Bonne Anee! (or almost!) (Saw that on my Page-a-Day calendar so I needed to pass on the sentiment while I could remember the words.) We are planning a quiet New Years Eve in, with pan-seared scallops, oysters, baked cranberry walnut brie, broccoli, and Buche de Noel. We will open sparkling wine and probably play board games or watch a movie.
Your oatmeal yesterday really stuck with me, keeping me well-filled. I had no desire to snack, even with the plethora of goodies in the house. I'm having it again today, but it remains to be seen if I will go to the work on a busier day. Perhaps if I consolidated all the ingredients so they were more easily accessible, but even so it seems puttsy compared to pouring my TJ cereal. I'm not wild about the taste of the protein powder, and it does seem contrary to my attempt to eat more whole foods, but I recognize that this is what keeps me feeling full til lunch.
The second day of the workout shows that it remains challenging. I just did the Ramp It Up, but followed with the 15-min separate stretching segment. The regular workout has 6 min of stretching/yoga at the end as a cool-down, but it felt wonderful to do the longer stretch as well. I'm feeling this workout in my thighs and butt as well as my arms. It also has a higher level of intensity than my usual selection so I'm breathing heavier throughout. I'm going to try to keep it up for the 6-weeks before working some of my others back in to the mix. There's one more level, Burn It Up, that you're supposed to do minimally for the last four weeks. I will give the Ramp It Up at least a week before moving on. There's also an extra 10-min ab workout if/when I feel the need for a little more. I thought about trying it today, but after the ab section of the main workout, I felt it was enough.
Very nice NYE dinner, a bit early but that's us. Oyster stew with fresh oysters, pan-seared scallops, broccoli, heirloom rice, cranberry/orange baked brie, Spanish sparkling wine. And the Buche de Noel is thawing for later. Using my new fancy Patron flutes with the jingle bell wine charms.
Ate too many goodies to ring in the new year. Played 3 rounds of Trivial Pursuit with Dad.
Food:
8:15 am Laura's oatmeal w/blueberries, protein powder, soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee
11:30 am Chocolate soy shake, bean casserole, 196 g pineapple
3:00 pm Lebkuchen cookie
3:15 pm 1 dark chocolate sea salt caramel
5:00 pm Small spoonful of hot fudge sauce
6:45 pm 3 pan-seared scallops, 3/4 c broccoli, 1/2 c heirloom rice blend, 1/10 baked brie, bowl oyster stew, 5 oz sparkling wine
8:00 pm Slice Buche de Noel, 1 Minty Mallow, several molasses and sugar cookies
Exercise:
10:15-11:25 am Ramp It Up and Slim and Limber sections
4:00-4:20 pm Wii Fit balance games
31 December 2011
30 December 2011
Fri 30 Dec
I made your oatmeal this morning for breakfast and I couldn't believe how creamy it is! I had regular-sized blueberries in the freezer as I haven't had the wild blueberries on hand, but everything else was pretty much as you listed. I even bought a small can of APC whey protein vanilla flavor so I could try it out for awhile. (It would be faster if I didn't store all the components in different places.) I expect with the protein powder, it will suffice to keep me satisfied for quite awhile.
If I make a New Year's resolution this year, I think it will be to work toward eating more whole foods and less processed. I think we move well in that direction already, but perhaps I can find a way to track so I can see the amount of progress.
We just got back from the annual Seafood Sale at Trig's with some most awesome booty! Enough sea scallops for tomorrow night and another meal, a container of fresh oysters!!!, some gorgeous gigantic shrimp in the freezer for another day, as well as a couple of New York strip steaks which will grace our grill this evening and a package of 96% ground beef for another time. Also got carrots and milk and a few other things, but much of what we bought was of the whole food ilk so we're on the right track. Now to be sure we use it all in a timely fashion. I have downloaded a couple of recipe/instructions for thawing and searing the scallops so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Decided that a day off was the best time to try the new Slim in 6 DVD that was part of the fitness package I won in Amherst. I am impressed with the workouts. It is meant to be part of a 6-week program including nutrition guidelines, vitamin and other supplements, and exercise. I think I'm going to shelve my usual workout routines over the next 6 weeks and try keeping up with that part of the program 6 days/week as suggested. Their nutrition is quite similar to what I already do, and I do take vitamins and use the soy shake at lunch already. I also drink more than their recommended minimum 8 glasses of water daily. My muscles are a little quivery already as I did the 25-min Start it Up and the 50-min Ramp it Up versions today. They recommend that you progress to the 60-min Burn it Up level for at least the last 4 weeks, and there's a supplemental 10-min Ab workout as well as a 15-min stretching sequence for your day off and any other day you choose to do it. We'll see how it goes.
Yum, supper was good! Fired up the grill for NY strip steak, mashed some sweet potatoes, and topped some sliced cooked carrots with dried parsley from my herb garden. Life is good!
Food:
8:15 am Laura's oatmeal w/protein powder, flaxseed meal, soy milk, and blueberries, 35 g raspberries, 65 g blackberries, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
2:00 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, cheesy potatoes, 196 g pineapple
3:45 pm 1/4 c spiced pecans
4:45 pm Chocolate mint truffle herbal tea
6:45 pm 4.5 oz NY strip steak, 2/3 c mashed sweet potatoes, 2/3 c sliced carrots, 4 oz malbec, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
12:30-12:55 pm Start It Up DVD
1:00-1:50 pm Ramp It Up DVD
If I make a New Year's resolution this year, I think it will be to work toward eating more whole foods and less processed. I think we move well in that direction already, but perhaps I can find a way to track so I can see the amount of progress.
We just got back from the annual Seafood Sale at Trig's with some most awesome booty! Enough sea scallops for tomorrow night and another meal, a container of fresh oysters!!!, some gorgeous gigantic shrimp in the freezer for another day, as well as a couple of New York strip steaks which will grace our grill this evening and a package of 96% ground beef for another time. Also got carrots and milk and a few other things, but much of what we bought was of the whole food ilk so we're on the right track. Now to be sure we use it all in a timely fashion. I have downloaded a couple of recipe/instructions for thawing and searing the scallops so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Decided that a day off was the best time to try the new Slim in 6 DVD that was part of the fitness package I won in Amherst. I am impressed with the workouts. It is meant to be part of a 6-week program including nutrition guidelines, vitamin and other supplements, and exercise. I think I'm going to shelve my usual workout routines over the next 6 weeks and try keeping up with that part of the program 6 days/week as suggested. Their nutrition is quite similar to what I already do, and I do take vitamins and use the soy shake at lunch already. I also drink more than their recommended minimum 8 glasses of water daily. My muscles are a little quivery already as I did the 25-min Start it Up and the 50-min Ramp it Up versions today. They recommend that you progress to the 60-min Burn it Up level for at least the last 4 weeks, and there's a supplemental 10-min Ab workout as well as a 15-min stretching sequence for your day off and any other day you choose to do it. We'll see how it goes.
Yum, supper was good! Fired up the grill for NY strip steak, mashed some sweet potatoes, and topped some sliced cooked carrots with dried parsley from my herb garden. Life is good!
Food:
8:15 am Laura's oatmeal w/protein powder, flaxseed meal, soy milk, and blueberries, 35 g raspberries, 65 g blackberries, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
2:00 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, cheesy potatoes, 196 g pineapple
3:45 pm 1/4 c spiced pecans
4:45 pm Chocolate mint truffle herbal tea
6:45 pm 4.5 oz NY strip steak, 2/3 c mashed sweet potatoes, 2/3 c sliced carrots, 4 oz malbec, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
12:30-12:55 pm Start It Up DVD
1:00-1:50 pm Ramp It Up DVD
29 December 2011
Thurs 29 Dec
Nice evening with Mary, but sometimes I forget how long she can talk. I was getting a little restless toward 8 pm since she had picked me up at 5:30. She did tell me about an amazing Christmas light display at the Marshfield zoo of all places. Apparently the whole zoo is full of lights, some synchronized to music, and you can walk through it. We may go check it out tonight if it isn't too cold. It would be a chance for a little walking in a pretty place.
My Christmas gift from my boss was a small jar of butter toffee peanuts which are ridiculously addictive. I'll be glad when they're gone.
Christmas lights in Marshfield were very pretty.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g raspberries, coffee
9:00 am 1 Reese's bell
10:30 am 1/4 c butter toffee peanuts
12:30 pm Blueberry soy shake, bean casserole, med pear
5:00 pm 1 dark chocolate sea salt caramel (20g)
5:30 pm Lamb stew, 11 oz skim milk
6:00 pm Chocolate pretzel rod
7:45 pm 6 oz York Peppermint Pattie cappuccino
Exercise:
4:50-5:40 am Fat Burners video
My Christmas gift from my boss was a small jar of butter toffee peanuts which are ridiculously addictive. I'll be glad when they're gone.
Christmas lights in Marshfield were very pretty.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g raspberries, coffee
9:00 am 1 Reese's bell
10:30 am 1/4 c butter toffee peanuts
12:30 pm Blueberry soy shake, bean casserole, med pear
5:00 pm 1 dark chocolate sea salt caramel (20g)
5:30 pm Lamb stew, 11 oz skim milk
6:00 pm Chocolate pretzel rod
7:45 pm 6 oz York Peppermint Pattie cappuccino
Exercise:
4:50-5:40 am Fat Burners video
28 December 2011
Wed 28 Dec
It was nice to see the scale dip down a wee bit today, even though I know that fluctuations are generally just that. My black cords are actually slightly less tight also which is a nice corroboration. I would really like to get started on the weight loss journey again. For me, once I get going, it's not too difficult but breaking the barrier to start with is really tough.
Going to dinner at Red Mill with Mary Hofer tonight since we never managed to schedule our birthday drinks nights out. Mary texted me this afternoon that Karin and Kathy would join us if we wanted to go after 7 pm. I asked Mary her preference but we ended up sticking with the original plan. I'm glad; I don't know the others that well and it wouldn't have been nearly as nice.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, bean casserole, satsuma mandarin
3:00 pm 1/4 c butter toffee peanuts
4:30 pm 10 g molasses cookie
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Denise Austin Power Zone DVD
Going to dinner at Red Mill with Mary Hofer tonight since we never managed to schedule our birthday drinks nights out. Mary texted me this afternoon that Karin and Kathy would join us if we wanted to go after 7 pm. I asked Mary her preference but we ended up sticking with the original plan. I'm glad; I don't know the others that well and it wouldn't have been nearly as nice.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, bean casserole, satsuma mandarin
3:00 pm 1/4 c butter toffee peanuts
4:30 pm 10 g molasses cookie
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Denise Austin Power Zone DVD
27 December 2011
Tues 27 Dec
I like 3-day work weeks! It's not so hard to motivate to go to work when you know the week is short. There's also the hope that things will be a bit more laid back between the holidays. It would be nice if Peace on Earth came home to daily life, too.
BTW, they had the LOTR Pez set half price yesterday so I caved and treated myself.
Since that lamb roast was not stellar, I decided to trim all the fat and gristle and chunk up what was left into a stew. Added onion, carrot, parsnip, potato, and sweet potato and a can of diced tomatoes. Hope the result is tastier than the initial roast. I was sorry that I couldn't serve you a roast that was as good as the first one we had.
Success! The lamb stew far outweighed the lamb roast for savory goodness. Wish I could share some with you.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, bean casserole
2:00 pm 2 TJ's Minty Mallows
5:15 pm 1 dark chocolate sea salt caramel (20g)
6:00 pm Bowl lamb stew, 12 oz skim milk, 4 oz malbec, 1/2 c peppermint stick ice cream, hot fudge
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
BTW, they had the LOTR Pez set half price yesterday so I caved and treated myself.
Since that lamb roast was not stellar, I decided to trim all the fat and gristle and chunk up what was left into a stew. Added onion, carrot, parsnip, potato, and sweet potato and a can of diced tomatoes. Hope the result is tastier than the initial roast. I was sorry that I couldn't serve you a roast that was as good as the first one we had.
Success! The lamb stew far outweighed the lamb roast for savory goodness. Wish I could share some with you.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, bean casserole
2:00 pm 2 TJ's Minty Mallows
5:15 pm 1 dark chocolate sea salt caramel (20g)
6:00 pm Bowl lamb stew, 12 oz skim milk, 4 oz malbec, 1/2 c peppermint stick ice cream, hot fudge
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
26 December 2011
Mon 26 Dec
Twas the day after Christmas.... So nice to wake up when I was ready to wake up instead of to an early alarm. Looking forward to the day in Madison today, catching a bit more fruit and perhaps some post-holiday bargains.
Had fun lunching on Indian buffet followed by shopping in Madison. Picked up my free spice gift at Penzey's. Bought a few unneeded but very reasonably-priced treats to supplement the bounty at home. Got home around 8 pm.
Food:
7:45 am Butterhorn, chocolate-covered lebkuchen
8:30 am 2 eggnog pancakes, 1 tsp soft margarine, 1 tbl maple syrup, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:45 pm 3 oz white meat turkey, satsuma mandarin, 2 molasses cookies
1:45 pm Indian buffet
4:45-remainder of evening 2 dark chocolate-covered marshmallows, 2 dark chocolate sea salt caramels, grocery store samples
Had fun lunching on Indian buffet followed by shopping in Madison. Picked up my free spice gift at Penzey's. Bought a few unneeded but very reasonably-priced treats to supplement the bounty at home. Got home around 8 pm.
Food:
7:45 am Butterhorn, chocolate-covered lebkuchen
8:30 am 2 eggnog pancakes, 1 tsp soft margarine, 1 tbl maple syrup, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:45 pm 3 oz white meat turkey, satsuma mandarin, 2 molasses cookies
1:45 pm Indian buffet
4:45-remainder of evening 2 dark chocolate-covered marshmallows, 2 dark chocolate sea salt caramels, grocery store samples
25 December 2011
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas to All! Got up early to get food underway. Michael arrived at an excellent time to lend a hand so we could get things underway before settling down to presents. I just kind of was absent yesterday and didn't do some of the prep that I ought to have done ahead, but I believe everything is caught up now.
Wonderful presents and a pleasant morning with our nuclear family! Looking forward to the remainder of the day also being pleasant, and hopefully topped off with a Packer victory this evening.
Food:
10:00 am 2 butterhorns
1:30 pm Turkey, stuffing, gravy, bean casserole, cheesy potatoes, baked corn, cranberry waldorf, broccoli cheese casserole, Prairie Fume
3:30 pm Cookies
6:00 pm 3 oz turkey, cranberry pudding pie
7:15 pm 1/2 c peppermint stick ice cream, 1/4 c homemade hot fudge sauce, 4 oz 7 dessert wine
Wonderful presents and a pleasant morning with our nuclear family! Looking forward to the remainder of the day also being pleasant, and hopefully topped off with a Packer victory this evening.
Food:
10:00 am 2 butterhorns
1:30 pm Turkey, stuffing, gravy, bean casserole, cheesy potatoes, baked corn, cranberry waldorf, broccoli cheese casserole, Prairie Fume
3:30 pm Cookies
6:00 pm 3 oz turkey, cranberry pudding pie
7:15 pm 1/2 c peppermint stick ice cream, 1/4 c homemade hot fudge sauce, 4 oz 7 dessert wine
24 December 2011
Sat 24 Dec
Merry Christmas Eve! We won't get out of here at 5:30 am because I'm still finishing my breakfast, but we'll get going as soon as we can. We don't need to be at Hartman's til 10:30.
Food:
5:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 1/8 med cantaloupe, coffee
10:00 am 2 butterhorns, 1 satsuma mandarin
11:15 am Slice quiche, 1 c fruit salad, 1/2 c fried potatoes, homemade cinnamon roll, coffee
3:15 pm 1 oz milk chocolate, 1 butterhorn
6:30 pm 4.5 oz lamb leg roast, 1 c roasted root veggies, 6 oz Malbec, small frosted sugar cookie, buckeye, wedding cake cookie w/kiss inside
Food:
5:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 1/8 med cantaloupe, coffee
10:00 am 2 butterhorns, 1 satsuma mandarin
11:15 am Slice quiche, 1 c fruit salad, 1/2 c fried potatoes, homemade cinnamon roll, coffee
3:15 pm 1 oz milk chocolate, 1 butterhorn
6:30 pm 4.5 oz lamb leg roast, 1 c roasted root veggies, 6 oz Malbec, small frosted sugar cookie, buckeye, wedding cake cookie w/kiss inside
23 December 2011
Fri 23 Dec
Nice to have a day off today to tie up loose Christmas-prep ends. I'm looking forward to the whole holiday weekend. Anxious to have you home with us for a little while.
Got quite a bit done already, more to do this evening.
Wowsers, that was a nummy supper. Lamb shanks braised in cabernet sauvignon with my own rosemary and thyme dried from my herb garden, along with roasted super-sweet potatoes.
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
12:15 pm Half turkey veggie wrap w/mango salsa, cup mushroom barley soup w/spinach
3:45 pm Small pretzel stick w/white chocolate, lebkuchen cookie
5:30 pm 4 TJ's dark chocolate stars
7:15 pm 5.5 oz braised lamb shank, 1/2 c carrots/onions/tomatoes in braising liquid, 1 c roasted sweet potatoes, 12 oz milk, 4 oz cabernet sauvignon
10:15 pm Butterhorn
Got quite a bit done already, more to do this evening.
Wowsers, that was a nummy supper. Lamb shanks braised in cabernet sauvignon with my own rosemary and thyme dried from my herb garden, along with roasted super-sweet potatoes.
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
12:15 pm Half turkey veggie wrap w/mango salsa, cup mushroom barley soup w/spinach
3:45 pm Small pretzel stick w/white chocolate, lebkuchen cookie
5:30 pm 4 TJ's dark chocolate stars
7:15 pm 5.5 oz braised lamb shank, 1/2 c carrots/onions/tomatoes in braising liquid, 1 c roasted sweet potatoes, 12 oz milk, 4 oz cabernet sauvignon
10:15 pm Butterhorn
22 December 2011
Thurs 22 Dec
Slept like a rock last night. I don't even really remember going to bed. Was surprised by the alarm and had to drag to get up much more than usual. Tomorrow is a day off work so I will sleep in, especially since we'll be getting up extremely early on Saturday. We'll plan to pick you up at 7:30 am.
I love Feltz Lumber! Because Dad does so much business with them throughout the year, they send me a $50 gift card to Wellness Spa for Christmas. So nice!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
10:00 am 1 pc Russell Stover
12:30 pm 2 large scrambled eggs, 1/3 c chopped green pepper, 10g shredded Dubliner cheese, 54 g fruit stollen, large pear
4:45 pm 1 pc English toffee, last 3 oz Prairie Fume
5:45 pm Slice harvest vegetable quiche, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:45 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000
I love Feltz Lumber! Because Dad does so much business with them throughout the year, they send me a $50 gift card to Wellness Spa for Christmas. So nice!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
10:00 am 1 pc Russell Stover
12:30 pm 2 large scrambled eggs, 1/3 c chopped green pepper, 10g shredded Dubliner cheese, 54 g fruit stollen, large pear
4:45 pm 1 pc English toffee, last 3 oz Prairie Fume
5:45 pm Slice harvest vegetable quiche, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:45 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000
21 December 2011
Wed 21 Dec
Still a little wiped from last night's 2 1/2 hr overtime stint at the hospital. And of course it will be paid at straight time since there is a holiday this week so I won't actually be "working" over 40 hours. Prior to September, that wouldn't have mattered.
Bad girl at work this afternoon. Set the rest of the cookie plate I had brought and the small dish of M&Ms on my desk during a stressful afternoon and most disappeared.
I'm not sure I didn't go to LOTR because of fear. I remember that I was really afraid they'd ruin it, but I think I always planned to see it for myself. I think I was sick.
CONGRATS on the A in Organic Chem!!!!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Kibitzer sandwich (grilled cheese w/sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and onions), 1 c fruit salad, 2 small mints
1:45 pm Small sugar cookie, molasses cookie, 7 cinnamon M&Ms
2:45 pm 3 molasses cookies, 1 sugar cookie, 1/3 c M&Ms
6:15 pm 3 oz extra lean ground beef, 1 tbl chopped onion, 1/3 c chopped green peppers, 1/2 c arrabiata sauce, 1/4 tbl grated parmesan, 12 oz skim milk, 1 cookie bar
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Brand New Butt DVD
Bad girl at work this afternoon. Set the rest of the cookie plate I had brought and the small dish of M&Ms on my desk during a stressful afternoon and most disappeared.
I'm not sure I didn't go to LOTR because of fear. I remember that I was really afraid they'd ruin it, but I think I always planned to see it for myself. I think I was sick.
CONGRATS on the A in Organic Chem!!!!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Kibitzer sandwich (grilled cheese w/sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and onions), 1 c fruit salad, 2 small mints
1:45 pm Small sugar cookie, molasses cookie, 7 cinnamon M&Ms
2:45 pm 3 molasses cookies, 1 sugar cookie, 1/3 c M&Ms
6:15 pm 3 oz extra lean ground beef, 1 tbl chopped onion, 1/3 c chopped green peppers, 1/2 c arrabiata sauce, 1/4 tbl grated parmesan, 12 oz skim milk, 1 cookie bar
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Brand New Butt DVD
20 December 2011
Tues 20 Dec
Slept better last night, to the point where the alarm surprised me this morning. Most mornings I'm awake a bit before it goes off. Sang the Ole song in the shower this morning. Body is awake now, but mind still feels a tad sluggish.
Trying unsuccessfully to remember why I didn't go to LOTR with you and Dad at the theater. Was I sick?
Didn't end up having dinner with Mary Hofer as planned because I was at the ER with a client til I ducked out at 7 pm. I felt bad because I'm pretty sure the car parked next to mine in the hospital ramp belongs to my coworker, Heather, who must also have been in with one of her clients (hopefully not with one of her kids!)
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, satsuma mandarin, coffee
11:45 am Chocolate soy shake, 61 g fruit stollen, 27 g Dubliner Irish cheese, 196 g fresh pineapple
2:45 pm 3 Christmas cookies (molasses half-dipped in white chocolate, frosted pretzel twist, molasses w/white icing trim
5:30 pm 16 oz cappucino (gas-station type)
7:15 pm 3.15 oz leftover lamb, 12 oz skim milk, 2 satsuma mandarins, 12 oz sugar cookies, 15 oz molasses cookies
Exercise:
4:50-5:40 am Jane Fonda original Workout video
Trying unsuccessfully to remember why I didn't go to LOTR with you and Dad at the theater. Was I sick?
Didn't end up having dinner with Mary Hofer as planned because I was at the ER with a client til I ducked out at 7 pm. I felt bad because I'm pretty sure the car parked next to mine in the hospital ramp belongs to my coworker, Heather, who must also have been in with one of her clients (hopefully not with one of her kids!)
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, satsuma mandarin, coffee
11:45 am Chocolate soy shake, 61 g fruit stollen, 27 g Dubliner Irish cheese, 196 g fresh pineapple
2:45 pm 3 Christmas cookies (molasses half-dipped in white chocolate, frosted pretzel twist, molasses w/white icing trim
5:30 pm 16 oz cappucino (gas-station type)
7:15 pm 3.15 oz leftover lamb, 12 oz skim milk, 2 satsuma mandarins, 12 oz sugar cookies, 15 oz molasses cookies
Exercise:
4:50-5:40 am Jane Fonda original Workout video
19 December 2011
Mon 19 Dec
A lot of extra sleep last night, aided by ibuprofen when achiness was keeping me awake, seems to have helped me wake up this morning feeling a bit better. Hopefully it was just the end of the cold along with lingering sadness from Jordan's passing that made me feel yucky yesterday.
Ole!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 53 g blackberries, coffee
10:30 am 23 g molasses cookies
11:45 am 1/2 teriyaki veggie wrap, 1 c fruit salad
4:45 pm 13 g sugar cookie
5:45 pm 4.5 oz broiled salmon, 1/2 c lightly sauteed parsnips, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 tbl butter, 12 oz skim milk, 59 g fruit stollen
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
Ole!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 53 g blackberries, coffee
10:30 am 23 g molasses cookies
11:45 am 1/2 teriyaki veggie wrap, 1 c fruit salad
4:45 pm 13 g sugar cookie
5:45 pm 4.5 oz broiled salmon, 1/2 c lightly sauteed parsnips, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 tbl butter, 12 oz skim milk, 59 g fruit stollen
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
18 December 2011
Sun 18 Dec
Got more stuff accomplished yesterday than I expected, so maybe I can watch at least some of the Packer game today without feeling guilty. It would be nice to have time in the evening to watch another Christmas movie. We'll see.
Not feeling the greatest today. Mild headaches, overall lethargy. Going to call it an early night.
Food:
6:30 am 5 g molasses cookie, 7 g sugar cookie (had to sample the wares!)
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 101 g blackberries, coffee
11:15 am Chocolate cookie
11:45 am Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee
1:15 pm Extra-large piece English toffee
6:00 pm 5 cheese fries, 2 satsuma mandarins, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
Not feeling the greatest today. Mild headaches, overall lethargy. Going to call it an early night.
Food:
6:30 am 5 g molasses cookie, 7 g sugar cookie (had to sample the wares!)
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 101 g blackberries, coffee
11:15 am Chocolate cookie
11:45 am Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee
1:15 pm Extra-large piece English toffee
6:00 pm 5 cheese fries, 2 satsuma mandarins, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
17 December 2011
Sat 17 Dec
Spent a lot of time this morning looking at a Healthy Gift Suggestions slideshow from a SparkPeople email. They had some excellent products in a variety of categories. One of the most interesting was a Fruit-of-the-Month club that features locally-grown in-season items from small farms, unlike the Harry and David mega-business. They have regional centers, with Chicago being the Midwest hub. All the items come from within 200 miles. The current weekly package on the website has several varieties of apples, acorn squash, radishes, kale, and thyme. I bookmarked the site, so I may look into it in the future. They offer small, med, and large boxes and I would feel better about them than the huge companies.
I made out very well at work yesterday. I had a home visit in the morning with a very sweet client who has a black cat like Jordan. We have often talked about our kitties, so I told her that I had to put Jordan down. It was pretty obvious that I was feeling down and depressed so I had felt the need to explain my lack of enthusiasm. I came up from lunch and she had brought in the most gorgeous vase of a dozen roses interspersed with pine boughs with a note hoping that it will help me feel better. I swore, I cried, and I took them to my boss' office to ask what to do since I'm not supposed to accept gifts from clients. She agreed that it couldn't very well be returned, so I could take it home and just have a talk with her that she should use her money for her family's needs and that her sympathy was enough - our relationship is about her, not me. I called her in the afternoon to tell her this which she promptly blew off to tell me that she really appreciates my involvement in her life and her family's. The roses are absolutely gorgeous.
I also won the basket raffle for the kitchen gadgets with all manner of fun stuff, and my Secret Santa who had not given me anything all week came through with a Coach wallet and a lovely black knit scarf. I passed the wallet on to Michael as a Christmas gift for his girlfriend who will probably appreciate it more than I would have since my current wallet is in good shape and functional. I plan to have fun going through my box of kitchen goodies today.
Made the dough for sugar and molasses cookies; hopefully will bake them tonight. Kurt & Barb stopped over with some Satsuma mandarins from Chuck & Karen. The one I sampled was delicious.
Ran out to Fazoli's to try their <400 cal menu before tackling cookie baking.
I can get free 2-day shipping at REI for the pedals, but I need to know which ones to order. Some are $269, some are $150. You can have whichever ones will work best for you, but you need to direct me which to order.
Food:
7:30 am Hodgson's Mills multigrain hot cereal, 1/2 c blueberries, 12 g pecans, 2 oz light original soy milk, 100 g blackberries, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am Satsuma mandarin
12 30 pm 3.5 oz roast lamb, 57 g stollen, 1 c fruit salad
6:30 pm Fazoli's chicken pepper penne pasta, 1 breadstick
7:00 pm 1/2 c skim milk, 3 tbl TJ sipping chocolate mix
I made out very well at work yesterday. I had a home visit in the morning with a very sweet client who has a black cat like Jordan. We have often talked about our kitties, so I told her that I had to put Jordan down. It was pretty obvious that I was feeling down and depressed so I had felt the need to explain my lack of enthusiasm. I came up from lunch and she had brought in the most gorgeous vase of a dozen roses interspersed with pine boughs with a note hoping that it will help me feel better. I swore, I cried, and I took them to my boss' office to ask what to do since I'm not supposed to accept gifts from clients. She agreed that it couldn't very well be returned, so I could take it home and just have a talk with her that she should use her money for her family's needs and that her sympathy was enough - our relationship is about her, not me. I called her in the afternoon to tell her this which she promptly blew off to tell me that she really appreciates my involvement in her life and her family's. The roses are absolutely gorgeous.
I also won the basket raffle for the kitchen gadgets with all manner of fun stuff, and my Secret Santa who had not given me anything all week came through with a Coach wallet and a lovely black knit scarf. I passed the wallet on to Michael as a Christmas gift for his girlfriend who will probably appreciate it more than I would have since my current wallet is in good shape and functional. I plan to have fun going through my box of kitchen goodies today.
Made the dough for sugar and molasses cookies; hopefully will bake them tonight. Kurt & Barb stopped over with some Satsuma mandarins from Chuck & Karen. The one I sampled was delicious.
Ran out to Fazoli's to try their <400 cal menu before tackling cookie baking.
I can get free 2-day shipping at REI for the pedals, but I need to know which ones to order. Some are $269, some are $150. You can have whichever ones will work best for you, but you need to direct me which to order.
Food:
7:30 am Hodgson's Mills multigrain hot cereal, 1/2 c blueberries, 12 g pecans, 2 oz light original soy milk, 100 g blackberries, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am Satsuma mandarin
12 30 pm 3.5 oz roast lamb, 57 g stollen, 1 c fruit salad
6:30 pm Fazoli's chicken pepper penne pasta, 1 breadstick
7:00 pm 1/2 c skim milk, 3 tbl TJ sipping chocolate mix
16 December 2011
Fri 16 Dec
Did a shorter exercise tape today so I will have time to make my fruit salad fresh for the Christmas lunch today. Thought about making it last night, but it never looks as good if it sits in the fridge overnight. Not feeling very jolly for the festivities. I never did get a Secret Santa so I have been having fun giving my gifts to a coworker who I don't believe has any clue they are from me. It is weird not to be getting anything. I so enjoyed the idea of getting a present every day when I came to work this week but I don't really need the stuff.
How is the end-of-semester prep going? Are you managing to stay healthy again and get your work done without too much stress? Any word whether you will ride home with Keaton? If not, we can come get you very early since Hartmans are hosting brunch.
What time will you be ready? We usually go to Hartmans by about 10 so we should probably shoot to be at your place by 7:30 to be safe, eh?
Food:
6:30 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 60 g raspberries, 40 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Hot beef sandwich, fruit salad, various potluck items, 8 oz skim milk, 8 oz ginger ale punch
2:30 pm Sugar cookie
6:00 pm 4 cheese fries, large bowl fruit salad, 4 oz Prairie Fume
8:45 pm Piece English toffee
Exercise:
4:45-5:25 am Jane Fonda Workout with Weights class 2
How is the end-of-semester prep going? Are you managing to stay healthy again and get your work done without too much stress? Any word whether you will ride home with Keaton? If not, we can come get you very early since Hartmans are hosting brunch.
What time will you be ready? We usually go to Hartmans by about 10 so we should probably shoot to be at your place by 7:30 to be safe, eh?
Food:
6:30 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 60 g raspberries, 40 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Hot beef sandwich, fruit salad, various potluck items, 8 oz skim milk, 8 oz ginger ale punch
2:30 pm Sugar cookie
6:00 pm 4 cheese fries, large bowl fruit salad, 4 oz Prairie Fume
8:45 pm Piece English toffee
Exercise:
4:45-5:25 am Jane Fonda Workout with Weights class 2
15 December 2011
Thurs 15 Dec
Now I really feel like we are empty-nesters. Didn't really realize how much company Jordan was, always being around somewhere. House seems very quiet now.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 lg grapefruit, 100g raspberries, coffee
12:30 pm Blueberry soy shake, cranberry orange scone, orange
5:15 pm 3.4 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/3 c garlic mashed potatoes, 1/3 c steamed corn, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:35 am Jane Fonda Low Impact Aerobics video
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 lg grapefruit, 100g raspberries, coffee
12:30 pm Blueberry soy shake, cranberry orange scone, orange
5:15 pm 3.4 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/3 c garlic mashed potatoes, 1/3 c steamed corn, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:35 am Jane Fonda Low Impact Aerobics video
14 December 2011
Wed 14 Dec
Jordan is doing okay this morning, breathing somewhat shallow but able to get up and move around a little better than last night. Hopefully a good, solid dose of medicine and fluids will further strengthen him today.
My cold is trying very hard to establish itself, but I'm still fighting back. I debated this morning between an extra hour of rest and exercise, and this time exercise won out. I think it was a good choice.
Damn, I think the cold is gaining ground.
Vet called just before the end of lunch to say Jordan is not doing well. His body temperature has dropped to 92° (normal is 101), his gums are turning blue so they have him in an oxygen tent. We're going at 5:30 to pick him up.
We got to spend a little time with Jordan petting him before the end. He was breathing very shallowly, but it was nice that we could pet him and show him we love him. The house seems emptier already.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 101 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Vanilla soy shake, cranberry/orange scone, orange
4:00 pm Dove Promise
4:45 pm 1 shortbread cookie
6:30 pm 3/4 c spinach cheese tortellini, 1/2 c arrabiata sauce, 1 tbl shredded parmesan, 1/2 c green beans, 12 oz skim milk, peppermint pretzel rod
Exercise:
4:50-5:47 am Denise Austin Power Zone DVD
My cold is trying very hard to establish itself, but I'm still fighting back. I debated this morning between an extra hour of rest and exercise, and this time exercise won out. I think it was a good choice.
Damn, I think the cold is gaining ground.
Vet called just before the end of lunch to say Jordan is not doing well. His body temperature has dropped to 92° (normal is 101), his gums are turning blue so they have him in an oxygen tent. We're going at 5:30 to pick him up.
