First of all, I have to say that....I am soooo proud of myself! This morning started off with Ella waking up at 4:30 with a fever and puking up mucus all in the floor (sorry for the visual). My day to Atlanta was cancelled so Doug took Natalie to school by himself. (LOVE HIM!) After going back to sleep for a couple more hours we woke up feeling pretty refreshed. Her fever was gone but the snotty nose wasn't.
I told myself that no matter what I would do my best with sticking to my diet. Even though I was going to be home almost all day by myself and didn't have anyone encouraging me not to eat, I was feeling pretty good about it and knew I could do this..........and I did!! I even fed Ella some yummy food and didn't even eat off her plate! Usually I sneak one bite, and then another, and then another. Not today though!
2-2-12
Breakfast:
Strawberries N'Cream slim fast shake
Lunch:
Starkist Lunch to Go (chunk light tuna)
Dinner:
Steamed spinach
2 scrambled eggs
ketchup (everything taste better with ketchup)
Snacks:
coffee with cream and sugar
container of Dole peaches
1 Gala apple
Drinks:
8 cups of water
1 can of Redbull (my heart is still with Monster's but unfortunately they don't make a small can and I know that I would drink the whole thing which is 200 ugly calories.)
As of right now I still have 206 calories left which doesn't bother me at all because I just baked some Banana Walnut muffins made with whole grain that is 160 calories a piece and I am looking forward to consuming one.
FYI: I am not a huge water fan, I would honestly prefer a coke but I have found some packets of drink mix that I love! It's Crystal Light energy grape flavored and wild strawberry flavor. Although it carries 10 calories per pack, it also gives me that needed caffeine and is a whole lot better than cokes.
I have actually found myself standing a little bit taller today. When I jumped on the scale this morning I found that I have lost 5 lbs since Monday! I know that most of that is water weight but it has given me the esteem boost to go another day.
Keep on keeping on!!
The Story of My Life
However hectic and crazy it may be.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
50 Ways to Be a Great Daddy: A Must Read
This is a post that I actually came across from a young woman's blog who was deaf and had an implant when she was older. Very inspiring blog.......Anyway, after reading this I sent Doug the link and told him he had to read this blog. It explains 50 ways to be a great daddy (this can also appy to mother's). How many have you and yours done?
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider.
7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck to a puddle.
28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
49. This day is coming soon. There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
*Borrowed from another blogger*
2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider.
7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck to a puddle.
28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
49. This day is coming soon. There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
*Borrowed from another blogger*
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
2nd day
The 2nd day has proven to be a little more difficult, but I have stayed strong and pushed through the temptations. Today Doug and I decided to go to Goldberg's Deli because the breakfast is to die for! We decided this last night so I had already started planning out what I was going to do. Here's my breakdown:
2/1/12
Breakfast:
Strawberries N'Cream Slim Fast Shake (before I left the house for Atlanta)
1 scrambled egg
2 turkey links
4 tomato slices
1 cup coffee
Lunch:
Fresco chicken soft taco from Taco Bell
Kellogg's fiber bar
Dinner:
1 Taco (ground turkey, low carb tortilla wrap, Rotel tomatos)
Snacks:
1 med banana
1 TBSP of peanut butter
Drinks:
Monster (my weakness)
8 glasses of water
Even though I plan on exercising, I haven't had the opportunity yet. I am actually looking forward to it though because the more exercise means the more calories I can eat. Am I thinking correctly? lol.
*One thing I did try to do today was eat slower. I was determined to make those tacos last till the very end. Usually the food is consumed within 5 minutes and then I'm left to sit there and twiddle my thumbs while there's still food left. Until tomorrow!
Keep on keeping on!!
2/1/12
Breakfast:
Strawberries N'Cream Slim Fast Shake (before I left the house for Atlanta)
1 scrambled egg
2 turkey links
4 tomato slices
1 cup coffee
Lunch:
Fresco chicken soft taco from Taco Bell
Kellogg's fiber bar
Dinner:
1 Taco (ground turkey, low carb tortilla wrap, Rotel tomatos)
Snacks:
1 med banana
1 TBSP of peanut butter
Drinks:
Monster (my weakness)
8 glasses of water
Even though I plan on exercising, I haven't had the opportunity yet. I am actually looking forward to it though because the more exercise means the more calories I can eat. Am I thinking correctly? lol.
*One thing I did try to do today was eat slower. I was determined to make those tacos last till the very end. Usually the food is consumed within 5 minutes and then I'm left to sit there and twiddle my thumbs while there's still food left. Until tomorrow!
Keep on keeping on!!
My first day
My first day of my journey actually started yesterday. I’m honestly not sure what came over me but I’m not going to complain. After reading a magazine, I think it was Parenting, I heard about a cool app called MyFitnessPal. The thing that intrigued me about this app was the fact that when you logged your daily food into your “Diary” you could scan the item. As long as it had a barcode, it would read it and list the nutritional information. No more taking the time to type in all those numbers.
After downloading the app, I thought I would try it out. I held up my slim fast can and boom, it popped up with the description and nutritional information and asked if I wanted to add it. Why yes, thank you J You are able to add your breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water, and exercise information. The cool thing is that you can browse through the exercises and it actually lists things like cleaning, jumping rope, automotive repair, and even certain WII games and all you do is enter in the number of minutes and it tells you how many calories you burned. Cool huh!
1/30/12
Breakfast:
Strawberries N'Cream slim fast shake
Lunch:
Doritos spicy chips
Hot dog with ketchup and mustard
Dinner:
Strawberries N'Cream slim fast shake
Snacks:
GV Blueberry cereal bar
1 apple with 1TBSP of peanut butter
1 container of Diced Peaches in 100% fruit juice
1 pickle
Drinks:
Water
1 cup coffee
After all that, I still had 88 calories to go! After I finished logging for the day, it actually told me what I would weigh if I kept that up for 5 weeks. I thought that was pretty cool.
FYI: The consuming of the slim fast shakes is probably temporary. That is not the diet for me but sometimes if you're on the go or in my case, don't want to blow it for dinner, I will partake. Unfortunately, I tend to do really well during the day but as soon as dinner is fixed, everything goes out the window. I tend to binge.
So that was my first day!
Keep on keeping on!!
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