10/29/10

day 10
doing all the things I list usually.
up early, weaving, water and mtdew
drove into work
having water and wasabi almonds
lunch is miso soup and apple (huband ate all the salad dressing, I know I could go without but blech- this is supposed to be something I could do sustainably not just to lose a few pounds and then go back)
dinner tonight- roasted potatoes and some other stuff

10/28/10

day 8 and still feeling good.
Odd side effect- I have been cold lately. I am not sure if that is from the limited calories or lack of foot pounding activity.
Up early with tea and water
and more water and yet another glass of H2O. I must have been thirsty
I got the exercise bike and so I rode it for about 20 minutes this morning. It was out in teh garage so I had no computer set up for resistance. We will be moving it into the house tonight and I hope that the computer bits work. I was able to work up a sweat though and it felt mighty good!
Ok had rice tofu and lettuce wrap and more water for breakfast
drove into work
had some wasabi almond and water
will have mt dew
lunch is miso soup and an apple with a special afternoon treat of parmesan goldfish
dinner tonight is leftover penne ala vodka and green beans
no walk tonight- xena is getting mad at me but I will see about getting her out more over the weekend

10/27/10

day 8
up early with cup of tea and glass of water while weaving
had a mini breakdown today- bunch of little stuff piling up. But talked about it with Jim and all is better. I just have been internalizing way too much lately and nope nothing I am going to talk about here
had tofu and rice wrap with more water
drove into work. I have an appointment to see stationary bike that was for sale. I think that will help too. Exercising really is important for my mental health and I have not even been able to sneak in a walk this week.
having water and some wasabi almond for snack
lunch is salad- yum! and water will have mt dew as well
dinner tonight is penne ala vodka with steamed spaghetti squash and cottage cheese.
trip to visit friend in hospital again tonight and hopefully some hunny time. desperately need that for good mental health.

10/26/10

day 7 and back on track!

Up early big glass of water and cup of tea
breakfast tofu, rice and peanut sauce lettuce wrap. More water
No ride into work as the wind was sharp hard and soooo very cold.
had water and almonds
lunch is hot and sour soup, apple and more water
will have mt dew but trying to save it until later as I have much running around to do tonight.
dropping a plant over at a friends house, fighter practice and then to the hospital to visit a friend.
will prolly have leftover corn chowder for dinner if I eat anything

10/25/10

should be day 6 of experiment. Let us just say it is day 6 with modification.
Not up so very early. I got in around 2:30 last night and so was up at 7
had my kick ass tea as my ass is dragging
breakfast was ramen and milk, I know I know it is comfort food
drove into work
had water and mt dew
lunch is salad, apple and wasabi almonds
dinner tonight is homemade mac and cheese and steamed cauliflower

10/23-24/10

weekend was odd did okay food wise and soda wise didn't get out for walkies at all
was pulled into a book and wanted to stay there.
Did a bunch of busy work
Ended up atthe hospital on sunday night with a friend who has a bunch of blood clots. that helped my resolve to get active. Then last night dreamt that you, me holly and the yoder brothers were at the hospital, so please make sure you are getting some activity my friend. I do not want you there.

day 5

up early and weaving- are your surprised? good you shouldn't be
had mt dew and glass of water
breakfast as scheduled- love love love the texture of the brown rice and lettuce
drove into work
had cup of tea
broke down for lunch, I am not grooving on my lunch as much as my breakfast. I like the salad days and i think if I change the kind of yogurt that might help. the almonds make a nice salty crunchy snack. The miso soup is just fine but I think part of my joy in eating comes from texture. I suspect that is why I like the breakfast combo so much and can continue to eat that for a long time. 2 cups of brown rice and 2 cakes of tofu make it through the week, even with my girls munching on it. the lettuce barely made it but I don't think I will buy a second head.
I ended up having a grilled cheese sandwich and a snack sized bag of bbq chips. After nearly eating all the chips and thinking-wow that seems like a lot, I read the servings per container-yep 2
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okay enough beating myself up
dinner tonight is corn chowder and bread
will go for a long walk with Xena
I have been feeling pretty good about my serving sizes with food and really keeping them down and now I will have to be even more vigilant, looking before I eat and all

