Just forget about the weight thing for now.....it just seems like I have no time for exercise and with a 'procedure' coming up later this month, I have no desire. I am trying to eat right and I've given up candy for the Lenten season.....It's everywhere at work, many of my favorites.....it's my downfall to my diet......Jolly Rancher's, little Snicker snack thingys, and I even eyed some Twizzlers at my Brother In Law's this past Sunday. It's everywhere and they are all against me!
In the realm of good news, we got our taxes done. The bad part being Husband wants to shove it all in savings where I'd love to pay off some credit card debt. Not that it's bad mind you, but I'm at the highest I've ever been. I did talk him into contributing to the kid's savings. They deserve it!
I've banished myself to a torture budget, which I unknowingly kicked to the curb last week and went $57 OVER budget. I only get $93 this week to make up for last week's insane purchase frenzy. That probably sounds like a lot, but with diapers, dog food, etc. last week was a crazy spending fiasco. Husband insists he'll be paying for the food for Handsome's birthday party....we'll see.
Husband is on my poop list. We, when I say we, I mean HE, had a company come out two weeks ago to measure our basement windows for covers so that skunks will no longer spray in our window wells. I received what I thought was a quote for the covers, $710 for 3 window covers with metal grates. Husband went out to look at the windows as I had pleaded with him to check out the local hardware store as they were $80 each , but were only the plastic part.......he comes back inside and asks if my father installed covers. I say no. Apparently I didn't read a quote, I read an INVOICE!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Holy $hit! We just spent $400 more than we should have!!??!!? We never authorized the work, but conveniently, they are EXACTLY what Husband wanted......... I so would've rather paid off more of my credit card bill!!!!!! I'm not letting Husband off too easily as I told him to give them a call and tell them we NEVER authorized the work......::Note to self, NEVER LET HUSBAND SET ANYTHING UP IN THE FUTURE!!!!::
In the children department, if someone would tell me what I can do to make my child eat normal food, it would be much appreciated. Handsome is still on a refusal to eat anything that will make me gag diet(perhaps I should try this), which includes any solid food that involves chewing. Pasta is alright, hot dogs are alright, yogurt, ice cream, puffs, my choices are limited. I think it's time to break out the blender and start pureeing some chicken so at least he'll eat it......
Sweet Pea has had an attitude lately. I can't seem to find the right method to counteract it. I can't get her in time out to save the life of me and I've threatened spankings. I won't spank her as now that seems to be the easy way out. How do you reason with a four year old? I'm not giving up......I know 50% is my fault.......Not that she's terrible mind you, I get compliments on how wonderful she is......just not in the safety of her own home where she can be herself! ::wink:: Oh, she's also a crappy eater. I could give both of my children ice cream and cake for dinner and they would both still eat horribly.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Failure
WOW! THAT was fast! You bet it was! I worked out on Friday afternoon, only to have Husband make fun of me when he came in and I was trying to work out.....oh, PLUS I weighed myself this morning....back up to the same poundage I was....life is beginning to suck in the working out/being athletic department.
First things first, I have done that Jillian 30 minute shred thing three times, my knees hurt for two days afterwards after each time. I'm not that heavy, but something about my knees isn't as forgiving as it used to be.
Saturday was filled with getting myself and the kids ready for my nephew's birthday party. Husband's assistance included getting the kid's shoes and hats on......my list consisted of waking up, taking out my neighbor's dogs, feeding the kids breakfast, feeding the dog, bathing the kids, giving the kids lunch, doing the dishes, playing with the kids, giving the kids lunch, putting both kids down for a nap (a very short nap), showering myself (fast - I may say), going next door again to let the dogs out, drying my hair over there as to not wake the sleeping kids .....in the mean time, Husband comes home from work, sits down on the couch......and rests.....and rests....I run back upstairs, finish getting dressed, put on makeup, wake up kids, gather clothing, dress them......you get the picture no? We're 45 minutes late to the party.....
