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Work-filled Wednesday

6:39 PM Tukiyooo 0

I was short on time this morning. The “evil Darci” wanted to skip the gym, but the “good Darci” won and I got in a quick workout. I’ve been shorten my workouts in the mornings this week to get to the office sooner to get some more work done. Today I only got in 15 minutes on the cross ramp, but let me tell you, it was a good 15 minutes!  I did intervals going 2 minutes at 140 strides/minutes and then for 1 minute I rocked out at 250+ strides/minute!! Boy I was sweating when I finished!! :) My oatmeal was the same with a small sliced banana and chocolate pB2 for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7s01kMtpHa62QgCPR74xp47yof6D3Zj5mlZJQffNeUZx6DWKoJPs-PNvIj1iEJ9qnF2pepMVv4utV9qKB6PyVHQfgnz3w84eVncy3YyzLdoAYPd3IQulZgFvNwi6wDIM5-ol3Y3E3Rxk/s1600-h/DSC05923%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05923" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_IE35rTBFYT5peRn61VD0cMZ1_tqynYkMIuQ8z3cuJODsmf95quhmdhBzHU-pgqhZB67ykjAvYiDuHqDfTZ9bPoHpVmziCy42VeVJOdzJHHnujr5Djmcd5PXn9YDVz7KwRu2v9yo3PKM/?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="DSC05923" width="404" /></a> I had an uber productive morning, but did get in a snack. I mixed up 1 1/2c strawberries, yogurt, and 1/4 c grape nuts for 3 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bbgfa5NaHuoCNwp6iKuV0TQ8EPf8QBhtEqRUSEhxEXU_iHnU2jZARqljJE32LZAPg47DrpLxKeUyj6DX85gXa0J12LzF50fEtduFFuffR8qwveXxF3SeQ-twdCrW5-CMqHALWWepc8Jb/s1600-h/DSC05924%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05924" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif55HR7bjdW17_RGf65m3lth9QIOfyjnEHwAakuy3C4U2yDStfBrZRbo9l6XJ_vAl3fIKCV-Gql_P5Vy3SS43WS0b8lzVks9woA9cubk-OTmw-FNxVYDNidVHT_0cDEMs0AZpH5PUY-XEM/?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="DSC05924" width="404" /></a> Kyle got off work early and brought me my lunch so I didn’t have to go home and could get some more work time in! It was leftovers from <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/02/few-days-late.html">last night</a>. Fiesta chicken & rice bake for 7 points. And trust me there is a chicken breast under there. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsaj0cwmVMKAPmZObWghxHavagAr18pSEWVwwEkhD5HDd3Wb5m4d-TrVKrfJWKulLD6M2948IV6ZWUSXv9Rsr4mobQjLjsKCQbiU2ahhTPUJ11gHxtPTLNQYK4OK40bxhVoKlnmyEOc86/s1600-h/DSC05925%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05925" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjtMALuLYXpS9PWzoIs5G2sTe3JuXOVH9IR0DCe5G3M-ciRkJXmC-TIMxlODt-54Z45SXkIw4GU9taZJ5QEaTHmfKzcasUvqIfkKevEwI86rPU_T8UAPZ6B0An8CsefrMC9OumBDrmc93/?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="DSC05925" width="404" /></a> I worked till about 6pm and whipped up a delicious supper! I made creamy ham & potato bake with a side of green beans for 4 points. Click <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2009/02/day-112-monday-223_24.html">here</a> for the recipe. <img alt="DSC05927" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAA0zbNXVpzaDA_MPEWtvwTb0-Wf9cOBHzoMVcC5Yb1eLYoGfTw248UImfP98UtmumpXJMFUJfeKwSda8d2y3BPyrGXT21_9ySyvl9izFeVmAVQixH9v24YqWe92CkI_7wumnqTXEGsbF3/?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="DSC05927" width="404" /><img alt="DSC05926" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbygja-Ax911BMIxsmqtPmKUJZiXGRrCnWUqn0p_LjH_6k8bOTpOXG5dzJKthffQMXkW0uX9iBkZ3iNqapH1XKJxfptuwUa48Z8bE-qwLj26h8VVgDBA7JhSsME2_8kOl7nNhivCvkhFSs/?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="DSC05926" width="404" /> After supper I got to work again, I brought home a bunch of files I needed to get done. So I worked on those and had my dessert!! My sundae consisted of 1/2 c lite vanilla ice cream, 3 sliced strawberries, and a drizzle of lite choclate syrup for 3 points. MMmmm!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUslEBfgdU6zH1WE8hGAk7NJGvXymqSLmKPqz6mBnKwPlsyovas2cdplV3CHioiDjorEapBrMlC-OUBlrIFbP4ehKMEMru00GExizSURYFxZvxD2GMl3MwIcWYwL_jFy_8puw33HTdE5U/s1600-h/DSC05928%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05928" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vHsWLG7t8coSxgibXVUVwx3phKSebyF4ZfuIEJirkfz_SvT0ggkDp5oZI1lPQsz74Rl_rhxyQh0vR-tMmyeELa67zHyeUqf1-KSJe40JzLxHTFMtSatiznlLBgj8p_O0fBk_t5hPGIhk/?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="DSC05928" width="404" /></a> Sorry for the short,  boring post! Need to finish up a few things and hit the hay so I can get more than a 15 minute workout in! Those weather guys are taking about more bad weather coming our way…I sure to love snow days, but there comes a point when I’m ready for warm, sunny weather!! We’ll see what happens! :) G’nite all WEDNESDAY’S STATS POINTS = 21/23 WATER =  116 oz EXERCISE = 15 min cross ramp

Work-filled Wednesday

I was short on time this morning. The “evil Darci” wanted to skip the gym, but the “good Darci” won and I got in a quick workout. I’ve bee...

