Day 127 (Wednesday 3/11)

<p>Good evening blog world! The week is over half over and next week at this time I will be on a plane on my way to sunny Florida!</p> <p>This morning I had to get to work early to get a few extra things done. I didn’t want to miss my workout so I set my alarm for 5:15am and got up! It was hard to get up, but SO worth it in the end! I got in a 30 minute run and 15 minutes of leg weights and made it to work by 7:15am!</p> <p>Breakfast was the same as every other day! <strong>Oatmeal</strong> with <strong>1/4c blueberries</strong> and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLpWOcmOanf3cGTMFg8o_EvPFxxKc_uJ8vWADPuJZl2yLS51uqTvsprx6aqCLkCCf2i7qTWavuMdPD9H82iOPTN8TakC_CGwwLIAkVJGfFJk3LkwQQN0J6VbM4GhuEb5hoJ0jOlrINwBr/s1600-h/DSC02029%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02029" border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMoLYNooXm_eNBA-u1aeGZ3XTzS2NpQFanSucXuPIyppRJZc-lFb6j5Hj1qv1Nb8jlnboUEq-OwIcxyvGbgzlP4RVXL3ucxEwF2isu7jNCUrjmWmKZw6Ix1bLK6CJOZiYEL2yUzSpxWO0/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02029" width="413" /></a> </p> <p>I had my morning snack much later than normal today. I guess the morning just got away from me! I mixed up my favorite combo <strong>sliced strawberries</strong>, <strong>ww vanilla yogurt</strong>, and <strong>1/4c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. Didn’t get a picture before I mixed it though so you get to see my mush of a snack!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz64CInd_YdD64blCpaF5I21onASv4WyJpmtaMCE8P6A8RtbOOyvKhIdp94mltP8gZbJCqqMnWT6U5YwwbH2e0ZxpzwpR1XEED7hwAAkT4FxHC8FvJVLnnEAJuqqOCLJX4d_m481AjcuUT/s1600-h/DSC02030%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02030" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlgYen6BU8HDLD-hLDly5yOBSLyIoc2FUG709jXLz1V6Kwsbl4WfMLARA6j9qkiKOdPize1cOEpYweang-wd9nd2vmuXVQU_7X_ArHJU_ecid7knI-VhxMCeOoGfYjNk5m_JP7H9um4u3/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02030" width="424" /></a> </p> <p>I spent my lunch break chatting my sis from Georgia talking about our up coming trip to Florida. I’m getting so excited for this trip. To be with all my sisters in sunny Florida for a week!! Ok…back to lunch! I made some <strong>cooked broccoli</strong> with <strong>ff cheese</strong> and a <strong>ham turkey & cheese wrap</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnx52-m6KA8-fXoH-r2bqwXhEUcLhcxlK_p4npoNEuyrczbLNgtA9geQgR8FAovjEwquInt1wGTicNLm_vGYnPGx1frtGnOCHgyMQ7zoFrDIUcv5QC5XANIQGNN9Zj65BeZMFD8cQdYsMR/s1600-h/DSC02031%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02031" border="0" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliflnQLMScD-vaF-4v6mb4dZxhMn_DrB6tzv19BI0XB73r9TONl8dSWuY7yHIxh6D_kgaKyp38Xs9CAudnNd4AiH3vrr1FmfDlu3PmEfRva4J29JNIZvUZI7UHggmx1mlQOi6yC5Zpy_8/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02031" width="436" /></a> </p> <p>I’ve been doing some research lately about protein and I think I want to increase my intake. I am going to try to do this by being aware of protein rich foods and also some protein bars & shakes. I stopped at GNC after work today. I had a coupon for “Designer Whey” thanks to <a href="http://thresholdofgreatness.blogspot.com/">Laura</a> – she told me a little about the protein shakes she takes and their websites, so I checked them out and found a $2 off coupon! Thanks for the info Laura…greatly appreciated! I picked up some chocolate designer whey, a blender bottle (pink of course!), a clif bar, and a muscle milk light bar. I think the extra protein is going to help me with my weight training and also the weight loss portion of it too. I still want to do more research, so if any of you have any good advice definitely let me know! Of course I had to try out my protein shake when I got home. It comes out to only 2 <strong>points</strong> per serving. I am anxious to try the bars now! But those are for another day.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4gVzB0-1eWmDYmdd4tZumE72ASza2XzI11bg0JFDvTorf6YBbzRUqz-wJyIyg-2cRTf_QvC2ngd957SddhRbP-AhF511MIi3Twzey33une7w8dTH1AlvYGVt8ReSBDF2DPqJZT-ApI5z/s1600-h/DSC02032%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02032" border="0" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1F9AgC-qJODlhmGkRvzqu6zQc_4D3zZQzAYVDTIHMnWWNdvMaD8Zy2oTLkeAsYngGDS-rL39CIM0A-52wd09NS6X3FERu7wK6dIA2FkUmRhLy-na6Lz0WKT_5v8M4wExR5ggZrwdId-14/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02032" width="288" /></a> </p> <p>Supper tonight was “protein packed”! I had a total of <strong>3 hard boiled egg whites</strong>, <strong>sweet potato fries</strong>, <strong>1/2c low fat cottage cheese</strong>, and a<strong> chicken salad wrap</strong>(which I only ate half of ‘cause I was SO full!) for a total of <strong>10 points</strong>. I mixed a few of the egg whites in with the chicken salad wrap. It was just ok, but a nice way to “disguise” them! I thought I really liked boiled eggs, but I thought wrong. They are just ok. So this was a high point supper, but VERY filling. I am sure I won’t need anything else to eat tonight….I’m more than satisfied. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirxTLRFYjm4r2-SXBbKjRG_PmHMIDi25es7CJcLej5F5L6jafn2s-rfssdiD-0X5FFymQ3lElgO_sVayc6kevqWjbPsJIYV41-RWowqpCLNUupTTNMbPJd4VzNrJEc235WyL5x16mY3l_t/s1600-h/DSC02033%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02033" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3eSKQDUvUkA3hYbKnYfo9PQOt_JXJBLZYfrAu0OIJ1US7gGuptjAk3_tywrFIy9BKe5V2pdXe6KOCwBFStuk2FLWQvNXoWmYPD3Ylbqvf9-1M3ybfPWHos3TTj6mMs_oV3TDK4ZN01UQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02033" width="455" /></a> </p> <p>I guess we will see how this protein thing goes. I am hoping it helps!</p> <p>Well I am off to chill on the couch with DH and watch CSI NY. DH hasn’t been feeling well lately so he needs some tender lovin’ care! And I hope I don’t get that icky cold stuff that’s going around…need to be in tip top shape for my trip next week!</p> <p><strong>WEDNESDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 22</p> <p>WATER = 130 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 30 min run, 15 min leg weights</p>

Day 127 (Wednesday 3/11)

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Day 126 (Tuesday 3/10)

