30 November 2012
Fri 30 Nov
November is almost done, with the rest of the year almost over, too. Wonder what kind of winter it will be.
Breakfasting at the restaurant with my client this morning.
Was feeling stressed this morning so decided to stay in my bed for the hour I would have exercised. Probably not a great decision, but worked at the time.
Food:
6:45 am 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee
8:15 am Mushroom/swiss omelet, 2 pc homemade wheat toast w/butter & orange marmalade, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, Royal Riviera pear
4:00 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:45 pm Margarita, chips & salsa, 1/2 carnitas quesadilla, 1/2 of 3 fish enchiladas (not deep-fried)
Exercise:
4:10-5:00 pm The Firm Bootcamp DVD
29 November 2012
Thurs 29 Nov
Low energy this morning in spite of 8 hrs sleep. Got through the step DVD, but felt like I was moving through mud. Still tired after. Don't know what's up with that.
Grandma's apartment is completely cleared out. Another chapter closed.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee
12:30 pm 2 scrambled eggs, 2 two-bite pumpkin scones, Royal Riviera pear, raisin-filled cookie
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
8:15 pm 1 c Shreddies, 1/2 c light original soy milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:40 am Step DVD
28 November 2012
Wed 28 Nov
Had a restful evening finishing a book last night and a full eight hours' sleep so feeling pretty good today.
Michael's truck had the brakes lock up on him around Menasha yesterday. He handled it well and got off the road before they seized up completely. Dad drove down to pick him up and he will have a friend give him a ride back to the repair shop to pick up the truck today.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 99 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Blueberry soy shake, 2 two-bite pumpkin scones, med pear
12:30 pm Lebkuchen cookie
3:15 pm Small square filled lebkuchen
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:00 pm 1 c whole wheat spaghetti, 3 oz extra lean ground beef, 1/4 c onion, 1/2 c green pepper, 1/2 c chopped fresh mushrooms, 1/2 c Grandessa caramelized onion/garlic spaghetti sauce, 1 tbl shredded parmesan, 4 oz cup raspberry applesauce, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:45 am Burn It Up DVD
6:30-6:55 pm Wii Zumba
27 November 2012
Tues 27 Nov
Sleepy this morning. Did get 7 1/2 hrs so no good excuse. Too bad every weekend isn't four days long.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 102 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 2 two-bite pumpkin scones, orange, lebkuchen cookie
2:30 pm Baby Ruth mini
5:15 pm 3.9 oz venison backstrap, 1/2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 c sweet corn kernels, 12 oz skim milk, almond tart
Exercise:
4:45-5:35 am Jane Fonda Fat Burners video
26 November 2012
Mon 26 Nov
Happy Cyber Monday! Not really in need of ordering anything online today unless something irresistible comes along.
Got a start on Grandma's apartment yesterday and would like to possibly finish emptying it tonight. Might need to wait til later in the week.
BTW, you got the point for the Yourmometer today based on the title of the strip. Groan!
OK, and then I was inspired to make a roux for supper, actually my Jarlsberg cheese sauce for the pumpkin pasta pouches.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Chocolate soy shake, 79 g chocolate chunk danish (Half!), med pear
12:45 pm 1 chocolate-covered lebkuchen cookie
3:30 pm 100-cal pack Emerald cocoa roasted almonds
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:15 pm 4.5 oz pumpkin pasta pouches, 2 tbl Jarlsberg cheese sauce, 2/3 c asparagus, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:55 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
25 November 2012
Sun 25 Nov
My brother Mark would have been 61 today. Happy Birthday, bro!
Had a nice time in Madison yesterday. When we stopped in Brennan's for morning buns, we ran into Chris who apologized that he didn't have any beers open for us to taste because he was trying to get out by 4 pm to go to Minnesota. He said he would have some for us next weekend, so we should make a point of stopping in.
Ruth's Chris Steak House was quite a nice place but expensive! Our $50 Groupon covered less than half and we only ordered one drink (red sangria) apiece and the prix fixe dinner which appeared to be less expensive than a la carte steak and sides. The food was very good but I don't need to spend that kind of money to get a nice dinner. I didn't do my homework before purchasing the Groupon, but now I know. At least we saved $25 on the total by using the Groupon.
