Moving in!

I spent the day moving into my new craft room. You can check it out on my other blog: www.farmgirlcreates.blogspot.com in the next day or two. It makes me very happy : ).

I got in my walk today.

Breakfast: 1 egg, mushrooms, 1 T. pancetta
Lunch: 1/2 c. gnocchi, large green salad, 3 c. popcorn
Snack: box of milk duds
Dinner: 1 slice vege frittata, veges and dip, 6 crackers with cheese, 2 cookies, 1 piece chocolate

Today's reason to lose weight: I want to enjoy order in all aspects of my life.

I'm here, really....

So, I am weighing 201 right now and it's been nearly a week since I posted. It's been a mix of being gone, being sick, being busy, being tired, remodeling and struggling with this whole journey. It's not that I don't want to continue, but it has been hard for me for some reason. Maybe I need to switch things up or maybe I just need to quiet my schedule....

Breakfast: 2 small pancakes, strawberries, syrup
Lunch: 1/2 bagel, 1/2 c. yogurt, 1 apple, 1 piece carrot cake, 1 small brownie, 6 tortilla chips, guacamole
Snack: 2 squares dark chocolate
Dinner: 1/2 slice bread, 1 c. pasta salad with veges and cheese.

Today's reason to lose weight: I want to remember all the wonderful things that have come from this journey so far and respect that this journey produces good things for me.

Those scales are moving!

So, I'm not going to report a number today, because it is not the day to do so, but let's just say that my scale FINALLY moved again in the proper direction--highly encouraging and much needed. I wasn't feeling so good this morning, but I went for my walk anyway, and I did write it all down today.

Breakfast: 1 piece rhubarb crisp
Lunch: 2 homemade taco shells, 3 oz. taco meat, 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, 1 c. cucmber salad, 8 cherries
Snack: 1 piece rhubarb crisp, 1 banana
Dinner: 1 c. carmelized onion pasta, large salad

Okay, so rhubarb crisp is stretching it a little, but I make it once a year and it is gone now.

Today's reason to lose weight: I am going to cross that 200 mark VERY soon!

Sunny Tuesday!

We had beautiful weather today and I had a nice walk. The kids were at nature studies and I got a much needed day of quiet. I'm trying to really nurture myself right now, as I feel a bit challenged the last couple of weeks.

Breakfast: 2/3 c. oatmeal, 1/2 c. milk, 2 T raisins
Snack: 1 banana
Lunch: Large green salad, 1 flatbread, 2 oz. chicken
Dinner: 3 oz. beef, 1/2 c. roasted potatoes, 1 c. cucumber/mango/ avocado salad, 1/2 c. fava bean salad, 1 piece rhubarb crisp, 1/4 c. ice cream

All in all a good day.

Today's reason to lose weight: I saw a friend today that I hadn't seen for nearly two years. She noticed my weight loss and I was reminded of my progress and that encourages me to continue this journey.

20 Weeks!

So, twenty weeks is a long time and I am still trying to plug away here. I am weighing 202 as of two days ago (I miscalculated and started my period today so I'm very bloated right now--yuck!). I had a better day today--alot less discretionary or mindless eating and I wrote everything down. Not the perfect menu, but better--especially considering that I didn't feel so good today.

Breakfast: 2/3 c. granola, 1/2 c. milk, 1 c. fruit salad
Lunch:14 mini rice crackers, 1 oz. goat cheese, 10 cherries
Snack: 6 triscuits, 1 banana, 3 pieces candy (small ones)
Dinner: 2 tortillas, 3 oz. beef/turkey taco meat, 1/ 2 c. cheese, salsa, lettuce, 12 oz coke

Today's reason to lose weight: I am really desiring a good rhythm for life. Somehow the process of watching what I am eating and caring for my body promotes a better rhythm in the other parts of my life.

Sunday night

So, I missed yesterday. We went to the Makers Faire and I came home with a migraine, so did not blog. The fair was fabulous--full of technology and craft do-it-yourselfers. I hope to return next year!

Today was full--I walked to the top of Bernal Hill and down. I'd have to say it was much easier than it used to be. It's encouraging to see some results as I haven't felt very "on task" with the weight loss lately. I need to slow down and carve out some time to take care of myself this week. I think that would be really helpful to me....

Breakfast: 2 pieces raspberry bread
Lunch: 8 cherries, 1 c. fruit salad, 14 chips and guacamole, 4 crackers with goat cheese, 4 pita chips and hummus, 1 cupcake, black beans and cheese
Dinner: 4 squares pizza, cucumbers and carrots.

Today's reason to lose weight: I feel like attending to this issue results in discipline and focus in the rest of my life.

TGIF

So, I am very tired, but attempting to keep this up, so I'll be quick tonight. I got my walk in and did some paddle boating today (more of a workout than I remembered).