<p>Hey everyone! I think winter has returned to Iowa. Its only 12 degrees outside…bbbrrrrr!!!</p> <p>I am sad to report to you that I shut my alarm off like I do every morning, but I didn’t get up 5 minutes later like I always do….I rolled over and it was 7:15am!!! Woa…barely enough to get to work on time! No morning workout. </p> <p>I made breakfast in a rush and ate on the run. It consisted of <strong>oatmeal</strong> with <strong>1/4 c blueberries</strong> and a <strong>sliced gold delicious apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VDKaTNnyPP_FIM0pacqSlGVfvYk016LaYGRs-w_-8jhzmXDz49RDdhar09GQg3ucQKniVm9kLKjtxJc6LCPj8sLHcjnO0KeUXWVezNED7YBmjk1PkvZ1b6HsLrqPmTiCiSain8657tAu/s1600-h/DSC02022%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02022" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoticUle7YxcdWOASAzKGozhiJ0th3sTmO_OyNn7e_jCg1r9TAitHjiyiSCYhwWwE4e9vCE8Vlqriq9OEYJDQ4TXCCacFWNWEBaXsKerieUABXNvHyMe2Dnx6ufeI-7wtc0FH5TNx9iRl/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02022" width="424" /></a></p> <p>The morning at work went really fast. A few of us worked on a few things for a baby shower for a fellow co-worker. It was fun! All this baby stuff lately has really given me the “itch”! But don’t get any ideas….I need to get to my goal weight and maintain for a while first before there are any babies on the way!</p> <p>I had my favorite snack around 11:30 this morning, <strong>sliced strawberries</strong>, <strong>ww vanilla yogurt</strong>, and <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLS7kg1cZEo2WmhtYBOhNaDCDekcSIgtW8afPj_NxXyxEwUa_YGINs-QOUJ_ZuKa8rR2x-iW2kLYqdOoi5oDj6_TdgC_779G0VAnQ8yNIHG5guIBkwtMzcEQygvpBaLyXtrmLB9VTTlbV6/s1600-h/DSC02023%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02023" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIAIAR3w7xGGb8mCg1xFpYtCIHDmOQZpj8jflSZXg02_hNA538Z8wDulSDuzdC6PdbX0AIVl9-75Yzp_xXw8u5KXxUD28oIuwnWgmfMEB-egnAWBNrida8aTYJt0lhbs4ykj9rZJFhd5b/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02023" width="423" /></a></p> <p>Lunch today was inspired by <a href="http://dancingsweetpea.blogspot.com/">Dancing Sweet Pea</a>. She mentioned on her blog that she had tuna for lunch and I remembered how much I like chicken…the kind that is like tuna…I’m not sure what it’s called! But I made a chicken salad and cheese wrap for <strong>5 points</strong> along with <strong>1/2 serving of pretzel sticks</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>. I didn’t have time to eat the applesauce. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTUHW4TK1o9Y0JhbouPKmd4vW_WTRWktWarqfZszWFWhUSP0wrlmPY8mkjjupSX-RYM2-o4VWooT2eQNTw31lTy9-22u8v_qRY5tcO7aPseeRaisKB_CDL4aC1LykL4OLafSe3u7rRL4a/s1600-h/DSC02024%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02024" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARZ84MBqQqMn7RkcMaAK38pUqLSs2gjeswrm0Z3Al-EMXbNUjEuOcGyUgRURt7de26ApbsVlUmstxMj-gp-WTxw-c_95ybIwdLpaxTZBUXJt6kg9cLSQUiW6ExIDKHvo_Mb4wS_dGly-7/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02024" width="428" /></a> </p> <p>I had ww tonight. I was nervous for the wi…lately they have been all over the place…not very consistent. Well I am happy to report that I lost <strong>1.8lbs</strong> for a total (at ww) of <strong>36 lbs</strong>! I was glad to see that. I am hoping the scale at home starts to go down again. I have been stuck around 164 & 165 these past two weeks. I <strong>REALLY</strong> want to be out of the 160s by the time I leave for Florida next week. So that’s a pretty <strong>HEFTY</strong> goal for 1 week!</p> <p>WW was having a sale on their 2 point bars so I caved and bought the <strong>chocolate caramel</strong> ones. What a RIP OFF!!! I got 4 bars for $3.50 and that was a $1 off on sale! Need to pay better attention. They are just kinda like a candy bar. I would rather have some kinda of protein or fiber bar that has some nutritional value. I had to taste test one on the way home for <strong>2 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PRDv2Wn8xPLZ7crzKYbx1zpSe1272rt3WHnW6FfxF_SBAFtoQBNyDFuilcxmtj3HDj0IBIdbkhzM-fH2bBymO1GxGFOupMBPnVskY1uLV5n2x-s4LNUMUI5VNOYuV0fpOa4DOazImQ2E/s1600-h/DSC02028%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02028" border="0" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jBUUqSSlZp3IPphVo4dToPGVOZIxn6sEJo95LT8qSjh6hC0hW6IQ17oSaZD2_kUqCeonccEi0nP3dstcViF-rgcHGbIn6WwW-SA4KiHw9x9PI94AcSGRtAY2oAMSOAo7DcIpnxfV2xqE/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02028" width="433" /></a></p> <p>I decided to finish up our leftovers for supper. This is the last of the <strong>chili</strong> I made last week. But it was just as good as the first! Perfect for a cold March  night! I had <strong>1 cup</strong> for <strong>8 points</strong> along with a little <strong>cheese</strong> (added after the picture) for <strong>2 points</strong>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAIoPH8jjXdexIfRLmi62tNGRYefnD4zUfMaonlTuPhgUKQg0p2kvcZLOPvZncranJfxKjkwHQFadwP3AxCOTf4saufUSTLSxuyfZjBjZk79JUJ6PTenh_gL_CfvDKv9r8Un9FN6I4ino/s1600-h/DSC02025%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02025" border="0" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKo-3mP8FRKxodeOEdYfnJY0noqcnMXS2vOdMzV2HkPMBcIh6gJKOKOWImx_m-3u8PHMKonv72dEs8ROMpUWEiiVBqhsSotX04ABPChlkcTKE6GNn14fs4JGznSwt59TDDsoQBumEgYAi/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02025" width="441" /></a> </p> <p>I finished up the wedding invite order while watching the BL. I still don’t understand why they couldn’t have shown those first few minutes last week. I think we all guessed that he lost enough weight to keep everyone there another week. Duh!!! After my BL I knew I needed to get a workout in, but it was already 9pm and the gym was closed so I decided to let Jillian give me a good workout. So I did <strong>level 1 of 30 day shred</strong>. It was a great workout…I am contemplating going to level 2 next time….I am sure it will be super hard…but I’m always in for a good butt kickin’!!</p> <p>Oh and check out what got me through my workout with Jillian….a new pair of hot pink asics gel nimbus 10!!! Love em!! They are so light and airy, I can’t wait to get running in these kickin’ shoes!!! :)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFC5my8O9vJBzIf7GGUTA20694BG7TpT8bcAt1VwuGCX1ynRPTwN_NczZstkg4ex63ylXw7CpIuhYHcmtMqjU8bT33xXS9ZEJZeQGPuulsF4slcVDLRhhGvkxKO2XI2jrbRA3Tc170oYK/s1600-h/DSC02026%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02026" border="0" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vuUqK9af1X4LVG4Gbh_DoB2f2kwRWgOqrqncREymbsMKmYK1QFkLa5InKc842MBBVbmxSID5lr-liW6iO4ABJmYKbDm3NPjsIt5LSST5ZxLEaDSFkyJb2m53DxQJ4TB5GedQfdsCA0jG/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC02026" width="449" /></a></p> <p>I meant to share this a few days ago. Sunday I took  my measurements to see what happened to my body in the month of February. I was pleasantly surprised! I lost another 6 1/2 inches in 10 different places. The best was the each inch I lost off of each thigh!!! I guess even though the scale wasn’t going down like it had been in the first few months, my body was still changing.  </p> <p>Hope everyone is having a great week!!</p> <p><strong>TUESDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 24</p> <p>WATER = 154 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 30 day shred dvd level 1 </p>

Day 126 (Tuesday 3/10)

Hey everyone! I think winter has returned to Iowa. Its only 12 degrees outside…bbbrrrrr!!! I am sad to report to you that I shut my alarm ...

