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ObsessedwithFitness
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Posted: 24 February 2007 04:20 am |
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Hey trim!! Congrats on doing so well with your weight!!
Also, that veggie chili recipe sounds yummy! Can I get it from you or Hisgal? I would love to try it too!!! Thanks!
 OWF
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trimB
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Posted: 24 February 2007 08:40 pm |
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Here's the link to the forum topic with the veggie chili recipe in the Recipes section
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/forums/forum14/1360.html
Hope that works.
At the moment, happy with the weight situation at 21 weeks as of today with roughly 16-17 pounds gained. Honestly I'm most happy when I'm controlling the junk food AND working out almost every day. I guess as long as I'm doing that, the scale should be reasonable for me.
For Friday:
2 pieces of bread (200)
cake scraps (200), ahem - what was that I was saying about junk food??
big bowl of yogurt with bran cereal thrown in (450)
bite of a brownie (100), AHEM!
cup of leftover veggie chili and a few crackers (250)
big bowl of salad with ham (250)
bowl of raisin bran (200)
piece of toast and grapefruit (200)
yogurt (250), only 8 ounces - pretty high cal!
Total 2100. And worked out at the gym for 40 minutes. I was a bit less hungry this day.... but I feel like I'm making up for it so far today... 
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Scoobees
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Posted: 25 February 2007 05:38 am |
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Congrats to you Trim for having such great control of your weight AND for keeping up your workouts. I wish I would have been as wise as you way back when. Like I said once before, I really took it literally about eating for two LOL. Keep up your awesome work!
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trimB
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Posted: 26 February 2007 10:35 pm |
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OOH thanks for the tulips, Scoobs! My favorites!
Well I didn't do so good on Saturday. I had two splurge-meals which added up to put me WAY over my calorie goal. Plus I had taken the day off exercise (ended up working out 5 days that week, so not terribly upset about that one). Here's the damage:
raisin bran with milk (350)
walnut raisin roll & coffee with milk (200)
small roast beef sandwich (400)
brunch at the diner: biscuit, eggs, turkey bacon (700)
cup of leftover veggie chili (200)
dinner at my sister's house: pupusas, rice, beans, avocado, sliver of cheesecake (1000)
Embarassing total 2850. The scale jumped up like crazy the day after this meltdown too, just to make me feel that much worse. I'm waiting for it to settle down and decide what kind of damage I really did. Logically I think I can't possibly have gained several pounds with one bad day. But lately logic seems to be out the window!
Anyway, recap of Sunday - which was much more sane and involved 40 minutes of good cardio at the gym.
roasted eggplant sandwich (350)
pineapple and little bowl of cereal (300)
banana and bites of cookie d'oh (200)
cup of soup, grilled cheese, half of grapefruit (450)
cheese & crackers (150)
half of a hi cal yogurt (100)
mixed veggies with brown rice and black beans (550)
Total 2100.
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trimB
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Posted: 27 February 2007 10:56 pm |
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Again a more sane eating day yesterday, although my total was 2200... which is high considering I took the day off exercise. I was really looking forward to it, but then my hubby was disappointed because he had come home early especially to be with me. Okay well, Monday will just have to be one of my two days "off" this week. I did work a full shift then run errands all afternoon, so I was quite exhausted before taking a brief nap anyway.
For Monday:
couple of prunes (75)
croissant and coffee, OH NO I forgot about this little sin (400)
banana and half a chix breast wrap (450)
frozen yogurt, at the mall, tried to get a kid's size but it was BIG (500)
leftover veggie mix (200)
other half of the hi cal yogurt (100)
scallops with bok choy, peppers, and small amount of noodles, YUM! (450)
Total 2175.
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trimB
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Posted: 28 February 2007 09:36 pm |
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Back in the swing of things with a Turbo Jam DVD yesterday. I did 40 minutes of the Punch, Kick, Jam DVD. I was pretty tired still (do I sound like a broken record, yet?), but glad that I did it anyway. Plan to go to the gym this evening.
Total was 2100 calories yesterday. Very reasonable for a work day with exercise too.
couple of prunes (50)
2 scrambled eggs and piece of bread (250)
banana (100)
yogurt with some granola & raspberries (300)
mini chicken sandwich (300)
another banana (100)
small cup of ice cream, hubby meant to get my favorite nonfat frozen yogurt oops (200)
leftover veggies and black beans (550)
bowl of raisin bran (250)
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zenobia
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Posted: 1 March 2007 04:51 am |
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hey trimB (changed the name? i dig it)
glad to hear things are still going so well for you and the little one. you still amaze me with your dilligance.
i can't believe you are so far along!
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trimB
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Posted: 2 March 2007 02:13 am |
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Well sometimes I don't feel very diligent, Zen... but at the very least anyone who reads this is getting a running commentary of my experiences - good and bad.
