Blogging - Goobie style.

6:45am on a Saturday, is there a reason I'm up?

2007-04-14T06:44:00.000-04:00

Without fail, my body has rung it's alarm and even though it's Saturday, and Mishy wont be here until 10ish - I sit at my computer... awake. ~Sigh~ Oh well, it'll give me more time to get my place cleaned before she comes I guess. I should have cleaned last night, but I just didn't have it in me.. so, I didn't. However, I did manage to stop myself from over eating - but let me tell you how difficult that was! I'm not sure if it was an emotional urge to eat, or if I was just bored and wanted to eat because of that... but either way, I "felt" hungry and it was a battle until about 11pm not to eat everything I could find in my place. There was no reason to be hungry, I had a nice dinner (leftovers from the night before, its kinda like a taco but the ingredients are loose) and even cut up 3 carrots and some cucumber and dipped it in my new sweet chili sauce for a snack. It wasn't like my body was starving, and yet if my tummy could talk it would have sworn it needed more. It's days like that, that I'm reminded how easily I can go off track if I just allow it to happen...

Nothing much is new really, I did the 2 Mile WATP video on Thursday for the first time, and I have to say - it's a lot more intense than the 1 Mile. Only because of the pace that they set throughout the video. Next week I'm going to make a point to do it at least 3 times. I might do it tomorrow, but today doesn't work since I'll be busy with Mishy doing.. I dunno, movies? eating out? shopping? Pretty much whatever we feel like doing - did I mention how excited I am that she's coming down to visit!? Yay!

Anyway, I guess I should start to get ready, hope everyone has a great day.

Becca ~

Yay for Thursday!

2007-04-12T07:00:00.000-04:00

It's almost the end of the week - and even though it was only a four day week for me to begin with - I can't tell you how excited I am to be close to the end. It's just one of those weeks where you just don't feel like working, or doing much of anything for that matter. I kinda wish I would have taken the entire week off and stayed back home with my Mom to spend time together - but oh well.

So, Mishy was the only one so far in knowing anything about her Chinese Animal - The Boar. So, for Mishy, and anyone else who has the Boar as their animal.. here is a bit about yourself from that book:

BOAR
"Ms.Boar will be either spotlessly clean or terribly untidy. All Boars tend to come in these two categories and there are only rare cases of in-betweens. Whichever she is, she will be very personable and modest. She will devote her ever ounce of energy to objects of her affection and ask very little in return. You can identify her by her remarkable purity of expression and trusting ways. Yet, although she loves with total abandon, she will show a preference for anonymity or even secrecy. She can worship someone at a distance for years or serve him with passionate devotion without his knowing. She could play the perfect hostess to her husband's cronies and spoil the children by constantly answering to their beck and call - not to mention picking up after them all the time. But she won't mind, and when she makes a complaint, it will be but a mild one. Actually, she loves tending to her family and looks upon them not as burdens but as her pride and joy. With her, it will be a labor of love. Wherever she presides, people will congregate ion an atmosphere of happiness and contentment."

There are pages and pages more, I just picked that one part for an example. If any Boars out there would like me to quote some more outta the book, lemme know - and if any others would like a quote for their animal, let me know and I'll gladly do it.

Anyway, not much to report this morning, it was one of those times that I stayed in bed too long, and didn't want to get out even when I did. I love when the bed feels that comfy... how come that only happens on working days and not weekends, hm??? Tonight is the Office, make sure you catch it. And if someone would like to clean my place for me - that would be a great help.

I didn't exercise last night, only because I think I pulled a muscle in my abs somehow (can you pull something, or irritate it more when you wear heels for day after day and aren't used to that??) and plus my legs are still sore from all the working out I did on the weekend and the 5hrs of shopping I did with my Mom on Monday. However, despite not exercising, I am down in my weight - yay!! I'm at 212.2lbs - a new record for me and hopefully I'll zoom right past it. I can't wait to be in the 100s. I swear, when I hit 199lbs I'm going to jump around like I won the lottery - what an exciting day that will be. I honestly cannot tell you when I was that low... and so it will be a huge step in improving my health. The huge part of the "battle" will be over ladies and gents.. and hopefully it will be smooth sailing from there. ~winks~

Anyway, I need to get ready, I'm running behind..
Hope you all have a great Thursday, and if you don't know your Chinese Animal I can look it up in my book if you give me your Bday with the year. (You can email it to me if you like.) And if you know the time you were born that gives an even more specific detailed reading.

See ya,
Becca ~

Shoot, I totally forgot about my Toronto Sun Horoscope:
Stick to what you believe in and what you want to do. A change regarding an old friend will come as a surprise. You are better off keeping people who influenced you in the past out of your life now. 3 stars

Another 3 star day, ah well, could be worse. It still makes sense to me, expect the old friend thing.. I guess I'll let you know if anything happens on that front. And as for keeping away from people who influenced me in the past.. well, it's a good thing I called that person yesterday and not today then. Heh. Ok, I'm really going now.

Not feelin the Wednesday vibe . . .

2007-04-11T06:59:00.000-04:00

Morning everyone, how're you all doing?
I'm tired this morning, and really not feeling like going to work, working, or doing much of anything - I'm like a balloon that is slowly deflating lately... I need to somehow kick myself back into gear. However, I'm almost back to where I was weight wise before the long weekend - which means, if I hit the same weight tomorrow then I'm exactly where I was a week ago. In one way, I guess that's good. I always say it's better to maintain then gain. But common! I wanna loose the pounds.. not just sit at the same numbers for months at a time. (Not yet at least, if I was lets say 180ish or something like that I'd be filled with glee to maintain.)

