I can't think about ANYTHING else now!!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Fun!
Lake Fun!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
I am not complaining.....
......but my massage therapist told me on Tuesday, after she put her entire body weight into my shoulder socket, that some patients that have scar tissue like I have, have to be put to sleep so the Doc can just move your arm all over and break up the tissue!!!!!
I can't think about ANYTHING else now!!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
I can't think about ANYTHING else now!!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
I have a WHOLE lot to say.......
First let me start with sending many prayers to all of the victims and their family members, and the police and medical staff and the runners and all of those affected by the bombings in Boston on Monday. We truly never know where we are safe. I will be thinking of these people and their families and praying for strength for all of them.
Now, I mentioned that we watched two of our grandkids over the weekend, but totally forgot to mention a few of the cute, and not so cute, things they had to say while staying with us.
Malik (age 6) wanted to know why I take so many showers. Admittedly, the number of showers has increased once I realized how good PT felt under the hot water, and since I am walking on the treadmill six days a week, it is not uncommon for me to shower twice a day, maybe three times. I am squeaky clean! He thought this seemed to be a bit much. He also has not outgrown the "why" question with most anything. That can be exhausting! But I try really hard to exhaust HIM with my answering every WHY question. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. :)
His Aunt, who is watching the kids during the week, posted this picture on Facebook. He made it at school today.
It say's...."I went to my Grandpa's and played" Then he drew the four of us.
So Stinking Cute!!!
Now Amiyah (age 3)....well......she was with me one afternoon while I changed clothes, and she said to me...."I see you fat butt and you fat wegs." I told her that was not a nice thing to say and she said (with her eyes super wide and her eye brows raised), "You not fat, just you butt and wegs are fat." To which I replied..."Yeah, I'm working on that."
She would also look at me randomly throughout the weekend and say....
"awkward", but it sounded more like....."okkkwarrrrrrrrrrd".
Goofy kids.
Now, moving on to my own kid.
Update. Tess graduated from Pitt State this past December 14th. On December 17th, she accepted a paid internship in Dallas with Southwest Airlines. Last Tuesday she interviewed for a full time position with Southwest Airlines. Today, she accepted Full Time Employment with Southwest Airlines and will be moving to Dallas permanently next month!!! I am so happy for her and HAD to share her awesome news!! She is ECSTATIC!!
Now, for my own news.
I went to the Surgeon Monday for a post-op visit. He said that I was a bit behind, which I was also told in Physical Therapy, but that it was not a big deal, and it seems to be the result of scar tissue that needs a little more work. Some people get it, some people don't. Some is more severe than others. Great. So, that really means pushing myself harder to work through it, and more frequent PT!! I don't really know how I will have time to do anything else except PT and the treadmill, but if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes. He said that every time I walk through a door, I should stop and try to slide my arm up the wall. (that is one of my fairly new exercises anyhow), and that while I am on the treadmill, I should hold a 2 lb weight in each hand and swing my arms as often and as far as I can. So I did that Monday night. Really got the heart up too!! The Doc showed me physically what he would like for me to be able to do in four weeks when I go back to see him, so I liked knowing exactly what I needed to work on, and plan to do so with a vengeance.
I really focused on Power Foods Monday in my effort to lose one measly pound this week. I drank lots of water and did the treadmill with the extra weights and arm swinging. After dinner, I still had 5 PPV left to fulfill my daily minimum of 26 PPV, but I really was not hungry. I decided to make a WW smoothie and add Peanut Butter Powder, so that still left me with 2 PPV, which I did not eat. I am not real sure how big of a difference that makes. I know you are supposed to eat a minimum for a reason, and I know exercising allows me to actually even eat more. I tried to call my coach, but we were on different schedules and the phone tag failed. Anyhow, I certainly feel successful about the decisions I made on Monday.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Now, I mentioned that we watched two of our grandkids over the weekend, but totally forgot to mention a few of the cute, and not so cute, things they had to say while staying with us.
Malik (age 6) wanted to know why I take so many showers. Admittedly, the number of showers has increased once I realized how good PT felt under the hot water, and since I am walking on the treadmill six days a week, it is not uncommon for me to shower twice a day, maybe three times. I am squeaky clean! He thought this seemed to be a bit much. He also has not outgrown the "why" question with most anything. That can be exhausting! But I try really hard to exhaust HIM with my answering every WHY question. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. :)
His Aunt, who is watching the kids during the week, posted this picture on Facebook. He made it at school today.
