200+ "Us vs. The Turkey"
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I used to think I was pretty balanced until I tried yoga....and until my Wii Fit told me how incredibly unbalanced I am. Apparently I can't even stand straight. They have some hard games on that thing!! Having zumba on Monday nights messes up my head....it feels like today should be Wednesday.0
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Amy - I thought I was going to die the first time. Yoga blocks really helped the second time that I did it. I'll let you know how this Thurs goes. I liked to balance moves rather the moving postures. If I never see another upward dog or downward dog, I'd be happy
Cardio X done - so far it's my fav because it's only 43 min and is a mixture of Yoga, Kenpo, Core and Plyo. I like the plyo moves and think I'd like the plyo DVD... Maybe some Sunday I'll try it. Day 16 done and 74 to go.0 -
Morning ladies! It feels later in the week than Tuesday, but I suppose I must roll with it!
Yesterday went okay. Eating not fabulous, as it was pub trivia, but only went over my calories by a bit. Did the bike for an hour, for about 13.8 miles. Legs were a bit tired, but felt good to move. Depending on the weather, I'd like to do another run... maybe bump up to 4 miles today, or will hit the rec center if it's raining. TOM started in full force yesterday (as it was scheduled, though for the past two weeks I've sort of been having a mini one-ugh, but this is definitely a real one), so no stepping on the scale over the next few days, as it'll just make me depressed and I know the majority of what's causing the gain. I'll weigh in on Friday, but I won't log the weight, as it's not accurate of where I'm truly at.
Have a long day ahead of me. At one clinic this morning, the other clinic this afternoon, and then to campus for a team meeting. No idea if we'll talk any more about the responsibilities that are being transitioned. Tomorrow morning is my annual review, in which I hope I'll get a bit more clarification on things.
Amy- you're doing great with the running. I think the first time I ran 5 miles, I was around that pace or any slower. Keep it up, and you will get faster! And yours and Victoria's descriptions of p90x are not exactly selling me on it. haha. I'll pass! (at least for now)
Lacey- goals are totally attainable! Get movin'!
Kendal- that messge from your sis was super sweet. We all need those sometimes, and it sounds like that came at just the right time! And that's still a pretty healthy amount of calories to burn! Your heart is getting stronger (so probably not beating as fast), and you're shrinking away, so you're bound to not burn as many calories.
Victoria- your Vegas trip sounds pretty fabulous. Can I reiterate again how jealous I am? I'm just looking forward to Thanksgiving at this point. Looking forward to seeing the whole family. Hasn't been long since I've seen the parents, but haven't seen the brother since last Christmas. How sad is that?0 -
Kristina: you are right about it not feeling like Tuesday (it's at least Thursday in my head!). Bummer about the TOM (mine should be arriving next week and I am PMSing right now) and about the long work day. I hope it goes fast for you!
Victoria: I haven't done Cardio X but it sounds fun. I was just looking on my schedule and the classic schedule doesn't do Cardio X! Maybe I'll skip a run one day and try it out instead. I agree with you about the moving postures being hard in YogaX. By the time we were done with that, I was sweating and my arms & abs were shaking from all the plank work. I like the balancing poses even though there are a LOT of hard ones in there. I have yoga blocks but the only time I needed them was to add some distance to the leg stretches at the end as I can reach way past my toes. When I was done, I felt like I had accomplished something major! It was a nice feeling.
Kendal: I hear you about the Wii Fit - apparently, I can't balance myself even when just standing there on both feet. I hate when it decides to test that as I have no idea how to stand there better and when I "try", I only make it worse and that stupid red dot starts moving all over. Do you ever do that tight-rope walk game on the Wii fit? I cannot get across that danged rope to save my life!
I did my Yoga X and a 30 min treadmill run and am now chilling with my smoothie (I've started adding coconut oil to my smoothies and it pushes it over the edge into super-yum!). Hope everyone is having a good day.0 -
1) I'm scared of heightsKendal: I hear you about the Wii Fit - apparently, I can't balance myself even when just standing there on both feet. I hate when it decides to test that as I have no idea how to stand there better and when I "try", I only make it worse and that stupid red dot starts moving all over. Do you ever do that tight-rope walk game on the Wii fit? I cannot get across that danged rope to save my life!