A Few Days Late…

6:54 PM Tukiyooo 0

But I will take it!! My goal was to be 166 by 1/31/10, well I’m ok with that coming 2 days late!! So that means I’m down 8.5 lbs in under just 3 weeks. Only 7 lbs to win the sister challenge and 16 lbs to goal!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJWQ-SbcVv74LCaElctasemO-dnoNAOlOk5mIwIohjww7ZPjxit27KD5Q9QEbRraOfY8SilIhFAM0HNy49SaW53OktmK1S922bpRvLkZZBXBz__mXVdtBgRQWvK_C-7tGWXQmXZgNs1nN/s1600-h/DSC05916%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05916" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYNvUX8mIx9cmuWg2eqwq54XZWyXbmrbuT1AgVadFLc2KyXhi6Q_62SwqY6YNxjh6-RvEZPeUNur1hfpuSEsKGp1QF8LQ33g1KfOmUwFUIju_PXCX4XF-9pwAuyVWeYP-qu_osDBfugtV/?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="DSC05916" width="379" /></a> I got in 22 minutes on the cross ramp at the gym this morning. Kyle even joined me. He usually has to be to work by 6am so a morning workout doesn’t really work for him, but today he didn’t have to be there till 9am! It was fun to have him next to me! :) I had my old faithful oatmeal this morning. It contained small sliced banana and PB2 for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBjuR-gyXYbcaji0xSwxyLlHxt7hFiZwZMqHTE2MMopem-3WLIilV4nwb10P4nBiky_KfATZMJ3kgmeg6-KcSDhXhdQzZodcoBGOXh6SZPlXsRtGtraLYJgBa_VevdpArxG695kHdy49M/s1600-h/DSC05917%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05917" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_7rD54XGcqUjVoj1vd_9WtyjG7uA62UuRALjxQA86GXEH3O2AKKx9g3xUJMtNI8BRRE54ZxQqkE0iWrfe9PMN3TW_JiA7lSO7361OUnpfYJXFC9WtWbrREU9s0WuT6V6myGviBwbtnh9/?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="DSC05917" width="404" /></a> Work was INSANE today!! It was “refund check day”, so today was the day I had to put on my tough skin on and stay focused!! Wow!!! Glad this only happens a few times a per year! I snuck in my morning snack in between students. Strawberries, grape nuts, and strawberry yogurt for 3 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVv4JmqHXEHM3V4c5XjGhhubUuOfq8VR7G9tq_qNTp7K9tNIu472zQBzVxjPILPtTq73HVpxRdITQJ_gJEzWxL6VSRyUz3no3OAjxfyGp3Up5pcrVqKfC0aOiP2QJ8DXN1fySi-X-lVmb/s1600-h/DSC05918%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05918" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSm6b6Z7Huk_TBl3_NYH1zpmXkhyphenhyphenlbUmp8WwCHX3C9jbT2DjyWC1ZLscShivEWgcR5nesoKqSILkL9ZGTLHUr3jS-bgQiU3kKty2fjj973-d0sqfC7zihkq8j2wM3CEZk-4sITNzHw9iU/?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="DSC05918" width="404" /></a> Lunch was late, but delicious! I had a 7.5oz smoked pork chop with a few slices of pineapple and a side of green beans for 6 points. I didn’t know smoked pork chops were relatively low point! I’m sure you’ll be seeing a lot of these when grillin’ season rolls around!<img alt="DSC05919" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpVvePFgTdHA2bTwOBBO7kLvL9e2EChJOd0157Op3gPgLce5b-BcHQqGWckSaYwvcA1t7DPiqnxEvLQziQ2V1RMAesH4TelpLp473LU7-xemP89aEmK8VBtqlnEj-gx4a1y86TmfdBrbZ5/?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="DSC05919" width="404" /><img alt="DSC05920" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4xk-dNrORFJcHlPBzZy8BgNDDxT9zdfcOQOi2iP1TD6RdEfniR5CPE8EXcIMvkTzkn2w6_-55fVYldrtl7KoGnkIHP-a5HrLaD9VO1p7aL4THqRgr0pfgoKzQXJe1KxsYziP6fR92pCl/?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="DSC05920" width="404" /> I peeled an orange for a sweet treat after lunch for 1 point. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WlQHjlfArT9NjPlqsJ9jnvWFtmhAQQg7fFO6GbKpCdbok5qypo6_FLugnIeDcbNFv4pEs6qKI5neW6HWunCf6TC-y_2NmMmwwcmyQW9qAOxMZwVjJv0DUKQ1BB9iwKp-wDKNmXtWakxv/s1600-h/DSC05921%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05921" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP_FVeys5ZBvhuu0eUSSPedX-BLNv_zC-3wEwnjYC7Lsgl6iw2Ck9sCZSUt9_XGrrAtqxxLuYNlqUAJCo3gkCO4lAQaLiQJQ7aq6EsBq6MUxsFDsZBPQ1TRHlzCZi-BMySTuM6VhVgGAY/?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="DSC05921" width="404" /></a> I, once again, got in 2 workouts today! My 2nd one was Zumba!! I just LOVE this class. My sister joined me today and really enjoyed it as well. 45 minutes of shaking our hips and sweating like crazy!! Supper was a new try! My sister joined us as well! I made Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bake, my serving was 6 points. SUPER YUMMY!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmeqP7BRiyS86Y7VCm915GzE5uHOUtFIja0SuraptB_n0BR3-oxrqKSK9B4iPsxzqAolohGM6ollgGCXL6iI4zOWIZK04gQ2UFgOpsD1NSQ4R1dxsETkRaeSpScBzRBeakYzhpTwuOpre/s1600-h/DSC05922%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05922" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCt4fc35mJT9mOobkZnBByfhrSM9sIFMyHigu0p6UP7NrHdV0T56okwaMb7FMTNuTrMLhxqK4b92TRXvk_jMBsbSwtOlxRf3mG6SGPo6_h6hY7DXXHNkoZ0xvLHPrb08iD5UsaeKs2lPaI/?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="DSC05922" width="404" /></a> Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bake <ul> <li>1/2 tsp paprika </li> <li>1 can 98% ff cream of chicken soup </li> <li>1 c salsa </li> <li>1/2 c water </li> <li>1 can whole kernel white shoe peg corn </li> <li>3/4 c uncooked minute brown rice </li> <li>5 boneless chicken breasts </li> <li>1/2 c 2% shredded cheddar </li> </ul> Mix soup, salsa, water, corn, and rice in baking dish. Top with chicken and sprinkle with paprika and cheese. Bake @ 375 for 45 minutes. Enjoy! Makes 5 servings, 6 points/serving. After supper I peeled another orange for 1 point. I don’t want those <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/saturday.html">Texas oranges</a> to go bad! They are the perfect snack to keep me in my points range! Kyle and I are settled in watching the BL. I can’t believe how much the yellow team Dad lost…51lbs in 1 month on your own! AMAZING!! TUESDAY’S STATS POINTS = 21/23 WATER =  140 oz EXERCISE = 22 min cross ramp/45 min Zumba class Thanks for the <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/02/ready-for-fabulous-february.html">tips on the breakfast cookie!</a> I hope to try it again later this week!

A Few Days Late…

But I will take it!! My goal was to be 166 by 1/31/10, well I’m ok with that coming 2 days late!! So that means I’m down 8.5 lbs in under ju...

