Update, recap, lotsa pictures!

Yeah...I know, I'm not a good "keeping-up-to-date" blogger.  I get busy, I don't have anything to write about, no one reads, excuse excuse excuse.  I should do it JUST to hold me accountable.

Anywho...

Weigh in on Friday... well I amazingly lost weight, but not much.  0.4lb.  I will take it considering I had a drink fest over the weekend - oh yea and tons of food

2 weeks ago (11/1):  179.4
Last week (11/8):  177.4
This week (well last week technically 11/15):  177

I didn't meet my birthday goal of being under 175... but it's a loss.  Womp Womp.

I really did try, but honestly after looking at my Value Diary...yeah, not so much.  I lie to myself, and that's a huge problem.  Gotta stop the lying!!!

Last Wednesday I took the kiddos to the skating rink for a birthday party.  And this Momma actually put skates on and amazingly did NOT fall!  Whew.!!!

I was able to get in a few evening runs on the trusty, boring, ugh-do-I-have-to Dreadmill...  but still didn't meet my Pile On the Miles goal of 7lbs (UGH!).

I had a wonderful weekend with friends and family for my birthday...which of course resulted in lots of drinking and more damn food.  Blah!!!  So now I have to kick ass again this week to see ANYTHING on the scale gone.  Sigh.  I see a cycle.

I had Mexican on Friday with my Mom, best friend and all the kiddos... and yes, my little guy informed our waiter immediately that it was my birthday and I wanted to wear the Sombrero .  Yikes!

I then had an "Open House" with professional karoke stuff at my house so my friends could drop in whenever they wanted and sing while I didn't have to drive anywhere (i.e. I could drink like a fish and sing all night long!).  LOL!!!

Saturday my besties and I went to a Euchre Tournament which was a pitch in and another drink fest.  It was a lot of fun....

(I'm bottom right... this is what we call the Fab 5)
Euchre tournament winner in the middle (LOL)

 On Sunday my out-of-town friends left and I went grocery shopping after making my meal plan for the week.  Focused to get back on track and not let the weekend of eating and drinking detour me (SIX WEEKS until my 12 week goal and NYE).

Scary storms and tornadoes ripped through our state, and unfortunately the town where my little men were with their Daddy.  Thankful Daddy had a basement for them all to take cover in, because a tornado went through and flattened half of the town.  Talk about one scared Momma!  And my little men were terrified to say the least.

Sunday evening after the boys got home, we went to my parents house where my Mom slaved over my favorite healthy crockpot meal (Chicken Noodle Soup) and made me an Angel Lush cake.  (She even made the actual angel food cake).   She tries SO hard to help me stay on track.

The healthy cake my Momma made me for my 38th birthday!

My parents bought me an AWESOME camping hammock...we are a camping family!  I have a PopUp and my parents have an RV... we LOVE camping!

AND (because I seriously asked for it!).............(Tomorrow maybe I"ll give you my review after the first time wearing it!  LOL!)

Moving Comfort Juno Sports Bra.... I desperately needed this!!!

Some new, yummy healthy recipes I've made this past week... quick Italian Turkey Soup (Six Sisters) and Pumpkin Protein Bars

And everyone needs a selife.....

REMINDER TO SELF (even if selfies don't show the truth)

Weekend Recap

Things didn't go quite as planned over the weekend. I drank too much wine and too little water, ate some crappy bar food at 2am and never stepped foot in the resort gym.  Sigh.

The positives were that I walked a ton and got plenty of steps in on the 2 tours we took and the walking back and forth from our hotel room to the casino.  My brother and I acted like teenagers roaming through the halls at all hours of the night.  Because we had taken the tours concerning the hotel history we were really intrigued by the 7th floor living quarters, and how to find "secret" places.  I think my Mom loved it...and thought of us as her "kids" again.

All in all we had a wonderful time, it just may not have been great for my weightloss and getting healthy efforts.  Sigh....

Because I never made it to the gym, and I was too pooped by the time I got home on Sunday, I was unable to meet my Pile On The Miles challenge weekly goal of 7 miles.

