I can't believe that

I didn't even think about blogging yesterday. I worked a full day (daughter was Stampeding, so, no need to work a short day) and then went shopping with husband right away and then got busy at home, and.....before I knew it it was 10:30, I was in bed and I realised I forgot to blog!

Yesterday I was treated to lunch by a co-worker. Indian Buffet. Yum, yum, and yum some more. I had two modest plates, but was still stuffed when I was done. So much so that we didn't make supper last night. Husband had eaten so much at Mother Tucker's buffet that he nodded off at the lunch table after he was done eating!!! (huge eye roll!)

We needed a new DVD player - the one we had was so old that it would stall the DVD when it hit the security features. I just got Stargate Atlantis S4, and I almost had a stroke at how hard it was to watch because the DVD kept stalling. So, we now have a new DVD player. And a new TV. Don't ask.

Setting all of that up took the whole evening, and so I forgot to blog AND exercise!! Anyhow, the controversy now in the house are the 50 billion remotes we have......

Oh, and I need to clarify. I only walked a 10k race - which is what the finishing picture was. My time was 1:31. There were marathons and half marathons going on at the same time.

I had class already this morning. I also had my measurements and weight and calliper test. They aren't going to give us a % of fat, they are going to give us a range of health. Trainer said the % doesn't mean much anyhow, because it still depends on where it is distributed. This test takes into account my height, weight, age, BMI, waist circumference AND the distribution of fat as well as the %. I will go over the categories you can get when I report on my results. I already warned trainer that after all my hard work with her these months, I'd better not end up in the lowest category. She laughed.

What I found particularly exciting was that I weighed in at 147. That is only 2 lbs from my goal. Since I'm the slowest loser known to man & woman, I know I'm still weeks away, but I have hope!

Let's see...what else. Mmmmmm...nothing, I suppose. I'm on my way to see a tattoo artist today. Did I tell you all that daughter drew a really rough draft for me? Well, she did. My tattoo will be this: my family tree of the women in our family. So, it starts with a long red rose (Nanny), then, along the stem among the leaves will be flowers representing Mom - Daisy, Me - Canadian Maple Leaf (cause being Canadian freakin rocks!), Sister #1 - well, she chose to be the leafs to represent her place in the family (supportive, always around, but not too close....), but I have decided to represent her with a Sunflower also, cause that was the game, and she likes those, Sister #2 - blue rose (she is the one who is pregnant, so if she has a girl I will add a butterfly by her flower till said niece can choose a flower), daughter - Orange Cala Lilly. Rough draft below.

It will go on my foot. I think it will look beautiful. And it will be meaningful. What more could a gal want?

Well, I must away. Need to update my food journal, be thankful it is a new week and I have flex points to cover the butter chicken ;-), and clean up my house a bit....man, we are the messiest family!!

Have a healthy day bloggers!!!!!

Picture of MOI

One of my walking buddies found this great picture of me finishing the race! I'm the gal on the right in the red top with a blue jacket tied around my waist....




Behind the fellow in the orange shirt is a fellow in a black shirt being held up by a gal in pink and a dude in red. He was a half marathon runner that had completely collapsed right before the finishing line. The paramedics were on their way to get him, and in the mean time, those two helped him over the finishing line so he could get a time. I've never, ever seen anyone that spent before. Of course, I've also never seen anyone that shade of green.

Oh, and I officially need an intervention with these Starbucks Double Shots on Ice. OMG - they are SO good. I'm sucking one back now. And YES, I have the points!

Anyhow, I digress. Just wanted to share the picture that will be going in my race scrapbook.

I'm a weenie....

I have tickets to a stampede party this afternoon and I'm not going. Officially it is because daughter wants to go to the Club with her friends, and I need to drive her, but the reality of it is that I can't face beef on a bun and free booze. I just don't feel strong enough to make the right choices.

Last night I went walking with my walking buddies. We walked for 1:45 and did 9.38k. Our pace was slower than race day to be sure, but we walked up on the hill, so there were a lot of hills. My garmin said that I burned over 800 calories.

Guess what came in the mail last night??? That's right - our pre-order of Stargate Atlantis Season 4. I almost cancelled on walking so I could watch it. BUT, I didn't. I did come home and watch one episode before bed though. I just love that show. I still to order the new Stargate SG1 movie, the latest season of The Closer....hmm, there was another show....oh, the latest Grey's for daughter. Sheesh. I'd better get a job to pay for all this - HAHA

Today I had my weight training class. That sneaky lady put an extra rep in for us to do today. Holy crap - was it hard. My heart felt like it was going to jump right out of my chest. Kinda nice to have my exercising out of the way for the day. I also did 20 minutes on the bike. Fun times.

Well, bloggers, that's about all I have for now. Have a healthy day!

PS: I think I see a double shot on ice in my future!! I can't stop thinking about them!!! Help - I need an intervention!!!

I blogged I would stay on plan yesterday.....

and after supper daughter says to husband - can we go to DQ? He says sure, I could go for a cone. I'm thinking - crap - that is 7 points I don't have for a sundae. Seriously. That is what went through my head. So, we sit and finish watching whatever we were watching and I'm thinking the whole time. 7 points I don't have for a sundae......oh, wait a minute - just because they are going to DQ doesn't mean I have to get anything.....so instead I ask husband if we can stop at Starbucks for me to get something, since I don't have points for a sundae. Sure he says. You see, the problem is never that he won't be accommodating. It's me. Thinking because they are going I HAVE to get something also. So sad. Anyhow, I try the new Starbucks Double Shot on Ice...or something like that.....for 2 points. And 2 points I had.



So, bloggers.....ALL that to tell you all that the only points I ate over and above my daily points were my activity points (60 minutes weight training and 20 minutes bike).



Today I worked. I really struggled with the munchies. I went down and bought an apple. Exercise for the day will be a 90 minute walk with walking buddies. It sure looks like it is going to rain, so I'm going to wear a cap.

So, I was all dressed up like a cowboy waiting for my 2nd bus to come when I find out it won't. There has been an accident and the bus can't get through. Now I have to walk home. Sheesh. Cowboy boots and all. I make it home, finally, 30 minutes later. I think it felt longer because of the boots and the heat. Poor me. :-(

Have a healthy day bloggers!

So, how many times do you have to.....

post about "this time I'm going to...." before it finally takes????

I have much to say about a whole bunch of things.

First off. I have not been on plan. Since I started writing in my new 3 month weight watchers journal I have felt off. Of course, I didn't actually fall off plan until Saturday. But I have felt off plan since Thursday. It just never ceases to amaze me that this is such a mind game for me. So, Saturday I go over by 6 points. I should be able to manage this. Really, I can just create a defecit of 6 points before Wednesday and all will be ok. Yesterday, well, I haven't figured out yet how many I went over by. But I'm thinking...maybe 10. Now I'm over and there is no hope of making things right before the end of my WW week.

Of course, this leads to all kinds of negative feelings. What changed? I was really doing well, and now....

Last night I think I figured it out, as I lay there, completely unable to fall asleep because I couldn't stop thinking. Do you remember me mentioning that all of my challenges ended? I think that made me feel relatively inactive, which made me feel like a blob, which lead to overeating.