2) I can get motion sick very easily
3) I tried that tight walking game ONCE and absolutely HATED IT! It scared me and made me feel like I was about to fall off the wii board and fall millions of miles and die. I don't need that kind of stress. lol and no, I was never able to get even half way across the rope :laugh:
I have to lean way forward to be balanced on the board, it feels so awkward....I don't think its right lol0 -
Kendal: I also have to lean forward on the balance board for it to say I'm balanced. But, somehow, DH doesn't. How does that work?!?!0
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Hey girls!
For lunch this week I am having polenta fries with Indian baked beans and coleslaw. Here is the recipe. Its quick and dirty and omfg delicious! Perhaps this won't sound appealing to you guys but for me the combinations work out magnificently and it is to die for good! It is also cheap to make. A bit too high in sodium of course with the beans, but still. YUM.
Indian Beans - 1 can of vegan baked beans, 1 tbsp cumin and coriander and fennel - stir it all together
Coleslaw dressing - 3 tbsp mayo, 1/2 lemons juice, 1 tsp white balsamic (optional), dill, salt - stir together
About 75% of a medium sized head of white cabbage
One tube of polenta cut into fries and baked on 375 until kindof crispy
Put 1/3 of polenta on a plate, then about 1/3 of the beans and heat it up in microwave, then mix 1/3 cabbage with 1/3 dressing and put it on top and eat. It works out to 425 cals per serving and there are 3 servings. Not bad for lunch. And its high in protien and good stuff right? yeay!
I love when the food in my head tastes good in my mouth...because that ricotta pie? BORING. I guess too you have to really like ricotta. And I am on the fence about it. I think if I did half the ricotta and more egg and milk and made it more quiche like it would be better.
I was going to recreate the left over portion by adding a ton of marinara sauce on top with pepperoni and veggies like a pizza but like a dumby I lef the damn thing out last night on the counter.
Amy and Kendal - I don't have the wii fit, Id like to have it but we use the thing so little that I haven't justified it in my head.
Kendal - great message from your sister.
Amy - coconut oil in the smoothie huh? I like it when I've got avocado at home..it makes the smoothie SOOo creamy and yummy!
Victoria - ahhh vegas. I haven't been in two years, thats a long time for me. I get to be there for a week in March. Have you checked out the SkyDome? Look it up. We are going to do that this time. And if we have the major amount of money, Jeff and I are going to do the helicopter ride over and into the Grand Canyon for lunch. We will see.0 -
I swear there is an F*ing post stealing ghost!!! I just had a great post and it disappeared. Maybe I'm meant to go see a magic show in Vegas... I'll try to recreate it.
Kendal and Amy - do you stand with most of your weight on heels? The wii balance board is designed to have your COG (center of gravity) through the middle of your foot. Most of my clients that have always worn "high heels or pumps" have tight calves and stand this way. DH was leaning way forward - mainly from the upper body. I used my awesome therapist powers to analyze him and instructed him to shift his weight forward through his hips while standing tall. It takes much less movement to do this. It also helps with the side shifting tasks such as the penguin on ice game. DH was shocked at how easily I walked the tight rope. Once he mastered the hip shift for balance, he also got better than me on the tight rope:grumble: I should have let him suffer.
Lacey - drool!!! I just put polenta on my shopping list. Do you have any good tempeh recipes? I did a search comes for skydome and it comes up but not for vegas. Can you describe it more so I can google it better? Thanks!!!
Kristina - good luck on the yearly review!!! I know you'll rock it out of the park
I just put most of the Thanksgiving feast in the freezer - 15 cups of chicken (in 3 cup bags), 4 cups of gravy (in 1 cup bags), and 6 cups stuffing (in 2 cup bags).... This way over the next few months, I can pull it out to supplement meals and don't have to eat all the food/cal now. DH may be disappointed when he gets home tonight. The fridge was sooooo full, that I was feeling the urge to overeat again. Yeah, I ate the last piece of pumpkin pie for breakfast:blushing: Thank goodness my company ate here again yesterday before they left at one!!! otherwise, I'd have even more leftovers....0 -
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/off_the_strip/skyzone.html
Skyzone is what it is...take a look. I want to go there when I am in Vegas in March! also look at the other attractions on vegas.com
Also - do you have a Costco card?? http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11511041&search=gift+cards&Mo=25&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=gift+cards&Ntt=gift+cards&No=12&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
$100.00 gift card for $80 on vegas.com, you can use unlimited number of them and use them for anything the site offers..restaurants, shows, etc.
