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If you see me dancing...

11:01 PM Tukiyooo 0

If you see me dancing on the cross ramp or the elliptical or the StairMaster, please do not call the paddy wagon! In spite of how it might look, I have not gone crazy. I've just figured out how to have fun while doing my cardio (that you all know I hate so much). I finally feel like I have a handle on my workouts again. I was in a dark place for the last couple of months when it came to exercising, especially the cardio part. I know I have to do it, not just for weight loss but for my heart. Without my heart in good, working order I most likely won't live to a ripe old age. Since I'm already 55, I'd like to get at least a few more years out of this old body. My tips.... 1. BAD ATTITUDE - Lose the bad attitude. It's not going to do you one bit of good to be all grumpy faced about exercising. In fact, if you begrudging exercise day after day, hating every minute of it, one day you will probably say..."to hell with this, I'm not doing it anymore!" I know because recently I was starting to think along those lines. It wasn't that I was hating every minute of it, just the first 15 minutes and the last 15 minutes of my 30-minute cardio workouts. :) 2.  THE DREADED ASSISTED CARE - A friend asked me earlier this week why I go to the gym so much. Obviously I want to lose weight, but really, eating less is more conducive to weight loss than hours of exercising. I told her I wanted to live a long, healthy life, and I was really looking forward to my retirement. My friend's response was, "so you die five years earlier, at least you don't have all that pain of exercising".  My response, I don't really mind the dying part so much, it's the not dying. It's the stroke or the heart attack or the diabetes, being in a wheelchair and having someone take care of me. Have you ever been to an assisted home? Those are the real reasons I exercise. Sure, there's no guarantees in this life, those things could still happen to me, but at least I'll know I gave it my best effort to make sure it doesn't happen. 3. MUSIC - You must have great music to get the most out of your workout. This is the one thing that has helped me immensely during the last three years of consistent, regular exercise. I've gone through three iPods in three years (sweat will destroy an iPod, just for the record). Every month I download new songs for my iPod. I personally like top forty stuff, which my husband says is "crap". Well, maybe it is, but if it helps me get my heart rate up to 144 (resting pulse is 49), then I'll do whatever it takes. My current favorite workout tune....Animal by Neon Trees. In fact, here's my current playlist... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjHu4t4Qzz2kNWclb99HHNTrvY1g6f1IxynH-TtLBhZSJYAgoIx_6pqMz-QykSaTklnL01cuGPbc7fJTc439nWir_kTF1T-7JTDi3X5_uFqygEgUT9kLZxrRsy5UVq0Zo2dvrGUFB5M1w/s1600/ipod.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="556" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjHu4t4Qzz2kNWclb99HHNTrvY1g6f1IxynH-TtLBhZSJYAgoIx_6pqMz-QykSaTklnL01cuGPbc7fJTc439nWir_kTF1T-7JTDi3X5_uFqygEgUT9kLZxrRsy5UVq0Zo2dvrGUFB5M1w/s640/ipod.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> 4. FUN - Try to have fun. I mean, really have fun with it. Life is short, there's no time to be miserable. Lately I've started sort of dancing on the cardio machines. On the StairMaster I do the stairs to my music. Same with the cross ramp, it's actually easier on the cross ramp. You can really rock out on that thing. Don't worry about what other people think. They'll probably be thinking you're nuts or wonder what on earth you are doing or maybe, they just might think, she looks like she's having fun exercising...yup, she's crazy! 5. SMILE - IT WON'T KILL YOU - If you're at the gym, please do not walk around staring at the floor. I've seen the same people at the gym for three years. I say hello or good morning to everyone, if they bother to make eye contact. I realize some people are shy and perhaps it's their culture to not make eye contact, but honestly, a little hello and a smile never hurt anyone. I'm just sayin', if you act like you're miserable, most likely you're going to be miserable. It's tough enough to get your butt to the gym in the first place, don't make it an unpleasant experience. Try to enjoy it. Who knows, you might actually like it if you stop dreading it so much. 6. THE FIVE-MINUTE RULE - One last tip, one I've used several times the last three years. Sometimes when that alarm goes off at 4:40 a.m. I think to myself, I just can't do this. I'm tired, my knee hurts, my head hurts, I'm freaking old, I shouldn't have to do this. Or, I don't want to do this. When I feel like this I follow my five-minute rule. The rule is this: get up, get dressed in my workout clothes, get in my car, drive to the gym, get on a piece of cardio equipment, my choice (it's a wildcard day - I give myself this when I feel lousy - my exercise of choice). Five minutes. Just do five minutes of exercise. If I hate it so much that I think I'm really going to die, go home. In three years I've only gone home once. It's the getting there that's the hard part. #4 is my favorite and something I've really started doing recently. I know I look kind of funny, but it's so much more fun to bounce around and dance to the music.  I love it! Me and Neon Trees. :)

If you see me dancing...

If you see me dancing on the cross ramp or the elliptical or the StairMaster, please do not call the paddy wagon! In spite of how it might l...