Luckily, today I started my weight training class, and then I did 20 minutes on the bike. I'm hoping that will have the desired effect on my head and this madness will be over.

The other thing that I think was affecting my weight loss (or gain, I'm sure in this case) was that I was so very close to my goal. For almost 16 years I've been someone that wanted to lose weight. I don't know how to be someone who is happy with them self. Nothing like a little self-sabotage to fix that!

In more positive and exciting news - I had my 10k race this weekend. What a fun event. In the end I walked it with my walking group. I'm very happy with my time. It only took me 15 minutes longer to walk the 10k than the last time I ran one!

It is such an exciting event because there are marathon run/walk, half marathon run/walk, 10k run/walk all going on at the same time. It is very exciting when the marathoner's pass you on the course. You can't help but clap them by!

After our walk we went for brunch. Mmmm, I didn't make the best choices. Stayed away from the veggies altogether. Dumb ass.

We cooked a roast beef last night on our new BBQ using the rotisserie. Yum. It turned out great. I served it with tossed salad and corn on the cob. Easy on points. Needed that after my brunch.

Tonight I'm going to cook one of those marinated pork tenderloins from Costco. Can't wait. More tossed salad and some basmati rice.

Yesterday my baby sister called (she is getting married in October) to tell us that they are having a baby at the end of December. My mom didn't react as well as I would have liked. I think because she was so shocked. In any case, I felt bad for sister, because that is the kind of news that you expect gushing about. Instead my sister said to my mom "we are expecting" and my mom said "expecting what?". Sheesh (and huge eye roll). I'm happy for her - they were getting married anyhow and that would have been the next step. And while she is my baby sister, she is hardly a baby. 27. Certainly old enough to be a mom.

OK. On my way to a healthy day. I've typed it, so it must be true. To all the bloggers who are doing well on program that I'm jealous of....and you know who you are....I'm jealous in the very best way. I'm happy that you've found your groove and I will be looking to imitate you today!!

Have a healthy day!

What a Class Act!

The party I went to last night was awesome! Not like any Stampede party I've ever been to. The hors d'oeuvres were duck confit, tempura shrimp, bbq beef (on little spoons like you find in a chinese food restaurant), stuffed sirloins (too rare for me to swallow it turned out!) The main fare when it was put out was a buffet of cheeses, veggies and the likes. So good. Free booze the entire time. I'm still feeling nauseous from the 4 glasses I ended up having! I thought I would die when I realized this morning that I had to work. Yeesh.

Tonight I'm meeting a friend for drinks. Going to be diet pop for me - I'm still too sick from last night to even consider a glass of wine. Gross. Actually, maybe what I need is a virgin Caesar - the clamato will help the hangover.....

Anyhow - I have to toodle - I need to finish supper before I leave...and I still need to shower. Oh, and I have blogs to read! HAHA

Hope you're all having a healthy day!

Quick Weight Watchers Question

does anyone know if a banana counts as one fruit serving or two?

The Floodgates Opened....

when, as suspected, no one liked my soup (spinach tortellini). Daughter, it seems only likes cheese tortellini (I used rosemary turkey) and husband doesn't like spinach. And so, the tears started, as did the ranting about how that was it, I'm not making supper anymore this week. Oy....I have since deduced that I am having the worst case of PMS I've EVER had. And of course, I didn't stop eating after the soup (which is now in the garbage).

I tossed, turned, fretting in my sleep last night. Woke up with a really bad headache. A hangover type headache, except I didn't drink last night. Ugh.

The good news in all of this? I'm back on plan. I was reading a blog this morning and the gal had a day on plan. I thought - hey - I'm going to do that to. Have today on plan. Just one day.

Sometimes I overwhelm myself with the grandeur of the journey ahead of me. You know, having a healthy lifestyle for...EVER. But, one day I can do.

I have a Stampede party to go to tonight. I'm going to wear my new boots. If I think of it, I will take a picture before I go out.

Fitness today is my last personal trainer session. Monday I start my new class (which is run by my personal trainer). Here is the class description:

"The Fast Track Body Makeover is a 12 week class designed to take your fitness to the next level. This intensive class will include 3 full body weight workouts a week, 2 informative workshops on topics such as nutrition, ongoing support from a certified trainer, group motivation, body composition testing and a great booklet of information and so much more! This class is designed for those who have taken Fast Track before or are experienced weight trainers"

I'm quite excited about it because it means I will be using weights an additional time per week. It will also be SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than the personal trainer sessions. The design of the class will be quite similar to what I do with personal trainer now.

I will also do the bike for 30 minutes. I need lots of activity points for tonight. My plan for this evening is to alternate my drinks starting with diet coke (alternating with water), then a wine. I get full quite easily from liquids, so that should make sticking on plan easier. I'm sure they will have some food there - Stampede buffets aren't very plan friendly, but I will do my best to a) make the healthiest choice possible and b) make appropriate portion choices

Well, I must get some breakfast in me before personal training session.

Have a healthy day bloggers!

PS: The blender saga ended when I emptied the dishwasher and found the seal in the bottom....

I am so frustrated right now

I am literally sitting here tearing up. And I don't know why. I just had a 2nd day of really bad eating. The worst part is I don't feel like I see an end in sight.

I worked this morning. I found my groove and found that I quite enjoyed it. Came home, changed right away, went to the Club to do the bike for 30 minutes. Then off to the grocery store. I'm in the middle of making a soup for dinner that I know no one will like. I used too much spinach. I found out that daughter put my blender in the dishwasher and now I'm missing the seal ring. So that will end up in the garbage. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UGH, UGH, UGH! Maybe I should just go cry. What I really feel like doing is crying AND punching something......

Have a healthy day bloggers...... :-(

What's Lululemon??

See link below (should take you to a picture of my top):

http://www.lululemon.com/products/womens/tops/tanks/athletic_deepv_tank

Happy Canada Day!!

I hate when Canada Day isn't attached to the weekend. Everything gets all messed up. Husband had yesterday off instead of today. A lot of the oil companies made it a 4 day weekend. Oh, well, husband should get lots of work done today if half the companies in town are closed. No phone calls to interrupt.

Daughter & I are going to go meet husband for lunch. Don't know what restaurants will be open, but we should be able to find something. That is, or course, if daughter gets out of bed in time!

Meeting with personal trainer yesterday was another painful experience. I had to use the disk sliders for every exercise I did. She basically took last week's program (which was hard, but I enjoyed) and made it more difficult. Last week, if I was doing plank just on the mat - yesterday I was doing it on the bosu. Remember the plank I had to do with the disks under my feet, moving one leg out for 20 seconds, then the other for 20 then both for 20? Well, yesterday she had me doing that again, but my elbows were on the bosu. F*ck - it was so hard. It was all so hard. I wish I'd had a heart monitor on, because my heart was pounding the entire way through.

