Realized that Fathers day is Sunday. No time for an Amazon order. Oops. Found the Arctc Air thing up at a Target near me (WITH a bra I wanted) and pre-paid for it online. Feeling pretty good about that... I pulled together Christmas, did dog sitting reliably, didn't flake or screw up my Mom's birthday (still taking her to the brewery Friday), made it to church on Sunday, and I figured out something for Father's Day my dad would really like. Have stuff on hand to make him healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies ( a favorite of his that his mom made) but with almond flour and protein powder so it is diabetic-friendly. Had enough cash set aside from my splurge budget last challenge to buy myself something for a morale boost when I really needed one... even if it was small. About to pay bills more or less on time. A little proud. Let's take a minute to recognize the win.
Even made two healthy meals today and got one into either parent. First one was a new recipe... Or type of recipe. A breakfast bowl with garlicky greens, red quinoa, black lentils, avocado, poached eggs, and cherry tomatoes... Which coincidentally fulfilled my challenge task today for MeU... Use whole grains to fill a 1/4 of a plate. More like an 1/8 for me... but sure. Mom liked it and we had a very pleasant breakfast together. Later I reheated chicken thighs, brown rice, refried black beans, and added some veg and guac to make burrito bowls and got one into my dad. We actually had a decent conversation for once. Then I walked my dog and my parents are headed out to the store for groceries. I am making turkey bolognese (cheater version) and hopefully they will bring back spaghetti squash. If not I guess I will boil up a box of pasta I found from when I boxed up all grains when I went paleo.
Feeling a little blessed... the refridgerator was making a funny noise this morning... but it seems to have settled out. Ice maker may not work anymore though. Fingers crossed.
Things are coming to a head with the school. I have a meeting on 6/20 with my caseworker and the head of the school. I hope I am not making a mountain out of a molehill.
5.25pm Gotta rewrite my resume and tackle homework.
Grr. Get after it.
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
Lots of healthy eating but didn't achieve anything. Clock is ticking on finding work.
Realized that I feel trapped in the house because all my pants except my jeans (too hot) are in the too fat bag and the pair of shorts I was so excited to buy from Columbia at the beginning of the summer are almost falling off but also 2 inches too long to wear comfortably. It's a confidence thing... I don't feel like I can go out if don't look ok. So my splurge is on a pair of size 12 bermudas and two 0x tops from Forever21+. All can be returned in store but will take a week or more to get here. I really don't know what size I am anymore. H and M has the best deals but their sizing is all over the place. You have to shop in store...
I'll wait on my Amazon splurge till next week so I can get my dad this "Arctic Cooler" he saw on TV for Father's Day. Looks sketch to me but sure... Why not. I'd buy him an air conditioner but it needs 3 feet of clearance on all sides and that's a no go for a hoarder house.
Did figure out how to make perfect poached eggs today. Milestone. Also made a new recipe... spinach salad with blueberries, strawberries, onions, goat cheese, walnuts, and a lemon dressing. It was nice to make a new meal for my parents.
Tomorrow I will put on the one outfit that fits ok and isn't insanely hot that I do have and get out and about early.
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
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So today I was cleaning out the spare room... working on getting my bed in there... and I found one of the watertight plastic boxes of food I cleaned out of the pantry when I started cleaning up my diet and right on top there was a bag of reese's peanut butter cups and I had to have one then I had two... then my stomach felt a bit off so I laid down for a bit... then the severe abdominal cramping started... so let that be a lesson to someone somewhere... when in doubt toss it out
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
I'm glad you didn't have more than 2!
Just kind of puttered about today making meals, washing dishes, laundry, grocery run, and screwing with my various online challenges and tracking. I made a pricebook up today which was kind of a time waste. Like I am ever going to have time to go through grocery stores and write down their regular prices for stuff I buy all the time from cilantro to chicken breasts. Oi.
Major victory was biking to/from and actually making it to church, then walking my dog.. I also ate almost completely on plan today. Just my meal timing was off. Yay me.
I have 60lbs to lose to reduce my risk of heart attack and stroke. I need to put that first before everything.
Moving outdoor timer on tv up an hour to 10 pm. Gotta be in bed by 11. I can't believe what a difference a stupid $1.99 device has made in my life. I wish I could put one on myself. And my parents. And my dog.
Mom loved getting 3 new nightgowns so that she doesn't have to wash them every day and can always have a fresh one. Trying to do better every day and every way.
