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hollybelle - Tuesday Sep 07, 2010
(Healthy Eating and Exercise)
Weight: 168.2

‎"Too low they build, who build beneath the stars." - Edward Young

I'm back! Took the whole long weekend off of counting - but I'm happy to report that except for sunday I stayed within calorie limites and exercised like crazy (which I am quite happy about). Sunday had family cookout at cousin's house in northern KY and just didn't want to deny myself some of the delicious stuff there. But even on Sunday I didn't go nuts on the food. The only thing I would say I went overboard on was chocolates - I really kind of went over the edge on them - had about 5-6 pieces made up of Hersey Treasures and Dove milk choc Bliss. That's not bad, but on top of everything else....you get the picture. But it's over and I'm raring to go again. Today is hot weather again and I hope to get to ride bike after dinner tonight. I may have found a new bike riding friend and found out there is a new paved trail - 8 miles out and 8 (of course) back so total of 16 miles on the North side of town......excited about taking bike out there. I had a flat tire this weekend and husband showed me how to fix it. I feel so smart!

B: Coffee (I don't like to skip, but......) 50

L: Roll w/butter 1/2 baked potato with sour cream and green and wax beans (this at a professional assoc luncheon and I skipped the FRIED chicken and the CHOC CAKE!!! Estimate intake of 425??

Drinking water now - husband wants to grill tonight. Pork chops will keep it reasonable.

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Current Goal - 9.8 lbs lost so far, only 18.2 lbs to go!

Comment left by V on 09/07/2010:
You will do well, you always do! Have a great evening Holly

hollybelle - Friday Sep 03, 2010
(Healthy Eating and Exercise)
Weight: 168.2

Updated yesterday. Cals were not enjoyable and too high. No exercise. Very tired first half of the day from being up half the night - husband's plane very late. Glad took a vacation day today . Food better today and had a long bike ride.

B: 3 little biscuits and jam, coffee 400

L: Pretzels, pnb 320

S: Smoothie 225

D: 1/2 piece of fish, corn 100

S: Triscuit things 140

1185 for the day and an hour and 15 minute bike ride.

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Current Goal - 9.8 lbs lost so far, only 18.2 lbs to go!

Comment left by V on 09/04/2010:
I bet you were excited to see your hubby :) Have a good weekend Holly!

hollybelle - Thursday Sep 02, 2010
(Healthy Eating and Exercise)
Weight: 168.2

Updated yesterday.

So far today:

B: coffee 75 (which I actually haven't drank yet), smoothie 210 - 285

S: Cookie 100 Pretzels 75 = 175

L: Arby's RB sandwich (actually 2 Jr.s Minus one bun - cheaper and smaller bun than a regular, Diet Coke 300

Subtotal = 760

D: Yucky queso at Chili's with my friend - won't order that again!!! Munched it and drank diet coke. Too many calories - maybe 700???

S: 1/2 pbj sandwich and 1/4 C skim milk 150

Too high cals - 1640 and feel terrible after that queso No exercise - fell asleep while waiting from husband to call from airport - he was delayed in Chicago and didn't get home until 2:30 - to bed by 3:30! That's AM

Husband comes home tonight from a week in Portland OR - Can'at wait to see him!

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Current Goal - 9.8 lbs lost so far, only 18.2 lbs to go!

Comment left by Umpqua on 09/02/2010:
Great quotes yesterday and excellent job with the calories. I hope you have a nice day!

Comment left by loveray on 09/02/2010:
have a wonderful day!! xo

Comment left by sweetpea1977 on 09/02/2010:
Man, you got me craving Arby's Holly! Im glad I read this entry after I got home! :)

Yay for hubby coming home!!

BTW, I love the quotes in yesterday's entry. Thanks for sharing!!

Comment left by getmebackto150 on 09/02/2010:
Thanks for the advice re: blisters... I do wear smart wool socks when I hike... I also swear by them! Not sure if they make any short, thin ones for running? I will have to work... I also think I'm going to stop at the drug store and get some blister pads today after work!

Comment left by getmebackto150 on 09/02/2010:
I meant I will have to look, not work... LOL

Comment left by legcramps on 09/02/2010:
:-)

Comment left by moogy on 09/02/2010:
Well I guess I don't really need to say have a good evening:)

Comment left by sophietrophy on 09/02/2010:
You know, I have never had anything at Arby's. I don't really see them here in NYC. What's a RB sandwich?

Comment left by V on 09/02/2010:
Hey there Holly! Enjoy your time with your hubby!!!!

hollybelle - Wednesday Sep 01, 2010
(Healthy Eating and Exercise)
Weight: 168.2

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne Williamson

Love this quote. It was pasted on FB by my 19 year old daughter. I can only hope that she is beginning to understand what the author is saying. Read it. Really think about it - meditate on it. It's not a bible verse - but it is bible inspried. Further, I believe it hits home - on the button - of what holds so many of us back - INCLUDING myself. I am committing to contemplating on these words and furthering my discovery of how I can overcome my fear of my own power/light (God in me).

Yesterday is updated.

B: Apple, 1/2 cookie, coffee 240

S: Pretzels and PNB 220

L: Beef stew 250

SubTotal Cals = 710

Shine
Make 'em wonder what you've got
Make 'em wish that they were not
On the outside looking bored
Shine
Let it shine before all men
Let'em see good works, and then
Let 'em glorify the Lord

UPDATE:

Did OK at the potluck at church. Could have been worse - I had one choc chip cookie and a bit of alot of things - I esitmate really close to 575 cals for the meal then had a granola bar for 90 cals later at home - not sure why I ate that, but...... so total of 665 for the night. No exercise - was so tired. I did walk about 1/2 mile at lunch with friend. She is not an exerciser at all and the walks are for her more than me, so......

About 1375 cals and only the very short walk.

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Current Goal - 9.8 lbs lost so far, only 18.2 lbs to go!

Comment left by loveray on 09/01/2010:
this one is one of my favorites that i have used in my yoga classes. thank you so much for re-posting, it is a gift to read and re-read. many blessings to you.

Comment left by KathyBlue on 09/01/2010:
great quote, and i can imagine how cool it is for yoga classes. Shine - the password! :)

Comment left by liza36 on 09/01/2010:
Wonderful quote. Shine on!

Comment left by liza36 on 09/01/2010:
I loved the "no thank you" suggestion. That one is the hardest of all for me, but would certainly reduce stress and obligations!

Comment left by CoverGirl on 09/01/2010:
No you didnt read it wrong...altho, I ended up eating 870cals....I just think, and yes I know that its not enough, but I think that its too much

Comment left by moogy on 09/01/2010:
I hope you have a wonderful healthy thoughtful day holly.

Comment left by V on 09/01/2010:
:) Love the quote Holly!

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