the parts I have cleaned make a huge difference, notably the sparkling clean kitchen counters and the empty space where an overflowing pile of recycling had sat, glaring.
It could also be because today is my day off from working out, so I got to use the snooze button. Or could it be weighing in at 163.8 without working out? Maybe it's that work is less tense these days since I changed a few things in my workload, and I am starting to enjoy it again... Or perhaps it's just that it's FRIDAY!!!
Okay, now that I've stepped out of la-la land, I will talk about less esoteric matters. Yesterday I did the wrap thing again for lunch, this time from Anton&James. It was a tuna wrap with wasabi mayo and all sorts of healthy things, unfortunately their list of ingredients overlooked the chopped red onion scattered within the tuna salad. I picked each one out piece by piece because I was too lazy to complain. Had it not been for the onions, it would have been delicious. Dinner was a piece of beef lasagna and a salad. Quite yummy and satisfying for the entire evening.
Today's lunch will possibly be a salad or another wrap, and I will likely eat dinner at home since I have a lot more cleaning to do before my friend gets here tomorrow. Plus, I am selling my condo (yes, finally all the chaos is coming to an end, after this one last hurdle, I hope). So I need to pack, clean, install things, pack, pack and pack.
Oh and speaking of packing... another reason I may feel different is because I sorted my clothes and am throwing out nearly half of my wardrobe! I do this frequently, but usually the piles are small, and only clothes that have no chance of EVER being worn again. This time though, I made a full grocery bag of stuff to throw away, and another two bags full of stuff to donate to charity. My closet is now almost perfectly organized, and it makes me feel...lighter.
So though I have been complaining a lot lately, I have achieved almost every goal I set for myself, even if I may not be reaping all the benefits yet. I'm in this for the long haul, even if my blog journey comes to an end soon (I'll be sure to end with a bang!), and all the changes I have made will help me cope with the struggles of the next few months.
How did I get back to being in the clouds? haha! Okay, have a great day everyone. I've indulged long enough...
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Beach wail
Well, my first round of volleyball is done, and here are my observations.
The people are mostly nice and fun and not too competitive at all. Then, as always, there are the people who are not good enough to play in competitive, but act like they own volleyball. My team is made up of people who signed up alone, so you never know what you'll get. Luckily, most of the players I played with, including my teammates, were friendly and good sports, and not bad at all.
There's one person on my team that rubs me the wrong way. In layman's terms she is basically a bossy brat, it seems. She's not bad at volleyball, not great, but she likes to tell us where to position ourselves and has decided she's only playing at the back. She also named me captain and proceeded to tell me what I have to do as captain, like rename the team, ask about our missing players and enter our scores. I really don't mind, and in fact I usually like it, when someone else takes the lead; however, her approach was unpleasant.
On a much more positive note, I played three matches (two that actually counted) from 6:45 to 8:30, and the heat wasn't too bad. It stormed for a short while but the rain was pleasant :) It was much cooler afterward and I got a great workout. I am looking forward to next week.
Yesterday's lunch was an Asian salad wrap with tofu, dinner was eggs, toast, a half-smoothie and a couple slices of cheese. When I came home from volleyball I made Dr. Oetker lemon poppyseed muffins with added raspberries, which I ate (2 small) this morning with a smoothie. I wanted to eat a less sugary breakfast but I am also trying to use my fruit/veggies, etc. before it goes bad.
Not sure what to eat for lunch or dinner tonight, I'll be running around a lot. I still weighed in at 163.6 today after a sweaty workout at the gym. I am happy at least that my weight hasn't gone up, but I am a little (read EXTREMELY) disappointed that neither my weight nor measurements have budged for the entire month of May.
I may be in this challenge for the long haul, but a month-long plateau right before the end of my blog is a bit underwhelming... oh well!
I am off to skippity-skip my way to work. Hope y'all have a nice day and enjoy a break from 40 degree weather with a cool breeze.
The people are mostly nice and fun and not too competitive at all. Then, as always, there are the people who are not good enough to play in competitive, but act like they own volleyball. My team is made up of people who signed up alone, so you never know what you'll get. Luckily, most of the players I played with, including my teammates, were friendly and good sports, and not bad at all.
There's one person on my team that rubs me the wrong way. In layman's terms she is basically a bossy brat, it seems. She's not bad at volleyball, not great, but she likes to tell us where to position ourselves and has decided she's only playing at the back. She also named me captain and proceeded to tell me what I have to do as captain, like rename the team, ask about our missing players and enter our scores. I really don't mind, and in fact I usually like it, when someone else takes the lead; however, her approach was unpleasant.
On a much more positive note, I played three matches (two that actually counted) from 6:45 to 8:30, and the heat wasn't too bad. It stormed for a short while but the rain was pleasant :) It was much cooler afterward and I got a great workout. I am looking forward to next week.
Yesterday's lunch was an Asian salad wrap with tofu, dinner was eggs, toast, a half-smoothie and a couple slices of cheese. When I came home from volleyball I made Dr. Oetker lemon poppyseed muffins with added raspberries, which I ate (2 small) this morning with a smoothie. I wanted to eat a less sugary breakfast but I am also trying to use my fruit/veggies, etc. before it goes bad.
Not sure what to eat for lunch or dinner tonight, I'll be running around a lot. I still weighed in at 163.6 today after a sweaty workout at the gym. I am happy at least that my weight hasn't gone up, but I am a little (read EXTREMELY) disappointed that neither my weight nor measurements have budged for the entire month of May.
I may be in this challenge for the long haul, but a month-long plateau right before the end of my blog is a bit underwhelming... oh well!
I am off to skippity-skip my way to work. Hope y'all have a nice day and enjoy a break from 40 degree weather with a cool breeze.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sweeeepy.
Hi there!
I just got up. That's right, it's late for me, and it was fantastic to sleep in. I obviously didn't go workout, since I have volleyball tonight (presumably. they still haven't send me my schedule and team info), and I spent a large part of last night walking.
This was last night's dinner. The swirly things are fiddleheads. If you're not familiar with them, they're baby fern trees that are picked from the forest floor. I highly recommend them. They taste a little like asparagus or broccoli stems but add flair to a plate. But be mindful to properly wash, cut and prepare them, they need to be double boiled or boiled and grilled for 10 minutes.
Yesterday I took my cousin out for birthday lunch and enjoyed a wrap and salad. Today's lunch is a mystery. I was about to make a peanut butter and banana sandwich just to use what I have here, but forgot I don't have any peanut butter left. So I will try to be good because I am getting back on track, slowly.
I weighed in at 163.2 without working out, so that's a good thing. I seriously walked for about an hour or more last night with a friend, in the heat and all. Thank god for the breeze...
I am taking off to work early today, so have a great, incredibly hot day today everyone!
I just got up. That's right, it's late for me, and it was fantastic to sleep in. I obviously didn't go workout, since I have volleyball tonight (presumably. they still haven't send me my schedule and team info), and I spent a large part of last night walking.
This was last night's dinner. The swirly things are fiddleheads. If you're not familiar with them, they're baby fern trees that are picked from the forest floor. I highly recommend them. They taste a little like asparagus or broccoli stems but add flair to a plate. But be mindful to properly wash, cut and prepare them, they need to be double boiled or boiled and grilled for 10 minutes. Yesterday I took my cousin out for birthday lunch and enjoyed a wrap and salad. Today's lunch is a mystery. I was about to make a peanut butter and banana sandwich just to use what I have here, but forgot I don't have any peanut butter left. So I will try to be good because I am getting back on track, slowly.
I weighed in at 163.2 without working out, so that's a good thing. I seriously walked for about an hour or more last night with a friend, in the heat and all. Thank god for the breeze...
I am taking off to work early today, so have a great, incredibly hot day today everyone!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
...
Hi! Hope you all had a nice long weekend! Overall mine was restful and sunny, so that's great!
Friday: BBQ at a friend's
Saturday: Spent the day mostly outside with friends
Sunday: Went to a baptism out in farm land
Monday: Went swimming on the rooftop patio and made myself a BBQ hamburger and salad
I worked out every day except Saturday, my day off, but I managed to get two hours of walking in.
I gave the finger to my scale this morning again. Though the general trend is downward, I am at 163.0 today. I had better be at 160 by June 15, that's all I gotta say! I have been working my ass off (literally) this week, and I would like to see it pay off in numbers.
On a happier note, I SHOULD be starting volleyball tomorrow. I say should because they still haven't sent me the information (though they did say it would come about a day before it starts). I am very nervous about messing something up ha! Like serving terribly or frustrating my team. I have no problems making friends, but I don't know how competitive these people are. I am also highly competitive, but not amazing at volleyball. However, the more skilled the players are, the better I will be, and in that case I don't mind being the worst player on the team as long as no one acts like an a-hole.
