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Hiatus

2009-11-24T16:30:00.000-08:00

I am going to take a hiatus from my diet and exercise diary.

I will not be breaking from working out and dieting,

just all the picture taking and blogging.

I've run 25+ miles in the last six days and I plan to

run at least 6 more days before I take a day or two off.

This blog has been a great tool for learning to be mindful of what I eat

and to keep me committed to my exercise regimen.

But at the moment I am just burned out on it.

I am neither a writer nor photographer,

so it was not a natural fit for me.

I don't know when, or if, I will resume.

Be well imaginary readers,

Kim

Day 132 - Easy Run

2009-11-22T16:28:00.000-08:00

November 21, 2009

Exercise

4.15 mile run

Breakfast

Peanut Butter Toast

Lunch

Salad w/

Chicken

Blue Cheese

Pear

Pecans

Vinaigrette

Snack

Cheetos

Dinner

Chili Burger

Fries

Day 131 - Committed

2009-11-21T16:47:00.000-08:00

November 20, 2009

Exercise

6.5 mile run

I have committed myself to run every day for ten days.

Why?

Because I have two very high-energy Boxers

whose only doggie friend is an vacation,

so no trips to the dog park

where I can convince myself that running around after

them a little bit is a workout.

Breakfast

California Omelet

(I just made that up.)

One Egg

Cheese

Refried Beans

Lunch

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Health Nut Bread

Arugula

Snack

Peanut Butter Toast

Dinner

Prime Rib

Au Jus

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

DAy 130 - The Climb

2009-11-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

November 19, 2009

Exercise

6.1 mile run

I'm really loving my new running route.

3 miles straight uphill then 3 back down.

There is just something about the single-minded goal

of getting up that hill that motivates me.

Once we're there I am rewarded with a stunning view

of the Las Vegas Strip and the entire valley.

One sip of water for me, the rest of the bottle for the dogs

and back down again.

Breakfast

One Egg Cheese Omelet

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Swedish Meatballs

Salad

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Dinner

Chicken Breast

Steamed Potatoes

(forgot the picture)

Day 129 - Gun Show

2009-11-19T18:28:00.000-08:00

November 17, 2009

Exercise

P90X - Shoulders & Arms

Breakfast

None

Lunch

Salad w/

Chicken

Blue Cheese

Tomatoes

Vinaigrette

Snack

Hot Cocoa w/

Marshmallows

Dinner

Steak

Mixed Veggies

Bread w/

Lt. Margarine

Day 128 - Stay Close To Home

2009-11-18T17:55:00.000-08:00

November 17, 2009

Exercise

3 mile run

After taking the dogs to the park I went out to run by myself,

or should I say tried to run.

Not only was I plagued by tight muscles and sore feet,

after about a mile I developed an acute stomach ache.

If there is one thing you do not want while you are out running

is to be in serious need of a bathroom with none in sight.

So, I circled around the park across the street from my house for three miles.

I'm sure I was quite a sight,

limping around with a look (I imagine) of agony on my face.

Breakfast

Peanut Butter Toast

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Pesto Flatbread

(camera battery was dead)

Snack

Chocolate Cake

Dinner

Tacos

Refried Beans

Day 127 - Not Happening

2009-11-17T16:53:00.000-08:00

November 16, 2009

Exercise

Not Much

The title of my post originally referred to my thwarted effort to work out,

but now it simply refers to my not being able to upload my pictures.

Frustration Level: High

Motivation To Continue: Low

Days 125 & 126 - Weekend Wrap-Up

2009-11-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

November 14-15, 2009

Exercise

Saturday

6 mile run

Sunday

1 mile walk

Saturday was a productive day,

had a good run, did chores and grocery shopping.

Sunday, on the other hand,

not so much.

I had every intention of running with the the dogs,

but once I got outside and realized how cold and windy it was

I took the dogs far enough to do their business

and high-tailed it home.

Saturday

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Cheese

Corn Tortilla

(running fuel-I really need to get some protein bars)

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Carbonara

Sauted Greens

(The greens are from my garden, the winter veggies are really coming along)

Snack

Rye Crackers

Swiss Cheese

Dinner

Skirt Steak

Noodles

Salad

Sunday

Peanut Butter Toast

Lunch

Roast Beef Sandwich

Dinner

Potato Soup

Fresh Baked Bread

(could have had some more greens here,

but I would have had to go outside to pick them)

Day 124 - Half And Half

2009-11-14T15:46:00.000-08:00

November 13, 2009

Exercise

2 mile walk

2.5 mile run

1/2 of P90X - Shoulders and Arms

I tried to run but didn't make it too far,

so even though I didn't have a lot of time I squeezed in some

Shoulders and Arms.

Breakfast

Egg Burrito

(Well, I thought I was going to run 5 miles.)

Lunch

Italian Wedding Soup

An off brand from Fresh & Easy,

it was good but too salty.

I guzzled water the rest of the day.

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Doritos

Dinner

(My camera battery died, so I didn't get the pic.)

Let's see... I had

Grilled Fish

Steamed Vegetables

(As far as you know ;)

Day 123 - Almost Forgot

2009-11-13T18:27:00.001-08:00

November 12, 2009

Exercise

2 mile walk and some running with the dogs

I almost forgot to update my diary!

I know my imaginary readers would have been so disappointed to miss the excitement.

Breakfast

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

V-8

Lunch

(no pic)

Sushi

Snack

Pear

Dinner

Spaghetti

Garlic Bread

Day 122 - It's All Uphill

2009-11-12T16:52:00.000-08:00

November 11, 2009

Exercise

6.25 mile run

We ran 3.1 miles straight uphill,

then turned around and flew back down to home.

Awesome!

Felt really good afterwards,

so I did some heavy-duty housework for 3 hours.

That was not nearly as much fun.

Once again, I forgot to take my breakfast picture,

now I can't even remember what it was.

Snack

Pear

Lunch

BLTA

Snack

Cheetos

Dinner

Mushroom Chicken

Pasta

Tomato

Day 121 - Forgetful

2009-11-11T16:36:00.000-08:00

November 10, 2009

Exercise

2 mile walk plus ran around with the dogs

I am so forgetful lately.

I keep forgetting to take my pictures,

and I forget to work out too.

Ha Ha Ha

Breakfast

(No pic, I forgot.)

Scrambled Egg

Steamed Rice

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Sesame Chicken

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Dinner

(Yep, forgot again.)

Steak

Baked Potato w/ Light Sour Cream

Day 120 - Four Is Better Than None

2009-11-10T16:26:00.000-08:00

November 9, 2009

Exercise

4.0 mile run

Breakfast

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Lunch

Lean Cuisine

Salad

Snack

Apple

Peanut Butter

Dinner

Chicken Breast Stuffed w/Caramelized Onions and Light Cream Cheese

Pasta

Tomato Soup

Day 119 - Weakness Leaving The Body

2009-11-09T16:14:00.000-08:00

November 8, 2009

Exercise

3.5 mile walk

I had every intention of running,

but then I woke up with charlie horse in my right thigh.