Bought a small box of chocolate-covered lebkuchen at Clasen's yesterday. Delish!
Went to Grandma's apartment today and packed up quite a lot of stuff. For now, we left most of it in the apartment. We'll figure out where to store it when we have to move the furniture this week sometime. Took her some of her clothes and her own walker. Also visited for a bit with Alice Faust.
Food:
8:00 am Morning bun, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am 2 eggs, 3 strips bacon, 1 slice French toast, 1/2 tbl whipped butter, 1/2 tbl pancake syrup, coffee
1:00 pm 1 pc chocolate-covered lebkuchen
4:30 pm 3 oz white meat turkey, 1/2 c stuffing, 1 tbl gravy, 1/2 c glazed carrots, 1/4 c sweet potatoes, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
6:45-7:35 am Ballet DVD
24 November 2012
Sat 24 Nov
Today I will finish the last of the laundry, maybe erect the Christmas tree, and then we will drive down to Madison to do a little shopping and use the Ruth Chris Steak House Groupon before it expires. We will come down to Madison again next weekend to spend time with you.
Annoying how quickly blackberries mold, even in this weather. I try so hard to pick packages where I can't see any mold but there is often some hiding on the bottom layer.
Food:
8:00 am Laura's oatmeal w/flaxseed meal, protein powder, 1/3 c blueberries, soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 100 g blackberries
11:15 am .75 Vitamix smoothie w/frozen berries, 1/2 large banana, 2 leaves kale, Chobani 0% plain yogurt, 1 tbl flaxseed meal
23 November 2012
Fri 23 Nov
Happy Black Friday. It is now about 9 am; I will head to the showers soon and then we will go do a somewhat leisurely tour of a few stores trolling for bargains. No must-haves this time so if it gets odious, we'll stop.
Just ordered a camera lens-shaped mug from Think Geek for John Hartman and a book on breathing meditation to let go of stressors for Kathy. Two less things to shop for out and about. (Also splurged $5 on myself for a Star Trek Science case for my iPhone.)
Suddenly got kind of light-headed and sweaty, and now I'm a little chilled. Hope this is something momentary and not the precursor of illness.
Found a nice way to deal with some of the turkey leftovers. Made crepes and rolled them around some warmed-up turkey breast and cooked asparagus, then added a tbl of cranberry compote. Yum!
Food:
7:30 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 98 g blackberries, coffee
1:15 pm Buffet at Bamboo House: 1 crab rangoon, 4 pc sushi, 3 cucumber slices, 3 pea pods, 1/4 c hibachi chicken and shrimp, 1/4 c veggie lo mein, 4 pc tempura veggies, green onion bun, sugared donut, 1/4 c chocolate pudding, mini cream puff, tea
3:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:15 pm 2 crepes, 3 oz turkey breast, 3 spears asparagus, 2 tbl cranberry compote, 12 oz skim milk
22 November 2012
Thanksgiving Day
Happy Thanksgiving to my sweet daughter! Wish you were here to share our turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, etc. We will all be thinking of you.
Turkey is in the oven at 7:30. I did decide to get up and exercise early, though not til 5:30 am. Started with step but my knee started to complain at about 17 min, so switched to Jane Fonda Low Impact Aerobics.
Successfully brought Grandma over for Thanksgiving and it was nice to see her eat her entire plate of food, including a slice of pie. She and Leone had a nice opportunity to visit. Haven't done much since the meal.
Food:
7:30 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 98 g blackberries, coffee
12:00 pm 6 oz ginger beer
1:00 pm 5 oz Naughty Girl, 3 oz turkey light meat, 1 c stuffing (including seconds), 3 tbl gravy, 1/2 c sweet potatoes, 2 tbl cranberry compote, 1/2 c cranberry waldorf, 1/2 c honey-glazed carrots, cranberry pudding pie
4:30 pm 1/2 pc pumpkin cheese pie, Lindt coffee truffle
6:30 pm 2 oz turkey light meat, 1 tbl gravy, 1/2 c stuffing, 10 oz skim milk
Exercise:
5:43-6:15 am Step DVD
6:15-7:00 am Jane Fonda Low Impact Aerobics video
21 November 2012
Wed 21 Nov
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the busy day ahead, both at work and at home to prepare for Thanksgiving. My work schedule is almost completely filled with appointments, leaving little time for phone calls or responding to things as they occur. I need to pick up celery and green grapes from the grocery (though I can send Dad if I don't get time), and I have a prep list of things to complete tonight for tomorrow's meal. I did get the table cleared and a fresh tablecloth on last night and put the turkey into the brining solution early. The directions said it should brine for 24 hours and it would have been shortchanged if I started it this evening so I decided it isn't likely to hurt in the fridge if it's in the solution a little longer.