I am off to work and content it is a short work-week. I am already looking forward to the weekend. I need to keep my eating under control with another week filled with seeing different friends and going out. I ate a bowl of cereal this morning and will be taking my cousin out for a birthday lunch today. I have some fish out for tonight, and I will likely make a side of fiddle heads and quinoa.
hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go...
Friday: BBQ at a friend's
Saturday: Spent the day mostly outside with friends
Sunday: Went to a baptism out in farm land
Monday: Went swimming on the rooftop patio and made myself a BBQ hamburger and salad
I worked out every day except Saturday, my day off, but I managed to get two hours of walking in.
I gave the finger to my scale this morning again. Though the general trend is downward, I am at 163.0 today. I had better be at 160 by June 15, that's all I gotta say! I have been working my ass off (literally) this week, and I would like to see it pay off in numbers.
On a happier note, I SHOULD be starting volleyball tomorrow. I say should because they still haven't sent me the information (though they did say it would come about a day before it starts). I am very nervous about messing something up ha! Like serving terribly or frustrating my team. I have no problems making friends, but I don't know how competitive these people are. I am also highly competitive, but not amazing at volleyball. However, the more skilled the players are, the better I will be, and in that case I don't mind being the worst player on the team as long as no one acts like an a-hole.
I am off to work and content it is a short work-week. I am already looking forward to the weekend. I need to keep my eating under control with another week filled with seeing different friends and going out. I ate a bowl of cereal this morning and will be taking my cousin out for a birthday lunch today. I have some fish out for tonight, and I will likely make a side of fiddle heads and quinoa.
hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go...
Monday, May 24, 2010
past my bedtime...
It is very late and I didn't get any sleep last night, so I am going to bed soon. My only saving grace is that I HAVE NO PLANS tomorrow THANK GOD, so I can do stuff I need to do, like buy groceries and put away clean clothes and exercise... oh and will I ever need to exercise.
Before I get to the heavier stuff, let's talk about why I will be struggling tomorrow. I finally made it to 162.0 today after an insanely sweaty (thus productive) workout. I was happy, but only mildly. Why, you ask, because I know I should be at 160 by now and that I am in a vicious cycle of self-sabotage / punishment / sabotage / punishment, and so on. After a killer workout (see below for why it was so tough) and finally getting back on track, I went to a family function. I knew the food would abound, but I underestimated by a long shot. I ate a light smoothie for breakfast and even at the lunch restaurant my family wanted to stop at I only ordered toast and coffee because I knew I would be indulging. However, I later filled my plate with mostly pasta/potato salads, bread and cheese. That wouldn't be so bad if they had only put out one cake, but no, they had cheesecake, baklava, tiramisu and wedding-like cakes, plural. I am now at 167.2, and will likely be a solid 165 tomorrow morning. Ugh. Again, no one to blame but me.
The reason I couldn't sleep, well I am not exactly sure. I know one thing though, I am finding it harder and harder to control worrisome thoughts about various events or non-events taking place in my life. This is the more obvious cause of my non-sleep. I slept for possibly a total of 1.5 solid hours out of an attempted 9... I woke up angry, really angry. Once my workout was about 10 minutes in, I felt energized. I was glad because I needed that to get through the day. I am now exhausting myself to the point where I will naturally shut down. I can sleep in all day tomorrow if I want and I am thrilled about that.
It's been an odd couple of weeks. I feel odd. I feel un-me. I am happy in moments with friends, running errands, even doing nothing deliberately, but the in betweens are stressful as hell and I think my mind is done with surpressing it. I still need to maintain composure though, until things are in order, but man is my sanity taking a toll.
I am going to bed now. I will try not to think. I will try to stay positive about my efforts and results. And I will try not to worry about things that don't need to be worried about. I will also try to remember to stop suppressing feelings with sugar.
Before I get to the heavier stuff, let's talk about why I will be struggling tomorrow. I finally made it to 162.0 today after an insanely sweaty (thus productive) workout. I was happy, but only mildly. Why, you ask, because I know I should be at 160 by now and that I am in a vicious cycle of self-sabotage / punishment / sabotage / punishment, and so on. After a killer workout (see below for why it was so tough) and finally getting back on track, I went to a family function. I knew the food would abound, but I underestimated by a long shot. I ate a light smoothie for breakfast and even at the lunch restaurant my family wanted to stop at I only ordered toast and coffee because I knew I would be indulging. However, I later filled my plate with mostly pasta/potato salads, bread and cheese. That wouldn't be so bad if they had only put out one cake, but no, they had cheesecake, baklava, tiramisu and wedding-like cakes, plural. I am now at 167.2, and will likely be a solid 165 tomorrow morning. Ugh. Again, no one to blame but me.
The reason I couldn't sleep, well I am not exactly sure. I know one thing though, I am finding it harder and harder to control worrisome thoughts about various events or non-events taking place in my life. This is the more obvious cause of my non-sleep. I slept for possibly a total of 1.5 solid hours out of an attempted 9... I woke up angry, really angry. Once my workout was about 10 minutes in, I felt energized. I was glad because I needed that to get through the day. I am now exhausting myself to the point where I will naturally shut down. I can sleep in all day tomorrow if I want and I am thrilled about that.
It's been an odd couple of weeks. I feel odd. I feel un-me. I am happy in moments with friends, running errands, even doing nothing deliberately, but the in betweens are stressful as hell and I think my mind is done with surpressing it. I still need to maintain composure though, until things are in order, but man is my sanity taking a toll.
I am going to bed now. I will try not to think. I will try to stay positive about my efforts and results. And I will try not to worry about things that don't need to be worried about. I will also try to remember to stop suppressing feelings with sugar.
Friday, May 21, 2010
The sweetest kind of torture
Yes, food is just that. And my life is that.
Of course only I am to blame. It's so easy to point fingers, but even if it is partly justified, only you (or in this case, I) are responsible for your choices. But heck, it's so tough!
Let me explain. I have now been at 164-163 for three weeks. I have some good reasons and some not so good reasons for this. However, all that matters is that these days I find it hard to make healthy choices when it comes to food. And though I am much more self-controlled than I was before January, I still slack under pressure and then regret it later.
For people like me who have a love-love relationship with food, it is like a gambler driving by a big, shiny casino...irresistible. So when I a presented with rich, fatty options, I naturally gravitate toward those.
Last night I went to my friend's house for dinner. She paid extra attention to cooking a healthy and delicious meal (fresh market shrimp with a scrumptious sauce, an endive salad with avocado and grapefruit, and tomatoes with fresh basil and buffalo mozzarella). Everything was good for us, everything was fresh, but then there was the BREAD! I cannot stop myself from devouring a baguette and now I have ruined the negligible progress I had made yesterday, with which I still am not satisfied.
Okay, I've gone over time and need to leave for work. In any case, I was just going to say how I eat and am happy then have to begrudgingly haul bottom to ze gym and am very angry that I am not getting results anymore. Serves me for letting up on my challenge I guess. But I have prepared an extremely light lunch and breakfast so that tonight's BBQ won't have as much of an impact...
Of course only I am to blame. It's so easy to point fingers, but even if it is partly justified, only you (or in this case, I) are responsible for your choices. But heck, it's so tough!
Let me explain. I have now been at 164-163 for three weeks. I have some good reasons and some not so good reasons for this. However, all that matters is that these days I find it hard to make healthy choices when it comes to food. And though I am much more self-controlled than I was before January, I still slack under pressure and then regret it later.
For people like me who have a love-love relationship with food, it is like a gambler driving by a big, shiny casino...irresistible. So when I a presented with rich, fatty options, I naturally gravitate toward those.
Last night I went to my friend's house for dinner. She paid extra attention to cooking a healthy and delicious meal (fresh market shrimp with a scrumptious sauce, an endive salad with avocado and grapefruit, and tomatoes with fresh basil and buffalo mozzarella). Everything was good for us, everything was fresh, but then there was the BREAD! I cannot stop myself from devouring a baguette and now I have ruined the negligible progress I had made yesterday, with which I still am not satisfied.
Okay, I've gone over time and need to leave for work. In any case, I was just going to say how I eat and am happy then have to begrudgingly haul bottom to ze gym and am very angry that I am not getting results anymore. Serves me for letting up on my challenge I guess. But I have prepared an extremely light lunch and breakfast so that tonight's BBQ won't have as much of an impact...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Nothing like the smell of garlic in the morning...
Hi!
Well things are looking up. I was 163.4 today, so one pound gone. I'm still frustrated but I will be at 162 soon, I desperately hope...
This morning had a slow start but is gaining momentum. I woke up about 20 minutes late, so I only had time for cardio. I did 32 minutes on the treadmill since I got there as Mr. Treadmill was leaving, thank you very much!
I followed this with quick stretching. I got back, showered, got ready and then cooked veal and asparagus for lunch and cut up cantaloupe and kiwi for breakfast and also ate a few blackberries and some coconut yogurt. I am finally starting to feel rested, so by the weekend I should be caught up on sleep.
