Well, I broke the lunch promise two times during the thirty day period.. Not a perfect run, but better than my normal routine. The last week was the hardest for me... and my schedule had a few hiccups.
Should I do another thirty day run? I'm thinking I maybe should and just perfect it even more......tell me!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Day Twenty Six
Food List
Turkey
Bacon
Ground beef with rice and cheese
Exercise
Lots of yard work
Summary
It was an odd day.. I woke up and had this feeling that I needed to stay home and be with my husband. Odd?
Turkey
Bacon
Ground beef with rice and cheese
Exercise
Lots of yard work
Summary
It was an odd day.. I woke up and had this feeling that I needed to stay home and be with my husband. Odd?
Day Twenty Five
Food List
Left over coconut flour cake bites
Salad with shrimp
Popcorn
Exercise
We did go for a walk on Thanksgiving, but I was tied to my desk most of the day.
Summary
I broke down and bought my lunch today .
Left over coconut flour cake bites
Salad with shrimp
Popcorn
Exercise
We did go for a walk on Thanksgiving, but I was tied to my desk most of the day.
Summary
I broke down and bought my lunch today .
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Day Twenty Four
Turkey with mashed cauliflower and sauteed green beans with onions and bacon.
Check out the desserts here!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Day Twenty:
Food List
Coffee with cream
2 beef burgers
1 hot dog (no bun)
1 pickle
3 apples with organic/natural peanut butter
Exercise
None
Summary
Migraines plagued me today-enough said
Coffee with cream
2 beef burgers
1 hot dog (no bun)
1 pickle
3 apples with organic/natural peanut butter
Exercise
None
Summary
Migraines plagued me today-enough said
Day Nineteen: Bad Moves
Food List
Coffee with cream
Leftover chicken stir fry
Sauteed mushrooms and steak
Exercise
We were handling household adventures with lots of cost
Summary
Today was a bad day. Hubby and I ate at 2:00 P.M. and didn't eat again until the next day. We didn't mean for it to happen, but there were time issues wrapped around lots of errands.
Coffee with cream
Leftover chicken stir fry
Sauteed mushrooms and steak
Exercise
We were handling household adventures with lots of cost
Summary
Today was a bad day. Hubby and I ate at 2:00 P.M. and didn't eat again until the next day. We didn't mean for it to happen, but there were time issues wrapped around lots of errands.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Sometimes.....
It has been a week.... our dryer broke again and I don't think it is worth repairing. The stove is partially broken and let's not even talk about the downstairs furnace....We already replaced our fence and the roof this past year. We also mustn't forget the auto accident and the need to purchase another vehicle.
Does this kind of stuff wear you out? Have you had a year like me? Should I be stressed? Me, not so much. I always have it in my mind that I am still a blessed person with a blessed life. These are the little trials we need to face each and every day. Yes, these have been expensive and put a wrench in our plans to move back to my home state. I just can't help thinking that it is all in His hands.
Follow up........we can't forget to mention the water leak in my garage....Did I mention that my blow dryer broke?
Does this kind of stuff wear you out? Have you had a year like me? Should I be stressed? Me, not so much. I always have it in my mind that I am still a blessed person with a blessed life. These are the little trials we need to face each and every day. Yes, these have been expensive and put a wrench in our plans to move back to my home state. I just can't help thinking that it is all in His hands.
Follow up........we can't forget to mention the water leak in my garage....Did I mention that my blow dryer broke?
Day EIghteen: I Rosed Up
Food List
2 egg yolks
Some weird baked potato chip thingy
Luncheon at work from Olive Garden....part of it I lost later... I decided to not say vomit and have interchanged that to rose.
fish
Summary
This has been a weird week and I imagine it won't clear up soon.
2 egg yolks
Some weird baked potato chip thingy
Luncheon at work from Olive Garden....part of it I lost later... I decided to not say vomit and have interchanged that to rose.
fish
Summary
This has been a weird week and I imagine it won't clear up soon.
DAY SEVENTEEN
Two apples
Peanut butter
Chicken stir fry
Rice
Cheese with a few chips/pork rinds….