It say's...."I went to my Grandpa's and played" Then he drew the four of us.
So Stinking Cute!!!
Now Amiyah (age 3)....well......she was with me one afternoon while I changed clothes, and she said to me...."I see you fat butt and you fat wegs." I told her that was not a nice thing to say and she said (with her eyes super wide and her eye brows raised), "You not fat, just you butt and wegs are fat." To which I replied..."Yeah, I'm working on that."
She would also look at me randomly throughout the weekend and say....
"awkward", but it sounded more like....."okkkwarrrrrrrrrrd".
Goofy kids.
Now, moving on to my own kid.
Update. Tess graduated from Pitt State this past December 14th. On December 17th, she accepted a paid internship in Dallas with Southwest Airlines. Last Tuesday she interviewed for a full time position with Southwest Airlines. Today, she accepted Full Time Employment with Southwest Airlines and will be moving to Dallas permanently next month!!! I am so happy for her and HAD to share her awesome news!! She is ECSTATIC!!
Now, for my own news.
I went to the Surgeon Monday for a post-op visit. He said that I was a bit behind, which I was also told in Physical Therapy, but that it was not a big deal, and it seems to be the result of scar tissue that needs a little more work. Some people get it, some people don't. Some is more severe than others. Great. So, that really means pushing myself harder to work through it, and more frequent PT!! I don't really know how I will have time to do anything else except PT and the treadmill, but if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes. He said that every time I walk through a door, I should stop and try to slide my arm up the wall. (that is one of my fairly new exercises anyhow), and that while I am on the treadmill, I should hold a 2 lb weight in each hand and swing my arms as often and as far as I can. So I did that Monday night. Really got the heart up too!! The Doc showed me physically what he would like for me to be able to do in four weeks when I go back to see him, so I liked knowing exactly what I needed to work on, and plan to do so with a vengeance.
I really focused on Power Foods Monday in my effort to lose one measly pound this week. I drank lots of water and did the treadmill with the extra weights and arm swinging. After dinner, I still had 5 PPV left to fulfill my daily minimum of 26 PPV, but I really was not hungry. I decided to make a WW smoothie and add Peanut Butter Powder, so that still left me with 2 PPV, which I did not eat. I am not real sure how big of a difference that makes. I know you are supposed to eat a minimum for a reason, and I know exercising allows me to actually even eat more. I tried to call my coach, but we were on different schedules and the phone tag failed. Anyhow, I certainly feel successful about the decisions I made on Monday.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Monday, April 15, 2013
Weekend Watching the Grandkids!
While the parents are off on a cruise just chillin, we were hard at work chasing a three year old and a six year old. Basically they run a lot and eat a lot, and sleep very little.
Breakfast with Papa...
Lunch at Fritz's at Crown Center...
Playing in the Crayola Store.....
Posing cuz we made them.....
Neighborhood playground fun!
These kids do love the camera!
Right before they left us for the weekend.....she sat on my lap to eat some grapes and crashed!!
I ate more points that I had planned and found it more difficult to get my water in because I simply kept forgetting, or making a big glass then getting side tracked, but I actually got my hour on the treadmill in on Saturday and Sunday, which surprised me.
Friday I ate 53 PPV, I think. That's where I tried to over estimated at the luncheon.
Saturday I ate 39 PPV, marshmallows and a glass of wine for dinner and a grilled chicken sandwich and a few fries for lunch at Crown Center. Urg.
Sunday was my least challenging day, but I still ate 30 PPV, which is more than I had planned.
After the kiddos left, I walked outside for thirty minutes and got stuck in light rain and thunder, so I came home. After reviewing my points for the weekend, I got on the treadmill and did my hour.
I plan to work hard Monday through Thursday at planning, drinking my water and maybe doing more than an hour on the treadmill. I really want that 164 this Friday!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Breakfast with Papa...
Lunch at Fritz's at Crown Center...
Playing in the Crayola Store.....
Posing cuz we made them.....
Neighborhood playground fun!
These kids do love the camera!
Right before they left us for the weekend.....she sat on my lap to eat some grapes and crashed!!
I ate more points that I had planned and found it more difficult to get my water in because I simply kept forgetting, or making a big glass then getting side tracked, but I actually got my hour on the treadmill in on Saturday and Sunday, which surprised me.
Friday I ate 53 PPV, I think. That's where I tried to over estimated at the luncheon.
