Enough is Enough ... No More Excuses!!!

Hi Kate! I certainly don't feel like an inspiration, but if I am to someone that's really flattering! :)

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So today has been an epic failure so far. I feel off. I feel down, not sure why. I had (too much) chocolate already. I didn't finish my breakfast (the veggie mix recipe I tried is disgusting) and I wasn't feeling my salad for lunch so I didn't finish that either. Maybe it's not having a full breakfast that's messing with me today. Bleh....

On a good note, my boss told me to leave for the day when I take my lunch hour because it's snowing out. I'll be heading home, but now I'll have all afternoon and NO excuse not to do some Taebo! Maybe getting some exercise in will help perk me up today. We'll see....
 
Not having a good breakfast will have done it Mandy. You can do this sweetie. Stick with it. You know it's worth it. Never forget those size 26 pants. We so do not want to go back to being the sizes we once were. Hope you get in some exercise when you get home. I started off my day with some squats. It's a start! Go team WLF! xoCate
 
Hi Cate - Just finished Taebo about 15 minutes ago. It totally kicked my butt!! Felt good! :)

Steak and steamed broccoli for dinner.
 
Thanks guys! It felt good to get the workout in yesterday. This morning? Not so much! Ugh, I am so sore! I can barely move. I'll be taking my usual 15 minute walk at work during my break, but I think tonight I'll try to stretch out a bit. Hoping tomorrow will be well enough to at least walk on the treadmill.

So last night I made some vanilla almond granola from my new cookbook. OMG.... it is SOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!! It's made of raw almonds, raw walnuts, raw cashews, sunflower seeds, olive oil (didn't have coconut oil), shredded coconut, and raisins. It takes about 4-5 hours to cook, but so worth it! I'll be making more of it for sure. :D

Healthy eating is the plan today.

B: Pork sausage (homemade) with strawberries and banana.
S: Granola
L: Salad with lemon chicken.
S: Granola (LOL)
D: Cinnamon pork chops with homemade apple sauce and whipped white sweet potato! (Can't wait to try this recipe!)
 
I'm digging all those fun homemade food items on your menu. So sorry you're in pain from the Taebo but thankfully that's just temporary. It'll get easier and easier once you get back into it!
 
MandyH said:
So last night I made some vanilla almond granola from my new cookbook. OMG.... it is SOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!! It's made of raw almonds, raw walnuts, raw cashews, sunflower seeds, olive oil (didn't have coconut oil), shredded coconut, and raisins. It takes about 4-5 hours to cook, but so worth it! I'll be making more of it for sure. :D
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Dude, you love raisins, HAHAHA

Tomorrow's dinner? Herb-crusted ribeye grilled to a perfect medium rare, pan-seared brussel sprouts tossed in honey, olive oil and lemon zest, and silky mashed potatoes whipped with fresh butter and cream...with raisins mixed in.
 
Oaks - I've had to get creative since I'm trying to ditch processed foods. Buying new cookbooks, trying new things, etc. Some recipes are hits. Others not so much. It's fun trying new things though.

Chef - Yes, I do LOVE raisins! It is just a coincidence though that they've been in these recipes. I don't normally just eat plain raisins all that much. Actually tomorrow's dinner does not include raisins. I'm making coconut crusted chicken tenders with pineapple dipping sauce and carrot pilaf (instead of rice pilaf).

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So this part isn't going to be very chipper. I have no clue what's going on with me today, but I don't like it. I was at work and all of a sudden just felt very light headed and my hearing got kind of muffled. I honestly felt like I was ready to pass out. It didn't last long and I didn't pass out, but it was scary. My right ear seems like it has a bit of pressure so I'm wondering if I might be coming down with an ear infection or something. I'll give it a day or so and if it doesn't fix itself I'll get in to see my Dr (yuk!).

I've also been feeling VERY emotional today for some reason. I feel like I could just burst into tears for no reason at all. My eyes actually watered up a few times and I have no idea why. I just don't get it. Typical girl stuff I guess.....
 
Maybe try some ear drops. My boyfriend used Hyland's Earache drops a few weeks ago when he was starting to feel some pain and it never turned into anything worse. If it's not TOM-related the emotional stuff could just be because you're starting to get sick. I know my anxiety gets bad when I've got a cold. Rest up and feel better soon!
 
Hi Mandy, good to see you back. New Hampshire, right? Anyway, I laude your goals, I hope you're not so strict on your restrictions that you end up derailing! I know that I'd stumble and then proceed to beat myself up and take out the anxieties by stumbling worse.

Good luck on everything, I'm aiming to be a frequent caller again, too.

RE: ear pain, can you just hit a health clinic and have an LPN or PA take a look?
 