Weird food for sure
Peanut butter
Chicken stir fry
Rice
Cheese with a few chips/pork rinds….
Weird food for sure
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Classes for Women at THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED
By 21 DECEMBER 2011
Note: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM .
Class 1
Up in Winter, Down in Summer - How to Adjust a Thermostat Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hrs beginning at 7:00 PM..
Class 2
Which Takes More Energy - Putting the Toilet Seat Down, Or Bitching About It for 3 Hours?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Drive Past a Target Without Stopping?--Group Debate.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between a Purse and a Suitcase--
Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5
Curling Irons--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Bathroom Cabinet?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
At 7:00 PM
Class 6
How to Ask Questions During Commercials and Be Quiet During the Program
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7
Can a Bath Be Taken Without 14 Different Kinds of Soaps and Shampoos?
Open Forum .
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8
Health Watch--They Make Medicine for PMS - USE IT!
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9
I Was Wrong and He Was Right!--Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 10
How to Parallel Park In Less Than 20 Minutes Without an Insurance Claim.
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.
Class 11
Learning to Live--How to Apply Brakes Without Throwing Passengers Through the Windshield.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Class 12
How to Shop by Yourself.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
By 21 DECEMBER 2011
Note: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM .
Class 1
Up in Winter, Down in Summer - How to Adjust a Thermostat Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hrs beginning at 7:00 PM..
Class 2
Which Takes More Energy - Putting the Toilet Seat Down, Or Bitching About It for 3 Hours?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Drive Past a Target Without Stopping?--Group Debate.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between a Purse and a Suitcase--
Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5
Curling Irons--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Bathroom Cabinet?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
At 7:00 PM
Class 6
How to Ask Questions During Commercials and Be Quiet During the Program
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7
Can a Bath Be Taken Without 14 Different Kinds of Soaps and Shampoos?
Open Forum .
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8
Health Watch--They Make Medicine for PMS - USE IT!
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9
I Was Wrong and He Was Right!--Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 10
How to Parallel Park In Less Than 20 Minutes Without an Insurance Claim.
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.
Class 11
Learning to Live--How to Apply Brakes Without Throwing Passengers Through the Windshield.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Class 12
How to Shop by Yourself.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Day Sixteen: Rough
Food List
3 hot dogs
Apple
Heaping loads of salad with the goat cheese, walnuts, and homemade dressing.. I think I overdosed on lettuce
Pumpkin seeds
½ serving of M&Ms……. BAD!
Ground beef with marinara sauce, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, and a bit of cheese
Exercise
It has been raining today so no mid afternoon walk during my lunch break.
Summary
I woke up with a very bad headache and can only assume that it was a combination of not enough food or sleep. Working ten hours and then heading to choral practice equals a long day. As odd as it sounds.. I ate 3 hot dogs and amped up my water intake to help rid myself of the pain.
3 hot dogs
Apple
Heaping loads of salad with the goat cheese, walnuts, and homemade dressing.. I think I overdosed on lettuce
Pumpkin seeds
½ serving of M&Ms……. BAD!
Ground beef with marinara sauce, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, and a bit of cheese
Exercise
It has been raining today so no mid afternoon walk during my lunch break.
Summary
I woke up with a very bad headache and can only assume that it was a combination of not enough food or sleep. Working ten hours and then heading to choral practice equals a long day. As odd as it sounds.. I ate 3 hot dogs and amped up my water intake to help rid myself of the pain.
DAY FIFTEEN
FOOD LIST
Coffee with cream
3 Apples
2 hardboiled eggs
2 servings of salad with walnuts, goat cheese,1 can of tuna, and my husband’s homemade dressing
Popcorn with hot sauce and butter
EXERCISE
SUMMARY
Last night I noticed some definition in my face which is a good sign. I notice that I generally start losing weight in my face and then it starts to trickle down to the rest of my cushioned body. Weigh myself? Well, I am on the fence with that…. I weighed myself early on and noticed a weight loss, but I think I want to wait until November 30th. At that time, I will decide if this will continue into the month of December. Course, we know this is much better for my health and pocketbook! Hubby and I are working on a healthy Thanksgiving dinner and dessert to ensure we keep on track. I will post the recipe for the dessert and the finished product (good or bad) when I test it next Thursday. Scared? Yep! I really don’t enjoy baking, but I am interested in this so we shall see!
