The PAPrincess' Diary

Day # 40 - For Forty Days and Forty Nights....

Day # 40 - For Forty Days and Forty Nights....

I've been successful at dieting as long as Lent. Is that right? I know someone did something for 40 days. Was it Jesus? Or Gandhi? I can't recall. I'm still brain dead from last night's presentation. Anyway, about 30 pounds lost in 40 days.

Today has been good so far. I ate a peach/strawberry smoothie and for lunch I'm just going to get a side salad or soup. I'm having dinner out with my friend tonight at Bar Louie's. They seem to have a wide assortment of good and bad foods to choose from. The fish tacos couldn't be that bad, right? I've had the chicken rose pasta before. It is soooooooooooooo good. I can't imagine all that pasta is good for me though :-( Oh, but it IS tasty!

Been another fairly busy day. I'm liking these, the days are flying by!
 
Days # 41, 42, 43, Darn those Danish!

Ok, so it was the secretary's birthday and the director brings in all kinds of Danish. Oh my gosh did they smell good. I resisted having one, but holy moly...I love the smell of donuts and danish and cake and anything, basically! They are sitting out on the table calling my name, but I will refrain.

Today I had a strawberry smoothie and for lunch I have soup and jello. My plan for dinner is to make a low-fat chicken quesadilla courtesy of my magic bullet. Thanks, Aunt Bon!!

Oh and last Friday, I had THE best fish tacos. Sounded a little weird, but they were so yummy! I definitely recommend them if you go to Bar Louie.

This weekend went fairly well. Saturday and Sunday for my main meals I had one stuffed pepper that mom made. They were so very yummy. I suppose I could have done better, but I'm pretty pleased with the weekend. If I overindulge a little, it's ok, because I more than make up for it during the week. I went shopping and stocked up on all kinds of good foods, so I should be able to be good for a while.

Tomorrow we have a congratulatory luncheon with the president at a fancy schmancy restaurant. I'm telling you now, I am not holding back, nope, not on the school's dime. I'm going to eat whatever I want! The rest of the week I have no plans, so I should be able to behave with no problems. On Friday I'm off to bake cookies and get my brakes finally fixed! I'm sure I can behave. Saturday I have a wedding, so I will try to make smart choices, but c'mon, it's a wedding. I'm very likely to eat, most definitely! I find it very hard to resist cake, but I can resist drinking. Not a problem.

So, Tuesday and Saturday are likely to be bad food days. I can probably behave at the wedding, as they usually serve some sort of chicken or fish. (I think I rsvped for chicken, but I may say fish when then ask!) But, tomorrow? Oh no, since we don't really get a bonus? I'm eating something very good at lunch!

On the exercise front. I hate the snooze button. I hate hate hate it. I am definitely going to try to walk tonight since I once again hit the snooze button for a hour instead of walking. I really have to find a way to break that habit. Maybe I can find some sort of calling service. Tonight I have to spend some time finding an outfit for that wedding though. Ugh!

Thanks for the Jesus info, Trucker. As a catholic, I should know this stuff!!

Happy Monday, everyone!
 
Day # 44, Lunch on the Prez

Today we have our appreciation lunch with the president for our office's hard work bringing in the fall class. I think we get a gift card, too. I hope it's to somewhere good, at least somewhere where I can purchase my makeup or something. Or, Target. Target would be good. But, speaking of good, I will be bad at lunch. I am just going to accept this. I know I can control it, but hey, this is the company dime, I have to make it count since we really don't get a Christmas bonus or anything. Given that fact, I had a smoothie for breakfast with a little banana and strawberry mixed in. I'll probably have one for dinner, too. I think I might try a pumpkin shake with my Right-Size mix. I bought some pumpkin and pumpkin spice, so I'll let you know how it turns out.

Other than that, doing pretty good. I didn't get up to exercise this morning. I think I should just give up trying and switch to an evening approach on the days I have the time. Tonight is class, so I'll collapse around 9:30 after a super-long day. There is no chance of exercise today...ugh!
 
Day # 45, Carrot Cake is Irresistible

Ok, so I made the yummiest shake today. It tasted just like a Pumpkin Milkshake that I get at Brewster's. I used the Right-size vanilla mix, a spoonful of canned pumpkin, a shake of pumpkin spice, a packet of the pink stuff, and a few ice cubes. Was incredibly yummy! And probably about 200 ish calories. Not bad at all.