Another negative is that I haven't been keeping up with the Arm Challenge!

Argh!!!

That's okay though, I am NOT giving up!  I have 7 weeks left in this 12 week challenge, and I'm about to LIGHT IT ON FIRE now!!!  (can someone push me, please?!!)

So, some pictures from our weekend at West Baden/French Lick.....

Weekend Days 2 -4 Updates

Weekends are tough. I know it, you know it...the key is to not let them get you down, try your hardest and just move forward when they are over. Preparing for them helps, but isn't always successful.

My weekend started out great. Football practice for my little guy didn't happen. I don't know if it wasn't scheduled or what, but that was the first kink in my plan. I had already decided to go walk the track while he was at practice. When we got there and no one was there I ALMOST talked myself out of walking. But then I was like, nope...starting the weekend off on the right foot, and I did it. Walked 2 miles while the boys ran around the football field.

Saturday I prepared a healthy breakfast to start the day off right. I did pretty good, and even planned my indulgences (snack and dinner). So I'm happy about that.

Sunday rolled around, woke up late so couldn't eat my healthy breakfast I had prepared Saturday. By the time I got around to lunch (1:30) I was STARVING. This is where it all went down the drain. But, the wonderful thing with WW (old points) is that I have flex points I can use. I used every single one yesterday. Means I have 3 days of being GOOD! I will still earn my AP to give me a few extras, but the key is to totally stay within my 22pts/day range! I CAN DO IT!! I want Thursday to come around and me be super happy with what the scale says!!! I know how to do this, I can do this!!!

Day 2 Friday
NUTRITION: 4pts
22pts/day - I used my AP's and a FP but still within! (25-2-1)- 1pt
Eat 7 - 10 freggis/day (7)- 1pt
Drink minimum of 80 oz h20 (100) - 1pt
Journal - 1pt

EXERCISE: 2pts
Workout ran laps at track and ran bleachers - 1pt
Earn enough AP to support healthy eating - 1pt

EXTRAS: 3pts
Get at least 7hrs sleep (7hrs) - 1pt
Blog regularly (Yep!) - 1pt
Email/Twitter/FB/Txt friends for support/accountability (Heather & Sarah) - 1pt

TOTAL: 9pts, didn't quite meet the goal, but still good.


Day 3 Saturday
NUTRITION: 4pts
22pts/day - I used my FP but still within! (37-15)- 1pt
Drink minimum of 80 oz h20 (85) - 1pt
Allow ONE PI Meal (ate cheeseburger and fries at the track) TWO snacks (homemade banana pudding) - 1pt
Journal - 1pt

EXERCISE: 0pts

EXTRAS: 2pts
Get at least 7hrs sleep (7hrs) - 1pt
Email/Twitter/FB/Txt friends for support/accountability (Heather & Sarah) - 1pt

TOTAL: 6pts


Day 4 Sunday
NUTRITION: 3pts
22pts/day - I used the rest of my FP but still within! (40-18)- 1pt
Drink minimum of 80 oz h20 (80) - 1pt
Journal - 1pt

EXERCISE: 0pts

EXTRAS: 2pts
Get at least 7hrs sleep (7hrs) - 1pt
Email/Twitter/FB/Txt friends for support/accountability (Heather & Sarah) - 1pt

TOTAL: 5pts


*Realization here, need to earn more points on the weekend...weekends are indeed tough. But to be successful I know I really need to tackle them head on!!!

Today, a new day...a fresh start...and I'm ready!

Weekly Weigh In

Again I found myself busy this past week and unable to post and read as much as I would have liked. But I'm still alive (though snow covered!) and still kicking. I also want to brag that I really had an awesome week, and fortunately the scale at WW showed it! WOOHOO!

Today I weighed in at 166.2! That's a 2.2lb loss! Now remember 2 weeks ago I lost zero, and then last week I didn't weigh in at WW due to snow (though when weighed on my scale I had gained). So I'm super happy with the loss!! And I'm CLOSE (1lb) to hitting my 5%! I'm aiming for that next week!!!