Coffee with cream
3 Apples
2 hardboiled eggs
2 servings of salad with walnuts, goat cheese,1 can of tuna, and my husband’s homemade dressing
Popcorn with hot sauce and butter
EXERCISE
SUMMARY
Last night I noticed some definition in my face which is a good sign. I notice that I generally start losing weight in my face and then it starts to trickle down to the rest of my cushioned body. Weigh myself? Well, I am on the fence with that…. I weighed myself early on and noticed a weight loss, but I think I want to wait until November 30th. At that time, I will decide if this will continue into the month of December. Course, we know this is much better for my health and pocketbook! Hubby and I are working on a healthy Thanksgiving dinner and dessert to ensure we keep on track. I will post the recipe for the dessert and the finished product (good or bad) when I test it next Thursday. Scared? Yep! I really don’t enjoy baking, but I am interested in this so we shall see!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Day Fourteen.....
FOOD LIST
Coffee with cream
2 hardboiled eggs
Sunflower seeds
Leftover roasted chicken,vegatebales, and rice
1 banana
2 granola bars
EXERCISE
20 minute walk
SUMMARY
YAWN
Coffee with cream
2 hardboiled eggs
Sunflower seeds
Leftover roasted chicken,vegatebales, and rice
1 banana
2 granola bars
EXERCISE
20 minute walk
SUMMARY
YAWN
Monday, November 14, 2011
DAY THIRTEEN
FOOD LIST
Roasted chicken and vegetables and rice
Popcorn
EXERCISE
Are you kidding me?
SUMMARY
It was so good to get back onto a regular menu that doesn’t upset my tummy!
Roasted chicken and vegetables and rice
Popcorn
EXERCISE
Are you kidding me?
SUMMARY
It was so good to get back onto a regular menu that doesn’t upset my tummy!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
DAY TWELVE: REGRETS
FOOD LIST
Eggs
Toast
Sausage
Juice
Burger
Chips
Carrots
EXERCISE
NONE
SUMMARY
I regretted this day....I compromised while I was visiting someone and it really bit me in the "end".....no more!
Eggs
Toast
Sausage
Juice
Burger
Chips
Carrots
EXERCISE
NONE
SUMMARY
I regretted this day....I compromised while I was visiting someone and it really bit me in the "end".....no more!
Friday, November 11, 2011
DAY ELEVEN: ROAD TRIP
FOOD LIST
hash browns
2 burritos
tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich and a pickle.
EXERCISE
None but lots of driving!
SUMMARY
We are visiting family so keeping control of our food has been difficult.
hash browns
2 burritos
tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich and a pickle.
EXERCISE
None but lots of driving!
SUMMARY
We are visiting family so keeping control of our food has been difficult.
DAY TEN
FOOD LIST
Banana
Salad with chicken and goat cheese
Cup of rice
EXERCISE
None
SUMMARY
Another hectic day!
Banana
Salad with chicken and goat cheese
Cup of rice
EXERCISE
None
SUMMARY
Another hectic day!
DAY NINE
Food List
Granola bar
1 banana
1 serving of baked chips (I needed it!)
Heaping salad with roasted chicken, goat cheese and salad dressing-pretty yummy!
1 piece of candy
Exercise
Too busy to get in a walk at work today… we are buried alive right now.
Summary
Last night was a choral practice so I didn’t have anything prepped for today’s lunch. Overall, today wasn’t the best day for me. I was tired and craving all sorts of food.
Granola bar
1 banana
1 serving of baked chips (I needed it!)
Heaping salad with roasted chicken, goat cheese and salad dressing-pretty yummy!
1 piece of candy
Exercise
Too busy to get in a walk at work today… we are buried alive right now.
Summary
Last night was a choral practice so I didn’t have anything prepped for today’s lunch. Overall, today wasn’t the best day for me. I was tired and craving all sorts of food.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Day Eight: Busy!