Ok, so now on to the damage I did at yesterday's lunch with the prez. So bad for me, but oh oh so good. I had blackened catfish, a few bites of broccoli, some saffron rice, and a generous scoop of shells and tomato sauce. OH, how I love the pasta!! I also had a very small salad and about a quarter of a cup of Kansas City Steak soup. It was yummy, too. Oh, and a small round piece of raisin bread and butter. But, for dessert? Oh yes, yes I did it. I had carrot cake. It was sooooo worth every calorie. I can dream about that dessert for months, it was that yummy! I'm sure it was a bizzillion calories and I don't care. MMmmm MMmmmm Good! For dinner before class I was going to have a pumpkin shake, but I forgot to put in the smoothie mix and ended up just drinking pumpkin milk as I ran out the door, son only about 100 calories for that beverage! This morning's rendition was much thicker and tastier for sure.

For lunch today I have a lean crapzene, I think it's angel hair mixed with veggies. And, I have a banana. That will bring today's calorie tally up to 500, so I can afford to eat a decent dinner, too. I'm planning half a homemade chicken quesadilla with some pico de gallo and fat free sour cream. Should bring me in around the 1000 calorie mark for the day. Not bad for the very overindulgent Tuesday I had!
 
Day # 46 A Glass Pumpkin Full of Chocolate

On Monday I brought in a glass pumpkin full of chocolate Halloween candies. The jar is about the size of a soccer ball, more or less. By Tuesday morning, the entire jar was gone. The staff had eaten it all. So, I refilled with the remainder of the candy I had purchased. It's Thursday at 11:29 and it's nearly all gone. That means since Monday when I came in at 8:30, the staff has nearly polished off $10 worth of candy that I thought would last until at least Mid-October. It's doubtful I will refill it.

Now, I don't generally like chocolate, but I do enjoy a good special dark or reese's peanut butter cup. However, that being said, I have not had one piece of that candy. And, one staff member was out. So, basically 5 people ate that much. Since it is glass I can hear them all get in and out of it all day long. Even when I was eating everything in sight, I wouldn't have spent all my day with my handle literally in the cookie jar. It's not fair these people are eating candy all day long and never seem to gain a pound. (And, only on of them is an avid exerciser.) These people are insane over chocolate. I'm glad I don't really care for it.

Yesterday went well. I did a light version of my own quesadilla for dinner. Then, I had some strawberries and fat-free whipped cream. Yummy!! Today I had another pumpkin smoothie...oh my gosh is it tasty! I could eat these daily for sure and never grow tired of them. For lunch I have soup and a banana. I think I may go get a turkey pita or something, too. That's not much for calorie count and I know dinner will only be about 200 calories.

Tomorrow will be the challenge. Mom and I are making cookies all day...chocolate chip, peanut butter blossoms, lady locks, sugar cookies, and one other I can't recall right now. It's going to be a hard day for behaving. I LOVE sugar cookies. Yum!!!

I have to remember to weigh in tomorrow morning. I keep forgetting to do it when I wake up and at the end of the day, forget it. You always weigh more in the night!! I won't step on a scale at 9:30 p.m. when I get home after class!! No weigh!! (Pun intended!)
 
Days # 47, 48, 49 & 50

Thanks, Dairqueen. Ohmygod, your name makes me soooo want a vanilla cone with sprinkles!! ;)

So, Friday I had off and so I weighed myself in the morning and surprise, surprise, I maintained. No loss, no gain. I was kind of bummed, but it only means I have to start doing the dreaded e word...E X E R C I S E. Yuck. I guess I didn't make as wise of choices as I thought last week.

So, Friday Mom and I made a ton of cookies. I was very very good and didn't eat a one of them and no dough. I was pretty proud of that cause sugar cookies are so good!! I had one shake that day and then for dinner I had a big salad with grilled chicken and salsa for the dressing. It was not mild salsa...my mouth was on fire! I immediately ate a sugar-free popsicle to cool it down.

