Day 117 (Saturday 2/28)

<div align="left">Happy weekend to everyone!! </div><div align="left"><br /> </div><div align="left">I started out my morning today at 4:15am!!! Not on purpose though. For some reason I couldn't go back to sleep so I got up, switched out some laundry, let Abby out to go potty, and went back to bed and <strong>THANKFULLY</strong> fell back asleep until DH got up at 6:30!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">I did a little cleaning, put some laundry away, and then headed to Radiant Skin & Spa for my 170lb reward (late, I know!)....the <strong>first</strong> of 3 half hour <strong>massages</strong>! Now prior to today I was a "massage virgin"! And now I am asking myself why I waited so long...it was <strong>AMAZING</strong>!! And my massage therapist was GREAT! I am excited for my two more to come!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">After my massage I headed over to Younkers(department store). It was <strong>community day</strong> and I had already purchased the coupon (cost $5 to get $10 off...and the $5 goes to charity). I needed to use my coupon since I bought it. But I only had "x" amount of dollars to spend each week on clothing (ie our budget...cash in my little "coupon separator"). It is so much harder to spend acutal cash than it is to just swipe that plastic! I ended up spending <strong>$10.62</strong>! I think that is a record for me! (I <strong>LOVE</strong> to shop!) I used my $10 off on a gift for a friend who recently had a baby for about $4 and got three pairs of socks for $6! Not to shabby! Sorry for that little detour...I just had to post that because there were a <strong>LOT</strong> of things that I wanted to buy but I didn't...ie new shoes for SIL's wedding this summer ($85), cute hat ($25), sunglasses ($37), spring jacket ($54), and the list goes on and on!! So really if you think about it I saved over <strong>$201</strong>!!! Ha ha! Oh yeah...and I ran into my <strong>G-ma</strong> there too! :)</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">After my frugal shopping I got a quick tan in and then I hit the gym for <strong>20 minutes</strong> of <strong>arm weights</strong> and a <strong>31 minute walk/run</strong>. I was <strong>SWEATING</strong> like crazy when I got done running. I think I am gaining more endurance...today I ran 23 minutes straight! I think that is the longest I've <strong>EVER</strong> ran without stopping in my <strong>WHOLE</strong> life!!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">When I got home from the gym (around noon) I made a quick brunch: <strong>2 oranges</strong> and an <strong>egg white (3) & cheese english muffin</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058990091191426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVkqTXN9o0jT0x5IQ8BPcFSqB_sUcmuZfbDj-1pIA_aZhN9YNuh7x4_xYAhBfHRExKYnsQv9VYMVDrkcJ-7rtyB6Qjlw_lc5smvrb3edGRc_ubcOUXiTC6lQduZ150FKFba8cK1AC-2N9/s320/DSC01953.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">I finished up with the laundry and got together the gift for my friend's baby and around 2:30pm I snacked on a <strong>ww strawberry yogurt</strong> mixed w/ <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058985855184098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOr2q3fdaLSqrOEaPTBZyHq2bZp818yeTt4yUmIo5OfZf6t5y3cFaNUnAhe0ifcOQ9CaoEEapkEr-PCQDRCmeXvuHXwrv5M7abf10cIu9mrOISQpyf_v8XcND8tvt3TlWW2gTqPAuIfT6Y/s320/DSC01955.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />I worked on a wedding invitation order for a while and started supper so it would be ready when DH got home around 5pm. We had <strong>chili</strong> tonight (<strong>8 points</strong>). It was quite cold today so it was the perfect meal to "<strong>warm</strong>" us up!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058983259782402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNASR8w0XOJPrHWSZldk-njKKNSObcfjD7r6XP8kyiyAtDJznawggJHKSbu8rrelV1JQprSVWI94eM-b0tvn5ADwhw9ncLkp2NuQLCEfrBg55KpoYYBT0fPFuM58wOtDNQh9XOMazbWhyphenhyphen/s320/DSC01956.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />After supper DH & I hit the grocery store because our local store was having a big "<strong>ONE DAY SALE</strong>" and I think we actually got some great deals...like a big bag of potatoes for only <strong>$0.98!</strong> Also they had deli meat for <strong>$1.99/lb</strong>!! I haven't seen that in quite a few years! AND here is my favorite part....6 pack of diet sunkist cans were <strong>$0.99</strong>!!! Diet Sunkist is my <strong>FAV</strong>!!<br /><br />Tonight I worked on hanging my <strong>Uppercase Living</strong> order that came in last week. And I pretty happy with the results. DH says I'm nuts and just too picky....but I'm pretty sure the bathroom one is a TAD off...but I guess I will just have to live with it! *sigh*<br /><br /><div align="center">I put this one up in our living room in between two shelves that I just thought had too much blank space in between them. I have to say that I <strong>LOVE</strong> the result!</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060606012823074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielwQvLJIvnl8GWhMtrI7C0Zxj2rw7MN0xjX-AXjD1Aw2W1vik8r4mW5fnD3167A7RIC5Bcly5bPn0cbtINdn8MtBLCkfNxHMvUvqWfeW_hqBfrXaR5gdE-kRg8kiKW5uS53mUq9pbuVFB/s320/DSC01962.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><div align="center">Full view.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060608848525394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq__CIKo7L4epNU20mQ9t5C53zPxukeeJ4PDpxsCedUvO3YXzgL6fxCfSthqmDAfzBX1KR6fHjYWlMbta1riov13CGkWaESG62lQHHrP_RuO_VO6ha_nM8TRvqN_cCMrFL5hyphenhyphenIw5Ozlehb/s320/DSC01960.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><div align="center">This one I put up in our main bathroom, this wall had been blank all four years we've lived in our house so it was in desperate need of something! This is actually two separate ones. The "half moon" bathroom originally came with the saying "please wash your hands" underneath and I liked this saying better!</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060602417872418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiZ5tjtrhrXcbhW4tVhP9P5S3fk83DuP368B6cbuMj6bo7hPOXu8RPrcYflzDQmHAdGMGtlOVNWPIEd3qzi7pIK4fLFdhc5yPdpupGRq5wbjnHR4b2IB7cRnuamVu0E6_RRw9Xd_6D3uM/s320/DSC01965.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><div align="center">Full view.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060599221949458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQD9tQVT1DXDJYbhCd6iP83iJcXfe-_NBm42gTbt4b78W1K4K2QCGOoA8SB6voaEQKTkxvrcHuSP32EVN6pT_Yj7Tz-8LqTLTQnztT6HVz6UUdNOc1CAZSBvuL9ZJXJ8PDX7m-M4uEpPF/s320/DSC01966.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center">I got this little "welcome" for free since I spent a certain amount of money. And I thought it went perfect above the doorway to our basement, which is right when you walk in our back door.</p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308060592462030466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb52A_WB9kFA57DQh_diCVXHHKZPoK99GSBLas1lU-JPqLiz42EJGaaWxkAcM_x3AW5WJTexYmHJPEXpbQTrgONYxPoryy5uL-jd4FVl87D5qwcEk8_gi9lWJRQOTPniuSKpIM__F1VN9X/s320/DSC01964.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />My evening snack was my newly discovered favorite....a <strong>chocolate pb2 & banana wrap</strong> for<strong> 4 points</strong>. MMMmmm!!!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308058979350247890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPwVPcgtvPkzPZwvFZDH7avck5E148bFaq5OIo4p5fPSO1_p5pXNcEjYE5Gaa-LaEOfL8Xguu8x_nYY_z9wg3MfCtLZs8qUS9XHh7v6LSu2GCrbjDm8mRTVJrzuffIMn9ATZ624jOZt3Jz/s320/DSC01967.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><br /><strong>SATURDAY'S STATS</strong><br />POINTS = 19<br />WATER = 92 oz<br />EXERCISE = 25 min arm weights, 31 min run/walk<br /><br /><br />Well bloggies this is getting quite long!! I hope you aren't bored with my ramblings on the happenings in my day! (but let me know if you are!)<br /><br />I'm off to bed...gotta get up for church tomorrow morning. Nite!

Day 117 (Saturday 2/28)

Happy weekend to everyone!! I started out my morning today at 4:15am!!! Not on purpose though. For some reason I couldn't go back to sl...