Work day is finished, not quite as stressful as anticipated but busy enough. Already popped the sweet potatoes in the oven to bake, so a start on the evening's tasks.
I am pleased with myself. Both pies are in the oven before 6 pm, so all that's left for after supper is chopping the veggies for stuffing and chopping the cranberries for the salad. This evening may be manageable yet. And dad's picking up cheese fries - his idea, bless him! - so I don't have to come up with dinner.
Ah, delight! Just enough leftover calories for the day to enjoy a glass of wine.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 101 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Blueberry soy shake, 2 slices struan toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, orange
12:45 pm 1 dark chocolate sea salt caramel
3:00 pm See's pumpkin lollipop
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:30 pm 5 cheese fries, 3 oz baby carrots, 2 clementines
7:00 pm 5 oz Naughty Girl
Exercise:
4:45-5:45 am Burn It Up DVD
20 November 2012
Tues 20 Nov
Nice to get back to my basic usual breakfast. You can easily get tired of restaurant breakfasts, even when they are delicious. Plain food is nice as a basis.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/2 grapefruit, 102 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Trader Joe's 8 oz pumpkin Greek yogurt, 2 slices cinnamon struan toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, large pear
12:30 pm Pumpkin chocolate truffle
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:00 pm Grilled chicken thigh, 1/2 c butternut squash, 1/2 c purple fingerling potatoes, 1/4 tbl butter, 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:40 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 video
19 November 2012
Mon 19 Nov
Just finished reading the blog of a woman who ran the 50-mile ultra-marathon in Madison in September. Very emotional writing brings you with her through the whole experience. It's on SparkPeople if you're interested.
Breakfast with my client this morning as I was not around to go with her last week. She has been quite depressed again.
Just bought a deal through Travelzoo for one night at the Hotel RED in Madison for $129 including two breakfasts in their restaurant and two cocktails at their bar. Can be used most any night up til Feb 28 so we will plan an overnight visit this winter and check out the new fancy hotel.
Food:
6:45 am Slice cinnamon raisin struan toast, 1 tsp soft margarine, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 100 g blackberries, coffee
8:15 am 2 eggs over easy, 1 1/2 slices homemade wheat toast w/butter & orange marmalade, coffee
12:45 pm Vanilla soy shake, 2 slices struan toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, orange
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:15 pm 175 g pasty, 3/4 c canned sliced beets, 12 oz skim milk, Lindt dark chocolate mint Lindor truffle
Exercise:
4:45-5:55 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
15 November 2012
Thurs 15 Nov
Very restless night last night, especially in the middle. Actually got up and finished the last two chapters of my book, something I never do. I had taken a cold tab that includes a small dose of acetaminophen, and my muscles were restless. I really wanted some ibuprofen, but you can't mix pain relievers safely. I did start sleeping better for about an hour at a time toward morning, so I opted not to get up and exercise but to take another hour for sleep. Don't want to walk around tired all day if I can help it.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 91 g raspberries, coffee
14 November 2012
Wed 14 Nov
Thanksgiving brunch at work today. Our section is in charge, so most of this morning will be dedicated to helping set up, serve, and clean up. At least it will be more active than usual. Going to try not to eat a huge amount.
Brought home some brunch leftovers to reheat for supper. Cold feels worse so I don't feel like cooking.
Food:
6:45 am Slice cinnamon raisin brioche toast, 1 tsp soft margarine, 1/4 cantaloupe, 92 g raspberries, coffee
9:45 am 2.5 oz ham, 1/2 c scrambled eggs w/veggies, 1/8 c cheesy potatoes,1/4 c cranberry/apple fruit salad, 1/4 c peaches & strawberries, 1/4 c veggie casserole, 1"x2" chocolate peanut butter bar, 2"x2" pumpkin bread pudding w/cool whip
1:15 pm 1.5"x1.5" pumpkin streusel cake
3:30 pm Small wedge chocolate cheesecake
6:15 pm 2.4 oz ham. 1/4 c mashed sweet potatoes, 1/4 c veggie casserole, 12 oz skim milk, slice Panera chocolate babka
Exercise:
4:45-5:45 am Burn It Up DVD
13 November 2012
Tues 13 Nov
Cold definitely took a turn for the worse yesterday. Needed drugs to sleep again. Maybe I'll be able to shake it somewhat in the next couple of days before Minneapolis.
