Still Alive and Kicking

 

Things have been mad busy for me lately.  I am trying to get through my daughter’s dance recital, work has been crazy, people are constantly wanting play dates, and I have not been feeling so well. My allergies have been really acting up lately and it is causing me to feel extremely sluggish.  I made it to the gym twice last week, but my intention was to go no fewer than three times.  Hopefully I can make that happen this week.  Oh, I haven’t been going to the SPIN class on Friday mornings because each time I go to sign-up, the class list is already full.  UGH!!!! Why all of a sudden is everyone wanting to take the express class in the morning???? 

Since I have joined back up with WW, I have really been trying to watch what I am eating.  I realize that I need the accountability of a weekly weigh-in to keep me in check.  I was up .4 last week, but that is much less than what I expected because I REALLY enjoyed myself for Mother’s Day weekend. 

Since we have a three day weekend coming up, I really hope I can get a couple of bike rides in.  I am itching to get back out there on the bike since its been awhile.

Well, gotta go.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Oh, almost forgot!  I was just coming back to my desk and there were tables set out in the open area at work with tons of cake being given away.  I walked past it twice and declined the offer of cake twice!!!!  YES!!!!

Ramblings

Hello, is anyone there? I haven't posted in awhile but I am here. I am still trying to get through this thing called life. I seem to be stuck at a weightloss plateau....ugh!!!! I lost two pounds two weeks ago but nothing since. Let me tell you it is completely discouraging and frustrating. I mean, I know I have made some bad choices foodwise, but I have not done that consistently. Besides, I have been exercising too so something should be coming off!! On another note, I have some scheduled days off from work coming up and I cannot wait. I plan on taking some nice bike rides with some friends. I hope I will be able to post some pictures. I saw this girl at the gym last night and she was simply AMAZING!! I don't know how she was able to do the exercises that she was doing! I tell you what, she sure had me working out harder and pushing myself harder. I was trying not to stare but her arms were cut to perfection and her legs were built! I can only hope that I get to that level of fitness one day. Well, I better go get this day started. I am doing good so far with food. It's still early so all I've had is a chocolate peanut butter protein shake. I'm drinking coffee now and plan to drink a ton of water today. Please, please let me stay on track and have a good day. Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy!

Could Be Doing Better

I'm a little late but I want to let you know how I did with my March goals 1. Drink at least 64 oz of water daily....well, not quite. I think I was drinking more like 48 oz which I know is not nearly enough! 2. No fast food....I failed. I had McDonald's 3. Only eat the food that I packed for lunch....I probably did this 50% of the time....definitely need to work on this 4. Exercise at least 3x a week...MAJOR fail here....I did not go to the gym for two weeks!!!! I started back today and I am hopefully getting back to my routine. I am not trying to make excuses but I have been under a lot of stress at work. I know now more than ever that I am a stress eater....not good!!!! Today I had my chocolate protein shake before I went to the gym. After the gym I had my Greek yogurt. Around 10am I was starving and grabbed a soft pretzel. Not the best idea, but I'm moving on from it. I had a scoop of chicken salad on lettuce with some crab and asparagus soup for lunch. Not a bad lunch but then I came home and had chick Fil-A for dinner. Not such a bright idea either. Tomorrow is another day for me to make better decisions. I will try my best..... Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

My Eats

Ok, I'm just going to do a quick update on what I have been eating lately.

For breakfast I have been having a protein shake that consists of:
1 scoop of Designer's Whey Protein Powder
Handful of spinach
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup blackberries
2 strawberries
Dash of agave nectar

I just blend this all together in my Magic Bullet and off to work I go. I have been realizing that this keeps me quite full for several hours. Once I begin to feel hungry I grab a piece of fruit (an apple or banana) or some Greek yogurt. I have really been enjoying Fage Total 0% Greek yogurt. I like the blueberry with Acai and the strawberry with goji. I hope I remember to take a picture of it the next time (speaking of pictures, I really need to take pictures of all that I eat but I always remember when it's too late).

