Cruising my way to fitness!

Tuesday, June 28

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:26:05 GMT

Well, it has been a very hectic week. I am watching the grandkids (the live with me anyway) for the past couple of days while my daughter takes a much needed mini vacation. When she gets back, I will need a vacation too.

Yesterday was the first day of my softball league. I coach and manage a women's team and love playing. However toting 3 kids to the game and trying to watch them as I play was not easy. Thankfully my husband was there to help. Although frustrating and busy, my day want well. I just had a hard time waiting until I got home at 8pm to eat my dinner. However, as with all the meals with Jorge's plan, my prime rib was delicious and my baked potatoe really filled me up.

Today, I sent the 2 oldest (Katy 7 and Nick 3) to swimming lessons for the 2nd day in a row. Although only an hour long, I relish the time to get some of my stuff done. I ate every 3 hours as usual and really looked forward to lunch of grilled portabella napoleon. I love portabella muchrooms and really enjoyed this recipe. Oh, did I mention that the crepe filled with ricotta and covered with apple filling was to die for? Yummy!

I felt really good today and got a lot of stuff done. The kids played outside a lot and I spent a lot of time with the baby inside and out. I also got some packing started for my vacation at the end of the week. More about that later.

The kids are up and I need to get them breakfast.

Saturday, June 25

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 20:44:27 GMT

Well, today was my granddaughter's birthday party. I ate a delicious breakfast omelet and started my errands to get ready for the party. I had to pick up snacks, drinks, ice, party favors and of course the birthday cake. I am glad she ordered chocolate so I won't feel any temptation.

While on my runarounds, I snacked on some of Jorge's flavored crackers and drank a bottle of water. I agree with Jorge's recommendation of Penta water, as it tastes cleaner than any other water I have tried.

The party was great fun, and the kids all played in a jumping castle while the adults chatted. When lunchtime rolled around, they had pizza and I had the honey mustard ham and swiss sandwich from Jorge's meal program. Since I knew I would not be able to heat it up at the park, I microwaved it before I left to melt the cheese and packed it up to take with me. At first I couldn't fathom a ham & cheese on raisin bread with honey mustard dressing, but even cold it was DELICIOUS. Although I am a pizza lover (the works), I preferred my sandwich accompanied with cherry tomatoes and pickle slice to their pizza any old day. Man was that good.

The kids stayed at the party all day but I came home early so I could spend some quiet time with my husband. With the herd of 5 living with us, we don't get much time alone let alone quiet time. In celebration, I decided to have my lobster dinner. (Yes, it's on Jorge's meal delivery program.) I fully expected a tiny piece of lobster and some other stuff to go with it to balance out my meal. Boy was I surprised when I found a whole lobster tail that I had to remove the meat from and it was very good too. Sure, I didn't have drawn butter to dip it in, but the flavor was so good that I didn't miss it at all. However, what I really oohed and aaahed over was the cranberry rice salad. The sweetness of the whole cranberries and the nutty texture and flavor made it a favorite. Accompanied with roasted sicilian vegetables, I dined in ecstasy. I commented to my husband several times that I felt like I was dining in a upper scale restaurant instead of dieting on prepackaged food. To complete my celebration, I had a wine spritzer as allowed on the program and later went to bed with a big smile on my face.

Who ever said that dieting was a painful experience?

Wednesday, June 22

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 06:26:10 GMT

Well, I am pretty proud of myself! I went to our local county fair yesterday from 1-9pm and I stayed on my diet the whole time! Typically, I go to the fair at least 2 times each year and the focus of one day rides, while the other is shopping and eating junk. I ate lunch before I left and packed a little collapsable lunch bag with carrots (my snack), my dinner, and frozen bottles of water to keep it all cool. I figured carrots could take longer to eat and curb my desire for other food.

After shopping and the Foreigner concert, I had only an empty lunch bag and a very pleased feeling about my success. The neat thing is that is was so easy. My body is so programmed for eating every 3 hours and I like what I choose to eat so I am not so easily tempted. This in itself is reason enough to want to keep the "3 Hour Plan" as a lifetime committment. And, I never feel I have to deny myself what I really want to eat as long as I do it within reason and follow Jorge's Guidelines. Since they are simple and sensible, it is easy to follow his plan.

Well, work tomorrow so I had better hit the sack.