We got to spend a little time with Jordan petting him before the end. He was breathing very shallowly, but it was nice that we could pet him and show him we love him. The house seems emptier already.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 101 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Vanilla soy shake, cranberry/orange scone, orange
4:00 pm Dove Promise
4:45 pm 1 shortbread cookie
6:30 pm 3/4 c spinach cheese tortellini, 1/2 c arrabiata sauce, 1 tbl shredded parmesan, 1/2 c green beans, 12 oz skim milk, peppermint pretzel rod
Exercise:
4:50-5:47 am Denise Austin Power Zone DVD
13 December 2011
Tues 13 Dec
I believe I'm definitely fighting off a cold now, not just ginger tea-stressed sore throat. I started hitting the Cold-Eze yesterday afternoon and had one right away when I got up this morning. This still feels beatable.
Still fighting the cold, but I'm nowhere near as bad as poor Jordan. He took a substantial turn for the worse this afternoon. He sees the vet at 9:40 tomorrow morning, but I wish they would have agreed to see him tonight. We called back and they did agree to see him now (for an extra fee as yet unknown). They did xrays and blood work. It may be pneumonia or it may be some kind of blockage in his lung, she couldn't be sure from the xray. She gave him some antibiotics tonight and some fluids under the skin for dehydration and we'll take him back at 8 am for IV fluids and antibiotics during the day. They aren't set up here for overnight care. He looks a little better just for the care he's already received so I feel better now about how well he'll do overnight. We'll keep you posted.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 108 g blackberries, coffee
12:15 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, blueberry scone, med orange
Exercise:
4:50-5:40 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
Still fighting the cold, but I'm nowhere near as bad as poor Jordan. He took a substantial turn for the worse this afternoon. He sees the vet at 9:40 tomorrow morning, but I wish they would have agreed to see him tonight. We called back and they did agree to see him now (for an extra fee as yet unknown). They did xrays and blood work. It may be pneumonia or it may be some kind of blockage in his lung, she couldn't be sure from the xray. She gave him some antibiotics tonight and some fluids under the skin for dehydration and we'll take him back at 8 am for IV fluids and antibiotics during the day. They aren't set up here for overnight care. He looks a little better just for the care he's already received so I feel better now about how well he'll do overnight. We'll keep you posted.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 108 g blackberries, coffee
12:15 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, blueberry scone, med orange
Exercise:
4:50-5:40 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
12 December 2011
Mon 12 Dec
I'm beginning to wonder if the throat tenderness might not be due a bit to sinus drainage, and an unfortunate precursor of a cold. Fortunately, I have an abundance of fresh fruit in the house as well as a fresh supply of Cold-Eze so I will do my best to prevent further deterioration. My muscles have been a tiny bit sore with no real provocation, so I may have something to fight off.
I had hesitated to mention it this weekend, but there is a reason I stopped knitting several years ago and preferred crochet. The slipped stitches are extremely frustrating. You will learn but you will also swear.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 99 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am 2 tamales w/mole sauce, 1/4 c shredded lettuce, 1/2 tbl sour cream, 1/2 c refried beans
5:00 pm 1 shortbread cookie
6:15 pm 3.5 oz roast lamb, 2/3 c mashed sweet potato, 2/3 c canned sliced beets, 12 oz skim milk, 1 oz soy milk (last of carton)
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
I had hesitated to mention it this weekend, but there is a reason I stopped knitting several years ago and preferred crochet. The slipped stitches are extremely frustrating. You will learn but you will also swear.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 99 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am 2 tamales w/mole sauce, 1/4 c shredded lettuce, 1/2 tbl sour cream, 1/2 c refried beans
5:00 pm 1 shortbread cookie
6:15 pm 3.5 oz roast lamb, 2/3 c mashed sweet potato, 2/3 c canned sliced beets, 12 oz skim milk, 1 oz soy milk (last of carton)
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
11 December 2011
Sun 11 Dec
Sure had a nice time with you yesterday. Grandma is looking forward to seeing you at Christmas. Hartmans are hosting brunch and hoping we can get you here, too.
My throat has been raw all day from the ginger lemon tea yesterday. The Packers did not help it to recover. But I forgive them.
Aldi's leg of lamb roast came out rare and delicious from the rotisserie, just the way I like it. Tasted even sweeter in the fourth quarter of the game.
Got some ornaments on the tree. Not sure if I'll finish tonight as I have a library book that has to be back Tuesday and reading is sounding better every minute.
Food:
8:00 am Morning bun, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 104 g blackberries, coffee
12:15 pm 2 egg omelette, spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, 2 slices raisin toast, butter, 1/2 c hash browns, coffee
3:00 pm Orange
4:00 pm 1/2 pc fudge
6:15 pm 4.15 oz roast lamb, 1/2 c mashed potatoes, 1/2 c mashed acorn squash, 1 tsp soft margarine
6:45 pm 3 cinnamon M&Ms
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
5:30-5:40 pm Resistance band biceps curls, tricep kickbacks, standing abduction
My throat has been raw all day from the ginger lemon tea yesterday. The Packers did not help it to recover. But I forgive them.
Aldi's leg of lamb roast came out rare and delicious from the rotisserie, just the way I like it. Tasted even sweeter in the fourth quarter of the game.
Got some ornaments on the tree. Not sure if I'll finish tonight as I have a library book that has to be back Tuesday and reading is sounding better every minute.
Food:
8:00 am Morning bun, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 104 g blackberries, coffee
12:15 pm 2 egg omelette, spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, 2 slices raisin toast, butter, 1/2 c hash browns, coffee
3:00 pm Orange
4:00 pm 1/2 pc fudge
6:15 pm 4.15 oz roast lamb, 1/2 c mashed potatoes, 1/2 c mashed acorn squash, 1 tsp soft margarine
6:45 pm 3 cinnamon M&Ms
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
5:30-5:40 pm Resistance band biceps curls, tricep kickbacks, standing abduction
10 December 2011
Sat 10 Dec
December is flying by, as always. Looking forward to heading to Madison as soon as caroling is done.
Food:
7:45 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
Food:
7:45 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
09 December 2011
Fri 9 Dec
Slept in and didn't get up to exercise this morning since I got to bed late after St. Mary's yesterday. It's nice to skip a morning now and then as long as it doesn't become habitual.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. We have to do caroling with the choir at 10:30 at Church of the Intercession, but we will leave as soon as we're done and head down to Madison. Hopefully we can get there by 1:00 or shortly after; we'll call when we're close.
Clancy's for fish makes for a nice Friday evening relaxation.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Blueberry soy shake, caramel pecan roll, 2 clementines
1:00 pm White chocolate pretzel rod
3:45 pm Hershey mint truffle kiss
6:00 pm 4 oz Prairie Fume, 5 oz lightly breaded baked cod, 3/4 c roasted red potatoes, 1/4 c cole slaw, 1/2 slice rye bread, 1/2 pat butter, 1/2 pc apple bread pudding w/whiskey butter sauce
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. We have to do caroling with the choir at 10:30 at Church of the Intercession, but we will leave as soon as we're done and head down to Madison. Hopefully we can get there by 1:00 or shortly after; we'll call when we're close.
Clancy's for fish makes for a nice Friday evening relaxation.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Blueberry soy shake, caramel pecan roll, 2 clementines
1:00 pm White chocolate pretzel rod
3:45 pm Hershey mint truffle kiss
6:00 pm 4 oz Prairie Fume, 5 oz lightly breaded baked cod, 3/4 c roasted red potatoes, 1/4 c cole slaw, 1/2 slice rye bread, 1/2 pat butter, 1/2 pc apple bread pudding w/whiskey butter sauce
08 December 2011
Thurs 8 Dec
We have a double retirement lunch potluck today at work. It's always a little strange to see the people who have been there as long as I have retiring one by one (or two by two). I'm still younger than most of the ones who are retiring now, but often I've been at Human Services longer, sometimes significantly so.
How's your cold coming? Are you finally getting back to reasonable good health?
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Kickboxing DVD
How's your cold coming? Are you finally getting back to reasonable good health?
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Kickboxing DVD
07 December 2011
Wed 7 Dec
Baby, it's cold outside! And I have to stop at the gas station on the way in to work because I was too lazy to go last night. I can't take my client to her appointment in Marshfield on an empty tank. Brrr!
Went out to Target after work to buy the stuff for Newman goodie bags and ended up doing a bunch more shopping. Walnuts from Fleet Farm, milk from Aldi's and a bunch of Christmas stuff from all three. Had to try a package of cinnamon M&Ms. Verdict is okay, cinnamon is pretty understated.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:45 am Chocolate soy shake, caramel pecan roll, 2 clementines
4:00 pm 1/2 pkg Trader Joe's seaweed snack
4:45 pm 2 rosettes
5:00 pm 2 eggs over easy, 2 pc cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine
7:15 pm 6 g cinnamon M&Ms
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Pilates with resistance band video
Went out to Target after work to buy the stuff for Newman goodie bags and ended up doing a bunch more shopping. Walnuts from Fleet Farm, milk from Aldi's and a bunch of Christmas stuff from all three. Had to try a package of cinnamon M&Ms. Verdict is okay, cinnamon is pretty understated.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:45 am Chocolate soy shake, caramel pecan roll, 2 clementines
4:00 pm 1/2 pkg Trader Joe's seaweed snack
4:45 pm 2 rosettes
5:00 pm 2 eggs over easy, 2 pc cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine
7:15 pm 6 g cinnamon M&Ms
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Pilates with resistance band video
06 December 2011
Tues 6 Dec
Happy St. Nicholas Day! Sorry St. Nick didn't send anything out this year. With Michael out of the house and you in Madison, it seemed a little remote. But I'm sending my love, if that counts for anything! (It has less calories than candy.)
I think I'm going to call Wellness Spa to see if I can get in for a massage this week or next. I still have some gift cards stockpiled and it would be very nice to treat my muscles.
Going to Wellness Spa at 6 pm. Megan says hi; she'd love to see you when you're in town for Christmas.
Ahhhhhh, massage is so nice. Poor little girl had to work really hard on some of the knots in my shoulders.
Food:
7:00 am Caramel pecan roll, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:30 am Blueberry soy shake, 2 pc cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine, 2 clementines, 2 rosettes, 1 pc fudge
3:15 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
4:45 pm 1 cookie bar
5:15 pm Bowl chicken stir fry leftovers, 56 g lefse, 1/2 tsp soft margarine, 1 tsp dark brown sugar, 12 oz skim milk
7:30 pm Hot chocolate from Keurig, sandbakkele
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda original workout
I think I'm going to call Wellness Spa to see if I can get in for a massage this week or next. I still have some gift cards stockpiled and it would be very nice to treat my muscles.
Going to Wellness Spa at 6 pm. Megan says hi; she'd love to see you when you're in town for Christmas.
Ahhhhhh, massage is so nice. Poor little girl had to work really hard on some of the knots in my shoulders.
Food:
7:00 am Caramel pecan roll, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:30 am Blueberry soy shake, 2 pc cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine, 2 clementines, 2 rosettes, 1 pc fudge
3:15 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
4:45 pm 1 cookie bar
5:15 pm Bowl chicken stir fry leftovers, 56 g lefse, 1/2 tsp soft margarine, 1 tsp dark brown sugar, 12 oz skim milk
7:30 pm Hot chocolate from Keurig, sandbakkele
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda original workout
05 December 2011
Mon 5 Dec
The baker from the current Amherst bakery knows his pastry. I was impressed that he pronounced croissant correctly, but I'm more impressed with how he makes them. I believe he's German (a la Bernard) but all his pastries looked authentic and excellent. The chocolate and almond croissants certainly were.
I hope you will be less sick by Saturday, too! In fact, I hope you are feeling better already!
Made up one of my impromptu stir fry dishes for supper and it was yummy! Sauce gets creative with a little soy sauce , a little Chinese cooking wine, a little hoisin sauce.
Food:
7:00 am Almond croissant, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
9:30 am 1 miniature Reese's PB cup
11:30 am Blueberry scone
12:45 pm Blueberry soy shake, clementine, small cookie
5:15 pm Chocolate peanut butter ball
6:00 pm 3 oz chicken breast, 1/4 c green pepper chunks, 1/8 c onion, 1/4 c fresh asparagus, 1/4 c pineapple tidbits, 1/4 c mandarin oranges, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/8 c cooking wine, 1/2 tbl hoisin, 3/4 c brown/wild rice blend w/veggies, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
I hope you will be less sick by Saturday, too! In fact, I hope you are feeling better already!
Made up one of my impromptu stir fry dishes for supper and it was yummy! Sauce gets creative with a little soy sauce , a little Chinese cooking wine, a little hoisin sauce.
Food:
7:00 am Almond croissant, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
9:30 am 1 miniature Reese's PB cup
11:30 am Blueberry scone
12:45 pm Blueberry soy shake, clementine, small cookie
5:15 pm Chocolate peanut butter ball
6:00 pm 3 oz chicken breast, 1/4 c green pepper chunks, 1/8 c onion, 1/4 c fresh asparagus, 1/4 c pineapple tidbits, 1/4 c mandarin oranges, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/8 c cooking wine, 1/2 tbl hoisin, 3/4 c brown/wild rice blend w/veggies, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
04 December 2011
Sun 4 Dec
It was a little hard to get up this morning, probably because I knew I could only have 7 hours sleep and I didn't have any day this weekend to sleep in at all. I'm okay once I'm up and going, but I feel gypped if I didn't get to sleep in at all. Today will be fairly busy with taking Grandma to church and lunch, 2 pm choir concert at Bron's, and rushing home to catch as much of the game as possible. At least then I can relax. We still have two more choir activities this semester with St. Mary's on Thursday and the Victorian Christmas carol singing at Intercession on Saturday morning.
I hope to leave right after the carol singing, hopefully around 11ish, and head down to Madison next Saturday. We haven't seen you for awhile and there is always more Christmas shopping to do. Maybe we can pick out your bike pedals? I hope that is a good day for you - let me know.
Made it home from choir concert before the end of the first quarter. The game exhausted me. BTW, I had two phone messages when we got home. I won a door prize from the Jensen Center craft show AND a basket in the raffle at St. James. I won't find out what I won til I get out to Amherst to collect them.
Food:
8:00 am Chocolate croissant, rosette, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, 8 oz orange juice, coffee
1:00 pm Piece fudge
3:45 pm Chapel window cookie, peanut butter cookie w/chocolate star
4:45 pm Caramelized onion chicken burger, bun, 1 tbl fried onions, 3/4 c green beans, 12 oz skim milk
6:45 pm Small shortbread cookie
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
I hope to leave right after the carol singing, hopefully around 11ish, and head down to Madison next Saturday. We haven't seen you for awhile and there is always more Christmas shopping to do. Maybe we can pick out your bike pedals? I hope that is a good day for you - let me know.
Made it home from choir concert before the end of the first quarter. The game exhausted me. BTW, I had two phone messages when we got home. I won a door prize from the Jensen Center craft show AND a basket in the raffle at St. James. I won't find out what I won til I get out to Amherst to collect them.
Food:
8:00 am Chocolate croissant, rosette, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, 8 oz orange juice, coffee
1:00 pm Piece fudge
3:45 pm Chapel window cookie, peanut butter cookie w/chocolate star
4:45 pm Caramelized onion chicken burger, bun, 1 tbl fried onions, 3/4 c green beans, 12 oz skim milk
6:45 pm Small shortbread cookie
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
03 December 2011
Sat 3 Dec
Amherst this morning, make fudge for tomorrow's bake sale this afternoon, concert this evening in Wausau, and fit laundry in between. Busy Saturday.
Amherst was fun, even if I was too late for one of the two available loaves of Finnish coffee bread. We got plenty of other goodies.
Now the trick is to not keep eating goodies until I'm sick (and fat!)
Food:
7:30 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
8:45 am Coffee
9:15 am Samples of goodies
11:30 am Cup butternut apple soup, 1/2 turkey cranberry wrap, 1/4 c applesauce
1:00 pm 2 rosettes
2:45 pm Rice krispie treat w/chocolate chips
4:15 pm Equivalent of 1 pc fudge from licking pan
4:30 pm Small bowl Kirkland chicken enchilada soup, slice beer bread, 12 oz skim milk
Amherst was fun, even if I was too late for one of the two available loaves of Finnish coffee bread. We got plenty of other goodies.
Now the trick is to not keep eating goodies until I'm sick (and fat!)
Food:
7:30 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
8:45 am Coffee
9:15 am Samples of goodies
11:30 am Cup butternut apple soup, 1/2 turkey cranberry wrap, 1/4 c applesauce
1:00 pm 2 rosettes
2:45 pm Rice krispie treat w/chocolate chips
4:15 pm Equivalent of 1 pc fudge from licking pan
4:30 pm Small bowl Kirkland chicken enchilada soup, slice beer bread, 12 oz skim milk
02 December 2011
Fri 2 Dec
This has been the first whole week I have worked for a while, what with Thanksgiving, the Minneapolis trip, the Hastings weekend and all. Technically it wasn't really a full week since I took Grandma to Wausau for her eye appointment late Mon afternoon, but that is like work in that I'm still responsible for someone else so it feels like a full week. Looking forward to the Amherst festivities tomorrow morning even if it does mean getting up early on a Saturday.
Check this out! Someone in Wales built themselves an adorable hobbit home. I could see you living in a place like this very happily. www.stumbleupon.com/su/5dCBZE/inhabitat.com/extraordinary-off-grid-hobbit-home-in-wales-only-cost-3000-to-build/
First concert done; none too exciting.