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Day 116 ( Friday 2/27)

Well like I said in my last post, I'm feeling much better! I'm so glad whatever that nasty bug was, it was short-lived! Thanks for your sweet comments everyone!!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div></div><div>I didn't set my alarm for the gym Friday morning because I wanted to get as much rest as possible! So I got up and had a nice morning at home (kinda nice to nut rush out the door 5 minutes after waking up!).</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I had a a bowl of <strong>life cereal</strong> along with some <strong>skim milk</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. I'm not usually a cold cereal person, but it sounded good this morning! Sorry didn't get a picutre!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Mid morning I think I was feeling the effects of not eating yesterday (I was sick...if you didn't already know!). So I had a <strong>peanut butter fiber one bar</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I hate that they are not 2 points like the other flavors. :(<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307945539206372914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSnuhA-UzRMu20ZigEwhkQ-VHfZrEAWc5tNsiF9_qkc2Ewr8uM_-N3sIXMnFyWD6EYskfljvfFWUVthBhyphenhyphenIJXiZyLCkebrLnjuQkQnQYz1ohRlPGSExA2RpaJquxg6TgQzj7LsITofwG5/s320/DSC01942.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Before lunch I mixed together a <strong>ww key lime pie yogurt</strong> with <strong>grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. </div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307945534530751954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZajbmYUNB6Gfcu0IGvys-Ta-62faqAju78K5PhFsRPqpOa6VN_hLhIhaNVi3KU_KKEJkrd3egdTh_BJeJHapRe4bPiFNfpr8Uyr31niA4XP6zY3X7DutcY6OPU8tNG-kIe4gJQj1x6pz/s320/DSC01943.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Lunch was leftovers. I am trying to be better to not let food go bad in the fridge. DH isn't much of a "leftover eater". So I made a couple <strong>tacos</strong> for <strong>9 points</strong>. </div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307945524908252930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAJAHLfaOyOpS1OzmDiR4SuSZ8nAhzKQJFAfbX7WuVA8IShorplwOmZOTjUoWvB1RBRGTzsvPlye4msv75JB_-T83yJ3wSKsnZQ16jCdWN9Ox_iV2ZnOmpeFRcyymC2qwqWGdBzbNxKRk/s320/DSC01944.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p>Wow were those tacos filling! I didn't even need an afternoon snack. I nibbed on a slice of <strong>ff cheese</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong> when I got home from work (mindless eating). And then DH & I worked on our finances for a bit...set some goals...and started a budget! I bought one of those coupon organziers and we are using that to put our cash in for the week in a few different categories, ie food, gas, groceries, etc. We'll see how it goes! My sister and her hubby have been doing it and inspired us to do it too! Thanks guys!</p><p></p><p>Supper was leftovers again. DH made pizza a night or two ago and we only had ff shredded cheese and he wasn't too much of a fan of how it melted so I decided I'd finish it off so it didn't go bad! :p I ended up having <strong>2 slices</strong> for <strong>10 points</strong>.</p><p></p><p>I did some more mindless eating later in the night...a piece of <strong>laffy taffy</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. I don't know why I do that!</p><p></p><p><strong>FRIDAY'S STATS</strong></p><p>POINTS = 34</p><p>WATER = 82 oz</p><p>EXERCISE = none</p><p></p><p>Make sure to check out <a href="http://simplyfabulousnow.wordpress.com/2009/02/28/1st-simply-fabulous-contest-uk-style/">Leah's giveaway over at "Simply Fabulous".</a> It's your chance to try some Trek bars from the UK!! :)</p><p></p><p>And finally here are the much awaited pictures of my lil pup!!</p><p align="left">I'd like to introduce our "baby" (we don't have kids...yet) to you...Abby! She is a mix between a pomerian and a poodle and will turn 2 in May. We got her on vacation in 2007 in Minnesota. I almost feel like we rescued her because the place we got her was...let's just say...not very cleanly! I had lots of hesitation getting her since we were 9 hours from home and had no guarantee that this lil pup was healthy. So we went to the vet the next day(while still in MN) and they said he was healthy! And I don't think DH & I (or any of our family & friends who love Abby!) would ever change the decision we made that year on vacation! We love this little girl very dearly!!</p><p align="center">Here she is basking in the sun! She just got her hair cut so she is pretty short right now!</p><p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307946222918330866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIujXybOxWhIfZXAWk4akW5pKsGyHpVOrHd9N2oq2Gc_ElT4LXgqaCAVddqgaiRt6n178XJkxWRGBH-D_S47Kp5bKMMD2R7lFmrSLjcoz9NYBOVGweidowOYJdFy_EQbWmq4z4T88My3kN/s320/DSC01946.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></p><p align="center">And here she is perched on her favorite chair looking out the window! Don't those sweet little eyes just melt your heart!?!?!? :)</p><p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307946224808461858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpymT3fxC-GRoG4s0xeQkcRK-ULNEN0kQpqxtYm8Z3laWO2SuzBy-OR4QNDbroeVIHPLe1vaB_MXGS4P2HhNyBfOJBc_FMLwm19XLUKTGvg6hyphenhyphenxTVxi-_4Y1qxiwR-qkVNoXhM1jj7lws/s320/DSC01954.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></p>

Day 116 ( Friday 2/27)

Well like I said in my last post, I'm feeling much better! I'm so glad whatever that nasty bug was, it was short-lived! Thanks for y...

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Day 115 (Thursday 2/26)

I want to start out by saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! She is down in sunny, warm South Padre Island so we can't celebrate together, but I hope you had a super birthday Mom!<br /><br />In other news, Thursday was a not so hot day for me. I woke up, got ready for work, didn't work out, stopped at Wal-Mart before work to get oatmeal, and hit the office.<br /><br />I made my oatmeal and an apple for breakfast. Felt fine. Around 10am I was feeling hungry so I grabbed a fiber one bar. Felt fine. Then 11:20-11:30ish hits and my stomach HURT ssssooo bad!! I toughed it out for about 30 minutes and couldn't take it anymore and went home for the day. This is nuts...I think I have had my share of the flu this season! I slept & threw up all afternoon and feel asleep for the night before 9pm!<br /><br />I am happy to report tho that it's Friday morning and I'm feeling much better! So I am hoping it sticks.<br /><br />Happy Friday bloggies!!

Day 115 (Thursday 2/26)

I want to start out by saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! She is down in sunny, warm South Padre Island so we can't celebrate together, but I ...

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Day 114 (Wednesday 2/25)

I am having such a battle with myself in the mornings about getting out of bed and working out. DH had to work late late night so I didn't get to see him before I went to bed and so I didn't get up this morning and leave him so.....I stayed curled up next to him with our lil pup right in the middle....so cozy & warm!!<br /><br />Once I finally decided I had to get up and get ready for work I hopped on the scale....and it said 164.5!! I haven't seen my home scale go down since Feb. 7th!! So I was VERY happy to see that. So that means I am down 37.5 lbs & only have 9.5lbs to my goal weight! I don't think I will make my 161 lb goal by Saturday (see Feb. Goals to the left), but I am not going to let it get me down! I am going to work hard and set a new goal for Florida (March 18th!!!).<br /><br />My "old faithful" oatmeal failed me this morning. I reached into the box in my pantry cupboard to get a packet out and it was EMPTY! Oh no...I knew I didn't have time to run to the store before work so I had to come with something else filling for breakfast. And a light bulb came on, a wrap....a chocolate PB2 & banana wrap for 4 points!!! And man was it good! I can't believe I didn't try this earlier!! And it was very satisfying!<br /><br />Around 10am I "thought" I was hungry and looked in my little fridge at work and grabbed some string cheese for 1 point. When I was done eating it I realized I was just bored with my current project, so I got up from my desk, went to the bathroom, said hey to a co-worker, and came back (after about 10 minutes) and I realized I wasn't hungry...I need to do this more often when I "think" I'm hungry!<br /><br />Before I went to lunch I mixed up some grape nuts with ww yogurt for 2 points. I think eating right before I go to lunch makes me eat less when I go home lunch.<br /><br />On my lunch break I got in a quick tan, headed home to make a quick lunch, packed my gym bag for a quick evening work out, let the pup out, and hurried back to work. I sliced an orange and made a ham, turkey, & cheese wrap for 4 points. I am trying to get in more water, especially today since DH & I planned to go out for drinks. On the way back to work I downed 34 oz of water in less than 7 minutes! And I think 7 minutes later I had to go to the bathroom!! ha ha Note to self: Don't drink water fast like that again!<br /><br />After work I hit the gym with my sis and BIL for a quick workout (since I didn't go in the morning!). I did a 25 min run/walk and 15 min leg weights.<br /><br />Afterwards we headed over to our new favorite Wednesday night "hot spot" for some cheap margaritas, free chips & salsa, and $0.50 tacos! DH was able to come along with another couple of friends! So my supper was 1 strawberry frozen margarita, 3 bud lights, small serving of chips & salsa, and 2 soft shell tacos for an estimate of 20 points. Wow!<br /><br />I can't seem to find my camera cord so I don't have pictures for today (like they're "real" exciting anyway!).<br /><br />WEDNESDAY'S STATS<br /><br />POINTS = 31<br />WATER = 140 oz<br />EXERCISE = 25 min run/walk, 15 min leg weights

Day 114 (Wednesday 2/25)

I am having such a battle with myself in the mornings about getting out of bed and working out. DH had to work late late night so I didn...