Ready For a Fabulous February

6:20 PM Tukiyooo 0

Happy February everyone! Sorry for my downer post last night. Not sure where my focus was, but I got it back today!!! Last night I whipped up a breakfast cookie that I’ve seen for quite sometime all over the blog world. I followed <a href="http://fitnessista.com/?p=178">this</a> to make mine. It consisted of 1/3 c oats, 1 small banana, chocolate PB2, 1/8 c skim milk and 1 TBS chopped chocolate chips for a total of 5 points. Ok my “cookie” needs help. It didn’t set up like I thought it would. It was pretty much the same consistency that it was last night when I spread it out on the plate. Is this right? Would protein powder make it set up more? What should I do different? Anyone who has perfected this I would love to hear from!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eoim1PbEygdG6RJ9Utm2txqtub80pKv4BJMwScGPHKrb5-2IBZOVTpdXBTKNqXf9Ls4vV55b2v9ZS23kk5-v0ee6HpRvNLVBRcgLKClYyafKGgLEwLgMhklue7uhq4jCTQ_KLd8s8lA5/s1600-h/DSC05910%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05910" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqbHoPzDiYr5dmWIAXYFYW4bnQlMoxWXmTvo0Ko4LzTvANfMzS030nq_kzMp5ksE2FOLFYgeqOLkaSxwbfY7oiEOBCcdaWFB6dPqPxXRuLcLVkHy6Rf6Y1oVnYtxyksdIFaIS-YCzckHd/?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="DSC05910" width="404" /></a> But before I enjoyed my breakfast I got in 25 minutes on the cross ramp at the gym. I did intervals and rocked out my heart rate! Wow…it was a short workout, but a great one! I couldn’t wait for my morning snack. Kyle and I picked up strawberries at the grocery store this week. They were on sale for $2.38/lb! Best price I’ve seen all winter long! It was the usual combo, 1 1/2 c strawberries, 1/4 c grape nuts, and light strawberry yogurt for 3 delicious points! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nTosqfQMhitpB1928yxREUA33oSxWGbhBQD1OUMHLTt0aH5ePH8ko0VXbU0-SqhCFuKvl5AdYtdCsOxarFUM5dHwNdorfiBGGweKYVBP1Dj6f2FZT5kDFV2c8wzsH1t1bd2McQEwVicc/s1600-h/DSC05911%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05911" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0kLJ7_jrro_U_hWV0SwFQsJNMUL6xiTKsd785OpHUesrMANLE57D1TH9E4bTaO5wjxkqEaj9PTDA5GXwEqVA1Jz23DaQew3DpGuCP-keRewh8VCrjvpKTlyOmuieiS_wCJP_IRv-Judz/?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="DSC05911" width="404" /></a> One of my staff members is on vacation this week so it’s defiantly going to be a busy week at work! It was after 1pm and I still hadn’t gone to lunch yet. I decided to test of a new (to us) flavor of fiber one bars we picked up at S<a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/saturday.html">am’s Club on Saturday</a>, oats & strawberries with almonds for 2 points. It was just ok, I like the chocolate or the peanut butter one better. But the price was nice, only $4.41 for 20 bars! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBq8auBmE_SwGDpYH8tH2gswdtLvOTktLmWOLXJmjnc_d6DZVVaJWkyDeEYcKMciOrszZm0373DIiNEiPWuFf0q_aehGvzlayFZYVrhVF6X3FXj8MEOQ8tPSZlG2hHuYlEwiukOCduCfw/s1600-h/DSC05912%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05912" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlY-8hcVWb_XchVicon0-MsbMYMZaOWeIn3wtOdkjxQKbVNQAGcwE8CkqV2W8Nu1wxNbKZBCNQUxuyu5kxSC4f3IQ-ruQMELP08nALCznAuuCfraZU-WSnoPG2lHJSlReFvMWacPSm3rA/?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="DSC05912" width="404" /></a> Lunch was <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/yet-another-snow-day.html">left-overs</a>, but it sure didn’t seem like it! I had the last serving of cheesy crock-pot chicken with 2/3 c brown rice for 8 points. I went high on the points because the piece of chicken was quite large. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDGdTkNkLqJcyizGIstHdRkrsYCsnkQB_sW6kY1YqvpENv4rAS8VqAwAAV4OPR8aKcZEAwuQSSRJ1USf02k7JZxaIlRQaRA5bM0HZwH4NGc5BWnzZ4wUZvL0ders1r9A_g5lU8yGrGEHR/s1600-h/DSC05913%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05913" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfPKb5CaA6tthWlK8IFAbSNUsWDulcQ737ivnPaGehoT9136L87U7oEZJvXSWM2suW4n1lyvou9rDaTp_kkyS1RikZgxn84kQi3qUQ9R3P0gvQv2jsKwpvbdORE5d05jFFZph3J158Vkc/?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="DSC05913" width="404" /></a> I peeled an orange while I was home to have later in the afternoon for 1 point. But man I didn’t get back to work till almost 3pm, so I didn’t have much of an afternoon left!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIaKsgIYRVGdaxOFrUYVcFoWzq84IycyCu0Mb5ROkS-niUrmxl9O-A639HBNzbtFdNwQ-hb5pEQiQK08FCJ0RrkKbsJhkmV5nVzojM-4O-utrNw4TuyNWGBqXq3_uP8lvGTUPofqRTTzcM/s1600-h/DSC05914%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05914" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCVdMpZm0UnPQ0vPTlcIjqzUweNqaU3Rf2oduaydcp2IbY8IbWPcxRwcGe4-8J6Cw6Lur80JWx8dmGbJKXWY0-xM6YaHeUYAtgcJlZQT3e8-4G56crt3G_TRmNyB9KzrstOMjyUvcADVG/?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="DSC05914" width="404" /></a> After work I met Kyle at the gym for my second workout! And I was determined to met my goal I was supposed to make by the end of January, running a 5K in 31 minutes or less. And I did just that! I smashed my previous time from last Saturday, running 3.1 miles in 29:51!! Kyle was right next to me on a treadmill ready to high five me when I was done! After our workout we headed home for supper. I knew I didn’t have many points left over. I decided to start out with a protein shake/smoothie and see how I felt hunger wise when I was done! My smoothie consisted of 2c of strawberries, 1 vanilla yogurt, 1/8 c milk, and 1 scoop of protein powder. 5 points for both glasses! I was double fisting it tonight!! But I didn’t end up drinking both, Kyle had a sip and LOVED it, so I shared! 3 points for my serving. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6hpuzaSmIS1C3-XhpQH3sS2CqHktM2hC1Fsz9j5TWMLxARfa3Z4wyv5nwFIzjS2eMxjettIlXVlSrq4PIlLspRGTTQDBRgw-GbkIopGI6SjvM5KouW_YAZsaIlwLH5rGjOWOBfeBQbT6/s1600-h/DSC05915%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05915" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO5WdzRFqd6Y6XkRDgZG0oArN5qJGZeMZZ6jMUKSCa3ZG_lbK590bErcNnlXNcicI2-r8BsLwy8bozDOpBRDpF2Chpa_Zm4g5yljD1Q02K5RT6BTK51uTwa8R6sXDLpvZ57HjBxKRZknsd/?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="DSC05915" width="404" /></a> It’s now after 8pm and I still feel completely satisfied, so I’m calling it a day for my eats! January Goal Recap: 1. Run 5K < 31min – well you already read about this!! Boo-yah!!! Ran 3.1 miles in 29:50 today!! 2. Workout 6 days/week -- I started back on 1/13/10. So out of 19 days in Jan that I was back, I worked out 14 of them. Which averages out to about 5 days/week. I was hoping to go for 6, but <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/still-kickin.html">feeling under the weather didn’t help last week</a>. 3. 166 lbs 1.31.10 -- And I also didn’t make my last goal of being 166 on 1/31/10. On Saturday I weighed 167, so close! January was a great month with a wonderful start (again!) on the road to a healthier me! In just 2 ½ weeks I lost 7.5lbs and I’m gaining back my endurance! Hoping to make a February an even better month!! Check out my February goals on the right under my progress pictures! MONDAY’S STATS POINTS = 22/23 WATER =  116 oz EXERCISE = 25 min cross ramp/35 min treadmill (29:50 5K) Don’t forget: If you have any tips for the breakfast cookie I would love to hear em!