I don't cook with tempeh. Actually the last time I really let Jeff cook me a meal. and this was about 6 years ago mind you, he made this tempeh stir fry concoction. It was terrible. And it put me off tempeh. I couldn't eat it. LOL.
But here is a foodgawker.com search for some interesting recipes..
http://foodgawker.com/?s=tempeh&cat=0
The tempeh in coconut sauce looks amazing. I will have to revisit tempeh myself. I need a new lunch for next week anyways.
I just logged all my intended cals for the day...with a glass of wine and a maple cookie I will be well under cal limit with working out. WAY over on sodium but what are ya gonna do. I rarely ever do that. I am on the fence about the wine and cookie. So much sugar. But I have the cals and I think Ia m going to have to ween myself off the wine this week. I had such great wine last week in Canada that its got me on a kick again. And I just found a Douro wine from Trader Joes (Charambra if you are interested) for like $8 and it is so fantastic it is calling my name!0 -
Lacey - I just checked out the Costco membership and it's not worth it for me... There are none in our area. The membership would cost $50 and I would save only $20 per $100 spent on that site. (*sighs*)... Even though 5 of us are going, I think we need to be more flexible. I can't guarantee my fam wants to eat at the same places as us. I joined Las Vegas Advisor which has many 2 for 1 deals... I'm thinking of Entertainment Book 2011 for Vegas but we'd need 2... The problem is DH wants brewpubs and good beer bars which are not on most lists...Please keep ideas coming... Thanks V0
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Oh my body aches!!! So I'm staying in bed and relaxing this morning. Maybe I'll soak in the hottub when I get the energy to get up. I'm putting the workout off until this afternoon. Yep - I'm lazy!!!
Tonight is bookclub so eating will be off. If I'm smart, I'll sneak a run in. I should be home by 2:30. Sunday I realized how much I miss running. I suppose I should get moving (*sighs*). Have a great humpity hump Wednesday!!!0 -
Hiya! I can't believe it's only Wednesday. I was super-dragging this morning and didn't want to get out of bed. But I did and I made huevos rancheros for the family for breakfast (even Gabriel has gotten used to me adding black beans to breakfast :laugh: ). Since today was P90X legs and back, I did a 30 min run before (as I figured that my legs would be in no shape to run afterward). I was right. Wow. I'm glad I got my workout done for the day though - it's nice not to have it weighing on my mind all day. DH asked me to make chocolate chip pumpkin cookies for him (gggrrrr), so I'm gonna do that today and we're gonna try the coconut curry rice bowl from Peas & Thank You for dinner (http://peasandthankyou.com/2010/11/08/just-a-little-different/).
Victoria: I literally feel like I've been run over by a truck. My abs are killing me (thank you Ab RipperX) and I have pain in muscles I didn't even know existed (that would mostly be from the pull-ups, I think). Your Las Vegas trip sounds fun. I've never been there but always wanted to go. Oh, and I think that I do stand with my weight mostly in my heels. I'll have to try shifting my weight forward through my hips - I should probably try doing it all the time (not just when playing that silly Wii game). Thanks!
Lacey: mmmm wine. I had a friend stay with me for the month of January while Trav was gone and we single-handedly drank our way through the California Central Coast. It was delightful. Oh - and your polenta sounds freaking awesome! Your posts make me drool.
Kristina: Good luck with your review!!!!! :happy:
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Yes, I agree that it should be Friday already. There's a lot of family drama going on because my youngest sister (not the one who sent me that great message the other day) is being a total brat about her wedding. About a month ago she moved it up a YEAR and still hasn't told me (Its going to be 12/31/2010 instead of 12/31/2011). Jordan and her future mother in law have snubbed my mom so many times its not even funny and then her future sister in law is commenting on facebook about how WE are self centered and childish. Yeah.....dad isn't standing for that and he posted a LONG response to that crap. I also responded to it (using my my 12 year old brother's account cause the sister has already blocked me, my mom and my older sister). I stayed awake till 1am last night because I was so wound up from it all.