I guess I'm saying this because I've been struggling the last few days. Especially yesterday and today. I really really wanted junk food, and I mean just about ANYthing unhealthy. Pizza, onion rings, gooey chocolatey desserts, etc, etc.  Sometimes when I've been eating pretty "cleanly" for a week or so, these cravings start to hit and I think it might be my body looking for some fat intake. But nowadays I eat so much cheese and other sources of fat that I don't think this could realistically be the issue. At first I tried to indulge WITH MODERATION, but I'm not sure it's working. I'll slog on doing my best, I suppose!
For Wednesday:
couple of prunes (50)
big bowl of raisin bran (400)
piece of bread with big scoop of nutella the evil evil stuff  (400)
cheese & crackers and cup of veggie chili (400)
piece of toast and banana (200)
bowl of salad (100)
ww pita "pizza" with skim mozz (250)
little scoop of ice cream (100)
another bowl of cereal and a few crackers (400)
TOTAL was 2300 - a little high. I just about dragged myself to the gym for a 30 minute cardio workout. I usually do at least 40 minutes, but I swear the walk to the gym alone(about 5 blocks) just about wore me out. Weight has really been jumping all over the past week or so. If I actually have gained as much as the scale sometimes says I have, then I am a little sad. 
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ObsessedwithFitness
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Posted: 2 March 2007 03:01 am |
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Trim,
I hear ya, but please remember you are pregnant! You are doing great, AND you are pregnant! That is something to celebrate! Whether you miss a workout or eat too much one day, it will be ok. I say when you are pregnant IS THE TIME to give in to your cravings (obviously I have never been pregnant OR really know what I am talking about...but in theory, it sounds good to me!!) but yeah, its OK. Do the best you can. Maybe your body NEEDS more fat, maybe the baby does. Who knows. Try your best to eat "clean" but forgive you and the baby for the cravings. I am GLAD you are monitoring your weight even while pregnant but beat yourself up if you gain more than you are "expected" to by whatever "chart" that dr. has. Honestly, according to those "charts" dr.'s have-I am severely overweight to OBESE!!! And I know I am not. You cant always go by numbers BUT you can LISTEN to your body. Stay strong and healthy TrimB!! We are all your fans and cant wait to hear more!! I am intrigued by the whole thing-It still amazes me that women deliver babies!!! HOW? HOW? HOW????  I give women SO MUCH CREDIT because I dont think most men would be able to endure it. I am a woman and I dont think I could handle it!!!
So....in summary, YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!
 OWF
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trimB
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Posted: 2 March 2007 10:25 pm |
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What a great cheerleader you are, OWF! I do feel especially good that I have managed to keep up on my exercising... this makes me worry a little bit less about the weight gain too. I figure if I stay active it will be easier to take the extra weight off afterwards. In any event, I'M NOT GIVING UP!!!!
Had an interesting day yesterday - waiting for my car while it was being repaired ($450!  ) from 11am to 6pm. I had gotten up really early so I could get all my work done before that, so it felt like a really long day. While they were working on my car, I got on the train and wondered all around the city to get my exercise in via walking. Plus several metro stops going above ground where I walked up and down about 8 floors or so to get in/out of underground. WOW are my legs sore today from that!!
I ate:
couple of prunes and lots of grapes (250)
nutella with bread, none left thank goodness! (400)
pretzels (250)
salad with lots of dressing tossed in, VERY rough estimate (600)
one little scoop of sorbet (200)
2 carrots and baked potato with slice of ham & cheese (500)
cheese and crackers, too hungry to go to bed (200)
Total very roughly was 2400. Not too thrilled with that, but I was too hungry to go to bed when I was at 2200. I guess I didn't pace myself for the day very well. I had a gift certificate to the cafe where I had lunch... it was like a little date all by myself. But I was really estimating the calories there.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 3 March 2007 03:36 am |
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Weight has really been jumping all over the past week or so. If I actually have gained as much as the scale sometimes says I have, then I am a little sad.
Trim,
I know with all 3 of my pregnancies, I was really susceptible to retaining fluids. That may be why your scale seems to be all over the place? Ham...cheese....crackers....chicken soup.......tortilla chips & salsa etc, some brands do have a lot of sodium. Do you think that could be part of it?
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trimB
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Posted: 3 March 2007 10:42 pm |
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You're probably right, Hisgal. It must be water retention fluctuations, because I know I can't be gaining or losing that fast. But the overall trend for the scale is obviously up! As of today: 22 weeks and 19 pounds gained. On track to gain 35 total probably. Amazing that I'm watching things this closely yet still on the upper boundary of what's "normal". But like OWF said, it's not ALL about the doctor's charts and recommendations!
Didn't work out yesterday again. I worked on my feet a full shift and that about did me in. I settled for walking to run a short errand and cleaning my whole apartment for company this evening (and for myself too  ), which did work up a bit of a sweat! The second half of this week has just felt so tiring and hectic. I think things will calm down tomorrow, and I can go back to my normal little schedule where I have time & energy left over for more intense workouts.
