Sleep in Sunday

Despite the fact that Stephen was up and dressed for 7 am mass, he woke us up at 6:58, so that was not an option. We passed on that and woke later at 9:00.  So 11 am mass it was, followed by a trip to IHOP.   (IHOP was a frequent haunt, especially for Phil and Stephen.  But in order to reduce Stephens caloric intake we have reduced our visits there to once a month)
I managed to not eat anything before mass, so IHOP was brunch.  Ordered an egg white garden omelette and - a first bold step for me - no cheese!  Add a fruit cup to that and a few bites of Phil's grits and I call that a good start!
Later that day we had a retirement party for our friend Tom.  I ate little pinwheels and two pizza bites and one finger sandwich.  Maybe a few more pinwheels.  However I passed on the cake!
In all I think I did pretty well eating.  Didn't exercise.  Day of rest right?
Well maybe I had an upper body workout- I pushed mom in her wheelchair all around Dollar Tree.  I'm sure that counts for something!
Feeling successful so far.  Hope we all have a great week ahead.  Mine is busy already!

Gameday

Would have been nice if saints had won, but we had a few couples over and lots of conversation and food!
Made "Whodat highball" drinks - low sugar but did have liquor!  Used vanilla spice whiskey and apple orchard bourbon, lemonade and sprite zero. Tasty!
I also made a whole wheat pasta salad which the group devoured so we a ate healthy there.  I only had half if a burger, no bun, since they logged in at 23 fat grams a piece!  Skipped the baked beans.
Thankfully the king cake was not super creamy yummy so could pass on that too!
Probably over indulged in the cheese and triscuits!
But I did a 12 minute core workout so that's good.  After a week of these short videos I will try to double the time.  Taking it slowly so I don't injure my back.
Time to Put away saints decorations (and the rest of Christmas!).
WhoDat Nation signing off!

Frantic Friday

Had a day to do errands since I had a sitter here all day.  But of course when my day is unplanned, eating  is off also.  Need to Plan my snacks for in between meals - especially if I am going to be late for lunch!  

Did not get my exercise in today and I missed it.  All the more determined to do it tomorrow.  I want to see how long it takes to build up my ab strength. 

But what I did today ended up being a good use of my time so I do t regret it.  (Visited with old friends Bud and Sharon and Working on a power point slide show for my friend Tom who us retiring.).

Dinner was 1/2 hour late but no one was worried. 

The challenge for tomorrow is to plan my play off football watching food!  Go Saints!

Thoughts for Thursday

Nothing tastes as good a being thinner feels.
I accidentally skipped lunch today. And I didn't die of hunger.
Pilates floor exercises are very hard when you have no ab strength.
It's easier to keep focused when I start my day in prayer.

Weigh in Wednesday

Did another workout video from spark people. Com.  Chair cardio!  I know it sounds wimpy but it totally fatigued my legs!  Tomorrow I'll try a standing one.
You could also call this weigh in Wednesday as I'm back at weight watchers Jenny's noon class. Up just two pounds from the holidays.  Time to get serious!
Going for power foods.  Bought an exercise mat.  Let the fitness begin!

New year - new you - new me?

Just beginning to keep track of my healthy comeback.
Started yesterday, Monday.   Trying to eat right.
Today, eating better, mainly though, I exercised my core and abs.   Whoa! Where did my strength go? I want it back!
I found some good video workouts on Sparkpeople.com starting with sitting on a chair.
Probably will record this on "work out" Wednesdays.
What should Tuesday be?  "Try something new" Tuesday.  Well the computer exercise video was new.  It was doable and free. So far so good!

Saying goodbye to August

Saying goodbye to August

August means  so many things

The last barbecues of summer.  

The final trip to the beach or days at the pool

The fleeting days of no school

The last few long summer days

August reminds us to take a few moments to reflect on the pause that summer brings

Remember the lazy mornings

The shorts and t shirts

The swims and beaches

The vacation to new  places

The times with family

Remember the summer fruits and veggies

All that watermelon and key lime for pie

Savor the barbecues with juicy burgers and salty chips

Shish ka bobs and ice cream

Soft drinks, cold beer, frozen daiquiris

Reminisce for a brief time the slow pace that is summer

Perhaps you had a chance to change your pace if not for the whole summer 

Then for a brief vacation time.

As August wanes

I reflect on summer.  Fun things I did to  entertain kids and grand kids

The zoo, the dog park, the pool, 

amusement rides, mini golf, movies, 

baseball games, horseback rides 

August also means beginnings

New school year

New clothes for fall

New calendar datebook

New plans to get me to the holidays.

August

A long, hot  month, sometimes surprising us with hurricanes.

Always dumping afternoon rain showers.

August lasts just long enough for me to get really tired of  my summer clothes.

Then comes September.