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Day 113 (Tuesday 2/24)

I got up early this morning and had great intentions of hitting the gym for a good, long workout. Well the <strong>zit</strong> on my face had other plans....yep I let a silly, little (I should say BIG!) zit get in the way of my long workout. I decided since this shiner decided to pop during the night I had to do something about it. My Mom always said bathing it in <strong>HOT</strong> (so hot you can hardly stand it) water helps reduce the swelling and draws out the icky stuff. And over the years her theory has proven true, so let's hope it does once again!<br /><br />So by the time I was done with my zit I got dressed and hit the gym for a measly <strong>15 minute run</strong>. Now I know that it better than nothing at all, but I am a little disappointed with myself, especially to do that on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wi</span> day nonetheless!<br /><br />Anyway...enough of that!<br /><br />My breakfast this morning was my "old faithful" <strong>oatmeal</strong> and an <strong>apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I don't know if I'll ever get sick of eating oatmeal and fruit in the morning!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306559596735933954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIptk0FXZmJEYSHA2NF4HvBv3mNnDfwDfQpB_9n0Xzb4bkSAz05JPIql7NuPulQXcIItYFV6ymgMdJlz2xJFrNw0004cbp-9eg0cfeWBA-asmonxAzneOiFR_vh4iSVPemhR7SmphJa1B/s320/DSC01926.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br /><br />My mid morning snack was <strong>WW yogurt</strong> with <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MMmmm</span>!!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306559594270983154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1RuFMRq7UycsRyppeODppvS001mepwhcOdf0f1UUPed7-CeaYjWSoPTI2fQFkR8zf8WiSJuXu9KMWemmKPFcF5Br93XRoRGcQZebPmXCp4uVDm9_ldInHzGqWC0ZiSchwr2cDjK-BRCd/s320/DSC01927.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br /><br />Around 11am today I got a call from DH asking of I had his car keys in my purse. (I drove it yesterday) and lo and behold, I did...<strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">eeekkk</span></strong>!! And he was supposed to be at work at 10am!! Oh no!! He didn't seem too upset though. We aren't having good luck with cars lately...<strong>silly us</strong>!<br /><br />I planned to take a late lunch to get the keys to DH when he was finished with his shift so around 1pm I had a <strong>small banana</strong> for <strong>1 point.</strong><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306559592041187602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8vweaEyLCLqsZ-iZpYeqCgSPqKo6eWj0OM7czoM08zcNJdj7BQP2WrdP_PDH1DgvIA97obfHeExTlw9eEvJb8ROyar_9Wdsfsi8k8cqTzSX6cvitPPqAD2Bthy5IdWQmTJGPsq8csSdI/s320/DSC01928.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /> I headed home for lunch and handed over <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DH's</span> keys! I felt so bad!! I didn't want to eat too much because I knew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wi</span> was only a few hours away. So I made some <strong>cauliflower with ff cheese</strong> and <strong>peeled an orange</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306557002162325122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXL-DmNqtaPmyr5vyFW6LaQtvfBAh0NsuNErXeJGUgn4nr2pLLVM3hNmDGUo0EX5SM5y1bl6vFAib_6VZ5PGOb4YINDpE_9Uho-08cbWQ13cRmbVVYyUdw2AVTTunbDw0HpCDgQwIbYNvw/s320/DSC01929.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306557000014844114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6keosxh4qZCLjOxjv4gNBkZDqD2MGB02N_hKjB1_cU4HlmyBBlBAIuwQ4w0Z8rTzUX7XkErWZ7smT4kil0IubHu8GFDDp00ZoEdoXwfX403E7ls57DvDdTNetKV135WJZ4mMhDwivoLfp/s320/DSC01930.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br />After work I headed to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ww</span>. I had mixed feelings, I wasn't sure what to expect on the scale. Sometimes the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ww</span> scale is higher than mine at home, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sometimes</span> it's lower. So I hopped on the scale and it said 167.2...was happy with that. That means I lost <strong>2.6lbs</strong> this week and<strong> 34.4</strong> total for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ww</span>! I hope to cross the 35 lb mark at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ww</span> next week! Our leader was talking about tracking a lot tonight and if you're tired of tracking to try the "Simply Filling Plan". Well I am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">definitely</span> not sick of tracking...I think I enjoy it. But I really want to focus on eating more "<strong>filling foods</strong>"!<br /><br />After the meeting I headed home and got to work making supper. I wanted to make corn chowder, but sadly my only three potatoes were in pretty sad shape. So I went to my other new recipe I wanted to make and had <strong>chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">teriyaki</span> with broccoli</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. While that was cooking a snacked on a few <strong>reduced fat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">ritz</span> crackers</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I am not sure if I made the chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">teriyaki</span> right 'cause it was just "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">ok</span>"...I like it more "saucy"! So I'll try something a little different next time!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306556993478548882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQvaq2fCiFXUXSJFuBmkvCt8Q-toYj094soWIPdlDP0y9oDw0MPOYO8xuoEwtL5z65mHHcR0Y2tHP2dmoO_xODVe9JJww93jD_O_3ODWFiyhMl7yWWs_8usjY1T-e-3AnGFm11B-feeTM/s320/DSC01931.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306556993259276434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUKM0eg6YHzxgMZr7Vb_KLvR7eZVbNlsm4LaZhTCQ-GaF4BVfBrQ4z0xCBv3kDSbNrLSSd_pmrZYjbnV623UxDcrb-Sn4d1W0wB9qLQMMnnNBpoi8CY8yaxhwxjUmGwQ0jXIAywN7sn8F/s320/DSC01932.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br />Here is the recipe from the WW website:<br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="recipe_title">Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli</span><br /></span> </div><div class="art_intro" style="height: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="recipe_statstop" id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStatsTop"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="recipeboxtop-lg" id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeBoxTop"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="no-img"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="recipestats" id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStats"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><table id="uctl_receipe_tableRecipe" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style="font-weight: bold;" align="center"> <td><i>POINTS</i>® Value: <span>5</span> - Servings: <span> 4</span><br />Preparation Time: <span> 20 min</span> - Cooking Time: <span> 13 min</span> Level of Difficulty: <span> Easy</span><br /><div class="rule" id="uctl_receipe_divRule"> </div></td></tr> <tr align="center"> <td>We paired this Japanese favorite with a side of broccoli for a burst of color and a huge nutrient boost. Grab some chopsticks and dig in.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div><!-- end insert top intro section with image box --></div><!-- end top intro section --> <div class="recipe_bod"><div class="recipe_int"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr height="7"> <td colspan="2"><br /></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1 spray(s) cooking spray </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 medium garlic clove(s), minced </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>4 medium scallion(s), chopped (green and white parts) </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>1/2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 tbsp teriyaki sauce </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>2 cup(s) cooked brown rice, regular or instant, kept hot </li></ul></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td width="100%"><ul><li>4 cup(s) broccoli, fresh, florets, steamed* </li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> <h4 style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Instructions</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"> </div><ul style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><li>Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add garlic; cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook until golden brown on all sides, stirring often, about 5 minutes.<br /><br /></li><li>Add scallions; cook until soft, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add broth and teriyaki sauce; simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce reduces slightly, about 5 minutes.<br /><br /></li><li>Spoon 1/2 cup of cooked rice into each of 4 shallow bowls; spoon about 1 cup of chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of broccoli over each serving. </li></ul></div></div><br /><br />While watching the Biggest Loser I had my dessert, a <strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">ww</span> fudge bar</strong> for <strong>1 point.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306556987672784482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6c56KViTsT9CpAm7spubnjmsJBUV73VNexug5uLXxTFHHRTiG2J_rXu0sLIghmQyCmZ1rp0FzhD6jKW3UcqTEsYuho-knJ10v8ieb_RUMaybXe6ZnDmRc6-21QOAHxLC89bNjc5XhZk4R/s320/DSC01933.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></strong><br /><br />Well I have 6 points l/o for the and I am TOTALLY FULL from my "filling" supper so I think I am not going to eat them. Hopefully I don't wake up famished!!<br /><br /><strong>TUESDAY'S STATS</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />POINTS = 17<br />WATER = 106 oz<br />EXERCISE = 15 min run<br /><br />I just want to give a shout out to one of my best friend's Sara & her husband....they welcomed a new baby girl, <strong>Emma Ann </strong>today around 8pm!!! Love u guys...can't wait to meet Emma!!<br /><br />I hope everyone had a FAB Tuesday! Tomorrow's hump day!

Day 113 (Tuesday 2/24)

I got up early this morning and had great intentions of hitting the gym for a good, long workout. Well the zit on my face had other plans.....