The weekend was nice. I totally stayed on track, journaled, exercised on Sunday and drank all my water, so my weekend was a success. Plus the Hunney and I got to spend time together, without the kiddos...which was SUPER!!! He gave me the cutest card ever, and made me smile. He's got a great sense of humor...so I always love his cards, and especially the lovey things he writes. I don't get that often, so I cherish them!!!

Anyway...I'm running low on time...but needed to update!


What I accomplished last week:

• Track every single day! - YES!
  
• Exercise 5 days - YES... 6 days actually!
  
• Finish my weekly tasks for work - as usual, still working on
  
• Daily vitamin - YES!
  
• Be prepared for the Hunney's birthday on Wed. Decide what I want more - cake or salsa/chips and only have ONE. - Well, I had some chips and salsa...and still had 1 cupcake, but made it special with 1 tab of icing!
  
• Read 1 day - No
  
• Stairs at work 3 times ONE day - No
  
• Blog 3 times - No, I think I only got 2 days... argh!
  

What I want to accomplish this week:

• Track every single day!
  
• Exercise 5 days
  
• Get 4 folders off my desk
  
• Daily vitamin
• Read 1 day
• Stairs at work 3 times ONE day
• 10,000 steps 3 days

My eTools Journal :)

Weekend Recap, Weekly Weigh In

HIya! Yes...I'm still around. Just uh...lazy....I guess is the word. Well, Monday was a holiday and I was at home kicking it with my kiddos - okay and a little shopping, and then yesterday I was so upset by my weigh in at WW's that I just couldn't do anything.

So, if ya'll wanna know, I lost a big fat ZERO at weigh in yesterday. Yes, I was disappointed, but I'm over it. I honestly felt like I did good last week, so it was quite a shock. But looking over my tracker again, I did fudge here and there (the Saturday buffet), and I used my AP's and WP's...so I like I said, I'm over it. This week is going to be a different story though, you can betcha!!

The weekend was nice. I went to spin class on Saturday morning. That was awesome. Then I did some shopping afterwards. My Big Boy had gone to his Dad's for the weekend, so it was just the Little Guy at home with the Hunney. That evening the Little Guy went to Mamaw and Papaw's so the Hunney and I could go to the racer's banquet (fyi the Hunney drag races - and does REALLY good). That was fun, and yes, I ate too much. Then afterwards we went to the casino to watch the Colts play, and play some slots. Good time...but we didn't hit the jackpot. Sunday we slept in and then I had to do a bit of grocery shopping (produce). Nothing really much more than that!

My Weekend Plans were

• Track every day - Yep!
  
• Guzzle 80oz h20/day - Sure did!
  
• Spin class on Saturday - YES!
  
• Eat RIGHT at the Ponderosa, and enjoy the banquet - Pretty good
  
• Shred at least once - No :(
  
• Work on recipe binder - YES!!
  

Now onto the weekly goals!

What I accomplished last week:

• Track every single day! - YES!
  
• Continue with the JM 30 day shred! - NO
  
• Get 4 folders off my desk! - YES!!!!
  
• Daily vitamin - YES!!!
  
• Work on my new recipe binder Mom bought me for Christmas - YES!!!
  
• Read 1 day - YES! Read my WW material!
  
• Stairs at work 3x/day 3x/week - Nope

What I want to accomplish this week:

• Track every single day!
  
• Start back up on JM Shred (Day 15)
  
• Get 4 folders off my desk!
  
• Daily vitamin
• Decide on the class I'm considering taking
  
• Read 1 day
• Stairs at work 3 times ONE day
  

Weekend Recap

I am sorry, but I only have a moment to post today. I really have a LOT I want to say...about my obsession (or not) with weightloss...so hopefully tomorrow I have time, because I'd LOVE all your input.

But, today has to be a shortie...just an update on the weekend. I will say that I'm anxious for tomorrow's first week's weigh in! I have been REALLY on track this week and working out...so it SHOULD be a good scale tomorrow. Fingers are crossed!!!

My plans were:

• Continue tracking
• Drink 80+ oz h20/day
• Shred
• Take the boys to the library /nature center since it's too cold outside to hike
• Clean bathroom and organize the kiddos dressers (update sizes...AGAIN)
• Get herb garden started
• Read

Here is my outcome:

• I tracked everything, every day!
  
• Yeppers, sure did thanks to my new water bottle my Momma got me for Christmas!
  
• I Shredded Friday and Saturday, but yesterday I took a much needed rest.
• Did not get the boys to the Nature Center of the Library...time slipped away TOO fast! Sorry boys!
  
• I did get the master bathroom cleaned, but couldn't bring myself to do the dressers!
  
• Herb garden is officially started and I'm anxious to see germination!!!
  
• Read some of my Ali Vincent book as well as all of my WW material!!!

Hope ya'll had a WONDERFUL weekend...I sure did :)

Confessions of a stressed-out woman!

You all know what Christmas does to us right...STRESSES us out! And why?? Why do we insist on trying to do sooo much?! Worrying about gifts for so-and-so.... it's just ridiculous. But, I do it to myself.

My weekend was good...but busy = stressful for me, and I ate poorly. I started off good, and then had pictures at Sears at noon (remember with 5 boys!). My Little Guy was a terror, and actually there are some pictures of him with his PINK paci (yeah, we're down to pink and purple,...and then we're DONE). They totally pissed me off (I WILL NEVER GO BACK), and then I was so frustrated at that point I told everyone let's go eat in the food court. I ordered chick-fil-a (a grilled chicken salad)...but after I carried it back to the table it was fried. Wonderful. Oh well...I still ate it (bad choice #1 ended up being 11pts!). I then had a few bites of Tucker's breadsticks and cheese. (bad choice #2). We then headed to get the Christmas tree, and spent the afternoon decorating it. That was fun, as the Big Boy REALLY got into it. Dinner birthday party for my Dad at their house later. Mom made sloppy joes, cheeseball with crackers, and regular chips (bad choice #3). Ugh!!! I did drink 80+oz h20, but still...too many points. Oh yeah, my Mom makes the BEST fudge...and 3 pieces of that, plus these sugar+butter+walnuts she makes. OMG they are awesome and insanely the devil for someone like me! (bad choices #4,5,6, and a few handfuls of the nuts = 7,8,9?)

Yesterday started off good, well I had to go grocery shopping (that is stressful when you're on a tight budget thanks to Christmas spending). For lunch I ate 4 (YES 4) pieces of veggie pizza (leftover from Friday) (bad choices #10,11). Granted, it was veggies (no meat), and 2% cheese...but still...CRUST will kill ya!!! Later I munched on (get this) chocolate marshmallows (WTH?!...just to have something sweet, and the Hunney catches me and says "is that on your diet?". Ugh!) (bad choices # 12,13,14). So I fixed a 100 calorie packet of popcorn (finally a good choice, but really shouldn't have after the other crap). The Hunney and I went shopping as my cousin and his wife came over and watched the boys. It was good to go out...but people everywhere and I just get stressed doing stuff like that with The Hunney. Then I got mad when he wouldn't go through a drive thru so I could eat more garb! Seriously! Thank you Hunney for NOT stopping!!! When we got home I munched on several handfuls of carmel popcorn (in the tin kind) (bad choices #15,16,17,18,19), and then finally heated dinner up (enchiladas that I made earlier...I used turkey and fat free refried beans, plus mine were in la tortilla factor wraps)...but I ate it with DORITOS (bad choice #20).

Wow...what a horrible weekend of eating. Let's also admit to only working out Friday night...none on Saturday or Sunday! PHOOEY!!!!!! I did drink water...but that's about all that was good. So, I honestly dread the scale tomorrow

Whew...with that off my chest...I feel better, but ashamed.

So, onto the Weekend Recap!

My plans were:

• Journal and be a good WW - EVERY DAY!
  
• Drink my h20 - 80oz/day
  
• Workout at least once
• Finish 2 purses (Christmas presents)
  
• Work on Christmas shopping with the Hunney
  
• Mail Christmas cards, get and decorate Christmas tree
  
• Grocery Shop
• Paint fingernails (something for ME)
• Start wrapping presents!

