MoonGoddess's Path

Congrats on the restraint at the party. I didn't go out, not only because I knew I had to work really early the next morning and I was super tired but, I also knew I would be around friends who wanted to get really shitty and I need to not do that as much, lol.

We gotta keep truckin along in 2008. I'm really excited to see us reach our goals. This summer I want people to be able to do their laundry on my abs :) We'll see if it happens.

Take Care,
Sam
 
ok so far in 2008... I haven't even counted a calorie, stepped on the scale or worn the pedometer.

I did get in some exercise & I haven't pigged out, but I know that routinely recording numbers helps me to stay focused & I am really bad at judging how many calories I eat through the day. I have GOT to get back on track... starting tomorrow.

I am just stuck in holiday mode. I was off work, spending time with the guy again & relaxing.

Now I'm back at work & back in chaos stress mode. I can see makes me want different food....the junky kind. :) amazing how crappy one person can make things. My boss comes back from vacation & the whole atmosphere changes. Argh.

I can make it... I just grabbed an apple but dang do I ever want that bag of chips! ....must remind myself that weigh in is tomorrow for the Valentines day challenge & I don't want to be up.
 
NO CHIPS!! Step away from the chips. LOL LOL the apple was a GREAT choice by the way, but IF your tempted to do chips, buy the baked lays. And only the little bags, that way your not tempted to consume more than 10 chips, and I think that's only 80 calories or so. WOW I'm so amazed at the great job you did at the party and not going over board and not drinking to much, what self control you have. GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Good luck to you this week, and remember take it a day at a time, and really try to get in that exercise if anything at all. Walking around work or on breaks is a great way to do that too. GOOD LUCK and have a wonderful rest of your day!
Kim
 
I am not going for the chips... even though I wanted them. The apple was in the hopes that the crunch would suffice. eh... just two more hours & I will be home...thats what I just have to keep saying. I know this is a stress craving so I just have to accept it & move on. WITHOUT THE CHIPS!

Just heard on a podcast that the average american gains around 7 lbs over the holidays! So even though I may have added a couple of pounds back on....I didn't gain those 7lbs! Something small to celebrate! :D
 
YES, your 100% correct, and I do think a little celebration is in order!! :party: Good for you not taking in any chips, you go girl!!!!
HUGS
Kim
 
Hi MoonGoddess, In the beginning of your diary you spoke of running a marathon next January. Are you doing it?

Thanks for stopping by my diary. Your words brightened my night.
 
Happychubette said:
Hi MoonGoddess, In the beginning of your diary you spoke of running a marathon next January. Are you doing it?
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nah. My sister backed out & I ended up not getting bonuses this year (no one did thanks to my boss not being able to budget at all!), which has made money too tight to do a solo trip to Disney for a half marathon. Just isn't working out for me this time around. I actually doubt I would be comfortable in that large a crowd anyway.

Sucks. but I can honestly say its not just me being lazy that is knocking me out of it. Got me open to the idea, just have to think more locally next time & not depend on others.

maybe one day. just not this January.
 
New years resolutions...

1- Wear the pedometer daily & increase the steps. Strive for 10,000 steps per day, but certainly beat the day before's total. Move more!

2- Track all calories consumed at least 6 days per week.

3- Be grateful for at least 5 things daily.

4- Read at least a book per month.

5- End each month weighing less than I started it. ..even if only by one pound.

6- Find time to relax/meditate ...wind down & release the stress.
 
1- Wear the pedometer daily & increase the steps. Strive for 10,000 steps per day, but certainly beat the day before's total. Move more!
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that's the bonus to our new office... from where my desk is - if i take he stairs, to the production area - it's 2600 steps - round trip - and yesterday I did that about 15 times... :)
 
Nice work.

So there is an upside to the move... burning those calories. I only wish I got in that many steps at work! My life is way to stationary.

I am being a bad girl today. I took today off. I woke up with a headache & my contact had gone screwy by sleeping in it. So I decided to just say screw it...personal day. I'm hoping to get in extra treadmill time & a nap. Anything other than that that happens is a bonus. Just wishing I had stairs at my house to run a few times.
 
So there is an upside to the move... burning those calories.
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well the way we've been eating during this move I need to do something -I have eaten more pizza, chinese food, and other assorted crap in the past week than I have in the past 10 years.... it's the all junk food diet plan... If the scale actually moves thsi week, or holds steady I will make a fortune marketing it.
 
:flame:

I'm so pissed. I have been marching my ass off all morning & walking extra steps to do everything. Was about to hop on the treadmill, because TODAY I was going to get as close to 10,000 steps as possible. I mean I took a friggin personal day to focus & enjoy whatever I wanted... & I wanted to hit 10,000!

F****ING POS pedometer hasn't registered a SINGLE STEP. NOT ONE....WTF? I have moved it around to a couple of positions, NOTHING. It looks fine, hasn't fallen in the toilet or anything.

Worst part is... I have a spare one, from back when I thought I lost it.. guess who lost the spare one! :banghead: Jeez.