In good news though, I weighed in at 214.8 this morning! AAHHH! I totally wasn't expecting that cause I ate some leftover chicken parmesan I had from Sunday lunch. Figured I went WAY over on cals and I know I did with sodium, and I had no clue how to log it, so I didn't. But I did go to the gym and burned 600 cals on the elliptical, did a round on the leg/lower body weight machines and went for 10 minutes on the bike. It was 9pm by the time I got home. And then there was a really bad storm blow through (tornado warning and all) so I couldn't get in the shower till around 11:00 and then my friend brought that crap to my attention.
So no, I couldn't let this b!tch who has NEVER met me talk *kitten* about me, especially when her source is a girl who has literally not spoken 3 words to me in the past year. Not even a little word of encouragement when I left Joey. Not even a "hey how are you feeling today?" that I got from EVERYONE ELSE in the days/weeks after I left him. But thats ok.....I'm just jealous cause....??? I'm divorcing a man and I'm fat??? Does she really think I'm jealous because of that??? NOT!! I'm happy that I left him before we started a family, before I wasted decades of my life with him. I am young and just got a clean slate to start over again- smarter and more determined to find the RIGHT MATCH for me. And I'm not jealous because she can wear clothes that are smaller than mine (she's like a 4-6). I have learned that my happiness DOES NOT depend on the size of my body. It is simply the vessel that carries "ME" around. I want to make my vessel last a long time and I want it to do the things that "I" want to do, so yeah, I'm losing weight.
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Kendal- can I be your sister? I don't have one but I'd never treat you that way. It sounds like she is the jealous one. How imature of her future SIL to post things like that. Congrats on your weight loss. You'll be in the hundred club before you know it!!! I'm happy for you that are finding you (((((((big hug)))))).
Amy - great job running and getting the workout in.
Kristina - good luck on your review!!!
Lacey - the wine sounds devine. I could have used a glass as I soaked in the tub earlier - it just doesn't mix with work (*grumbles*).
Gotta run and do the work thing. Hasta.0 -
Oh Kendal, I am sooo sorry about your family dramas. That really bites. I am of the opinion that certain people turn into monsters when planning a wedding. Was she this hurtful before she got engaged? I don't have any advice for you other than keep on doing what you're doing cuz you are awesome and you can't let haters bring you down. It does suck that said haters are related to you. I have similar drama with my dad and after years and years of back and forth craziness, I finally said enough. We don't talk to or see each other...ever. It's best that way for us. WooHoo for being under 215 today!!! You rock! :flowerforyou:0
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Victoria- of course you can be my sister! :bigsmile: I consider all of you ladies to be my sisters
Amy- This situation has been brewing with her the past 3-4 years. Her attitude has only gotten worse and I've kept my mouth shut about her being a brat until she hurt my mother enough for mom to defriend her. And the fact that she let that future SIL talk crap about us without defending us. Whatever.....Jordan has to make the next move. This was one of my responses to the $h!tty SIL...I'm proud of my response to her.....didn't need to do any name calling, just simply defended my family and our point of view.
"First of all, you obviously don't know Jordan. She's the kind of sister who only shows up when she needs something or it is her birthday. This is how its been with her for the past 10 years....not some random "off year" that she's had lately. I have yet to receive an email, a text, a call to tell me that the wedding was moved up an entire year or that she's no longer having bridesmaids. How sisterly is that for you?
Secondly, I only defriended Jordan. Mom only defriended Jordan. Lauryn only defriended us. Who is the "childish" one who blocked us all? Um...yeah....sure.
Thirdly, Ashley, you need to learn REAL quick how to shut your mouth or at least keep your opinion about my family off facebook. My family (with the exception of the youngest, brattest girl) is thick as thieves and we will shut you down. Jordan tells you we are the ones with the problems, but have you thought that maybe SHE'S the one in our family with the problem? The rest of us get along just fine."
this is where I tried to go to bed but still had more to say.....so I got up and got a few more things off my chest....
