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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

I'm reaching for my goal of losing 5 lbs by Thanksgiving. I'm going to do this.

Yesterday I was over my calories by only 80 calories so I'm doing better. Today I will make it.

So far today I have:
Upped my protein
Drank 4 glasses of water (I'll update this later)
Went for a 2 mile walk outside - it is gorgeous here!
Make white chocolate covered pretzel rods for Dominic's snack day tomorrow.
Watched one show I TiVo'd on 10/17.

I still need to:
Finish Laundry
Complete Daily challenges
Comment on my friends pages
Clean our room
Pick up a few things at the store

I'll be back...

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

STARTSPARKING 11/9/2008 8:51AM

I know the new blog format looks very slick, but not being able to edit my blog entries the way I used to is driving me nuts! Anyway, I LOVE your determination. You inspire me, my friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

LEANVIXEN 11/6/2008 9:48AM

I know you can lose those 5 pounds. It's really important to set these goals for ourselves so that we have something to focus on. Keep reaching. I know you'll achieve everything that you set out for! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBULACLARK 11/5/2008 9:46PM

OK the blog won't let me update so I'm doing it here! I finished the laundry Completed my daily challenges commented on my friends pages vacuumed our room (buh bye dust bunnies) Picked up a few things at the store made another healthy dinner Nutrition choices were not the best - TOM is making me crave sugar and salt! Went over by 100 Still better than I was doing! I'll take it!!! Back to cleaning.... Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM2POMS2 11/5/2008 9:03PM

You are doing awesome and just don't forget that!! OK?? Report Inappropriate Comment

AKAYCAT 11/5/2008 5:25PM

You know- I have been hungry allllll the time lately. NOTHING satifies my huger. Seeing that you upped your protein made me think that my lack of protein is probably my issue. Too many carbs and not enough protein (used to have salami/boiled eggs on hand all the time). Anyway - love the pic! Report Inappropriate Comment

NOMI_822 11/5/2008 4:59PM

You so can do it. Girlfriend. Congrats on your win in the challenge!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 11/5/2008 1:11PM

Short, sweet & to the point! CONGRATS! You are SO going to SUCCEED! Report Inappropriate Comment

MUTHERNATURE 11/5/2008 12:15PM

I like how you keep track of your daily tasks and make yourself accountable for things. I tend to do the same thing. Thanks for the reminder of keeping daily goals alive! Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm Diving Back In

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

AAAAAAHHHHHH!

I've set my goals for the month. I'm feeling like I'm back on track. So, here's to diving back in. Hope you all will join me....the water's fine!

Today I:
Drank 9 glasses of water
Upped my protein
Tracked my food...not finished yet. Don't know if I'm within range
Completed all challenges
Walked 1 mile to vote
Raced Dominic down the street
Played Volleyball for 45 minutes....we lost, we bit the big one, we stunk, but we played!
Got laundry started
Cooked a healthy dinner
Went grocery shopping
Did an art project with Dominic

I am totally happy with my accomplishments today.

Guess what...I'm not working tomorrow either....

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

LEANVIXEN 11/5/2008 11:20AM

Haha, I love the picture. Congratulations on getting back on track. It may seem like a swirling vortex of terror, but in the end you'll see it was all great fun ;-) Report Inappropriate Comment

STARTSPARKING 11/5/2008 2:36AM

Congratulations on getting back on track and feeling happy about your accomplishments for the day! Report Inappropriate Comment

CATSGETNHEALTHY 11/4/2008 11:52PM

What an awesome day!!! Sorry about your volleyball game though. I also walked to go vote, woohoo us!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 11/4/2008 10:44PM

WAY TO GO!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAFTY1960 11/4/2008 10:35PM

Congrats on being on track Report Inappropriate Comment

Well, It's November....

Monday, November 03, 2008

Here's a pic of me and my little man this weekend. He was the ringbearer in our cousin's wedding, in NYC. Yesterday, we went to the Bronx Zoo. He's still an animal lover. We drove out of the city last night and stayed in Jersey so we could go swimming and we came home today. I've gotten some exercise in today and I'm working on getting my challenges done.

Anyway, it's November and I'm still not at goal. The last two months have been terribly disappointing for me. No weight loss and I know I've lost muscle. I'm dropping back to Stage 2 to get myself in the right frame of mind again. I'm going to up my protein and only eat healthy carbs. We'll see if I can get myself back to where I should be. I have a mini goal set for myself to lose 5 lbs by Thanksgiving. Not very ambitious but I'm back to reminding myself - baby steps and small changes count.

OK - so I have to have time to exercise and I have to have time to work and clean the house sooooo....I may not post, but I'm completing things...I may limit myself to posting once or twice a week. I know for the Girlfriend's challenge I have to blog and comment and I will - they will probably be short and sweet.