Monday, June 22

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 04:58:16 GMT

OK...OK....so I have been away for awhile, but I have not gained any weight back. I have been continuing with my 3 hour eating, but my food choices were not always the best.

First let me explain my absence, then I will start working on keeping my journal updated. My husband and I took a trip (not a cruise) to Alaska to fish for salmon. We stayed with some friends and ate every meal with them. Between airport food and meals with our hosts either in their home, out, or camping I did not have a lot of choices at my disposal. However I did try to do the best I could and although I came back a couple of pounds heavier, I lost them the first week back.

Oh, diid I happen to mention that just before our trip to Alaska, I spent all of my spare time after work and on weekends helping my daughter pack up her 5 bedroom house and move her family of 5 in with me. Packing and moving her out was only half the battle, getting rooms emptied for "the family" was also quite an ordeal.

Having said that, we are doing pretty well cohabitating, especially since my return from Alaska, I have been working 12-14 hour days and weekends too. Friday was graduation and my last day of extra hours. Happily, this is my last week of work and I will have 2 months off for the summer.

Now that you know my situation these past weeks, you can understand why I was in a holding pattern and unable to lost that last 10-15 pounds that is so hard anyway. However I am proud that I least I didn't gain weight back.

Here comes Jorge to save the day. Read on tomorrow to see what I mean.

Tuesday, May 2

Wed, 04 May 2005 06:19:55 GMT

Well, I think I am back on track an already reaping the results. I am down to 153.5 this morning which takes me off the yoyo I have been riding these past few weeks. I needed to recommit myself to success and not let outside factors inhibit my program. My new goal is to reach 150 which will put me 10 pounds from my final weight loss goal.

Let's get moving!

Thursday, April 28

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 03:00:08 GMT

OK!.....so I have been very bad this week. I lost sight of my focus on control. Three strikes are out and I am determined to stay on top. My life is still crazy with family issues (I should write a book!) .. . but I am really enjoying my new job and my husband most of all. I never told you, but for years I dreaded coming home from work. He was always so negative and pessimistic ot "stressed", that I would rather stay out then deal with it. He is mellowing now, and so am I and I look forward to coming home now. Perhaps I am accepting more things now rather stressing about things that are not really so important.

Anyway, I think the most important lesson that I am learning about myself is that by recognizing and admiting my weak points . . for me it's salty foods and late nights . . .or a brunch would work too . . ..oh yes. . . I am gaining control of my eating and my life. I am happier for it, but I know that I can regulate my degree of happiness by my choices. Choosing to diet is an introspection of my needs and desires to the point that I act on them. I need to refocus on my commitment and control of what and when I eat. I am eating every 3 hours . . . it is ingrained by now and I am happier for it . . but those late nights . . ..

Friday, June 22

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 02:46:43 GMT

I am tired! Between working full time, planning a birthday party/BBQ, and working several nights overtime . . . I am tired! I never thought I would say those words. Energy abundance here . . . .
I am happy though too. I feel a sense of being needed and it give me a sense of fulfillment. I need those perks right now, because I am not doing very well losing weight this week. As I said earlier, I am beginning menopause and my body seems out of whack sometimes. I am down to 153 now, but I know I should be doing better.

Although I feel happy about my life in general, late at night when I am up alone and can't sleep . . .I get hungry. Wait! . . .not just hungry . . .but obsessively HUNGRY! I try to curb my hunger (probably mental), with ice water and olives. (I love the garlic stuffed olives. . .and only 15 calories each.) Such a small sacrifice in calories for a taste sensation. Anyway, the hardest time for me is late at night and I am bored and alone . . and I get cravings. Olives, cheese, chocolate, alcohol . . . so many temptations. I have sinned many times over this week with inappropriate choices. But you know what?

I am glad that I am going through these rough times as long as I recognize that I am there and know that I am happier when I pick myself and get some control back in my life. What I eat is my choice. No one can force me too eat.. . and no one would dare! hahaha.......

I need to get my control back .. . .geez....I sound menopausal . . .hmmmmmmm

To Be Completed

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:36:05 GMT

To be completed

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:35:37 GMT

March 31, Day 81

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 22:42:11 GMT

I did it! I finally got over my plateau and lost another pound. Between my monthly cycles, menopause setting in, and off schedules it has been a rough few weeks. I hope that I will continue to see a regular loss of a pound or two in the ensuing weeks. Wish me luck!