Getting ready to do an Amazon splurge. Top of my list is a new notebook cover because the leather on my current one is a peeling mess. I also really want some stevia vanilla syrup, thermometer, a silicone milliliter measuring cup, some egg poaching cups, a silicone covered ice cube tray, and a Baofeng ham radio. As soon as this class is finished I am going to treat myself to a ham radio license and a first aid class. About $90 total for the Amazon splurge but feels like a lot. Still these little things will make meal prep easier. I could use a couple of tops to wear with jeans to be cute in but they will happen eventually.
Hugs and goodnight!
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
glad your mom enjoyed her nightgowns. the other night my mom wore the one i got her as a gift and it made me happy too!
you are already on a major happy roll with your weight loss so just keep on! i love looking at your chart!
Had a bit of a miracle yesterday and the old friend of my mom's was able to make lunch after all. My mom got a rare nice time with an old friend for her birthday. I took them both to lunch at a vegan restaraunt. Money might not buy happiness but it does sure facilitate it. Brewery is rescheduled for next week. Couldn't do both in one day. Tonight hopefully I will take them for dinner somewhere and mom can open her presents. I faked up one from my dad. He's too depressedd to do anything for anyone.
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Instructor is a douche and late for class again. At least this time he called.
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227.8. I think I am retaining water. I'll post nutritionist tips later. I need to make my shopping list and meal plan for tomorrow.
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
What is going on with your class?!? How frustrating this must be for you :-(
1. Being old and broke - no retirement funds 2. Not having insurance coverage for my family and really needing it. 3. Not being able to stay on top of my bills. 4. Having my kids fall into dangerous situations 5. Getting hurt and not being able to function at all
also, happy bday to your mom and very nice plans for lunch and dinner and her friend being able to come too!
From one of my online challenges today:
To do is to be
What you do is who you are.
To be excellent today, perform excellently today!
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Mom's birthday is today. I made her a healthy breakfast of eggs baked in enchilada sauce, beans, spinach, avocado, tomatoes, salsa, and green onions with iced coffee. I got my dad a couple of birthday cards to choose from, maybe he will fill one out. I have a bunch of homework but I am hoping to not have to leave the house to do it. I spent too much time this morning on breakfast and cleanup, plus I have to make up the rest of the brownie batter. Tonight we will go check out a dog-friendly brewery for hir birthday. They have telescopes and vegan tacos on Friday nights. There is a burger joint nearby.
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Logging meals on rise. Had too many wheat tortillas and cheese yesterday. Was going to only have 1 but I think I had 6. I was just so hungry.
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
saying you'll so something doesn't count until you actually do it!
Happy birthday to your mom :-) The brewery sounds so cool!
Achieved a certain semblance of order today... the dishes are washed, the dining table is clear, living room/bathroom is picked up, and laundry is done. It doesn't sound like much and everything is still a mess but getting all of these at the same time feels like victory. Even made lunch for my parents and got them to sit at the table together.
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Logging my meals on Rise right now so I won't do that here... I have done 3 yoga workouts this week! I am giving tonight a rest because I am so sore in the mornings and I am taking my mom to see friends tomorrow for her birthday.
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Good exercise from one of my online challenges today.
Identify 5 Butterflies
How to do it: Take out a sheet of paper and a pen or pencil. Draw five large butterfly shapes. (Don't worry about making the drawing perfect. If you don't want to draw a butterfly, you can make five circles.) On each butterfly, write one thing that makes you feel worried or fearful. Your butterflies might be labeled: "paying the bills," "meeting my goals at work," or "my parents' health," for example.
Why it matters: "Butterflies" is a pretty name for that nervous, clutching feeling in your stomach you experience when faced with something distressing or worrisome. Fear can manifest itself in many ways. You may feel fluttering in your chest, or you may feel like there's a leaden ball in your throat or belly. These uncomfortable reactions are your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. By naming your butterflies - identifying what's causing you anxiety - you become aware of them and can think about what you can do to alleviate your worries.
My 5 butterflies are:
What are yours?
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
Good thought for the day from my 60 day challenge...
"Perfect Is the Enemy of "Better" - The point of this fitness program is to get you better:
DO NOT get hung up on doing everything perfectly on the first try...just do better than the last time you tried it. Competence comes with repetition. As you gain competence through practice, you will become better at the movements, and you will perform brilliantly."
