Been a little busy

I haven't forgotten about blogging one bit, however I have been enjoying life this summer!  I came to the realization that as much as I want to lose weight and be more fit, I want to still be able to enjoy life.  If that means that I don't always follow the plan to a "T" it's ok and I don't beat myself up for it.  Am I moving more slowly in my progress than I may like, SURE, but I am a happier person when I don't stress about it.  Sometimes you just have to learn how to live and juggle everything.  In the process you realize what is more important at that time though. 

This past week I didn't eat super well.  Healthy that is, trust me the food I did have was DELICIOUS.  I did however, slow down and savour every bite.  I drank too much this past weekend, but hey I had a good time!  Got to cut loose every now and then.  I got to experience the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for the first time ever!  I will definitely be going back to this yearly I hope!  I just enjoy walking around checking out all of the bikes and people watching!  I didn't even drink over there because I was driving and had to work the next day.  I have lots of pictures to share once I get them uploaded. 

This week so far has been recouperating.  I was so exhausted Monday (only 3 hours of sleep) that I came home early from work and slept for 13 hours!  I stayed up too late last night and didn't sleep well again and so today I am dragging.  Debating whether or not to run/walk tonight.  The weather has been PERFECT, but I am wore out.  We'll see!!

I will get back to my daily blogs here soon!  Need a day or two yet to get back on schedule truly.  I think Zac is going to be coming home very soon.  That will be another challenge I will have to deal with, but it can be done. 

That is all for now!

~Chat Soon~

Tues 8/2 - W3D1

This morning I got to sleep in because I was going to get my plates on my vehicle in Sundance.  Basically where I live is in the middle between Sundance and Gillette.  I choose to get my plates in the far location because I want them to be from Crook County not Campbell!  lol  So, the easiest way for me to do this is stay home and go first thing in the morning.

I had thought about going for a run/walk this morning since it was so nice out, but I really just felt like taking my time getting ready and that is exactly what I did!  I had a PB & J because I needed something easy for breakfast and I knew it would satisfy until I got to work!

My goal is to go for a run/walk tonight when I get home.  I haven't decided which way I will go and which week I will do.  I leaning towards W2D2 though and just try to push a little harder and faster!  I will keep you posted on what I decide of course.  I also need to do some ab exercises.

Weight - 259.0
Weight lost this week - 1.2
Weight lost TOTAL (2 weeks) - 4.2

Today's Food:

Breakfast - 8 pts

• Peanut butter & jelly - 8 pts

Snack - 4 pts

• Cherries - 0 pts
• Mini Cupcake - 4 pts

Lunch - 13 pts

• Cupcake - 6 pts
• Salad - 7 pts
• Romaine - 
• Turkey (4 oz) - 4 pts
• Goat Cheese (1/4 C) - 2 pts
• Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing - 1 pts

Snack - 4 pts

• Cherries - 0 pts
• Plum - 0 pts
• Mini Cupcake - 4 pts

Dinner - 14 pts

• (2) Tacos - 14 pts

Snack - 3 pts

• Cookies (3 mini) - 3 pts

Total Points Allowed - 40 pts
Total Points Used - 46 pts (approximately, some stuff I guesstimated on)


Exercise -

• C25K - W2D2 - Warm up 5 min walking - Alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 mins - Cool down 5 min walking. - Total 2 miles
• Tonight was hot, but it was an awesome run!!!  Once again did the loop that takes me up a really long hill.  The first run I did when I hit the flat pavement after getting to the top of the hill was AWESOME!!!  Then I ran for 4 mins to do the last run and all the way down the big hill!  Another really awesome run!  Overall this was a great night :)
• Planks - 3 - 20 seconds each

Today has been a great day!  I look forward to tomorrow.  I have my first meeting in a month and I think I am doing well!!  :)

~Chat Soon~

Week 2 Day 7

Weight - 258.6


Today's Food:

Breakfast - 4 pts

• Oatmeal with Banana - 4 pts

Snack - 0 pts

• Fruit - 0 pts

Lunch - 17 pts

• Salad
• Romaine Lettuce - 0 pts
• Avocado (whole) - 10 pts
• Tomato (whole) - 0 pts
• Goat Cheese (1/4 cup) - 2 pts
• Turkey (4 oz) - 4 pts
• Raspberry Viniagrette - 1 pt 

Snack - 9 pts

• Cherries - 0 pts
• Candy Bar - 5 pts
• Rock Star - 4 pts

Dinner - 8 pts

• Inside Out Cheese burger - 8 pts

Snack - 0 pts

• Strawberries - 0 pts

Total Points Allowed - 40 pts
Total Points Used - 38 pts

Yesterday was pretty good.  If I didn't have the avocado to cut up at work I would have probably only had half, but since I had to have the whole thing or it would go bad I did.  They are too expensive and tasty to just through out!

I did not get out for any exercise today.  I was busy with work and when I got home it was raining off and on and I was busy with work there too!  I hope to get out tomorrow night!

~Chat Soon~

Week 2 Day 6

Weight 257.8


Today's Food:

Breakfast -

• Eggs (3)
• Bacon
• Toast

Snack -

• Fruit

Lunch -

• DiGiorno Pizza (1/2)

Snack -

• Fruit

Dinner -

• None

Snack -

• None

Total Points Allowed - 40 pts
Total Points Used -

After a late lunch of pizza I wasn't very hungry.

John and I did go for a walk this morning 1.7 miles and I forgot to mention on yesterday's blog that we went for W2D1 on C25K totaling about 2 miles!  Most of this route that we walked and ran is up hill then back down for the finish!  It was warm, but not hot out yet.

~Chat Soon~

Week 2 Day 5

Weight - 258 - Finally got past the bloating!  I knew I was making progress!!!!!!!


Today's Food:

Breakfast -

• Cap'n Crunch with Skim Milk

Snack -

• Fruit

Lunch -

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

Snack -

• Fruit

Dinner -

• Brat (1)

Snack -

• Fruit

Total Points Allowed - 40 pts
Total Points Used -

I didn't do so well tracking when I had things so it is Tuesday now and I am trying to fill out Saturday's tracker :(   Oh well I am still trying though right?!?!

~Chat Soon~