All things considered, still going strong! I haven't had any headaches, mood swings, or feelings of not being full. I haven't gone to the gym the last 3 days which is the only negative thing. Part of me was fine with not going because I was focusing on my diet. The other side of me feels I'm defeating the whole purpose of a healthier lifestyle if I don't keep my butt in the gym.
Food run-down:
Breakfast: Instant whole-grain oatmeal, 1/2 C blueberries, 1 T peanut butter, 7 walnut halves, 1 C of milk (with the oatmeal). I must say, this was really tasty :) I've had oatmeal like this before but never the instant whole-grain. Yes, I know I was only supposed to have dairy and grain OR protein and grain, but I had dairy, grain, and 1 T of peanut butter. Again, the meal serving of protein is 2 T, so I'm considering this 1 T of peanut butter stirred into my oatmeal as the snack serving size. I'm learning that I can't stress over little things like this, I'm just gonna do it! At least it's not Panera, Starbucks, or McDonald's breakfast which I was sadly becoming accustomed to.
Lunch: Sauteed shrimp, peppers, and onions, salsa, avocado, and some extra black beans for a little more protein. This lunch actually isn't bad, but 3 days in a row and I'm looking forward to a change.
Snack: 1/2 C cottage cheese and 14 peanuts.
Dinner: ABSOLUTELY YUMMY - If I do say so myself. I modified the fish in one of the Wave 1 Sonoma recipes using salmon instead of orange roughy. I've never broiled fish before and I kinda liked how it turned out - crispy on the top, moist in the middle. The recipe also called for a cilantro jalapeno pesto. I was a little skeptical at first, but there's lime juice in the recipe which helped to add a little tangy flavor.
For the salmon: brush of Extra Virgin olive oil, kosher salt and pepper to taste.
For the pesto: cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeno, lime juice, 1 T olive oil - ground up in the food processor.
I made some wild rice and opted to split the liquid 1/2 water, 1/2 reduced sodium chicken broth. The main dinner veggie was steamed broccoli.
Scott and I did eat dinner together - we normally do so this isn't really a big change. Yes, we eat on the couch but our dinner table is currently occupied by his computer. This arrangement really calls for a shopping trip so I can purchase another piece of furniture :)
Tomorrow is going to be tricky. My sister and I bought tickets to a P!nk concert months ago. I'm still contemplating eating in or getting a salad out. The hard part will be the grain category since finding whole grain is a lot harder than requesting whole wheat.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Day 2 Menu
To recap day 2's meals:
Breakfast: 1/2 C Raspberries, 1 piece of Ezekiel bread (toasted), 1 T peanut butter
Lunch: Sauteed shrimp, peppers, onions with salsa, cilantro, 1/4 avocado, and some left over chicken from last night's dinner
Snack: 1/2 C cottage cheese (1% milk fat), 14 peanuts
Dinner: 1 egg scrambled, 1 serving of turkey sausage (chopped), sauteed onions/peppers/mushrooms/grape tomatoes and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese
Notes: I'm thinking I've had more dairy than I should, although I haven't read any where that specifies you can only have 1 serving. I'm also confused about my peanut butter intake. I'm using natural, which isn't the uncertainty. As a main protein you can have 2 T, as a snack only 1 T. Since this is my main breakfast protein, I'm thinking I'm allowed 2 T.
Overall, I was satisfied all day and night. I even fought the urge at the Greene Turtle for weekly Trivia Night. I ate dinner before going and watched as Scott consumed hot wings, a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and beer :( He did offer up his celery, which was kind. I got drunk off of unsweetened iced tea - my drug of choice.
Breakfast: 1/2 C Raspberries, 1 piece of Ezekiel bread (toasted), 1 T peanut butter
Lunch: Sauteed shrimp, peppers, onions with salsa, cilantro, 1/4 avocado, and some left over chicken from last night's dinner
Snack: 1/2 C cottage cheese (1% milk fat), 14 peanuts
Dinner: 1 egg scrambled, 1 serving of turkey sausage (chopped), sauteed onions/peppers/mushrooms/grape tomatoes and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese
Notes: I'm thinking I've had more dairy than I should, although I haven't read any where that specifies you can only have 1 serving. I'm also confused about my peanut butter intake. I'm using natural, which isn't the uncertainty. As a main protein you can have 2 T, as a snack only 1 T. Since this is my main breakfast protein, I'm thinking I'm allowed 2 T.
