Getting Ahead of the Game.

Well Rested

Slept almost 12 hours last night - one of the advantages of going "home" for the weekend.  Woke up to the smell of rosemary and garlic - yep it was almost lunch-time.  I guess I was a little tired from the past few weeks.  I don't think I have slept that long in years!


It has been over a week since I have been on my blog - busy time of year - totally need to catch up.  I have done okay on all of my goals but not as good as I wanted to.  I will say I have been better about water and have done good on protein and salad but still too may bad carbs. 


So goals for this week:
1.  Keep up with 64 oz of water
2.  Get back to the gym 2 days this week - I am trying to be realistic.  Should be able to do 2 good workouts (Wed & Thurs). 
3.  No sweets/desserts Mon-Fri.
4.  Healthy carbs - have been doing great on salads, but have also had too many bad carbs too. 
5.  Blog at least 3 times this week.


Long Term Goals:
1.  Lose 35 pounds by Thanksgiving - this was a little wild - but sometimes I need to shoot for the gold if I want to even come close.
2.  Destress - doing better.  Planning time off and getting back to the gym will help.  Taking a few short trips this fall and have been researching flights for a winter vacation today.   

Had a nice visit with Grandpa Firmani - he is recovering well from his knee surgery.  He is getting around much better today.  Kevin has been a big help with taking care of Grandpa between caring for his knee, little things around the house, and helping Grandpa get around. 

Mom's shoulder is much better too - not 100%, but much better than it was earlier this summer. 

That is about it for now.  Will check in soon. 

TGIF!!!

Checking intoday - busy day, so not much time to blog. 

Yesterday's goals:
1. Drink 64oz of water. Accomplished!

2. Elliptical tonight for 30 minutes. Didn't happen - but got a lot of housework done. 

3. Start weighing myself everyday.  Check.

This weeks goals:

1. No pizza - still okay here
2. No desserts - made it one more day

3. More fruits, veggies, low carb, high protein - doing well here - maybe too much protein. 

Long term goals:
1. Lose 35 pounds by Thanksgiving, 40 pounds by the end of the year. - even here.

2. Destress - not such a good day for this.  But maybe Sat/Sun will be better
3. Feel better, more energetic, more athletic. - trying!

Today's goals:
1. Drink 64oz of water. Half way there.  

2. Check the scale.  - check

3.  Relax tonight with friends visiting! 

TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You've Got to Start Somewhere

A few years ago I was asked to speak to the distinguished scholars from my high school which was quite an honor.  The title of my speech was "You've Got to Start Somewhere".  How true for anyone wanting to make a change, be successful, or even just survive in this every changing world we live in.  And as much as I would like to keep things simple, they just don't seem to happen that way.  So after a fun holiday weekend I was inspired by a good friend to start a blog.  The main reason will be to look back someday and laugh or maybe even cry at the ever changing things happening in and around my life.

The first thing will be partaking in my friend Sara's "Back on the Horse Challenge" which I so need.  So stay tuned for updates.  

Today's goals:
1. Drink 64oz of water. 8 oz down so far,
2. Elliptical tonight for 30 minutes. - thought I should stay indoors with this nasty weather.
3. Start weighing myself everyday. 

This weeks goals:

1. No pizza - doing well
2. No desserts - had 1/2 of a cookie a patient brought me.
3. More fruits, veggies, low carb, high protein - doing well here.

Long term goals:
1. Lose 35 pounds by Thanksgiving, 40 pounds by the end of the year. - Lost 0.5 from yesterday. it is a start!
2. Destress - doing better.
3. Feel better, more energetic, more athletic. - taking a positive mental attitude - that is good.

That is it for now.  As you will find I am pretty busy, but think blogging may be a way to help relax and keep things in perspective.