Tracking Wednesday

It's almost 1pm and I've tracked my breakfast and lunch, as well as my activity in the online tracker. This is a huge improvement over every day the past week.<br /><br />During the past few months there's been a direct correlation between me not tracking my food and my weight slowly going up.<br /><br />Every day I make up some silly excuse of why I can't do it, the best one is that I don't have time. I'm on the computer for work a good portion of the day. It took about two minutes.<br /><br />The real reason I don't want to track my food is because I know I've been going over my allotted Points every day. That makes a failure in my book. <br /><br />I've made a deal with myself. Just for today, and today only, I promise I will track every bite, AND I'll eat within my Points limit. Maybe I'll make every Wednesday "Tracking Wednesday", just to see if I can do it. <br /><br />A couple pictures I found on my work computer. I may have shared these last summer, I'm not sure. They're from my visit to my sister in Fairbanks, Alaska in July, 2009.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The public restroom in Nenana, Alaska. I thought this was really pretty and very unique. It even had a flush toilet. :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47KI0bYpaeG2G5N2iptaGBGszgzn0bbOVOT-zICVEHwmYJ8EYyuhU_wMf_kDkBlyj4uu1kp2fCJNE_TgfHZLtXYhurt_9fJbfirzMxfizekrmSzw0zhl86EOfZDMuI9ol_vS0QhQ8OiSe/s1600-h/DSC03644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47KI0bYpaeG2G5N2iptaGBGszgzn0bbOVOT-zICVEHwmYJ8EYyuhU_wMf_kDkBlyj4uu1kp2fCJNE_TgfHZLtXYhurt_9fJbfirzMxfizekrmSzw0zhl86EOfZDMuI9ol_vS0QhQ8OiSe/s640/DSC03644.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me at Chena Hot Springs, near Fairbanks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggV7yR_QrAUlIC7umbu4u1izZY93oRRkkYWoORjS9HG9D5-7621cGgOwfERO0CxpSnp5PwsC51q58qQ4iw5X7Clv1WZNt1vMIAjZIF0xv-BZAYOQr4fk7VSDERbF9-GKqNf4bglkxDby4O/s1600-h/Picture+025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggV7yR_QrAUlIC7umbu4u1izZY93oRRkkYWoORjS9HG9D5-7621cGgOwfERO0CxpSnp5PwsC51q58qQ4iw5X7Clv1WZNt1vMIAjZIF0xv-BZAYOQr4fk7VSDERbF9-GKqNf4bglkxDby4O/s640/Picture+025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Tracking Wednesday

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Another day one or this is NOT maintenance

<strong>KCSARC</strong><br />Normally I post the night before, but yesterday was kind of a horrific day for me. One of my dearest friends and I ventured out on the new light rail from the airport to downtown Seattle to attend the <a href="http://www.kcsarc.org/" target="blank">King County Seaxual Assault Resource Center's</a> fundraiser breakfast. <br /><br />Although it was a kick to ride the light rail and catch up with each other, the intensity of the speakers at the breakfast was difficult. It's always like this for me when I attend their functions. They have guest speakers that were raped or sexually molested as children, some are still teenagers. One of my best friend's daughters was sexually molested when she was five. We sat at their table and as I always do, I cried when I listen to the stories (as did almost everyone, even the men were wiping their eyes). <br /><br />KCSARC is an amazing group of people and if  you live in the Seattle area and are looking for a great organization to donate some spare money to, this is the group. I've seen the results their counseling has had on a very scared and frightened five-year old that had the terrible experience of being sexually molested by a 21-year old neighbor. It would have been called rape but they have very odd definitions of rape. Penetration of one inch. I won't go into details, but it was beyond horrible what happened to her. She's now a vibrant, beautiful and well-adjusted 11-year old. KCSARC helped her get to where she is today. <br /><br />It was still a hard day and even though I took a lot of pictures of Seattle on our ride, I didn't feel like posting them. <br /><br /><strong>Not maintenance</strong><br />I had an epiphany while on the StairMaster this morning (which by the way, we only have one and no ever uses it but me - so weird). Every day is day one, which we all agree is true. So I only have to get through today, not worry about tomorrow. One day at a time, literally. That's all I'm focusing on today. Track my food, eat within my Points. Just for today. <br /><br />The other thing is that I seem to think I'm on maintenance. When I put on my size 12 dark gray dress slacks yesterday I felt like a sausage. They had a little stretch and by the time I got to the Westin they felt better, but still, I remember buying them about six months ago when my size 10's didn't fit and I had go up a size. They were baggy. I haven't tried them on for about three months because I gained another 10 pounds. <br /><br />I've been holding steady at 176, as if that was the weight I wanted to maintain. It's NOT my goal weight, I shouldn't be in maintenance! It's time to buckle down and get serious. <br /><br />Today is my day!

