Technically it is 25 degrees and all is well, but that’s only because I’m not outside battling these elements but tucked inside next to the heater enjoying the warmth and comfort of our home. Well, at least for 25 more minutes that’s the case. What happens then you may ask? Well, it will be time for me to take a little walk with J.J. even though I’m tempted to wait until he wakes from his nap which probalby won’t be until Marcel gets up from work. If I plan things correctly, I’ll go out with him and then Marcel will go out with him again before he goes to work, and hopefully I’ll only have to go out with him once more before bed time. That’s the plan anyway.. I hope it works. Oh and this is totally random and not related, but it popped into my mind. I also need to make sure that I take the rest of my multivitamins tonight. After the cold that I had and the cough that is still lingering, the last thing I want is to get sick again.
January 13, 2010
Junk Food Junkie
Over the past year, Marcel has really started eating quite a bit of chocolate and other goodies in the evening. I think he’s gained about five pounds, but for those of you who know him, know that those are five pounds he could use. This morning he asked me if I thought he could use fat burners for men to help him get rid of his ‘belly’. Want to know my response? I rolled my eyes. I know a few people who could probably benefit from them, but he’s definitely not one of them.
Make-Up Or Not?
This morning I was looking in the mirror trying to decide if I was or wasn’t going to wear make-up when I go out in a little while to visit a friend. My allergies have been giving me fits, and I still have that little cough and it seems like the weirdest things set it off, such as the Tony’s Cajun seasoning I put on my popcorn yesterday. (cooked in olive oil -yum)
I noticed that even at the age of 42, I’m still having little break outs and wonder if adult acne treatment could be something for me. Granted, I don’t really consider it acne, but I do think I have more breakouts than your average person. I eat well, so I just don’t get it.
Oh, and I decided no make-up.
January 11, 2010
Just Doing It!
It’s the beginning of a new week and I can already tell it’s going to be a great one. Yesterday, I did something that I’ve never done before in my life- I walked on a frozen canal. Yes, I know it doesn’t seem like much, but trust me, for someone who has never walked on a frozen canal or any other body of water, it’s a big deal.
I wanted to slide on the ice but didn’t dare. After much encouragement from mom, I decided to stop being silly and just do it. The worst that could happen would be that I would fall and break my leg, arm or something else, but life would go on.
I’m happy to say that I DID do it, and I didn’t fall, or even almost fall. I loved it and I found myself wanting to learn how to ice skate. Marcel recorded it, so once I get it uploaded, I’ll share.
Do it today people- you never know when tomorrow won’t come, and who wants to live with regrets?
January 9, 2010
Health and Fitness Update
As you know, I recommited to myself and promised that I would do my best to reach my weight loss goal by November of this year. I’m also on a 21 day sugar detox to try to readjust my tastebuds to live without sugar and that means not eating anything with sugar or that’s sweet.
At first, I lasted two days, and the fudge in the kitchen called my name a little too loud and I had a piece. Two pieces to be exact. I knew what I was doing and no I didn’t kick myself for doing it, but rather than saying ‘forget it’ with the sugar detox, I started again fresh the next morning. It’s now been three days, and while I still miss sugar, I’m managing without it. I hope by the time this 21 days are over, I won’t crave it any longer.
In other news- I’ve been very good about not eating after 8, and I continue with that pattern. I haven’t started tracking my food yet on paper (or on the “eye phone”) but I will. (I have been keeping an estimate and close eye on what I have though, and I feel confident I’m staying within my calorie range.
I still haven’t got on the elliptical, but what I have done is been walking some in this weather. I’m really ready to get back on the elliptical, but I really want to get rid of this cough before I do, because anytime I get too warm, the coughing fits start. I hope that will be soon.
So that’s my start- I’ve increased my water and yesterday while I was out with Desere, I resisted cookies, chococcino and even the beautiful ciabatta bread that was served with my tomato soup at lunch. I wanted it, but in the end, I know that it isn’t worth it.
January 6, 2010
Sunshine and Coffee
I woke up this morning to sunshine and if I have anything to say about it, I plan to get out and enjoy some of it as soon as I get my work done. In fact, since Marcel is off today, maybe I can talk him into walking with me into town (provided the ice is off the sidewalks and it isn’t slippery anymore) and having a coffee at my favorite cafe.. I’d love to have a chococcino (chocolate cappuccino) but I’m trying to detox from the sugar. AND with that being said, I must confess that I did have some fudge last night in a moment of weakness. I’m not beating myself up, but determined to be more conscious and I WILL make it the 21 days without sugar.