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Day 125 (Monday 3/09)

<p>Hope everyone had a great Monday! </p> <p>I started mine out with a morning workout at the gym! I got in <strong>30 minutes</strong> on the <strong>cross ramp</strong> and it felt great! I have to say though my “arm pit” muscles are a tad sore…I think it’s from the push ups from 30 day shred on Sunday!</p> <p>Breakfast was great today thanks to the wonderful blueberries! I had <strong>oatmeal</strong> with <strong>1/4c blueberries</strong> and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. I looked up and the smallest serving of blueberries you can have for 0 points is 1/4 c so that is what I tried this morning and it was just the right amount! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKpN2BVoZSIHtja18xiJp3ISvAdoZoIldA-oUh7Ymqp6xnP1Ymy147XrpoRZVMXJvLPMQnHNr0E_fiVd4sT-1tAAb7DaTK1j7WIBPd3MsXv0L-r5eKhMmXtgZmMp-iKJO81JMAad5wkWJC/s1600-h/DSC02017%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02017" border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSZUkY-v3ctAY9M13KNnAXdINY237o-q_R9NbvpRhDOB0HKC1V1aQogCrvAD8aVxsG6AiFnbzCmyeXSAPqJrU_dR9FZCX2oWTvq6M9zglEMHFwNvjZp38dX62vz9qkHmMBpuGojfUzXBd/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02017" width="414" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Mid morning I had the same snack as Friday…a <strong>sliced banana</strong> and <strong>strawberries</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8vR0Rdh5a1uoGxJi4TXsMh8piN_SrvaIjTJtQOFvUej57kGLuFFxKWbgau9HANLe7oV9FgPOVnrBxDRaNMfuBON9WEHf1D1eCoCDQ6Ef4eIrA1tR99d0BSSZYr0otsVpG6HidYqd3rez/s1600-h/DSC02018%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02018" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvcmuylI9T3qum_x9mCa6vsMH03BdcNdvFEA2Ohp0T1mJVZYfR5FfhO82FGpX4aFWEPsxhBUdMohw_00h9YM9wTIjyS3i19ccNAAo3FURGxyi_UPqvXxqJGAIiullzWKW8DEbtoEc31Rg/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02018" width="420" /></a> </p> <p>Lunch was a rush today! I like to tan on my lunch hours so I don’t have to go after work because they are always so much busier then (I think with everyone’s prom & spring break coming up!). But it sure doesn’t leave a lot of time to run home! But I made it. I had a <strong>ham turkey & cheese wrap</strong>, <strong>strawberry applesauce</strong>, <strong>ff ranch</strong>, and a <strong>sliced cucumber</strong> for<strong> 5 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxQ8eBhYBxLvZQUJGb8gy8Hvl1sofaQcpM-JAqC4ghaW6ntE0wj0AZxp6aZM8uMBBmdglMzVbwbPp-uRRhyphenhyphenX0cFYB_smkDGdPumUU1EqK8g-ozzVO1SUhNiueRrpFJ9M0S-IsyGk4Iqtf/s1600-h/DSC02019%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02019" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8Qc65sQvY0ZmC83F11kH0dCkicMF5Te5vWo3ZBeX-NZFEsXlf-5541K-CF7C28_X5s14oaYC5pDU7hmw0GtytVVL6sTIP-lMJ1ZcD-BprA4hMCggnQH86euGQ7xRQw4eg38xq9euyk_O/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02019" width="423" /></a> </p> <p>I got groceries after work and stuck with my budget…I was quite proud of myself and so was DH! But man by the time I got home, got the groceries put away, and started supper it was already after 6:30 and I was hungry! I didn’t have an afternoon snack, but I did have an evening snack! My all time favorite, <strong>ww vanilla yogurt</strong>, <strong>strawberries</strong>, and <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>! This helped “tide” me over until supper was ready and DH got home. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDy6S3Bpdg40Ez5bMv9o6TRe7nJK0WkwTDNuWZyLOb2NMKK-HxIrYNvw13eoB08CxJLBgQ0SBqOXhR9iLVtZA4jEJI5R-lrYo-Oawk3ybc2RYMWvC6TtLZL5aIy4fg9wTHzAT9drANylq/s1600-h/DSC02020%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02020" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1p-HjbPAGlkSF1ZaNT3UvoUHpwuLE3IyJUxlsN0CXmnH65CvSI0tW3dY-GFJOkWwt1tp2c9RoO-p7-dMFNhwKN_RMf9OkwCAYJneZyL-MKh4mGpTuZQ8sVX1TCjltX1Rog5GUkZEC-tj/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02020" width="430" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I was still pretty satisfied from my evening snack I couldn’t finish my supper! I ate my <strong>sweet potato fries</strong> & <strong>ketchup</strong> first (<strong>4 points</strong>) and could only eat half my <strong>baked chicken breast</strong> (<strong>2 points</strong>). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUyEQlAmuym2YcfhG3pmVsVeraEoL0fDh6uDiw9psHrS_Q7aYf8pO-lCJXvBcXhkWiaecjJOmbcqceA1QLojtvXHY_3n_UPg82PDqdapEec0x3Rx26ry6zODVgIjjw3J7bhusmqR8-2O1/s1600-h/DSC02021%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02021" border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAKHIpLyC7as8ptRLBoTEpET5NLWk53ylyhBt2xFnpvZ1ngemTDzd0xEB_IDW8z3SC0u3DMpuJ2Xs6PToHeyzXB16xhGrsP3w6HLnk_wTifUbjAInYNtvu6MixDXvNKXYBGH5tYHv7HVD/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSC02021" width="444" /></a> </p> <p>I hope everyone has had a great start to their week. I think mine would be better if the stinkin’ scale would go down! I really want to be out of the 160s before I leave for Florida next Wednesday. We’ll see!</p> <p><strong>MONDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 20</p> <p>WATER = 130 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 30 min cross ramp</p>

Day 125 (Monday 3/09)

Hope everyone had a great Monday! I started mine out with a morning workout at the gym! I got in 30 minutes on the cross ramp and it fel...

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Early Childhood Education

Spring is getting closer and soon it will be time to start taking your kids outside more and more! I can't wait to get my daughter out in the stroller or the front carrier on a hike. I'm very fortunate in that her daycare takes the kids outside on any day that is 25 degrees or higher and pleasant. So, she'll get to go out a lot during her time there.<br /><br />What are some ways that day cares and other early childhood care providers could get their students outside more often? What activities could they do? If you have some suggestions or know of any activities that you've used that have worked well with kids in day care, preschool or after school care, please post them here. We'd love to hear what you've done!<br /><br />Also, the National Project WILD office is in the midst of field testing activities for its upcoming Early Childhood Supplement to Project WILD. This new booklet will contain over 20 activities geared to pre-K thru 2nd grade. Some are modifications of existing activities, others are completely new activities. Some Ohio facilitators and teachers are participating in the field testing and we look forward to the release of this new guide.

