I know nothing about the Paleo diet.
But I think I will research it.
I'm posting the links to these two blogs here so that I don't forget them.
And perhaps someone out there who might come across my little blog will find them useful or at least have something to say about the Paleo diet.
http://paleopilgrimage.com/
and
http://nomnompaleo.com/recipeindex
There you have it.
Or perhaps, there I have it.
ch ch ch ch changes....
11 January 2013
Weight Loss Excuses
I have a bunch of excuses.
Reasons why this week I lost but 1 little pound.
Don't get me wrong - I am happy I managed to loose.
A loss of any size is movement in the right direction.
My sister and her husband were here and we ate out.
I did a horrible job at tracking.
I went back to work and it was stressful.
Aunt Flo was visiting and well, she made me eat things that I didn't really need.
See.
A bunch of excuses.
I am down a total of 3 pounds.
That's three pounds less of me taking up your space.
And for that, you are welcome.
At my meeting on Thursday I stayed for the after session.
I like the leader - she's sassy and quick witted.
The group is a good group of ladies - many of whom attended the same meeting I went to the first time I joined WW.
I decided to purchase the 360 kit. In it there is a measuring tape. Of which, I plan on using this weekend.
I plan on doing a lot this weekend.
Reevaluating how I am getting in my fruits and veggies.
Planning out my exercise routine.
Making a few goals.
It's the only way that I'm going to make this happen. And I'm doing it for me.
Knowing some of the crap my mom is going through right now - health things, a lot of them due to her weight - inspires me to Not want to have to deal with it all when I'm in my 60's, or even younger. I already battle with achy joints. And I know when I lost weight the last time, some of that went away.
My mantra for this week: I am strong.
Reasons why this week I lost but 1 little pound.
Don't get me wrong - I am happy I managed to loose.
A loss of any size is movement in the right direction.
My sister and her husband were here and we ate out.
I did a horrible job at tracking.
I went back to work and it was stressful.
Aunt Flo was visiting and well, she made me eat things that I didn't really need.
See.
A bunch of excuses.
I am down a total of 3 pounds.
That's three pounds less of me taking up your space.
And for that, you are welcome.
At my meeting on Thursday I stayed for the after session.
I like the leader - she's sassy and quick witted.
The group is a good group of ladies - many of whom attended the same meeting I went to the first time I joined WW.
I decided to purchase the 360 kit. In it there is a measuring tape. Of which, I plan on using this weekend.
I plan on doing a lot this weekend.
Reevaluating how I am getting in my fruits and veggies.
Planning out my exercise routine.
Making a few goals.
It's the only way that I'm going to make this happen. And I'm doing it for me.
Knowing some of the crap my mom is going through right now - health things, a lot of them due to her weight - inspires me to Not want to have to deal with it all when I'm in my 60's, or even younger. I already battle with achy joints. And I know when I lost weight the last time, some of that went away.
My mantra for this week: I am strong.
06 January 2013
Do I Step Out Completely?
Last night as I was lying in bed attempting to go to sleep I found myself writing a letter in my head to an organization.
One that I've given 2 yrs of my life to.
As I was writing this letter I realized that I don't find what I'm doing fun.
I've lost my zeal for it.
I think I somewhat realized this awhile ago - but fully realized it last night.
There is so much negative energy right now and so little being done about it.
And I find myself not wanting to be there.
I used to be able to cheer for all in some way. I might have preferred certain folks, but I could get behind everybody and show support.
That feeling is gone.
Left the building.
I still love the concept. What they do for the community.
Here's my problem - what I've been doing the past year and a half, there's really nobody who is primed to take my place. There's nobody that has shown interest. Most are involved in some other capacity.
So stepping out would make me feel guilty. I can't completely blame the organization. I'm the one who dedicated so much time. Who let them use me to the best of my ability.
Guilt via a volunteer position.
That's not right is it?
I'm so unsure of what to do right now.
One that I've given 2 yrs of my life to.
As I was writing this letter I realized that I don't find what I'm doing fun.
I've lost my zeal for it.
I think I somewhat realized this awhile ago - but fully realized it last night.
There is so much negative energy right now and so little being done about it.
And I find myself not wanting to be there.
I used to be able to cheer for all in some way. I might have preferred certain folks, but I could get behind everybody and show support.
That feeling is gone.
Left the building.
I still love the concept. What they do for the community.
Here's my problem - what I've been doing the past year and a half, there's really nobody who is primed to take my place. There's nobody that has shown interest. Most are involved in some other capacity.
So stepping out would make me feel guilty. I can't completely blame the organization. I'm the one who dedicated so much time. Who let them use me to the best of my ability.
Guilt via a volunteer position.
That's not right is it?
I'm so unsure of what to do right now.
04 January 2013
If only we could all be so awesome
"This is pretty much as badass as imaginable--
"The Gulabi gang (from Hindi gulabi, "pink", transln. "pink gang") is a group of women vigilantes and activists originally from Banda in Bundelkhand district, Uttar Pradesh, India, but reported to be active across North India as of 2010. It is named after the pink saris worn by its members.