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Day 112 (Monday 2/23)

So as you read in an earlier post (I hope anyway!) DH drug my rear end outta bed and got me to the gym! It was hard and like I said in my Sunday post...I'm sorry honey for being such a "bear"! I only had time for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 minute run</span> of which I only walked 2 minutes of! So even though it wasn't a long workout it was the longest length of time I've ran in quite a few weeks.<br /><br />My breakfast was <span style="font-weight: bold;">"same ole, same ole oatmeal"</span>!! Oh yeah, and of course an <span style="font-weight: bold;">a</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">pple </span>to for <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 points</span>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGzhZv6NAU7O91sV6ldC1fuqfY4QytynjA7B0g2Ug3g7VQ34-S2hqbvmyfMbmsBJSoK2_9kC5cdUOic-mpOK3hdgL_ZWmnRZ5TwYhtZnPMiTJyOFmXpMm_yuWUbn6B-8qeiCjuEjB5YPj/s1600-h/DSC01916.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384648834809314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGzhZv6NAU7O91sV6ldC1fuqfY4QytynjA7B0g2Ug3g7VQ34-S2hqbvmyfMbmsBJSoK2_9kC5cdUOic-mpOK3hdgL_ZWmnRZ5TwYhtZnPMiTJyOFmXpMm_yuWUbn6B-8qeiCjuEjB5YPj/s320/DSC01916.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />My mid morning snack was <span style="font-weight: bold;">WW yogurt</span> with <span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4 c grape nuts</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>. MMmmm!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUdW_JxBow8nt5Z8i7unwX6hIoqrgTaqTAeO17Ccqq7hH4wqoIz6FaeH1PllGub9Li6ayruac09SLKQqgNzmTeKeBytvlyRt415iJioZNRwrNcnIqnE52hVdnxwyDdYVHd4TRf1V9wHW3/s1600-h/DSC01918.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384648075464802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUdW_JxBow8nt5Z8i7unwX6hIoqrgTaqTAeO17Ccqq7hH4wqoIz6FaeH1PllGub9Li6ayruac09SLKQqgNzmTeKeBytvlyRt415iJioZNRwrNcnIqnE52hVdnxwyDdYVHd4TRf1V9wHW3/s320/DSC01918.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />And I had another <span style="font-weight: bold;">apple </span>before lunch for <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point</span>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDqDq0PrTUNwxOiBKqhMbRId4KvG-CkDy83e0nb_pN_unv5tKjlGd3Y635gkYQ0Zan1Wke8uEVFjM1MzkFg8pBXafEs8acc8ZMZFORdsOGeGv20J-OhDzhWhXq8sTnmJ01hNvHfT8ogQb/s1600-h/DSC01919.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384148118856642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDqDq0PrTUNwxOiBKqhMbRId4KvG-CkDy83e0nb_pN_unv5tKjlGd3Y635gkYQ0Zan1Wke8uEVFjM1MzkFg8pBXafEs8acc8ZMZFORdsOGeGv20J-OhDzhWhXq8sTnmJ01hNvHfT8ogQb/s320/DSC01919.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />On my lunch I decided to do a little something special for my special someone...DH! The headlight on his car went out on Saturday night and so he was concerned about it (getting a ticket!) and we didn't have time to stop at the parts store yesterday to get one since we were in Iowa City, so I thought I would do it for him on my lunch break so he could come right home after work! So I got his replacement headlight and left him a nice little "love note" with the headlight in his car!<br /><br />Then I headed to the house to let the pup out (which I forgot to take pics of her new haircut....I'll do that this week...promise!!) and make some lunch. Oh and supper too! While my veggies were cooking in the microwave I got supper together! It's nice to make the evenings a little less hectic by having dinner ready to just pop in the oven when I get home from work! So for lunch I had <span style="font-weight: bold;">broccoli & cauliflower w/ff cheese</span> and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ham, turkey, & cheese wrap</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 points</span>. Very filling!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5i5e6R-Y3wkkFoQUp-GkFWu0aVKG2bqeY-llcofyfipv1QdmjsO6CjfuAjN6c4tObbQv6D8nWUrrv51m1a8TglHNRbjbiB8PKe2TGdUA2P9mKUts8cc6OHyS4riNmFgcdj2IqY9dhb4EQ/s1600-h/DSC01920.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384142008222738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5i5e6R-Y3wkkFoQUp-GkFWu0aVKG2bqeY-llcofyfipv1QdmjsO6CjfuAjN6c4tObbQv6D8nWUrrv51m1a8TglHNRbjbiB8PKe2TGdUA2P9mKUts8cc6OHyS4riNmFgcdj2IqY9dhb4EQ/s320/DSC01920.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />Mid afternoon I snacked on a caramel <span style="font-weight: bold;">fiber one bar</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBYwqK40vIXDxZ4mhhq9VVtkN5onxtBd47vVk7URFYHuvbmcKm3tXpq2eTrVCXuBsGrnsUSBrxT-KdW8KfA1qSzfCnkyoRWSv8sp8r4Q_SWiKNahNWTZlB9jZclv7GBCH9oxhjzX_UsSo/s1600-h/DSC01921.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384137135964386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBYwqK40vIXDxZ4mhhq9VVtkN5onxtBd47vVk7URFYHuvbmcKm3tXpq2eTrVCXuBsGrnsUSBrxT-KdW8KfA1qSzfCnkyoRWSv8sp8r4Q_SWiKNahNWTZlB9jZclv7GBCH9oxhjzX_UsSo/s320/DSC01921.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />Oh and later I did have a <span style="font-weight: bold;">diet sunkist</span>...<span style="font-weight: bold;">0 points</span>!! I think that is my favorite pop!! Yes I call it "pop"...not "soda"!! :)<br /><br />Since I got supper ready over my lunch break I got right to work on some wedding invitations I need to get made this week, while supper was baking in the oven. I actually got a lot done, I am hoping to have the invites done and mailed to my customer by this weekend! It would be a record if I did...that's for sure!<br /><br /><br />I made <span style="font-weight: bold;">Creamy Potato Ham Bake</span> for supper. It was a recipe from my ww leader when I was in ww back in 2005. She was so good about typing up recipes and sharing with everyone! It is an easy, yummy recipe the whole family will enjoy! I had a little more than a serving for <span style="font-weight: bold;">5 points</span>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZP3eG8HCa7jZcN3YRqIJmlwwFbgtP7WZAV3Sd0QjPaMhnrCchpBp17ug3j9su10VIwGKDT7xJVMLi8X3DtrOdScVnbLte0D47-8SkC2JJifyZAn7ZlmmQRJDIkmbvORPJclm78CNkXWN/s1600-h/DSC01923.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384134045048866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZP3eG8HCa7jZcN3YRqIJmlwwFbgtP7WZAV3Sd0QjPaMhnrCchpBp17ug3j9su10VIwGKDT7xJVMLi8X3DtrOdScVnbLte0D47-8SkC2JJifyZAn7ZlmmQRJDIkmbvORPJclm78CNkXWN/s320/DSC01923.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Creamy Potato Ham Bake</span><br />4 points/serving, makes 4 servings<br /></span></span><ul style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;"><li>16 oz raw shredded potatoes or thawed hash browns (I use Mr. Dee's)</li><li>1 full cup 97% fat-free lean ham</li><li>1 can green beans</li><li>1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes</li><li>1/4 tsp black pepper</li><li>1 can Healthy Request Cream of Celery soup</li><li>3 oz Velveeta Lite, cut up in small pieces</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Place mixture in sprayed 8X8 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. </span><br /></div><br />After supper I got back to work on the invites. DH was so nice to peel me an orange that I snacked on to satisfy my sweet tooth! (<span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point</span>)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmegZ5Zf767VnXr5ECFLZyzDLh-YJSt9Cm-75Fj3dSaRXFjOV0lKYTnGxkO2IydGvfA2Qx81D-nUGx1ZiTVVmVissAdjZocNv68899fiBLA5Qes2GQPzR13J-WfE9jxXixMsesjxLe9Gpi/s1600-h/DSC01924.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306384129022455778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmegZ5Zf767VnXr5ECFLZyzDLh-YJSt9Cm-75Fj3dSaRXFjOV0lKYTnGxkO2IydGvfA2Qx81D-nUGx1ZiTVVmVissAdjZocNv68899fiBLA5Qes2GQPzR13J-WfE9jxXixMsesjxLe9Gpi/s320/DSC01924.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /></div>Ok so I think there were some problems going on with my blog over the past 2-3 days. You may have gotten an error about Internet Explorer cannot open this page, operation aborted....yep not sure what I did, but I think it's fixed now! So I hope everything is running smoothly now for your reading pleasure! *Sigh*<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MONDAY'S STATS</span><br /><br />POINTS = 18<br />WATER = 154 oz<br />EXERCISE = 20 min run<br /><br />PS I do welcome Cyclone fans/Iowa State Alum to my blog...but just know that I do NOT cheer for the clones!!! :) ha ha I'm a "black & gold" girl!!!

Day 112 (Monday 2/23)

So as you read in an earlier post (I hope anyway!) DH drug my rear end outta bed and got me to the gym! It was hard and like I said in my Su...