2 Day Recap – BIG News!!!

8:53 PM Tukiyooo 0

Hello bloggie friends!! Sorry for being MIA, internet was down last night so I couldn’t get my Tuesday post up. Sad, I know!! TUESDAY I started out with blueberry oatmeal and an english muffin for 3 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMg0kUnRQPJRDihkOJWfzt9TEHKjvoOm9-YqB5KxqGDek5bQwOvx72V67f6BvAOgzqbgTmHvuKaBPsUklQ7-4WdipJHB9_wCb7dlN0roJrinvv3vX-8xRqS4MFc9zf9TUyzkuikOgcaDp/s1600-h/DSC08296%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08296" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNU-h7HEKNpRfBxG5BBWjtJT5l8dUiQNW0RPRSCZbGYWExiWW06LwyeTojIqRiG_QfFruMDXsexG2RYl2O4TT3xIWaBNCL-N6Z3EuGbtfkgls9nYR6i-H2npjxU8DwOTipqUBSzLTdcfkg/?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="DSC08296" width="404" /></a> Tuesday was 3 big things: <ul> <li>First day of fall classes at the college where I work, needless to say, things didn’t slow down at all! But I love the feeling of the students coming back to campus, the smell of fall in the air!</li> <li>My little sister, Wendi’s, due date! But no baby yet<img alt="DSC08165" border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLw6fdyIrT9CSEWfj636fB_WGKqDx2bkg-d1AjQGcdMiMeOEu0G7tLGVFiDhAzna-XK3WJbag2-UHyPJmY2v55O6qhpiygptxCktDlACU59WMA91J0WY5TCZ0px4ZmjYzQKXU91jrwqfE/?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="DSC08165" width="344" /></li> <li>AND….it was weigh in day! <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/08/facing-scale.html">Last Tuesday</a> I weighed in at 178.5 lbs. This week I weighed in at……..drum roll please….</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>.</li> <li>171.5!!! Yep you read that right, in 1 week I lost 7lbs!</li> </ul> We ordered in Subway for lunch. I had 1/3 of a footlong and then another half for 7 points total. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVKSEH-bnkBFADPpNhY9aHm9PyxM4Vx0ciNYS6RFGNTTwfIJAOVBV1v7L46RxGzy5LZcxGT8YTpDM8TPDZP53fnkq3YNQoyx8gPw8fNIcrQUphQA9af-v21iErQFx16LSerdhlu4T6qKa/s1600-h/DSC08297%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08297" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFarQdSPoAoAmVT5j_1xBD0LwaDuzO-EAeDWFGGR1FFHlzcrhZA984dRK85S-BZ13t8mdVuZUJTwFVYVg3SAcoAf_pQv6mQQh1xUlgGfvKl-x2lfaiP0qhXKw0BEFnN4oYUnUeAHQu8fGa/?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="DSC08297" width="404" /></a> Evening came around and I snacked on some grapes for 1 point to get through my night ahead that was full of work to do!<img alt="DSC08298" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinn6nfTEnFWzus8mvwL9z6vG-eT5o1h27v-Azhe8z41bJkAONDOCqGldmQJLUGVmtkXpSiXAkuXY7PncYJIeCQDAUnCcVBSGGpFuIZekwf_DhNy0z-5QiyM9bFN7VFdCekrkizmX1C5PoQ/?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="DSC08298" width="404" /> I finished off my work day with some animal crackers for 2 points.  <a><img alt="DSC08299" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6aBxrWPVkWgfZEwY8AyIyzIKtoM49jytDsn_sHTzt08I9LEgKMuMmZhd3iLDpFe067YXWFmuWgrwmHFbKQsVV4y9Rp8jMb9zN2HjoB2vY9k7YaSNyw6tezlcio3fzmAgjDjOIfKiDd2A/?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="DSC08299" width="404" /></a> I made supper first thing when I got home. I used some free squash that a co-worker shared w/everyone in the break room! I had 3oz of whole wheat pasta, sautéed some veggies, and 1/4 ff mozzarella for 4 points. Good stuff!<a><img alt="DSC08300" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0p-RLzT807CIe_M137l65LNmgA1QQ0KRvDeW7UXpy_gv8iHKNsqd82pNvH_mc8HxWWeza1iKANm9vU7sTL0J6imv2xDBAMhKgVhzQ27i0_1KwdL6mxZ1M9O5QxgPR3ieomKrXwfmWWzCg/?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="DSC08300" width="404" /></a> I let my supper settle just a bit and hit the hay! TUESDAY’S STATS POINTS = 17/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none WEDNESDAY Ah, Wednesday, only a few more days till the 3 day weekend! I started mine out with my favorite oatmeal combo with 1T peanut butter and a small sliced banana for 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqX4gN1MaG_dQ7kgXh2C5KgKvnX6w9FyhGi1q58WeYFNHHVXmrMSJUjzjOxyGlzn1B-l6X3Rp-hxJWlnFdT0kdz_yIri50eYFlv6KHhHua5uxDH0a_q_pkTBKfVBTCD59R9I3L5Xrj3VXO/s1600-h/DSC08301%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08301" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6PqOvwr3iO9kGLk6YfzI3dZl_zKHmJaHgePmua1EX1AteUcZAW2_4xrhmMbmaIV6IuRFhSPJkis7MF8zZanfnV_iy1MelkeRMr1pQ7etmfccmne8wHedBIWuxVUsMiTHbsglBDhSoIpI/?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="DSC08301" width="404" /></a> Lunch was another quick one. I heated up a Smart Ones for 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6f_iFf4OtzK2m1nzfWFpynPY2czgF0NNu0YkbhQOSMEeI2Tm31oU314t0XOE5BkcwBVuBJR_5PWpH1HfEoT-jk2S66gFiSc4tlwH_eut-8CGFxOk8x3SyJZKz_CajWrQULJ4LYbFZX6vc/s1600-h/DSC08302%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08302" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXb_uwdx5Z8wn7K3cp0zbz6N0Wphilf55OsHI9lMpTzNhyphenhyphenwN2w3Ges-176WREBp1hQ8FqYmehsdXvGv7KB__eCXAc_ZX0YWoo6wZ9GXLWqbphLNUfFUhXeLyy2-Km-z919UbZhvvALyBiQ/?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="DSC08302" width="404" /></a> I actually left work a bit after 5 today! Kyle and I went to visit his Grandma. We have been trying to go visit her once a week since his <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/08/oops-i-did-it-again.html">Grandpa passed away</a> and she less than an hour away. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9ctjNIUqbzyOkP_E6eiyExGY0cyxkl6PE7L_8s0UzxxogLf5kxGUL3Ts1AqIWCWQE7dr_tuuqs1xJ-mncUfozaGB3XNcfguJNWENQ7ZPi_8uir-8hG9KRhZtPV-6J0QZ2CJp3T8Uv4YP/s1600-h/DSC08303%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08303" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdALNd-gS2Wvf2CPTF2eRNpQz53kYDv5tfDXQu2UfumFnuKI507opnqKIt9co6uEBxQOKd1_VJW8Rv_LtRQQQ32g1GlpW39gZ4WFIl3fe9BaovoL0Ye3SyG4R81pNEaHGp2Z8oh-i8GFxv/?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="DSC08303" width="404" /></a> We took her out for supper to the Family Table restaurant (1 of only 4 options in town!). I was concerned there wouldn’t be anything “good” to pick from, but little did I know! I ordered the char boiled chicken with corn and applesauce. I didn’t eat the toast though. Total points = 7<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxngge6UYIu561uFG2Vn4jwmkGwj_Mf4dSXC90Vz9vV8aRUipVybj-WskBg30_iI7NRLYQajtzdpOecpMiduo3Sn2DBNr9Urkq1P4X0Vn2CyJTCCR-gZWE7SvQwuKuQR4NuKoGgZQ0n7M-/s1600-h/DSC08304%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08304" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKff0wD-9_HT-QW4v3v58P9f4YIXRo_GbJUgELsALgTOTVSxlbRiSBNXwg0LnOP2BryRwL9HvdYNwnz-x8YQDQ-C-TRs4C1HzibZCdtA3XvvTKDXK5Zg1jnFllPiq9LU1DIK2yserwSO6K/?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="DSC08304" width="404" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40fg29fAZTywFFXZZHmGPWFPlwfhyr-zuJAgCLtR4qJpZDwqfuU5BuNZIpiKFVEwBQP_oUaxMyEA3RieAPnHpXFC4U6vFuonvAV6xaj2dB8R0pRcJcArjWI0VISOT1wqL2s34rxBfmlF9/s1600-h/DSC08305%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08305" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oSozC6UQV58c49jFDIjkq-lnE9n8YxRFfo0Bj6aCzoo9ZVWQk1xGrZM39K-Jf6dBVGaaX7uFGBB9LVEe3yj7gGDSJI1BzyFGvmJh8s3L2QrLCzCYESC76XxqBgP1IP17mUo5VM8foEqN/?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="DSC08305" width="404" /></a> And I couldn’t resist the soft serve! I had a small cone for 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07NhnIFtarqfhbOMqP2owZL-LX8vcsDFpHT7Gg7oqoz3vV4a-6n_YscORR9ipKc8UV155Hvsv9nKcEDO8Dq1ZFszhvplSXPtfIYqUNzUD0iRh8UjaHkc759vTiFy6eI9HksIfmV3qBAda/s1600-h/DSC08306%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08306" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapjNk8yIqxIGGdNYaebYpywtbFAGpfWn5TDLHS4jOQDuRTyCvnM3ZlaC8O8YMEBvTiesVBYOZE239qMDhhhLvR856WDzaBG2UfDELDghfgjLw8pD1AGl8DEAtMk_JMCTAc8pYIYs1wtgZ/?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="DSC08306" width="404" /></a> WEDNESDAY’S STATS POINTS = 23/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none

2 Day Recap – BIG News!!!

Hello bloggie friends!! Sorry for being MIA, internet was down last night so I couldn’t get my Tuesday post up. Sad, I know!! TUESDAY I ...