Here is my outcome:

• Only Journaled Friday and part of Saturday!
  
• Drank 80+oz h20 EVERY day!
• Only worked out on Friday! BL Cardio Max
• Did not get the purses done (will post a picture soon!), but they are started!
  
• Did Christmas shop with the Hunney
  
• Mailed my Christmas cards, and decorated the tree
  
• Did NOT paint fingernails...again!
  
• Did NOT start wrapping presents!
  

PHOOEY!

Weekend Recap

Wow...what a wonderfully busy weekend! Seriously! And I am happy to report I stayed on track! It's been a long time since I had a good weekend like that! Makes me look forward to tomorrow's weigh in!!! I hope it's good to me, I deserve it!!!

My Mom and I spent the weekend sewing! For my Big Boy's preschool class I decided I wanted to make crayon rolls to give to the kids. There are 23 in his class! Let's also make note that I wanted to sew at least 4 purses to give away as gifts...oh and I'm a NEWBIE at sewing! Last year was my first year, and I haven't sewn since Christmas time last year! GULP! I'd also like to note my Mom is a master seamstress, and has been sewing since high school. I'm thankful I have her, she totally helps when I have "problems" (so simple for her). Oh, and we had 2 toddlers (2.5 years old) pestering us too! My Little Guy, and my nephew. They made it "entertaining" to say the least!

My Mom cutting out the material

The Little Ones


Our first finished product!

My plans were:

• Journal and be a good WW - EVERY DAY!
  
• Drink my h20 - 80oz/day
  
• Workout at least once
• Finish 1 purse (Christmas present)
  
• Purchase material and start 23 crayon rolls
• Work on Christmas gift list
• Finish Christmas cards
• Paint fingernails

Here is my outcome:

• Yes...I journaled all 3 days and was a GOOD WW!
  
• Drank 80+oz h20 EVERY day!
• Worked out Sunday evening!!! BL Cardio Max
• My Mom finished 2 purses - while I worked on Crayon Rolls - I'm ahead schedule!
• Bought, cut, and sewed 24 Crayon Rolls - DONE!
• Christmas gift list is completed, now to buy!
• All Christmas cards are addressed, will mail on Friday
• Did NOT paint fingernails...and sure enough, this morning, 2 nails broke! ARGH!
  

All in all a GREAT successful OP weekend! So Proud and HAPPY!!!!!! Yesterday evening after dinner I took the kiddos on a drive to look at all the Christmas ligths. There's one especially I wanted to show them where you drive through it. It's amazing! I took pictures, but they did NOT turn out...they are too blurry. We'll definitely go again and hopefully I'll get better pictures!!!

It all comes to an end

And boy oh boy am I ever thankful for that!!!! I admit to not doing ANYTHING I planned to be/stay healthy, figures. But, I enjoyed the time spent with family and friends. I think that means something. I ate ONLY my favorites at Thanksgiving...but hate that I LOVE cheese ball and crackers! Those should be illegal or something. I also had a few chocolate chip cookies...that one right after another slipped in my mouth and melted away. Oh, and when the Hunney and I were making our "annual Thanksgiving cake" (different every year!) I ate spoonfuls of my homemade buttercream icing! Oops. But, I have to stop beating myself up...and move on. That's ALL you can do. So I'm thankful that Thanksgiving has come, and GONE. I'm also glad to be back at work and back into routine...it helps me. I DO hate the thought of stepping on the scale tomorrow...and wish I had a free day for GAG. But, I used those babies up already. So...tomorrow I will hesitantly step on the evil piece sitting in my bathroom.

Today is new...and I am back on track. There's nothing more important than that! I'm working on December's menu, and planning on visiting either the love of my life (Bob from the Biggest Loser) or the guy that kicks my butt every time (Billy Blanks) tonight before the Hunney rolls in. I'd also like to do a 15 minute interval training...but maybe one step at a time?

