9am Breakfast at my apt finally made pancakes again!: 1 cup egg whites 120, 1 banana 120, cream cheese 40, oatmeal 40, cinnamon; then topped with sf raspberry jelly 30 and peanut butter 200:
550...saving a protion as a snack for later. gonna have the other half my energy drink now & study for notary test.
Snacking while driving to massage and doing errands after it: only 150 cal, MOST. and more likely to be around 100 cal. (two candies and a bigger chocolate - but still bit size).
700 most before dinner.
bigger dinner, but not too much: Subway sandwch with extra veggies in it 300 tops, chicken sausage - last one 120, too many chips 230 hopefully not more, and jello.
650-700. excellent for dinner.
total today is def not more than 1400 = excellent.
3-day cal average is gonna be much better...1916...that's def better...will get it into the 1800's for the week. That will be good. I may even aim for an average in the 1700's if I can...the goal for me is to lose a couple lbs for sure this month.
Glad I stuck to my guns & have a low calorie day! !!!!!!!!!!! It was easy because the massage was great, i had low cal options when home, and I was out of my apt all afternoon from 12:30 till around 6pm. really excellent. It was really NICE to get a massage from someone i've known for some time, spend some time walking around an outdoor shopping center & not be at my computer at work today. REALLY NICE. And sleeping in - and not stepping foot out of my bed till 8am - THE BEST. I've done extra laundry and don't see myself doing any more laundry till maybe next week Wednesday instead of this weekend? - We'll see.
Massage was AWESOME.
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The New York State Notary Test I'm taking in 1 week from now well, Wednesday, 10/12/16. There's a test at 9:30am and a test at 11am. The location of the test is approximatly 45min away so I will leave my apt around 8:30 for the 9:30 test. I will probably take both of them that morning bc it's a HARD(lots of terms to memorize and it's tricky..) test and I need to pass it. I usally don't have a problem in the least passing things - and i already FAILED this test the first time I took it around 2 months ago!
I think it's a harder test than whatever was given 20yrs ago...but whatever the case I'll study enough this time & pass. The test can be taken as many times as a person wants and it's always every Wednesday of the month and always at 9:30am and 11am. Lol i should be studying now!
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Going for a massage that starts at 1:30 later today. It's quite a drive away - around 45min to an hour depending on traffic! Haven't gone to this particular place for a massage probably in 1year...but i really like the therapist which is why i am going.
The actual massage is 1hr 30min (so it'll end at 3pm) and afterwards I will swing by Rite Aid drug store back by me (because i have $15 in store credit) and will be picking up a case (or two) of waters, seltzer, paper towels, and toilet paper. I may also QUICKLY swing buy a supermarket to pick up very minimal items: couple bananas, meat / protein. That's it. I have enough in the vegetable and fruit dept to last until next week.
I will probably be back at my apt around 4:30-5pm. I am NOT planning on any cardio today really. Maybe a 10 min walk later tonight but i don't really need it? Not sure. I will probably take a sleeping pill tonight & be in bed early around 8pm.
Looking to really rest up this month - and it's working so far. - because this month is a rare opportunity for me - working only 3 days every week. Towards the end of this month, I'll be on vacation in Texas...that may be a doozy lol but i'm looking forward. After that, I'll be working straight no days off all of November and December. I will have 4 sick days left to use between January thru March.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
Breakfast around 9am at parents house: oatmeal 100 made with milk 60 And cinnamon, small banana 120, yogurt pumpkin pie flavor 80 and a chocolate 80 - around 450 - good.
Snack of a absolutely horrible Quest bar in blueberry muffin flavor around 200 cal 650.
Healthy lunch of leftOvers made by my mom chicken 150 most soup 50? With turnips and parsnip around 200? And bite of carrot. Oh and kashi grains 150 most? And piece Of rich challah bread 100?? Small piece. Broccoli 50. 700. Easy to overeat at home but it was healthy. 1350 so far, fine.
snacking at home back at my apt 4:30pm: sf lemon jello with strawberries in it 120, coconut greek yogurt 190. 310.