I was reading this really cool book last night called "The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes" which I've owned (or rather my Mom has, and I totally swiped it when I moved out - thanks Mom!) for years and years now. Anyway, I was just curious as I read it if everyone knows their animal and if you wouldn't mind sharing which you are?? If you want, I could even quote a little section to you for your animal and we could see if it rings true. I have to say though, almost everyone I've ever shared the book with.. it's bang on, even mine, for the most part. ~winks~

Speaking of Horoscopes, here's mine for today from The Toronto Sun:
Keep a secret and you will spare yourself trouble with someone you really like. Keep a lid on any information that may link you to a negative happening. A personal change you made in the past may be questioned or an old habit may tempt you. 3 stars

I'm not sure what the secret is, but I'll do my best to keep my mouth shut today. The old habit I believe I've got covered.. It's gross, so I'm not trying to make you guys cringe or anything. But I'm one of those people who used to chew their nails.. like.. until they hurt. Well, guess what I did last night - yep.. that's right. I just couldn't stop myself.. and I've been doing so well for years now with not doing it. (I think I only fell off the wagon one or two other times in years.) So, again in my opinion, this reading it pretty close to what's going on in my life.

Anyway, I think that's about all for now.
I'm trying to talk myself into doing the WATP video - but the 2 Mile... send some confidence my way guys so I actually do it tonight... eepp...

Luv,
Becca ~

Chocolate Mini Eggs, Yummy food.. dang.

2007-04-09T08:19:00.000-04:00

First, here's my Horoscope..
Keep a lid on your plans so that no one will intervene. A problem with a partnership you are involved in will teach you a lesson if you aren't willing to say no. Be true to who you are and what you want. 3 stars

It still seems to be on the same topic I've been freaking and thinking about for months and months now.. and honestly, it seems to be ontop of what I'm feeling and thinking.. .again, I'm not going into too much detail here only because I don't really want to talk about it. But lets just say that the whole 'no' thing is difficult for me, and being true to what I want.. well... it's easy to give into what you want right now, but harder to work past that to what you want for your future.

Anyway, I'm at my Mom and Dads right now, spending the day with my Mom and then heading back home tonight. While I did eat horribly this weekend (eg. Mini Eggs, Bacon, Lots of bread, cake, chips, chocolate, hamburgers, etc. etc.) I did push myself to work out each day - heck, yesterday I even did the video twice. Here's hoping it curbed the gaining of weight just a little.. hopefully.. fingers crossed!! Eep.

Alright, well, hopefully you all had a good weekend, and for those of you who have today off as well I hope you enjoy the last day before going back to work. I know I'm going to.

I'll visit all your Blogs when I get home,
Becca ~

One more before I go...

2007-04-05T06:59:00.000-04:00

Are you ready to deal with emotional issues? If not, keep your thoughts to yourself and listen and observe. Time is on your side, so don't let anyone pressure you into making a move you aren't sure you want to make. 2 stars

Common Horoscope... not more shitty 2 star days and enough with the emotional stuff! I know what it's talking about, and I get it. Leave it alone.. and don't touch the open wound for awhile. Fine, fine and fine. Time is on my side... can I just tell everyone how much I don't want to wait anymore.. how tired I am OF waiting and wasting time? Growl. Alright, I'm going to start my 2 Star day and make the best of it. Geeze.

Becca ~

Oh, one more thing, the damage I did during last weekend is repaired.. I'm back to the weight I was going into it.... just in time for this long Easter weekend.. ~laughs~

Gone for the weekend.

2007-04-04T23:15:00.000-04:00

I'm going to be MIA for the next few days, I'm going to my parents/grandparents places for the weekend and wont be back until next week. So, it'll be quiet here until then.. but I wish you all a Happy Easter and good times with family and friends.

I'm going to keep this short only because I'm rather tired today, it's been a very long, busy day for me and I'm just about ready to call it a night here. I'm still working on getting fit, loosing weight, eating healthy, etc. etc. We'll see what happens after this weekend.. hopefully it wont be a disaster. Fingers crossed!!

So, I'm liking this Horoscope I've been reading, honestly, bang on for what like four days now?

If your actions might hurt someone's feelings, rethink your options. Be careful not to upset anyone you care about or the damage may be reversible. Emotional confusion is apparent, so don't make snap decisions. 2 stars

Anyway, have a good one and see you when I get back.

Becca ~

Yesterday / Today.

2007-04-03T06:54:00.000-04:00

6:10pm Update:

I just finished doing my Walk Away the Pounds - 1 Mile exercise, for the 2nd time this week, and I'm glad I did it. I've also started using the weights just like I said I would - and damn is it harder. Heh. Here's hoping that come next week I'll be ready for the 2 Mile.. we will see, we will see.

In addition, I also put in extra effort for looking good yet again today for work - I can't remember how many days it's been in a row, I lost count, but people commented how nice I looked again today, which is nice. I really have Owen to thank for talking me into getting myself all 'pretty' in the morning, he said it had something to do with looking good, feeling good.. the impression you give off to other people - blahblahblah. ~winks~ Anyway, he really did talk me into putting in more effort, and I think, just maybe - it's working.

As for the Horoscope posted below, it was yesterdays - it appears that the Toronto Sun only updates their website midway through the day - so my Horoscope for today is:
You can make a difference to the people around you. Don't be afraid to try your hand at something that could potentially lead to greater income. Initially, you may find it difficult to change your lifestyle but, in the end, you will be grateful. 5 stars

Something that could potentially lead to a greater income, like maybe the job offer that may or may not be made from the response I got through email today?? I'm tellin you, this Horoscope is pretty much bang on lately. Also, the last part about changing my lifestyle, well, anyone who has been talking to me in the last month or so knows what that's prolly about. I'll talk about that later on maybe.. we'll see.

Anyway, I need to make myself some dinner,
Have a wonderful night everyone - and I'll try to stop by your Blogs later tonight.

Becca ~
------------- End of Update.

Horoscope:
You will have a chance to make some money, settle a claim or collect a debt. Someone you have been involved with will try to involve you in something that you should probably avoid. Stick to friends and family you know you can trust. 5 stars

That was my horoscope from yesterday, they still haven't changed it for today - but I guess most of it is somewhat true. I'm not sure what the something I should avoid was... and I only talked to friends/family that I could trust yesterday for the most part. Anyway, the money thing will hopefully be with my condo. Twit emailed me late last night and said I should call her about my closing date and also the refund for the water troubles at the beginning. There was another thing that happened, but I'm not going to post about it just in case - let just say it has to do with someone I like to call - McScrumptious. Heh.