Another day one or this is NOT maintenance

KCSARC Normally I post the night before, but yesterday was kind of a horrific day for me. One of my dearest friends and I ventured out on th...

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Still Fighting!!

Hello blogger friends! Hope everyone had a<span style="font-style:italic;"> terrific Tuesday</span>! <br /><br />Mine started out by NOT hitting the snooze button, but instead rolling over for a few more Z's and only getting 20 minutes in at the gym!! Yikes!! But it was a good <span style="font-weight:bold;">20 minute run</span>, better than nothing at all right?!?!<br /><br />Breakfast was wonderful! I had the usual <span style="font-weight:bold;">oatmeal </span>with a <span style="font-weight:bold;">sliced banana</span>, and <span style="font-weight:bold;">chocolate PB2</span>. Today though I'm counting it for <span style="font-weight:bold;">5 points</span> because I had a bigger banana.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjPSoRkoQMVrCv1zYVqpcFod2o1pMP589J6mlF3GyV0NhAH2jBntjs9_38_GGJppWVD_g1_aL9S5kzWEuklFbKRUALV8x2iDvmgrPCzbvL4fnvxOjeU3o4ZKpxhYfoU5IZ9WoWUjb7zoE/s1600-h/DSC06167.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441832623356536146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjPSoRkoQMVrCv1zYVqpcFod2o1pMP589J6mlF3GyV0NhAH2jBntjs9_38_GGJppWVD_g1_aL9S5kzWEuklFbKRUALV8x2iDvmgrPCzbvL4fnvxOjeU3o4ZKpxhYfoU5IZ9WoWUjb7zoE/s400/DSC06167.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />I was a little "off" today. I think this cold that is trying to come on is what did it. But I fought through and had a productive morning. My morning snack also helped, <span style="font-weight:bold;">strawberries, 1/4c homemade granola</span>, and <span style="font-weight:bold;">ww strawberry yogurt</span> for <span style="font-weight:bold;">3 points</span>. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXbVunSxvULlxQTGH6oiSiubtk43dwwLKMagLV6758_ghW0ZbXwbD__iVE99ajNHHuWhAd6hYQ36WJwm0cVzh3bi4D-Vi5IcSiMmrtRImkB7DUSIM242H1mMqrXGly2gd1U5GC_RdMh1K/s1600-h/DSC06168.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441832619928018530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXbVunSxvULlxQTGH6oiSiubtk43dwwLKMagLV6758_ghW0ZbXwbD__iVE99ajNHHuWhAd6hYQ36WJwm0cVzh3bi4D-Vi5IcSiMmrtRImkB7DUSIM242H1mMqrXGly2gd1U5GC_RdMh1K/s400/DSC06168.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />I had to take an early lunch because of afternoon meetings I had. I wasn't feeling super hungry, but knew I needed to eat something! So I had a <span style="font-weight:bold;">cheesy broccoli baked potato</span> for <span style="font-weight:bold;">3 points</span>. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2XS1bmOHRIqZJM2o1CQ2gEZSCUxZjxZf2G3YflZyI8VB6E207INvIlqT_R-M8c6sG9QFBScpoAcNwEpCZ5DLqI4muU2mgXhcdOyrHEihkVyDxzOt0BiJM5GN45HdEYV0LuDXHNusEqrX/s1600-h/DSC06169.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441832610928700386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2XS1bmOHRIqZJM2o1CQ2gEZSCUxZjxZf2G3YflZyI8VB6E207INvIlqT_R-M8c6sG9QFBScpoAcNwEpCZ5DLqI4muU2mgXhcdOyrHEihkVyDxzOt0BiJM5GN45HdEYV0LuDXHNusEqrX/s400/DSC06169.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />And then I had an <span style="font-weight:bold;">orange </span>to get in my <span style="font-weight:bold;">vitamin C</span> and also for the sweetness for desert for <span style="font-weight:bold;">1 point</span>!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzsnVwrJdeGqLsb7isgY_c8oVUvUosURQ1K_WH-ODOvm6vIGF72JlKTLPFGfryXHsFhLeX0VhibzbUGe09z5WYt_b51h9PbWOzkTOPH2EBhPJUJM78NqPX4zIe10MezbqC4j27WXA_yW/s1600-h/DSC06170.