Friday, July 31, 2009

FFL - Week 3

This has been a most unproductive week for me. I've stayed OP, but have done absolutely no exercise. It's sad seeing 0 APs and the FFL chart blank.

I guess this lack of mobility can be mostly chalked up to finals week. This is my first semester with 4 online classes, and it has been overwhelming to say the least.

Usually, I can get in 30-45 minutes of aerobic walking during work. For the past week or so, I was trying to be a real "team player." With our recent merger, our new management team is 3 hours behind us. By the time we're going to lunch, they're just revving up for the day. Most of us have stopped taking lunch, just because of the demands our manager have for deadlines etc. Ironically, when they take their lunch 3 hours later, they are nowhere to be found. All communication stops.

Frustrated and tired of dropping my free time, I shut down everything for a full hour today. It was liberating. We spent time just chatting with each other, ignoring the influx of emails, IMs and phone calls pouring in. I need to take that time back, not just because it is a requirement of my job, by for my mental and physical health and well being.

I had the strangest incident today (TMI ALERT). After getting home from work, I was doubled over in pain. It felt like the most intense cramps I had ever experienced. At one point, the pain was so bad I became weak and all the color had left my face. I immediately popped some ibuprofen and laid down on a heating pad. Four hours later, I work up when DBF comes home. The sharp pain has subsided, but there is still residual soreness.

OK, back to paper writing. Have a good week everyone!

Monday, July 27, 2009

FFL Week 2 Results

FFL Points: 29
Weigh In: -1.6

YEA!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

FFL Days 11 - 18

Wow, this has been a CRAZY week.

Thursday:

Car died, and chicken wings dipped into my APs.

Friday:

Sushi party!

Saturday:

Dinner and Pub crawl, but every mixer was diet soda! Followed by a late night IHOP binge. Oopie.

Sunday:

Lazy day at home, no APs gathered. Hot dogs for lunch, followed by fried chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner.

Monday:

FFL Points: 29, 5 more than the previous week! Wahoo!

WI: Didn't happen. Carpooling with DBF threw off my entire morning schedule.

Stayed OP!

Tuesday:

Refused a lunch at Wendy's, and had a light dinner at Panera.

Volleyball night!

Stayed OP!

Wednesday:

Phew! What a week in review! Today was another successful day: smoothie, trail mix, salad and fruit. After work, I hung out at Starbucks for 3 hours until DBF got off work. I had a venti light caramel frappuccino. I am in LOVE with the light drinks!

For dinner, I did splurge a little bit for Taco Bell (mmmm, crunchwrap!). I'm terrified for the FFL score next week, I've barely done anything!

That's all I have for now. Back to homework and finals!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

FFL Days 9 and 10

Tuesday:

Fabulous OP day! Funny story:

I bought six pre-made salads over the weekend (love the BOGO) and I love the Spinach, Bacon and Egg with Honey Dijon Dressing. Very yummy. Anyway, the caloric value of the salad includes the leafy greens, the toppings, and a pre-measured tub of dressing. I was examining the tub, trying to see if I should just drizzle half, or maybe a quarter of the tub when - BAM! I dropped the tub on my pants. BONUS: When they say honey, they meant real honey - I had the stickiest pants for the rest of the day.

Breakfast:
  • Smoothie
Lunch:
  • Spinach Bacon Egg Salad
Snacks:
  • Fruit cup (2 c.)
  • Berry, nut and chocolate trail mix (3 tbsp.)
  • Hostess 100 calorie rmini-cakes
Dinner:
  • Panera Half Turkey Artichoke panini
  • 1/2 Panera You Pick Two size Forest Mushroom Soup
  • Panera wheat baguette
Snack:
  • Chocolate covered banana
Exercise:
  • 10 minutes weight lifting
  • 90 minutes beach volleyball
  • 5795 steps
Wednesday

Had to go walking at work by myself today - which was pretty nice actually. I needed that 30 minutes to burn off pent up stress. I felt so much better, and did NOT have the urge to pick up a Chick-Fil-A shake on my delivery rounds today :)

Breakfast:
  • Smoothie
Snack:
  • Berry, nut and chocolate trail mix (3 tbsp.)
Lunch:
  • Spinach Bacon Egg Salad
Snacks:
  • Fruit cup (2 c.)
Dinner:
  • Grilled chicken breast
  • Over roasted cauliflower
  • Rice pilaf

Snack:
  • Chocolate covered banana
Exercise:
  • 30 minutes of brisk walking
  • 5239 steps
I still want to get in 30 minutes of pilates and I have 2 pts. left for the night. Got to get MOVIN'!!

Monday, July 13, 2009

FFL Day 8, Point Day!

  • Weight: 2 pts
  • Exercise: 14 pts
  • Water intake: 7 pts
  • Steps: 1 pt
Total pts: 24

Eh, not bad for the first week - but I am already on the lower end of the team. Boo.

What really gets me hopped up is that coworker, she blatently lied about her points! Ugh. So frustrating.

Breakfast:
  • Smoothie
  • Coffee with splenda and coffee mate
Lunch:
  • Chef Salad
Snack:
  • Fruit Salad (2 cups)
Dinner:
  • "Grown Up" Mac and Cheese (Kraft Whole Grain Mac and Cheese, Chicken, Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions and Garlic)
Snack:
  • Chocolate covered banana
  • Honeydew melon (1.5 cups)
Exercise:
  • 30 minutes brisk walking (2 APs)
  • 30 minutes of housework (cooking)
  • 30 minutes yoga/pilates
Oh le tired. Time for bed.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

FFL Day 7, WI day

-0.6 lbs!

