An all-American suburban mother's fight with the battle of the bulge. Come support, sympathize, criticize and voyeur along with me as I detail daily my Emotion, Food, Activity and life amongst the rest of the squirrels just trying to get a nut. Come take the journey along with me.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
power foods
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
Simplifying Life
I have been for years now – about 5, trying to wok on simplifying my life. Initially, I began these efforts with the goal of getting organized. Then it morphed into trying to reduce the stress in my life. Now, I want to live more simply so that I’m not overtaking the resources afforded to our wonderful world. Additionally, with that aspect in mind, I think I will be allowing myself and my family to live more healthily.
However, it seems I am thwarted at every turn. I’m trying to cut back the unnatural things that are in our diet. The goal being that if we eat more simply, we’ll be healthier, too. I discovered over the course of the last week that many of the items I assumed were healthy, i.e. Yoghurt, had additives in them that really made them unhealthy in one way shape or form.
Find yoghurt that does not have high fructose corn syrup in it. Find yoghurt that doesn’t have some other chemical sweetener in it. And find those simple foods at an affordable cost to sustain 7 people! Yowsa! I did find one at my local market – I prefer to shop in the town I live, because it makes sense – as oppose to driving 20 miles to the Super Wal-Mart. I save gas, time, and energy and support my own community financially. But because my hometown has less than 10k people in it, purchasing goods there costs an extra cent here and an extra cent there. But the cost of one 6 oz yoghurt that fit all the requirements I had (ingredients: Grade A Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, fruit juice, blueberries, tapioca, pectin, natural flavor, active cultures) & produced locally, was 69 cents – and that’s ON SALE. Oi! And some of the pals I’ve made here in the Seattle area would argue that the yoghurt I did purchase “Cascade Fresh,” is not as simple as it should be. If I had time to make my own yoghurt, I just might. But cut me some slack. I work full-time, spend a whole other work day in the car driving, and have 5 children to care for and a husband who I love showering with romantic attention daily. Making yoghurt kind of falls down the priority list. I’m going to let my dollars do my talking here, I guess.
But I noticed my grocery total was about $50 more than normal. Granted I had not done a thorough shopping trip in probably three weeks, so there was extra stuff to get – laundry supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. But buying whole grain breads, purer yoghurts and other all-natural foods, upped my grocery ante. Oh well, my family’s health is definitely worth it.
In other diet news…I’ve been sticking to this Power Food plan for more than a week now. It feels good and is easy to follow. This is the first eating plan I’ve followed where the whole family can do it, as well.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
Simplifying Life
I have been for years now – about 5, trying to wok on simplifying my life. Initially, I began these efforts with the goal of getting organized. Then it morphed into trying to reduce the stress in my life. Now, I want to live more simply so that I’m not overtaking the resources afforded to our wonderful world. Additionally, with that aspect in mind, I think I will be allowing myself and my family to live more healthily.
However, it seems I am thwarted at every turn. I’m trying to cut back the unnatural things that are in our diet. The goal being that if we eat more simply, we’ll be healthier, too. I discovered over the course of the last week that many of the items I assumed were healthy, i.e. Yoghurt, had additives in them that really made them unhealthy in one way shape or form.
Find yoghurt that does not have high fructose corn syrup in it. Find yoghurt that doesn’t have some other chemical sweetener in it. And find those simple foods at an affordable cost to sustain 7 people! Yowsa! I did find one at my local market – I prefer to shop in the town I live, because it makes sense – as oppose to driving 20 miles to the Super Wal-Mart. I save gas, time, and energy and support my own community financially. But because my hometown has less than 10k people in it, purchasing goods there costs an extra cent here and an extra cent there. But the cost of one 6 oz yoghurt that fit all the requirements I had (ingredients: Grade A Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, fruit juice, blueberries, tapioca, pectin, natural flavor, active cultures) & produced locally, was 69 cents – and that’s ON SALE. Oi! And some of the pals I’ve made here in the Seattle area would argue that the yoghurt I did purchase “Cascade Fresh,” is not as simple as it should be. If I had time to make my own yoghurt, I just might. But cut me some slack. I work full-time, spend a whole other work day in the car driving, and have 5 children to care for and a husband who I love showering with romantic attention daily. Making yoghurt kind of falls down the priority list. I’m going to let my dollars do my talking here, I guess.
