The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle

I have just finished Phyllis Tickle's latest book, The Great Emergence. It is quite a helpful read. She bases the book on a concise thesis from Bishop Mark Dyer of the Diocese of Bethlehem (PA): "Every 500 years, the church has a rummage sale." The metaphor has to do with moving out of an old house and disposing of things we no longer need or that no longer work.<br /><br /> This odd adage is a solid historical observation. About every 500 years, give or take a few, the Church has a dispute, a big split (bigger than the little denominational chippings off that happen all the time), there is a new expression of Christiainity -- actually 2 new expressions because the old group is transformed too. The Church is re-energized and spreads the Gospel more effectively than before. It happened in the time of Gegory I, again in 1,000 when the East and West divided, again in 1522 with the Protestant Reformation -- and now, hmmm, my Blacberry reminder is beeping that it's time for a rummage sale. The reason for these periodic restructings is that the truth we proclaim is eternal but the culutre to which we proclaim it keeps shifting. So we have to revamp strategies and refine our language to communicate the faith to the generation before us.<br /><br /> Divisions in the Anglican Communion are not, in themselves, big enough to constitute the Great Emergence described by Tickle, but they would definitly be part of it. So from Tickle's standpoint, the divisions we see happening are actually a good thing. But wait. Rememer Bill Bishop and The Big Sort. The dividing of our culture into ever smaller collections of the like minded make for dividing of our culture into collections of the ever smaller minded.<br /><br /> So what to make of all this? Given my vocation to preserve and deepen the unity of the Church, I have to operate out of Bill Bishop's admonition to heal divisions and keep difference held together in the tension of an intenional unity. But when that fails, it's good to read a little Phyllis Tickle. God works in our divisions as well as in our Communion.

The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle

I have just finished Phyllis Tickle's latest book, The Great Emergence. It is quite a helpful read. She bases the book on a concise thes...

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Day 129 (Friday 3/13)