I was not quite a cramp,

but enough to make me skip the run and take a long walk instead.

We walked along part of the triathlon route while they were still setting it up. The refreshment tables were stocked with all kinds of beverages including Coke, because , I guess sometimes you really need a good ol' Coca Cola. Also, there were bananas, oranges and energy gel packs.

Some people had put up motivational signs for their loved ones, one read

"Pain is just weakness leaving the body."

I'll have to remember that one.

Breakfast

(Representative picture)

Scrambled Egg w/ Prosciutto

Toast

V-8

Lunch

Fried Chicken Breast

Salad

Snack

Orange

Snack 2

Doritos

Dinner

Mongolian Beef

Steamed Rice

Day 118 - I'll Never Be A Triathalete

2009-11-08T16:21:00.000-08:00

November 7, 2009

Exercise

4.5 mile run

There is a triathlon start/finish line in my neighborhood this weekend, so for the last few days there all these super-fit athletes roaming around the venue area and the neighborhood trails.

All I can say is DAYUM, those people are unbelievably fit.

I cannot imagine the dedication and hard work they must devote to their sport

to be such elite athletes. I'm in Awe.

I must stop whining about my puny little workout routine.

Breakfast

Egg

Toast

V-8

Snack

Refried Beans

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Mushroom Spinach Chicken Sandwich Thingy

Chips

One thing about the Lean Cuisines is that they are always edible.

Some I have liked more than others, but I think I have only tossed one in the trash.

Dinner

(no pic)

BBQ Pork Chop

Corn-On-The-Cob

Baked Apple

Day 117 - Alone

2009-11-07T16:30:00.000-08:00

November 6, 2009

Exercise

Walked 2 miles with the dogs

4.2 mile run

After I brought the dogs home,

I went out for a run

all. by. myself.

Nice for a change,

I can listen to music and not be pulled in two different direction at once,

but I missed my puppies.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Cheese

Tomato

Corn Tortilla

(And Garth's smiling face.)

Snack

Pear

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchilada

Refried Beans

(iPhone pics have a mind of their own in Blogger)

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Doritos

Dinner

Steak

Baked Potato

Salad

Day 116 - It Counts

2009-11-06T17:03:00.000-08:00

November 5, 2009

Exercise

2 mile walk

Ran around with the dogs

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know I said I was back on the workout bandwagon,

and I was re-dedicating myself to my program, blah, blah, blah,

and then the very next day I don't work out.

What's up with that?

Concert tickets that's what.

Had to get all my chores and obligations done in time to

park myself at the ol' laptop to get

Brad Paisley

tickets the minute they went on sale.

Priorities, people.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Cheese

Corn Tortilla

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Paninni

Chips

Snack

Pear

Blue Cheese

Dinner

Taco X 3

Refried Beans

DAy 115 - Progress Report

2009-11-05T16:02:00.000-08:00

November 4, 2009

Exercise

Took a long walk with our dog park buddies.

P90X - Core Synergistics

1 mile on the treadmill - 11:00 minutes

I have been on this diet and exercise program since July,

so I think it is time to unveil the results to my imaginary readers -

you know who you are!

Here I am in mid-July

How 'bout that belly!

I was tipping the scale at 169.5

One month later.

I was down about 8 pounds.

Mid September

I actually had the audacity to wear a bikini!

Hope I didn't scare the neighbors.

No picture for October, but I must have been making progress.

November!

Much better in the belly area.

And check out those guns! (I kid)

I've got plenty of muscle in my arms (and I like that),

but I would really like to lose that fat that hangs down. Ugh!

So, anyway,

I've lost 15 pounds

2 inches off my waist

3 off my hips

2 off each thigh

Good, but I can do better.

Breakfast

V-8

(no pic)

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Sesame Chicken

Snack

V-8

American Cheese

Sill Hungry...

Rye Crackers

(same V-8)

Dinner

Orange Chicken

Steamed Rice

Edamame

Day 114 - I'm Back In The Saddle Again

2009-11-04T16:15:00.000-08:00

November 3, 2009

Exercise

Ran around with the dogs

2 miles on the treadmill

AND

Core Max

I'm still not feeling 100%,

but I can't lay around and eat Halloween candy forever.

Time to get back with the program.

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Quesadilla

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Dinner

Cheese Pizza

Ravioli

Stuffed Mushroom

But where, you ask, are the vegetables?

They're in the Ragu, duh.

It says so in the commercial.

Days 108, 109, 110

2009-10-31T18:13:00.000-07:00

October 28, 29, 30, 2009

Only checking in to write that I am still sick with an upper respiratory infection and conjunctivitis.

And, let me tell you, there is nothing more attractive than a woman with eyes that are beet red and oozing green puss.

So, basically, my life sucks right now.

Happy Birthday to me.

I thought I was feeling better on Friday so I took the dogs for a

4 mile walk

and did

P90X - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps.

It seemed like a good idea at the time,

but I was completely exhausted the rest of the day and night.

Hopefully. I'll be back on track on Monday.

I'll leave you with a couple pictures I too k with my iPhone on a sunrise run a couple weeks ago.

Ah, memories.

Day 107 - Quick

2009-10-29T18:19:00.001-07:00

October 28, 2009

Exercise

Dog Park

Don't feel good.

The end.

Day 106 - My Pictures Suck

2009-10-28T17:29:00.000-07:00

October 27, 2009

Exercise

4.7 mile walk

P90X - Arms & Shoulders

Still plagued by a nagging headache and sore throat,

but I refuse to let it get me down.

Had a nice walk with the dogs and did P90X in pure defiance of my misery.

I swear, my pictures just get worse and worse.

Today's batch is blurry and not very well composed.

I think it is because I don't like making a big production of it while my family is sitting there with me, rolling their eyes at each other,

like "there she goes again".

So, I just whip out the point and shoot and try to get it over with as fast as I can.

Oh well, nobody reads this blog anyway, but if someone does stumble by,

I apologize for the awful pictures and even worse commentary.

Breakfast

Refried Beans w/ Cheese

(My favorite.)

Lunch

Progresso Italian Wedding Soup

Pear (no pic)

Snack

Rye Crackers

Swiss Cheese

Dinner

Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce

Bread w/ ICBINBL

Salad

Day 105 - I Refuse To Be Sick

2009-10-27T16:24:00.000-07:00

October 26, 2009

Exercise

Ran around with the dogs at the park

I have a sore throat and headache today.

Unless I develop a high grade fever and projectile vomiting,

I refuse to be sick!

Breakfast

None

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchiladas

Refried Beans

Dinner

Orange Chicken

Steamed Rice

Salad

Day 104 - Sunday Is A Day Of Rest

2009-10-26T16:50:00.000-07:00

October 25, 2009

Exercise

2.25 mile walk

Just as I predicted, no workout today.

Not because I am sore or tired though.

I really don't feel too well.