Overall, I was satisfied all day and night. I even fought the urge at the Greene Turtle for weekly Trivia Night. I ate dinner before going and watched as Scott consumed hot wings, a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and beer :( He did offer up his celery, which was kind. I got drunk off of unsweetened iced tea - my drug of choice.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Sonoma Day 1
So today kicked off the first day of the Sonoma diet. The day started out with a bang with biometric screenings at the office, requiring a fast the night before. All in all, not too awful aside from my blood pressure reading 136/87! Absolutely absurd considering I just went to the doctor the other week and my blood pressure was the usual less than 110/70. Needless to say, the high number could have been from eating a salty dinner, stress, or dehydration. Stress and dehydration were quite possible since I hadn't been drinking water and I freaking out about having to have my blood drawn! My veins are so small the nurse stated that next time I get my blood drawn, I should consider drinking a lot of water. Good to know! Sadly I didn't remember this from the last time I had blood work done and the nurse said, "Good luck drawing blood when you're pregnant, your veins will get even smaller!" Yet another reason to fear the birthing process.
To recap my food for the day, I think I did great! It's 7:00pm and I'm completely full and satisfied.
For breakfast I had: 1 piece of toasted whole grain Ezekiel bread, 1 T natural peanut butter, and 1/2 cup raspberries.
For lunch I had: Sauteed peppers (red, yellow, orange) and onions in 1 tsp extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil.
For a snack I had: 14 peanuts (yes, 14) and 1 part-skim string cheese.
For dinner I had: 1 small whole wheat tortilla with grilled chicken (lime juice and cilantro), sauteed peppers and onions, black beans (cilantro and garlic added), salsa, spinach, and less than 1 oz of parmesan cheese.
I think the only thing I did wrong was double dipping on the cheese. When I had my snack, I didn't think that I would be putting cheese on my wrap. I still need to confirm that only 1 serving of dairy should be consumed in a day. As far as the parmesan cheese - weird choice, I know. However, it's what's allowed.
I didn't go for a run today (I did run 3 miles Saturday and 3 miles Sunday). I think I was being a little extra cautious about working out and eating so little. Tomorrow I plan to run just 2 miles and see how I feel. I did stay pretty well hydrated, drinking water and green tea throughout the day.
I should have taken photos to post, but I've never really been good at remembering in the moment. The plan is to go to bed around 9:30/10 after watching as much of the Biggest Loser as I can.
On a personal note, high five to me for blogging :)
To recap my food for the day, I think I did great! It's 7:00pm and I'm completely full and satisfied.
For breakfast I had: 1 piece of toasted whole grain Ezekiel bread, 1 T natural peanut butter, and 1/2 cup raspberries.
For lunch I had: Sauteed peppers (red, yellow, orange) and onions in 1 tsp extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil.
For a snack I had: 14 peanuts (yes, 14) and 1 part-skim string cheese.
For dinner I had: 1 small whole wheat tortilla with grilled chicken (lime juice and cilantro), sauteed peppers and onions, black beans (cilantro and garlic added), salsa, spinach, and less than 1 oz of parmesan cheese.
I think the only thing I did wrong was double dipping on the cheese. When I had my snack, I didn't think that I would be putting cheese on my wrap. I still need to confirm that only 1 serving of dairy should be consumed in a day. As far as the parmesan cheese - weird choice, I know. However, it's what's allowed.
I didn't go for a run today (I did run 3 miles Saturday and 3 miles Sunday). I think I was being a little extra cautious about working out and eating so little. Tomorrow I plan to run just 2 miles and see how I feel. I did stay pretty well hydrated, drinking water and green tea throughout the day.
I should have taken photos to post, but I've never really been good at remembering in the moment. The plan is to go to bed around 9:30/10 after watching as much of the Biggest Loser as I can.
On a personal note, high five to me for blogging :)
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Um ... hello? Yes, we meet again!
Well hello there, Blog! Fancy meeting you here! I've been nothing short of absent the last year and a half. Side note: where did a year and a half go? Well let's see ... I last left off posting about my sister's upcoming wedding. Since then, I've had a wedding of my own :) Scott and I got engaged October 27, 2011 (I'm pretty sure) and were married September 1, 2012. I must say wedding planning was great. I don't think I earned the official title of Bridezilla, but I do know I had my moments. Mostly those "moments" came when I would try and explain my "vision" and no one would understand or rather, no one would get it the first time. I guess lesson learned from it all was to appreciate the people around you, accept help from others even when you are caught up in a "I must do it all myself" moment, and stressing over the small stuff is really overrated.
The honeymoon was great - we relaxed at an all-inclusive a little north of Cancun. We drank, ate, and soaked up the sun until our heart's content. Needless to say, I have a new definition of vacation and I don't know if I ever want to look back!
In other news, we will continue to live in our apartment until December 2014 - maybe longer. I'm trying to make small decorative improvements to make the space feel like a home, at least that's what I like to think. I've finally bought curtains in hopes that the darkness will allow us to sleep in later than 7:30 on the weekends. We have a new duvet cover, rug, and dresser knobs in the bedroom. I will try, try, try to keep my clothes as picked up as possible to maintain a calm environment! The spare room still needs a little work. Aside from hanging a few pictures, curtains, and updating the bedding, work still needs to be done. I have some tidying to do, which includes organizing my yarn. Crochet has become my new found hobby! I made a few infinity scarves during the winter and actually sold about 15. I plan to continue through the summer to have a bigger stock of product, allowing me the option to sell at other local craft fairs. I still need a business name and don't think Scott's suggestion of "Juggernaut Jillian's Junk" will cut it! I just keep picturing some huge robot (not the Juggernaut), holding a scarf in a pincer grasp, looking quizzical. I'll doodle something out!