I'm up a few pounds.. which pisses me off. But, I have no one to blame but myself. It means of course, now I have to work even harder this month.. agh.. I hate when the reason you have to put in MORE effort is because of your own faults, what a pain. I did however do my walking video last night, WITH the weights.. it wasn't so bad.. definitely a workout. There was only one arm movement I couldn't do entire set for - but common! I tried. AND I'm using 3lbs weights, not 2lbs. So, that's also making a difference.

Ok, I have to get ready for work and iron my dress pants this morning,
Have a good day everyone.

Becca ~

April showers, bring May flowers.

2007-04-01T11:27:00.000-04:00

10:00pm Update:
Hey all, ok, I'm sure most have you have seen this already... but honestly? I hadn't until I stopped by 'Girls That Eat Pizza' Blog and found it on there since she posted it awhile ago. Anyway, click on the link below to watch a little video:

. . . A Fat Rant . . .

Ok, I'm all over this. I'm so sick of these stupid sizes out there.. and that they don't make nice looking clothes for people over a size 12! What the Hell people?! Sure, I'm overweight, currently I'm somewhere around a size 18 - and you know what?! I want to look good, I want to feel good, and I want clothing that fits and makes both those things the best they can be! I can't tell you how many times I've bought clothing that has NO shape to it at all.. only because I couldn't find anything else. Really, do they think that a box shape shirt and unfitting jeans are going to make us look better? If I wanted to wear things with no style and no shape, I'd cut a hole out of the top of my bed sheet and wear it around town.. ok? Ok.

End of Update. ~winks~ Have a good night all.
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It's raining out, kinda. It's sort of starting and then stopping again - oh well. Apparently it's going to be like that for most of the week, and then maybe even some snow on the weekend?! How about no. If there's a way to vote for the weather - I'm going to have to mark off the big 'no more snow this season' section because I don't feel like driving or walking through it any more. I'm not ready for the humid heat of Summer - how about just a cool dry sunny Spring.. you know, kinda like the Fall? Heh. One can dream, can't they?

Anyway, last night was a blast - my parents decided to come and visit on a whim and took me out for dinner - their treat. Honestly, they shouldn't have paid for me, but it was very sweet that they did and I really needed the time out. I have to say, after three flavoured Martinis I was feelin pretty good and forgetting about most of my worries. This place has like 50 kinds of martinis that they make.. and can I just say, the three I tried were all fantastic. I even managed to wear my red heeled boots the entire evening - I'm getting so comfy in them they're just like wearing any other kinda shoe.

I'm still at about the same weight today as I was yesterday.. same old, same old. I guess I should thank my lucky stars after what I ate/drank yesterday that I didn't gain the 4lbs back in one day! ~laughs~ Oh well, a girl has to splurge now and then.

My parents left about an hour ago, I'll be seeing them again this weekend and other family also since it's Easter and we're doing the dinner. (Nothing big, just a small get together.) Which means I have to drive from work for 2hrs on Thursday night. That drive always makes me so tired, but it does cut off wasted time in traveling home and leaving from here because it's about 2hrs from work, and 2hrs from home to get to where I'm going. Today I'm meeting up with Kathy to go see this chick who's doing our taxes for us. Kathy has used her for a few years now - this will be my first time and if she does a good job I'll use her again next year. Her rates are reasonable and frankly, I'd rather pay her the money then some dick from H&R Block. (Those jerks want to charge me $100+ to do my taxes!!!! Kiss my ass.) So, wish me luck. Because once she does my taxes it helps me figure out where I stand with my budget right now a little better.

Anyway, I guess I should go get myself all prettied up for the day,
Have a great one, and don't forget your umbrella today!

Becca ~

4lbs for March.

2007-03-31T08:34:00.000-04:00

So, I started keeping track of my weight since March 13th until today, the last morning of March and I've dropped a total of 4lbs. It's definitely better than nothing - but still not as much as I would have liked. However, that's my own fault for not being more strict and allowing those slacking days to creep in every week. That's alright though, I'm determined to continue loosing the pounds and this month lets hope I at least double if not triple that amount. It's all about being focused and committed. I can do both those things... hopefully Easter wont throw me into a mess though - I guess I have all this week to loose as much as possible to prepare just in case. Heh.

So, emotionally these days I'm not doin so hot, but I manage. I am however really pushing myself each day to get dressed and done up as nice as possible so that it feeds my confidence and gets me noticed. I might actually drop by Dooleys this weekend - prolly not because I'm a chicken shit, but you never know.. I might manage to hit the bar alone, for the first time.. heh.

My Horoscope for today is:
Community events or volunteering to help an organization that interests you will all lead to meeting new people who can help you out in other ways. A partnership that forms will be better for you than you realize. A lifestyle change is apparent. 3 stars

It's funny, only because I've been thinking about doing some volunteer work but just not sure what to do. There are a few places I could check out, but I'm not sure what I would be good at, or what would be good for me. A crisis hot line might be a little much emotionally. Being a Big Sister also might be more than I should be taking on... I dunno.. anyone have any good ideas? Or even some good experiences they feel like sharing?

Maybe I'll update later today,
Becca~

No workout, but the pizza was great!

2007-03-30T07:04:00.000-04:00

As you can see from my title, I didn't do the video workout last night, I didn't get home until after 8pm and my neighbour below me apparently doesn't like it when I work out while he/she is home. I think I might have to have a talk with them - though that's the last thing I'd like to do. Honestly, unless I'm working out at like 10pm, or for like hours, I think they should just suck it up. It's only a 20 minute workout and I don't knock on the floor to get them to shut up when they're making noise below me! Blah, whatever, I'm sure I'll figure it out.

