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Today was a little piece of hell

11:03 PM Tukiyooo 0

I just got home. It's almost 11pm. Our beta software release (that I was in charge of the deployment) literally went to hell in a handbasket. I won't bore you with details but we had a rollback after major problems and then I spent ten hours with various developers and my manager trying to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The list of what went wrong is long. A shorter list would be what went right. As one dev said, it was a major FUBAR. Don't know what that means? Google it. :) I have my alarm set for 4:50am. I am going to the gym come hell or high water. Actually, today was sort of like hell. Major high stress. I didn't realize until 8pm I had not gone to the bathroom or drank any water or had a bite to eat...all day. Today, of all days, I skipped breakfast and skipped the gym. I just wasn't hungry and I was tired so slept in until 7am. Little did I know I wouldn't be eating anything until 8pm. My manager brought me a turkey Subway at 2pm but I didn't have time to eat it until 8pm. The best sandwich I've ever tasted in my life! I'm actually a little excited about my Geneen Roth workshop this weekend. I've emailed Grace so I sure hope I hear from her. I'm sure I'll learn something and meet some interesting people. I'm actually sort of looking forward to it. At least I won't be at work! Not much else to post. I'm going to bed and hoping to sleep (if I can just calm down and turn off my brain...please...sleep would be a blessed release right now).

Today was a little piece of hell

I just got home. It's almost 11pm. Our beta software release (that I was in charge of the deployment) literally went to hell in a handba...

Comfort Food

8:31 PM Tukiyooo 0

We’re half way to Friday!! Hooray!! Kyle left for work early today which meant we had to drive separately. For some reason when we don’t ride together I don’t get out the door as early as I should! Today that resulted in cold cereal breakfast at my desk! I had 1c Crispix, 1 small sliced banana, and 1c skim milk for 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8V2mtxfvdwpdo4qTf78ydBxPaN6vTpYOTXCjgERHohLmj8bbZe0rSYJmYGeox-bP97rUV1PtPMgXwbekFiVo4coefz7hmLqYp3M1JIrM3hLthJhPdE0ocS4heqS-uvCIOsL9DMCC5caE/s1600-h/DSC08908%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08908" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBMx2YQT8ctv481spLg-6eo7_KV9POLRYasLBxsTgOWK3yZwR6WZNzofwxIybI7e0Lv1wNEcZGhyawcWbi4JY6q-RWXjUcaa-h8AIhBM-F7YP8yPxNM7Z0pXIrWPx78ylNnzzU8fBRlZu/?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="DSC08908" width="404"></a> Two of my staff called in sick today so that only left 3 of us in the office! Good thing it was a bit of a slower day! We survived!! :) However I didn’t get to go home for lunch until about 2:30pm. For one I couldn’t believe it was already that time and I wasn’t starving! I made a childhood favorite of mine, mac n cheese…but much healthier! I had 2oz whole wheat pasta, zucchini, and the cheese sauce was made from light Velveeta & a sprinkle of water for a total of 5 points. Mmmm good!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW3fPbcMkGA2A1wGIV964qtj1ZNUh-R5NIGutxHjCF9z10aG2sejVCafT4hCGtExx58PhxbCm6AalVjivJvN8hwi4oit3QfhgOd0P6oT4MY5ASf8CqhrIKdRqIGF5THm6V5UyRVgoQHe4/s1600-h/DSC08909%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08909" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAPGGKUw6FiIuZWqUwlV-bpj0N_gP-TQRVnB3a7dw4tm3rGlxvX_qTJsHDykTUeclYIADS-L7unw9mQMovkgItwvCzf1yIAHrMp2oaZqu-8h_9xdS91xgP9WCUabOQLxdQ2PbATMz80VO/?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="DSC08909" width="404"></a> After work I stopped quick at our local farmers market! I had a plan in mind…more on that another day!!! But I did pick up a few squashes I want to try!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLyiViGwR2fvzlX6aFr2Cedg9TY0LXT0KcsNpEcKmCYzKLKH0PuKRP98OVqQbNZ4uw3XIs6KlxMB4aY7VU6qEZFlzpngqYyKDtnxRcDECj-CvLS99qdhqNtnN8QQZnolIL14qbws5amB0/s1600-h/DSC08910%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08910" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IWOGevMnV61iALd7vIJQ1MDkNv3RiH163Lioip87TzHkv8iQpkZyMPjf6hQ5ZDuWLgWzu2ayalVENDDPAC3BmxW9ZpFzKfkHasreoFkLXxnt0doVgyWf2gpf_BJXZCr7hneYmyRTlkKm/?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="DSC08910" width="404"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxuH7K-tRlkIdk0f2nHcIha85N4BGH1g2LsQZW1kA7enJG2AsUj6vVojSpPX2Bl8ERRQa6mfCwjkw6mFBiQbJZAP4YbSnP_Lb8KBnUcfg7OA8Qbw5dmdtYe2taHkl0ti4NVrlXVE318Ah/s1600-h/DSC08911%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08911" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPW_ZEu-RQBpzLzYLe3vramSTfA074wGy1dhDj3uJ-AjqrWEcLc6w7VzG0XTlMnfQa8o7hz-529gCtEqFFPdDUKYYp-cn_zpSj6FMdl6NXWnX-I5s9kZEpzmx6_jDXLfOQbCUYTAihzyR/?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="DSC08911" width="304"></a> I made a few other stops for my “project” (are you curious yet?!?!) and then headed home to get started on supper! I made pizza casserole! I modifyied the recipe a little, used less ground beef, a little ham, seasonings, and some green peppers! Good stuff!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTtO8cuDmZMYdgbk8XKBggD1YhPq1Z8Ao9SmVtxm4xSygcLXZEKZOAYw9_PQQVpYL1BafNWbuAxWQBiTVu58BQCso2fNij5DM6asqyiPQjSww6zP80Lo71ab5CpMcaXdOKDPyXQ-zf2evF/s1600-h/DSC08912%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08912" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnfIeg93O4eKx5qR1DuS2f3uQlfRkruZ6DTgnolwJ14UdsJQVKm124c_MCl9om3SZ2Ex6pg0ojDKt8t85ABZuQXbcy3Qp0QT6N1sPM7qLdc5NSL0ySXEJnH49T2x5sUb3eFlgcuRZvxgp/?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="DSC08912" width="404"></a> I also had a side of roasted green beans for a total of 8 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPX_ppsZ7tjDn5J7D6AV64wHeY9AkD4uB9W5um6Qx_nUoaEeJrVatapMvqg7XY9U2uVVFno_UBIHLY7YC_y-Tecb7aRUo2JDAX2CzRwQVyc-uxAAcxyve-8rLSoGWgVySgm8UCFFJ8sS0E/s1600-h/DSC08913%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08913" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD8OfqxFO8w0te4DCcpqEGQ6d92teD3MdrDTGKNkHNkGswSM8BwAJZuciaq0edFJImAkpOBvD2j3oUW3qKPqngmqfjgbGwUM2TLorHQHOhPxRAK2z40bfASExgCfBHcMyxyFWZrk36CmS/?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="DSC08913" width="404"></a> Pizza Casserole <ul> <li>1 lb ground beef or turkey <li>1 15 oz can tomato sauce (the recipe called for chunky Italian style…we aren’t fans of tomato chunks tho!) <li>Cooking spray <li>1 10oz can refrigerated pizza crust <li>1 1/2 c 2% shredded mozzarella cheese <ul> <li>Brown meat. Drain if necessary and return to skillet. Add tomato sauce and cook until heated. <li>While meat cooks coat 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust dough and press into bottom and halfway up side of baking dish. Top with meat mixture. <li>Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 12 minutes. Top with cheese and bake for 5 additional minutes or until crust is browned and cheese melts. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings. 6 points/serving </li></ul></li></ul> I didn’t realize it until I was doing this post, but man did I enjoy some “comfort” food today…mac n cheese & pizza!! The good part is that both items were point friendly…kudos to me! ;) WEDNESDAY’S STATS POINTS = 18/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 138 oz EXERCISE = none No pictures yet, but my <a href="http://twitter.com/darcibangert">twitter</a> update is the only clue you guys get right now on my “project”!! I can’t wait to put everything together!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvATzvcNxzGD8JSlX-RATTzvLGKDx6ofcCXOgagyFebKUmYyCPJxo0hiNfb_Pef4Gi64y8TDH7bHiRbhChb5VvZQ8stH5uvkdfYUoqI4NxgvDfW3Ypyf8YMWfyNcp-0q5Yfw5wE9Ly3Z1/s1600-h/image%5B4%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6XMjZpJCFjlGdZWmSlW6Q3g32rqBtqG8CaBqbxgWpiIksQ44PM4Hv6waGJEdF5zRi1mOhXvk4XVRyizdzxOhTOZZ5LbvcXq0TaK0mhod0g3io9Q5dowH5eYdCj3vVzcc9ugHbcinAwYb/?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="image" width="404"></a>

Comfort Food

We’re half way to Friday!! Hooray!! Kyle left for work early today which meant we had to drive separately. For some reason when we don’t ri...