Saturday I ate 39 PPV, marshmallows and a glass of wine for dinner and a grilled chicken sandwich and a few fries for lunch at Crown Center. Urg.
Sunday was my least challenging day, but I still ate 30 PPV, which is more than I had planned.
After the kiddos left, I walked outside for thirty minutes and got stuck in light rain and thunder, so I came home. After reviewing my points for the weekend, I got on the treadmill and did my hour.
I plan to work hard Monday through Thursday at planning, drinking my water and maybe doing more than an hour on the treadmill. I really want that 164 this Friday!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Last Week Kicked Butt!
Friday was a great day starting with an awesome weigh in at Weight Watchers. I am back at 165, (FINALLY!) and ready to move forward.
When I hit 164, it will be the first time in years! I am going to really have to stay focused, but I feel like I am in a really good place, so this will happen.
I went to a luncheon on Friday afternoon that an incredible person, Stacy, has put on many times in the past, and it always benefits a charity. Stacy does a great job of having a houseful and hosting and cooking and serving and visiting. I am always amazed at how calm she is, and how fabulous everything taste. There are usually around 20 guest.
I let myself enjoy a little taste of everything from pasta with béchamel sauce to the three homemade desserts along with wine. The courses are paired with wines, so it'd just be dumb to pass on the wine. :)
Anyhow, I did my best to calculate the points when I got home. I OVER guessed on everything. I think I am good, but I am going to try to eat 26 PPV instead of 30 this week just to make sure I see that 164 next Friday! That also means I can't skip one day of exercise, so lots of planning to do to make sure it all happens.
That being said, we have our Grandkids this weekend, and next. Last night we ordered pizza and I ate one piece along with strawberries, kiwi and a banana. Today we are headed to Crown Center to experience Lego Land and whatever else we think sounds fun. I am headed to the treadmill now.
Lots of challenges ahead the next two days. The fridge and pantry now have more food in them than they have had in months, but it is low point options and I just need to make sure to write it down before I eat it, or choose fruits and veggies.
This was a really boring post I know. I am writing it as I think about how I am going to deal with the weekend. These kids like to snack a lot and I don't want myself to feel the need to snack every time they do!!
I gotta go! Kids are up and HUNGRY!!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
When I hit 164, it will be the first time in years! I am going to really have to stay focused, but I feel like I am in a really good place, so this will happen.
I went to a luncheon on Friday afternoon that an incredible person, Stacy, has put on many times in the past, and it always benefits a charity. Stacy does a great job of having a houseful and hosting and cooking and serving and visiting. I am always amazed at how calm she is, and how fabulous everything taste. There are usually around 20 guest.
I let myself enjoy a little taste of everything from pasta with béchamel sauce to the three homemade desserts along with wine. The courses are paired with wines, so it'd just be dumb to pass on the wine. :)
Anyhow, I did my best to calculate the points when I got home. I OVER guessed on everything. I think I am good, but I am going to try to eat 26 PPV instead of 30 this week just to make sure I see that 164 next Friday! That also means I can't skip one day of exercise, so lots of planning to do to make sure it all happens.
That being said, we have our Grandkids this weekend, and next. Last night we ordered pizza and I ate one piece along with strawberries, kiwi and a banana. Today we are headed to Crown Center to experience Lego Land and whatever else we think sounds fun. I am headed to the treadmill now.
Lots of challenges ahead the next two days. The fridge and pantry now have more food in them than they have had in months, but it is low point options and I just need to make sure to write it down before I eat it, or choose fruits and veggies.
This was a really boring post I know. I am writing it as I think about how I am going to deal with the weekend. These kids like to snack a lot and I don't want myself to feel the need to snack every time they do!!
I gotta go! Kids are up and HUNGRY!!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Friday, April 12, 2013
9 Weeks Post-Op
Well, I bragged earlier in the week about how exercising early in the day really helps keep me motivated to make wise food choices throughout the day, then on Wednesday my treadmill routine didn't happen until about 5:00 pm, and on Thursday it never happened at all!! I still made good choices, but I found it a bit ironic.
The good news is.....
I weigh 165.6! I was shooting for 166 something, so this makes me very happy.
TEN things I can now do with my right hand/arm.