Early Childhood Education

Spring is getting closer and soon it will be time to start taking your kids outside more and more! I can't wait to get my daughter out i...

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Day 124 (Sunday 3/8)

Happy Monday everyone!<br /><br />I think I "unofficially" took a day off on Sunday. I didn't take pictures, I didn't track. But I don't think I was too bad eating wise either. Here is a quick recap (from what I can remember!):<br /><br />Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ 1/4 c blueberries & an apple.<br />Snack: Fiber one bar & a banana.<br />Lunch: whole wheat pasta & marinara sauce.<br />Snack: a few club crackers.<br />"Supper": strawberries (a bunch!), "dry" cereal (golden grahams).<br />Snack: 3 homemade chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br />So overall not too bad, but the cookies could have been avoided...or I could've stuck with one. DH made them for his employees at work and he took his sweet time getting them in a container so needless to say they were on the counter too long and 2 extra hopped into my mouth!<br /><br />I made a quick trip to a friend's house who just had a her baby (less than 2 weeks ago). Boy was she a sweetie!! Got some major baby fever going on this weekend...shopping with my prego friend & then seeing a newborn!! I had to make the stop at their house short though because the weather got bad really fast. I wanted to get home before I got stranded!<br /><br />I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and the time change didn't affect you too much. I got a nap in yesterday so I feel pretty good! :)<br /><br />I forgot...before I went to my friend's house I did get a workout in...30 day shred!!

Day 124 (Sunday 3/8)

Happy Monday everyone! I think I "unofficially" took a day off on Sunday. I didn't take pictures, I didn't track. But I do...

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Days 122-123 (Friday 3/6 & Saturday 3/7)

<p>Hello everyone and happy weekend!</p> <p>For some reason I was STARVING on Friday!! Here is a quick recap:</p> <p>Third time’s a charm!! Got in <strong>31 minutes</strong> on the <strong>cross ramp</strong> this morning! Breakfast was <strong>oatmeal</strong> and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for<strong> 3 points. </strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXtOwbqr39R0DUxYGclgR7BhARUDMVtobk9y5fQSBKYGqoVT7AmaU4g3wCMUxk7GoLNVvbEXauciTr3iu6vux5shPfFsApzx9crxJtHJRTAzB5MEWx2S0qIN3GAZKz7bARe1mYxOM2xmvu/s1600-h/DSC02000%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02000" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-Ie5Qfw519kx4rPSdwt5bfjbq93e2hDNKV7Ah_bCpTB25_PlAiEOhTReoF5OWnUcRjBY0Xuy5eLVcgUVzJ6FzlZ8s9TnTxQFL6OyOngjn3lccALGUWJ-4K_c2T40iey1ncDiFfYb1Sb6/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02000" width="400" /></a></p> <p>My morning snack was a mix of a <strong>sliced banana</strong> and <strong>strawberries</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-osoWcVZrjKwZMXAmCJ5LNeURnMwp7lsUav3qmSgjG0rwIgX4Tk3-xVn4UR-P-QhBW8ZfB3C0MAVznUl1rKXi-zzpKD_k7dQausB77O_X4iHQINEw8AsxxV59i-iXbzy8IrOOwBNTMQM/s1600-h/DSC02001%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02001" border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippO-xbNtBOOjLT52_3j2k63dWN2PA_nckWhGmrGyHELsB-J0_2W2OgatnDcBYAmAoZOLXarRXfHnzBY67qhpEgfE1npjH9qyzwE1KBaDN7TEslpdOsGi-pP49S8r3t7FGpElALcAiCZ6E/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02001" width="408" /></a></p> <p>I could hardly wait for lunch. Not sure why I was so hungry?!? I made a <strong>smart one’s cheese pizza</strong> for<strong> 7 points</strong>. But while that was cooking I snacked on some <strong>honey nut cheerios</strong> and a few bites of <strong>peanut butter</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. Why Darci…why??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbamZcAwSFor3TSGb9e_QO1qOaa3SMpshK0HFroaOh0KWzSUXEJdH9IlsyVJ__8i_Wx72x8ZKyDcq1fifCQIbCZ497f4jMWJDimJs6AJ5iUH2lGRA6_t9W8Kd3-YLbX9KCHQ7IXuVIJKa/s1600-h/DSC02002%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02002" border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhL7jKKZxrvixxMfhGaEV0Q4JzA47z7ZIbWb0c0tkZQenOf1Z2RbC1RkTg6vnbpZkbWrugRuc_Nnf4Y22wK78u6i5hwK_1U2ZtMy8DWqNzz0x0YCuNHwaFIMA1OIG4mbcNW4mSRNP-NMV/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02002" width="413" /></a></p> <p>You would think all those points would’ve filled me up….but nope I had to have desert before heading back to work. A <strong>skinny cow ice cream sandwich</strong> for<strong> 2 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5N4LWOmGOPk03yhBIuUwS7dnqnGRSaFIYiMuqnKbaZ3Imjgl_USGnSyh2SJRMdXmZcEmhpbsEvhNvHlnowIpe_heWaKIVS9g5SNEOF51dtTkiC5hWRdL3nPTXrU1MYuI_ZSkwIcWrnjO/s1600-h/DSC02003%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02003" border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixITajXNktDtZ9h90OeihvDXSSoLjbqUdBQmerlNI-uDzpxHJuumtmntknjDdqHbmCC2wOKJsOK3MNTVBns7Sd0ysU1JcWAzQ1JU7a6w25BOon0DIoHDRkacYSEpe130aMmggc9HDW7l7z/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02003" width="419" /></a></p> <p>A fellow ww co-worker brought around some <strong>brownies</strong> she made with “<strong>no pudge</strong>” brownie mix. I’ve never heard of it before, but definately going to check it out! This little guy was 1/2 –1 point…so I counted <strong>1 point</strong> to go high. Mmmm I love chocolate! Thanks Melissa!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTO7pXgOivwDMToykMAddIcx0NkO7A0Nhk_tQ4CBV3uQiL6PXWh5tRPGv5uOCPq1VbFuxExAOUF2TKlCgFflnWinnkuSXhtvpGQ6z5Wk55cv73Sw2x5GU8idxfLCuXhngpnRDjbVQJd3K/s1600-h/DSC02005%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02005" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73FMRC9x7qFghzxW8GEKO6el7Ki_Dvs08vyvHmcDWcZH7w2wvY6iLMeTBJDiYQ2tvxyLp6RiVk02qVWSe5gQmHy603hTrD0zeQkvhtjhm9c3W8rt-w2TkS07drn-aAYu7ZCIBNqhr72wj/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02005" width="424" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>After work I did some running around and got home around 6pm, chatted with DH for a while, and then we had to run a few errands. I snatched a <strong>peanut butter fiber</strong> one bar for <strong>3 points</strong>. And DH got me a<strong> jr. frosty</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. We ended up coming home early ‘cause my sister stopped over for a while. By the time they left it was after 8pm and we still hadn’t had supper. I ate a quick bowl of <strong>honey nut cheerios</strong> for <strong>6 points</strong>. And was asleep before 9pm!! Not sure why I was so tired…maybe it was all that food I ate!</p> <p><strong>FRIDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 34/23 (ouch!)</p> <p>WATER = 106 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 31 min cross ramp</p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4">SATURDAY</font></strong></p> <p>Today I shopped! But I was also good…food & budget!! I am so proud of myself!!</p> <p>I got up early and did a few things around the house and then hit the gym at 8am when they opened and got in a <strong>21 minute run</strong> before me and two of my friends/co-workers headed to Des Moines (about 1.5 hours away) for a day of shopping!</p> <p>Got ready quick at the gym….check out my new hat! Nice to cover my “gym hair” for the day! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCihgUFVBg7ZaJWgrm4PpwDfjKPOjm57ek0PteT2UNFEt9E_QFgM8IEFnUaNMImn6UpW33zBNGzgg1EKruTwOBRFdjoy8XH-yEuO8roncUgG-AQKrWCUm2WWOVutAL3DWlHYGeU7ztOU0/s1600-h/DSC02014%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02014" border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4BYfLtVO0cw8v8CimjJNvBXWCvV_96jTPy8jnTLjgYfIOpmgyyFKFhsQpjJ5d4MO1naV64Xc3IS1qMX9cbrJoW7RjTe5aJkls_RppTOjzC7xbVNQlZ5VXMdmK9i7KxMPHbS7GzEZ0YRv/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02014" width="454" /></a>Once I was ready the gym people were nice enough to let me use their microwave to make my <strong>oatmeal</strong>! I didn’t have time to run back home or over to my office so it worked out great! So I ate it on the run along with my all time favorite…an <strong>apple</strong> for a total of <strong>3 points. </strong>Since it was “on the run” I didn’t get a picture. </p> <p>I picked up my two friends and we hit the road. We had a great time and got some great deals! I was actually good…budget wise too! DH was proud! Oh and get this…I was in the Gap dressing room with my two friends just waiting outside the door and I was hoping 10s would fit…but wasn’t 100% sure since I only lost 5 lbs in Feb. Well I slipped into a pair of 10 long jeans, zipped, and buttoned them and without thinking squealed “<strong>THE 10’s FIT</strong>”!! I felt a little silly…but that was completely gone, because I felt great!! I didn’t buy the jeans though because that is my reward for being 160 and I’m not there yet. But I did get a pair of pin striped capris…well longer ones…I can’t remember what they’re called. But they were size 10!!! :D I was on CLOUD 9!!!</p> <p>We had lunch at the food court so that made it easy to stay OP. I had a <strong>6 inch turkey sub</strong> with diet coke for <strong>5 points</strong>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA_ASk8fllX2W73sJ-DfC9l6BSJqGj-tmGcLquDzej0CsLvYRG9aj6dKR5nUER0j6Tk9rqlbIbQrwcxDO-uSTQrA2X7HIHioPBRllOtDLG-DyaboVApdMPfLleyjz1n5SXEnHpG57p9pz7/s1600-h/DSC02006%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02006" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNy_MZLXdgxXkw38LmUMIuu39LCItliMpeUPiZnLOH88sg8TWWFMvs229vqHVI58LzpF9FjFoxPeW_31QV-Mud0lKAFntOJnJdbY1VGFcriUPjc6woW5cKaNgGWA6u1p6uZngoH36b11-T/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02006" width="469" /></a>After the mall we hit Sam’s Club and I stocked up on fiber one bars, blue berries, strawberries, and string cheese! Gotta love buying in bulk! On the way home I snacked on a<strong> fiber one bar</strong>, <strong>banana</strong>, and <strong>string cheese</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>.  </p> <p>Got back home around 8pm and realized I had a lot of points left over, so while catching up on all your lovely blogs I snacked on some <strong>strawberries</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1DS-qIM0lv2aMJWZz3zgHsTn1Xj1IbnR8QJB_r06Oc98Dtu6HvocjR4005GyeIZ_7KYsWa_gFbYLrjT_iqBpcReRmjXt8zjzBYIMT9rd-NairWl7s6005t53FhkGrdtmeGXtmRZorvey/s1600-h/DSC02008%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02008" border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlTpHEpfT5XZBuc9yYYdT8r0Z_CAwKokkuQ4MzijP2Spr_4TYf8GrbHFS1-XP9eskcXjKN8yIkqV95q0mYsfRNvWZjwYTBYps4Ep-ND_LG3xfD2MgUTnujh646fRrc0wrCVSuPcshkGMo/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC02008" width="475" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>DH is helping a friend repair his floor so I am just waiting for him to come home. I have quite a few points left over, but its almost 10 and I really don’t want to eat this late and I’m really not that hungry. So we’ll see what happens!</p> <p><strong>FRIDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 13/23</p> <p>WATER = 82 OZ</p> <p>EXERCISE = 21 min run & lots of walking around 2 malls!!</p> <p>G’nite everyone in blog land! I hope you’re having a super, FAB weekend!</p>

