Today is in an interesting day :)
Plans are to clean my hamster cage before driving out east. trying to at least get something done so everything isn't left for tomorrow!
Picking up a few $1 lotto tickets to put in the bday card. just giving a card to be thoughtful, don't have extra money to spend as it costs money to drive out east and perhaps we are paying for her brunch. i don't think everyone will even give a card.
I DO look forward to seeing friends some i haven't seen since late fall! I look forward to hopefully taking some nice photos with everyone and to chatting. I don't look as forward to the long drive lol, 2hrs each way.
Laundry tomorrow.
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Kombucha 50, wrap 130 with avocado 170, salami 100, seasonings including garlic home my breath doesn't bother too many people lol. 2 cups cashew milk 50 with cinnamon and stevia
500 :)
Brunch: plan is to take one plate, no seconds. And to enjoy up to like 3 cups coffee, 1-2 regular, the rest decaf. I don't want to overeat even though it's a buffet. sick of that. sick of needing to watch calories in the days after....so i'll just take one plate and enjoy what i take. i don't think i need to consume more than one plate full of food.
Bacon 100, seafood 100, roasted potatoes 300, several cups sautéed veggies 250-300, coffee 50, dessert 200? Small bit, tastes of wine 100, oh and a Bellini 150 some candies 150 1450....
And ice cream back at home :)400, oh small bag chips 100
2450 decent :)
2day 2300 :) okay !
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Driving out 2 hours for a brunch at noon so leaving around 10am and picking up a friend along the way, driving east to almost the end of Long Island but not totally the end to a town called Calverton for a tasty brunch (inside since it's raining) on the water. It's for a friend's 33rd bday. I am not happy about such a long drive, but it's not my bday! Also, i tried to see if anyone wanted to do anything more active after - go to an acquarium, go to outlets, visit the military cemetary (yes, i'd do it if it was my bday, but nobody seems happy about that idea and it's raining anyway so no good), or even go to the HUGE outlet mall. Bday girl didn't want to decide. I wasn't as eager to go to a winery (there's tons) after eating just do to calories and more sitting...but...if they go, my friend who's driving with me and I would go for ONE drink....but then i'm scooting out. Enough sitting and eating when there's more to do out east!
Also, a couple who is married who tends to stay with their parents who live out east are the ones who suggested the brunch bc they enjoy brunches out east in general. They also will only have at most a 30min maybe even far less of a drive than that. So, the bday girl thought their idea was good but i think it's truly only accomodating to them and that it was wrong to suggest a place so far for everyone on a holiday weekend when there can be TONS of traffic. Luckily, we're blessed with colder weather and rain which means less traffic out east to the beaches at least.
So this couple, i have a feeling they'll invite people over there house after the brunch and i have spoken to the woman driving out with me about that. we both decided that we aren't interested ot drive SO FAR to have a brunch followed by just going back to someone's house. We'd rather do an activity - the outlets - than just sit around with the same people we were just sitting with ... and then do a sitting 2hr drive home. if poeple go to a winery, we decided we'd go, but then scooting out would be better than sitting in a house for a couple hours, just to sit for a drive 2hrs back. I thought it was actually very unaccomodating for them to suggest brunch out east so far, but despiete what i think, many people are supposely coming to her party...
I have realized part of my issue was that i'm sitting all week and it's hard for me to want to do activities when i'm not working that include so much sitting and little activity. So really it's my preference which doesn't match that of the rest of the group, but, the good thing is that i'm going to the brunch and winery if they go...and that's more than enough commitment out east! :)
Progress as of today: 0.5 lbs lost so far, only 3.5 lbs to go!
Fiber 1 cookie around 9pm when I work up since I fell asleep very early around 6:30 after eating a bit too much and skipped gym - I may have been also tired anyways. I am Not upset And will try to make it to gym tonight. 120
9:30am oatmeal 150, protein powder 100, oil and some cocoa powder 100, almond milk 20, stevia 370
Light lunch: grilled jumbo shrimp 200, cucumber tomato salad 100, diet pepsi, bite of friend's chocolate brownie 50
Afternoon Snacks before gym:
1. big iced coffee and chococlate rice krispie treat 250
2. Whipped cream and a little more caffeine bc feeling so tired after a busy, eventful, hot summer-like day outsideand eventful as well as even productive i guess i can say! (90 degrees). 200
Banana at gym 120 1420 ...
2150 (maybe more but sorta doubt it!)
