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I need to take out my aggrivation so i'll do it here. Just came back from an attempt to go for a walk with my family. My mom is ordering me around like a dog and shaking her finger at me. So, I decided to walk home. Apparently she really does favor my sister and would only walk next to her, never me. However, I work in a school in the town i live in and i refuse to walk around with a mother that treats me as if i were not even human. now i have to sit around in my house because i have the only key we took with us and i have to wait for my family to return (mom, dad, sister).
i actually don't mind sitting at home because i am a bit tired and will perhaps go out later if i really want to exercise.
Breakfast: strawberries, puffed corn cereal mixed with fiber one, milk: 250.
lunch: yogurts/cottage cheese, and this healthy lemonade flavored drink mix: 280
snack: felt a little bingy but wanted to eat healthy and not undo any of my hard work in the past two weeks. one large apple, two large cucumbers with a little dressing: 230.
dinner sorta odd from an ethnic greek restaurant but I didn't really choose the most ethnic foods! yankee bean soup, salad, 2 bites of other people's fish, 1/2 cup approx. of tasty cauliflower 450 at most?
late snack: yogurt 70
total: I'll say 1200. at least that worked. massive headache and really tired today, all day.
Progress as of today: 5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
Breakfast: strawberries, puffed corn cereal mixed with fiber one, milk: 250.
lunch: yogurts/cottage cheese, and this healthy lemonade flavored drink mix: 280
total so far: 530. that's good! but i'm not excited for dinner later.
snack?
dinner?
12:00pm edit: I was exhausted during yoga and did horrible this morning. Perhaps I didn't get enough sleep. Whatever it was, I will have to keep going so I can improve - and not go less. I was going every other day but I did go yesterday and today. This could be why it was difficult. Whatever the reason, it means I need to do it more.
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I woke up a little exhausted but I don't want to waste this morning at not go to yoga. I will probably be with family all day and to tell you the truth, I've been with family a lot everyday since Wednesday and I'm really not looking foward to it. A walk on the beach should be good, but then my mom is cooking dinner. She cooks on the healthy side, but I enjoy preparing my own meals and lately I've been eating a lot of foods which I haven't prepared (except for yesterday) and its frustrating. I have some issues with preparing my own foods and not eating things cooked/prepared by others unless there is a NUTRITION FACTS LABEL on it! :) That's me. I'm a bit obsessive compulsive. I've counted calories since I was around 20 years old and now I'm almost 26 and believe me, I'm not stopping any time soon - especially now.
When my mom cooks, I don't usually prepare anything special for myself and I try to make do with watch she is serving. Sometimes, also because the food is different from what I make, I eat more. So, I'll really have to watch calories today in order to enjoy dinner tonight.
exercise: must go to yoga. perhaps a walk on the beach.
oh gosh, I have SO much laundry to do. I would have done it sooner but my uncle was staying over and I didn't want to have that on my mind to do too. Also, haha, my mom gets pissed if she finds my wet clothes in the washing machine and sometimes i like to go out after i put the clothes in and put them in the dryer when i get back. I decided to save that for today. lol. I am rambling.
Progress as of today: 5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
RE: Pancakes ~ I had a tiny bit of Lite Syrup & P.B....Too tired to mess with fixing cut-up fruit @ 9 p.m....
Your walking & yoga sound just like what you need to achieve your goal alongside your better eating habits.... Keep up the wonderful work... YOu are goin to be so happy with yourself when you reach that goal!
because my dad has special privledges due to his job, I was able to actually go INSIDE the ground zero (9-11) construction site yesterday. it was really cool to see.
breakfast: strawberries, cereal, milk: 320
lunch: 4 ounce pcc, 4 ounce ativia yogurt, 6 ounces greek yogurt: 260
snack: energy bar, some sugar free jelly: 250
dinner: 2 cucumbers with dressing, smart ones with some extra noodles 380
total: 1210 wow. awesome day!!!
exercise : hot yoga :) walked 6 miles too!!!