For Friday, I ate:
bowl of cereal (300)
hummus and veggie wrap, pretty big (600)
piece of pizza and a couple of fries, this seems to have calmed the cravings for now (500)
bowl of salad with some cheese (200)
big bowl of raisin bran (450)
banana (100)
Total was 2150. Fairly reasonable for work day but no cardio workouts. Working activities into my daily routine will have to suffice until I can catch up on my rest.
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trimB
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Posted: 4 March 2007 08:08 pm |
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Okay, missing a workout or two is one thing... but today has been a complete disaster. I started work at 4am this morning, and spend all morning by myself in the kitchen.... nibbling on EVERYTHING in sight. BAD BAD BAD. It felt like a binge, spread out over 6 or 7 hours. No good nutritious food, only junk. That is how I got to 28% fat in the first place!!!! Starting RIGHT NOW, I am putting myself on detox. It has worked for me before, and I will do it again. I've slowly allowed myself to get to this point, and I have to break the cycle.
Done with JUNKY FOOD as of 10am this morning. And MUST resume regular workouts. I did an semi-okay job staying active while I was busy the past several days... but that has to just be temporary. Will go to the gym this afternoon no matter what.
For yesterday, Saturday:
a couple of prunes (50)
small turnover (150)
yogurt with berries and some granola (300)
piece of bread (100)
soup and piece of bread at panera (550)
cheese and crackers (250)
piece of toast and non-diet soda my sister brought me (250)
baked potato with veggie chili topping and cheese (450)
last of the ice cream, NOT allowed to buy any more (200)
TOTAL was 2300. Not too great considering I only worked for half a shift. I managed to work in about 45 minutes of walking doing errands and things (walked to work, walked to the grocery store, walked to the jeweler to pick up something, etc). But this just isn't the same as a nice strenuous cardio workout.
Okay, rant complete. Tomorrow I will have to fess up and report the first half of today's semi-binge. 
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zenobia
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Posted: 4 March 2007 09:08 pm |
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hey trimb! yes, you are doing very very well. yeah, OWF hit it right- i am amazed by the whole delivering babies thing as well. i don't get it either... but hey, lots and lots of respect to those who do! i don't think it's something i could ever do.
anyway, i am wondering if the binge from to day is bacause you didn't get in enough cals yesterday... but don't beat yourself up about it, you are pregnant, you know!
for your detox, do you just avoid refined sugars all together? yeah, i sort of wnat to get that out of my system as well.... how do you do it? how long does it take for you to stop craving sweets?
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Hisgal
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Posted: 5 March 2007 05:10 am |
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i am amazed by the whole delivering babies thing as well. i don't get it either... but hey, lots and lots of respect to those who do! i don't think it's something i could ever do.
You know Zen, (and Trim).....no denying there is pain at labor and delivery........and the morning sickness is no fun........and no one likes to lose what shape they had.......but you take one look into that precious little face, and it's all forgotten. They are such a wonderful gift, and awesome responsibility! Suddenly, you can't imagine life without (or before) they were a part of yours.
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trimB
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Posted: 5 March 2007 09:08 pm |
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Well OWF and Zen, I imagine that you will get a running commentary of the whole experience right here straight from me! Obviously I'm struggling a little bit with losing my shape, as hisgal mentioned... and the morning sickness was NO FUN  . The rest is yet to come!!
Detox went great so far today!!
The very first time I did it (maybe about a year ago??), it took almost 2 weeks for the cravings to go away. Since then, I've had to re-detox NOW and one other occasion... and the re-detox only takes a few days. For me, it's more like training myself with new habits - NOT to nibble on that brownie scrap or have that pastry for breakfast. For you, Zen, it might be more like training yourself with the new habit of NOT ordering unhealthy things from the menu. I just completely DISALLOW any empty calories to cross my lips... sweets, pastries, and white bread mostly. I don't have pasta or white rice too often for it to be a problem - but I guess those are out too. I do this for as long as it takes for me to regain control of what I am eating. Indulging isn't normally out of the question... but when it becomes STANDARD and HABIT - that's when I know I have a problem.
Okay, sorry for the rambling! My report from yesterday <cringe>:
blueberry turnover (200)
coffee and small biscotti (100)
cream puff and scrap of a cinnamon roll (400)
strawberries and scraps of brownie as I was cutting them (400)
TOTAL MELTDOWN OVER AND DETOX BEGINS
bag of snap peas (200)
little cup of leftover veggie chili (100)
baked potato with skim mozz cheese (400)
small pb sandwich on wheat and cup of soup (450)
TOTAL was 2250. Great cardio at the gym for 45 minutes. Managed to somehow salvage my totals for the day, partly by really listening to my body about whether or not I was hungry. I feel SOOOOO much better already!!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 6 March 2007 03:22 am |
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Congrats on beginning the detox, Trim
Don't you think it's a state of mind? You mentioning "training myself with new habits". If I plan ahead and repeat it to myself, like a mantra, "I will not eat cake at the birthday party" (repeat as often as necessary) and bring a bowl of sugar free jello to take care of my sweet tooth.......I do fine, it's like I'm not tempted at all! Or even this past Sunday, at the open house birthday/anniv. party, I did fine. But, for 3-4 days before I went to said party.......I told myself over and over that I would not eat any of the food, but would wait until I got home, and have a healthy meal that's on plan. It was a piece of cake! (ooops, pun intended!) I didn't touch anything.