The party was actually funner than they've been in the past. When you've got the youngest children at the party, everybody wants to pick them up.....up the stairs, at the top of the stairs, on the wood floor, on the furniture, etc. We were constantly on 'kid watch' (both ours and neices and nephews). It's not the other kids' fault, since they don't have younger siblings, or very young siblings....they don't understand being 'gentle'. I found myself being able to enjoy the party and my brothers a little more....doesn't take much though....
I was dead Sat. night, but still had to go next door to let the dogs out before the night was over, I kept falling asleep and Husband woke me after the kids watched a show. Note he didn't offer to go next door himself..... ::eye roll:: So I survived and let the dogs out at 10:00 pm and back to my couch where I watched SNL til 11:00 pm and wandered into bed around 1:30 am.....oh the exciting life I lead.
So needless to say, I didn't get much done on the working out schedule. And on Sunday I had no desire to be picked on by Husband. So I hope to get a double workout in today and head back to using neighbor's elliptical trainer machine.....
Handsome's party has been moved to a week before his actual birthday, with upcoming procedures on both myself and Handsome, he wouldn't have gotten a party until the end of April, and that's just not fair.....I took many horrible pictures trying to get one for his invitation.....No such luck today....
This was one of the best I got.....
Cute, but the boy doesn't look 'happy'......
Tomorrow is another day.....
First things first, I have done that Jillian 30 minute shred thing three times, my knees hurt for two days afterwards after each time. I'm not that heavy, but something about my knees isn't as forgiving as it used to be.
Saturday was filled with getting myself and the kids ready for my nephew's birthday party. Husband's assistance included getting the kid's shoes and hats on......my list consisted of waking up, taking out my neighbor's dogs, feeding the kids breakfast, feeding the dog, bathing the kids, giving the kids lunch, doing the dishes, playing with the kids, giving the kids lunch, putting both kids down for a nap (a very short nap), showering myself (fast - I may say), going next door again to let the dogs out, drying my hair over there as to not wake the sleeping kids .....in the mean time, Husband comes home from work, sits down on the couch......and rests.....and rests....I run back upstairs, finish getting dressed, put on makeup, wake up kids, gather clothing, dress them......you get the picture no? We're 45 minutes late to the party.....
The party was actually funner than they've been in the past. When you've got the youngest children at the party, everybody wants to pick them up.....up the stairs, at the top of the stairs, on the wood floor, on the furniture, etc. We were constantly on 'kid watch' (both ours and neices and nephews). It's not the other kids' fault, since they don't have younger siblings, or very young siblings....they don't understand being 'gentle'. I found myself being able to enjoy the party and my brothers a little more....doesn't take much though....
I was dead Sat. night, but still had to go next door to let the dogs out before the night was over, I kept falling asleep and Husband woke me after the kids watched a show. Note he didn't offer to go next door himself..... ::eye roll:: So I survived and let the dogs out at 10:00 pm and back to my couch where I watched SNL til 11:00 pm and wandered into bed around 1:30 am.....oh the exciting life I lead.
So needless to say, I didn't get much done on the working out schedule. And on Sunday I had no desire to be picked on by Husband. So I hope to get a double workout in today and head back to using neighbor's elliptical trainer machine.....
Handsome's party has been moved to a week before his actual birthday, with upcoming procedures on both myself and Handsome, he wouldn't have gotten a party until the end of April, and that's just not fair.....I took many horrible pictures trying to get one for his invitation.....No such luck today....
This was one of the best I got.....
Cute, but the boy doesn't look 'happy'......
Tomorrow is another day.....
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Hello Again!
Well, I've avoided you for too long I see. I am back. I hope in full force.
I have yet again started a 'new me' program....It consists of NOT stuffing my face and trying to work out at least 4 times a week, this includes walking/jogging the dog, and my new found exercise buddy, ON Demand exercise. I've been wandering around this 2 Weeks To A New You choice and I've tried several of the workouts, even doubled up on some and even tripled. Don't get too excited, some of the workouts are only 10 minutes long! But the big deal is today, I've printed myself out the Two Week Plan for the 2 Weeks, New You. I think I can even start tomorrow as it's Friday and I can get in that 30 minute work-out plan with Jillian Michael's (you know, of TV's Biggest Loser).