So the plan is to keep up with this blogging. Work is doing another fitness challenge, which was my primary motivation for keeping the blog last time. This time things are different. There's no flashy trip to St. Thomas involved. Our challenge is a 30-day mediterranean diet, known as the Sonoma diet. A much welcomed snow-day yesterday helped me prepare for the diet. Sunday will bring the cleaning of the pantry and grocery shopping. I have a plan in place and am looking forward to March 11. I can admit I'm a little nervy (Word of the Day), but was assured that feeling that way is normal when you are making a lifestyle change. I'm hoping to replace thoughts of eating with blogging, crocheting, exercising, and crafting. I have a few projects in queue I'd like to get to: reupholstering the kitchen chairs, painting the light switch plates, freezer paper stenciling some clothes, and a hell of a lot more pinteresting for other ideas!
The honeymoon was great - we relaxed at an all-inclusive a little north of Cancun. We drank, ate, and soaked up the sun until our heart's content. Needless to say, I have a new definition of vacation and I don't know if I ever want to look back!
In other news, we will continue to live in our apartment until December 2014 - maybe longer. I'm trying to make small decorative improvements to make the space feel like a home, at least that's what I like to think. I've finally bought curtains in hopes that the darkness will allow us to sleep in later than 7:30 on the weekends. We have a new duvet cover, rug, and dresser knobs in the bedroom. I will try, try, try to keep my clothes as picked up as possible to maintain a calm environment! The spare room still needs a little work. Aside from hanging a few pictures, curtains, and updating the bedding, work still needs to be done. I have some tidying to do, which includes organizing my yarn. Crochet has become my new found hobby! I made a few infinity scarves during the winter and actually sold about 15. I plan to continue through the summer to have a bigger stock of product, allowing me the option to sell at other local craft fairs. I still need a business name and don't think Scott's suggestion of "Juggernaut Jillian's Junk" will cut it! I just keep picturing some huge robot (not the Juggernaut), holding a scarf in a pincer grasp, looking quizzical. I'll doodle something out!
So the plan is to keep up with this blogging. Work is doing another fitness challenge, which was my primary motivation for keeping the blog last time. This time things are different. There's no flashy trip to St. Thomas involved. Our challenge is a 30-day mediterranean diet, known as the Sonoma diet. A much welcomed snow-day yesterday helped me prepare for the diet. Sunday will bring the cleaning of the pantry and grocery shopping. I have a plan in place and am looking forward to March 11. I can admit I'm a little nervy (Word of the Day), but was assured that feeling that way is normal when you are making a lifestyle change. I'm hoping to replace thoughts of eating with blogging, crocheting, exercising, and crafting. I have a few projects in queue I'd like to get to: reupholstering the kitchen chairs, painting the light switch plates, freezer paper stenciling some clothes, and a hell of a lot more pinteresting for other ideas!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Work-out Recap
Saturday: After happy hour at Dogfish the night before, Scott and I headed to Frederick to hang with my sister and brother-in-law. Scott and Ben played racquetball while Meg and I ran around Baker Park. We did our 3 miles in 33:21 (according to my watch, about 32:00 on Meg's watch).
Sunday: Meg and I attempted the sprints. Well we started with the .25 jog, .25 sprint, .25 jog then it happened, the athletic clothes malfunction. My biggest issue with running is bad running shorts. I can say that when I got home I threw them out! Saving up money to buy all new cold gear clothes! We finished with a mile walk then a .25 mile jog.
Monday: Yoga/stretching
Tuesday: 2 Mile run - 19:45
Wednesday (Today): 2 Mile run - 20:32
Tomorrow after work, Scott and I are going to run 3 Miles then get all dolled up and head out to Growlers. A band that I like is playing and I want Scott to see them. 19th Street Band, if you're curious!
Sunday: Meg and I attempted the sprints. Well we started with the .25 jog, .25 sprint, .25 jog then it happened, the athletic clothes malfunction. My biggest issue with running is bad running shorts. I can say that when I got home I threw them out! Saving up money to buy all new cold gear clothes! We finished with a mile walk then a .25 mile jog.
Monday: Yoga/stretching
Tuesday: 2 Mile run - 19:45
Wednesday (Today): 2 Mile run - 20:32
Tomorrow after work, Scott and I are going to run 3 Miles then get all dolled up and head out to Growlers. A band that I like is playing and I want Scott to see them. 19th Street Band, if you're curious!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wuuuzzzzzz upppppppp?
Yes, my tongue was out wagging.
