The past couple of weeks have found me struggling with eating habits. While having company, I did well preparing meals that were healthful. Still, I overate when it came to grains and oils, leaving me feeling sluggish.
We also went out to eat several times. I was able to make fair choices from the menus but the salt and oils really make an impact on me when I'm doing that frequently. Topping all that off, the last night we went out, I chose a chicken sandwich to go with my greasy fries and onion rings. By the next day, I was a completely slug.
One of the great things we did during our visit was to watch one of our favorite family films, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. I was reminded of my intentions to do a 10 day fast ever 3 months to reboot, boost my immune system, and jolt my body with nutrients. After the last couple of weeks, I was ready. David, of course, was overjoyed. He's been dying to go back to juicing for weeks.
Yesterday was day one. The first juice was great. The second, green juice, just as awful as I remember. The third, still mildly gross. But, I got them all down, we went shopping for more produce last night, and I'm committed to the 10 days. Gulp.
I've never done more than 4 days and that was rough. I'm pretty sure my crabbiness over the taste of the juices is connected with some detox issues.
Upside is that I am FINALLY down to the NEXT DECADE!!!!! A couple of goals I had for doing this fast is:
1. To get solidly into and through this next decade swiftly. I lingered way too long in that last decade and I needed a push to get that scale going again.
2. Cleanse my body from the excess crud that's gone in that last couple of weeks.
3. Prove to myself that I can do it. I need to conquer my mind and my gag reflex.
4. Fit into a few clothing items I bought this week that are just snug enough to get me excited about shedding a few more pounds. :D
So, after seeing the scale down 2.6 pounds this morning, I'm feeling confident about hitting the juice for another day. :)
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Blech!
So, setting new goals wasn't a great motivator, I guess.
We headed out tonight for a dinner date. We were excited to find a local burrito place that has a vegan menu. Yay!
So, I carefully ordered my vegan bean and mushroom burrito. Yum.
Then we splurged and got the special order nachos. I wanted to try the vegan chili that topped it.
It was COVERED in cheese. And, me, the queen of "stick to the plan" did my best to dig through the cheese to find the chili so I could enjoy it.
The cheese and chili were one.
And, instead of just setting it aside, I dug in and ate until I made my belly felt sick. I haven't felt so full in I don't know how long.
What a mistake. Not worth the indulgence, that's for sure. An hour later, after a walk around town, I felt sick to my stomach. Several hours later, after shopping and coming home, I'm still sick.
Tomorrow, we juice fast and I just got hold of a detox bath protocol I'm going to try out too.
I guess I need to learn my lesson somehow, right? Cheese! When will I learn??? ;)
We headed out tonight for a dinner date. We were excited to find a local burrito place that has a vegan menu. Yay!
So, I carefully ordered my vegan bean and mushroom burrito. Yum.
Then we splurged and got the special order nachos. I wanted to try the vegan chili that topped it.
It was COVERED in cheese. And, me, the queen of "stick to the plan" did my best to dig through the cheese to find the chili so I could enjoy it.
The cheese and chili were one.
And, instead of just setting it aside, I dug in and ate until I made my belly felt sick. I haven't felt so full in I don't know how long.
What a mistake. Not worth the indulgence, that's for sure. An hour later, after a walk around town, I felt sick to my stomach. Several hours later, after shopping and coming home, I'm still sick.
Tomorrow, we juice fast and I just got hold of a detox bath protocol I'm going to try out too.
I guess I need to learn my lesson somehow, right? Cheese! When will I learn??? ;)
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
No Exercise = Big Loss
That's some crazy news!
I haven't exercised formally in the last five days, possibly even 7. My broken toes and how busy we've been with life have given me great excuse to put off the workouts.
However, I was so restless yesterday, I knew I had to get in some exercise. And a weigh-in. Gulp.
I was thrilled to see that even with an afternoon weigh-in, my weight was down a little. After eating grain-heavy for David's bday, I was a little scared to see the scale.
Then we went out for dinner last night. Fried mushrooms and restaurant bread. Yeah. Double doom.
The scale was down AGAIN this morning!! In fact, since my last weigh-in, I'm down almost TWO pounds!! Now, that's an impressive loss without exercise. :D
Bonus: I got in a BWP this morning. Whew! My heart works a lot harder with that one than the wii fit yoga stuff. I've got an accountability friend now for T-Tapp, so I'm hoping that will motivate me to work hard at getting in a daily workout with Ms. Tapp. :) I did notice that, even while the T-Tapp Twist still brought that same cringe to my brain when I started, I didn't feel quite as *un-able* during it as usual. In fact, part way through, I felt a bit energized. That's progress!