Dad is working for a Norwegian lady who made fresh krumkake this morning and sent some home. They are always delicious but even more so when absolutely fresh!
Did something I rarely ever do for dinner tonight - an exact repeat of last night's supper. I had to bake 2 cranberry pudding pies for the Newman student supper and a pumpkin streusel cake for tomorrow's Thanksgiving brunch at work and I was burned out.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 102 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 2 small slices cinnamon raisin brioche, 1.4 oz cheddar, 2 tsp soft margarine, large pear, 2 krumkake
3:15 pm 1 apple cinnamon pizzelle
6:15 pm 1 c homemade beef stew, slice canary bread, 1 tsp soft margarine, Gala apple (Vitamix sauce), 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:35 am Jane Fonda Fat Burner video
12 November 2012
Mon 12 Nov
Hard to believe November is already almost half over. The end of the year passes so quickly! I won't be sorry to finish my last on call night for the year today.
Cold feels a little worse today. Echinacea tea helped; may need another dose before bed.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 100 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, 37 g raisin brioche bread, 1 oz Dubliner cheddar, 2 tsp soft margarine, med orange
2:45 pm 1 Reese's peanut butter cup
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew, echinacea tea
5:45 pm 1 c homemade beef stew, 50 g canary bread, 1 tsp soft margarine, Gala apple (Vitamix sauce), 12 oz skim milk
Exercise:
4:45-5:55 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
11 November 2012
Sun 11 Nov
In checking out the website for Napa Valley Grille where we plan to eat on Thurs night in the Mall of America, I found that if I joined their online community, they would send me a coupon for a free wine flight. I thought that was a worthwhile investment, and I did get the promised coupon in my email this morning. Free wine is always nice.
I am frustrated that the ballet exercise routine is only good for about 400 steps and very low calorie burn. I still feel the strength and flexibility is worthwhile so I don't want to switch Sundays to something more energetic, but then I feel obligated (though I don't always follow through) to try and do something else in the afternoon.
Food:
8:00 am Laura's oatmeal w/flaxseed meal, protein powder, 1/2 c blueberries, soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:15 am Small chocolate cookie, slice pumpkin pound cake, lemon cookie
12:00 pm 2 eggs, 3 pc bacon, slice French toast, 1 tsp whipped butter, 1/2 tbl syrup, coffee
4:15 pm 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c light original soy milk, med pear
Exercise:
6:45-7:35 am Brutal ballet DVD
4:00-5:00 pm Wii Zumba beginner routines
10 November 2012
Sat 10 Nov
Hoping that the pager continues to be mostly silent and looking forward to a quiet weekend at home. Need to plan the Thanksgiving menu and get the groceries. Need to bake something for the Newman coffee tomorrow. Need to visit Grandma. Need to do laundry. All pretty reasonable tasks.
Dad wears a size 10 shoe.
Making beef stew and Bryan Voltaggio's recipe for cranberry riesling compote. Good excuse for a glass of wine while cooking. Goodness gracious! Half hour later and I'm feeling the wine! Must not have eaten things that absorbed alcohol yet today.
Stew and cranberry compote were both very yummy, as was the canary bread from the Amherst bakery.
Food:
8:00 am 165 g caramel roll, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee
11:45 am Caramel apple w/nuts, 37 g cinnamon brioche raisin bread, 1 tsp soft margarine, 20 cal Nestle Fat Free cocoa
3:30 pm 6 oz riesling
6:00 pm 1 c beef stew, 1/4 cranberry compote, slice canary bread, 1 tsp soft margarine, 12 oz skim milk
09 November 2012
Fri 9 Nov
Breakfast with my client again this morning, so just fruit and coffee at home. Was disappointed that the last container of blackberries had some significant moldy spots. I ended up throwing out about half the berries. I had hoped to have enough left for tomorrow, but I guess that's not gonna happen.