Light, Shadow and Synergy ~ von Sternberg and Dietrich, Part II

11:55 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7CD-Lcu24JpwoULazkyVEML8Zp42bCCI-MVfw7mBIJ_eq2u6rrpTQBjsjehJucYUT1szvkltKTbjbsWwp1i9gnsKU5L-6Uf4H2vAa3_T8BB82Zil2gwMXzEK1YtixFjJiiV_coujaqECK/s1600/Dietrich+beautiful+2+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7CD-Lcu24JpwoULazkyVEML8Zp42bCCI-MVfw7mBIJ_eq2u6rrpTQBjsjehJucYUT1szvkltKTbjbsWwp1i9gnsKU5L-6Uf4H2vAa3_T8BB82Zil2gwMXzEK1YtixFjJiiV_coujaqECK/s320/Dietrich+beautiful+2+a.jpg" width="304" /></a></div> 1931 began spectacularly for director Josef von Sternberg and actress Marlene Dietrich. Their first two films together, Morocco and the English language version of The Blue Angel, had both just opened in the U.S., creating a sensation...and big box office. <a name='more'></a> <div><div><div>The 36-year-old von Sternberg, who during the silent era had been called "the young Austrian with a streak of genius," came into his own. Dietrich, at 29, finally achieved the fame that had eluded her during long years of lukewarm success in German films and cabarets. The two rushed into their next Paramount collaboration only weeks after Morocco wrapped.</div> <div>Dishonored (1931) is a variation on the story of Mata Hari, a courtesan/spy of the World War I era. The film demonstrated von Sternberg's many talents; he directed and edited, wrote the story and composed original music for the film. More obvious to audiences gazing up from their theater seats, it showcased Dietrich's dazzling starpower.</div> <div>As her screen persona assumed more irony and nuance, Dietrich the actress continued to evolve. Incredibly, she also seemed to grow ever more beautiful. The "painterly" von Sternberg, master of mise en scene, offers two particularly fine renderings in Dishonored: a Viennese streamer-and-balloon festooned masked ball and the film's final moments when Dietrich makes her way from a prison cell to a firing squad (see sidebar at right to watch).</div> <div>By the time their fourth film was in production, Dietrich was becoming what Paramount had hoped for and MGM had feared, a formidable alternative to Garbo. Shanghai Express (1932), would become the most successful of the seven von Sternberg/Dietrich films.</div> <div>Shanghai Express has been called "a vertible Grand Hotel on rails," the story of a group of passengers traveling through dangerous, war-torn China. Within this tale, the film is a fatalistic meditation on love, illusion and betrayal, and is one of von Sternberg's finest. The director overlooks no detail in the expression of his cinematic vision, with every shadow, texture, gesture and sound meshing precisely. The focal point of this deeply atmospheric excursion is, of course, Dietrich...in veils, feathers, ruffles, silk, chiffon and fur...mocking, sensual and other-worldly at the same time.</div><div></div><div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAzEoGlfCw2Z-eq2Z6F8d3ZW148JnSLWiaGgEJCjDOhztwY6vW7OTna6TcekiDXXKuLQOVGBmPeUrEVahifNqmJWAD9Z9omnE8LR_fQonNxzHOqln94ZDlrLYB-qbPKKplhiKeLR2HEL_/s1600/Shanghai+Express2%5B1%5D.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525016913032429218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAzEoGlfCw2Z-eq2Z6F8d3ZW148JnSLWiaGgEJCjDOhztwY6vW7OTna6TcekiDXXKuLQOVGBmPeUrEVahifNqmJWAD9Z9omnE8LR_fQonNxzHOqln94ZDlrLYB-qbPKKplhiKeLR2HEL_/s320/Shanghai+Express2%5B1%5D.jpg" style="float: left; height: 206px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 303px;" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shanghai Express, on the set</td></tr></tbody></table> Thirty years later the director looked back and reflected that he didn't visit China until after he had made Shanghai Express. He mused, "The actual Shanghai Express, which I...took out of Peking, was thoroughly unlike the train I had invented, except that it, too, carried a protecting complement of armed military. I was more than pleased that I had delineated a China before being confronted with its vast and variegated reality. There is quite a difference between fact and fancy." He added, "I became more and more partial to fancy as I proceeded to make a fifth film with my fair lady..."</div> <div>That film was Blonde Venus (1932). Though it has been called "a picaresque potboiler," it is, like all the films of the auteur and the legend, visually intoxicating. Among its charms are Dietrich in a fantastical and iconic musical number, "Hot Voodoo," and a young Cary Grant in one of his early major roles (months before She Done Him Wrong was released). Grant was well-matched with Dietrich, closer to Gary Cooper in Morocco than Victor McLaglen (Dishonored) or Clive Brook (Shanghai Express).</div> <div>By 1932 the Great Depression had deepened, Paramount was in bankruptcy and von Sternberg's champion, studio head B.P. Schulberg, was no longer in power. The director, with his and Dietrich's studio contracts ending, announced that he would retire - to paint and read and build a house designed by architect Richard Neutra. But...he was also meeting privately with Jesse Lasky, who had moved from Paramount to Fox, and Charles Chaplin of United Artists.</div> <div>For her part, Dietrich stated that she would never make pictures in the U.S. with anyone but Jo. If he retired she intended to return to Europe and the stage, she said, but she scoffed at charges that von Sternberg was her Svengali..."People have said he casts a spell over me. That is ridiculous...Can you think of anyone casting a spell over me?"</div> <div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525016336371536002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzE4B7UW8M1OhoGYIFJBnN3-CE_FZSZrf9zBUS9AHVvEeBgFLcrUy6SQpaUJOIL-mTrIHLGEhAMzi-VTy6NDSxRwDpoKzeptFXeWrBE7qI8nYR3pLiiiXy7szlu1z9vF48rTbib6ekX2w/s320/jvs.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 265px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 282px;" /> </div> <div>Part III to follow...scroll down for Part I...</div></div></div>

Light, Shadow and Synergy ~ von Sternberg and Dietrich, Part II

1931 began spectacularly for director Josef von Sternberg and actress Marlene Dietrich. Their first two films together, Morocco and the Eng...

Graciela...Grace...where are you?

8:04 AM Tukiyooo 0

Help! Does anyone know how to contact Grace? She had two blogs, <a href="http://55aliveandlosingit.blogspot.com/">55 and Losing It,</a> and a newer blog, <a href="http://notes-by-grace.blogspot.com/">Grace Notes</a>. She hasn't posted anything since August 24. I miss her blogging, but I really need to talk to her. We were suppose to meet up at the Geneen Roth workshop in Seattle this weekend (the Women Food God workshop). Unfortunately after searching my emails I can't find the email with her contact information. Which is odd because I rarely delete emails, and I remember specifically when we exchanged emails (I was on vacation in July). If you know how to contact Grace, please let me know. I'm actually more excited about meeting Grace than hearing Geneen talk. Speaking of the workshop, I'm not as over the top about the book God Food and Women as I was back in July. I wrote several posts about how wonderful it was and how I felt like Geneen was speaking to me. Perhaps at the workshop I'll gain some new insight I didn't get from the book. I think it'll be interesting, but after giving the intuitive eating a try for a month, I'm not so sure this old dog can learn that new trick. It seems to me that eating exactly what I want when I really want it has been my problem my entire life and what helped me gain 100 pounds. Yes, I know there was a lot more in the book than what I just put in that one sentence, but that's the jest of what I remember (perhaps I should review the book before this weekend). I'm sure I wasn't doing the intuitive eating thing right because it seems to work for a lot of people. The people in Geneen's book, and people in blogs that I read, it just didn't work out very good for  me. Maybe it's 40 years of guilt I've felt from eating "forbidden" food. I just can't get past the idea that it's okay to eat a cookie when I really want it, because in all honesty, I ALWAYS want a cookie. With me one cookie turns into a dozen cookies. I especially can't get past the idea it's just wrong to eat cookies when I need to lose 40 pounds to get to my ideal weight (175.6 this morning...ugh!). I'm still excited about the workshop. Hearing a famous author speak is always interesting, especially when it's about something that seems to be my life's work...weight loss. Kind of sad that I even think that way. One's life's work should have a higher purpose. Not much else to report. My cold was almost a non-event. I was only sick for two days. I drank NyQuil and stayed in bed. I slept about 20 hours Sunday and Monday. Tuesday I was almost back to my old self and went back to work. I was actually going to the gym this morning after a three-day absence, but after a bout of insomnia last night I decided to sleep in for an hour. Then when I realized I can't find Grace, I'm hoping someone out there can help me find her. It would be very sad if I miss the opportunity to meet her at the workshop. Today's our beta software release, after a week delay. It's the one we've been cranking on for the last few months. Beta for us means pushing the software to production in one city. It's nerve wracking to say the least. I always worry about what if the testers didn't catch some big, bad bug. Something that could delay flights and bring some very unwanted attention to our team. It's happened before. It's not the end of the world when that happens, although it kind of feels like it when you're in the moment. I'm hoping for the best. I also have my mid-year performance review today with my manager. And I have my Toastmasters meeting. I'm VP of membership now which means I have a bunch of new responsibilities. Does it sound like I wish this day was already over? :)

Graciela...Grace...where are you?