.....ok..... so the important thing is that I am getting in the movements & the calories get burned off no matter if the gadget is working or not. But this just stinks.

off to search more.

I'm tempted to go to Dicks to get a new one, but I can get one cheaper online (even if I have to wait to get it in the mail) & my luck today I would get busted by someone from work. Plus I bet that place is pretty busy this time of year. They could be sold out or something & then I would have just wasted my morning....

deep breaths, deep friggin breaths.

Sometimes you just feel you can't quite win.
 
HAHAHA Yeah I felt that way the entire month of December. Don't worry, maybe do a little log in a book today, count several hundred in your head then write it down, after you get to 500 steps put a slash through it and just add up each 500 at the end of your day for a daily total, at least you will have a general idea what you did. Sounds like a lot of work i know, but hey were there is a will there is a way, don't let this little road block mess up your day. Hope your feeling better soon!!
HUGS
Kim
 
maleficent said:
well the way we've been eating during this move I need to do something -I have eaten more pizza, chinese food, and other assorted crap in the past week than I have in the past 10 years.... it's the all junk food diet plan... If the scale actually moves thsi week, or holds steady I will make a fortune marketing it.
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I think we all have a week or two just eating assorted crap like that sometimes. My week or two lasted a few years until I found this forum. When it happens to me now and I see those extra pounds show up on the scale it gives me a chance to refocus and really take notice of what I'm feeding my body, not just mindlessly eating and only counting the calories. I try to use it as an oportunity to think about new recipes, foods, nutrition, and exercise to get myself moving in the right direction.
 
MoonGoddess said:
:flame:

I'm so pissed. I have been marching my ass off all morning & walking extra steps to do everything. Was about to hop on the treadmill, because TODAY I was going to get as close to 10,000 steps as possible. I mean I took a friggin personal day to focus & enjoy whatever I wanted... & I wanted to hit 10,000!

F****ING POS pedometer hasn't registered a SINGLE STEP. NOT ONE....WTF? I have moved it around to a couple of positions, NOTHING. It looks fine, hasn't fallen in the toilet or anything.

Worst part is... I have a spare one, from back when I thought I lost it.. guess who lost the spare one! :banghead: Jeez.

.....ok..... so the important thing is that I am getting in the movements & the calories get burned off no matter if the gadget is working or not. But this just stinks.

off to search more.

I'm tempted to go to Dicks to get a new one, but I can get one cheaper online (even if I have to wait to get it in the mail) & my luck today I would get busted by someone from work. Plus I bet that place is pretty busy this time of year. They could be sold out or something & then I would have just wasted my morning....

deep breaths, deep friggin breaths.

Sometimes you just feel you can't quite win.
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Wow chickie! I think you need to jump to number 6 on your New Years Resolutions for a quick de-stressing. I know how you feel though when a tiny piece of plastic and metal bits screws with your mind. Maybe you can invest in a punching bag for days like this. Plus it's a great arm workout. :hug2: It's good you're staying focused on what's important... You're up and moving no matter what the pedometer says.
 
yeah. I actually do have a punching bag for moments like these.

Just hate it when plans don't go as.. well planned.
I am getting a new one TODAY. Just have to put back that resolution a few days. Sucks that it was working just fine until today. I feel like I am wasting another day. I will watch what I eat & I will work out. Hopefully the scale will reflect my efforts since I don't get my step count today. Its like points. Try to rack up as many as I can.

Soon I will get back on track. Just hate feeling like I am spinning wheels. Also really frustrating that I know I bought a second one, but its no where to be found. I vaguely remember giving it to my sister after I found my good one again. Dunno.

Just one of those days I guess. Stress city.

& you are right... relaxation time. So today I don't hit the elusive 10,000 step mark, but I WILL take time to relax, I will count calories, & I will get started on that book.

plus...
I am thankful for..
1- supportive friends on here.
2- the ability to move with or without the stupid gadgets
3- the fact that I got paid yesterday so I can actually afford to get a new one.
4- my house is nice & warm, when its so cold outside right now
5- I have a treadmill that is paid off that I can release some stress on if that meditation doesn't work out.

thanks gals. today will improve.
 
Sorry about the pedometer! It sucks when you get really excited about a goal and something small like that totally messes up your plans. Hang in there!
 
That EXACT same pedometer story happened to me about a month or 2 ago. I was SOOOO mad. Except I never got another one because I have NO money.

Try to have the rest of you day be happy and successful!
 
MG, sorry to hear about the pedometer issues. That really sucks. I know how you feel depending on gadgets to gauge your distance. I run on an all weather track at a local high school with a coaches counter to count the laps because I lose track (click click click). The other day my boss at work (who runs marathons) suggested I buy a GPS watch that tracks the mileage that way I can run out on trails and on the street and not lose track of how far I have gone.

GPS watches are expensive but I am going to splurge and buy one. I'll let you know how I like it when it arrives and I give it a good test. Not looking forward to reading the damn user manual but it is a necessary evil.

Happy New Year to you!!
 
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