So, I went out to dinner last night to the Cafe near my place, with my neighbor, and we had a pretty good time. The food was yummy, conversation was nice - until some kids sat down in the booth behind us and this one kid had this horrible cough! Honestly guys, it sounded like he had kennel cough and someone should be taking him to the vet. Yuk.

Alrightly, I should go get ready since I'm already running behind this morning. Oh! One last thing before I go. I bought these new 3" black shinny heels for myself and yesterday was the first time I wore them - I made it through have the day before I changed shoes, but it's progress for me - I've never worn heels like that ever before in my life. Damn are they sexy. ~laughs~ Or "shinny & pretty" as Andrew said. Hehe. Ok. I've gotta go.

Have a good day,
Becca.

Ooch, a little pain.

2007-03-28T22:47:00.001-04:00

Today is day number three of me doing the Walk Away the Pounds Video - 1 Mile, and I'm feeling a little pulled muscle in my abs - now, honestly. That could also be because of my crazy hour of wacky dancing last night.. but either way, I'm feeling it today. Hopefully that's a good thing and means I'm actually accomplishing something.

Also, tonight my arms weren't AS sore as they have been during the workout, which was nice. I think I've decided to continue as I have been for this week and then next week I'll try introducing weights. I have three lb hand weights and instead of doing the movements the first time around I'll just hold them and do the walking. Then, the next day I'll if I'm able I'll try doing the arm movements also - just work my way up, ya know? I am hoping however that in two weeks I'll be ready to move onto the 2 Mile - has anyone else ever done these videos before?

Anyway, I think I'm doing alright with my eating, today I hope I didn't go over pnts or anything - but it's hard to know because of what I had.. I think I need to look up some pnts for things to get things straight before I make a mistake. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be down in weight.. every little bit helps. I'll be happy with .6lbs lost... please please please. ~crosses fingers~

Night all,
Becca ~

Walk Away the Pounds

2007-03-26T18:05:00.000-04:00

So, I've stolen a tape from my Mom and Sister called 'Walk Away the Pounds' it's with Leslie Sansone and literally, it's an exercise video where you walk and do some other workouts while walking. I actually only tried it yesterday - but was surprised at how much it actually felt like it was working - and I even got my heart pumping and it really felt like I got a workout.

So, like I said, I stole the videos - there are actually three that come in the set, 1 Mile, 2 Miles and 3 Miles. I'm just sticking with the 1 Mile for now - I find my legs could prolly take more around the 2 Miles or so, but my arms just aren't ready for more of a work out (I'm weaker in my upper body) and therefore I figured if I did the 1 Mile for a week to two, then I would move onto the next tape when I felt ready and confident I wasn't going to like, pull something.

Also, it should be noted that the 1 Mile workout only takes 20 minutes to complete. So I suppose I'd have to dedicate about 40 minutes to the next one? I'm not sure about that - I'll let you guys know - I'm sure it all depends on the pace that is set during the video so it might not actually be a full 40 minutes. Originally I think Sarah mentioned this video - and I had always planned on checking it out but never got around to it. If anyone is looking to buy it, I believe my Mom purchased it at Coseco.

Anyway, my plan here is to try and do this video every day this week - if not, then I'll at least aim for every other day. I don't want to pull anything or over do it right off the bat since I really haven't been doing much exercising these days - but I would like to commit myself to actually being more active again - like I said, I'd like to loose 20lbs by July 1st and honestly, if I keep bouncing up and down two pounds that's just not going to cut it! That' right, from my weight on Friday morning (which was the lowest I've ever seen) to my weight this morning, I managed to gain 1.6lbs over a weekend of eating out and drinking coffee. Boo on me, but I'll try to fix it this week. I really need to re-focus. Soon I'm going to have to kick my own ass!

Hope everyone is doing well,
Becca ~

A new title?

2007-03-25T08:53:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone, so, I'm still thinking about starting a new blog, and I'm gunna need a new title. My nickname 'Goobie' just isn't going to work for me anymore - for many reasons, which perhaps I'll get into at a later date - but not today.

I have no idea how I'm doing with my weight this weekend, prolly not well since I went to a Thai place yesterday afternoon, The Swiss last night and today for lunch we're going out for my Dad's Bday next week incase I don't see him. I guess I should run around the block or something to help things move along - but who has that kinda motivation layin around? Heh.

I would like to report that my Mom and Sister both agree that my curernt one pair of jeans I own should not be worn since they look like I have 'Elephant skin ass" meaning of course that the ass of my pants gets all baggy and hangs there.... apparently like elephant skin? So, my sister donated a pair of jeans that no longer fits her that's two sizes smaller - and granted, they are a bit snug for my liking, but I wore them all day without dying. So yay. I also managed to wear my red boots, that have heels, for the entire day - and trust me, it was a very busy day! So, that rocked, I'm hopfully on the path that will let me be comfy wearing heels all the time and I can start classing up my look a bit. ~winks~ I still need to go shopping badly, nothing fits, including my bra which REALLY needs to be replaced... agh, I hate bra shopping. It's just so.... I dunno, I always need help because I never know what I'm doing.

And finally, I'd like to say thanks to Mishy for hanging out last night with me - I so needed to get the hell out and just do whatever and it was fun (even if I was a bit of a downer). I can't wait for her to come up to my condo to visit and maybe we'll be adventurous and hit a bar or something? ~Laughs~ The movie we saw last night sucks - actually, it sucks more and more the longer I think about it. But it was still nice to go see a show, instead of sitting at home, dwelling on things alone. Ya know? So, thanks Mishy and I hope to see you again soon - yay for better weather!

I'm outtie,
Becca ~

Gasp! Two posts in the same week! Can you handle it?

2007-03-21T21:51:00.000-04:00

It's me again, obviously.
I still haven't found a new layout, and frankly, I don't have much motivation to work on creating new pictures and such to doll it up - so for now, I'm just gunna use this little bloggy right here.

Not much is new... things are... well, they are.

