So... after teaching summer school, this is my 4th week off for the summer! You would think this would allow for PLENTY of time to blog, but it's been crazy around here! We have had multiple plans almost everyday! We're also rushing to get in as much fun as possible because the summer is flying by quickly. I have kindergarten orientation in EXACTLY 4 weeks from now. That means I have 3 weeks before I have to be back in there setting up... and only 1 week until I get my class list and start mass creating! Anyone who thinks teachers have 3 months off obviously doesn't know a teacher!!! I work 70 hours a week all school year, have to stay after the kids get out for summer, am there for professional development about half of the days the kids are off during the year, work weekends, work on and off all summer, attend meetings, teach summer school, go back August 1st, etc! I have been working on things for school at least 1 day a week all four of the weeks I have been off. Ok... off the soapbox!
So... here's the update that I've been struggling to have time for!
Wednesday was a crazy day! Everything that we had planned fell through for one reason or another. So even though we spent the day at home, it was in no way relaxing because we still spent most of the day getting ready to go places we never went!!! I was able to get a short 5 minute walk in, but that was about it. I had no breakfast because we got up late due to the storms keeping us up throughout the night. For lunch, I made a microwavable Old El Paso tortilla stuffer (basically mexican rice, black beans, and steak) and put it in a spinach tortilla shell. I then was going out for girls' night with some friends from work for dinner and drinks. While we went to a pub full of fried, huge dishes, I had a grilled buffalo chicken breast sandwich and a small styrofoam bowl of potato salad. Also, I managed only 3 drinks in the 6 hours I was out! I had a Budlight, a Angry Orchard apple cider beer, and a small glass of Riesling wine. Some of my friends had huge heaps of bbq nachos with onion straws and stuff, but I stuck to my grilled chicken!
Today was equally crazy! As most of you who read this know, today was my husband's birthday AND Thursday is gymnastics day! In our rush to pick up my mother-in-law and get to gymnastics, I did without breakfast again. (I know... shame! Shame!) For lunch we went to Firehouse Subs. I had the smaller sandwich. I got the BBQ brisket and cheddar sandwich WITHOUT mayo. It came with chips and a drink, so I got Sunchips and a Diet Dr. Pepper. We then went to the Butterfly House and walked around there and then walked over to the St. Louis Carousel where we had armbands to ride an unlimited amount of times. Luckily, Jameson was done after 3! For dinner, we met the whole family at Llwelyn's Irish Pub for Chris's birthday dinner. We had 3 appetizers on the table, but I managed to only eat 1 soft pretzel stick and 1 boneless wing. For dinner, I had the buffalo chicken wrap with seasoned vegetables (thanks to some serious persuasion from Nicole!). I had only 1 beer with dinner (while many others had 2) and then had a glass of water. We then went to the park for birthday cake. I had a small piece of gooey butter cake. I had purposely gotten some of Chris's favorite desserts that I don't prefer so that I wouldn't be tempted to eat a lot!
It's been hard because I have not had a chance to get a REAL workout in the last two days, but I have walked as much as possible and tried to make better choices. Overall, I'm still happy with my progress. No one said it would be easy!
We've always joked about holiday and birthday calories don't count, but unfortunately, they do. :( It's even more difficult to stick to your guns when people around you are eating, but hang tough! You've made some good choices, and forgive yourself the rest - you're only human and stuff tastes good. I like your mom's "I'm stronger than a craving" saying. My personal one is "It's not worth the treadmill time." Doesn't always work (as some stuff is worth it!), but you'd be surprised at how often it makes you back off. Keep up the great work!!!!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable...third try again! Your blog hates me! LOL Anyway, ditto what Aunt Sandy said!! And you can't be so strict that you don't stick with it; it has to be doable for the long haul. You're making better choices, controlling quantity, and definitely on the right path; be proud and celebrate those accomplishments. Living is a celebration of life, not food, so celebrate you, your progress, your family, good times, and good friends. Learn to love your home life, playing in the backyard, snuggling together with a good movie, reading stories together, laughing and giggling together, and even making cleaning and laundry into a family thing. Food is simply the fuel that keeps us going through those things; we must eat to live, not live to eat. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely okay to enjoy every morsel, but the first few bites taste best and, unfortunately, signals to your brain saying you've had enough are slow. So take your time, slowly savoring each bite while deciding if your body needs more or simply wants more. And even five minutes on the elliptical is better than nothing; do what you can work in. You're doing great, so keep up the good work!
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