1. Wash my hair. (I can't quite reach the top of my head, but maybe two more weeks!)
2. Wash the front of my left shoulder and my entire left armpit! (This JUST happened this week!)
3. Turn on the radio in the car. (I have to really think about it to make my arm go up there, but it goes!)
4. Shake hands! (This just happened this week!)
5. Push the garage door opener in the car. (This one hurts like the dickens, but I CAN DO IT!)
6. Stir stuff. (Thick stuff? Stir slowly.)
7. Turn the steering wheel. (Probably not real safe, so the left hand is free if I need it.)
8. Hold the blow dryer!! (I had my first good hair day in like NINE WEEKS!)
9. Reach something I might need out of the passengers seat! (Like my purse to pay for a Starbucks.)
10. Put mascara on without my hand quivering all over the place! (No more eye pokes!)
Oh! AND!!!! I slept five good nights this week!
Three of those were drug free!
Yippee! Yahoo! Yeehaw!
And!!!! It might be obvious, but I am in a much better mood.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
The good news is.....
I weigh 165.6! I was shooting for 166 something, so this makes me very happy.
TEN things I can now do with my right hand/arm.
1. Wash my hair. (I can't quite reach the top of my head, but maybe two more weeks!)
2. Wash the front of my left shoulder and my entire left armpit! (This JUST happened this week!)
3. Turn on the radio in the car. (I have to really think about it to make my arm go up there, but it goes!)
4. Shake hands! (This just happened this week!)
5. Push the garage door opener in the car. (This one hurts like the dickens, but I CAN DO IT!)
6. Stir stuff. (Thick stuff? Stir slowly.)
7. Turn the steering wheel. (Probably not real safe, so the left hand is free if I need it.)
8. Hold the blow dryer!! (I had my first good hair day in like NINE WEEKS!)
9. Reach something I might need out of the passengers seat! (Like my purse to pay for a Starbucks.)
10. Put mascara on without my hand quivering all over the place! (No more eye pokes!)
Oh! AND!!!! I slept five good nights this week!
Three of those were drug free!
Yippee! Yahoo! Yeehaw!
And!!!! It might be obvious, but I am in a much better mood.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Relax......
I went in for my medical massage on Wednesday and begged for just a regular, nice, relaxing massage. I feel like Beki, my awesome massage therapist, has done an incredible job of working out those knots that I had and that has allowed me to move forward a little more quickly with my Physical Therapy. I just needed thirty minutes of a nice and relaxing massage. She agreed. After last week working through some tough stuff, I deserved it!
I really dedicated the entire day to healing and weight loss, although I feel like lately that is my life. I pushed myself through all of my "at home exercise", then I took a hot shower and continued therapy in the shower. It seems as though the hot water really does allow my muscles to relax which allows me to stretch just a little bit more. Then I went in for the massage. Then I had a Physical Therapy appointment immediately following that. After explaining how relaxed I was, the therapist thought that would really help me to push myself a bit more. So I did. I went home feeling like I had made a lot of progress from last week. In the afternoon, I again did my "at home" therapy, then did more in a hot shower (I am squeaky clean!), then did the treadmill for an hour at a 7% incline. It was a complete PHYSICAL day dedicated to healing and weight loss. I ended up only eating 25 points (I can have a minimum 26, and I have been eating an allowable 30), but I felt satisfied and am really eager for Fridays weigh in.
It felt like a really full, successful day!
Okay, now for some fun stuff. I love all the vintage refurbished furniture. I found a headboard that I am truly in love with, and I think Mike and I can make this happen!
Here is the one I found that I'd like to copy! Isn't it super cute? Shutters, door panels all hinged together with different finishes!!! This WILL happen!
These are a few other cute ideas I found.......
It's just OLD wood people! How cool is that??
Love.......
So many decisions.......
But back to may fav......
Wednesdays eats......
I'm not really sure why everything is working so well. I knew prior to surgery I would have to really maintain a positive attitude and stay focused on my health. I wanted post-surgery to be all about my healing and getting stronger and I knew I couldn't face another birthday being disappointed in myself for not reaching my goal weight. Having Roberta be my coach and check in on me via my blog or a text or a phone call has been a huge motivator for me. She has helped me be more aware of myself and my actions. I knew the day she left my house after our first meeting that things were going to work. I had made the decision to move forward and reach my goal weight.
