Weight Loss for the Week: 0lbs
I did not get all my workouts in this week. I got busy, it's not the best excuse, but it's the truth. And I felt it, I felt gross, I felt lazy, I felt negative. This week, I hope I don't miss any of my workouts. I did alright tracking points, but I did enjoy a few too many treats for a week where I wasn't getting all my workouts. Live and learn, move on, try better.
School was fine this week. We had students gone on the Pro-Life trip, and those who stayed seemed to think it should be a free week in most classes. They were not pleased that I had us on a regular schedule regardless of a few missing students. Otherwise, it was fine, normal. My juniors are getting down to the nitty gritty of their research papers. I'm hoping they continue taking it seriously for the remainder of the quarter. This next week should be fine, more of the same.
This weekend has been nice, though short it seems. I went to CBU's trivia night with Mom and some other folks. We had a good time, we didn't place, but we still did pretty well. Last night, I went to the Grizzlies game with Mom- they won!!! This morning, after Mass, I met up with Kerry for lunch, and we had a really nice time. Otherwise, I've been resting up a bunch this weekend. And I'm working on getting ready for the upcoming week.
Now, time for the rest of my British TV night :)
Tip of the Week: A bitter heart devours its owner.
Recipe of the Week: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/skinny-queso-dip.html#_a5y_p=1180585
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
1/20- Take a sad song and make it better
Weight Loss for the Week: .5lbs
I am glad to have lost a bit of weight this week. I did most of my normal workouts, and I stayed on track with all of my points. I think this week I may make myself venture out and try a new class at the gym. I mean, I will keep doing Zumba because I really like it. But, I think it would be good to try something new as well- take full advantage of my membership, you know? I will let y'all know how that all goes next week (and maybe I'll remember to post on Sunday next week, too).
It was our first full week back at school. It was harder than I thought it was going to be. I'm hoping this wee fares better because I'm more into the routine now. We were all fairly tired by Friday. And we had a Pep Rally and a special basketball game. I made to half of the Varsity girls' game and the Varsity boys' game. It was a lot of fun seeing how many kids and parents showed up to cheer on the teams. Plus, I love basketball, so it was a good way to end the school week.
This weekend has been really nice, though rather packed. My Uncle Phil and Aunt Cheryl came in town at the last minute, so we had a full agenda. Saturday, Mom made brunch for all of us. Totally tasty, and she even used a Christmas gift from me to help bake some items. That evening, they stopped by to see my new place, then we went to Paulette's (my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE place to eat in Memphis). We had a really nice meal, and an even better conversation. Sunday, I went to Mass, then I got ready for the play we were going to see. We saw "Musical of Musicals: The Musical" and laughed the whole time! I just hope we didn't distract the actors because I have a rather loud laugh when I get going. After that, we had dinner at Mom's. And today, we had lunch, watched "Mary Poppins" (because Memaw had never seen it), played Phase 10, and then had dinner. It has been a busy, but very enjoyable weekend.
Now, it's time to make sure everything is ready for the week before going to bed.
Tip of the Week: Go workout even when you don't feel like it- the time will pass whether you go or not, how you feel once it's passed will be different though.
Recipe of the Week: http://www.topinspired.com/top-10-healthy-hummus-recipes/
I am glad to have lost a bit of weight this week. I did most of my normal workouts, and I stayed on track with all of my points. I think this week I may make myself venture out and try a new class at the gym. I mean, I will keep doing Zumba because I really like it. But, I think it would be good to try something new as well- take full advantage of my membership, you know? I will let y'all know how that all goes next week (and maybe I'll remember to post on Sunday next week, too).
It was our first full week back at school. It was harder than I thought it was going to be. I'm hoping this wee fares better because I'm more into the routine now. We were all fairly tired by Friday. And we had a Pep Rally and a special basketball game. I made to half of the Varsity girls' game and the Varsity boys' game. It was a lot of fun seeing how many kids and parents showed up to cheer on the teams. Plus, I love basketball, so it was a good way to end the school week.