I made it to Lullulemon's. Doesn't matter what time of day you go, that store is crazy busy. Anyhow, I bought new pants and a top. I will post a picture, because I think the top is so cute. I wore it yesterday and then complained to personal trainer that she made me sweat on it. The pants were a size 10 (now that I've found size 10's from two dif stores, I believe I am now a 10), but the top was a 12. Husband brought me a 10 to try on, but my boobs were out of control, and it made me look like a hooker. A little too riske for the type of Club I work out at!!

Oh, the best part of my new outfit was when I got home from working out with personal trainer, husband said I looked so hot in my new clothes that they had to come off immediately!! Money well spent! ;-)

Today I have nothing planned except lunch! Don't know what I will do for activity points....but I'm sure I will think of something.

Have a healthy day bloggers!

Daughter Jammed....

Daughter decided that she didn't want to finish the challenge. Just like that. "I just don't want to go swimming" she said, and like that it was over. She asked if I was disappointed. To be honest, I was a smidgen, just because it is my nature to finish things. BUT, she put in an awesome effort and did I think around 22 hours of exercise in the month of June. Before the challenge she had been doing none. Who can be disappointed in the grand scheme with that? Really, all in all, an awesome effort on her part. Plus it is one less person for me to compete with for a prize! ;-)

So, of course, I didn't end up doing anything either, except for eating points I don't have. I am going to have to work very hard today to be sure that this little fact doesn't send me into a tailspin.

Lurking reader Mizfit gets a gold star for funniest comment. BBQ'ing M&M's indeed! To that end, I'm happy to report that the pork chops were amazing. Seriously good. We will buy them again. We had purchased the Lemon Pepper kind. Oh, so good. I served them with slices potatoes and onions cooked in a big foil on the BBQ, corn on the cob (which I actually almost enjoy without butter and salt), and tossed salad. All in all, a great low point meal. It fell off the rails for me when we picked up two bags of chips "for our guests". They, of course, had none, cause we ate them all!! One thing that I did that was positive was that I put the chips into a container (one of those plastic Ziploc bowls). I then had one container of each kind. Still a lot of chips to be sure, but normally I'd have had more than twice that without even a thought.

Today I am going to go shopping again for Lullulemon's. The store was way too busy last time we went - we are going to try to go right near opening. Then I have to meet with personal trainer. To be honest, it will be nice because the Club has air conditioning!! It is so hot already! I figure I will see hail before the day is out. Our fine city doesn't handle warm weather well at all.

Well, I'm off to start the day with a healthy breakfast.

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

Sunday

mmmm, husband just left to go golfing. Luckily, he took me for coffee BEFORE he left. My Tim's is particularly tasty today, since I felt like a treat and got it with sugar.

My mom is coming for dinner tonight. We are going to bbq. Pork chops from M&M. Haven't tried them before. We had some steaks last night from there. Won't be buying them again. Found they tasted - mmmm - processed? Of course the good thing is that they come with the nutritional info right on the package. I like that. We may try the more expensive cut next time. Perhaps meat isn't the place to cheap out.....ha!

So, yesterday we all bought cowboy boots. Yikes - I can't even think about how much $$ it came to. Having said that - they are all really nice boots. I have resisted for 20.5 years. I guess I have to accept my fate. I live in a city that thinks cowboy boots are acceptable at least 10 days a year. Daughter is quite proud of being from here and has been asking for boots for YEARS. We have always resisted, saying they are WAY to expensive and her feet were still growing. Well, that little brat's feet are done and she totally called us on it. Smart little monkey. She is so stoked to have boots to wear for Stampede.

So, today I have to go to Club with daughter. We have two hours of stuff to do today for her challenge obligations. And almost two for tomorrow. Talk about leaving it all to the last minute! That kid is going to give me a stroke yet! At least I don't have to wonder what I will be doing today to earn some activity points!

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

I did it!

Went to the Club last night and did 40 minutes on the bike - I'm pretty sure I got all my miles done for the Tigerlilly challenge. Woo hoo!!

What a weird feeling I had today. I woke up and realized that: my weight loss challenge with friends is over (well, this leg anyhow), the triathlon challenge is done AND my Tigerlilly challenge is over. To be honest, I'm kinda glad - I feel like I need a day off from challenges. Tomorrow I start my quest to loose that last 3 lbs. Ya baby!!

On the agenda today.....I was supposed to meet a friend for drinks, but that got postponed. May go shopping for a new lawn mower. These are exciting times, my friends. Oh, and I think I'm going to get some new Lullulemons - since mine are falling off me!! (it could just be because they are so old though...)

Well, I should get busy and enjoy my day of no challenges.

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

Weigh In Results and Other Fun Stuff

As suspected, I maintained (well, up 0.2). I was the only one in my group to go weigh in! So, no closer to my goal this week.

Then it was off for more leg torture with personal trainer. I worked really hard and gave it my best effort. I have two sessions left with her and then I start my summer weight training class which runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. My personal trainer runs the class. It will be much cheaper for me.

Last night we had tickets to the season opener football game. We had box seats, which is always fun because then you don't have to worry about the weather, and there are all kinds of goodies to munch and drink. I stayed on plan, but am now out of flex.

Today I worked. I hadn't worked in such a while that I didn't even think about bringing some breakfast, and then didn't get lunch till 2:00. Anyone care to guess how bad a headache I ended up with?? I'm getting ready to take some more Advil.

I'm also going to the Club in 6 minutes. I have some miles to log yet on the cycle for my Tigerlilly challenge. It ends today. Yikes!! Daughter is on a sleepover, husband is watching Lord of the Rings III for the umpteenth time, and puppy is driving the dog we are dog-sitting crazy.

Husband has Monday off instead of Tuesday, and so we have a long weekend together. And we are even going to have some nice weather. These are good times!!

Well, I'd better get my ass going on that bike. Have a healthy rest of the day bloggers!!

Shopping

Do you all remember that I went into that competition with my girlfriends, the first part was to lose 10%, the second part was to get to goal, and the third part is to maintain.

Well, we just finished our 2nd part and I was closest to goal!! The bet was to put $200 each into a pot and then go shopping. In the end, we decided we had all been working hard, so we would just go shopping and each buy something new. Since the two gals still hadn't purchased swimsuits (from the first part), we got that done, and then looked for some clothes. I ended up getting two new pairs of capris and a cute pair of cheapo shoes. Oh, and a cheapo belt. The capris look really good, if I do say so myself. And, they were a size 10! I'm officially down a size (finally!).

I'm on my way to weigh in this morning. I'm thinking I will see a maintain. Eh, whatcha gonna do?

I have to meet with personal trainer today. I'm a bit nervous BECAUSE I'm still sore from Monday's session. It was all leg work, and I was sore in places in my legs I didn't even know I had muscles. The workout was quite hard, but I really enjoyed it. One of the things I had to do was the plank on my elbows, with my toes on disks (the ones that make your feet slide). Then, for 20 seconds move my right leg out to the side and back, then for 20 seconds my left and then for 20 seconds both legs out to the side and back AT THE SAME TIME. Holy hardness batman!!

I also have some more of the triathlon competition to do with daughter today. We still have some swimming to do and walking. Oh, and somehow I have 15 minutes of cycling. Don't know how that happened. Daughter is finished her cycling and she had more than me!!

Well, I must away to weigh in!! Have a healthy day bloggers!!