I suppose I write this now because I am close to 165, the lowest I have been in years, and seeing the 170's leave again, and seeing myself move through the 160's is feeling really good.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
I really dedicated the entire day to healing and weight loss, although I feel like lately that is my life. I pushed myself through all of my "at home exercise", then I took a hot shower and continued therapy in the shower. It seems as though the hot water really does allow my muscles to relax which allows me to stretch just a little bit more. Then I went in for the massage. Then I had a Physical Therapy appointment immediately following that. After explaining how relaxed I was, the therapist thought that would really help me to push myself a bit more. So I did. I went home feeling like I had made a lot of progress from last week. In the afternoon, I again did my "at home" therapy, then did more in a hot shower (I am squeaky clean!), then did the treadmill for an hour at a 7% incline. It was a complete PHYSICAL day dedicated to healing and weight loss. I ended up only eating 25 points (I can have a minimum 26, and I have been eating an allowable 30), but I felt satisfied and am really eager for Fridays weigh in.
It felt like a really full, successful day!
Okay, now for some fun stuff. I love all the vintage refurbished furniture. I found a headboard that I am truly in love with, and I think Mike and I can make this happen!
Here is the one I found that I'd like to copy! Isn't it super cute? Shutters, door panels all hinged together with different finishes!!! This WILL happen!
These are a few other cute ideas I found.......
It's just OLD wood people! How cool is that??
Love.......
So many decisions.......
But back to may fav......
Wednesdays eats......
I'm not really sure why everything is working so well. I knew prior to surgery I would have to really maintain a positive attitude and stay focused on my health. I wanted post-surgery to be all about my healing and getting stronger and I knew I couldn't face another birthday being disappointed in myself for not reaching my goal weight. Having Roberta be my coach and check in on me via my blog or a text or a phone call has been a huge motivator for me. She has helped me be more aware of myself and my actions. I knew the day she left my house after our first meeting that things were going to work. I had made the decision to move forward and reach my goal weight.
I suppose I write this now because I am close to 165, the lowest I have been in years, and seeing the 170's leave again, and seeing myself move through the 160's is feeling really good.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I was trying to paint a flower......
.......but I think I made a starfish??
So I went with it and made another.....
And now all I can think about is THIS guy!
Patrick Star!
Maybe I'll give the Starfish on my toenails some eyeballs!
It was a day of completing task......besides painting my toenails......
1. After finally receiving all of the medical bills from Tess's car accident, I was able to complete and mail all paperwork.
2. Scheduled exterminator. (First Ant sighting in the kitchen yesterday!)
3. Scheduled Dermatology appointment (I might as well take advantage of already meeting my deductible)
4. Scheduled annual mammogram. (Squish Squash)
5. Picked up tax returns. (Thank you Uncle Sam. Miracles do happen.)
6. Treadmill (Digging the Pink station on Pandora!)
7. Attended a Cabi party where I purchased two gorgeous Spring sweaters! (I wasn't going to buy anything, but at goal weight, these will still look great!)
This one is super thin and light.....and yes, I like it cuz it covers my butt!
This is a super cozy Circle Sweater! Love it!
Tuesday's Eats!
I keep forgetting it takes me a little longer to get ready for things lately. As much as I hate being late, I seem to be showing up late to everything! This feels so appropriate.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
So I went with it and made another.....
And now all I can think about is THIS guy!
Patrick Star!
Maybe I'll give the Starfish on my toenails some eyeballs!
It was a day of completing task......besides painting my toenails......
1. After finally receiving all of the medical bills from Tess's car accident, I was able to complete and mail all paperwork.
2. Scheduled exterminator. (First Ant sighting in the kitchen yesterday!)
3. Scheduled Dermatology appointment (I might as well take advantage of already meeting my deductible)
4. Scheduled annual mammogram. (Squish Squash)
5. Picked up tax returns. (Thank you Uncle Sam. Miracles do happen.)
6. Treadmill (Digging the Pink station on Pandora!)
7. Attended a Cabi party where I purchased two gorgeous Spring sweaters! (I wasn't going to buy anything, but at goal weight, these will still look great!)
This one is super thin and light.....and yes, I like it cuz it covers my butt!
This is a super cozy Circle Sweater! Love it!
Tuesday's Eats!
I keep forgetting it takes me a little longer to get ready for things lately. As much as I hate being late, I seem to be showing up late to everything! This feels so appropriate.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Feeling Motivated!
After successfully staying on plan through the weekend and watching the scale move down even a little bit more this morning, I am feeling very motivated!
I have never really been a fan of running, but I keep going through stages where I give it a shot. Saturday, while on the treadmill, I just started running, then I did intervals the remainder of the time I was on there.