After gym dinner: planning on REAL food leftovers :) of Indian food 300-350 at leastvery oily but healthy veggies, last of my turkey burgers 200, popcorn200,
Visited a fishing hatchery where we caught some trout and my friend took them home to clean and prepare later in weekend, then had a tasty lunch, then drove to garders to walk around, then couple errands before home to rest a little bit before heading back out to gym tonight so i can say i did 3 sessions this week :) wahoo. it's been a WONDERFUL weekend.
Progress as of today: 0.5 lbs lost so far, only 3.5 lbs to go!
Sounds like a lovely day! And well done eating-wise as well -- double win :-)
It was a great day, overall.
Edit splurged in evening and didn't get to gym. Too sleepy.
kombucha 30
oatmeal 150 with almond milk 20, chia seeds 50, protein powder 100, oil 50, caramel stevia
Snack: almonds 200.
Light lunch celery sticks 100 tops and wrap 130 with turkey burger 200. 400. and then coworker gave me a huge salad, no dressing, very little cheese and some olives. 200.
Snack before gym: TBD maybe my sandwich from lunch 350 - but - i prefer more carbs and some caffeine...
1300
Snack ice cream 250 and whipped cream 250 500
Dinner: Really still on my ice cream with whipped cream kick. ..yup. and i may indulge since calories are right to do so.. up to like 550 cal. i had so many servings veggies at lunch, that i no longer crave Indian food / veggies.
2100 tops
7day: 2050p>
Tonight is gym but i plan to be there a lot earlier bc we will prob get out of work at 1 or 2pm. I'll quickly pick up some fruit, veggies, and a movie from library on way home... (all errands are on the same block!)....then gym earlier...possible movie :) and bed in hopes the weather holds up for beach tomorrow!
Weight 115.5 this AM (back up high). but feeling good despite....not really worried as i know it will take a long time to see changes and i'm still just increasing my cardio :)
Progress as of today: 0.5 lbs lost so far, only 3.5 lbs to go!
and with it around one hour away from me, i try to make use of going there a bit in the summer bc it's like having a staycation...at this point i would NEVER travel on vacation in the summer like by airplane when i know i have a beach right here...i would however drive to a new local beach and stay over a night or two if it were sorta far from me, but otherwise, i try to make use of our home beaches in the summer!
Photo is me, around 7pm, at the nearby college track!I was so happy with the sun shining so bright, it was warm....felt amazing.
Late Evening Edit: WALKING & JOGGING was simply AMAZING! oh, and a great bike ride. Weather tonight was PERFECT. there was some traffic and bus takes like double the time to get home but it doesn't matter....i stuck to my goals (although ate a bit too much after, but then stopped before it got too bad!!) This workout is 10 min to track, 10min back, and 1 mile on track. it's a good workout and i'm not totally drained after. this is good for a weeknight for me right now..
kombucha 60
Oatmeal with oats 150, protein powder 100, oil 50, chia seeds 50, almond milk 20, stevia. 370. coffee 50. 420.
Snacks: almonds 200, piece of clementine :)
Lunch: celery sticks 50, egg 100 and avocado 160 with spices on wrap 130 and broiled (yeah, should have lowered the heat - next time i'll roast them) carrots 150: 600 :) also decided on pretzels 100...craving salt just like you were BCGG!
home: granola bar before bike / jog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 150 tops maybe some caffeine at home i have leftover enery drink again...lol...i stopped most of them but sometimes reach for one.yup 100 cals only
Dinner: tbd, thinking ice cream 300 and there was a takeout Indian place that i bought food from and simply couldn't resist not trying it - turned out to be very TASTY i will be going back. it's great to buy food on the way home or even to buy at lunch and eat throughout the week - decent priced, in Manhattan by work/train. so i had an oily veggie dish but not too oily, but still: 200? a little bit, and then some saag..and it has cream, so, yeah...but not too much...150???? i hope not much more! i just couldn't resist and hadn't had Indian in awhile lol besides the darn brunch a month back where it was a total eat fest...lol.moving on! Entire bigger dinner was 650 (lots of fiber though and health in the veggie part).
2150.
6day: 2040...still decent and tomorrow my goal is to keep it real good too...we get out early, so it should be easier as i'm doing some errands and hitting the gym a hair earlier and bed earlier...hopefully weather stays nice for Saturday and it'll be a busy weekend to look forward to!
Progress as of today: 0.5 lbs lost so far, only 3.5 lbs to go!
The Indian food sounds AMAZING...
I was so worried the Indian food wouldn't be very good bc it was just like a take-out place...but it had the flavors i love and it satisfied my craving :)
so nice to be able to get it from two locations now that i know of :) close to work and subway that i use to come in and go home!
