My Fun Filled Day!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Yesterday was a busy day for us. Jim suggested going for a walk, since there was a chance of rain and it was cold we went to the local High School Track. We actually started walking pretty fast since it was so cold, we'll we managed to walk 4.25 miles in 1 hour and 15 minutes. That's the fastest time we have ever walked that kind of distance. There were several laps which we timed at 17 minute miles. While we were walking the sun came out and it became quite pleasant for walking.

We were cold afterwards and after hot showers, we then went to a craft show, bought a couple of cute items (Christmas socks that say Dear Santa I can explain!). Then we headed off for some Grocery Store shopping so we could make soup. Jim made his Chicken Corn Chowder recipe which is so good.

The rest of the evening was spent relaxing (since we were a little stiff from the walk), watching football, and bull riding) Yeah! Both the Beavers and the Ducks won there games, so it will be a great Civil War game in December.

  

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BARBARA_G 11/22/2009 2:28PM

That's quite a pace or walking! Woohoo! I'm happy you had a fun day. Barbara

JIMBOUCHIE 11/22/2009 1:22PM

So, that was a fun filled day huh? Tell that to my legs today.

1NICUBABE 11/22/2009 12:56PM

What a wonderful day!

REKANN1 11/22/2009 11:31AM

that is great to here about the walk, the soup sounds good too !!

Keeping on the path.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Stayed on track today and ready to do a workout. I need 20 more minutes to get my hour in. Just finished putting in my calories for the day and I'm several hundred calories short, so I need to work on this.

  

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JIMBOUCHIE 11/20/2009 12:45PM

It was fun watchging you do the vido last night, keep up the hard work, you're doing great.

BARBARA_G 11/20/2009 10:53AM

You're doing so well! I hope you're very proud of yourself. Keep on keeping on! Barbara

VISUALLYRICS 11/19/2009 9:41PM

Sounds Great!! I hope you have a good night's sleep & wake up bright in the morning feeling renewed! ~ Laura

Challenges by the dozen

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

This week has been a bigger challenge than usual. I've stayed on track with my exercise all week. But really had to concentrate on what I was eating. Sunday was the pincole party and I did eat a few extra calories (okay 100). Monday I had a friend who I hadn't seen in a while and we went to lunch at Red Lobster, I stayed on track with grilled salmon and did have 1 cheese biscuit for dessert. Tuesday the office went to a mexican restaurant for birthday lunches, and then proceeded to buy cookies and cakes for the afternoon. I was able to pretty much leave everything alone except for 1/2 a cookie, even then I stayed within my calories. Tonight we had a birthday get together at a local bar, I stuck with water, had a cup of their white chicken chili, 1 meatball, and vegetables, in fact I was short on my calories for the day and I'm having to add a little this evening. I have gotten home and don't feel deprived maybe depraved but that's another story.

I'm still struggling some with the eating I was really craving chocolate today, so now I'm having a skinny cow fudge bar (100 calories). Not sure why the chocolate craving was so strong today, but it was. But overall I'm eating a lot healthier and feel like I'm really making progress.

  

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JIMBOUCHIE 11/19/2009 11:16AM

I know you're making progress. It really shows. I know some days are harder than others. Keep up the hard work.

BARBARA_G 11/19/2009 10:28AM

You are doing great. I hope you're really proud of yourself! I have the most difficult time in social situations. And did you ever have allot going on! Now I'd like to hear more about the depraved part...lol Have another successful day! Barbara

HARMONYBLUE 11/19/2009 9:22AM

Sounds like you made totally sensible choices. Good for you!

1NICUBABE 11/19/2009 12:52AM

I am so proud of how well you are keeping in control of your eating with all of the temptations that surround you. I only wish I could be that good I did find out today that I have hypothyroidism and will be starting on meds to fix that. My doctor told me that with all of the effort I have been putting into exercising I should start seeing the weight come off better once my thyroid hormones are back in a normal range. I sure hope so. Hopefully the hair will quit falling out too. I was afraid I was going to have to resort to a comb over soon! LOL. Have a great week and I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Party time

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Today we host a pincole party. We've planned carefully for the food we are serving to insure we stay within our calories. Our menu includes:

Beef and Noodles (using egg noodles, and lots of vegetables) (very filling)
Zucchini Casseroles (extremely low cal)
A vegetable tray
Bread Sticks (1 bread stick is 110 cal)
Dill Pickle Dip (not low calories but the group loves it and I can leave it alone)Grapes
We will have nuts on the table and some candy (the group does expect some, though Jim and I are allowing ourselves some nuts)
Oreo Dessert (seems like s sinful dessert but its only 100 calories per serving.)

The candy will be our biggest challenge and the group likes having sweet snacks on the table. We bought most everything ahead of time and have had the candy in another room so we won't be tempted and we have been able to leave it alone. Were planning on filling up with the good stuff, and then we won't be so tempted to eat the candy or dip.

Looking forward to the party today its at 2:00 and we usually go until 7:00

  

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1NICUBABE 11/17/2009 6:27PM

Hope you had a great party! Good planning.

VISUALLYRICS 11/15/2009 3:03PM

Sounds Fab!!! You planned so well!! I commend you! Have loads of Fun! It's Time!!!

BARBARA_G 11/15/2009 10:01AM

That is some great planning for the party. It sounds like you'll not only have fun but wont feel guilty afterwards. Congratulations on being able to stay out of the candy until the party. I still don't trust myself with situations like that. Have a ton of fun, Barbara

What a wonderful day!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

What a beautful clear crisp Saturday Morning. This is the kind of morning that it feels great to be alive, it provides energy and clarity. Right now as I type this blog I see the Mountain Range and the fields and trees inbetween. I allow my self to breathe in the crisp clear air and feel blessed. It's quiet here in my home and it feels peaceful for the moment. I look forward to the day ahead and what it brings.

May all of you have a great and glorious day!

  

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YATMAMA 11/14/2009 1:56PM

Thank you for sharing your beautiful morning with us!! *hugs* Missy

VISUALLYRICS 11/14/2009 1:26PM

Today began with a beautiful sunrise ......a gorgeous display of color! I gathered my little ones around me & we praised the Lord for His Magnificient handiwork! I have so much energy today!....just finished a strong long weight lifting routine & am ready to serve everyone lunch in a few minutes! I love my home & every minute with my family. God is SO good ....all the time! =)

BARBARA_G 11/14/2009 12:33PM

I'm glad you're having such a beautiful day. It's cloudy, cold, and dreary here. But I'll make the best out of it. Perhaps I'll just snuggle up in bed with my puppy and spend the day reading. Keep enjoying your weekend, Barbara