I'm still hanging around the same weight, I'm hoping tomorrow maybe I'll be down just that little bit more, and then the same for the day after, and the day after that. Fingers crossed eh. All you can do is a little at a time. It's just hard when you take two steps forward and then three back, and then two forward, and one back. Takes a long time to get where you're going. ~winks~ I really have to start pushing though if I want to loose the 20lbs before my sisters wedding on July 1st. Send some motivation my way - please!!!

I guess that's all I have to say right now. Unless of course, I wanna talk about my new craving - I'm talking food, clearly. ~motions to above post~ There's this place called the Pita Factory close to where I work (and also here in town) that makes these Pita Wraps that are TO DIE FOR. They really aren't that bad for you either. I mean, they put a chicken breast in that's grilled. And then you get to choose everything else they put in the pita, so it's up to you how good or bad it's going to be for you. My very fav Pita is:
Grilled Chicken, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, cucumber (MAYBE a touch of cheese if I'm in the mood) and this sweet chili sauce that's perfect! I doubt the sauce is many pnts either, since it's not creamy like a mayo, or honey dijon, which, FYI are also fantastic. I've been craving these things daily, in the past two weeks or so I've had FOUR of them - they're so good, and sooo filling. Honestly, they are way better for you than like a burger or something... it's not that bad, right? Otherwise that would mean I'm lying to myself and shouldn't be eating them.... ~pouts~

I'm also on a salad kick, with lots of other stuff mixed into the salad.. mmmm.. veggies with nuts and everything else... ~drools~ Alright alright, I'm going to bed.

Night everyone, sweet chili dreams!! Hehe.

Alright Mishy! Just for you.

2007-03-19T18:53:00.000-04:00

This post is for Mishy, because she requested that I post something - anything I believe. I don't have much to say, I think I might change up my Blog - maybe a new layout or something, a fresh start. I'm bored with the computer and pretty much everything in my life right now.

Still struggling to loose the weight. I'm down 10lbs since I moved in the Fall, but that's not saying much since I should be down about double that if not more. I need to get back on track, but it's a struggle since I bounce back and forth between the same few pounds for weeks.

I think that's everything I have to talk about, right now I'm just trying to keep my mind from working too much so I'm cleaning - literally since I stepped in the door after work tonight. I'm getting tired and hungry now though. A bit more cleaning and I'll make myself dinner and then try to motivate myself to clean up my resume. I need to go get some faxing and such done at Staples.. and I need to buy food... someone, lend me some motivation please!!?

P.S. Mishy, I might be coming 'home' this weekend - feel like maybe gettin together and chillin?

Chain emails aren't so bad...

2007-01-27T10:04:00.000-05:00

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

Just a little post?

2007-01-25T07:44:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone.
No idea why I'm doing a post today - since I have nothing new to say really. Yesterday I met with my Mortgage guy and we signed some papers and chatted - so hopefully the Closing Date is not far off. I had a fairly good work day yesterday - minus the usual bullshit from co-workers. I surpassed my quota which rocked, it's hard to do but in the morning I was determined to make goal - so yay on me. I'm sucking horribly with the pnt counting and even staying OP. I haven't gained - thank god! But, I'm not loosing either, and I'd really like to loose. Anyone have any advice on how to get back on track? I mean well, and for a few days I even manage to do it.. and then along comes a day when I completely blow it. I don't feel as in control as I did this time last year - wish I would have known the secret back then that kept me motivated, but it remains a mystery.

Advice needed ladies and gents. I know you all have your own struggles, but if you have any ideas to share that would be fantastic!

Miss you all, I'll visit your Blogs (I do this anyway, I just don't have time to leave messages all the time.) as soon as I have a chance.

Becca ~

I so need to update more often!

2007-01-21T14:14:00.000-05:00

Geeze, again a large gap between posts, boo on me.
So, I came "Home" for the weekend, actually, I drove home after work on Thursday, which my Mom loved. That way she gets to see me longer than just for a weekend. Originally the family was going to come to my place for Sunday, to go out for dinner for my Bday on Monday (aka Tomorrow - yuk) - But then I decided I'd come down to go to my old work and have my yearly review in person with my Boss and also help to train 3 of the new peeps they hired. While I was there, I suggested that they let me come in Monday and do one more day of training with them - My Boss jumped on the idea, and so I'm staying here until Monday. I have to admit, I feel very guilty since my poor fish are without food for like.. 4 days - I don't even know if they can live that long without it? I really should have planned this better. But honestly, I thought I'd be home by now.... bad me. Bad. I'll feel horrible if they die, so fingers crossed that they don't.

I met Mishy at the Mall today for a kinda brunch thing where we went to this new bakery and then skipped over to the Starbucks to pick up some coffee - it was so good, yum yum. Then we scouted the Mall for about 2hrs or so, checking out stores and pretty things like necklaces, earrings and the such. I ended up buying two shirts, the same style just different colours since they were 2/$25 - which I thought was pretty sweet. PLUS guess what????! They were from Ricki's - a regular sized store - my first pieces of clothing from a reg. store in like.. well.. since as long as I can remember. I mean, maybe when I was a kid I could have shopped there, but not since then. I'm so excited! I just want to loose another 20+lbs before I'll be even more free to shop at places like that - so exciting for me. Maybe it will motivate me to try harder and get back on track. Honestly, the only thing that sucks about where I live is being so far from my Friends and Family, I really miss them. Thanks for comin out with me today Mish - hope to see you in a couple weeks or so again and you HAVE to tell me how those breads you got taste once you've tried them.

Tonight my Dad, Mom, Sister and I are going out to dinner at The Keg - it's to celebrate my Bday (22nd) and my Mom's Bday (16th). I've been kinda craving a really good steak, so hopefully they will deliver - mmm. Yummy food. My Mom & Dad got me the Eragon Book Series which I've been dying to read and they also got me some decorative boxes to store stuff in and put up atop my kitchen cabinets. I can't wait to get them home and see what they look like. My sister bought me a lovely silver/glass food scale - I had seen one about a month ago and wanted it since it matches other stuff in my place (and the white plastic one I did have just didn't go with the rest of my things.) so it's perfect. She also bought me the movie "Ghost and the Darkness" on DVD. We used to own it on VHS but somehow lost it - and for some reason, although the movie isn't anything special I just really like it. I've seen it I bet 20+ times. So that was a nice surprise.