But I noticed my grocery total was about $50 more than normal. Granted I had not done a thorough shopping trip in probably three weeks, so there was extra stuff to get – laundry supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. But buying whole grain breads, purer yoghurts and other all-natural foods, upped my grocery ante. Oh well, my family’s health is definitely worth it.
In other diet news…I’ve been sticking to this Power Food plan for more than a week now. It feels good and is easy to follow. This is the first eating plan I’ve followed where the whole family can do it, as well.
power foods
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
Simplifying Life
I have been for years now – about 5, trying to wok on simplifying my life. Initially, I began these efforts with the goal of getting organized. Then it morphed into trying to reduce the stress in my life. Now, I want to live more simply so that I’m not overtaking the resources afforded to our wonderful world. Additionally, with that aspect in mind, I think I will be allowing myself and my family to live more healthily.
However, it seems I am thwarted at every turn. I’m trying to cut back the unnatural things that are in our diet. The goal being that if we eat more simply, we’ll be healthier, too. I discovered over the course of the last week that many of the items I assumed were healthy, i.e. Yoghurt, had additives in them that really made them unhealthy in one way shape or form.
Find yoghurt that does not have high fructose corn syrup in it. Find yoghurt that doesn’t have some other chemical sweetener in it. And find those simple foods at an affordable cost to sustain 7 people! Yowsa! I did find one at my local market – I prefer to shop in the town I live, because it makes sense – as oppose to driving 20 miles to the Super Wal-Mart. I save gas, time, and energy and support my own community financially. But because my hometown has less than 10k people in it, purchasing goods there costs an extra cent here and an extra cent there. But the cost of one 6 oz yoghurt that fit all the requirements I had (ingredients: Grade A Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, fruit juice, blueberries, tapioca, pectin, natural flavor, active cultures) & produced locally, was 69 cents – and that’s ON SALE. Oi! And some of the pals I’ve made here in the Seattle area would argue that the yoghurt I did purchase “Cascade Fresh,” is not as simple as it should be. If I had time to make my own yoghurt, I just might. But cut me some slack. I work full-time, spend a whole other work day in the car driving, and have 5 children to care for and a husband who I love showering with romantic attention daily. Making yoghurt kind of falls down the priority list. I’m going to let my dollars do my talking here, I guess.
But I noticed my grocery total was about $50 more than normal. Granted I had not done a thorough shopping trip in probably three weeks, so there was extra stuff to get – laundry supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. But buying whole grain breads, purer yoghurts and other all-natural foods, upped my grocery ante. Oh well, my family’s health is definitely worth it.
In other diet news…I’ve been sticking to this Power Food plan for more than a week now. It feels good and is easy to follow. This is the first eating plan I’ve followed where the whole family can do it, as well.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
Simplifying Life
I have been for years now – about 5, trying to wok on simplifying my life. Initially, I began these efforts with the goal of getting organized. Then it morphed into trying to reduce the stress in my life. Now, I want to live more simply so that I’m not overtaking the resources afforded to our wonderful world. Additionally, with that aspect in mind, I think I will be allowing myself and my family to live more healthily.
However, it seems I am thwarted at every turn. I’m trying to cut back the unnatural things that are in our diet. The goal being that if we eat more simply, we’ll be healthier, too. I discovered over the course of the last week that many of the items I assumed were healthy, i.e. Yoghurt, had additives in them that really made them unhealthy in one way shape or form.
Find yoghurt that does not have high fructose corn syrup in it. Find yoghurt that doesn’t have some other chemical sweetener in it. And find those simple foods at an affordable cost to sustain 7 people! Yowsa! I did find one at my local market – I prefer to shop in the town I live, because it makes sense – as oppose to driving 20 miles to the Super Wal-Mart. I save gas, time, and energy and support my own community financially. But because my hometown has less than 10k people in it, purchasing goods there costs an extra cent here and an extra cent there. But the cost of one 6 oz yoghurt that fit all the requirements I had (ingredients: Grade A Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, fruit juice, blueberries, tapioca, pectin, natural flavor, active cultures) & produced locally, was 69 cents – and that’s ON SALE. Oi! And some of the pals I’ve made here in the Seattle area would argue that the yoghurt I did purchase “Cascade Fresh,” is not as simple as it should be. If I had time to make my own yoghurt, I just might. But cut me some slack. I work full-time, spend a whole other work day in the car driving, and have 5 children to care for and a husband who I love showering with romantic attention daily. Making yoghurt kind of falls down the priority list. I’m going to let my dollars do my talking here, I guess.
