January 2012
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and we're back....
Internet service is still down at the house, but I’m finally out of meetings this week and back at my regularly scheduled work programming. (installer has been there THREE times and eff’d it up every. single. time… grr)
Bullet points from the last week:
moving really is the most unbelievably wretched thing ever BUT I will say it gives you an incredible opportunity to purge...
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Moving Is The Debil
I can not wait for normal to come back.
Not only Is boxing up everything you own the freaking worst shit EVER… It’s also kept me so damn busy and panicked that running/cooking for the last 3 days has been impossible. IT SUCKS! HARD.
BUT… Today, my lovely interwebz friends, is move in day!
*triumphing trumpets trumpeting*
Cleaning the new place today.
Moving everything with...
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Reason # 592 why I love my boss
Employee sends out department email: Can anyone tell me what denial "blah blah blah" is and how to fix it?
Me back to everyone: That's been happening a lot lately, it's their error... just call and ask them to push it through.
Boss back to me: Did Medicare push it? Puh..push it real good? Thanks, R.
Can't stop laughing. Honestly, if everyone here knew how immature their bosses were? guaranteed mass revolution.
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Good A.M.
Breakfast: 3 oz smoked salmon with 10 olive oil and rosemary roasted cherry tomatoes and 5 whole garlic cloves compliments of my loverly bf. 195 calories
The Con:
I’m pretty sure my breath is kickin’
The Pros:
Salmon -
protein
Omega 3s
lots of b12
(plus it’s yuhhmmeee)
Tomatoes -
A crap ton of the powerful anti-oxident Lycopene
the amazing Leptin,...
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Tis The Season
Flu Season
Up…
Since 3am…
With my poor pukey kid.
Her:
Thankfully tucked in bed, warm and cozy, tylenol’d up, and at home today with Chris. <—- hero.
Me:
At work, on three hours of sleep, pumping myself full of caffeine, trying to prepare for the most boring meeting on the planet, all whilst secretly plotting the best way to get away with a nap in my office....
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Grumbling Mysteries
I’ve already had a
1/2 a bagel thin,
1 oz lox,
1 tbs cream cheese,
a whole roasted beet,
1/2 cup granola, and
43 oz of water
450 calories.
and I’m hungry.
really hungry.
and it’s only 11:30am.
Come on, stomach? What the crappin’ heck?
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Weekend Recap
The ‘ole internet was on the fritz at the homestead, but the weekend was a pretty good one.
Friday after work, I took a friend out for drinks who’d just found out her Dbag ex had been cheating on her. Waaaaay too many drinks were had to be super calorie conscious, but I hardly EVER drink like that so I’m giving myself the freebie…. not to mention sometimes your girls...
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Thought I'd say....
I wholeheartedly love and appreciate…
people who don’t take themselves seriously
people who aren’t afraid to embarrass themselves for my entertainment
people who love to make others smile
People who put themselves out there
people who try their hardest not to judge others
people who face adversities and turmoils with an “I got this” attitude
people who just...
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Kicking Ass and Taking Names
These are the goals I posted 3 days ago.
and here is the progress….
January Fitness Goals:
Try new workout videos from Netflix Have done each TWICE. Review posts to come.
Try new Brazilian Butt video from Christmas <— it’s just too cold to run outside.
Continue to eat well. High protein, high fruit and veggie, low gluten carbs - still going. :)
5 lb loss for January....
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Choices
You could eat ALL THIS….
3 cups butter lettuce, 8 cups of spinach, a whole yellow pepper, 2 apples, 2 eggs, and 1/3 a bottle of orange & fig sweetened balsamic.
365 calories, enough for 2 meals, and chocko-block FULL of antioxidents, vitamins, and good for yous.
OR you could eat this…
360 calories
Or this….
380 calories
Or this…
410 calories
Or even...
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Aye Mucho Sueño... Zzzzzz
My body el no cooperato <— it’s a spanglish kinda morning
Sleep last night: 8:30pm.
Wake this morning: 6:00am and I had to literally DRAG my ass out of bed.
9.5 hours?
I feel like I could sleep for an eternity…
or maybe just until some handsome prince strolls along to kiss me awake…
Harry? calling Harry?
No?
Don’t worry, I won’t hold my...
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M.I.A.
I, sadly, have spent the last 4 days in bed with an upper respiratory infection, a UTI, and then to make things extra exciting, whilst I was at my doctor’s office being treated for all that? …. caught a stomach bug.
Uber Fun.
Today, all systems are a go, but feeling a little weak. Regardless, I’m back to work and ready to start the new years off with a bang.
December...
December 2011
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18 Secrets Of Very Fit People
Keep a water bottle with you at all times… and drink from it often
Look at exercise as a pleasure and a privilege.
Even fat free, low cal food has calories. Eat modest well-balanced meals and watch the calories. It really does matter.
Limit caffeine and exposure to second-hand smoke
Focus all your attention on short-term fitness goals. If you make those… they will come.....