<p>Hey bloggers! Sorry I am a little behind on my Friday post! My sister spent the night last night so we had some fun together and I took a lil break!</p> <p>Friday was great. I got in my morning workout. <strong>32 minutes</strong> on the<strong> cross ramp</strong> and <strong>20 minutes</strong> of <strong>arm weights</strong>. Went to work for about an hour and had my usual breakfast, <strong>oatmeal</strong> with <strong>1/4c blueberries</strong> and a sliced apple for <strong>3 points</strong>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAVJjo5wVPrxAZmAQ5I_KZ3wn9_pwZqbK-nFw9IRPvSEhfS8vcujROfsXEvZJo-2Frmta8CHTwB_E0MtMT0NB-7hIJpVZsDlVvo3TaJ2AxkEcV_OveCmLvd9A5bfuU47Ym6P7LglZUbXO/s1600-h/DSC02045%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02045" border="0" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iGfrBXaaFZtM_lgWpiXoZkd_FdCVOJoW7C0bOdcF_1XJ9EqlouYmgTg-uwkAFquIXWhrpJEaHcn1C5TxGsGKwuPD089YAS8Qzu94mNEExbl5bYbfqXQx111n0srXgjF_UixpZo32eK7r/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02045" width="448"></a></p> <p>I had a dentist appoint at 9am and boy was I glad that I did. I woke up with a horrible tooth ache and she fixed it!! Wouldn’t want to be heading off to Florida next week with a sore mouth!</p> <p>When I got back to work from the dentist I was hungry so I grabbed a <strong>banana</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>, something soft for my sore mouth. That numb feeling is so odd…I probably looked quite silly trying to eat this banana! </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8JoU73DRBHu4GkfX5vsdTnU1vaTUo8rfQNIKGIGFeFQFYafOEgcKYhcrP4UToJJcEp8t2V-ZvzKGWxsKAhA4xYw1TsYeQQ6xyZnwZdFJV6DjcPPSomHHlp2_EaeRL4Z0LwOVTjwMFFxw/s1600-h/DSC02046%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02046" border="0" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEemlA0ZRMW9z_asq6oMdA4HCWt6jkWKqT7HGXPPjzIwWpQ1FWsHV8jFu3VxQ5K2CJVVEhaOceN53XtVaFYfhRHBwUIceOyLnK0Y2l45LH5Uh4TTow3bccbk7r5LM2i_MptX759mFZheAL/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02046" width="465"></a>  My second snack of the morning was <strong>ww key lime pie yogurt</strong> with <strong>1/4c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. Don’t worry, I let those grape nuts soften up before I ate it! I don’t think my newly fixed tooth could have handled those right off the bat!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbamsJ8uNJZvoXVRlkFOHoRjav_i6IiOxLqBrbu1qwhvOcEc9cDKoj_04DR2LWDI38c5l33lLReb9-rrtyvd5cNVP_1tfpsKI7RXA-TXXYKK_2bZ1VJpALtsw397kNRnxgOiH8uAZqW5Pn/s1600-h/DSC02047%5B3%5D.jpg"><u><font color="#003366"></font></u><img alt="DSC02047" border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx4SEcQ8wnauiijstEGJM8VunWMPE5uppWF-eMbswNJ6rb6ogEN6VMUV7ps1RUGtCV2JniAebBaHiECh-tg3ctODoUs9mVp9diV-4ML4YHm7Wi58p9LA_WR52etl2IkQs7_j9e1MRameoa/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02047" width="472"></a></p> <p>I needed something quick for lunch so I heated up a <strong>Smart One’s Creamy Rigatoni with Broccoli & Chicken</strong> for<strong> 6 points</strong>. One of my favorite smart ones. I don’t think to have them too often though because of the sodium content. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2VXd2BgpDsoHykkONGLONTwjN58ZivQzFMmUxemzPZHXIRR3Z_tSswlY996WUeSeCjdblJ0gTUfuXMwoVYSksu-q7YVw9GXhv4Chevnpz_zQV18EetNRd40BStJ1bJBfsnvKKQW_yP0c/s1600-h/DSC02049%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02049" border="0" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqYeZgD-jy3LISlz9LTPAAYJ1Rg_3qTz5wyb0ZCx3IV9b0pzwCQ07lzpjeCG9X5w8OGjvGbsroC7ZytPhnLp_0OW0_CfnWJqhT5gDC1wqBuYNjvlDQd8J2nUZnAtov4TZF8ebztcY71q7/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02049" width="486"></a> </p> <p>But I did happen to notice that it had 20 grams of protein! I was not expecting that high of a number at all!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizo7-jo1BDZ7TMOE_qL1-arE8c-vu4RzP-nD5ZdvOwkueTb7Vdmol1xZuSjK_WBUZ-w0tb5uuidr1c-mi6FY0K52sdg-A47ljB3o9gckm6iLVuLVB_zXFav478zbQfsEA3TiwjkqwqeuLR/s1600-h/DSC02050%5B6%5D.jpg"><u><font color="#003366"></font></u><img alt="DSC02050" border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPplKju9vK0O7V5zYg_VRvsFnr-hCmwBKR8AeJDcfijkSKvD1gFHdX3k9WJIaXaLsRUqMYI0OONhfYVapTaocndNW_pljYt3GOrtjym8YtBMHMkWtiVyJt63I8nQy32B966soAmNS7cz1n/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02050" width="292"></a> </p> <p>After work I met up with my sister for a little shopping. In between stops I snacked on a <strong>fiber one bar</strong> and a <strong>piece of string cheese</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong> total. (no pictures)We got a few great clearance deals at Target and some cold meds for DH. And we also picked up two pizzas for $6 at our local grocery store! What a deal! But don’t worry, I was good. I made a <strong>smart ones pepperoni pizza</strong> for <strong>8 points </strong>and let DH and my sis eat the pizzas. I guess I don’t know if it is necessarily “better”, but at least I knew the nutrition facts to calculate the points.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZYjipcdSBbK-MAjY8c4dpT75SgpN7xTvHsyroyR_q79oety0XTfZCVpItI_YOPvZIjASZlpRug_N9x3zEnCDhklstutsMkdoSfhgKipTItoB8n4or7X7Ln-_QH99plwBIe9VoVCRLTSv/s1600-h/DSC02051%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02051" border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQk8MZ22B-2PzX1fptBe7RuZFUiTFPHILIC2bBokskASK-Oef0OWknuhBxmEAKxeRvWFvykUs6aWno4TYQI6DPLMJzhEb-d6EnrHi2hxkHydH0S0VHQPAtcDNnpyl3RzWqbV5Qv2vH31f/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02051" width="440"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We watched the movie Changleing (sp?). The one with Angelina Jolie where her son is kidnapped. It was good, but not what I was expecting at all! I snacked on a <strong>skinny cow ice cream sandwich</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>. I love these!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHvsi9IVTS7Vio8akrwRicoEZXCpJ8vSkUGkpJaTcsXsstPXylPYnMCljPgaQVDSs8jF92Cfav-RxoZ49Bo7oiUb4EwLdxa5XJ8En4mmVLUsdPlFGehBdZwqy70lRAZwaMkoP56J7Invm/s1600-h/DSC02052%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02052" border="0" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVchkmQFUue6saftZGKdrfHrHnmGuaYfQpib71OGeFUHYQam5S-N_iUumuY3xEBfphSGwlqmaJ6LPqGDDnlPnVvIyGMIaXkGvjM1H1NpiDnhMSmtTWH7VMmStysp5Be08UQ3XIuTkDp1_/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02052" width="444"></a> </p> <p><strong>FRIDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 26</p> <p>WATER = 130 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 32 min cross ramp, 20 min arm weights</p> <p> </p> <p>Oh and I had a request to see some more wedding pictures! I am more than happy to share these with you guys! Weddings are such fun events and I enjoyed my day SSSOOO much! DH & I got married almost 4 years ago. We were high school sweethearts. This year marks 10 years total that we have been together! Some are the professional ones and some are just some snapshots. Enjoy!