Droits, devoirs et prévention santé : CPAM à la Maison de l'Emploi le 09 septembre 2010

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecs8cP9CmoFk_oTvWmqBwhmwCn8gl-4-y7HRAjZSqfxBnjUsXajtF_SpvSWZU7OlEJkMcs6k5n2XwmQyT6OaTFVvsLZvAieeY9jVeim51s-wA7A3Dsw7yhfJcrqSisLAqvwtKMLN_lfg5/s1600-h/logo_cpam_loiret.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376121006456646290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecs8cP9CmoFk_oTvWmqBwhmwCn8gl-4-y7HRAjZSqfxBnjUsXajtF_SpvSWZU7OlEJkMcs6k5n2XwmQyT6OaTFVvsLZvAieeY9jVeim51s-wA7A3Dsw7yhfJcrqSisLAqvwtKMLN_lfg5/s320/logo_cpam_loiret.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 316px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Patricia Bayle, Déléguée Prévention à la CPAM du Loiret, assurera une permanence à la Maison de l’Emploi de 13h30 à 17h : <ul> <li>le jeudi 09 septembre 2010</li></ul> Toutes les questions liées aux droits, aux devoirs et à la prévention (remboursement des dépenses de maladie, droits CPAM, mutuelle, CMU, paiement des indemnités journalières, prévention, examen de santé ...) peuvent être abordées par Patricia Bayle en fonction des besoins de chacun.

Droits, devoirs et prévention santé : CPAM à la Maison de l'Emploi le 09 septembre 2010

Patricia Bayle, Déléguée Prévention à la CPAM du Loiret, assurera une permanence à la Maison de l’Emploi de 13h30 à 17h : le jeudi 09 sept...

Random Thoughts Wednesday

2:00 AM Tukiyooo 0

I've seen other people do this, post their random thoughts. Since my head is constantly full of random thoughts, I thought it would be fun (well, fun for me at least), to jot down some of those thoughts. 1. I can't buy a package of vanilla and strawberry Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches and eat just one. I ate six last Sunday night. 840 calories. Hello...my name is Diana, and I am a food addict. By the way, have you ever seen a "skinny" cow? 2. Fitness magazine claims working out can make you hungry, which in turn can make you fat. Really? I already knew that, but exercise isn't optional. Their suggestion is to eat more whole foods, a balance of carbs and proteins, with healthy fats and fiber. Not exactly newsworthy, and I paid $3.50 for the magazine. 3. That $3.50 did buy me some other advice that I've known for years but have chosen to ignore. Until yesterday. The experts say you should eat something small before a workout. That you shouldn't workout on an empty stomach. I actually ate a small piece of fruit BEFORE I worked out yesterday. It did wonders for my workout. I had tons of energy. Or was that just my mind playing tricks on me? The jury is still out. 4. I worked out twice yesterday. Cardio in the morning and weights at lunch. I even added Jumping Jacks in between my sets (50 at a time in 45 seconds), which really burned the calories. The only down side, two sets of dirty workout clothes in one day. I would have worn the morning clothes again at noon (I know, totally gross), but they were still wet with sweat. Ick! 5. I'm still thinking about Alicia's essay that I posted yesterday. I wonder how a 12-year old could be so smart. I'm 55 and have never been that introspective. Her middle name was Angel. That made me smile and cry at the same time. If you missed the <a href="http://diana135.blogspot.com/2010/08/read-me-only-if-you-want.html">post</a> (I posted it late yesterday), you really should go read it. I think it's my best post ever...and I didn't even write it. 6. I made <a href="http://escapefromobesity.blogspot.com/2010/08/quick-easy-and-delicious-cabbage-soup.html">Lyn's cabbage soup</a> yesterday, with a few modifications. I didn't have any cabbage on hand so I used Brussels sprouts (one package chopped), Rotel canned tomatoes (I like a little heat in my soup), one chopped red pepper, six chopped baby Portabellas, 1/4 chopped onion, organic chicken broth and a five-ounce chicken breast. It was delicious! Especially because it was a cold, rainy day (stupid Seattle - it's not suppose to be winter yet!). 7. I worked from home today and wore my pajamas all day. After my workouts, I took a quick shower and put my jamies back on. I let my hair dry naturally (a fuzzy, frizzy, wavy mess), and no makeup. I loved it. Plus it added at least an hour of extra time to my day (hence the extra workout). 8. I know I've said this before but I really detest evening workouts. I feel like a rat in a cage with all those people. I don't do well with groups of people, and when the gym is packed, I'm not a happy girl. Monday night at 6pm was the worst. I need to remember this at 5am when the alarm goes off. 9. I haven't worn nail polish for almost two weeks. At first it felt like freedom, not worrying chipped polish or putting my hands in hot soapy water. Now it just feels like I'm not properly groomed. I've worn polish my entire adult life. My fingers feel naked. I don't feel "girly". I don't like it. A manicure is in my near future. 10. I decided to post a random picture. I have hundreds if not thousands of pictures on my backup hard drive. I picked this one. Randomly. To go with random Wednesday. October 2008. Almost two years ago. My weight, 170.8. Three pounds less than I weighed this morning. Funny thing. I thought I looked skinny then. In fact, looking at it now, I don't think I look like a fat pig at all. So why do I feel like a fat pig now? I wonder. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqmEr93bjOavHEJfRTgBMgy38uXa0G5cryTT_VCUQ8aL76glyPRPI_PpC1WJhdfaSOJVSGUQUjqVaKB6JsbIh1HnNMdCtW5XFuStLQoVzIuqe7ep5uCcLcYeZdcy8fkvOUNTLJwteGAtQO/s1600/Diana_170.8_cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqmEr93bjOavHEJfRTgBMgy38uXa0G5cryTT_VCUQ8aL76glyPRPI_PpC1WJhdfaSOJVSGUQUjqVaKB6JsbIh1HnNMdCtW5XFuStLQoVzIuqe7ep5uCcLcYeZdcy8fkvOUNTLJwteGAtQO/s320/Diana_170.8_cropped.jpg" width="171" /></a></div> Is it Friday yet?

Random Thoughts Wednesday

I've seen other people do this, post their random thoughts. Since my head is constantly full of random thoughts, I thought it would be f...

READ ME (only if you want)