Alright, I'm just rambling so I'm going to get going. Hope you are all doing well and staying on track better than I am. Miss you all, talk to you soon.

Becca ~

Mmmmmmmmmmm tea.

2007-01-08T20:04:00.000-05:00

I'm crazy about tea, for those of you who I haven't yet told.
I mean, it's becoming crazy, I now have in my kitchen cabinet five kinds of tea, and, for those of you who also enjoy a good, hot, cup of relaxing tea after a very, very long day I thought I'd share!

Lipton South African Red - This tea was actually introduced to me by my Mother, she bought it for me on a whim to try after I moved out. Although, short of regular Tetley Orange Pekoe I really hadn't been interested up to this point in other flavours of tea. But, I thought, hey, why not. So I gave it a shot and LOVED IT. It was fantastic, I just really enjoyed the taste, and the smell of this tea. It was different from my regular cups of tea and to tell you the truth, it was time for a change. (I also got Mishy hooked on this tea after I served her a glass here at my condo, so she can be the second vote that it's worth trying.) Just so you know, the description for the tea is as follows "A robust rooibos based tea blend with hints of spice and vanilla."

Next, I thought I'd branch out to another of Liptons teas - Sri Lankan Gold - this tea almost to me, tastes sweeter than the first one. I guess it's in some ways more mellow because it doesn't seem to have the spice to it - but it has like this strong flower taste to it or something. I enjoy it also, and have replaced the first box I emptied, which means to me it's worth having. "Delicate blend of Asian black teas with a medley of honey, vanilla and bergamot flavours."

Then I got really crazy, heh, I after enjoying a specialty Chai Tea several times at a local Cafe I happened across Liptons Spiced Chai (Flavoured Black Tea) and I have to say - yet another gem in my collection! It's the only one out of the other Liptons that I actually add milk to - but it's so yummy. It's almost like cinnamon tasting or something. Adding milk to it of course makes it a Latte, and according to the box apparently you can make like an iced tea out of it - not so sure about that, but maybe it would taste good? Anyway, this is a nice tea also to try and the description is "An exotic blend of savoury spices, rich Assam tea leaves and a hint of ginger."

Finally, Liptons Asian White tea. This is the newest one I decided to try, and to be honest I decided to try it because it was the last of the group of three that are considered "new" to their line. This one is fruity, so it's usually not something I'd go for. I had a cup the other night, and so far haven't had a chance for a second. If I'll buy another box of it still remains to be seen. It wasn't horrible, but I don't think it's one of my fav's so far - so I'll just wait and see if it grows on me more. "A refined blend of Asian teas with a apricot flavour."

Ok, well, that's it for now. I have nothing new to write about... except for tea... heh. So, this was overall a pretty dull post eh? If anyone feels like recommending a tea to me to try that would be fantastic! Mmm.. tea. Take care everyone, and if you're stressing, take a moment to relax with a warm cup of tea and close your eyes, breathe in the scents wafting up from your mug and just let all the stress go . . . . .

Egg Soup.

2007-01-07T11:29:00.000-05:00

I'm sitting here, enjoying a bowl of Liptons Chicken Noodle with scrambled eggs added in - to remind me of when I was a kid, and my aunt used to babysit and make this meal at lunch. It tastes not bad actually, and since it's 11am and I haven't eaten but woke up starving it is definately hitting the spot. Plus, it's really not that many points, I even if I eat the entire pot of food it'll only be about 4pnts for the soup, and 4pnts for the eggs, not bad. (Even more so since it's my lunch and breakfast.)

I've been doing alright with food lately, but again, it's not good enough to loose, just to maintain. I am however determined to get back on track, any second now, for sure. ~Laughs a bit~ Eh, I guess I'll have to push myself in the end.

Anyway, I guess that's all I have to say. Hope everyone is doing well, miss you all, and thanks for your comments on my previous post, hehe. Have a good Sunday everyone.

Becca ~

Oh my . . .

2007-01-01T12:18:00.000-05:00

It took me like six tries to log into my account here because it's been too long, do you think that's a pretty good indication that I've been completely slacking off? (That, or you can judge by the fact I haven't posted in over a month - meh.)

Alright, so, I decided to go for a walk today - right? I'm in the old part of the city, where there are store fronts and everything on the main street that's actually called "Main Street" since once upon a long time ago it was prolly the only real street of interest in this town.
Anyway, to the right of the street there are more small stores, a Farmers Market (Which I love) and other such things. To the left, is the more... "run down" part of town if you will. I mean, it's only a small section, but it's clearly older and not taken care of.
So, it's like Noon here and I thought why not go for a stroll today. Since it's daylight, I have no problem wandering through this part of town. Evening would be a completely different story, I wouldn't dream of going alone - not that I think someone will actually attack me or anything - it's just, why give them the chance? Ya know? So I'm walking along, headed home at this point and a blue car with some guy in his 30s pulls up beside me and says something. I glance over at him, smile and continue walking, he says 'Hello' or something. Honestly, it was hard to hear him.. but I wasn't about to move over to the car to hear better so I just responded with a 'Hi'. He asks me where I'm going. At this moment, the smile on my face is out of pure amusement. Why you may ask? I felt for a moment as if I was in some kinda school special where they tell you not to talk to strangers. Was he going to offer me candy next? Continuing to walk I reply with "I'm going home." I guess you're supposed to follow that up by saying it's like just up the road, five seconds away or something, but I didn't. Trying to keep conversation to a minimal. So he goes, 'Want a ride?' I swear to you, I thought, are you kidding? I wanted to stop walking, turn to him and ask him if he was serious - did he honestly believe I'd be like "Sure would!" and jump into his car for a ride home? So I laughed, shook my head and replied with a "No, thanks." I figure, this is enough, as I turn onto the next street to continue home.
However, he feels the need to try again? At this point now, as his car turns and follows me up the road (we're in a residential area) I think.. alright buddy, in five seconds it's not going to be so friendly a conversation. He drives past me a bit, asks me again if I"m sure I don't want a ride to which I reply, 'Oh, I'm sure.' and he smiles says something I didn't hear and drives off.
Now, I wasn't really worried at any point in time, mostly amused at the entire situation - but the sad part about the entire story is that I almost enjoyed being noticed... if it was because he expected me to jump into his car and give him a blow job or if it was because he wanted to kidnap me, either way - it's nice to be noticed. ~laughs~ Just when you never thought something like that would happen to you, looky looky, thank goodness he didn't have candy though, otherwise my choice mighta been harder! ~winks~
(P.S. Mishy, I totally found a place to pick up just your kinda guy! Hehehehe.)

