Well its Memorial Day weekend and we had to fire up the grill. Oh and I am so glad that we did. Although my husband was set on grilling Ox Tails I decided to pull out some tilapia and oh am I so happy I did. I think the best feeling is being completely satisfied after making a good food choice! So many times I choose to eat badly because its just taste so good, but eating healthy can really be good too.
My husband grilled that tilapia, roasted some onions, seasoned it with lemon pepper, olive oil and garlic I could have eaten all five pieces. (I didn't though) I made the sides green beans seasoned with lemon pepper and smokehouse baked beans.
I went to the store today and bought some 60 calorie jello and you know what it wasn't that peanut butter cookie from Starbucks (Roderick ate the two that I was saving!) but it hit the spot surprisingly.
Now let us not forget that this weekend was my birthday so the food and alcohol intake was not measured! Neither was the slice of red velvet from dessert gallery. So my plan is to hit the scale in the morning and bring my lunch (so can savor those other pieces of fish).
So I hope you all had a great holiday weekend!
Talk to you soon, On the road to dropping these lbs!
J
Monday, May 31, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Where have I been?
Well people I have been eating that is where I have been. Although I have been working on making better decisions I forgot to get on the scale Monday morning and that has really thrown me off track. I am also working from home part of the day taking care of RJ and my working mother role is really sending me through the ringer it is hard to get on the computer and do things that I would like I still need to work on finding a rhythem to get things done.
My birthday is Saturday and I will be 30! Although, I did not want to ring in my 30th at this size I did find a great party dress that I feel and look good in and I am ready to enjoy the weekend. That being said with all celebrations in Houston, FOOD is at the center of everything so Monday we will see what has happened until then.
Have a great week!
On the way to droppin these lbs!
J
My birthday is Saturday and I will be 30! Although, I did not want to ring in my 30th at this size I did find a great party dress that I feel and look good in and I am ready to enjoy the weekend. That being said with all celebrations in Houston, FOOD is at the center of everything so Monday we will see what has happened until then.
Have a great week!
On the way to droppin these lbs!
J
Monday, May 17, 2010
Are you really hungry?
Well I have been off the wagon and have not written in my blog for several days because I have gotten off track. But, I did go buy the book; Women, Food and God. And, although I think she was very misleadng with her use of the word God in her title. I am really enjoying the book. One of her main points in the first 3 chapters is focusing on what and how much you put on your plate and "stepping back" and looking at what you are eating and why after every couple of bites and asking yourself if you are really hungry.
I have been doing that since Saturday and there have been times when I am like you know what I am not hungry any more and still have food on my plate that I know I would have eaten if I wouldn't have stopped and thought about what it was that I was doing. Now, there have also been times when I was like I don't want to stop and think about it because I want to eat and I AM HUNGRY no matter what I tell myself. But, it is a process and at least I know and when I have stopped when I was hungry it made me feel good that I wasn't eating more than I really wanted.
I am also going to do my best not to drink soda only water and tea. That is going to be a challenge, but I am worth it! I want to exercise because the only way to burn fat is to build muscle so now that have these cute little workout outfits I am going to have to build up some sweat! And, feel the burn!!!!
I got on the scale this morning and although I didn't lose anything I didn't gain and that always makes me happy. The hair and makeup are really helping me feel good about myself and I know that the new clothes are on the way.
Until tomorrow, I invite you to try asking yourself, "Are you really hungry?" at every meal or snack or every time you want to put something in your mouth. And, wait for the answer to come to you before you finish the food. We are all hungry, but is it food that we are really hungry for or something else!
On the road to dropping these lbs.....
J
I have been doing that since Saturday and there have been times when I am like you know what I am not hungry any more and still have food on my plate that I know I would have eaten if I wouldn't have stopped and thought about what it was that I was doing. Now, there have also been times when I was like I don't want to stop and think about it because I want to eat and I AM HUNGRY no matter what I tell myself. But, it is a process and at least I know and when I have stopped when I was hungry it made me feel good that I wasn't eating more than I really wanted.
I am also going to do my best not to drink soda only water and tea. That is going to be a challenge, but I am worth it! I want to exercise because the only way to burn fat is to build muscle so now that have these cute little workout outfits I am going to have to build up some sweat! And, feel the burn!!!!
