How Time Flies

Hmmm, this sounds like my other blog It's About Time, but certainly not the same theme. It appears that I have not been here for about a week. Man, time flies sometimes. It's not that I haven't been good, but I have not been stellar either. Although, I've still been working out a lot, to the tune of 6 classes a week, I am still hungry much of the time. My points are still kind of high, but I am trying to get them down to a manageable number. It just gets difficult sometimes when so many things seem to get in the way.

So I am going to keep hanging in there. I said that I would, at least, update the summary table, and I will do that....once I finally tally up some of the days that didn't get their point numbers figured out. *just got busy* what was that stupid saying again....crazy busy.

So, I am still on track, and still tracking.

Til tomorrow.....
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Just Like Starting Over

A lot of my posts, both on this blog and my other blog It's About Time, start with a theme song. Just Like Starting Over was a John Lennon song.

Of course I am trying to distract myself from what I really wanted to write about. Confession time in Sleepy Hollow. I am not even going to indulge myself in a current journal update, because it was so utterly disgusting. The points that I have racked up over the last few days totally steal away from any activity points that I will earn for the upcoming week. That sucks. The summary table will be updated with the total points. That should suffice.

Needless to say, I am back on track, again, today. My good intentions have once again been reinstated, and I know what I have to do. Even though the wheels fell off the cart....again....it's game on....again.

You know, it's always one of those things. We can do so well and then sabotage the whole thing by having one or two or three bad days. At least I was aware of what I was doing (no excuse), but able to say 'ok, let's get going again'.

My plan for this week is to increase my water intake, go to my gym classes, go to WW meeting, and track ..properly.

Christmas is right around the corner, peeking at us as a matter of fact, and things will get busier and more hectic. Now is the time to try to get a headstart.

Wish me luck. Where is the weightloss fairy when I need her (him?).


Til tomorrow.....
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Teddy Bear Ticker

Have you looked at my sidebar and seen My Teddy Bear Countdown Ticker?
It says that there are 38 days left til Christmas. Hmmmm. A whole lot can happen between now and then. Lots of parties, munchies, drinkies.

So far, we are going to two planned events, and I plan to, at least, be prepared. After all, it's not a surprise that these events are coming, right?
So I guess, part of my plan of attack is to continue with the good things that I am currently doing - the exercise, the tracking, the water, the good choices.


When it gets closer to the events, I will try to not go too crazy during the day, and sabotage my progress, but will probably drink ,more water, and try to reign in the points, leaving me with some wiggle room (pun again).

The Bottom line ====> TRY!

What I Learned Yesterday

As I mentioned in a previous post Yay Me I have returned to my WW meetings. There is always something to discuss, some of it maybe new, some not. Here is a synopsis of what was covered this week.

It was Buyer Beware week, where we were cautioned to read labels carefully, and watch for troublesome products.

• zero Trans fats


• Sugar free


• Lite


• Serving Size

There is also some info that will go on the sidebar. I just need to find a good way to organize it. It deals with recommended percentages per day for Protein, carbs etc.

My Yesterday

I had to write about my yesterday. It was not quite a WOW day, but it was a rushed day, and in the end I had to take a laughable look at the progression of events.

The day started out with my typical small breakfast and lean lunch. I had my half hour personal training session, and 1 hour NewBody class (and of course I remembered to bring my travel snack).

Then the wheels fell off the cart....well sort of.

I had to rush home, shower, and change to get to an election results reception in support of the fellow for whom we canvassed in the municipal election. We didn't have time for dinner at home, so we grabbed Wendy's chicken fillet (not the smartest grab), but at least I didn't get the fries too! Gobbled down the chicken, and ran off for the reception. There was more food, and here's where I get crazy...

There were various types of pizzas (vegetable food groups right?)
Potato chips (potatoes, right?)
Cheese popcorn (2 food groups there, right?)

The saving grace was that I only had one piece of pizza, and didn't pig out too badly on the chips and popcorn.


Today, I am heading over to take in a meeting which will surely give me a boost for the week.

Til tomorrow.....
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Good Jeans

All is good in Sleepy Hollow. My typical of late, frenzied and free-eating non-focus has ended. I am still 'on' and in control and focused. I am still journalling, still drinking my water, still managing my points in a smart fashion.

In fact, everything is so good, that I was able to wear my favorite dressy jeans to the Cousin Get-Together yesterday. That was very cool, and I was elated to be able to actually zip the zipper like normal people do, instead of lying on the bed with a coat hanger attached to the zipper loop, pulling the poor thing in vain.

What were some of my smart choices this past weekend?

• Ordered garden salad instead of fries (with dressing on the side)


• Drank copious amounts of water


• Brought my snacks with me for the car trip (less temptation that way)


• Took my time examining the menu before ordering (sometimes I get so hungry that I order then think...not good)


• Had dessert, which My Sweetie and I shared (as usual), and I managed not to scarf more than what I wanted or needed


• Fell asleep during the last leg of the trip home (this was a good thing, because all of the Tim Horton doughnut shops were now silently calling me).

Til tomorrow.....
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Smoothies and Crackers

According to my journal, this week has now ended, and a new one starts. That's a good thing because I am out of any extra points from the '35' group. Now, I might need some of them at some point in the week, since there are a few upcoming challenges. But I think that I have enough control back, and a better attitude, that I shouldn't be in too much danger.... at least that is my hope.

This past week has been quite good. It improved significantly after last Monday, so things are looking up. I also see a small difference in my pants and on my scale (my scale is very accurate to what the WW scale says). So I know that this program does work if I work.

I also switched up a few things. One is a significant change. After I workout, and just as I arrive home, I am so hungry that shoe leather starts to look appealing. I then turn into a foraging bear, scavenging through the cupboards for anything that will fill my hunger. And that usually ends up being a bad thing. So, this past week, I have packed little pick-me-ups to bring with me to the gym, for after my workout......a little package of crispy minis or pretzels or crackers. I don't want an apple or carrots or celery at that point, but I know that I do want something else, and it has to be crunchy. Hence my picks. So far, this is working to my advantage, and I intend to keep that up.

The smoothie bar opened at the gym. Nice bar, with a tropical look and feel. Now, I am waiting for them to produce their nutrition information, so that I can calculate how much one of those tasty little numbers is worth. When I first asked them for this, they looked at me like I was Godzilla. Nutrition labels are appearing on nearly everything these days, and I am the type of person who will not buy an item if it does not have that information. So, the smoothie bar claims to have a 2 point orange smoothie, so I just might try that next week. The smoothies come in a zillion flavors, and are lactose free, cholesterol free, fat free, soy based, and I know what you're thinking....they probably taste awful. BUT THEY DON'T!!! I tried a sample or 2 last spring when the gym had its annual anniversary party. If I recall, it was a pina colada flavour and it was awesome....

So, now that I've worked myself into a nice hungry tummy, I think I am going to bid this post a good night, and dream of smooth yummy smoothies......


Find yourself a little extra something that will keep your control in check, as well as the cravings.

Til tomorrow.....
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