Ready For a Fabulous February

Happy February everyone! Sorry for my downer post last night. Not sure where my focus was, but I got it back today!!! Last night I whip...

Lazy Sunday!

8:16 PM Tukiyooo 0

Hey all! I’m always a slight bit sad when Sunday  nights roll around. It means its the end of the weekend and another work week is ahead. But today I am a little happy. I didn’t have the best day,eating wise, and I’m ready to at work where my “routine” makes it easy to eat good. Kyle and I made it to church this morning. Afterwards we picked up some groceries and then met up with his parents for lunch. Once again, <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/sunday-post.html">like last Sunday</a>, it was a buffet. :( But I feel good about the choices I made there. First plate: peaches, cottage cheese, hard boiled egg white, broccoli, & ranch. I didn’t eat the cucumbers, they had a funny sauce on them. 5 points<img alt="DSC05904" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1Qmp2_aDh_d0bcOuEwxKp9lVKXhntbsLZCrGqhcaCPGz7YwZrxnGX8lg5jNM-3_bhK-8aTuIDVtCWFkKKu8kRpbYeNiia82CjfXbzzJAozl2WOkpWSSZecnN7I5lj8VHo21MY_lxpN2x/?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="DSC05904" width="404" /> Kyle brought this sweet little piece of monkey bread back and I thought I wanted it. I took a little nibble and decided NO WAY!! I knew I did NOT need all that sugary sweetness. <img alt="DSC05905" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlq_WGqiiJBGFttzN-iqLFzfNTpAluUVsbM4GaJ0s0nBAYvY4eRiPgre9LvHCA5_ywsskfoQtAW4I87lclOg7-C66VeT917dHWcckCSh9YgL31CexsqAOP9g2_cS41nY_qsU5sGY1YWsAV/?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="DSC05905" width="404"/> And my last plate: 1/2 c mashed potatoes, corn, and chicken thigh (I took the skin off). I didn’t eat the peas (forgot that I’m not a fan!) and or the ham (too salty). 7 points<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVD247omad5YEzJCqtETaIqBxeBPZPOFauoNT83RhBTghT31qy8bUsZfLXzPCr9f_lMQRP8JulqdQ6j_-Kyoi2vsrHHO-PvuKRH1gq8KErma-Kv2TcBLJFkiD5llf5Mq7X2-BS4cfB4rxf/s1600-h/DSC05906%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05906" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRvbGiU-B3QrcSMlkgkXKA64ci3bwXIXefp9qe85T96cB6JsRgU96AR2r6tdlGk9TAFDhDlo-BpTB8WYCVwzYdyg6QjFYJV1cxZw-wlgP4eALoUglEt8zXD-zCQyuQywcWtuSFcRUS1RT/?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="DSC05906" width="404" /></a> I rounded out my meal with this yummy little ice cream cone. I’m estimating 4 points for it. Kyle took the picture and wasn’t paying attention to what he was doing! :p<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGGwJUg8foluqnYNgyTPQnU1CEgngVPWqK8i3gF4e2fnRsY1vtUmxkWGx1t5sOjI-m4AKM3DI7d-QGgqDLvj80HywvZTXkoKnrb5yAq99nWimAGAUyfdwS1TYfXxTmtf6VeSKRf4mkZAED/s1600-h/DSC05907%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05907" border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56wAn6uOoiJnJCrWUTo0nhy8RnvV3NHO5YQsBG7nhjlsmpxOiUzBxTBssCVHSKqjE5kE4w9S64KjtI8hP1tfkqv21S6PV39TMHif3_Ls8MezbQ4NCmQ-RmBNBH13Aznmj1E-_FFHSTimg/?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="DSC05907" width="304" /></a> Kyle and I decided NO BUFFET FEBRUARY! Ugh…there is NOTHING good about them. I would WAY rather go somewhere else, order my food, and only get that amount and not be tempted to go up for more! We helped a former co-worker of mine get her house back in order. She was on a 3 week vaca and got new carpet all throughout her house while she was gone so it was in quite disarray! When we got home Kyle and I both had the same idea…nap time! But for some reason before I went to to sleep I had a ton of BLT’s in the kitchen while putting away the groceries. Ugh, I have no clue why I do this. I wasn’t hungry…NO CLUE on the points. But it’s over and I’m moving forward. Oh and I did end up napping…for almost 2 hours! It was divine! :) Supper was another <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/sunday-post.html">Sunday repeat</a>. BBQ chicken pizza! Click <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/sunday-post.html">here</a> to get more info on it. 8 points. Like my pink china? This is the only plate big enough to hold an entire flat out! I got the china at an auction before I got married for about $5! I LOVE anything pink! :) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhCMpnaQ5_0vRKluzINUO_ZG5G8zRhESpo1Xe9J8xjyb90jUnd24oR_DQkB39zk8WtMjJmv8AFRZPG3RG0eQ2a8tk3YZcyxrckO7l5sfz0HkrdayiehGYbkiaxveOX2tZLpdppNW3Cw24/s1600-h/DSC05909%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05909" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGwxWU_LTU2CRyhqW_0j7xwHQsXQ79w78jgr9hNMfnwyqPfynNTpeIqUzradOZsfJQJsqTB-5nhVmg6dCXm0VIZYWffxPvERtnyg7MNudtYI1wB8ADd1hYgu48Vx4WIstcSnqpbPXX1sO/?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="DSC05909" width="404" /></a>   Sorry this post is a little blah, I’ve just felt like that all day! But I am happy to say I got a little gumption and I have my gym clothes ready, bag packed, food ready, and breakfast in the fridge! I’m gonna have a SUPER week!!

