02/01/10 - BOTT Cardio and Cafe - Monday

Hey Ya'll....

Won't make any excuses for not being here - I have been in a 'funk', and didn't care about much of anything, let alone taking care of myself.  And I hate when I feel that way.  It is what it is, and thankfully, I think I'm getting through it.  I made myself a promise that if I made it through the last two weeks, that I'd climb back on the horse again on the 1st, as well as make an appointment with someone to talk to, so I can start to find the source of my lack of motivation to do what I need to do.

I'm back to planning and writing down everything, because I know, flying by the seat of my pants, simply does NOT work for me.

B - Yogurt and Protein Cereal
S - Mini Bel Cheese
L - 4oz chicken breast and carrots.
S - Apple
D - 1c pork and green chile stew.
S - Protein Shake

Cardio - Shoveling - we got 6 inches of snow and ice here in Raleigh, and I need to be able to get out of the driveway and on my way to work. 

February Target - 8 glasses of water or Crystal Lite a day, and 30 minutes of some kind of moving. (Wii, Gym, or just walking around the parking garage on my lunch hour at work).

Good Morning Kellie!  You were missed and I am glad you are back.

I fight depression every day of my life and can understand the lack of motivation when I get that way.  I have found that the more I want to stay away, that is when I need to be here.  I feel so much support from this group, even when I just lurk.  Please do not hesitate to contact me at the numbers I PM'd you at an earlier  date, if you ever feel the need.  Sometimes it just takes a good sounding board to get yourself back where you need to be.

We did not get any snow here, just approx. 1.5 inches of sleet and freezing rain.  I was able to get out and clear our walkway on Saturday afternoon and the sun took care of the roads by yesterday afternoon.

I hijacked the little boy next door's sled yesterday and was able to slide down the hill on the ice.  I was more excited to fit in a child's sled than the ride down the hill!  I hadn' t been on a sled since I left home, the Poconos, more than 30 years ago.    

I love your targets for February.  If you do not mind, I think I will make them my targets also.  I really need to work on the moving part.   

My plan for today is as follows:

B: Click/chocolite/soy shake
S: 1/2 bagel thin and p-butter
L:  homemade beef/vegetable soup
S: yogurt w/scoop of protein
D: not sure yet (meat w/veg)
S: Protein shake w/water

Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Monday!  

 Good Morning BOTTers:

Its a cold Monday Morning here in Houston, TX, and I'm back at it...

Today's mission is as follows:

Goals for Today:
Take my vitamins 
30 – 45 min. exercise
Drink 4 bottles of water Log food intake & activity
Post on OH
OA Meeting

  My Food Plan:
B: Protein Shake
L: Turkey, Cream Cheese, Egg White & Pork Skins
S: Ham/Cheese Lettuce Wraps & Pork Skins
D: Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Salad & Dressing
S:Protein Shake (only if needed)

Have a nice day,
Lisa

Lisa - Here's a suggestion - add "Follow my food plan" to your daily goals

There are days where I do put that at the top of my list, just didn't do it today.

Thanks for the tip,
Lisa

Hi Botters,
It's Monday and I'm ready for it!  I'll be hitting the gym later this afternoon, after doing my grocery shopping.  My food plan for today:
Breakfast - Fage w/kashi lean granola
Snack - click!
Lunch - steak fajita salad
Snack - protein drink
Dinner - chicken w/roasted veggies
Snack - fage w/sf caramel
Hope everyone has a great day!
Deb

Hi Kellie,
It's good to see that you are back posting.  Life can really suck sometimes.  I've been struggling with depression for all of my adult life and I know what you are dealing with.  It's easy for everyone to say, "get with it, what's your problem."  Please make that appointment to speak with someone.  Keep posting, even if it's not about food.   
We are here for you!
Deb

Kelli - I'm so glad you're back.  The best advice I can offer you when you're depressed is that if your behavior does not make sense to your thinking self - if you want to do it DON'T (for example withdraw) and if you don't want to do it DO (for example post here)  I only know 2 ways out of depression, even with medication, it is either play your way out or work your way out and either/both must be done with people.  The last things we want to do when we're depressed.  I think it's wise to seek out a few sessions with a professional - that's simply taking good care of yourself.  I wish you well

Kellie,

That stew sounds yummy, do you have a recipe? I'm also very happy to hear you made it through the last two weeks... the alternative is not appealing to me. I'm glad to see you back again, and to see that you're taking agressive action. You are going in the right direction, keep it up!

I have been sick as a dog all weekend. You'd never know it with the amazing amount of progress on the house, though. I worked HARD through my sickness for at least 12 hours each day, painting, finising, cleaning.... and the payoff was worth it, the livingroom is completely put together (furniture and all) and the bathroom and pretty much done too. After today hopefully the bed will be in the hosue.... and we'll sleep there tonight. W E H O P E.

Cardio - house work

Food -
B - Kashi go Lean with milk
S - Celery
L  - Chix breast and raw veg
S - Salad
D - Unknown?

Of course we do!  It is really easy to make - even though the recipe calls for fresh ingredients, it works just as well with canned tomatoes and chiles - and we keep those things on hand - so it's easy to just thaw out the meat and get things started.  

Green Chile Stew                                                     Mexican
Source: Fiery-Foods.com

1-1/2 lbs cube steak (Pork Tenderloin)  1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 TBSP vegetable oil                       (optional)
1 large onion, chopped                  2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic                         3 cups water
6-8 green NM chiles, roasted,           salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash to taste
   peeled, and chopped

Brown the meat in the oil. Add the onion and garlic, and saute for a couple minutes.  Combine all the ingredients in a kettle or crockpot and simmer for1 to 2 hours or until the meat is very tender. Serve with warm tortillas.
Serves 6.

I didn't have the tortillas - but my hubby likes to dip them in the broth and then eat them.   I have not figured the nutritional data on this stuff, but it's pretty high in protein, and low in calories.  I had a few of the tater chunks last night, but generally pick around them as well. 

Enjoy!