Help! Does anyone know how to contact Grace? She had two blogs, 55 and Losing It, and a newer blog, Grace Notes . She hasn't posted any...

Lovin’ Fall

5:36 AM Tukiyooo 0

It’s been a beautiful fall week here in Iowa. Check out this forecast! Perfect!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfcYiXKd-nKCawpQzqElr3quJ8PLv_x0hHq2mx8OFUfPH0W0RhIOGwzElSZrm2Sm0c4nGx6vu-yFQ3dwc95joJIygWk2rJkSwp7KYAXbHY-AqMm15KRyIEmuudcpw1BmZHBSSk_lUrwJ4M/s1600-h/image%5B10%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlRe7BQipumwsj_GQH_duDVQpa7g3UUhzWU4kj8fb-VN_MohtPfmmgo7KHUUBRBFyA1E1pX8PrKoPsYq83TCC5PoST8Ov_X106B8koxE90QWQbJC2VVK_y3MJJD1DFEM5ut5k3wqNgojV/?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="image" width="304"></a> I hopped on the scale this AM and once again, STS. Not sure why, but all I can do is stay on plan and keep moving forward. I’m out of peanut butter so I couldn’t have my “usual” oatmeal combo. I made a delicious breakfast sandwich that was just as good! It consisted of 3 egg whites, ff cheese, and 2 oz turkey ham all on a wheat bun for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfk3XhUIyL55tn1JTW4MvpZIq2e7QgFlxpCCh1Irf-nVc6bxL3X6H0okAbL5qHYb7NaPwiMITMoxCEQxGj-7dLdednNoScEAwOfg4_ddXeTDOvnxj2CgIk0zalnghFQEZie6PIWnZCPua/s1600-h/DSC08901%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08901" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGj2WztM8LpX3x7v0T4N5rztNiEbfsoNd5w8usOWIJF1SKwrHMg5cPIbrzN6dkFAwy74bCK0FXSog6T9jCC8nVM10UOkk71mp6MUhdOEvWW1oFAyHQyPqX4G5Vxr8efnqJRckovm44jmOk/?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="DSC08901" width="404"></a> I rounded out my breakfast with 1 c crisp grapes for 1 point. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xEGn1VpFrgGQWqh6kB9LRIBdYoxLgKdYZmmW8wdGpZSNLkfdrtxcmux_WztPZEHc4u2cPQcJS2aDcSHmm7eGCXgdQR7sEdtNw-GAuwf_KyNQe0kLqiF6dy_Rk_RKkCN2YIT24gtFtJCI/s1600-h/DSC08902%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08902" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCsYX6F6xTlsf-gWkMXT608hVEDUADfDWCxAxpfFKwexwcP0Uj8YkLoAgrA12kmjw27us6Q09KucmhmZhrkpDmcbwQWD9KPanWnY0Bpe2iz2jQ8-QQy49fU-dCix5Z3oSpBG8-ImvatMo/?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="DSC08902" width="404"></a> My morning snack was golden delicious apple for 1 point. I hadn’t had an apple in a while and it was the perfect snack!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM2VU-d4L6YgV88DdcZBuFY37kGJB3H4jFqglorNF_tpFeiMk2WOqT-cL6X9zrW3ETt7fZUGK6eXNceH4RxEQketGR4gpilHC1VcQtfb5YhbP5CEWqYr4tE1PiVJbS-DkHag-ZYa5jgdMd/s1600-h/DSC08903%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08903" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGPzdkZJEPA3Twh0WI4PJH5oi1DlGlNpZyMPrVjQrM3AilX2OyiVW49-HJYy3UbN1hP9aYDM5scfH2rZJiBXJiXBWYgHBWpQmQjsyzVSl_EhEL007CpbiRCvBUd4t7_E6CV8TytsGl26Y/?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="DSC08903" width="404"></a> Kyle and I had an early lunch together today. My plate was triple delicious! 1) ham & turkey sandwich with ff cheese on a wheat bun…<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcypHLg0No-xgdame0Lm0vZWTI2lCpzxzbFVeHNIuHr-ibzy8Ayg9jAUB82og0toUYigPCaSd8axNDm23LlvrrsWaULfvSXQOOEZnDl21B_dhxYqHSHHnaP2rlxYF0TLhDeSCZrjJGH1U/s1600-h/DSC08905%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08905" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDsWhrdSTvaxgVF_b-emw7OnBFz29aoMhXC_gkjO2ic_94gB9COOa60cLUD5fIJpq9VIut0_nyZP6gfwMaQLk3m-IiUgHhbo8DdJHAG5Gq4DFIexkQ-ZX4R2atfmaP50peiw7cW2XReER/?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="DSC08905" width="404"></a> 2) steamed green beans w/1T of bacon bits…<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusw-bCNNifNJDK8mJJhWOpF-JWx1-xKFa8hdQ7oOngEAYc78yG8QipqltWZ5wMavrWzdQbl1qh6ypKdHf5_x6mXPxJKVmqVqFSMcIdD-o_YLmYtk43WK4X1TUL3XF9gNFI9MMb4fF1Ki7/s1600-h/DSC08904%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08904" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOPOKWtjz_Hodk9o-9MHleyQWWdfuT77hBu6HKrzylNflC7f53sk36s1qWET1UIdP9_k1MqcPhIz_cA6GG66SikE9focKhbZXggzFCyJ7lJeX6ncFUFkrVZhWn_np9O9BjNkDYpzs5hCN/?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="DSC08904" width="404"></a> 3) 1/2 c cottage cheese for a total of 6 points!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifH7fxcfJ1onCXLwxe2giXWwyxhYqXCRVAvhJoGA7KO855VKKhLWpUqwDwoWWWPoiGsLa98WCWB6KEERHL4tt70ojD4aEY4NwBcdrMqrYms75-JQwPoKS6Y2yqKt4esqkDyxknZUBOf-Uk/s1600-h/DSC08906%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08906" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9egU9m5HvoAmrnPS__c9EAN2hM-gObOnR25vYXYEH_A8u1qU1jP_Zi3AZHtQyG3i8L46JH777TramtHr6fjedhnxtBBrkr8NZQmz_ubtfEN2ErtcDslddeSjMy-b2EJswCy_oQ-38egI/?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="DSC08906" width="404"></a> For some reason today my afternoon at work was SO slow! Usually the time flies by and it’s 5pm before I know it…not today! But 5pm finally did come! I had a “date” with my sister, Mindi! We scoped out an auction for a few hours. I bid on a few things, but didn’t get anything. Then I made a Target “run”. We were out of toilet paper, paper towels, deodorant…the essentials! ;) By the time I got home it was after 9pm and I was STARVING! I hadn’t eaten since lunch at 1pm! I whipped up a taco for a quick filling supper. My whole wheat tortilla was filled with 1/2c 95% lean ground beef, 1/8c 2% shredded cheddar, and salsa for 5 points. Hit the spot!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnv7gjEAEzXz-8PO84YTanUBGH4U9ZLw09udL1_D22sqMjoT-9sFISK1THAfXwmv_jv3nK6KgdmwNqvWQaIJbDGHccUUTmN2yNvRA-JmE7zJIqWpw4Tjh7y4fwvBXrmC6f84xfjiD88vrS/s1600-h/DSC08907%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08907" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpB_0c_z_QkijqMO57_k-jxs-qvRVWaiyCgkjG2eNh0z0cQyXQRXrB4fKuUBJ17gJh0GxhBzSkZP1sKywYt3G8dVEmAJSd3Ps63sBE7C70k4pvR_wLM6HiGBt_I8T6CtPsHQMELlEpq0M7/?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="DSC08907" width="404"></a> TUESDAY’S STATS POINTS = 17/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 104 oz EXERCISE = none Did you catch my <a href="http://twitter.com/darcibangert">tweet</a> this afternoon? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVoP_DqTASTkJVlLdTvnRozZrl8NhQ9xIPmyj92jwyPzCYCrWtnuCt-JqKa1mGjo9r1yRjlj10AAmvSadPJYLvgzwYGLNrglJ5irepu7fjH2jDOnkAnJv0vByDVuwbDQakBkCeLgo-bE5/s1600-h/image%5B5%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlQ54vvNlOQIMCRCKlnLy_LP4Gtslw0xp8Q7cNCXwYnJXmq4kNCJEEPjvSXn-XiHXWm1DVYvBQAuHJNLmpZ22wgITwov6eVursedvptDch76l2ot1DqanNw1sxDAEOF0LTGkiEwfhcq8P/?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="image" width="404"></a> I really want to get some hay bales, corn stalks, pumpkins, mums, etc to decorate our entry/door way in a nice fall theme. Anyone else do this? I would love to see pictures if you do, bangert dot darci at gmail dot com!