"And one more thing Ashley. If you are such a "good friend" and "good future sister-in-law" to Jordan, WHY are you starting so much drama on facebook? Support Jordan. That's fine. That doesn't mean you have to publicly insult my family to do so. In fact, by doing it publicly, you are only making her life more stressful.
You have to remember that we have always been and WILL ALWAYS BE her family. We have been the influence for at least half of her life and we will be here for the rest of it too, with open arms. She can walk in mom and dad's house and fix all of this with a conversation, a couple hugs and maybe some tears. We still love her and simply want her to come to her senses on some things. You might want to take that into consideration as you insult your future in-laws. How will that affect your relationship with Jordan when that happens?
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Damned chocolate chip pumpkin cookies! :explode: They were quite good but I couldn't stop at one (I had 2). :blushing: I also highly recommend that Coconut Curry Rice bowl recipe I posted earlier. It. Was. Divine. Seriously, I was licking the curry sauce off my spoon. Yum!0
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Amy I saw the pic of that curry..it looks awesome! I will have to print it out this week.
Kendal - seriously? Wow. What a bunch of lunatics. And biatches.
Victoria - hope you feel better soon..if I see more things for Vegas I will be sure to mention them.
I weighed in at 210.8 this morning so I assume by Monday morning I will be back down under 209. Yeay. that means I didn't really gain anything in Canada.
I have to say too, since there are so many of us hovering right around 210 its really got in my knickers and I am feeling the burn to get my yass moving as much as you girls do. I don't want to be left behind because I get lazy or stop working out. So thanks again for all of your support in this matter when I've basically floundered in this group for 6 plus months not losing anything. This is my time to do it.
This is the first time I've really committed myself to both working out steadily AND tracking on the weekends..and the tracking and being diligent is what will get me through under 200 lbs.
Tonight is going to be difficult. I've not got a darn thing done at work and I REALLY need to stay late and work OT..but then if I do that I can't work out and it totally sucks.0 -
Sorry I haven't been around my today or yesterday. I haven't had time to read everyone's responses, but I wanted to at least touch base.
Eating was okay, not fab yesterday, and I didn't work out. I got home late from work and just wanted to collapse. It was a bit of a stressful work day. Trying to figure out who's going to do what. Sounded like a co-worker who was going to get part of the manager position was going to get all of it, which I had uber mixed feelings about, but I spoke with my supervisor and expressed my interest, and she decided to rethink things a bit. I had my annual review this morning and she said she slept on it, and really thought that I would be the best person for the position and offered it to me. I really don't believe anything until it's "official", but it sounds pretty official, so yay! It's a hell of a lot to take it, but it's an exciting opportunity.
On the non-work front, food has been okay today. I really need to get moving after work, no matter when I get out. Will either be the gym or a run. The weather was nice when I left earlier today, so I'm leaning towards that. Haven't weighed myself this week, as I know I won't like the number. I think it'll be primarily TOM gain, but my eating hasn't been quite as in check as I would like, so I don't think, even minus TOM, there would be any loss, especially considering my large one last week.
Will catch up with all your responses later. Hope all is well!0 -
Sushi for lunch and a latte. Won't be hungry for dinner at all...but will definitely be working out tonight.0
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Had to post this here too:
What is a calorie?
Calories are the little *kitten* that get into your wardrobe at night and sew your clothes tighter.
MY CLOSET IS INFESTED WITH THE LITTLE SH!TS!0 -
Work out done. Well on my way to 2000 cals burned this eel and sticking to da plan!
Kendal I just saw your fb post with the invite and address crossed out. I take it its from the crazy vendetta *kitten*? You know...I'd probably say something to the tune of "this Is not nearly a creative enough way to inform a family member they are not invited to a pre wedding event for their own sister. I could think of so many more clever ways to accomplish that than with a Sharpie!"
I'm hoping I guessed right and am not offending you...but I cracked up when I saw that. And I am glad you laughed too!0 -
Lacey: I loved your response to the weird non-invite thing. And that calorie definition is SPOT-ON!! LOL
Kendal: Seriously, your sister has lost her mind. WOW.