7:52 am and it has already been a long day!

Daughter is at a sleepover, husband is at work. I'm sitting reading blogs and I think - sheesh - I'd better get my breakfast in me - it must be getting late - then I look at the clock. Crap. It is 7:22. Sheesh. I figured it must be close to 10. Daughter has a day at the zoo planned, so she won't be home today. I have to wait for her to go to Club, so.......long day ahead.

I will take dog for a walk this morning after breakfast. That will kill an hour.

I read Oprah's blog this morning - the one she wrote while doing the 21 day vegan cleanse. Interesting reading. The author of the book she was following sent over a chef. When the chef wasn't with her, she found it challenging. Sheesh. I'm actually not an Oprah fan. I typically ban all things Oprah. But, I was bored, and nutrition related items interest me. They posted some recipes - there was a soup recipe I will likely print out, cause it looked good. Anyone looking for some healthy recipes might want to check it out. (http://www2.oprah.com/foodhome/food/cleanse/recipes/recipes_main.jhtml)

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

Sister Gone = Sad Fatinah

Well, just like that, the visit is over. I'm so happy for the time, but yikes, did it ever go quickly. We had a grand old time. My nephew is just too cute, and so tall!

Program.....on track-ish. I start a new week tomorrow - and right now I'm around.....2 to 4 points over. Didn't get as much exercise as I would have liked, but.....overall, I think ok. I'm likely retaining a fair bit of water.

Today daughter and I went to the Club - an hour of cycle followed by an hour of swimming....not. I guess the filter on the one pool wasn't working, so they booted us out. Unfortunately, in the other pool there was an aqua fit class going on. So, no swimming for us. Time in the hot tub instead! Since we had just finished our cycle time, it was a welcomed soak.

Well, that is all for today. Have a healthy day bloggers!

Happy Dance!!

FatMom is back!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!! I have missed you missy!!!!!(http://fatmomisaloser.blogspot.com/)

Oh, and Deborah - you're very wise - I'm so stuffed up today I can't breath!!!!

Lunch Remorse

Ugh. Met my walking group downtown for lunch yesterday. It was nice, food was good but OMG!!! $80 for MY PORTION. $80!!!! I'm still in shock.

The upside: We ordered the Lunch Express, which is either two courses or three (I had two). The Express doesn't mean it is faster (WTF?), it means it is SMALLER. Only 60% of what you would get if you ordered the actual thing off the menu.

I had the salad - I didn't ask for dressing on the side, but it came with quite little on it. Nice greens salad. Very small. Well, 40% smaller! (the other choice was soup) And for my main meal, I had spaghettini bolognese. If, and I mean if, there was a cup of pasta on my plate, that was IT. It was really tasty, and really filling. I had a coffee during desert (which the rest of the table had) and two glasses of wine. I should have stuck with my diet coke. Two glasses of wine cost me $25. F*ck.

Exercise yesterday was only an hour of cycle. I actually got quite motion sick during the time on the cycle, and didn't feel like I could swim. Daughter seemed ok with that, since she had yet another sleep over to get to.

Have to count yet for yesterday. Was on track until I picked up Little Caesar's $5 pizza's for dinner. Had 3 pieces AND 3 crazy breads. That won't be pretty. I hate using Flex Points before the weekend.

Today....don't know what it holds. Maybe I will take sister & nephew to the Zoo. It is really nice out today. Husband is off golfing. Mom & her husband are coming for supper. I'm just going to make spaghetti with meatless balls & mushrooms. Garlic toast for everyone else. Easy peasy.

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

Big News Ahead People!!

Went to WW yesterday after personal trainer. Lost 3.2 freaking pounds!!! Ironically, this puts me at 3.2 pounds to go to goal.

Things went well with personal trainer. She modified two of the exercises for me and then worked me to within an inch of my life. Fun times. Girlfriend wears her heart monitor & watch - we burned over 440 calories in that hour. I just think that is amazing.

We went for lunch after at the Club. I had a lovely chicken & mango wrap. With vegetable crudites on the side. It was really good, and I was really hungry - I ate ALL of my veggies. Except my little cherry tomatoes. Tiny veggies freak me out. I mean, why isn't it normal size?? Creepy!

My one friend gained a smidgen this week. She works out like a pig. But she doesn't track. Ever. I tried so hard to get her to commit to tracking even for a week. I really believe she would see such success, she would be hooked. My other friend, the one I see personal trainer with, stayed the same. She is still battling her broken toe and only just now returned to exercise, so...that is a pretty good result.

So, as expected, did not go to Club with daughter. I didn't know this, but she cut her heal on a door yesterday and couldn't put her shoe on. And she really wanted to get over to her friend's house for the sleep over. No worries - we still have time to complete our triathlon hours.

We will be going tonight before we go pick sister up at the airport. My shoulder is feeling much better today. Phew!! I think I will be able to swim with no problems.

Not much else on the go. Likely won't be blogging much with sister and nephew in town. I fully expect to be able to tell you all that I tracked and stayed on plan when next I blog. ;-)

Have a healthy day bloggers!

Injury - but not how you would think!

I had my dental apt - the hygienist couldn't stop saying what a good job I had done keeping my teeth sparkly! Yay! Anything I can do to make her job easier.

I mooched a ride home with husband after appointment. While we were walking down to the parking garage, I slipped going down the stairs. Managed to stop myself from falling. Pulled my shoulder something awful. I don't know what is going to happen with personal training session today. I will tell trainer my woes and see what she says. Just hurts every now and again when I move it a certain way. Shitters man.

Meanwhile, yesterday did my 30 minute swim. Got 20 laps in and lots of chatting with my friend. Last night I went with the walking group. Holy crap. I saw parts of the hill I didn't know existed. We walked for an hour and 45 minutes. 9.1k. It was a nice night for a walk.

Today.....meet with personal trainer with friend. Then WW meeting and then lunch or coffee. Tonight more triathlon fun with daughter. Likely a swim (if I can) & cycle.....she has a sleep over planned, so working out may go to the back burner.

My sister and her son are coming to town tomorrow and I simply can hardly stand waiting. I have so much housework to do. And laundry. I'm overwhelmed just thinking about it.

Well, I should go do SOMETHING. Have a healthy day bloggers!!

Dentist......

I have to get my teeth cleaned today. I love the feeling when it is all done. I'm going to meet a friend for coffee before. Yay!!

Ok. I did not get running yesterday. By the time it was time to go, it was too hot and I ended up cycling for 1.25 hours and swimming for 30 minutes. I was a bit freaked out, because I have this race coming up, and then I remembered.....

All of my friends that signed up for the race are walking it, so I'm running alone. Since my goal is always just to finish, I'm not going to freak out. I was still plenty active. Keeping daughter company is putting a strain on my regular exercise. It will be much easier to follow my own schedule when triathlon competition is over. Which is June 30. I have two races in September. The race at the end of September (Melissa's) is one that I will have a time goal for. I want to better my time from the last time I ran it.

Anyhow, moving on.

The chicken & dumplings turned out great! Husband & daughter both loved it, and we ate the entire head of cauliflower! Easy peasy on pts also, since the dumplings were made out of Pillsbury bun dough. They puff up nice.