Progress as of today: 5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
Have a Great Sunday!.... I had Strawberries @ breakfast too!
because my dad has special privledges due to his job, I was able to actually go INSIDE the ground zero (9-11) construction site today. it was really cool to see.
early breakfast: strawberries: 60
Late breakfast: never took place.
lunch: 4 pickles, a large deli turkey sandwich on rye bread: 600
snack: few cherry tomatoes, large granny smith apple 150
total so far: 810 eesh. I don't want to eat a lot for dinner. I'd like to keep the total in the 1200s. Going out to eat with family and will probably get a salad.
dinner: ended up more than i wanted but still alright in terms of total daily calories. 1 cup of manhattan clam chowder soup, grilled sea bass, broccoli, coffee. 700 at most.
total: 1500 approx. ok.
I will bike for a little while in the AM. Then, I have to get ready to spend the rest of the day with family.
What an interesting week and weekend it's been having my uncle stay here since Wednesday. Today will be spent with my family (we do not do this often so it should be a good, yet slightly stressful in terms of food choices, day for me).
We'll be visiting my grandma, taking her out to lunch for her birthday which was Thursday, and then possibly go into the city, later out to dinner. I will eat making smart choices, how can't I? I've been doing so well. I feel some weight loss, finally. I cannot be happier with how my body feels as it gets slimmer. On the other hand, my energy levels are not always consistent. sometimes i'm quite tired. I also haven't been sleeping well. I'm still not giving up. I want this to be the last time that I let my eating go so out of control that I gain 20 lbs in less than a year. It was so unhealthy what I did.
Friday when i went for my walk i didn't have a snack beforehand. at first, i was a little lethargic, but then i got into it. I didn't even have an appetite by the end of the my walk after 5 miles. This means I can get by successfully on my current eating plans. I always try to get in carbs, but good ones usually, and lots of fiber.
Progress as of today: 5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
exercise: yoga and 5 mile walk. excellent.
Today I work up earlier than I thought I would. Lately I've been getting by on less sleep. Maybe exercising is making that possible. I'm not very tired throughout the day but sometimes for a little while in the afternoon I feel it!
Breakfast: Fage yogurt with light activia yogurt mixed in. This satisfies me! Lg tea. strrawberries: 210
Lunch a bit large, very hungry early after yoga: 1.5 cups fiber one, .5 cup strawberries, 1 cup milk, 4 ounce cc, 4 ounce activia yogurt: 460.
sour mints throughout afternoon
dinner: salad, chicken, lg pita bread, orange: 550-600 or something like that.
total: 1300 good day.
Snack: I really want an iced coffee at some point today!
Dinner: I know we'll be going out to eat with my Uncle that came to stay with us.
update to come!
Progress as of today: 5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
Have a wonderful Supper with your uncle....
around 1280 cal. I am totally not sure how many calories dinner was. I ended up going out and had a LOT of veggies and then also a salad with seared tuna and nothing else in it. I am hoping that calories were around 400. Hopefully that's right. Otherwise, it was still a pretty low day with lots of exercise.
exercise: AM 40 min, PM 50 min walk.
I haven't been giving into food temptations. We had a breakfast in the faculty room today but I had breakfast beforehand. Also, there wasn't as good a selection as usual so that's good. Last night I almost gave in to having a 300 calorie pita bread! NOT worth it. Three hundred calories just for the actual bread and nothing else. I am doing well, as long as I learn to calm myself down and not think of drowning my emotions in food.
Because I was up earlier than usual this morning, I decided to just take a walk outside. It was slightly drizzling, but not during most of the 40 minute walk I took. It was worth it and I will probably go to the gym later, not so in the mood for yoga tonight - I plan on going tomorrow morning when I have a day off from work.
Breakfast: lots of fiber one, milk: 310
snack: cc: 110
Lunch: yogurt: 160
snack: lots of tofu sprinkled with cinnamon and a large apple 300
I've been tired today due to lack of sleep lately bc i wake up early for no apparent reason! Actually, one reason is that my uncle from California has been staying with us. But, I can't believe it's causing me to wake up so early in the morning - and i've been going to bed later than usual. I have a feeling I'll catch up on sleep come Sunday and Monday which I have off from work, too.
total so far: 880.
I can have 400 cal for dinner and make it a 1280 approx. day. This is my plan :) I can do this :) yes.