I'm really sorry you're feeling so crummy. Hope the docs are able to do something to set you on the right track.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 2 eggs, 2 slices cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine, clementine
3:00 pm Dove raspberry dark chocolate Promise
4:15 pm 4 oz zinfandel, 11 wine crackers
4:45 pm 1 c Fit N Active whole grain penne pasta, 1 oz chicken breast, 1/8 c peppers, 1/8 c onions, 1/8 c spinach/cheese sauce, 1/4 c reduced fat 4-cheese blend, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
5:00-5:40 am Jane Fonda Workout with Weights video
5:40-6:00 am Jane Fonda Stress Reduction aerobics section
Check this out! Someone in Wales built themselves an adorable hobbit home. I could see you living in a place like this very happily. www.stumbleupon.com/su/5dCBZE/inhabitat.com/extraordinary-off-grid-hobbit-home-in-wales-only-cost-3000-to-build/
First concert done; none too exciting.
I'm really sorry you're feeling so crummy. Hope the docs are able to do something to set you on the right track.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 2 eggs, 2 slices cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine, clementine
3:00 pm Dove raspberry dark chocolate Promise
4:15 pm 4 oz zinfandel, 11 wine crackers
4:45 pm 1 c Fit N Active whole grain penne pasta, 1 oz chicken breast, 1/8 c peppers, 1/8 c onions, 1/8 c spinach/cheese sauce, 1/4 c reduced fat 4-cheese blend, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
5:00-5:40 am Jane Fonda Workout with Weights video
5:40-6:00 am Jane Fonda Stress Reduction aerobics section
01 December 2011
Thurs 1 Dec
It was easier to get up and move this morning, thankfully. Getting prepared for choir concerts this weekend as well as the Amherst bake and craft sales on Saturday morning. I'm supposed to bring something for the bake sale after the choir concert Sunday, so I need to figure out what I'm going to bring this year.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit
12:15 pm Sample sliver chocolate pound cake, chocolate peppermint promise
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, 1/2 chocolate chip scone, clementine
6:00 pm Few chips/salsa, chicken leg/thigh, mole sauce, 1/2 c refried beans, 3 6" house corn tortillas, margarita, 1/2 pc flan w/whipped cream
Exercise:
4:55-5:50 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit
12:15 pm Sample sliver chocolate pound cake, chocolate peppermint promise
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, 1/2 chocolate chip scone, clementine
6:00 pm Few chips/salsa, chicken leg/thigh, mole sauce, 1/2 c refried beans, 3 6" house corn tortillas, margarita, 1/2 pc flan w/whipped cream
Exercise:
4:55-5:50 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
30 November 2011
Wed 30 Nov
Had a very hard time waking up and getting going this morning. Still don't feel quite on track. Struggled through exercise. Even chewing breakfast seems like work. Don't think I'm getting sick, just unusually tired. Not even really tired, just lethargic. Oh, well.
Thanks for the responses on the Christmas questions. It is undeniably easier to go with the Calphalon pan, but since I had not previously been aware of the Le Creuset option, I felt the need to offer it. The Calphalon pan is also more versatile.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm Vanilla soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine, Yoplait 100 cal parfait
3:00 pm Dove raspberry dark Promise, 2 chocolate pizzelles
5:00 pm 1 pc English toffee
6:15 pm 1 c leftover chicken casserole (light on the chicken), 3/4 c Carnival squash, 1 tsp soft margarine, 12 oz skim milk, 1 slice beer bread
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Brand New Butt DVD
Thanks for the responses on the Christmas questions. It is undeniably easier to go with the Calphalon pan, but since I had not previously been aware of the Le Creuset option, I felt the need to offer it. The Calphalon pan is also more versatile.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm Vanilla soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine, Yoplait 100 cal parfait
3:00 pm Dove raspberry dark Promise, 2 chocolate pizzelles
5:00 pm 1 pc English toffee
6:15 pm 1 c leftover chicken casserole (light on the chicken), 3/4 c Carnival squash, 1 tsp soft margarine, 12 oz skim milk, 1 slice beer bread
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Brand New Butt DVD
29 November 2011
Tues 29 Nov
Got back from Wausau last night and dropped Grandma off around 7:30 pm. As I was turning on to Center St, my pager went off and I ended up spending about 1 1/2 hrs on the call. Perfect timing if it had to happen. Was too tired after all to come record my food consumption.
Hope you made it home safely and are nestled into your apartment again. Thought for an additional Christmas gift: Would you like a small space heater to take the chill off those under-heated evenings?
I just got an online offer today (which I am getting for myself) from Le Creuset for a dedicated crepe pan set with rake tool and a package of crepe mix. Would you prefer this to the 8" Calphalon pan? (I expect I could return the Calphalon without too much difficulty.) Here is the link: http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Crepe-Pan-&-Crepe-Mix-Gift-Set_10151_-1_20002_50562__
Wow, was I hungry tonight. Guess half a pecan roll isn't a good lunch item to hold you through the afternoon. But the chicken casserole was yummy.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
9:45 am 1 Tootsie Roll midgee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 1/2 caramel pecan roll, 2 clementines
5:00 pm 1 Finn Crisp wafer
6:00 pm 1 c Fit N Active whole grain penne pasta, 3 oz chicken breast, 1/8 c green pepper, 1/8 c onion,1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 c Reduced Fat Four Cheese blend, 2 tbl Grandessa spinach/cheese marinara, 1/2 c asparagus, 12 oz skim milk, leaf-shaped chocolate bottom cookie
Exercise:
4:55-5:50 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 video
Hope you made it home safely and are nestled into your apartment again. Thought for an additional Christmas gift: Would you like a small space heater to take the chill off those under-heated evenings?
I just got an online offer today (which I am getting for myself) from Le Creuset for a dedicated crepe pan set with rake tool and a package of crepe mix. Would you prefer this to the 8" Calphalon pan? (I expect I could return the Calphalon without too much difficulty.) Here is the link: http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Crepe-Pan-&-Crepe-Mix-Gift-Set_10151_-1_20002_50562__
Wow, was I hungry tonight. Guess half a pecan roll isn't a good lunch item to hold you through the afternoon. But the chicken casserole was yummy.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
9:45 am 1 Tootsie Roll midgee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 1/2 caramel pecan roll, 2 clementines
5:00 pm 1 Finn Crisp wafer
6:00 pm 1 c Fit N Active whole grain penne pasta, 3 oz chicken breast, 1/8 c green pepper, 1/8 c onion,1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 c Reduced Fat Four Cheese blend, 2 tbl Grandessa spinach/cheese marinara, 1/2 c asparagus, 12 oz skim milk, leaf-shaped chocolate bottom cookie
Exercise:
4:55-5:50 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 video
28 November 2011
Mon 28 Nov
Today I take Grandma to Wausau for her eye checkup. She looks forward to being able to tell the doctor that she doesn't feel she sees as well as before, even though she knows there's likely nothing he can do about it. Winters are harder because her eyes function better with brighter light and the winter days are often gray and overcast. I hope they come up with a cure for macular degeneration before it hits you and me. I find myself trying to drink in all the beautiful sights I can while I know my eyes are still functioning, and also thinking about how to do things without vision if necessary. I have no wish to be helpless.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm Chocolate soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon bread toasted, 2 tsp soft margarine, Babybel gouda
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm Chocolate soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon bread toasted, 2 tsp soft margarine, Babybel gouda
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
27 November 2011
Sun 27 Nov
Hope you are enjoying your respite from school and work for the last few days. If you have an opportunity to get to a Market of Choice and can manage to transport a box of the oatmeal spelt scones on the airplane, a certain mom would appreciate a few. You could stick some in your freezer when you get home. I expect we'll get down to Madison the weekend of Dec 10 or Dec 17. We have a choir thing at 10:30 am on Dec 10 but it only lasts about an hour. The weekend just before Christmas is still open at this time. (Next weekend is filled with choir concerts.)
Food:
8:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm English muffin, spinach/mushrooms/tomatoes, 2 poached eggs, 2 tbl hollandaise, 1/2 c hash browns, wedge cantaloupe, wedge honeydew, coffee
3:00 pm 25 g English toffee
5:15 pm King's Hawaiian dinner roll, 1.5 oz turkey, 1/2 c homemade applesauce, 12 oz skim milk, slice fresh-baked beer bread
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
Food:
8:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm English muffin, spinach/mushrooms/tomatoes, 2 poached eggs, 2 tbl hollandaise, 1/2 c hash browns, wedge cantaloupe, wedge honeydew, coffee
3:00 pm 25 g English toffee
5:15 pm King's Hawaiian dinner roll, 1.5 oz turkey, 1/2 c homemade applesauce, 12 oz skim milk, slice fresh-baked beer bread
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
26 November 2011
Sat 26 Nov
Nothing special on today's agenda except laundry. Will consider putting up the Christmas tree this afternoon. Actually looked longingly at fresh trees on the lot yesterday, but the urge passed. Maybe some year. Hopefully the pager will leave me alone - have had 2 calls this week but not too intrusive.
Ah, I'm enjoying all the old Christmas vinyl! Right now, Julie Andrews is Decking the Halls.
Got my new Jane Fonda tape in the mail today - Stress Reduction. Some of the aerobic routines are part of the Fat Burners montage. The overall tape is only 20 min aerobics (only one song that isn't in the other collection) but it has 20 min of good, slow stretching and a 10 min guided relaxation series. I felt relaxed but still needing more work when it was done, so I did the 50-min Prime Time Workout DVD (reads "meant for old people"). I don't know if I ever did the whole of that tape before. It is slower-paced but continuous in the aerobics section so your heart rate does rise a little. The combination of the two slower tapes was a nice relaxing Saturday workout.
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:30 pm Vanilla soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, Babybel gouda, large apple, 1/2 tsp sugar
1:15 pm Last 1/2 pc cranberry pudding pie
5:45 pm 1 c lobster ravioli, 1/2 c spinach/cheese marinara sauce, 1 tbl grated parmesan, 1/2 c green beans, small slice pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite, 4 oz cherry wine
Exercise:
2:00-3:30 pm Jane Fonda Stress Reduction and Jane Fonda Prime Time Workout videos
Ah, I'm enjoying all the old Christmas vinyl! Right now, Julie Andrews is Decking the Halls.
Got my new Jane Fonda tape in the mail today - Stress Reduction. Some of the aerobic routines are part of the Fat Burners montage. The overall tape is only 20 min aerobics (only one song that isn't in the other collection) but it has 20 min of good, slow stretching and a 10 min guided relaxation series. I felt relaxed but still needing more work when it was done, so I did the 50-min Prime Time Workout DVD (reads "meant for old people"). I don't know if I ever did the whole of that tape before. It is slower-paced but continuous in the aerobics section so your heart rate does rise a little. The combination of the two slower tapes was a nice relaxing Saturday workout.
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:30 pm Vanilla soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, Babybel gouda, large apple, 1/2 tsp sugar
1:15 pm Last 1/2 pc cranberry pudding pie
5:45 pm 1 c lobster ravioli, 1/2 c spinach/cheese marinara sauce, 1 tbl grated parmesan, 1/2 c green beans, small slice pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite, 4 oz cherry wine
Exercise:
2:00-3:30 pm Jane Fonda Stress Reduction and Jane Fonda Prime Time Workout videos
25 November 2011
Fri 25 Nov
I really enjoyed talking to you yesterday to share a little of our Thanksgiving together. You were missed in Wisconsin by all. Grandma is really looking forward to seeing you at Christmas. Our dinner was a little unusual in that everyone except Grandma and Leone ate in the living room with Rodgers and crew, grabbing our food between plays. Christmas dinner may be similar, depending on game time.
Dad and I will head out soon to do some minor Black Friday shopping. I'm hoping to get going shortly after 9:00 as several stores have extra discounts just til 11 am.
I tried to estimate everything I ate yesterday to the best of my remembering, and I actually stayed within my calorie range for the day. I also realized today that several people commented after lunch that they ate really well but didn't feel stuffed and bloated. I wonder if that is because my Thanksgiving fare tends not to be high fat?
My brother, Mark, would have been 60 years old today. Happy Birthday, bro!
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 Two-Bite pumpkin walnut scone, coffee
11:30 am 3 crepes, 1 tbl lemon butter, coffee
12:30 pm Red Tootsie Pop
2:30 pm Pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite
6:30 pm 8 oz Kristin Regale black currant sparkler
6:45 pm 4.25 oz turkey, 1/2 c stuffing, 1 tbl gravy, 1/3 c sweet potatoes, 1/2 c cranberry waldorf, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-6:20 pm Neighborhood walk w/Dad
Dad and I will head out soon to do some minor Black Friday shopping. I'm hoping to get going shortly after 9:00 as several stores have extra discounts just til 11 am.
I tried to estimate everything I ate yesterday to the best of my remembering, and I actually stayed within my calorie range for the day. I also realized today that several people commented after lunch that they ate really well but didn't feel stuffed and bloated. I wonder if that is because my Thanksgiving fare tends not to be high fat?
My brother, Mark, would have been 60 years old today. Happy Birthday, bro!
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 Two-Bite pumpkin walnut scone, coffee
11:30 am 3 crepes, 1 tbl lemon butter, coffee
12:30 pm Red Tootsie Pop
2:30 pm Pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite
6:30 pm 8 oz Kristin Regale black currant sparkler
6:45 pm 4.25 oz turkey, 1/2 c stuffing, 1 tbl gravy, 1/3 c sweet potatoes, 1/2 c cranberry waldorf, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-6:20 pm Neighborhood walk w/Dad
24 November 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Happy Turkey Day! Hope the family gathering is a wonderful day - hugs to everyone! We will be a small group with Michael and Ali, Grandma, Leone and Mick. I tried brining the bird this year so I'm anxious to see if it adds layers of flavor. The pumpkin pie and cranberry pudding pies look yummy and all the accompaniments will hopefully be delicious, too. Take a photo of your Thanksgiving spread and send it to me. (Borrow someone's phone camera.)
Ate during the game (GO PACK!!!!!) and resultantly didn't really taste most of my food, but I think it was delicious. The brined turkey was very flavorful. I think I oversalted the gravy, but I'm not sure if I did it twice because I was watching the game or if I only salted once but the brine in the juices was also salty. Regardless, it still tasted good. And the Packers will be playing during Christmas dinner too!
Ooooh, of all the Thanksgiving goodies, the pumpkin pie most hit the spot. The brined turkey was delicious, too.
Food:
8:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
1:30 pm Turkey, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry waldorf, baked corn, roasted asparagus, sauvignon blanc, slice pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite
5:30 pm King's Hawaiian dinner roll, 1.55 oz white meat turkey, slice pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite
Ate during the game (GO PACK!!!!!) and resultantly didn't really taste most of my food, but I think it was delicious. The brined turkey was very flavorful. I think I oversalted the gravy, but I'm not sure if I did it twice because I was watching the game or if I only salted once but the brine in the juices was also salty. Regardless, it still tasted good. And the Packers will be playing during Christmas dinner too!
Ooooh, of all the Thanksgiving goodies, the pumpkin pie most hit the spot. The brined turkey was delicious, too.
Food:
8:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
1:30 pm Turkey, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry waldorf, baked corn, roasted asparagus, sauvignon blanc, slice pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite
5:30 pm King's Hawaiian dinner roll, 1.55 oz white meat turkey, slice pumpkin pie, Cool Whip Lite
23 November 2011
Wed 23 Nov
I don't do the Kathy Smith workout often because she overloads the muscles enough to make them sore. I'm feeling it already.
Gotta plan to come home tonight and bake pies, chop veggies, start cranberries. Hope the pager doesn't demand too much time. I spent an hour yesterday evening on a call.
I was thoroughly confused by your response yesterday until I finally realized today that I was not clear that I was asking about your piano keyboard. Do you know what brand/model it is and do you have any recommendations regarding a PIANO keyboard for Michael?
Busy afternoon. Tired. Two pies, prep for cranberry salad, prep veggies for stuffing and baking sweet potatoes still to go tonight.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm Blueberry soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, clementine, Babybel gouda
3:15 pm 1/2 pkg Trader Joe's seaweed snack
5:30 pm Super slice Rocky's Rococo-style pizza, 12 oz skim milk, leaf-shaped cookie
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Kathy Smith Weights DVD
Gotta plan to come home tonight and bake pies, chop veggies, start cranberries. Hope the pager doesn't demand too much time. I spent an hour yesterday evening on a call.
I was thoroughly confused by your response yesterday until I finally realized today that I was not clear that I was asking about your piano keyboard. Do you know what brand/model it is and do you have any recommendations regarding a PIANO keyboard for Michael?
Busy afternoon. Tired. Two pies, prep for cranberry salad, prep veggies for stuffing and baking sweet potatoes still to go tonight.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm Blueberry soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, clementine, Babybel gouda
3:15 pm 1/2 pkg Trader Joe's seaweed snack
5:30 pm Super slice Rocky's Rococo-style pizza, 12 oz skim milk, leaf-shaped cookie
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Kathy Smith Weights DVD
22 November 2011
Tues 22 Nov
Hope you have a safe and wonderful trip to Oregon today! Hugs to all the fam from us! Relax and enjoy yourself...you deserve it.
Do you know the make and model of your keyboard? Michael would like a keyboard this Christmas and we need to start looking. Would you recommend one like yours? What features have you found most useful and what features are unnecessary?
I hope you have arrived safely in Portland and are resting in the bosom of your Western family. Love you!