Fitness for today is a swim later this morning and a walk tonight with the group that is doing the race with me. They are fast walkers. We are going to do the hill next to the Club. It should be challenging. And it will count towards my challenge. Daughter is going to cycle while I walk, I think.

Not much else going on. We watched a billion episodes of Gene Simmons Family Jewels last night. It was fun.

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

PS: Sparky - I'm not far enough along with my swimming to swim in a natural body of water. I am just now able to get over the deep end of the pool without panicking....

Not much going on

Not much going on here today. Am running later today and then going to either cycle or swim with daughter. She hasn't decided yet. Oy.

Going to try a new recipe I got off the Carrie's Cooking blog. Chicken & dumplings. Mmmm, I will steam up some cauliflower to go with it. I haven't figured out the points yet. I think it will be good though, because the recipe calls for low fat soup and an onion.

Ok bloggers, have a great day!

PS: What a match yesterday for golf! I got to watch it during my workout session with personal trainer - who was on a mission to friggin kill me!!

Make A Plan Lady!

Sparky - it simply CANNOT be that easy! Make a plan - really! Next you'll be telling me that exercise and healthy eating will lead to a healthy lifestyle!!

Ok, here's my plan: I am running this week on: Tuesday, Thursday and....Sunday.

Today I meet with personal trainer. Friend with broken toe is joining us again, with her focus being on things that don't involve using her toe. Not an easy feat to be sure. She was worried that I wouldn't be challenged. I was like dude, whatever Trainer thinks up is still going to be hard, just not on my toe! HAHA.

After trainer, I have to do an hour of cycle with daughter for the triathlon. She is going to swim for an hour while I work with personal trainer. Fun times. Oh, and thanks Sparky for all the triathlon info.

So, last night my mom was over with her husband for father's day. I told her I was 5lbs away from my goal. She said, "well, I thought it looked like you lost weight, but I didn't want to say anything 'cause YOU'RE SO SENSITIVE". Hands up anyone who can guess who started me down my road to sensitivity about my weight? Yep - it was my mom. Ugh!! I'm not sensitive about POSITIVE comments, just the freakin negative ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANYHOW....moving on, letting it go........

The sun is shinning today. I can't believe what a good mood that puts me in!!!!! Dare I say it - it is like......summer out there!!!

Oh, and who watched that nail-bitter of a golf game yesterday? I'm so conflicted...I'm a huge Tiger Woods fan, cause he's like, well, AWESOME! BUT, Mediate - how nice does he seem? He looked so happy to be in the final. I'm not sure what time or channel the final is on.....

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

Personal Religious Question - Poll

I have a personal question to ask any readers who consider themselves Christian.

What are your thoughts on people saying things like "for Christ's sake" or "Jesus - that's great"....yada, yada?

Personally, it makes me cringe. But I was reading something and the Christian person writing it used "Jesus Christ" as a means of communicating her dismay with a situation. And that just made me wonder what other's opinions were. I'm not thinking my way is right, or anyone else's wrong - just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this.....oh, and should you have one, I would also be interested to know what Christian religion you follow.

So, we already know I don't say that, and my background is that I was raised Anglican (where I was baptized as a baby), and I was also baptized again as an adult in a Pentecostal Church. My heart is with the Anglican Church though, I like the ceremony of it all (although I really do think baptism as an adult makes more sense).

In the house where I was raised, saying "for Christ's sake" and the likes wasn't discouraged at all. It wasn't until I was a young adult and met (and lived with) a hugely devout born again-type family that I even noticed I said it. And that was because the mom asked me to stop, because it offended her.

I find religion fascinating, because it is such an intensely personal thing that every single person makes it their own.

On a lighter note - we took husband for breakfast for father's day. Ordered fruit instead of those lovely tatter tots. How's that for commitment to an eating plan?? Tonight for dinner is his choice: cedar plank salmon. Daughter & I will be having chicken sausage!! HAHAHA

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

Oy!

What am I thinking? I just signed up for a 2nd 10k race this September! I'm still panicking about the 10k I have to do pretty quick here in July!!

I NEED TO START RUNNING AGAIN!!

PS: Sun still shining, but husband is making me watch golf....which was only fun for the first 30 minutes...

The Sun is Shining!

Too nice out to be on the computer.

Feeling guilty cause I used flex points yesterday - WTF???

Have a good day bloggers!!

PS: new recipe was AWESOME!!! 7 pts for the whole meal - screaming deal!!

Man, did I need my Tim's this morning!!

mmm, I woke up jonesing for my coffee today. I actually had a good night sleep last night, but I think that is because I took a couple of Advil before bed. I took those because I was so sore from all of my hard work yesterday. In the end, I did the following:

1) 60 minutes of personal training where the trainer did, in fact, torture me with the tubing. In fact, we went through 1/2 the routine, and then she said "now we do it all again". It was ALL I could do to not cry - I was so spent. I made it through though.

2) 60 minutes on the bike (with daughter) at the Club where I rode 21.06 miles. You should have seen me try to walk when I got off to get the disinfectant spray for the bike. I looked like I had consumed a bottle of vodka!!

3) 90 minute walk home FROM the Club (with daughter). We had a break in the rain and by the time we were going home, the sun was shining and it was warm. And, it turns out there is a lovely view from the brand new bike path that we took. And, it also turns out that we live exactly 8k from our Club.

My feet are tender today. Daughter has me doing another hour of cycling and an hour of swimming with her today. This triathlon challenge is going to be the death of me. I told husband last night that he needs to help me keep her company for this challenge. I'm going to end up with an injury, and I really don't think this much activity is necessary.

Well, I don't have much else. Mostly this weekend my little family will be working away at triathlon challenge hours. I have to tally up my hours for my Tigerlilly challenge. Phew - I'm challenged out!!

Caribbean Chicken with Creamy Avocado Sauce is on the menu tonight with grilled veggies. It is from my new recipe book. Can't wait. The only change I made to the recipe is that I substituted thighs for breast. Only adds a pt and it was way cheaper.

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

SYTYCD provides a dose of reality and a pretty dance....

Anyone watch So You Think You Can Dance?

They do a blurb about the dance before hand. The one couple was doing what I think was hip hop and the back story was that he was going off to war. My head goes to an image of the 40's. They cut to the stage and the two young people are dressed like....two young people. I start to cry. What a powerful dance that was. My favourite of the evening as far as being a meaningful dance. My favourite for entertainment had to be Twitch and Kherington. What a pair they are.

In other news...I swam a kilometer again in (my last) swim class yesterday - this time, only 4 lengths with fins. The best part of the class? When the teacher told me my breast stroke looked like....the breast stroke!! Something clicked and I was able to do the stroke!! Of course, my front crawl fell apart completely, but I will take my wins where I can get them.

We had the tiniest of non-rain windows yesterday so I took the dog for a really quick 3k walk. He was so happy to be out there again. I think I may be able to get him out again today since there is only a "chance" of showers.