FOOD LIST
2 hardboiled eggs 160
4 small apples 200
1 serving of rice and veggies (about 230 calories) 250
2 hot dogs 300
½ sandwich 300
Frozen Dinner 230
EXERCISE
20 minute walk
SUMMARY
Um? I was busy :-)
2 hardboiled eggs 160
4 small apples 200
1 serving of rice and veggies (about 230 calories) 250
2 hot dogs 300
½ sandwich 300
Frozen Dinner 230
EXERCISE
20 minute walk
SUMMARY
Um? I was busy :-)
Monday, November 7, 2011
DAY SEVEN: HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
FOOD LIST
Cup of coffee with half and half
2 servings of chips
2 bananas
2 apples
1 serving of pumpkin seeds (yummy)
Salad with homemade dressing, walnuts, and goat cheese
Tea mints
1 granola bar
Serving of chicken drumsticks
Hot dogs with sauteed onions, jalapeno peppers, cheese, saur kraut and pickles.
EXERCISE
20 minute walk during my lunch break
SUMMARY
I was hungry today and we are very behind at work! We will pull through peeps!
Cup of coffee with half and half
2 servings of chips
2 bananas
2 apples
1 serving of pumpkin seeds (yummy)
Salad with homemade dressing, walnuts, and goat cheese
Tea mints
1 granola bar
Serving of chicken drumsticks
Hot dogs with sauteed onions, jalapeno peppers, cheese, saur kraut and pickles.
EXERCISE
20 minute walk during my lunch break
SUMMARY
I was hungry today and we are very behind at work! We will pull through peeps!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
20 CARS EQUAL 20 DEATHS
I spanned the parking lot as I prayed my Rosary in between attempts to speak with each woman walking into the clinic. 20 cars in the parking lot represented 20 deaths . 20 babies that were unwanted by their mothers and fathers. 20 babies with grandparents who, in many cases, were witnesses to the grandchild's death. 20 deaths sanctioned by the government. 20 deaths and who mourns the loss?
DAY SIX: A SUNNY WALK
Food List
Beef jerky
Salad with goat cheese, walnuts, dressing, steak, and a bit of beef bacon bits
Serving of ground beef with cheese
Exercise
Hubby and I took in some sun during a good 30 minute walk.
Summary
The weather has definitely changed to a cooler tune and I have pulled out sweaters for the Autumn and Winter seasons.
The cooler weather also makes me want to exercise more and I hope to jump on the band wagon of 15 minute walks during my work day.
Beef jerky
Salad with goat cheese, walnuts, dressing, steak, and a bit of beef bacon bits
Serving of ground beef with cheese
Exercise
Hubby and I took in some sun during a good 30 minute walk.
Summary
The weather has definitely changed to a cooler tune and I have pulled out sweaters for the Autumn and Winter seasons.
The cooler weather also makes me want to exercise more and I hope to jump on the band wagon of 15 minute walks during my work day.
DAY FIVE: SLIM PICKINGS
Food List
Beef jerky
Pumpkin seeds
Salad with chicken, goat cheese, and homemade salad dressing
Small frozen dinner thingy of some sort....
Exercise
Nothing to mention!
Summary
Exercise seems to have been hard to come by this week with the extracurricular activities so let us hope next week is better!
Beef jerky
Pumpkin seeds
Salad with chicken, goat cheese, and homemade salad dressing
Small frozen dinner thingy of some sort....
Exercise
Nothing to mention!
Summary
Exercise seems to have been hard to come by this week with the extracurricular activities so let us hope next week is better!
Friday, November 4, 2011
DAY FOUR: No Meat For Me!
Food List
1 cup of coffee with cream
2 hardboiled eggs
4 carrots
Popcorn
Peanuts
2 bananas
Tea mints
2 apples
pumpkin seeds and some special chips
Exercise
This was another late night coupled with a cold and rainy day. No exercise for me!
Summary
As you can see- I was hungry today and seemed to need more food than the previous day! My energy remains high!
1 cup of coffee with cream
2 hardboiled eggs
4 carrots
Popcorn
Peanuts
2 bananas
Tea mints
2 apples
pumpkin seeds and some special chips
Exercise
This was another late night coupled with a cold and rainy day. No exercise for me!