But I noticed my grocery total was about $50 more than normal. Granted I had not done a thorough shopping trip in probably three weeks, so there was extra stuff to get – laundry supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. But buying whole grain breads, purer yoghurts and other all-natural foods, upped my grocery ante. Oh well, my family’s health is definitely worth it.
In other diet news…I’ve been sticking to this Power Food plan for more than a week now. It feels good and is easy to follow. This is the first eating plan I’ve followed where the whole family can do it, as well.
Monday, September 11, 2006
lower appetite with the anniversary
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
So over the course of the last week, I've started the Abs Diet for Women. Since I am a stereotypical middle-aged American Woman and tend to carry my extra weight around my middle, I thought I'd investigate. Well it seemed absolutely sensible and doable to me and I just started doing it.
I've dropped 5 pounds. yay! let's see if I can keep it off.
Breakfast: whole wheat english muffin, one egg (microwaved w/ reduced-fat mexican cheese and salsa); coffee (black)
MMS: plain oatmeal with chopped pecans (about 2 tsp); tsp of honey; cinnamon; skim milk
Lunch: whole wheat pesto pasta
MAS: all natural ginger cookies; diet dew
That's so far. Planned for dinner is extra lean burger made with oats, spinach and spices with whole wheat bun; broccolli; salad.
and I still can have a treat before bed -- 2 tsp of all-natural peanut butter or a smoothie. Since I don't have a working blender right now; I think the PB will win.
I feel full all the time and they consider much of these foods 'power foods.' My kids are now asking if the stuff they are eating is a power food. Maybe I finally found something that will work.
However, there is the little voice of doubt in me, in that -- today is the 5th anniversary of one of the most awful things I've ever lived through. The terrorist attack on the Pentagon. So my appetite is not what it normally is -- it's very low. I've had to push myself to be productive all day long. I should feel accomplished in that I did accomplish a lot and am sticking to a healthy eating plan and moving around (up and down the stairs over and over again -- STILL unpacking -- ugh!). I see the trainer on Wednesday. And they're starting new aerobics classes at my work two days a week at lunch time -- right up my alley.
So, we'll see the progress. I'll have to weigh-in on Wednesday and will try to remember to do it every Wednesday to gauge my progress. But I can tell just by my clothes things are slimming down. Either that or I'm used to being heavier. Nah -- I'm losing. I plan to continue this downward trend as far as my weight is concerned and not be sidetracked. I'm going to be 40 in a few short months. I dont' want to feel unaccomplished in every regard of my life. I may as well feel like I'm doing something right.
Anyone else out there struggling?
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
So over the course of the last week, I've started the Abs Diet for Women. Since I am a stereotypical middle-aged American Woman and tend to carry my extra weight around my middle, I thought I'd investigate. Well it seemed absolutely sensible and doable to me and I just started doing it.
I've dropped 5 pounds. yay! let's see if I can keep it off.
Breakfast: whole wheat english muffin, one egg (microwaved w/ reduced-fat mexican cheese and salsa); coffee (black)
MMS: plain oatmeal with chopped pecans (about 2 tsp); tsp of honey; cinnamon; skim milk
Lunch: whole wheat pesto pasta
MAS: all natural ginger cookies; diet dew
That's so far. Planned for dinner is extra lean burger made with oats, spinach and spices with whole wheat bun; broccolli; salad.
and I still can have a treat before bed -- 2 tsp of all-natural peanut butter or a smoothie. Since I don't have a working blender right now; I think the PB will win.
I feel full all the time and they consider much of these foods 'power foods.' My kids are now asking if the stuff they are eating is a power food. Maybe I finally found something that will work.
However, there is the little voice of doubt in me, in that -- today is the 5th anniversary of one of the most awful things I've ever lived through. The terrorist attack on the Pentagon. So my appetite is not what it normally is -- it's very low. I've had to push myself to be productive all day long. I should feel accomplished in that I did accomplish a lot and am sticking to a healthy eating plan and moving around (up and down the stairs over and over again -- STILL unpacking -- ugh!). I see the trainer on Wednesday. And they're starting new aerobics classes at my work two days a week at lunch time -- right up my alley.