We're on break this week from school. I've got some sitting projects to do, some visiting, too. But, we do have some active stuff we can work on, like yard clean up and cleaning and setting up the attic space.
So ambitious. I honestly would love to just take a nap at some point as well.
Here's the link to our family blog where I posted pics of our Birthday Brunch Feast that we made for David. There are links for recipes there. :)
I haven't exercised formally in the last five days, possibly even 7. My broken toes and how busy we've been with life have given me great excuse to put off the workouts.
However, I was so restless yesterday, I knew I had to get in some exercise. And a weigh-in. Gulp.
I was thrilled to see that even with an afternoon weigh-in, my weight was down a little. After eating grain-heavy for David's bday, I was a little scared to see the scale.
Then we went out for dinner last night. Fried mushrooms and restaurant bread. Yeah. Double doom.
The scale was down AGAIN this morning!! In fact, since my last weigh-in, I'm down almost TWO pounds!! Now, that's an impressive loss without exercise. :D
Bonus: I got in a BWP this morning. Whew! My heart works a lot harder with that one than the wii fit yoga stuff. I've got an accountability friend now for T-Tapp, so I'm hoping that will motivate me to work hard at getting in a daily workout with Ms. Tapp. :) I did notice that, even while the T-Tapp Twist still brought that same cringe to my brain when I started, I didn't feel quite as *un-able* during it as usual. In fact, part way through, I felt a bit energized. That's progress!
We're on break this week from school. I've got some sitting projects to do, some visiting, too. But, we do have some active stuff we can work on, like yard clean up and cleaning and setting up the attic space.
So ambitious. I honestly would love to just take a nap at some point as well.
Here's the link to our family blog where I posted pics of our Birthday Brunch Feast that we made for David. There are links for recipes there. :)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Daniel Fast - Day Twelve
June 21, 2013
Day Twelve
I didn't get to blog last night. With David home, life gets a little unpredictable. We spent the day resting and got to go out for a short lunch date. You should be very impressed that while going out to a restaurant with nothing vegetarian on their menu, I was able to stick to my fast. I ordered the spinach salad with dried cranberries, vegies, slivered almonds and a vinaigrette on the side, hold the eggs! We ordered a baked potato to share between us. (hold the fixin's, of course.)
Okay, you may not be impressed, but with the selection I was offered, I did excellent! We had to tell them no to the complimentary bread at least three times. Haha!
Last night I was feeling a little stressed and I did it. I didn't go off the fast, but I did eat more than I needed to. I found myself going to food again, munching because those around me were doing the same. Instead of sitting down to a real meal, I just lay on the couch reading and cracking those peanuts. Ugh. Out of the bag, even, so there was no way of knowing exactly how many I was eating. I know better.
It's crazy to me how quickly I can change based on my surroundings. I certainly know, now, that one of the biggest factors in my health struggles is based on the relationships around me and how well I handle them.
Day Twelve
I didn't get to blog last night. With David home, life gets a little unpredictable. We spent the day resting and got to go out for a short lunch date. You should be very impressed that while going out to a restaurant with nothing vegetarian on their menu, I was able to stick to my fast. I ordered the spinach salad with dried cranberries, vegies, slivered almonds and a vinaigrette on the side, hold the eggs! We ordered a baked potato to share between us. (hold the fixin's, of course.)
Okay, you may not be impressed, but with the selection I was offered, I did excellent! We had to tell them no to the complimentary bread at least three times. Haha!
Last night I was feeling a little stressed and I did it. I didn't go off the fast, but I did eat more than I needed to. I found myself going to food again, munching because those around me were doing the same. Instead of sitting down to a real meal, I just lay on the couch reading and cracking those peanuts. Ugh. Out of the bag, even, so there was no way of knowing exactly how many I was eating. I know better.
It's crazy to me how quickly I can change based on my surroundings. I certainly know, now, that one of the biggest factors in my health struggles is based on the relationships around me and how well I handle them.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Guilt.Guilt.Guilt.
It's been a rough week. Starting out, we had a birthday party this past weekend which afforded me far too many sugary options to resist. I also made a batch of cookies to send to church on Sunday night. Unfortunately, they not only didn't get all eaten, but all the leftover sweets were sent home with my family as well. Ugh.
So, I have had more sugar in the last several days that I probably have had in months. I've been feeling awful, to say the least. Physically but emotionally as well. I can't believe I have so little will power with food again.