Food:
7:00 am Caramel pecan roll, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 1 clementine, 5.3 oz siggi's Icelandic style skyr (orange & ginger)
5:30 pm 1 chocolate leaf cookie
6:30 pm 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk
7:00 pm 1 large apple, 1/2 tsp sugar, cinnamon
Exercise:
5:00-5:50 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
Do you know the make and model of your keyboard? Michael would like a keyboard this Christmas and we need to start looking. Would you recommend one like yours? What features have you found most useful and what features are unnecessary?
I hope you have arrived safely in Portland and are resting in the bosom of your Western family. Love you!
Food:
7:00 am Caramel pecan roll, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 1 clementine, 5.3 oz siggi's Icelandic style skyr (orange & ginger)
5:30 pm 1 chocolate leaf cookie
6:30 pm 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk
7:00 pm 1 large apple, 1/2 tsp sugar, cinnamon
Exercise:
5:00-5:50 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
21 November 2011
Mon 21 Nov
Back to routine for a few days. Felt good to get up and work out today, even though I really didn't feel like going down to work out at the hotel. Hope you are feeling better and getting everything together for your trip. I hope you have a wonderful time, but think of us, too!
Just heard from Megumi and they won't be joining us for Thanksgiving. They have been driving into the Cities every weekend for Yuki's lessons and orchestra rehearsals and are craving some time at home (smashed into Yoshi's 2-bedroom apartment). Megumi said she hasn't met any other Japanese in Brainerd. The other kids initially thought Yuki was an exchange student; now they think he's the brother of another kid with black hair. Sounds like adjustment is slow.
We had a nummy supper tonight, though you wouldn't have liked it. Pork chops were the main feature, seasoned with a spice blend and baked over sliced apples lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar. I roasted some wedges of organic sweet potatoes that had been brushed with olive oil and dusted with seasoned salt. Green beans rounded out the plate.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:15 pm Vanilla soy shake, 2 pc cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 2 clementines, 1 Babybel gouda
2:45 pm 1 chocolate pizzelle
4:45 pm 30 flying saucers
6:45 pm 4 oz pork chop, 1/2 large sliced apple, 1/4 tsp sugar, cinnamon, 1/2 c green beans, 3 large wedges roasted sweet potato, 1 tsp olive oil, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
Just heard from Megumi and they won't be joining us for Thanksgiving. They have been driving into the Cities every weekend for Yuki's lessons and orchestra rehearsals and are craving some time at home (smashed into Yoshi's 2-bedroom apartment). Megumi said she hasn't met any other Japanese in Brainerd. The other kids initially thought Yuki was an exchange student; now they think he's the brother of another kid with black hair. Sounds like adjustment is slow.
We had a nummy supper tonight, though you wouldn't have liked it. Pork chops were the main feature, seasoned with a spice blend and baked over sliced apples lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar. I roasted some wedges of organic sweet potatoes that had been brushed with olive oil and dusted with seasoned salt. Green beans rounded out the plate.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
12:15 pm Vanilla soy shake, 2 pc cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 2 clementines, 1 Babybel gouda
2:45 pm 1 chocolate pizzelle
4:45 pm 30 flying saucers
6:45 pm 4 oz pork chop, 1/2 large sliced apple, 1/4 tsp sugar, cinnamon, 1/2 c green beans, 3 large wedges roasted sweet potato, 1 tsp olive oil, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
20 November 2011
Sun 20 Nov
Had a wonderful time in Minneapolis. Sorry your midterm trumped the massage; I'm sure it would have been wonderful. Oh, well.
Ate lots of good food and did not follow through on hitting the exercise room as we should have. Just didn't seem to be enough time. Did get a start on the Christmas shopping, though. We will need you to direct us regarding the pedals for your mountain bike as we don't have a clue which ones would be best.
Love you!
Ate lots of good food and did not follow through on hitting the exercise room as we should have. Just didn't seem to be enough time. Did get a start on the Christmas shopping, though. We will need you to direct us regarding the pedals for your mountain bike as we don't have a clue which ones would be best.
Love you!
17 November 2011
Thurs 17 Nov
Enjoyed Thoroughly Modern Millie at UWSP last night. The lead female had terrible vocal tone though plenty of Ethel Merman-type volume and good pitch. The tone was occasionally grating. The comedy with the Chinese laundry guys was hilariously politically incorrect, but when they broke in to an Al Jolsen "Mammy" in Chinese, you couldn't help but laugh.
Heading out to Minneapolis for our annual excursion today. Looking forward to a few days R&R with good food and a nice hotel. Hope to hit the Expo at Midwest Mountaineering which is happening this weekend.
I see by your Twitter feed that coughing continues to be a struggle. Take good care of yourself! Hugs!!!!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 6 oz OJ, coffee
Exercise:
5:00-5:50 am Jane Fonda Fat Burners video
Heading out to Minneapolis for our annual excursion today. Looking forward to a few days R&R with good food and a nice hotel. Hope to hit the Expo at Midwest Mountaineering which is happening this weekend.
I see by your Twitter feed that coughing continues to be a struggle. Take good care of yourself! Hugs!!!!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 6 oz OJ, coffee
Exercise:
5:00-5:50 am Jane Fonda Fat Burners video
16 November 2011
Wed 16 Nov
Well, if there was a cold or something coming on, I've hopefully staved it off as I feel fine today. I was raring to get up and exercise today after not finding time for it yesterday. Hope it lasts.
We have our office Thanksgiving brunch today at 9:00 am. Always awkward because I really can't skip breakfast that long and when I have a meal at that hour, I don't know whether to skip lunch altogether or what. If I do, I'm famished by dinner. It usually means I get more food than I ought today, not just because of the bountiful buffet, but because of the disruption in the eating schedule.
Groupon is reminding me that you only have 9 days left on your massage coupon. I think you said you had the appointment scheduled, but please let me know when you use it. Thanks.
Food:
7:00 am OatFit maple/brown sugar instant oatmeal, 2 oz light original soy milk, 1 wedge med cantaloupe, 6 oz OJ, coffee
9:30 am Scrambled eggs, slice ham, sweet potato casserole, creamed veggies, cranberry waldorf, pineapple chunks, fruit kebab, spinach casserole, pumpkin mini-muffin w/cream cheese frosting, slice pumpkin bread (May have been some other things, but that's all I remember)
1:00 pm Jam-filled cookie
3:00 pm Scotcheroo
6:30 pm 3.9 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c heirloom rice blend, 1/2 c cranberry waldorf salad, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Brand New Butt DVD
We have our office Thanksgiving brunch today at 9:00 am. Always awkward because I really can't skip breakfast that long and when I have a meal at that hour, I don't know whether to skip lunch altogether or what. If I do, I'm famished by dinner. It usually means I get more food than I ought today, not just because of the bountiful buffet, but because of the disruption in the eating schedule.
Groupon is reminding me that you only have 9 days left on your massage coupon. I think you said you had the appointment scheduled, but please let me know when you use it. Thanks.
Food:
7:00 am OatFit maple/brown sugar instant oatmeal, 2 oz light original soy milk, 1 wedge med cantaloupe, 6 oz OJ, coffee
9:30 am Scrambled eggs, slice ham, sweet potato casserole, creamed veggies, cranberry waldorf, pineapple chunks, fruit kebab, spinach casserole, pumpkin mini-muffin w/cream cheese frosting, slice pumpkin bread (May have been some other things, but that's all I remember)
1:00 pm Jam-filled cookie
3:00 pm Scotcheroo
6:30 pm 3.9 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c heirloom rice blend, 1/2 c cranberry waldorf salad, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:50 am Brand New Butt DVD
15 November 2011
Tues 15 Nov
Woo hoo! The day of recall approaches! Let's hope all Walker's Koch-funded dirty tricks cannot usurp the good intentions of Wisconsin's still-progressive citizens.
Check out Shirt.Woot today - it made me think of you. Would be perfect for the Portland Thanksgiving bash, but unlikely to arrive in time. Also short sleeves would be cold.
Stayed up late to watch my beloved Packers finish the game last night, and chose to sleep in this morning as I feel the vestiges of a cold lurking on the sidelines waiting to sack me at an inopportune moment. I want to start some Cold-Eze zinc lozenges today and take care to eat well to ward it off.
I haven't yet done much thinking about my own Christmas list either. If you could find a nice wine that resembled that Loire Valley Chenin Blanc without being too pricey, I would enjoy that. Maybe a nice Oregon wine would be similar? Dad could use liner socks for his boots, size 10.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 small cantaloupe, 6 oz OJ, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl Peter Pan Whipped PB, 2 clementines
12:45 pm 1 mini York pattie
2:15 pm 1 small Tootsie roll
7:00 pm 3.5 oz Costco chicken breast, large slice boysenberry swirl bread, small banana, 12 oz skim milk, 40 g chocolate covered peanuts
Check out Shirt.Woot today - it made me think of you. Would be perfect for the Portland Thanksgiving bash, but unlikely to arrive in time. Also short sleeves would be cold.
Stayed up late to watch my beloved Packers finish the game last night, and chose to sleep in this morning as I feel the vestiges of a cold lurking on the sidelines waiting to sack me at an inopportune moment. I want to start some Cold-Eze zinc lozenges today and take care to eat well to ward it off.
I haven't yet done much thinking about my own Christmas list either. If you could find a nice wine that resembled that Loire Valley Chenin Blanc without being too pricey, I would enjoy that. Maybe a nice Oregon wine would be similar? Dad could use liner socks for his boots, size 10.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 small cantaloupe, 6 oz OJ, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl Peter Pan Whipped PB, 2 clementines
12:45 pm 1 mini York pattie
2:15 pm 1 small Tootsie roll
7:00 pm 3.5 oz Costco chicken breast, large slice boysenberry swirl bread, small banana, 12 oz skim milk, 40 g chocolate covered peanuts
14 November 2011
Mon 14 Nov
I have a sore back today, presumably a result of that Pilates tape using some different muscles on Saturday. It usually takes a couple of days for new sorenesses to show up in my body. I also had sore hips and shoulders in bed last night; couldn't find a comfortable position to lay. Don't know if that's related. Just hope I'm not getting sick as sometimes soreness can be a precursor. We're heading out on our Mpls trip on Thurs and I want to be in good shape.
For once, I used fresh produce right away while it is still fresh! Helps that Dad cleaned the fridge on Sunday so I can see where everything landed. We had fresh salad greens with fresh green pepper and mushrooms. Even the burger buns are still fresh!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, Clementine, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, blueberry scone, large Fireside apple, cinnamon sugar
3:15 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
5:15 pm Frozen carmelized onion chicken burgers, bun, 1 tbl peach pineapple salsa, fresh salad greens, 1/8 c chopped fresh green pepper, 1/4 c chopped fresh mushrooms, 1 tbl bleu cheese crumbles, 12 oz skim milk, 2 halloween oreos
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
For once, I used fresh produce right away while it is still fresh! Helps that Dad cleaned the fridge on Sunday so I can see where everything landed. We had fresh salad greens with fresh green pepper and mushrooms. Even the burger buns are still fresh!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, Clementine, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, blueberry scone, large Fireside apple, cinnamon sugar
3:15 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
5:15 pm Frozen carmelized onion chicken burgers, bun, 1 tbl peach pineapple salsa, fresh salad greens, 1/8 c chopped fresh green pepper, 1/4 c chopped fresh mushrooms, 1 tbl bleu cheese crumbles, 12 oz skim milk, 2 halloween oreos
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
13 November 2011
Sun 13 Nov
Newman is doing a benefit today for Casey Davis. He is a young man from our parish who worked for a landscaping service and had a tree fall on him (pinning his running chain saw to his groin area) a couple of months ago. He sustained extremely serious injuries and is in rehab in Colorado at present. Lower spinal cord injury means he will most likely be a paraplegic for the remainder of his life, but at least he seems to not have sustained serious brain injury.
I guess that makes me feel lucky for the aches and pains in my own feeble body from doing ballet this morning on the heels of that Pilates tape yesterday. I can definitely feel muscles that were not too active in the past, especially in the lats area.
Benefit was well-attended. Many parishioners made desserts to complement the hot beef and beans donated by Michele's. I could wish they would have divided up the parishioner donations so some would have made salads. There were plentiful sweets but no veggies. Nice basket raffle also so I hope they made good money for Casey. He and his wife appeared via Skype on the big screen to thank folks.
I am sorry to hear that you are feeling ill yet. Hugs!
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 167 g strawberries, coffee
11:30 am 3 oz hot beef, bun, 1/2 c calico beans, 3 cheese curds, peanut butter bar, large scotcheroo, 8 oz skim milk
3:45 pm 34 g chocolate covered peanuts
5:15 pm 3 oz extra lean ground beef, bun, 2 small slices Roma tomato, 1 tbl ketchup, 4 med baby carrots, 12 oz skim milk
5:45 pm 3 oz white wine (last of bottle)
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
I guess that makes me feel lucky for the aches and pains in my own feeble body from doing ballet this morning on the heels of that Pilates tape yesterday. I can definitely feel muscles that were not too active in the past, especially in the lats area.
Benefit was well-attended. Many parishioners made desserts to complement the hot beef and beans donated by Michele's. I could wish they would have divided up the parishioner donations so some would have made salads. There were plentiful sweets but no veggies. Nice basket raffle also so I hope they made good money for Casey. He and his wife appeared via Skype on the big screen to thank folks.
I am sorry to hear that you are feeling ill yet. Hugs!
Food:
8:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 167 g strawberries, coffee
11:30 am 3 oz hot beef, bun, 1/2 c calico beans, 3 cheese curds, peanut butter bar, large scotcheroo, 8 oz skim milk
3:45 pm 34 g chocolate covered peanuts
5:15 pm 3 oz extra lean ground beef, bun, 2 small slices Roma tomato, 1 tbl ketchup, 4 med baby carrots, 12 oz skim milk
5:45 pm 3 oz white wine (last of bottle)
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
12 November 2011
Sat 12 Nov
There are things going on today that we likely need to check out although I'm having extreme wishes to stay at home and do nothing. Responsibility will win out, I fear. Need to do the Community Day coupon sale at Younkers as I usually find good deals on Christmas things for Grandma such as sweatshirts and stretchy pants that she likes. Ski swap is today if we want to get cross country ski boots that fit or possibly look at snowshoes. Sigh, onward.
Actually had a good time doing the Younkers thing. Not nearly as many items on sale as other years (so we didn't spend as much). Did find a new winter coat for Grandma that has both a zipper and toggle buttons so if the zipper proves too difficult, the buttons should be sufficient. It is a wool blend 3/4 length in a nice not-too-bold plaid. She had so much trouble with her coat last year that this should be a welcome gift - I hope. I had a free eye shadow demo at the Clinique counter which qualified me for a free full-size eye shadow palette, and purchasing a bottle of a fragrance I had run out of got me a whole bunch more freebies from Estee Lauder. We tried out the new Brunch Kitchen that replaced IHop. I had heard that it was decent and we were quite pleased. They modified their special for me and got the requests correct which pleased me. I had them leave out the scrambled eggs and viniagrette from my chicken crepes. Should have axed the hollandaise also; it was very tasty but I could have done without the calories. Dad got a salad with his lunch and they brought a big bowl of fresh mixed dark greens with a light toss of viniagrette so there was enough for me to share.
I ordered a set of 3 Pilates videos that came with a toning ball and 2 resistance bands from Woot. I did the one with the toning ball today and I consider I made a good investment as it had me groaning and sore. Each one is 50 min plus so I should be able to use them in the morning.
Food:
8:15 am 2 eggs over easy, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 124 g strawberries, coffee
12:15 pm 1/2 portion of salad w/chopped tomatoes and viniagrette, 2 crepes, 1 c chopped chicken breast, 1 oz Swiss cheese, 1/2 c spinach, 1/4 c chopped tomatoes, 1/4 c hollandaise sauce, coffee
6:45 pm 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls, 1/2 c light original soy milk, large Fireside apple w/cinnamon sugar, 32 g (small) chocolate croissant
Exercise:
5:40-6;30 pm Pilates Toning Ball DVD
Actually had a good time doing the Younkers thing. Not nearly as many items on sale as other years (so we didn't spend as much). Did find a new winter coat for Grandma that has both a zipper and toggle buttons so if the zipper proves too difficult, the buttons should be sufficient. It is a wool blend 3/4 length in a nice not-too-bold plaid. She had so much trouble with her coat last year that this should be a welcome gift - I hope. I had a free eye shadow demo at the Clinique counter which qualified me for a free full-size eye shadow palette, and purchasing a bottle of a fragrance I had run out of got me a whole bunch more freebies from Estee Lauder. We tried out the new Brunch Kitchen that replaced IHop. I had heard that it was decent and we were quite pleased. They modified their special for me and got the requests correct which pleased me. I had them leave out the scrambled eggs and viniagrette from my chicken crepes. Should have axed the hollandaise also; it was very tasty but I could have done without the calories. Dad got a salad with his lunch and they brought a big bowl of fresh mixed dark greens with a light toss of viniagrette so there was enough for me to share.
I ordered a set of 3 Pilates videos that came with a toning ball and 2 resistance bands from Woot. I did the one with the toning ball today and I consider I made a good investment as it had me groaning and sore. Each one is 50 min plus so I should be able to use them in the morning.