Lovin’ Fall

It’s been a beautiful fall week here in Iowa. Check out this forecast! Perfect!! I hopped on the scale this AM and once again, STS. Not sur...

S’ouvrir les portes des métiers du bâtiment : visite d'entreprise le 13 octobre 2010

11:25 PM Anonymous 0

En partenariat avec le PLIE, la Maison de l'Emploi du Bassin d'Orléans organise une visite d'entreprise pour découvrir les métiers du bâtiment (Ouvrier routier, Conducteur d'engins, Maçon, Régleur ...) :<ul> <li>le mercredi 13 Octobre 2010 <li>dans les locaux de l'entreprise <a href="http://www.eiffagetravauxpublics.com/" target="_blank">Eiffage TP</a>.</ul> Le transport est pris en charge par la Maison de l'Emploi avec l'appui du PLIE. Le nombre de places est limité. Pour s'inscrire, contacter la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans : 02 38 24 18 03 ou <a href="mailto:accueil@news-these-days.fr">accueil@news-these-days.fr</a>. Départ : PLIE, Espace Saint Marc, 5 place du 6 juin 44, 45 000 Orléans (dans l'espace d'accueil), à 13h30 (<a href="http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=fr&geocode=&q=Espace+Saint+Marc,+5+place+du+6+juin+44,+45+000&sll=47.905526,1.937199&sspn=0.040851,0.077162&ie=UTF8&radius=1.79&split=1&filter=0&rq=1&ev=zi&hq=Espace+Saint+Marc,+5+place+du+6+juin+44,+45+000&hnear=&ll=47.906217,1.937199&spn=0.039412,0.077162&z=14" target="_blank">Plan</a>)

S’ouvrir les portes des métiers du bâtiment : visite d'entreprise le 13 octobre 2010

En partenariat avec le PLIE, la Maison de l'Emploi du Bassin d'Orléans organise une visite d'entreprise pour découvrir les métie...

Make it a great Monday!

7:02 PM Tukiyooo 0

G’evening everyone! Hope you had an enjoyable Monday, as enjoyable as a Monday can be, I guess! ;) Monday mornings I try to think positive that it’s going to be a great day and that usually seems to help! Monday’s can be rough sometimes, but this is a great way to curb that! Well one thing didn’t go right this AM, I shut my alarm off! Then I just thought I would get up when Kyle did…but he shut his alarm off too. EEEeekkk!! So I jumped out of bed at 6:55am and high tailed it to the shower! Luckily I made it to work at my regular time! Due to our alarm issues I didn’t have time for breakfast at home. But I made my oatmeal when I got to work and it reminded me of those mornings when I used to work out before work and eat at my desk before the work day began. *sigh* I need to get back in that habit! I had the usual oatmeal combo for 5 points. <img alt="DSC08891" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZz0JWJlahqE2DXF9KA2wUkfRQitKYQVspTPFEymy-XjqqteNVcDeUcLYhbUjEiga6xPS6wd_SQfVxxQGvCj4Ly07zQD_wqXDoq9quhblE3drppeq7tYyZMVGgQZtLdl7KRvIQ2OZdMEv/?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="DSC08891" width="404"> I got a lot done today and felt very focused! Always a good feeling! :) I had 1 c grapes just before noon for 1 point.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnL2czr51D6ss6PxEUTyzvCd7LnHTGBPa0XHn6rhlN-wrmj87WvdNE1FdTLmX-B9Vr-mdkzAi5vN4WGK-Kmo0F1YnkiuWt3hsujbmzEu7mdk8T9T1Cm2B4ocgTOs28bZyVQJecB-X5T0XJ/s1600-h/DSC08892%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08892" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6GAcM7rlnJ-igLvTkVKiyS5E0U_1D-jeIvRkFF69ZdB8elXDNcFrKI0ntWZo1MRTI8Dpkhlhnnwbfy2lmAys9mc62AUEffxDSiep4DJtMgR01rtm00L0qIjkzYpU2KvbBmECjK4hhJPq/?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="DSC08892" width="404"></a> Similar to breakfast, lunch was also at my desk, but only because I worked through my lunch hour! ;) I had a Smart Ones for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiddNQHg9eRydQKVEIUKWnqV3DjzwMRJRzfbq5qt9LariqC8rFvRWzftYVw91Pp1ESg6Z16v-wVTRoe1Ip6oDM-6zTk4br7707HRPVpPV7SCsae55LO17qeNtGunUau_9h51pBb1Nz2QpF/s1600-h/DSC08893%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08893" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzfqxg8WwSDFie1HokOKd6N7TUF6Nt2jfgF1_QvBbSLnsCviT_XmXin8dlYXGx8nxeoxA5V8yM3CGNKG9JEXmAiqtQZ0k0-g1kpvkV_CA8oHMvoXP0ZqFc6SUNjYoqycePhxLHacn3pCM/?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="DSC08893" width="404"></a> I worked through my lunch because I had a hair appointment! BEFORE (from <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/10/shopping-football.html">Saturday</a>)<img alt="DSC08849" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxLF3zwKuzegchQOYn3kTOUjIsi_9JCIfLAd3cF4ApNvJyt64eXu2Ky9_tM_dGM46ptLw8Ae9PoJQAB-sL1vv6zlh4t-w5xdXoOR8_nQfCDeGYDvJ57doSvL5mbYnEClgKgnjzYQ0FkmX/?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="DSC08849" width="404"> AFTER<img alt="DSC08895" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4b1grcM9VBTQ4DZh1k9JsWwG4pEFWUjuizXu09lEdt5N1bfx5GOHaVQULdmDBVcI_3s8Ra4MKyHLLSwf68Lq_v0QFLsdwwDGotoBBpcLe0NEG2qlmfOUQb8-f-AM1hmMezyDVF1DLSTtb/?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="DSC08895" width="409"> I feel like it isn’t much shorter. I was hoping for a little different look, but I’m sure once I style it, I’ll like it more! I’ll make sure to keep you guys posted! Kyle has class on Monday nights till 11pm. So I got busy! I finished laundry from yesterday, cleaned up the guest room (we have guests coming this weekend!), and went for a walk/run with Abby! In between everything, I snacked on a serving of cottage cheese and had turkey & cheese roll up for 4 points total. For some reason I was “snacky” tonight! I decided that was enough snacking & made supper! I had a plate full of roasted veggies, my fav!!! Just toss your veggies in some EVOO, seasonings of choice, 425 degrees for 15 minutes, and you’ll be hooked! I went with fresh green beans and chopped a potato into to bite size pieces for a total 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmlTta9gjnLxI4a4OcT8bI0Ih9SsE5JGuYYWxZO2sucUwF1_5-YsQfxKJtEWiCiGxK3fIv9MukSALhIomwpSEWXYUsu7c1aPLjtdLRXRa9UhOpGIaqVRmrVJkA08Mk4GHcGAEsS7E-IlN/s1600-h/DSC08899%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08899" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnICgIMHON-UozJB65VsEW37ZnhA61wAEDamVst6FjaKrK9xulGv3YnRA1dNM9ga4aZLsX13GlKV1CqBFwQsWuzfCq16TN9tbWqtPhJ6Al9ze-c5jyCE4kKbXe6vfjyhhwyVcgAunANtc/?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="DSC08899" width="404"></a> Mmmm, I love the slight crispness on the outside. Perfect for a fall evening!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz56qVtWR7nLeT46zLnRQzqnn0wdHFRZ_C4uk8WDX-suBUOh9LrshH_l_vex1KTX64ij3LGL05qebbOCXfAlOlzHT6_84wwt7CkGwa2thnDj_iwwQ2WPtdxHrU69KLqMg8mVyC-pKcsjgU/s1600-h/DSC08900%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08900" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHpYc-TRYWW6GxtNa32ddYBPhCnulsMe59KNgQb80-lkKeLBzoWPD0hkDWdhOkkThVMcr_5O4KtJF6ZiCNJCZOV7XbOg4SzcRFcpOUniKo2DaR3hInh2i_5UCPhesbOdUpGe1N8sfxXug/?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="DSC08900" width="404"></a> Tomorrow is WI day. I’m nervous. I’ve peeked at the scale a few times this week and it hasn’t moved. Can’t doing anything about it now though. We’ll see what tomorrow brings! MONDAY’S STATS POINTS = 19/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 1 used/34 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 1 today/13 week H2O = 122 oz EXERCISE = 1.5 mile run/walk w/Abby! Did you miss my weekend posts? <ul> <li><a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/10/shopping-football.html">Saturday - Shopping & Hawkeye football</a></li> <li><a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/10/applefest-5k.html">Sunday – Applefest 5K & family time</a></li></ul>

Make it a great Monday!