Last week I started running again and this week marked the official 26 week work out plan for the 1/2 marathon.
Monday - I did Yoga, Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga. If I gain anything from this, it will be to do a plank. This way next time I am in a challenging drinking game of "Kings" and the Ace "waterfall" is replaced by holding a plank, I'm be able to hold my own!
Tuesday - 2 Mile run. I knocked this out in the morning because I had plans to go to my cousin's volleyball game in the evening. I stuck to a 5.5 mph pace and was done in about 22 minutes.
Wednesday - 2 Mile run. I really wanted to get this run over with because I had waited until 7:45 to run. I put the treadmill on 6.0 mph and finished in 20:10.
Thursday - 3 Mile run. Scott and I laced up our sneaks and headed out for a 3 mile run that my sister and I had walked on Sunday (while our male counterparts indulged in football and beer). I'm really proud of this run because I never felt winded and there were a few inclines. We started off the run at an 8:30 pace - kinda what happens when the adrenaline kicks. We finished in 33 minutes; thank you Nike+ GPS for being awesome!
Friday (Today) - I woke up and did my 6 mile bike ride (at the gym). I did the hill profile at a level 4 never pedaling below 102 RPMs. I finished in 19:40.
Now off to Happy Hour after work with my friend Deena. I've already checked out the menu and am in for the Chesapeake Pizza and Punkin Ale :)
This weekend I have a 3 mile run on Saturday and sprints on Sunday. Scott and I are gonna experiment with easy weightlifting because the scale hasn't been budging. I was at 157 before the beach and now the scale won't leave 164 -- for the last 2 weeks. I can only draw conclusions that I have been drinking more (socially, of course) than I was during the summer. I'm going to be mindful of the liquid calories.
Also, I've created a budget for myself until the end of the year. One that sees my checking and savings account increasing! I really enjoyed creating the calendar and was oddly sad when I reached December. I am vowing to stick to the plan until December and then re-evaluate for the start of the year when I start paying off my student loan.
Sunday is Dad's birthday :) Happy 52nd, glad we made it!
Last week I started running again and this week marked the official 26 week work out plan for the 1/2 marathon.
Monday - I did Yoga, Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga. If I gain anything from this, it will be to do a plank. This way next time I am in a challenging drinking game of "Kings" and the Ace "waterfall" is replaced by holding a plank, I'm be able to hold my own!
Tuesday - 2 Mile run. I knocked this out in the morning because I had plans to go to my cousin's volleyball game in the evening. I stuck to a 5.5 mph pace and was done in about 22 minutes.
Wednesday - 2 Mile run. I really wanted to get this run over with because I had waited until 7:45 to run. I put the treadmill on 6.0 mph and finished in 20:10.
Thursday - 3 Mile run. Scott and I laced up our sneaks and headed out for a 3 mile run that my sister and I had walked on Sunday (while our male counterparts indulged in football and beer). I'm really proud of this run because I never felt winded and there were a few inclines. We started off the run at an 8:30 pace - kinda what happens when the adrenaline kicks. We finished in 33 minutes; thank you Nike+ GPS for being awesome!
Friday (Today) - I woke up and did my 6 mile bike ride (at the gym). I did the hill profile at a level 4 never pedaling below 102 RPMs. I finished in 19:40.
Now off to Happy Hour after work with my friend Deena. I've already checked out the menu and am in for the Chesapeake Pizza and Punkin Ale :)
This weekend I have a 3 mile run on Saturday and sprints on Sunday. Scott and I are gonna experiment with easy weightlifting because the scale hasn't been budging. I was at 157 before the beach and now the scale won't leave 164 -- for the last 2 weeks. I can only draw conclusions that I have been drinking more (socially, of course) than I was during the summer. I'm going to be mindful of the liquid calories.
Also, I've created a budget for myself until the end of the year. One that sees my checking and savings account increasing! I really enjoyed creating the calendar and was oddly sad when I reached December. I am vowing to stick to the plan until December and then re-evaluate for the start of the year when I start paying off my student loan.
Sunday is Dad's birthday :) Happy 52nd, glad we made it!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Cue Staind ... "it's been awhile"
Hi! I'm here! Just been busy!
Quick recap:
1. My Sco came home
2. My sister got married
3. My tan is back (a little)
4. My training plan for the half has started
So Monday Scott and I took off work. Ran some errands and ran on the treadmill. I haven't run since July, so I was rather proud of myself for doing 2 miles, even if they were at an 11 minute pace. Yesterday, after a long 7 am - 5 pm workday, Scott and I went for a run outside. Goal 2 miles; actual distance 1.83. He tells me it was good considering the hills and humidity. His positivity can be disgusting sometimes :) Just kidding!