Food:
8:15 am 2 eggs over easy, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 124 g strawberries, coffee
12:15 pm 1/2 portion of salad w/chopped tomatoes and viniagrette, 2 crepes, 1 c chopped chicken breast, 1 oz Swiss cheese, 1/2 c spinach, 1/4 c chopped tomatoes, 1/4 c hollandaise sauce, coffee
6:45 pm 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls, 1/2 c light original soy milk, large Fireside apple w/cinnamon sugar, 32 g (small) chocolate croissant
Exercise:
5:40-6;30 pm Pilates Toning Ball DVD
11 November 2011
Fri 11 Nov
I was pleased that they altered my second leg of the conference to meet in Tomah instead of LaCrosse and to meet 9-1 instead of 8-12. Means that if I hit the road before 7:30, I should make it fine and I'll still be home by the normal day even with lunch at Burnstad's. Hope to pick up the final Harry Potter DVD for a cheese fries Friday night.
The peanuts were an indulgence to keep me awake on the drive home. (Excuse.)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 has been successfully viewed. Wonder how many other households were also watching it tonight.
Food:
6:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe 135 g strawberries, coffee
9:30 am 1.5 c fruit salad
11:00 am Plain bagel, indiv container strawberry cream cheese
1:00 pm Cup tomato soup w/1 shrimp, 3 slices sausage, 1/2 roasted veggie wrap w/spinach
1:30 pm 2 frosted cookies
2:30 pm 3.5 oz chocolate covered peanuts
5:45 pm 4 cheese fries, large apple, 5 oz Sauvignon Blanc
The peanuts were an indulgence to keep me awake on the drive home. (Excuse.)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 has been successfully viewed. Wonder how many other households were also watching it tonight.
Food:
6:15 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe 135 g strawberries, coffee
9:30 am 1.5 c fruit salad
11:00 am Plain bagel, indiv container strawberry cream cheese
1:00 pm Cup tomato soup w/1 shrimp, 3 slices sausage, 1/2 roasted veggie wrap w/spinach
1:30 pm 2 frosted cookies
2:30 pm 3.5 oz chocolate covered peanuts
5:45 pm 4 cheese fries, large apple, 5 oz Sauvignon Blanc
10 November 2011
Thurs 10 Nov
It was fun to have a real snow for our first taste of the season yesterday. I am, however, prepared to let it melt and wait awhile til the next installment, preferably after our Minneapolis trip next week.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 133 g strawberries, coffee
11:30 am Slice maple walnut apple coffee cake
12:45 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, large Fireside apple w/cinnamon sugar
5:30 pm 1 c whole wheat spaghetti, 3 oz extra lean ground beef, 1/2 c arrabiata sauce, 1/8 c onions, 1/4 c green pepper, 1/2 tbl shredded parmesan, 12 oz skim milk, Jello Mousse Temptations chocolate mint
Exercise:
4:45-5:43 am Kickboxing DVD
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 133 g strawberries, coffee
11:30 am Slice maple walnut apple coffee cake
12:45 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, large Fireside apple w/cinnamon sugar
5:30 pm 1 c whole wheat spaghetti, 3 oz extra lean ground beef, 1/2 c arrabiata sauce, 1/8 c onions, 1/4 c green pepper, 1/2 tbl shredded parmesan, 12 oz skim milk, Jello Mousse Temptations chocolate mint
Exercise:
4:45-5:43 am Kickboxing DVD
09 November 2011
Wed 9 Nov
Finally remembered to change the time on the automatic thermostat this morning after being awakened early every day this week from the heat blasting in my face from the register next to my bed an hour earlier than usual. The first few days, I finally fell back to sleep once the house got up to temp and the blower stopped so I would forget to change the thermostat when I came downstairs. Today I made myself remember so I don't continue to have this problem.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 108 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, 2 pc cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 215 g Fireside apple, 1/2 tsp sugar, cinnamon
3:00 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
4:45 pm 1 c caramel corn
6:15 pm 1/2 pasty, 1/2 c homemade applesauce, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:45 am Kristi Yamaguchi workout DVD
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 108 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, 2 pc cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 215 g Fireside apple, 1/2 tsp sugar, cinnamon
3:00 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
4:45 pm 1 c caramel corn
6:15 pm 1/2 pasty, 1/2 c homemade applesauce, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:50-5:45 am Kristi Yamaguchi workout DVD
08 November 2011
Tues 8 Nov
I have my panel presentation at Kalahari this afternoon. It is a little weird in that the client just officially relocated to Fond du Lac so I am technically no longer his case manager and today will likely be the last time I see him unless he stops in to visit if he's in Point. My boss agreed that I could do the presentation since I had committed to it far in advance.
Presentation went okay. It was a little nerve-wracking talking about self-directed supports to an audience heavy on people working actively in the programs. They gave me a couple slides to present that were a little out of my current area, but I don't think I said anything stupid. We had a large turnout for a breakout session but I think it went well.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 80 g raspberries, coffee
8:45 am Slice maple walnut coffee cake
12:00 pm 1 c penne pasta w/fairly light alfredo sauce, 1 pc broccoli, 3 pc cauliflower and a couple of red pepper strips, small dinner roll, 12 oz 2% milk (One of the skimpiest conference lunches I've experienced.)
3:45 pm Small McD's peppermint mocha w/skim milk
6:00 pm 2.7 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 3/4 c sauteed parsnips, 1/2 tbl butter
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
Presentation went okay. It was a little nerve-wracking talking about self-directed supports to an audience heavy on people working actively in the programs. They gave me a couple slides to present that were a little out of my current area, but I don't think I said anything stupid. We had a large turnout for a breakout session but I think it went well.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 80 g raspberries, coffee
8:45 am Slice maple walnut coffee cake
12:00 pm 1 c penne pasta w/fairly light alfredo sauce, 1 pc broccoli, 3 pc cauliflower and a couple of red pepper strips, small dinner roll, 12 oz 2% milk (One of the skimpiest conference lunches I've experienced.)
3:45 pm Small McD's peppermint mocha w/skim milk
6:00 pm 2.7 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 3/4 c sauteed parsnips, 1/2 tbl butter
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
07 November 2011
Mon 7 Nov
Any ideas yet what you'd like for Christmas (besides the crepe pan)? We'll be starting the shopping when we go to Mpls next week, and even now I'm starting to look out for things. I'll be doing Grandma's shopping, too so ideas are most welcome.
Food:
7:00 am Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 83 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, 121 g frosted pumpkin scone, 132 g strawberries
3:00 pm Sucking on pumpkin pie candy cane
5:15 pm 1 c Grandma Edna's caramel corn
5:45 pm 95 g La Pasta Asparagus & Gruyere ravioli, 1/4 c arrabiata sauce, 1/2 carnival squash, 1/4 tbl butter, chili powder.lime juice, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:55 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
Food:
7:00 am Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 83 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, 121 g frosted pumpkin scone, 132 g strawberries
3:00 pm Sucking on pumpkin pie candy cane
5:15 pm 1 c Grandma Edna's caramel corn
5:45 pm 95 g La Pasta Asparagus & Gruyere ravioli, 1/4 c arrabiata sauce, 1/2 carnival squash, 1/4 tbl butter, chili powder.lime juice, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:55 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
06 November 2011
Sun 6 Nov
Fall time change is always fun - gaining an hour of sleep is far preferable to losing it in the spring. My new bedside alarm clock is smart enough to change itself.
Have to be on call starting Tuesday for a week, off a week, then on again over Thanksgiving. It was nice to schedule a long period in between since my last stint, but these two will be more frustrating since they significantly reduced the compensation for on call when the contract expired. USWP is putting on the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie and I thought the only time I would be in town during performances would be when I was on call, but thoughtfully they scheduled a performance next week Wed, the day after my on call expires.
GO PACK!!!!
Food:
7:45 am Small pumpkin scone, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 77 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee
2:00 pm Slice cinnamon crisp toast
2:30 pm 25 g dark chocolate coffee meltaway
5:00 pm Bowl salmon red potato soup, slice Italian bread, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:45-7:35 am Brutal ballet DVD
Have to be on call starting Tuesday for a week, off a week, then on again over Thanksgiving. It was nice to schedule a long period in between since my last stint, but these two will be more frustrating since they significantly reduced the compensation for on call when the contract expired. USWP is putting on the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie and I thought the only time I would be in town during performances would be when I was on call, but thoughtfully they scheduled a performance next week Wed, the day after my on call expires.
GO PACK!!!!
Food:
7:45 am Small pumpkin scone, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 77 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee
2:00 pm Slice cinnamon crisp toast
2:30 pm 25 g dark chocolate coffee meltaway
5:00 pm Bowl salmon red potato soup, slice Italian bread, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:45-7:35 am Brutal ballet DVD
05 November 2011
Sat 5 Nov
Woke feeling much better this morning. Our room at the inn was the Solarium, meaning there were windows from the center of the ceiling down to nearly the floor in a 5-foot wide strip over the bed. The inn was a really lovely place from the mid-1800s lovingly restored. Each room was quite unique and most (including ours) had a fireplace and a whirlpool tub. Fireplaces had the fake log-in-a-bag, but it puts out a nice fire to look at without the need to tend it. Since all I was capable after supper last night was to lay on the bed, look out the solarium window at the evening sky, and look at the fireplace, it was very adequate.
We had our breakfast at the table in the front parlor with the morning sun coming in. First course was a grapefruit half topped with sliced strawberries and a blueberry and surrounded by thinly sliced apples. They had heated everything and very lightly glazed it with brown sugar so it was only slightly sweet but very nice. Main course was an oven-baked apple panakoeken with a side of the most amazing thick applewood-smoked bacon that seemed to also have been glazed with brown sugar and peppered. Coffee was also very delicious.
I ate a lot of things that were sweet today. This week must be a week of atonement, except of course we bought goodies at the local bakery which may make atonement difficult.
Toured a Hastings mansion from 1860 that was having an art show. Beautiful building, some cool old clothes on display in the closets.
Food:
8:30 am 1/2 grapefruit, 3 thin strawberry slices, 1 blueberry, 1/4 c thin apple slices, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 puff pancake w/apple slices, 1 tbl real maple syrup, 3 slices hearty bacon, coffee, 8 oz apple cider
9:45 am 1/2 c chocolate chocolate chip ice cream (I wanted to eat that last night but couldn't)
11:45 am 16 oz chocolate shake from Dairy Bar in Hastings, serve yourself from machine for $1
12:45 pm Large Fireside apple, eaten while walking around grounds of nature conservancy
1:30 pm 1 c caramel corn from local confectionary shop
3:00 pm 1/3 hoagie w/roast beef, cheese, tomato, and lettuce on whole-grain bun, cup tomato florentine soup, coffee
7:30 pm 1.65 oz creamy soft cheese, maple pershing roll from Emily's bakery
We had our breakfast at the table in the front parlor with the morning sun coming in. First course was a grapefruit half topped with sliced strawberries and a blueberry and surrounded by thinly sliced apples. They had heated everything and very lightly glazed it with brown sugar so it was only slightly sweet but very nice. Main course was an oven-baked apple panakoeken with a side of the most amazing thick applewood-smoked bacon that seemed to also have been glazed with brown sugar and peppered. Coffee was also very delicious.
I ate a lot of things that were sweet today. This week must be a week of atonement, except of course we bought goodies at the local bakery which may make atonement difficult.
Toured a Hastings mansion from 1860 that was having an art show. Beautiful building, some cool old clothes on display in the closets.
Food:
8:30 am 1/2 grapefruit, 3 thin strawberry slices, 1 blueberry, 1/4 c thin apple slices, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 puff pancake w/apple slices, 1 tbl real maple syrup, 3 slices hearty bacon, coffee, 8 oz apple cider
9:45 am 1/2 c chocolate chocolate chip ice cream (I wanted to eat that last night but couldn't)
11:45 am 16 oz chocolate shake from Dairy Bar in Hastings, serve yourself from machine for $1
12:45 pm Large Fireside apple, eaten while walking around grounds of nature conservancy
1:30 pm 1 c caramel corn from local confectionary shop
3:00 pm 1/3 hoagie w/roast beef, cheese, tomato, and lettuce on whole-grain bun, cup tomato florentine soup, coffee
7:30 pm 1.65 oz creamy soft cheese, maple pershing roll from Emily's bakery
04 November 2011
Fri 4 Nov
I love days off for fun stuff. Heading to Mpls/Hastings today for lunch at Highland Grill and exploring a winery and shops in Hastings before heading to the B&B. Didn't hear back after calling in the dinner order which I take as a good sign as I expect they would have let me know if they didn't have a reservation for me.
That recipe does look yummy. I have quite a few parsnips on hand so perhaps I will try it and let you know. Thanks!
Trip was very nice indeed. The inn did have our reservation and was very lovely. Unfortunately, my stomach did flips during supper so I had to stop short of the wonderful salmon stew. I ate the lovely salad and most of a slice of crusty bread but had to stop dead or risk nastiness. Thankfully the inn staff packed up the remaining soup in a portable container so we can have it Sunday night for dinner before choir.
Food:
7:30 am 1/8 apple crisp, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 130 g strawberries, coffee
12:15 pm Brisket sandwich at Highland Grill, open-faced w/tomato, garlic aioli, and house-made ripple chips on the side. Free birthday dessert was a huge portion of bread pudding with a yummy praline sauce shared with Dad.
3:30 pm Wine tasting at Alexis Bailley. The Seyval Blanc, first wine we tasted, was quite nice so we bought a bottle for supper. I had to finish most of the glass I had poured on Saturday due to above-mentioned stomach issues. The winery had one nice red blend and an interesting sangria-like citrus-infused dessert wine that we actually purchased.
6:30 pm Lovely mixed greens salad w/strawberries, blueberries, real bacon crumbles, light viniagrette, 1 slice fresh crusty Italian bread, 2 small nibbles salmon chowder, 2 oz white wine
Exercise:
Short walk (30 min?) around the historic downtown area of Hastings before dinner
Exercise:
5:00-5:45 am Ball/band video, level 2
That recipe does look yummy. I have quite a few parsnips on hand so perhaps I will try it and let you know. Thanks!
Trip was very nice indeed. The inn did have our reservation and was very lovely. Unfortunately, my stomach did flips during supper so I had to stop short of the wonderful salmon stew. I ate the lovely salad and most of a slice of crusty bread but had to stop dead or risk nastiness. Thankfully the inn staff packed up the remaining soup in a portable container so we can have it Sunday night for dinner before choir.
Food:
7:30 am 1/8 apple crisp, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 130 g strawberries, coffee
12:15 pm Brisket sandwich at Highland Grill, open-faced w/tomato, garlic aioli, and house-made ripple chips on the side. Free birthday dessert was a huge portion of bread pudding with a yummy praline sauce shared with Dad.
3:30 pm Wine tasting at Alexis Bailley. The Seyval Blanc, first wine we tasted, was quite nice so we bought a bottle for supper. I had to finish most of the glass I had poured on Saturday due to above-mentioned stomach issues. The winery had one nice red blend and an interesting sangria-like citrus-infused dessert wine that we actually purchased.
6:30 pm Lovely mixed greens salad w/strawberries, blueberries, real bacon crumbles, light viniagrette, 1 slice fresh crusty Italian bread, 2 small nibbles salmon chowder, 2 oz white wine
Exercise:
Short walk (30 min?) around the historic downtown area of Hastings before dinner
Exercise:
5:00-5:45 am Ball/band video, level 2
03 November 2011
Thurs 3 Nov
Ordered our Simple Supper at the inn for tomorrow night, but I realized they never sent me a reservation confirmation email. I hope they respond to the supper reservation request so we know for sure before we take the day off and drive to Hastings, MN that we actually do have a room reservation also. I didn't have to give a deposit since the room is under a Living Social voucher, but the lady I spoke with took the voucher number when we spoke and it seemed definite to me. That was quite a while ago.
Got home a tad early because of working late Monday and was in the mood to cook. Baked a fresh apple crisp and found a SparkRecipe for delicata squash with chili lime butter that was delicious! Also a technique I've not previously used to bake the squash. Cut it open, scoop out seeds and put face down in glass pan with 1/4" of water to bake 30 min at 350°. Then I mixed 1/2 tbl butter, 1/2 tbl lime juice and 1/2 tsp chili powder, nuked them to melt together and drizzled over the cooked squash halves. The spice and lime was an excellent contrast to the sweet squash.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 122 g strawberries, coffee
12:30 pm Blueberry soy shake, slice multigrain toast, 1 tbl Peter Pan whipped PB, small SweeTango apple
2:30 pm 1 chocolate pizzelle
6:00 pm 3.5 oz grilled pork chop, 1/2 c mashed Yukon potatoes, 1/2 delicata squash w/chili lime butter, 12 oz skim milk, 1/8 apple crisp
Exercise:
5:00-5:40 am Crunch Pilates DVD
Got home a tad early because of working late Monday and was in the mood to cook. Baked a fresh apple crisp and found a SparkRecipe for delicata squash with chili lime butter that was delicious! Also a technique I've not previously used to bake the squash. Cut it open, scoop out seeds and put face down in glass pan with 1/4" of water to bake 30 min at 350°. Then I mixed 1/2 tbl butter, 1/2 tbl lime juice and 1/2 tsp chili powder, nuked them to melt together and drizzled over the cooked squash halves. The spice and lime was an excellent contrast to the sweet squash.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 122 g strawberries, coffee
12:30 pm Blueberry soy shake, slice multigrain toast, 1 tbl Peter Pan whipped PB, small SweeTango apple
2:30 pm 1 chocolate pizzelle
6:00 pm 3.5 oz grilled pork chop, 1/2 c mashed Yukon potatoes, 1/2 delicata squash w/chili lime butter, 12 oz skim milk, 1/8 apple crisp
Exercise:
5:00-5:40 am Crunch Pilates DVD
02 November 2011
Wed 2 Nov
Feeling better today, less tired and not troubled by the lower tract issue. Hopefully this will hold for the weekend as we are going to a B&B in Hastings, MN for Friday night. It's a Living Social voucher I bought last spring that's due to expire soon, so we're taking the day off Friday and coming back home Saturday evening. The little getaways can be just as relaxing as long ones.