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Spending most of my day documenting how completely awry this class is... mostly because the instructor refuses to put in the time required to teach the class... like literally the scheduled class time.
I so don't want to be doing this but I have to. All I really want to do is go home and curl up with my dog.
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2 eggs, sausage, 2 cups broccoli, coffee half n half
spinach salad
cliff bar
2 chicken thighs, broccoli
skinny cow ice cream sandwich
226.6 normal weight fluctuation
Mom getting on my case was a good thing. It busted my procrastination to do homework, and I realized the instructor hadn't taught enough of the class to assign out the homework. Then I looked at the contract for the school they gave me and want me to sign... I would be financially liable for the class if the state doesn't pay. It seemed a little suspicious that the instructions were to not take it home and leave all dates blank... So I have an appointment with the EDD tomorrow to see what the deal is. According to the contract, as of next class I would be liable for about $4k out of $7k and under an NDA. I bet that's why nobody has said anything about the class or instructor to the EDD... They all got the contract before class started and are liable. I fell through the cracks and didn't get the contract till after the class started... and I put off signing it because I spaced out.
Go mom. Glad I bought three nightgowns instead of just one like she asked for her birthday. I can be a snot and she pushes through it instead of passing it by.
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Old boss gave me a free challenge cycle while I am working with the nutritionist on Rise so I don't fall off. He just wants me to get healthy. Aaaaaaaw.
Camping trip got cancelled. All of my food is shelf stable and in my bear barrel so it is good to go for an upcoming trip... But that means I need to go food shopping today and prep for the week.
Here are the nutritionist's tips so far:
1 Use veggies instead of rice with beans. Too many carbs
2 If you are going to eat because you are anxious, try doing pushups or jumping jacks
3 Make sure backpacking food is real. Nuts/berries, jerky
4 Protein cookies are better than the real thing but still super processed. Try to limit them
5 Try to distract yourself with water first at night before eating anything after bedtime
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Head of school says he doesn't know what is going on, nobody has ever complained before. If the class isn't ok next week, then he is going to cancel the class.
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oatmeal, coffee, half n half
2 cups broccoli, eggs, sausage, iced tea w/ stevia
2 cups broccoli, 1/3 cup beans, chicken, 2tbsp shredded cheese, enchilada sauce, salsa, guac cup
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
Food looks good. Tips are very good. I especially like #2 - probably could have used that myself today.
I should have done #2 before eating the peanut butter cups after I got off the phone with the head of the school.
226.1... still normal weight fluctuation. Stayed up too late talking to UDG when he got off work at 12. Missed dog walk on meetup.com this morning and slept till 11. Gotta pull it together. At least I took her on a long walk yesterday.
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Yelled at my mom today because I was in brain sensory blowout mode... got up late, missed something I had been looking forward to. It was too hot. The house was a mess. I hadn't been able to blow dry my hair yet. My car needs to be washed but I'm going camping. I was hungry but I couldn't get my head around eating there. My dog was on my case. My dad was on my case. None of my bras fit. All my clothes are really uncomfortable. My nail polish was screwed up. She sat down and demanded to know about my class. Thinking about my class made me angry because the instructor was an hour late. So I yelled at her how my class was doing, put on my shoes and went to go get a burger.
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Got mom's birthday present. Another nightgown. Birthday plan is to take her to go see an old family friend and her daughter for brunch.
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Finally sat down to do homework and realized the instructor cut class short so early there's nothing to go on for the homework.
@#$%
Emailed him and copied his boss... Because unless he is on the hot seat he doesn't do his job.
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11am Oatmeal, vyvanse, excedrin. Iced tea
1:26 yogurt, blueberries, granola
3pm - double cheeseburger lettuce wrap. Sweet potato fries. Ranch dressing.
5pm - venti iced coffee, cake pop
Progress as of today: 92.7 lbs lost so far, only 18.3 lbs to go!
Tomorrow is a new day...
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You are accomplishing a tremendous amount of things...you definitely deserve a pat on the back. Good job!!!!!
Hugs. Thank you!!!
horn_of_plenty on 06/14/2018:
i actually ordered something for my dad on Amazon two nights ago :)
i have prime so i think it's coming tonight or tomorrow. i got in a white, sweat free, SPF shirt for the beach - it was $19.
Good pick!!! I have one of those and love it