Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Late Weigh-in
113.4 kg - that is a wonderful loss of 0.1kg (from 250.2 to 250 pounds).
A loss is loss that is to be celebrated.
How did i do on not pigging out - well someone gave me a bread pudding dessert and by the second day I could not stay away from it. I have successfully avoided the chocolate cake.
today I want to attempt some exercise. I am not experiencing any dizzy spells and the headaches have subsided as well. I am still napping a bit in the day otherwise I seem to be recovering well from the car accident.
A loss is loss that is to be celebrated.
How did i do on not pigging out - well someone gave me a bread pudding dessert and by the second day I could not stay away from it. I have successfully avoided the chocolate cake.
today I want to attempt some exercise. I am not experiencing any dizzy spells and the headaches have subsided as well. I am still napping a bit in the day otherwise I seem to be recovering well from the car accident.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Recovery
I was in an accident on Saturday. My daughter and i were in the car. We skidded on black ice and went off the road - we are both fine. I just bumped my head but no permanent damage - just a bit of swelling.
health wise my challenge will be not to stress or comfort eat.
health wise my challenge will be not to stress or comfort eat.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Weigh In # 3
Maintained at 113. 5kg.
Not surprising. I have been sick. Been unable to to exercise.
Still recovering from the Head cold - not quite sure when it will be safe to start exercising again.
A friend of mine exercised while she had a cold and she she got sick afterwards, don't wan to make the same mistake.
My favourite thing to eat when I have a cold / flu is an omelete with chillies and orange juice.
Got that for today.
Not surprising. I have been sick. Been unable to to exercise.
Still recovering from the Head cold - not quite sure when it will be safe to start exercising again.
A friend of mine exercised while she had a cold and she she got sick afterwards, don't wan to make the same mistake.
My favourite thing to eat when I have a cold / flu is an omelete with chillies and orange juice.
Got that for today.
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Scales
Life is all about balance. My mom's favourite words to me were: Simone you need to find a happy medium. Her way of telling not to take things to their extreme.
When it comes to using the scale to weigh myself that is one thing I have great balance with. I only do it once a week. Now I like numbers I like working things out. Whenever I begin to make some healthy changes i start calculating the possibilities. Up until now in last ten years it has gotten me no where.
I see the scales as a little blankie for some odd reason they give a little comfort. I know I can use a measuring tape - waist measurement is a good way to measure weight loss and an important figure (88cm is apparently what we should aim to get down to). But as soon as I got a little extra money I bought a scale - LOL.
There are pros and cons.
if you can't resist getting on everyday , then I say follow the dietician's recommendation and get rid of your scale.
If you don't have money - don't bother - use a measuring tape instead.
I have a challenge. My husband is away for two weeks. I am on my own and need to stay motivated. I have a head cold and a daughter to look after. Easy to slip into doing things the easy way.
Yesterday I had to get our camera after dropping my husband at the airport but the shop was still closed. tesco was closed - only KFC and M was opened. so We went to Mac Donalds - I had the vegetarian meal with orange juice. Hows that for a balancing act - LOL
When it comes to using the scale to weigh myself that is one thing I have great balance with. I only do it once a week. Now I like numbers I like working things out. Whenever I begin to make some healthy changes i start calculating the possibilities. Up until now in last ten years it has gotten me no where.
I see the scales as a little blankie for some odd reason they give a little comfort. I know I can use a measuring tape - waist measurement is a good way to measure weight loss and an important figure (88cm is apparently what we should aim to get down to). But as soon as I got a little extra money I bought a scale - LOL.
There are pros and cons.
if you can't resist getting on everyday , then I say follow the dietician's recommendation and get rid of your scale.
If you don't have money - don't bother - use a measuring tape instead.
I have a challenge. My husband is away for two weeks. I am on my own and need to stay motivated. I have a head cold and a daughter to look after. Easy to slip into doing things the easy way.
Yesterday I had to get our camera after dropping my husband at the airport but the shop was still closed. tesco was closed - only KFC and M was opened. so We went to Mac Donalds - I had the vegetarian meal with orange juice. Hows that for a balancing act - LOL
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Weigh-In 2 and Confessions
I almost forgot that today was my weigh in day.
Happy to report that I down to 113,5 kg - YAY that is a lost of 1.5kg.
Confession - on Sunday I had KFC for dinner. The reason was circumstances we went for a walk in the mountains - up to the first contour. Then decided to visit an old lady and that took longer than we expected. With two hungry children and very little money we took the easy way out.
When we were driving to our walk I thought i was silly not take any snacks.provisions with us.
Next time I will be prepared!!
Happy to report that I down to 113,5 kg - YAY that is a lost of 1.5kg.
Confession - on Sunday I had KFC for dinner. The reason was circumstances we went for a walk in the mountains - up to the first contour. Then decided to visit an old lady and that took longer than we expected. With two hungry children and very little money we took the easy way out.
When we were driving to our walk I thought i was silly not take any snacks.provisions with us.
Next time I will be prepared!!
Practicalities
I walked for an 1hr10 today. My feet are sore - feel like blisters may develop (Might need to shoes). I felt physically tired but mentally proud of myself. Now that I have cooled down my feet are still sore but I have energy for the rest of the day.
I am now starting to work through the CHIP workbook. The first unit is on the topic of balance.
I am making to do list and at the very top I have included exercise. Last week I did exercise three times. This week I am increasing the intensity a bit.
Managed to spend almost £25 less on my food budget last week and hoping to do the same this week.
Here is a money saving alternative suggested in the CHIP program - Crisped Tortilla Chips.
VIDEO: Low Fat Baked Tortilla Chips
Crisped Tortilla Chips
1pkg 12 corn tortilla
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
I am now starting to work through the CHIP workbook. The first unit is on the topic of balance.
I am making to do list and at the very top I have included exercise. Last week I did exercise three times. This week I am increasing the intensity a bit.
Managed to spend almost £25 less on my food budget last week and hoping to do the same this week.
Here is a money saving alternative suggested in the CHIP program - Crisped Tortilla Chips.
VIDEO: Low Fat Baked Tortilla Chips
Crisped Tortilla Chips
1pkg 12 corn tortilla
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Tasty baked lime and chilli tortilla chips you make at home.
Serve with your choice of dips and salsas.
Serve with your choice of dips and salsas.
Recipe provided by: Allrecipes
Ingredients
| 1 packet Corn Tortillas |
| 1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 2 tablespoons lime juice |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1 teaspoon chilli powder |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
Preparation method
1. Preheat oven to 180 C. 2. Cut each tortilla into 8 triangular wedges and arrange in a single layer on a baking tray. 3. In a spray bottle, combine the oil and lime juice. Mix well and spray each tortilla wedge until slightly moist. (Lightly brush on the oil and lime juice if you don't have a spray bottle) 4. Combine the cumin, chilli powder and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle on the wedges. 5. Bake for about 7 minutes. Rotate the tray and bake for another 8 minutes or until the wedges are crisp, but not too brown. Serve warm or room temperature with salsas, dips or guacamole.
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