Wednesday, September 11th, Cardio & Cafe

Happy Hump Day Botters:

I would like to take a moment and remember those who fell on 9-11 and those who lost loved ones.  We all felt the lost but not nearly as much as those who lived it.

My eating plan for today is as follows:

Breakfast:  Coffee & Miralax

Snack:  Protein Shake

Lunch:  Pure Protein Bar

Snack:  Grapes

Dinner:  BBQ Chicken in a Fajita

Snack:  NSA Ice Cream Bar

Going ride my bike again this evening.

Have a very blessed day and please remember to take your vits and fluids.

I agree Tess that we need to remember those who were lost. I also feel for those who lost loved ones and have had to grieve "publicly" for the years following the tragedy. I can imagine that as the anniversary of their loss rolls around each year it brings a fresh wave of grief every single year. Our media probably hasn't helped as we tend to want to know how they're coping. Grieving is hard enough when it's done away from the public eye but somehow we struggle through.

How's your Man-child recovering from his dental work? David was well enough to go back to work today. For someone who was on the couch sick....my entire house is upside down...hmmm? Looks more like a frat house than a sick ward.

Hoping to stay on track today. Too many carbs yesterday and the cravings that they cause is HORRIFIC.

Breakfast:  Banana w/ peanut butter

Commute: Coffee

Snack:     Trail Mix & Greek Yogurt

Lunch:     Chef Salad w/ ranch

snack:     Protein Smoothie (chocolate)

Dinner:    Smoked Chicken , squash & green beans

- Iris

Hi Iris.  My hubby went back to work today too.  I gave him a big dose of Loritab and he slept like a baby.  His jaw feels like someone hit him with a baseball bat today but he is trucking on.  Carbs are the incarnation of the devil himself.  Carbs beget carbs, so on and so forth.  I wish you better success today with them.  Happy Hump Day!

Tess and Iris...glad to hear the hubs are feeling better!  Iris, you still have your houseguests in tow, or are you on the road to recovery, lol?  I also wanted to apologize to Angela for a major brain fart and wish you Happy 5th Ann'y!  I don't now how I left it out of my message yesterday. I'll post later today.  Still on bedrest for a few more hrs, then have to take it easy so "maybe" a bike ride later, but prob not  Have a great day :)

Shelia I would let the bike rest today too.  We all have brain farts, I thought that was common.

Happy Hump Day BOTTs.

Remembering exactly where I was when I heard the news flash to the World Trade Center on 9-11.  My heart goes out to all who suffered losses on that horrible day. 

Still enjoying the cooler weather here in San Diego while it lasts....this weekend we are in for it again.

Breakfast:  Belvita soft baked biscuit (too many carbs...won't do it again, I have enough issues with carb cravings.)

Snack:  2 large handfuls of cheez-its (see above for the snowball affect of carbs) Note* threw out the remainder of the box.

Lunch:  Protein drink

Snack:  Protein bar

Dinner:  Protein drink

Snack: Protein drink

Must stick to my plan for the remainder of the day because it started out with skeletons from my closet.  Old habits which lead down a long path of destruction. 

My mother is having serious health issues and it's very stressful and emotional for us.  I need to deal with my emotions and not eat them.  It's my old nature to stuff my emotions down my throat with comfort food in order to function with the day's tasks. 

Taking a deep breath, a long drink of water, and moving on toward healthier conscious choices.

Going for a walk on my lunch break to help clear my mind.

Have a good day, friends.

Gaby

Gaby, I am so sorry about your mother's health.  Diets are the last thing I think about when there are health issues in my family.  Food becomes more of a necessary situation to sooth than to lose.  I did not realize that you lived in San Diego.  My husband and I have been wanting to take a vacation out your way for quite awhile.  I understand it is quite beautiful and the next best thing if you can't get to Hawaii or so I been told.  Our cooler weather is coming back for the weekend so I guess we both are switching.  Maybe we can meet weatherwise in the middle soon.  Have a great rest of the day.

HUGS Gaby...

I know it is tough to deal with mental issue and try to limit food - an extreme diet...  I don't suggest you start staffing your face - but sometimes - too much food restrictions will break me at the end of the day... I learned to give my body some comfort food - a reward - and be mindful for the rest of the day.

For me, some of that food that I consider reward but still are OK on my plan are: whip cream, peanuts, RNY friendly pizza.. ( I made my own "crust" using eggs, protein powder and flax meal or other fiber - I mix all like a pancake batter and make thicker form of a crape..)

Large salad, or some veggies... also can filed the void ...  

Cheez-its are the DEVIL. The little demons lurk in the dark back corner of my pantry on the rare occassion that they're allowed in the house. Then during the middle of the night they beckon me.

I feel your pain and stress on dealing with your Mom's health. If you followed me much this summer you'll know that my Moma had a rough spring and summer. I'm pleased to say she's back to 100% (and then some). As an only child it was one of the scariest times of my life. I found my outlet on line and in my journaling. Please let me know if there's anything you need. Thoughts and prayers are headed your way.

- Iris

Afternoon ladies! The toddler is down for her "nap" so I am enjoying the peace at the moment. 

And now for my eats:

B: 1 1/2 small apple pancake

COFFEE!!!!!!

L: salad

S: chocolate protein shake

D: I think we are having pasta.....

Off to do housework have a good rest of the day