Breakfast: 1 c. cheerios, milk, 1/2 c. OJ
Lunch(G.S. potluck): 4 asparagus stalks, 1/2 c. pasta, 1 cookie, 8 mushrooms, guacamole, 8 tortilla chips ,1 quadratini, 1/2 bun stuffed with cabbage
Snack: granola bar, tea, 1 slice raspberry bread
Dinner (art show): 2 chicken croquettes, 2/3 c. trail mix, 8 crackers with cheese, 1 quiche square (1 1/2") 1 falafel

Today's reason to lose weight: I really like my new body and want to continue to make progress.

The lowdown for the day...

I got a walk in this morning.

Breakfast: 1 egg, 1 crumpet, 5 strawberries
Lunch: 1/2 c, homefries, 1/2 c. mushrooms, 1 egg, 1/2c. OJ
Snack: 1 c. cheerios, 1/2 c. milk, 1 banana, 5 slices dried mango, 2 caramels
Dinner: 2 slices pizza, 3 c. popcorn, 1 glass sparkling lemonade
Snack: small chocolate

Today's reason to lose weight: Well, I will feel better soon and then I won't want to have lost ground. (I feel somewhat sick today).

It's not easy....

So friends, I am having a difficult time keeping my mojo for this weight loss journey right now. I feel unmotivated and am really struggling to keep to my eating plan the last few days. Not that I've blown it out of the water, but it's not been easy for me lately. I'm not sure if I'm coming down with something or having heavy duty PMS this week or what. I don't want to give up, though. So, I wanted to share where I'm at. It seems that I am tempted to not share and that begins my undoing, so I will endeavor to stay transparent and honest.

I did walk yesterday and I'll try to recall yesterday's food. (Another note: I need to resume writing things down as I eat them)

Breakfast: 1 bagel with butter, 1 banana
Lunch: 1 slice bread with peanut butter and jelly, 8 strawberries, 1 c. gnocchi with tomato sauce and arugala
Snack: 5 slices dried mango, 1 scharfenberger bar
Dinner: 1 slice vege lasagna, salad, 2 squares (about 2") zucchini quiche, 3 pieces bread, 1 chocolate chip cookie
Snack: 1 handmade soda (12 oz)

So, I am not gaining weight, but I am having too many indiscretions to be losing any right now. Perhaps I need to be devoting more time to planning my food intake as well. Thanks, friends, for journeying with me.

Today's reason to lose weight: I have come too far on this journey to turn back now.

Look out, world!

Boy, do I feel cranky today! I managed to make it through the day without making anyone else pay for my crankiness, though. I made myself go for a walk and tried to take it easy and probably ate too much.

Breakfast: 1 c. pima milk blended with strawberries and rasberries for a smoothie, 1 mini scone
Lunch: 1 egg, 1 crumpet, 5 strawberries, 1 square chocolate
Snack: 8 slices dried mango, 1 box milk duds, 14 tortilla chips
Dinner: 1 c. gnocchi with tomato and arugala, 6 asparagus spears

Today's reason to lose weight: This is a battle worth fighting. I am better when I am not controlled by food.

19 Weeks!

I declined weighing today, as I am bloated and expecting my period. I did manage to get my walk in this morning. Oh, and I did not blog yesterday (obviously), giving myself the day off for Mother's Day.

Breakfast: 1 egg, 1/2 c. potatoes
Snack: 4 mini ginger snaps, 1 apple
Lunch: 3 flatbread crackers with 1 oz. goat cheese, 1 banana, broccoli and hummus
Snack: handful of rice crackers, 1/2 piece pumpkin bread, 3 T. nuts
Dinner: 5 strawberries, large salad with cucumbers and radishes, 1 c. wild rice soup

Today's reason to lose weight: I feel better when I live, eat and spend intentionally.

Saturday update!

Tonight was Mark's book party--it was so much fun to see all the circles of our life overlapping! I got my walk in today, am having some PMS mood swings and am looking forward to Mother's day tomorrow.

Breakfast: 1/2 c. yogurt, 1/2 c. granola,
Lunch: 1 donut hole, 1/2 c. berries, 1 piece bread, 1 piece cheese, salami, 1 quadratini
Snack: 15 rice crakers, 1 oz goat cheese, 1 glass wine
Dinner: (at the book party) 6 slices baguette. 4 crackers, hummus, tomato spread, 5 pieces cucumber, 4 cookies, 1 glass wine, 2 T. almonds, (I think that is all, but I am not certain)

I should probably not graze. It's really hard to know where I am at with things.

Today's reason to lose weight: I like to see how some places on my body are beginning to feel firm and smaller. I'd like to expand that : ).

Update for Friday...

Due to a late night and wine with friends, Ryan and Holly, I did not get to reporting yesterday. So, here I am. I had a good walk in the morning and decided to go an extra block uphill, just to remind myself that I am serious about this health stuff!

Breakfast: 1/2 c. yogurt, 1/2 c. granola, 8 strawberries
Lunch: 6 strawberries (what can I say? they are in season and so juicy sweet!), 2 pieces corn bread, 8 carrots
Snack: 1/2 c. yogurt, 1 c. granola
Dinner: 12 oz. rootbeer, 2 slices pizza, 1 piece birthday cake, 1 scoop ice cream (maybe 1/2 c.)
Dessert: 2 glasses wine, 2 squares chocolate

Today's reason to lose weight: I am wanting to live in a way where I think ahead and do the things that I want to do. I guess losing weight would be one way that I do that.