4:20 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I had a ton of things I wanted to blog about today, weight loss and exercise stuff, but that can all wait. I came across an email today. It was from a co-worker on another team. He's someone I've worked with, and someone I respect. He has a unique sense of humor that makes even difficult IT situations funny. He's often referred to as a really nice guy. His email was dated March 2009, and the subject was: "That which blindsides you at 4 PM on some random Tuesday". It was a thank you email to the IT division for all their caring emails and cards. He wrote that he'd said goodbye to his Alicia. I vaguely remember this incident from last year. His 12-year daughter, Alicia, was accidentally shot and killed while visiting her grandparents. I realized I'd never read anything about this little girl. I did a search online and found her obituary. She loved reading and loved to write. They posted the following essay written by Alicia. I'm taking the liberty of posting it here. I found it to be a very moving essay. I hope you enjoy it. In memory of Alicia Mead. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cWCeQiR-HP8C_W53_gBHd7J-erHeDzIR2nZ_Ep0HSK7LMPO-XIJ8gGtdPZJYgZLWGfrJPRXFVfSSFg0pm9BZr3FEPEe8LTyaNEQNiwgAW3ClVOjNIQmaIXiBfazpRtLA3fi4osxIpc60/s1600/alicia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cWCeQiR-HP8C_W53_gBHd7J-erHeDzIR2nZ_Ep0HSK7LMPO-XIJ8gGtdPZJYgZLWGfrJPRXFVfSSFg0pm9BZr3FEPEe8LTyaNEQNiwgAW3ClVOjNIQmaIXiBfazpRtLA3fi4osxIpc60/s320/alicia.jpg" /></a></div> READ ME (only if you want) Composed by Alicia Mead. Copyrights are reserved. "Live everyday like your last" were the words lining the page of a generic book I flipped through. Wow, that seems pretty depressing, I thought, squeezing it back into an empty space on its bookshelf. Who would want to live like they're gonna die the next morning? The author or people who took that advice seriously would probably end up living with extreme anxiety every day of their lives, worrying about death than actually enjoy living. Whatever. I progressed down into the Manga (Japanese comics) section of the store and scanned their titles, After thumbing through another book, somehow the quote seemed to snag my thoughts. Live every day like your last, there has to be some reason the author spent his time writing it… Glancing, a clock informed me it was time to leave. Live everyday like your last, and at that moment I realized I would never view things the same way again. Staring out a window on my drive home, I questioned why this one, petite, microscopic quote would have such a huge impact on my perspective. I mean, it should have already been forgotten three seconds after I declined the book, but somehow the line stood out through my noggin like an eight footed elephant trapped inside a field of angry, raging monkeys. But anyway, I had nothing else to ponder, so I gave thought to this unique sentence and reasons to follow its "advice". An obvious point to living your days like your last is because you'll always do your best. Expanding, I thought, is to get the most out of the things you do. After all, if it really was my last day, then I'd like to fall asleep knowing I got the most out of my daily activities. Further, I'll take pride in the last things I ever do, knowing I wish to be remembered by the quality that people see. Also, knowing that I've done my best will leave me assured of nothing to regret. Another reason is because you'll waste less time. If you decide this to be your last day on Earth, then it's only logical to put the smallest time possible to waste. For one thing you'll be more focused on your current actions, in fear of not completing them in what may your last opportunity. Further and for the same reason you'll be less likely to procrastinate. In the end, not procrastinating and better focus will result in accomplishing faster. Thus, wasting less time. Frowning at the passing scenery and brainstorming harder, you won't take things for granted. Being on the verge of losing everything, you'll take advantage of opportunities more. From that, you'll appreciate the important things in life, family for instance, and possibly stress less about lesser consequential issues. Also, you'll be less likely to spend time with negative emotions, concentrating on the positive things that are of higher importance. My final reason to this thesis is because you'll savor life more than you did before. Converse to negative feelings, you'll shove in space for positive emotions, enabling you to contain more joy. Also, you'll be more likely to "smell the roses", again helping to appreciate what's important in life. Living everyday like your last will show you to be lucky and thankful for the gift of life, while there are so many people who have difficulty appreciating it. All in all, just from that one quote, I learned a whole new way of living. I realized the choices I make and the things I do will affect everything in the future, for every action comes a consequence of time. I vowed to see the worth of my actions, and only pursue those that I would value most. I realized my life would never be the same, as I randomly began doodling on my homework paper out of boredom and procrastination.

READ ME (only if you want)

I had a ton of things I wanted to blog about today, weight loss and exercise stuff, but that can all wait. I came across an email today. It ...

Just another manic Monday!

7:19 PM Tukiyooo 0

Can you hear the song now? Perfect for my crazy, busy day! Three day weekend is coming…that is what I keep telling myself!! Breakfast this morning was oatmeal with 1T peanut butter and a small sliced banana for 5 points.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBz2EXqIpcV5TiEJ8qzsfFqRB4Jbmm3uRa-xx_P30PtHstAKqtJxPlbS6XyjwQfhKkFECAqdDZIGW__cIfHe6OaINIOL_e76FpMmyBpanjjswcPGAaDTdpuxJ4iuj-APVlKtXVhmQcopD/s1600-h/DSC08287%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08287" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YTUtbzTfflKSqDZ1Veg6_z4lIMXU0pZ2MUo-Yx29bWlk_OUMIxlA9j7XCWzK4dEndmr-uilbgHE6c2ul-9Cy4j1itVKGcT6YQ4_Jam83xVkKwzD50L7ToqQG3fPj5H0hU9B2rZcpaSLQ/?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="DSC08287" width="404" /></a> The minute I got to work I was running around! We had students waiting to see us ALL DAY LONG! If I have any college students reading PLEASE make sure to do your financial aid early!! Lunch was at my desk today…a quick, 10 minute, shove the food in your mouth lunch!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKr0I5Bfdf5bgBT4IuXyHbUquJDKpBeq3q_ENa7BsbYCMn1Nq7DZQ8fvQ-C90Wop1uS33P_ObZByZHXLXQTN5LSTZrcqryjFCpdGOIYy91N1P74wrge5TzqZaVYcrQjtUU38d9d-yvMiq/s1600-h/DSC08292%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08292" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImiSKHWFy4k5MswKdKg_8oEWplrIzVBESj7niER8tmT73WcNDDoGlxQ1LVz3uL8lKp4SHC2kPKFuL7KfP0hbp0XcQLcFp1-UzJYxAHgZdt0jDnTjbuKDh_IG7Fv3ZAjuqbSH4IAbBLlvC/?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="DSC08292" width="404" /></a> Let’s go in for a closer look…I had a ham & cheese sandwich, baby carrots, 1 c cantaloupe, and 1/2c cottage cheese for 6 points.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3HwxlXzH0m2w_y9qoMcJXy24UqiyLbrGhoDKsw9MPHz_Fil6ekvF4zT8vXsOT_ylVtvjb1dSCn1YJ51htN2Psknme7lsvLP4JdxxY-G5FXW8dR760j1OsZBC_GvJtTv0HuaAWtfzBXzl/s1600-h/DSC08293%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08293" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgeUCUhYlkPFuHLltUyIZzb_27YCaeVsW3223rdxaSeuV7_ZY3nzWiBiz02dOu_lEv5nVFdp-yl53ruJLwll7ssXO5UolP4VliEhjTQTgcnb3Ij11ikA7XWOkmI-h-gUgMdbIB2PDCKq1S/?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="DSC08293" width="404" /></a> You can pretty much guess how the rest of my afternoon went! I heated up a Smart One’s for supper for 6 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Gw6ApzjuedBh-eYJZhgzuRfg7qMnrNV4SjKs-inCY9aoJk6Tz2kJZ_tcB6ZRjveKPcFmFpxUPVjMRYfbSEvNHtG5BvJDoJYc6X7-s3jgOl5kVwJ10ho2r2c9n6PXh9fwraZmoXifeWsm/s1600-h/DSC08294%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08294" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABpu0zyNvhKZV60uuVUcnq5hvuneJRFcbidulwMdlaqRvPrdQN-6v4Aez6hGUWxMQD3JEpjXO2LzgvRzG8TZIANfY8aob2wGJYumtvclTh_2guLpxhBKHdn8XYGpnireztT4BgP0zg_av/?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="DSC08294" width="404" /></a> I stayed until about 8:30pm and headed home. I’m ready to crash….just to get it up and do it all over again! Three day weekend is coming!! MONDAY’S STATS POINTS = 17/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none Sorry for the short, downer, boring post….I’m exhausted & headed to bed! Nite friends!!

Just another manic Monday!

Can you hear the song now? Perfect for my crazy, busy day! Three day weekend is coming…that is what I keep telling myself!! Breakfast th...

Another year in the books!