</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0rHyvlkHm953JB10CU01uzwAUwjNlz3ivgjHG_F2wr7czCBzJsbtsdeD0AnzRaF2N7r5xW4xTwOTlqQCn5BPCnX8mjgyfawLj3ZS8djktoU_G-0Jx531Bc1RLCi5wLiu2m_tl3wR52AK/s1600-h/wedding%5B5%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="wedding" border="0" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpiudVuz7ysPcf31wyiB5F4dWLCfi9FuvJnindTk_qo4eOPFujePqmW-W0_yhUAgxt2pqjJ1nId5Phh3eoSSLnVFjKzdBrw8pOdQqw5tQRGQNw3cDfW7bfmaUThVMcsPDUhUztujeZIVu/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="wedding" width="392"></a>     </p> <p align="center"><u><font color="#003366"></font></u> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img alt="kiss" border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUkB0lqSKvwd_MUdKfESX018S_s2VDIa4ScKTCWHyLmc0lobofSprrHdA6xFvSJReeHbmkiOACecW8pXAZBxHRMywL-8ZlyT_GerXrYfd2QOV6Kl4WOjRJK3e2JeKBL70GGKyJ04Sk3Qz/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="kiss" width="411"></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img alt="petal" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAdf0sFu0YYzR8v6dIQ3SpctAqfVTz5ipmmgEphOR78cB3X6OTD6fxBm8pAQ548kzm-cB_dvbVIg_8SlDxqVc0Lr4qJ54Jb44_xf3asOc9c8ZQoFNbybMIKPaqueaVggluReaPWjRTa23/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="petal" width="447"></p> <p align="center">This is me and my bridesmaids. Three of them are my sisters…can you guess which one doesn’t belong? :)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mbHJfu0TBOleSfKCPlZpGg4y1QzUy35_TLBbYtgux97gAVy38RXbm-ZS3oasJ9KR_97hWh7rg-zCDODOQy3JhIPVZjbidov3oVLHiEmGQPmMfcrk76OUkIRNqjtFL5x1rIuz-fqFUJjW/s1600-h/me%20&%20the%20girls%5B8%5D.jpg"><img alt="me & the girls" border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuufiQKEH5Irz55VNhXVmHPJPmuVsGiVvJqiRDWYAFTFfY3xA6f9YORNXMXkV_6-Uy7KFdDlBfMxkhgbyc4WZqjWe2StRFmzIYmnur4NM-IafEB0XwJrHJ1IqEYyZBuUnTbyHYFi8WmIEP/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="me & the girls" width="450"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDdMqObWLCna0VTKq5uzQ15Df6FPW7aRaVJZ6tY8PhNEl2P0j05PyF_Rx5cAvfSaPWZzRZn5tEniBBIWNbbt_A4IxwrXlZ1PGDQ4glUk5OY29ue7xZCC6FZAJMEi7pTHbZwEcW48fYW99/s1600-h/first%20dance%5B8%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="first dance" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1_tYN6uPp8b1jIyxtYGTyI_rCjP1BfsLvvEkDMnEf7SKxKrC1ZLDE_O6qDiPiL7Rr6SPjU9cFv4CpIBUzFGtdnHkgY1Oy6tNyCBtqiVW6BOO3tSqLaYi6YKised3834cg26JRMgR3GZq/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="first dance" width="395"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF-rpuciGVjNCCTF7SYwr5sEy2jHMQicUfGFI1nXiepj3_sUZRO-j42ke4KfjI51O9LeBjO-6QH_LGWIjvTfnu9BLzFV7yKhGSx8kLiB5uf1BuTWN3w-YTmnbpeND0hAgrk1PALqnxDkx/s1600-h/head%20table%5B6%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="head table" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbegieCBIqcbaygvTG06I7KUsNWKyfcfCnjVJHERTIdc7vS4vUc3qotyyyyBxgWQXGuahsV8urXd82Ihj6QS8hjrRtdrHR8WilGPYYcbL32tooahR9YFE8eZUgeDIGHPEwb9M5qkZbsQKy/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="head table" width="397"></a></p>