For lunch I have a turkey sandwich on rye with some pretzels or a 1/2 of a turkey sandwich with some chicken noodle soup and pretzels.

For my afternoon snack ( if I'm hungry) I will have a protein bar or some more fruit. If I haven't eaten my yogurt, I will then eat it at this time.
Throughout all of this I am constantly drinking my water. ;-)

Dinner is where I have been having issues. I will eat what the family is having which has not been a great idea lately. We had pizza one night, pasta the next, and then some Chinese food the other night. I just have to have my own dinners planned out and stick to it.

How do you handle family meals or do you make your own separate meals?

Ok, I said this was going to be a quick post but somehow it is longer than I expected.....oh well.

Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Whole Foods Hungry

Well, here we are into another month. I had a great weekend! Our friends were here from out of town so we spent most of the time catching up and reminicising. My daughter just loves them so she was on over drive the entire weekend.
Yesterday I decide to head over to Whole Foods to pick up some things for the week. They just opened the store near me about a month ago. Boy was it crowded. I got some fruits and veggies, some granola, yogurt, and quinoa. Then I started putting unnecessary stuff in the cart. Why???? Because like the crazy person I am, I went to the store while I was hungry!!!! Duh!!! It's my own fault and I should know better. I put a Carmel coated beignet in the cart along with some things from the hot foods bar like rice and chicken. Then I got one of those Odwalla drinks.....did I need that??? No!! When I got home and started eating the beignet, it was sickening.....too sweet and definitely too much Carmel! I threw half of it away which to me is a win since I would normally just force myself to eat the whole thing. I should have taken a picture of it so that you could see all the ooziness (not sure if that's a word). At any rate, I plan to have a great week food wise. I am going to track everything I eat and keep up with th points. I am even going to Weight Watchers this week! Hey, summer is coming and I want to feel comfortable.
On a side note, I ordered some padded bike shorts. Can't wait until they come in. Bike riding is definitely going to be my thing this summer.
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Missing In Action

You never know how much of an impact you leave on people. I had been going to the gym at work every morning consistently for about a year. I never missed a beat. Well, that was until about two months ago. I started going three times a weeke, then it dwindled down to two times a week. Then I hurt my back and stopped going but I told myself as soon as my back got better I would get back into it. Well, my back has felt fine for about two weeks now, but I still have not been back to the gym. Now mind you I have ridden my bike outsides few times and I have managed to go to the Y also, but nothing has compared to my everyday gym days. Several people, including my trainer have stopped me in the hallway to see if I'm ok and to say that they have missed me being in the gym. A coworker even stopped me to say that I was her motivation for getting to the gym and now that I'm not there, she has slacked off some. Wow! I'm not quite sure what to think of all of this. I mean it is great to be missed and to have people care, but it also brings about some pressure. It makes me realize that not only am I doing this for me, but I also have people looking up to me for inspiration. It is flattering to an extent though.
With all of that being said, I know that I need to get my butt back into the gym. It's so easy to get out of the habit. All I can say is that I am going to try.
Btw, I did get in a 10 mile bike ride the other day. I am loving my new bike!!! Just need to invest in some padded bike shorts. ;-)
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

New Bike

I'm sooooo excited!!!  I got a new road bike!!!  It took me awhile to decide and then the store that I went to was so extremely helpful and to top it all off they were having a sale!  Now mind you, I have a bike that I bought last summer, but it is a hybrid and is a little heavy for me.  I REALLY wanted a road bike because in talking to my friends and other people who have them, I have only heard great things.  I also want to do some races and this type of bike will help.  I love bike riding and kow that it is also a great way to lose weight.  I just have to have a plan and schedule as to when I can ride because I need to find someone to watch my daughter.  However, as the saying goes....where there's a will, there's a way.....so, I WILL find a way.
I know you want to see my bike so here it is.....all nice and shiny.....  :-)
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy!