Here I am!

3 days without a post... that's nuts!!

So, spring appears to be in the air and it feels great. I love the smell of warmer weather. Today I got up early and did some baking and got on the treadmill for a full hour. I'm now home from work and I had planned on baking more (Irish Soda Bread)... but that might not happen. It's okay though because I've already baked loads... cornbread muffins, pineapple angel food cake, sour cream loaf and crunch chocolate fudge (which I have eaten a piece of tonight... oops). I still have to get all the stuff done for tomorrow's 'game' at the office (family feud style)... then I can breathe a bit more (after about 1pm tomorrow).

Here's what I ate today...
breakfast: oatmeal (2)
Lunch: 2 flatouts (2), 1/2c low fat refried beans (2), salsa (0), 1/8c each of black beans and corn (0), lettuce (0)
Snack: protein shake (3)
Snack: protein bar (4)
Dinner: salad with 1/4c chick peas (1), cheese (1), veggies (0), EVOO balsamic dressing (2)
Snack: fudge (3?)
Total: 20
Water: 5L

Here's my wraps at lunch (note: I didn't actually eat the minigo, I was too full after the wraps!):

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

3rd time Loser!

Down 2.2lbs!

Eat healthy is proving to be beneficial to me... and my weight. I definitely feel overall happier (maybe because I know I'm fueling my body properly).

No treadmill today... and I'll tell you why. I woke up at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep!! I just didn't feel tired (tonight=double dose of melatonin!!). I managed to fall asleep at about 5:30... when my alarm went off at 6am I said "SCREW IT" and went back to sleep for as long as I could.

I wasn't hungr when I woke up... so I only ate fruit mini bites for breakfast (2)... now a subway footlong turkey (12)... who knows what else. Maybe a larabar, maybe some fruit bites... maybe some almonds.

I actually didn't buy any treats to 'cheat' with tonight... I figure I'll save that for Saturday with TARA!!! (Maybe we should go to Costco Saturday afternoon... and buy fruit bites to eat as candy, Tara?).

Here's my dinner... (because I do love photos of food!)

Stressed = Desserts?

It hasn't been a stellar day... The family stress that's been going on for a month and a half just seemed to get the better of me... I have decided that Dementia is the saddest disease there is. I eluded to desserts in my title... but I didn't actually have any, just stress :)

I felt sad last night and just went to bed early... this morning when the alarm went off I got up and just couldn't get myself on the treadmill... I was just feeling bummed and wanted to hide from the world. So, no exercise today. It happens. (Un)fortunately, I have a severe lack of appetite today. My mood has improved (thank you, Alex... you always make me happier)... but I still lack interest in food (or preparing food!!).

Here's what I ate today...
Breakfast: oatmeal w/ flax seed (2)... and no protein shake since I didn't jog
Lunch: salad with tuna (1) and allegro cheese (1) w/ EVOO balsamic drsg (2)... minigo (2)
Snack: Larabar - cinnamon Roll... YUM! (4)
Dinner: 4 egg whites (1), salsa (0)... it was the best I could throw together
Total: 13
Water: 4L

I honestly am feeling back to normal now and I know I'll have my appetite back tomorrow... my 'cheat' night when I can eat unhealthier food!!

Here's some photos from today...
I may be ready for alcohol by the weekend when I go see my Tara! SPEAKING of Tara... I got a BEAUTIFUL thank you card from her (for her wedding) yesterday... the girl should be a model, honestly.

Biggest Loser Night, YAY!

How did my day start out? I'll give you a hint...

45min on my precious treadmill... I managed to get up and enjoy a jog before work. I wasn't sure I could do it... but I did! Yay!

I went to work and then went for a massage... it still hurts my neck to move, but it's not so bad.

Here's what I ate today...
Breakfast: oatmeal (2)
Post jog: protein shake (3)
Lunch: mexican pasta... sooo yummy! 1c ww pasta (3), 1/2c chick peas (2), 1/4c black beans (1), 1/4c corn (0), skim milk cheese (1), salsa (0).... a very filling and YUMMY lunch! fruit salad (1), minigo (2)
Snack: fruit mini bites (2)
Dinner: larabar - cherry pie... very yummy as well (4)
Total: 21
Water: 4L (and hoping for 1 more)

Here's some photos...
my protein shake when it's 'to go' (as it typically is since I take it to work to have)


My mexican pasta...



I'm off to enjoy Biggest Loser... and make my lunch and do dishes during commercials. I'm so happy for Mike losing 11lbs and saving everyone! Although, I don't envy them right now with their wall-sit challenge... however, I am curious to see how long I could last (not that I'm going to try it right now!).

Happy Hump Day!

I want that hour back...

I had every intention of waking up extra early today to help adjust to the time change already so waking up tomorrow wouldn't be tough... my alarm went off at 7am (after being asleep for 8 solid hours)... I couldn't get up! I finally got up at 8:30 (tomorrow is going to be TOUGH!). I slowly made my way to the treadmill and pulled off a 60min jog... then slowly got ready for work. Nothing too exciting today. I had no desire to be at work and would have rathered spent another day on my couch! I have already done the dishes and made tomorrow's lunch... then tomorrow after work is a massage!! I have a nasty knot in my left shoulder and can't really turn my head to the left... I hope to fix that by tomorrow night (and hope it won't affect the treadmill tomorrow).

Here's what I ate today...
Breakfast: oatmeal (2)
Snack: protein shake (3)
Lunch: flatout (1), cheese (1), lettuce, tomato, mustard (0), minigo (2)
Snack: fruit mini bites (2), larabar - coconut creme pie (4)
Dinner: taco salad with lettuce (0), 1/2c chick peas (2), 1/4c black beans (1), 1/4c corn (0), cheese (1), salsa (0)... yogurt (1).
Total: 20
Water: 4L

Now, some fun photos of today's food:
oatmeal (with flax seed... I always add that)


Protein shake (note: no stella was actually IN the shake, it's just a fun glass)


Flatout wrap for lunch


Vegetarian taco salad for dinner:



Happy Tuesday... Biggest Loser day!

Day of Rest...

Well... Today hasn't shaped up the way I had originally planned. I woke up with a headache and it hasn't gone away all day... despite taking te maximum allowance of advil, trying a cold pack on my head, heat on my back... and taking a hot bath. I have come to accept the treadmill (and 90min jog I had planned) won't be happening today... it's out of my control.

Friday Alex and I went for all you can eat sushi (at maison du japon!). I filled up on seaweed salad, edamame and miso soup... and tried to eat a little less actual sushi (maki and hand rolls). Yesterday was an afternoon shift at work. I went grocery shopping in the morning then came home and had a nap and then went to work... I found larabars at superstore! I had never noticed them there before... so many to choose from! Check it out (they are 3 for $5 there):


I have tried the gingersnap one and pecan pie... both very good!

Here was my breakfast from yesterday (just for fun):


Here was part of my dinner from yesterday:


Here's what I ate today -
Breakfast: ww toast (1), egg whites (0), cheese (1), salsa (0), mini fruit bites (2)
Lunch: healthy pizza - crust (6), veggies (0), skim milk mozzarella (3)
Dinner: entire tin of salmon (5) with vinegar (0) and mustard (0), minigo (2)
Total: 20
Water: 4L

Some photos from today!


And, a gratuitous Chicklet photo from about an hour ago:

I'm a loser... 2 weeks now!

Down 2.4lbs!

So, I was secretly hoping for at least 3lbs... but I'll take the 2. I still went on the treadmill this morning... back up to 45min. I ate oatmeal (2), I am now eating a subway footlong turkey (12) and I have some mini eggs (4) and candy (?6) to eat as well. I am still doing my healthy plan... but Thursdays will be my 'cheat' night!

