So, playgroup is going to be here in 38 minutes. I am in my jammies, the girls are in their jammies, and the house is a wreck.
The pumpkin bread is ready though :)
Today's blog is not going to be very long or very organized. I am flying off the seat of my, well, to be honest, I'm not wearing pants.
I had half of a major breakthrough last night.
We went out to dinner with some friends to Smokey Bones BBQ (their treat!!) and I made a pretty healthy choice. I had smoked turkey breast with fire roasted corn and bbq beans. The turkey was sliced thin, professionally stacked so that the pieces were beautifully folded one on top of the other, and it was sooooo tender. I got some protein from the beans and although corn in not the best of the veggies, it was the only option besides broccoli and I am just not a broccoli kind of girl (yet). I did add some sweet bbq sauce to it so I am sure I had a bit more sugar than I needed but all in all I am happy with myself.
The reason I say "half of a major breakthrough" is because I still have a problem leaving something on the plate. Especially now that we go out less and less frequently! I would like to be able to just eat half my meal.
Octavio and I have discussed sharing meals when we go out but because we go out so infrequently we want to savour every bite I guess. I think I may start asking for a box at the beginning of the meal and immediately taking half of whatever I order off my plate...hmmmm....that may just work folks!
PS I snuck one of Ori's fries and it didn't taste good at all! YAY!
All that talk about eating out infrequently and now I am going to tell you that I am worried about this next weigh in because I'll be eating out a lot :)
I was supposed to go out to eat a few weeks ago with Anne but then Ori decided to have a puke-fest and I had to stay home. We rescheduled for tomorrow night and I'm excited. Originally I said I was gonna get a big fat burger but I think I will make a better decision...I hope so anyway :)
AND THEN - We are going to Indianapolis for the weekend. I need to pack some healthy snacks from home. Thankfully it is a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday work out week and since we are leaving Friday late morning I can get a run in before we go and we'll be home on Sunday so I can run then too. Plus, we are staying at a hotel with an indoor water park and I have to imagine I'll be having fun in the pool and burning calories.
Being honest though, I may get on the treadmill tomorrow for some incline training in an effort to at least maintain my weight for next Monday's weigh in. Not so much to manipulate the scale but more so in an effort to be proactive.
I know I am going to be out of my own environment and I need to prepare. I can either pass this test or fail. I am hoping to get a C or better, meaning either maintain my weight or still lose. We'll see!
*ROLL CALL*
I NEED ADDRESSES PEOPLE!
Even if you don't win the drawing Friday, I have something to send to you if you participated in the challenge in any way! Email me your address if you'd like to receive it!
orismom420@yahoo.com
Challenge:
Do the Superman! (Thanks Cheri)
Lay on your stomach on the floor. Stretch your arms and legs straight out so they are not touching the floor. See how long you can hold it. Post your time on here as a comment. I have 21 minutes till playgroup gets here so I'll be back on later to read your comments and post my time!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Half a Breakthrough
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I'm feeling the burn! I did my 30 jumping jacks(yesterdays challenge)and the superman for 2 minutes! That was rough. And I am going to my yoga class today so I'm off to a good start! THanks for the challenges, its kind of fun, I have to say.
P.S. I'm still contimplating the race...I really hate running...
Got another challange for you- when you go somewhere, park the furthest away from the building you can and walk!!!!!!!
Go Ashleigh! I hope you enjoy your yoga class! I have a dvd but would love to get into a class and get some real instruction! Remember as far as the race goes, you'll be doing twice as much walking as running!
Cheri - Keep em coming girl! Makes my job a whole lot easier!
Getting on the treadmill, then I'll do my Superman!
Not to be outdone by Ashleigh I did the Superman for two minutes as well :)
I found myself talking in my head like a broken down super hero...
must...keep...going...
Superman...more like a superflop....I was awful, I made it 1 minute and 42 seconds. OUCH! I never knew something like that could hurt so much. My tip: Tape a picture of your former self or the self you are now, and a picture of a body you would love to have Everytime you go to get out a snack, you are reminded of what you are working for.
Hey Michelle Remember Squat Thrusts?
Start out standing, go down with your knees completly bent, then put both legs out behind you hands on the floor in front of you.(kinda in a jumping motion) then pull your legs back up and stand. It is kinda a quick movement, and it will kill ya! Try 20 of those! I hope you know what I am talkin about they are real hard to explain. Good Luck!
The weight loss program I've followed primarily, Thin Within, advocate getting a box at the beginning of your meal. That way you can have what you want and you can have all of it! I do that almost every time with a salad and used to with my other food. By the way, smart thinking being proactive!
Thanks for another challenge idea Heather! Look for it tomorrow!
LaVonda, I really need to just get in the habit of asking for the box right away! You are the third person to talk to me about Thin Within this week!
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