Very early dinner at Clancy's tonight. Makes for a longer evening in jammies with my book, provided the pager stays quiet.
Food:
6:45 am 1/4 large cantaloupe, 118 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 75 g Austrian braid w/raisin/apricot filling, med pear
2:00 pm Butterfinger mini
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
5:15 pm 5 oz Prairie Fume, 5 oz baked fish, 1 c garlic red potatoes, 1/4 c vinegar coleslaw, 1/4 slice rye bread w/butter, 1/2 pc cranberry bread pudding w/Irish whiskey butter sauce
Exercise:
4:45-5:43 am Step DVD w small weight segment
08 November 2012
Thurs 8 Nov
Tonight we go to a Renewal presentation at Newman given by Fr. Mark. He will be talking about the Gospel of Luke that will be read for next year's liturgical cycle. It will be nice to see and hear him again. I expect they'll get a good turnout. Hopefully my pager won't go off during the presentation - so far so good this week.
Thank goodness the big bowl of Heather's homemade caramel corn is almost empty. I limited myself to about 3-4 little pieces this morning.
I made up some of the little pumpkin pasta packets for dinner tonight, and decided to be adventurous (if not exactly healthy) with the sauce. I made a cheese sauce with Jarlsberg seasoned with nutmeg. I thought it was delicious!
Pager went off for a call to go check someone out at the hospital just as we were getting ready to leave for Fr. Mark's presentation. I was able to wrap things up fairly quickly at the hospital, so I went about 10 min late. He does a nice job, a very animated speaker. Good to see him again.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 102 g blackberries, coffee
12:30 pm Vanilla soy shake, slice Double Protein bread, 1 tbl Jif, med pear
1:15 pm 2 chocolate Moravian cookies (30 cal each)
2:15 pm 4 M&Ms
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
5:45 pm 4.5 oz pumpkin pasta packets, 1/4 c Jarlsberg cheese sauce, 1/3 c green beans, 12 oz skim milk
8:45 pm Powdered sugar crescent pastry
Exercise:
4:45-5:42 am Kickboxing DVD
07 November 2012
Wed 7 Nov
It truly is a good morning today! It hasn't often happened that everyone I voted for won an election, but it's a good feeling. I'm also very happy that Elizabeth Warren won, and that Maine and Minnesota voted to honor gay marriage. A good day for Wisconsin and for the country. And Obama carried Wisconsin so we are still a blue state!
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 98 g blackberries, coffee
9:45 am 1 c homemade caramel corn
11:45 am Blueberry soy shake, 2 slices cinnamon bread, 2 tsp soft margarine, med pear
3:15 pm 1/2 c homemade caramel corn
6:15 pm Roasted vegetable lasagna, 1 c Birdseye Steamfresh green beans, 12 oz skim milk, chocolate calcium chew
Exercise:
4:45-5:45 am Burn It Up DVD
5:20-6:00 pm Wii Zumba Beginner Class
06 November 2012
Tues 6 Nov
For better or worse, today is the final day to decide so many political races. I just hope and pray that everyone will choose to cast their vote and will have the opportunity to do so without pressure or obstructions. And I would pray that this time tomorrow brings good news for the people of our country and our state.
Took a walk in the drizzly snow this afternoon with my client. Thought she'd want to stay indoors, but when I arrived at her house, she went straight for her coat. It was chilly, but helped me get some steps in today.
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 101 g blackberries, coffee
Morning: 3 Cold-Eze sugar free cocoa lozenges
12:00 pm Chocolate soy shake, English muffin, 1 tbl Jif, 1/2 large grapefruit
2:45 pm 1 dark chocolate sea salt caramel
4:00 pm 1/2 c homemade caramel corn
Exercise:
4:45-5:35 am Jane Fonda Original Workout video
1:25-2:05 pm Walk with client
05 November 2012
Mon 5 Nov
Yesterday was kind of weird in that I didn't feel much like eating all day even though I didn't feel at all sick. I guess I've been eating a bit much lately and the body just wanted a day to scale back.
Sleepy!