Sticking to goals the past couple weeks with lower cal counts = scale dipped down finally. so like you all, it didn't happen overnight ! it's take a month long of even knowing i need to get calories lower and two weeks or so of actually doing it. also, not sure the scale will stay in the 113's range but, recording it. :) For me, it's a huge commitment and effort to make a drop in the scale :) and i'm happy when i know i worked towards it! I didn't want to decrease cals too much as i know i'm increasing cardio here and there - best to be able to eat more rather than watching every morsel. It helps to once again have small meals/snacks after work before i do exercise rather than a bigger dinner type meal.
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kombucha 60
turkey burger homemade by me with spices on a potato roll 350, coffee 50
nuts and fruit 200
lunch: burger on roll 330, 2 red peppers before they spoil 100. 440
snack: almonds 100, maybe coffee 50 almonds...big amount 250 (cravings continue for fat as i have been as of late and bored/not busy at work and lighter side lunch). coffee 50
Snack before gym: light wrap at home with turkey mustard and celery sticks 250 approx - had popcorn too 100
after gym: bar 250-300
2000, EXCELLENT.
5day: 2020 and i am shooting for avgs to be around 2000 so this is VERY GOOD. head up...beach plans saturday...plans to strive for better...summer has me pumped...working ot get the running in place...yesterday plans changed - not an excuse but planning to go jogging thursday and my helmet arrived :)
Progress as of today: 0.5 lbs lost so far, only 3.5 lbs to go!
kombucha 50
Oatmeal: 150, almond milk 30, oil 50, protein powder 100 330.coffee 50.
snack: Half lg apple and pb so good 200
Lunch: roll with butter 200, small egg and 2 egg whites 100, carrot 30,pepper 50. 400.
snack: almonds and coffee?? 250
1350
before jog: granola bar and seltzer 1 MILE ONLY. AND BIKE THERE AND BACK...STARTING TO DO IT DURING THE WEEK AS PLANNED! AND UNLIKE LAST SPRING SUMMER, I'M DOING ONLY 1MILE ON WEEKDAYS THAT I HAVE WORK, THAT'S PLENTY TIME AFTER WORK INCLUDING BIKING TO THE TRACK...****...IT MAY RAIN...IF SO, I WILL WALK HOME THE LONG WAY...NO JOG...AND DO THE JOG ON A SUNNY DAY AS I AM NOT UP TO TREADMILL RIGHT NOW AND ALSO THERE'S MANY SUNNY DAYS AFTER TODAY :)
1450-1500
after jog: wrap with turkey and mustard, fruit?, almond milk? 450.
1950 TOPS. OR ICE CREAM & FRUIT IF I DON'T WANT THE ABOVE DINNER :)
4DAY AVG: 2025, EXCELLENT!
I'VE BEEN GETTING CALS LOWERING BY NOTICING AND STARTING TO CHANGE A LITTLE BIT MY AFTER WORK HABITS WHICH WERE INCLUDING MANY CALORIES DIRECTLY AFTER WORK AND BEFORE EXERCISE AND THEN MORE CALORIES WHICH WERE TOO MUCH AFTER EXERCISE AND LATER IN THE NIGHT...LIKE TWO MEALS AFTER WORK = TOO MUCH.
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Have to call a friend tonight... will keep it short bc i am going to eat dinner then jog ..i'll call her on my ride home on bus / as i walk home. it's the one i haven't seen in approx 1.5 years bc we had a fight. i invited her to go out east for another friend's bday although i didn't know it was going to be out east when i invited her. the drive isn't fun alone, i'm sure she's calling to discuss it which is good to at least discuss in advance..she may not even want to go anymore considering the rain predicted...but, we shall see based on the phone call.
she originally called me yesterday around 8pm - i was at gym and let the call go to voicemail as i already interrupted my gym session once to explain to another girl why i wanted her to directly ask the girl if she was going to the party and not to go thru me as an intermediary to ask her and get back to the other - if that makes sense.
part of the reason why we were fighting is i felt she was too dependent on me - something i do not want - i don't want to be blamed for making her do a long drive or for her not having a good time....so my point is i don't want to be even placed to have to drive with her there if she complains, at all, about the long drive or weather....i didn't want to even be the one asking if she's coming...i'd rather she tell the bday girl who's making the plans without me in the middle. i just did the favor to ask the bday girl to invite her....grrr...there's a reason i asked for her to be included:
...she didn't want to hang out with me alone! she said she wanted certain people (a married couple we are friends with) there...who are NOT usually very available (like for 2-3 months at a time they may be traveling or working)...that's why it's been a month since i contacted her and we haven't hung out...bc somehow it comes down to me making sure the two others can attend...i don't like the extra work i have to do just to be her friend. this is why we fought initially. the married couple will be at the party, which is why i went out of my way to invite my friend who wanted to only hang out with me if they were there! yeah...nutz!