I was blaming my upset stomach on the ham I ate at breakfast,

now, (as I write this on Monday) I'm not so sure.

Breakfast

Toast

Egg

Slice Ham

Lunch

Progresso Barley Beef Soup

Snack

Pear

Dinner

American Sheppard Pie

(Google it, it's good.)

Salad

Day 103 -

2009-10-25T16:28:00.000-07:00

October 24, 2009

Exercise

6 mile run

It was a little hotter than I expected, so I was really wiped out after my run.

I suppose the fact that I did not sleep well had something to do with it also.

I took a 45 minute nap after lunch,

but still felt kind of out of it the rest of the day.

Sunday will be a day of rest.

(I have pre-cognition, so I know these things.)

Breakfast

Egg Taco

Lunch

Cheeseburger

Pickle

We almost always go to the butcher on Saturdays, so a burger is almost a forgone conclusion.

See, that pre-cognition thing really works for me.

Snack

Rye Crackers

Swiss Cheese

Dinner

BBQ Pork Chop

Roasted Artichoke

Day 102 - Dull

2009-10-24T17:14:00.001-07:00

October 23, 2009

Exercise

1.25 miles at the park

Breakfast

V-8

Sliced Ham

Slice Swiss Cheese

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken & Pasta Thingy

Not too bad, I added a little extra parmesan.

Snack

Celery

Peanut Butter

Dinner

Salisbury Steak

Mushroom Gravy

Pasta

Day 101 - On The Road Again

2009-10-23T16:51:00.000-07:00

October 22, 2009

Exercise

5 mile run

My test runs at the park on the soft grass went well,

so even though I haven't bought new shoes yet,

I decided to give a real run a shot.

It was good, I had a little soreness that worked itself out as I warmed up and I felt fine afterwards too. I think I was just overworked and needed a long (10 days, I think) rest.

And, as a bonus, the dogs slept all day and night afterwards.

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Lunch

Pastrami and Swiss

Chips

(Shared the chips with the dogs.)

Dinner

Steak

Baked Potato

Light Sour Cream

Day 100 - Hungry

2009-10-22T17:14:00.000-07:00

October 21, 2009

Exercise

Ran 1.25 miles at the park with the dogs.

I remembered to turn on my pedometer and was pleased to see we ran so far with seemingly little effort. It is fun to run around with the dogs and watch them wrestle and play.

Some days they seem to be more into wrestling (like today)

some days are all about running and playing tag,

other days they gravitate to the play equipment and climb around and slide down the slides.

They can be such clowns that my friend and I are always entertained.

Breakfast

Steak and Eggs

Toast

I woke up today hungry and craving a big protein-filled breakfast.

This farmer-style feast was just the ticket and I don't regret it in the least.

If I had some potatoes it would have been perfect.

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Parmesan

Snack

Apple

Snack

Fritos

Dinner

BBQ Chicken

Spaghetti Squash

Salad

Day 99 - Hard "Core"

2009-10-21T16:51:00.001-07:00

October 20, 2009

Exercise

4 mile walk

P90X - Core Synergistics

Core Syn kicked my but today! It was in a good way though.

Lunges, squats and push-ups all combined with weights.

My muscles are crying as write. But in a good way!

Breakfast

V-8

Lunch

Progresso Italian Wedding Soup

And some reading material to chew on.

Snack

Doritos

Snack

Boiled Egg

This was actually before the chips,

but who am I to argue with Blogger?

Dinner

Mongolian Beef

Steamed Rice

Day 98 - Bland

2009-10-20T16:18:00.000-07:00

October 19, 2009

Exercise

Ran with the dogs at the park.

I ran around in the grass as much as I could with Daisy.

I figured the grass was much softer and more forgiving than the sidewalks.

I probably got 2 miles in.

Next time I'll have to remember to turn on the pedometer

in my iPhone to give myself a better idea.

Not that I'm obsessed or anything.

My diet today was just bland. Blah. Boring.

My husband wanted fried shrimp for dinner and I was going to make something else for myself, but after all that prep for the shrimp I did not feel like it. Oh well.

It was good, but boring. I don't know why he loves it so much.

Breakfast

V-8

Egg

Crackers

Lunch

Chicken Breast

Potato Salad

Snack

Apple

Crackers

Dinner

Fried Shrimp

French Fries

Day 97 -

2009-10-19T16:34:00.001-07:00

October 18, 2009

Exercise

4 mile walk

P90X - Core Synergistics

I hate not being able to take a simple run and walking was not much better.

It was nice to walk with my husband

(and to have an extra hand with the mutts)

butI ended up with a huge blister on my heel.

What the hell? Can't catch a break. UGH.

Core Syn. was good though, worked out some of my frustrations with lunges and push-ups.

Diet-wise, I just realized I ate six freaking times yesterday,

at least they were small meals.

Breakfast

V-8

Refried Beans

I never buy canned refried beans, they are so gross.

I buy plain canned pinto beans and mash them myself.

Snack

Potato Salad

Lunch

Chicken Noodle Soup

Picked it up at the butcher/deli-very tasty.

Snack

Apple

Crackers

Snack

Doritos

Dinner

BBQ Brisket Sandwich

(Did not even touch the potato.)

Day 96 - I Blame The Shoes

2009-10-18T16:27:00.000-07:00

October 17, 2009

Exercise

2.8 mile jog/walk

P90X - Shoulders, Chest and Triceps

I am still vexed my lower leg/ankle pain when I am running.

Even after several days off I was limping from the get go.

I blame my shoes.

I'll be just walking and doing other workouts until

I can afford to get a better pair of shoes from a real running store where I can be professionally fitted.

Probably not until the end of the month,

I'll make them a birthday present to myself.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Toast

Lunch

BBQ Cheeseburger

Dinner

BBQ Ribs

Potato Salad

My husband is on a BBQ kick this weekend. The weather is great so why not?

And of course I don't have to cook. Yay!

Day 95 - Recovered

2009-10-17T17:16:00.000-07:00

October 16, 2009

Exercise

Not much.

I'm feeling much better after my lost day yesterday.

I took the dogs to the park and ran around a bit,

but I really felt too depleted to do much strenuous exercise.

Breakfast

Refried Beans

Cheese

Yes, the woman with food poisoning chose beans as her first meal after being sick all night and day. I can't help it. I'm from Southern California and refried beans are like comfort food to me.

Lunch

Salad w/

Lettuce

Tuna

Tomatoes

Capers

Mayo

Maybe not a great choice, but the hubby wanted a tuna sandwich, so I went with the flow.

Snack

Apple

Rye Crackers

Yummy

Dinner

BBQ Chicken

Caesar Salad

Day 94 - Food Poisoning

2009-10-16T16:12:00.000-07:00

October 15, 2009

I'll spare any reader that happens to stumble by here the gory details of my In N' Out Burger induced food poisoning. Anybody who been unfortunate enough to be so afflicted knows it was not pretty. My regular routine will resume tomorrow.