Saturday I did well in the morning, another smoothie. Then, I went to a wedding. I figured I'd not even try to be very strict. The hor d'oeuvres were ok. Regular cheese, crackers, veggies, cookies and a chocolate fountain with all kinds of dunking goodies. I took some cheese and pepperoni bits and I took three cookies, but only ate 2. The food? Well, the wedding soup and salad were good. I should have stopped there since I really was full. But, I made a conscious effort to eat the food they paid so much for. The food was in a word awful. I had a bite of fish, blech, a few bites of the chicken (stuffed with way too much stuffing) and it wasn't good enough to waste calories...double blech. The veggies and potato were tasteless too. Maybe I've lost my sense of taste? All I can say is the meal really left a lot to be desired. And, so I waited patiently for my piece of wedding cake. I took one bite of the cherry coconut (I'm guessing) filling and groossssss!!! So, I only had one bite of wedding cake.

I got home after the wedding and saw all those cookies mom had leftover. I decided to eat one because this was to be my major "cheat" night. I ate one...then another...then another....then I had to stop before I ate them all. Ugh!! I'm trying not to feel too guilty about it since I really did intend to allow myself to eat whatever Saturday night. (Our cookies were definitely better than the wedding ones!)

Sunday I did ok. Shake for breakfast, then I went to a Mexican place with a friend. I had chicken tacos ... very yummy!

Today so far so good. I had a pumpkin smoothie for breakfast. They are ordering us lunch for a meeting this afternoon. I thought I'd get the chance to order what I wanted and was going to get a salad, but nope, they've ordered a deli tray. So, I'll have to eat that or go out and get my own salad. :( Crap! I guess if I limit what I put on my bagel to just turkey and cheese, it won't be too bad. Then, I'm having dinner out, so I'm not sure how I'll fare on the calorie counting today.

I've really got to start exercising. I know that will pull me out of the plateau I've hit. I really have been doing quite well dieting, so I know I must start moving...darnit! I just hate exercise. I tried to get up early this morning, really I did. But, alas, the snooze button won the battle. It's no wonder...I was up until about midnight. So, at 6 a.m. when the alarm went off, I was like NO WAY. I've got to stop that. Ugh!!! I wish I was as diligent with exercise as I am with watching calories! I need to find some sort of motivation.

Well, I'm off to get busy with work. Have a great Monday.
 
Day # 51....I jumped off the edge

I did well yesterday. Ate a decent dinner with just the right amount of calories to balance out the accidental high-calorie breakfast I had. Then, I went on a long walk with the dogs and then did my exercise machine (which basically simulates crunches). YES, I actually exercised!!! I then took a shower and started reading for my class.

Then, I jumped off the edge. I got a feeling of such extreme hunger at like 9 p.m. And, I remembered these cookies I had since my friend cancelled on me. I had cookies to give him. So, I cheated last night. I cheated badly. I ate way more cookies than I should ever have. I chased 'em down with some chips and salsa. And, then the guilt hit. The funny thing is I knew the guilt would hit while I was eating the cookies, but I didn't care. A food demon or a tapeworm took a hold of me!! I had planned on getting up early to walk before work because it would be the only available time today, but insomnia had me oversleep. I was up for a few hours between 2:30-4:30 ish. So when the alarm went off at 6, no way was I getting up to walk. I had a shameful Monday and am putting it behind me. Can't un-eat the cookies, so I'm vowing to do much better the rest of the week.

Today I tried making pumpkin shake with a tablespoon of non-dairy creamer and the rest water. Ok, it was gross. I think the non-dairy creamer route is not a good idea, no matter how many calories it saves. I'm going to go back to using skim milk. The breakfast smoothie was only about 160 calories total, as opposed to about 220 using skim milk. But, the taste factor makes the extra calories worth it. It tasted like I had just watered down milkshake...blech. So, does anyone want two quarts of non-dairy creamer? I'll never use 'em! For lunch I brought a lean crapzene, meatless meatloaf, I think. And, I forgot to make jello last night, so that's all I have. I may hit the snack bar for a small salad (and be out about $5, it's such a rip up there!) I fear if I don't start eating enough during the day, that will lead to more binges at night. Of course, I did put the cookies in the freezer, so out of sight, out of mind, right? (NO, I still know they are there! I must get rid of them!) We may have a situation at work today that prevents me from going home before class and so for dinner, I'm not sure what I'll do. If I can get home, it will be a smoothie. If not, I will probably order some Chinese veggies since I won't be able to leave the office for longer than a few minutes.

You know, if I was more committed to exercising more regularly, the cookie binge would not be such a huge deal. I really have to get a clock that has no snooze options!!
 
Day # 52, I am bummed

I had bad news about that job and now I am bummed. It's not that I wanted it so badly, but I wanted to be the ones to turn them down, not them NOT giving me a second interview. Darnit.