Progress as of today: -1.2 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
similar to you, this girl did rely on me socially and on the phone...certain things i'm not willing to give as much as i used to...i'd rather have a man in my life :) and not have to be forced into an hour long conversation at night or get into an accident driving bc i'm trying to talk to her on the phone...i've outgrown some of what i had with her...
i introduced her at times to my family, i met her dad once and nobody else besides one of her friends, once - in over 10 years.
she became friendly with my friends. i liked to try to include her in everything and sometimes people asked if we were lesbians - NO WAY!
what i had with her was nice, but it needed to change and i needed space...as did probably her also to grow and change...
relationship was too stagnant when life requires growth and change.
it was very similar to your case with her. i was wanting change...and i felt constricted by her...that i owed her more than...brb.
basically, i felt she thought i owed her more time and when i didn't want to give it or hung out with someone else i felt that she felt upset by it...and then when i invited her, she'd blame me if it was a long drive or she didn't have a good time...so, i was stuck doing only routine things with her or otherwise any new experience would come with negative consequences also...eh....some of it i refuse to experience again so i'm trying to change my ways a bit. so tonight i'm not sure what she's even going to ask about. maybe she doens't want to go. that would be fine with me - bad weather for driving i doubt she'd be happy driving out at least 2hours each way...for her more like 3hours i think each way.
yes, you got it. i treated her with a lot of extra compassion and effort than i did with anyone else - like she was a sister. but in the end, if i want that type of relationship, i think the next time will be with a man.
kombucha 30
potato roll 130 with peanut butter 200, coffee 50. 380.
snack: nuts 200, 40 cal hot chocolate
Lunch: zucchini noodles with caeser dressing 200, roll with butter 200, egg/egg white 100. lg .apple 100
snack: almonds 100
before gym: roll 130, turkey meat 50, mustard. 200.
after gym: cliff bar 250.
1800 tops = I am very pleased with this count.
1850 still very pleased3day: 2050, perfect...right now happy with any total 2050 and below!!
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Yesterday after eating a bit too much i went to my bed around 3pm and spent almost the entire night there except when i woke up at 6pm and ate something small. I continued to sleep almost without waking up at all through the entire night until my alarm this morning..tonight i'll go to gym :) looking forward to being there and happy feelings i get while i am there!
Progress as of today: -1.2 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
You'll have fun at the gym tonight - something to look forward to at the end of the day :-)
Yesterday was successful. Ended up paying a short visit spur of the moment passing thru to my parents and gave my mom her belated mother's day gift as well as helped her order a gift off a registry for an upcoming bridal shower that we are attending. all is good. Just ordered a shoe rack for the hallway so my shoes aren't a mess and its easier to get ready in the mornings as well between shoes hidden in my closet now i can display them for easy grabbing and wearing each day!
8am breakfast 550
11am lunch roll 140, 1/4 avocado 100, spices, roasted eggplant 100, turkey slices 60. 400 i just went food shopping :) fiber 1 choc chip soft cookie. 120 with almond milk 30 sweetened with stevia.
1100...good cals...
1:30pm after jog:wrap and avocado 200, turkey 50,mustard, blueberries 120 and drink 100. 470
1600 :)
snack before gym:
afer gym: will go to gym Monday instead of today!
It's time to get ready to go jogging and use my fixed bike and breaks to get there...which reminds me - to order a helmet. i forgot to get it yesterday..helmet was $16..lots of shopping for slightly necessary things..!
gym later in afternoon / early evening :) everything else is just relaxing and doing my own nails (always a clear coating when i do them) :)
laundry is done and put away, apt is clean!, hamster cage was cleaned thursday eve...things are gooooood!
I am feeling happy and organized!
2150 2day avg.
Glad I jogged - rest of today was relaxed with extra nap and sleep early.
Progress as of today: -1.2 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
8am Breakfast 650 chips/light ice cream (didn't have a good breakfast plan and was craving salt then just decided on the ice cream also) - but will come up with a plan for the rest of today.
11am brunch: out with friend at diner - they have a good shrimp salad, so getting that...600 tops. i can stay away from coffee and use my teeth whiteners this weekend, lol.
2pm snack: ? 200 cal?
1450.
5pm dinner at home since i have a lot - my roasted eggplant in a wrap with avocado and beans..thinking no meat.550. fruit if i want it strawberries 50. 600.
100, 150, 120, 160, 100 650 tops.movie i rented at home..
going to bed early tonight.