Days 122-123 (Friday 3/6 & Saturday 3/7)

Hello everyone and happy weekend! For some reason I was STARVING on Friday!! Here is a quick recap: Third time’s a charm!! Got in 31 min...

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Day 122 (Thursday 3/5)

Look out...I'm on a roll!! Ha ha! Two mornings in a row now I've made it to the gym! Now this morning was a bit short because I decided to ignore my alarm and woke up in a <strong>panic</strong> 45 minutes later! But I still made it and got in a <strong>20 minute run</strong>! <div><div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Breakfast was a repeat of Wednesday...<strong>oatmeal w/blueberri</strong>es and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for<strong> 4 points</strong>! Sadly now the fresh fruit donations from my boss are gone! Thanks again Angie! But blueberries will <strong>definitely</strong> be on my grocery list next week. Love those little guys!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908122664101986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnXau7Unzqq9eWh8Gs3ZEi61BHnS9k4kb2Hc6_jYbFAvd4iQtcsmyKgsZwP8uBTFsoxat1V4gDVWqAeVv7-Ew0-mepThYnpBirQJsfxEp3CPa-sCnkhpvtOX0IapNFmIUXDn8Mva-W_v1/s320/DSC01992.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I was so excited for my morning snack today! Nothing new, but my FAVORITE! <strong>1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries, 1/4 c grape nuts, </strong>and a<strong> ww vanilla yogurt for 3 points</strong>!! Mmmmmm!! Love this stuff!! Evidently I was so excited I forgot to take a picture!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The other day I realized I had a bunch of cans of Progresso soup I hadn't eaten in a while. So for lunch today I decided to have one of those. I had the <strong>chicken noodle</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong> with <strong>5 ff saltine crackers</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>. And of all days to eat soup...it's like <strong>60 degrees</strong> outside! It was good and hit the spot anyway!</div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908110575610754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SiY9iYJQHA0RYRp6IAu945af0ebNFH05hloNlsfpSWhlWaGrnGPdotfQ8WJ_FX8r_nHu77dPw0DgCmrrkU3BXO1ELm3wLJaJFyJRtBzWfYBVP61BB4EtL45-aFsRQpnVwxHk7U4WVlZM/s320/DSC01993.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div> </div><div>I grabbed another one of those <strong>100 calorie packs of Oreo snack cakes</strong> for an afternoon snack. I knew I would be hungry after having a light lunch. And by 3pm I was! (or so I thought anyway!) So I snacked on these three little yummy guys for <strong>2 points</strong>. And I did good...I enjoyed them and didn't inhale them down in a hurry like someone was going to steal them! :) <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908105069498626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZjS8UGPt8sGfdQ9RNXhgqOjiAQiwDsOlWDMrlwD26sxiw3HSMRivkmc4wKI2MLOY2z3lHvK38sQ1H7eyZglMh-83H1S-tz2tSBczrVDRFgiRUNryIJ2ec-Vvqn8L_942FNUj99Jj0iSZ/s320/DSC01995.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>After work I headed home, got DH off the couch, and went outside to our beautiful weather we were having and took a walk! Wait....we took Abby to! :) She was on cloud nine just prancing right along! Total we were gone for about <strong>25 minutes</strong>. Nice walk...makes me SO excited for spring/summer! Before we went out though I grabbed an <strong>apple</strong> (<strong>1 point</strong>) for a quick snack since supper was going to be later due to the walk.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908093416814354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlGIAVDNC25MULhMLxwqswY3TO-3Ye2wj4HpSSzsQh3_HvD8rIR1zgRwM88ASOwowLVVz6XPPfDO-smyYRPBspW6dQP7fWrSaHeLWZR3yPTHDi81PXZ5gHu7IMsmeiJX9_aI8BjHoNoMN/s320/DSC01996.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />I knew I wanted to grill tonight. A few nights ago a neighbor was grilling and it smelled SO good! I got the "itch"!! So tonight I made <strong>chicken teriyaki skewers</strong> with <strong>broccoli</strong> and side of <strong>brown rice</strong> for a total of <strong>7 points</strong>. Well my grilling wishes didn't quick come true. I think we were out of propane because the grill didn't get over 250 degrees...not near warm enough to grill chicken. So I turned the oven on and popped them in there to finish off the cooking. Oh well, soon enough we'll be able to grill!</div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309908080863405410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3o78DObHgtLgvgjI2bGgtmjzDHC1VvPdP8PZ4CsC4WnZMjUqtPYCh6r5-o06rv6OgFZGW1pXrL5-OHsxFeu5Lu9wzbpacPZbhEzKLffTktT4zr866W0-EslHjIOVBIoU3dQqRQyZornOe/s320/DSC01997.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div></div></div></div><br /><p> </p><p><strong>THURSDAY'S STATS</strong></p><p>POINTS = 20/23</p><p>WATER = 130 oz</p><p>EXERCISE = 20 min run & 25 min walk</p><p> </p><p>DH just got called into work. :( I guess that why he gets paid the big buck. *sigh* So I'm signing off and going to get my gym bag packed and hit the hay early to get in some good zzzzz's so I can get up early to get in a nice LONG workout!</p><p> </p><p>Nite bloggies!!</p>