1660...ok...bit high...but it's ok. it's not a binge or anything.
Going to the gym tonight (not skipping bc of holiday) and tomorrow will be a very low key day (and a massage in evening). Took Monday & Tuesday off. Very content with my plans and what I have going on in October in general. Feeling good about my decisions.
8:45pm snack after workout: wrap 60 with lox 150 and cream cheese 100 (hits the spot); and chips 210: 520. higher, yup...tomorrow's a new day.
approx 2200. NOT the worst. and i exercised...and walked 10 minutes before gym and 10 mintues after. so that's a mile right there :)
2-day avg is high right now: 2175.
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4pm - so i just added $150 to my laundry card which had around $10 left on it. Should last me thru maybe December at least. That's good since I don't know when I'd be having another day off in November or December to reload my card (i can always put it in the housing mail...but I prefer going in person). Glad i got it done today (just after 4pm) and that I didn't miss the closing of the office for today. I think they close at 4:30pm.
And I purposely didn't stop to buy any food or extra things at the supermarket on the way home because besides that huge chunk of $ I just used on laundry, I need to save in general. And i have some basics at home and don't need to be spending any more if I don't need to.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
I may not be commenting as much the next couple days...or maybe later tonight i'll get back to it.
Morning eating, slept pretty well indeed, despite waking up a few times: strawberries around 100 most, bran with almond milk 150, and lemon cake halo top ice cream 120. blech. had enough of eating now. 370. gonna study in a little bit. Home later for the holiday with my family.
almost 1pm: wrap with spicy mustard and chicken sausage (very good!!) 200.
570.
And coffee. So around 600. And veggies 150Big early meal around 3:30pm: 1000?
1750
Dessert big baked apple 200, candies and chocolate 200
2150...good!
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I made some sf jello to bring with me....I'll be sleeping over and watching a service tomorrow morning that is on TV for the Jewish New Year & want to bring some low calorie stuff over to be parent's place.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
Finished laundry around 10am. So happy to be home today. Planning on staying home besides going to gym tonight. That's it.
Morning eating: plum 50, ice cream 250, chips 200, sauteed pumpkin 150: 650 or so. good. I want to get back on track with calories. Make it a low cal week - in the 1700's would be good.
totally fell back to sleep later in morning like 11am till 1pm...needed the rest. I am so thankful for this extra time off and extra time in general in my schedule these next few days. It's helping me out so much.
1:30pm Lunch: healthy. Chicken sausage (precooked - found it in the refridgerated area at the supermarket!) but i grilled it anyways on the george foreman - because it obviously needs to be heated up and microwaving is GROSS for meat!) I did good. I will be using the George Foreman much more this year. So the chicken sausage on a wrap 200 cal total and sauteed eggplant with cabbage 200 also. 400 tops.
energy drink and water.
5:30pm Snack before gym: banana 120 and a really nice package of Special K pastry crisps in RED VELVET flavor! good 100. 220 here.
after gym: 550 - higher than planned but today was a great day.
1800 today. excellent. and a great workout, too.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
Early at home: kombucha it will be. 30 cal. everything worked out more than perfectly! stomach fully emptied! yes!
Work: wrap with cream cheese and lox 300. banana 120.
snack: bar? May skip it. not hungry...so much...
lunch: healthy - 450 and extremely healthy.
900 after lunch. LOW CAL DAY. no matter what. only coffee decaf later.
snacks at his retirement party def not more than 100...
550 cal for dinner and also a plum after work. around 600 more after work.
total today is AWESOME 1600 :-D
1880-7 day average = I ROCK!
speech soon.
No matter what - I'm planning a calorie total in the 1800's for the week's average...so much better than this week started!!!!!!! wow!
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My retirement speech for my boss:
Sam, you took me under your wings & into the Five Star Electric Estimating Department just under 6 years ago.