The gang was founded in 2006 by Sampat Pal Devi, a mother of five and former government health worker (and a former child bride), as a response to widespread domestic abuse and other violence against women. Gulabis visit abusive husbands and beat them up with laathis (bamboo sticks) unless they stop abusing their wives. In 2008, they stormed an electricity office in Banda district and forced officials to turn back the power they had cut in order to extract bribes. They have also stopped child marriages and protested dowry and female illiteracy."
(I stole this from FB, I hope it is all true)
"The Gulabi gang (from Hindi gulabi, "pink", transln. "pink gang") is a group of women vigilantes and activists originally from Banda in Bundelkhand district, Uttar Pradesh, India, but reported to be active across North India as of 2010. It is named after the pink saris worn by its members.
The gang was founded in 2006 by Sampat Pal Devi, a mother of five and former government health worker (and a former child bride), as a response to widespread domestic abuse and other violence against women. Gulabis visit abusive husbands and beat them up with laathis (bamboo sticks) unless they stop abusing their wives. In 2008, they stormed an electricity office in Banda district and forced officials to turn back the power they had cut in order to extract bribes. They have also stopped child marriages and protested dowry and female illiteracy."
(I stole this from FB, I hope it is all true)
Smoothie Harmony
Since the beginning of the school year (august-ish) I've been making myself a smoothie for breakfast. I've calculated the points but as I was not really doing weight watchers at that point I didn't add them all together or pay much attention. I make them in a large mason jar, which my blender blade/base will screw onto. It's really very convenient because after smoothie is made (I try to make them in the evening so everything can meld together) I screw on the mason jar lid and I'm ready to go.
My smoothie this morning was 11 points+. My smoothie yesterday was 12 points+
I took away the peanut butter and used the whole serving of whey protein (I had only been using half).
Part of it is the 3 point yogurt. I have a ton of yogurt that I need to use. So for now, high point value yogurt!
Also - the pureed sweet potato. That alone is 2 points+. Once I use it all up I'll switch over to pumpkin which has 0 points+
So what my morning smoothie will look like:
Non-Dairy milk (right now it's coconut milk, but when I shopped at TJ's yesterday, they had none - so I picked up almond milk) = 1-2 points +
Yogurt (4-6 oz) = 2-3 points+
Pumpkin = 0 points+
Banana/Apple = 0 points+
Frozen Fruit = 0 points+
Spinach/Kale/Chard = 0 points+ (this is a bag mix from TJ's)
Ground Flax Meal = 2 points+ (Bob's Red Mill)
Whey/Soy Protein = 2 points + (Whey Protein is Bob's Red Mill. The Soy Protein I purchased at TJ's and will start using when the Whey Protein is gone)
If I add together the highest point values plus all others that takes me down to a 9 points+ smoothie with a ton of protein (7 points+ if I can use only 4 oz of my liquid and find a 2 point+ yogurt)
I go for a lot of protein because I drink my breakfast between 7:30 and 7:45 and don't get lunch until 12:30/12:45. I work with busy special needs middle schoolers and I have to be able to last with what I have for breakfast.
My WW meeting took me down to 30 Daily Points from 31. That's only one point - but that's less things I can eat that have a point value. So if I can get my smoothie down in points but keep it filling - I'm on the right track. Plus, it gets me 2 servings of veggies and 2.5 servings of fruit.
I use a scale to weigh everything. It's probably the best purchase I've made to help me with my weight loss journey. It's nothing fancy. It is electronic and will zero out, which is handy dandy. I even use it when I'm eating crackers. I don't trust the number of crackers per serving that they tell you - instead I weigh out the gram amount. Sometimes you get less, sometimes you get more. Either way - it's been so very amazingly helpful, especially in smoothie making.
My smoothie this morning was 11 points+. My smoothie yesterday was 12 points+
I took away the peanut butter and used the whole serving of whey protein (I had only been using half).
Part of it is the 3 point yogurt. I have a ton of yogurt that I need to use. So for now, high point value yogurt!
Also - the pureed sweet potato. That alone is 2 points+. Once I use it all up I'll switch over to pumpkin which has 0 points+
So what my morning smoothie will look like:
Non-Dairy milk (right now it's coconut milk, but when I shopped at TJ's yesterday, they had none - so I picked up almond milk) = 1-2 points +
Yogurt (4-6 oz) = 2-3 points+
Pumpkin = 0 points+
Banana/Apple = 0 points+
Frozen Fruit = 0 points+
Spinach/Kale/Chard = 0 points+ (this is a bag mix from TJ's)
Ground Flax Meal = 2 points+ (Bob's Red Mill)
Whey/Soy Protein = 2 points + (Whey Protein is Bob's Red Mill. The Soy Protein I purchased at TJ's and will start using when the Whey Protein is gone)
If I add together the highest point values plus all others that takes me down to a 9 points+ smoothie with a ton of protein (7 points+ if I can use only 4 oz of my liquid and find a 2 point+ yogurt)
I go for a lot of protein because I drink my breakfast between 7:30 and 7:45 and don't get lunch until 12:30/12:45. I work with busy special needs middle schoolers and I have to be able to last with what I have for breakfast.