Happy Friday!!

"Some days I'm a super bitch"

... I am very tired and somewhat crabby today...

Happy hump day. Another one bites the dust! Today was really hard. I got up okay, but really struggled to actually jog on the treadmill. Every moment past 10 minutes I wanted to quit... but alas, I hung in there and made myself go for a mere 30min. Hopefully tomorrow won't be as hard.

Know where I went after work? I'll give you a hint...

I got more fruitsource mini bites, whole almonds, salsa, egg whites and larabars. They didn't have my motivate protein bars... boo. I will look at the costcos in Scarborough and Markham (went to Ajax tonight) and if all else fails, I'll have to hang in there until I can get to Peterborough again.

So, now I'm going to pre-count out my mini bites and almonds into 2 point portions, so they will be ready to grab as a snack or throw in my lunch... and then I'm portion controlled.

Okay, here's what I ate today...
Breakfast: oatmeal (2)
Post jog: protein shake (3)
Lunch: salad with tuna (1), cheese (1) and dressing made from EVOO, white vinegar and dijon mustard (2), minigo (2), fruit bites (2)
Snack: protein bar (4)
Dinner: 6 egg whites (2), salsa (0), cheese (1)
Total: 20
Water: 5L

Good luck tomorrow to Tara and me!

Still Healthy

So... I'm still hanging in there and being healthy.

I woke up this morning and got on the treadmill for a 45min jog. After the treadmill my cold symptoms (which Simon affectionately gave me) were bugging me, so while taking my B vitamins, I added tylenol for colds. The problem? I'm very sensitive to taking too many pills at once... as I was ready to leave for work, nausea set in. I knew exactly what caused it and took pepto right away. I ended up still going to work and was only 5min late.

Nothing new otherwise today... going to make dinner and wait for Biggest Loser to come on!

Here's what I'm eating today...
Breakfast: oatmeal (2)
Post jog: protein shake (3)
Lunch: 1c ww pasta (3), salsa (0), skim milk cheese (1), tuna with hot sauce and garlic (1), minigo (2)
Afternoon snack: fruit/veggie bites (2), larabar (4)
Dinner: balsamic chicken breast (3), veggies (0)... all steamed
Total: 21
Water (projected total): 5L

I came across a blog that I enjoyed looking over... the girl posts photos of her meals (I love food photos). I think I will charge my camera tonight and try to take more food photos (mine won't look as good as hers though). The blog is Here.

Happy hump day! I hope my friend Tara is okay!! We need an update from her!

Hello, March!!!

Well, welcome to MARCH! SPRING is just around the corner!! How awesome is that? The sun was beautiful here today... just the temperature was FREEZING cold.

I spent yesterday in Pontypool... I still managed to avoid eating any cake or ice cream. I did have an angel food cupcake and some fat free cool whip... I dipped into a few flex points, but that was still for healthy food. This morning my scale did show a gain from Saturday morning... but it wasn't even half a pound.

This morning I managed to get up earlier than usual for a Monday so I had enough time to put in a full hour on the treadmill... then do dishes and put away laundry.

Here's what I ate today
Breakfast: protein shake (3)
Lunch: 1c ww pasta (3), salsa (0), 1/2c chick peas (2), yogurt (1)
Snack: larabar (4), fruit/veggie mini bites (2)
Dinner: salad with tuna (1), cheese (2), veggies (0), balsamic vinegar, garlic, hot sauce and EVOO (2) , minigo (2)
*I didn't end up eating all of my salad... I didn't really feel like it at dinner time at work and I was busy... but I'm still going to count all of the points for it*
Total: 20
Water: 5L

Now on to Jon and Kate plus 8... making lunch for tomorrow and doing dishes... and then getting a full night's sleep!! Another Monda over with... time to look forward to tomorrow and a new episode of Biggest Loser!

Tara: how was your weekend? And I keep meaning to follow up and find out if you like Larabars!