Progress as of today: 5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
You are doing wonderful...Soon this will be routine and not seem such a chore...
I haven't got nearly anything accomplished today that I set out to do, but the work isn't going to "Stop" because of it, so I best get with what I can get done at least.... Good Evening!
late edit: after dinner, i had a TON of sugar free jelly...but good news is NOTHING else after that.
TOTAL CALORIES: 1500. still ok. today was a HUNGRY DAY.
Early evening: For some reason, I have been hungrier today than the past few days, starting right in the morning and lasting all day! I'm glad I made the choice to head to yoga RIGHT after work and not wait an hour and a half because i might have made bad food choices if I had stayed home.
exercise: hot yoga.
I'm not sure if I will walk today, actually, I won't. My ankle needs the rest. Then again, I'm bored just sitting here. Maybe I should head out for a walk. eh. we'll see. I might as well do a slow walk on the treadmill.
breakfast: large with two added 4 ounce yogurts: 475
snack: cc: 110
lunch: yogurt: 150
snack: apple/diet snapple noni drink: 155
dinner: amy's microwave lasagna, 2 cucumbers, dressing. 410
total: 1300. ok. :)
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 16 lbs to go!
haha, DD has a background with a horn! I had to use it!
Happy Hump Day! Yay, its Wednesday :) I haven't said that in months! So, most of the kids are on a trip that i'd be teaching today so my plans at school will be to work with different kids today and administer lots of reading tests. I love when the routine shifts and every day is not exactly the same. Yay for change of plans today!
Breakfast: fruit,cereal,milk:
Snack: cc 110
lunch: yogurts: 150
snack: caffeine free diet soda.
snack: fruit and yogurt:
dinner: will be microwavable
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 16 lbs to go!
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AM entry:
today was a good day as has been the whole week :)
After school, I plan on picking up a free pair of underwear at Victoria's Secret. I get a free one many times of year with a coupon in the mail. I also plan on buying some frames for my college/grad school diplomas and awards. I want to hang them up in my room so i can be proud of my accomplishments. It makes me feel good.
breakfast: cereal/fruit 325
snack: cc 110
lunch: yogurts: 150
snack: apple/yogurt: 200
dinner: 2 cucumbers with dressing, lean cuisine 350.
total so far: 1135. i rocked today!..plus small plum: 1175 :)
exercise: I was going to do yoga, but i think the elliptical at the gym is a better idea today. i will do yoga tomorrow :)
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 16 lbs to go!
Good Evening!
Good Monday! :)
Early Breakfast: cup of strawberries
Later breakfast: cereal and milk plus a bit more cereal/yogurt
Snack: p cc 110
Lunch: yogurts: 150
snack before yoga: apple 120...yogurt 70
total so far: 845
Dinner: amy's lasanga, 2 cucumbers with dressing 390 :)
total: 1235 = GREAT DAY :) plus a peach = 1275 :) so happy about today.
YOGA after school...I am going to go at 4pm if I get out of work on time. Otherwise, I'll go to a later class.
Progress as of today: 4 lbs lost so far, only 16 lbs to go!
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hi HOP! yikes, i am really sorry to hear about the issues with your mom. mother/daughter relationships can be a bit tricky sometimes especially when you feel like you are not allowed to be yourself with her. i am glad you decided to walk home and use a good outlet to channel your anger. have you spoken to your mother about how you feel alienated? xoxo
selina on 05/26/2008:
Thanks for the good tips on my menu you've left a couple of times. i appreciate it. in fact i tried to add some more protein into my diet and it seems to be working, i hope. good luck with your mom/daughter/sister relationship issues. it's unusual not to have any problems with one's mom or siblings, especially one's sister, in my opinion. it's not natural, it goes against our instincts. it does take a lot of effort to fight these instincts. i often remind my daughter when she has issues with her friends that we have no control over anybody, except ourselves. i think you did very well - you can't control your mom or sister's actions, but you can control yourself and you can choose when and with whom you exercise. i hope you'll feel better.
thinnsidenotout on 05/26/2008:
Sorry!..... I AM proud that you did not let the "tiff" determine your eating to be back to old habits my friend! You are learning and putting it into action very well....
: - )