I'm not sure why I haven't gotten much blogging done. Life has been insanely busy, leaving me scrambling to keep up with food prep and basic life. I haven't had a whole lot of time to think, never mind write without interruption.
Stepped on the scale today and I was a little surprised to see the scale down. The last two weeks it hasn't moved hardly at all. Now, I haven't been completely faithful to the 6 week plan, but I have been more strict with myself. I thought I would have seen a bigger loss. Yet, any loss is welcome here. Last week was O week, and I think I had some issues seeing the scale move that week last month. It will be interesting to watch for that trend.
A few new things in the last couple of weeks:
1. We've found some new recipes for salad dressings that we're trying. The Southwestern Ranch is growing on me. Without a decent dressing, it's really hard to look forward to a salad for a meal.
2. I tried a really yummy vegetarian chili that we brought to dinner with friends. It was a hit with everyone.
3. I watched a very thought provoking talk, The Starch Solution, on youtube from Dr. McDougall on the benefits and importance of starch. So intriguing to learn and think on the science and history of how starch has sustained civilization and even fueled the strongest gladiators of all time.
I'm sure there are more new things I should and could be sharing. However, life has begun here and I am determined to get into my bible before any fires begin that need putting out.
I have NOT been exercising. Wonder what it's going to take to get me going again. I feel like I am crashed out after two weeks of solid running. Likely, it's an excuse, but I'm giving myself some time to rest and recover from a really stressful past couple of weeks.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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.
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. :)
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Saturday February 25, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Big rest day
Date night with my three oldest
Today's Not So Good Things:
Still feeling emotionally spent/stressed/worn/you name it
Nothing much happened today other than me catching up on some sleep this morning, spending some extra time with my girlies, dealing with some more attitude issues with my son, and a feeling of "I really don't care" regarding the rest of life. I need to get out of this funk soon.
My numbers have been amazing low. Strangely low. I don't get it low. But, I'm not complaining. I'm just confused on how I can be not exercising, not *really* eating according to plan and seeing numbers like I am. The one thing I can think of is that I'm not eating enough at each meal. I know I'm not getting in the variety I should or the amounts I should. However, I'm feeling full. It's odd, but at least it means all is well for now.
I had a really nice time out with my three oldest tonight. I think we all needed the break since being under this month-long quarantine. I can definitely see how a basic case of cabin fever could be aggravating everyone's moods right now. I had a really nice talk with my boys and felt like they even liked me a bit for a little while. Baby steps, just like everything that really matters and lasts.
My daughter has been losing a lot of weight and you can tell by looking at her. She's becoming so much stronger and developing such great habits. I'm very proud of her. My husband has also been faithful in his workouts and eating choices. They are both doing so great. Now I just need to catch some of their stamina and pray the Lord pulls me out of this muck once and for all.
Big rest day
Date night with my three oldest
Today's Not So Good Things:
Still feeling emotionally spent/stressed/worn/you name it
Nothing much happened today other than me catching up on some sleep this morning, spending some extra time with my girlies, dealing with some more attitude issues with my son, and a feeling of "I really don't care" regarding the rest of life. I need to get out of this funk soon.
My numbers have been amazing low. Strangely low. I don't get it low. But, I'm not complaining. I'm just confused on how I can be not exercising, not *really* eating according to plan and seeing numbers like I am. The one thing I can think of is that I'm not eating enough at each meal. I know I'm not getting in the variety I should or the amounts I should. However, I'm feeling full. It's odd, but at least it means all is well for now.
I had a really nice time out with my three oldest tonight. I think we all needed the break since being under this month-long quarantine. I can definitely see how a basic case of cabin fever could be aggravating everyone's moods right now. I had a really nice talk with my boys and felt like they even liked me a bit for a little while. Baby steps, just like everything that really matters and lasts.
My daughter has been losing a lot of weight and you can tell by looking at her. She's becoming so much stronger and developing such great habits. I'm very proud of her. My husband has also been faithful in his workouts and eating choices. They are both doing so great. Now I just need to catch some of their stamina and pray the Lord pulls me out of this muck once and for all.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sicko
That's me. It's finally made it's rounds and I'm joining the hacking crew. I hate this chesty congestion. But, it could be so much worse, so I guess I'll take it.
Met with the GD counselor today. Talked over meters and decided I can stick with the 10 units and hope to see my numbers stay nice and low. My fastings are good now, but not so low that it would lead us to believe I don't need the insulin at all. Especially as I am moving further into the third trimester.