Kristina; Hopefully they'll make the new job official soon!
As for me, I've got Kenpo X today and it's (finally) not raining so I think I'm gonna get the dog out for a walk (poor thing has been inside for a week due to the rainy weather). Of course, I feel like sleeping for another 5 hours or so. I am just sooooo tired. I don't know if it's PMS, getting sick or my insane workouts this week but I am seriously dragging.0 -
yes Lacey, that invite was from the stupid future SIL that just insulted my family. It was on green paper that had pink hearts at the top. I showed it to mom and she said she hadn't gotten one. I told her maybe it had to do with the fact I technically live in a different city (even though my house is about 3 miles from hers) and the mail is slower in her town, but my older sister lives in her town and she got one yesterday. Another slap in the face. Mom sent an email to our whole family after all this crap yesterday and said this stuff needs to stop, I hope you are happy with your husband, we won't be at your showers or wedding cause we don't want to make anyone uncomfortable but we'll be here for you when you need us. I can't believe my youger sister hasn't responded and said "I want you at my wedding mom." What kind of horrible daughter is she? This means dad isn't going to walk her down the aisle and my neice isn't going to be her flower girl. But she just doesn't care. WHAT A B!TCH!!! It makes me want to go throw paint on her wedding dress or something.
I'm seriously failing at working out this week. On my way home yesterday, mom called and asked if my brother could come stay with me for a few hours while she went to choir practice (dad had to teach a dance lesson). I said sure. She dropped him off at 6:30 and said that dad should be home around 8-8:30 but Logan and I thought that meant to call him if Logan wanted to go home earlier cause mom would otherwise pick him up on her way home. By 9:30 we finally called dad...he kinda got worried cause he thought mom had come to pick logan up and she and I ended up talking. And then he couldn't get her to answer the phone. Mom was all flustered and upset but came to pick logan up by 10pm and she said she knew she would be late at church and dad was supposed to come pick logan up at 8:30. Yeah...so that was my whole night.
Tonight I have to go to Sams Club and pick up a cake for the birthday celebrations at work tomorrow. I have to take the bff cause I don't have an active sams club card so that means I probably won't have time to get to the gym tonight either. I mean, yeah, there's probably time to go get the cake and be back by 7-7:30 so I could POSSIBLY go at least get some cardio in, but that would mean I would have to tell my bff "ok, let me use you and then you need to go home cause I have other stuff to do" and I'm not that rude. Although it might not be rude, but when I use someone for the purpose of saving me money (she keeps me from having to buy a sams club account), I try to be as polite as possible.
Tomorrow I have to go by the bank and sign a signature card on a new account I opened that Joey will be making payments into. I'm not sure how long that will take but I'd have to get to the gym before 7pm in order to get in.
I MIGHT MIGHT MIGHT take workout clothes with me tomorrow to work so that after the bank, I can go straight to the gym. But I also have to bring in the cake, my camera, balloons and possibly decorations (and of course my giant cup of coffee to help me get through the day) and thats a lot of crap to deal with.
This week I've realized how incredibly great coffee is. It helps me wake up! Who'da thunk it?!?! I used to hit my stride around 2pm, but now I'm alert and awake and can get stuff done in the morning! Speaking of.....I need to get started on work.0 -
Amy I am thinking that coconut curry dish might be my lunch next week...but I've got a few changes in mind. Looks awesome though!
Kendal - I think that chick is nuts and the best thing that will get to her would be complete and total silence from your sisters side of the family. I don't get why your sister is letting it go on but what can you do other than just walk away until she's ready to come around. That sucks and I am sorry for it!
Got to find something for dinner...nothing sounds good. Maybe chicken soft tacos a la Taco Bell ranchero tacos. Yeah...thats it.0 -
Lacey: Lemme know what changes you make to the dish & how it turns out for you. It was so yummy!
Kendal: I agree with Lacey - silence from you all would probably annoy those biznatches the most. It seems that they enjoy getting under your family's skin. So sorry for all that crap!
Victoria: I totally took your Wii Fit advice and I improved in all of the balance games. Thanks!!0 -
Hey everyone - I completed day 17 yesterday and upped most of the exercise to 10 pounds except my scrawny triceps which still burn with 5 pounds. I am getting stronger. Bookclub was nice but wine and snacks put me over. I was up too late and slept in this morning so I have yet to do the dreaded yoga.