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Day 111 (Sunday 2/23)

Happy Monday morning bloggies! (even tho that really isn't how I am feeling right now!)<br /><br />DH & I had a really great Sunday. Not an OP day, but fun anyway! After church (and no breakfast :( )we went to Iowa City (2 1/2 - 3 hour drive) for an Iowa <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Hawkeye </span>(our FAV team!) men's basketball game with some friends.<br /><br />Our friends' sons both going to the U of I so we met them for lunch at <a href="http://www.outbacksteakhouse.com/">Outback Steakhouse</a> (I was STARVING by the time we got here...after 2pm!). I ordered the <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">grilled chicken and swiss sandwich</span> with <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">fries</span>. Now don't ask me what I was thinking, I should have at least ordered veggies for my side instead of fries. In hindsight I should have because the fries were not that great anyway! I have <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">no idea</span> on the <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">points </span>for this.<br /><br />I was thinking that I would be ok (points wise) because I didn't eat breakfast, but little did I know what else I would be eating yesterday...<br /><br />We headed over to <a href="http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/facilities/iowa-carver-hawkeye.html">Carver Hawkeye Arena</a> for the 4pm start of the game. I had to reminisce because we parked in the same lot where we spent many Saturday's tailgating before the football games! I can't wait for next fall!! I love <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Hawkeye football</span>! Anyway...back to basketball! We played Michigan and they were expected to win (we don't have that great of a team this year), but we pulled out a <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">win</span>...in <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">OVERTIME</span>! It was such an exciting game...I'm glad we went!<br /><br />Afterwards we headed over to Coldstone Creamery for ice cream with our friends & their boys. Yep you read that right...<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">COLDSTONE</span>! Remember <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2009/01/day-76-saturday-117.html">this day</a>? Well let's just say that I had a repeat offense! Yep I ordered the same thing...knowing it was <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">23 points</span>!!! Silly Darci! But boy was it <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">good</span>!<br /><br />We got on the road headed back home and I fell right asleep! Got home at 10pm and the only thing I did was put my <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">pjs </span>on and <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">hit the hay</span>! Ignored the fact that I didn't have my laundry done, didn't have my gym bag packed, didn't have my clothes ready....<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">nada</span>!! But....<br /><br />DH woke me up at 5:45am with him and I got up, got my clothes ready, got my food ready, and hit the gym this morning!! <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Thanks baby!!</span> (and sorry if it was like waking up a bear...sorry!)<br /><br />See you tonight bloggies! Hope you have a GREAT Monday!!

Day 111 (Sunday 2/23)

Happy Monday morning bloggies! (even tho that really isn't how I am feeling right now!) DH & I had a really great Sunday. Not an OP ...

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Day 110 (Saturday 2/21)

Weekend, glorious weekend...you're finally here! DH didn't have to go to work at his usual 6am time, so it was nice to wake up after the sunrise today! I got up and did a few things around the house and took the pup to the groomer...she was all fur!! My plan was to get my massage afterwards (I had an 8:30am appt), but I got a call on the way that the massage therapist wasn't able to make it in today so I had to re-schedule. I was a little bummed, but no worries...I'll get one next week!<br /><br />After I dropped the pup off I headed to the gym for a nice long workout. When I got there I realized I forgot my shoes at home. Luckily I had worn my casual Puma tennis shoes and so I just decided I wasn't going to let that stop me and worked out in the Puma's! They were ok, the balls of my feet were hurting after about 45 minutes, but I made it! I got in <strong>60 minutes</strong> on the <strong>cross ramp</strong> and did a <strong>10 minute</strong> cool down on the <strong>bike</strong>. I love the "laid-back-ness" of Saturday's!<br /><br />I got home and wasn't too hungry and so I got to work on some wedding invitations I am working on for my sister's friend who is getting married in May. I hope to have them complete before next Saturday! Lots of work to do!!<br /><br />Picked up the pup around noon and boy does she look different! I'll try to post some pics of her tomorrow! She is just the cutest lil puppy ever...of course I'm biased!! When I got home I decided I was hungry...it was already almost 1pm! Not good...I know! So I made a <strong>taco</strong> with the leftover taco meat from last night for <strong>7 points</strong>. And also had a few <strong>chocolate chips</strong> (not pictured) to satisfy my "sweet" craving for <strong>4 points</strong>!<br /><br />Mid afternoon I had a <strong>peanut butter fiber one bar</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>...yes you read that right, I caved and "spent" the extra point! We only had those and chocolate ones and DH loves the chocolate ones so I figured I'd leave those for him!<br /><br />The pup and I decided we were tired and took an afternoon siesta...almost 2 hours! I always feel sluggish when I wake up from weekend naps....but I love em just the same!<br /><br />DH & I planned to meet my Dad for supper tonight and he ended up showing up early to our house. So it was good to catch up with him before DH got home. I even showed him by blog...he was quite impressed and was very interested! He is almost half way to losing 50 lbs...he said he hopes to pass the 25 lb mark this week at his wi! Good luck Dad...I know you can do it!! I am so proud of the changes he has made and tonight his comment was that he feels like a million bucks! Makes me happy too!<br /><br />Once DH got home we headed to our favorite neighborhood bar & grill....Applebees! And of course I had the<strong> garlic herb chicken</strong> for <strong>7 points</strong>! It's my fav there! We sat and chatted with my Dad for over 2 hours!!<br /><br />DH got a call from work so we had to stop at the store to take care of a few things (and I had to get a <strong>junior frosty</strong> to top off my meal for <strong>4 points</strong>!) and then headed home. Little did I know I would be spending the rest of the night solo. He had to go in and cover for someone. :( My hubby works so hard...he makes me proud for what he does!! Such a good guy!<br /><br /><strong>SATURDAY'S STATS</strong><br />POINTS = 25<br />WATER = 84 oz<br />EXERCISE = 60 min cross ramp & 10 min bike<br />Well bloggies my eyes are starting to get heavy...I don't see myself waiting up till past midnight to wait for DH to get home...I think I might hit the hay!<br /><br />Nite!

Day 110 (Saturday 2/21)

Weekend, glorious weekend...you're finally here! DH didn't have to go to work at his usual 6am time, so it was nice to wake up after...

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Day 109 (Friday 2/20)

I finally did it!!!! I got my lead butt outta bed at 5:45 and made it to the gym Friday morning before work! I think I agree with <a href="http://prettyface59.blogspot.com/">prettyface</a> it's so much easier to get to the gym Friday mornings...just 'cause I'm excited because it's Friday and all! I got in 35 minutes on the cross ramp. I would have probably gotten a few more minutes in, but DH called just as I was leaving the house and he left his cell phone at home so I had to drop that off to him on the way to the gym and of course I couldn't just drop it and leave...had to chat for a minute or two! :)<br /><br />I had my "usual" breakfast of <strong>oatmeal</strong> and an <strong>apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I had a packet from quite a while ago that was the "weight control" kind and it seemed a lot more filling. I need to compare the NI to see what the difference is between that and the "lower sugar" one that I usually eat.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305244168339919858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIFFMdx5jeQe8vYFvxxD31IfkLLLY_kle2cGarbIFMFlRXdXI52ASk7Dyc68HR2WkxbaFV99nqxi-6jd_nsgjdryNnVLuj2MbNYHL6pG269TxXJCQfruZnKP-Zrp3mbiQKx3MDr30bHrs/s320/DSC01889.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br />I think there were 4-5 people that either stopped by my office or im'd me to let me know there were donuts up front!! I was about to go nuts....my will power is only so strong and I didn't want to hear about those stinky donuts anymore! So instead around 11am I had my favorite combo of <strong>strawberries</strong>, <strong>ww vanilla yogurt</strong>, and <strong>grape nuts</strong> for a much healthier <strong>3 point</strong> snack.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305244162318414178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNwhk_4jGsVhtYMLw_0W6yOk-RQdPpk2HOpY2aKRTFDpfZbK6pwhi6Pk3cF8MqvctW9bLoBiXwhD7kyw6zlk6B6-1oi_Ptb6ylx2pnIYCPfgLhuE8HZ9jov9ugEmRinmLibTeUcYfx6gJ/s320/DSC01890.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br />I had a bunch of things on my "to-do" list for my lunch break so I raced around town, dropped off my registration for an upcoming scrap booking weekend retreat with my sis, stopped home to let the pup out, made a quick lunch - <strong>ham, turkey, & cheese wrap</strong> and a sliced <strong>banana</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong> - and then tanned quick. It's been free tanning all week so I wanted to take advantage of that! And with all that I still made it back to my office in less than an hour! (might have something to do with my "crazy driving"!!)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305244163403976242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9VHJ_dgbDOXuFG3aiNmRxIlvHpFxvINOnRzjZ8_5ovKtN80hrhrLfybbruze6NegKROkgOJWdtvKu3VKkHzt6UQL3zgBAtvMsA8rlG2VnvKRANTakX1UhnuGilPtFlyFCtJgvAUUoNp_/s320/DSC01891.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br />After work I met up with my sister to pick up my Uppercase Living order! I'm so excited, I hope DH will help me hand them this weekend! Then I stopped at Family Video to pick up a couple movies for "Friday Nite In"! I rented "Body of Lies" and "Max Payne"...movies that DH would definately approve of! And he was happy with my picks! We had <strong>tacos</strong> (made with ground turkey) for supper along with a side of <strong>sweet potato fries</strong> for a total of <strong>11 points</strong>. Very filling!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305244161821776642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wSC8R6qRPRvzTviMRa8aw_PZ3rkXRN4qHNg0HZCR8NwALiEa395xZ0nSfWuCZgENH_SCYWGJaSRuWyQpMo8MX13BEO7YN9DB_3SG78Tg0Wc1M91CKNBjCfYVL949yZgb8yfuBI99xKuj/s320/DSC01892.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br /><br />We only got one movie in last night, Body of Lies...it was ok. Really made me think of things like that are going on right now with the war in the Middle East. I snacked on <strong>ff popcorn</strong> and had some <strong>Diet Sunkist (1 point)</strong> during the movie even though I wasn't hungry! DH was eating an ice cream sundae so of course I thought I needed to eat too. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305244156888927426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0LNmdysBu_n82ypydWrVvMS0Zh4AeUPLqYtwAzPqZDAQbNbpqpP5J6GMnnhVavrLp7niV9woEqX6PC0DV3EiTBj3X-D-XY9uy0dbl49hV91WOdjFMxdDbSm4tIe3eiq04JGKqosLmo8_/s320/DSC01893.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br /><strong><br />FRIDAY'S STATS<br /></strong>POINTS = 23<br />WATER = 154 oz<br />EXERCISE = 35 min cross ramp<br /><br />Ok so I think I've gotten more compliments this week than EVER, from co-workers, friends, & even one of my neighbors! And thanks to you all for your kind words too! It truly means a LOT!! Makes me want to keep working hard and get to my goal!<br /><br />So I was talking to my co-worker/friend and she informed me that the peanut butter fiber one bars are 3 points! :( I was so sad to hear this news...but so glad she told me. Thanks Jenna! Now I know that is only 1 more point that the other flavors, but I usually like to "save" my points for other things during the day. 2 point snacks like bars are so much better than 3 point ones!<br /><br />I hope everyone had a great Friday and is ready for the weekend! I know I sure am. I'm about 45 minutes away from my first massage!!<br /><br />See you later tonight!