Slower days...

I've had a nice rhythm the last few days--getting lots done at home during the day and quiet nights--nice and slow. I got my walk in today and also ended up walking about that much more just getting places today.

Breakfast: 1/2 c. yogurt, 1/2 c. granola, 4 strawberries
Lunch: 1 C. Pasta, 1/4 c. mushrooms, 1/2 c. brussel sprouts, pasta sauce
Snack: 1 egg, 8 strawberries
Dinner: 1 c. chicken noodle soup, 1 1/2 pieces cornbread

Today's reason to lose weight: Following through with losing weight will show me that I can accomplish what I dream.

I'm still here....

Hello, friends. I've missed a couple of days due to being out of town and friends staying in our room a couple of days before that. Monday, which was 18 weeks, I weighed in at 202. Today, I got a good walk before going to pick up the kids from their camp out.

Breakfast: 1 crepe, strawberries
Lunch: 1 granola bar, 1/2 c. yogurt, 1/2 c. granola, apple
Snack: 30 mini rice crakers
Dinner: 2 slices baguette, 1 c. barley and bean soup, 1/2 pancake

Too many carbs today, not enough veges.

Today's reason to lose weight: I want my life to be sustainable in all respects.

Beautiful day!

So, I sent out the newsletter this morning and then Mark gave me the day off to refresh myself. Believe it or not, I wound up clothes shopping and enjoying it. I think it is the first time I've been able to go to the thrift store and find things that fit me and that I like there. I wound up with 2 pairs of pants (much needed) and 2 shirts by the time the day was over. I can now shop in the misses section of the store, so I have many more options. I am experimenting a bit with my style, too, as I go trying to get away from the default jeans and tshirt in favor of some things that add a bit more femininity and color. So, it turned out to be a pretty fun day.

Breakfast: 1 scone, strawberries, kiwi
Lunch: 2/3 tamale
Snack: 4 strawberries, 2 small kiwi, 1 square chocolate
Dinner: 1c. rice, stroganoff sauce, large salad with dressing, 2 pieces bread with hummus, small slice pizza
Dessert: 1 slice tollhouse pie with 1/4 c. ice cream

Today's reason to lose weight: It is fun to be able to shop at the thrift store for my clothes.

Friday night!

Whew! I made it through the day pretty well--no binges despite feeling pretty exhausted. I did get quite a bit of walking in today. Walked to the lower Haight and back and got to see an artist whose blog I watch a bit.

Breakfast: 1 scone
Lunch: 35 mini rice crackers, 2 oz. cheese, 6 strawberries, 2 chocolate covered cookies
Dinner: 1/2 falafel shawerma, small glass rose wine, 7 crunchy fava beans, 1 cookie, 2 mochi balls, 1 glass juice squeeze, 1/2 single serving BiRite ice cream

And I'm off to take this tired body to bed!

Today's reason to lose weight: I am hoping to sew myself some very fun skirts soon!

Still catching up!

This is for yesterday. I got my walk in yesterday. Today I am exhausted and trying to figure out how I will get some rest. We have guests from Brazil coming and I need to clean the house, which is disheveled because we're in the midst of finishing the remodeling on the back end of the house. I also have Girl Scouts today. Mostly, I need a day off without having anything that needs to be done. I guess that will come one day this weekend. So, it's Friday and I'm hanging in there.

Breakfast: 1 slice toast, 1egg, 1banana
Lunch: 2 eggs with mushrooms and cheese, 1/2 c. homefries, 1/2 slice banana bread
Snack: banana
Dinner: 10 crackers, 2 oz. cheese, carrots and hummus, strawberries, 2 macaroons, chocolate covered raisins (we were gallery hopping)
Dessert: 1 square of chocolate

Today's reason to lose weight: I want to get through this tired day well, without eating because I am tired.

For Wednesday...

I was out late last night, so here's my info for yesterday...

Got my walk done in two parts yesterday.

Breakfast: 1 bagel
Lunch: kefir smoothie (3/4 c. kefir with 1/2 c. frozen berries), 20 mini rice crackers, 1 oz goat cheese
Snack: 1 chocolate chip cookie
Dinner: 4 strawberries, small romaine salad, 1 c. lentil and rice soup
Dessert: 1/2 c. ice cream

Today's reason to lose weight: I am very close to breaking 200, which will be a real milestone for me. For some reason, it is a significant number for me.

Plugging away....

I managed a good walk today and, despite a very busy week, managed to take the day in bite sized pieces and not stress out. Whew!

Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 1/2 bagel
Lunch: 1/2 pita, 1/2 c. chicken curry, 1 apple, 2T nuts, 1/2 c. pea crisps
Snack: 1/2 muffin
Dinner: 2 oz. chicken, 3/4 c. potato salad, carrots, broccoli, dip
Snack: 1 square of chocolate

Today's reason to lose weight: I am seeing efficiency and proactivity creeping into the rest of my life AND my pants are currently falling down!