In lieu of diet and exercise blogging here is a cute video of my dog playing with a giant ball.

Day 93 - Still Sore

2009-10-15T16:34:00.000-07:00

October 14, 2009

Exercise

3 mile walk

I got up early with every intention of having a good run, but once I got out there on the hard concrete I knew it was not to be. My ankle/shin pain was still there, so I thought it best not to push it. So I called a girlfriend and chatted while the dogs did their thing.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg Taco

Lunch

(no picture)

My son went in to take the PSAT and when we picked him up he wanted In N' Out

which as you will tomorrow was not a good thing for me.

Snack

4 Meatballs

Parmesan Cheese

Dinner

Skirt Steak

Artichoke

Mayo/Dijon Sauce

Day 92 - Carb Cravings

2009-10-14T16:36:00.000-07:00

October 13, 2009

Exercise

P90X - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps

I love this workout!

I was a little weak on my push-ups because

I am a lazy shit and have not been doing much upper body lately,

but overall it was a great workout.

It hits all the areas I really want to emphasize on my upper body.

It is getting to be that dreaded time of the month

PMS

I ate a lot of carbs today, but didn't go overboard as tend to do at this time.

Well, there will plenty of time for that as the month progresses.

Viva La PMS!

Breakfast

Egg & Egg White, Scrambled

Cheese

Tortilla

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Club

Chips

Dinner

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Bread

I Can't Believe It'S Not Butter Light

Oh, and one Peanut Butter Cookie

The PMS monster must be appeased!

Day 91 - Sore

2009-10-13T17:22:00.000-07:00

October 12, 2009

Exercise

Ran around the park with the dogs

Jeez! I am so freaking sore today.

Both lower legs are just screaming for a break.

I took today off and tomorrow

I'll do P90X for an extra day of recovery for them.

Breakfast

Rice

Edamame

Lunch

Lentil Soup w/ Spinach

Piece Of Leftover Pork Chop

Snack

Self Explanatory

Dinner

Beef Stew

Crescent Roll x2

Day 90 - The Agony Of Da Feet

2009-10-12T16:44:00.000-07:00

October 11, 2009

Exercise

6 mile run

In honor of my 90 day milestone I went out for a run for the third day in a row.

Let me tell ya, I wont make that mistake again anytime soon.

I was so freaking sore that I never fully warmed up and my

feet and lower legs protested the entire six miles.

So, what are my feelings about my progress after these three months?

Mixed.

On the one hand, I am disappointed in myself for not losing more pounds (about 12),

On the other hand I am in better physical condition than I have been in for years.

My clothes

(not my skinny clothes, my middle of the closet, not-so-skinny clothes)

fit for the first time in a while.

AND

I get compliments from my friends and, more importantly, my husband.

I can live with that.

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Toast

Snack

V-8

Lunch

Salad w/

Chicken

Tomatoes

Ranch Dressing

Crackers

Snack

Taco

Dinner

Pork Chop

Applesauce

Don't ask me where the damn picture is, camera gremlins got it, I guess.

Dessert

PIE!

Day 89 - Confused

2009-10-11T16:54:00.001-07:00

October 10, 2009

Exercise

Friday

4 mile run

Saturday

6 mile run

I don't know how I managed to lose a day on this blog

or even when it happened all I know is

I didn't give myself credit for Friday's run.

Can't have that! I want credit not just for every mile, but every step!

I think I lost track of some food also, but I'll let that slide.

Breakfast

Egg

2 Slices Bacon

Sourdough Toast

Lunch

Blue Cheese Burger

Chips

I called it my 6 mile burger, because that's how far I ran for it.

Dinner

Orange Chicken

Rice

Edamame

Dessert

Chocolate Pie

MMMMMMMM

Day 88 - No Excuses

2009-10-09T16:54:00.000-07:00

October 8, 2009

Exercise

Went to the park with the mutts

No excuses for not working out today-I just didn't want to.

Lunch

Chef's Salad

Vinaigrette

Snack

Leftover Baked Potato

American Cheese

Dinner

BBQ Chicken

Pasta Salad W/Spinach and Tomato

Day 87 - The Tortoise

2009-10-08T16:32:00.000-07:00

October 7, 2009

Exercise

6 mile run

P90X - Arms and Shoulders

When my husband runs with me he calls me "The Tortoise"

as in The Tortoise And The Hare.

I may be slow, but I'm steady and I just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Also threw in some P90X for my upper body.

A good workout day.

Breakfast

1 Egg + 1 Egg White, Scrambled

1/2 Orowheat Sandwich Thin

French Onion Soup

Scallops

(Looks better than it was.)

Snack

Apple

Peanut Butter

Dinner

Steak

1/2 Baked Potato

Caesar Salad

(My camera batteries were dead.)

Dessert

Lemon Pie

Again, dammit.

Day 86 - Slacker

2009-10-07T16:20:00.001-07:00

October 6, 2009

Exercise

Took dogs to the park

Another day, another excuse not to work out.

What was my excuse, you ask?

I was um..busy, yeah, that's it, I was busy.

As far as you know.

Breakfast

V-8

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Pannini

Minestrone Soup

Snack

Apple

Dinner

Chicken Stuffed With Low-Fat Cheese Spread And Prosciutto

Rice

Low-Fat Crescent Roll

Dessert

Lemon Pie

Dammit.

Day 85 - Doubles

2009-10-06T16:41:00.001-07:00

October 5, 2009

Exercise

4 mile run

P90X - Core Synergistics

Did a double workout (well, triple if you count 3 hours of housework) to make up for taking Sunday off. Felt really good afterwards,like I accomplished something worthwhile for a change.

Breakfast

V-8

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Steak Tips Dijon

The thing about Lean Cuisine is they are always edible, some more so, some less.

This is one of the better ones.

Snack

Apple

Dinner

Scallops Seared In Anchovy Oil

Pasta

I found the recipe on Allrecipesdotcom, it was excellent.

Day 84 - Day Off

2009-10-05T16:13:00.000-07:00

October 4, 2009

Exercise

45 minute walk

I was very tired, sore and burned out yesterday

so I took the day to spend with my family without worrying

about food, pictures or exercise or anything else but them.

It was a good day.

Day 83 - Long Run

2009-10-04T16:45:00.000-07:00

October 3, 2009

Exercise

7.22 mile run

I'm going to pay for that tomorrow!

Breakfast

V-8

Scrambled Eggs

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Sandwich Thingy

Chips

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Dinner

Meatball Sandwich

(I ate half)

Day 82 - Small, Frequent Meals

2009-10-03T16:41:00.001-07:00

October 2, 2009

Exercise

P90X - Arms and Shoulders

I certainly took the old eat small, frequent meals adage to heart yesterday,

I nibbled all day and half the night.

But I'm OK with that.

Breakfast

3 Rye Crackers

Daisy and Dude asked nicely, but I didn't share because

Daisy is highly allergic to wheat and grain products.