I've been taking lunch walks this week, and good ones at that. If you know Montreal, I have been walking up the steepest streets close to downtown (Drummond for example, all the way up the stairs to Des Pins!) for good 30-40 minute treks. I intend to do my last one for this week today, as tomorrow I am having lunch with a friend.
I also played volleyball last night. It was great to be back after 2-3 weeks off. And though my muscles have been aching all week, they are no longer hurting post-volleyball, well not as much anyway. I am nervous and excited to start playing with the leagues next Wednesday. I am very excited about playing on a weekly basis and getting better at it, but I am always super nervous about meeting new people, even though it always goes well. I always feel a little like I am five years old going to my first day of kindergarten(and I remember that day VERY clearly).
Alright, I'm off. Will be walking to the dentist's for a cleaning after work then having dinner with friends with my sparkly new teeth :) I hope you all have a vundervul day!
Well things are looking up. I was 163.4 today, so one pound gone. I'm still frustrated but I will be at 162 soon, I desperately hope...
This morning had a slow start but is gaining momentum. I woke up about 20 minutes late, so I only had time for cardio. I did 32 minutes on the treadmill since I got there as Mr. Treadmill was leaving, thank you very much!
I followed this with quick stretching. I got back, showered, got ready and then cooked veal and asparagus for lunch and cut up cantaloupe and kiwi for breakfast and also ate a few blackberries and some coconut yogurt. I am finally starting to feel rested, so by the weekend I should be caught up on sleep.
I've been taking lunch walks this week, and good ones at that. If you know Montreal, I have been walking up the steepest streets close to downtown (Drummond for example, all the way up the stairs to Des Pins!) for good 30-40 minute treks. I intend to do my last one for this week today, as tomorrow I am having lunch with a friend.
I also played volleyball last night. It was great to be back after 2-3 weeks off. And though my muscles have been aching all week, they are no longer hurting post-volleyball, well not as much anyway. I am nervous and excited to start playing with the leagues next Wednesday. I am very excited about playing on a weekly basis and getting better at it, but I am always super nervous about meeting new people, even though it always goes well. I always feel a little like I am five years old going to my first day of kindergarten(and I remember that day VERY clearly).
Alright, I'm off. Will be walking to the dentist's for a cleaning after work then having dinner with friends with my sparkly new teeth :) I hope you all have a vundervul day!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Doing my best
Argh! I a still at 164.4!!! This is really frustrating. I am nonetheless doing my best to drop down...
Here is my list of excuses why I haven't lost any weight in the past few weeks:
1. I fell off the food wagon a bit two weeks ago and have a hard time getting back on. I've been eating healthful food, but was craving sweets a lot.
2. I spent two full days sitting on my ass in a car, and most of the weekend driving from place to place.
3. Ever since the weather's been nice I have been spending a lot of time with friends after work, which messes up my eating and sleeping patterns a bit. On my own I eat dinner at about 6 pm and then go to bed at 10 pm so I can manage to go to the gym in the morning, but I've been eating closer to 7:30-8 pm and going to bed a little bit whenever and having a really hard time waking up.
4. I don't know why but my leg muscles are extremely achy.
5. I have been too busy in these last few weeks to go to zumba and volleyball.
6. Cringe... I have hit a plateau.
Okay, no for what needs to be done to get back on track:
1. I need to catch up on my sleep (I intend to go to bed early all week and sleep a lot this weekend if I can).
2. I need to cut back on sweets a little and cut out espressos during the day (because I take it with lots of sugar) and eat more veggies and slightly less fruit.
3. I need to keep alcohol to a minimum in this gorgeous patio weather.
4. I need to (and did today) avoid doing too much leg work in one day. I think I have strained my muscles.
5. I am playing volleyball today and a starting to play with a summer league on Wednesdays starting next week. I will try to go to zumba at least once a month.
6. I need to stay disciplined and focused on my goal because it's my own responsibility and no one else's. It's my health after all.
On that note, yesterday I ate pretty well but slacked a little. I did take a long walk at lunch, but couldn't manage going to the gym after work. I had a friend over for a BBQ again, this time we had burgers in pitas with tomatoes and avocado and lettuce and cheese mmmm. For dessert we had a big bowl of cantaloupe, mango, blackcurrants and raspberries. Our beverage of choice was POM juice with San Pellegrino and lemon. We watched the (disappointing) hockey game and American Idol :)
I went to bed a bit late in order to finish up my laundry, but I did get up for the gym this morning. I changed things up slightly, doing 40 minutes on the bike--I wanted to get to 300 calories burned according to the machine--and only arm work afterward to give my legs a break. I have volleyball tonight so my legs and bum will get a nice workout. I will continue to ease up on my legs for the rest of the week or until they feel normal again, and just stretch them often.
So even though I curse and yell at the scale in the morning like it's a sick joke, I am trying to concentrate on moving forward, not backward. I need to make it to June 15 and beyond, and I want to set the bar high for my June 15 goal. After that I still want to get to where I feel great, but I will be a little more forgiving. For now, I am fighting a battle with my own weaknesses and habits and I will prevail!
Here is my list of excuses why I haven't lost any weight in the past few weeks:
1. I fell off the food wagon a bit two weeks ago and have a hard time getting back on. I've been eating healthful food, but was craving sweets a lot.
2. I spent two full days sitting on my ass in a car, and most of the weekend driving from place to place.
3. Ever since the weather's been nice I have been spending a lot of time with friends after work, which messes up my eating and sleeping patterns a bit. On my own I eat dinner at about 6 pm and then go to bed at 10 pm so I can manage to go to the gym in the morning, but I've been eating closer to 7:30-8 pm and going to bed a little bit whenever and having a really hard time waking up.
4. I don't know why but my leg muscles are extremely achy.
5. I have been too busy in these last few weeks to go to zumba and volleyball.
6. Cringe... I have hit a plateau.
Okay, no for what needs to be done to get back on track:
1. I need to catch up on my sleep (I intend to go to bed early all week and sleep a lot this weekend if I can).
2. I need to cut back on sweets a little and cut out espressos during the day (because I take it with lots of sugar) and eat more veggies and slightly less fruit.
3. I need to keep alcohol to a minimum in this gorgeous patio weather.
4. I need to (and did today) avoid doing too much leg work in one day. I think I have strained my muscles.
5. I am playing volleyball today and a starting to play with a summer league on Wednesdays starting next week. I will try to go to zumba at least once a month.
6. I need to stay disciplined and focused on my goal because it's my own responsibility and no one else's. It's my health after all.
On that note, yesterday I ate pretty well but slacked a little. I did take a long walk at lunch, but couldn't manage going to the gym after work. I had a friend over for a BBQ again, this time we had burgers in pitas with tomatoes and avocado and lettuce and cheese mmmm. For dessert we had a big bowl of cantaloupe, mango, blackcurrants and raspberries. Our beverage of choice was POM juice with San Pellegrino and lemon. We watched the (disappointing) hockey game and American Idol :)
I went to bed a bit late in order to finish up my laundry, but I did get up for the gym this morning. I changed things up slightly, doing 40 minutes on the bike--I wanted to get to 300 calories burned according to the machine--and only arm work afterward to give my legs a break. I have volleyball tonight so my legs and bum will get a nice workout. I will continue to ease up on my legs for the rest of the week or until they feel normal again, and just stretch them often.
So even though I curse and yell at the scale in the morning like it's a sick joke, I am trying to concentrate on moving forward, not backward. I need to make it to June 15 and beyond, and I want to set the bar high for my June 15 goal. After that I still want to get to where I feel great, but I will be a little more forgiving. For now, I am fighting a battle with my own weaknesses and habits and I will prevail!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The cleanse part deux
I am really spacey these days.
I titled my blog as such because I meant to talk about my own version of a cleansing diet that I use after weekends or nights when I gain weight, especially after drinking. My version, however, does not involve starving or fasting and is a one-day kind of thing.
I eat a regular, light breakfast like a bowl of high-fibre cereal with skim milk. I have a kiwi (washed, skin on and sliced) on the side and a glass of diluted pomegranate juice. Later, I drink lots of water and I usually have some green tea during the day. I eat a fruit as a snack (or veggies) and then lunch is a light meat or fish with loads of veggies (today it is leftover tilapia and a veggie-ful salad). For dinner I would usually have a soup and something on the side or a big salad meal.
Essentially, I eat lots of watery and high-fibre foods. This clears out your system like no other (eating a kiwi every day is fantastic, as well as a bit of pomegranate juice) and leaves you full but feeling light. The more tasty your light food is, the less likely you'll be to need more snacks and heavier food. I make some great salad dressings and use lots of vinegar, pepper, lemon, lime, salt, garlic and even onion flakes (I don't eat onions) to make sure my food is satisfying and flavourful.
Using fresh herbs and other spices or hot sauce can also make you feel fuller, especially chili flakes, mmmmm.
