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Menu Plan Monday: A Return to Clean Eating

2020-09-22T13:38:00.001-04:00

via GIPHYI mean honestly, how many times do I have to do this? You know, before I learn my lesson? And just stick to a maintenance way of eating? Stress so gets in the way. This week, I’m prepping us for another 3-Day Refresh and then via GIPHYA 21-day Fix. Beachbody works for us, ok, and I'd rather do this than go through another Whole 30. Apparently even with a pandemic going on, I am an

Morning Attempt at 5K

2018-10-25T10:55:00.000-04:00

Sunrise view of Boston from Peter's Hill on Monday Morning I used to be able to walk a 5K every morning in 45 minutes when I lived in NoHo, played Ingress, and was maintaining my weight between 160-170lbs (ish). After a … conversation over the weekend and much nagging, I have been taking Pluto out with me. Zoe doesn’t do cold and she doesn’t walk as fast as she did 3-5 years ago. Monday: I

Menu plan Monday: Keep It Going

2018-09-17T13:30:00.001-04:00

Well, color me surprised. An impression was made after doing the 3-Day Refresh. We feel a bit lighter and our brains aren't in total revolt anymore. We planned some of the meals out on the train yesterday, now I just need to go grocery shopping or have someone do it for me. Meatless Monday: Veggie Stir-fry - of the dinner meals from last week, H found this one to be the most flavorful and

42 by 43

2018-09-11T15:45:00.001-04:00

Can I lose 42lbs by the time I'm 43? My Fitbit stats from the time I started using one. The weight has kept creeping up on me, despite weight training. At one point I hit my almost interim goal weight and decided to be happy between 165lbs and 170lbs, allowing for water weight and the monthly ups and downs that come from being a woman, but then the creep started and

Spaghetti Arms and Fire Legs

2018-01-29T14:35:00.000-05:00

No, this post is not about a new recipe nor a new dance. The burn! It hurts! My shoulders are on FYRE! I really need to book myself a hot stone massage. Today was not #deadliftMonday. He (my trainer) keeps switching it up on me. Which I guess is a good thing. Today, since I am usually a zombie at 6am on Monday mornings anyway, today we did ... medicine ball throws (14lb instead of 10lb),

Deliciously Steamy Recovery

2018-01-13T09:46:00.000-05:00

I went to the gym at 8am today. Crazy right? But you know what? It was practically empty!!!! Anxious Introvert heaven! Locker room - empty. Floor - like three people. Cardio machines? Only two in use! I had my pick! The elliptical seemed like a good choice again. 45 minutes on an interval program and I did the majority of this week's video lectures for a Coursera course. I was feeling

New Year, New Me?

2018-01-12T16:17:00.000-05:00

Resolutions or No Resolutions? I don't make resolutions, but I do try to maintain any good habits that I may have picked up in the previous year. Currently, that's journaling. I started in April 2017, and I haven't been consistent, but I am working on it. That, and going to the gym. Love snow or no snow? Snow is for visiting. And throwing snowballs. And a good reason for drinking hot

In Which I Nearly Embarrass Myself in Public at the Gym

2018-01-07T10:07:00.000-05:00

OMFG I don't know if I'm really unfit or if I had a minor anxiety attack, but I could not get beyond the warm-up of Ropes and Rowers. I was dizzy and felt a fainting spell come on. I hate fainting in public. Left the class to get some breathing room and water and never went back in. Sat for a while and my heart wouldn't stop racing ... Right. Ok. No sense in wasting this trip to the gym. So I

Cardio (test post)

2017-06-03T16:08:00.000-04:00

Cardio and I are not friends. Never have been. Never will be. At this point, I wasn't sure if I was going to pass out or just puke, so I was just sitting, head down to get through the dizziness and nausea while I caught my breath. I'll take strength training over cardio any day. Not a fan (This is a test post to see if email to my blog still works).

Menu Plan Monday: Using the Whole30 Cookbook

2015-07-20T16:25:00.001-04:00

The chores never end, even when you work from home. The Man asked if he could help with anything, so I handed him the cookbooks and said "Pick a few recipes". Going back to strict Whole30 is helping him, I'm supplementing my mood with raw honey and dark chocolate. Trust me, it's needed. And with the <insert expletive> heat and humidity in Houston, I'm ok with not losing weight the way I

Menu Plan Monday: Whole 30 Cleanse

2015-04-28T21:05:00.000-04:00

First off, carb withdrawal after a mind-blowing cruise sucks sweaty monkey balls. Oddly enough, Sunday and yesterday weren't too bad, I think I was just too dehydrated, exhausted and sunburnt to notice. Today is my first day back in the office and I have had

Am I a Whole30 Failure?