Day 129 (Friday 3/13)

Hey bloggers! Sorry I am a little behind on my Friday post! My sister spent the night last night so we had some fun together and I took a li...

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The Broken String

Grace Stuhlman's poem "The Broken String" tells a simple story with a simple point that feels central to my life. The great violinist Yitzak Perlman walks on stage to perform with a small ensemble. Early in the piece, one of his violin strings breaks. He does not stop. He does not leave the stage for another string. He plays on. Afterward, he says, "It's what you do." You play with the strings you have. Stuhlman elaborates that you don't just play the score. You go beyond the score, playing soul over below and within the score -- and when you lack the strings even to play the score, you play on with the strings you have left.

The Broken String

Grace Stuhlman's poem "The Broken String" tells a simple story with a simple point that feels central to my life. The great vi...

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Day 128 (Thursday 3/12)

<p>Happy Thursday everyone! I can’t believe tomorrow is Friday already…time seems to just fly anymore!</p> <p>I got up and made it to the gym again this morning! I piddled around the house too long though and only got in a 20 minute run, but that has to be better than nothing, right?!?!</p> <p>Breakfast this morning was an oldie, but a goodie! I don’t think I will ever get sick of eating oatmeal in the mornings! I had <strong>oatmeal</strong> with <strong>1/4 c blueberries</strong> and a <strong>sliced apple</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmDTgMUC4_F13uj79ysfX1gUfJ7KOGyuzOeWZso4aJaZ5xooMUBXBBL4X4Ko5MdeiCdPiFHg_H5DUCMVKbBC9fvDQiHIrUBcLFI1XSb3z1_ArYqzCcBBmcOv2FbHiwsLI_VicNy0eCU39/s1600-h/DSC02034%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02034" border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtW9_5znTub8w7ab645BGXdXQDzTlQ2H0IxqAnx8U6XNrUOYrpKo630WNYMCngmXzaSRrLR5IAOZsuyDuvbkMfDrGim73enuxw12hSkQu1Rk8Ev5aM7HvswsYwo6MOtPQ39AP7Rw5usCzW/?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="DSC02034" width="420" /></a> </p> <p>Mid morning I had a <strong>vanilla ww yogurt</strong> with <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>2 points</strong>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb4Ot0qLmg1gEwKdD1hIm9mMRZEeTnMnfpOEsGLRVKuHXBCc7jNvlhMc887ZR40kxFYIf0YrDwUkeovrm6dLCS4UZoqtoxl-syi2pEkQJ8BE0AVjtIcUhh1i3s3-Ry69PQLujubAsBDMO/s1600-h/DSC02035%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02035" border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_xuiRFz3AC1L4PcqnXq0N7rUv6QoBzrcE6yLTw6K3wfF4FfBMZMVTSXRiFRcqLdkQjpvlIzIHaPiJxvg8oXBjkl8VIjVCkeRllTfLfNDAsKvzuXVQ8PnADIoyUnHs8eXh5pN_WoOqYhc/?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="DSC02035" width="427" /></a> </p> <p>I went home for lunch today hoping to have a quick bite to eat and see DH for a a little while (he had the day off). But the poor guy was cashed out on the couch. I think his cold is really getting to him. I am praying that I don’t get it. I decided it will be better for me to eat my “heavier” meal for lunch rather than supper. So I had a <strong>BIG</strong> lunch including a <strong>bacon chicken ranch wrap</strong>, <strong>1/2 c low fat cottage cheese</strong>, and a <strong>sliced cucumber</strong> with<strong> ff ranch</strong> for <strong>10 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4scmDW1Z5ymRQPt_k-fKzfX5rMBrSEmPnXSIF9hKy3LE264VCsdfY2OhSdZc0b-VQ7QQRJciZur3T4JeEcR4xS1aNXe0f40G2cKgnKnNh4H_XRycDLuyjGoriIkWtJdhCsL0TClae8imn/s1600-h/DSC02036%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02036" border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmVLK3oSIh5x9BCRZlk45qUc4W4IZkveJzTe1iLkop-uodKKLiu4sh0fgZHzXc5k33otu9bdVUxtB7R8G8Tbxz8uZPKm5nH2CIChd5RwBPxtxNWpc1duSUd2_IY-5Nu-I7LViIrtKg-eo/?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="DSC02036" width="439" /></a></p> <p>Late afternoon I planned to have a Clif bar because I (along with other two other co-workers) was hosting a baby shower for a good friend/co-worker right after work. So I thought the <strong>Clif bar</strong> (<strong>4 points</strong>) would help fill me up and not want the cake or punch we were serving at the shower. And it worked like a charm! I was ok until after 7pm when I got home from the shower! Oh and I liked this flavor. This was the first one I’ve had and it wasn’t too bad. But after reading <a href="http://karitakingbackcontrol.blogspot.com/">Kari’s</a> comment today on my post from yesterday post I checked out the sugar content and there was 44 grams! Ouch! But was very filling and had 10 grams of protein. So I think I might have to have once in a while. Plus they aren’t too cheap….so we’ll see!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaFLgJ1qmh9t355rajlZ0_0GETVRezZF_xfScqZDNWUqRikggA5sE1cgKSq5xEoCJxXsJsfQisIsH8orpJodnWWdkbGdNX0W3dIvPxh6kAqrjXLRWcAbwMars9xuIvUxBTXhkGq3Jdd-3/s1600-h/DSC02037%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02037" border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFg0jXAClYkqSaYifz_9VbsXB_-mXrFUl367o4AfZHyD4JDndqYFRmNwUcHfDXQmVcbXFdAqQmCmcj1U4zjrTnbPxx-voEo_aHk8yD4YwQtQhMVoiqQVKIClBPo8e14tGIEDEaaQZI1Q4/?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="DSC02037" width="441" /></a> </p> <p>Since my Clif bar held me over till supper and that it was 4 points I wanted a light supper. So I had <strong>cooked broccoli with cheese</strong>, <strong>sliced strawberries</strong>, and a <strong>ham turkey & cheese wrap</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. I ate later (after 8pm) than I wanted to. Something else I want to try is eat light suppers earlier in the evening. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPGrqA89jFsBtFX57_16PRvR5fO2Q8C0PiRzBwyHoRSjO3T7r1AOIou6kCnx1ioeN7L_AJ_PdHURvsQUMWuizBmlGg7f9Ro67-6Esdo_5oXiS_No5gIwZNh19in3HxJfb5C3baI7oJ-kd/s1600-h/DSC02044%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02044" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7IjDsHdE-F7FbWXDQJcJD3kXnjUYuSCs5cK9yN-ZqAzzDr-C-A2mwfq4XGIpXSr8nMEII1rfCVM9Fz6ZvsN14K4QqaOx0ddrxMnp3VOcZlihTMQdTPz0Q-3MBLWU2z4XcHgeeIfDt5HE/?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="DSC02044" width="455" /></a> </p> <p>I am so excited tomorrow is Friday!! It’s jeans day at work and DH has the weekend off (rarely happens since he runs a restaurant). The bad part is that I have to go to the dentist again. But gotta get it outta the way! So now is as good as time as any!</p> <p><strong>THURSDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 24/23</p> <p>WATER = 154 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = 20 min run</p> <p>Oh and don’t forget to check out <a href="http://nhershoes.blogspot.com/2009/03/mixmygranola-giveaway.html">Bobbi’s MixMyGranola giveaway</a>!</p>