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Kale Chip 101
The Best. Snack. Ever.
Ingredients:
4 cups raw kale, washed, dried, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted, or olive oil
Directions:
1. Place kale in a bowl and toss with oil.
2. Spread the kale on a baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle generously with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. (For a BBQ chip flavor, add a sprinkle of chili powder and...
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Things Someone Will Need To Explain To Me One Day
How is it that I eat a small 4 oz filet mignon for dinner and weigh 3 pounds more this morning?
Why can’t I seem to talk myself into going anywhere near the mall this holiday season. If it’s there… seriously, no one’s getting it.
I went to the movies yesterday… which armrest was mine? cuz that was sorda awkward.
Why do we have to work today? I’m...
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Try, Fail, repeat if necessary.
What. A. Morning.
Surprisingly, I’m doing a pretty decent job at maintaining a positive attitude this morning, but good grief and holy balls it’s been hard.
The lovely Friday morning issues:
#1: My 82 year old grandmother snuck out of my aunt’s house yesterday, drove to Columbus (4 hours) by herself to go to their “for sale” empty house and is now refusing to...
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POWER FOODS
Need a little nutritional boost for your running? Here’s a list of some of the best foods to fuel your body.
RAISINS Mid-workout Carbs
The perfect on-the-go fuel is already in your pantry; two tablespoons of raisins pack more than 30 grams of carbs, making them ideal for snacking during runs MUSHROOMS Post-workout Potassium
From white button to the more exotic maitake mushrooms,...
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HG's Pot o' Hot Cinna-Mocha
This is absolutely getting made on Christmas morning!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup ground coffee beans 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup malted milk powder
Sweetener: My choice would be natural sugar or stevia Optional toppings: Fat Free Reddi-wip, additional cinnamon
Directions: Combine coffee and cinnamon in the filter of a coffeemaker with a 6-cup capacity or more....
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Turkish Chopped Salad
What a fantastic lunch this made for me today?
Dressing Ingredients
a large handful of parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sumac (optional; it will still taste great if you don’t have this somewhat unusual spice on hand)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad Ingredients
2...
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WIW... err
WIWT
oops. I hate it when I get my days mixed up?
Last Week: 165.2 lb
This Week: 163.8
Loss: 1.4 lbs.
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Mornin'
Today is a new day…
Today is full of possibilities…
Today you can do anything you set your mind to…
Today you are amazing.
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Work Today
Is a healthy eating LANDMINE!!!
and that’s seriously just the tip of the iceberg. I coulda rounded through the office and taken at least 5 more pics.
Evidently today is National “Granny brings all the bad/good eats for no particular reason” Day and I didn’t get the memo.
I am hereby confined to my office.
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Holy Hell NSV
Who’s wearing a pair of jeans today that haven’t seen any action since the dawning of the dinosaurs? (aka 12th grade)
Yerp. It’s me.
I’ll completely admit they’re tights as all fuck… BUT THEY’RE ON! and THAT’s what matters
Size 7 bitches ;)
Herbs Against Acid Reflux →
Cure Acid Relux Naturally!
This is currently relevant in my life right now. Must try these.
1. Ginger- Known to cure acid reflux due to its anti-inflammatory ingredients; you can boil fresh ginger and drink it similar to tea or you can sprinkle ginger powder on your food.
2. Liquorice or licorice- This is a legume found in most parts of Asia and southern Europe. This is used in...
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jenntampsin asked: How do you cook your tofu?
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WIW
Last: 167 lbs
Today: 165.2 lbs
Down: 1.8 lbs
Things that I’ve changed that I know have made the difference:
Water Nazi. I’ve been a crazy person about making sure I have enough
Low on the bread. I’m still eating carbs, just not gluteny ones
Super high on the lean protein. Chicken, egg whites, and no sodium tuna have taken the royal seat in my life. There are just so...
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Current Obsession
MUSTARD.
I LOVE YELLOW MUSTARD. I LOVE BROWN MUSTARD. I LOVE DIJON MUSTARD. I LOVE STONE GROUND MUSTARD. I LOVE HOT MUSTARD. I LOVE HORSERADISH MUSTARD. I LOVE DELI MUSTARD. ALL THE MUSTARD.
It has next to no calories… low sodium content… low sugar content…. and it’s full of tangy amazingness.
It’s clearly the condiment of all condiments.
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FYI: SALE
Just got the email…
Under Armour Sale @ Rue La La.com
1 day only. 40-50% off Men’s and Women’s
I may need to have a little “Merry Christmas to me” moment.
was $80… on sale $39.90
yes, please.
*Just noticed they also have Bern biking helmets 50% off too
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LUNCH
Bento see it…..
Bento don’t.
Whole grilled Pike (umm.. that was weird), salad w/ peanut dressing, white rice w/ a splash of low sodium soy, and two types of pickled diakon with edamame. My modifications: only ate 1/2 the rice and gave the gyoza and imitation crab to Chris.
Estimated total calories: 390 and that’s prolly a little high considering how badly I...