10/21/10

day 4
yes up early
yes cup of tea and weaving
breakfast was rice wrap and water
took multivitamin
lunch is salad, apple and almonds plus more water
will have mt dew
dinner tonight is mashed potato pizza and steam asparagus

10/20/10

Day three:
Up and moving right along
water and tea for brekkies with my tofu rice wrap
drove into work
had mt dew and really want another.
Have discovered that a bit of fat helps me keep from strangling my sister when she is in a mood. Yep she is in one today and I am not finding my normal amounts of calm.
Lunch is almonds, miso soup, apple and yogurt with more water
Dinner ended up being two cheese and salsa quesadillas.
I did get about a 1/2 walk in. I was at work all alone so just walked around the plant. :)

10/19/10

experimental day #2
I went to bed last night at 7:00 thinking I might get a little aerobic activity in but instead I fell fast asleep and slept until 5:00am. I guess I need ed some sleep but then again don't we all need a little extra. Yes Reagan I am looking at you. :)
Had 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/4 cup grilled tofu and tablespoon peanut sauce all wrapped in a crispy crunchy lettuce leaf- well two leaves. I also had a big glass of water and a cup of my kick ass tea
Drove into work and had a dentist appointment. The Novocaine seemed to last for many hours.
Eventually I was too hungry so ate my lunch. I ate slow as to not catch my lip. I had a salad with blue cheese, craisins, red onion and poppyseed dressing. And a big cup of water.
had mt dew once my lip no longer leaked
had 25 almonds and more water and I will have my apple here soon.
Dinner tonight is leftovers- which is usually my danger eating night but I am going to make myself a cheese sandwich and have a glass of milk
might get out for a walk with Xena. I know she would appreciate it.

10/18/10

Up at 5 with putting away laundry and weaving and 1/2 can of mt dew but much water.
today is the first day of my experiment.
Had my brown rice tofu wrap for breakfast and water.
Drove into work as my folks are in Mexico and I need to have a car for bank runs
having water now
will have mt dew
am snack is 28 almonds- the suggested serving size
lunch is 8 oz miso soup, 1/4 yogurt and an apple and more water
dinner tonight is colcannon and steamed asparagus
will also take the Xena dog for a walk as it will be dark when I get home and I don't have a light on my bike yet.

10/16-17/10

Did pretty good all weekend. Walked both days and kept my soda consumption down to one a day. Ate pretty healthy. Did find myself wanting snacks but since I haven't been buying junk food there was none in the house to be had!

10/15/10

moment of truth day
let us see what that scale says
weight 215- woohoo! - 5 pounds from last month
bust 44" same
waist 40 same
hips 47 same
thighs 24 1/2 down 1/2
calf 17 also down 1/2
bicep 13 same old same old

Kind of cool last month I was just below the weight I was when Avalon was born and this month I am below what I was when Timony was born. Now if I can get down to what I was before I was pregnant. I know, a little at a time. I will keep working hard at it.

I was up early and wove this morning. Had water and mt dew
breakfast was the last of the risotto and milk
drove into work
had mt dew and water and 2 pieces of cheese pizza
Tonight will be a bit indulgent, but I will try and keep everything in perspective. Party night with Chris and Matt Yoder. I have a date with my Holly to go to their party. Starts at 9:00 so we will be home by 10:00. :)

10/14/10

my blogs have a certain sameness to them and in the next month it is going to get even samer- samer isn't a word- hmm, they will have a repetitiveness. even more than usual.
up early
cup of tea and weaving and water.
leftover risotto and milk for breakfast
rode my bike in to work
lunch today is miso soup, an apple and a handful of almonds
more water and mt dew
dinner tonight is really tofu pot pie and steamed cauliflower.
So I am going to run an experiment on myself for the next month
breakfast will be pan seared tofu, brown rice, peanut sauce and lettuce wraps.- no slacking on that so will have to be very proactive making the rice. Lunches, including chinese tuesday, will be either, miso soup, salad and an apple or miso soup, yogurt and an apple with almonds for snack and dinner will be whatever I am making for dinner. My bike riding will start to lessen here soon and I am not liking that very much. I like how I feel riding in. I am thinking of picking up a stationary bike for the winter months so at least I can get some time on it in. I can find some cheapish ones on craigslist and that would help me keep at least somewhat in shape for when the weather is nice.