So there's no need to starve to get rid of that feeling of heaviness, bloating and grossness. Just eating really fresh, crisp, light foods will do the trick and will still allow you to eat and be energized throughout the day.
This pic is of leftovers from my BBQ yesterday. It doesn't look anywhere near as good as it did fresh off the grill with salad. It is garnished with yellow and orange peppers, garlic and lemon in this photo.
I titled my blog as such because I meant to talk about my own version of a cleansing diet that I use after weekends or nights when I gain weight, especially after drinking. My version, however, does not involve starving or fasting and is a one-day kind of thing.
I eat a regular, light breakfast like a bowl of high-fibre cereal with skim milk. I have a kiwi (washed, skin on and sliced) on the side and a glass of diluted pomegranate juice. Later, I drink lots of water and I usually have some green tea during the day. I eat a fruit as a snack (or veggies) and then lunch is a light meat or fish with loads of veggies (today it is leftover tilapia and a veggie-ful salad). For dinner I would usually have a soup and something on the side or a big salad meal.
Essentially, I eat lots of watery and high-fibre foods. This clears out your system like no other (eating a kiwi every day is fantastic, as well as a bit of pomegranate juice) and leaves you full but feeling light. The more tasty your light food is, the less likely you'll be to need more snacks and heavier food. I make some great salad dressings and use lots of vinegar, pepper, lemon, lime, salt, garlic and even onion flakes (I don't eat onions) to make sure my food is satisfying and flavourful.
Using fresh herbs and other spices or hot sauce can also make you feel fuller, especially chili flakes, mmmmm.
So there's no need to starve to get rid of that feeling of heaviness, bloating and grossness. Just eating really fresh, crisp, light foods will do the trick and will still allow you to eat and be energized throughout the day.
This pic is of leftovers from my BBQ yesterday. It doesn't look anywhere near as good as it did fresh off the grill with salad. It is garnished with yellow and orange peppers, garlic and lemon in this photo.
The cleanse
Hi!
I am back from Halifax, but sadly, not rested. Parts of my trip were fantastic (mostly what I put in my last post) and the rest was less than thrilling. I am really glad I had yesterday off to rest up at least a little.
Yesterday I took a day for me. I am a little overwhelmed with life at the moment and have to say 'no' to many things to maintain my sanity. My parents were here in the morning, so we all had breakfast together (I had toast, one egg scrambled and a very tiny bowl of coconut yogurt with almonds and raspberries), then after they left I spent my morning doing little random things at home. I took a long nap then hit the gym. I did 30 minutes of mostly walking and some running, plus a 30-40 minute weight training-stretching workout afterward.
When I got back I did girly things like paint my nails, etc. Then I walked 20 minutes along the Lachine Canal to head over to Atwater Market. I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in a while, so that was nice, and then delved into the sounds and sights of le marche. I bought a ton of veggies, including, for the first time, fiddleheads. Like I mentioned in my last post, Peggy had made some that she picked from the forest as we were walking, and they were yummy. They are similar to asparagus in taste and texture, but come in this pretty little curled up shape.
So, with the fresh ingredients I bought, I made fresh tilapia on the BBQ with lemon, lime, salt, pepper, yellow/orange peppers, garlic and olive oil. I will take a picture at lunch (I bought an extra piece to have for lunch) because it was delicious and so pretty and summery. I enjoyed that on the rooftop patio along with some wine and a nice salad.
This morning I got up for the gym, put on my clothes, headed down and started working out. After 5 minutes on the treadmill I was exhausted (muscle-wise), so I switched to the bike. I did not more than 3 minutes on the bike before I could do no more. I went back upstairs and back to sleep. I will try to take a long walk at lunch today to make up for that somewhat. I have been tired before, but never so physically tired for so long. Hopefully if I play my cards right, I'll be energized by the end of the week. I need it to keep losing weight.
And speaking of losing weight, I take back what I said about plateauing. I am totally at a plateau, 163. Today I am actually 164.4, but it's coming down from a weekend of mostly sitting on my rear end in a car. I did get scolded by my personal trainer for weighing myself every day, but as I told him, I measured myself yesterday and my measurements are all the same, so who cares if I put on a pound or two. HOWEVER, I do need to keep moving down the scale in general, so I need to get rested so I can push myself a little harder.
Alright, it's time for me to hustle my booty to work, so peace out.
I am back from Halifax, but sadly, not rested. Parts of my trip were fantastic (mostly what I put in my last post) and the rest was less than thrilling. I am really glad I had yesterday off to rest up at least a little.
Yesterday I took a day for me. I am a little overwhelmed with life at the moment and have to say 'no' to many things to maintain my sanity. My parents were here in the morning, so we all had breakfast together (I had toast, one egg scrambled and a very tiny bowl of coconut yogurt with almonds and raspberries), then after they left I spent my morning doing little random things at home. I took a long nap then hit the gym. I did 30 minutes of mostly walking and some running, plus a 30-40 minute weight training-stretching workout afterward.
When I got back I did girly things like paint my nails, etc. Then I walked 20 minutes along the Lachine Canal to head over to Atwater Market. I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in a while, so that was nice, and then delved into the sounds and sights of le marche. I bought a ton of veggies, including, for the first time, fiddleheads. Like I mentioned in my last post, Peggy had made some that she picked from the forest as we were walking, and they were yummy. They are similar to asparagus in taste and texture, but come in this pretty little curled up shape.
So, with the fresh ingredients I bought, I made fresh tilapia on the BBQ with lemon, lime, salt, pepper, yellow/orange peppers, garlic and olive oil. I will take a picture at lunch (I bought an extra piece to have for lunch) because it was delicious and so pretty and summery. I enjoyed that on the rooftop patio along with some wine and a nice salad.
This morning I got up for the gym, put on my clothes, headed down and started working out. After 5 minutes on the treadmill I was exhausted (muscle-wise), so I switched to the bike. I did not more than 3 minutes on the bike before I could do no more. I went back upstairs and back to sleep. I will try to take a long walk at lunch today to make up for that somewhat. I have been tired before, but never so physically tired for so long. Hopefully if I play my cards right, I'll be energized by the end of the week. I need it to keep losing weight.
And speaking of losing weight, I take back what I said about plateauing. I am totally at a plateau, 163. Today I am actually 164.4, but it's coming down from a weekend of mostly sitting on my rear end in a car. I did get scolded by my personal trainer for weighing myself every day, but as I told him, I measured myself yesterday and my measurements are all the same, so who cares if I put on a pound or two. HOWEVER, I do need to keep moving down the scale in general, so I need to get rested so I can push myself a little harder.
Alright, it's time for me to hustle my booty to work, so peace out.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
A quick hello from the East Coast
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to write a quick hello from Halifax to let you know how I am doing.
On Thursday morning I definitely did not workout because I was so tired. We had a very long drive (13 hours or so) and we went to bed late again. The next morning though I got my walking gear on and took about a 1.5-2 hour walk around Citadel Hill and downtown Hali. If you're not familiar with it, it is all hilly like Westmount, but steeper. It was a nice, warm morning.
We then headed out later to Peggy's Cove for a quick visit (it's really beautiful) and a nearby island where a family friend lives. They are artists and have an amazing farm-like home with a studio as well. We walked out to some massive rocks on the ocean and Peggy (yes, her name is Peggy too) picked some stuff out of the forest to cook for dinner (mushrooms, fiddleheads) and even our desert was a wild rhubarb crumble mmmmmmmmm.
Food wise I have been being as careful as I can manage to be. Still trying to eat lots of fruit and veggies and less meat and bread, etc. I have been managing quite well (I overdid it a little at Peggy's but the rest of the day was careful because I knew I would).
Today is the graduation, so we are going out for lunch, then grad, then a booze cruise, then a party. We depart at 6-7 am tomorrow back to Montreal, to try to make it back in time for the game.
So overall, not much room for exercise aside from my walk (I did do some pushups, crunches and the plank in my brother's bathroom hahha). But hopefully my eating wont have me gaining any weight by the time I am home and I can get back out of this plateau. I am really sick of 162.5-165... I want 160 NOW!
Talk to you soon!
I just wanted to write a quick hello from Halifax to let you know how I am doing.
On Thursday morning I definitely did not workout because I was so tired. We had a very long drive (13 hours or so) and we went to bed late again. The next morning though I got my walking gear on and took about a 1.5-2 hour walk around Citadel Hill and downtown Hali. If you're not familiar with it, it is all hilly like Westmount, but steeper. It was a nice, warm morning.
We then headed out later to Peggy's Cove for a quick visit (it's really beautiful) and a nearby island where a family friend lives. They are artists and have an amazing farm-like home with a studio as well. We walked out to some massive rocks on the ocean and Peggy (yes, her name is Peggy too) picked some stuff out of the forest to cook for dinner (mushrooms, fiddleheads) and even our desert was a wild rhubarb crumble mmmmmmmmm.