I have a bunch of new WW recipes to try this week. My family is responding well. Husband has accidentally lost 15lbs. Bastard. It's all I can do to not punch him in the face (jk). We are going to book an apt at the doctor just in case though, since he has not changed anything else. I can't believe a low-fat healthy supper would cause that much of a weight loss. Of course, I hope that is what it turns out to be!!

I mentioned that daughter had started tracking her food. And of course, she is doing the triathlon challenge at our Club, so her activity level is up. Anyhow - she weighed herself today and she is down 4lbs!! I'm so happy for her. I'm glad that her efforts gave her some results - because now she is motivated to keep tracking.

Of course, this means that my family is dropping weight like crazy, and I'm plodding along. Crap. I need to tweak something, obviously.

Today I meet with personal trainer, where I'm sure she will torture me some more with that friggen tubing. Ugh.

I haven't run for a while. I have to get going again BECAUSE I have the 10k race coming up quick in July. Yikes. What to do, what to do.

Well, I have to finish my grocery list for my new recipes. So far I have two chicken, one veggie and one lamb.

Have a healthy day bloggers!

Facing the Music

So, journalling is fine, but if you don't count it up - what's the point? And so, I counted....and counted.....and counted. By the time I was done....36 points over plan. 36. This was after I made what I thought were stellar food choices. 36. Oy Vey.

Then came the decision this morning. Do I go weigh in, or not. I weighed at home last week after my high school reunion. I was quite sure that none of my possey would be going to the meeting. In the end, though, I figured after my two weekends away I needed to know EXACTLY where I'm sitting so that I can move on. So, off I toodled. And I'm glad I did. In the end, after the two weekends away, I was up a total of 0.5. There was a time where that # would have been on the other side of 5lbs. I'm quite happy with myself. Yay me.

So, yesterday, I drag my ass to the personal trainer. Quite literally, because I was still feeling blue. Well, I left blue also, but I wasn't feeling it, I was looking it - I had a bruise from the exercise!! The entire workout was with tubing. F*ck. It was so hard. I had to do the exercise for 30 seconds and then hold the tubing tight 1/2 way through the exercise for 30 seconds. My arms were actually burning.

Was supposed to run with friend today, but it is raining like there's no tomorrow, so that was cancelled. May go to the Club later. We will see.

So, I'm quite excited - I have a new WW cookbook. It looks like a magazine, but a book and it looks to have many scrumptious ideas in it.

Tonight however, I'm making my own recipe up. I'm going to stuff chicken breasts with red onion, peppers, mushrooms and then bread them and serve with left over brown rice & some fresh broccoli. Mmmmm...I'm peckish just thinking about it!

Have a healthy day blogger!!!

Back Again!

I was just away in Vancouver for the weekend surprising a friend! She and her husband were both shocked and we had a great visit.

I journalled the whole time I was gone, and made some shockingly good food choices. Of course, there were a couple that weren't (!!), but over all I'm really pleased with myself. I have some counting to do, since I didn't bring my food lists, but I was able to get 8 km of walking in between the two days. I should still be OP, or dangerously close by the time I'm done.

I don't really have much to report today. I'm tired and feeling a smidgen blue. I did a 9 mile bike ride this a.m. and have to meet with personal trainer this afternoon. Hopefully that will boost my mood.

I'm off to read 62 blog entries and then rest before trainer. Get my head out of my funk.

Have a good day bloggers.

Read this While Seated!!

I have two pieces of very good news.

1) Yesterday was my swim class. I think I posted that I didn't want to go. Not only did I go, I swam....wait for it.....1k!!!! That's right - 40 lengths!!! There was just me and the other weak swimmer that showed up - we were both so pleased with our hard work we went for a hot tub to celebrate. It was awesome!!!

2) I received a piece of mail from WW. About my change in goal weight. THEY ACCEPTED IT!!!!!! I am now OFFICIALLY 5 lbs away from my goal weight!! I just about cried. Also included in the package is a form for me to fill out when I get within 2lbs of my weight to get more information on working for them.

Wow - how do you top a day like that??

So, yesterday SPARKY mentioned in her entry that she would be only spending an hour on the computer per day. Of course, I thought that sounded nuts. But then her entry bounced around my head all day. My house would also be much neater if I wasn't dicking around on the computer. So, I think I will follow suit. She is a wise woman. I will be shutting off at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Totegirl: Can I just say that you totally crack me up!! "Fitinah" actually made me laugh out loud. I have no doubt that if we were to meet in real life, there would be many giggles.

You know, Fatinah is my belly dance name, and it means "enchanting, alluring, captivating" - all of the things I wanted to be after having learned to dance. Oddly, I think that having started on the road to fitness has given me confidence which has made me more of those qualities to my husband.

On the agenda today.....personal trainer and some time on the bike for the triathlon challenge. Then - yum - lunch with the girls!!

Did I tell you all about the triathlon challenge? It runs the month of June at my Club. There are 3 categories. Beginner, Intermediate and Iron Man. I signed up for intermediate. This means that DURING the month, I have to do a total of: 4 hours of swimming or rowing; 8 hours of cycling and 6 hours of run/walking. The only stipulation is that the activity has to be performed at or from the club. Daughter even signed up. She is doing the iron man. Brat!! In any case, I have squares marked off for all 3 activities, so I'm well underway. They will then choose names from those that complete the challenge for prizes. Fun times. Oh, speaking of challenges - I have some miles to send Tigerlilly for her challenge. I'm still trucking along!!

Have a healthy day bloggers!!

So, a girl goes to her reunion and drinks her body weight in wine....

and I must have somehow compensated on the food front - I'm up this week.....0.3!!!!

So, I finally saw Sex & the City Monday evening. I had to go alone. Normally I don't mind seeing a movie alone, but after spending the weekend with my girlfriends, it was kinda lonely. Having said that....I so enjoyed it. It was like a whole season of shows in one sitting. I wasn't sure how they would all look on the big screen, but they were all gorgeous. When I first heard that they were making a movie I was mad - because I really enjoyed how they ended the season. What more could they say or do I wondered. Now that I've seen the movie, I'm still happy with the ending.

Finally watched last week's BSG last night. Someone in husband's office said it was really good, but I found it boring. I prefer the episodes that have more cylon action - next week's scenes looked good. Happy to see Zena is back!! Sparky - what did you think of Friday's episode??

Today I have my 2nd to last swim class. I really, really, really don't feel like going. Ugh. What a lazy ass.

Puppy is off at doggy daycare getting groomed today. He was so excited to get in there to play. So cute. Yesterday I was quite worried about him - he just lay around all day and his nose was dry. Today though, he seems back to his old self.

Anyone out there watching the Mole or Gene Simmons Family Jewels? We watched the Gene episode where he gets an intern....I thought all 3 of us were going to piss ourselves we were laughing so hard. As for the Mole, I have a couple of ideas who I think it might be. What a fun show.

Ok bloggers. Have a healthy day.

After the Reunion

Well, I made it through the reunion. We had the very best weekend. I still can't believe how much fun it was. From start to finish. The whole thing. Fun, Fun, Fun. Below is the picture I took before we went out. I took it to send to my trainer - as a joke. Anyhow - it gives you an idea of my dress and such. At the time it felt like I had so much makeup on (I never wear any), but now that I look at the pictures it looks like I have none. Oh, well. In any case, more later. I have no less than 75 blog entries to catch up on!