It was you who introduced me to the world of Electrical Estimating. You challenged me to work my hardest here. And I value all that I learned from you my boss for the past Five Years, Eight Months.
Sam, you are very disciplined in your life and your work. Your zest for achievement and passion to do great work is unmatched by most. And these are only a few reasons why you will be so missed here at Five Star.
I wish you success in your next endeavor – whatever it is you choose to do. And I also wish you continued happiness for the rest of your life!
On a side note now…What a coincidence that you & I share the same Love of Vegetables!?
And it just so happens that you are an excellent chef who always cooks up the most delicious food!
How lucky I have been to eat all of your fabulous dishes at work - from that captivating pickled eggplant with herbs and garlic to your awesome okra & lamb in tomato sauce to your sautéed egg, tomato, pepper and onion masterpiece!
Maybe you will go on to open the best Israeli restaurant in all of Israel? Or maybe you will open shop closer to home upstate in Buffalo? Whatever it is you choose, I do hope you will at least continue cooking at home because you are so skilled at it!!!
That is why I got you this gift. Thank you for being the best boss!
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4:25am. Woke around 4am or slightly before. My mind woke me up...I needed time to perfect my speech that i'll give today at my boss' retirement party at work. It's a short speech. Some words about him taking me under his wing, some words about his worth ethic, some funny words at the end about his cooking. I will write the speech here, maybe during work or maybe later after work. It's a good speech. .... Now I will also do a good job delivering it later today!!!!!!!!
And now i'll go back to sleep for an hour or so. I will wake up early and get ready extra nicely...wear makeup and do my hair. The whole company will be present at Sam's retirement party today at work. Everyone (I think so) was invited. It can be around 100-150 people present. I am glad i went over what i'm going to say...I will need to hold a paper because I didn't memorize it. I am happy with what I wrote for him. I don't like to have to memorize. I feel better having it in front of me.
Drinking some seltzer now. Also making sure to wake up with enough time to relax again later & use the bathroom. This whole week has been off for me with the bathroom because of the stress (i guess?) of my boss' impending retirement. Also, I have partially chosen to and also partially dealt with due to necessary engagements also - to have a very busy week since Sunday. So digestion has been off for all these reasons. But today, Friday, is going to be a wonderful day. I ordered his gift about 1 month ago & wrapped it around 2 weeks ago. I'm glad that I was prepared for my boss' retirement party. And glad to be able to say good words on his behalf. And to hopefully make everyone laugh a bit also :)
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
1930 - 6day Average.
Morning, rushing again so it surely didn't work but also isn't the best, Obi Probiotic Soda. 20 cal.
8:30am while work & late by 10 min: coffee with 2 splenda & milk 50, wrap with cream cheese & salami 300.
Snack: 200
Lunch: healthy 500 cal and good. tuna, small amount potato, some cabbage, and some sauteed / salad veggies.
afternoon snack: granola bar and caffeine 100 and fruit 150
After gym: 300 cals.sf jello and light ice cream.
1650, PERFECT.
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I'll be back on the right track come October. Looking forward to sleeping in and less stress for especially the first two weeks of October.
All of my Mon-Fri work weeks in October are 3 days long due to Jewish Holidays (3 days) / National Holiday (1 day for Columbus Day) and then my trip (4 days off from work) during the second half of October.
Looking forward to the trip but can't really think about it now.
At this moment i am looking forward to resting up a bit. I know i need some rest at home. Once I get thru this week here (just tomorrow is left) and once this long weekend and Jewish New Year passes, I'll be less stressed. Looking forward to not being at work on Monday / Tuesday. Needed it.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
I may be tired after the trip - but at least i'll be able to rest up a little bit before it :)
Plus - I am getting a massage on this long weekend.....!
Done being stupid and pigging out. Feeling better, much better, than yesterday. not bloated anymore.
Home: kombucha and seltzer with stevia 60
Work: wrap 100 with cream cheese 100 and salami 100 - 300. no coffee. i think it makes me break out?
360.