I got on the scale this morning and although I didn't lose anything I didn't gain and that always makes me happy. The hair and makeup are really helping me feel good about myself and I know that the new clothes are on the way.
Until tomorrow, I invite you to try asking yourself, "Are you really hungry?" at every meal or snack or every time you want to put something in your mouth. And, wait for the answer to come to you before you finish the food. We are all hungry, but is it food that we are really hungry for or something else!
On the road to dropping these lbs.....
J
Monday, May 10, 2010
Just another manic Monday!
Well considering yesterday's events Mother's Day has been extended another day. So I started my celebration off early with Starbucks. My goal was to just get the coffee but it was either McD food or that damn Blueberry Strusel muffin and I took 360 calories of strusel. I didn't eat the whole thing does that count? I lost a contact mid morning so I have a headache and lunch was 3 tacos and a small turkey chilli really it wasn't a lot of food. I was saving up for tonight. I am off to get my MAC facial and purchase new makeup but before that it is mexican and margaritas!!!!
I am going to give www.myfitfoods.com a try. I have tasted the food it was really good and the amount of money I spend on this fattening lunch I could save money purchasing from myfitfoods. So I am going to try it for five days starting next Monday - Friday since I work everyday.
That doesn't mean I have given up for the week I am still on the track for better decisions.
J
I am going to give www.myfitfoods.com a try. I have tasted the food it was really good and the amount of money I spend on this fattening lunch I could save money purchasing from myfitfoods. So I am going to try it for five days starting next Monday - Friday since I work everyday.
That doesn't mean I have given up for the week I am still on the track for better decisions.
J
Mother's Day Weekend
Well let's just start by saying that I am truly blessed to be the Mother of RJ Scott. He is my pride and JOY! When I woke up on Sunday morning and he was looking at me smiling (Yes, he was in the bed with his Mom and Dad....it was a holiday =) I could not have been happier. My cup runneth over.
Saturday it was all about the crawfish. I probably ate 7-10 lbs of crawfish and 3-4 beers between 120-99 calories a piece.... Sunday, it was breakfast at home bacon, eggs, biscuits and dinner at Pappa's Filet with crabmeat toppings a few bites of galic mash and aspargus....I almost forgot my drink so add a Delicious to that and lets just say I crashed this weekend.
Saturday it was all about the crawfish. I probably ate 7-10 lbs of crawfish and 3-4 beers between 120-99 calories a piece.... Sunday, it was breakfast at home bacon, eggs, biscuits and dinner at Pappa's Filet with crabmeat toppings a few bites of galic mash and aspargus....I almost forgot my drink so add a Delicious to that and lets just say I crashed this weekend.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
I have shoulder length hair!
Well tonight I did something I haven't done in years. Cut my hair to my shoulders and I love it. It is already 90+ in houston and my son likes to pull so I just went for it and I love it. Only problem I really don't think I can get this in a ponytail so I am going to have to make a change!
My prayer is that if I look better (hair done instead of a constant ponytail) I will feel better and make better food choices because I will see and desire the full change (Jaime with less weight =).
But with several inches cut off I am feeling lighter already maybe I can knock that .5 lb off the scale on Monday =)
Today was a total disaster outside of my hair cut. Breakfast was 500+ calories, I went to starbucks coffee and that damn blueberry muffin, and you know they brought back those peanut butter cookies. Why did they do that? You would think the price of .95$ for a small cookie would stop me but now every bite was worth it. Then there was lunch I had to take RJ to the doctor so grabbing something was a must where did I go Popeyes I did only get the 2 piece chicken strips instead of the 3 wings so I am thinking in smaller measurements. But tonight I went to Chick fa La I wonder if I was better off before I went there for the first time.....
Lord, thank you for this day and all that it has brought me. Thank you for money in my pocket to nurish my body when I needed to today. Help guide me to be a better steward of the things I put in my mouth and how I spend my money on food. All these things I ask in your son Jesus name.
Amen
On the road to dropping these lbs....
J
My prayer is that if I look better (hair done instead of a constant ponytail) I will feel better and make better food choices because I will see and desire the full change (Jaime with less weight =).