So, we'll see the progress. I'll have to weigh-in on Wednesday and will try to remember to do it every Wednesday to gauge my progress. But I can tell just by my clothes things are slimming down. Either that or I'm used to being heavier. Nah -- I'm losing. I plan to continue this downward trend as far as my weight is concerned and not be sidetracked. I'm going to be 40 in a few short months. I dont' want to feel unaccomplished in every regard of my life. I may as well feel like I'm doing something right.
Anyone else out there struggling?
Thursday, September 07, 2006
entering autum
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
So it's the kids first day back to school. Spent the weekend getting them ready. Making sure the supplies were all in order, everyone had the proper gear and clothes, blah blah blah. Unpacking, etc. I wish I could be there while they get on the bus okay. I know Nan will do a terrific job. But I can't help but have those pangs of guilt for not being there. But today's lives require that mum is at work. /sigh. Saturday friends from our first Seattle neighborhood came over to visit. It was really nice. Their son and our brood got to play in the woods and by the Snoqualmie River. We went for a short walk. Picked ripe blackberries off the bushes. Met some more of our neighbors and ordered-in. We chatted about everything under the sun from the wars in the world, energy consumption, successful parenting, housing market. You know all the perils that face an American suburban family. LOL. I began to read to Tiger last night an article about a new type of 'diet' or 'eating plan' as they call it. We still have more to read on it; but, it sounds like something worth trying. We'll finish reading it tonight and I'll let you know what else I find out. But the premise is to keep your body's metabolism on an even footing -- basically keep yourself from caloric deficits. So six small meals throughout the day -- which is the way I need to eat to be productive any how. The research on the science of this diet says that people who let themselves get into a caloric deficit -- you know that 'starving' feeling before you binge on everything in the icebox -- are the ones that carry belly fat and have other unhealthy traits. :: raises hand::
Back to school -- back to a better routine. I guess summer's over. But tell that to the weather. It's sunny and today's high is supposed to reach 77 degrees.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
So it's the kids first day back to school. Spent the weekend getting them ready. Making sure the supplies were all in order, everyone had the proper gear and clothes, blah blah blah. Unpacking, etc. I wish I could be there while they get on the bus okay. I know Nan will do a terrific job. But I can't help but have those pangs of guilt for not being there. But today's lives require that mum is at work. /sigh. Saturday friends from our first Seattle neighborhood came over to visit. It was really nice. Their son and our brood got to play in the woods and by the Snoqualmie River. We went for a short walk. Picked ripe blackberries off the bushes. Met some more of our neighbors and ordered-in. We chatted about everything under the sun from the wars in the world, energy consumption, successful parenting, housing market. You know all the perils that face an American suburban family. LOL. I began to read to Tiger last night an article about a new type of 'diet' or 'eating plan' as they call it. We still have more to read on it; but, it sounds like something worth trying. We'll finish reading it tonight and I'll let you know what else I find out. But the premise is to keep your body's metabolism on an even footing -- basically keep yourself from caloric deficits. So six small meals throughout the day -- which is the way I need to eat to be productive any how. The research on the science of this diet says that people who let themselves get into a caloric deficit -- you know that 'starving' feeling before you binge on everything in the icebox -- are the ones that carry belly fat and have other unhealthy traits. :: raises hand::
Back to school -- back to a better routine. I guess summer's over. But tell that to the weather. It's sunny and today's high is supposed to reach 77 degrees.
Friday, September 01, 2006
New Month; new outlook
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So it's September 1st. A new month. A virtual new start to get this healthy lifestyle thing going. I've been doing pretty good on my food choices. Had some fast food two mornings ago -- a McDonald's breakfast meal. I was sick to my stomach almost the whole day. I just cannot do fast food anymore. Besides it's not really all that fast anymore. It's just fat.
I have a free gym at my disposal and have for 3 months now. I still haven't used it. It does require that I meet with the trainer and get 'accessed' and learn the machines. blah blah blah. I'm trying how to figure that into my schedule. I guess I'll just make an appointment on my schedule for Wednesday next week. I'd start sooner, but I'm teleworking today and Tuesday. And Monday is the Labor Day holiday. Hopefully, Wednesday will mean that the trainer will be there, too. I did go once and he wasn't there.
So that's my goal: make and keep the gym trainer appointment. Then work out at the gym once a week for two weeks; twice a week for 4 weeks; three times a week for 6 weeks and so on....
Second goal: Each and everynight, do some stretches for my back and small exercises I learned in physical therapy.