Quick recap:
1. My Sco came home
2. My sister got married
3. My tan is back (a little)
4. My training plan for the half has started
So Monday Scott and I took off work. Ran some errands and ran on the treadmill. I haven't run since July, so I was rather proud of myself for doing 2 miles, even if they were at an 11 minute pace. Yesterday, after a long 7 am - 5 pm workday, Scott and I went for a run outside. Goal 2 miles; actual distance 1.83. He tells me it was good considering the hills and humidity. His positivity can be disgusting sometimes :) Just kidding!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
A little late
Figured I'd share my weigh-in this morning was finally back down to 158.0. woo!
I get my bridesmaid dress tomorrow! Very excited and anxious! I hope it fits!
Making myself post tonight, I have a few pictures I'd like to share :)
I get my bridesmaid dress tomorrow! Very excited and anxious! I hope it fits!
Making myself post tonight, I have a few pictures I'd like to share :)
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Slowly but surely
So thanks to the good ole back, exercise has been non existent for the last couple of weeks. Tonight I attempted my first workout since running with my sister at the beach.
I wasn't planning to do a whole lot, but didn't expect to be put at a halt at 15 minutes. I walked 3, jogged 2, sprinted 1, repeat, repeat again only with the walking. I'm not trying to hurt myself so I figured I would call it quits at that. I came home did some crunches, reverse crunches (back didn't like), and a few chest flys.
Scott got me thinking a lot last night and I can't ever admit he's 100% right on the phone. He's not interested at all in running another half marathon, which makes sense. If you don't find running fun, why put your body thru that? He asked what my goal was by doing this. Making comments that he doesn't feel it is necessary if you only want the bragging rights that you did a half marathon. I don't think I'm articulating his argument well, but I completely understood what he meant and he had me stumped. I like the idea of having a goal and training for it. I like feeling like I am doing something with other people. As for getting the total body fitness and actually shedding pounds, he makes a good point that I need to train for something that is more challenging and a training schedule that works the whole body.
I never knew it possible to love someone so much and hate them that much at the same time, until I met Scott. Just Kidding! I gave him a fit for not being supportive. Threw in a few digs that I think Warrior Dashes are stupid (I don't really, just needed some ammo at the time and it backfired!). He told me he will be there to cheer me on and I'm 100% certain that if I said, "Come with me on my 9 mile run!", he would :) At least I hope ...
So Scott Seagull Henderson, if you are reading this, I apologize for giving you 'tude :) It's only because you irritate me so gosh darn much! Doesn't he look great in his Warrior Dash attire?
I wasn't planning to do a whole lot, but didn't expect to be put at a halt at 15 minutes. I walked 3, jogged 2, sprinted 1, repeat, repeat again only with the walking. I'm not trying to hurt myself so I figured I would call it quits at that. I came home did some crunches, reverse crunches (back didn't like), and a few chest flys.
Scott got me thinking a lot last night and I can't ever admit he's 100% right on the phone. He's not interested at all in running another half marathon, which makes sense. If you don't find running fun, why put your body thru that? He asked what my goal was by doing this. Making comments that he doesn't feel it is necessary if you only want the bragging rights that you did a half marathon. I don't think I'm articulating his argument well, but I completely understood what he meant and he had me stumped. I like the idea of having a goal and training for it. I like feeling like I am doing something with other people. As for getting the total body fitness and actually shedding pounds, he makes a good point that I need to train for something that is more challenging and a training schedule that works the whole body.
I never knew it possible to love someone so much and hate them that much at the same time, until I met Scott. Just Kidding! I gave him a fit for not being supportive. Threw in a few digs that I think Warrior Dashes are stupid (I don't really, just needed some ammo at the time and it backfired!). He told me he will be there to cheer me on and I'm 100% certain that if I said, "Come with me on my 9 mile run!", he would :) At least I hope ...
So Scott Seagull Henderson, if you are reading this, I apologize for giving you 'tude :) It's only because you irritate me so gosh darn much! Doesn't he look great in his Warrior Dash attire?
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Rock 'n Roll DC Half
Just signed up for my second half-marathon! Wooo!
Training plan has me starting on 9/18/2011, race day is 3/17/2012.
Planning to start getting to the gym tomorrow since the back feels good :)
Time to beat 2:31 from the VA Beach Half in August 2010.
leggggggggggggggoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Training plan has me starting on 9/18/2011, race day is 3/17/2012.
Planning to start getting to the gym tomorrow since the back feels good :)
Time to beat 2:31 from the VA Beach Half in August 2010.
leggggggggggggggoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Monday, July 25, 2011
My Food Log
I'm going to try and track my meals and to be better about doing it!
So here goes:
Special K Protein Shake
Chobani Vanilla yogurt
Cherries (24)
100 calorie pack of Kettle Chips (co-worker brought in from her vacation)
Tilapia (seasoned with no salt, just herbs)
Blueberries
M&Ms (small handful to help rid a headache)
Celery with Natural PB (such a pain to mix!)