Lunch 1

Lean Cuisine Chicken Ranch Flatbread

Lunch 2

Chicken Thigh

Snack

Grapefruit

Snack 2

Chili (1/2 cup)

Cheese

Snack 3

Raspberries

Dinner

Steak

Artichoke

Tomato

Dessert

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

(Teeny, tiny slice.)

Day 81 - Cool Runnings

2009-10-02T16:30:00.000-07:00

October 1, 2009

Exercise

6.33 mile run

No, that's not a typo-I actually ran that far!

It was so cool and breezy and refreshing outside even the dogs had an extra spring in their step.

Breakfast

One Egg & One Egg White Scrambled

Oroweat Sandwich Thin

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Meatloaf

Leftover Cesar Salad

Snack

Low-Fat Granola

1% Milk

Dinner

BBQ Chicken Thigh

Steamed Rice

Edamame

Day 80 -

2009-10-01T16:37:00.000-07:00

September 30, 2009

Exercise

Played at the park

Weight

154.5

15 pounds lost

80 days and the last day of September.

My goal of being under 145 pounds by October 29 is looking grim.

Breakfast

V-8

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchiladas

(With some ground beef from Hubby's tacos)

Tomatoes

Snack

Spicy Shrimp

Dinner

Fillet Mignon

Cesar Salad

Tomato Soup

Day 79 - This Is Not A Cooking Blog

2009-09-30T16:22:00.001-07:00

September 29, 2009

Exercise

5.36 mile run

Hopefully, today was our last "Summer" run.

It was 100 degrees today and the forecast for tomorrow is 76 and breezy!

Yay!

Breakfast

V-8

Lunch

BBQ Hamburger

Tomatoes

Sandwich Thin

Chips

We went to our favorite store today, the International Marketplace.

You can find just about any ethnic food you could possibly need,

and it's cheap too!

These ingredients, along with about .45 cents worth of the bok choy, will become my soup.

Their shrimp is always incredibly fresh and the large ones are $5.99 a pound.

I sauteed it with chili oil and sesame oil with a bit of "rooster sauce".

Viola!

Dinner

Asian Noodle Soup W/

Spicy Shrimp

Day 78 - I Wish I Still Smoked

2009-09-29T16:29:00.000-07:00

September 28, 2009

Exercise

P90X - Chest and Back

I was watching Mad Men last night and thought about how cool it would be to go on the

Betty Draper diet.

Cigarettes and melba toast! Sign me up!

Betty would not be caught dead sweating out a P90X workout,

in fact, I doubt Betty knows how to sweat.

Well, maybe Don made her sweat once, but no more.

Poor Betty.

Lunch

Spinach and Romaine Salad

Chicken Breast

3 Bean Salad

Feta

Fat-Free Dressing

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Rye Crackers

Dinner

BBQ Chicken Wings

Fries

Kiwi

Day 77 - No Comment

2009-09-28T16:11:00.001-07:00

September 27, 2009

Exercise

5.16 mile run

Breakfast

Low-Fat Granola

Lunch

Chicken Burrito x2

Beans

Cheese

Reduced-Fat Sour Cream

Snack

Chips

Dinner

Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Mushroom Sauce

Day 76 - Good Times, Bad Times

2009-09-27T16:35:00.000-07:00

September 26, 2009

Exercise

3.5 mile run

As good as I felt yesterday on my run, that's how bad I felt today.

My ankles and shins were tight and I just could not get loose.

Oh well, some days are better than others.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Sandwich Thin

Mid-Morning Snack

Leftover Cesar Salad

Lunch

Baked Potato

Chili

Cheese

Sour Cream

Dinner

BBQ Pork Chop

Applesauce

Day 75 - Somebody's Lying

2009-09-26T14:36:00.001-07:00

September 25, 2009

Exercise

5.4

5.7

mile run

After running with the dogs I came in the house and ran on the treadmill.

When I started my iPhone pedometer read 4.7 miles.

After exactly 1 mile on the treadmill it read 5.4 miles.

I tend to trust the treadmill over the iPhone,

so does that mean I've been running even more than I thought I was?

Or, is the iPhone accurate at my slower street speed?

More importantly, do I care?

Hmmmmm...

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Orowheat Sandwich Thins

Lunch

Meatballs

Cheese

Orowheat Sandwich Thins

Snack

Kiwi Fruit

Dinner

Steak

Baked Potato

Cesar Salad

Day 74 - Not Today

2009-09-25T17:13:00.000-07:00

September 24, 2009

Exercise

Ran around the park with the dogs.

I had no intention of exercising today.

I'm tired and cranky and my hair looks awesome,

so there was no way I was going to ruin it by sweating.

Went to Costco and did some other stuff around the house instead.

Breakfast

None

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Flatbread

Lentil Soup

Snack

Low-Fat Granola

1% Milk

Dinner

BBQ Chicken

Baked Beans

Cantaloupe

Day 73 - Do I Have To Spell It Out For You?

2009-09-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

September 23, 2009

Exercise

5.26 mile run

I just realized that I forgot to weigh in on Monday. That is not such a bad thing, considering what time of the month it is. No, not THAT time, the time before that time. I retain so much water before my period that I am miserable. My boobs swell, my feet and fingers swell so much that my shoes and rings are tight. And don't even ask me about the different bra sizes I have to buy to accommodate my girls at different times of the month. I may be the only woman I know that looks forward to her period starting.

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Potatoes

Lunch

Caesar Salad

Grilled Trout

Baked Potato

Broccoli

Biscuit

(We went to Red Lobster and I was HUNGRY!)

Dinner

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Bread

Day 72 - Shagadellic

2009-09-23T17:23:00.000-07:00

September 22, 2009

Exercise

Ran around the park with the dogs.

I kept my promise and did not work out - running around with the dogs doesn't really count.

My husband sells real estate and I went with him to look at some 'vintage' Las Vegas homes in the neighborhood where Robert DeNiro and Sharon Stone lived in the movie Casino.

Talk about a blast from the past. Do you remember mirrored wallpaper? Wood paneling? Shag carpet? These homes had it all in spades. I loved every one of them.

And the Casino house? It's for rent!

Breakfast

Boiled Egg

V-8

Lunch

Salad w/

Skirt Steak

Tomatoes

3 Bean Salad

Feta

Fat-Free Dressing

Snack

Low-Fat Granola

1% Milk

Dinner

Steak

Leftover Lentil Soup

Day 71 - Every Mile A Misery

2009-09-22T16:08:00.001-07:00

September 21, 2009

Exercise

3.68 mile run

I didn't plan on exercising today, but the dogs play date was cancelled and they need their exercise no matter what, so I did.

I made it nearly 4 miles and they were satisfied,

but I was so tired, sore and burned out that it was a miserable experience for me.

I think one of the reasons people give up on their exercise programs

is that they feel just like I did today and they give up.

This was just one day

-a day that I knew I pushing myself too hard-

so I'll take a day and just do things that I enjoy and get back in the game when I am rested.