6:03 PM Tukiyooo 0

It’s my birthday!!! :) I turned 26 today! I kept my birthday breakfast…well the same! I had oatmeal with a small sliced banana, and 1T of peanut butter for 5 points. <img alt="DSC08277" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VLUeLvBNWycx5nu9mYjCVxAG9HHdauRFv-bocJcsEpXNWQBMIpB3g7ZftzBil9BCgyuyj5tlPtbK1cOvL9S6DBrx09I1vEbOc_b_tQsioSXTSSURTB1BiLb9ln6AFtoYeUWSSLQWon_g/?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="DSC08277" width="404" /> If you missed some recent posts, I had to work today. Yes, I know it’s Sunday, but it was housing move in day and students have to have their accounts taken care of before they can move in. It actually went well, probably the best move in I’ve worked in my 7 years at the college. I brought some treats to share with my co-workers…none for me though! Rice crispy log…it’s pretty much famous! I wish I could send a sample to everyone!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOwQrzpnk92UuIgLnyVYL4S1Oh97QZlceoguagIZEgcUb4keMm5UZEzGizLVpNonGYwhqpzO-HE76Wv6r-ApQMEsgMbo5aDvC89_8Y6bVtydTDhp7ppPf5N7BMVopKwFaO_39Lx6dOQ9j/s1600-h/DSC08271%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08271" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1s3gCZztvFt7VAl0AaMHPMuamtA24wnCJQKF2hRyfO4OxK8z24m_6L53omxJ7xFwgS3RUJ0nr55zLiFMGNpcbaY7CQ2630jmA8QwaMcwHIsQTEPxBx_1zdrdp3fJKDBtzA6N6m_8Vlfy/?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="DSC08271" width="404" /></a> And turtle brownies! My friend <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/03/guest-post-2-jenna.html">Jenna’s</a> Mom brought these when they stayed with us last weekend and we loved them! Thanks Betty!! ;)<a><img alt="DSC08273" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKhrBddmSbTA7W2lxkHwblJjc6hxIe_Da6IKARwOOShTrp6WSEAIu7FXtaRuC2Tz-6nPS_K46vy9rFcTPksA1PC5ugFVavGRSkGdQTNPn0LXrk8HE5fI3r2BCVLoQ28XFo4Y5L-X6x8Sa/?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="DSC08273" width="404" /></a> I got to work about 7:30 this morning and opened my door to this…a festive office! :) Banners, streamers, and even a….<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsNi-y-Jk7ngAkOuxfsSpUWzXTymK7H4kU7ipXTtUtQcmUW249Y2Gp_Ic0C4I4MQPL7kN7yscut_26MplYETTY_dYrxW0UP0Irp4gHc8as4LqQgUqh4YzABZ77sCHTMAHVyGczXOvmGCp/s1600-h/DSC08278%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08278" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgkNrgbN7totWE99AV0dz5X_0YkJCxsTkA7GPR7iuhZL4y7P1t-XM36ZhGExpo802uV0cNE1m7UPuqSp_H5tOti5FXtk7Sbudqm_HRaB1Cazm42cmKBGhKoCCO73Tu-i9JDesyxP9X2Fg/?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="DSC08278" width="404" /></a> …birthday girl headband! This is Nicole, one of my staff, who is responsible!! Thanks Nicole…loved it!<img alt="DSC08282" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFE86_bzYOOcTB2YFGd3ozg7e9OSc5CeA7NvL6v-kgqWPPQP2sSFS2CEHpfmB4DCFQ0BW42gj4_DZXnT6tQGrkhbWNt5pGaMHIERxaKBQ6Ro4im9uakRuM9mt7gfCLl6prg3Imv3j_jr9G/?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="DSC08282" width="304" /> Lunch was a cookout in the courtyard. I just grabbed a few pieces of watermelon for 1 point.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQd_FQWFPpqJE0a_Rlq9g63bhbLimxa549iWFPXfKFAynMJrhUaufVF8fOCl_In0FOiJ3qX7kEHXarHnimkYSqmlESid7VGe-FTujzDGYcAfjzU9BHsQAUE1hxC5L_2ltiKiHMBBho4xPG/s1600-h/DSC08279%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08279" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaUVWnXmvjdRru6jDaDGQtCYW3n7eWzNgHxB5P8mTyJ3pgXojmVqcxjyC4I1F2uq9DMIceL92hsr7aVGoLX2XIJSRZ7CK3R8DMsWZ9kfgj1Eub_PG8eSdVbr6tGz8uEvvwxnCjJ-_0gOC0/?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="DSC08279" width="404" /></a> The main part of my lunch was Subway. I had a turkey & ham on wheat with pickles for 6 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgklGZvEXI_OlMMrNMrovF12t8e_E393ZzS5TiraPxhELJ4bJsDsOC9F5RR_JnJnlIkoVVRpQ0u0u5cX_TXfCn_qdP6sTrQhijYEDAvJ-bluG_T0SC0kEVp9rwNbhkZAYVFnmFZSX994FM/s1600-h/DSC08280%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08280" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNGaJTR4dliPhPenYHJui8OU7ca7SZ5atVSCfjMUhNgDHmbBMEGOEzrvwVqMN_L3Jo79ii4CSGmTVFhbPZFcyRMHOyHrSW7Qmw2d9xGVXLPFYx6Nn1RMGuQoI_TEKSLOAuXOliArFq-zb/?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="DSC08280" width="404" /></a> Like I said earlier, the day went surprisingly well, in past years it’s been a crazy house! I guess all those long hours paid off! I snacked on a granola bar in the afternoon for 2 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5y1Q1kFEky168PqxiyO3Pv94lSroeFvZ61GpNJ6V2hpICXW6aWVdBvv3h_s5tTsN5XOh2iUQRM6deE8cy-qLZtGwxkTghbOzlkuQcHHd8bqrThyphenhyphenHaiyPlJEmoGGfQUBJI44iF5y9wwEa/s1600-h/DSC08281%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08281" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sYRrzDlZxpzCwoFZj5NOvNshvCGoG66N3bMxuOKdHH9qsNwA_7P0q6jKetfc9J4zczo3JBBohvQ3ejsGmAPjv_crTG1qkt8FRxr90Ffzh2i5m5Bjg_XwzLf1hsk36edzbjjk4eaq3Zxe/?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="DSC08281" width="404" /></a> I finally got to call it a day at the office around 6pm. Woo hoo! I was welcomed home by a few gifts! My FIL & MIL gave me some great Hawkeye things and Kyle gave me a gift card for some shoes I’ve been wanting to get and some flowers [that won’t die]!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvLTfecO0gU3V9ydDiPluJ9-lhOaE5gTTBLJqyb8E7zVU0zpon4HZiaAUSelUcXevyDCx4wHePb7q_xPXBhkHaCrRKqYuBla8-ocIiDfD6tE7YJr-v1PbvJPm4J-iWp0Z-4a12QRUOUTd/s1600-h/DSC08286%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08286" border="0" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl77zF4JOJEhVPmeHGt_k-aCy7EtbRCPY45UPssK9P-ihY-6Au9ebUjvr4zJEr24jM6DBmUl-oQnCTwUuaOBXSRznuhif6-JpOhRuAQxi_Oe6ldDN96yLcGrA4KY3VEw1HDfvUT5ZR212C/?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="DSC08286" width="324" /></a> We decided to stay in tonight and rest, the next 5 days at work will be B-U-S-Y! I whipped up a delicious plate of pasta for supper consisting of 2 oz whole wheat pasta, 3 oz chicken, sautéed zucchini, and 1/4 ff mozzarella for 7 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcKpQkmAfhr5n0Dqvv8nRnouqmgKNZG6rUAMKrXCJHONR1idsQvKAk_Q7Oz-anG-TUWoSWrj1kWuxptVjB8ljuLKh5dTGuQnmvRXX4bh9-Bgb-Q2IidCtvR1qaSe7ozajHn1_wP0ugHwB/s1600-h/DSC08284%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08284" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqr9ipOUVbuB57ke_UlejPslXLvLq0Va63hjsRYdoTJApNSXQEJovPN4EhVnPHPTiWMnu0fN5HI7w41dIkJGsFKqXqJeVQjGO0G-qtSTqxR353Z9hejPthUAQnzbwny_2dWJ43tVQHrOYv/?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="DSC08284" width="404" /></a> SUNDAY’S STATS POINTS = 21/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none I’m going to spend the rest of my birthday veggin’ on the couch! I’m one tired birthday girl!

Another year in the books!

It’s my birthday!!! :) I turned 26 today! I kept my birthday breakfast …well the same! I had oatmeal with a small sliced banana , and 1T ...