But, if I go to a party, and think "Well, there's not much healthy here to choose from" I just dig into what's there, and then the cycle begins until I make myself stop. But, I have to make the decision to stop the cycle.....no one else can do that for me.......or enforce it
So, Trim, here's to a strong mind and a healthy body (and healthy baby) and good choices!
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StuckSara
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Posted: 6 March 2007 03:48 am |
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| Hey TrimB! I just started reading your diary and then skipped ahead. I love babies and all I want to do when I see one is just hold them. So, I got really excited when I read that you're pregnant! I'm really surprised at how healthy you're being and how much exercise you're doing! I'm the oldest out of 8 kids (the youngest is now 3) so I was always around my mom and helping her out throughout her pregnancies and she never exercised or dieted! I never knew women actually did that! It gives me hope for when I'm pregnant (maybe in a couple years or so ). Anyway, I just wanted to say congratulations! Good luck coming up with boy names, I've always thought girl names are easier because they're so much prettier. Also, I agree with OWF and Zenobia- giving birth seems crazy! When I think about what women go through it makes me want to be knocked out during the birth. I was in the room with 2 of my little brothers and 1 of my sisters and my mom has given me a lot of advice. She told me that I was the only one she took drugs with and that she regrets it because she didn't "get the whole experience". She also told me that your breathing makes all the difference and that it's best just to push like #%@&! and get it over with. Honestly... I think I'll want drugs. Anyway, good luck with everything! When is the due date? Sometime in July?
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Hisgal
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Posted: 6 March 2007 04:06 am |
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| Hey, Sara..........same advice I'd give about delivery......NO DRUGS (they just seemed to slow my labor down-and who wants that to go on longer than necessary???), concentrate hard on breathing and push like crazy when the time is right. It would be terrible to be "out" and not see your baby right away You know women really aren't the weaker sex......we can handle more than the men can.
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StuckSara
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Posted: 6 March 2007 08:34 am |
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| yeah, that sounds just like what my mom said. I should just listen to those who have experience with it. Atleast I have a couple years till I really have to decide. What are you going to do trimb?
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Posted: 6 March 2007 04:06 pm |
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Good for you on the detox, Trim. I'm just amazed how you can stay focussed on eating right and exercising. Your baby has a strong mother, that's for sure.
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ObsessedwithFitness
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Posted: 6 March 2007 05:19 pm |
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| There must be something wrong with me. Seriously, I do NOT think that sounds appealing AT ALL!!! Push like crazy??!! Like I am going number 2? I dont even like going to the bathroom as it is! Breathing and pain and ripping and drugs...NO THANK YOU! I understand there's a cute face at the end but I just cant wrap my mind around actually going through ALL THAT just to see the face. I justify with..I have neices and nephews and they're cute and I see them. Whats the difference? I was a NANNY, AND I worked for DISNEY so I am a bit jaded, I think. Been around too many whiny, crying, spoiled brat kids who DONT STOP SCREAMING because they have ADHD, two mommies and no daddy or COLIC! I think I have had my share and thats another reason I am not interested in being pregnant or delivering a baby. It seems gross, painful, scarring, overwhelming, depressing and scary. Nothing about it strikes me as fun. Another thing that affects me is my own parents. They never wanted to be parents (my father never wanted me and still doesnt-I am a nuisance and my mother had babies at 16 years old and thats too young and told us she loves us but ruined her own life) So...because women all over the world say how "wonderful" and "worth it" it is...I still dont get it. There must be something wrong with me. Or maybe I am just a baby myself.
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trimB
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Posted: 6 March 2007 11:48 pm |
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Hmmm where do I start??
I didn't feel very interested in trying the whole motherhood experience either, until a couple of years ago. I always thought of the things I thought I might miss out on if I had kids. Then I realized (also thru talking about it with my now hubby) that there were other special experiences that I would miss out on if I DIDN'T have kids. So here I am... ready to experience all that crazy stuff that we are all either fascinated by or horrified by (or maybe a little of both)!
As far as drugs, I think I'd prefer to do without - for the same reasons Sara and Hisgal mention. We'll see! I have about 4 more months (due date = July 4) to figure this out.
Okay, back to the subject of detox!!
TODAY was WAY more challenging than yesterday. There didn't seem to be anything healthy to snack on while I work... so I am hungry while staring at lemon bars and cake scraps all day. TORTURE! I did well though - full report later.
As for yesterday, actually ended up a little low (maybe explains why I felt so famished today). Worked almost a full shift and did 45 minute Turbo Jam too.
couple of prunes and a grapefruit (150)
2 bowls of cereal with berries (450)
grilled cheese and yogurt (500)
ww pita pizza with skim mozz (250)
glass of milk and piece of cheese (250)
vegetarian shepherd's pie (400) great recipe!!
piece of toast with bit of jam (100)
TOTAL 2100.