Lazy Sunday!

Hey all! I’m always a slight bit sad when Sunday nights roll around. It means its the end of the weekend and another work week is ahead. Bu...

The lost weekend

7:05 PM Tukiyooo 0

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for your incredibly supportive and sweet comments on Thursday's post. I was overwhelmed by your kindness. I was really worried about posting it, but I felt compelled to get it out in the open. Someone commented the truth shall set you free. So true. I haven't binged once since I posted "My Secret". I haven't figured out why sharing that information made a difference, but it seems to have opened a door for me. A door that might lead me to freedom from the shackles of my food issues. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now about my totally boring weekend.... I'm not sure where the last two days went, but I feel like I didn't even have a weekend. Yesterday I woke up at 4am with the worst headache of my life. I rarely get headaches but this one felt like someone had taken a sledgehammer and hit me right between the eyes. I was wondering if I had a brain aneurysm or something equally fatal. I couldn't bear to have the blinds open, a light on, or the TV. I couldn't read because it hurt too much. I took a handful of aspirin (three) and went back to sleep until 2pm. I can't remember the last time I slept that long (maybe never). Even after I woke up at 2pm I felt like the headache was just on the verge of coming back (I still kind of feel that way). It was like my head was bruised inside, right behind my eyes. I still managed to get to the gym by 6pm and get in an hour of cardio. That's about the only thing I accomplished Saturday, plus grocery shopping. Today was another wasted day because my husband insisted I upgrade my laptop to Windows 7. What a fiasco that turned into (darn Microsoft and their stupid software!). After being on the phone with four different Toshiba support techs (I was using the Toshiba upgrade CD they sent me), I finally found out that in the last two days they've been swamped with calls from people that are getting errors when upgrading to Windows 7. They thought Microsoft had sent out a Windows update that conflicted with their Toshiba Upgrade Assistant CD and it was throwing errors. Nice. They talked me through the incompatibility issues, and after uninstalling some programs, I finally have Windows 7. They told me iTunes might not work anymore, but it does (thank God!). All I can say is big whoop. It looks almost like Vista to me, with a couple cool new features (but totally not worth the hassle). My husband said they removed all the crappy code that was in Vista so it'll work better now. I guess the better stuff is stuff I can't see. I went to the gym at 3pm today and did 30 minutes StairMaster and an hour of lower body strength training. Did I mention how much I hate lunges and squats? The most exciting, yet disappointing, thing that happened this weekend is I found House Foods Tofu Shirataki noodles at my local Fred Meyers store, in the nutritional section. I was so excited because I've wanted to try these forever. Geez, I just re-read this paragraph...I get excited over tofu noodles?? I think I need to get a life. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVI35jcvIBdlb1O8iufy-eCGeTzCcWLS_oEtYYoHBU7cgckFkWXVeZr73ktvcmVpOsQ6PrnVscF_0_yghIdprAVXO5Gw6jTnx39rt3wW-pirnHgebS_U368dhV8yY5urglxQz2qrnksGq/s1600-h/shirataki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVI35jcvIBdlb1O8iufy-eCGeTzCcWLS_oEtYYoHBU7cgckFkWXVeZr73ktvcmVpOsQ6PrnVscF_0_yghIdprAVXO5Gw6jTnx39rt3wW-pirnHgebS_U368dhV8yY5urglxQz2qrnksGq/s320/shirataki.jpg" /></a></div> Hungry Girl is always talking about how wonderful they are and they're super low calorie, low carb, and low fat. I'm one of those strange people that loves tuna casserole (my husband hates it, even made with real noodles). I made HG's Rockin' tuna noodle casserole with the Shirataki noodles. GROSS! Actually, super gross. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GAAa_veVsm2_CEtQ-OOkg0reC0BTReP0GkqzYcftT7QS5l4ersra3eu9U2KFjEWxkWPQq47Az2pyxmOnakC6aY3CsEa0MuZk8PY_60hBq0Kep2-djTkHg-ofbcApyUFXNMNDbMCfTGP9/s1600-h/tuna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GAAa_veVsm2_CEtQ-OOkg0reC0BTReP0GkqzYcftT7QS5l4ersra3eu9U2KFjEWxkWPQq47Az2pyxmOnakC6aY3CsEa0MuZk8PY_60hBq0Kep2-djTkHg-ofbcApyUFXNMNDbMCfTGP9/s320/tuna.jpg" /></a></div> It's not that the noodles taste bad, it's the totally weird, rubbery texture of the noodles. It tastes like tuna casserole, but it doesn't "feel" like tuna casserole. You get a huge serving for only 3 Points, but I don't know if I can ever get over the texture of the tofu noodles. It's just kind of icky. Almost forgot, because of the headache I didn't make it to Weight Watchers on Saturday, but I weighed on my very accurate scales at home - 174.6. Up  1.6 pounds. It is what it is. That's it, my totally boring weekend.

The lost weekend

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for your incredibly supportive and sweet comments on Thursday's post. I was overwhelmed by ...

