That’s about the only way I can describe yesterday.
First, I woke up toddler and husband free. How fabulous is that? I know that sounds mean but all the other moms out that will understand. It’s just nice to wake up and NOT change a diaper ever once in awhile. [...]

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I’m still in a slight state of shock. I’ll be signing off for a few day as I’m treating this NY trip as a mini vacation for myself. I’m going alone, brining a book, my ipod and soaking up every minute of “me” time. I’m thinking I will even work out [...]

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So I’m going a little “P” crazy. I love coming up with titles for my posts! ;~)
First, “a Picture”, as requested I updated my Progress Photos page. I can NOT believe it’s been a year since posting a pic. That means I’ve been at goal over a [...]

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You’ve had it, right? That ‘you just want something’ feeling. You’re a bit hungry but not starving and nothing sounds good. AAAAACK! I hate that!

Morning Scale Reading: 142.5

Food
Points

2 Whole Grain Pancakes dipped in a bit of the toddlers nonfat yogurt
3

banana
2

Leftover taco meat and beans with diced peppers [...]

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Wonderful because I got SO much done. Much needed cleaning, laundry, shopping, working out, I did it ALL! I even went out and saw a movie with the husband.
I splurged a bit on Saturday. It was one of those insatiable days. Nothing seemed to satisfy me. After eating [...]

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Don’t brag about being in the zone and then go to work unprepared when it’s someone birthday.
To make it worse the husband brought home Cinnabons!!! From the devil, the d-e-v-i-l I SAY! 730 calories, 24 g of fat!
I may sell my soul and have a half. Not sure [...]

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I know, strange title right? Let me explain.
A co-worker sent out a link today about a dying mans “Last Lecture”. It is an amazing video about living life, accomplishing your dreams and being creative. In the video, Randy Pausch says many powerful things but one in particular stuck out for me. [...]

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12 hour, busy day. Tired. Sleepy. Did good. ;~)

Morning Scale Reading: 143.5

Food
Points

Zucchini Pancakes
4

sugar free pudding
1

apple
1

bowl of stuff I made for lunches this week - whole wheat pasta, ground turkey , peas in "They don’t know what’s in there" Pizza Sauce (estimate)
5

orange
1

8 oz light flavored yogurt
2

Boca Burger on a [...]

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I thought I would take some time to write about my newfound hobby, working out.
I can’t stress enough how much I loathed working out in the past. I mean it, really, I hated it. Nothing gave me less pleasure them exercise. Nothing. Of course, I went through [...]

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One day on plan, that’s all it takes.

Morning Scale Reading: 145

Food
Points

Whole Wheat Mini Bagel smeared with almond butter and low sugar jelly and can of pears split with the toddler
4

Whole Wheat Crackers with a Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges and turkey pepperoni
4

bowl of stuff I made for lunches [...]

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