Yikes. I feel like I've been pregnant SO long this time. Yet, when I think I'm in the third trimester, it somehow seems like it's going fast now. I'm definitely feeling like a third trimester lady. I'm not sleeping well. Can't breathe well. Moving slow and waddling more and more.
I'm hoping to end the week with more rest and some more catching up on housework. At least when we get back to regular schooling next week I'll feel good about the house.
I'd love to get into my outside walks again. With the stress we have around here, I know I need it. I just need to DO it. I mean, really, how bad can it get if I'm only gone for 15-20 minutes? Gulp.
Met with the GD counselor today. Talked over meters and decided I can stick with the 10 units and hope to see my numbers stay nice and low. My fastings are good now, but not so low that it would lead us to believe I don't need the insulin at all. Especially as I am moving further into the third trimester.
Yikes. I feel like I've been pregnant SO long this time. Yet, when I think I'm in the third trimester, it somehow seems like it's going fast now. I'm definitely feeling like a third trimester lady. I'm not sleeping well. Can't breathe well. Moving slow and waddling more and more.
I'm hoping to end the week with more rest and some more catching up on housework. At least when we get back to regular schooling next week I'll feel good about the house.
I'd love to get into my outside walks again. With the stress we have around here, I know I need it. I just need to DO it. I mean, really, how bad can it get if I'm only gone for 15-20 minutes? Gulp.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday January 9, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Followed diet well except for afternoon snack
My husband whisked me away after a very difficult day with the children and schooling
Chose a salad and no dessert for dinner (not always easy to do when we eat out)
20 minutes of pilates this evening
Today's Not So Good Things:
Overslept and missed my bible time
Didn't drink enough water
slice of cold pizza for snack time
Missed my daytime exercise. I just couldn't leave the children at all today. :-/
Today was so extremely stressful and emotional. The aftermath of me taking Friday to be sick and tired was that no one had finished their work well and we had to bury out way out. That was depressing enough, but add in the bad attitudes to go with it and it was not a good day. I was grateful for a break this evening with the littles who were well behaved. But, now I'm fighting a headache and feel quite exhausted even though I barely moved from my seat all day.
I'm pleased that I got out my pilates video this evening, though. Each workout is 10 minutes, so it's very easy to talk myself into it. I chose two workouts tonight and they are so gentle, that it's hard to believe you are actually working out for 20 minutes. I was remembering, as I was moving, how *good* these exercises make you feel. It is especially helpful when my sciatica and lower back pains start in. It feels new again, so I'd like to try to get in 20 minutes in the morning and 20 in the evenings. I remember now how much better I sleep when I'm using this video. If I can do that and get in my after lunch walk, I will be doing *amazing* in comparison to the first half of this pregnancy. :)
So, tomorrow I stay on task with my menu. I don't stress eat, but chose what is best for myself and baby. I see what I can do about that afternoon walk. We have sewing lessons tomorrow, so our day already has a major interruption. However, if we can get over the negative attitudes, I know our day can be smooth enough to get in that walk. I need to make a plan to wake up at my early time so I can exercise AND get in my bible time. I realized today that I get very grumpy without that alone time in the morning. *blush*
Followed diet well except for afternoon snack
My husband whisked me away after a very difficult day with the children and schooling
Chose a salad and no dessert for dinner (not always easy to do when we eat out)
20 minutes of pilates this evening
Today's Not So Good Things:
Overslept and missed my bible time
Didn't drink enough water
slice of cold pizza for snack time
Missed my daytime exercise. I just couldn't leave the children at all today. :-/
Today was so extremely stressful and emotional. The aftermath of me taking Friday to be sick and tired was that no one had finished their work well and we had to bury out way out. That was depressing enough, but add in the bad attitudes to go with it and it was not a good day. I was grateful for a break this evening with the littles who were well behaved. But, now I'm fighting a headache and feel quite exhausted even though I barely moved from my seat all day.
I'm pleased that I got out my pilates video this evening, though. Each workout is 10 minutes, so it's very easy to talk myself into it. I chose two workouts tonight and they are so gentle, that it's hard to believe you are actually working out for 20 minutes. I was remembering, as I was moving, how *good* these exercises make you feel. It is especially helpful when my sciatica and lower back pains start in. It feels new again, so I'd like to try to get in 20 minutes in the morning and 20 in the evenings. I remember now how much better I sleep when I'm using this video. If I can do that and get in my after lunch walk, I will be doing *amazing* in comparison to the first half of this pregnancy. :)
So, tomorrow I stay on task with my menu. I don't stress eat, but chose what is best for myself and baby. I see what I can do about that afternoon walk. We have sewing lessons tomorrow, so our day already has a major interruption. However, if we can get over the negative attitudes, I know our day can be smooth enough to get in that walk. I need to make a plan to wake up at my early time so I can exercise AND get in my bible time. I realized today that I get very grumpy without that alone time in the morning. *blush*
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Saturday December 17, 2011
I'm feeling worn down by this GD stuff. I started tracking my numbers this week and it isn't looking good at all. My fasting numbers have been high every morning. My dinner time numbers fluctuate. I hate having to think so hard about what to eat. I dread eating, but I've been hungry. I hate having to stay up late just to eat. It just stinks all over.