Anyway, I did good yesterday. Probably about 900-1000 calories. Today I had a pumpkin smoothie for breakfast (about 220 calories) and for lunch I brought a lean crapzene. It's ziti and is 320 calories. However, it is Wednesday and my one friend usually comes to join me for lunch, so we may just head out for something. I'm in a not caring kind of mood today :-(

I'm sure I'll do good the rest of the day. Those cookies are still in the freezer, but I didn't even think about them last night. I have got to get rid of them! Out of sight, not on my thighs!!

OH well, back to the grindstone.
 
I'm sorry about the job. I know how that feels, but trust me things will get better.

Also, I really like your idea of weighing in on Wednesday. I might try that once I get a scale this weekend. So a digi scale really does the trick? Okay, I'll probably try that.

Keep up the good work! You are pretty dern inspiring.
 
Day # 53, At least I got a free meal?

Ok, so had a "date" (for lack of a better word) last night. It wasn't anything spectacular and it's really doubtful I will see this guy again. In any event, I did collect a free meal. That's something, right? I got a side ceasar salad and an appetizer-sized chicken quesadilla. I was pretty proud of those choices even if I did inhale all the sour cream that came with it!! I did pass on eating the big yummy-looking breadstick that came with the salad since I was going to be having all those flour tortillas. I thought it was the wisest choice to make at the yummy restaurant. He got chicken parm. Oh my god did it look good. It was an entire plate full of yumminess. I had forgotten that damn box of cookies in my freezer to give him. So, they are still there. I want them GONE!!! Anyone want some cookies?

I was watching the Biggest Loser on NBC after the dinner out. That show can be so inspiring. One guy lost 20 pounds IN ONE WEEK! They have higher per day calorie intakes than I do. But, then again, they spent their entire week working out diligently with a trainer and group. The key to the weight loss is what I already know...... exercise. Oh, how I hate it! But, I am definitely going to have to learn to love it and do it! Today I did sleep in on purpose. I was up late and got only about three hours of sleep and it was raining this morning. There was NO WAY I was getting out of bed an hour earlier than I needed to! No way, no way!! I think I need Bob the Trainer to come make me exercise like he makes the biggest losers do it on that show.

In my total exhaustion this morning I forgot yet again to weigh in. I will do it tomorrow morning. Today I had my pumpkin smoothie (220 calories.) And, I have another lean crapzene for lunch. It's Szechwan chicken. If memory serves, it's 320 calories. That leaves me a good bit of calories to use at dinner time. I have to rush home to walk the dogs and then come back down for class. Should be a good food day. I shouldn't have any problem sticking to the diet.
 
HI PaPrincess! I just read through your diary and I have to say you are doing a fantastic job! I know what you mean about exercising too! My mother in law makes me go out with her everyday. If it weren't for her I know I wouldn't do it at all! :) I hope you are having a great day! Thanks for stopping by my diary! :)
 
Thanks, HF. I think I need to find someone to force me into exercise motivation! Congratulations on your success! I usually have time to post to my own diary, but not to others. I'm trying to make a real effort to find time to read everyone's successes. They are very inspirational!
 
Sounds like you're doing amazing so far!
1000calories a day? SHEESH. Wish I had enough willpower to just get down to1200 a day :p I'm sorta struggling to just keep it under 1700. But I'm taking it slowly.
I used ot be just like you when it came to wanting it quickly and now now now!
But I'm learning that I need to just pace myself :)
And I can totally sympathize with the exercise thing. I hate exercising with a passion, but I know it's going to help me lose weight so I need to do it. I feel great after I get done, even if I'm gross and sweaty b/c I'm just proud of myself for actually getting up and doing it.. ya know?

But anywho! Enough of my ramblings! You're doing awesome so far and I know you're going to reach your goal before your vacation :)
 
Days # 54, 55, 56, 57

Sorry, I was off on Friday and didn't really spend much time on the computer. I got a new puppy, so I spent most of the weekend with him and making sure the other dogs didn't attack him.

Quick recap, I weighed in on Friday morning. I lost 3 additional pounds. I've kind of lost track of what that means exactly. I have it written down somewhere.... I'm so bad at math and numbers!!

Friday I did well. I had a pumpkin smoothie for breakfast, a grilled plain chicken sammich from BK for lunch, and a turkey 6'in Subway sub for dinner. I couldn't avoid eating out, and those were the safest choices available to me.