Day 109 (Friday 2/20)

I finally did it!!!! I got my lead butt outta bed at 5:45 and made it to the gym Friday morning before work! I think I agree with prettyface...

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Day 108 (Thursday 2/19)

Ok bloggies, you guys need to give me a swift kick in the a$$!! Set the alarm to get up this morning to hit the gym for the first time this week and this is what happened: I got up, let the pup out to go potty, and went back to bed while hitting snooze every 15 minutes for over an hour! Frick...I need to get my motivation back! And I'm sure that extra sleep I got wasn't any good anyway! I've got to stick with it to lose these last 11+ pounds!! They aren't coming off on their own, I've got to work for it and kick their butt instead of kicking my own! Wait does that make sense....idk! :)<br /><br />I ate breakfast on the run today so I didn't get a picture. I had a bowl of <strong>Cinnamon Life</strong> with <strong>skim milk</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. And of course I had to have an <strong>apple</strong> for an early morning snack for <strong>1 point</strong>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3OToMJ5YIHb8C68VNb1a2QmsV5MhYazUCaaxh-7brY-K2xDN7pLgt7iI3IPmcosYx9D_USk7At5m1GTX0MtuZ95LWz8Y52FL-xa3yR67W_Z0LjDke9x960d4w6q5pMLaxygvgA-q6r7V/s1600-h/DSC01883.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304711248799505362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3OToMJ5YIHb8C68VNb1a2QmsV5MhYazUCaaxh-7brY-K2xDN7pLgt7iI3IPmcosYx9D_USk7At5m1GTX0MtuZ95LWz8Y52FL-xa3yR67W_Z0LjDke9x960d4w6q5pMLaxygvgA-q6r7V/s320/DSC01883.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />If you are a <strong>Fiber One Bar</strong> "fan" and you like peanut butter you have to try the <strong>"oats & peanut butter"</strong> kind. They are awesome! I think they are definitely my favorite of all the <strong>Fiber One Bars</strong>. So I had one for a quick snack before lunch for <strong>2 points</strong>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVRyODcO9PMFEifXmwXNN9v4SCIX06Cf9kRKWGEVIgC_WEsz0id8_RbZxCLDTkB723U6pSZ-w9J5yQxI-I8GC8K2HewT13erjnKcwy7NzBbODaEsM1VSrJTSbdV8a8qv6piRxpRN5ME7s/s1600-h/DSC01884.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304710624925588018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVRyODcO9PMFEifXmwXNN9v4SCIX06Cf9kRKWGEVIgC_WEsz0id8_RbZxCLDTkB723U6pSZ-w9J5yQxI-I8GC8K2HewT13erjnKcwy7NzBbODaEsM1VSrJTSbdV8a8qv6piRxpRN5ME7s/s320/DSC01884.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />Once again I ran errands on my lunch break so I threw together a few things for a quick lunch on the run. I had a sliced <strong>cucumber </strong>and a <strong>ham, turkey, & cheese wrap</strong> and then I also had sliced <strong>strawberries</strong>, <strong>ww yogurt</strong>, and <strong>grape nuts</strong> for a total of <strong>7 points</strong>. <br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304710617795842546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0zzwjuZ7pGyg5tzUJ0_ZiDcrZqg38qCEyDpLDR8pJLwsnAg7Z6biwD-nYqJ-ghpxfVoO_NTje-H4Xyk3piL6uBIVUHqlx0ioJ9EqiOi3BX7vbJbI8iA2tEXalFuhIXHjYZcWxGnAuXDO/s320/DSC01886.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQ4gaDCDND9zvta3ODg9hSnVrkeAeq9SBqh6If7XtJR2bEIRjCkogumDTdKRsKp5a7X7DNBD-i54Z6qscopiqNeN3X6Xkzc2f1FZ2rJaAC3gBgCFwMFPHMeKDuzGyXFCgsczRhhBmyDej/s1600-h/DSC01885.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304710619940116882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQ4gaDCDND9zvta3ODg9hSnVrkeAeq9SBqh6If7XtJR2bEIRjCkogumDTdKRsKp5a7X7DNBD-i54Z6qscopiqNeN3X6Xkzc2f1FZ2rJaAC3gBgCFwMFPHMeKDuzGyXFCgsczRhhBmyDej/s320/DSC01885.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a>I bought sweet potatoes about 2-3 weeks ago and FINALLY made some <strong>"sweet potato fries</strong>"! I think you will be seeing these a lot more on here! They were great. Thanks to <a href="http://thresholdofgreatness.blogspot.com/">Laura</a> for the "instructions"! :) Here is what I did: I sliced the potato into "fry like slices", mixed them with 1 tsp of EVOO, and then baked them for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. I had those along with <strong>2 tbs of ketchup</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>! I think I was excited about my new "try" that I forgot to eat something else with it!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwxPrLjbewclZNfQBhj2a-zEUYmMWogdzrF_q5i8u-h1ALi1JX_pWgHA6Krw2ty6PH_6WpqB3VEKw3Ks1HGS6pmZuNWCMWlEJqIKXLwQPTEXo7YYn8If6Jw5abrEgJaPag6j56b3iQ2xQ/s1600-h/DSC01887.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304710615104671762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwxPrLjbewclZNfQBhj2a-zEUYmMWogdzrF_q5i8u-h1ALi1JX_pWgHA6Krw2ty6PH_6WpqB3VEKw3Ks1HGS6pmZuNWCMWlEJqIKXLwQPTEXo7YYn8If6Jw5abrEgJaPag6j56b3iQ2xQ/s320/DSC01887.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />So I knew I had to eat something else since I only had 'fries' for supper. I have a few bananas that are starting to turn that I need to eat so I had a big plate of yummy sliced <strong>strawberries</strong> & a <strong>banana</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>! Oh how I love fruit!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiD_-YAKlFFy9PlfYPoTTnr72jk88KyDhUhh6fQSPqdR_TJZJ5GMPv3SBY3LZK3cCTLiAvk0zrQn4jfipRMRhiRh0jwhJ_EVBfH6ctgtTu2RemqCmWmLao8TY_0qho5arSNwXbkjAztZA/s1600-h/DSC01888.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304710612836116898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiD_-YAKlFFy9PlfYPoTTnr72jk88KyDhUhh6fQSPqdR_TJZJ5GMPv3SBY3LZK3cCTLiAvk0zrQn4jfipRMRhiRh0jwhJ_EVBfH6ctgtTu2RemqCmWmLao8TY_0qho5arSNwXbkjAztZA/s320/DSC01888.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><strong>POINTS = 22</strong><strong>WATER = 106 oz</strong><strong>EXERCISE = does dancin' count?? ;)</strong><strong></strong>keep reading to find out more!<br /><br />DH is home!! I'm so happy!! He even surprised me and got home over an hour early!!<br /><br />So we had a little supper and was messing around with some music on the internet and I had a thought, I've wanted to learn the Soulja Boy 'Crank That' dance ever since my friend's wedding last summer! So we searched it on youtube and learned the steps! Omg, we laughed so much we cried! Then we learned the cotton eyed joe dance...I know, I know we didn't even know that one! Ok I am sure you guys are thinking we are silly...but boy did we have fun!!! Now we're ready for all those wedding reception/dances this summer! One I haven't done before, but looks really easy is the dance to "Taking Care of Business"...you end up slapping the floor and rolling around...looks fun! I think I burned some calories too 'cause I'm still sweating! :)<br /><br />I think I did a lot better today food wise. I am hoping the scale will start to go down again. I haven't seen a loss in almost 2 weeks!!<br /><br />By the way, yesterday I wore my new pants that I purchased last weekend so I decided to take a photo for my "progress pictures". I'm not sure that the stripes on the shirt flatter my hips the best, but I figured, what the heck, I'll post it anyway!<br /><br />Tomorrow's TGIF bloggies!! Yay hooray!!