This weekend has been really nice, though rather packed. My Uncle Phil and Aunt Cheryl came in town at the last minute, so we had a full agenda. Saturday, Mom made brunch for all of us. Totally tasty, and she even used a Christmas gift from me to help bake some items. That evening, they stopped by to see my new place, then we went to Paulette's (my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE place to eat in Memphis). We had a really nice meal, and an even better conversation. Sunday, I went to Mass, then I got ready for the play we were going to see. We saw "Musical of Musicals: The Musical" and laughed the whole time! I just hope we didn't distract the actors because I have a rather loud laugh when I get going. After that, we had dinner at Mom's. And today, we had lunch, watched "Mary Poppins" (because Memaw had never seen it), played Phase 10, and then had dinner. It has been a busy, but very enjoyable weekend.
Now, it's time to make sure everything is ready for the week before going to bed.
Tip of the Week: Go workout even when you don't feel like it- the time will pass whether you go or not, how you feel once it's passed will be different though.
Recipe of the Week: http://www.topinspired.com/top-10-healthy-hummus-recipes/
Sunday, January 12, 2014
1/12- Who's that casting devious stares in my direction?
Weight Loss for the Week: 0lbs
I worked out 5 days this week. I tracked points meticulously. I have no clue how I didn't lose any weight. And let me be honest, it's frustrating. I know it happens. It has happened before, it will happen again. That will never make it any less frustrating though. I know, I know, everyone has had this happen, so we can all be frustrated together. Let's hope this next week proves a bit more productive in the weight loss department. I will continue with the healthy eating and all the workouts. I actually felt it the two days I didn't get to work out, and that's a nice realization.
School started back this past Tuesday while it was still in the single digits outside. Each student felt the need to let me know that fact, as though I had not been outside to feel the cold. I am pretty sure I did the same with friends, family, and colleagues, so I guess I'm no better than they are about such things. It did warm up finally, and now it's actually almost pleasant outside- for January. I think we had a good start back. I hit the ground running with all my students, and I even got them major dates for projects and papers this week. While I was glad to be so on top of all that, they were less than thrilled to see all the work I have planned for them this semester. They will make it, and they may even enjoy some of it as the semester goes on and they can realize it's more manageable than it seems.
Aside from all my workouts, I also got to do other social things with friends and family this weekend. I had dinner with my mom and Conor on Friday which was nice and unexpected. Saturday, Aunt Karen, Lindsay, and Paula came to see my apartment, then we went to lunch at Huey's down the street. It was so nice seeing them and catching up :) That night, I went to Book Club at Martha's, and we had a lot of fun as always. Today, I went to Mass, ran a few errands, and got everything ready for the week ahead. Then, Mom and I went to the Grizzlies game! They won! I made it home in time to watch Downton Abbey.
Now, I'm wondering where my weekend went as I settle in for the night and think through the upcoming week.
Tip of the Week: Try not to let minor setbacks discourage you from the bigger goal/picture.
Recipe of the Week: http://www.fitsugar.com/Winter-Detox-Soup-Recipe-32300476
I worked out 5 days this week. I tracked points meticulously. I have no clue how I didn't lose any weight. And let me be honest, it's frustrating. I know it happens. It has happened before, it will happen again. That will never make it any less frustrating though. I know, I know, everyone has had this happen, so we can all be frustrated together. Let's hope this next week proves a bit more productive in the weight loss department. I will continue with the healthy eating and all the workouts. I actually felt it the two days I didn't get to work out, and that's a nice realization.
School started back this past Tuesday while it was still in the single digits outside. Each student felt the need to let me know that fact, as though I had not been outside to feel the cold. I am pretty sure I did the same with friends, family, and colleagues, so I guess I'm no better than they are about such things. It did warm up finally, and now it's actually almost pleasant outside- for January. I think we had a good start back. I hit the ground running with all my students, and I even got them major dates for projects and papers this week. While I was glad to be so on top of all that, they were less than thrilled to see all the work I have planned for them this semester. They will make it, and they may even enjoy some of it as the semester goes on and they can realize it's more manageable than it seems.
Aside from all my workouts, I also got to do other social things with friends and family this weekend. I had dinner with my mom and Conor on Friday which was nice and unexpected. Saturday, Aunt Karen, Lindsay, and Paula came to see my apartment, then we went to lunch at Huey's down the street. It was so nice seeing them and catching up :) That night, I went to Book Club at Martha's, and we had a lot of fun as always. Today, I went to Mass, ran a few errands, and got everything ready for the week ahead. Then, Mom and I went to the Grizzlies game! They won! I made it home in time to watch Downton Abbey.
Now, I'm wondering where my weekend went as I settle in for the night and think through the upcoming week.