Good to know the best option for Christmas crepes. Care to share your recipe?
Oh my goodness, the quiche from Clasen's is amazing! We will have to get this again and make sure you get some, too!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 84 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, slice multigrain toast, 1 tbl Peter Pan Whipped PB, 94 g Roma tomato
3:00 pm Gingerbread biscotti
4:45 pm 3 Musketeers fun-size bar
5:00 pm 6 oz Gewurtztraminer
5:15 pm Harvest vegetable quiche square, large slice boysenberry bread
Exercise:
4:50-5:10 am Coach Nicole's kickboxing workout w/warmup and cooldown
5:10-5:50 am Jane Fonda's Workout with Weights video
Good to know the best option for Christmas crepes. Care to share your recipe?
Oh my goodness, the quiche from Clasen's is amazing! We will have to get this again and make sure you get some, too!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 84 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, slice multigrain toast, 1 tbl Peter Pan Whipped PB, 94 g Roma tomato
3:00 pm Gingerbread biscotti
4:45 pm 3 Musketeers fun-size bar
5:00 pm 6 oz Gewurtztraminer
5:15 pm Harvest vegetable quiche square, large slice boysenberry bread
Exercise:
4:50-5:10 am Coach Nicole's kickboxing workout w/warmup and cooldown
5:10-5:50 am Jane Fonda's Workout with Weights video
01 November 2011
Tues 1 Nov
Seem to have some kind of intestinal bug going on today, but so much necessary stuff on work schedule that staying home is not an option. Hopefully the addition of a protective layer and heightened awareness will suffice to keep things under control, at least until I get my problem child resettled back in her apartment in Rosholt. Need to think positive.
Even surprisingly had time to come home for lunch, albeit at 1:15. I'm even going to squeeze in a quick nap.
Too tired after taking Grandma to Mass to eat a regular supper. Need sleep.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 77 g raspberries, coffee
11:15 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
12:45 pm Cranberry muffin
1:15 pm Bowl chicken soup, 10 oz skim milk
2:15 pm 20 g angel food candy
7:30 pm 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls, 1/2 c light original soy milk
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
Even surprisingly had time to come home for lunch, albeit at 1:15. I'm even going to squeeze in a quick nap.
Too tired after taking Grandma to Mass to eat a regular supper. Need sleep.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 77 g raspberries, coffee
11:15 pm 2 chocolate pizzelles
12:45 pm Cranberry muffin
1:15 pm Bowl chicken soup, 10 oz skim milk
2:15 pm 20 g angel food candy
7:30 pm 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls, 1/2 c light original soy milk
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
31 October 2011
Happy Halloween!
Hope you had lots of fun in Mpls for the weekend. We were in Madison Saturday to use up our last soon-to-expire Groupon. We stayed over in the Middleton area and took the long way around the beltline to avoid State St on the way home. We saw Michael and Ally in the Olympic on Sun morning; he said the club party was kind of scuzzy and too loud.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 78 g raspberries, coffee
11:30 am Vanilla soy shake, 1/2 espresso chip muffin, small pear, 2 small plums
2:30 pm Carrot cake cupcake w/cream cheese frosting
5:00 pm 4 oz salmon fillet, large field greens salad, 2 asparagus spears, 5 pc broccoli, few artichoke hearts, 2 large cherry tomatoes, 2 pc crostini toast
5:45 pm Fun size 3 Musketeers
6:15 pm Large slice boysenberry bread
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 78 g raspberries, coffee
11:30 am Vanilla soy shake, 1/2 espresso chip muffin, small pear, 2 small plums
2:30 pm Carrot cake cupcake w/cream cheese frosting
5:00 pm 4 oz salmon fillet, large field greens salad, 2 asparagus spears, 5 pc broccoli, few artichoke hearts, 2 large cherry tomatoes, 2 pc crostini toast
5:45 pm Fun size 3 Musketeers
6:15 pm Large slice boysenberry bread
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
30 October 2011
Sun 30 Oct
Hoping for a good day for the trick-or-treaters today. Nice that the Packers have a bye so I don't have to jump up in the middle of the game to answer the door. Yummy morning bun from Clasen's for breakfast!
Looks like the trick-or-treaters are in for a rainy afternoon. Hope this doesn't mean we'll be stuck with a lot of leftover candy. I have a pot of chicken soup going on the stove with the remains of last week's Costco chicken. Bought a new one this week so I need to use up the old with some of the good veggies in the house. Smells nice already.
Soup was yummy. 170 trick-or-treaters before I turned off the light and went to choir. Chris Gaedtke brought over some homemade cranberry muffins. The Gaedtke sisters had been munching them and thought they'd share. They were delicious!
Food:
8:00 am Morning bun, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 86 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee
3:00 pm 24 g dark chocolate covered angel food
4:15 pm York pattie, Baby Ruth bar
5:30 pm Bowl chicken soup, cranberry muffin, slice boysenberry bread, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:55-7:45 am Brutal ballet DVD
Looks like the trick-or-treaters are in for a rainy afternoon. Hope this doesn't mean we'll be stuck with a lot of leftover candy. I have a pot of chicken soup going on the stove with the remains of last week's Costco chicken. Bought a new one this week so I need to use up the old with some of the good veggies in the house. Smells nice already.
Soup was yummy. 170 trick-or-treaters before I turned off the light and went to choir. Chris Gaedtke brought over some homemade cranberry muffins. The Gaedtke sisters had been munching them and thought they'd share. They were delicious!
Food:
8:00 am Morning bun, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 86 g raspberries, coffee
12:00 pm Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee
3:00 pm 24 g dark chocolate covered angel food
4:15 pm York pattie, Baby Ruth bar
5:30 pm Bowl chicken soup, cranberry muffin, slice boysenberry bread, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:55-7:45 am Brutal ballet DVD
29 October 2011
Sat 29 Oct
I was a good girl and cut my enormous espresso chip muffin in half for breakfast. Now I can enjoy some again another time and I don't feel like I starte my day on the entirely wrong foot. I'm also really glad that I made myself go to the gym yesterday.
Feeling virtuous for hopping on the treadmill for an unplanned quick 10-min walk while waiting for the dryer to shut off. Made me realize that I could do little bursts like this more often to just keep the heart pumping throughout the day.
Very nice day in Madison. Went to the Clasen's bakery and enjoyed looking at awesome baked goods. They had a sampler's table in the back where I tasted pumpkin bread, chocolate chip bread, and a raspberry bar. I had not eaten lunch and it was around 2 pm by now so it was nice to put some yummies in my belly. Did more food sampling at Costco and Brennan's to round out my lunch. Dinner was using up a soon-to-expire Groupon at Tutto Pasta in Middleton. Got to go back there when we need a good pasta fix - food was excellent with a wide variety of choices and reasonable prices.
Food:
7:30 am 109 g espresso chip muffin, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am Cranberry almond ThinAddictives 100 cal pack
2-4:30 pm Various samples around town
5:45 pm Kir royale, 1 thin slice Italian bread, squid ink pasta with shrimp and multiple other kinds of small seafood in a light cream sauce, 1/3 piece of tiramisu, caffe latte
Exercise:
10:00-10:10 am Treadmill at 3.5 mph. ave incline 2
Feeling virtuous for hopping on the treadmill for an unplanned quick 10-min walk while waiting for the dryer to shut off. Made me realize that I could do little bursts like this more often to just keep the heart pumping throughout the day.
Very nice day in Madison. Went to the Clasen's bakery and enjoyed looking at awesome baked goods. They had a sampler's table in the back where I tasted pumpkin bread, chocolate chip bread, and a raspberry bar. I had not eaten lunch and it was around 2 pm by now so it was nice to put some yummies in my belly. Did more food sampling at Costco and Brennan's to round out my lunch. Dinner was using up a soon-to-expire Groupon at Tutto Pasta in Middleton. Got to go back there when we need a good pasta fix - food was excellent with a wide variety of choices and reasonable prices.
Food:
7:30 am 109 g espresso chip muffin, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am Cranberry almond ThinAddictives 100 cal pack
2-4:30 pm Various samples around town
5:45 pm Kir royale, 1 thin slice Italian bread, squid ink pasta with shrimp and multiple other kinds of small seafood in a light cream sauce, 1/3 piece of tiramisu, caffe latte
Exercise:
10:00-10:10 am Treadmill at 3.5 mph. ave incline 2
28 October 2011
Fri 28 Oct
Things don't work well before 5 am. Tried to use my Keurig coffee maker for a single cup, couldn't get it to heat the water. Yahoo mail isn't even up at this hour today. Hope it isn't a harbinger of the day.
Ate too much. The extra large Scotcheroo I munched on the way home was over the top. Darn. (It was yummy, though)
Went to gym to atone for Scotcheroo. Feel better now.
Food:
4:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe
8:30 am Blueberry bagel, 1 tbl cream cheese
12:30 pm French dip on talame bun, garden salad, 1 tbl fat free tomato basil dressing
1:30 pm Extra large scotcheroo
6:00 pm 6 oz Gewurtztraminer
6:30 pm 2.85 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1 c sliced beets
Exercise:
4:30-5:35 pm Elliptical
Ate too much. The extra large Scotcheroo I munched on the way home was over the top. Darn. (It was yummy, though)
Went to gym to atone for Scotcheroo. Feel better now.
Food:
4:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe
8:30 am Blueberry bagel, 1 tbl cream cheese
12:30 pm French dip on talame bun, garden salad, 1 tbl fat free tomato basil dressing
1:30 pm Extra large scotcheroo
6:00 pm 6 oz Gewurtztraminer
6:30 pm 2.85 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1 c sliced beets
Exercise:
4:30-5:35 pm Elliptical
27 October 2011
Thurs 27 Oct
This batch of Costco cantaloupe have been quite good, just when I had almost given up on ever buying cantaloupe there again. Guess I just need to trust my judgment on the individual batch of fruit.
Have a wonderful trip to Minneapolis this weekend. Safe journey and lots of fun and relaxation!
Have to be up at 3:30 tomorrow, so I'm not getting up at 2:30 to exercise. Have to be on the road at 5:00 am and need time to shower and eat.
Food:
7:00 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl Peter Pan Creamy Whipped PB, small pear.2 small plums
2:30 pm Lemon poppyseed biscotti
5:30 pm Cosmo, salad w/soy ginger dressing, cup sumashi, hibachi shrimp & veggies, 1/2 c vanilla ice cream w/chocolate syrup
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 video
Have a wonderful trip to Minneapolis this weekend. Safe journey and lots of fun and relaxation!
Have to be up at 3:30 tomorrow, so I'm not getting up at 2:30 to exercise. Have to be on the road at 5:00 am and need time to shower and eat.
Food:
7:00 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl Peter Pan Creamy Whipped PB, small pear.2 small plums
2:30 pm Lemon poppyseed biscotti
5:30 pm Cosmo, salad w/soy ginger dressing, cup sumashi, hibachi shrimp & veggies, 1/2 c vanilla ice cream w/chocolate syrup
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 video
26 October 2011
Wed 26 Oct
Hard to get moving this morning. Thought I was going to get 8 1/2 hours sleep last night, but had a hard time sleeping so I spent a significant portion of that time awake. No real idea why, odd muscle cramps, restless? Hoping for better quality sleep tonight.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am Blueberry soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, small pear, 2 small plums
12:45 pm Espresso biscotti
3:45 pm 16 oz diet Coke, 16 oz diet Dr. Pepper
4:45 pm 9 g Indian corn
5:30 pm Big bowl leftover Irish lamb stew, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:55-5:55 am Brand New Butt DVD
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am Blueberry soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, small pear, 2 small plums
12:45 pm Espresso biscotti
3:45 pm 16 oz diet Coke, 16 oz diet Dr. Pepper
4:45 pm 9 g Indian corn
5:30 pm Big bowl leftover Irish lamb stew, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:55-5:55 am Brand New Butt DVD
25 October 2011
Tues 25 Oct
It was not nice to come into a kitchen reeking of Brussels sprouts this morning. Once was enough. I am not a fan.
Got my version of an Irish lamb stew in the oven, already starting to smell good. In addition to potaotes, carrots, and onion, I added parsnip, turnip, and leek along with some dried herbs from my homegrown stash, Penzey's lamb seasoning, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. I threw in canned diced tomatoes and beef broth and will wait for the verdict.
The verdict on the lamb stew: AMAZING!!! I am also amazed that for seasoning by shake and by guess, it was perfect with no adjustments needed. I will need to make this again.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 73 g raspberries, coffee
10:00 pm 1 chocolate pizzelle
12:15 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, hard-boiled egg, slice wheat sourdough toast, 1 tbl peanut butter, small pear
12:45 pm Anise biscotti
2:45 pm 1 Kopiko cappuccino hard candy
6:15 pm Lamb stew, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
Got my version of an Irish lamb stew in the oven, already starting to smell good. In addition to potaotes, carrots, and onion, I added parsnip, turnip, and leek along with some dried herbs from my homegrown stash, Penzey's lamb seasoning, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. I threw in canned diced tomatoes and beef broth and will wait for the verdict.
The verdict on the lamb stew: AMAZING!!! I am also amazed that for seasoning by shake and by guess, it was perfect with no adjustments needed. I will need to make this again.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 73 g raspberries, coffee
10:00 pm 1 chocolate pizzelle
12:15 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, hard-boiled egg, slice wheat sourdough toast, 1 tbl peanut butter, small pear
12:45 pm Anise biscotti
2:45 pm 1 Kopiko cappuccino hard candy
6:15 pm Lamb stew, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
24 October 2011
Mon 24 Oct
How do you cook your brussels sprouts? You said you had a yummy way and I want the best chance possible not to hate them. I'm going to try to cook them tonight.
Thank you. I shall try it.
Got a mini-munchie attack at the end of the work day. A mini dark chocolate Kit Kat, 2 chocolate pizzelles, and a small single Reese's cup. Just started and couldn't stop.
They still taste like Brussels sprouts. I can eat them, but I don't find them enjoyable. I was somewhat surprised that Dad didn't much care for them either. He had made it sound like they were a favorite vegetable that he was deprived of because I didn't care for them, but there were leftovers he didn't choose to save for another meal.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 75 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, raspberry almond scone, small pear
4:00 pm Mini dark chocolate Kit Kat, 2 chocolate pizzelles, small single Reese's cup
6:45 pm 4 oz extra lean ground beef, basil, .3 oz grated Swiss cheese, 1 tbl ketchup, Arnold's whole wheat thin, 1/2 c roasted Brussels sprouts, 12 oz skim milk, Jello dark chocolate sugar free pudding cup
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout
Thank you. I shall try it.
Got a mini-munchie attack at the end of the work day. A mini dark chocolate Kit Kat, 2 chocolate pizzelles, and a small single Reese's cup. Just started and couldn't stop.
They still taste like Brussels sprouts. I can eat them, but I don't find them enjoyable. I was somewhat surprised that Dad didn't much care for them either. He had made it sound like they were a favorite vegetable that he was deprived of because I didn't care for them, but there were leftovers he didn't choose to save for another meal.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 75 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, raspberry almond scone, small pear
4:00 pm Mini dark chocolate Kit Kat, 2 chocolate pizzelles, small single Reese's cup
6:45 pm 4 oz extra lean ground beef, basil, .3 oz grated Swiss cheese, 1 tbl ketchup, Arnold's whole wheat thin, 1/2 c roasted Brussels sprouts, 12 oz skim milk, Jello dark chocolate sugar free pudding cup
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout
23 October 2011
Sun 23 Oct
Thanks for calling us so we could minimize the return miles to pick up my recalcitrant purse. I knew if I gave in and set it down, I would likely forget it, but I got tired of holding it on my lap. We got home just shy of midnight.
Fairly busy day, including of course time on the couch to watch the Packers (though I did make supper in between plays). Got my spice organizer set up and I think I will really like having things set up this way. I set up the top tray for baking spices, the middle for savory and the bottom for ethnic/blends. I had to put the empty box from the red gift set under the unit to bring it up high enough to pull out the bottom shelf, but it still fits so I believe it will work.
Food:
8:00 am Brioche roll, anise biscotti, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:00 pm 2 eggs over easy, 3 strips bacon, 1 pc French toast, 1/2 tbl whipped butter, 1 tbl syrup, coffee
4:00 pm 2 Halloween Oreos
5:30 pm 3.25 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1 tsp margarine, 1/2 c sauteed parsnips, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
Fairly busy day, including of course time on the couch to watch the Packers (though I did make supper in between plays). Got my spice organizer set up and I think I will really like having things set up this way. I set up the top tray for baking spices, the middle for savory and the bottom for ethnic/blends. I had to put the empty box from the red gift set under the unit to bring it up high enough to pull out the bottom shelf, but it still fits so I believe it will work.