I'm so tired all the time. I'm usually grumpy and worn and have no energy for anything. I know I'm not fun to be around and I CRAVE sleep. I didn't get any sort of nap this past weekend, so I'm just dragging this week. I've had a headache almost every day and I know that is sleep related.
So, all that whining explains why I've been hiding from my blog this week. I've not logged. I've not exercised, except for a little today. I feel like I'm just a mess.
I did, however, get up before my children this morning. I read my bible. I read my prayer book and prayed earnestly for myself and my children. I started breakfast and laundry before they were downstairs. I greeted them with a smile. I directed everyone in their morning chores. I took my 5 youngest children for a nice walk and stop at the school playground. We came home and switched some laundry and tidied the kitchen a bit. I read to them and enjoyed snack time with them. This has actually been my most productive day I've had in a long while.
I'm crashed out now, though. I just wish it was OKAY to let myself be tired and set aside my duties to rest or try to nap. I just can't get to that place where I feel allowed to do it. I either fear foolishness will abound and cause some trouble or I'm depressed over how much further behind we will be by not pushing forward with our schooling or character issues. However, I'm not sure how much real learning is happening when I'm this worn out. Sigh.
Either way, today is better than what I've seen for a while. I'm grateful for my quiet time on my porch this morning. I'm grateful I felt well enough to get up and spend time with the Lord. I'm grateful for a quiet house, at the moment, allowing me to get some of my thoughts and feelings out. I'm grateful for a sweet baby girl that needs her momma so much that I have reason to press forward in this struggle. I'm grateful for the duties that need doing and the children that need loving and the forgiveness that comes when I fail in both of those areas. I'm grateful, ever so grateful, that the Lord loves, understands, and is gentle with those who have young. Thank you, Lord.
So, I have had more sugar in the last several days that I probably have had in months. I've been feeling awful, to say the least. Physically but emotionally as well. I can't believe I have so little will power with food again.
I'm so tired all the time. I'm usually grumpy and worn and have no energy for anything. I know I'm not fun to be around and I CRAVE sleep. I didn't get any sort of nap this past weekend, so I'm just dragging this week. I've had a headache almost every day and I know that is sleep related.
So, all that whining explains why I've been hiding from my blog this week. I've not logged. I've not exercised, except for a little today. I feel like I'm just a mess.
I did, however, get up before my children this morning. I read my bible. I read my prayer book and prayed earnestly for myself and my children. I started breakfast and laundry before they were downstairs. I greeted them with a smile. I directed everyone in their morning chores. I took my 5 youngest children for a nice walk and stop at the school playground. We came home and switched some laundry and tidied the kitchen a bit. I read to them and enjoyed snack time with them. This has actually been my most productive day I've had in a long while.
I'm crashed out now, though. I just wish it was OKAY to let myself be tired and set aside my duties to rest or try to nap. I just can't get to that place where I feel allowed to do it. I either fear foolishness will abound and cause some trouble or I'm depressed over how much further behind we will be by not pushing forward with our schooling or character issues. However, I'm not sure how much real learning is happening when I'm this worn out. Sigh.
Either way, today is better than what I've seen for a while. I'm grateful for my quiet time on my porch this morning. I'm grateful I felt well enough to get up and spend time with the Lord. I'm grateful for a quiet house, at the moment, allowing me to get some of my thoughts and feelings out. I'm grateful for a sweet baby girl that needs her momma so much that I have reason to press forward in this struggle. I'm grateful for the duties that need doing and the children that need loving and the forgiveness that comes when I fail in both of those areas. I'm grateful, ever so grateful, that the Lord loves, understands, and is gentle with those who have young. Thank you, Lord.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Monday July 9, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Resisted a lot of treats today
Made a good choice with my extra calories tonight
Had a good start to my day
No soda :)
Prepped my citrus water
Tracked my food
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Stressful day with crabby children
Overdid it with my afternoon snack
Today was a good Monday. Hoping tomorrow is a good repeat. I'm doing better with my food choices. Feeling better about some of my limitation. Becoming more aware of my portion choices and remembering those habits I have regarding stress/boredom/fatigue eating.
Just tucked baby in for an early bedtime. I'm going to eat up my yummy fat free plain greek yogurt mixed with frozen fruit and then drift off to sleep. :)
Resisted a lot of treats today
Made a good choice with my extra calories tonight
Had a good start to my day
No soda :)
Prepped my citrus water
Tracked my food
Today's Not So Good Things:
No exercise
Stressful day with crabby children
Overdid it with my afternoon snack
Today was a good Monday. Hoping tomorrow is a good repeat. I'm doing better with my food choices. Feeling better about some of my limitation. Becoming more aware of my portion choices and remembering those habits I have regarding stress/boredom/fatigue eating.