Saturday I did ok. Smoothie for breakfast and then for dinner I went out to Chili's and ate WAY WAY too many chip's and salsa. But, I did get chicken tacos, which couldn't have been so terrible for me.

Yesterday I did ok as well. Smoothie for breakfast, spent a lot of time outside and mowed Mom's lawn. Then, I had some spaghetti for dinner. Not the wisest choice, but I was missing it, so I had some. Then, when I got back to my place I had a few cookies. Why? Because they are STILL IN MY FREEZER!! I need to just throw them away, but I hate to waste perfectly good cookies! UGH!!!! Still, I don't feel too guilty. Why? Because October is going to be Nicole gets off her butt month!! I vow to exercise at least three times a week. I'm shooting for daily, but with my schedule that may be tough. I didn't walk this morning because of the new puppy. But, I will walk tonight when I get home and he's eating dinner.

Ok, so there's no more excuses. I am definitely going to make a concerted effort to move, move, move!
 
Day # 58, Woe is my tum-me

I had a good day yesterday up until night time. I did well at breakfast and lunch. Smoothie and 200-calorie lean crapzene. Then, for dinner I was out and about running errands and picked up some Pizza Hut breadsticks. They are soo sooo soooooo yummy! But, I'm here to tell you, they did a number on my tummy. I woke this morning feeling so awful. My tummy hurts like no tomorrow and I'm sure it's from all the fat in those breadsticks. I don't even know why I ate them. I wasn't all that hungry. But, I just was craving that yummy taste.

One good move of last night? I threw away the cookies. Out of site, out of hand, most definitely! Feels wasteful, but at least it won't make my waist FULL. I'm so glad they are gone. I will never bring such lovely temptations into my place again!!

I'm eating lightly today because my tummy hurts so bad. Pumpkin smoothie for breakfast, vegetable soup for lunch, another smoothie for dinner. I hope I feel better soon.

Oh and October's goal of Nicole getting off her butt and moving? Hasn't happened yet. I waited too long last night to walk. I had to run to a few stores and then it was dark. And, I don't live in such a safe neighborhood I wanted to walk around in the dark. Then, this morning, I slept in the extra hour since it's my long day. I vowed to exercise at least three times a week. Good thing I have 5 days left to do it!!
 
Day #59 here.

I did well yesterday. Smoothie for breakfast, mushroom/veggie chinese dish for lunch (no rice) and small cup of hot 'n sour soup. And, for dinner a lean pocket (210 calories.) I'm sure I was well under 1000 calories for the day.

Today I had another smoothie for breakfast and have soup planned for lunch. I may take a walk and get something else though. It's so nice, too nice to eat hot soup! For dinner I plan another smoothie. I have to stop at the grocery store and get some more pumpkin. And, I think I'm going to try an apple spice smoothie tomorrow. I'll let you know how the experiment goes ;-)

Lots going on here today. I have to get ready for class, so I better get busy. P.S. Doing so bad with the exercise. Ugh!!!
 
Day # 60...it's freezing in the 'Burgh''

It is super cold this morning. Not winter cold, but early autumn chilled. It's quite lovely actually, except I will miss wearing my sandals. My toes like to breathe!!

I did ok yesterday. Instead of a smoothie for dinner though, I had some tomato soup. About the same amount of calories.

Today I experimented for breakfast. I made an apple-pie smoothie. I mixed in some cut up apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ice. It was so-so. The taste was ok, but the apples gave it a weird consistency. It did, however, smell very much like apple pie. Not a bad thing. I'll probably keep at it until I run out of apples. And, now I have cinnamon and nutmeg spices out the yin-yang. I won't be running out any time soon! For lunch I have vegetable soup and sugar-free jello. And, the plan for dinner is a pumpkin smoothie. I think that really is my favorite. Weigh-in day is tomorrow. We'll see how this week went. I don't feel any different at all :-( I just hope the numbers didn't go up!

So far as October being "Nicole gets off her butt month." Well, it hasn't happened yet. I have viable excuses, but they are at base still excuses. But, then again, I do have three days left to the week technically....today, Friday, and Saturday. If I exercise twice tomorrow...can that count for today? It's another long day with class. There's no way I'll get in a walk. I won't get home until after 9 p.m. I have so got to figure out a better plan of action!
 
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