Day 122 (Thursday 3/5)

Look out...I'm on a roll!! Ha ha! Two mornings in a row now I've made it to the gym! Now this morning was a bit short because I deci...

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Day 121 (Wednesday 3/4)

I did it!!! I got up Wednesday morning and got in a GREAT workout!! I <span style="font-weight: bold;">ran </span>for <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 minutes</span> and then did <span style="font-weight: bold;">20 minutes</span> of <span style="font-weight: bold;">leg weights</span>. Felt <span style="font-weight: bold;">AMAZING</span>!!!<br /><br />I "<span style="font-weight: bold;">spiced</span>" up my breakfast a bit this morning by adding a few <span style="font-weight: bold;">blueberries </span>to my oatmeal....thanks to my director who was going out of town and gave me a bunch of her produce she knew wouldn't make it till she got back. I was quite hesitant...I'm a bit of a "<span style="font-weight: bold;">picky pants</span>", but I loved it! So my <span style="font-weight: bold;">oatmeal </span>with <span style="font-weight: bold;">blueberries </span>and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">sliced apple</span> totaled <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 points</span> for breakfast.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqObs8LnjMgEursfly1Qvlwf4KmYjuJR2d-0zz1rtv94Pw4Ybea_3VKfHkzIvIqQyjP1JaC6FxXlyY2EpZlUuSkteT7YmzOkd76842DjJY6UYnPZSI3OSFYoHHpSRqGutPjMFxQu0xIQJ/s1600-h/DSC01984.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798969438372850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqObs8LnjMgEursfly1Qvlwf4KmYjuJR2d-0zz1rtv94Pw4Ybea_3VKfHkzIvIqQyjP1JaC6FxXlyY2EpZlUuSkteT7YmzOkd76842DjJY6UYnPZSI3OSFYoHHpSRqGutPjMFxQu0xIQJ/s320/DSC01984.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />My morning snack was also thanks to my director....THANK YOU!!! Fresh (free!) <span style="font-weight: bold;">pineapple</span>!! One of my favorite fruits!!! I think it was probably 1.5 cups, so I counted <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span> for it. Mmmm!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-ulxL6VmyrVE6JIBXopXY-HgskRuBLB21QsZuHJVuSNhT6nH-IF8VpNaJTX9289av4kj6Lm0MQ0cBRDi_13a2x3rWnmjocv8i8VNp19iUUObUBNQubw3sm3MJNzKP44aKFshdcrWaMFP/s1600-h/DSC01986.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798246016555570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-ulxL6VmyrVE6JIBXopXY-HgskRuBLB21QsZuHJVuSNhT6nH-IF8VpNaJTX9289av4kj6Lm0MQ0cBRDi_13a2x3rWnmjocv8i8VNp19iUUObUBNQubw3sm3MJNzKP44aKFshdcrWaMFP/s320/DSC01986.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />It is so nice out here in Iowa today! Over 50 degrees....aaahhh!! Just getting me ready for Florida in two weeks!! Speaking of FL I got in a tan today on my lunch and went home and had a FAST lunch before I had to be back to the office. I had a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ham, turkey, & chees</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">e wrap</span> with a side of a <span style="font-weight: bold;">sliced cucumber</span> with some <span style="font-weight: bold;">ff ranch</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 points</span>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhhv2CjkNCgVTH6302aPuIYL_rgYT8ubEg2tkLYpBvLJJFdKyi0Heava9rPYjsaKqcCNLyBaCFl-eITFy8kPJPzH1BiWyFKKK-u3DOwqeC9icxECeRrlw06UFlx9Y1yd8YglGj7PUID3b/s1600-h/DSC01987.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798243192658434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhhv2CjkNCgVTH6302aPuIYL_rgYT8ubEg2tkLYpBvLJJFdKyi0Heava9rPYjsaKqcCNLyBaCFl-eITFy8kPJPzH1BiWyFKKK-u3DOwqeC9icxECeRrlw06UFlx9Y1yd8YglGj7PUID3b/s320/DSC01987.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />After work I headed to the grocery store. They have 15% off all food in the health section on Wednesdays so I had to take advantage of that! I also got some strawberries! <span style="font-weight: bold;">4lbs for $5.98</span>!! What a deal! And boy were they good!<br /><br />When I got home I had the munchies so what do I do? Grab the jar of PB! Ugh...I think after reading Krista's blog about not eating <span style="font-weight: bold;">peanut butter</span> for Lent makes me want it! I need to get rid of the jar...it's dangerous! I think I ate about <span style="font-weight: bold;">5 points</span> worth.<br /><br />The strawberries ended up being my "supper". I had <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 1/2c sliced strawberries</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4c grape nuts</span>, & a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ww vanilla yogurt</span> for<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 3 points</span>. This is SO filling!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjXc-yGqpMRyPyv0MuJk4BKISSSc3h8oRWcAid7IIFZ35we6PacbToKYkLq0K1Ut__kf4-e-VLypVg_kJJT9tO4bifba2JIOHStTZFH9amUOkS0DHLYyimPQ2bB63t11XUA4NMH1rK-3P/s1600-h/DSC01988.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798239286279650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjXc-yGqpMRyPyv0MuJk4BKISSSc3h8oRWcAid7IIFZ35we6PacbToKYkLq0K1Ut__kf4-e-VLypVg_kJJT9tO4bifba2JIOHStTZFH9amUOkS0DHLYyimPQ2bB63t11XUA4NMH1rK-3P/s320/DSC01988.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>This is something else I picked up at the grocery store on Wednesday. They were on sale for $4.48 and I had a $1 off coupon! What a deal! So this was my "desert" for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEFQ17bsqCSiw2pCBEX7lsQznTkacDUCxrBgOdD10y04mnlIMzdXITtv2oQa3lLQxmkakBpepRPACIOGGVCXOpDjRBuRjKa8rNWsuOJmciK8YTrFkjfPjvszEbDMAelzAH16bxBjTMir3/s1600-h/DSC01990.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798231794016994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEFQ17bsqCSiw2pCBEX7lsQznTkacDUCxrBgOdD10y04mnlIMzdXITtv2oQa3lLQxmkakBpepRPACIOGGVCXOpDjRBuRjKa8rNWsuOJmciK8YTrFkjfPjvszEbDMAelzAH16bxBjTMir3/s320/DSC01990.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5SZaBFvLfu7yfWaEmFeM2kj02uF3TTSd_NprTB57P1NTDuFrsCD1_tN8_jZVu5zulJqwJqWMG86mg30UrVslQtywu8ftvSkjDHyuwUplqYUu46hKPusrLcNsbw0JHb9Q4dhEFEQLYFgP/s1600-h/DSC01991.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798226051847714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5SZaBFvLfu7yfWaEmFeM2kj02uF3TTSd_NprTB57P1NTDuFrsCD1_tN8_jZVu5zulJqwJqWMG86mg30UrVslQtywu8ftvSkjDHyuwUplqYUu46hKPusrLcNsbw0JHb9Q4dhEFEQLYFgP/s320/DSC01991.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />I forgot to share this in Tuesday's post. But I got my 16 week award, the clapping hand, aka "stay and succeed award"! Another addition to my key chain!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOx_ZjaE0lnECygbL0KKxkIWdAWwOkMjMBS43ixCiTLDPvf_FSSXa2l_xJXPNAo-wpmZlCh6DN-L1C5I-tI2K3A1XM0F5H_YdEhwWxNltxELSfeYdlyUVm9CJ37oOTlhnw0TTQBvdBYIj/s1600-h/DSC01985.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309798970420187634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOx_ZjaE0lnECygbL0KKxkIWdAWwOkMjMBS43ixCiTLDPvf_FSSXa2l_xJXPNAo-wpmZlCh6DN-L1C5I-tI2K3A1XM0F5H_YdEhwWxNltxELSfeYdlyUVm9CJ37oOTlhnw0TTQBvdBYIj/s320/DSC01985.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WEDNESDAY'S STATS</span><br /><br />POINTS = 20/23<br />WATER = 106 oz<br />EXERCISE = 20 min run & 20 min leg weights