Saturday

5:25 AM Tukiyooo 0

Happy weekend everyone!!! I started mine out without an alarm going off!! Unless you count the slight whimpers of Abby (my dog!) begging us to wake up to let her outside to do her duty! Kyle & I hit the gym first thing. I did a 25 minute run on the treadmill and finished off with 25 minutes on the bike. For some reason I just wasn’t “feeling” the run, not sure what my deal was. We came home and Kyle got ready for work and I made us breakfast. I made mini pancakes for myself and chocolate chip pancakes for Kyle! My 7 little pancakes with 1/4 c sf syrup was just a mere 4 points!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFDVa_yTKh81f344BTfPbWH52NRukBrggpdkAZZyd1UH4lR0EwN7Qlt56oRhK5YVqQQhqv9uII1N8lzgVMfr-wkRTuv6Q3lZZgFegp26kAIftyYI6K0RMgMML11xiJiaimiG-HLsV5cpo/s1600-h/DSC05887%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05887" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nZFwGFln-fg0YR96tBc3QCWTKpBwXfKxs3TmjZ4cmSCl-iBrKLX8mBk1XgPJQDJSJ5mvUcaqLgUNyp7hiamtcuPa4fmAMaH4fyyGC2FnFh14Lzsque6bla6BRTOegqFfjMzMhyphenhyphen6cHBkp/?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="DSC05887" width="404" /></a>   Kyle headed off to work and I caught up on blogs….until the doorbell rang! Look what the mailman delivered, a whole box of oranges from my Momma & her hubby, who are wintering in Texas. The oranges are organic, i.e. never been sprayed with chemicals! So of course I had to peel one to test them out for a yummy 1 point addition to my breakfast! It was juicy & delicious! Thanks Mom! :) <img alt="DSC05888" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuFU_f7dIz5Lq3zUANG0Cq0qo2-sGWvtxz9T1onGarVxTPIvCdjnYteME2rgBC5G47ZZ-u70lP98-xj4lDkaS0aVSi78sVU9O0uujD5H0wb1FOP21IVyiAASsMrAb4_VPXJTgMG2PjZHX/?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="DSC05888" width="404" /><img alt="DSC05889" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTcWcmmFEGtBTmMv4PCXzYYRKgh2yNF5jp0Tll07eKpXiq-dj1tZxWq7xJyXkugiP0i5PRMNt-ZUVpAbRXoWMO4IZSZRxmEV-0x-kbYVFKoXJs02bRLhI4L7sjiIUBTl1XhQB4Bum20zT/?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="DSC05889" width="404" /> I had a lunch date with my sister & her hubby from Omaha and then also our Dad and G-ma. They picked a new Chinese buffet in town. Well since Kyle and I ate a late breakfast I decided to go for the company & conversation, but no food! I just sipped on a diet pepsi and didn’t feel deprived at all!! Afterwards I came home turned on some Black Eyed Peas and got to work! I cleaned the kitchen, sorted the recycle, ironed clothes, started the laundry, picked out my work outfits for next week, and did our menu & grocery list for next week! Using the menu planner last week was a TOTAL SUCESS! I love that we know what we’re going to eat each night and have the groceries on hand to make it! I’ve got mine all ready for next week, along with my grocery list in order of how we walk around the store!<img alt="DSC05903" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLBuzBgvrTZxQiVcsjAM5_iobZtAYC8wNqtXxHB3SMqOiH6vfQg_fJ_LIrZkMQ3-0UeEPmjYEa6432jHjh93CXZSGAHBo6IZagQ16HS14Cggfui_gQn15gcwRC7tfP20NhmA5JJe_zNTo/?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="DSC05903" width="404" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBBdFvysJ1NDdg31eRpdhaf9zlUeqnj8xhr9_USrcAr-DVMHvYZ3Aj-9ZuX0dI_5ixDmgOsZp1EUVFijD-pmYJ9p9pG-oIXj7bR7-LIwAxTydJnlM-mn0B2xbMol52wiqqb6m72uIj5eg/s1600-h/DSC05902%5B3%5D.jpg">I found these magazines in my recipe book stash and got SO many ideas from them!! I might just have to get a subscription!</a> <img alt="DSC05902" border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipi7aGiCpDKZbm4p1fK102ET7HElNYgQWtExJwBqynFTewM_6QYQFy8efMC-MxoMQJJsAr4pd47HDtErnfnf55nCKfol1BGTtdOtPh_e6DS6T2IpoIhJ81zuO3HfrP1ruvDALH0iVUfbGB/?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="DSC05902" width="328" /> I had a late light lunch because we had plans to go out for supper! I made a chicken salad with cheese on a thin bun with a side of cottage cheese and peaches for 6 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQu-FZAz4V8O6pEuJ71VVB2k88C_uTALVztXpAbmMN4wamOocbH1exUfi23-QxSAaXvTGHHftbjA9Vteku0aYEt1XQmLNckLLYdYBhNDAupdLy5LndsJ6VGIzanzJs2wkrf2e3Q11NgGg/s1600-h/DSC05890%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05890" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcVBFz44WYTCbioeczUfZwkDRjza-N__2OOtksv8l3fRUQaTaRo8mzgZXxf2eDOJPodpAy9g-VOyJLOmywDzDOsMbb2VTI9zWWY04FYzjdzOJ0hAxnQL0d6T39M_-L3OyfThBrryf9VQ4/?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="DSC05890" width="404" /></a> Kyle got home from work and we headed to a town just a bit south of us for a Sam’s Club run! The moon was a cool shade of orange right in front of us on the drive down!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkceMCqj9PBPx9Yj4ZtdiF4P49aH75zbh3nyK4JcqMYAA9Vm7pg3eIgH4NeRT4O7NMvre7yktoMBbJLBDxDoNumRUfsP3INhJOKAhRsPIs9arZO-LNo3FaOkO7idPFmtPHPqMZVouE-AV/s1600-h/DSC05892%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05892" border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi998U0CE08aUIdL29H9Ds9jSu2Ma57iRHx47Qoe9hezLleWIxCv-r2-YHG_tLx6lUcVIg0Rj0Rr6zTzu0017npA9IJ5RF25uf3GBrMoHAxz-kPJzRhHDbYW39FYEYL-qIicNTxSop1Iura/?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="DSC05892" width="404" /></a> We wanted to go to Hickory Park (it’s a local favorite) for supper, but there was a 45 minute wait. So we went across the street and got Subway! I got the 6 inch turkey & ham on wheat bread with cheese, pickles, and cucumbers for 7 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97p0nBZf5S7tBoOEoUVcgYS90qw8X6BiB82JkIb2OoNWY2oKt8XXzpIf4vLHFP4mbWROUCgx1lmFS07ynsoEHyV0zjYbP-VGltX6iTU4ABXtYG9MCdwtAmfLvlnjcCxiEPs3aqFYPoc2N/s1600-h/DSC05897%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05897" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCyGFodH90RILrfUXKVGCN_xluIBVi2Qj0penLgFAXteVtLz0gKgufSYVgeKA_Ca3uF0DXtlxAlMNAYHs44YO842_ZcXvsva0fl3pYHcqnj1q1oMwzvEIH8Mor6lsStCrxuTnFtS4j7Xw/?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="DSC05897" width="404" /></a> We stocked up on a some essentials we like to get at Sam’s Club, such as, Krusteaz pancake mix, gum, animal crackers, popcorn, fiber one bars (20 for $4.41!), hot chocolate, cereal, etc!! Almost $100 worth! :) We stopped by my favorite ice cream place in town, Cold Stone! And I didn’t order the <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2009/01/day-76-saturday-117.html">23 point option</a> either! I got the love it size sinless sansfat sweet cream with strawberries & granola. The total points for this came to 6, but I couldn’t finish it all. I should have just ordered the like it size! I am estimating I ate about 4 points worth. So yummy!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuc-ZhNyPEod_Q1IMRS5XtKaQ40_NHK-oHtz3nWAUpC2AviYn8-gCd-66UoBQXAgpigzCZ2Oksze0YlNZrzE4efVHfhzaD9tFC936LOozKivmqMUczSxCsgJsj93fAXUEGB_I-CvGC9Rx/s1600-h/DSC05899%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05899" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHd3yHcZrla7o6X3F_dwrmGN7Hazw6JiSLX9FzXZjKxCQLKRvAOiEYhWaioNChkHqwphc5J82A6U3xYrLiOkoIhNub3PO46_v-hQXwzr33IBZOmX6zw0yBg0WW-CTBlZjb54RGv5BCDFP8/?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="DSC05899" width="404" /></a> We enjoyed our ice cream on the way home and I was going through my newest reads I picked up at Sam’s. I can’t wait to try a few of the work outs I found in Oxygen! And I think the WW magazine paid for itself, I found $5.60 worth of coupons!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmO3EoYnU3UBcgHeF_XzO08py_eHqhZuJdELUT3MXN3aW0nYnVQPm15j8SXoNVAZ-NrvioKjbUJTgiirJ0QO8EZ6AqMlzowVRJN9nIA8kUPmrTK-Et1mPC23NcnMugNfs3M2OfhuWqegM5/s1600-h/DSC05901%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05901" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMbOBnph9lWxGq-9lHX8a5I20ILepXe2iHE4EFENKUi40-mXH2hvJA-6K8jYWj8J_rOuCQ8BX-pEhZZAe94hpvWmjzybguEsg8kKlBJSyv8l9VhAUikxoTMX4DUgP5MW4O8zNx0knwfkB/?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="DSC05901" width="404" /></a> Man the blog world is full of giveaways these days! Check out <a href="http://enduranceisntonlyphysical.blogspot.com/2010/01/running-skirt-saturdays-giveaway.html">Endurance Isn’t Only Physical</a> for an AWESOME <a href="http://www.runningskirts.com/">runningskirts.com</a> giveaway! I don’t have one yet and I’m crossing my fingers that I win!! Would be a great addition to my workout wardrobe! SATURDAY’S STATS POINTS = 22/23 WATER =  102 oz EXERCISE = 25 min run/25 min bike