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441832603300392466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQzsnVwrJdeGqLsb7isgY_c8oVUvUosURQ1K_WH-ODOvm6vIGF72JlKTLPFGfryXHsFhLeX0VhibzbUGe09z5WYt_b51h9PbWOzkTOPH2EBhPJUJM78NqPX4zIe10MezbqC4j27WXA_yW/s400/DSC06170.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />The meetings went well & made my afternoon <span style="font-weight:bold;">FLY<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>! When I got back to my office I snacked on my some <span style="font-weight:bold;">yummy crunchy baby carrots</span> for 0 points! Hooray for zero point snacks!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcswrlqLeLg5GEK51ACoJAffaKUwm2LFeuPl5akajGgX4kPHPt7wn_n7KZQi8U-G2hGULSPMsRwwidx-UvZ1DF3ZamTrNV7pTwQKwwz8G9C-_FZUJXWNPVjy5Z8Ptz4zAYCa_gEbKE7vPt/s1600-h/DSC06172.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441832594882941842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcswrlqLeLg5GEK51ACoJAffaKUwm2LFeuPl5akajGgX4kPHPt7wn_n7KZQi8U-G2hGULSPMsRwwidx-UvZ1DF3ZamTrNV7pTwQKwwz8G9C-_FZUJXWNPVjy5Z8Ptz4zAYCa_gEbKE7vPt/s400/DSC06172.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />We ended up closing an hour early because of blowing snow & slick roads. I took advantage of the extra time and hit the gym for my 2nd workout of the day! I got in 30 minutes on the cross ramp!<br /><br />After my 2nd workout a friend called and wanted to get together for supper. It worked out perfect because Kyle was working late. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera. But we went for Mexican...which is SO hard for me to be point friendly! I had<span style="font-weight:bold;"> chips & salsa</span> and then ordered just <span style="font-weight:bold;">1 chicken quesedilla</span> with a little<span style="font-weight:bold;"> white cheese dip</span>. Good stuff!! I am estimating my supper to be <span style="font-weight:bold;">18 points</span>, just to go high. <br /><br />I crashed early last night...hence the late post! ;) The cold was really getting to me and made my head feel like a balloon. I'm still fighting it though...hopefully I'll win!! ;)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />TUESDAY'S STATS</span><br />POINTS = 28/23<br />WATER = 96 oz<br />EXERCISE = 20 min run & 30 min cross ramp

Still Fighting!!

Hello blogger friends! Hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday ! Mine started out by NOT hitting the snooze button, but instead rolling over f...

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S’ouvrir les portes des métiers de l'agroalimentaire : visite d'entreprise le 02 mars 2010

<BR><br />La Maison de l'Emploi du Bassin d'Orléans organise une visite d'entreprise pour découvrir les métiers de l’agroalimentaire (opérateur de production, technicien, cariste …)<ul><br /><li>le Mardi 02 mars 2010<br /><li>dans les locaux de l'entreprise <a href="http://www.lsdh.fr/" target="_blank">LSDH</a>.</ul><br /><br />Le transport est pris en charge par la Maison de l'Emploi.<br /><br />Le nombre de places est limité.<br /><br />Pour s'inscrire, contacter la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans : 02 38 24 18 03 ou <a href="mailto:accueil@news-these-days.fr">accueil@news-these-days.fr</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Départ</strong> : Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans, à 13h30<br /><BR>

S’ouvrir les portes des métiers de l'agroalimentaire : visite d'entreprise le 02 mars 2010

La Maison de l'Emploi du Bassin d'Orléans organise une visite d'entreprise pour découvrir les métiers de l’agroalimentaire (opér...

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