Food:
8:00 am Brioche roll, anise biscotti, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:00 pm 2 eggs over easy, 3 strips bacon, 1 pc French toast, 1/2 tbl whipped butter, 1 tbl syrup, coffee
4:00 pm 2 Halloween Oreos
5:30 pm 3.25 oz Costco chicken breast, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1 tsp margarine, 1/2 c sauteed parsnips, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:50-7:40 am Brutal ballet DVD
21 October 2011
Fri 21 Oct
Was a bad girl and opted for sweet sleep instead of exercise this morning. There is a fitness room at the Madison Radisson and I'm packing gear so if there's time, I'll make up for it. If not, I'll just try to be active running around the mall and Target. It felt very good to indulge.
I look forward to Fridays just for Lincoln.
Got home and had a message that I won a basket from the Empty Bowls raffle. It was a gardening basket from Jungs with lots of nice quality gardening tools, a large bag of potting soil, a rain gauge, and other items, some of which will be useful for next year's herb garden. There are also tulip bulbs to plant this year.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 101 g blueberries (a bit dried up), coffee
12:45 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, 40 g Indian corn
I look forward to Fridays just for Lincoln.
Got home and had a message that I won a basket from the Empty Bowls raffle. It was a gardening basket from Jungs with lots of nice quality gardening tools, a large bag of potting soil, a rain gauge, and other items, some of which will be useful for next year's herb garden. There are also tulip bulbs to plant this year.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 101 g blueberries (a bit dried up), coffee
12:45 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, 40 g Indian corn
20 October 2011
Thurs 20 Oct
Looking forward to spending time with you Friday evening and Saturday. We're hoping to take off early on Friday, possibly as early as 2:00-2:30 if things work out. We would do dinner at Cilantro or Tutto Pasta Trattoria.
Grandma called last night and still hasn't given up on the idea of going in for a (likely unnecessary) x-ray. I will call her regular doctor's office today to see if they can schedule something so we don't have to go sit in Urgent Care until they decide it's our turn. I'm afraid my patience isn't running high on this one since I don't see the benefit. I sympathize that she is sore but an x-ray won't alleviate her discomfort, and even if they find some cracks in her ribs, they can't do anything to help it.
Well, another busy day at work, but the advantage of working through lunch is that I get to leave another hour earlier tomorrow. I am at the point where I can work til noon and be done and still have my 40 hours in for the week. If Dad can do it, maybe we can leave for Madison right after lunch and have more time for bumming. We'll let you know when we hit Madison and you can let us know what your schedule looks like
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am 3 c popcorn, 2 chocolate pizzelles
2:30 pm 1/4 beef stew (from grocery deli), grilled cheese sandwich (from Olympic during visit with client)
3:15 pm 33 g dark chocolate angel food candy
6:30 pm Uncle Will's meatballs, 12 oz skim milk (Too lazy to cook veggies)
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Fat Burners video
Grandma called last night and still hasn't given up on the idea of going in for a (likely unnecessary) x-ray. I will call her regular doctor's office today to see if they can schedule something so we don't have to go sit in Urgent Care until they decide it's our turn. I'm afraid my patience isn't running high on this one since I don't see the benefit. I sympathize that she is sore but an x-ray won't alleviate her discomfort, and even if they find some cracks in her ribs, they can't do anything to help it.
Well, another busy day at work, but the advantage of working through lunch is that I get to leave another hour earlier tomorrow. I am at the point where I can work til noon and be done and still have my 40 hours in for the week. If Dad can do it, maybe we can leave for Madison right after lunch and have more time for bumming. We'll let you know when we hit Madison and you can let us know what your schedule looks like
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:30 am 3 c popcorn, 2 chocolate pizzelles
2:30 pm 1/4 beef stew (from grocery deli), grilled cheese sandwich (from Olympic during visit with client)
3:15 pm 33 g dark chocolate angel food candy
6:30 pm Uncle Will's meatballs, 12 oz skim milk (Too lazy to cook veggies)
Exercise:
4:55-5:45 am Jane Fonda Fat Burners video
19 October 2011
Wed 19 Oct
Scale down a fraction again today keeping me hopeful. I would so like to reverse the trend and get back in control. I'm tired of tight pants.
Three cheers for Rogue Squadron, and Wraith Squadron, too!
Plan at this time is for Dad and I to come down to Madison for Friday evening and take a motel. We have a couple of Groupons that expire in November, one for Tutto Pasta and one for Cilantro. If you are free, we would love to have you join us. We will do dinner and maybe hit the mall on Friday evening. Since we will be in town, I'd like to hit the Farmer's Market in the morning before we head to the Food & Wine festival at noon. We also want to hit Costco and TJs and probably Woodman's. The festival ends at 5 pm and Costco is closed by 7 pm on Saturday so we would need to remember that in planning our time. Reservations made at the Radisson on Odana.
Like the red wool coat in that it is thigh-length to keep out the wind and wool. Hard to say how thick it is from a picture. How much is it in dollars with shipping? I think $140 isn't a bad price for a good quality wool coat. And by ordering through this outlet, you aren't likely to meet several people wearing the same coat everywhere you go. Not that this is a factor, but it's always nice to be unique.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:00 pm Chocolate soy shake, Starbucks' cinnamon scone, med banana
1:30 pm 2 Priano chocolate pizzelle cookies
5:45 pm 4 pc each Manhattan and Canada rolls, 5 pc each Yoga and Kamikaze rolls, tea
Exercise:
5:00-5:45 am Denise Austin Power Zone DVD
Three cheers for Rogue Squadron, and Wraith Squadron, too!
Plan at this time is for Dad and I to come down to Madison for Friday evening and take a motel. We have a couple of Groupons that expire in November, one for Tutto Pasta and one for Cilantro. If you are free, we would love to have you join us. We will do dinner and maybe hit the mall on Friday evening. Since we will be in town, I'd like to hit the Farmer's Market in the morning before we head to the Food & Wine festival at noon. We also want to hit Costco and TJs and probably Woodman's. The festival ends at 5 pm and Costco is closed by 7 pm on Saturday so we would need to remember that in planning our time. Reservations made at the Radisson on Odana.
Like the red wool coat in that it is thigh-length to keep out the wind and wool. Hard to say how thick it is from a picture. How much is it in dollars with shipping? I think $140 isn't a bad price for a good quality wool coat. And by ordering through this outlet, you aren't likely to meet several people wearing the same coat everywhere you go. Not that this is a factor, but it's always nice to be unique.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:00 pm Chocolate soy shake, Starbucks' cinnamon scone, med banana
1:30 pm 2 Priano chocolate pizzelle cookies
5:45 pm 4 pc each Manhattan and Canada rolls, 5 pc each Yoga and Kamikaze rolls, tea
Exercise:
5:00-5:45 am Denise Austin Power Zone DVD
18 October 2011
Tues 18 Oct
I'm pleased that the disgusting 4-lb jump on the scale last week seems to have been a fluke, probably bloat from the warm weather. I'm now still in need of a 15 lb loss, but that's better than nearly 20. I was really frustrated last week when the increase hung on for days.
I was proud of myself this morning for getting through one of the long bridges sequences in Jane Fonda without stopping to rest. In all the times I have done this video, I don't think I've ever gotten entirely through it.
Oh, what a very looooooong day. I will be slightly over my calorie limit due to some treats at work, but I don't know if I could have survived without them.
Food:
7:00 am Mom's Best Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
10:00 am Small piece buttercream danish coffee cake (anniversary treat from coworker)
12:00 pm Vanilla soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, small banana
2:45 pm Root beer float (special event day at work)
4:45 pm Fun-size Kit Kat (spirit lifter at low point of day with much left to do)
7:00 pm Uncle Will's meatballs, 1/2 c mashed potatoes, 1/2 c carrot slices, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
5:00-5:55 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
I was proud of myself this morning for getting through one of the long bridges sequences in Jane Fonda without stopping to rest. In all the times I have done this video, I don't think I've ever gotten entirely through it.
Oh, what a very looooooong day. I will be slightly over my calorie limit due to some treats at work, but I don't know if I could have survived without them.
Food:
7:00 am Mom's Best Sweetened Wheatfuls cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
10:00 am Small piece buttercream danish coffee cake (anniversary treat from coworker)
12:00 pm Vanilla soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, small banana
2:45 pm Root beer float (special event day at work)
4:45 pm Fun-size Kit Kat (spirit lifter at low point of day with much left to do)
7:00 pm Uncle Will's meatballs, 1/2 c mashed potatoes, 1/2 c carrot slices, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
5:00-5:55 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
17 October 2011
Mon 17 Oct
Hopefully this work week won't be as crazy as last week. We start a new coworker tomorrow and our boss will also return from her vacation tomorrow. The nurse won't return from her vacation til Friday.
Finished the last of the TJ cereal this morning. Didn't think I could make it last this long. I'm anxious to get to Madison for our shopping and the Food and Wine festival this Saturday, and especially to see my daughter after a long time. Hope you're feeliing better.
My 10:30 home visit turned in to a hospital admission, which this time only took til 2:00 pm. One other time it took til nearly 10:00 pm so this time I feel fortunate. I do get hungry though when lunch is significantly later than usual.
NOTE: I received a reminder email today that your Groupon for the Massage by Shawna is due to expire in November. If there is any way to get it on your schedule and bike to that part of town before it gets too cold, it would be good.
Supper was exceptionally yummy tonight.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
2:05 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, small banana
6:00 pm 4.25 oz tortilla-crusted tilapia filet, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 tbl butter, 1/4 c sauteed parsnips, 12 oz skim milk, slice cranberry pudding pie
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
Finished the last of the TJ cereal this morning. Didn't think I could make it last this long. I'm anxious to get to Madison for our shopping and the Food and Wine festival this Saturday, and especially to see my daughter after a long time. Hope you're feeliing better.
My 10:30 home visit turned in to a hospital admission, which this time only took til 2:00 pm. One other time it took til nearly 10:00 pm so this time I feel fortunate. I do get hungry though when lunch is significantly later than usual.
NOTE: I received a reminder email today that your Groupon for the Massage by Shawna is due to expire in November. If there is any way to get it on your schedule and bike to that part of town before it gets too cold, it would be good.
Supper was exceptionally yummy tonight.
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
2:05 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, small banana
6:00 pm 4.25 oz tortilla-crusted tilapia filet, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 tbl butter, 1/4 c sauteed parsnips, 12 oz skim milk, slice cranberry pudding pie
Exercise:
4:50-6:00 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
16 October 2011
Sun 16 Oct
Didn't have to get up for church today as we both went yesterday when I cantored and Grandma opted to wait a week before attempting the transfers to our car. We will go have lunch with her at Oakridge today so she at least has some special contact for the week. Still, it was nice to sleep in.
Had a nice lunch with Grandma, and now enjoying watching Aaron Rodgers and the Packers do their thing. GO PACK!!!!!!
Celebrating a Packer victory put me in the mood to make a fresh cranberry pudding pie with the cranberries from Chris Gaedtke. Will have a piece before choir if it cools as part of my light supper.
Food:
9:30 am 2 pumpkin pancakes, 1 tsp soft margarine, 2 tbl pumpkin syrup, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am 4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 c stuffing, 1 tbl gravy, 1/2 c green beans, slice pumpkin pie, 1 tbl whipped topping, 8 oz skim milk, coffee
2:00 pm 2 Halloween Oreos
4:30 pm 2 c kettle corn
5:45 pm 1/2 c Bremer select lobster bisque, 1/8 cranberry pudding pie
Exercise:
8:30-9:20 am Brutal ballet DVD
Had a nice lunch with Grandma, and now enjoying watching Aaron Rodgers and the Packers do their thing. GO PACK!!!!!!
Celebrating a Packer victory put me in the mood to make a fresh cranberry pudding pie with the cranberries from Chris Gaedtke. Will have a piece before choir if it cools as part of my light supper.
Food:
9:30 am 2 pumpkin pancakes, 1 tsp soft margarine, 2 tbl pumpkin syrup, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am 4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 c stuffing, 1 tbl gravy, 1/2 c green beans, slice pumpkin pie, 1 tbl whipped topping, 8 oz skim milk, coffee
2:00 pm 2 Halloween Oreos
4:30 pm 2 c kettle corn
5:45 pm 1/2 c Bremer select lobster bisque, 1/8 cranberry pudding pie
Exercise:
8:30-9:20 am Brutal ballet DVD
15 October 2011
Sat 15 Oct
Looking forward to Empty Bowls today. Really need a couple more bowls, right? Nice sunshine, even though we no longer have those lovely warm temps. Looking for a toothsome pancake recipe. I'll run out of my TJ cereal before we get to Madison next weekend, so I might as well come up with some good breakfast alternatives when I have some time.
Found a good pumpkin whole-wheat pancake recipe on Spark Recipes. After tasting it, I would have added cinnamon and nutmeg as the only spice in it was allspice and it wasn't sufficient. They had a nice heft and texture, though.
Cantoring was tough tonight. Three new songs for the congregation, and because I practiced without accompaniment, I had the rhythm wrong on the last song and had difficulty finding it. I was glad when Mass was over.
A bit low on the protein today.
Food:
8:45 am 2 pumpkin pancakes, 1/2 tsp soft margarine, 1 tbl pumpkin syrup, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am 1 oz samples chicken tortilla soup & cheesy broccoli bacon soup, 1 c pumpkin bisque, breadstick, 2 cookies, diet Coke
3:15 pm 2 Halloween Oreos
6:30 pm 2 slices Fit 'N Hawaiian medium pizza
7:30 pm Yoplait Delights Chocolate Eclair parfait
8:15 pm 4 oz Choco-Wine
Found a good pumpkin whole-wheat pancake recipe on Spark Recipes. After tasting it, I would have added cinnamon and nutmeg as the only spice in it was allspice and it wasn't sufficient. They had a nice heft and texture, though.
Cantoring was tough tonight. Three new songs for the congregation, and because I practiced without accompaniment, I had the rhythm wrong on the last song and had difficulty finding it. I was glad when Mass was over.
A bit low on the protein today.
Food:
8:45 am 2 pumpkin pancakes, 1/2 tsp soft margarine, 1 tbl pumpkin syrup, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
11:45 am 1 oz samples chicken tortilla soup & cheesy broccoli bacon soup, 1 c pumpkin bisque, breadstick, 2 cookies, diet Coke
3:15 pm 2 Halloween Oreos
6:30 pm 2 slices Fit 'N Hawaiian medium pizza
7:30 pm Yoplait Delights Chocolate Eclair parfait
8:15 pm 4 oz Choco-Wine
14 October 2011
Fri 14 Oct
A busy day ahead. Four consecutive appointments this morning, followed immediately by an Intake shift. I have to pack food so I can eat in my office during Intake. At least I may be done by 3 pm thanks to another late evening earlier in the week. Unfortunately Grandma slid down when getting out of bed earlier in the week and bruised her back. The ladies have her convinced she probably fractured a rib although the nursing staff finds this very unlikely since she is still pretty much able to do what she did before. She is constantly complaining of very severe pain whenever she can, but she seems to forget about it when she gets busy doing other things. If she really wants it, I'll take her to Urgent Care after work for an x-ray. We have explained that there's nothing they could do if they do find a fracture, and she'll certainly complain about the discomfort during transfers in and out of the car and to and from the bed and x-ray machine. Somehow, I'm not really looking forward to this Friday evening.
Sorry to whine on so much. Hope your cough improves today.
Day survived. I think I convinced Grandma that the discomfort she would suffer outweighs the minimal benefit of satisfaction from getting an x-ray. The usually difficult client that started my day was much more subdued than usual, and the others were fine. And it's WEEKEND!
Feeling all better after a nice dinner at Red Mill. Ready to hop in the sauna to read for awhile before crashing for the night. BTW, we splurged and got a little 1-2 person sauna that fits nicely in the corner across from the hot tub. It's waiting for you to come home and test it out!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, 1 tbl orange marmalade, small apple
2:30 pm 1 pc Finn Crisp
4:00 pm 10 g Indian Corn
6:15 pm Hypnotiq Ghost martini, 2 small slices vegetable bread, 1 pc vegetable bread crouton, 6 oz rainbow trout, 1 tbl crumbled feta, 1 1/2 c steamed broccoli, 1 small (too salty) potato puff
Exercise:
5:10-5:55 am Power Shaping DVD
Sorry to whine on so much. Hope your cough improves today.
Day survived. I think I convinced Grandma that the discomfort she would suffer outweighs the minimal benefit of satisfaction from getting an x-ray. The usually difficult client that started my day was much more subdued than usual, and the others were fine. And it's WEEKEND!
Feeling all better after a nice dinner at Red Mill. Ready to hop in the sauna to read for awhile before crashing for the night. BTW, we splurged and got a little 1-2 person sauna that fits nicely in the corner across from the hot tub. It's waiting for you to come home and test it out!
Food:
7:00 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, slice Country Hearth 100% whole wheat bread, 1 tbl peanut butter, 1 tbl orange marmalade, small apple
2:30 pm 1 pc Finn Crisp
4:00 pm 10 g Indian Corn
6:15 pm Hypnotiq Ghost martini, 2 small slices vegetable bread, 1 pc vegetable bread crouton, 6 oz rainbow trout, 1 tbl crumbled feta, 1 1/2 c steamed broccoli, 1 small (too salty) potato puff
Exercise:
5:10-5:55 am Power Shaping DVD
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