Roasted pine nuts and almond slivers
1/2 can of Progresso Split Pea soup
Bite of Salmon (seasoned with rosemary, garlic, olive oil - made for tomorrow's lunch)
So here goes:
Special K Protein Shake
Chobani Vanilla yogurt
Cherries (24)
100 calorie pack of Kettle Chips (co-worker brought in from her vacation)
Tilapia (seasoned with no salt, just herbs)
Blueberries
M&Ms (small handful to help rid a headache)
Celery with Natural PB (such a pain to mix!)
Roasted pine nuts and almond slivers
1/2 can of Progresso Split Pea soup
Bite of Salmon (seasoned with rosemary, garlic, olive oil - made for tomorrow's lunch)
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Verdict
I sprained my back :(
This means 3 weeks of no exercise or unnecessary walking. So I will be reading a ton, laying on the couch equipped with my ICY HOT pack and pillow under my feet and back. To be honest, this just sucks.
This means 3 weeks of no exercise or unnecessary walking. So I will be reading a ton, laying on the couch equipped with my ICY HOT pack and pillow under my feet and back. To be honest, this just sucks.
If only
... the weigh-in was this morning the scale would have read 160.0. Oh well! At least I'm getting the number down.
I didn't sleep a wink last night because of my back pain. When I did close my eyes, I had a nightmare I was in a wheelchair and couldn't get into my apartment because there is no ramp! Then I started to think about how a ramp could get installed to the door of my apartment. Talk about an over-achieving worrier! That's how I feel.
I managed to score a doctor's appointment at 4:15. I don't have pain sitting or walking, just laying down or trying to switch sleeping positions. The pain was so bad I even made a heat pack out of a tube sock and uncooked rice. I microwaved it for 3 minutes like the instructions said but, HOLY HOT! I had to move so much to adjust the placement of the sock that I caused even more discomfort to myself! Luckily when I called Scott, crying naturally, he let me know the ice pack was also a hot pack. Since I had taken the ice pack out of the freezer to use the sleeve it was in for my sock heat pack, it had already thawed and into the microwave it went!
I didn't sleep a wink last night because of my back pain. When I did close my eyes, I had a nightmare I was in a wheelchair and couldn't get into my apartment because there is no ramp! Then I started to think about how a ramp could get installed to the door of my apartment. Talk about an over-achieving worrier! That's how I feel.
I managed to score a doctor's appointment at 4:15. I don't have pain sitting or walking, just laying down or trying to switch sleeping positions. The pain was so bad I even made a heat pack out of a tube sock and uncooked rice. I microwaved it for 3 minutes like the instructions said but, HOLY HOT! I had to move so much to adjust the placement of the sock that I caused even more discomfort to myself! Luckily when I called Scott, crying naturally, he let me know the ice pack was also a hot pack. Since I had taken the ice pack out of the freezer to use the sleeve it was in for my sock heat pack, it had already thawed and into the microwave it went!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
ouch
I woke up Sunday with back pain. I joked with my Mom that it was the stress coming back now that vacation was over. This "stress" has not gone away. My back is killing me! I don't have a primary care doctor but am in the works of finding one. Maybe I need a chiropractor? I don't know. But if this lasts until the weekend, to the doctor I go!
I did manage to bike tonight for 30 minutes. So back to the work-out grind, back pain willing.
I did manage to bike tonight for 30 minutes. So back to the work-out grind, back pain willing.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Summer 2011 Photos
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| Looking snazzy in purple on "Purple Night" at the beach |
Scott and I decided to invest in a Sony A33 camera. It's been great! I'm excited to take photography classes from Ritz Camera and learn the basics of photography. I was relieved that the camera finally shipped and arrived about a week before I was to go to Seattle. Here are some photos I captured in Seattle and in North Carolina.
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| Waiting in line for the Space Needle tour |
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| Water, city, and mountains |
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| SIB |
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| Seattle skyline at night |
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| Dad looks tiny next to his 300 lb nephew |
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| Proof of our Blood Pressure party, only 1/2 of the participants |
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| We play family card games, my grandmother is a hustla |
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| Double rainbow, can't see the other one |
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| Trying to be artsy, a shame that none of those people are my relatives |
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| My Uncle saying "goodbye" to the Ocean on Sunday morning at 5:00 am |
D-Day
It said 161.7. Not very happy, but not disappointed. I did just come back from vacation; so my body isn't back to it's normal cycle yet. But that number reads better than the number I saw on the scale yesterday! All my St. Thomas paperwork needs to be turned in by noon - consider it done!
See! I snacked at the beach but I did try to be good! Here I am eating an oversized wheat-puff-thingy from Wegmans!