I did have a good meeting with the NP at the new OB office. That was a wonderful answer to prayer. I go in on Monday to meet the OB and have my first physical exam. I'm hopeful it will go well.
I'm pretty sure I'm headed to the GD counselor and likely, insulin. Something's gotta give because I can't get these numbers to look right. I also can't get to feeling right either. I don't want the insulin, but I'm wishing I could find *something* to help me feel better.
Big whine for tonight, I guess. We had a wonderful week filled with great blessings from the Lord. I don't want to be complaining. I guess I'm just focusing too much on myself and my inconveniences instead of the opportunities I have to learn and develop stamina and discipline. Help me to find that right attitude, Lord.
I did have a good meeting with the NP at the new OB office. That was a wonderful answer to prayer. I go in on Monday to meet the OB and have my first physical exam. I'm hopeful it will go well.
I'm pretty sure I'm headed to the GD counselor and likely, insulin. Something's gotta give because I can't get these numbers to look right. I also can't get to feeling right either. I don't want the insulin, but I'm wishing I could find *something* to help me feel better.
Big whine for tonight, I guess. We had a wonderful week filled with great blessings from the Lord. I don't want to be complaining. I guess I'm just focusing too much on myself and my inconveniences instead of the opportunities I have to learn and develop stamina and discipline. Help me to find that right attitude, Lord.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Saturday, Nov.12 2011
Today's Good Things:
Rested A LOT
Got some laundry put away
Winter clothes organized and sorted (but really, that was not my doing)
Online shopping (but not buying yet) for maternity clothes
Did well with my eating choices, though I didn't follow my plan exactly
Today's Not So Good Things:
Didn't follow my meal plan
Didn't eat enough
Didn't get any exercise
Didn't get enough sleep last night, so feeling awful
Winning the Crabby Mom award for the day (week?? sigh.)
I'm going to do this. I'm forcing myself to get back to daily journaling. Just knowing I have to report my day *should* motivate me to make it worth reporting. I hope.
So, here comes the personal stuff you may not care to read in happy blog land. I finally admitted today that I am not enjoying being pregnant right now. I feel ill, tired, unmotivated, irritable, lazy, achey, and HUGE. I'm battling a lot of negative feelings right now regarding how my body is changing. Remember those skirts I joyfully outgrew and put away? Yeah, they fit great now. :-/
Now, hear me out. I am THRILLED to have a new baby on the way. I am super excited to learn all about how this little one is growing and changing. I see newborns and get all giddy, knowing we'll have our own to snuggle when spring comes around. It's not the baby, it's the pregnancy and the changes and stresses that go with it that are getting me down.
Pray for me. That's what I truly need.
>I need to forget what is behind and strive for what lies ahead. I worked HARD last year and saw some fruit. I can work HARD this year and see fruit as well. Different fruit, but beautiful fruit all the same.
> I need to put my focus back on doing all of this that the Lord is lifted up, not that I can wear a certain size or not look like a tent in what I put on. I got rid of my entire maternity wardrobe after our youngest was born, anticipating that I would never fit in those clothes again. Sigh. So, I'm needing a full new wardrobe about now. With funds tight, I do have yet another chance to see the Lord provide, and I'm grateful. I just need a better attitude regarding how embarrassing and frustrating it is that I can't even fit in the maternity clothes at the stores. Again, I need my eyes on the Lord, not my silhouette.
>The GD stuff is SO scary, stressful and overwhelming. First, the strips are costly and this is not a good season for us to have costly expenses. Second, following the meal plan is costly. (see number one). Thirdly, it's so very stressful to eat just right at just the right times, exercise at the right times and not feel like it's consuming your whole brain. The perfectionist in me fears "failing" those tests, so just having to take them creates a world of stress that is really hard to work through.
So, today is a very emotional day. Writing it out helps, right? Maybe. We'll see. But, for now, at least I'm acknowledging my fears, doubts and disappointments. If I confess these sins of selfishness and self-pity, I'm closer to the freedom the Lord has for me, right? Pray for me to find that freedom and walk boldly in it.