2015-01-12T20:52:00.000-05:00

Yes, I am and I am not afraid to admit it. No justification. And I am not going to let it stress me out. There are some reasons behind it that make me okay with failure. Usually I would be beating myself up over failing something like this. First off, I am so sick and tired of eggs - and I love eggs!, especially since I can't have cheesy omelettes. Not that I usually put cheese in

Menu Plan Monday: The Whole 30

2015-01-04T12:00:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you have to go to extremes before you find a good middle ground. I've been doing great on a loosely paleo-based diet lifestyle change for over a year now. My current weight is in the high 160s, but with the weekly Fitbit Challenges, I've gotten to a point where people are telling me I can stop losing now. Luck be a lady tonight A photo posted by @hankito on Dec 12, 2014

Menu Plan Monday: Reset

2014-10-06T18:57:00.000-04:00

Either my scale has been lying to me, or my emo-eating is out of control. I have managed to regain 3-5 hard lost pounds. This does not please me. Oddly enough, except for the Keebler version of Samoas, it's all been "gluten-free" treats -- double chocolate chip cookies, bread (Cajun Salmon, avocado and romaine on a slice of Trader Joe's brown rice gf bread #mouthgasm or maybe I was just really

Shakeology Day 1 Refresh

2014-09-07T20:10:00.000-04:00

Here goes. I'm starting at 171 lbs. Sigh At least being pear shaped means I am at less risk for all the diseases that have me wanting to lose weight in the first place. I used SparkPeople to help me get my measurements, because in all honesty, I have never

Menu Plan Monday: Brought to You By the Letter 'T'

2014-07-28T20:39:00.001-04:00

I must be doing something right. Last week my massage therapist (who sees me every week) said that I was looking slimmer (woot!) and my daughter said I felt skinnier when she hugged me (let's ignore the fact that she's on a growth spurt and that her arms are probably longer). In reality, I think my rather slow detox from my road trip was finally taking effect. At least the bloat is gone and I am

Menu Plan Monday: Balance

2014-06-08T21:31:00.001-04:00

I'm feeling a little bit under the weather as I plan this week's menu and I'm trying to balance the need for comfort food with sticking to my diet -- pardon me, lifestyle. Paleo is a lifestyle and the only way I have been able to lose and at this point, maintain and not go back up to 180 or higher. Especially since for the longest time my back didn't allow me anything more than walking. I got on

Menu Plan Monday: Let's Get Back To Clean Eating

2014-05-06T21:51:00.000-04:00

The last few weeks (months?) I have been lazy and fell back into some old habits. The result, I've gained back some of my hard-lost weight, I feel weak and tired all the time, and I crave carbs like nobody's business. To the point where I resorted to eating a piece of (Orowheat Honey Wheat Berry) bread dry. No butter (apple or otherwise), and once with chocolate coconut frosting on top. I mean,

Menu Plan Monday: I wish it would rain already

2013-07-22T20:40:00.002-04:00

We're back from vacation and I had a week of more eating processed than I would have liked, but I only had a chance to get to the grocery store yesterday. I am afraid to step on the scale. The weather isn't helping either. I do not deal well with humidity. 78% in L.A. and the sky should be poring. Humidity apparently makes my kids crave exotic and spicy foods. My daughter requested Indian

174 what?

2013-02-06T18:31:00.001-05:00

So the last time I weighed myself, about a week ago, I did a happy dance because I was 171. And then I stepped on the scale this morning and let out a gasp of dismay. I probably need to stop with the mid-afternoon stops at the office candy jar, drink more water and less coffee, and increase my ingress radius at lunch. Time to pack the tennis shoes. I really want to continue the downward

Menu Plan Monday: Paleo Edition

2013-01-21T10:00:00.000-05:00

Carb deprivation has me and my daughter at each other's throats. I'm used to it, but her eye doctor just told us that she needs to cut back on refined sugar and refined carbs (not a problem at my place since I cut that shit out of our diets over a year ago, but I think it might be at her dad's). Lack of physical activity since October (sprained wrist, in splint for almost six weeks) has her

Time to Kick My Ass

2012-11-09T00:17:00.001-05:00

I came across this on Pinterest, and since I have a yoga mat, a jump rope, and lots of time on my hands, I might as well work on dropping 40lbs (I'm down to 176 as of last week!). For those of you who lost count, I started getting serious about my weight when I hit 200 lbs. It's been a long and arduous trek getting to my goal weight, with many stops and starts. Oddly enough, I lose the most

Motivation

2012-04-11T13:04:00.000-04:00

One of these days I'll stop using chronic back pain and anxiety as excuses for not getting fit. That day is not today though. My back is throbbing and will for the next day or so (because, you know, my menstrual cramps are more like contractions than regular abdominal cramping), and my hip just started screaming at me, and there's a headache brewing because I've been clenching my teeth

3 Things Bootcamp Taught Me

2012-03-24T16:33:00.000-04:00

1. If I ever do another squat, it will be too soon. Also, I can't do a lunge without falling over unless I brace my forward leg with my hands. Absolutely no core strength. Period. 2. I couldn't do a burpee even if you held a gun to my head. 3. I don't get a high after a workout. I get surly and unsociable. Unlike the Hunk who is channeling Tigger at the moment. What the hell??? Bonus Item: I

Menu Plan Monday: March 12

2012-03-12T17:12:00.000-04:00

This week I still have a lot of ingredients from last week. The White Bean and Chicken Saute lasted two days plus lunches, the Moroccan Chicken Stew lasted 2+ days (it's still in the fridge. Apparently I'm the only one who really likes couscous when it's made from scratch and not packaged). The Thai Chicken/Mango/Pineapple was a hit and disappeared pretty quickly. Lesson learned: Only