See! I snacked at the beach but I did try to be good! Here I am eating an oversized wheat-puff-thingy from Wegmans!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Reflection
So tomorrow marks the end to the St. Thomas challenge. Let's just say I'm not too excited to step on the scale tomorrow morning. I know it won't say 150 and for that matter, I don't think it'll read 158 - the lowest I reached during this journey. However, no regrets. I promise to continue my blog and to achieve my goal. In retrospect, there are things that I could have done differently. I could have also taken the easy way out and made my goal much simpler, but I wanted to challenge myself and see what I could do. If 5 lbs is all I lost, I'll take it! That means I'm 1/3 of the way there. Since I'm a fan of rambling, I think that's what I'm going to do.
Looking back to New Year's Eve, maybe I should have realized then that 2011 was going to be a very testing year. Scott and I decided not to go out and celebrate. Instead, we opted for a quiet night in. Looking back, we had different ideas about how we wanted to ring in the New Year. Whereas Scott was alright with falling asleep at 10:30 way before the ball dropped, I wanted to have the traditional kiss at midnight while sending all my close friends and family the obligatory "Happy New Year" text. That night we went to bed angry at each other. It's a stupid thought, but sometimes I wonder if we would have been happy and cheerful as the ball dropped, maybe we wouldn't have been thrown so many curve balls.
Sometimes I feel like I talk too much about Scott. I can't help it! He's more than my boyfriend. He's my go-to person. Without him, I don't know who I'd call randomly for my stupid questions. He doesn't judge me and he's always been there any time I've needed him. We've already been through so much together, things married couples haven't experienced. Through everything, I feel like we've always had each others' backs. I've learned a lot in 2011 about our relationship that has really solidified that there is no one else I want to spend the rest of my life with.
Scott's mother is doing well and I plan to have dinner with them one night this week and share my Seattle visit with them. It's amazing to know how much Kathy has accomplished. Over the 4th weekend, she ran in her first 5k. Both of Scott's parents are planning to fly out to Seattle in August to visit him. Looking back on everything that happened this year, I still can't help but be amazed by her strength. Seeing the love shared between Scott's parents let's me know that that is the type of husband he will be. (Stop laughing at me, Scott! jk)
When my Dad had his heart attack in April, I couldn't help but feel scared. I was afraid I would lose my Dad. It was in that moment that I understood on a deeper level what Scott and his brother were feeling at the hospital in January. Things have changed in my immediate family for the better. I know I've said over and over that my parent's didn't live an unhealthy lifestyle, but there is always room for improvement.
Spending this week on vacation with my parents made me thankful. I had the opportunity to watch as my parents played in the ocean. Yes, I said played! I even got to watch them in a paddle ball match. The best part? My Dad running to return the ball and falling :) Why? Once he hit the sand I thought, "OH NO!" But as soon as he stood up laughing, I felt relieved that he was still around to be able to fall and get back up. It's taken some time to get him to stop saying that he has a "bad heart" but in his own time he has to accept what happened to him. Before we left for North Carolina, he got the verbal "clean bill of health" but decided until it was in writing, he wasn't going to push it.
How many people can say they packed a blood pressure cuff in their suitcase? How many families can say they had a "blood pressure party" while on vacation?
So tomorrow is the day. We'll see if the scale reads 1, 5, or 15 (ha) lbs lighter. I did this challenge with an eye on the prize but have learned there is a lot more to wellness beyond the physical kind. I know what challenges I will set for myself in the coming weeks. I know Iwant to will do another 10k before the summer ends. I have a lot of things to look forward to in the near future!
Not the final post I had planned out in my head, but when I get to typing/talking nothing really comes out as planned. :)
Looking back to New Year's Eve, maybe I should have realized then that 2011 was going to be a very testing year. Scott and I decided not to go out and celebrate. Instead, we opted for a quiet night in. Looking back, we had different ideas about how we wanted to ring in the New Year. Whereas Scott was alright with falling asleep at 10:30 way before the ball dropped, I wanted to have the traditional kiss at midnight while sending all my close friends and family the obligatory "Happy New Year" text. That night we went to bed angry at each other. It's a stupid thought, but sometimes I wonder if we would have been happy and cheerful as the ball dropped, maybe we wouldn't have been thrown so many curve balls.
Sometimes I feel like I talk too much about Scott. I can't help it! He's more than my boyfriend. He's my go-to person. Without him, I don't know who I'd call randomly for my stupid questions. He doesn't judge me and he's always been there any time I've needed him. We've already been through so much together, things married couples haven't experienced. Through everything, I feel like we've always had each others' backs. I've learned a lot in 2011 about our relationship that has really solidified that there is no one else I want to spend the rest of my life with.
Scott's mother is doing well and I plan to have dinner with them one night this week and share my Seattle visit with them. It's amazing to know how much Kathy has accomplished. Over the 4th weekend, she ran in her first 5k. Both of Scott's parents are planning to fly out to Seattle in August to visit him. Looking back on everything that happened this year, I still can't help but be amazed by her strength. Seeing the love shared between Scott's parents let's me know that that is the type of husband he will be. (Stop laughing at me, Scott! jk)
When my Dad had his heart attack in April, I couldn't help but feel scared. I was afraid I would lose my Dad. It was in that moment that I understood on a deeper level what Scott and his brother were feeling at the hospital in January. Things have changed in my immediate family for the better. I know I've said over and over that my parent's didn't live an unhealthy lifestyle, but there is always room for improvement.