Saturday

Happy weekend everyone!!! I started mine out without an alarm going off!! Unless you count the slight whimpers of Abby (my dog!) begging u...

Planning de la semaine du 1er au 05 février 2010

1:09 AM Anonymous 0

<h2>Permanences </h2><ul> <li>Le Conseil Général du Loiret sera présent dans les locaux de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans - le lundi 1er février de 9h à 12h30 - le mardi 02 février de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h, - le mercredi 03 février de 13h30 à 17h - le jeudi 04 février de 13h30 à 17h - le vendredi 05 février de 13h30 à 17h <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2007/11/solidarits-nouvelles-face-au-chmage.html">Solidarités Nouvelles face au Chômage</a> - mercredi 03 février de 10h à 12h30 <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2007/11/boutique-de-gestion.html">Boutique de gestion</a> - vendredi 29 février de 09h à 12h30</li></ul> <h2>Ateliers </h2> <ul><li>CV - mardi 02 février de 9h à 12h30 et mercredi 03 février de 13h30 à 17h <li>Lettre de Motivation - mardi 02 février de 13h30 à 17h <li>Préparation à l'entretien - jeudi 04 février de 13h30 à 17h <li>Pôle-emploi.fr - vendredi 05 février de 10h à 11h30 <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2009/07/atelier-situtilises-tu-trouves.html">Sit'Utilises tu trouves</a> - vendredi 05 février de 14h à 16h</ul> <h2>Visite d'entreprise </h2> <ul><li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2010/01/souvrir-les-portes-des-metiers-de-la.html">Visite de l'entreprise d'Emilie VACHER</a> - mardi 02 février à 09h</ul>

Planning de la semaine du 1er au 05 février 2010

Permanences Le Conseil Général du Loiret sera présent dans les locaux de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans - le lundi 1er f...

Still Kickin’