Tip of the Week: Try not to let minor setbacks discourage you from the bigger goal/picture.
Recipe of the Week: http://www.fitsugar.com/Winter-Detox-Soup-Recipe-32300476
Sunday, January 5, 2014
1/4- I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Weight Loss for the Week: 0lbs
At the start of this week, I was still in AZ. That lovely sun and heat seem like a distant memory now in the gray, cold weather here in Memphis. But, I digress. Dad, Diane, and I went on a family hike on Pinnacle Peak. It was rather steep- knees level with hips while climbing up. But, I did it, I survived, and after some rest, my knees and hip forgave me. We had a good time though. Then, Dad and I went to see "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"- very cute, worth seeing. The next day was New Year's Eve. Dad made us a nice breakfast. Later, they went golfing, and I walked the front nine with them. After that, I left to get ready for the night. I went over to Sarah's parents house to see them and Sarah and Rijan. We had a delicious meal, and after we were done eating, we went out to sit by the fire pit. We ended up making s'mores and gabbing, and laughing so much that we didn't notice how much time had passed. By the time we did, we decided not to deal with the club scene and cover charges and ring in the New Year there with Sarah's parents. It was so much fun, way better than some crowded club with overpriced drinks and food.
The next day, I flew home, visited with Mom and Conor, and then got back to my place and crashed pretty hard. I don't think I even left my apartment for 24 hours. I spent my first real day back taking down decorations and cleaning. Oh, and I slept off and on quite a bit. The next day, I made it to the gym, then I got a massage. After that, it was time to have my Girls' Day with Memaw. She treated me a delicious lunch, and I treated her to a pedicure. We had a really nice time getting pampered and enjoying each others' company. That night, I met up with Sunshine and we went to dinner and the movie "Saving Mr. Banks"- go see that movie. It was really good.
Yesterday, I did a new workout at the gym that made me sweat like I couldn't believe. A little later, Kerry and I had our first brunch of the new year :) Then, Mom and I went to see "Inside Llewyn Davis"- good music and acting, but I need the Coen brothers to explain the ending to me. That evening, I went down to Olive Branch for a Girls Night where our goal was to let go of the negative parts of 2013. We burned things in a fire pit. I just burned some notes, others burned shirts, jeans, socks, and a wedding dress. I think we all got the closure we needed from the night.
I have to say, I feel that at the end of each year, everyone is so ready to say good riddance, and everyone so desperately wants to believe that the new year will be nothing but wonderful. It's 365 days. There will be crappy moments, crappy days, crappy weeks, and sadly, maybe even a crappy month or two. However, there will also be amazing moments, delightful days, wonderful weeks, and hopefully memorable months. We have to know that. Deep down, we all know that. Crap will happen. It's unavoidable. But, if we can acknowledge that it won't define everything, that sometimes everything has to fall apart because it was shit to begin with, that we have no clue what we really need sometimes, then, we can appreciate the awesome moments even more. We can make those more of our focus. We can be more thankful for them and think back on them when we're enduring the mini-hells. They can let us know that it will pass, and we will have better moments again.
Today, I went to Mass with a friend, then I braved the grocery store and got the makings for spaghetti with sausage and Bowl of the Wife of Kit Carson. I made the spaghetti with sausage today, and I will make the soup tomorrow. I spent most of my day at home getting prepared for the next quarter. I am glad I still have tomorrow to finish all of that though since I am not done just yet. That's right- SBA has tomorrow off for winning the Food Bank Food Drive! Woot! I will relish every last second of this break even though I am secretly looking forward to seeing my kids and getting back into the routine of it all again.
Now, time to get totally psyched for the new season of Downton Abbey to start in less than an hour!!!!
Me hiking Pinnacle Peak
S'mores- perfect NYE snack
Toasting the New Year
Rijan, Sarah, and I
Sarah and I
Memaw and my pedicures
Spaghetti with Sauasge
Tip of the Week: When making anything that is more than one portion, have your containers ready to go so that you can portion it all out once you are done making it. This way, you will be less tempted to overeat and can better stay on track.
Recipe of the Week: Spaghetti with Sausage- 8 servings, 7 WW points
16 oz. spaghetti
8 oz. tomato paste
16 oz. tomato puree
1 large tomato
1/2 red onion
5 sausage links
Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder to taste
Basil to taste
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Put all ingredients except noodles in the crock pot on high for at least 6 hours. Stir occasionally. When almost ready to eat, boil water with noodles, drain. Portion noodles. Then portion sauce. Eat and enjoy!