Kendal - I agree with everyone that taking the high road and being the "better" sister with silence as s response is best. All you can do is wait until she "grows up" and asks for forgiveness. Eventually she will see the future SIL for the troublemaker she is. A true friend would have been helping overcome issues and encouraging all family to be present. We all do and say things we later regret. Thankfully, friends and family have forgiven me for my past indisrections. Sometimes, I swear aliens inhabit my body and make me say strange things. I hope her day of reasoning comes sooner rather than later. Your mom seems too nice to have all this stress. I'm glad you're willing to be there for her in the future.
I ate my first sucess with sprouts this afternoon on my salad. Lentil were the only ones to grow. Yummy and healthy. I'm going to try the chia and alphalpha (?sp) again. The key was sitting it next to the kitchen course so that I could water it twice a day. I made a good Mexican type filling for tortilla using the crock pot. Maybe I'll make them into enchilladas for tonight.
Kristina - any word yet?
Amy - way to go with p90x. I too am really tired - think it's fatigue from exercise.
Lacey - keep the food info coming.0 -
I am having a hard time sleeping this week...really I always do, but seriously the nights seem to be draaaaaging out. I am awake like five plus times a night and feel like I am completely rested. I'm able to fall back asleep but never into that deep sleep. Part of this weeks sleep issues is getting back into a normal routine, part of it is because I am sore and it is uncomfortable to sleep!
I can take an aleve and that helps but I am afraid to take them all the time.
I really don't know how you P90Xers are doing it and sleeping with your body's being so sore. I'd never sleep!
Logged all my cals and still have 200 to go. I need to probably work late again tonight if I can't get my stuff done and that would mean no working out as Jeff is going to a concert...Heeeeeyyyy a quiet evening alone...hmmm..i might just live with the hunger and call it good!
The good news is, I am 1257 into my 2000 cal burned goal. So only 743 more to go! I expect that I will surpas that number as I plan on working out tomorrow and Saturday. so yeay!
Victoria - I've bought microgreen sprouts at Trader Joes before. I don't mind them..they have an interesting flavor. I've wanted to do them myself but its just one more thing to get shoved on the counter...like my juicer.
And I realized I haven't been on foodgawker.com since Monday!!! I am having withdrawals.
Amy - I am thinking of using my multigrain mix from trader joes and wheat berries. The mix has israeli couscous and three or four other kinds of rice in it. And then not sure for veggies. Not a fan of cooked peppers or carrots and do NOT like celery except it gives soup a most awesome flavor!0 -
Sorry I've been a horrid group member this week. I just have been so busy and out of it-- sorry for not responding to all of your posts. I will catch up, I promise!
Yesterday was a pizza fiasco. Work has just been so stressful that I just want collapse when I get home. Which is bad enough that I didn't exercise. I didn't need the pizza issue too. Threw out most of it this morning so I couldn't eat any more, except for a little bit for lunch. So the temptation is gone on that front. 2 days in a row without exercising doesn't work for me though, so I need to do something tonight. As I've finally spent an entire day at the clinic for once, I think I can get off at the right time and get moving. I think I'm going to try and run.
Work-- well, it's official- I got the project manager position! *twirls* I think it's as official as it's going to be. My boss has been telling all my supervisors, so I think it's pretty much settled! Woo! It's pretty stressful, but an exciting offer and experience. I've been spending pretty much all of today puting stuff together for the gal who's taking over the majority of my health specialist position at the clinic. It's definitely with mixed feelings I'm moving up the ladder, cause I love (mostly) everyone here and will really miss working with my clients.. that's the major drawback of the position-- that i'll lose virtually all my clinical work. Anyways, I'll be spending the next three weeks in heavy learning mode with the outgoing manager, but I'm really going to work hard to make sure the stress does not interfere with my exercise and food intake. Can NOT use it as an excuse.
Thanks for baring with me ladies. Once this settles down a bit, I'll be much more responsive.0 -
Congrats Kristina!!! Twirls for you!!!!0
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