It turns out I can do anything for 20 minutes

12:22 PM Tukiyooo 0

I just got into the office, a little later than I would have liked (it's noon), but I decided to go to the gym before work instead of after work. I only plan on working about five hours this afternoon, and then have a little down time at home tonight. I thought it might also be nice if I posted when I was actually feeling a little happy and hopeful instead of so sad. I'm even getting bored with my "woe is me" attitude. It's just work, not the end of the world. :) I took your advice and did interval cardio this morning. Well, at least my version of intervals. I worked out on three cardio machines, 20 minutes each. It did cost me an extra ten minutes to get in an hour of cardio since I wipe down the machines before and after I use them, but it was well worth it. On each machine, the cross ramp, elliptical, and stationary bike, I did interval speeds of high resistance and as fast as I could go for one minute, then recover for a minute, then back to fast and hard for a minute. Just knowing I only had to stay on any one machine for twenty minutes made it totally bearable and not as boring as one machine for an hour. I was a sweaty, dripping mess after I was finished, and my Polar heart rate monitor said I burned 423 calories. Not too bad, especially when it thinks I weigh 155, and since I weigh 175 (yes, still!), I probably burned a few more calories. I don't have much else to talk about, just work stuff. I'm consumed with it right now. If I can just make it through this next week without having a heart attack or something, life will be good again. It sure makes me appreciate my 40-hour work weeks. Fortunately that's the norm around here, it's just this project I'm on has to be finished by the end of the week. I hope the rest of your are having a fun and restful Sunday. Note (posted at 2:40pm): One really positive note about being in the office alone on a Sunday, I can have a big bowl of steamed Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar without someone going "Oh My God! What's that smell!?". Hee hee. Just me here, and I love Brussels sprouts.

It turns out I can do anything for 20 minutes

I just got into the office, a little later than I would have liked (it's noon), but I decided to go to the gym before work instead of af...

Planning de la semaine du 30 août au 02 septembre 2010

11:11 PM 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 30 août de 9h à 12h30, - le mardi 31 août de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h, - le mercredi 1er septembre de 13h30 à 17h, - le jeudi 02 septembre de 13h30 à 17h, - le vendredi 03 septembre 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 1er septembre de 10h à 12h30 <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2007/11/boutique-de-gestion.html">Boutique de Gestion</a> - vendredi 03 septembre de 09h à 12h30 (sur rendez-vous)</ul> <h2>Ateliers </h2> <ul><li>CV - mardi 31 août de 9h à 12h30 et mercredi 1er septembre de 13h30 à 17h <li>Lettre de Motivation - mardi 31 août de 13h30 à 17h <li>Pôle-emploi.fr - vendredi 03 septembre 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 03 septembre de 14h à 16h</ul> <h2>Information collective </h2> <ul><li>Boutique de Gestion - lundi 30 août à 14h</ul>

Planning de la semaine du 30 août au 02 septembre 2010

Permanences Le Conseil Général du Loiret sera présent dans les locaux de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans - le lundi 30 ao...

It wasn't really that funny

10:37 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyaLSqg1tARSgmsxUXAxlxlINgVY_89u-cXnl5ufD_BrMsV3nvZsEF59d8BQ9yfXKlEvdiRj4GKpJ0owoEs_PKYm7q5ZM9HxN1yn9XI18YvqOrXOCg-gkLq-b9-pUqkcfcTJdEZxJj5ung/s1600/work+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyaLSqg1tARSgmsxUXAxlxlINgVY_89u-cXnl5ufD_BrMsV3nvZsEF59d8BQ9yfXKlEvdiRj4GKpJ0owoEs_PKYm7q5ZM9HxN1yn9XI18YvqOrXOCg-gkLq-b9-pUqkcfcTJdEZxJj5ung/s400/work+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> My manager drew this on the white board in my cubicle yesterday. She was trying to make me laugh. It didn't really work. Because the picture on the left is definitely me, including the dark circles under my eyes. We have a software release on 10/12, with a code complete date of 9/3. Pretty much anything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. 61 hours. That's how many hours I've worked in the last seven days. That includes last Sunday and today. Three days left the office at 8pm, 11-hour days with no lunch. A weird thing happens when I work too much and don't get enough sleep. I cry. Deep, sad, weeping. For no apparent reason. That was what happened yesterday when I was driving home at 8pm. I was crying so hard I could hardly see to drive. Why? I have no explanation other than complete exhaustion.  It's just a deep sadness that overwhelms me. After ten-hours of sleep I'm usually like a new person. This morning, not so much. Even though I had a really productive day in the office today, and I'm confident I'll make Friday's deadline, I'm tired of working. I even went to the gym for an hour and half after work today, hoping it would create some happy endorphins. It didn't work. Tomorrow I have to go in to the office again. I think I'm going to go to the gym before I go. Going tonight wasn't fun, but I manage an intense StairMaster session for 30 minutes, and 45 minutes of weights. I added some bonus exercises, concentrated dumbbell curls 25 pounds, and that was after three sets of 12 with a 20-pound dumbbell. I also did some dumbbell curls with that big 44-pound barbell. Gosh that thing is heavy all by itself. It was a great workout, but I didn't really change my mood for the better. Okay, maybe just a tiny bit. As far as my eating, it's been pretty good but not good enough to lose weight. I'm holding steady at 175.4. I really need to lose weight. Not just so I can fit into my clothes comfortably, but also because my blood pressure has skyrocketed lately. I've been checking it the last few weeks and it's creeping up. Last night it was 154/82. Not good. I was on blood pressure medicine three years ago for almost two years. Then my doctor took me off of it about a year ago when I was down to 160 pounds. I held steady at 110/60 for about a year. I'm sure the extra weight and the stress at work, a lethal combination, is causing my high blood pressure. Since I can't quit my job, I need to at least lose the weight. The thought of a stroke or a heart attack scares me to death (ha..ha..now that's kind of funny). I probably shouldn't write anything when I'm feeling like this. I'm not exactly an inspiration right now.

It wasn't really that funny

My manager drew this on the white board in my cubicle yesterday. She was trying to make me laugh. It didn't really work. Because the pic...