G’evening everyone! Hope you had an enjoyable Monday, as enjoyable as a Monday can be, I guess! ;) Monday mornings I try to think positive t...

Applefest 5K

8:07 PM Tukiyooo 0

Happy day 2 of the weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed theirs to the very fullest! I would like to think I did! :) <a href="Alright my wonderful blog friends I’m ready to hit the hay! Hope everyone has a fantastic week!">Did you miss my Saturday post? I had found some great deals shopping & enjoyed a football game!</a> Kyle and I <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/10/shopping-football.html">didn’t get home</a> <strike>Saturday night</strike> Sunday morning until after 2 am! Needless to say when our alarm went off before 8am we weren’t ready to get out of bed with only 5+ hours of sleep….but we did! We had a 5K to run! And to top it off the start line was about 1 mile from our house! Score!!! It was a chilly 34 degrees, so hats & gloves were welcomed with open arms! Packet pickup was a breeze. We pinned our numbers on and headed to the start line with right around another 100 runners. Not bad for a local race! The gun went off at 9am sharp and we were off. Kyle stuck with me for about the first 1/2 mile, but was feeling good and I told him to run ahead. Doesn’t it just stink that guys are so much faster! He hasn’t run since July 22nd, but I’m proud that he decided to this race me. Ok back to the race!<img alt="DSC08875" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlgJ5AtoQC60DW_f0VOcnRBQt_ADgKw5HitGF68WNCSwUjFisL8QnsX0soWy_ErVJ399_S_lSP2Rmx0wbqZ3xc3IwDLBDX88HWZ7X2zg8MOwLl8SlSy6DaBeM8jNWXaxDDVY-_oCMzObd/?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="DSC08875" width="404"> The race went through town and a few neighborhoods. I welcomed a “new” route, but it was fun to be familiar with the surroundings! My legs were quite tight & sore from yesterday’s run, but I pushed through and maintained right around a 10 min/mile pace. I turned the last corner and gave it all I had. It was probably a bit too early & I was hurting, but I saw Kyle at the finish line and that was my motivation! My finished time was 32:15 and I was happy with that! Not only was there a long sleeve tee (my fav!!) included with our race registration, but also made to order omelets!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3HbKhFfBUY-slBMlrIBN_locriZXf0F_YqGo9p3EjwrPM5wqHqMdyxiDFFHY_W0F4wPxSV1oz54H4EsZGEdPuNQW80UzmVVXnKOFP6QYIjE-iutAmNFsAfdI3Lcn8nmryxX3Fo-aW0IK/s1600-h/DSC08876%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08876" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLENG73PEKfuX8NGUMgJ4_FNigpUHJCVL39VIsVadnwQRtjCnQ2eZDeIBLdeSZ02vyFcLHGPVOdolQPsMae2iFgw999EkDSlTpDxaLw3AF7GcjYAWbwVWmI_ODsp0BSeFTOHCdhqHx8H3t/?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="DSC08876" width="404"></a> I had ham, green peppers, & cheese on my omelet. And going along with the “Applefest” celebration I had an apple muffin. Also un-pictured a carton of skim milk & 2 orange slices. Total breakfast was 11 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpomwTiz4RMkVq5AmZRIaZATl9kRWFlHaeTxAOYGki1_lufVhN9ckc6fDzV49eVZ_99uXdwjXiYL9IlwgjQT7QSLWTKBFJH8hNgZG-o-Lz_BWQ-oX-ziSidjzV4rkIfRnbfXk2qRtLWKgO/s1600-h/DSC08877%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08877" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdT9fkfQhrZ-n8DmsU3tOUp_Itq__VsAHpGKgrYf1RqoPh6poVtxun3gQgU7GjvPdAoecvnVufXnGQE4Is5_wF1kjlJcl5lUSsWJIRnno1nU69tNWwd83WUQ-_p028rBzbNEcA1a2B9Ph/?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="DSC08877" width="404"></a> Afterwards we headed home, but ended up being unofficial 10K race cheerleads/staff! There was a 10K race that started an hour after our race and the route went RIGHT by our house! There were quite a few turns on the race route so Kyle & I volunteered to help keep the runners on course. It was SO fun! Maybe we’ll have to volunteer to help with more races! Oh and in the meantime I got a text from a friend and said there was an awards ceremony after we left and Kyle got 3rd place in his age division with a time of 28:15! Way to go Kyle!!! 3rd place with no running  in 2+ months, I’m impressed! They are going to mail him his medal. After the 5K & cheering on the 10K runners, I headed down my Mom’s house for lunch!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2_lyfUrtMaXzfmPxanzZfIejxou8p2-UfzbdwKXHjdrvW5p7Aeh4lSWN3mJr3-sbzJrACV0BuWLj-wOCkl7kHDnnJ4We11TnVrYC7JJcDQ97228aeqw2THP2Cbta9L5_hHvNh1ZUhpaF/s1600-h/DSC08882%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08878" border="0" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRLnK1gEHPdeIk_7cTiXPqG98u0J_6Uauj9KS1ycwZpJqEnHQ3gWdebmjJRHF-fV6yTEMC0k9uxSzAfD2ufdsv5ZEiiCsDzN5wyXDWtXUt1_JY_ozOs5MeJOC_IU9uCUZmF6lxIn0KIpW/?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="DSC08878" width="354"></a> My sister & BIL were in town! Gotta get some nephew time in! ;)<img alt="DSC08882" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1i6zQvBRkB_hqz_Omk9Y-Mq62voJizni6vzRbC3BqYFkMRgGatBDvunuoFit6X_I4n5vSa-31Pi1dh7eyOHYhhSsb_UNyh5sg2Yez1Lw1UplQoNCq26adyBlzLrnIIe1iU3f7wkzTqKS/?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="DSC08882" width="404"> I wasn’t too hungry and went with very small portions to curb mid afternoon eating! I had 1 small maidrite (minus 1/2 the bun). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMtZFLtpa6J0dG7peWxgDgtyO_inTugrqWj14cK28kwDdUW8zipC_HONKMSAEB037yBgj29tZ7haRIFfiKz2Pofs-WGCqZ27d8bI6-tHSYpdxQrW7-gaIyJdXx_XrxAn9aY48L5FFOTT_/s1600-h/DSC08879%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08879" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGHXq5OMQ4qPaJ9TrkvzpZwWvSQ9EDhsVaLgKIaQpZHiLNPZ18-AIj6G-yzWq3LWezoR1xtKDlWjOd_FWPZiJYnOn4V9gBfBsEfK-LXDMKaNsPrPPVtW1voVc8m8akA_qFLL-Y6P8Z2oO/?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="DSC08879" width="404"></a> Just a few potatoes…<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDqZUyTGqqs6E1tldkA8seSe7d1tbQIZ6hsnT6FfRUnhc4i9tTehvABn4Q5eNDud3Vo4C79AoGuOQI2-2CjbFP8i8HImGWJdZ2xPpF297vhAsvzK29352cLV6Q8MlSIw6Mtu96M8czuBH/s1600-h/DSC08880%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08880" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILO_dYHSlI6TC0emAqhddX822mAbo3rzIPpCjGbte3lrFMjuZ_iJMM7YNvAkxaCpZ1T7AY0avIpWNnrYnhNs3lsOq_9XtuJuoEUaLiW1HuLLI7am0pUJDem-X5_7Yv2jmkWQ1on3sgUFw/?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="DSC08880" width="404"></a> And rounded out  my plate with some watermelon for a total of 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzVKl6f6wlQBepbKDZ_zLf7WZK8vETPzX9QOnM9fhnq9lDmrZoYloJl6QRbe_3xEKz64DJs8id8_SiBVF1-DtZUyZ5y9FUCp1FVc85KcFhPASVb9TG6pHrbBIzkuSEUwrUT03BiC5btly/s1600-h/DSC08881%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08881" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRijDxRuUrcNaK3J8oPvhTICdSzqIGB4xmHhXt7T1R7A2dru460DBCvsaEJOKQBmq4trfaCcRT6yuzH1oM3BIlCTuDZcyOI0AZWtYEFybrx84bvskOTKPfP3oJozObkHAQBM7G2aDC964R/?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="DSC08881" width="404"></a> I said no to the warm applecrisp right out of the oven! It sure did make my Mom’s house smell delicious though!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYEQmq8qEs8a9GyFtcctnpHtfZ-dZAQA_nhIqhFc4byZGaT4mlkAgamcMFEwytx1gwgCMkvUSIh9dZfBLDf0dVHVASLqV1Agp9rYIMag0pTXuqHLG58U7WU4tbuR6BG_B93sTHCg0mtEJ/s1600-h/DSC08886%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08886" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9Rt-EmazuNHfOQOPsYcGWBjAk84tOwIq7oKBdjeVaArXEc7fZv6m7m-VPxfXs0iLceCFdYgB1e_9da2jVwmwTnIT7v1KCjlV0rS0dkrMTN6xbsQWDAWe-nxCjyBq_vWT2P6fPM3Ew_fS/?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="DSC08886" width="404"></a> We spent the afternoon chatting, watching football, and getting some Hayden time in! Even my Grandpa, aka Great Grandpa now!!! :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uz6SKCNV8fucxkuBa-ps7eBhRszzgEWmay6R9TWdAQ1uK1CkHgG6iHc2ck8HVEzzfXRqhixBFR_UAoaxYLC34nSsvGlW-YGOV032cEqgbD0P1HpdXZYdPAbUnKbRp2rZWt_hfD16Tr3z/s1600-h/DSC08884%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08884" border="0" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbn4ItObTShqMBcW8rKteMHENdT5TXWCy-tuFWmnNxNlStllozghk2zDy2KvnziXxf1zb0E7QGY6RaTxnBKP6bg5xjrboCqZfb-WXFOfxEjJRa_R1FlVhCsuqJXhaTa2QKIcd-dGpmyDNL/?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="DSC08884" width="354"></a> The sunshine and beautiful fall day was calling our names so we all headed out for  walk! I think Hayden enjoyed himself! He was bright eyed & awake the whole time (even tho he looks a little perplexed in the picture)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3zVMVbhhJokokgzimINcM488DKtXHQBzlObasJfDkBogclb1tr4PMIEoiHWxciGl_s_DHymUNCbH5nLfn7Wk7LNW0LSYC2wvE_UzZGPWYX4eLzk2ITFg37WKqEUBWcSLI-iVyU8_Hz0F/s1600-h/DSC08888%5B3%5D.jpg">!<img alt="DSC08888" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCs3muUOBDL58R_iI654yprA4Gz6JgGuq2uBV38mU0gCoBJ7KHh_Gw2qvWxCwH3QdCSsR6e6eLlDwIZUHAvCONdHkWNG3mq6IBel_kz_TwUF7QMvPgMlwjMzlhnsRC5FOIqCrOzujcTYB/?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="DSC08888" width="404"></a> I headed home to my hard working <strike>student</strike> hubby! He is so diligent with his school work! I got busy in the house and I’m pretty sure I put away about a month’s worth of laundry, got my clothes ready for the week, cut Kyle’s hair, did some work I brought home, and got all our tailgate things put away. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBiEJvB6jhULx7mskKGG8q6pOAB4GEqeuWpaJ2VUtAD86c9jkKDeb7GbnAOwdHHkCt3kEcUs2Ca8R8M33B_0fVlflkdVxk1vi2kl73H4Zh_N-Bxe2fBbU1gwKsvaVdAntcLFVimcmQKhP/s1600-h/DSC08889%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08889" border="0" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2VWZ_CQj09Spc6bcVJ_t5u2u8fZf1iFwOWxIOrfBQfYmoglizYMHDPRMG5Wta9kCWs1AXyN5GJSjN05Tj2gDYBGDRxFc_BuALOc-s0TynZGQMtaDBirwGK4vNnOYoP07WPDYmfnGCAmcx/?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="DSC08889" width="354"></a> I made a quick, veggie filled supper! 2 oz whole wheat pasta, 1/4 ff mozzarella, yellow squash (thanks to my Mom!), and zucchini for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2VrNkLSLzq5cx-2dbNixlYZicPDRrjhulg98idZa5LaobuGkA6HAVn8QsLlPp29UGwYoUPzktmfgOR-9HYZF4wHEOSHwz0oatasj5N2VG5yrb1s4EAIy8N_k4Ns1-xJ4jkWQw-4p_427/s1600-h/DSC08890%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08890" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qznr_ydNchG_pdhMYDINE5FQFrXj4zAe2wqFJt5qhHbJtMXHYK-M1i4VF6DwDAA9FA7piPdbOgnrYF10eyRR_NXmxLaostQvef0yNtwSogngGkmXYEf8v0B7z-bIXTiRJiLqEjAfuSyH/?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="DSC08890" width="404"></a> SUNDAY’S STATS POINTS = 20/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 1 used/34 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 5 today/12 week H2O = 96 oz EXERCISE = 3.1 mile run Alright my wonderful blog friends I’m ready to hit the hay! Hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Applefest 5K