Funny, fruitloop - I sometimes think I'm almost obsessive compulsive about things... but I like your version better. Focused sounds much more positive, THANKS!
Last edited on 6 March 2007 11:54 pm by trimB
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trimB
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Posted: 7 March 2007 10:06 pm |
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I didn't feel in control enough yesterday or today to be finished with detox yet. The temptation to snatch a bite of this or that while working is still SO GREAT that I know I can't handle it yet!
Yesterday my boss specifically asked me to taste the fudge icing because she thought it tasted too salty. Doesn't she know I'm on detox and can't have even one little taste?!?! Anyway, I confess that I tasted it twice. I didn't notice anything different about it, and one of my co-workers agreed with me. So she tortured me for nothing. It was really hard to go back to official detox after that. But I think I did ok.
From Tuesday:
bowl of yogurt with strawberries (300)
apple with big piece of cheese (300)
bites of fudge icing (50)
sample of a smoothie that a coworker made (100)
3 pieces of bacon and plate of salad with chicken and dressing (350)
leftover veggie shepherds pie (250)
banana & piece of toast (200)
lite yogurt and cheese & crackers (250)
peanut butter and jelly sandwich on ww (450)
TOTAL was 2300. I did not work out because I had worked an extra long shift and was out of energy. I should be able to make it to the gym today no problem.
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trimB
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Posted: 9 March 2007 01:19 am |
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Still super tempted at work every day. It would be so easy to steal a bite here or there, but I don't think I could stop myself after that. Fantasizing about greasy diner breakfast as well today too. I know it's just due to the fact that I'm busy at work and don't take time to eat properly. I'm working REALLY hard all this week so that I can only work for a couple of hours on Saturday and then have the rest of the day off. It's a miracle people, really. SOOO looking forward to it! Plus my new assistant starts in the next few days - can't wait to get her trained and starting to take over for ME!!!
Yesterday made it to the gym for 40 minutes on the elliptical. I had to set the resistance WAY up in order to get my heart rate up without jostling myself around. But I did it!
I ate:
cereal with blueberries and prunes (450)
peanut butter sandwich (400)
lentil & couscous salad (200)
small portion of mashed potatoes and beans & veggies mix (300)
yogurt and cheese sandwich (350)
leftover veggie shepherd's pie (400)
big glass of skim milk (200)
TOTAL 2300.
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trimB
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Posted: 9 March 2007 11:24 pm |
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A little disappointed that I only managed a 30 minute walk yesterday (to the library and back). But I think a few days a week of walking-type exercise is just becoming more realistic for me now. Still want to do at least a few other days of more strenuous cardio machines or Turbo Jam DVDs, for a total of 4-5 days of exercise. So if that is my goal, then I am still on track.
Was really munchie again yesterday, had a minor slip up too.
couple of prunes and cereal with blueberries (350)
strawberry smoothie drink (350)
bran muffin, actually not too bad of a recipe with lots of bran (300)
broccoli and salmon, small portions (250)
leftover veggie shepherds pie (300)
cheese & crackers (200)
chix asparagus bake with hunk of wheat bread (650)
TOTAL 2400.
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trimB
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Posted: 10 March 2007 03:54 pm |
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Still plugging away over here. I couldn't fit in a good workout yesterday - with working a long shift, then running home to do the long-overdue laundry, then running back out to my planned "date". We were so tired when we got back that we passed out on the couch. Whew! We hit a freak traffic jam coming home, so that didn't help things.
I need to workout both today and tomorrow in order to keep my promise to workout 5 times per week. At least some sort of activity or something!! I guess this is my biggest struggle now that I seem to have gotten the junk food back down to a reasonable level.
For Friday:
couple of prunes and yogurt with berries (350)
piece of bread with coffee (200)
sample of rice pudding (100)
shrimp stew with bit of rice (300)
yogurt and grapefruit (200)
at restaurant splurge: spinach dip with chips and basil & chicken pizza (1100)
TOTAL 2250.
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ObsessedwithFitness
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Posted: 10 March 2007 05:31 pm |
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Trim,
We must have the same tastebuds!! Everything you list on your daily menus sounds SOOOO good to me all the time!!
Anyway, dont stress but get more active when you can. (for your own mental state of mind at least-I see how you are hard on yourself when you miss a workout) Have you tried Prenatal Yoga? My sister in law did it and she just delivered her first baby boy a week ago and (she is 38) it went SO SMOOTH-she delivered within 2 hours-all said and done! I think the Yoga is great for pregnancy and peace of mind. Maybe you could look into it when you have a second.
Hang in there Trim. I am struggling myself (and I am NOT PREGNANT-so whats MY problem???) LOL Its nice that you are consistently posting. I enjoy reading updates. Have a good day!