At the start of this week, I was still in AZ. That lovely sun and heat seem like a distant memory now in the gray, cold weather here in Memphis. But, I digress. Dad, Diane, and I went on a family hike on Pinnacle Peak. It was rather steep- knees level with hips while climbing up. But, I did it, I survived, and after some rest, my knees and hip forgave me. We had a good time though. Then, Dad and I went to see "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"- very cute, worth seeing. The next day was New Year's Eve. Dad made us a nice breakfast. Later, they went golfing, and I walked the front nine with them. After that, I left to get ready for the night. I went over to Sarah's parents house to see them and Sarah and Rijan. We had a delicious meal, and after we were done eating, we went out to sit by the fire pit. We ended up making s'mores and gabbing, and laughing so much that we didn't notice how much time had passed. By the time we did, we decided not to deal with the club scene and cover charges and ring in the New Year there with Sarah's parents. It was so much fun, way better than some crowded club with overpriced drinks and food.
The next day, I flew home, visited with Mom and Conor, and then got back to my place and crashed pretty hard. I don't think I even left my apartment for 24 hours. I spent my first real day back taking down decorations and cleaning. Oh, and I slept off and on quite a bit. The next day, I made it to the gym, then I got a massage. After that, it was time to have my Girls' Day with Memaw. She treated me a delicious lunch, and I treated her to a pedicure. We had a really nice time getting pampered and enjoying each others' company. That night, I met up with Sunshine and we went to dinner and the movie "Saving Mr. Banks"- go see that movie. It was really good.
Yesterday, I did a new workout at the gym that made me sweat like I couldn't believe. A little later, Kerry and I had our first brunch of the new year :) Then, Mom and I went to see "Inside Llewyn Davis"- good music and acting, but I need the Coen brothers to explain the ending to me. That evening, I went down to Olive Branch for a Girls Night where our goal was to let go of the negative parts of 2013. We burned things in a fire pit. I just burned some notes, others burned shirts, jeans, socks, and a wedding dress. I think we all got the closure we needed from the night.
I have to say, I feel that at the end of each year, everyone is so ready to say good riddance, and everyone so desperately wants to believe that the new year will be nothing but wonderful. It's 365 days. There will be crappy moments, crappy days, crappy weeks, and sadly, maybe even a crappy month or two. However, there will also be amazing moments, delightful days, wonderful weeks, and hopefully memorable months. We have to know that. Deep down, we all know that. Crap will happen. It's unavoidable. But, if we can acknowledge that it won't define everything, that sometimes everything has to fall apart because it was shit to begin with, that we have no clue what we really need sometimes, then, we can appreciate the awesome moments even more. We can make those more of our focus. We can be more thankful for them and think back on them when we're enduring the mini-hells. They can let us know that it will pass, and we will have better moments again.
Today, I went to Mass with a friend, then I braved the grocery store and got the makings for spaghetti with sausage and Bowl of the Wife of Kit Carson. I made the spaghetti with sausage today, and I will make the soup tomorrow. I spent most of my day at home getting prepared for the next quarter. I am glad I still have tomorrow to finish all of that though since I am not done just yet. That's right- SBA has tomorrow off for winning the Food Bank Food Drive! Woot! I will relish every last second of this break even though I am secretly looking forward to seeing my kids and getting back into the routine of it all again.
Now, time to get totally psyched for the new season of Downton Abbey to start in less than an hour!!!!
Me hiking Pinnacle Peak
S'mores- perfect NYE snack
Toasting the New Year
Rijan, Sarah, and I
Sarah and I
Memaw and my pedicures
Spaghetti with Sauasge
Tip of the Week: When making anything that is more than one portion, have your containers ready to go so that you can portion it all out once you are done making it. This way, you will be less tempted to overeat and can better stay on track.
Recipe of the Week: Spaghetti with Sausage- 8 servings, 7 WW points
16 oz. spaghetti
8 oz. tomato paste
16 oz. tomato puree
1 large tomato
1/2 red onion
5 sausage links
Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder to taste
Basil to taste
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Put all ingredients except noodles in the crock pot on high for at least 6 hours. Stir occasionally. When almost ready to eat, boil water with noodles, drain. Portion noodles. Then portion sauce. Eat and enjoy!
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