Happy day 2 of the weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed theirs to the very fullest! I would like to think I did! :) Did you miss my Saturday p...

Shopping & Football

9:28 AM Tukiyooo 0

Happy weekend to all of my favorite blog friends!!! Check out the fun Saturday Kyle & I had! Sunday I am running a 5K here in the town we live in. So I decided to go ahead and run the route so I’m familiar before the race! It was only 46 degrees and quite windy!! But I did it, I ran 3.1 miles in about 35 minutes. Obviously not my best time. But the reason I signed up for this 5K was to get back into running and it’s doing just that! Got home, cleaned up, had a quick breakfast(4 points), & we hit the road for Iowa City!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUKsam-q5-BuLHhDwv39WVUV9FEyqrro-vF3uWiEhgiqWkIvTB_W5Vo-grMdyY-4Ri4bE_gntE9hTTZc0Yg8oFBxu7HGPFyqLR5rXvCPE9-6q5M2pao6WRu92UIfruhDjCNPttCppIW_P/s1600-h/DSC08844%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08844" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZv8JDQBq9-PPtccwcWcbAGbT0LODaFHJZKwy13vbgg4HWxqFYCkCQN9WKgPpMTZltdnmOKom-sYgXhL_-tPnVeyG6XbajjZ7LWSRGtJCvFKDGjv8sC2Dg7pzqaw1BymAzjI4aJC9KTIg/?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="DSC08844" width="404" /></a> We stopped mid way in Des Moines for lunch. I had about half bag of Sun Chips for 2 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-Of-XmJMzFDPAc7iZF2los5nAmaOC1_4bGpiP4kVitzVZvJUhnCAkNvnnQz5Cg4tvTyzkYWO4_hnl_PBp7LZrRwDNmlYFDAoR_QrBGtFE5aMERqgMppcuygu7Bngi3tZJE8aJDyazOAn/s1600-h/DSC08845%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08845" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLLM8xC343Hagnr4_zVmyw3EMFEXrKP_ql789ICfe0HetBWZuom3LXiZEo3Rj04XJFRIvV6V9byxFk6EwJkZ51um7D0fTKPqZgn8l0Rbq05CNteFGlJDsOO8j-Rzv477H4HX_j5vrHiZQ/?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="DSC08845" width="404" /></a> And a ham & turkey sub for 6 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEugcVbqczoADW-a8dltRPhDpc5XEo8ZmxiKwCyC_F3jtrn2mGWM69bvIL9C2MYsp5Kdx-B8DOzUGFXbJ7kABq48YlX6qlF4UL49G2YoHCFVBC1qrb4JFulmEIfYlzP8LKQXH-IXsUTiQa/s1600-h/DSC08847%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08847" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4J8b8jv4nRId4KtckPxbzR8oUXrq2jePvODu8mxUSoL72VISYpGh-io0VcEo2hU7-PGHzJ9RmWGp2tPXfUXQ0rLovKmKdkhQMT1oS9NLiKAjsjXYgRe7uQddYzypTch9PZxRuzkGvlBz/?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="DSC08847" width="404" /></a> I had the awesome idea to shop and cut our tailgate time short! Luckily, Kyle went for it! ;) I found some great deals! Gap = MY FAV!!! Yellow tank, $1.38<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbRS8w5SnwBEEgXam9sFGyfICF9IeoxpEwbRS65M5e07PbgLlQj1hFwfzwRutZECJa-KGiWYNpkmTHhtSbQHkc0c54zvSnuq2YDPW0N1i5r9klfDxuhyXgAY5zAGhT_x-9m1WO4oZhIHz/s1600-h/DSC08849%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08849" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRGV_TK3PLRhv4eHLlsfK7pQYZb77IlQfYM6ftWUQfyMAHkJQNhCD39nsxQM8zffsOjEqUahDV8DzVKUSRFWGdOg-qeDEO5MkUQBDdp8i7gHT2lrMy9zHtVorpCW7x5V6qjLlcRnBnX_O/?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="DSC08849" width="304" /></a> Purple tank, $6.99<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4_fFUWmQlyL_0tSIo8hOVPJBDbAf4j_xEpLE1DehEcq_dXqfu6DBHAIHHdWtumOqhNM-4Jcp8bBFEm0C-7k4l5zyKtdju5s_OS7WJ0FyZvNwhFQVR5YR5UB_udx6-IMm2dCsWMg7D2w0/s1600-h/DSC08850%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08850" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCxJehTekS646_rJuxY0CsH_-oCW7zP0HG8m0_O1gqqzKAWeOkgqZMUb92BYsfVSpXVXXZxicg3KsblInHPhZbLSaKnWDpwe5XwD81mVJFH0FtSnRWiMPz3EdqA_iGogvFP7dEWkQrP-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="DSC08850" width="304" /></a> Purple sweater, $10.30<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIvd9kNp22PE5RX9xBISVR9BL6OzFTZr_Hq7GI9GB7PNEY_2gw9w2TaFn3KNrlS7n9IkDcRzkBep5mt5z5-q91mJrMBkkFPviz0ctOdxlOPYXuLRq-d2yw70-lGdyFN9lYvDjHut4-87C/s1600-h/DSC08853%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08853" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOWN4g23ZGe423Z-Yffm9LYmE96Pziy92zKvpGbr0RMMHizbW8N-pX6grrdENsGHx0yTvVxs4FbvOhO9y6P_-OClVtu5_jJPEP6KrgZzh2_eFscLGBXSHAUi0vNLAX5LfUFBQjrPfKd46/?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="DSC08853" width="304" /></a> Pink striped tee, $5.59 (got one in green too!)<img alt="DSC08855" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVREIq7yA2ALUQjCWP8Wv__lYxW_wjfrhyphenhyphenzGdINRh-HLqo2pw3ukUBa3vMeKNPScajLSRhFGED4-cE2HJggTJFd6YHRkVCEnwQbhhwqAxXVUEjADP4KZmvFsX3liDOCR6cKaDMVNHWgO03/?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="DSC08855" width="304" /> I got quite a few other things I forgot to photograph and of course a few things for my fav nephew, Hayden!! :) I got 18 things for $110! I <3 Gap!!! We had a short 20 minutes left to get to Iowa City. Once we got to our parking spot and got settled I couldn’t wait to have this Larabar for 5 points. Found it on sale at the grocery store for $0.75!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAU0S09k_I8KmBlfiCrTvrXNnjjDukNkHSZMAx8c0BHgdKiYkzhEoVdKUg9LqPrm7dPXkYQ2x8d9iJvMFlvEaNYKIpv3Cuj2i6VJa32E-R8fuapcVRzDlAYmO6iTMl_xPr_g9Try_Xa4o/s1600-h/DSC08856%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08856" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_y3XD14jf4TIeLPjY4xYAGRdB3aV4Wfx2h1aBE1q_1d9QHtxeGmsEMkD4cmL9UN1JmFXp-Wq6H-5xR5F3VSqtyNdqiMfqZnUCCHrKjBmO7dZ6vOV2zGR1uqcLqt4JdZGotmr2VFq97Lu/?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="DSC08856" width="404" /></a> We walked around a bit and saw a few friends. Remember Heidi from <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/03/third-final-guest-post-heidi.html">this post</a>? She’s a rock star, just signed up for an Iron Man next summer!! She is my fitness idol!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIZPz09LbPlpvpkMH4Xw-t7Qlpk1MPlJ0xOzLD0wVwICRAPwUK_9UssMIsSvtbLs3SIBSSoMbyZth6fXZPUDz3zyhr_KQ9W0wnJNqFT0yR1w4Nxb1sZFlalFLYSEc6xvvxcEX4T54T5vk/s1600-h/DSC08860%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08860" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHHRa47FdHsvevYsV_wemmoPbWs_HI8PPmbznlSHu8006-gopbnfaVnFfBaSj2c4HfGFp3gdbnws-kDbeYg_5DltIxhr1fN7lLlMwf5WJMupWhGUE5c8bRcZnQ49COfV4O-2qXrz9Chp7/?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="DSC08860" width="404" /></a> We grabbed a quick sandwich for supper, as well as a granola bar & some grapes for 7 points before heading to the stadium. Game time came around and the stadium looked AWESOME!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9y9IdWeWwhNQlAl0LdQRnqKj2LVOVz2SBKFHZb1upnmXDU4sX77SdaKWk9MJHQPpXYI2EAaiKDfJiHC3hssIpMDPs_kaOlcVgeETBCGZqShCMwySSYnuUkXHc_PLO_JS31JpEzIoxah73/s1600-h/DSC08868%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08868" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5M3m9PGR-5Uwgz8YoeRhLMMfxH7je1-6n5kmMiT0ZxlQmdgyYyC_PaAsmwSSmvuslTCtsVYvpOYICoL3l8bCL2rlsG5nR1puei7jXNKkfyb3xp5IcEca-lGPQtCfNEh03LRw-ZO2-_kRj/?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="DSC08868" width="404" /></a> It was Homecoming and we played Penn State. We had an awesome 1st half, a dull 2nd half, but pulled out a win, 24-3! I <3 Hawkeye football!! We jetted out of there right away, game got over after 10pm and we had a 3+ hour drive home!! SATURDAY’S STATS POINTS = 24/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 1 used/34 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 5 today/7 week H2O = 104 oz EXERCISE = 3.1 mile run What is your favorite store to shop at? Gap is definitely a staple in my wardrobe!

Shopping & Football

Happy weekend to all of my favorite blog friends!!! Check out the fun Saturday Kyle & I had! Sunday I am running a 5K here in the t...

Planning de la semaine du 04 au 08 octobre 2010

10:24 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 04 octobre de 9h à 12h30, - le mardi 05 octobre de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h, - le mercredi 06 octobre de 13h30 à 17h, - le jeudi 07 octobre de 13h30 à 17h, - le vendredi 08 octobre 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 06 octobre de 10h à 12h30 <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2007/11/boutique-de-gestion.html">Boutique de Gestion</a> (sur rendez-vous) - lundi 04 octobre de 13h30 à 17h - vendredi 08 octobre de 09h à 12h30</ul> <h2>Ateliers </h2> <ul><li>CV - mardi 05 octobre de 9h à 12h30 et mercredi 06 octobre de 13h30 à 17h <li>Lettre de Motivation - mardi 05 octobre de 13h30 à 17h <li>Préparation à l'entretien - jeudi 07 octobre de 13h30 à 17h <li>Pôle-emploi.fr - vendredi 08 octobre 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 08 octobre de 14h à 16h</ul> <h2>Visite d'entreprise </h2> <ul><li>Visite de l'entreprise <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2010/09/souvrir-les-portes-des-metiers-du.html">TP BAT</a> - vendredi 08 octobre à 14h</ul>

Planning de la semaine du 04 au 08 octobre 2010

Permanences Le Conseil Général du Loiret sera présent dans les locaux de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans - le lundi 04 oc...

It's not allergies

8:37 PM Tukiyooo 0

I woke up this morning feeling extremely tired. My nose was itchy and stuffy. I thought it was just allergies. It really didn't occur to me I might have a cold. Even though my coworkers and my husband were sick this past wwek with a cold, I just assumed because I'm so strong and healthy it wouldn't take me down. I was wrong. I'm beyond miserable right now. You know the feeling. Stuffed up nose, sore throat, agony. Other than that, I had a good day. 1.) I restarted my scarf. 2.) Read another chapter in "Such A Pretty Face". The further I get in this book the more I love it. 3.) Grocery shopped. 4.) A great gym workout (36 minutes cardio, 40 minutes weight lifting). 5.) Stopped fighting with my husband. Last night we had a very bad disagreement. That always seems to happen when one of us gets totally wrapped up in work. We've made our apologies and things are good. 6.) Dropped off another bag of <strike>junk</strike> treasures to the Goodwill. My closet is looking good with almost bare floors and empty shelf space. I love getting rid of stuff. It's so freeing to just let go of things. They're just things, not treasures to me. 7.) Had a go-around with my pharmacist. Long story but it didn't end well for me. Someone messed up my asthma prescription and the pharmacist said I'd already picked it up today. Not true. Insurance wouldn't pay for a second prescription in same day. If I wanted it then I needed to fork over $340 dollars for a one month supply (Advair). Um, no, I don't think so. Hopefully I don't stop breathing over the weekend. My mistake for letting it run out...I guess. 8.) This is BIG - I tracked all my food today! Every single bite. 20.5 Points. I earned 7 Activity Points. I get 21 Points a day and usually eat the extra five (35 weeklies), plus lately, a bunch more. Today, I'm just not hungry. 9.) I discovered the Honeycrisp apples I've been eating, the gargantuan are actually 4 Points. Ouch. And with that last thought, I'm going to bed.

It's not allergies

I woke up this morning feeling extremely tired. My nose was itchy and stuffy. I thought it was just allergies. It really didn't occur to...