Third goal: Try at least one day out of the weekend to take a walk, hike, or play with my kids in another form of exercise.
I'm feeling really old today, but woke up with new resolve. Hopefully I make some progress.
Come take the journey along with me.
So it's September 1st. A new month. A virtual new start to get this healthy lifestyle thing going. I've been doing pretty good on my food choices. Had some fast food two mornings ago -- a McDonald's breakfast meal. I was sick to my stomach almost the whole day. I just cannot do fast food anymore. Besides it's not really all that fast anymore. It's just fat.
I have a free gym at my disposal and have for 3 months now. I still haven't used it. It does require that I meet with the trainer and get 'accessed' and learn the machines. blah blah blah. I'm trying how to figure that into my schedule. I guess I'll just make an appointment on my schedule for Wednesday next week. I'd start sooner, but I'm teleworking today and Tuesday. And Monday is the Labor Day holiday. Hopefully, Wednesday will mean that the trainer will be there, too. I did go once and he wasn't there.
So that's my goal: make and keep the gym trainer appointment. Then work out at the gym once a week for two weeks; twice a week for 4 weeks; three times a week for 6 weeks and so on....
Second goal: Each and everynight, do some stretches for my back and small exercises I learned in physical therapy.
Third goal: Try at least one day out of the weekend to take a walk, hike, or play with my kids in another form of exercise.
I'm feeling really old today, but woke up with new resolve. Hopefully I make some progress.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
so i woke up friday a.m. feeling like complete hell. but it was friday. I figured i could get through the day and save any kind of sick leave for when i really needed it. you know, like when Nan or the wees get sick. I'm only allowed to get sick on the weekend and on holidays. so i get dressed, take some tylenol because my head is just aching. drink my grapefruit juice and pour my coffee to go. Just like everymorning. On the way to work I start getting that cold sweat feeling like I'm going to puke. I know by the time I hit the Seattle city limits, there's no way I'm going to make it through the day. But I need my work lappie and a few files to work on my normal telework day on Monday. Besides I need to leave word with everyone that I'm ill. I can feel my intestines just beginning to have a complete revolt inside of me by the time I pass through the guards at the gate. there was a bridal shower we were throwing for one of the gals at the office and I was to bring plates, chips and dip. Which is in my car. So I carry that up there; drop it off at Kate's desk, mark me out sick on the white board; send email to everyone and undock my lappie. through sheer will power I make it out the door and to the parking lot again without an incident. I'm swallowing my own spit all the way to the car. At the car, I urp a little -- although no less than a dozen people see me. I finish, create a 'puke bag' out of grocery saks I was taking to the market to recycle and head home.i walk through the door and begin to puke again. finish. literally tear off my clothes and collapse in bed. That was 7:30 a.m. yesterday. I'm not completely of the living, but i don't feel dizzy everytime i stand up. yikes.So how do you all decide it's a real 'take a sick day' or tough it out?
so as far as my eating and activity -- it's both nil on both sides.
as far as my mood. nauseated as hell.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
so i woke up friday a.m. feeling like complete hell. but it was friday. I figured i could get through the day and save any kind of sick leave for when i really needed it. you know, like when Nan or the wees get sick. I'm only allowed to get sick on the weekend and on holidays. so i get dressed, take some tylenol because my head is just aching. drink my grapefruit juice and pour my coffee to go. Just like everymorning. On the way to work I start getting that cold sweat feeling like I'm going to puke. I know by the time I hit the Seattle city limits, there's no way I'm going to make it through the day. But I need my work lappie and a few files to work on my normal telework day on Monday. Besides I need to leave word with everyone that I'm ill. I can feel my intestines just beginning to have a complete revolt inside of me by the time I pass through the guards at the gate. there was a bridal shower we were throwing for one of the gals at the office and I was to bring plates, chips and dip. Which is in my car. So I carry that up there; drop it off at Kate's desk, mark me out sick on the white board; send email to everyone and undock my lappie. through sheer will power I make it out the door and to the parking lot again without an incident. I'm swallowing my own spit all the way to the car. At the car, I urp a little -- although no less than a dozen people see me. I finish, create a 'puke bag' out of grocery saks I was taking to the market to recycle and head home.i walk through the door and begin to puke again. finish. literally tear off my clothes and collapse in bed. That was 7:30 a.m. yesterday. I'm not completely of the living, but i don't feel dizzy everytime i stand up. yikes.So how do you all decide it's a real 'take a sick day' or tough it out?