OWF
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Scoobees
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Posted: 11 March 2007 03:32 am |
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I enjoy reading your updates too, Trim! I'm so happy for you that you're really hanging in there and consistently getting your exercise. You're doing an awesome job! 
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trimB
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Posted: 12 March 2007 10:26 pm |
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Thanks guys! It's reassuring to know that people are still interested (even if the diary is admittedly for my own benefit), especially since I can't be part of the easter challenge. I'm rooting for everyone of course, though!!!!!
I had a great afternoon off work on Saturday. I only worked about 3 hours in the morning, and the break was much needed. We spent the rest of the day walking around downtown - museums, my favorite tea shop  , etc. The weather was perfect!  I was so tired from walking when we got home that I fell asleep really early. I didn't have any formal cardio workout, but I felt good about all that walking.
For Saturday:
couple of prunes and a shamrock  cookie at work, oops (200)
large odwalla protein shake (400)
leftover chicken asparagus casserole & bread (450)
lite yogurt with raspberries (100)
tempura veggies at the tea house (300)
healthy version of spinach lasagna at home (500)
TOTAL 1950. Wow that seems really low and I felt guilty about it. I was wondering if I forgot anything. But the next day turned out really high... so I guess I "caught up".
Sunday was back to work as usual, but my new assistant started. YAYAYAYAY!!!!
I couldn't believe how happy this made me yesterday and today. She's so easy to get along with and seems like she learns quickly. My plan was to train her to be my replacement for when I take time off work this summer. So it's like I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. Feels great!!
For Sunday:
couple of prunes, yogurt with strawberries (350)
small omelet but loaded with veggies and cheese (300)
leftover homemade lasagna (500)
nonfat frozen yogurt (100)
cheese & crackers (200)
At my sister's for dinner: handful of trail mix, a few chocolates, big plate of jambalaya with cornbread, fruity popsicle (1150 all together!)
TOTAL 2750. That's really high! Perhaps I overestimated something, but I did eat alot at my sister's house. I had worked a full shift on my feet, and then went to the gym for a 40 minute cardio session. So I guess that high level of activity combined with the "low" day on Saturday - and it's not so bad!
Ordered a prenatal yoga DVD today on the advice of OWF!  Thanks!! I had been thinking about it for quite some time, and probably just needed a good excuse to splurge!
Last edited on 12 March 2007 10:28 pm by trimB
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trimB
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Posted: 13 March 2007 10:21 pm |
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Walked to work yesterday (20 minutes), then walked to run all my errands downtown after work (about 20 minutes). Add in all day working on my feet, and that felt like plenty of exercise to me!
Yoga DVD should be here Friday or Saturday, so I'm looking forward to even more variety. Will try to either make it to the gym tonight or do a TJ DVD to get some good cardio work in. I think I'll have energy again once I sit down for a while.
For Monday:
couple of prunes and raisin bagel (400)
grapefruit (100)
small portion of pasta with chicken (300)
frozen yogurt nonfat (100)
mini ww pita pizza (300)
hunk of ww bread with cheese (300)
2 bowls of salad (100)
small skim milk decaf latte splurge yay! (200)
soup & crackers (300)
TOTAL 2100. Still feeling good. Weight has been steady for a couple of weeks now, so I wonder if I'm eating enough?!? When I'm at work I often feel too busy to eat (plus staying away from the more convenient sweet junk), but when I am at home I pretty much eat whenever I feel hungry... just trying to keep it somewhat healthy. If I don't gain any weight again this week though, I might have to think of some other way to eat more
EEEEVIIILLL shamrock cookies hanging around all this week. WHY did I decide to make them??
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ObsessedwithFitness
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Posted: 14 March 2007 04:26 am |
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Trim
Hi! I just wanted to say I think its cool you ordered the DVD!! I hope you love it! Let me know how it works out.
As for posting in my diary-Thank YOU!! I was wondering if you have any recipes that I could try? IF you have time sometime-no pressure. I just thought since you cook all the time (I just mostly bake and cook a little) you might have some ideas. Hubby and I like chicken, veggies and thats about it. He likes other meats but I don't. So, if you think of something, let me know OK?
thanks.
OWF
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trimB
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Posted: 14 March 2007 10:33 pm |
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I felt so introspective and lazy yesterday, that I just could not envision myself actually doing something as physically active as exercise. I really just felt like curling up with a cup of tea and a journal or something. So I indulged that feeling - since it is not horribly common. It felt nice, and I actually figured some things out about my plans for the next 6 months or so. I talked about all of this with my hubby this afternoon too, and I was happy to hear how accepting he was of my idea. I now plan to officially leave my current job when I get too big to work (hopefully no earlier than mid-June??). I'll take at least 2 months off - hopefully more if finances allow. He's finishing his PhD coursework in a few months, so he'll either have to find a college-level teaching job or settle for a high school job. We will see!!
