I'm just going to do some light cycling and mild stretching while my son is swimming at the YMCA, today.

Then, we're off to daughter's ice hockey game and pizza party. Hubby and son will race home to watch the super-bowl, so I'll (be forced to) stay at the pizza party until darling daughter is ready-to-go.

What's on your agenda, today?

And to keep up with my nutrition-piece on the 2-week-challenge.

Yesterday was NOT a good nutrition day. Oh well. I'm back in it, today. And trusting it will be a good (and focused!) week.

2 weeks is plenty o' time to turn things around for Mexico, Amy. And, happy birthday!! I hope you take LOTS of time to celebrate!!

CELEBRATIONS ROCK!!

Hi All! Happy Monday!

Wasn't that great this weekend...didn't keep to any nutrition plan though I also didn't eat everything fried in sight either. I drank some on Friday and more than necessary Saturday but I abstained from drinking last night which was hugely helpful and kept mostly to some chicken wings (relatively good in superbowl food!)

I leave tonight for DC and am there until Sunday. I am looking forward to it but I'm not sure if I'll be able to do NROL in the hotel gym. I might find a gym and pay for a gym pass? I also will probably not be on the boards as much but I do hope to log!

Amy - I know what you mean about the anxiety, I struggle with anxious feelings too and it make it difficult to find motivation when I'm worried about getting the bare minimums under control.

Beeps - how was the event?

Mamareese - no drinking in a year! That's awesome. I'm not sure I could pull that off! Good luck with the personal health coach, let us know if he/she gives you any good tips

I'm not usually so quick to hop back on the board but I'm a little excited. LoL. I debated for 2 months whether to see the Personal Health Coach because I didn't know whether it applied to me. So I called her last week, explained the situation with having been attempting to lose weight, working out, but interested in her perspective. She was happy to set up an appointment with me.

We went over what I've been doing, how I've dealt with weight issues in the past, looking at how my body has changed/adapted to all the things that happen as you get older. What I do now in terms of eating/working out etc. And she decided for my goals to go more by 'food groups' and hitting targets with those, as well as, preplanning meals.

I definitely already knew a lot of what she said, but I think it will be fun to have a little extra help for the next month to keep trudging along. Next week is label reading which she noted is something I'm probably familiar with but I told her I'd be glad to go through it with her too. Who knows if somethings changed, or different from what I've learned along the way.

She also tested my body fat and it read at 26% which is dead center in the middle for my height/age/etc. Wasn't happy, but wasn't surprised either. So for the next week, I'm going to give her way a whirl and see what happens. I meet with her again next Monday.

She doesn't think my calorie intake is off (1500 straight regardless of exercise) so I'll still be getting the same amount at the end of a day. Just another way. She did go over why Diet soda is so bad for us, so I'm going to try and work on that one! I've tried in the past and gotten it to where I'll have one a day now but even with adding the green tea I still can't get myself out of having one almost every day.

It was fun because besides DH and my MFP pals, no one really gets the thoughts in my head about food/workouts/weight etc. And I felt like she got that I wasn't trying to get skinny in a week, just trying to get back in shape and be healthier. Thank you work for your little initiative!!

Reese, I really like that you are focusing on "nutrition" - I think you will find that VERY helpful, indeed!

Amy, what *are* you anxious about?? If I didn't work-out, I know for a fact my head would pop-off my body and rotate 360 degrees (on a regular basis). So, much of *why* I work-out is all about stress-reduction. Can you identify *what* you are feeling that makes you think it is "anxiety"??

I'm heading off for my work-out in about 30 minutes. Will check back later.

I do wonder why this "not that heavy girls" group has ALL these "members", and yet, maybe only 10 regular posters on the thread.

I used to post a bit, but have been in "lurk" mode for a while now. I have fallen off the wagon again and am having trouble staying on it for more than a few days at a time. I don't feel right posting in the thread because I have been so inconsistent.
You ladies are serious inspiration though, so I love reading about your efforts. I hope that isn't creepy!!
Arwen

Ris - I like that you have increased your protein. I think that's step #1!!

Chloe, eating breakfast is really key. I *don't* have a big breakfast, but about 5 years ago I just started forcing myself to have SOMETHING. And, it's gradually improved. And, I started adding a mid-morning snack in the fall, which has made a TREMENDOUS difference to my energy levels (actually).

Amy, I think it's the WISEST choice to work out (to decrease anxiety). I also think limiting caffeine can help, too. I didn't realize how "jittery" I was, until I got off caffeine, altogether (except for the chocolate I eat).

not creepy, arwen. but, we are here for *support*, so you don't have to be shy!!

Post away!!

thanks @Beeps2011! I appreciate it!

Rolled over again. We rock! :laugh:

I have my food laid out for today and tomorrow. Felt awkward because we are staying at my parents tonight and I packed my own dinner, but it is what it is. Got to see if these adjustments help. Before long I'll be hitting the big 3-0 and I want to know I did everything I could to make my goals!! :bigsmile:

My immediate "challenges" are that I have a function out tonight, at a restaurant, and tomorrow night, at a restaurant.

My *goal* is to order the fish and steamed veggie option in each of these instances. That will keep me right-on-track for this week and, will make me feel MUCH better about the BAD food weekend I just had.

Also, Friday night is a Valentine's Dance at my kids' school and I want to eat NOTHING and simply have a diet drink. I'll make sure I've had a good and nutritious supper before heading out to this (social) event.

So today is my second day of my breakfast adjustment towards clean eating and I have to say I really like it. And I'm not sure if it has anything to do with it, but I slept amazing last night. I think I pretty much did my whole day clean except for some feta cheese on my salad for dinner. Still going strong with running and P90X! Congrats on all your great goals ladies!