I am really trying to keep my promise of losing those last 10 pounds, which sadly means getting my bootie in gear and exercising off the weighted thighs and booty. Now, mind you 10 pounds doesn't sound like a lot, but I know my body used to be 'BAM!' Nice abs, nice booty (big, but nice), muscular thighs. Chestal area....not so much BAM, sort of a "HUH?".
So having begun this weird 'diet' of sorts 2 weeks ago, I am at the 'thin' portion of my monthly grind. I weighed myself and I was down 3 pounds from where I started. I'm not holding me to that, as I know I'll gain most of it back in a week. So I need to get down 7.5 more pounds. That is my goal.
At least 2 weeks ago, I purchased a 12 pack of beer ......just for me. I have had several days where I promise myself I can have a beer, however, I first must get things done, such as feed kids lunch, check in at work, do work, do laundry, clean something, set up an appointment, etc. by the end of the day, I don't get that beer and even if I remember close to the end of the night....it's simply NOT worth it to me. Sad, I think that's a sign of being older, even beer has to wait. So the 12 pack remains unopened. What a sad state of affairs?!!? Then, another thought comes to mind.......everyone deserves a good night out don't they? Girls night out hasn't been the same group, nor have we been 'out'. Lots of 'home' parties in Jan and Feb. ..... too many really. I'm still broke! One more to go, then we're hopefully done and can get down to cheap nights with lots of laughs!
Weee!.......? Tomorrow I begin!
I have yet again started a 'new me' program....It consists of NOT stuffing my face and trying to work out at least 4 times a week, this includes walking/jogging the dog, and my new found exercise buddy, ON Demand exercise. I've been wandering around this 2 Weeks To A New You choice and I've tried several of the workouts, even doubled up on some and even tripled. Don't get too excited, some of the workouts are only 10 minutes long! But the big deal is today, I've printed myself out the Two Week Plan for the 2 Weeks, New You. I think I can even start tomorrow as it's Friday and I can get in that 30 minute work-out plan with Jillian Michael's (you know, of TV's Biggest Loser).
I am really trying to keep my promise of losing those last 10 pounds, which sadly means getting my bootie in gear and exercising off the weighted thighs and booty. Now, mind you 10 pounds doesn't sound like a lot, but I know my body used to be 'BAM!' Nice abs, nice booty (big, but nice), muscular thighs. Chestal area....not so much BAM, sort of a "HUH?".
So having begun this weird 'diet' of sorts 2 weeks ago, I am at the 'thin' portion of my monthly grind. I weighed myself and I was down 3 pounds from where I started. I'm not holding me to that, as I know I'll gain most of it back in a week. So I need to get down 7.5 more pounds. That is my goal.
At least 2 weeks ago, I purchased a 12 pack of beer ......just for me. I have had several days where I promise myself I can have a beer, however, I first must get things done, such as feed kids lunch, check in at work, do work, do laundry, clean something, set up an appointment, etc. by the end of the day, I don't get that beer and even if I remember close to the end of the night....it's simply NOT worth it to me. Sad, I think that's a sign of being older, even beer has to wait. So the 12 pack remains unopened. What a sad state of affairs?!!? Then, another thought comes to mind.......everyone deserves a good night out don't they? Girls night out hasn't been the same group, nor have we been 'out'. Lots of 'home' parties in Jan and Feb. ..... too many really. I'm still broke! One more to go, then we're hopefully done and can get down to cheap nights with lots of laughs!
Weee!.......? Tomorrow I begin!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Frickin' Valentine's Day
I weigh 0.4 pounds MORE than last week same time......restructuring as I write. Of course the two eggs and toast that Nana made this morning (thank you) with REAL BUTTER did not help my downward spiraling self esteem........I did put a huge brownie on my boss' desk..... ; )
Today, husband will spend a ton of money on flowers. I'd prefer a lovely dinner out.....see, there I go again! Always thinking of FOOD!
So I begin again. Now I'm heading back to the point system with Weight Watchers.....