Weekend Recap, Weekly Weigh In

I'm in a slump...and trying to claw my way out. Ugh. Do you ever just get so disappointed in YOURSELF that you don't know what to do?! That's me. I KNOW what to do...but struggle with doing it. I am good for a few days, and then crash and burn. Very disturbing. But don't worry...I'm okay. I always pick up the pieces and try again. It's really all you can do, you know?!

Okay...so on to the fun stuff.

My plans were:

• Journal and be a good WW
  
• Drink my h20 - 80oz/day
  
• Workout at least once
• Enjoy Friday date night with the Hunney
  
• Enjoy my Saturday with family and friends

Here is my outcome:

• Did not journal ONE DAY! Pathetic!
  
• Totally drank some h20, but on Sunday I was short of 80oz!
  
• Did NOT workout. On Sunday when I was getting ready to go with a friend I realized my gym clothes (and more importantly sports bras) were at WORK!!!!
  
• Had a wonderful date night with Hunney and saw 2012!!!
  
• Totally enjoyed craft day at my house with my aunts and friends!!! We had a BALL!

Totally blew the weekend when it came to weightloss. But, life isn't all about weightloss right??

So today...weigh day. Gulp Was not looking forward to it. Like I said, I'm in a slump. No exercise in 4 days and no journaling the same! SCARY STUFF!!!

I was fortunate to see a MAINTAIN. I hate it...but I will take it. I mean, I deserve it...but I still hate it. I HATE that I'm not moving the way I want to. I asked myself this morning..."Mandie, you've lost 50'ish lbs, WHY is it so hard to lose the remaining 30?!!" One day at a time....


On to goals....

What I accomplished last week:

• Journal and be a good "WW" - only got 3.5 days in
  
• Exercise 3 days - again worked out 2 days
  
• Continue with 30 days of affirmations - missed 4 days
  
• Make 1 new recipe - YES, french dip in the crockpot that was AWESOME!
  
• Finish the work on my desk (my personal goal with GAG) - YES 75% complete!
  
• Take my Multi-vitamin- missed 2 days on the weekend
  
• Drink at least 80oz h20 (weekends I struggle) - Only missed 1 day (Sunday)
  

And for new goals....

What I want to accomplish this week:

• Journal and be a Good WW
• Enjoy Thanksgiving (Free day) and make sure I talk about what I'm thankful for
• Exercise 3 days, even if it's walking!!
• Continue 30 days of Affirmations
• December monthly menu plan
• Get DESK clean!
• Have fun Black Friday shopping with Mom!!
  

There ya have it... not too happy today... with myself. Need to reread some blog posts I made when I was motivated and map out my plan :) There...I put on a smiley... it's okay. It's Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday! And yeah, I LOVE food. I just hate this is such a struggle. Really...I do!

Weekend Recap

The weekend is over...how did I do?

My plans were:

• ENJOY my birthday!
• Take family pictures
• Workout at least once
• Drink my h20
• Be a good WW 2 out of the 3 days (since I have a free day!)
  

Here is my outcome:

• Totally enjoyed my birthday! One of the best yet!
• Took family pictures, MAYBE happy with 1! argh!
• Did NOT workout even once! Phooey!
• Drank my water!
• Was totally a good WW every other day!!
  

How do I feel about the free day?

Well, it was different. I felt very ... confused. Especially when the Hunney kind of gave me a look at the buffet dinner on Saturday night. (I used my free day Saturday night - Sunday morning so I could enjoy the buffet restaurant where we stayed). So I totally felt like I was cheating. I told him about my 4 day plan, and he even asked if that was "okay". Well, it's okay for me...because if I give myself these 4 day, the plan is that I won't need/want to splurge every other day during "the holidays". Does he get it...I don't think so. But this MY journey right?

So anyway, last night the Hunney says "I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but is there something I can do to help you with losing the weight?". I was surprised...and well honestly couldn't think of anything. I would love more than anything to include him in this...but I'm not sure how. Ideas anyone????