Food wise I have been being as careful as I can manage to be. Still trying to eat lots of fruit and veggies and less meat and bread, etc. I have been managing quite well (I overdid it a little at Peggy's but the rest of the day was careful because I knew I would).
Today is the graduation, so we are going out for lunch, then grad, then a booze cruise, then a party. We depart at 6-7 am tomorrow back to Montreal, to try to make it back in time for the game.
So overall, not much room for exercise aside from my walk (I did do some pushups, crunches and the plank in my brother's bathroom hahha). But hopefully my eating wont have me gaining any weight by the time I am home and I can get back out of this plateau. I am really sick of 162.5-165... I want 160 NOW!
Talk to you soon!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Any help I can get
Hey guys,
Here is the official link to my Relay for Life page for the Canadian Cancer Society. Please give anything, whatever you're comfortable with.
I'll be doing this relay on June 11, and though we only had to raise $100 each as part of a team, I would ideally like to raise as much as possible, since I know many people who have lost a close loved one to cancer, and some from cancers that are now not fatal thanks to research.
Relay for Life - Canadian Cancer Society:
Thanks for all your emotional and financial support!
Here is the official link to my Relay for Life page for the Canadian Cancer Society. Please give anything, whatever you're comfortable with.
I'll be doing this relay on June 11, and though we only had to raise $100 each as part of a team, I would ideally like to raise as much as possible, since I know many people who have lost a close loved one to cancer, and some from cancers that are now not fatal thanks to research.
Relay for Life - Canadian Cancer Society:
Thanks for all your emotional and financial support!
Desperate and vain
I am feeling pretty great... for someone who is feeling so awful.
I got not more than three hours' sleep, but managed to get up (late) for ze gym. The only reason I actually managed to go was because I know I won't be able to for the next five days. I am running on adrenaline now. I had a great workout, consisting only of cardio because my muscles are sore from pushing myself hard this week. I did 30 minutes on the bike and about 12 minutes of walking, having made my objective burning 300 calories.
I weighed in at 162.6 today so I am happy about that. And the other reason I am feeling great is because I took a picture of myself yesterday and I actually like it. I think it's the first time in many, many years I have honestly liked a picture of me. For my Facebook friends, excuse the vanity, and for the rest of you, bear in mind the photo is deceiving: from the neck down I am not as skinny as I seem in this picture, the photo is better than reality ha!
I haven't posted any food pictures lately for lack of time and decent looking food :) I will try to keep the blog more interesting on my return, just to get you all through the month of May... don't worry, your friend duty to read my blog is almost over.
I am desperately trying to eat up all the food I have in my fridge so I don't throw things away. I am eating Greek yogurt (from the container) with the last bit of Jordan's cereal and frozen raspberries. For lunch I will probably buy something, but I made a cucumber and mixed tomato salad as a side. Dinner will be spent celebrating my parents' wedding anniversary with my whole family (the folks arrive this afternoon from the Oak-dot).
Alright, I am off. I am not sure if I will blog from Halifax, but I will try to find a way. Have a fantastic week and an even better sunny, warm weekend.
Kisses!
I got not more than three hours' sleep, but managed to get up (late) for ze gym. The only reason I actually managed to go was because I know I won't be able to for the next five days. I am running on adrenaline now. I had a great workout, consisting only of cardio because my muscles are sore from pushing myself hard this week. I did 30 minutes on the bike and about 12 minutes of walking, having made my objective burning 300 calories.
I weighed in at 162.6 today so I am happy about that. And the other reason I am feeling great is because I took a picture of myself yesterday and I actually like it. I think it's the first time in many, many years I have honestly liked a picture of me. For my Facebook friends, excuse the vanity, and for the rest of you, bear in mind the photo is deceiving: from the neck down I am not as skinny as I seem in this picture, the photo is better than reality ha!
I haven't posted any food pictures lately for lack of time and decent looking food :) I will try to keep the blog more interesting on my return, just to get you all through the month of May... don't worry, your friend duty to read my blog is almost over.
I am desperately trying to eat up all the food I have in my fridge so I don't throw things away. I am eating Greek yogurt (from the container) with the last bit of Jordan's cereal and frozen raspberries. For lunch I will probably buy something, but I made a cucumber and mixed tomato salad as a side. Dinner will be spent celebrating my parents' wedding anniversary with my whole family (the folks arrive this afternoon from the Oak-dot).
Alright, I am off. I am not sure if I will blog from Halifax, but I will try to find a way. Have a fantastic week and an even better sunny, warm weekend.
Kisses!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Ma-nom-nom-nom
I am le hungry. I have no food. I am going to leave here early to grab a smoothie or something for breakfast.
Well I did finally manage to get to the gym yesterday after work, and it was a surprisingly great workout. I did everything in my power to overcome my extreme fatigue yesterday, so I attribute my kickass workout to eating pasta for lunch and napping through my lunch break. I didn't end up meeting up with friends either, which turned out to be a great move because I was in bed at 10 and still totally exhausted, especially after that wicked HABS game!!!
I am a little frustrated because the scale keeps fluctuating between 162-164.5 and I just want to be 162 already!! I feel very light today, but the scale says otherwise. I have a feeling it's water retention and muscle bloat because I've been doing crazy workouts to cover for my five days off coming up... at least I hope so. In any case, I am still losing inches and half-inches here and there, so at least progress is still being made.
I feel like I am just on the borderline of having a terrible cold. This kind of fatigue isn't normal for me, and my throat and sinuses are showing symptoms, but I am going to fight it off until my trip, where I can rest it off in the car. I am going to do my best to sleep on the drive, but I have a hard time sleeping when travelling by any mode.
Last night I had a giant salad and some fish for dinner. I also made these pathetic three tiny potatoes I had leftover. For today, since I have no veggies at home, I think I will buy my lunch and save my remaining pasta for dinner.
Oh, in other news, if you haven't received an email or seen my Facebook ad, I am raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society because I'll be participating in the Relay for Life with people from work in June. If you want to make any amount of donation, please contact me. I keep bumping up my goal because I felt like $100 was pretty weak haha! I have set it at $500 and I am more than halfway there because people are being so generous! I think I should be able to raise $240 more by the end of the month... I hope at least.
http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL_QC_even_?px=3571194&pg=personal&fr_id=6185
Alright, my stomach is telling my it's time to go get some grub. Have a great day, and wish me luck getting through long hours of sleepy eyes at a computer. Espresso here I come!
Well I did finally manage to get to the gym yesterday after work, and it was a surprisingly great workout. I did everything in my power to overcome my extreme fatigue yesterday, so I attribute my kickass workout to eating pasta for lunch and napping through my lunch break. I didn't end up meeting up with friends either, which turned out to be a great move because I was in bed at 10 and still totally exhausted, especially after that wicked HABS game!!!
I am a little frustrated because the scale keeps fluctuating between 162-164.5 and I just want to be 162 already!! I feel very light today, but the scale says otherwise. I have a feeling it's water retention and muscle bloat because I've been doing crazy workouts to cover for my five days off coming up... at least I hope so. In any case, I am still losing inches and half-inches here and there, so at least progress is still being made.
I feel like I am just on the borderline of having a terrible cold. This kind of fatigue isn't normal for me, and my throat and sinuses are showing symptoms, but I am going to fight it off until my trip, where I can rest it off in the car. I am going to do my best to sleep on the drive, but I have a hard time sleeping when travelling by any mode.
Last night I had a giant salad and some fish for dinner. I also made these pathetic three tiny potatoes I had leftover. For today, since I have no veggies at home, I think I will buy my lunch and save my remaining pasta for dinner.
Oh, in other news, if you haven't received an email or seen my Facebook ad, I am raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society because I'll be participating in the Relay for Life with people from work in June. If you want to make any amount of donation, please contact me. I keep bumping up my goal because I felt like $100 was pretty weak haha! I have set it at $500 and I am more than halfway there because people are being so generous! I think I should be able to raise $240 more by the end of the month... I hope at least.
http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL_QC_even_?px=3571194&pg=personal&fr_id=6185
Alright, my stomach is telling my it's time to go get some grub. Have a great day, and wish me luck getting through long hours of sleepy eyes at a computer. Espresso here I come!
Monday, May 10, 2010
ughhhhhh
Hi guys,
I'd like to say I am in a great mood today but I am actually extremely tired. I feel like the life has been sucked out of me and it is difficult to move or stay awake...
I did convince myself to get up and go to the gym this morning, but when I got down there, all three machines were taken and I had no energy to do weights, so I thought I would take a walk outside. By the time I made it back up to my apartment to get a sweater, I crashed. I went back to sleep for an hour, and I am now working from home in hopes of working out at lunch and taking a quick nap after work before meeting a friend for drinks.
I weighed in at 163.6 this morning without working out, so I am still at about 163. I really am getting impatient for 162 to stick already!!!
Anyway, no energy to say any more, but I will try to get rested tonight.
I'd like to say I am in a great mood today but I am actually extremely tired. I feel like the life has been sucked out of me and it is difficult to move or stay awake...