Day 121 (Wednesday 3/4)

I did it!!! I got up Wednesday morning and got in a GREAT workout!! I ran for 20 minutes and then did 20 minutes of leg weights . Felt AMA...

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Day 120 (Tuesday 3/3)

I woke up in a panic this morning. I couldn't remember what time my dentist appointment was. Was it 7:30....8:00.....8:30....for the life of me I couldn't remember and didn't want to get there too early and then have to sit and wait (dentist is 25 minutes away). With a wet head at 7am I called and they said I was at 8am. Relief! Didn't have to go with a wet head!!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div></div><div>I got to eat breakfast with DH this morning. It was so nice!!! I had <strong>oatmeal</strong> and an<strong> english muffin w/cream cheese</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. And had to jet off to the dentist.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309170164089412930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6x0LIvkPX2WwybhNZB5gmZVJ7B9eZzaElBaOZ3FpDpOps2hOr2t8EibwF3EcQvFxljMmCspdCwFg_iB-tLnnD86-BOxi9lopCvANbDcKvly9Kdwb_WPoVNAVef4hWGBXz7rZDWyROy3jx/s320/DSC01977.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div></div><div> </div><div>But man, the dentist is no fun! I had two fillings. Ouch! Better to get them taken care of though I guess. I have to go back a few more times for more fillings. I didn't have ANY cavities until I was 19 and now I'm getting TONS. No fair!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>I didn't get to work till about 10am and just felt really sluggish. It almost felt like the whole left side of my face was numb...like I had a droopey eye. And then the numbness started to ware off and boy is that side of my mouth SORE!!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>Around noon I decided to have my regular morning snack of a <strong>ww yog</strong>urt with <strong>1/4c grape nuts for 2 points</strong>...but I let the grape nuts sit in the yogurt longer than normal so they could soft to not bother my teeth.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309170152406563426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOU_hqTKQYhVuktTEslsjWaVEWd-6D0pyRhnREWWS8rOJhyphenhyphenAymrsvAxfWkfxFUnZlGqCKokBZRu0UVcFkE-cJK4KcvqjqDWaVjlhbrmUNX0tqREbkHSlt4HB2HZFRBCSXzJRBHTgoZUhEr/s320/DSC01978.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I always have a light lunch on Tuesdays since I weigh in at 5pm. I had a <strong>sliced cucumber with ff ranch, ham & turkey slices, and 1 slice of ff</strong> <strong>cheese</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169648575410786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1PjVqZReXUq-1hcB6V7GhMb-u6FXTYukxam2x41GAStJtFzr1iPsh0JLpbCzf7CbuZHubBJDM5AUgJcyqcsNI6udKbSA-Lxdm0Nkg9FY3AmEQDDW8LKMzoTHdfCBYpngC3r2bczwhs0Y/s320/DSC01979.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169645988511922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOC_9ebqAgzTzoemDk_DIwp-CafMCTD0WrSef_-KvBvBqLclM9A0s2gpStGaGi9HDGQk7aKzDrMqJbVm0eC09M7LK21Io4iaS7ZC4XF80CfUObQPY8BYuzfhJiQ2miuPrmNAdYcqPfwxw/s320/DSC01980.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br />After I entered my lunch in my food diary spreadsheet I looked over my weight tracking spreadsheet and added up how much I lost each month, just 'cause I was curious: </div><div> </div><div><br />November: -12.5 lbs</div><div>December: -11 lbs</div><div>January: -9.5 lbs</div><div>February: -5 lbs </div><div> </div><div><br />What a dramatic change I had in February!! Now I know I can contribute that to not working out as much (ie sleeping in) and not eating on plan on a LOT of days in February. Makes me sad to see that measly little 5lbs!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>But I've come to the conclusion I'm not going to let it get me down. I am going to push forward and try to have an AWESOME month of March!!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Speaking of March...here's a recap of February goals!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">February Goals</span> </div><div> </div><div><br />1. Try 2 new WW friendly recipes - DONE!! I tried chicken teriyaki & sweet potato fries<br />2. Eat less in the evenings - I think this is going to be a constant goal for me...but I did ok in Feb.<br />3. Workout 6days/week - total I worked out 16/28 days in February - NEED to do better in March!<br />4. 161lbs by 2/28/09 - didn't hit this goal...missed by 3lbs.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>And here are my <span style="font-weight: bold;">March goals</span>: </div><div> </div><div><br />1. No Cool Whip for Lent<br />2. Eat smart/sensible while on vacation 3/18-3/25<br />3. Workout 6 days/week<br />4. 158 lbs by 3/31/09<br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>WI tonight was pretty much expected....gain of .2 lbs. Not too bad though for all that salt I ate over the past two days!! The meeting was great though and got me totally pumped for the week. We even got a free sample of a <strong>mint cookie crisp mini bar</strong> for <strong>1 point</strong>.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169641250412498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrA3AvngtSIsyE4NGoOFbNXkhtmhxsU4Bv3qkHBc12m0zkBEIvKnX6tptDJj8okCwntRo5YEN-wiCpLdQFtdaxXT9-tU3TUBPlFN7x4NHzikPHznILZAv4si8lYC18vyRSk1Ls1u_4PkZ/s320/DSC01981.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /></div><div></div><div><br />When I got home I heated up some leftover <strong>chili</strong> from Saturday along with a few <strong>saltine crackers</strong> for<strong> 9 points</strong>. </div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169628723924178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz767RARa-u2NB3jDOTtPVeG8xk5_z5ccrYwNayIFrjMptmCMBWFec9N8JLzZhc7nQj8_13q5NPpoI85DMZN8xmk8b_C6zLmwha7hJDucgwLiGS_esz7r-vxNLXdTBnB3xLF3K1ZrfvoY5/s320/DSC01982.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br />My sweet tooth got the best of me while watching the BL. So I had <strong>100 cal pack of oreo snack cakes</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. Speaking of BL I was pretty po'ed that it was to be continued. I hate that! But was happy to see a part 2 of "after the final rose" is on! :)<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309169615123668370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0zNaMXblRBpMwDo2CpyvFH8lv2F2ywFIc_QPGl2hd8yjOFYMKkBsMXVNCF-tFABV7QpP_LcoEPCYHzsa4zLQaT8KP4F5YmLr_SBOHAOGvtqbPmJSy3EOyCcH637zuSe2gIuNOY71DpLi/s320/DSC01983.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" /><br /><div style="font-weight: bold;">TUESDAY'S STATS</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>POINTS = 21</div><div>WATER = 130 oz</div><div>EXERCISE = 47 min cross ramp</div></div></div></div>

