A Successful Day

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Exercise done and nutrition is in check. It went so much easier than yesterday.

It really helped knowing that everyone struggles here and there. Some of those struggling came by to encourage me! It was wonderful. I'm more and more convinced every day that this time this dream will win!

  

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NOCALORIES 4/14/2012 6:27PM

Thank you for sharing your successful day. Looking forward to your sharing more successful days. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 4/13/2012 9:14AM

And it gets easier all the time! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZHOLLE 4/13/2012 6:22AM

Awesome job meeting your goals today! Some days are harder than others but just keep moving forward and you'll get there. Report Inappropriate Comment

DANCINCAJUN1 4/12/2012 8:56PM

didn't get the exercise today I wanted as I had to take DH to doc and then to the hospital to see his mother ... but managed to stay within my nutrition goals just like you .... woohoo for you and me !! Roc Report Inappropriate Comment

Sometimes It's Minute-by-Minute

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

This morning I messed up right off the bat. I didn't even realize I had done it at first. Thinking I was way under for breakfast and wanting to get certain nutrients in before exercise, I forced myself to finish my meal. Normally I stop if I'm full, and save some for a snack. Not this time.

I felt a little weird when I exercised. I just couldn't seem to put effort into it. It was as if my body was fighting me.

When I went back to my tracker I saw my mistake. I had eaten enough calories for 2 meals. No wonder my body was acting out of sorts. Things happen, and it was still early, so I had all day to make up for it. Knowing I'd still want and need my mid-morning mini-meal I decided to just go as light as I could, still making careful choices.

That required re-working my day's menu plan. The more I worked on it, the more I was fighting the urge to just call it a bad day and raid the icebox. Make it a horrible day? No. I couldn't do that. It was a minute-by-minute battle.

What saved me? A spark angel. Of course she had no idea what was going on. She came by my page with a message about how struggles make us stronger as long as we don't give in.

I decided to make an elaborate, high nutrition but low cal lunch. Stir fry. I got out some of every veg in the house and begain chopping, slicing and dicing. It took me an almost an hour. I spiced it up as hot as my tongue would allow, put a hefty serving on my favorite 9" plate and indulged. I still have half left for later!

The battle was won!

  

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NOLACHERIE 4/12/2012 10:10AM

One little step, one BIG success! Congrats! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZHOLLE 4/12/2012 7:33AM

Awesome job not giving in! Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDY58 4/11/2012 10:15PM

gotta love our angels. Great job today! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIKEYCO 4/11/2012 8:11PM

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Good job! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Yay! Report Inappropriate Comment

DANCINCAJUN1 4/11/2012 5:17PM

you are a winner !! good job my friend ! Roc Report Inappropriate Comment

CONNIER64 4/11/2012 5:09PM

I knew you could do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

MTNGRL 4/11/2012 5:04PM

Thank goodness for our Angels!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 4/11/2012 4:34PM

Yay for won battles! Good for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

Brrr.

Saturday, April 07, 2012

I think the seasons got confused. It is below freezing here today! Not so windy though. I plan to get a good walk in. Just 21 days til the 5 mile. I can't help but wonder what the weather will be like on that day!

  

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DANCINCAJUN1 4/7/2012 12:05PM

I betcha it will just be a perfect day for you !! golly when we're having fun and doing what we want, we really don't care .... LOL .. Roc Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 4/7/2012 10:00AM

We had weeks of above normal temps, now below normal! I am so confused@ Enjoy your walk! Report Inappropriate Comment

Time for a Nap

Friday, April 06, 2012

I had such plans for the day, cleaning the trash that's blown into the yard. The wind swung open the gate, though, so I spent time chasing animals back into the pen. That worked out perfectly. The wind turned nasty so they were in in the nick of time.

Are you as tired of hearing about the wind as I am of hearing it?

  

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WENDYJM4 4/6/2012 8:01PM

sounds yuk although it was very windy yesterday here too. A lovely day today (Saturday). have a fantastic Easter Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 4/6/2012 4:05PM

Hope that nasty wind calms down for you soon! We are having more spring like conditions after being spoiled with record highs for several weeks! Kind of hard to get used to. Have a happy Easter! Report Inappropriate Comment

DANCINCAJUN1 4/6/2012 3:45PM

super windy here in our part of Ohio ... sure chilled things off quite a bit .... think the weekend will be nice without the blowing !! Happy weekend !! Roc Report Inappropriate Comment

It's Funny Now, but not when it happened.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Yesterday I had to do lots of extra laundry due to a sick dog. I was getting things off the clothesline as soon as I could to make room for more. It was a gorgous day. Warm, sunny, and not wind but a beautiful breeze to soften and freshen things.

Some of that laundry included rags and old towels. Even a pair of old sweatpants I haven't been able to part with. They are worn so very soft on my skin. Anyone who has experienced fibro or a sunburn can relate to the comfort they provided.

Next thing I know I'm hearing strange sounds from one of the goats. At first I couldn't even tell where he was. You've probably guessed - he had been "helping" me take clothes off the line. In this case the pair of sweatpants was wrapped in between his horns and the legs were flopping over his eyes. He panicked and was running and bucking trying to free himself.

I got a break in my fitness routine, chasing him around the property to retrieve my pants. He outran me and made his way into a shed. By the time I caught up to him he was panting and looking wild eyed at me as if I had put him through this torment. There was no sign of the sweatpants.

At last I found the pants. That is, the new additon to the rag bag.

I knew it wasn't going to be a day I could map out.

  

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CATHYGETSFIT 4/3/2012 9:14AM

hahaha That is funny now but at the time I'm sure you weren't too happy with him. :) I'm sorry about the loss of your favorite sweat pants though. Look at this way, you got some extra fitness minutes in chasing him around. :-D Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMI199 3/30/2012 6:19AM

That story is worth the loss of your favorite sweatpants....I bet it will be a family classic.Thanks for sharing! Report Inappropriate Comment

WENDYJM4 3/29/2012 7:25PM

sorry but that was funny and a good workout for you. Sorry about your favourite pants. At least it was something different in the form of exercise. Can't say that exercising bored you yesterday. Report Inappropriate Comment

DANCINCAJUN1 3/29/2012 12:33PM

I suppose making them "cut offs" was out of the question ~~ LOL ... great things happen on a daily basis .... life is full of fun !! and unexpected events .... Roc Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 3/29/2012 10:27AM

Totally relate to the favorite sweat pants! I have a pair of really ugly gray ones that I would hate to give up! Sorry the goat won this time! Report Inappropriate Comment

BALTIC_GODDESS 3/29/2012 9:26AM

Awww.... that stinks! I'm sorry you lost your favorite sweatpants. Look on the bright side - at least you got a little bit of an "extra" workout by chasing the goat! Report Inappropriate Comment