But with several inches cut off I am feeling lighter already maybe I can knock that .5 lb off the scale on Monday =)
Today was a total disaster outside of my hair cut. Breakfast was 500+ calories, I went to starbucks coffee and that damn blueberry muffin, and you know they brought back those peanut butter cookies. Why did they do that? You would think the price of .95$ for a small cookie would stop me but now every bite was worth it. Then there was lunch I had to take RJ to the doctor so grabbing something was a must where did I go Popeyes I did only get the 2 piece chicken strips instead of the 3 wings so I am thinking in smaller measurements. But tonight I went to Chick fa La I wonder if I was better off before I went there for the first time.....
Lord, thank you for this day and all that it has brought me. Thank you for money in my pocket to nurish my body when I needed to today. Help guide me to be a better steward of the things I put in my mouth and how I spend my money on food. All these things I ask in your son Jesus name.
Amen
On the road to dropping these lbs....
J
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Small victories....
Well let's start by saying I drank over 64 oz of water while at work! Yeah for me.
Breakfast was a 12 oz of Simply Lemonade Raspberry. And, I did go to Ibiza for lunch and YES D I had the cup of crab bisque and the shrimp and crabmeat cornbread and I didn't share! Rina convinced me to get a strawberry yogart for afternoon snack BUT we got the small.
So today was full of challenges I have no excuses there must be some type of exercise a 30 minute walk or my 45 minute workout.
Not an excuse just want to share how sleepy I am since my son stayed up til 1:30 am!!!! There will be none of that tonight. I am debating going to church but I haven't been and my spirit needs to be renewed. I can always workout after RJ goes to sleep and I get home from work.
Dinner....well that is yet to be determined. But, if I do stop it won't be at BK, McD, or anything greasy! Have a great night.
On the road to dropping these lbs....
J
Breakfast was a 12 oz of Simply Lemonade Raspberry. And, I did go to Ibiza for lunch and YES D I had the cup of crab bisque and the shrimp and crabmeat cornbread and I didn't share! Rina convinced me to get a strawberry yogart for afternoon snack BUT we got the small.
So today was full of challenges I have no excuses there must be some type of exercise a 30 minute walk or my 45 minute workout.
Not an excuse just want to share how sleepy I am since my son stayed up til 1:30 am!!!! There will be none of that tonight. I am debating going to church but I haven't been and my spirit needs to be renewed. I can always workout after RJ goes to sleep and I get home from work.
Dinner....well that is yet to be determined. But, if I do stop it won't be at BK, McD, or anything greasy! Have a great night.
On the road to dropping these lbs....
J
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Current State of Affairs
Well I got on the scale Monday morning and it tipped 212.5 lbs! WTH is going on? When I left the delivery room I weighed 205 lbs. I stayed at home for 13 weeks with RJ and I weighed 205 lbs. I have only been back to work for a little over two months and I have gained 7.5 lbs. What is going on here it must be the vending machine these pepsi's, trail mix and cookies that are sending me in the wrong direction. I don't want to talk about my lunches those are mine and you can't have them!
So the question is what am I going to do about it? My Mom, Cousin Gina (Caz) and I are on a mission to drink at least 64 oz of water a day. That is all we are going to focus on. We have been communicating back and forth and although we are drinking more water than previously. Let me just say no one has made it two days in a row yet.
So I am leaving work and since it is too hot here in Houston for me to take RJ out for our 30 minute walk I am going to put in my "Buns of Steal" video and attempt to complete this 45 minute workout that I have never finished before. I'll let you know how that goes.... Oh and it is left overs for dinner. Now I must tell you this. I have to watch Biggest Loser, and Office Space for work tonight too. It can be done!
On the road to droppin' these lbs!
J
So the question is what am I going to do about it? My Mom, Cousin Gina (Caz) and I are on a mission to drink at least 64 oz of water a day. That is all we are going to focus on. We have been communicating back and forth and although we are drinking more water than previously. Let me just say no one has made it two days in a row yet.
So I am leaving work and since it is too hot here in Houston for me to take RJ out for our 30 minute walk I am going to put in my "Buns of Steal" video and attempt to complete this 45 minute workout that I have never finished before. I'll let you know how that goes.... Oh and it is left overs for dinner. Now I must tell you this. I have to watch Biggest Loser, and Office Space for work tonight too. It can be done!
On the road to droppin' these lbs!
J
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