Just tucked baby in for an early bedtime. I'm going to eat up my yummy fat free plain greek yogurt mixed with frozen fruit and then drift off to sleep. :)
Monday, July 2, 2012
Monday July 2, 2012
Today's Good Things:
No soda :)
Short walk after lunch
Family walk after dinner
Ate raw at each meal
Today's Not So Good Things:
Poor choices for snacks
Missed a lot of sleep last night so was dragging and very sedentary all day
Was super hungry at mid-morning and went with the easy-out...animal crackers with the littles. Boo. Also added some chocolate chips to my peanuts this afternoon. Well, I add peanuts to my choc chips because I've been munching on those too much lately. So, maybe it was actually an improvement.
I'm using MFP right now but not as exact as I could. I don't have the patience to enter in my recipes, so I'm guessing a bit on some things.
I really liked getting out after lunch today. The rest of this week will be hot, so I'm going to aim for some after lunch exercise on the wii instead. I need the stress release right now as much as the exercise.
Feeling pretty good about my start this week. Just the fact that I'm here logging in is a step in the right direction. I'm not where I used to be, but I'm not where I *used* to be either. In fact, I'm here in July and that's really good for my pp habits. Hopefully, I can at least curb the 20lb pp gain I usually do if not see significant loss right now. I sure do want to work for the loss, though.
No soda :)
Short walk after lunch
Family walk after dinner
Ate raw at each meal
Today's Not So Good Things:
Poor choices for snacks
Missed a lot of sleep last night so was dragging and very sedentary all day
Was super hungry at mid-morning and went with the easy-out...animal crackers with the littles. Boo. Also added some chocolate chips to my peanuts this afternoon. Well, I add peanuts to my choc chips because I've been munching on those too much lately. So, maybe it was actually an improvement.
I'm using MFP right now but not as exact as I could. I don't have the patience to enter in my recipes, so I'm guessing a bit on some things.
I really liked getting out after lunch today. The rest of this week will be hot, so I'm going to aim for some after lunch exercise on the wii instead. I need the stress release right now as much as the exercise.
Feeling pretty good about my start this week. Just the fact that I'm here logging in is a step in the right direction. I'm not where I used to be, but I'm not where I *used* to be either. In fact, I'm here in July and that's really good for my pp habits. Hopefully, I can at least curb the 20lb pp gain I usually do if not see significant loss right now. I sure do want to work for the loss, though.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Thursday, May 31 2012
Today's Good Things:
Extra rest and a morning nap
Seeing better diapers
Today's Not So Good Things:
Feeling so hungry so I keep eating. Ugh
Ice cream with the fam for dessert (just 2 small scoops at least)
No activity at all. Just too tired to do anything.
A bit behind on feeding every 2 hours. Need to stay strict with that because it def shows improvement in her diapers and sleep pattern at night.
Well, May is going out with a snooze for me. I'm actually excited for the calendar to change simply for the fact that I've been thinking about the month of May for SOOOO long now. It's nice to turn the page and move on to the next season.
Tonight I sent the fam to bed a little early. My husband already turned in. I'm going to enjoy some quiet while I enjoy some cluster feeding with my little Kindli-girl. She sure is yummy. :)
I have a friend coming tomorrow, so that will definitely be some motivation toward a bit of activity by way of tidying up the house. Not too much, mind you. I don't mind having the excuse of a newborn to dismiss the general mess lying about. ;) I'm looking forward to the weekend, though. Hoping to get out for a drive so we can find a local swimming beach for the summer as well as some hiking trails in our new area. Last summer the children and I purposed to visit a few new trails and it was really fun. Hoping to do the same once I'm on my feet again.
I'd like to spend some time looking at different options for logging my food and exercise this weekend. Also hoping I can start adding in an evening walk with the family after dinner soon. Slow and Steady, right? I guess that's why they call them Baby Steps. ;)
Extra rest and a morning nap
Seeing better diapers
Today's Not So Good Things:
Feeling so hungry so I keep eating. Ugh
Ice cream with the fam for dessert (just 2 small scoops at least)
No activity at all. Just too tired to do anything.
A bit behind on feeding every 2 hours. Need to stay strict with that because it def shows improvement in her diapers and sleep pattern at night.
Well, May is going out with a snooze for me. I'm actually excited for the calendar to change simply for the fact that I've been thinking about the month of May for SOOOO long now. It's nice to turn the page and move on to the next season.