Spending this week on vacation with my parents made me thankful. I had the opportunity to watch as my parents played in the ocean. Yes, I said played! I even got to watch them in a paddle ball match. The best part? My Dad running to return the ball and falling :) Why? Once he hit the sand I thought, "OH NO!" But as soon as he stood up laughing, I felt relieved that he was still around to be able to fall and get back up. It's taken some time to get him to stop saying that he has a "bad heart" but in his own time he has to accept what happened to him. Before we left for North Carolina, he got the verbal "clean bill of health" but decided until it was in writing, he wasn't going to push it.
How many people can say they packed a blood pressure cuff in their suitcase? How many families can say they had a "blood pressure party" while on vacation?
So tomorrow is the day. We'll see if the scale reads 1, 5, or 15 (ha) lbs lighter. I did this challenge with an eye on the prize but have learned there is a lot more to wellness beyond the physical kind. I know what challenges I will set for myself in the coming weeks. I know I
Not the final post I had planned out in my head, but when I get to typing/talking nothing really comes out as planned. :)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
I read something in Women's Health about a research study testing the affects yogurt has on weight loss. I'm telling you, I still believe my theory, yogurt = weight loss. Before we left for vacation, I made sure to buy a yogurt for each morning. I've decided I only like the Chobani Lemon 0% fat.
Being on vacation has been great. I just wish I was able to pull myself away from checking my work email and relax. I don't know what it is, but I hate knowing that I am getting behind. It already feels like this week is flying by, I don't need it to go any faster by thinking about all the work waiting for me on Monday morning.
I didn't bring my scale with me. 1. I didn't want to pack it. 2. I didn't want to worry with stepping on it every morning, noon, and night. Monday my sister and I ran about 2 miles and walked 1 mile. Yesterday we ran 2 miles. Today we took a break. I've decided to not set an alarm. By the time I get up (7:30/8), it's already really humid!
44 :)
Being on vacation has been great. I just wish I was able to pull myself away from checking my work email and relax. I don't know what it is, but I hate knowing that I am getting behind. It already feels like this week is flying by, I don't need it to go any faster by thinking about all the work waiting for me on Monday morning.
I didn't bring my scale with me. 1. I didn't want to pack it. 2. I didn't want to worry with stepping on it every morning, noon, and night. Monday my sister and I ran about 2 miles and walked 1 mile. Yesterday we ran 2 miles. Today we took a break. I've decided to not set an alarm. By the time I get up (7:30/8), it's already really humid!
44 :)
Monday, July 11, 2011
Here :)
All,
I am still alive! Aren't you glad?? Taking two vacations during the last two weeks was not a great idea for blogging, nor was sending my computer to the Geek Squad. I finally have her back, yay!
Let's see, I left Seattle at 158.4, I came home and weighed 160.7. I blame the intake of alcohol and not being on my normal routine. However, it was an amazingly awesome experience mostly because Scott did such a great job having activities planned.
Here we are about to board our dinner cruise on July 4th to see the fireworks:
I'm in love with this picture, maybe because I think my hair looks good or because I was so happy to see Scott :)
Before I left for vacation, I weighed myself on Saturday morning (July 9th). The scale was at 160.0. I'll take that. I know my goal is to be at 150.0 lb, but I can say that I am proud of myself for losing 5. I still have this week and plan to take advantage of running on the beach and walking in the evenings. So we'll see. For me, my goal doesn't stop on July 18th. Now that I have my DVD player back, I can start up my 30 Day Shred and P90X routines. It's crazy how much you rely on a computer, but I'm glad to have her back :)
46 :)
I am still alive! Aren't you glad?? Taking two vacations during the last two weeks was not a great idea for blogging, nor was sending my computer to the Geek Squad. I finally have her back, yay!
Let's see, I left Seattle at 158.4, I came home and weighed 160.7. I blame the intake of alcohol and not being on my normal routine. However, it was an amazingly awesome experience mostly because Scott did such a great job having activities planned.
Here we are about to board our dinner cruise on July 4th to see the fireworks:
I'm in love with this picture, maybe because I think my hair looks good or because I was so happy to see Scott :)
Before I left for vacation, I weighed myself on Saturday morning (July 9th). The scale was at 160.0. I'll take that. I know my goal is to be at 150.0 lb, but I can say that I am proud of myself for losing 5. I still have this week and plan to take advantage of running on the beach and walking in the evenings. So we'll see. For me, my goal doesn't stop on July 18th. Now that I have my DVD player back, I can start up my 30 Day Shred and P90X routines. It's crazy how much you rely on a computer, but I'm glad to have her back :)
46 :)
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