The non-weight loss goals

2:09 PM Tukiyooo 0

I'm trying not to put all my attention on my weight loss efforts because, well, because it makes me nuts. Totally and absolutely nuts. Not to mention it's as boring as watching paint dry. For three years it's been my focus. Oh heck, it's been my focus for the past forty plus years. Off and on for all those years I worried about my weight. I'm still concerned about it, but I can't give it 100% of my attention 100% of the time. The two non-weight loss goals for the week were knitting and reading. It turns out I love both! I knew I loved reading, but the knitting is a bit of a surprise to me. The knitting is so much more rewarding than I remember. It's fun to actually create something useful with my own two hands. Sadly though, I was half-way done with the scarf when I realized there was a problem. Way back on about row four (I was on row fifty) it appeared I had dropped a stitch and there was a hole in my scarf! I counted the stitches and sure as anything I only had eleven on the needle, I was suppose to have twelve. I don't know how I didn't notice it before but I noticed it this morning. I had to rip the entire thing out and start over. Oh well. The book I'm reading is one that I can't put down, and it's not about diet or exercise or intuitive eating. It's completely fictional, a novel. What a "novel" idea for me. The last few books I read that weren't health related were non-fiction murder stories by Ann Rule. I decided it was time to branch out on my reading and read something a.) non-fiction and b.) non-violent. The book is "Such A Pretty Face" by Cathy Lamb. It's a story about a 32-year old woman that has lost 170 pounds through bariatric surgery. It's not about the weight loss or the surgery, it's about her life afterwards, and her crazy family, as well as about her life that led up to her gaining 170 pounds. It's entertaining, funny as heck, and I'm loving it. In fact, I could barely put it down today. I finally had to force myself to set down the book, put on my workout clothes and now I'm just about ready to walk out the door for the gym. Thank you I want to thank each and every one you that leave comments on my blog. I've been really bad lately about visiting other blogs and leaving comments, which I fully intend to rectify this weekend. I just want you to know that I read every comment, and I'm amazed at the kindness and consideration of strangers. But you aren't strangers to me at all. You're real people, and I greatly appreciate your comments. Your encouragement and your kind words mean the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

The non-weight loss goals

I'm trying not to put all my attention on my weight loss efforts because, well, because it makes me nuts. Totally and absolutely nuts. N...

Made Over Mexican

6:08 AM Tukiyooo 0

Happy weekend everyone! I think we all agree that these are 2 of our favorite days of the week! ;) Did you catch my <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-already.html">Thursday post</a>? If not, it’s worth going back for! :) Let’s back up to Friday first though! I started my day out with the usual! 5 points<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCom6lpiSUo7z-8hVD7AumOVtKcIZLJ1eRLrwkeTGhExwEa9VDfpbFF91lP754tWx1Qb3rfmDdgau1rB6SprJYhatlR5zwg5fXKD-Ry7UzeKxEOaKPfEgg4DeZPfdxYWTdQv2MRzKoVLh/s1600-h/DSC08838%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08838" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvE1LCM51Fjh73x3XDYEq63SIYCuxGHghDZaVh_wdqSuWfnl2DYRt25ZzkPSzFcOgKMWaabh9ljKcdy4_hPwWiGx5xklcjHN5xXbpbJLrn-EZmLJsBcmoq8jgyu6-YETS_zcp8z_qYdze/?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="DSC08838" width="404" /></a> Reports & programs weren’t working like they needed to today and that meant a lot of manual processes had to be done! :( I broke out my morning snack of 1 point yogurt around noon because I knew I wouldn’t get to eat lunch for a while with deadlines quickly approaching!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqfXZxCjIXFWZDWcnFEw252Ae930HYgZLcCwLzU_TxT9uUwwTtBhhFQj0Jc2qfz2nIdHx5gA3PdAjZFinet_SclVNHg7JH1stojsj2RslRKGaesAgknuAgeoaXj3eCO-LTDe-w1Lo-9hr/s1600-h/DSC08839%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08839" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKKplx_Yc1qs93wZw6M1kfbThJe2lFp8pAvfzBq0MbWI_xIPDxH8G63esZ9YdebJymtZW52FEHXVi3MFS-_GNd1CqnYyo_LbuuliG_WhslXAv6gG5GVujwzPrfuhr8awAVk_fDM-AUeHd/?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="DSC08839" width="404" /></a> Kyle brought me a Smart Ones for lunch and I finally got to eat it around 3pm! 6 points My tummy was quite happy after this! :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdXEYz3WlqxzMWuh_GY3SjPk1utDMFZEDws6rPhKF-aCr2xkYhUP1Kc_tS2EDs3hKqu_vObq6mtVg1dvzhaNQBJoyrO11Q7yPx4AQiRS1j2SgCgm6qcGaqSFgJznItDkzJgHZPTcUXLjv/s1600-h/DSC08840%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08840" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8ewoMpKOsUFO50zEnSa4xiZBGH3zW5ztBqNPLRQeopTA_3SlnuZPVVn94V3LymOQTijTU8EOYMFulXU2Y25ImKG2s1HBs79h879kCzrsdv34R-JJSLQlJQdbpVVQNcuWbg7vCNLC_yY9/?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="DSC08840" width="404" /></a> Finally got everything done and jetted outta there right at 4pm!! Hooray for weekends!! :) Did you see my <a href="http://twitter.com/darcibangert">Tweet</a> last night?!?!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYTe2Ze6wjuK033RuP8HhUpQGQSUYlL30VuZbHT22vELBb7LS4r-JoOh8Lw-Ky2bn5sTi1WRLAXpb-wAH6eXa62KOU8xq4964DxxdgUd_lydRl7ncDjSiSs6D5in7jmgH3bSRwKdVxM0Q/s1600-h/image%5B4%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="79" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnkSUoIixG2lY3SK2EOLB1lzhzLAyY4953e4SLNKSzjL4VDoQbXb0s66k2X_INA9mf_7-4gSWbPucKnELpJLSNIOqTEIV2QGRS_RpNZxawGiGaWG8YGwcMwBmylFMd2-55HDv4a3s16Wm/?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="image" width="404" /></a> I love that I can it’s possible to “make-over” Mexican food into point friendly options! I had the help of my newest cookbook! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXr4Wa_KjhhxvC-SSjPHccfRCzd3Oaf9RB8BkzlAc19bOzCZnizy3vO1Byel6CJdjlLqUkVrhrgzyOzHvfY1XVXNgj-9BEvwCXr6RCSevg9Z49TLrjAGGt1VgcKtc4wL2mHUNBPB_d-uZ/s1600-h/DSC08842%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08842" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_XyzJozRLEmyH5vq7qGsfzL3kDU7aaf_fTVIPH6D0U_qzXiCI661xmd5fZQ9V6vsUiBk0aap_ybozvBeTyFNZQX5tlLwG3GyxGRLkyE9rKIh3WWNyBKwSQjGZMD7e-iN1UCGzrCn5hVM/?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="DSC08842" width="404" /></a> Found it on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Watchers-Take-out-Tonight-Restaurant-Favorites/dp/B000IZ978S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1286023645&sr=8-2">Amazon</a> for less than $4 used!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw2pIbg3frmbBhAyA0x16KnvnXwIKWVaxORm6puI3kNiiPtb9tamblvGP02dHGLQqRQS6uHljCE7lnPMoSraenSIxjCBfzjjIUFH3mI3VFFQbW3Mf-zRDdjW_TWzN46kOWyuIGjOLuzCb/s1600-h/DSC08843%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08843" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFBDf98H748AislKkVIVQqU0Oxgpw-T467mebhWz8npyBs4pTVliMXrLxVdC4ocOdIPmg2hKQ296BQ-0V-yfdUFtSlgpAWdSGKEpBVg0f0ky1iaHE1M90MHUOUexpF3RE0tRv56TZrWAu/?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="DSC08843" width="404" /></a> I made “skinny chimichangas”!!! Chimichangas aren’t only fun to say, but these ones were only 4 points each! <a><img alt="DSC08841" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbif_ZjHR6KJfs60WMe9y9kdNFETgly0nqhf2jiTOVX0hekBc49GYr3_7Rb5QBSN5IclR7BElSiBj9VZOVaS_pUfT9LK0ZO-1rtDbgZ3ywb3pcLVM8cWZJzfYsYAXy3pBlW5NAe0CH7dk/?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="DSC08841" width="404" /></a> <ul> <li>1/2 lb ground turkey</li> <li>1 onion, finely chopped</li> <li>1 garlic clove, minced</li> <li>2 t chili powder</li> <li>1 t oregano</li> <li>1/2 t cumin</li> <li>1 8oz can tomato sauce</li> <li>2 T chopped mild green chiles</li> <li>1/3 c reduced fat shredded cheddar</li> <li>4 8in ff flour tortillas</li> </ul> Preheat oven to 400. Mix turkey, onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano, and cumin in medium skillet, about 6 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and chiles; bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon 1/2 c of the filling into the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides & roll to enclose the filling. Bake the chimichangas seam side down for 20 minutes. Enjoy! FRIDAY’S STATS POINTS = 20/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/2 week H2O = 90 oz EXERCISE = none What do you think of  the changes on my blog? I like the crisp, cleanliness of it! I’m off for a run and then we’re headed down to Iowa City for a night game! Go Hawks!!!

Made Over Mexican

Happy weekend everyone! I think we all agree that these are 2 of our favorite days of the week! ;) Did you catch my Thursday post ? If not...