Breakfast

Refried Beans

Lunch

Steamed Fish

Spinach

Tomatoes

Snack

Low-Fat Granola

1% Milk

Dinner

Lentil, Potato and Spinach Soup

Day 70 - Day Of Rest...Not

2009-09-21T16:22:00.000-07:00

September 20, 2009

Exercise

3.4 mile walk

It was ridiculously hot for the end of September.

I just walked the dogs and they were just as hot and tired when we got home as if we had run.

I was just trying to take it easy and not do much but, that never works for me, so I cleaned the pool and did a bunch of laundry and chores-so much for my day of rest.

Breakfast

Bean Burrito

Lunch

Leftovers From Last Night

Snack

Wasa Crackers

Cheese

Pickle

Dinner

Grilled Pork Chop

Baked Potato

Cheese Sauce

Strawberries

Day 69 - Heatwave

2009-09-20T16:04:00.000-07:00

September 19, 2009

Exercise

3.66 mile run

After a relatively pleasant week, the heat is back with a vengeance this weekend.

We got out of the house before 8:00 but it was already hot and will be hotter tomorrow.

Ugh, can't take much more of this.

Breakfast

Huevos Frijoles

My version of heuvos rancheros.

Lunch

Salad

Roast Beef

Tomatoes

Avocado

Lite Blue Cheese

Snack

Chicken

Didn't eat much of it because it was way over-seasoned.

Dinner

Stir-Fried Skirt Steak

Bok Choy

Rice

Give me mexican food or asian food and I'm happy.

I'll eat them everyday if I have to, or even if I don't.

Day 68 - Something Fishy

2009-09-19T16:39:00.000-07:00

September 18, 2009

Exercise

5.32 mile run

Breakfast

2 Scrambled Eggs

Lunch?

I went to work with the husband for a while and he paid me in sushi.

I don't like whipping out the camera in restaurants unless it's inconspicuous,

not the case at a busy sushi bar.

We shared 3 rolls, I'm sure it wasn't dietetic, but it was tasty.

Snack

Doritos x 2

Dinner

Tostada x 2

Day 67 - Hard Core

2009-09-18T12:48:00.000-07:00

September 17, 2009

Exercise

P90X - Core Synergystics

Oh my, it's been a while since I've done Core Syn. and boy did I sweat!

I forgot what a hard core workout it is.

Push-ups, lunges, squats and weights; my ass ached all day and night.

In a good way!

Breakfast

Low-Fat Granola

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Panini

Leftover Salad

Snack

Wasa Crackers

Roast Beef

Pickle

Dinner

Mushroom Chicken

Pasta

I made my mushroom sauce with fat-free half and half. It was thin, but good.

Dessert

Baked Apple

Day 66 - Run On

2009-09-17T16:15:00.001-07:00

Saeptember 16, 2009

Exercise

5.2 mile run

The weather is slightly more agreeable this week.

It makes running a little easier for me and the mutts. I think they suffer more than I do in the heat, they do wear a fur coat after all.

Yesterday I was starting to feel really good around the 4 mile mark and the last mile was a breeze, if it were a little cooler I would have gone on, but I just can't do that to the poor dogs.

Breakfast

Low-Fat Granola

It was ok, but I prefer a little protein before working out.

Lunch

Spinach Salad

Tomato

French Dressing

Lean Cuisine Salisbury Steak & Mac N' Cheese

I'll be eating a lot of Lean Cuisine this week because they were on sale AND I had a coupon!

Snack

Wasa Crackers

Cheese

V-8

Dinner

Steak

Rice

Salad

Dessert

Baked Apple

There was a recipe in the paper yesterday so I tried it out.

It was good and only 325 calories.

Day 65 - Start Of A Long Week

2009-09-16T16:27:00.000-07:00

September 15, 2009

Exercise

4.11 mile run

P90X - Shoulders and Arms

I've written down the goals I outlined here yesterday on a post-it note and stuck it to my computer so that I wont "forget" what I have planned.

It is staring at me now as I am about to launch into a whiny rant about how sore I am-and it's telling me to just STFU. So I will.

Breakfast

Fullbar

After-Workout Snack

V-8

Wasa Crackers

Lunch

Spinach Salad

Chicken

Apple

Feta

Vinaigrette

Snack

Wasa Cracker

Cheese

Pickle

Dinner

Chicken Wings

Homemade Low-Fat Blue Cheese Dressing

Minestrone Soup

I know chicken wings are not low fat, but I make them as healthy as I can by steaming them in the steamer for a long time to render out as much fat as possible before finishing them in the oven. And, of course, I don't eat the skin.

Day 64 - Back To The Grind

2009-09-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

September 14, 2009

Exercise

Ran around the park with the dogs for an hour

Weight

158.5

11 pounds total

Why did I make Monday my (official) weigh day? I am almost always heaviest on Mondays because I tend to eat and drink more on the weekends. Doesn't everybody?

This weekend was so bad I didn't even document it.

Oh well, I made my commitment and I'll stick to it.

Goals for the week:

Run: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

P90X: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Increase my veggie and fruit intake.

Reduce my fat intake.

Lose three pounds.

Good luck to me!

Breakfast

Pizza

Not a very promising start to week, but that was before I set my goals.

Lunch

Lean Cuisine

Looks just like the picture on the box, doesn't it?

Snack

Cappacola

Cheese

Dinner

Ceasar Salad

Lasagna

Didn't eat ALL of it.

Days 62, 63 - The Lost Weekend

2009-09-13T13:17:00.001-07:00

September 12-13, 2009

Exercise

3.6 mile run on Saturday

This is just some random pics from our trip to Laughlin to see my idol,

Gary Allan in concert.

I'll resume regular blogging on Monday.

The view from our hotel room.

At the concert looking back at the hotel.

Typically bad iPhone pic.

That's Gary in the center.

Our seats were pretty good considering we bought them at the last minute.

My super-cute Gary Allan tank top.

We had mexican food after the concert, chili verde and margaritas for me.

My videos sucked. The sound was bad for some reason.

But we were having fun.

Day 61 - Playing Catch-Up

2009-09-13T13:06:00.001-07:00

(I'm way behind on updating my food and exercise diary because I have not been home.)

September 11, 2009

Exercise

5.35 mile run

Had an excellent run with the dogs today.

I love when we make it 5 miles. I really feel like I (we) accomplished something positive.

(Be sure to check out the video at the bottom of this post.)

Breakfast

Pear

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Pannini

Chips

Snack

Roast Beef

Cheese

Pickle

Dinner

I forgot to take my picture, duh.

Ceasar Salad

Steak

My poor dogs taking a rest during our long run.

Daisy has an enormous tongue!

Day 60 - And On The 60th Day....

2009-09-11T11:22:00.001-07:00

September 10, 2009

Exercise

What exercise?

I celebrated the 60th day of my diet and fitness program by resting.

Enjoyed every minute of it too.