But since I’m not supposed to be having sugar, that means that I’d need to have plain coffee, since the chococcino has chocolate in it. I love the cafe though. I think I’ve shared pictures before, and I noticed the other day when I went in to their little girls room that they had new hand dryers that I thought were very cool. You stick your hand slowly inside this little thing, and this really high speed air blows out and dries your hands instantly. I’ll admit, that I played with it even once my hands were dry because I thought it was fun. I know.. it really is the little things that amuse me.
January 4, 2010
Sugar Detox
Today I started a 21 day sugar detox which has me eating nothing that even remotely resembles sugar or that can turn into sugar. That also means nothing that tastes sweet so no Vanilla Splenda in my steel-cut oats. Surprisingly, it actually was good without it, so I may start eating it with just the cinnamon and smidge of milk that I add even after the 21 days are over.
Sugar is (excuse my French) hell on me. I love it- I crave it- and once I start, I can’t get enough of it. Now if it was good for me, I’d say no problem, but as we all know- sugar is the devil’s way of getting to our hips and thighs. I know it’s bad, yet I plowed through cookies, candies and everything in between during the Christmas season. Heck, I can’t even say it was during the Chrismas season, but instead I should say the Holiday season, because it started before Thanksgiving.
Why? One sentence. I became unconscious in my choices. I knew it wasn’t good for me, but I did it anyway. Now, I’m sorry I did. I’m not beating myself up about it, but what I am doing is taking mental notes so that when I think I can have a little sugar- I can remind myself of what happens when I think just a little won’t hurt.
So here’s to this 21 day detox. Forget the fact that I have a headache and my tastebuds are wanting sugar- It ain’t going to happen- no how, no way. After all, it’s only sugar.
January 3, 2010
The Journey Begins..
I have to say that I am really enjoying the first few days of the New Year and if this is any indication of what the rest of the year is going to be like- I’m thrilled. I have high expectations and I know that my expectations can be met and exceeded. Life is great like that. If you expect the worst, you can pretty much be assured that the worst is going to follow you, or at least something which is less than pleasant. But on the flip side of that coin, if you are expecting the best, and carrying a positive attitude, more great things can happen than you could ever dream of.
No, that doesn’t mean that disappointments won’t happen, or that you won’t even have struggles, but remember- perspective is everything.
I lost my perspective somewhat last year, and I’m working on regaining it and making this one of the best years of my life. I’ve had some pretty great years, but I know that this one can be even better, and I plan on helping that along.
Today I started my journey to get the 40 pounds off that are standing between me and my weight loss goals. I still have a little bit of this head cold, so I haven’t started on the elliptical, but I was determined to move, so I went for a half hour walk and covered 2 miles. Not bad considering I was wearing Timberland boots and walking in ice part of the time. It’s my start.
I’m committed to myself, and to this journey.
I will be successful!
January 1, 2010
Welcome 2010
The first day of 2010 has arrived and I’ve spend it doing exactly what I wanted to do. I didn’t sleep quite as late as I would have liked, but I did do a little cleaning around the house, plus did some laundry, enjoyed the gorgeous sunshine, and spend part of the afternoon and evening with Desere.
It has been a lovely day. This year I plan to spend more time focusing on positive, and eliminating the negative as much as humanly possible. The one major thing that I took away from 2009 is that negativity and toxic people can be toxic in our own lives if we allow it to be, and unfortunately I allowed that to happen in my life in a few circumstances last year.
2010 is the time for me to detoxify all that is negative out of my life. Does that mean negative things won’t happen in my life? Of course it doesn’t, but what it does mean is that I can be more aware of how I react to them, which can make all the difference.
My quest to lose the last 40 pounds is also beginning- If you’d like to join me on this journey- we can use this as a way to support and encourage each other. Who couldn’t use some of that?
December 28, 2009
Cookie Monster
No, the title of this entry isn’t about that cute furry blue Sesame Street character that most of us loved and envied growing up. Instead, it’s about me, a self proclaimed cookie monster, which is what I’ve become this holiday season. I have not only baked cookies, but I’ve also eaten them, and eaten them….. and eaten them. You get the idea. Needless to say, it’s time to start thinking seriously about my health and fitness aspirations for the new year.
This year I lost 10 pounds. Some people may think WOW, but compared to the year before, there’s nothing really wow about it. I have proven to myself I can maintain weight, but now I need to start getting serious again about getting the rest of this weight off. I really want to reach my goal this coming year.
I can do it, there’s no question about it. Anyone want to come along with me on this journey to weight loss and good health?