so as far as my eating and activity -- it's both nil on both sides.
as far as my mood. nauseated as hell.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
eFAT-blog082306
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
Breakfast: 2 MorningStar Farms veggie sausage patties (I love how these totally satisfy my inbred desire for meat at breakfast); 160 calories / 6 g of fat; coffee w/ Splenda (x 2)
Mood: worried my favorite breakfast will make my tummy hurt
Activity: Sitting on my ass to work on lappie from home; laundry
Mid Morning: Left over biscuits and sausage gravy. (?/?) w/ diet dew. I felt my appetite creeping to normal. Felt sick right after eating. But didn't actually 'get sick.'
Mood: Overwhelmed, needed to get the kids school apps done and into the schools..tiger's EX already called the school and talked to the principal about her 'issues.' :: rolls eyes :: I want someone to develop an 'invisible Xs' ray. /grrr.
Activity: Running around the house gathering up paperwork and dashing off to the school admin building and writing an article in my head.
Lunch: a bowl of captain crunch cereal. My stomach was still upset from earlier. I felt okay after eating; but, about 30 minutes my intestines were screaming. /sigh.
Mood: annoyed with my children -- constant bickering, not listening, blah blah blah.
Activity: sitting at computer working
Afternoon snack: handful of cheese crackers and diet dew. Finally my stomach settled down.
Mood: anxious to see my Tiger after a long day.
Activity: making dinner
Dinner: 4 oz. of chuck roast (crock pot); baked potato w/ margarine, green onions, tillamook sharp cheddar and non-fat sour cream; stir-fried veggie mix (spinach, mushrooms, red onions, green beans and asparagus); killians beer.
Mood: irritated with the poor example 'the boy' sets for the wees and his inability to realize he's not my fucking peer.
Activity: aggravated clean up.
Evening snack: whiskey and diet dew.
Mood: settling down after arguing parenting styles with Tiger. I think he has a double standard going on.
Activity: yummy couple time!
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
Breakfast: 2 MorningStar Farms veggie sausage patties (I love how these totally satisfy my inbred desire for meat at breakfast); 160 calories / 6 g of fat; coffee w/ Splenda (x 2)
Mood: worried my favorite breakfast will make my tummy hurt
Activity: Sitting on my ass to work on lappie from home; laundry
Mid Morning: Left over biscuits and sausage gravy. (?/?) w/ diet dew. I felt my appetite creeping to normal. Felt sick right after eating. But didn't actually 'get sick.'
Mood: Overwhelmed, needed to get the kids school apps done and into the schools..tiger's EX already called the school and talked to the principal about her 'issues.' :: rolls eyes :: I want someone to develop an 'invisible Xs' ray. /grrr.
Activity: Running around the house gathering up paperwork and dashing off to the school admin building and writing an article in my head.
Lunch: a bowl of captain crunch cereal. My stomach was still upset from earlier. I felt okay after eating; but, about 30 minutes my intestines were screaming. /sigh.
Mood: annoyed with my children -- constant bickering, not listening, blah blah blah.
Activity: sitting at computer working
Afternoon snack: handful of cheese crackers and diet dew. Finally my stomach settled down.
Mood: anxious to see my Tiger after a long day.
Activity: making dinner
Dinner: 4 oz. of chuck roast (crock pot); baked potato w/ margarine, green onions, tillamook sharp cheddar and non-fat sour cream; stir-fried veggie mix (spinach, mushrooms, red onions, green beans and asparagus); killians beer.
Mood: irritated with the poor example 'the boy' sets for the wees and his inability to realize he's not my fucking peer.
Activity: aggravated clean up.
Evening snack: whiskey and diet dew.
Mood: settling down after arguing parenting styles with Tiger. I think he has a double standard going on.
Activity: yummy couple time!
aimless
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
I have discovered that over the course of my move -- since Aug. 9 or so. I'm not eating well at all. Not that I'm making poor food choices, but rather, I can't eat. Everytime I eat more than a nibble, I feel so very sick to my stomach. Granted I'm stressed beyond belief. Permanent Change of Stations are never easy -- the stress just piles up (kinda like the no less than 10 boxes in every room I keep starring at). But this is weird. I know I should seek medical assistance; but, it's having a really nice effect. I'm losing weight. yay! Like last night, I had one piece of sour dough bread for dinner with a whiskey and diet dew. Bread and whiskey. That is so me. LOL. I couldn't handle anything else. Activity wise I'm still not where I need to be.