Ok, on a different note, I've been doing alright with my weight. I haven't been loosing, but I've been maintaining with relative ease. (Which, is amazing for me.) I'd like to now get back on track and loose another 30lbs or so to begin with. I didn't reach the goal I wanted, since I had wanted to loose these 30lbs before my Bday on the 22nd, but oh well. It's a new year, and I'm about 60lbs lighter than I was a year ago today. So that's definately something to be proud of.

I'm going to get going now, but I'll definately try to visit peoples blogs in the near future, and I'll also try to update more often. I need to get back into the point counting in the near future as well. Ok, miss you all, huggles all around and I'll talk to you all soon!

Becca ~

It's only Tuesday, eh?

2006-11-07T13:23:00.000-05:00

Well, it's Tuesday, and it feels more like Thursday. Its been a very rough morning for me, stressful, irritating...things at work are just not going very smoothly - it's not the office where I moved or anyone there, it's actually about changes and such that are occuring. Anyway, the day is half over - I hope the rest goes quickly. Tonight is the big meeting with the condo people, we're getting together to talk about the water issues - and I have to tell you, I'm not really up to the task today. I'd really like to go home, have a tea, and go to sleep.

I'm not doing great on pnts either, I guessed at the pnt value for my dinner last night, so it might have been more than that, who knows... and today I don't care.

Becca ~

Food List:
Tea - 1pnt.
Veggie Crackers - 2pnts.
BBQ chicken sandwich - 7pnts.

10 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 0 activity pnts used.
34 Flex pnts used.

OK, lets do this!

2006-11-06T07:57:00.000-05:00

I want / need to get back on track!

Food List:
Goldfish crackers - 2pnts.
Deli Chicken Sandwich - 7pnts.
Meatball Sandwich - 15pnts.
Chocolate - 4pnts.

27 / 26 pnts used.
1 / 1 activity pnts used.
34 Flex pnts left.

Not feeling so good.

2006-11-02T14:14:00.000-05:00

So, either the lack of being OP, or eating as well as I should be, my stress levels OR the lack of exercise is causing me to feel like shit. It started yesterday, that horrible stomach aching, turning whatever feeling that makes me uncomfortable all day. The lack of proper sleep in the mornings is also getting to me - but maybe it's all my own fault. I haven't been eating HORRIBLE 24/7, but it hasn't been good either. Somehow, every day I seem to find something not good for me to consume. If it's a large amount or not, i'm still eating something i should be saving for a special day instead of making it a regular event. I really need to get back on the wagon, but I just ca't seem to find that motivation. I've been forcing myself to take the 3 flights of stairs to the 4th floor of my building once a day. Today at break I literally forced myself to go for a walk around the block. But that's about it.

Anyway, Matt will be here soon. The days are quickly passing, and I'm VERY excited. I've missed him so much, and can't wait to spend some quality time with my Goober. Hopefully things here at the condo will be running a little smoother by the time he arrives, I'd hate to have him here and have no hot water - it's one thing for me to deal with, but not a guest. So they have about a week to get that under control before it'll really REALLY piss me off.

Alright, I'll talk to you all later. Have a good day, and a good weekend!

Becca ~

Post #200!

2006-10-30T06:34:00.000-05:00

Morning everyone.!

So, not much is new at the moment, I'm sitting at my new desk, with my computer finally hooked up though - so that's sweet. I really hate not being able to do the things I need to get done until I get to work to use their email and internet. Thanks to my Mom and Dad who are fantastic and came to help me on Sunday to put the desk together and put up some shelves in my bedroom. My Mom sewed all my drapes and they look fantastic. I don't know what I would have done without them - they have been an amazing help in getting my place to look the way that it does. Special thanks also to Brenda and Pete who helped me move on Oct 14th - it was really nice to have their support also.

Now for the news that isn't so happy? We're without hot water - again. I mean, it's not even warm or luke warm.. it's just luke cold. I mean, it's not ice cold, but it's not comfortable to stand in for more than a few seconds. Apparently its been like that all weekend, I wasn't here Saturday, but yesterday it was off, and this morning still - jerks. I've had enough of these people - they better believe that I'll be asking for an adjustment of payment when the time to close comes.

I had my first horrible experience on the Hwy - I got on, on Friday night and it was jammed. Apparently there had been an accident. So, instead of reversing up the on ramp (Next time, you better believe that's the plan.) I just waited to get into the long line of not moving traffic. From the entrance ramp I got on, to the first exit ramp (~ 5 min drive) it took me 2.5 hours!!! My call was overheating because when it idles like that, it just gets too hot. So I had to pull off to the side of the road 4 - 5 times to let it cool down before I got back into the line. Important tip: Run the heat in your car to cool it down, I never knew this, until about five seconds before I got off the Hwy. By this time it was 8:30pm and I just wanted to go back home. So I got off the hwy and couldn't even see a ramp to get back on, so I decided fine - I'll take back roads to get home. (thank god I had a map!) So I drove and drove and drove. I got lost twice and had to ask for directions. In total, it took me 5 hours to get home on Friday night, instead of the usual 1.5 - 2 hours. It was horrible, but I made it... heh.