Hunney went all out and got me the perfume I wanted, and would NEVER buy myself (who pays that kind of money for perfume anyway?!!), as well as a Colts jersey. He was concerned with the size, said he didn't want it to be too small. But ALSO said that if it was, maybe that would help motivate me. He truly means well and wants me to be happy with myself.

All in all, it was a wonderful birthday. And can you imagine how thankful I am for such a loving and CARING husband?!!! WOW. Now, if only I can stick with this and show him what I'm made up. That I CAN do this! I want to do this.... (side note...TOM is here...and affects how I feel ... you know that BLAH feeling?!).

Weekend Recap

The weekend has come and gone.... and after my several month hiatus of not being OP, I finally have an OP weekend!!! Yes, that's right ya'll...I DID! I journaled, and honestly made the RIGHT choices! I ROCK :) And for once I'm super excited about tomorrow's weigh in!!!! I just know the scale is going to be my best friend!!!

The Hunney and I packed up the kiddos, the van (well and his truck and trailer hauling the race truck) and went out of town to race on Saturday. This usually is the hardest part for me. You've been to a race track I'm sure...and KNOW the food that lingers at the concessions. We made one trip, I saw the prices, and saw they had no grilled chicken (only double greasy cheeseburgers, french fries, nachos, chili cheese dogs, and FRITOS). I bought the Hunney a double cheeseburger and asked if there were a McD's near by. Lol! When the kiddos and I got to McD's, I asked if they had a Subway in town - no. Well, okay...that means I have to eat something from here. Ordered the grilled chicken, no mayo, no value meal for me :) Then we went to the gas station and I bought some sunflower seeds, baked chips, lunchmeat and stuff for sandwiches later, and we were set! I kept myself busy at the track reading, playing with the kiddos and watching the Hunney race (he won by the way - yes he ROCKS!) We ended up pulling out at 9pm'ish...stopped at the gas station for gas and a diet coke (I'd struggle without the caffeine and a 2.5 hour drive home), and then he decided he wanted White Castle. When asked if I wanted something I - amazingly - easily declined! YAY ME!!!

Yesterday my Mom and and I headed to the fabric store, and then to grocery shop. I figured if I was buying healthy groceries, it were opt for her to do the same. I'm proud to say my Mom bought some Lean Cuisines! Hey, it's a start!!!! I brought some bagged lettuce for part of my lunch (yes we work together) so she'll have that too.

Honestly, this has been such an on track weekend that I'm SUPER proud of myself. I set some goals and plans for the weekend, and though I didn't get them all accomplished, I'm proud of what I did get done.

This next weekend is my birthday, and it is a "free" day I've given myself. I have given myself 4 days throughout the next 2 months. All other days I will be a "good weight watcher", I will stay consistent with my exercising, etc. :) 4 days...what a treat!!!! So Sunday will be a treat day for me! Am anxious about it, but know every other day will be on target!!!

Here's to a successful week!

After the storm...

Well, I wish I could say I was completely 100% on track, but I slipped here and there. I still managed to get exercise (miles), and I'm happy about that. I'm also happy that I did try really hard. It could have been A LOT worse. I wish I could've been a little better...but I suppose every step is a lesson learned, and I'm still learning.

The weekend involved LOTS of down time at the drag strip, but my husband and I made the most of it by riding our bikes around checking out cars, doing funny little tricks (me mainly giggling at his), but mostly just keeping ourselves active (and awake for him). On Friday I marched my butt around a circle track so many times I literally got a blister on the bottom of my foot! I POWER walked 5 miles! WOOHOO me! On Saturday I couldn't walk because of the blister, so we rode our bikes and I got 5 miles (I had more...but some of it was too leisure to really count). Yesterday we walked up to the festival...which added to my mileage for the weekend (2 miles). All in all I feel I did really well!!!

Friday - 5 miles
Saturday - 5 miles
Sunday - 2 miles
TOTAL - 12 miles (3 miles short of my goal, but still - AWESOME in my eyes!)

This week I will do better, and I'm happy there isn't much planned for the weekend, should make it easier to stay on track a little better. I will say I'm still on track (OP) and happy that I'm still going strong!