I'll take it!

Off to grocery shop and restock the fridge with some lean chicken and turkey. BOGO premade salads as well, gotta love it!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

FFL Days 3, 4, 5, and 6

Wednesday:

A whole lot of hurry up and go on vacation! Stayed OP throughout the day. Had a wonderful night seeing RENT with Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp. I am still drooling over Adam Pascal's performance.

Thursday:

Not the best OP day. Had chicken wings for lunch, and then gorged on a wonderful anniversary dinner. Goat cheese egg rolls, curry cauliflower soup, braised lamb with couscous and cheesecake for dessert. Aaaaaamazing!

Friday:

We started the morning with a full-service breakfast: fried eggs, bacon and oven roasted potatoes. Went shopping for the apartment, and then to the movies. Popcorn, chocolate bar and coke zero. Followed by a dinner of pot roast and cookies/ice cream. On the plus side, I did get the most steps on this day out of the whole week: 6386!

Saturday:

Yoga class was canceled, and I am uber bummed. Oh well, maybe next week. Going to attempt some at home pilates, and maybe the treadmill. WI in tomorrow will be a gamble, but I'm ready to report!

WAHOO!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

FFL Day 2

Breakfast:
  • Smoothie
Snack:
  • 1/3 c. dried cranberries
Lunch:
  • Corn and Cheese Enchiladas
  • 1/2 c. white rice
  • 1 package Hostess 100 calorie mini-cupcakes
Snack:
  • 2 c. watermelon
  • 1 c. honeydew melon
Dinner:
  • Panera Half Turkey Artichoke panini
  • Panera You Pick Two size Forest Mushroom Soup
Snack:
  • 1 Diana's Banana
Exercise:
  • 120 minutes of recreational volleyball
  • 4602 steps

I waaaaaay overslept this morning, and then my smoothie cups broke (kinda like Magic Bullet cups). Ugh... when did Tuesday become Monday?

I am THRILLED to have stayed OP today, and another great day with the 8 GHG!! However, I didn't get all the APs I anticipated. Enormous thunderstorms got in the way of our 30 minute stroll. I wanted to get in 30 minutes at the gym on the treadmill or stairclimber - but instead took three ibuprofen after volleyball. HAHAHA.

Tomorrow kicks off my mini-getaway for my anniversary. Three years with DBF on July 9th... yay!!

One day at a time... tomorrow's going to be another good day!

Monday, July 6, 2009

FFL Day 1, Part 2

Dinner:
  • 2 Corn Enchiladas (mmmmmm!)
  • 1/2 c. white rice
  • 1 Diana's Banana
  • 1/3 c. dried cranberries
  • 1 hostess 100 calorie mini-cupcakes
  • 1 oz. Stacy's pita chips
Exercise:
  • 30 minutes of brisk walking
  • 5047 steps (total)
No gym today - but that's quite all right. I achieved all 8 GHGs... which I think it pretty sweet.

I think day 1 went relatively well. My goal is to score the most points in the WL category for the FFL. WAHOO!

FFL Day 1, Part 1

Breakfast:
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 piece of pepper jack cheese
  • 1 piece of deli turkey
  • water
  • multi-vitamin
  • smoothie (1 banana, 1/2 c strawberries, 1 container of Activia® yogurt, 1 package of Crystal Light® On the Go (grape), 1 tsp Benefiber®, 1/2 c water, 1/2 c ice)

Exercise:
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 222 steps


On the menu:
  • 2 c. watermelon
  • 1 c. honeydew melon
  • 1/3 c. dried cranberries
  • 1 Fiber Plus Dark Chocolate Almond bar
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad (3 oz homemade buffalo chicken (grilled chicken, 1 tbsp of Moore's wing sauce), lettuce mix, grape tomatoes, corn, broccoli, 2 tsp. 2% pepper jack cheddar, 1 tsp buttermilk ranch dressing)
  • 1 can diet cola
Goals:
  • 10,000 steps
  • Completing 8 GHG
  • Staying OP

I think for dinner we'll be testing out a new recipe, Corn and Cheese enchiladas. Hopefully, DBF and I will get in a good 30-45 minutes on the treadmill as well.

Here's to a healthy day!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Just the motivation I need...

Hello everyone!

Tomorrow morning starts a new fitness competition at my place of employment. This fantasy fit league challenges teams to score "fantasy miles" (points) by doing various activities. Points are also scored by walking (pedometer is used to "double dip" for points) and weight loss.

I can't let my team down!

Granted, I should be doing this for me - but I really want to just win. Anyone have that coworker, the one who feels the need to spew irrational advice? Mine feels the need to lecture on exercise and weight loss. However, she skips two meals each day - and walks once a week and gloats about her "results." She is also known to cheat on this fit league for the recognition.

Irritating.

I started this WW week on a good note - only .5 into the WPA, and I am full. The fridge is stocked with salad mix, fruits and veggies. Thank to Publix for having a BOGO sale on Diana's Banana Babies! I might have to nosh on one of those later...

Also looking forward to the season premiere of Ruby tonight on the Style Network!

Can't wait to get back into reading everyone's blog. Have a great week!