It's for Monday...

Ok, Let's hope the day is not driven by my frustration this morning.  I was so psyched to do a workout reoutine this morning only to find the kids sleeping in the living room.  I really get bothered when they sleep in the furniture and not in their beds.  I figure I am going ot do my yoga video to ease into my day and destress before I head to my stressful job only to not be able to find the remote.  Which means, in this tech rich house ~ which mind you I am so not tech savvy and really have no interest ~ can't even turn on the friggin TV let alone opeate just a basic DVD.  I am just pissed off now.  There is not too much I expect.  I just want a simple, quiet morning to start my day becasue in no time, the action picks up and the spa-like hour in the a.m. quickly disappears.  So....now I have to come up iwth a plan B.

I am going out today and getting a small DVD player and hooking it up MYSEELF to the second TV.  the kids do not need 2 tv's for gaming.  It will be my simple set-up so I can be taken care of.  God knows, the kids will figure out how to set it up on the big tv without a hitch and it will have all the perks. 

Thanks for letting me rant.  feeling a LITTLE better.  Glad I already packed my lunch so I am not tempted to shove soemthing in my mouth that I would regret because I am mad. 

B:  1 egg, turkey pattty
S:  Mozz. stick
L:  Salad with chicken
S:  1 scoop of Protein powder that is either going into a cup of coffee or in 1/2 c. yogurt with blueberries
D:  Steak kabobs with Zucchini on grill
S:  Not sure yet.  Will figure this out before dinner so I don't blow it.  My husband just got back form lativa and we have all sorts of sweet treats.  Don't want to get off the wagon.

Ok, venting and writing my food is working on deescalating me.  Here's what I am going to do:
Recharge my Ipod and pack a gym bag.  At lunch time I am going to cut out of the office and take a good walk on the nature trail near my office.  All will be fine.  I am very nervous about a meeting scheduled for tomorrow and nervous about what may come my way today as well.  Just think, by Wednesday, these will be events in the past.  Gotta go get my stuff!  Hope everyone is easing into their monday better than me!  LOL  N

Hope your afternoon walk relaxes you. Have a great day.

When I saw the little devil icon I knew there was a problem.  Just vent all you want, we'll listen.  That walk sounds very relaxing.  I am in a no stress job for the first time in years.  I'm an administrative assistant and worked with management on a daily basis, some of whom thought they were the only one.  The first of the year I moved to the reception desk.  Since I've worked for all functions, I'm a go-to person when someone needs help.  I'm nearing retirement so it's nice to be able to cut back and be more relaxed at work. 

Don't blame you for being irritated with the kids.  Give them a good lecture tonight!!

Yesterday I came across an Egg Salad recipe on Bariactric Eating so I made it although I can hardly eat an egg.  Crazy thing is I can hardly eat a fried or scrambled eggs and omeletts are definitely out.  I knew if I didn't like it DH would eat it.  Now, if I can eat it without crackers.  Really watching those carbs.  I tried spaghetti squash yesterday with a little butter, salt and pepper.  Very good.  I'm going to try it with pasta sauce and cheese.

This evening I'm meeting my literacy student for the first time.  I'm a volunteer for Literacy Kansas City.  I'm a little nervous but I think I have the lesson plan set up.

Eats today:

B:  Click w/Almond Breeze
B2:  Protein coffee
S:  Ricotta cheese flavored with Splenda, vanilla, walnuts
L:  Lentil soup & egg salad
S: Protein shake w/Almond Breeze
Pre D:  Atkins bar (on the way to teach)
D:  Spaghetti squash w/pasta sauce & cheese
S:  Cheesecake (bariatric recipe so low carb)

Poor you... Not only is Monday always ugh day but not getting into your routine that you like can totally suck for sure. I do feel better though by reading your rant that I am not the only one that is not electronically challenged lol. My grown kids are telling me that I am gonna HAVE to start doing things like that because if I don't try I will never learn... I told them thats what they are for lol..I did hit the carbs a lil bit to much this weekend eatting out with the family so am paying for it today.... So its slim pickings around here with eatting and getting back to the grind stone....

B- Protein shake (Body Fortress cookies and cream w ff milk)
S- Slice of cheese/ Turkey slices
L- Protein shake (same kind... hooked on it) w grapes on side
S-greek yogurt
D-lean hamburger pattie w turnip greens
S- Will have another protein shake probably... Dont usually drink this many but feel bloated and yucky today.... I DESERVE THAT FEELING!!! ;O)

Im sorry. I know how a jacked up morning can really just make the rest of the day seem off. Especially when you have all the right intentions & everything planned out so well - only to find a monkey wrench has been thrown into the mix grrrr....

Well - Here's hoping the rest of your day went well.

OH & BTW - have you tried NF Greek Yogurt? Ive been hooked on this stuff I call "Pink Frosting". It's become my fav afternoon go to snack. I mix a cup of plain NF greek yogurt w/ a scoop of protein powder (sometimes) & sprinkle some cherrylimeaid great value drink mix on it - gives it that great pink color & zingy flavor. Best thing - it works w/ any flavor crystal light & is only 320 Cal Total Fat 1.5g Total Carb: 30g Protein 43g

the only greek yogurt I have tried was after a run and it was the full sugar one.  Needless to say I seriously dumped.  I will look for the NF and like the idea of crystal lite!  Also, thanks for the support!  N

It depends on if you got the one w/ fruit or honey in it - that may have more sugar.
The NF one i have (Chobani - the other kind is Fage) has only 9g of sugar.
Thats OK for me, but might still be too much for you. :)

Good luck!