5 things about me.....

I've been tagged to do 5 things about me. I'm WAY too lazy to type out the instructions and tag someone else, but I thought I'd get my 5 things done....

1) This year in October I will have lived in Calgary as long as I lived in Montreal. I still call Montreal home and can't see how that will ever change. Husband gets really mad at me when I call it that. I notice though that when I'm in Montreal, I call Calgary home.

2) I dread Father's Day. I did not re-connect with my father until I was 19 (when I ended up with a co-worker who was related to him in a rather convoluted way). There is just never an appropriate card available. While on some level I suppose there may be love there (?), it is hard to feel a parent/child relationship because he's just this man I know who's eyes & nose I happen to have.

3) I put crushed chillies & garlic on just about everything I eat.

4) One of my favourite things to eat is a home made french fry sandwich. After that is beef gravy on buttered bread. Yikes - now I have the munchies!!

5) I love vampire movies & tv shows. Not the Bram Stoker kind. The fun, action packed, witty kind. I can watch the Blade & Underworld movies and Buffy & Angel till the dvd's wear out.

No Title Wednesday

Not much to report today.

The big news is that the gal that I do personal training with (remember, she joined my sessions around 3 weeks ago) is out of commission due to a broken toe. For two weeks for sure. I spoke to husband and he said that I can keep going twice a week on my own (the price goes up for one on one). Yay! I think he is enjoying the results ;-)

Anyhow, this is also the gal I do swim class with. Which was today. And I had to go alone. But, I did it. Worked hard. Certainly earned my 3 activity points!!

We are experiencing a day of sunshine today. I will be taking puppy for a walk in the next half hour.

Daughter decided to start writing down what she eats and took the time to ask me about her points. How much is this, how many can I eat, how many do I earn for swimming a kilometer? I'm happy because this means that she is having an awareness of what is going in her mouth. Yay. I told her even if she journals just for a week, it will be a good gage.

What else....oh, ya.....2 FREAKIN DAYS TILL MY REUNION!!! I have decided I will definitely be asking daughter to take my photo when I'm all dolled up so you gals can see. Assuming you are even remotely interested. ;-)

We are all so excited about going to the reunion. I am really going to try to stay as close to my plan as possible. I am keeping all my flex points to cover the wine I will be drinking. I'm bringing my running shoes and Garmin and plan to do a run Friday alone before we leave, and a run Saturday before I start getting ready. Sunday.....well, I'm not going to lie - that will be completely dependant on how hung over I am HAHA. Actually, I'm really hoping that the interpersonal part of the evening will be so engaging that I won't have that much to drink. Of course, my girlfriend & I are dancing machines, so I expect to be earning some activity points during the evening. I just have to remember to rehydrate with WATER instead of WINE like I've been known to do!!

Alright bloggers, I've blathered on long enough. Hope you're all having a healthy day!

Oh ya - Sex and the City opens this weekend and I will likely NOT get a chance to see it. I tell you this because I will be on a COMPLETE media ban until I see it...this means no blog reading! So, if you don't hear from me for a bit....you'll know why!

ok, I'm over it!

I'm done pouting about my WW predicament. I told my WW buddy the story before we met with personal trainer. Got myself so worked up I had a great workout. Really pushed hard and was able to do lots of reps and moved up my weights on a couple of exercises. When I was done with personal trainer I did the elliptical for 33 minutes. I did higher strides per minute than I've ever done. I'm so excited. F*ck WW. I'm just going to get to my own personal goal and let the other stuff go. Guess they will just miss out on a great employee.

I'm cooking lamb for the first time tonight. We are going to bbq it. I'm going to make potato skins to go with them. And cauliflower. Yum. I love cauliflower. I'm going to have baked potatoes for me with cauliflower. Don't know what I will do for a protein - I will figure something out. Might just put extra low fat cheese on my potato.

It is raining for the 18th billion day in a row. Ugh.

I don't have much else.

Have a healthy day bloggers!

PS: Thanks to Sally for reminding me about the bigger picture!! You're completely right. As usual!!

Just in case I wasn't sure how invested I am in my weight loss journey.....

In laws are gone. I survived. Without copious amounts of alcohol. With a few tears shed in private to husband on a coffee run. The silver lining is that daughter got to spend some time with her grandparents. It isn't about me.

With the in laws in, I missed weigh in at WW on Tuesday. I weighed at home. I'm pretty sure I blogged about it. Anyhow, I decided by Wednesday that I would go weigh in today so that I wouldn't miss a week. Even though I have to go weigh again on Tuesday (3 days from now!!). I'm down 0.8. I am over the moon, because this means that I navigated the program properly while being out of my routine and under a lot of (self-imposed) stress. Yay me. Whatever. That isn't the most interesting part of my story today.

This might be long. Either get a coffee, or move on to the next blog ;-)

When I became a lifetime WW member, I was 24 and my goal weight was 125. I started at 139 (I think - it was 18 years ago, I don't still have my books - but for some reason, I have this # stuck in my head). Now, I'm never going to be 125 again. I don't want to be, because I couldn't stay there. Obviously - since I'm back at it.

I have been feeling good, and while I realise I'm not perfect, I think I'm pretty much where I want to be. I THOUGHT that I would change my goal weight (you are allowed to change it once) to 145. This is still a smidgen over 5 lbs from where I am now.

Since I went to WW without my friends (they went on Tuesday) I thought I would do all this "housekeeping" today. Well, the leader then explained to me that you have to pick a goal weight that is at least 5 lbs less than your ORIGINAL starting weight. Which would mean that my "new" goal weight would have to be 134, and not the 145 that I wanted. (I have also learned that I'm actually 1 inch and 3/8's taller than I originally thought. Which makes my ranges higher. Which makes my original goal weight even more ridiculous)

So, how did I handle this news? With grace and dignity? Nope. Not yours truly. I started to cry. Not a discrete, lady-like tear dripping ever so delicately from my one eye. I sobbed. And the leader (one that I don't like, by the by) says what's the matter, don't you think you can go that low? In between sobs, I explained that I was, for the first time in my life, happy with my body and that I really thought 5 more lbs was all that I "needed" to lose. In the end she did the paper work in a way that should enable me to get the goal weight of 145. If not, I may have to go to my doctor to get him to sign a form.

Why does this all matter? I will tell you. I want to work at WW and I have to be at my goal to do that. If my goal has to be 134, I won't be able to work there ever. I felt like a dream was being ripped away. I told the lady I want to have a goal that I can keep. I don't want to be loosing weight ever again. Eventually I stopped crying and was able to go weigh in. I'm so glad that I had a loss today, or the tears may have started all over again!

Anyhow - sorry to be such a time sucker.

