I do. I miss the challenge of making veg an vegan meals work for the carnivore hubby & son. I miss the shorter clean up time after making dinner. I miss how I felt.
So far I've been able to easily drop pork from my menu. It's very easy because hubby keeps referring to puppy Fred as a pig. Eggs and cheese may always stay on my plate, but I did just fine when I removed the other things. I just got a little lazy and wanted to make things easier. I knew that DD would happily ignore meat, but my boys are a different story. DS even requested steak for his birthday dinner next week.
Yep, my boy (S actually) will be 11 next week. Time flies! In no time I'll be the shortest one in the house, and I'm 5' 6."
What else to share this time. Oh, I've dropped another pound, but am down more inches. I'm still trying to figure that out, but I'm not going to complain. I'm hitting my target on the Women's Challenge of 150 minutes minimum and 2 days of muscle building. I'm ahead of hubby in the hubby v. wife weight loss challenge. Weigh in is on 6/28 - wish me luck! He's falling back into his bad habits when I'm not around. Bad for him, and me, but good as far as the challenge is concerned.
It's late and I have an interesting Saturday planned, so I need to call it a night. I may start posting my weekly menus; at least lunch and dinners. I keep track offline, so why shouldn't I share with you?
Happy Father's Day weekend! I miss you, daddy.
Be well, all.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Another 2 pounds gone, another inch here and there
Yep, I'm getting smaller and Hubby says my butt is higher. Neato! I'm still watching my portions, keeping my protein and simple carbs in check, and going ballistic on fruit and veggies. I like how I've been feeling!
The kids are out of school now, so it will be just loads of fun to exercise around them. Really - no sarcasm there. We bought a Wii Fit last week after Hubby & the kids argued over who would rule supreme on a snowboard and I've been on it 4 times so far. It's addicting and it is possible to work out a sweat on that thing. Today I hit Super Hula Hoop, a run, a few strength training exercises, a little soccer, and hit the snowboard, all in 31 minutes. I loved it! Hubby was blown away by my score on the plank position (he can't remember ever seeing me do it, sigh) and feels the need to beat my scores. Snort! Ain't happening!
On the food front, my fav breakfast these days is a fruit salad topped with a dollop of fat free plain yogurt, flax seeds, oatmeal, and a tsp. of local honey. It's really good! DS has been snacking on it and DD just goes from her fruit plain. In general we've all been eating a lot cleaner. Both of the inlaws are diabetic, so Hubster wants to do whatever he can to avoid that diagnosis. He's pre-diabetic now, so changing the family's way of eating has become more of a priority.
On the exercise front, in addition to the new game, I've again signed up for the Woman Challenge. So far, I've met or exceeded my goals for the past 4 weeks and am going strong. Swing by, take a look, and join me.
Until next time, see ya!
The kids are out of school now, so it will be just loads of fun to exercise around them. Really - no sarcasm there. We bought a Wii Fit last week after Hubby & the kids argued over who would rule supreme on a snowboard and I've been on it 4 times so far. It's addicting and it is possible to work out a sweat on that thing. Today I hit Super Hula Hoop, a run, a few strength training exercises, a little soccer, and hit the snowboard, all in 31 minutes. I loved it! Hubby was blown away by my score on the plank position (he can't remember ever seeing me do it, sigh) and feels the need to beat my scores. Snort! Ain't happening!
On the food front, my fav breakfast these days is a fruit salad topped with a dollop of fat free plain yogurt, flax seeds, oatmeal, and a tsp. of local honey. It's really good! DS has been snacking on it and DD just goes from her fruit plain. In general we've all been eating a lot cleaner. Both of the inlaws are diabetic, so Hubster wants to do whatever he can to avoid that diagnosis. He's pre-diabetic now, so changing the family's way of eating has become more of a priority.
On the exercise front, in addition to the new game, I've again signed up for the Woman Challenge. So far, I've met or exceeded my goals for the past 4 weeks and am going strong. Swing by, take a look, and join me.
Until next time, see ya!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Still holding at 4 pounds
But I've lost a couple of inches, so I'm not going to complain.
Something huge happened - I didn't gain my monthly 5! I love that! That alone was enough to keep me on track for a couple of weeks.
I've been exercising but not following a traditional program. I've been gardening, organizing the shed and attic, hanging blinds (which was a doozy thanks to my shoulder and heavy drill), and walking the dogs. More than walking the dogs, actually; playing football with them. It's cute - Fred will play fetch with me while playing keep away with Oz. She's getting a little smaller, too.
