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I'm so glad Sunday is here. I've pushed through the pain and discomfort all week, exercising even when I didn't want to. I have felt sort of like the "old" me, in that I wonder if this is going to be my lot (having back and leg pain whenever I commit to an exercise regimen if I add in ANYTHING else, like life/work/you name it!) I had a long day yesterday, working from 9-1 and then accompanying my son's girlfriend (and her mom) shopping for a prom dress. It has been YEARS since I've shopped that way, for good reason. I park close to the store I'm planning to shop in or order online (my preferred method). Not only did the young lady's mom park far from the store, but no one told me there were multiple stores she wanted to check out. I just had to grin and bear it. Thankfully, she found a lovely dress at the second store and bought it.
We met up with my daughter and infant grandson for lunch at Baja Fresh. For the second time in a row (eating Mexican, that is), I ordered two tacos, but dumped the contents out of the second one to avoid another tortilla. I had TWO, count them TWO tortilla chips with salsa, lol. Even my daughter, who doesn't have to worry about her weight, commented that it was stupid how you just keep eating when something is in front of you and that was the case with those tortilla chips (for her, anyway!)
We sat outside and enjoyed the mild temperatures and sunshine. We played with the baby and just talked and cracked jokes. It was a lot of fun. Once we got home, I headed off to the high school track and walked for an hour. Then, off to the grocery store to stock up on lots of vegetables. I even bought sweet potatoes to make a recipe I found on this site (sweet potato baked fries).
I was pretty exhausted by the time I had prepared the sweet potato fries and headed upstairs with my salad and fries. I slept like a rock last night and somehow managed to turn OFF my alarm instead of turn it on. Thank goodness I have a pretty good internal clock, but I was still 20 minutes behind getting ready. At least this one-time client lives closer to me, so the drive is pretty short.
Alright, I'm done complaining and I will just try to be happy with my consistent downward trend. I just worry that I'm going to have to slow down on the exercise and then my weight loss will slow down. Sigh. My cross to bear, so to speak.
Have a great Sunday, everyone!
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181.0 lb
Lost so far: 9.0 lb.
Still to go: 21.0 lb.
Diet followed 100%.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 23 March 2014:
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1363 kcal
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Fat: 45.07g | Prot: 58.75g | Carb: 183.66g.
Breakfast: Banana Bread, Lucerne 2% Lowfat Pineapple Cottage Cheese. Lunch: French's Classic Yellow Mustard, Tillamook Lowfat Marionberry Yogurt, Organics Safeway organic lowfat plain yogurt, Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Slow Roasted Roast Beef, Kraft American Cheese Slice, Oroweat Sandwich Thins - Honey Wheat, Best Foods Real Mayonnaise. Dinner: Parmesan Cheese (Grated), Black Pepper, Morton Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Panko with Lemon & Cracked Pepper, Russet Potatoes (Flesh and Skin), Fresh Express Spring Mix, Bernstein's Cheese Fantastico Dressing. Snacks/Other: Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, FoodShouldTasteGood Multigrain Tortilla Chips, Nutmeg (Ground), Whole Milk, Egg Yolk, Cook and serve custard dessert. more...
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2895 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Driving - 30 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 20 minutes, Resting - 5 hours, Sleeping - 7 hours and 10 minutes, Sitting - 5 hours, Housework - 3 hours, Standing - 3 hours. more...
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losing 1.5 lb a week
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I hear you. here's my shoulder! ~ Tomorrow you are going to wake up, and you are going to start all over! And the day after that, and the day after that. And why? Why do we do that? Because quitting is NOT an option!
23 Mar 14 by member: puhpine
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23 Mar 14 by member: LaChistosaLara
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Hang in there, my friend! Do what feels right to you & your body. Although, I certainly don't always do so myself, our bodies do need recovery time too. Xoxox
23 Mar 14 by member: Ruhu
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The most important thing is that you exercise. It's not that important how intense the exercise is though. Light exercise has most of the benefits and is way more enjoyable :)
On that commentary I saw about eating less and a longer lifespan. Eating only until you were sated was one of the common rules among populations which had an out-of-the-ordinary lifespan :)
You're doing great on your progress!
23 Mar 14 by member: euheide
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The efforts you put forth to say healthy put me to shame. Hope spring will help ease some of your aches and pains.
23 Mar 14 by member: BuffyBear
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Thanks, everyone! puhpine, I like the pep-talk you give your shoulder, lol. Sometimes I can tell my body, "Hey, you were hurting when I wasn't exercising, so what's the difference?" Other times, though, I feel like I'm never going to stop hurting and I just want to lay on a heating pad. Working is kicking my butt. I'm going to stick to my guns and INSIST that I will take no additional shifts, no matter how much they guilt me! BuffyBear, you were the first person I dealt with on this site and I was inspired by you. Don't let a couple weeks of work and fatigue issues make you feel like you aren't trying. BTW, I sure wish your wish for me to do better with the onset of Spring could be so. My "aches and pains" aren't really weather-driven. Bummer, huh. I'll still enjoy the pleasures of Spring, though!
23 Mar 14 by member: gilliansings
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