I did convince myself to get up and go to the gym this morning, but when I got down there, all three machines were taken and I had no energy to do weights, so I thought I would take a walk outside. By the time I made it back up to my apartment to get a sweater, I crashed. I went back to sleep for an hour, and I am now working from home in hopes of working out at lunch and taking a quick nap after work before meeting a friend for drinks.
I weighed in at 163.6 this morning without working out, so I am still at about 163. I really am getting impatient for 162 to stick already!!!
Anyway, no energy to say any more, but I will try to get rested tonight.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
I'm a moron.
Well, I can't be blamed completely, but yeah, I have been pretty dumb the last few days. Allow me to explain.
My first mistake was letting myself get down and emotional because the scale had gone up. First of all, it was "that time", which means it is totally normal to gain 1-5 lbs or so, and it happens every month. Nonetheless, my hormones get the better of me every time and I seem to forget all about the month before.
My second mistake was waiting as long as I could to buy new pants that fit, then buying them the week I was bloated. I just got them back from being hemmed. When I brought them in, they were tight, and even when I got them back from being hemmed I was still pulling them up every few minutes. But yesterday, after washing them, I wore them for the second time only and the waist is already loose. So I spent about $60-65 dollars on pants that are already too big ha ha go figure! However, in a month's time they'll be perfect again I am sure...
So here's the good news, after all my whining and feeling bad (though some of my issues are real ongoing issues, some of them were merely the result of my stupidity), I weighed in at 162.8 this morning. This means I am almost at 162, and officially 20 lbs lighter!
I am going to work my ass off (literally) this week because I am leaving for Halifax on Thursday morning and probably wont get a chance to do much physical activity with all the driving...I only took Friday off from working out this week. Instead of taking Saturday off, I just did 30 minutes of jogging-running, and today I did the same but tacked on a solid half hour of intense muscle training (abs, curls, leg lifts, push ups, dips, other arm weights, obliques, squats, lunges, stretching...). I am going to try to continue these intense workouts throughout the week until Thursday morning, then take Friday and Saturday for walking and Sunday/Monday off for driving. I will try to get as much walking in as possible, but I think we'll be doing a lot of driving from place to place even once we're in Halifax proper.
I just polished off a delicious plate of pasta (I made extra for lunch or dinner tomorrow). I made fettucce with a sweet basil tomato sauce with a bit of spice added. I also threw in sauteed eggplant and a mixture of different tomatoes and garlic. I haven't made or eaten pasta in a while, so it was especially satisfying. For breakfast I had a kiwi and a bowl of Greek yogurt with Jordan's nutty granola cereal, honey and frozen strawberries. Over the weekend I ate the best sushi I've ever had in Montreal, yum! The rest of my meals were very regular stuff made at home like fish with veggies and salads. I am running extremely low on food, but my money rations are even lower, so I am trying as much as possible to use up every single thing I have at home. I think I should mostly be able to do that until I leave, and hold off on buying food until I get back.
So all in all I am feeling a little better than last week because I'm almost at my lowest weight in about eight or more years and I haven't plateaud. I don't think it would be possible for me to work any harder than I am without crashing and burning, so I am praying I don't plateau and just keep heading down the fat ladder.
Alright, I am going to get a bit of work done and then head out to meet some friends. I hope you all had a nice relaxing weekend and that you are all mentally prepared for the work-week. I know I am counting down the days until I leave, so thankfully it's only three work days for me this week!
My first mistake was letting myself get down and emotional because the scale had gone up. First of all, it was "that time", which means it is totally normal to gain 1-5 lbs or so, and it happens every month. Nonetheless, my hormones get the better of me every time and I seem to forget all about the month before.
My second mistake was waiting as long as I could to buy new pants that fit, then buying them the week I was bloated. I just got them back from being hemmed. When I brought them in, they were tight, and even when I got them back from being hemmed I was still pulling them up every few minutes. But yesterday, after washing them, I wore them for the second time only and the waist is already loose. So I spent about $60-65 dollars on pants that are already too big ha ha go figure! However, in a month's time they'll be perfect again I am sure...
So here's the good news, after all my whining and feeling bad (though some of my issues are real ongoing issues, some of them were merely the result of my stupidity), I weighed in at 162.8 this morning. This means I am almost at 162, and officially 20 lbs lighter!
I am going to work my ass off (literally) this week because I am leaving for Halifax on Thursday morning and probably wont get a chance to do much physical activity with all the driving...I only took Friday off from working out this week. Instead of taking Saturday off, I just did 30 minutes of jogging-running, and today I did the same but tacked on a solid half hour of intense muscle training (abs, curls, leg lifts, push ups, dips, other arm weights, obliques, squats, lunges, stretching...). I am going to try to continue these intense workouts throughout the week until Thursday morning, then take Friday and Saturday for walking and Sunday/Monday off for driving. I will try to get as much walking in as possible, but I think we'll be doing a lot of driving from place to place even once we're in Halifax proper.
I just polished off a delicious plate of pasta (I made extra for lunch or dinner tomorrow). I made fettucce with a sweet basil tomato sauce with a bit of spice added. I also threw in sauteed eggplant and a mixture of different tomatoes and garlic. I haven't made or eaten pasta in a while, so it was especially satisfying. For breakfast I had a kiwi and a bowl of Greek yogurt with Jordan's nutty granola cereal, honey and frozen strawberries. Over the weekend I ate the best sushi I've ever had in Montreal, yum! The rest of my meals were very regular stuff made at home like fish with veggies and salads. I am running extremely low on food, but my money rations are even lower, so I am trying as much as possible to use up every single thing I have at home. I think I should mostly be able to do that until I leave, and hold off on buying food until I get back.
So all in all I am feeling a little better than last week because I'm almost at my lowest weight in about eight or more years and I haven't plateaud. I don't think it would be possible for me to work any harder than I am without crashing and burning, so I am praying I don't plateau and just keep heading down the fat ladder.
Alright, I am going to get a bit of work done and then head out to meet some friends. I hope you all had a nice relaxing weekend and that you are all mentally prepared for the work-week. I know I am counting down the days until I leave, so thankfully it's only three work days for me this week!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Roof caving in
I think melancholic would be the best way to describe my state of mind right now.
For those who don't know me well, working out and eating well are the two things I have control over in my life right now, the rest, well... I am basically stuck. I won't get into details, but life has been complicated for about a year and it seems to keep getting worse, and my ability to push those thoughts aside is floundering.
Last night, after receiving some less than welcome news (nothing dramatic, don't worry, just one more little thing), I once again felt that crushing, overwhelming elephant on my chest that cuts off my breathing and sends my heart racing. I managed to calm myself fairly soon after, but I am left with a constant influx of stressful thoughts about things I cannot control. This may be very vague and confusing to you, or not, but for me it's like a form of very slow, dull torture.
My ability to contain myself, to remain happy, lies solely in my ability to succeed at losing weight. So last night I had a thought: are there safe, sane ways to avoid one's problems? There are obviously plenty of non-sane options like drinking, drugs, gambling, promiscuity, overeating, suicide... but what do people like me, who try to enjoy life and want to live, do to escape? I would offer TV, but clearly that wouldn't help me in my quest to get fit.
I welcome any suggestions. So far I've come up with reading.
Some of you may say "you have to face your problems!", but what happens when all that would do is drive you to the looney bin?
On a lighter but heavier note, I was 165.0 this morning. I didn't workout because it's my day off, but I imagine I would have been about the same weight as yesterday, which is okay but not great. I didn't have much to eat yesterday in preparation for dinner. I brought a friend from Toronto to Bofinger for meat and hockey. This may sound disgusting, but you have to try it sometime: I had BBQ chicken and 2 pork ribs with a side of mac'n'cheese. However, don't think by 2 ribs I mean two racks, I literally mean 2 ribs, but you should see the size of those suckers! It was fantastic, et en plus we won the hockey game yyyaaaaaayyyyy!
Alright, in case you read my blog and think I am walking around moping all day, that's not the case. I have my ups and downs, but I am mostly outwardly in an okay to happy mood. I am not thrilled about working today, but it's Friday, so I will be counting down to the weekend, then the days til I leave for Halifax...
For those who don't know me well, working out and eating well are the two things I have control over in my life right now, the rest, well... I am basically stuck. I won't get into details, but life has been complicated for about a year and it seems to keep getting worse, and my ability to push those thoughts aside is floundering.
Last night, after receiving some less than welcome news (nothing dramatic, don't worry, just one more little thing), I once again felt that crushing, overwhelming elephant on my chest that cuts off my breathing and sends my heart racing. I managed to calm myself fairly soon after, but I am left with a constant influx of stressful thoughts about things I cannot control. This may be very vague and confusing to you, or not, but for me it's like a form of very slow, dull torture.