My WW meeting took me down to 30 Daily Points from 31. That's only one point - but that's less things I can eat that have a point value. So if I can get my smoothie down in points but keep it filling - I'm on the right track. Plus, it gets me 2 servings of veggies and 2.5 servings of fruit.
I use a scale to weigh everything. It's probably the best purchase I've made to help me with my weight loss journey. It's nothing fancy. It is electronic and will zero out, which is handy dandy. I even use it when I'm eating crackers. I don't trust the number of crackers per serving that they tell you - instead I weigh out the gram amount. Sometimes you get less, sometimes you get more. Either way - it's been so very amazingly helpful, especially in smoothie making.
03 January 2013
Finding Food
In the past 2 days I have managed to discover a few rather tasty low point plus items.
One of them being laughing cow's cinnamon cream cheese wedges. Spread on a bagel thin and add some thinly sliced apple and you have a delicious 3 pts + snack/part of a meal.
Today for lunch I had some hominy mixed with tomato soup. I added in 1/2 of a bagel thin for some whole wheat. 5pts +
Next step is to adjust my morning smoothie. Right now it's sitting at a pretty high points plus value. I purchased a bag of kale/chard/spinach mix and plan on pureeing it and pouring that into an ice cube tray. I know that otherwise I won't get it all used. I also plan on cutting out the peanut butter. I will just use the whole serving of the whey/soy protein. The addition of apples will also help up the fiber/filling content.
Adventure time in creating yummy things that will help me stay full, loose weight, and get in plenty o healthy things.
Beyond that I need to focus on upping my daily water intake. I'm really bad about drinking as much as I should. I have a tiny bladder and hate having to use the restroom all of the time.
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Weighed in this evening. Managed to loose 2lbs. Two pounds less of me in this world.
Pretty exciting considering I didn't think I had done that well.
It's not about willpower.
It's about control.
I am in control of my life.
One of them being laughing cow's cinnamon cream cheese wedges. Spread on a bagel thin and add some thinly sliced apple and you have a delicious 3 pts + snack/part of a meal.
Today for lunch I had some hominy mixed with tomato soup. I added in 1/2 of a bagel thin for some whole wheat. 5pts +
Next step is to adjust my morning smoothie. Right now it's sitting at a pretty high points plus value. I purchased a bag of kale/chard/spinach mix and plan on pureeing it and pouring that into an ice cube tray. I know that otherwise I won't get it all used. I also plan on cutting out the peanut butter. I will just use the whole serving of the whey/soy protein. The addition of apples will also help up the fiber/filling content.
Adventure time in creating yummy things that will help me stay full, loose weight, and get in plenty o healthy things.
Beyond that I need to focus on upping my daily water intake. I'm really bad about drinking as much as I should. I have a tiny bladder and hate having to use the restroom all of the time.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Weighed in this evening. Managed to loose 2lbs. Two pounds less of me in this world.
Pretty exciting considering I didn't think I had done that well.
It's not about willpower.
It's about control.
I am in control of my life.
01 January 2013
2013
It's a new year!
I don't make resolutions typically - but I do try and make goals.
Have I figured them out yet? Nope.
I do know that my number one goal this year will be improving me.
My lifestyle.
My weight.
The choices I make.
All of them need to have the end product of making a better me.
Perhaps that is a good enough start.
The first good choice I made was to ring in the New Year with some rather wonderful people. While this year lacked a friend bursting through the door to join the countdown with 5 seconds left or hot jamz, it was delightful none the less. There was a lot of laughter and joy. I tried drinking vinegar for the first time (mixed with a shot of vodka and some club soda - it was pretty tasty). I shared delicious food. And I laughed while a large group of us played cards against humanity.
Here is to 2013.
I know that it's going to be a great year because I will make it so.
And I will do my best to overcome the inevitable bumps in the road, not alone, but by seeking out the companionship and help of my friends.
I don't make resolutions typically - but I do try and make goals.
Have I figured them out yet? Nope.
I do know that my number one goal this year will be improving me.
My lifestyle.
My weight.
The choices I make.
All of them need to have the end product of making a better me.
Perhaps that is a good enough start.
The first good choice I made was to ring in the New Year with some rather wonderful people. While this year lacked a friend bursting through the door to join the countdown with 5 seconds left or hot jamz, it was delightful none the less. There was a lot of laughter and joy. I tried drinking vinegar for the first time (mixed with a shot of vodka and some club soda - it was pretty tasty). I shared delicious food. And I laughed while a large group of us played cards against humanity.
Here is to 2013.
I know that it's going to be a great year because I will make it so.
And I will do my best to overcome the inevitable bumps in the road, not alone, but by seeking out the companionship and help of my friends.
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