Day 128 (Thursday 3/12)

Happy Thursday everyone! I can’t believe tomorrow is Friday already…time seems to just fly anymore! I got up and made it to the gym again ...

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The Hour I First Believed

I was just sinking into the slough of despond from reading the late great David Foster Wallace's epic tome, Infinite Jest, (funny in a way that ultimately left me feeling empty) when I discovered Wally Lamb's novel, The Hour I First Believed. Let me tell you up front, I have not finished it yet. I don't know how this is going to come out. But it is one of the best books I've read in forever.<br /><br /> Lamb's protagonist Caelum Quirk comes from an all too real sounding troubled background. Following a tumultuous marital break up and a fragile reconciliation, Caelum and his wife move west -- to Littleton, CO where they both work at Columbine High. Caelum's wife, Maureen, hides for hours in a cabinet while Klebold and Harris kill their victims within her hearing. Marueen's struggle with PTSD, consequent drug additiction, and her own subsequent tragedy which lands her in prison all raise the qeustions that devastate our belief that life has any meaning or that there is any foundation for hope.<br /><br /> The characters hear and sometimes espouse the whole panoply of answers -- including the religious ones -- even chaos theory -- and they just don't bring much solace or sound convincing to the people in pain. At the point where I have just read, Maureen is toying with a faint sense of grace through sacrametnal worship in prison. Caelum ain't buying it.<br /><br /> I don't know whether Wally Lamb will turn out to be a believer, a denier, or a man still in search of the all important but ever elusive answers. I do know he is a compelling story teller who is ruthlessly honest about life and compassionate for the characters who live it. I respect his search.

The Hour I First Believed

I was just sinking into the slough of despond from reading the late great David Foster Wallace's epic tome, Infinite Jest, (funny in a w...

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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)

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! This morni...

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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)

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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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