Food:
6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 102 g blackberries, coffee
9:30 am 3/4 c homemade caramel corn
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, 82 g blueberry scone, 1/2 lg grapefruit
1:30 pm 3/4 c homemade caramel corn
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
5:45 pm Costco roasted veggie lasagna, 1/2 c acorn squash, 1/2 tsp soft margarine, 12 oz skim milk, slice banana chocolate chip pound cake
Exercise:
4:45-5:55 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video
8:40-9:10 am Walk with client
04 November 2012
Sun 4 Nov
Knee is somewhat better today after a rougher day yesterday. I got through all of ballet except the second, fast set of jumps. I just high-marched around the room.
Particularly good morning bun today.
Nice to have it a little lighter to exercise this morning, but it's frustrating knowing it will only last a couple of weeks and we have to pay for it by early evening darkness.
This Packer game was better than last week, but still frustrating to see all those dropped passes as well as further injuries. We need the bye week!
Walked to County Home to see Grandma who seemed in a pretty good mood. They had put a boot on her again, but we got them to take it off and remove it from her room.
Food:
7:45 am Morning bun, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 100 g blackberries, coffee
11:45 am Crepe, 2 scrambled eggs, veggie mix, coffee
3:15 pm Chocolate calcium chew
5:15 pm 1 c Shreddies, 1/2 c light original soy milk
Exercise:
6:45-7:35 am Brutal ballet DVD
3:15-3:35 pm Walk to PCH
4:20-4:40 pm Walk home
03 November 2012
Sat 3 Nov
Looking forward to coming down to Madison to see Laura today. Today we will give thanks for having such a wonderful daughter since we won't have the opportunity to be together on Thanksgiving. We may be able to come down again on Sat 1 Dec for another chance to be together before the Christmas holidays.
What a very nice day with daughter! Enjoyed the French restaurant Bon Appetit for lunch, successful shopping, tour of Capitol Brewery, and the Alchemy for dinner.
Food:
7:30 am 132 g caramel roll, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
12:15 pm Vegetarian tagine, tabouleh on arugula, coffee
Afternoon: Various samples: fruit, cheese/crackers, etc.
4:30 pm 16 oz beer
6:00 pm .6 grilled cheese sandwich w/broccoli/tomato/pesto, wasabi green beans, few bites mashed potato
8:00 pm Fun size Milky Way
02 November 2012
Fri 2 Nov
Going for breakfast with my client again today, if she remembers. I usually only have fruit and coffee at home before I go, but I couldn't resist a piece of Emily's cinnamon bread toast. I'll probably order a little smaller at the restaurant to compensate.
Food:
6:45 am 1 slice cinnamon toast, 1 tsp soft margarine, 1/4 large cantaloupe, coffee
8:15 am 2 eggs, 1.25 slice wheat toast, 1 tsp butter, .75 tbl orange marmalade, coffee
11:30 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 1/2 large blueberry scone, Gala apple (Vitamix sauce)
12:30 pm 1 pc chocolates
4:45 pm 5 oz vodka/cranberry/ginger ale cocktail, assorted small nibbles of Tastefully Simple items
6:30 pm Chocolate calcium chew, Woodchuck Pumpkin cider
6:45 pm 4.35 oz grilled sirloin steak, 3/4 c roasted root veggies (beets/parsnips/sweet potatoes)
Exercise:
4:45-5:35 am The Firm Bootcamp DVD
01 November 2012
Thurs 1 Nov
I'm ready for my cold to be done any time now, thank you. I'm tired of needing decongestants to sleep and then still not sleeping very well. I opted out of morning exercise this morning because I felt like I was finally resting better when the alarm went off. I won't be able to squeeze in a nap at lunch today, so I felt that the extra hour of sleep this morning was more beneficial, even though I probably won't have much opportunity for exercise unless I can muster the energy at the end of the day.
Not winning the battle to find energy to work out at the end of the day. Sigh.
Food:
6:45 am 142 g caramel roll, 1/4 large cantaloupe, 106 g raspberries, coffee
11:45 am 1/2 blueberry lime scone
1:00 pm Vanilla soy shake, Gala apple (Vitamix sauce)
4:45 pm Chocolate calcium chew
6:15 pm 1 c cheese tortellini, 1/2 c carmelized onion & garlic pasta sauce, 1 tbl shredded parmesan, 1/2 c baked acorn squash, 1 tsp soft margarine, 12 oz skim milk
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