I made it back to Baldwin yesterday afternoon and didn't stay home long! I had some grocery shopping to do; so I took Ela and Jacek with me. I think my daughter grew another inch since I was gone. Her Uncle Eric took her to get a new pair of basketball shoes and she went from a size 4 to 6 1/2!
Anyway, we headed to Woodbury to go to Trader Joe's and Cub Foods. We loaded up on everything on MY list; of course I did let them get chocolate covered Almonds from Trader Joe's and I didn't even have one. So what did I eat on my first day home? I had breakfast before I left so on our drive from Two Harbors to Baldwin we stopped in Solon Springs at Charley's and I ordered a Taco Salad w/just lettuce, black olives, onions, salsa and taco meat. I did put french dressing on it! It tasted so good. I had said I was going to have a cheeseburger but I couldn't do it. I get what you call a "Cheat Meal" or "Refeed Meal" on my weigh in day each week. The meal should be different than what you eat like pizza or cheeseburger or pasta! The real temptation was that my kids wanted to go to Old Country Buffet while we were in Woodbury....I know what you are thinking....What the Hell?
I tried really hard to change their mind on that but we went. I also know that I need to overcome my temptations and get past my old habits. I loaded my plate with Spinach and added some eggs, peas, cucumbers, onions, mushrooms and used very little dressing! I went through the main portions and was very overwhelmed. My son had brought his first plate and had Ham, pasta, mac-n-cheese and corn. He says, "you can't have any of this can you?" I replied, "Yes, I can have whatever I want but I don't want any of that." So I had some broiled fish, 1 bite of a sweet potato, 1 scoop of a hot spinach salad and that was it! That is the first time that I have never had pasta, dessert...etc....I was proud of myself!
Today! I woke up and went to the gym and did my cardio. I also did some arm weights and an Ab workout; but I skipped the Skywalkers! I was home by 8:10 a.m. I have not left my kitchen today and not because I am eating. I am cleaning. My dining room and kitchen were an absolute pig sty. I had 3 weeks of mail left for me. No one in my house opens mail; it was all left for me. All of the school supplies were left for Mama to put away as well. I just finished the floors! I still have the computer desk to clean and I am done with this level in my house! I have done really well today with staying on plan and eating.:) My son had a salad with me and said it was the best salad he has ever had....I love him! I did leave the house to go get a haircut with the rest of my family from Jules! Jules had to cut about 2 inches off my back that was damaged from the pool! My son got his mop cut off:) He is so damn handsome!
The news you have all been waiting for: I left Fitness North 20.8 pounds lighter and 21 inches smaller! I lost 5 1/2 inches on my waist! I was shocked and excited with my numbers. I have a plan I will follow that can and may by changed on a weekly basis. I have no problems with any of the food! I am leaving Wednesday night for Chicago and will be gone 1 week; I am taking my scale with me. I am a little nervous about that; but I think it will be OK! I guess when we go to the Cubs/White Sox game there will be NO beer, peanuts, hot dogs or popcorn for me....I will just suck on my Water!
I will update this blog when and if I find something interesting to write about; but life with Jen is pretty damn boring.....I am going to be cleaning my house the rest of the night. Tomorrow I am taking the Mahoney kids (Axel and Maddox) to the water park! Bring on the TAN!
I hope my fellow Lions are well back at Fitness North! Everything they are doing is worth it. I will leave you with this:
How bad do you want it? Push yourself, no one else can push you...you have so much potential...find it and utilize it. You are the only one who holds up You!
Until next time, PEACE OUT!
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