Breakfast

Pear

Lunch

Progresso Light Santa Fe Chicken Soup

2 Baby Back Ribs

Snack

Roast Beef

Pickle

Rye Crackers

Noodles and Greens

Chinese Food

Day 59 - TGIW

2009-09-10T16:07:00.000-07:00

September 9, 2009

Exercise

4.2 mile run

Thank God It's Wednesday! Woo Hoo!

I have run and worked out six days in a row and I am ready for a day off!

Breakfast

Potato Salad

Lunch

Roast Beef Sandwich

Avocado

Cheese

Dinner

Chinese Takeout

Because I was too tired to cook!

Day 58 -

2009-09-09T16:32:00.001-07:00

September 9, 2009

Exercise

3.15 mile run

P90X Shoulders and Arms

My left leg has been getting sore when I run lately and I finally figured out why.

I hold Daisy's leash in my left hand and my water bottle in my right. So that means I've basically been using my left leg as her brake.

She tries to as fast and as far ahead as she can and I try to hold her back using my left arm and leg. My solution to this is to be a total nerd and wear a fanny pack to carry the water and that leave my hands free to deal with her.

Notice I don't mention Dude. He is a perfect angel on the leash.

Breakfast

Potato Salad

Lunch

Baked Potato

Chili

Cheese

Sour Cream

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Chips

Veal Picatta

Ratatouille

(It sucked, the eggplant was bitter)

Spaghetti

Day 57 - Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention

2009-09-08T13:23:00.001-07:00

September 7, 2009

Exercise

4.11 mile run

I am not willing to give up on a $45.00 sports bra just yet.

My brilliant (if I do say so myself) solution was to put on a tight tank top on underneath the bra. Worked very well. I did not even mind the extra layer of clothing, in fact I didn't even notice it was there when I was out running. Nice.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg Taco w/

Cheese

Lunch

Steamed Rice

Veggies

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Chips

Dinner

BBQ Ribs

Potato Salad

Yes, that was all I ate. I was tired and didn't have much of an appetite.

Day 56 - Wounded

2009-09-07T13:05:00.000-07:00

September 6, 2009

Exercise

2.76 mile run

Why did I only run 2.76 miles today?

Because I was wounded yesterday, that's why.

I finally found a sports bra that stops my bubbies from bouncing around and this is what it does to me. It literally sawed into my skin. I didn't feel it while I was running, but when I got in the shower-OW! Today I wore an old one that has a little bounce but doesn't cut me.

I guess it's back to the search for the perfect sports bra.

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

(No toast, this pic is recycled)

Lunch

Lean Cuisine

Chicken Enchilada w/

Some Stolen Chili

Sour Cream

Snack

Pasta Salad

Cappocollo

Dinner

Steak

Mushrooms

Veggies

Day 55 - Dazed And Confused

2009-09-07T12:48:00.000-07:00

September 5, 2009

Exercise

5 mile run

By the time I realized yesterday that I had not blogged my diet and exercise diary I was already a couple cocktails down. No BUI* for me.

I did have a good run Saturday.

It was cool enough to go a full 5 miles without stressing out the dogs or me.

I'll be glad when fall gets here. This heat gets old after 4 or 5 months.

Breakfast

Toast w/

Peanut Butter

Lunch

Monster Huge Burger

I ran 5 miles for that burger-don't judge me!

( I didn't finish it!)

Dinner

Chicken Wings

Pasta Salad

*BUI=Blogging Under The Influence

Day 54 - Energized

2009-09-05T13:24:00.001-07:00

September 4, 2009

Exercise

3.6 mile run

P90X - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps

I felt rested and re-charged after taking a day off from working out.

Had a nice little run with the mutts AND an awesome P90X workout too!

Chest, Shoulders and Triceps is my go-to workout right now. With all the running, I really don't want to workout my legs on a non running day, so this workout hits the areas I want to emphasize. Soon I will have nice, shapely shoulders and arms.

Breakfast

Refried Beans

Cheese

Lunch

Soup

(When they say light, they mean light!)

Snack 1

Cheetos

Snack 2

Hot Cappacollo

Cheese

The Boars Head "gabagool", as Tony Soprano would call it, is so good.

Dinner

Seared Sesame-Crusted Ahi

Rice

Veggies

The ahi was awesomely delicous.

Dessert

Frozen Yogurt

Day 53 - Oops!

2009-09-05T13:08:00.000-07:00

September 3,2009

Exercise

I took the dogs to the park and let them run around inside the fence.

In other words, none.

I needed the break.

I forgot to blog my diet yesterday.

My 15 y/o son attends a "virtual high school" and had a bunch of assignments due yesterday,

so I was preoccupied with that.

Breakfast

Refried Beans

Cheese

Lunch

Octopus Poke

Fried WonTon

Steamed Rice

Edamame

Snack

Turkey

Cheese

Pickle

Dinner

Fried Shrimp

(those 4 and 4 more)

Fries

Dessert

Lemon Cake

(The small piece!)

Day 52 - Running On Empty

2009-09-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

September 2,2009

Exercise

Dog Park

3 miles on the treadmill

33:29

I'm feeling a little run-down.

It was all I could do to crank out those three miles on the treadmill.

Maybe it's time for a day off.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Toast

After Workout Snack

V-8

Lunch

Steamed Fish

Rice

Veggies

Snack

Turkey

Pepperoni

Cheese

Pickle

Dinner

Chili Colorado Burrito

Dessert

Frozen Yoplait Delight

Day 51 - Two Out Of Three Aint Bad

2009-09-02T13:10:00.001-07:00

September 1, 2009

Exercise

3.7 mile run

Breakfast

Fullbar

Lunch

Sandwich

Ham

Turkey

Pepperoni

Cheese

Snack

Rice

Veggies

(did not eat the chicken)

Dinner

Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Dessert

Lemon Cake

(it was very small)

Day 50 - A Milestone

2009-09-01T12:17:00.000-07:00

August 31, 2009

Exercise

Dog Park

4 miles on the treadmill 47 minutes

Weight

159.5

2.5 pounds this week - 10 pounds so far

Woo Hoo! 50 days and 10 pounds. I'm over being disappointed in the slow pace of my weight loss. It took me over 6 years to gain it; it's not going away overnight. I'll just continue with my running and working out routines. When it gets a little cooler I plan on increasing my mileage by 2-3 mile per run. That will be a huge boost to my fat burning.

My goal is to be 142 pounds on October 29, 2009.

I'm using an iPhone app called Bang Bang Diet to track my progress,

so far I am ahead of schedule.

(Skipped breakfast)

Lunch

Salad w/

Chicken Breast

Tomatoes

Blue Cheese

Lite Blue Cheese Dressing

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Peach

Dinner

Skirt Steak

Stir "Fried" Veggies

Steamed Rice

Look at all those veggies!

Dessert

Dreyers Real Fruit Popsicle

Day 49 - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

2009-08-31T16:34:00.000-07:00

August 30, 2009

Exercise

Basically, none.