So no exercise again yesterday, besides the normal running around all day at work. I ate:
a couple of prunes and big bowl of go lean crunch (400)
protein bar (200)
lunch outside at peruvian cafe: chicken breast, roll, yuca, salad (800)
nonfat frozen yogurt & cheese and crackers (300)
tuna melt on ww pita (500)
TOTAL 2200. Weight is still steady after more than two weeks, so I am thinking about trying to have another "high" day today. It's such a fine line between too many calories and not enough!
To answer your question about recipes, OWF... I don't always follow one. But I get a few cooking magazines that I try recipes from sometimes. I get bored easily and don't often make the same thing twice! Also, I'm always using the smallest amount of oil possible, adding extra veggies, less cheese, using whole wheat pasta, lean meats, etc, etc.
Here's my meal plan for the next week or so:
another big batch of veggie chili by request! (hisgal's recipe from this site)
chicken pot pie with extra veggies
pasta bake with skim ricotta and ww penne
sloppy joes with lean meat
falafel and spanakopita
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zenobia
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Posted: 15 March 2007 04:51 am |
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hey! did you ever think the day would come when you would be worried about not gaining weight?! yeah, i would either up the cals or talk to your dr. first. but, i have no experience with this, so i dunno.
and i know that feeling you are talking about. when that hits, i just revel in it. that's when i would walk around dwon town by myself, swing in the used book store, get a glass of wine or two at the bistro, maybe have a sandwhich, listen to headphones, sit and read or write. there is something so healing about that sort of mood.
wow, and you get to be off of work for a while! yeah, you will be big and waddling everywhere, but you can take some time away, and then have the baby alone to concern yourself with. and that's awesome that the soon to be hubby is getting his PhD!!! getting a high school job with one of those can be really really tough because of the amount they have to pay you... maybe at a community college somewhere, then move to university level if something opens up? hey, if you are still inclined, maybe work on some ideas for the big dream you had not too long ago!- might be a good time for it?
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trimB
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Posted: 15 March 2007 11:39 pm |
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Well I completely overdid it yesterday. The only positive part was that I made it to the gym for a good 40 minute cardio session, in addition to working all day. But I had some silly splurges while at work and ate a piece of my hubby's pizza when he got home. I had intended to increase my calories SLOWLY and with HEALTHY choices, not all at once with junk and more junk. And the worse news is that I'm not doing much better today either. The fact that I was in a bad mood and had a rough day at work the last couple of days has not helped. Okay VENTING complete, I promise.
For Wednesday, cringe in embarassment:
couple of prunes and big bowl of cereal with berries (475)
protein bar (200)
cookie dough bites and cake scraps (225)
fish stew with some rice (500)
bread with cheese (200)
leftover homemade lowfat lasagna (400)
protein bar (200)
big piece of pizza (400)
TOTAL 2600!!! I guess that's only two frowney faces overall. But the total seems so high! I might possibly think I overestimated... but I FELT like I overdid it too.
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trimB
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Posted: 17 March 2007 01:59 am |
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Well Zen, you are right. There is something healing about that calm & introspective kind of mood. I wish I could re-call that feeling right about now, because I've just been so irritable the last several days. No real reason, except maybe just annoying hormones. I guess I'm worrying about finances and jobs and things too, errrr!
I didn't really do any better yesterday with slightly increasing calories without too much junk. But I felt so horrible after the end of that day, that it was plenty of motivation to change my ways today. Still I have to confess...
For Thursday:
a couple of prunes & croissant with decaf coffee (400)
piece of bread (100)
shamrock cookie - they're gone now, whew! (150)
samples of random indian dishes another chef was trying out (50)
small cheese sandwich (300)
piece of leftover pizza (400)
2 bowls of salad (100)
homemade chicken veggie pot pie (600)
TOTAL 2550. No exercise, feeling tired after working a long day running around all day. I was really aiming for more like 2400 cals.
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trimB
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Posted: 17 March 2007 08:57 pm |
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I ended up very reasonable yesterday, at 2250 calories total. I ate:
couple of prunes and coffee/hot chocolate (150)
bagel with cream cheese (450)
piece of bread (100)
protein bar (200)
turkey on whole wheat (400)
stir fry veggies with rice (400)
lite yogurt (100)
homemade sloppy joes & broccoli (450)
Even managed to Turbo Jam for 40 minutes. Feeling a little bummy today, so not sure if I can motivate myself to do anything - much less go to the gym. I hope this bummy feeling goes away soon, because it has only been getting worse through the course of the week. On a positive note, I had an easy day at work today AND tomorrow I have a complete and entire day OFF work for the first time since Feb 5. WOW!
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trimB
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Posted: 18 March 2007 12:55 pm |
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Finally my official day completely off work, and I was up at 4am - can't seem to go back to sleep. Another rough and emotional day yesterday. Ran errands but did not actually work out. Surprised I was even motivated enough to run errands, frankly. I'm trying to think of ways to work myself out of this funk I'm in. It's annoying!
For Saturday:
a couple of prunes and odwalla protein drink (400)
turnover and piece of bread (250)
big bowl of cereal with blueberries (400)
leftover chicken and veggie pot pie (400)
lite yogurt and piece of cheese (200)
grabbed dinner while running errands <cringe>, taco bell (850)
TOTAL 2500. Too high and a few junky choices.