Oaks- I went out and got some ear drops. They seemed to help, but the directions say to stop using them after 48 hours so I did and now the problems are back again. :(

LJ - Nice to see you again! :) Let's both stick around to get through this!

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So, I just wanted to pop in quickly to say that I'm still alive. My ear is still bugging me so I'm going to call my Dr's office today to try to get in there. I never get ear infections, but there's definitely something going on infection or not. It sucks....

My eating and water intake has been great, exercise not so much. I spent most of my weekend in bed binge watching The Office. Ever since seeing 13 Hours I've been obsessed with John Krasinski. He's been helping me feel better. Haha!

This morning's weigh in was 222.4lb which is 5.6lb down from my most recent start on 2/1. I'll take it!
 
Hey, 5.6 pounds, that's great! I love the office, John Krasinksi is so adorable. Bummer about the ear, I hope the doctor is helpful!
 
Oaks - I so need a Jim Halpert in my life. :)

LJ - I went to the Dr Monday morning and was told that there is definitely inflammation in my ear, but there's no infection... yet. She called eustachian tube dysfunction and I was prescribed nasal spray and Claritin. So far it's helping. Not 100%, but I've haven't felt the light headedness since starting and no dizzy spells so it's moving in the right direction. I don't even know ads you're talking about. I just Googled it and saw his pics so I'll need to do some research later. ;)

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So this week has been a disaster for food. I'm eating the healthy stuff, but once again I'm succumbing to stress eating and having chocolates and ice cream. I NEED TO STOP, but I can't figure out how. It's just ridiculous. The stress this time around is all work related. My boss quite at the end of last year so they've been juggling things around where I work. Normally I like my job and the majority of my coworkers, but now it's almost becoming unbearable. One coworker in particular is just really getting on my last nerve. I've been here for 15 years and am very comfortable, but for the past several months I've been feeling like a change needs to happen. I'm not happy here anymore and it's just getting worst. I just like the predictability and knowing I have job security. Changing jobs is terrifying. I don't know what to do. Thankfully I'm on vacation from 2/29 - 3/7 (just kicking around the house) so I'll time to think and recharge.

I'll try to catch up later on tonight.
 
It's tough when one co-worker makes such a difference in your quality of life at a job. Will they be replacing your boss or just shifting responsibilities around? I've been thinking about changing jobs for years but I agree, the thought of actually going through with it is terrifying.
 
MandyH said:
I spent most of my weekend in bed binge watching The Office. Ever since seeing 13 Hours I've been obsessed with John Krasinski. He's been helping me feel better. Haha!
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Why, is he covered in...raisins? HAHAHA, worst attempt at a joke. EVER. ANYWHOOOOO...

MandyH said:
This morning's weigh in was 222.4lb which is 5.6lb down from my most recent start on 2/1. I'll take it!
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YEAH!!! Good job, Mandy!!!
 
Oaks – it’s kind of complicated, but here’s a summary of what happened. Before this boss who just left came along it was another girl and me in my dept. The other girl was my boss. They decided to hire someone to be above her to overlook our dept which worked out perfectly for me because the other girl in my dept is the one I’m having issues with. There are just lots of little things adding up which make her very difficult for me to work with. When the “new” boss left they brought someone in to replace him, but his job function is slightly different and he’s no longer overseeing our dept so now I’m stuck reporting to the girl that I’m having issues with. It’s a tough spot to be in. Thankfully I am pretty self sufficient and my job keeps me going so I really only need to report to her with major issues and to approve vaca time which has never been an issue. We’ll see how it goes.

Chef – John Krasinski covered in raisins….mmm mmm mmm! LOL I think it’s more the character of Jim Halpert that I’m obsessed with. Such a down to earth character and he is a normal looking guy. :)

Cory – Thanks for stopping by! I hope you’re well. I keep trying to get caught up on everyone’s diaries, but there’s just not enough time in the day. Will try again tonight.

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Ok, I need to get back to recording my daily food intake. I do better when I make myself share those details here.

Breakfast today was a stew made of beef, butternut squash, and pears. Surprisingly very yummy and I feel very full! I have no junk food at work with me today aside from the few candy bars in my bowl which I’m NOT touching. They’re Milky Ways and I don’t particularly care for them anyway. :)

Morning weigh in today was 223.8lb. So I’m up from last week which isn’t a surprise to me at all considering my diet last week. I do think most of this weight is just inflammation which I’ll be losing throughout the week as long as I stay on track.
 
MandyH said:
Changing jobs is terrifying.
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Yup. It's a comfort zone thing, and it's so much more complicated than just finding a new one. I've looked around while gainfully employed and that prospect of change can be truly frightening. You'll persevere, though!
 
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