Weight Loss for the Week: 2lbs
This week was good planning wise. I stuck to my meals and didn't splurge too much. I got in some good exercise- though the half of it was just running around like a chicken with my head cut off attempting to prep for exams and the end of the semester, not to mention Christmas.
I had a pretty decent week overall. There were definitely a few moments where my students got a bit crazy, but no where near as much as I thought they would with Christmas break getting ever closer. I actually got to take my sophomores on a field trip this week- it was the first field trip I've ever planned. We went to see "Life of Pi" since they finished reading it last week. All 30 of them were excited and able to go and I was glad we were approved to go see it. I did have my doubts about taking that many kids to a movie theater (yes, there were other chaperones, but it's still 30 teenagers at a movie theater). They behaved really well, only a few moments of having to tell one or two of them to shush. And they paid attention pretty well- I know a few fell asleep towards the end, but I'll take sleeping over talking or causing a disturbance any day.
They really liked it and did well when we compared the book and the movie. I was so proud of all the differences they caught and their opinions about it. Now, I know not all of them read every single word of that long book, but I do know they all read some of it, and they all had to discuss it, take quizzes, a test, and do a writing exercise on it. So, I think they earned getting to see the movie (and taking a quiz and having a debate on it of course). It was a good unit overall.
Ok, enough of the school stuff. I am almost done with my Christmas shopping and baking. My next major to-do for the holiday is to address my Christmas cards and get those in the mail. My goal is to do that by Tuesday. Fingers crossed, folks, thanks.
I'm also preparing for all the holiday events coming up, especially the holiday eating. I know some people say to just expect to gain up to 5lbs over the holidays and not to stress so much about it. I'm just afraid if I start justifying or rationalizing gaining holiday weight, I won't stop. And I just can't go back to how I used to be. So, I am working on portion control with all my favorite fatty goodies, and I'm working on planning ahead to make sure my other meals are low points and healthy. Finally, I'm looking ahead to see when I can and need to either go on a walk or do the elliptical. With this in mind, I know I can make myself stay on track while still enjoying myself.
Oh, speaking of holiday foods, I have yet to have eggnog this year. If you know me, you know how insane this sounds. I LOVE eggnog. I don't even want to know how many points it is because I am sure it would take all my weekly's. This year, I haven't had a huge urge to go and down a bottle or two yet. I know I will want some, but I'm waiting until after exams are done and graded because then I will have the time to walk it off and it will almost be out of the stores so I won't be able to go and buy a ton. I will just be able to get my taste of it and then be done with it.
Ok, time to go finish grading end of the quarter assignments.
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