Then Sunday morning, I went outside to walk, and as soon as I stepped out of the garage, I just started running? So again, I did spurts of walking and running while I was outside.
Monday morning, I stepped on the treadmill, and again, felt like running for a while. I only did 45 minutes since I was running a bit behind for the day, but I did a run/walk between 4.0 mph and 5.0 mph at 2 minute intervals. I knew I'd had a good cardio workout when I got off, and the small spurts of running the last three days had caught up with my legs!
I have been making the effort to make myself do my exercise early in the day (well, before 10:00), and I notice it helps prevent me from eating more than I should throughout the day. It's one of those things that I know always works best for me, but sometimes it's just so dang hard!!
Not promising myself a run every day, but I do think it may be part of the reason the scale is working so well for me these past few days. :)
Mondays eats......
I find some amazing quotes on Pinterest! It's not just recipes and DIY ideas!!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
I have never really been a fan of running, but I keep going through stages where I give it a shot. Saturday, while on the treadmill, I just started running, then I did intervals the remainder of the time I was on there.
Then Sunday morning, I went outside to walk, and as soon as I stepped out of the garage, I just started running? So again, I did spurts of walking and running while I was outside.
Monday morning, I stepped on the treadmill, and again, felt like running for a while. I only did 45 minutes since I was running a bit behind for the day, but I did a run/walk between 4.0 mph and 5.0 mph at 2 minute intervals. I knew I'd had a good cardio workout when I got off, and the small spurts of running the last three days had caught up with my legs!
I have been making the effort to make myself do my exercise early in the day (well, before 10:00), and I notice it helps prevent me from eating more than I should throughout the day. It's one of those things that I know always works best for me, but sometimes it's just so dang hard!!
Not promising myself a run every day, but I do think it may be part of the reason the scale is working so well for me these past few days. :)
Mondays eats......
I find some amazing quotes on Pinterest! It's not just recipes and DIY ideas!!
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Monday, April 8, 2013
Happy Easter! (Again)
Since Palm Sunday was snowed out and we had to cancel our family get together, we rescheduled and got together yesterday to celebrate!
As always, Mike's mom worked her tail off to make sure everyone had a full belly and a good time.
I only ate egg whites with a little cheese for breakfast since I knew we would be having a big afternoon meal. For lunch, I enjoyed a small bit of brisket, ham, and potatoes, and I enjoyed a LOT of salad, strawberries and pineapple. I had a small slice of Pineapple Upside Down cake, a small Mimosa and a few chocolate candies. I don't think I over ate on anything, and I had really small portions of the higher point items.
Grandma was sure to make the adults happy too with our own personalized filled Eggs! Portion control!! :)
I got up early Sunday and did a good run/walk outside for an hour.
After our Easter lunch and our Easter Egg hunt, this little Princess (No, not Tess), decided to open all of her eggs and dump the candy in the basket! Who needs eggs??
Then it was time for me to drive Tess to the airport. We ended up having plenty of time for a Starbucks and a little more visiting time before she had to board.
When I got home from the airport, it was dinner time, but I had eaten all of my points, and I truly wasn't hungry, so I had a big glass of water and a pear.
I was a little nervous about sticking to my plan this weekend with so much going on and a lot of unknowns about the meals I would be eating. At the end of the last three days, I can say I feel very successful and always felt satisfied. I know I will see a loss at the scale at my Friday weigh in. I think going into the weekend with a positive attitude that I could have a good time, but also make the right choices and enjoy everything in moderation, made my weekend a success.
It was a sunny weekend filled with friends and family. This was truly a perfect weekend.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
As always, Mike's mom worked her tail off to make sure everyone had a full belly and a good time.
I only ate egg whites with a little cheese for breakfast since I knew we would be having a big afternoon meal. For lunch, I enjoyed a small bit of brisket, ham, and potatoes, and I enjoyed a LOT of salad, strawberries and pineapple. I had a small slice of Pineapple Upside Down cake, a small Mimosa and a few chocolate candies. I don't think I over ate on anything, and I had really small portions of the higher point items.
Grandma was sure to make the adults happy too with our own personalized filled Eggs! Portion control!! :)
I got up early Sunday and did a good run/walk outside for an hour.
After our Easter lunch and our Easter Egg hunt, this little Princess (No, not Tess), decided to open all of her eggs and dump the candy in the basket! Who needs eggs??