Rested A LOT
Got some laundry put away
Winter clothes organized and sorted (but really, that was not my doing)
Online shopping (but not buying yet) for maternity clothes
Did well with my eating choices, though I didn't follow my plan exactly
Today's Not So Good Things:
Didn't follow my meal plan
Didn't eat enough
Didn't get any exercise
Didn't get enough sleep last night, so feeling awful
Winning the Crabby Mom award for the day (week?? sigh.)
I'm going to do this. I'm forcing myself to get back to daily journaling. Just knowing I have to report my day *should* motivate me to make it worth reporting. I hope.
So, here comes the personal stuff you may not care to read in happy blog land. I finally admitted today that I am not enjoying being pregnant right now. I feel ill, tired, unmotivated, irritable, lazy, achey, and HUGE. I'm battling a lot of negative feelings right now regarding how my body is changing. Remember those skirts I joyfully outgrew and put away? Yeah, they fit great now. :-/
Now, hear me out. I am THRILLED to have a new baby on the way. I am super excited to learn all about how this little one is growing and changing. I see newborns and get all giddy, knowing we'll have our own to snuggle when spring comes around. It's not the baby, it's the pregnancy and the changes and stresses that go with it that are getting me down.
Pray for me. That's what I truly need.
>I need to forget what is behind and strive for what lies ahead. I worked HARD last year and saw some fruit. I can work HARD this year and see fruit as well. Different fruit, but beautiful fruit all the same.
> I need to put my focus back on doing all of this that the Lord is lifted up, not that I can wear a certain size or not look like a tent in what I put on. I got rid of my entire maternity wardrobe after our youngest was born, anticipating that I would never fit in those clothes again. Sigh. So, I'm needing a full new wardrobe about now. With funds tight, I do have yet another chance to see the Lord provide, and I'm grateful. I just need a better attitude regarding how embarrassing and frustrating it is that I can't even fit in the maternity clothes at the stores. Again, I need my eyes on the Lord, not my silhouette.
>The GD stuff is SO scary, stressful and overwhelming. First, the strips are costly and this is not a good season for us to have costly expenses. Second, following the meal plan is costly. (see number one). Thirdly, it's so very stressful to eat just right at just the right times, exercise at the right times and not feel like it's consuming your whole brain. The perfectionist in me fears "failing" those tests, so just having to take them creates a world of stress that is really hard to work through.
So, today is a very emotional day. Writing it out helps, right? Maybe. We'll see. But, for now, at least I'm acknowledging my fears, doubts and disappointments. If I confess these sins of selfishness and self-pity, I'm closer to the freedom the Lord has for me, right? Pray for me to find that freedom and walk boldly in it.
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.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wednesday March 9, 2011 Finished Well
Today's Good Things:
Great eating day, right at 1500 cals
Good day working with the children
Dealt well with my stress/frustrations
Got in 1.5miles with ds this afternoon
2 more spreadsheets done for school planning
Today's Not So Good Things:
Minor emotional meltdown this morning - really blasted dh :(
I was very pleased with my eating today. Even kept my carbs under the 200 mark, which is what I've given myself as my "top" goal for now. That was with the ice cream bar treat that dh and I enjoyed together for dessert. I was thrilled to get in 1.5 miles this afternoon, especially since I spent the rest of the day schooling and planning at the kitchen table.
Emotionally, I really lost it this morning. I'm having a rough time with some things and the flood gates erupted today. I feel horrible for allowing it to happen, but I honestly feel much better. Sigh. Poor dh, I know *he* isn't feeling better. :(
So, I need to add Prayer and Journaling to my list of things that I am trying to reprioritize in my day. It shows that I'm off balance there, for sure.
Great eating day, right at 1500 cals
Good day working with the children
Dealt well with my stress/frustrations
Got in 1.5miles with ds this afternoon
2 more spreadsheets done for school planning
Today's Not So Good Things:
Minor emotional meltdown this morning - really blasted dh :(
I was very pleased with my eating today. Even kept my carbs under the 200 mark, which is what I've given myself as my "top" goal for now. That was with the ice cream bar treat that dh and I enjoyed together for dessert. I was thrilled to get in 1.5 miles this afternoon, especially since I spent the rest of the day schooling and planning at the kitchen table.
Emotionally, I really lost it this morning. I'm having a rough time with some things and the flood gates erupted today. I feel horrible for allowing it to happen, but I honestly feel much better. Sigh. Poor dh, I know *he* isn't feeling better. :(
So, I need to add Prayer and Journaling to my list of things that I am trying to reprioritize in my day. It shows that I'm off balance there, for sure.
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