As we ring in 2010, our family is facing a lot of great challenges. We have the same issues everyone is facing in the great recession. We are moving from our home of almost 6 years, into a smaller more affordable home. We are thankful to have the opportunity to rent such a great home, but it is bitter sweet.
Those of you that know me, know I have had a real struggle with my weight for the last 4 years or so. Let’s be honest I have struggled most of my adult life, but the recent gain over the last 4 years is what really has me concerned. As I said yesterday, I have joined a challenge to help me make some healthier decisions. Today was day 1 of the challenge, to wake up at 5 a.m. and to walk or run 5k – which is just over 3 miles.
I did not make the distance, but I did make an effort to make up the difference through out the day. I climbed the stairs at the office 15 times – 3 trips at time – my tush feels like it has been kicked. Not sure how over the next day or so I will hold my commitment – tomorrow will most likely have to be my off day – because it is the heavy moving day. We have some help to move the heavy stuff – and they will be here at 9, with a 4 bedroom home that is not even started to be packed this will have to take the priority. Although I think walking would be easier than packing, loading, unloading and putting it all away will be.
I hope to slip some time to walk in…. I noticed a really cool thing about exercising today, while I did my walking today and then got ready for the office – I never wanted a cigarette. Yes I am a smoker – and although I want to stop doing that – I have not added that to my list – with making healthier choices I think it may be easier than it has been in the past.
Tonight was a tough night for food. I left the house without eating, so I stopped at the grocery store next to the office and grabbed a protein shake for breakfast, lunch was a chicken salad sandwich, but when I got home the family was watching the Rose Bowl (Ducks lost) and had, chips, dip, chocolate covered goodies and the dreaded chex mix. I must admit I had a little of everything – but I stopped there – no seconds – the decision that came of this was simple. Tomorrow will be busy – so I need to plan some food and food time.
Tonight I made what we call 1 point chili (weight watchers will know what that is) I made a huge pot of this great stuff with variations due to I lost the original recipe. For Breakfast – I made cinnamon rolls – with whole wheat flour, rasins, nuts and smeared with peanut butter to hold them together.
Chili
Kidney Beans, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, ground turkey, and chili fixings – simmer all night -
Off to prepare for this move – it is almost 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. comes early. Thanks for your support!
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