My ability to contain myself, to remain happy, lies solely in my ability to succeed at losing weight. So last night I had a thought: are there safe, sane ways to avoid one's problems? There are obviously plenty of non-sane options like drinking, drugs, gambling, promiscuity, overeating, suicide... but what do people like me, who try to enjoy life and want to live, do to escape? I would offer TV, but clearly that wouldn't help me in my quest to get fit.
I welcome any suggestions. So far I've come up with reading.
Some of you may say "you have to face your problems!", but what happens when all that would do is drive you to the looney bin?
On a lighter but heavier note, I was 165.0 this morning. I didn't workout because it's my day off, but I imagine I would have been about the same weight as yesterday, which is okay but not great. I didn't have much to eat yesterday in preparation for dinner. I brought a friend from Toronto to Bofinger for meat and hockey. This may sound disgusting, but you have to try it sometime: I had BBQ chicken and 2 pork ribs with a side of mac'n'cheese. However, don't think by 2 ribs I mean two racks, I literally mean 2 ribs, but you should see the size of those suckers! It was fantastic, et en plus we won the hockey game yyyaaaaaayyyyy!
Alright, in case you read my blog and think I am walking around moping all day, that's not the case. I have my ups and downs, but I am mostly outwardly in an okay to happy mood. I am not thrilled about working today, but it's Friday, so I will be counting down to the weekend, then the days til I leave for Halifax...
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Don't-a worreh, be happeh!
With a goal like weight loss, it's hard to keep your eye on the prize. I am quite proud of myself for my progress so far, but it's not enough to me to be halfway there. It's hard not to get caught up in the daily and weekly fluctuations--I always panic a little thinking I am heading in the wrong direction again. All I want is to be at a size I think is right for me, and as it stands that's still unattainable in my mind. I am occasionally worried some major life event will come interrupt my progress. To overcome this, I remind myself that every day counts, because who knows what will happen tomorrow...
I am still at 164.2. I am working hard to see 163 or 162 again. Then I will really feel like I've hit a milestone: 20 lbs. I want to be able to go on vacation next year and wear a bikini to play soccer on the beach without hesitation. That will take a lot of work, but these are small things that would just make life a little less inconvenient :)
So aside from being a little down this week since I only got a glimpse of 163 last week and it has yet to show its coveted little face again since, I am trying to alternate between focusing on weekly progress and long term objectives.
I didn't sleep so well last night due to a combination of coffee and shisha (I really need to learn from my mistakes because I've been doing this all week, except with green tea), and had difficulty breathing. So this morning was tough. I did manage to get down to the gym, and was excited and pissed off all at once that Mr./Mrs. Treadmill weren't there so I could have my machine (I had gotten used to them not being there on Tuesdays, but they came this Tuesday and I was annoyed naturally). I was a little pissed off after my initial elation because I am so tired, so the idea of running made me cringe a little. So instead of torturing myself, I merely walked quickly on a steep incline and did 3 intervals of running for about 2 minutes each time. It wasn't much but I was sweating like a pig, so clearly it was still an effective workout (thanks to shisha :) Oh and Mr./Mrs. Treadmill did show up, just one minute after me, so I had a snarky giggle inside.
I did the plank, arm curls and other arm weights, circles with my legs for inner thighs, squats and stretching. And I am thinking I'll definitely need to see my personal trainer again after I move (whenever that will be) because I have absolutely no definition in most parts of my body. Even at the peak of my fitness on two soccer teams and a swim team I was never toned, so it doesn't come naturally. I don't want to be all muscle and no softness, but a little less softness would be ideal to me :)
I just finished up some Raisin Bran and a kiwi, and for lunch I'm having leftovers from dinner, delicious nachos! I made nachos with cajun chicken breast slices, jalapeno/red/yellow peppers, tomatoes, avocado, aged white cheddar, a little bit of salsa, hot sauce and lime juice. I accompanied it with some plain Greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream, and it certainly did the job. It was more of a dry nacho plate than usual, but it was yum-my!
Alright, I am off. Keep up all your plans for 2010, it's almost halfway done, can you believe it?
I am still at 164.2. I am working hard to see 163 or 162 again. Then I will really feel like I've hit a milestone: 20 lbs. I want to be able to go on vacation next year and wear a bikini to play soccer on the beach without hesitation. That will take a lot of work, but these are small things that would just make life a little less inconvenient :)
So aside from being a little down this week since I only got a glimpse of 163 last week and it has yet to show its coveted little face again since, I am trying to alternate between focusing on weekly progress and long term objectives.
I didn't sleep so well last night due to a combination of coffee and shisha (I really need to learn from my mistakes because I've been doing this all week, except with green tea), and had difficulty breathing. So this morning was tough. I did manage to get down to the gym, and was excited and pissed off all at once that Mr./Mrs. Treadmill weren't there so I could have my machine (I had gotten used to them not being there on Tuesdays, but they came this Tuesday and I was annoyed naturally). I was a little pissed off after my initial elation because I am so tired, so the idea of running made me cringe a little. So instead of torturing myself, I merely walked quickly on a steep incline and did 3 intervals of running for about 2 minutes each time. It wasn't much but I was sweating like a pig, so clearly it was still an effective workout (thanks to shisha :) Oh and Mr./Mrs. Treadmill did show up, just one minute after me, so I had a snarky giggle inside.
I did the plank, arm curls and other arm weights, circles with my legs for inner thighs, squats and stretching. And I am thinking I'll definitely need to see my personal trainer again after I move (whenever that will be) because I have absolutely no definition in most parts of my body. Even at the peak of my fitness on two soccer teams and a swim team I was never toned, so it doesn't come naturally. I don't want to be all muscle and no softness, but a little less softness would be ideal to me :)
I just finished up some Raisin Bran and a kiwi, and for lunch I'm having leftovers from dinner, delicious nachos! I made nachos with cajun chicken breast slices, jalapeno/red/yellow peppers, tomatoes, avocado, aged white cheddar, a little bit of salsa, hot sauce and lime juice. I accompanied it with some plain Greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream, and it certainly did the job. It was more of a dry nacho plate than usual, but it was yum-my!
Alright, I am off. Keep up all your plans for 2010, it's almost halfway done, can you believe it?
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Rushin'
Hey again!
Well, don't have much time because I am cooking chicken that I will use for dinner tonight (that I didn't use yesterday). I am having a mango, kiwi, banana smoothie for breakfast with almonds, a peanut butter banana sandwich for lunch and an apple. I will have to add loads of veggies to dinner tonight, which will be easy since I am planning on making a plate of nachos with cajun chicken, salsa, tomatoes, avocado and peppers and cheese.
Exercise-wise, yesterday was amazing. I walked a total of 3 hours (30 mins to-from work, 30 minutes at lunch, and 2 hours to-from my friend's house to watch the hockey game)!! This morning, I reluctantly hopped on the bike and then did push ups, leg lifts, dips, squats and some oblique exercises. Overall, my workouts have been great lately.
My weight has gone up a little, but I figure it's bloating again, for several reasons, not the least of which is hockey-watching indulgence :)
Alright, I am off to work and to finish off this chicken. I will talk to y'all latah!
Well, don't have much time because I am cooking chicken that I will use for dinner tonight (that I didn't use yesterday). I am having a mango, kiwi, banana smoothie for breakfast with almonds, a peanut butter banana sandwich for lunch and an apple. I will have to add loads of veggies to dinner tonight, which will be easy since I am planning on making a plate of nachos with cajun chicken, salsa, tomatoes, avocado and peppers and cheese.
Exercise-wise, yesterday was amazing. I walked a total of 3 hours (30 mins to-from work, 30 minutes at lunch, and 2 hours to-from my friend's house to watch the hockey game)!! This morning, I reluctantly hopped on the bike and then did push ups, leg lifts, dips, squats and some oblique exercises. Overall, my workouts have been great lately.
My weight has gone up a little, but I figure it's bloating again, for several reasons, not the least of which is hockey-watching indulgence :)
Alright, I am off to work and to finish off this chicken. I will talk to y'all latah!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Bleh
Hiya!
Not much to report today I'm afraid. I have medium motivation, am still at the same weight and am eating my regular stuff... I had to cook veal and Brussels sprouts this morning for my lunch since I ended up going out to a patio restaurant and cafe yesterday to enjoy the heat and sunshine, and didn't get home in time to cook. There I had seabass with rice and vegetables and a glass of wine. My workout was a little shorter (40 minutes) because I had to cook and because I was sleepy and I'm a tad bloated.
OH! I bought new jeans! I have gone down a few sizes so far (from 33-34 to 30) :) I haven't been a 30 in I don't know how long, so that was a bit of a rush. More exciting though is that I won't have my clothes hanging off me like I'm wearing my dad's stuff. Yesterday was pathetic, I looked ridiculous with my only black pants (and pants without holes) being now about 10 sizes too big and practically falling off. Then, a stretched out tank top that's almost see-through from wear and tear under a green shirt that is supposed to be fitted and now just looks silly. I felt it was now critical to get some clothes to get me through this interim phase of my weight loss.