On a down note, my shoulder has been driving me up the wall. The past couple of days have seen me hit between 7-9 on the pain scale. I'm popping pain pills and meditating, but the pain has not eased. Time for a doc visit. Until I can move it freely again, I'll be either walking, on the elliptical (holding onto the heart rate monitor), or doing other things that will not aggravate it. I love kicking drills because I keep my upper body pretty much still. (See, Sensei, I retained something from your lessons).
Until next time, be well, be safe, and have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.
Something huge happened - I didn't gain my monthly 5! I love that! That alone was enough to keep me on track for a couple of weeks.
I've been exercising but not following a traditional program. I've been gardening, organizing the shed and attic, hanging blinds (which was a doozy thanks to my shoulder and heavy drill), and walking the dogs. More than walking the dogs, actually; playing football with them. It's cute - Fred will play fetch with me while playing keep away with Oz. She's getting a little smaller, too.
On a down note, my shoulder has been driving me up the wall. The past couple of days have seen me hit between 7-9 on the pain scale. I'm popping pain pills and meditating, but the pain has not eased. Time for a doc visit. Until I can move it freely again, I'll be either walking, on the elliptical (holding onto the heart rate monitor), or doing other things that will not aggravate it. I love kicking drills because I keep my upper body pretty much still. (See, Sensei, I retained something from your lessons).
Until next time, be well, be safe, and have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
First week - down 4 pounds!
That's right, baby, 4 pounds! I've been happy dancing - more calories burned!
I officially went on plan on 4/6. And we hit the road last weekend - every meal was restaurant prepared. Well, except for the lousy selection at the hotel. (They used to be so much better, but that's another story.) It's been easier so far than the first time I followed this program. I keep my portions in check (until it comes to the freebies - then I go nuts), eat on a regular schedule, and make better choices by default.
Fruit or veggies are present at every meal and snack. Protein choices are lower fat. I love cheese - always have - and still eat it. I just make sure I'm having lower fat versions or planning the indulgence around the rest of my day. And chocolate is still a part of my plan, just not everyday.
Clean eating, baby! It kicks butt!
I officially went on plan on 4/6. And we hit the road last weekend - every meal was restaurant prepared. Well, except for the lousy selection at the hotel. (They used to be so much better, but that's another story.) It's been easier so far than the first time I followed this program. I keep my portions in check (until it comes to the freebies - then I go nuts), eat on a regular schedule, and make better choices by default.
Fruit or veggies are present at every meal and snack. Protein choices are lower fat. I love cheese - always have - and still eat it. I just make sure I'm having lower fat versions or planning the indulgence around the rest of my day. And chocolate is still a part of my plan, just not everyday.
Clean eating, baby! It kicks butt!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Rambling
I hit 40 the other day. Yeah, baby! I've been looking forward to 40. Reaching it meant I've outlived my dad and am smacking the early death curse into a corner. At least holding it back.
It's been a while since I've posted because I fell off the wagon. Way off. The other day I got on the scale and was sad but not surprised to see 240 staring at me. I couldn't play off being surprised because I know exactly how I've been eating and how little I've been exercising.
I've been thinking about my journey and I decided I'd go back to what worked for me as far as my eating plan. I pulled out my old Richard Simmons' FoodMover info and am going back to basics. It's an exchange program based on the old Weight Watchers plan (his words) and similar to the TOPS plan. It helped me get control of my portions better than any other plan I'd tried and I felt really good on it. When I can't exercise (like this week - gotta love lingering injuries) I can still see a change on the scale and in my energy level.
I am 40 and fab, regardless of my weight. By 41, my inner hottie will be out for all to see!
Good, bad, or ugly, I'll be posting more regularly. Til then, be well.
It's been a while since I've posted because I fell off the wagon. Way off. The other day I got on the scale and was sad but not surprised to see 240 staring at me. I couldn't play off being surprised because I know exactly how I've been eating and how little I've been exercising.
I've been thinking about my journey and I decided I'd go back to what worked for me as far as my eating plan. I pulled out my old Richard Simmons' FoodMover info and am going back to basics. It's an exchange program based on the old Weight Watchers plan (his words) and similar to the TOPS plan. It helped me get control of my portions better than any other plan I'd tried and I felt really good on it. When I can't exercise (like this week - gotta love lingering injuries) I can still see a change on the scale and in my energy level.
I am 40 and fab, regardless of my weight. By 41, my inner hottie will be out for all to see!
Good, bad, or ugly, I'll be posting more regularly. Til then, be well.
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