Today's Good Things:
Walked 2.5 miles (while enjoying some nice time with my children)
Bible Time and great discussion about devotions with ds
Good on calories, though I could have made better choices
Stayed busy with gardening and laundry and schooling today (keep movin'-keep movin')
Today's Not So Good Things:
Not the best food choices
Low on water
Sad and pressing prayer issues have arisen
Caved to the ice cream for dessert tonight. (I was doing so good, too!)
I'm not even going to rehash the reasons why I've been neglecting this blog. Needless to say, they haven't proven fruitful in weight loss. I'm here today and plan to work harder at this in the coming days. Praying the Lord continues to renew and strengthen me for this area of obedience in my life.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday May 11, 2011 Another Day
Today's Good Things:
Up early-ish
Prayer & reading
family prayer time
No snacking!!
Decent on calories
Caugh up on some housework
Shared dessert instead of ordering my own
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Was not patient with minor irritations
I was moving all day. That was good. I didn't get in any real exercise, but I stayed active. I had a hard time working through some bad attitudes with the children today, but didn't stress-eat to deal with it. That's some progress right there.
We went out for dinner tonite and I was careful with my menu choices. I REALLY wanted to try the new flavor of ice cream, but was in the bathroom while it was being ordered. Good for me, 'cause I wouldn't have resisted that temptation. Thanks, Lord!
Praying tomorrow is a better day.
Up early-ish
Prayer & reading
family prayer time
No snacking!!
Decent on calories
Caugh up on some housework
Shared dessert instead of ordering my own
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Was not patient with minor irritations
I was moving all day. That was good. I didn't get in any real exercise, but I stayed active. I had a hard time working through some bad attitudes with the children today, but didn't stress-eat to deal with it. That's some progress right there.
We went out for dinner tonite and I was careful with my menu choices. I REALLY wanted to try the new flavor of ice cream, but was in the bathroom while it was being ordered. Good for me, 'cause I wouldn't have resisted that temptation. Thanks, Lord!
Praying tomorrow is a better day.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday May 10, 2011 Two Days to Report
Good Things:
Up early both mornings
1 mile walk both mornings
prayer time and family prayer time both mornings
New routine started and going well
active with outside projects and sunshine
good time spent with children
1 mile walk this evening for date night with dh
to bed by 10pm both nights
ending the day fair for calories today
Not So Good Things:
fighting a headache, especially in the afternoons
not meeting water goals
too much snacking in the afternoons....grrrrr
The last two days have been good. I still have room for making much better choices by way of what I put in my mouth and when and why I do it. I've been working on waking early for a walk and then getting to my bible time. Rising early is always a good thing for me and I'm in a place where I can do that fairly well, especially if I don't stay up too late at night or miss too much sleep. Waking early helps with that. ;-)
I am finding, however, that the afternoons are killing me and I am being way too lazy, which feeds the slump. Instead of getting up and moving when I start feeling tired, I grab a snack and go to the computer or lie down on the couch. I'm not getting real rest, so I'd be better off going outside and getting something done. I just can't seem to find the energy or motivation to do it. Honestly, by the time I finish up with lessons and choring with the children, I crave a bit of quiet.
I realized tonight, though, that weeding my flower beds gives me plenty of quiet, since no one really likes to help with that. ;-) So, tomorrow, when I'm hunkering for some time alone for a little break, I know where I'll be headed. :-D
Up early both mornings
1 mile walk both mornings
prayer time and family prayer time both mornings
New routine started and going well
active with outside projects and sunshine
good time spent with children
1 mile walk this evening for date night with dh
to bed by 10pm both nights
ending the day fair for calories today
Not So Good Things:
fighting a headache, especially in the afternoons
not meeting water goals
too much snacking in the afternoons....grrrrr
The last two days have been good. I still have room for making much better choices by way of what I put in my mouth and when and why I do it. I've been working on waking early for a walk and then getting to my bible time. Rising early is always a good thing for me and I'm in a place where I can do that fairly well, especially if I don't stay up too late at night or miss too much sleep. Waking early helps with that. ;-)
I am finding, however, that the afternoons are killing me and I am being way too lazy, which feeds the slump. Instead of getting up and moving when I start feeling tired, I grab a snack and go to the computer or lie down on the couch. I'm not getting real rest, so I'd be better off going outside and getting something done. I just can't seem to find the energy or motivation to do it. Honestly, by the time I finish up with lessons and choring with the children, I crave a bit of quiet.
I realized tonight, though, that weeding my flower beds gives me plenty of quiet, since no one really likes to help with that. ;-) So, tomorrow, when I'm hunkering for some time alone for a little break, I know where I'll be headed. :-D
Friday, May 6, 2011
Another Birthday....
What can I say? I started out the day decent. Skipped the high carb snacks while we played at the park. However, lunch was nothing even close to decent. Well, I did make sure I got in some fresh vegies with my Mcd's. Then came the birthday dinner and it was all over. Well, I guess I did make some choices that were good, considering what I was choosing from. Skipped the chips and ketchup on my hot dog. I also skipped the birthday cake. So, while I didn't eat particularly healthy, I did avoid and chose to skip some things, so I was thinking.
Still managed to devour an ooey-gooey s'more around the campfire. I didn't want my newly turned 3yo to think I was happy about her special day. ;-)
Still managed to devour an ooey-gooey s'more around the campfire. I didn't want my newly turned 3yo to think I was happy about her special day. ;-)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday May 5th, 2011 Rebounding.....I hope!
Today's Good Things:
Earlier start
Bible study day
Testing is DONE!
