LJ's Long and Winding Road to Healthy Eating

[ljmusicmom]

Okay, I'm going to attempt civility ...

I'm rather disappointed at my GAIN of 2.5 pounds. However, after some reflection (and a workout that involved kickboxing ... that invisible guy got his ass handed to him!), I am a bit more lucid and can analyze a bit more objectively.

Yep, it stinks, but I've earned it, at least some of it. I didn't do as well on my water as I should have, I've eaten some pretty salty stuff the past couple of days, not to mention the candy extravaganza on Easter. I've been eating more grains, too ... 2 or 3 servings a day. On the positive side, I've also been doing some serious work with weights in my workouts, as well as working big muscle groups, so I may very well have gained a bit in muscle, even in a short time. And I'm still down 2 pounds overall, which is a slow, healthy rate for the weight to come off.

Taking a deep breath. Now ...

Started today doing 60 minutes of mostly weights and toning stuff (lunges, dips and the like) and some ab/core things. I ate a good breakfast, drank my water, and am off to a good day at school. It's sunny here, and I know I'm moving in the right direction, so I choose not to eat a bag of Crazy Bread and indulge in a trip to my favorite local bakery (or the Hostess crap I'll see when I stop to buy bread at the outlet store) to stuff away the empty feelings of failure. Never works, anyway.

Had sick fun with the kids and chocolate bunnies ... I'm really kind of a twisted mama, but my kids think I'm pretty funny.

Happy Tuesday, one and all! May we eat healthfully and take good care of ourselves today.

[Auntdelite]

Hey Laura ~ You've got a good attitude about it, and you're working out hard which could be a factor too. Wow, that's some workout you've got planned for today! Kudos to you

[ljmusicmom]

So the day went well, in spite of the very disappointing beginning ... 'course at 5am I'm not at my most chipper and comprehensible anyway, so I'm sure I overreacted a bit. Definitely something happening, as I am blown up like a dead toad (though it's not gas or typical "girl" bloating), so I don't know what's up. Guess I'll sit tight and seek out some stretchier pants to wear tomorrow. Sigh.

Drank an enormous amount of water today, and just ate a tremendously good dinner ... probably just have some milk for my snack later, and call it a night, food-wise. Patience, indeed, and that I am sorely lacking. I want results! Positive ones!

E - 60 minutes of low impact/step/weights/lunges/squats/evil ab stuff

B - steel-cut oats, NPB, apple, V8

S - mozz. cheese stick

L - sadly failed taco salad ... used salsa instead of stewed tomatoes, along with x-lean gr. beef, some black beans, and some plain yogurt; super-bland, blah, but ate it anyway

S - Easter egg of the hard-boiled variety

D - eggbeaters omelette with ham, onion, asparagus and FF cheddar

S - probably milk w/SF syrup, though yogurt w/strawberries is starting to sound good

104 oz. water ... wrote in my journal ... worked out for an hour ... check!

First baseball practice tonight, and I'm the team parent (read: only fool who checked the box to volunteer), so I need to make a snack schedule and phone list and all that good stuff. Also need to solicit a bunch of free stuff for a silent auction at a fundraiser dinner we're having at school in a couple of weeks. Yay! Calling people to beg for stuff! Luckily, I'm very good at it, and it IS for a good cause.

Happy evening to all, and wishing my peeps (not the fabulously stale, sugar-encrusted ones I'm resisting, but the actual people around) a beautiful night and a pleasant tomorrow.

[anneg1116]

What, stale peeps aren't entitled to a beautiful night like the rest of us?

[ljmusicmom]

They are ... I'm just trying like hell to resist their evil siren song. They're the only Easter treat I love that DH DIDN'T get me on Sunday, and they're calling to me from their little clearance sections. Let someone else take 'em out for a night on the town!

Peep, peep ...

[anneg1116]

See, I can pass on the Peeps. But the foil wrapped eggs (good ones, not cheap crappy ones), and Cadbury Mini Eggs are what I can't resist. If someone has Peeps I'll eat 1 or 2. But won'y buy them for myself. And 1 is more than enough each year.


This is your Brain on Peeps - Any Questions?

[ljmusicmom]

That is hilarious!!! There's a website I found a while back that has Peeps in all sorts of locales, having grand little adventures or horrifically bad things happening to them - love it!

Well, the pants that were so tight I wouldn't wear them yesterday are much better today, so I think all the water and time are paying off. Still feel off, but not so bloated and discouraged, so, yay for small things.

Did a lighter workout today to give the muscles a rest ... 30 minutes of step/cardio and an 8-minute ab thing. Might even squeeze in some yoga tonight if I can stay awake! Also did all the lunches last night, so this morning went really smoothly. I attempt organization, but am not naturally inclined, so it's a struggle to stay on top of things.

Good morning to all! Have a great day, and I'll check in later.

[Wally]

I attempt organization, but am not naturally inclined, so it's a struggle to stay on top of things.

So true, always my downfall. Luckily I can find something to eat at work, just would rather not be tempted.
Your doing great on the exercise! Have a wonderful day

[LegalBeagle]

Peeps, yuck.

Evil ab stuff, hahaha, you are SO hilarious!

[Auntdelite]

I love Peeps! Can't remember the last time I had one, but am tempted everytime I see them at the store.

Morning, Laura!

[ljmusicmom]

Trying to sharpen my witty repartee ...

Square dancing MY way this morning, now tempo stuff with 1st and 2nd graders ... busy morning! Wishing I had more to eat, but as I don't have time to go home, I packed all my food for the day and it's about 1/2 mile away in the staff lounge fridge. Ooh! Soy nuts in desk here ... forgot I stocked this building! Happiness!

As for the abs stuff, LB, I do it only as a necessary evil. My poor tummy is never to see the light of day, so doing ab work does nothing to improve the appearance - I'm only doing it so my back doesn't hurt as much. Good incentive, but I still loathe it. Makes me cranky.

[anneg1116]

I hear ya on the abs not seeing the light of day. Never in a million years would that happen with me!

[ladybugnessa]

Laura darling I love you... just wanted to let you know..,.

[Auntdelite]

I love abs work, but unfortunately I've got one of those body types where I seem to carry must of my weight right there.

[ljmusicmom]

Thanks, Nessa! Returning those feelings to your court ... ((((Nessa))))

I really enjoy this! I don't get to see my friends in town very often either, so e-mail is the way we keep in touch. Fun to imagine you all in your various locations around the country. Did I mention I love the internet?