Today plan to do my new yoga DVD!
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trimB
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Posted: 20 March 2007 12:32 am |
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After I finally got myself back to sleep for a couple more hours on Sunday morning, I was really able to enjoy my day off. I'm feeling much better now, and even had half of today off work too.
Went to my first NHL hockey game yesterday afternoon, and planned a splurge on really unhealthy "arena" snacks. It was fun, and since I had planned it, I didn't feel too guilty or ruin my day's totals too much.
For Sunday:
bowl of cereal and prunes (350)
pbj sandwich and skim milk (500)
little piece of leftover pot pie and fruit popsicle (250)
hockey game snacks: hot dog and split an order of fries (600)
big bowl of soup with crackers & piece of cheese (500)
little cup of ice cream (150)
TOTAL 2350 - this might be close to my new calorie goal. Going to try it and see how my weight reacts. Started out the day with my new yoga DVD. A little cheesy, but I could definitely feel my muscles working. I made it a little over 30 minutes before I wimped out.
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trimB
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Posted: 21 March 2007 02:21 am |
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Scale seems to be still holding steady - same for the past 2 weeks or so. If I follow the pattern of the past several months, my weight should jump up several pounds all at once in the next few days. So I'm trying to still stick to my calorie goals for now (the slightly higher number I've been trying for a week or so now). I am at 19 pounds gained total for week number 24. Still on track to gain 30-35 total - just about average.
Went to the gym for 45 minutes of cardio work yesterday, wow! My legs felt it this morning too - in a good way. Plan to do a lighter workout today, my new yoga DVD.
For Monday:
piece of coffeecake, BAD choice (300)
grapes, piece of cheese, bite of cake crumbs (300)
egg and cheese sandwich and half of a grapefruit (350)
big salad with feta and walnuts and dressing (400)
leftover sloppy joe sandwich (350)
lite yogurt (100)
lite ricotta and spinach ww pasta bake (450)
small cup of ice cream (150)
TOTAL 2400.
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trimB
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Posted: 21 March 2007 10:44 pm |
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Positive for yesterday - did 45 minutes of yoga DVD. YAY! Usually I get bored with it after 30 minutes or even less, but parts of it were so intense that it felt like a great workout. Feeling lazy today. The plan was to do a Turbo Jam DVD while my hubby is out teaching lessons. Hmmmm... we'll see if that plan becomes any more attractive than it feels right now. Turbo Jam requires a good amount of energy!
Tuesday, I ate:
a couple of prunes and special k cereal with raisins (450)
apple and piece of cheese (200)
small serving of potato dish at work (300)
bowl of salad (150)
cup of soup, crackers, and piece of cheese (350)
pbj sandwich and popsicle (400)
leftover ww pasta bake (400)
small dish of ice cream (150)
TOTAL 2400.
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trimB
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Posted: 22 March 2007 09:54 pm |
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Was planning on having slightly lower total calories yesterday, but I didn't follow through on that. I also did not work out at all. Did laundry, cooked a giant batch of Hisgal's veggie chili, and ran a few errands instead. Productive, but still I'm disappointed that I felt so lazy. Especially because I made plans with my hubby for this evening, so I'm not sure if I'll get to work out tonight either. It's so nice out though, even a short walk is a good idea.
For Wednesday:
a couple of prunes and cereal (350)
cheese sandwich (300)
small portion of stir fry lunch at work - didn't look healthy (300)
pbj sandwich (400)
lite yogurt and cheese & crackers (350)
leftover ww pasta bake (300)
veggie chili (250)
small portion of ice cream (150)
TOTAL 2400. Weight fluctuating like crazy the past 4 days I've weighed. I think I'm up a pound or two though, after 3 weeks of steady. Probably good... so maybe this is the right amount of calories for my activity level?? It seems high, but then I am always active at work even if I don't formally exercise.
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trimB
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Posted: 23 March 2007 01:50 pm |
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Have a bit of extra time this morning before setting off to work. Just enough to report about yesterday! As predicted, did not squeeze in a workout yesterday either. Two days in a row "off" is fairly rare for me. If I exercise today and Saturday (busy on Sunday with dad in town), then that's still 4x this week... so nothing to panic about I guess.
We did walk around a bit outside at my suggestion, but it was just to and from the metro train really. 20-30 minutes of walking max.
Thursday, I ate:
a couple of prunes and cereal with raisins (450)
half of a bagel (175)
half of a bag of soy crisps (225)
free lunch at work: some chicken dish not healthy, mashed potatoes, salad (600)
lite yogurt and the rest of the soy crisps (325)
big bowl of veggie chili with skim mozz cheese (400)
TOTAL 2175. Didn't do quite as good of a job of eating mini meals - some of these were very close together... and then there were large gaps. Once or twice I felt too full, and once or twice I felt completely famished. I'll do better today!
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