Sweet evening with the fam
Ended the day well calorie-wise
Resisted a lot of things I haven't been resisting
Today's Not So Good Things:
Too busy for exercise - again. Sigh.
Still high on the carbs
Guzzling my water late at night..not smart
Today was the best day I've had in a while, but it still wasn't great. I did, however, win some victories with my eating choices. I caved one time to an unnecessary snack, but otherwise I did well. It helped that I was rushing like a fool all day and didn't have time to slow down for lunch or snacks. I did NOT eat those amazing looking brownies at bible study...THAT is worth celebrating right there. ;-)
Tonite I am beat. But, I talked dh into joining me on the wii and we challenged each other to archery and bowling. That doesn't really count for exercise, but it was an active way to enjoy each other's company. And, it kept me awake. ;-) After that, I worked with my 5yo on her school books and then read from The Long Winter to those who wanted to listen. One of those sweet moments where they are all gathered around your feet. Love that. :-)
I'm working on a sugar cleanse, as we've had way too much these days. Birthdays combined with low-budget foods are making for some awfully high carb/sugar meals these days. Some things I can change about that, but others I can't. White rice for dinner sort of makes me want to cringe. Yet, I'm so grateful for the Lord's provision, and I know He wouldn't give us what will harm us. We just need to be wise on its use.
Tomorrow begins a marathon of sorts for activity once again. It's fun to be busy, but that makes it hard to always plan ahead and make the best choices.
So far I'm under on my 1500 calorie goal for the day. I have a bowl of frozen strawberries topped with plain, fat free greek yogurt waiting for me as a snack. I think I'll split it with dh so I can stay close to my goal but still reward myself for my good choices today. :-)
Earlier start
Bible study day
Testing is DONE!
Sweet evening with the fam
Ended the day well calorie-wise
Resisted a lot of things I haven't been resisting
Today's Not So Good Things:
Too busy for exercise - again. Sigh.
Still high on the carbs
Guzzling my water late at night..not smart
Today was the best day I've had in a while, but it still wasn't great. I did, however, win some victories with my eating choices. I caved one time to an unnecessary snack, but otherwise I did well. It helped that I was rushing like a fool all day and didn't have time to slow down for lunch or snacks. I did NOT eat those amazing looking brownies at bible study...THAT is worth celebrating right there. ;-)
Tonite I am beat. But, I talked dh into joining me on the wii and we challenged each other to archery and bowling. That doesn't really count for exercise, but it was an active way to enjoy each other's company. And, it kept me awake. ;-) After that, I worked with my 5yo on her school books and then read from The Long Winter to those who wanted to listen. One of those sweet moments where they are all gathered around your feet. Love that. :-)
I'm working on a sugar cleanse, as we've had way too much these days. Birthdays combined with low-budget foods are making for some awfully high carb/sugar meals these days. Some things I can change about that, but others I can't. White rice for dinner sort of makes me want to cringe. Yet, I'm so grateful for the Lord's provision, and I know He wouldn't give us what will harm us. We just need to be wise on its use.
Tomorrow begins a marathon of sorts for activity once again. It's fun to be busy, but that makes it hard to always plan ahead and make the best choices.
So far I'm under on my 1500 calorie goal for the day. I have a bowl of frozen strawberries topped with plain, fat free greek yogurt waiting for me as a snack. I think I'll split it with dh so I can stay close to my goal but still reward myself for my good choices today. :-)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday May 4, 2011
Today's Good Things:
Logged & blogged
Good meal choices
Great skype-chat with a good friend
Ended the day decent for calories
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Still snacking
high carbs
I'm feeling tired, worn out, and hungry tonite. I don't want to eat more, though, trying to keep my calories down. I need to add in a bit more water for the day.
It's been hard to get motivated for exercise. I struggle so much with that, it seems. Wish I could just stay consistent with it. Of course, that would require our life staying consistent. ;-)
Logged & blogged
Good meal choices
Great skype-chat with a good friend
Ended the day decent for calories
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Still snacking
high carbs
I'm feeling tired, worn out, and hungry tonite. I don't want to eat more, though, trying to keep my calories down. I need to add in a bit more water for the day.
It's been hard to get motivated for exercise. I struggle so much with that, it seems. Wish I could just stay consistent with it. Of course, that would require our life staying consistent. ;-)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tuesday May 3, 2011 Everything is spinning!
Today's Good Things:
Great decluttering done
Stayed busy all day
Today's Not So Good Things:
no exercise
lots of snacking
Not much to say. I feel like I'm just trying to keep my head above water these days. We're busy here and there and all that running is making it hard to keep track of what goes in my mouth, never mind make time for decent exercise. Yesterday I did play kickball with the children while we helped family move. It was a healthy way to pass some time and I was proud that I made a good choice.
Tomorrow I hope to get out for a walk as well as keep plugging away at getting the house organized and the standardized tests done. Also hoping I stay far away from those ice cream treats in the freezer. Blah.
Great decluttering done
Stayed busy all day
Today's Not So Good Things:
no exercise
lots of snacking
Not much to say. I feel like I'm just trying to keep my head above water these days. We're busy here and there and all that running is making it hard to keep track of what goes in my mouth, never mind make time for decent exercise. Yesterday I did play kickball with the children while we helped family move. It was a healthy way to pass some time and I was proud that I made a good choice.
Tomorrow I hope to get out for a walk as well as keep plugging away at getting the house organized and the standardized tests done. Also hoping I stay far away from those ice cream treats in the freezer. Blah.
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