Then it was time for me to drive Tess to the airport. We ended up having plenty of time for a Starbucks and a little more visiting time before she had to board.
When I got home from the airport, it was dinner time, but I had eaten all of my points, and I truly wasn't hungry, so I had a big glass of water and a pear.
I was a little nervous about sticking to my plan this weekend with so much going on and a lot of unknowns about the meals I would be eating. At the end of the last three days, I can say I feel very successful and always felt satisfied. I know I will see a loss at the scale at my Friday weigh in. I think going into the weekend with a positive attitude that I could have a good time, but also make the right choices and enjoy everything in moderation, made my weekend a success.
It was a sunny weekend filled with friends and family. This was truly a perfect weekend.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
Sunday, April 7, 2013
A Great Day in Kansas City!
I am so glad Tess came in town for the weekend! These are the kind of days I miss the most with her being in Dallas. She really does love it there and is exploring the possibility of living there permanently. As sad as I am about her possibly moving away for sure, I love knowing she is happy exploring opportunities outside of the Kansas City area.
We decided to get in as much fun as we possibly could in one Saturday! My friend, Stephanie, and I had planned on a trip to City Market in downtown Kansas City, so when Tess said she was coming in town, we made a Girly day of it and Steph brought her daughter and one of her friends. The five of us headed out for a full day of fun!
It was a gorgeous Saturday, but it's early enough in the season that the market wasn't packed.
Just enough people to make it feel a bit festive!
This is a TWO pound Sweet Potato!
You know we needed a good rest after walking up and down all those aisles!
Steph got a great picture of the girls with the skyline in the background.
(One of us should have taken a picture of Stephanie!)
We had to check out the Italian Grocery store so I could show them the Octopus Salad! I always wonder who buys this!!! It's $16.99 a pound!
After a few snacks and a drink, we went to the West Bottoms for some antique/vintage shopping!
Little Miss traveler noticed every piece of vintage luggage we found! She really wanted this one!
Then I found drawers just like the ones from my grandmas showing machine!(I really will get that painting project done before summer!!) Look how cute someone painted these! Hey Look! There's Stephanie's foot in the bottom right!'
I began to feel light headed and thirsty, and the others seemed to agree, so we headed to Westport for lunch. (It was 3:30! No wonder I felt light headed!)
It was a perfect Girly afternoon!
I actually hopped on the treadmill early Saturday morning and did 30 minutes of walking and running between 4 mph and 5 mph, so I was staying on plan and feeling good!
I ended up having strawberries for dinner since I used up my points on one beer, one Bloody Mary and something for lunch called a Skillet Enchilada, which was actually loaded with veggies and I scraped off most of the crispy tortilla strips, but I feel good about the choices I made.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
We decided to get in as much fun as we possibly could in one Saturday! My friend, Stephanie, and I had planned on a trip to City Market in downtown Kansas City, so when Tess said she was coming in town, we made a Girly day of it and Steph brought her daughter and one of her friends. The five of us headed out for a full day of fun!
It was a gorgeous Saturday, but it's early enough in the season that the market wasn't packed.
Just enough people to make it feel a bit festive!
This is a TWO pound Sweet Potato!
You know we needed a good rest after walking up and down all those aisles!
Steph got a great picture of the girls with the skyline in the background.
(One of us should have taken a picture of Stephanie!)
We had to check out the Italian Grocery store so I could show them the Octopus Salad! I always wonder who buys this!!! It's $16.99 a pound!
After a few snacks and a drink, we went to the West Bottoms for some antique/vintage shopping!
Little Miss traveler noticed every piece of vintage luggage we found! She really wanted this one!
Then I found drawers just like the ones from my grandmas showing machine!(I really will get that painting project done before summer!!) Look how cute someone painted these! Hey Look! There's Stephanie's foot in the bottom right!'
I began to feel light headed and thirsty, and the others seemed to agree, so we headed to Westport for lunch. (It was 3:30! No wonder I felt light headed!)
It was a perfect Girly afternoon!
I actually hopped on the treadmill early Saturday morning and did 30 minutes of walking and running between 4 mph and 5 mph, so I was staying on plan and feeling good!
I ended up having strawberries for dinner since I used up my points on one beer, one Bloody Mary and something for lunch called a Skillet Enchilada, which was actually loaded with veggies and I scraped off most of the crispy tortilla strips, but I feel good about the choices I made.
"love the life you live, live the life you love"
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