Day of Rest

It's Sunday. Even God rested one day a week... that is my rationale for resting today myself. I've gotten all of my stuff organized and put away from the big shopping trip to the states yesterday. I did the dishes, vacuuming, washed the floors, took out the garbage, took down the recycling... and here I am.

I may get on the treadmill later... if only for a walk even.

Happy day of rest to everyone!

It's the Most Wonderful STARBUCKS Time of the Year!

the holiday flavours are back at starbucks!!! and my FAVOURITE latte in the WORLD, the gingerbread latte, MAY be available in sugar free here in canada. I'm not sure. it has it on the american website but i'm not sure if they have it here... if not, it's 5 points for a grande as opposed to 3pts...

regardless, christmas season is around the corner when these wonderful drinks are back in my life!!!

*ETA* Okay, the starbucks near me are all jerks who wouldn't answer their phones so I called the new one out in Whitby and a very lovely lady answered the phone and informed me... GINGERBREAD LATTES ARE NOW SUGAR FREE THIS YEAR! (well, you have the option of getting sugar free). She said if you have it sugar free and make it with nonfat milk it's only like 120 calories for a grande (THAT'S ONLY 2PTS ACTUALLY! 2.4PTS!!) (but the nutritional information should be online). She was kind enough to tell me what flavours are sugar free now: vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, cinnamon dolce, and gingerbread. I'll definitely try cinnamon dolce too (it's the only other one i haven't had), but since gingerbread is only around during christmas - that's what I'll be getting from now on!

A Semi-Miracle on Don Mills Rd

I was only up 0.6lbs. I realize I'm up... but hey, if that's the consequence from indulging on my own birthday - i'll take it. I can survive this one!

Now, on to my turkey breast subway during Ugly Betty and Grey's! I think some 100 cal chips ahoy are in order as well.

The new week starts tomorrow, I have the day off, my car will be in the shop... I will get my butt on the treadmill!!!!

No miracles here

I don't weigh in officially at WW until this evening. But my scale today shows me up at least 1lb. We'll see what it says by the end of the day!

I'll still wish myself good luck... in case i manage to lose over a pound throughout the day today!!!!

Next!

This week is a write-off... I think I just have to move on and look forward to doing well next week.

I have headaches every day... my guess is it's the change in weather. I had this last year at this time actually.

I'm exhausted... (or lazy? I honestly can't tell the difference right now. Is it psychological or physical?)

I think i'll take some advil and see if I can't at least get for a walk on the treadmill during America's next top model. I hope my headache goes away. It's killing me!

After the treadmill I shall make my shopping list for the weekend!!!

I still want grease. I'm still resisting.








food pictures courtesy of The Food Pornographer

*Update at 8:35pm. My headache is not going away. I have decided tonight I shall take it easy and lie on the couch. Ship happens and this one has sailed. Next week will be different*

Going to JunkFood Town. Won't you join me?

All I want is JUNK food. I'm craving grease and LOT'S of it. I want to be lazy. I want to lie on the couch with my fast/greasey food... and lose weight while I'm at it.

I've avoided anything bad since Sunday... but such a huge part of me wants to skip WI this week and have a bad week for my birthday... but I know that's how it starts. The downward spiral to fat city. I'm reminded of my goal and the fact that there's only 49 days to reach my goal. (ha!)

I had a headache this morning and didn't go on the treadmill. I haven't eaten dinner so I'm going on the treadmill now and going to eat dinner during the biggest loser. Dinner is eggs. It's rainy. It's dreary. It's a breakfast for dinner kind of day.

Today's menu:
BF - 1c. raisin bran (3), 1 small banana (1), 1/2c skim milk (1)
L - chicken thigh (3), veg soup (0), apple (1), 3c smartpop (1)
Snack - orange (1)
I feel like I've eaten more than that. I must be missing something. Too bad I'm not writing down what I'm eating this week... I've just been tracking it on the daily plate website.

Here's what I've got to do to my treadmill to get some motivation. Except I'll add the number 6 combo from Wendy's (spicy chicken sandwich with a cheesy baked potato)

Bday Wknd + PMS = 10lbs

That's a nasty formula!

I haven't ACTUALLY stepped on the scale yet to know what the results of my weekend are, but I'm sure it's NOT pretty. I did really well up until Saturday NIGHT. I went home Friday and stayed within my points and avoided all temptation (which is great, normally I cave the minute I walk through the door). Saturday I did really well and avoided allllll the goodies and munchies mom had out all day. I did well at dinner except that I decided to have a whole wheat bun after all (that wasn't my plan). I stayed away from the chocolate cake (although it was a ww recipe) and had the ff trifle mom had made. then we went back to playing alex's wii and i boxed and worked up QUITE a sweat (side note: 2 days later and my arms are STILL sore). then i went back and had another bowl of trifle. then i went back and had another bowl of trifle. then i went back and had another glass of champagne (and if anyone wanted to count the alcohol i had - 1 blender drink kristen made, some fruit and YUMMY and high point thing, 3 glasses of champagne). that's it, my day was done...oh wait, except for the bowl of baked cheetos my mom had out. I'm sure i packed away a few pounds worth of those. that's when i had hit the point of NOT caring because it's MY BIRTHDAY.

basically yesterday was the same story. started out with great intentions. wanted chocolate cake. screwed my calories/points... ate whatever i want.

the good news in it all is my birthday is over with... i'm back to routine and my plan. i'm going to step on the scale in a bit and realize the damage done and deal with it. i'm actually excited to see what the rest of the week can look like. actually, i'm excited because it's only 50 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!! i will take ownership for the scale and will move on!

My plan of attack is the TREADMILL the rest of the week! I've also taken veg soup out of the freezer and chicken... I'll have lot's of fruit and veg's and fish and chicken this week to recover!

here's some photo highlights from the weekend

All's well that ends well

My funky mood is over. I know my coworker is not DEAD and I WILL get to see her again. It was just shock. Too bad I sought comfort food in a footlong turkey sub and aero singles. Shall I be honest? I've eaten the whole box tonight. yep, 6 (yes, that's SIX) aero singles. I'm human. I have a week to recover... I'm not losing sleep over it!

Now, on to my THANK YOU TO TARA! It's in large part because of *THIS POST* that I'm feeling better.

Let me tell you something about my dear Tara. We have known each other for like 25 years (and we aren't even 30 yet!) and we've been through it all together. You name it - we've survived it together. You couldn't dream up a better friend... Tara is one of those rare friends who you can be yourself with... tell whatEVER is on your mind... confess whatever sin you've committed... and you just know she's not passing judgement... and is just going to be there for you regardless. Whether it be to pick you up when you're feeling down... or cry right along with you. She ROCKS!

I was down 2.0lbs... I'll take it.

Horrible, horrible day at work. The one person I truly enjoyed chatting with the most, and who I had the most in common with... well, she no longer works there. It was very sudden but apparently a mutual decision.

Regarldess, I'm bummed.

Perhaps next week I'll celebrate instead... because I WILL be down again next week

It's about that time again

Today's the day. Weigh in. I stepped on my scale and it has me down from last week but UP 0.2lbs from yesterday. That sucks. The problem is you never know by the end of the day where the scale will sit, how different it will be than mine at home... and also, let's face it - I weigh in at home wearing a LOT less than I'm allowed (or willing) to wear when weighing-in in front of people!

Good luck to me.