I am still working on getting my butt up at 5:30 to have time to workout in am and get all my challenges set up for the teams I lead. OK....here's to a great November and HERE I GO!

  

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STARTSPARKING 11/4/2008 9:47PM

You look beautiful, and your son is so adorable in his fancy duds! This has been a tough year for me in terms of getting closer to my goal. Currently, I'm experiencing a setback, so my motivation has been quite low. I am inspired by how hard you are working towards your goal. Wow... to get up at 5:30 a.m. to exercise and to organize challenges for your teams... You ROCK! Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDFIRE_STAR 11/4/2008 2:18PM

Love the photo thanks for sharing! Have a great day! Nan Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 11/4/2008 11:13AM

You are one busy lady and I think as long as you are accountable to yourself that is what is important... VICTORY is yours! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM2POMS2 11/3/2008 9:52PM

You can do it!! I do love that photo!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENIFIREHARP 11/3/2008 9:00PM

Love your attitude, and the pic! Always always head towards those goals... you are making progress, maybe not as fast as you would like, but you will get there! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Here's our pumpkins....

The one on the your right survived vandalism last night. Our other one didn't. I had to go buy another pumpkin today and carve it this afternoon.

Sinatra was barking last night around 6:45. I thought it was just because it was a little windy and the leaves were rustling but he kept standing near the door and he wanted to go out. I opened the door and there was both of our jack-o-lanterns busted up on the sidewalk and a car way up the street. Why do kids have to be so destructive??? I mean, we did the shaving cream and eggs - at each other - we never damaged anyones property. Just makes me mad.

Anyway, this morning I was able to piece the survivor back together but the other one was shattered beyond repair.

Dominic was Tom from Tom and Jerry. I was Jerry. I didn't dress tonight, only for our party a couple of weeks ago.

Needless to say, I didn't get much done today but, thankfully, I didn't eat too much candy either. I think 2 mini twix bars.

I hope everyone had a safe, healthy and happy Halloween!

I'll be setting my new goals this weekend....while we're driving to and from a wedding.

  

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NOMI_822 11/2/2008 8:49PM

I have no idea why everyone is so violent these days. We have had problems here with people tearing up political signs out of people's yards but no one comes on our property. My dad made everyone afraid to come near our house years ago. He is gone now but they still don't try their luck around here. Hope it didn't ruin your Halloween. Comment edited on: 11/2/2008 8:47:44 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

PENNIF 11/1/2008 11:39AM

I love my nieces and nephews, but teenagers suck. I'm sorry. I'd kick their butt for you if I was there. I don't deal well with stupidity, lol. Other than that, I hope Halloween rocked! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENIFIREHARP 10/31/2008 11:33PM

Darn young'ens. No damage on my property so far. One of my neighbors was T-P ed. (Not by us LOL) The kids are exhausted tonight... Told them we would check over the candy tomorrow! Comment edited on: 10/31/2008 11:31:16 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

OKOBOJI4 10/31/2008 11:31PM

Happy Halloween!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Funny Dog Costume #9

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Arrgh!! OK - I may have to post a few of these after halloween. There are still some really funny ones left.

One of my challenges for this week was to read the article 25 Ways to Get Back on Track Today. Thanks Jamia - it's a great article. The challenge is to pick some things that we want to do to get back on track and post. So I am going to really try to get my water in. I've been averaging only about 4 glasses a day and tracking my food.

My goals for today -

3 mile Leslie walk with strength exercises
vacuum downstairs
clean living room
clean kitchen
clean family room
clean office
read through and recycle 2 more magazines
take Dominic trick or treating at the mall
buy our candy to give out
give myself a pedicure
catch up on all my challenges
oh - and play volleyball in snowshoes and snowpants if necessary...I hope the people in charge have their wits about them today
Can't we just say "everyone's a winner?" and leave it at that????
Have a wonderful day...

  

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NOMI_822 10/31/2008 8:27PM

Hope you and Dominic have a Bootiful evening and keep away from the candy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ASHERAH38 10/31/2008 7:19PM

The dog costumes have been a hoot. Happy Halloween! Hope you and Dominic have a great time. What is he this year? Boo! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 10/31/2008 3:08PM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMCATUS 10/31/2008 12:45PM

Oh another cutie bullie!!! Too cute!! Have fun tonight trick-or-treating...I used to love when I worked at the mall to work on Halloween and see all the cute kiddos!! Enjoy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

STARTSPARKING 10/30/2008 8:58PM

I thought Johnny Depp was a cutie pie in his Jack Sparrow get-up, but this pooch is giving him a run for his money! Thanks for sharing such these adorable photos. Report Inappropriate Comment

LEANVIXEN 10/30/2008 10:05AM

I love these costumes. I hope that you and Dominic have a great time trick or treating in the mall. I'll cross my fingers that you don't have to play volleyball in the snow. That's just cruel! Good luck with your goals today :-D Report Inappropriate Comment