10/13/10

5:00 rising and shining
mt dew and water while weaving
rode bike into work had to bundle up as it was chilly out there!
having water now
will have another mt dew
lunch is leftover tofu with garlic sauce
dinner tonight is tofu pot pie and steamed cauliflower- I was not in the mood to make this and so instead made CLT's
more water and a walk with Xena

10/12/10

up early and weaving
had tea and water
leftover risotto for breakfast
no riding into work as it was raining
had water and tea at work
lunch was hot and sour soup and 1/3 tofu with garlic sauce
had mt dew
dinner was spaghetti squash with cheese and tomato sauce and a piece of bread
had two pieces of shortbread

10/11/10

up early cup of tea and put away my laundry. I also went through my pants draw and emptied out a bunch of my jeans that were way too big and discovered I have a bunch I should be wearing.
Brekkies was a glass of milk and left over risotto
rode my bike into work. It was cold enough for me to wear sweat pants. It was cool because the sweat pants are big on me! I haven't had baggy sweatpants in a really long time.
having water and will have mtdew later
lunch is miso soup, an apple, a piece of short bread and water.
will try and get Xena out for a walk tonight
I forget what I have planned for dinner.

10/09-10/10

Saturday was rocking, got a bunch of little things done and did not over consume soda. Made the black bean pasties for dinner with salad. I did end up having 2 1/2 pasties as they are the best fresh from the oven.
sunday started with a croissant and tea and a 5 mile hike with some really good elevation.Then I got home had my one mt dew and started to eat. I was suddenly so very very hungry. I had a bowl of chai scream, some almonds, a piece of pizza. Then I made dinner which was risotto and sweet potatoes and a big glass of milk. Then I made some shortbread and had 2 pieces of that with a cup of tea.

10/08/10

Up early and rocking as I had a dental appointment.
Did eat ramen and milk for brekkies- not the greatest
drove into work
had mt dew
lunch will be miso soup and water
will walk the dog tonight!
dinner is black bean pasties, salad and milk

10/07/10

up early
warping, warping and warping
breakfast was a cheese lettuce tomato sandwich- yum! and a cup of tea
rode bike into work
having water
will have mtdew
lunch is also a cheese sandwich- not sure what I was thinking here. Probably wasn't thinking just grabbed what was easy
dinner tonight is hopping john, rye bread, corn and swiss chard maybe milk but will try for water.
Will also try to get out for a walk- not so sure that will happen as we will have folks over.

10/06/10

Missed getting up as early as usual but did get up
sewed the hems on the towels I cut off the loom yesterday
breakfast was two pieces of peanut butter toast and tea
rode my bike in
having water and mt dew
lunch is left over chinese and more water
dinner tonight is popcorn
will take Xena for a walk

10/05/10

Up early and feeling fine!
I did have a soda
breakfast was egg and english muffin and water
rode bike into work
lunch was chinese- hot and sour soup and tofu with garlic sauce and water
I did have a mt dew
dinner tonight zucchini Ankara with cous cous

10/04/10

Up early and groaning and complaining to myself the whole way. We got in last night at midnight so 5am came far to quickly.
forced myself to make an egg and a piece of toast. Had a cup of kick ass tea- my ass is dragging far to low today for it to have reached.
drove into work
had mt dew
lunch is a bowl of miso soup and water
dinner tonight is pasta puttesesca (pasta with olive oil, garlic, artichoke hearts, basil and tomatoes) YUM!

10/01-02-03/10

Spent much of the weekend on the road. I did get a walk in on friday before the 12 hour car ride. I drank far too much soda over the weekend. But I also felt it important to keep awake and talk with the driver. Made sure to bring good car snacks- cheese, almonds, bread, apples, peanut butter and grapes. No chips or candy.
Friday's meals- two pieces of toast w/peanut butter and a 6"subway veggie delight sandwich
saturday had some scrambled eggs for brekkies, bread, peanut butter and apple for lunch, dinner was a salad a french fries. I felt damn lucky to find some veggies in El Paso.
sunday was a grilled cheese and french fries. ( I did the above mentioned snack foods while in the car and driving)