Uncovering the Truth

It’s over, it’s over, it’s sooooooo over. What is over you say?

My relationship with being in the 230s. I have stayed here too long. We have had our ups and downs. It has been give and take but I have to move on. The 230s are literally weighing me down. It has been such a drag. You are being replaced by the 220s. Let’s not make this any harder than it should be. You only have 3 more lbs left in this range and then it is sooo over.

Tania

I laugh at myself. 

We got back yesterday and I was somewhat dreading getting on the scale this morning. The night before, DH and I were talking about how we usually feel heavier after being on the road, but in contrast we felt lighter. So I stepped on the scale when I woke up, lo and behold, I lost 1.8 lbs.

I have absolutely no idea how it happened. I guess I made all the right choices. It makes you say … hmmm …. how did that happen?

Well I am taking my usual day off after coming of the road. I will catch up on blogs while I catch up on my Tivo …  it is screaming at me.

Tania

No I have not fallen off or went into hiding, I am at the in-laws. Although it may seem comparable - haha. Anyhoo, I am catching up on blogs this morning before I take a shower and get ready to go to sunday school. I can’t believe I had these BIG plans to exercise everyday while I was away. What was I thinking? Going to class everyday for almost 10 hours is draining!

Well toodles..ooops, here is an article that discusses tea vs. juice.

Tania

I really like water. I like the taste of it. I like what it does to my skin and hair. I also like how my body tells me that it needs more. In fact, I am trying to “catch up” on the water shortage I had last week … if that is possible. As I sit here, I realize that I am mindlessly drinking a bottle of Vitamin Water. I like it but looking at the nutritional data - I should have went in another direction.

So, of course, I found an article about how water gets a makeover. What do you all think about water?

Tania

P.S. Yes, I am on lunch break and this time seems to be more logical for me to keep up with my daily postings.

Well here I am, on lunch break, and I need a nap. I decided that in defense of my nap, I would find some articles that would support my position. So here is one that discusses sleeping off the pounds. This works for me!

In other weight loss news, I had this “grand idea” that my 2.4 lb weight gain would come off this week since I would be drinking water all throughout class. Well, HA HA HA on me. I have been so preoccupied writing, taking notes and  participating in group activities that drinking water has been a second thought. I woke up this morning with such a dry mouth I could barely talk. So I need to make this a priority. I do carry bottles with me but one I finish one off, I neglect to get another one. Sigh…

I do not even want to get started about what they are feeding us…it is like a carb overload. I mean really, do they expect us to carb up and then be alert or refreshed in our class right after lunch? Dream on! To get over this  lunch madness, I have had to nibble on chicken fingers  and cheese from the executive until dinner. There is the option of getting something from the hotel cafe, but the line is so long and I need to rest in between my classes.

Well there you have it. Now I am going to catch a Z, yes I said one Z because I only have 15 minutes until my next thought-provoking class.

Tania

This is the title of an article I was reading while I am on my lunch / nap break from classes. Enjoy!

I gotta tell ya, if I hear one more teacher talk about validating data, reliability, surveys, field tests, quantitative, qualitative, etc… I am going to go crazy. This is the second full day of classes and I feel like I am in a doctoral coma!

Tania

I am leaving today for a 10 day trip. The first half will be going to my final colloquium for my doctoral degree. It is basically a convention where you take specialization classes for 5 days starting at 8am - 6pm. Then the other half of the trip will be visiting the in-laws.

I weighed myself this morning, since I will not be anywhere near a scale on Monday, and it read a gain of 2.4 lbs. I am not surprised because this week I was taking medication to dry up my sinuses which in turn left me soooo thirsty. I knew my body was holding onto water. I am still dehydrated as I type. I fully expect to recover next week since they are giving us unlimited access to bottled water while in class. So that “gain” will disappear by the time I get back to weigh in again.

I hope to post during the week. I cannot guarantee since I know the classes will be a brain drain. So I might drop in during my lunch time and leave you all with an article a day until I have something more “inspiring” to say.

Now I am off to finish packing for my 2pm flight. So I will leave you with this … the connection between your colon and sweets. Enjoy!

Tania

My sinuses have been draining for the past three days which left me out of commission. I finally got it under control and will be back to my regular posting tomorrow. I really do not like this crazy whether when it is freezing cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon. It really does not do my nasal passages any justice. UGH!

Here are the 9 most common kitchen mistakes that women make. How do you rate?

Tania

I am down 0.8lbs this week and I am happy with that. Looking at my food blog, I think I feel and bumped my head. The only thing that is keeping me losing is the exercise. I am beginning to wonder what would happen if I actually stayed within my daily point range. I am thinking that I would see a steady 2 lb lost per week which is the goal. I think I will try it this week just for fun. So that means I am looking at 28-33 points a day which incorporates my weekly flex points.

Speaking of exercise, I did not do any today because the toddler was up almost all last night coughing. I took him to the doctor today and he has an upper respiratory infection. This ailment appears to be lingering in toddlers during the winter time. I wish someone would write a book about all the illnesses a toddler experiences so that new mothers, like me, are prepared. It seems like every other month I am in and out of the doctor’s office with my little toddler. Oh well, I guess it is just a part of building the immune system

Tania

Here is another article to keep. It lists the most fattening foods people indulge in during this season. I am guilty of some of them. What about you?

Tania