Today, husband will spend a ton of money on flowers. I'd prefer a lovely dinner out.....see, there I go again! Always thinking of FOOD!
So I begin again. Now I'm heading back to the point system with Weight Watchers.....
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Wager for a Pound
My son will be one in six weeks. I am still 15 pounds (okay, 18 pounds) more than I was before I had my daughter. I'm using Lent and a wager with my boss as an incentive to lose. Carbs are my problem, also, lack of sleep as I tend to medicate myself with carbs, a beer here and there and sugar.....I get so tired that I tell myself that I DESERVE whatever I crave. I know I'm not alone, but I'm trying to tackle this in a new way.
A wager, with my boss?!?! We are not telling each other our weight, so we are going on an honor system. Since, he's a HE, the loss will be based on % rather than pounds. I tell you this as I am looking at a final roll left on my desk..focus, FOCUS........so, my goal is to lose 12%, of course, my husband will tell me that I can't just lose the weight, I've got to get toned too..(he's so sweet, isn't he? The support is underwhelming.)....So, little by little this week, I've been taking baby steps. Relatively healthy dinners and not crazy lunch choices. Although the AMOUNT that I eat at lunch is a hindering factor....... Last night my want list (after dinner, before bed) included ice cream, pretzels, salsa and chips, and a Dora snack. Any (All) of those would've gotten me through my hunger, but my guilt would've been taking too many steps backwards! My resolution was to banish myself from the kitchen and family room and go to bed. My tiny little haven, before husband breaks the silence with his snoring that could wake the dead, but mostly the two children across the hall. So I guess denying myself life's little pleasures is what works best.
My motivation is certainly lacking, as I look outside at about 12" of relatively new snow. I can't afford a gym, I can't use the jogging stroller and I'm dead tired by the time I put the kids to bed. Note to self, any physical exertion needs to be completed by 4:00 pm, or just forget it...... I'm hoping this can be worked into my part -time schedule routine. Either that, or I win the lotto, but EVERYBODY wants to win that......I'd like to deal with some of the money problems that people have after winning the lotto. I've already got it planned out. Pay off house, put $ in kids college account, pay off car, buy husband new truck. That's it. I'd be an at home Mom, but as to not lose contact with the real world, I'd like to think I'd volunteer at the local hospital or senior center or something to 'keep it real'.
Right now, I'm the only one with me, so come on girl, get MOVING!
A wager, with my boss?!?! We are not telling each other our weight, so we are going on an honor system. Since, he's a HE, the loss will be based on % rather than pounds. I tell you this as I am looking at a final roll left on my desk..focus, FOCUS........so, my goal is to lose 12%, of course, my husband will tell me that I can't just lose the weight, I've got to get toned too..(he's so sweet, isn't he? The support is underwhelming.)....So, little by little this week, I've been taking baby steps. Relatively healthy dinners and not crazy lunch choices. Although the AMOUNT that I eat at lunch is a hindering factor....... Last night my want list (after dinner, before bed) included ice cream, pretzels, salsa and chips, and a Dora snack. Any (All) of those would've gotten me through my hunger, but my guilt would've been taking too many steps backwards! My resolution was to banish myself from the kitchen and family room and go to bed. My tiny little haven, before husband breaks the silence with his snoring that could wake the dead, but mostly the two children across the hall. So I guess denying myself life's little pleasures is what works best.
My motivation is certainly lacking, as I look outside at about 12" of relatively new snow. I can't afford a gym, I can't use the jogging stroller and I'm dead tired by the time I put the kids to bed. Note to self, any physical exertion needs to be completed by 4:00 pm, or just forget it...... I'm hoping this can be worked into my part -time schedule routine. Either that, or I win the lotto, but EVERYBODY wants to win that......I'd like to deal with some of the money problems that people have after winning the lotto. I've already got it planned out. Pay off house, put $ in kids college account, pay off car, buy husband new truck. That's it. I'd be an at home Mom, but as to not lose contact with the real world, I'd like to think I'd volunteer at the local hospital or senior center or something to 'keep it real'.
Right now, I'm the only one with me, so come on girl, get MOVING!
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