Tonight I sent the fam to bed a little early. My husband already turned in. I'm going to enjoy some quiet while I enjoy some cluster feeding with my little Kindli-girl. She sure is yummy. :)
I have a friend coming tomorrow, so that will definitely be some motivation toward a bit of activity by way of tidying up the house. Not too much, mind you. I don't mind having the excuse of a newborn to dismiss the general mess lying about. ;) I'm looking forward to the weekend, though. Hoping to get out for a drive so we can find a local swimming beach for the summer as well as some hiking trails in our new area. Last summer the children and I purposed to visit a few new trails and it was really fun. Hoping to do the same once I'm on my feet again.
I'd like to spend some time looking at different options for logging my food and exercise this weekend. Also hoping I can start adding in an evening walk with the family after dinner soon. Slow and Steady, right? I guess that's why they call them Baby Steps. ;)
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Wednesday, May 30 2012
Today's Good Things:
Good choices for meals
Summer wardrobe switch for 4 girlies (one task on babymoon list done)
Swept stairs, stairway, and family room = activity
Rested all afternoon on couch
Nice visit with in-laws
Extra snuggles with 2yo (she needs it right now)
Did well feeding every 2 hours
Got in my serving of oats today
Today's Not So Good Things:
Handful of chocolate chips in a desparate and foolish moment of weakness
No naps to catch up from a tough night with baby
Poison ivy is itching like crazy
I had been hoping to get in a nap today, but a visit with my in-laws was nice. I don't often see them or visit with them when my husband isn't around, so this has been a nice season for that.
I wish I hadn't seen that bag of chocolate chips in the freezer. I am starting to battle some *snackiness* in the afternoons. I think that's due to being tired and not terribly active. I need a distraction of some sort, but with a baby in my arms most of the time, it's hard to find a good one. Naw, that's not true. There's always a basket of laundry to fold somewhere. That's what I'll try tomorrow. :)
I was able to read a few recent posts on some of your blogs today. It's nice to see how everyone is doing. Still need to get to a few more. Hope you are all having a good week. :) Tomorrow is Thursday!! My favorite day of the week. :D
Good choices for meals
Summer wardrobe switch for 4 girlies (one task on babymoon list done)
Swept stairs, stairway, and family room = activity
Rested all afternoon on couch
Nice visit with in-laws
Extra snuggles with 2yo (she needs it right now)
Did well feeding every 2 hours
Got in my serving of oats today
Today's Not So Good Things:
Handful of chocolate chips in a desparate and foolish moment of weakness
No naps to catch up from a tough night with baby
Poison ivy is itching like crazy
I had been hoping to get in a nap today, but a visit with my in-laws was nice. I don't often see them or visit with them when my husband isn't around, so this has been a nice season for that.
I wish I hadn't seen that bag of chocolate chips in the freezer. I am starting to battle some *snackiness* in the afternoons. I think that's due to being tired and not terribly active. I need a distraction of some sort, but with a baby in my arms most of the time, it's hard to find a good one. Naw, that's not true. There's always a basket of laundry to fold somewhere. That's what I'll try tomorrow. :)
I was able to read a few recent posts on some of your blogs today. It's nice to see how everyone is doing. Still need to get to a few more. Hope you are all having a good week. :) Tomorrow is Thursday!! My favorite day of the week. :D
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday January 26, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Up 30 min early (5am)
Morning pilates (10 min)
Bible & journal
Story hour at library with littles
followed my meal plan with lunch exception
24 min on wii fit this afternoon (*instead* of zoning out on computer)
Pushed through dinner and ended night working on some lesson work we've been behind on
My husband was home at 7pm tonight..yay!!
Today's Not So Good Things:
Caved to my craving for frozen pizza for lunch (aka cardboad pizza as my husband calls it)
Today's Food Choices:
Breakfast: 2 oz cheddar cheese, 1.5 sourdough rye krisp crackers, decaf black
Snack: 1 slice hm LOOM bread with raisins, buttered
Lunch: 3 pieces of frozen pizza (cooked, of course!), carrot sticks, 2 pieces of ants-on-a-log (celery w/ pb and raisins), diet soda, 1 spoonful of pb
Snack: grapefruit and *maybe* 1 oz pepperoni
Dinner: 2 reg sized bowls of tortellini soup, (second bowl I removed the tortellini ;) ), 1 slice of ww italian bread-buttered
Snack: greek yogurt with fruit bowl (thawing as I type. ;) )
Today was good. Okay, the pizza wasn't a great choice, but I did chase it down with fresh vegies. I'll never understand why I still like that stuff so much. I grew up on it (among other prepackaged gems) and I just can't shake the taste for it. I rarely buy it, so it always feels like a treat when we have it. I was glad to follow it up with some yummy homemade soup LOADED with vegies tonight. :)
I made a great choice this afternoon to put aside my computer and "sitting work" and get in some exercise on the wii. It's fun and wakes me up a bit during the afternoon slump. Because of some school issues happening here, I'm not yet comfortable to leave the house for my afternoon mile like I used to, so this was a good substitute.