[early] birthday celebration saturday

7:12 PM Tukiyooo 0

Happy weekend friends! It was glorious this morning to wake up with a slight breeze coming through the window and NO alarm! Breakfast was filling and delicious! I had 2 open face ham, egg, & cheese english muffins for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5ewpXePhqDVU8orZaSlRW7_5sK8owTPO2R3cZbkeJa6Xlhsp4GxBxH1JzqI3QSGjdk9a-0-YEz5JVQ1BSEIjxobxxtQMS07wkM0wRfixQ4HzB41ZoWxuZNVINy5cVFPWT5mm88GW0d5z/s1600-h/DSC08247%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08247" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPCJ4WVmG-U3OCRhZDBedscnBM1UuwB79-OcQ_p0K_87VRaGXedTJ_vUCu8NXSlt6Ske1x9RUmHU03l_J5HC7Iu1rKMLUqRFPUuUPrPa1mIPE3KYiJBAqIj7WeXPBm4A4RU3HU-E6KFMk/?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="DSC08247" width="404" /></a> I also had 1c of perfectly crisp grapes on the side for 1 point. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXnd-K2-QJ81zAKCdGoM0W1ZTaaD9nTmfd-Nn1vwrzJB6aL0roJA-gDHXcHaoIqMcBAzYTuLQNmGhETEuuGdR9FfIiX4twgMTat27mklG6dT-KcdCnYS7W67dAdT0G7ZFl7XEIZL_QHJh/s1600-h/DSC08249%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08249" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbXhqMHIMWEqNel60zJ-GTZ5dUD1vmBo3VHu2wrnPqkMIJH2QvnPRkeuApKxP0gaqXfpQJbPkUfpD9spF5pOINcuMQ0gmwDmCfyuVABaq-DujeDkc_SsIZ_Q9L9PPgVy4nZpv_neB-Lbq/?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="DSC08249" width="404" /></a> After breakfast Kyle and I headed out to run a few quick errands…one included an early birthday present to myself! Pedicure!!! I now have happy feet!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00LcTVD3ZKJdOCvscJAa5yZJH_upI3UcOCGUxTZPqTkI2AwzRXSX4yu0KgNUXGUueFPw8Y5l7yKjycoff81rSAsPJE6Yi516qE_EFat-m8APlKUDRXlfuLQ_lsxdMKQPa0XKXG8toKdkW/s1600-h/DSC08252%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08252" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWkvA3IEKDLGOpDREPFzmZO35eZPbCPmoDSKD0HtFIW_elTyooPWFJlIMQUDmsp-0vPvh4Zvoch9SVU89XZOoK0XfTTOV2uRsJ4tPyaaAeMZdNEFMLPow5vtpMNesobA1JXVQV5hDRBT0/?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="DSC08252" width="404" /></a> We spent the rest of the morning cleaning, doing laundry, and getting ready for our 6 day work week ahead. I got my clothes picked out for the week! One less thing to do each morning!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QL3XzWQuRl0NSEmA7X1-OZIMPgnVUMBGL3YulAgwAOj1cMu7hTqeHyABZGyH7rEFjtzdZX5OIa7Mp94Pt86QlXvUE8Wmt7j-ad-rPgYtMvlStt6luUTpFT7No-z_In9cbWSK-MiPRZ62/s1600-h/DSC08250%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08250" border="0" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyf18vRJe8lmfh8rYy0KMA-a303WGUt8Ohw_OQ5MnbcE9GX8UnyiTKWf6qpTyoMiAJuxs8-8FKy2Zum2W-K-6aVviNmq9adt6SBybOnASd5CckS1SBdVoSW1HuQJxKzXvyvb_ISByZ1uUq/?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="DSC08250" width="224" /></a> My late breakfast held me over way into the afternoon. I had an afternoon snack to tide me over. I had 1/2 c cottage cheese and 1 c cantaloupe for 3 points.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7m4iu436TXwPMV7xJBD4rGpVoDfSFgUOE0kx-yQTXgNOYhR1gyh_3sRT-FZdmK_zulbrGEKJyQiVUoQ7pcbgQtPthG4sS9QW4fDDidvpIoVjkqUkYbmVQpo28BXz-FEwKQoX7IGiOa6i/s1600-h/DSC08251%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08251" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2CdUcrURgIZHimYPmdUsW89U880GBMpOjWEaIsBqQWWTO8YFvamgOf28hWnrdiOZaCj_WLigNWh2Ge6awTPDHnrhi2pcpJZ_3i1Zw76D_eEbYGJukVQ3OjifE_Zsv6smfk0EOT0o48AU/?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="DSC08251" width="404" /></a> Kyle and I made a Target run for some household items and picked up a few “special” things for my little birthday [early]celebration tonight! edit: We bought a bottle of wine, but ended up not drinking it. Time for a birthday dinner out! We have celebrated 11 birthdays together!<img alt="DSC08255" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUZ7EOyOZjUjlnUE8cseYWyOabexYbiguhtnRDeeETrgrIuML-gR3F7LhyphenhyphenVD2hdSVSmtxNjkuc_gj5AGPOQNUXXzUuO5EIm-geqAiljRzA5vtMpV29QoFLedzeCcd3M1mqZIsYuRXX0zG/?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="DSC08255" width="404" /> Don’t mess with these guns! ;)<img alt="DSC08257" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5QbhE638dnnjjvxJT9_LTmg8BkvGPe7mhKDRWNnnlUvZNiPRiD9fJuIwZyYl5VutGONILPrm7W61KMMO4hSTwOHdE5_vNj9BjYHa4_JWxSZlVHRHQQpjT9N8v_bgbAmAlVikYZZ5LV4G/?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="DSC08257" width="404" /> We went to Applebees for supper. I love that they have the WW points right on the menu! I ordered the garlic herb chicken with a side of ranch for 8 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufvS3GsrMMJtmJV3I4P24RynzFgvAZVctdVvp93ygo9nU932d5V4pG-vC3i6a_Adqd3v4YJojO8_G9Npf6YyHwiCmA9LhrZx4b0iHBEODfUPaVVF9CET4-Ti1T0kTgWLoTsB5mwiJkJU6/s1600-h/DSC08259%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08259" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCSKGQ22vZDyU2PnOE9eCHQ2f_vxVatMI_WBZZFMdCwJ-c3RiXZkLNpoPQMapeqqJsTvPplw23hl6cQHfg6xPXYmeC9fjfMg7ysoxHwcQdt7IZn2p7fZemoWTyDmNB0-BSA86iNj9HWt9/?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="DSC08259" width="404" /></a> Kyle gave me my first b-day gift! We like to celebrate birthday weekends or even weeks…not just on the day! ;) He gave me a Columbia Iowa Hawkeye fleece. Obviously I approve!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_9V-KpD8LX688B8hgQlV-yQwqVZ3tBDUykaSeAkrqUTkiMKW74LzgRwBo3bKR8Za0h7PukGsBMpemOHEzs0iavZKGfgmANvtq20nYVdcU9uncYeOzmPPCBwrlQkUrjmIyJKL6hsPLVV2/s1600-h/DSC08265%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08265" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf0DS1RxkVivPbWXEpSu-VjoCAnnlYt4G3mnDzieOgvDOr2MExM7ffU0HufURbrsZ9ZqY2wFJG0xcduvY6jQ7QLoSfwWmB-AbHH1Fz3TvEzSjScNXNtuXRG2412YTJoYjUmMAyV6jdBKx/?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="DSC08265" width="354" /></a> I wanted to keep things sensible…where usually I would splurge on all my favorite foods because it’s my birthday, not anymore though! I purchased these at the grocery store for a little sweet treat!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVDLTHj4XP8B8Nr80TFHqHclFrNIFvGkyhCncHx_Dn7LcoZ5346xRzWMaSUCobeLd5SR84_TwVzns9e6IOEVAnp07cCFQg4FQFTM-c039Jp1OU4RoplLF_KFeKiNT0u7GNPNdCrEFa3YR/s1600-h/DSC08267%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08267" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYUbPeDlL7MmLjsUC4jxECNw83wIsqRYJMNiJXJPkPf1v5fwvI5H0rJO2125v3fztfoGcSZ-V4rDOMpxwkIL350_Yn5AVyKlLrWjtgaxPWcuJYzw7U_qgLoojua7Mf0E2N0Cq12xgTmAL/?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="DSC08267" width="404" /></a> I was a little disappointed when it I opened it though…it’s like was melted at one point, all slide to one side, and then re-froze. It was still good though! Peanut butter cup sundae for only 3 points…I’ll take it! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcFaBZyI71RmsVd7zGMBgJu3nGySVvJnJw6lDNUbdTThyphenhyphenPbgw_KUEAj3QATvXtwIKwBUhChOxmRBVW_Q3iSW45vq5YgvMqRiEUcS1rQ35zmuxv0nDMQ6nNQFUgrJQ6maYGRBSQb_2CmpN/s1600-h/DSC08268%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08268" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnHkywi69LpCHRUpg9FydR3nrJwx54eXZGYr6LZF49Pkwj67Zz_BKbhuzLDX0H3lRXPyI0NV6N7GbABg8Gy6pBSTzmTP_mpKNuWZhtPTmDkRRK7pvKFqcIMg-qlHfDr1Me12FPIjwaHSi/?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="DSC08268" width="404" /></a> I whipped up a few things to bring to <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/08/one-day-weekends-stink.html">work tomorrow</a> for my birthday. Yes I have to work on a Sunday, on my birthday! Bummer I know! We are now going to settle in and finish our night off with a little comedy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVhE07rvekpw9PNwaeIbDMeZTLgrpGzKXOhoePpnnRgzTl0q_ENJ_kYs0qcZ1OZqwg2sYZ7KrVMf22T_mVK-TQRmSMKGwr3V1-_IwfU8BK-YmgbeCm6tEMRSqjK7kxfF7iACA0cRihH3Y/s1600-h/DSC08270%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08270" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnb4PIJUZ-GEjHyTEdREZleNqE0FAXhEeOOFZXo2FDWdTsDu0pJlrEUj1eBHFl3graioTM00u3zrE32-CmXz4hdqzY0WBg0Yf6LMd2Ny7XsOuwLjrWxIa5pfoKJQoMSG62SssEEQSTLQYr/?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="DSC08270" width="404" /></a> SATURDAY’S STATS POINTS = 19/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none What is your favorite way to celebrate your birthday? Quiet & intimate or big night out on the town or something else? I enjoy being Kyle & my family. And maybe doing just a little something special. Don’t get me wrong though, I would never object to a birthday party! ;)

[early] birthday celebration saturday

Happy weekend friends! It was glorious this morning to wake up with a slight breeze coming through the window and NO alarm! Breakfast ...