Day 108 (Thursday 2/19)

Ok bloggies, you guys need to give me a swift kick in the a$$!! Set the alarm to get up this morning to hit the gym for the first time this ...

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Day 106 & 107 (Tuesday 2/17 & Wednesday 2/18)

<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Hello everyone! I am sorry that I've been MIA the past few days. DH left on Tuesday for a work trip and I feel like since he left I've made so many plans and had so many things to do I've let blogging, exercising, and eating well go by the wayside....no more excuses, today is a new day and I will press on!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Anyway here is a recap of my past few days. Enjoy!<br /><br />Tuesday I woke up too late to make it to the gym, but I did get some time in with Jillian before work so that has been my first and only work out this week. AAAHHH!!! Man does she kick my butt each time!! I made a quick breakfast when I got to work:<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oatmeal & an Apple. 3 points<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8s9y6AIhfT754T9YVKwa5ycTDzBO-8lLaPDyaeWctn6z4ZDT4ko834vNY7vxAPKxigO966DpDxeoWH8Ta_ObilbxgN9XfZUvxTCHgSHTo6fg0Y2nmsXrg9yuLqvW03EGxVbvWl2w0uRWf/s1600-h/DSC01874.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524620723631906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8s9y6AIhfT754T9YVKwa5ycTDzBO-8lLaPDyaeWctn6z4ZDT4ko834vNY7vxAPKxigO966DpDxeoWH8Ta_ObilbxgN9XfZUvxTCHgSHTo6fg0Y2nmsXrg9yuLqvW03EGxVbvWl2w0uRWf/s320/DSC01874.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I had my favorite yummy morning snack:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Yogurt, Strawberries, & Grape Nuts. 3 points<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVa1XDG3Lqu9t3rIhVF3BzHtjcYsb8WrM46V8b6YM218CI-fqVuFE3gAMUomfkKNRnqHVXFK7XwRNwMqRInxcBiS-3kaNugN-u4JhAVYGh0ZHTDH60d0canN1JpYQ0qHJM2BqVQm4NqsF/s1600-h/DSC01875.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524462440706466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVa1XDG3Lqu9t3rIhVF3BzHtjcYsb8WrM46V8b6YM218CI-fqVuFE3gAMUomfkKNRnqHVXFK7XwRNwMqRInxcBiS-3kaNugN-u4JhAVYGh0ZHTDH60d0canN1JpYQ0qHJM2BqVQm4NqsF/s320/DSC01875.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a>I left work early on Tuesday so I just had a quick wrap for lunch at my desk for 3 points (ham, turkey, & cheese)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytbiau_WX6ad8ioPSvqwZeUueS62VifxnK3ltjlHhl5k-YZEjWK_neUvXkQ8MRWBA7ZRzRKJo8V1O1do3QgNpzG47_p6swmE4N8pBwu89bdDgnPbBIPaU2quM2qz0apMFBTGSwZBPk-3B/s1600-h/DSC01876.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524456621569602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytbiau_WX6ad8ioPSvqwZeUueS62VifxnK3ltjlHhl5k-YZEjWK_neUvXkQ8MRWBA7ZRzRKJo8V1O1do3QgNpzG47_p6swmE4N8pBwu89bdDgnPbBIPaU2quM2qz0apMFBTGSwZBPk-3B/s320/DSC01876.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />Since DH was left on Tuesday I wanted to see him for more than a quick, "hi" & "bye" when I got home from WW so I took off of work a couple hours early so we could have some time together! And I would say it was <span style="font-weight: bold;">well worth it</span>!<br /><br />So when he hit the road I went to WW. I knew the scale was going to be up due to what I ate over v-day weekend and my lack of exercise. But I was ready to face the facts and move on. I was anticipating possibly a 2-3lb gain. I was happily surprised when it was only .8lbs! I am sure my leader thought I was nuts for being happy about a gain, but man that is some much better than the 2-3 I was expecting!<br /><br />I headed home after the meeting feeling sad and disappointed in myself. Sad that DH was going to be gone for 3 days and disappointed about what I left myself do. So what do I do when I'm emotional? EAT! AAAHHHH!!! I grabbed the box of wheat thins and ate what was left, which was probably 2-3 servings so that is <span style="font-weight: bold;">6-9 points</span>! And of course those crackers didn't help my mood one bit so I had to look to something else to fill in the cracks....ice cream! Yep you read the right, ice cream. Straight out of the carton! And to top it all off I had a cold, leftover slice of Caseys pizza. Man now that I'm writing this it sounds awful disgusting! And that is just how I felt after eating all that stuff! I have no clue how <span style="font-weight: bold;">many points</span> the ice cream and pizza were.<br /><br />After sabotaging myself I hit the hay right at the end of BL. 9pm! Geez...Darci get yourself together! DH leaves town and you fall apart!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">TUESDAY SUMMARY-<br /><br />POINTS = <span style="font-weight: bold;">thru the roof!</span><br />WATER = 138 oz<br />EXERCISE = 30 day shred dvd<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I knew when I woke up Wednesday morning I knew I wasn't going to go to the gym. So I let my puppy out to go potty and thought I could get a few more zzzz's. Well I sure did. Barely made it to work on time! Mornings like that are no fun! Rush, rush, rush!! I didn't have time to make the usual oatmeal so I just grabbed a fiber one bar for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaODcQjOa8bTYPqIg4c7KTc4sQl2hzkkNUTTQ8XyPRTM90Myfzton2Isbw-5rCWh0CWq-NSdrFKp2izEhfsyHW6xyjR3MF4kL8ukreplh0MGlMieGqSpt-R_K5xjVdBcL6Hb0wjeU7Zos7/s1600-h/DSC01877.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524456508517746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaODcQjOa8bTYPqIg4c7KTc4sQl2hzkkNUTTQ8XyPRTM90Myfzton2Isbw-5rCWh0CWq-NSdrFKp2izEhfsyHW6xyjR3MF4kL8ukreplh0MGlMieGqSpt-R_K5xjVdBcL6Hb0wjeU7Zos7/s320/DSC01877.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I think I had the munchies yesterday! And I'm sure it's because I didn't start my morning out like I usually do (ie no oatmeal or fruit). So I had a yogurt with grape nuts for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span> mid morning.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyqIGK92rjI-MXEuvDiAIPHC1lofG-C3kq7OtyshbS3mJIP3tE0nYzLIJOqkjy1G94chJ5rGe4RsXY4ZW6a3Td-7sNO3g84UWhYd4AWS-BrK3IcpK6oP2lO3d3v8fVXvcdc-Z8-4T7jrz/s1600-h/DSC01878.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524453491776434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyqIGK92rjI-MXEuvDiAIPHC1lofG-C3kq7OtyshbS3mJIP3tE0nYzLIJOqkjy1G94chJ5rGe4RsXY4ZW6a3Td-7sNO3g84UWhYd4AWS-BrK3IcpK6oP2lO3d3v8fVXvcdc-Z8-4T7jrz/s320/DSC01878.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I had to run errands on my lunch break so I didn't have time to make lunch while I was home for a whole 2 minutes to let the pup out. So when I got back to work I made a smart one's 4 cheese pizza for <span style="font-weight: bold;">7 points</span>. It was ok. I think I would like to add some more toppings...possibly my fav ham & pineapple!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje_xlD_pYOnTTTV1-2J5bAWcuN7CGorC0YyRNz8_UX-Dl9xmIrJQpFw7IeiHPYWPR62u-L4PNJFr1EDHEKBslojS9-elt77afW7OZ0jK-LZpP-ZE_nYlcjfPavhAvq18hxRhgfdrj3G_jE/s1600-h/DSC01879.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524448433083154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje_xlD_pYOnTTTV1-2J5bAWcuN7CGorC0YyRNz8_UX-Dl9xmIrJQpFw7IeiHPYWPR62u-L4PNJFr1EDHEKBslojS9-elt77afW7OZ0jK-LZpP-ZE_nYlcjfPavhAvq18hxRhgfdrj3G_jE/s320/DSC01879.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; cursor: pointer; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I had planed to meet my sister after work for some cheap margaritas and free chips & salsa. Unfortunately they didn't have strawberries, so I had to have a regular margarita, just not as good! I think we're starting a new Wednesday night routine! (<span style="font-weight: bold;">points value = NO CLUE!</span>)<br /><br />Afterwards she invited me to her friend's house for "Bunco Nite". I don't know about you guys, but I had never heard of bunco. And when she was e-mailing me about it earlier in the day I was like "What the heck is Bunco?"! Is it an "atlectic" game or this like some "home party"?!?! I had no clue. But it ended up being a dice game you play with 8 people total. It was fun and they want to make it monthly event. And I only knew 2 people there so it was fun to meet some new girls! Oh and one of them was named Darci with an "i" too! I've only known one other Darci in my life and she spelled her's with a "y"...so that was fun & confusing!<br /><br />By the time we finished it was almost 10 and I had eaten a few tortilla roll ups, chips & salsa (yep more!), apple slices with carmel dip, some amazing cookies with cream cheese filling in between, and a miller lite! (<span style="font-weight: bold;">points value = NO CLUE!</span>) I headed home, called DH for a quick "hi" & "goodnite" and I was out for the count! Btw, it's <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREEZING</span> here again! I'm so ready for spring!<br /><br />WEDNESDAY SUMMARY-<br /><br />POINTS = <span style="font-weight: bold;">thru the roof!</span><br />WATER = 48 oz<br />EXERCISE = none<br /><br />No nutritious supper, not even close to an OP day! Wow! But today (Thursday) is a new day and I'm going to get back on track and not get too down on myself! I hope everyone has had a good week so far...has to be better than mine! DH comes home tonight, I'm so excited!!<br /><br />Oh and by the way, I agree with you guys, I got a chuckle out of my "car running" story too! But don't worry, I won't tell DH! :) </div></div>

Day 106 & 107 (Tuesday 2/17 & Wednesday 2/18)

Hello everyone! I am sorry that I've been MIA the past few days. DH left on Tuesday for a work trip and I feel like since he left I'...

