….Gifts
It’s actually a much better model then the one listed in the catalogue….that one wasn’t a video player as well. So…now I have 2 GB worth of music, video, and pictures at my fingertips. Along with a really cute set of pink ear buds (purchased separately….anything labeled “marshmallow” must surely be mine). I haven’t actually played with it much…I’m putting off reading the losers user’s manual….so I’m not exactly sure how it works. I just plugged it in, and suddenly everything on my hard drive filled the dude up. *sigh* guess I’d better print the pages out and read…unless some other {technically savvy} person would like to volunteer to set it up for me *winkwink*
{am: yogurt w/ granola, banana, H2O}
…Weekend Recap
{snack: grapes, plain yogurt w/ granola, H2O}
{snack: nutri-grain bar, H2O}
{dinner: 3-egg omelet, hash w/ peppers&onions, Diet Dr. Pepper}
{snack: Quakes rice Snackers, grapes, H2O}
…Fitness Friday
So the weight class was an actual weight class. I, along with 4 other struggling dieters had to sit through a 2 hour class listening to nutrition facts, definitions of carbs, proteins, and fats, and, of course, the importance of exercise. Great. Perfect for the uninformed. Not that I’m a know-it-all…but I’ve been there. I’ve had that class. I pretty much know the basic facts of nutrition and weight loss. My problem is motivation. My problem is not knowing if I’m getting enough essential vitamins and minerals. My problem with being overweight is that I don’t exercise, that I’m not motivated enough, that I’m lazy. At least I was those things. I’m working on changing them. I’ve become aware of what I’m eating…how I’m eating, and when I’m eating. Writing this stuff down certainly helps. Having friends who are reading what I’m eating helps. So…I guess I just take it from there. I keep doing what I’ve been doing for the last couple of weeks…but step up the physical activity. I am the same weight I was at my Dr’s appt a couple weeks ago. Didn’t lose 🙁 But also…didn’t gain 🙂 yay for me. We did talk a little about a vegetarian diet…and taking vitamins…and I have a handy little sheet telling me how to combine proteins to make up for the lack of meat.
When we were discussing logging our food habits, someone mentioned The Daily Plate. It’s a website that, once you’re registered, helps you log your calorie intake, keeps track of meal plans, etc. Might be helpful. I’ve also put a link over in my sidebar.
Did I mentioned that all through the class, the more we talked about food, the more I was starving 🙂 My quick bowl of cheerios this morning just wasn’t enough. The class and I decided they should provide snacks for us while we sat listening to the dietitian.
So…today I’m just hanging out at home….doing laundry, cleaning, and playing online. It’s rainy out…again…perfect day to cozy-up at home and relax. I’m working a couple hours each both Saturday and Sunday…and working through next Thursday til I get another 3 day weekend. {Loving} those.
Hope all is well…and that you guys and gals have a super weekend.
Happy {well} eating!
g
…Heber on my Mind
Read one more book this week…Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes…..funny little book about New York socialites…..funny but predictable. I practically wrote the ending myself a couple of chapters into it. A cute read though and a little glimpse into fashion and husband-hunting.
I’m off to see the nutritionist tomorrow. I guess what it’s really called is a “weight-loss class” at the Diabetes Program Center in Muskegon. I think I prefer “seeing the nutritionist.”
{snack: 1 cup of green grapes and OJ}
{lunch: 6″ tuna on wheat and baked chips, “light” lemonade”}
{dinner: assorted veggies and dip, H20–must mention that I drove my brother to Dogs N Suds for the much much coveted chili-dogs and fries, and I ordered only the veggie platter!}
{snack: TCBY shiver}
{buckets and buckets of H2o today!}