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Hello blog friends!! I have to start out by saying that it has been SO great to be back in my routine this week with eating better! Thank you for all your support, you guys are the best! I was out of oatmeal this morning. :( But I still enjoyed my breakfast, 1 1/2 honey nut cheerios, a small sliced banana, and a 3/4 c skim milk for 7 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5L5o9-JCWuOUaAyu2JUHPx845-GVmkZnyyWjTrMNIgJ79xPLbCBGrH4k_JGfZcjlrVRt_PQ2CwD7aWBuySw9qZ7fe6PTLFKSuTInsdphumUSVRNUUEEo2-Zcb1UkDve65tnZN_uF7vzs/s1600-h/DSC08238%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08238" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdp4mOrfltu68AuTEsdLr6YOigLA-psIzHTKqoyhwR8p732YLPZoaqSIFFzMQf058EkH3zDCwhuzfcqwgwpo2VubBROUBdBG3uV7gn_xVvLlP_7m4aRt0Ns_TpSMf89LbrhVljEBBYqg-/?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="DSC08238" width="404" /></a> I knew today would be a busy day in the office…only 2 days till classes begin again! My morning snack today was 1 c of delicious, crisp grapes for 1 point. <a><img alt="DSC08239" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n2yka_I6ndxsPVu3pcqqBzsygMu-VBRFTrWNV0M0dDbvDy243bp_RmPazDjX-tVZaRr8KMrMQ9j2vrSeikvOuUtSTD2uwlviV0Fd_cnFZW6NQtHub5rEBx40_D2-DODFQCxgmiIMc687/?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="DSC08239" width="404" /></a> Kyle and I took our lunch break together today…but it was quick! I had Subway on the go! I had a 6 in wheat turkey & ham with pickles & cucumbers for 6 points. <a><img alt="DSC08241" border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqZAMGNzY9MV0G8Y06uFt0DWMqUfCe33I3Ho6VDB4NuMhjf7NSDjemL4CpXpCABIYmPD5L7YpcQaDYpTg27mZV0hRr6ZsKo_4j-502CuatPQYQMu-ZX08duDhzA_f1dzAhXTgwEYESuiL/?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="DSC08241" width="324" /></a> I rounded out my sandwich with a $0.59 Kum & Go fountain pop!! I <3 fountain pop!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CElG2LS21eMdfL2EsQPldzcePxoEBsuJ35cjLf7qp-eAJ0-0iroM5R3PQDz_bJ6Me8JM1WpS2X-XYtDHhwRGaaYERprw3os9QnGa0RXg0aCcySPgGklqXGHRFYECemi713gRqKLkVJy-/s1600-h/DSC08242%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08242" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNHly8i2TA_DfVMMFdny3Hffup-Mx6szmKKe6Z-FqK1vQV-MaJPWKgVFQNqjWXs_T8XaisRVt7UFk-tAUr1hxPbgzu2sdej6qQ3JVUrJ2qHq9ukfmSZQTm6jD_RM2qCU3k4xTN_gZqe2u/?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="DSC08242" width="404" /></a> Spent the rest of the afternoon at work helping the students that flooded our office! By 7pm Kyle and I headed out! The next 40 hours of “off time” will be greatly welcomed! We made a stop at the grocery store to stock up for a big week ahead and I think everyone we knew was there, even Kyle’s parents! I was craving Mexican food for supper while walking around the store so I decided to give in…wisely though! I made chicken tacos with green peppers, a sprinkle of cheese, salsa, and just a smidge of ff sour cream for 6 points. OMG!!! This was perfect!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq53CFf3Mkmx6C-XplYQVwY0cRxvBgpqOwuPzUjc6NEcIBNo08jOcZFv6ryBjzSvvDdme169fxq5iRFvKC2NPxa7SzvI6bdLgBQIaCo_ELOwVmgWuGmRNsj_TB_jLanWRJc-_NgeChgi3G/s1600-h/DSC08246%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08246" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KVnBOeoncZXtMlDRODdi2sdzjo-hrhaCWxeShgFZpGyG-ak7QUioVKOG1NLoz9ylseY6Wtxsz9rE2fxUanVarrfy628r-jqxBFDFU4gQwCejJXmb8D-Y4IKRpiqLzwPPzg3UPt77d6MM/?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="DSC08246" width="404" /></a> Kyle made a HUGE salad and thoroughly enjoyed his supper as well!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKzLH4JvhDSgz-ERr8iumondJVOxA_OtdSTrFvO23k5pJa6N0xBsj2g9c77IRqlL6JmbGNPFSD-HPf4zLejMh-TPd4ACZrt7_1kYf6B94BBCX_b7yyaHq0jCFwj7SUuiHSWewqV6nQEum/s1600-h/DSC08245%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08245" border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCWCTkX8XVYA1tBPNxCZ42Nyuk2V27cGCQmuiaDhCF0-1KJAd5N_j8fZoJEu6xdSMOco6sEvXMv5QyjxrF9vimup0EwB3yh3DARNPPHe5uTPKss6zpJjjqsmrqnUbQE9j7aqwxlrUWtqA/?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="DSC08245" width="324" /></a> You may [or may not] have noticed that I haven’t exercised since I started back OP. Don’t worry I plan to…once I stop “living” in my office! ;) I have to share what inspired me to get back on track [besides my tight pants]! Our friends, Mark & Jenna, came up last weekend for a visit. Remember Jenna? She did a <a href="http://tweetphoto.com/41717795">guest post</a> for me back in March. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSNlqPFxobKY7K_Ynqb-_9UI_5ZbOZbbQtaI-aYWcQEx8RyOGmJ_7KBBqK9vZFVNp7cgyuPq6KPja5ScMMlwVHs91BRjnzhrWsMRSS7iZRjHIUwVahLQSGJvJ-0Q3AV0IN3PNKdfwV5_l/s1600-h/jennamark%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="jennamark" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDN8LyyRHRv95LG9WMFNiTDUt43ZVYU3iJrBi76h-yOz2qsqcik81mm2XKThECK-7hSyu_IxTinZn_9LSVH_q09LFx7vfNMEpJKIvTS179X-7gb-c3-grhMZ2jZaWNd9ZnjV_XbI9rwq8/?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="jennamark" width="404" /></a> Jenna is always consistent and has maintained her weight loss for a long time! And Mark is buff & so fit! We had quite a few chats about fitness, eating, & health over the weekend. Glad we did…I feel great about my last 5 days! Thanks for the inspiration guys!! FRIDAY’S STATS POINTS = 20/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none Who/what inspires you? I am defiantly inspired by our friends who are so dedicated to health & fitness! Also, all of you inspire me with your hard work & effort you put in to achieve your goals!

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Hello blog friends!! I have to start out by saying that it has been SO great to be back in my routine this week with eating better! Thank ...