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Day 105 (Monday 2/16)

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an English Muffin w/Cream Cheese. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmy_j0Zp1l91JLkGAXVmxIlhN2vuG6Fsf7Lh-NTvwqllX2t1MYBYblt9XdvfEeC8-uNq87KjDAtHHzP20Sxs4Da-iDa76uRkMTyBDp4bLimXaYdLoEzMWm8d4vqmRRFG5yIrvhYkU4QCNK/s1600-h/DSC01851.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303795072594401986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmy_j0Zp1l91JLkGAXVmxIlhN2vuG6Fsf7Lh-NTvwqllX2t1MYBYblt9XdvfEeC8-uNq87KjDAtHHzP20Sxs4Da-iDa76uRkMTyBDp4bLimXaYdLoEzMWm8d4vqmRRFG5yIrvhYkU4QCNK/s320/DSC01851.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>MORNING SNACK: Yogurt, Grape Nuts, & Strawberries, Andes Mint, & an Apple. 7 points<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtmXKeq4BvMnTdoQZNfyDc4QQLiFGJC7iHP7C0-EG8JFUi0mvqPWkpY4_H74YPoA5K9Q-EhcDcWOaykRLBvEq48-9cJT0EX2PJv_FMFxYLyc4z4aTv15olsbpvXdVgQrRT-Z_poODHnJz/s1600-h/DSC01853.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303794500550172802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtmXKeq4BvMnTdoQZNfyDc4QQLiFGJC7iHP7C0-EG8JFUi0mvqPWkpY4_H74YPoA5K9Q-EhcDcWOaykRLBvEq48-9cJT0EX2PJv_FMFxYLyc4z4aTv15olsbpvXdVgQrRT-Z_poODHnJz/s320/DSC01853.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oDAsHZI2tkWJprMWLZugVxLNSJicDX9oMl74XIEzcCKp2WHWIpxFfQ6Rm0Q-171xzItPv5ARbhOc4Z1rgK7b5FMHMilPU_NpYDeFfFyrEo8Z8Kl_yHC6wL5agG8sY69Mc25cDLliuaJq/s1600-h/DSC01852.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303795287001407890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oDAsHZI2tkWJprMWLZugVxLNSJicDX9oMl74XIEzcCKp2WHWIpxFfQ6Rm0Q-171xzItPv5ARbhOc4Z1rgK7b5FMHMilPU_NpYDeFfFyrEo8Z8Kl_yHC6wL5agG8sY69Mc25cDLliuaJq/s320/DSC01852.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a>LUNCH: English Muffin w/PB2 & a Banana and Spinach Artichoke Dip w/Wheat Thins. 8 points</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ZTAnAwfOoCjLD0tUupFTGuoo-SSiJtQSd5-QMq0LmVue0ednJTr7-XmduxY7KL3yK-wZiJZzu30E6gzDNVomLIODt4510IW6lAVph5fE8rF62s33v0sdBoent7WrqA_JwC-rubjoO21g/s1600-h/DSC01855.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303794488907108658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ZTAnAwfOoCjLD0tUupFTGuoo-SSiJtQSd5-QMq0LmVue0ednJTr7-XmduxY7KL3yK-wZiJZzu30E6gzDNVomLIODt4510IW6lAVph5fE8rF62s33v0sdBoent7WrqA_JwC-rubjoO21g/s320/DSC01855.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJcFIiKyD2zB6knuDbODcNl-_62KPCGJ9Qhc8Ssy_DVKutdy-fWP3JxHcBLJS8dGn2Sgu6l1gHtrLL-JyJP0U6KFKJot3JQEOlod6vbPaHJalqiB9oR1z6g8v_iWoHLpeGyohiPAUFQDS/s1600-h/DSC01854.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303795291604421154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJcFIiKyD2zB6knuDbODcNl-_62KPCGJ9Qhc8Ssy_DVKutdy-fWP3JxHcBLJS8dGn2Sgu6l1gHtrLL-JyJP0U6KFKJot3JQEOlod6vbPaHJalqiB9oR1z6g8v_iWoHLpeGyohiPAUFQDS/s320/DSC01854.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a>SUPPER: Applebees' Garlic Herb Chicken. 7 points<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0aGpXCyzthGhfb-rPAQs9a6WPJPW_EvQfLlIMulVWsRqpuAT0hAO8st781lrFq-5UeJqK9V0WznaY5HppRuaO9aIvBONBEY3C6-PZ8s1tQORGzuWx8Zx8g1O_G2gWhZp75Tkd8KM-irl/s1600-h/DSC01479.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303794482365247570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0aGpXCyzthGhfb-rPAQs9a6WPJPW_EvQfLlIMulVWsRqpuAT0hAO8st781lrFq-5UeJqK9V0WznaY5HppRuaO9aIvBONBEY3C6-PZ8s1tQORGzuWx8Zx8g1O_G2gWhZp75Tkd8KM-irl/s320/DSC01479.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />EVENING SNACK: Wheat Thins. 3 points<br /></div><br />POINTS = 29<br />WATER = 138 oz<br />EXERCISE = none<br /><br />So Sunday night I had this horrible tooth ache. It's one that has been coming and going for about a week now. I can't get into the dentist till March 3rd, so I just have to tough it out. So I was all cuddled in bed before 10pm ready to get some good zzzzzz's so I could get up and hit the gym first this Monday morning. My tooth ache wasn't going away so I asked DH to bring me some pain pills and he did, but they were Tylenol PM. Long story short, didn't get up to go the gym....barely made it to work by 8am. I could not get my butt outta bed. My eyes just wouldn't open! You must have to have 8+ hours to devote to sleep before you take those stinkin' pills. My toothache is gone though, so I guess that is good.<br /><br />Another bad part is DH got up, kissed me goodbye, and was out the door. Little did I know that when he left at 6am, he started my car thinking I was getting up to hit the gym! Yikes!! So it ran in the garage for almost 2 hours!! Good thing it wasn't low on gas otherwise who knows how I would've gotten to work this morning! I called him to thank him for starting my car and having it all toasty warm for me and then went on to say that I didn't work out and that flipped a switch! He wasn't too happy with me and I don't think it was because I didn't burn it up in the gym this morning...but because the car ran FOREVER! Needless to say I don't think he'll do that again when I'm still in bed when he leaves!<br /><br />And I just have to say that I am so jealous of all of you who were home off work yesterday for President's Day...please enjoy it for me too!<br /><br />We went out for supper with DH's grandparents to Applebees. They have only been there once and it was in Arizona. They always thought it was so expensive and that they couldn't afford it, so for Christmas DH & I got them a gift card there. So it was nice that they wanted us to come with when they went! It is always nice to see them and hear the latest news from DH's hometown! And lucky for me it was easy to be "point friendly"!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdDtGVo9XLgzSr_r7_hHTVpSE3TjeKk8DCTXq8MkUOP7AciltWaG4Pmftg_9h6_WeP9BpBXon7tBH9hmY2vn6ZBbOmdepm-GfdsbuLIf4b3AM4gIsEXf5_6EObzSjwHpogFaq1e3QLigu/s1600-h/DSC01856.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303796189859722210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdDtGVo9XLgzSr_r7_hHTVpSE3TjeKk8DCTXq8MkUOP7AciltWaG4Pmftg_9h6_WeP9BpBXon7tBH9hmY2vn6ZBbOmdepm-GfdsbuLIf4b3AM4gIsEXf5_6EObzSjwHpogFaq1e3QLigu/s320/DSC01856.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />I hope everyone had a great Monday and a SUPER start to their week. I am dreading my wi tonight at ww, but I am going to go and face the facts...I am sure it will be a gain...but I deserve it for all the garbage I ate this weekend!<br /><br />See you later tonight bloggies!

Day 105 (Monday 2/16)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an English Muffin w/Cream Cheese. 4 points MORNING SNACK: Yogurt, Grape Nuts, & Strawberries, Andes Mint, &...

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