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16 March 2014

I have been working too much and they keep asking me to work more, but I'm standing my ground. They wanted me to pull another all nighter tonight and I said, "Are you kidding me? Sure, I'll work 12 hours and then miraculously drive to my other assignment 1.25 hours away and get there on time and able to work that shift!" NOT.GOING.TO.HAPPEN.

I volunteered to be on call yesterday as a consolation prize. By the day after that request, they asked me to work two 4-hour shifts NEXT weekend. I told them I would, but that they really need to stop asking me to work extra hours, as I work five days a week already and that's enough! So, starting tomorrow, I have 12 straight days of work. The only good thing? On Friday, April 4th, when I get off work I am driving to the beach with my wonderful husband of 25 years and we are CELEBRATING!! We are staying at the beach for two days and I intend to walk, shop, eat (moderately), talk, laugh, you name it!

Yesterday I worked out, got ready for a party I was invited to (choir friend turning 75), and headed out with work uniform in tow in case I got called. Did a couple errands, then dropped by my daughter's to give her some moral support (she was having a rough day).

I ate a Chobani low fat yogurt and some hummus/healthy quinoa chips while at her house. When I got to the party, they had just light refreshments and a decadent homemade chocolate cherry cake with fudge frosting. I'm sure it would have tasted amazing and people were going back for seconds (there were lots of jokes about how the cake just "jumped" onto their plate, lol) but I held fast.

When the party drew to a close and I had been standing at the front door for 15 minutes chatting with the birthday girl and another good friend, I ended up suggesting a healthy Thai restaurant just down the hill from the birthday girl's house.

My friend said yes and we had a simple meal and chatted for another hour. I headed home, feeling good about my choices for the day. I didn't get called into work and I slept great last night.

I hopped out of bed, excited to weigh myself and was SOOOO STINKIN' HAPPY when it registered 1.5 pounds lost. The only thing I really did any differently this week compared to last week was eating a little over my average on two days and then going a couple hundred under on another day to balance things out and shake things up. I think I exercised about the same, maybe even a little less.

I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing and I will get where I want to be by the holidays (when I lose this first 20, I'm going for another 15-20). Enjoy the rest of your weekend, folks!

Weight:	Lost so far:	Still to go:	Diet followed:
82.8 kg	3.4 kg	10.2 kg	100%

(5 comments) Losing 0.7 kg a Week

13 March 2014

Yesterday was a wonderful day with an unexpected trip to the zoo after work. The angels smiled on us and there were no meltdowns until we were on our way home. My daughter brought lots of lovely, healthy snacks and I ate minimally.

Some of the animals were hiding and we didn't get to see the new lion cubs (they made their once-a-day appearance about 45 minutes before we got to the cat area). The sun was shining and we reached a high of 64 degrees - just about the perfect temperature in my humble opinion. Lots of walking, with one final race up the exit ramp to make the toddler laugh his way out of a funk (over leaving).

We went to dinner afterwards and I had 3 bites of each yummy taco (one crunchy, one soft homemade tortilla) and then dumped the contents out and ate it on a bed of lettuce. Water with lemon, no rice or beans. I watched my daughter drink a virgin pina colada and have her normal meal and did not feel deprived at all. The 2-1/2 year old slept through the meal and the baby was in fine form, smiling, talking and gurgling away. My daughter and I laughed about how it was not likely to happen again - kind of like a perfect storm, even if it was more a "perfect calm," lol.

Today was not quite as nice out, but still pleasant. I came home from work and finally got around to dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping. After a little computer time and Netflix, I dragged out the yoga tape. Yeah, it kind of scares me. I did two segments again, only this time I did one I hadn't done before. Ouy, I am feeling parts I didn't know I had! I love the calm way I feel when I'm done and I am proud of the increased strength and flexibility, but AHHHH, some of those poses are kicking my BUTT!!!

Eating super low calorie today to balance out my two moderately high calorie days.

Tomorrow's Friday you all! TGIF!!!

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11 March 2014

Nice quiet evening. Decided today was my "cheat" day. Really, I just need to shake up my 1300s streak. I had been doing 3 days of 1200-1300, followed by 1-2 of 1400-1500 and back to the 1200-1300 range. For some reason, though, lately I just always seem to land at around 1300.

Treated myself to a simple hot fudge sundae. Otherwise, pretty healthy choices today.

Have a good night, all.

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11 March 2014

I survived my overnight work assignment. It went alright. I probably won't be volunteering for another overnight shift anytime soon.

Sunday was just crazy and I had the overnight shift to look forward to, so my workout didn't happen.

Today I planned to walk and it was beautiful outside. I get together with my daughter every Monday night and she suggested I wait until I get to her house to walk. The last time she suggested that, one of her children napped for an inordinately long time and the walk didn't happen. This time I was prepared. I did my strength training dvd at home and then went to her house.

I was wise to do that, because again, the toddler overslept and then was cranky when he got up. My daughter took off for the store with the baby to do some grocery shopping. Thank goodness I managed to get the toddler in a better mood and get him dressed for walking.

I loaded him in the stroller and brought along grapes and water for both of us. When I had walked almost as far as I planned to, I peeked down the street to see if my daughter was back yet. Since she wasn't, I continued to explore her neighborhood. Due to a couple strange dead end streets and the like, I walked a bit further than I intended.

Once I finally made it back home, I helped my daughter bring in groceries and then occupied the baby while she cooked. The rest of the night passed by uneventfully.

I feel a few twinges from the two activities so close together, but otherwise am just very proud of myself.

I look forward to seeing my client tomorrow. I really missed her over the long weekend. I hope she missed me too. I believe it is supposed to rain, but that is alright. I took her outside to enjoy the sun on Friday and will do so again the next time it is nice.

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09 March 2014

I'll take even a modest loss over gaining! I still feel good about my exercise regimen and I refuse to give myself grief over my modest treats that still stay within my RDI (well under).

If I get stuck at some future date, I will reevaluate that situation, but in the meantime, I'm living like I want to live for the rest of my life. More fruits and vegetables, less processed foods, less rice, potatoes, pasta and bread. No alcohol (for now) and very little coffee (due to my love of loaded coffee, lol).

Happy Sunday!

Weight:	Lost so far:	Still to go:	Diet followed:
83.5 kg	2.7 kg	10.9 kg	Reasonably Well

(2 comments) Losing 0.5 kg a Week

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