Today's agenda includes.....weights at the Club (maybe some cardio - if an elliptical is free)...tutor for daughter and then.....INDIANA JONES BABY!!!!!!!! Where I will be having the children's popcorn & diet coke WITH BUTTER. I know, I know, but it's INDIANA and I will be counting. I don't go to the theatre often, just for the good action flicks that need a big screen, and quite frankly if I'm going to pay the billion $$ it costs to go to the movie these days anyway - I'm having the whole experience. The kid's popcorn packages are a great deal cause they are cheap and it is just enough popcorn that I feel like I've had a treat, but not so much that I feel like I've "blown" it and then end up binging.

I have to say - I've been reading every one's blogs this morning - but I had almost 60 entries to read, so if you notice a serious lack of commenting.....that is why. I hate missing a day (or a week) of blog reading.

OK bloggers - rock on - and have a healthy day!

Oh, that feeling of dread....

building as I wait for my in-laws to come. I still have to do all the vacuuming. We decided to just enjoy our long weekend and now I have to pay the piper.

I'm not going to weigh in at WW today. Don't have the $$ or the time. I weighed in at home and I'm down 0.3. Slowest weight loss EVER!!! I figure I'm 5lbs away from where I want to be. 5lbs. Feels like it may as well be a million. I guess I will have maintenance down pat if I loose this slow.....not much of a silver lining, but......have to take what I can get.

I went to the Club yesterday. Husband & daughter swam. Daughter got in the pool and swam a kilometer like nothing. Brat. I went up to do weights. It went well. The place was a tomb. Just the way I like it. ;-)

Running buddy cancelled today so I have to go on my own. I'm just waiting for my breakfast to digest a bit. It is nice and cool outside - so it should be a comfortable run. I just have to decide whether to take the dog or not. I don't want to end up having to walk anymore than my one minute rests.

I am going to make my Thai Chicken thighs for supper tonight. Daughter is quite excited. She loves that recipe. I just hope it isn't too much spice for the in laws. My FIL only likes salt & pepper. Sheesh.

OK, I've procrastinated enough. Off to vacuum. Blech.

Have a healthy day bloggers!

I forgot the best part of last night

I totally forgot to tell you what happened when I went to get dressed for dinner last night.

I was going to wear a top with an empire type waist and some dress shorts with sassy sandals. Hanging next to my dress shorts was my black cotton peasant skirt that I bought but have never worn because it makes me feel fat (it has an elastic waist). Anyhow, on a whim I pulled it out and tried it on. I thought it looked ok, so I got husband's opinion. He also thought it looked alright. I also then pulled out a top that is quite fitted, and you know what? I looked good! Daughter saw me after dinner and said "holy cow mom, have you ever slimmed down!". I honestly think it was easier to stick to my plan because I went out feeling good.

That my friends, is cool beans!!

What a Meal!

OMG! Food was so good at that restaurant. I had the salad to start and then the tenderloin and that came with around 1/2 cup of mashed potato, 1/2 squash of some sort and then mixed veggies (peppers & leeks) on the side. The best part about these fancy restaurants is that the portions aren't big. I had two glasses of wine with the salad & dinner, and then a glass of port for desert. We ordered a cheese plate for dessert (me and our guest shared), but it was goat cheese. I tried it, but I don't like goat cheese, so.....all in all I'm happy with the evening. It cost me some points to be sure, but it was so good.

Today I have to clean like a mad woman because my in-laws come tomorrow till Friday. I also have to hit the gym to do weights, get in a walk, and hit the grocery store, (once I figure out what I'm going to make for dinners this week!) Ugh....I need a nap just thinking about it. And of course, I've been up since 5:30 (YES, I know today is a holiday!). I just could not sleep.

Have a healthy day bloggers!

We Rocked that Canyon!

Did my weights yesterday. The Club was pretty empty because of the long weekend. It was nice.

Once daughter was done with her tutor, we headed for the mountains. As did everyone in the city. Took our walk up the Canyon. Puppy did well. We did have to carry him once, but that was because we were on the catwalk over the creek and he got scared. There were so many people coming down the path we had to squeeze WAY over. Puppy didn't like being close to the edge at all. Poor baby. He did really well with his barking though. Didn't bark at any people, just the dogs we passed. I had a bit of a panic attack (I'm afraid of heights), but I pushed through it.

Anyhow, it was a nice day. Picked up Swiss Chalet on the way home. Mmmm, so tasty. And the point count for it is in one of my food companion books. I love that! Today we are hitting the mall. Both daughter & I need new bras. I have gone down a size. Yay me! Tonight is our big dinner out. Can't wait - should be good times.

Speaking of which, thanks to all who offered their opinion. I have lots of flex left for tonight, and if I manage my day properly, the salad & tenderloin should fit nicely. I will have to manage tomorrow well with my water intake though to be sure I'm de-bloated for weigh in on Tuesday. I'm thinking I will be drinking red wine tonight. I find it hard to choke down more than a glass of that. I don't have a stop button for white.

As for exercise today.....likely a leisurely walk with dog. I need a day to rest. And it is already so warm....well, at least it is in my house!

Ok bloggers - go forth and be healthy!!!

oh, that Indiana!!

Like any true Westerner (well, from this particular city anyhow), my puppy Indiana has never known true heat. Yesterday we hit near 30 I think. I took him for a walk (my knee was sore from running and I thought it best to try to stretch it out instead of sitting around all afternoon). Well, we were around 15 minutes from being done our LEISURELY walk (seriously folks, we were taking it easy) and the pup found some shade, lay down and would not move for anything. I had to CARRY the little bugger for around 10 minutes before he would walk again!! The things we do for out dogs. Sheesh. I passed a lady with a newbie in a carriage. She gave me the stink eye because I was carrying the dog. I thought "whatever lady - you'll be doing this in two years when your kid is supposed to be having a bike ride!".

Went for drinks with a friend last night. We had fun. All counted up and written down.

Today, weights at the club with daughter then a hike in the mountains!! We are doing the hike we can take the dog on. Seems a shame to go for a walk and leave him in his kennel all day. Besides, he has never been carried up a canyon - HAHAHA

Oh, and thanks to Tornwardo for the 411 on loud in French. I was trying to remember "fort", but the word I needed "bruyant".

Have a good day bloggers!

Help Required from Blogland!

Dearest Bloggers:

I require your opinion. I will be going out this weekend for dinner. The reservation has been made, the plan is in place. If any of you have a minute, would you give the menu a boo and then leave in the comments what you think is a healthy choice? I don't eat anything from the water or wild meat. So those are two healthy choices not available to me.

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Yesterday's session with personal trainer and friend was a blast. Same torturous program as Monday. I think the reason I enjoyed it so much is because it required core and balance. I'm really good at those types of exercises. Friend & I went to the Cafe at the Club after for a healthy lunch. Other friend ended up joining us as well and it was a fun time.

Ended up taking puppy for a run outside instead of the treadmill. It was so hot out by the time we went out - near 3 I think, that around 4k into the run the dog found a piece of shade and just lay down. He was done! Too cute!!

One thing that was clear to me is that I need to stay off the treadmill. I have lost my stamina for running without it. Don't get me wrong - the treadmill is a great stop-gap FOR ME when the roads are icy - but I loose my ability to self propel when I use it too much. Anyhow, my run was quite a challenge. As this mornings will be when I meet my running buddy.

Well, I guess I should get on with my day. Have a healthy day bloggers!