There is smoke funneling into the Las Vegas valley from the wildfires in California. When I went out to walk the dogs it was so hot and smokey that my eyes were stinging. That took away any motivation I had to exercise. So I just walked the dogs in the park for a while.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg

Toast

Snack

Rice Crispie Treat

Mmmmmm

(I had a coupon for a free box of Rice Crispies)

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchilada

Extra Cheese

Sour Cream

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Doritos

Dinner

(I forgot to take the picture!)

Lasagna

Bread

Day 48 - As Good As I Once Was

2009-08-30T14:01:00.001-07:00

August 29, 2009

Exercise

2 mile dog walk

Housework

Bootie Shaking at Toby Keith/Jack Ingram concert.

It's too freaking hot to exercise outdoors! I walked the dogs and then did some vacuuming and cleaning before going to the concert. I forgot to take a picture of the yummy sushi we had at Hachi at Red Rock Casino where the concert was. So, in lieu of that I posted a short clip of Rod's theme song at the bottom of the page.

Breakfast

One Scrambled Egg

V-8

Snack

Blueberries

Lunch

Turkey BLT

Sourdough Bread

Tomatoes

Garden Greens

Chips

(Glad I picked this lettuce because it was decimated by worms last night.)

Dinner

Edamame

Assorted Sushi

(so good! I highly recommend Hachi If you are ever in Vegas.)

Rod's theme song with narration by me.

As for the rest of the concert-it was alright, but I would have rather have had a full-lenght Jack Ingram concert. Toby just phones it in these days. That's the last time we are shelling $100+ to have good seats at one of his shows.

Jack was awesome as usual. I'll have to post some of my pictures of him and me one day.

Day 47 - One Hot Mama

2009-08-29T13:31:00.001-07:00

August 28, 2009

Exercise

Dog Park

3.7 Mile Run

I was one hot mama on my run yesterday. It was about 100 degrees, way too hot for the dogs so I went by myself and only made it 3.7 miles. I've live in the desert a long time but, this was the first time I worried about heat stroke. I should have been sweating profusely, but I was just barely sweating, my face felt very hot and I had a slight headache. Instead of the dogs getting dunked in the fountains and sprinklers it was me. When I got home I took off my shoes and jumped right in the pool. I swear steam rose up out of the water when I did.

Breakfast

Dry Cereal

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Tuscan Chicken Paninii

Salad

Snack

Cottage Cheese

Dinner

Cantaloupe

(from the garden)

Steak

Asparagus

Mushrooms

These are the last of my iPhone pics.

Unless I am out, (like I will be tomorrow)

I will be using my real camera.

Day 46 - Sideways

2009-08-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

August 27, 2009

Exercise

P90X - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps

Cathe Freidrich - Core Max

I have some Cathe Friedrich's workouts recorded on the dvr. I'm afraid of most of them, they (the workouts and the women) look like they could kick my ass pretty hard, but I decided to give Core Max a try. It did kick my ass, but in a good way. My abs were nicely sore after and I am proud to say I maintained good form and did not strain my neck.

Chest Shoulders and Triceps was awesome as usual. I stayed on my knees for most of the push-ups so that I could bang out more reps. My shoulders are really responding to all the working out- starting to see a nice shape there. The triceps are developing, but mostly hidden under my flabby 'batwings'. I'm working on it, I'm working on it.

I have already taken some iPhone pics for tomorrows post, but they are going to be the last ones.

The spontaneously rotating pics are becoming annoying.

I blame blogger, 'cause it only happens here.

Breakfast

2 Scrambled Eggs

V-8

Nothing wrong with this pic!

The rest-well....

Lunch

Mostly Vegetable Soup w/

Noodles

Snack

Turkey Breast

Pickle Slice

Dinner

Mongolian Beef

Steamed Rice

Dessert

Frozen Yoplait Delight

100 very yummy calories.

Day 45 - Bring It

2009-08-27T16:23:00.000-07:00

August 26, 2009

Exercise

3.5 mile run

P90X - Core Synergistics

I still feel like crap but willed myself to get over it.

My period will start tomorrow so, if I focus on that, knowing I will feel better, I can get through today without bitching and moaning.

The P90X motto is BRING IT - so I did.

Working my body and sweating was the best thing I could do for it.

It relieved a lot of stress.

That and getting excused from jury duty AND

selling some expensive concert tickets that I couldn't use made for a pretty good day.

Breakfast

Fullbar

After Workout Snack

V-8

Lunch

Lentil Soup

Chicken Cesar Salad

Snack

Cheese

Pickle Slice

Slice Cappocola

Slice Salami

Dinner

Homemade

Asian Vegetable Noodle Soup

Day 44 - Day Of Rest

2009-08-26T16:40:00.000-07:00

August 25, 2009

Exercise

Dog Park

(I added a short video of the dogs here,

but Blogger thought it belonged on the bottom of the page.)

I am still plagued by fatigue and laziness,

so I took the day off to do some chores and errands.

Breakfast

Leftover Frozen Pizza

(Hunger over common sense.)

Lunch

Sandwich w/

Salami

Cappacola

Muenster Cheese

Snack

Chips

Dinner

Chicken Ceaser Salad

Strawberries

Blueberries

Daisy and Dude playing with their friend Lucky.

Day 43 - Jury Duty

2009-08-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

August 24, 2009

Exercise

None

Weight

162

0 pounds lost this week - 7 so far

I attribute this weeks lack of weight loss to horrendous case of PMS.

I am so bloated and tired. And cranky.

My boobs have gained about three pounds each.

I kid you not.

You know the old joke about the guy who complains that every time his wife's boobs start looking hot, he's not allowed to touch them?

That's my husband.

So, I had jury duty the Federal Court today. We filled out questionaires regarding the case and will have to go back next week if we are not dissmissed before then. I know it's my civic duty, blah, blah, blah, but I really hope that I am rejected as soon as they read my answers.

Breakfast

Fullbar

(Didn't fill me.)

Brunch

V-8

Boiled Egg

Lunch

Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchiladas

Snack

Beef Jerky

Dinner

Ham

Lima Beans

Potato Salad

Day 42 - Born To Run

2009-08-24T13:42:00.000-07:00

August 23, 2009

Exercise

5 mile run

Tramps like us, baby we were born to run.

Well maybe not me so much, but my dogs love it. Boxers are very high energy dogs, so they just love to get out and run, though I'm sure they wonder why we have to go so damn slow.

When we lived at the beach I let my old boxer, Peanut Butter, run off-leash on the trails. She would run ahead but always come back when I called. Even if I did trust these two off-leash (which I don't), there are just too many distractions around here to allow it. So they will just have to be satisfied going slow with me.

Breakfast

Fullbar

After Run

V-8

Lunch

Frozen Pizza

Snack

Dinner

Chicken Breast

Potato Salad

Macaroni and Cheese

My diet was shit today.

If not for the V-8 I would not have had any vegetables at all.

I blame PMS.