Day 120 (Tuesday 3/3)

I woke up in a panic this morning. I couldn't remember what time my dentist appointment was. Was it 7:30....8:00.....8:30....for the lif...

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Day 119 (Monday 3/2)

Hope everyone had a great Monday!!<br /><br />Today started out quite slow. Once again I battled with myself to get outta bad and the bed won. So no morning work out for me.<br /><br />I ate breakfast in front of the tv...cold cereal again! I love <span style="font-weight: bold;">honey nut cheerios</span> and for some reason between last night and this morning I couldn't get enough of 'em! I counted <span style="font-weight: bold;">6 points</span> for the serving that I had for breakfast.<br /><br />It was hard to go to work this morning. I wanted it to be Sunday again and be lazy with DH, unfortunately that wasn't the case. It was a pretty good day at work though, so that's good.<br /><br />Mid morning I ate the usual <span style="font-weight: bold;">ww yogurt</span> with <span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4c grape nuts</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>.<br /><br />Lunch was a repeat of Friday. Couldn't let the taco meat go bad! :p So I had <span style="font-weight: bold;">two tacos</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">9 points</span>. I am hoping those two "heavy" tacos don't hurt my wi tomorrow. I'm nervous after Sunday's eats.<br /><br />Once again those tacos kept me full so I didn't have an afternoon snack. Well wait, I did have a <span style="font-weight: bold;">can of diet sunkist</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">0 points</span>! Mmmm it's my favorite!<br /><br />After work I headed home to start working on a wedding invitation order and supper. I was really wishy-washy on what I wanted. I thought I wanted a bacon chicken ranch wrap, but nope. I made one for DH anyway...so I had some <span style="font-weight: bold;">sweet potato fries</span> with a side of <span style="font-weight: bold;">ketchup </span>for <span style="font-weight: bold;">5 points</span>. I also had a few bites of DH's <span style="font-weight: bold;">plain baked potato</span> for let's say...<span style="font-weight: bold;">2 points</span>.<br /><br />While watching the Bachelor I had a<span style="font-weight: bold;"> few pretzels</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point </span>and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ww fudge bar</span> for <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 point</span>. Carbs & salt....not a good combo the day before a wi.<br /><br />Ok...so did you guys watch the Bachelor??? I couldn't believe it. I was, at first, so happy that he picked Melissa and then come to find out he's dumping her and wants Molly back. Dude, you need to <span style="font-weight: bold;">make up your mind</span>!! Uuuugggghhh...I think I say it at the end of every season...I'm not going to get hooked next time!<br /><br />Anyway...sorry for the short boring post, need to get cracking on a few things here at work and wi's tonight...I'm so nervous....keep the fingers crossed for <span style="font-weight: bold;">NO GAIN</span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MONDAY'S STATS</span><br /><br />POINTS = 26<br />WATER = 130 oz<br />EXERCISE = none

Day 119 (Monday 3/2)

Hope everyone had a great Monday!! Today started out quite slow. Once again I battled with myself to get outta bad and the bed won. So no m...

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Day 118( Sunday 3/1)

It's March!!! Wow does time fly!! :)<br /><br />Well I don't have a whole lot of good news to report to you about my Sunday eats. I took <span style="font-weight: bold;">ZERO </span>pictures and ate <span style="font-weight: bold;">39 points</span>....that's 16 <span style="font-weight: bold;">too many</span>!!<br /><br />My day started out great, I hit the gym for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">30 minute run</span> and then came home and DH and I <span style="font-style: italic;">hurried </span>off to me his family for brunch. They decided they wanted to go to a local buffet...uuuggghhh. I cringe at that word...<span style="font-weight: bold;">buffet</span>. I did pretty well I think...hit the salad bar for veggies and fruit, had one chicken leg w/o the skin, and a very small ice cream cone. Not too bad!<br /><br />Then we got some of our "household" necessities at Wally-World (not a favorite on my list!)...which included some beef jerky & 100 cal pack of oreo snack snacks. Which of course I had to try one right away...AWESOME!<br /><br />When we got home I was definitely ready for a nap. For some reason my run today totally wore me out! But before I laid down, for some reason, had to raid the cupboards and eat some cinnamon/sugar cereal (while reading fitness/food blogs..."duh darci")and a laffy taffy! Don't ask why...maybe it's cause tom is just around the corner.<br /><br />Took at 2.5 hour nap!! I couldn't believe it when I woke up and the clock said 5pm!! I almost felt more sluggish after I got up than before I went down for the nap...hate that.<br /><br />DH & I watched "The Happening" while eating some <span style="font-weight: bold;">BUTTER </span>popcorn (not <span style="font-weight: bold;">ff</span>) and a diet sunkist. That movie kinda gave me the creeps. I'm not a "scary movie person" at all!!<br /><br />After the movie I thought I was still hungry so I had a bowl of <span style="font-weight: bold;">WAY TOO MUCH</span> cereal...honeynut cheerioes!! Why do I do things like this to myself?!?!?<br /><br />But it's Monday now and it's a new day!! *sigh*

Day 118( Sunday 3/1)

It's March!!! Wow does time fly!! :) Well I don't have a whole lot of good news to report to you about my Sunday eats. I took ZERO p...

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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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