I got just one pair of jeans, one top and two tank tops. I figure this should be fine for the next few weeks, then I'll slowly need to find clothes that I may still be able to wear when I lose more weight. I will definitely be needing new workout pants soon: not only are they becoming worn in from constant use, but I sat down the other day and realized the fabric over my belly and the tops of my thighs is all loose and baggy. They still fit, but I will need a new pair in the next month probably.
I felt a difference at the store yesterday that I liked. I noticed that I could consider new kinds of clothing styles I would typically shun for fear of exposing a roll, a bulge or too much boob. Now, with time, I will be able to wear more revealing clothes (not to say I will abuse that). Even yesterday I went out in a tank top, something I haven't had the nerve to do in years because my arms were becoming less and less appealing :) It felt great!
I also noticed something trivial the other day, but it's these stupid little things I notice day by day that make me happy and keep me going: I can now comfortably sit with legs crossed on a couch and cross my arms over my chest. It feels great to make myself all tied up and compact like that, and it's something I couldn't do before. My legs would fling back open, or my crossed arms would slowly unfold under the pressure of my bust. Sounds odd if you've never had this problem (there are many other problems associated with chestage but I'll spare you), but in any case, having a smaller chest makes me feel thinner, more sporty and sexier.
Basically, once I get into the 150s, I will look like I did in high school, which is probably why I am feeling like I look younger. I want to get back to my petite self, and get back a body that shows that I am athletic rather than chubby, but also still a little curvy and soft so I still feel womanly. This is my idea of a perfect me, and though I still cannot even come close to visualizing me as a thinner person, that is ultimately what I would like to see reflected in the mirror.
Alright, I have to go. Turns out I did have a bunch to say I guess! I am a little spaced so I'm not really sure if this makes any sense. In any case, have a great day!
Not much to report today I'm afraid. I have medium motivation, am still at the same weight and am eating my regular stuff... I had to cook veal and Brussels sprouts this morning for my lunch since I ended up going out to a patio restaurant and cafe yesterday to enjoy the heat and sunshine, and didn't get home in time to cook. There I had seabass with rice and vegetables and a glass of wine. My workout was a little shorter (40 minutes) because I had to cook and because I was sleepy and I'm a tad bloated.
OH! I bought new jeans! I have gone down a few sizes so far (from 33-34 to 30) :) I haven't been a 30 in I don't know how long, so that was a bit of a rush. More exciting though is that I won't have my clothes hanging off me like I'm wearing my dad's stuff. Yesterday was pathetic, I looked ridiculous with my only black pants (and pants without holes) being now about 10 sizes too big and practically falling off. Then, a stretched out tank top that's almost see-through from wear and tear under a green shirt that is supposed to be fitted and now just looks silly. I felt it was now critical to get some clothes to get me through this interim phase of my weight loss.
I got just one pair of jeans, one top and two tank tops. I figure this should be fine for the next few weeks, then I'll slowly need to find clothes that I may still be able to wear when I lose more weight. I will definitely be needing new workout pants soon: not only are they becoming worn in from constant use, but I sat down the other day and realized the fabric over my belly and the tops of my thighs is all loose and baggy. They still fit, but I will need a new pair in the next month probably.
I felt a difference at the store yesterday that I liked. I noticed that I could consider new kinds of clothing styles I would typically shun for fear of exposing a roll, a bulge or too much boob. Now, with time, I will be able to wear more revealing clothes (not to say I will abuse that). Even yesterday I went out in a tank top, something I haven't had the nerve to do in years because my arms were becoming less and less appealing :) It felt great!
I also noticed something trivial the other day, but it's these stupid little things I notice day by day that make me happy and keep me going: I can now comfortably sit with legs crossed on a couch and cross my arms over my chest. It feels great to make myself all tied up and compact like that, and it's something I couldn't do before. My legs would fling back open, or my crossed arms would slowly unfold under the pressure of my bust. Sounds odd if you've never had this problem (there are many other problems associated with chestage but I'll spare you), but in any case, having a smaller chest makes me feel thinner, more sporty and sexier.
Basically, once I get into the 150s, I will look like I did in high school, which is probably why I am feeling like I look younger. I want to get back to my petite self, and get back a body that shows that I am athletic rather than chubby, but also still a little curvy and soft so I still feel womanly. This is my idea of a perfect me, and though I still cannot even come close to visualizing me as a thinner person, that is ultimately what I would like to see reflected in the mirror.
Alright, I have to go. Turns out I did have a bunch to say I guess! I am a little spaced so I'm not really sure if this makes any sense. In any case, have a great day!
Monday, May 3, 2010
some interesting reads
This one's about something I've been worried about. I have been asking myself whether I will be disappointed when I get to my ideal weight, and whether I will be overly worried about gaining the weight back. I think this happens to people with more dramatic weight loss, but I am still trying to mentally prepare myself to be "thin" Leanne... trying not to assume all things will fall into place when I become a thin person, and to continue working on my emotional health.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31489881/ns/health-womens_health/
This one (I have no idea how reliable this is) is interesting too for those concerned and anyone who does diets or fasting. I am not someone with excess skin or who does any crazy dieting, so this one is just FYI. Don't be fooled by the cheesy webpage, it's a decent article with informative advice for those out there whose notions of weight loss are outdated.
http://www.bodyfatguide.com/LooseSkin.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31489881/ns/health-womens_health/
This one (I have no idea how reliable this is) is interesting too for those concerned and anyone who does diets or fasting. I am not someone with excess skin or who does any crazy dieting, so this one is just FYI. Don't be fooled by the cheesy webpage, it's a decent article with informative advice for those out there whose notions of weight loss are outdated.
http://www.bodyfatguide.com/LooseSkin.htm
Rainy Monday
Dear diary,
Why won't it stay sunny? It is oh so wonderfully warm, just wish we could have the sunshine to bask in.
In happier news, I was at 163.4 this morning. I was a little underwhelmed because this weight was pre-gym, and I was expecting to see 162 on the scale post-workout, but instead I was 163.6... There are reasons why it went up and not the opposite, but it did take away a little from my regular contained jumping and screaming when I see a pound less :)
I had a great workout yesterday, and was able to run for quite a long stretch before slowing down and doing intervals. I didn't do volunteering on Saturday, but I did quite a bit of walking anyway. I went to see a band play and walked home with my friend, which gave me a good 1 hour walk in addition to walking downtown during the day and around my neighbourhood for groceries.
Yesterday I tried this local cafe/jazz bar that I've been meaning to try for years. I went for brunch with a few friends and it was great. I had French toast with berries and bacon, with a side of potato hash and a cappuccino. I didn't have lunch obviously, so for dinner I made peppered trout with garlic quinoa and various bell peppers.
Breakfast this morning was a smoothie with banana, blue/rasp/strawberry,Greek yogurt (which I am trying for the first time and is deliciosopolous), strawb. yogurt and pomegranate juice. I also had a handful of walnuts. Lunch is looking great also: A sandwich on whole wheat with turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and tzaziki mmmmmmmmmmmm. I can't wait. I have an apple, kiwi and some chocolate for snacks. Dinner tonight will be veal.
I wanted to write something more interesting today but I am running late for reasons unknown to me, so I have to go. I hope you all had a great weekend and are well rested to deal with getting through this grey, sombre day.
Why won't it stay sunny? It is oh so wonderfully warm, just wish we could have the sunshine to bask in.
In happier news, I was at 163.4 this morning. I was a little underwhelmed because this weight was pre-gym, and I was expecting to see 162 on the scale post-workout, but instead I was 163.6... There are reasons why it went up and not the opposite, but it did take away a little from my regular contained jumping and screaming when I see a pound less :)
I had a great workout yesterday, and was able to run for quite a long stretch before slowing down and doing intervals. I didn't do volunteering on Saturday, but I did quite a bit of walking anyway. I went to see a band play and walked home with my friend, which gave me a good 1 hour walk in addition to walking downtown during the day and around my neighbourhood for groceries.
Yesterday I tried this local cafe/jazz bar that I've been meaning to try for years. I went for brunch with a few friends and it was great. I had French toast with berries and bacon, with a side of potato hash and a cappuccino. I didn't have lunch obviously, so for dinner I made peppered trout with garlic quinoa and various bell peppers.
Breakfast this morning was a smoothie with banana, blue/rasp/strawberry,Greek yogurt (which I am trying for the first time and is deliciosopolous), strawb. yogurt and pomegranate juice. I also had a handful of walnuts. Lunch is looking great also: A sandwich on whole wheat with turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and tzaziki mmmmmmmmmmmm. I can't wait. I have an apple, kiwi and some chocolate for snacks. Dinner tonight will be veal.
I wanted to write something more interesting today but I am running late for reasons unknown to me, so I have to go. I hope you all had a great weekend and are well rested to deal with getting through this grey, sombre day.
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