1120 after lunch :)
i want a light dinner...picking up a lot of ready made jello and having it with pudding and a protein muffin. BED EARLY i must so tired. haven't slept will since the weekend - last night of decent sleep was only friday night.
1250 including a banana. was yawning too much.
1650. total.
1990 5-day
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
i think it's the milk in the coffee or just the acidity.
Boss is retiring on Friday.
I think this is the majority of stuff going on...
and the bridal shower on Sunday was busy for me...along with just a busy week. so glad i'm feeling better.
i think run down also causing binging looking for fast energy.
I think a large portion of my problem stems from drinking too much caffeine, but i'm managing it with days where i do get the extra sleep.
anyways, talk more later Holly :)
Too rushed to use bathroom again. ehhh. nothing since Sunday = ugh! lol....no good...it'll work out though, trying not to hound the thought in my mind...so telling all of you instead!
Home: kombucha 60, water, seltzer...so much trying to move this darn crap through me...
Work: coffee 50, wrap with salami and extra cream cheese 300
snack bar 190 protein fiber not too tasty.
I halfway fixed my problema around 11:30am....won't stop home i doubt before gym tonight.
lunch: PIGGED OUT. EXTRA RICE 400, CHICKEN WITH SKIN 400, FRITOS 300 & TAFFY 50 - 1150-1200.
1750, ...FEELING OFF.
before gym 100 cal bar and same caffeine
after gym: ice cream 300
total: 2150, fine :)
2075 4-day. ok.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
when at work and not relaxed, it's like flight or fight syndrome with me...and digestion stops. and muscles do not relax. in my gut.
50 cal in probiotics in AM...didn't work bc i ate too late and so i am a bit bloated today at work bc couldn't take care of business lol....its fine.
400 cal in small banana & wrap at work. energy drink mixed with green tea.
11am HUNGRY AFTER A LOT OF CAFFEINE, HAD A BAR 200
1300 after a really healthy lunch of leftover salmon, greens, chips.
dinner TBD (light ice cream i think)
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lunch at my desk. leaving early at 3pm for therapy appt (1x per month) and psych for anti-anxiety. yes, i do take...
Around 2000 tops today. Ok.
2050 3day
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
I am happy that this Fall season is going to be busy because it will take my mind off of the stressors at work like my boss' retirement this Friday. So many changes at work but i will be ok because i will be preoccupied with other things going on in my life thankfully. this is how my life should have always been i think...really working on balancing life with work these days :) it's better. seeing friends more, etc.
Today is my good friend's Surprise Bridal Shower :) at 12:30 so i'll leave here around 11:30-11:45am to go :)
Plum in middle of night (50)...poor sleep last night but it's because i had caffeine.
9am Breakfast: bigger banana 150, Think Thin Protein & Fiber hot oatmeal Honey Peanut Butter flavor 200 (nice & high fiber, filling...good change of pace from the protein muffin!), lots of cinnamon, stevia, some vanilla pudding i threw in also 100. total here: 450 :)
500, good..I sorta want to get my nails done before the event, just depends if I can get ready earlier. then i will!
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As soon as I use the bathroom, lol, I'll wrap her gifts. Then take a shower & get ready. If time permits, i'll get a manicure.
big party lunch: small piece salmon 300 tops prob less, bread 300 tops, pasta 400 tops, salad 100, chocolates 50, diet soda...1150 tops
big dinner back at home: shrimp leftovers 100?, lots of veggies sauteed 400 tops, chips 150, ice cream 60: 710..
2360, not the great! hopefully less ugh!
weekend avg: 2080.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 3 lbs to go!
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Pancakes sound yummy!
They had a nice consistency. And i didn't taste the egg at all.
puddles on 10/04/2016:
Sound like a great breakfast. Enjoy your day off J.
It's wonderful Fran. I am so happy to be home this morning...to sleep in. And no sleeping pills since Friday night that was it.
Feeling good. <3 Enjoy your day too.
hollybelle on 10/04/2016:
Lots to look forward to! ALL Sounds great!