That's all I've got for tonight. My husband is enjoying some time with the children before they head to bed, so I'm going to join them. :D
ETA: I added the recipe to the tortellini soup to my Recipes page at the top in case anyone wants to give it a try.
Up 30 min early (5am)
Morning pilates (10 min)
Bible & journal
Story hour at library with littles
followed my meal plan with lunch exception
24 min on wii fit this afternoon (*instead* of zoning out on computer)
Pushed through dinner and ended night working on some lesson work we've been behind on
My husband was home at 7pm tonight..yay!!
Today's Not So Good Things:
Caved to my craving for frozen pizza for lunch (aka cardboad pizza as my husband calls it)
Today's Food Choices:
Breakfast: 2 oz cheddar cheese, 1.5 sourdough rye krisp crackers, decaf black
Snack: 1 slice hm LOOM bread with raisins, buttered
Lunch: 3 pieces of frozen pizza (cooked, of course!), carrot sticks, 2 pieces of ants-on-a-log (celery w/ pb and raisins), diet soda, 1 spoonful of pb
Snack: grapefruit and *maybe* 1 oz pepperoni
Dinner: 2 reg sized bowls of tortellini soup, (second bowl I removed the tortellini ;) ), 1 slice of ww italian bread-buttered
Snack: greek yogurt with fruit bowl (thawing as I type. ;) )
Today was good. Okay, the pizza wasn't a great choice, but I did chase it down with fresh vegies. I'll never understand why I still like that stuff so much. I grew up on it (among other prepackaged gems) and I just can't shake the taste for it. I rarely buy it, so it always feels like a treat when we have it. I was glad to follow it up with some yummy homemade soup LOADED with vegies tonight. :)
I made a great choice this afternoon to put aside my computer and "sitting work" and get in some exercise on the wii. It's fun and wakes me up a bit during the afternoon slump. Because of some school issues happening here, I'm not yet comfortable to leave the house for my afternoon mile like I used to, so this was a good substitute.
That's all I've got for tonight. My husband is enjoying some time with the children before they head to bed, so I'm going to join them. :D
ETA: I added the recipe to the tortellini soup to my Recipes page at the top in case anyone wants to give it a try.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Saturday December 24, 2011
Today's Good Things:
Lovely morning opening gifts with our family
Made wise choices for dinner, avoiding the unhealthy carbs.
Controlled myself to take one small bite of "petz" which had enough sugar in it to last. ;)
Enjoyed a mid-morning nap
Today's Not So Good Things:
Still not getting my exercise in
House is pretty trashed, but I'm letting it be okay.
I feel pretty good about how my day went today. I did well with my choices at dinner at my il's as well as eating at home. I haven't been keeping up with my snacks as well as I should, but I'm still working to be careful. And, I'm applauding myself for that considering we're smack in the middle of the Season of Indulgence.
I spent my day yesterday an emotional wreck. I felt I had ruined Christmas by not working hard enough to make it special. I know I could have worked harder, but I am so grateful to the Lord for His patience with me. He is gentle and His burden is light. If only I would truly learn to carry His burden rather than the one I strap on myself. Today was a precious day with our children and again, with David's family. I believe our most meaningful Christmas Eve we've ever spent with them. I'm humbled to see the Lord continuing to work and build our lives up and closer to Him.
Tomorrow we spend our day focusing on your word. Please help me to press forward with a heart eager to serve and obey.
Lovely morning opening gifts with our family
Made wise choices for dinner, avoiding the unhealthy carbs.
Controlled myself to take one small bite of "petz" which had enough sugar in it to last. ;)
Enjoyed a mid-morning nap
Today's Not So Good Things:
Still not getting my exercise in
House is pretty trashed, but I'm letting it be okay.
I feel pretty good about how my day went today. I did well with my choices at dinner at my il's as well as eating at home. I haven't been keeping up with my snacks as well as I should, but I'm still working to be careful. And, I'm applauding myself for that considering we're smack in the middle of the Season of Indulgence.