9:00 AM Tukiyooo 0

Hey everyone! I know I’ve been MIA the past 2 days. Well Thursday was definitely an exception of a day. I slept in past my alarm and just wasn’t feeling “right”. Got to work and by noon I was miserable. I closed my office door and laid on the floor for a while, but I wasn’t feeling any better laying down than I was sitting at my desk. I pushed through, got my stuff done, and went home around 4pm. I was dizzy, nauseous, and had a horrible stomach ache. I feel asleep around 6pm and didn’t wake up till 7am Friday morning, feeling much better! Not sure what it was, Kyle thought I ate something that didn’t agree with me. Whatever it was I’m glad to be feeling much better! My eats were a little off Thursday, but here is quick snapshot of what I ate. <img alt="DSC05872" border="0" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzPJUvkTmjjZ50C9HH1s_mmtdIDY2MDwragAZHcH55WrHsUHXrPAZD9vwXnZEscnyB7RjPIIs7xSsyqp9TzhND3nCdnnorFSrUUH1fEEM3felBBo9mBItkpMeYMhC36V9pGpX4j6NQkiQu/?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="DSC05872" width="304" /><img alt="DSC05873" border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5VLG6YQYdZ4ivEMJb2xcv041HfgbVMt2ojy4kJVp-1MVh1qNY8-7_S-6iEovipD9lXM31O8B_PREgGo6NnMlD_EUwMDPDkDs9fZfz8XJhZu6KnbBYuyCNYZN8Bix9wRXkbLdFrOk1pkP/?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="DSC05873" width="305" /><img alt="DSC05874" border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiURrxF9hAnqdmASF1dRoQyYrNOCwO2-urrpDwLyKbUO8RMZm-PGhk6MvFWXpsduBti8EGf_YJTU6-aXohK31gyV71Pj9F7tD6fJsONGqZqzzqiD-_LXKm5gzOenFlm9jDK_8g7y_4WE2wp/?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="DSC05874" width="305" /><img alt="DSC05876" border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicciLN847NDumP8gnXoQHiy1DB1xzl_cKS5ofZoDzUR8yr5068cpykIhyphenhyphen-GkMIoiPZSNTgelct9xD_7S1FCyClxNGFxZ6CozkiZ-6gG87ScKl1kIJIYI0EpXjF2ZIhZRkRZP0q5XH_ApX/?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="DSC05876" width="305" /> I made a simple breakfast Friday morning, a little worried it would upset my stomach. I had 2 slices of toast with chocolate PB2 and a sliced banana with an orange on the side for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCJEb_TEPhIYpnXwOaNvm_YlnUTBUC5mvdZ_soi0keJ2nJsVsAksdxnkq3n7tyhd2Z-mrquZP_OlFML4pQWyCRokE9kTNPlNntNJcrD5Y_MFVGs2mb3NyMXqUEIsFIe7ZcUG8NaqM9r8P/s1600-h/DSC05877%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05877" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopdtvOCJmg0QZy-J1E-fZOe1b_Vkp1MncE-1SQjiHuHQZdFO6cGcE1nGoUO2D9rwphkNmU1asi9TFIDxzkRF_dMm_L5D77BSV_6kIjcl-TFM23Bin_S8qOk_ZThYu75gExekKVwyWhwRs/?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="DSC05877" width="404" /></a> It’s been quite cold here lately! Check out what my vehicle thermometer said on the way to work on Friday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUp0hWr6jU5bRI_nshveGM65V25LuB7JPGOe81yU1h6GC0Bs0odF89G6JnyMYVj0IDw0vfZxQMFzgk_rhewAbFiMff-kOtnFcuA4Nu99soZQXVuDI33O4qQzEDVtjCqyg1SVobc5K9FGUu/s1600-h/DSC05870%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05870" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlU0kmLYbdkZKhhuTk2zI2CiZtBMesdGcV7bmF9jxT9Xb1bgQeTuaA76kOqKFLKJcAeMEYIRnRfBXAO2lnC24bhDd51IRWUb8cvBordT5i4bMr1WiHivfyQXqh7S3-PC7ne8Ya7BkzFm2/?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="DSC05870" width="429" /></a> Felt good all morning long, I think not feeling so good on Thursday was a fluke thing. I bought some pears last Sunday at the grocery store and finally sliced one up for my morning snack for 1 point. It was still quite hard…had the crispness of an apple, not the softness of a pear. :( Need to wait a few more days before eating the rest!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOutnHNFz624R8AMd6kH01_kJCx35LHng52P7k3RYIHk-T3TrcgDwF-0EgpZ4jKk8s9hDmBEVill4k5zoJAhYYyEwZqbbuRywMTDGxS8vxBs7KMAfBC_ZZkbW6rGQHAyoMxpsm_sUk34m-/s1600-h/DSC05878%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05878" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6a5kbtyGKYdgMyNQvH53duPxK7F-cMUxrLVTOAyz85ytwnLuWwf-Pkyx8EKx6x_7dNeHL2H97Jy9-1VmUrS-J3V3fOPC58tHaQc7H8UIRV4lqKH04s4i0dHj12L2ioGvQ2gnFXSwSRxx/?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="DSC05878" width="404" /></a> I wasn’t able to get out of the office for lunch until after 2pm. I snacked on an apple on the way home for 1 point. See those nice rays of sunshine? They are quite deceiving…it’s still cold out!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YNRG4lfnsION4jTC7uvlR_8__9yHDsX3yrtdW-PvYGKH-di4v0AxODteASTNdMRelrThoOYU2Fe97rup8WaENbc2lIDAzEFpPcKpGqE7w4pWsKR8mZt2p09Xv7BUUBEkG-XwT4wFYYv3/s1600-h/DSC05879%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05879" border="0" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5try7KQ22i3YbbgbuYh28DtmgpuFrN_ErXyOtmnKv0alxBJGZqCPcfHIZSoUyVsCB624fJXrUBFnm3hOIHTmPQjU7LZvXKnBtSKcSvwi7_EzL0lypXDR4QfNzZnuJh1sDBk3x96zfq2DB/?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="DSC05879" width="430" /></a> I made a quick lunch. I had a turkey & cheese flat out wrap with a side of peaches and cottage cheese. I only ate half of the wrap. The store only had the light italian flat outs and it just has a different flavor. I really liked it with my <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/01/sunday-post.html">bbq chicken pizza</a>, but not so much just as plain as a wrap. So my lunch was just 4 points. <img alt="DSC05880" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_E3DF2eFFon9LFadijMiCBij26aP8riWi6KkwqO5XeBovhq9QmKxc59tEEyNcuT1YiJdVBQ0l4RIZsghyphenhyphenasxfukwdzW4WDYCrXQli0VlA_g9SYYSvTUGJH_QbUYjKmykdizgp7cTR4iAK/?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="DSC05880" width="404" /><img alt="DSC05881" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I4981NVbMyjgGmpW5-c7T1f-RcZvavW-t15HPJ8t5CVJaQQ4n3fTLxiHSLyUHOKXkPrINrMzTjQfGWboigL_mH9hc_Zk7PWEncsyBE9Y36E6uy305Fmzi-rW-OorY35NQBl0hMbDj1Dv/?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="DSC05881" width="404" /> Since I had such a late lunch I only had about an hour and half when I got back to the office and it flew by! When I got home I grabbed a fiber one bar to snack on for 2 points. I didn’t want to gorge on supper since my lunch was quite light!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhCvprfilpbEnShZ3I0M8pjg1tED0fHQc_PtUTfXl911mW5dHQr-58yd1ztF6pU93qaeyXDZQLE79LeFzR_d8pVtRaYUlyAwWaUmBAgU8EW_tOcdjOLSjdxEfAh4-vTrMAQ6i0EFRcshA/s1600-h/DSC05882%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05882" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaC9QGf8kV2Qc-X3pQ0oZhFjh1oTivijoLf3aAuI7Y3bIUX8JLBsVmlPIq8u-OL6cdS6pxh86XD-PDypYzyPmkMKmb4JqhP6yesc4cnXw9Zq1TpSkVqWkm8EMGWj9D5GW5w2IrVG7EBGzX/?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="DSC05882" width="404" /></a> Kyle and I headed to my sister’s house for the evening. My other sister from Omaha was coming for the weekend! We had the perfect supper for a cold Iowa day, chili! I had 1 cup with 1/4 c ff shredded cheddar, a grilled cheese sandwich on the side, and some carrots & ranch to round out the meal for 9 points. <img alt="DSC05884" border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0UjyYBbcUa8-hrDKk05tcAzkFXw_oXCHRTbW0q106wkA7OxWRucfNZPo0_SakWB0BAlUc25UJkM7zmkH7GKScxPnueEEbqPt5dDcQCCP7vhptAfEACYxyg93w_YI3rjPNIb51J-HjUIlJ/?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="DSC05884" width="244" /><img alt="DSC05885" border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJG4SK1ClMsRc8CXRF6e6XFnkLPA_rMcUNeUaR8rvd4eNbgkrwQTGmwjie7QDcCUFAjtwW4sfkG6A24B7_-L2V9UiUiDUB5mUKdsbctkEFuIZ_4Ybik69OOO0YKBv6Hp3Xr80NHdzTnEA/?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="DSC05885" width="244" /><img alt="DSC05886" border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJmfTaODYZ34Tum4i_xaPgvghMT3hcArVbmhe1SbYo6F_OQusMGT8Khu7K8ZndR7JO_r-puvWS3iHtxJzciGra-D9w_UHEVJmqyGl8K1e5DgxvojXm9RPYAr5AjPiGF_q_pntFCcDxkpC/?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="DSC05886" width="244" /> We spent the evening chatting away and the boys played Rock Band! Gotta love family time! :) It’s now Saturday morning and I’m off to get in a workout with Kyle before he has to go to work. I didn’t get a workout the past 2 days. Then I’ll be catching up with all of you! FRIDAY’S STATS POINTS = 21/24 WATER =  80 oz EXERCISE = none Make sure to hop on over to <a href="http://tjstestkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/01/tjs-giveaway.html">TJ’s blog</a> for a wonderful giveaway!