I'm in again this week. Quilt retreat last week and I have to say I really didn't gain any weight despite the delicious dinners served. It was a relaxing and fun filled 4 day weekend. I packed a cooler with good things to snack on instead of the table filled with cookies, brownies, etc. Dinner and desert were hard to avoid but it was just for the weekend. Back to paying close attention to what I eat.

I haven't read posting from the latter part of last week. Will try to do that tonite or tomorrow morning. I'm still trying to catch up on emails and voice mails from last week.

This week I want to pay attention to my activities to see where my calorie burn really is vs what I selected as a default in Fitday. Time to change things up a bit. I lost 4.4 pounds overall this month. I'm okay with that but would like to see better progress. I have to be in shape for my big mountain climb in August and the clock is ticking.

Here are my goals for the week:

Health & Wellness
1. Walk everyday
2. Bed by 11pm
3. Log activities daily to get true lifestyle calories burned
4. Water / Tea - 120 oz daily
5. Lose 3 pounds this week

Life Goals
1. Set up fabric shelf (old to do)
2. Old project out
3. Signature blocks out and mailed by May 1
4. Put in 5 hours towards 2010 taxes
5. Get lumber from storage (prep work to build shelves in garage)

April - I'm glad to hear you are recovering well from your procedure Friday. I know what you mean when you want life to return to normal.

Monday
 

Health/Fitness
1: at or below 1300 calories, even on the weekend--1298, hahaha I couldn't plan that if I tried
2: walk 6 miles (3 times, 2 miles each)--2.0
3: some other type of workout 3 times--N
4: WATER!! at least 48 oz daily--70.7
5: prelog all food. no eating crap, even if it fits into the calorie limit--Y
6: post weight daily--189.2
7: KICK MIKE'S A** IN THE RACE TO 170!!!

Life/Home
1: pack more crap to get it out of the painters' way--N
2: get Jassi Cat a mani pedi--planned for Wednesday
3: laundry--N
4: fill bird feeders--N
5: play the part, it's not gonna hurt me to just play the part--Y
6: repot orchid--N
7: KICK LIFE'S A** FOR ONCE, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND--so far so good

April - sorry you have to go through this. Just take it easy and focus on health rather than weight right now.

Tori - you kicked butt today! Good to hear you're moving on from DB in such a healthy way.


Was babysitting my mom again today - finally she's got her taxes done, on the last day. On to her next problem. Did a ton of walking today, though part of it was shopping, which I don't really like to do but I got a guilt trip about it.

1) 1,600 calories max/day (allow myself 1 guilt free day over 1,600) - 1554
2) do 2 exercises on days I don't work (walking/weights/Richard Simmons/stationary bike) - walking (don't know how long all together - at different paces and some standing, almost 5 hrs)/weights
3) 20% protein minimum - 27%
4) 64oz water minimum - trying for 48oz by the end of the evening
5) calorie deficit 700+ - 898
6) take vitamins - yes
7) lights out by 11 the night before (except Sunday night because apparently I'm hooked on Celebrity Apprentice) - no
8) log all spending daily - yes
9) clean one room of the house each non-work day - no
10) get out at least one day to work in the garden - no

LOL Tori!!!! I hit 1294 today!! SSAAWWWEEEEEEEET!!! Nice goals this week hun! Rock it out!!!

Goal #8 for you Tori!! - You have amazing courage and determination!

April - Take it easy for realz yo (this is my gangsta talk)! So happy you are recovering well! Those boys better be doting on you! :)

Mern - you deserve every word! ((hugs back to ya!))

Cassie - I've been working on it! hehe :p

NOBE!! You jumped in there!!.... this is going to be a challenge!!

Nobe - you have a quiet strength with the ability to stay focussed - I love that you are a part of this group!

Haha, I'm sneaky that way! I should just keep asking you questions so you have to keep saying nice things about me all week. So...what's your favourite tv show?

But there is no way that you will know when I am going to post! (Unless you see me online in which case you can probably assume that I am writing in here!)

hmmmm..... Nobe... you are hilarious! Thank you for having a wonderful attitude!

P.S. I can't possibly chose a fav! I'm a TV-freak!! The Bachelor, the voice, HIMYM, American Idol, New Girl, Smash, Greys, Cougar Town, SYTYCD... just to name a few!!!

Diet:
Calorie deficit 600+ N
Stick to meal plan N
Stick to exercise plan Y
No cereal Y
8 glasses of water Y

Life:
Write daily (who cares how much) Nada
Do 1 thing on my chores list, daily Yupsies
Don't stress Good enough
Be positive Trying hard
Train kitty 2-3 times a week She got her head stuck in a plastic bag...

Tori I'm counting on you winning that race!! Haha :)

Posting this and then going to bed. Will catch you all tomorrow.

Monday Report:

Calorie limit 1500 1214
Net Carb limit (carbs less fiber) 25g 23.8g
Fiber average 25g 30g
Saturated fat average limit 12% of total calories 12%
Cholesterol average limit 250mg 145mg
Protein average 100g 117g
Exercise 5 times YES
48 oz. plain water in addition to other beverages about 32 oz.

Health and Fitness

1) 1 gallon of water per day (working on it, not done yet)
2) drop 2 pounds
3) 3 servings of bread for the week 1
4) 4 servings of fruits/ veggies daily no
5) walk 5 miles 0
6) 6 days of activity (gym, walk, tennis, etc) yes
7) log foods for 7 days yes

Non Health and Fitness
DONE 1) 1 RAK yes
2) Write 2 auto policies 0