I spent my day yesterday an emotional wreck. I felt I had ruined Christmas by not working hard enough to make it special. I know I could have worked harder, but I am so grateful to the Lord for His patience with me. He is gentle and His burden is light. If only I would truly learn to carry His burden rather than the one I strap on myself. Today was a precious day with our children and again, with David's family. I believe our most meaningful Christmas Eve we've ever spent with them. I'm humbled to see the Lord continuing to work and build our lives up and closer to Him.
Tomorrow we spend our day focusing on your word. Please help me to press forward with a heart eager to serve and obey.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Broken
A couple weeks ago, I broke my pinky toe. Silly, but painful. That took me out for walking. Just when I was gearing up to get back to my morning mile, my back went out this weekend. As in, bend over and don't get back up. That's what I get for nursing a broken toe, sitting on my backside all week working on the computer, and...well...I don't know. But, it sure is frustrating.
So, here I am, lying flat most of the day. But, I am able to walk now and getting in my mile actually makes my back feel much better. So, I'm likely going to get out there several times a day, hoping it strengthens my core for now. I'm doing some light stretching, per my chiropractor's orders. I'm getting very little sleep, however, so that is making life a little hard.
Wish I could say I've been eating next to nothing with all this lying flat. Sadly, I've been eating more with all this lying flat. :( Easy food for the children to make while helping means lots of munchies and not so good eats for the fam. Sigh. One thing and then the next, right?
Tomorrow, I blog, log, and walk at least twice. Once I'm able, I am most definitely getting back into my ttapp workouts. I have to strengthen my core so I don't ever go through a week (or more!) like this again. Ugh.
So, here I am, lying flat most of the day. But, I am able to walk now and getting in my mile actually makes my back feel much better. So, I'm likely going to get out there several times a day, hoping it strengthens my core for now. I'm doing some light stretching, per my chiropractor's orders. I'm getting very little sleep, however, so that is making life a little hard.
Wish I could say I've been eating next to nothing with all this lying flat. Sadly, I've been eating more with all this lying flat. :( Easy food for the children to make while helping means lots of munchies and not so good eats for the fam. Sigh. One thing and then the next, right?
Tomorrow, I blog, log, and walk at least twice. Once I'm able, I am most definitely getting back into my ttapp workouts. I have to strengthen my core so I don't ever go through a week (or more!) like this again. Ugh.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Where Am I?
Good question. Wish I had a great answer. ;-)
The last week and half I've not been journaling. I've not been logging consistently either. Some days I've been too busy to find the time to write. Some days I've been too busy to log food and exercise. Most of the time, however, I've been derailed by one thing or another. Company for dinner, a holiday party, the weekend, my birthday. Sort of a snowball of this and that which led to a stand still in this part of my life.
I was working to make some good choices. I also allowed indulgences. I have started up with my morning 15s again this week, and was surprised that I was able to start where I left off with reps. The weather has been a real downer and I've used it as an excuse to stay in where it's warm instead of conquering the snow for my afternoon walks.
I'm a little bummed that I didn't meet some of my goals that I had for my birthday. However, I was learning from my son this morning as he shared about his devotions. The Lord tells us he desires our obedience rather than our sacrifices. It struck me a little that the goals I've been making, the routines and the lists, they are like sacrifices in a way. Like the Israelites of old would rely on the practice of offering sacrifices to excuse sin, I saw that how easy it is to use my fitness tricks or games to excuse some of my indiscretions with my choices. The Lord desires my obedience above my excuses. Obedience in the area of how I use and care for my body. Obedience in the example I give my children. Obedience in the use of my time and fulfillment of my responsibilities. When I fail to obey, I need to be on my knees asking forgiveness, not trying to "make up for it" by sacrificing the next days meals or doubling up on my chores. Now, there are certainly times when I will need to do those things, but they are not what makes me right before the Lord. I cannot "undo damage" with my own efforts. "Picking myself back up", "Getting Back On Track", none of that is what the Lord is calling me to do UNLESS I have first made right my heart before him.
Lord, you call me to obedience to your command to be diligent in all things, to walk in self-control, to live peaceably with those around me, to live by the Spirit and not the desires of my flesh. I know that I have sinned and fallen short of these commands.
Daily I need your cleansing and it must come before I make attempts in my own strength to fix any messes I have made. When I come before you, humble and contrite, you will restore and renew. You will pick me up and set me on the path. I am in awe of your grace and mercy.