Summary
As you can see- I was hungry today and seemed to need more food than the previous day! My energy remains high!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
DAY THREE: YUMMY IN MY TUMMY
Food List (in the order I consumed)
1 Apple
2 Hardboiled eggs
1 Bowl of soup
2 Bananas
2 Tablespoons of peanut butter
Some beef jerky
Exercise
I squeezed in a quick 15 minute walk.
Summary
Today was a busy day with a ten hour work day coupled with a two hour choral practice. I had hoped to walk this evening, but it is still raining as I type. :-)
1 Apple
2 Hardboiled eggs
1 Bowl of soup
2 Bananas
2 Tablespoons of peanut butter
Some beef jerky
Exercise
I squeezed in a quick 15 minute walk.
Summary
Today was a busy day with a ten hour work day coupled with a two hour choral practice. I had hoped to walk this evening, but it is still raining as I type. :-)
Huh?
Last Saturday morning I awoke before my husband made coffee and then made a mess. Before the clock had struck nine- I had moved beds from one room to another. Why? Who knows? I just wanted to and finally finished the move today. Enjoy the pictures!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
DAY TWO
Today was my scheduled day off and All Souls' Day which was lovely for me. Hubby and I attended Mass for All Saints" Day the evening of 11-1 and today I was able to attend the triple Mass for the souls of the departed. After Mass, I ran errands and did not eat anything until 11:00 A.M..
I don't know if I can remember everything that I ate, but here goes!
2 beef jerky
1 small frozen meal
homemade chicken soup with a fabulous base from the tomato sauce I canned this past summer
popcorn
Most of the day I kept busy organizing our two guest bedrooms and working the laundry system. The cravings were there, but I resisted sneaking out for a fast food mess. I already feel more energetic with more money!
I don't know if I can remember everything that I ate, but here goes!
2 beef jerky
1 small frozen meal
homemade chicken soup with a fabulous base from the tomato sauce I canned this past summer
popcorn
Most of the day I kept busy organizing our two guest bedrooms and working the laundry system. The cravings were there, but I resisted sneaking out for a fast food mess. I already feel more energetic with more money!
Wheelin' Wednesday: JC Penney
You just have to love those $10.00 off $10.00 deals JC Penney will send your way. I was able to pick up two pairs of sunglasses at $5.97 each and then slammed that total with my $10.00 coupon. SNAP! Awesome deal! These puppies were originally $30.00 each!
Day One
Day One was successful as I slowly grooved myself into a routine.
My Food List isn't perfect, but it is honest!
In the order it was consumed:
Hardboiled egg
apple
hardboiled egg
some weird beef, onion, mushroom and cheese concotion
apple
handful of cashews
bowl of popcorn
two tea cookies
Exercise was not existent this day just due to my schedule.
My fast food junky days are over peeps!
My Food List isn't perfect, but it is honest!
In the order it was consumed:
Hardboiled egg
apple
hardboiled egg
some weird beef, onion, mushroom and cheese concotion
apple
handful of cashews
bowl of popcorn
two tea cookies
Exercise was not existent this day just due to my schedule.
My fast food junky days are over peeps!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
30 Day Challenge
So, today starts my 30 day health challenge. The intent is two fold because I want to eat healthier and spend less money on those pesky lunch runs when I am my place of employment. I did not post about it, but for the month of September- I brought a lunch to work to help cut down on our costs.
Last year, Hubby and I had more of a low carb diet going, but this time, I want to try caloric intake monitoring.
Each day I will post my food intake and if I exercised...maybe I will just keep a daily journal so you have a full scope of what is going on in my little world.
Stay tuned for Day One!!!
P.S. If I fail, I have promised to post about that too....this could get ugly....
Last year, Hubby and I had more of a low carb diet going, but this time, I want to try caloric intake monitoring.
Each day I will post my food intake and if I exercised...maybe I will just keep a daily journal so you have a full scope of what is going on in my little world.
Stay tuned for Day One!!!
P.S. If I fail, I have promised to post about that too....this could get ugly....
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