I dream of love as time runs through my hand

It's another start to a great day here. Except it looks as if it might rain later. =(

Yesterday's eating was way weird. There was no lunch for me to bring, so I ended up with popcorn and Cherry Coke from Target. Then I went on to a couple of handful of Peanut M&Ms (drool) throughout the day. I'm going to have to count Monday as a bad eating day.

Breakfast: Kashi Go Lean Crunch, banana, milk
Lunch: popcorn
Snacks: apple, handfuls of M&Ms
Dinner: rice, cauliflower casserole, roasted chicken legs

My workout consisted of 30 minutes on the elliptical. Grrreat workout! The boyfriend kept bothering me because I haven't done Slim in 6 in 3 days. He doesn't understand that I get bored doing the same thing, so it's good to change things up. According to him, I'm "slacking off". Hah!! Just because he can do the same workout for 6 months straight. Ah men...they are so easily amused.

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I usually buy the Regular Kashi GoLean Crunch, but have been wanting to try this flavor for awhile now.

It had the same great Kashi crunch. I hate soggy cereals and Kashi always stays crunchy to the last spoonful. It was a bit blander than the regular, so if regular is too sweet for you this one is the way to go. Plus, it has slivers of almonds and we all know that almonds make the world go round.

And I feel the way that every child should

Grrr!! I am up 2.8 pounds for the week. I know I didn't make the best food choices so that's where my gain is from. I'm thinking of changing my weigh in day to Friday. That way all the damage that I've done on the weekend doesn't show up so much.

Friday - Ramp It Up
Saturday - off
Sunday - 30 min. elliptical

And that my friends, concludes my first month of consistent exercise!! I have exercised for one month. That feels good to be able to say that. I'm thinking of taking measurements just to see my progress so far. Especially after that gain on the scale, I need some pick-me-up.

This is the longest that I have been working out in a really long time. 6 years to be exact. I am the Queen of the Start and Stop routine. And this is the first time, since 2004, that I have been keeping it up for 4 weeks straight.

I so deserve a pat on the back. =)

Faded pictures on the wall, it's like they talking to me

Wow, I am on a roll. 3 good days in a row!

I ate all of my planned meals. I did eat 3 cookies that weren't planned, but hey, I've been doing so good. I deserved a treat.

Ramp It Up was my workout. One more week on Ramp It Up and then it's on to Burn It Up. Oy vey, I am not looking forward to that.

NSV's
1. I went to Wal-Mart yesterday to pick up some groceries. I hadn't eaten lunch yet. In the check out line, the Reese's PB eggs were calling out to me. So were the million other treats that are stocked in the end lanes. I contemplated buying one for a bit, but didn't give in. I kept on snapping my gum, paid for my purchases and was on my way. That's a big deal for me because I'm a sucker for anything chocolate. I'm a sucker for anything CANDY!
2. There is this blouse that I scored on my day of awesomeness at Old Navy about a month ago. Well, I hadn't worn it because it was a bit snug in the tummy area and the buttons looked like they were going to pop off. Guess what I'm wearing today? Yes! The same blouse that didn't fit me a month ago, fits me nicely now! Woo hoo!! All that working out is paying off!

I'd put myself first and make the rules as I go

Wednesday was a perfect day. I know there is no such thing as perfect, but seriously, Wednesday was.

My eating was 100% on plan. I ate everything I had planned to eat and nothing else.

I got my workout in. Ramp It Up once again. It is definitely getting easier and easier.

And I cooked last night! I made the awesomeness that is Gina's Lighter Eggplant Parmesan.
Ok, ok, I know mine looks like a hot mess and looks nothing like Gina's but that's only because I don't know how to serve a lasagna correctly. But trust me...this stuff is a very big AWESOME. The boyfriend gave it a 10 and his parents ate it all up (and they had an extra serving!). I love Gina's! All the recipes I've tried from there have been huge successes. Check out her site (if you haven't already)!

Amanda at Becoming a Butterfly, why can't I leave you comments? (I hope you're reading this)

And another one gone and another one gone

Tuesday was a much better day!

My eating was a bit better. I was only 60% on plan, so that's a bad eating day. But if you ask me, it wasn't too bad.

I got in my Slim in 6 workout. Woo hoo! I love this stuff. My body feels more tight and toned each day that I do this. It's probably all in my head but I'd do anything for a pick-me-up. I am really trying to get in an AM workout but can't seem to get to bed at a decent hour to wake up early. I'm going to keep trying though.

I stood up late last night watching Zombieland and waiting for the boyfriend to get home from playing soccer. I am dead on my feet.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Thanks for all you've shown us

That was me yesterday. I don't remember the story so I could be way off, but I had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

I was in the worst mood. I didn't feel like getting anything done. And I didn't. It could have been from lack of sleep. My theory is it was from lack of sunshine. I need some time in the sun. These past couple of days have been icky and I haven't spent much time outside. That's where my bad mood came from. That's why kids are always so happy....they spend so much time playing outside in the fresh air.

I need a day of recess.

So, there was no workout and my eating was bleh.

I'm feeling better today. And more productive. Thank God! I hate bad moods and bad days!

Four walls won't hold me tonight

I had a great weekend.

But I'm really sleepy today.

My eating was all over the place. I didn't eat too much, but the some of the things I ate could have been better.

My workouts also could have been better. I took Friday off. Saturday and Sunday I only managed half of Ramp It Up each day. Whatever, at least I got something in.

This week I had a one-pound loss. Hooray! it's not much, but it's a loss. I know if I want to see more gone, I'm going to have to start REALLY cracking down on things.

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My cat is crazy. Me and the boyfriend bought him one of these:

The one we bought isn't as fancy as this one

He is TERRIFIED of it. I tried to lay him on it so he can familiarize himself with it but I got clawed and he ran like crazy. Then the boyfriend tried and he got clawed. He is seriously spooked by it. Is this normal? Or is my cat a wimp?