The last week and half I've not been journaling. I've not been logging consistently either. Some days I've been too busy to find the time to write. Some days I've been too busy to log food and exercise. Most of the time, however, I've been derailed by one thing or another. Company for dinner, a holiday party, the weekend, my birthday. Sort of a snowball of this and that which led to a stand still in this part of my life.
I was working to make some good choices. I also allowed indulgences. I have started up with my morning 15s again this week, and was surprised that I was able to start where I left off with reps. The weather has been a real downer and I've used it as an excuse to stay in where it's warm instead of conquering the snow for my afternoon walks.
I'm a little bummed that I didn't meet some of my goals that I had for my birthday. However, I was learning from my son this morning as he shared about his devotions. The Lord tells us he desires our obedience rather than our sacrifices. It struck me a little that the goals I've been making, the routines and the lists, they are like sacrifices in a way. Like the Israelites of old would rely on the practice of offering sacrifices to excuse sin, I saw that how easy it is to use my fitness tricks or games to excuse some of my indiscretions with my choices. The Lord desires my obedience above my excuses. Obedience in the area of how I use and care for my body. Obedience in the example I give my children. Obedience in the use of my time and fulfillment of my responsibilities. When I fail to obey, I need to be on my knees asking forgiveness, not trying to "make up for it" by sacrificing the next days meals or doubling up on my chores. Now, there are certainly times when I will need to do those things, but they are not what makes me right before the Lord. I cannot "undo damage" with my own efforts. "Picking myself back up", "Getting Back On Track", none of that is what the Lord is calling me to do UNLESS I have first made right my heart before him.
Lord, you call me to obedience to your command to be diligent in all things, to walk in self-control, to live peaceably with those around me, to live by the Spirit and not the desires of my flesh. I know that I have sinned and fallen short of these commands.
Daily I need your cleansing and it must come before I make attempts in my own strength to fix any messes I have made. When I come before you, humble and contrite, you will restore and renew. You will pick me up and set me on the path. I am in awe of your grace and mercy.
"If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us."
1 John 1:8-10
"I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the LORD. How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. Sacrifice and meal offering You have not desired; My ears You have opened; Burnt offering and sin offering You have not required. Then I said, 'Behold, I come; In the scroll of the book it is written of me. I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart.'"
Psalm 40:1-8
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday February 10, 2011 Too Many Treats
Today's Good Things:
Productive day getting my house in order
Lovely afternoon walk with my sweeties
Good choices on food...until dinner time
Scale is still down
Today's Not So Good Things:
Too many treats with dh
Slept in late making it difficult to get our day rolling on time
Still not getting in my Morning 15s
I was doing so great today. I had my sights set on the scale being down almost 2 pounds and wanted to work hard to keep it that way. Dinner time hit and I'm not really sure what happened. Dh has been so busy going to meetings, we haven't had much time with him these days. We decided to spend the hour before he left hanging out and sharing some kettle chips. I was good with that, I had plenty of calories to end my day.
Well, those chips must have opened the door to indulgence. While we were cleaning up dinner dishes, I gobbled up the one leftover muffin on the counter. Then, when dh got home from his meeting, we both enjoyed some peanut butter and jelly toast. Man, didn't we treat ourselves enough? One thing really does lead to another. I ended the day still eating to lose, but I was hoping for a stronger finish.
Tomorrow will be busy and challenging. My dd is hosting her annual Valentine's Day Tea Party. We'll have a houseful of friends and treats. I'm going to keep my hands too busy to munch...I hope!
Productive day getting my house in order
Lovely afternoon walk with my sweeties
Good choices on food...until dinner time
Scale is still down
Today's Not So Good Things:
Too many treats with dh
Slept in late making it difficult to get our day rolling on time
Still not getting in my Morning 15s
I was doing so great today. I had my sights set on the scale being down almost 2 pounds and wanted to work hard to keep it that way. Dinner time hit and I'm not really sure what happened. Dh has been so busy going to meetings, we haven't had much time with him these days. We decided to spend the hour before he left hanging out and sharing some kettle chips. I was good with that, I had plenty of calories to end my day.
Well, those chips must have opened the door to indulgence. While we were cleaning up dinner dishes, I gobbled up the one leftover muffin on the counter. Then, when dh got home from his meeting, we both enjoyed some peanut butter and jelly toast. Man, didn't we treat ourselves enough? One thing really does lead to another. I ended the day still eating to lose, but I was hoping for a stronger finish.
Tomorrow will be busy and challenging. My dd is hosting her annual Valentine's Day Tea Party. We'll have a houseful of friends and treats. I'm going to keep my hands too busy to munch...I hope!
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