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after brunch i'm showing this friend my hamster back at my place and then driving to gett my bike fixed, again.
laundry gonna do it now before brunch :)
Calories 2050
Progress as of today: -1.2 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
another diner i go to puts FOUR medium shrimp on the salad and doesn't flavor them well....not enough protein or flavor.
but this diner yesterday, love their food!
Overnight Oats: 150, protein powder 100, oil 50, chia 25, nut milk 25, cocoa 25, stevia: 400 approx. coffee 50...and finally used the bathroom lol at work an hour later lol.
snacks: fruit / almonds 200
Lunch: spiralized zucchini noodles and caeser dressing 150, tomatoes 20, egg 80, matzah 130 with whole avocado 320 (yes donkey today i actually had a whole one bc i didn't want to take half home and still craving fat! first time i ever had a whole one!) 550.
Snack: ? cookie/crackers 150..maybe i can skip this and just have a small coffee...
1350
Dinner before gym: egg sandwich 350
1750
after gym: protein cookie 350..or to save calories by 100, i can have a Cliff Bar.
2000
7day avg: 2110...not bad, but to actually lose weight, i'll need lower cals. Overall though, happy with the calories overall for the week bc they are moderate.
for weekend, i'll be once again attempting moderate cals and another attempt (and will actually plan this) to successfully have lower cals - 1800 per day for both Saturday and Sunday is a good plan i'd say. Not too low but lower than i've been...
on weekend i'll be once again getting my bicycle fixed...flat tire and squeaky breaks so lots to fix...no amount of oil has fixed the breaks...getting tire replacements that don't allow nails in the road to pop the tubes.
Also, today after work i'm purchasing a few pairs of dress pants since there's a sale at Express today buy 1, get 1 $19.50. The clothes run big at Express and i'm a size 2 whereas the 2's i wear now from another store are completely too small...i just need dressy pants that fit...cannot continue to wear these black NY&Co. dress pants size 2 and so tight right now. Sick of wearing Jeans to work only...need some dress pants for NYC.
Lastly, I'm ready to begin jogging 1x per weeknight in addtional to my jog on weekends...i'm ready to bring it up a notch...totally not giving up. Next CO exam will be in 1-1.5 years from now most probably. so this running task, it's not for life but for the next year or so. i can do this.
Bought pants at lunch since express Is a few blocks from work!!! it was a good deal but you don't wanna know the price for 4 pairs. now i have to wear them!
Progress as of today: -1.2 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
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I hope you enjoy your day.....no matter what you decide to do. Your Bday gift is a nice idea.....have fun...and drive safely!!
everything worked out...went to the party and wineries and it was fun :) no outlets, but didn't matter bc the day went really well.
bearcountrygg on 05/27/2018:
I commented below to you on Haps diary...allergy medicine makes you sleepy....that may be why you are needing more sleep...in fact I would bet on it.
really, even if it says Non Drowsy????
Donkey on 05/27/2018:
I hope you have a good time at the brunch. Should be good food, at least, right? But I hear ya on the sitting down part - no thanks, especially after a big meal.
i was really antsy all week about the brunch but luckily the day before (Saturday) i was really active so when Sunday came around i had used lots of my pent up energy about sitting and became so much more with the flow :)
i also desparately tried to watch my food intake at the brunch which i did pretty well and all in moderation bc lately all Spring i've gone to quite a few brunches and constantly regret overeating for the rest of the week trying to balance it. Yesterday, i can say at least i tried hard and learned from past mistakes. The plates were huge and i actually only took one plate and most of it was vegetables thnakfully the selection was VERY good. nice to do something different...and winery was ok still...no outlets...and i was even able to go food shopping yesterday which has led to a very relaxing day today which i am happy about!
happy-1 on 05/27/2018:
That's a nice gift!!!
yeah, i'd say it's nice to get any gift! we all chipped in also to cover her meal (approx $40 per person so it's nice she didn't have to pay for herself)
graindart on 05/28/2018:
I love getting out of town (except work trips) and mixing up the daily routine. But controlling my calories usually goes out the window after mid-day of being on "vacation".
the closer and closer you are to a weight that you want to maintain, the more and more a person tries to figure out ways to watch calories without feeling too deprived. so even though my calories were higher than typical days, they are not totally out of a range that will cause weight gain right away as long as it can be balanced out a little bit..but nothing major.
for me when i eat totally crazy amounts of calories, it becomes stressful knowing that i am causing weight gain and that it'll be difficult to balance out...so i really try to always keep cals near my typical amounts when away, but if i stray a little, it's still not so terrible as if i just went to town on everything fried, a thousand desserts, etc :) i try to always stick to my typical ways of eating and luckily the buffet had a huge dish of sauteed veggies so i was saved..