Mothering these five kids continues to be a challenge. Bean is complaining of not getting enough attention; Tank is on a wild child rampage; and Peanut is trying to grow up to fast. The boy is continuing his struggle with leaving childish choices behind and becoming a responsible adult. My hope is he eventually does the right thing and stops driving his father insane.
Tiger took Peanut on her first motorcycle ride last night. It was so cute! He said she takes after her mom and did well. Go girlie!
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
I have discovered that over the course of my move -- since Aug. 9 or so. I'm not eating well at all. Not that I'm making poor food choices, but rather, I can't eat. Everytime I eat more than a nibble, I feel so very sick to my stomach. Granted I'm stressed beyond belief. Permanent Change of Stations are never easy -- the stress just piles up (kinda like the no less than 10 boxes in every room I keep starring at). But this is weird. I know I should seek medical assistance; but, it's having a really nice effect. I'm losing weight. yay! Like last night, I had one piece of sour dough bread for dinner with a whiskey and diet dew. Bread and whiskey. That is so me. LOL. I couldn't handle anything else. Activity wise I'm still not where I need to be.
Mothering these five kids continues to be a challenge. Bean is complaining of not getting enough attention; Tank is on a wild child rampage; and Peanut is trying to grow up to fast. The boy is continuing his struggle with leaving childish choices behind and becoming a responsible adult. My hope is he eventually does the right thing and stops driving his father insane.
Tiger took Peanut on her first motorcycle ride last night. It was so cute! He said she takes after her mom and did well. Go girlie!
Monday, August 21, 2006
A tale of no coffee
Welcome to eFAT-Blog. This is a site where you can find the journey of an American suburban working mother of 5 children's journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
So, I awake this morning after a weekend of unpacking, furniture buying, general chaos left from my move from temporary quarters to our home for at least the next year, to no coffee. /sigh. (Although, I keep telling my Tiger that I am not moving again. Of course after all my moves I say that and then a few years down the road the gypsy gene gets me and well, I’m at it again. But I’m older now and have children to consider. This area we’re in just East of Seattle is wonderful. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of looking at the mountains, 80,000 shades of green or Snoqualmie River for a long time.) But there is no coffee prepared and I could make it, but it wouldn’t be ready before I have to dash out the door. So, I find a Starbucks on my way to work (not a hard thing to do in the Seattle area); but, I’m tempted by their Spinach Florentine sandwich. I have no idea how many calories or fat are in it. But it’s lunch time and I’m completely stuffed, still.
I am partaking in some diet dew currently. I’m trying hard to get back into the swing of this blog thing. Been w/o an ISP at home since Aug. 11 – hopefully in my new home of North Bend (of Twin Peaks fame) we’ll have connection to the ‘net by Wednesday.
Anyone know how much is in a Starbucks Spinach Florentine breakfast sandwich? I’m afraid to look. /sigh.
Daily I will detail my emotions, food, activity and the like in the neverending battle of the bulge.
Come take the journey along with me.
So, I awake this morning after a weekend of unpacking, furniture buying, general chaos left from my move from temporary quarters to our home for at least the next year, to no coffee. /sigh. (Although, I keep telling my Tiger that I am not moving again. Of course after all my moves I say that and then a few years down the road the gypsy gene gets me and well, I’m at it again. But I’m older now and have children to consider. This area we’re in just East of Seattle is wonderful. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of looking at the mountains, 80,000 shades of green or Snoqualmie River for a long time.) But there is no coffee prepared and I could make it, but it wouldn’t be ready before I have to dash out the door. So, I find a Starbucks on my way to work (not a hard thing to do in the Seattle area); but, I’m tempted by their Spinach Florentine sandwich. I have no idea how many calories or fat are in it. But it’s lunch time and I’m completely stuffed, still.
I am partaking in some diet dew currently. I’m trying hard to get back into the swing of this blog thing. Been w/o an ISP at home since Aug. 11 – hopefully in my new home of North Bend (of Twin Peaks fame) we’ll have connection to the ‘net by Wednesday.
Anyone know how much is in a Starbucks Spinach Florentine breakfast sandwich? I’m afraid to look. /sigh.