AND I guess that's it people. There isn't much to tell about my weight, I'm pretty much maintaining where I was - I seem to be having a hard time focusing on getting back into a routine, I guess because so much has changed it all just seems so out of order. I'd like to do some cleaning and organizing tonight, as well as shopping for food, and more laundry. So, my days are very full. I'll let you know once I'm back to counting pnts and such though - hope you are all having a good morning, and I'll try to stop by some Blogs some time tonight.

Becca ~

Whew!

2006-10-25T08:45:00.000-04:00

Ok, people, I was honest when I said for the past 4 weeks or so I haven't been counting pnts, haven't exactly been eating right - but of course I also haven't been over eating when I can avoid it. I've been worried with every passing day that I'm gaining and gaining all that weight that I've lost - GOOD NEWS!!!! I maintained and let me tell you, that's more than I could have asked for. I'm so glad, and now I can relax and just try to get back into a routine so I'm back on the ball with things.

The condo stuff is slowly coming into a comfortable zone for me - I love my space, and love the things I've filled it with - of course there are plenty of issues with the builder and such. I moved in on Oct 14th and didn't have warm water until the 17th or 18th, I can't remember. We still don't have HOT water, just warm water. Honestly, the list of things that need to be done is huge, and I sent a rather irritated email to the VP of Lancer yesterday to complain further. The only reason the email was huge and angry was because she was ignoring what I was saying and also was trying to pass me off to that Twit - which we all know I hate - Catherine. We'll see where this gets me, they don't have my money yet for next month - and if they want it, I suggest they take the time to address the concerns I've voiced. My lawyer is involved, so he's keeping tabs on things for me hopefully.

The new job is going well, it's busy. I guess I feel like it's busier than my old job in Stouffville only because I'm doing different and more smaller tasks as well as the exact job that I was doing in the first place. I like it, it's newer, and different and it was definately time for a change.

Ok, well, I guess I should get ready for the morning, just wanted to give you all a bit more of an update - I still haven't had time to check all your Blogs and such, but I don't have a computer set up at home yet, that'll take some time until I find a desk I want. Oh, one final note, Matthew is going to be here in 16 days! So exciting. Ok, talk to you all later!

Becca ~

I'm not dead! Promise!!

2006-10-24T09:06:00.000-04:00

I'm sorry I haven't updated in like - FOREVER - Mishy has demanded that I make an appearance to let everyone know that I'm here, and not dead, and still breathing. I don't have much time at the moment. But I wanted to just drop a note to all you lovely people and say that I hope you're all doing MUCH better than I am with the pnts and such. My back is finally starting to feel better - the move went alright, and the new job is busy. I'll update in more detail later, huggles all!!

Becca ~

Starting to feel better...

2006-10-04T12:14:00.000-04:00

So, here's the deal. I hurt my back over a week ago - and have so far missed about 3 days of work, gone to the doctors and been laid up for like... 5 days. It's been a difficult 10 days, filled with a lot of pain, frustration, anger and over all irritation towards the situation. It has kept me from doing a lot of getting ready for the condo, used up all my sick time at work, etc.

Finally, it seems to slowly be getting better. Although it still hurts, I'm able to make it through the day of work on painkillers and anti-inflamitories (sp?). I've been putting an ice pack on at home, and my Mother has been taking care of me and letting me borrow her vehicle since it's higher up and "easier" to climb in and out of than my low resting Honda Accord.

This is going to all be quick updates, I want to walk around a bit before lunch is over to ease up on my back and hips. Tomorrow I am going to Cambridge, and for the first time will step foot into my Condo - I can't tell you how exciting that is! They finally took my upgrade chqs - 4 months late, but whatever. Next week will be the Interim closing and on the 14th I should be moving into my place - Eep! I'm nervous and excited. Going to miss my friends at work and my Mom at home so freakin much... ~pouts~ But everything must change, and things will be fine, I know.

Eating has been ify lately. Exercise non-existant since I can't do much besides walk across a room once or twice. So, no loss after 2wks, which puts me behind on my goal... but hopefully things will get better soon.

Ok, that's it for now. I miss you all! Huggles to everyone and be good, eat healthy and exercise lots! Talk to you all soon, and I'll try to find time to read all your Blogs once I'm feeling a bit better.

Out!
Becca.

No Time!

2006-09-24T09:24:00.000-04:00

I had a very busy night Friday, a very busy day yesterday and today looks ot be shaping up in much the same fashion. I don't have time to Blog right now, I'm supposed to be getting ready so we can make yet another trip to Ikea to pick up items I've decided to buy. I bought my entertainment unit yesterday, and today I'm picking up the bed frame - that's right folks - I finally decided on a freakin bed. Geeze. Alright, no time to talk - have a wonderful Sunday everyone.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Grilled Cheese with Apple - 5pnts.

5 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 0 activity pnts used.

Daily Exercise Details:
N/A.
Total Workout: 0 Minutes.

Ok, Here's the Plan.

2006-09-22T06:50:00.000-04:00

So, last night I got myself motivated enough to come up with a plan of action for condo stuff and other stuff in general. I made a list, each page has the date on it, and for each day, I've assigned myself tasks to complete - that way, I wont forget anything, and hopefully everything will be completed in time. Today's list is longer than most of the others - it was also a way to keep me focused on certain tasks instead of freaking out about the millions of things that need to be done. Honestly, I can't wait for the move - and I'm excited to be out on my own, but lets just do it already.. this freaking out about the lead up to it is painful. ~laughs~

Anyway, nothing is new really. I friggin missed The Office last night because apparently they moved it to 8pm - you know, the same time friggin Greys and Survivor is on, bleh. Pissed me off when I was frantically looking for it and Mishy informed me it was already on. Boo. Oh well, I guess I'll just catch it next week - Hell, once I move if I'm not getting cable I'll not be able to watch any of my shows... so I guess it doesn't matter.

I suppose that's all I have to say for now, hope everyone has a good day. It's still very early here, so I'm not sure what the weather will be like today - here's hopin cool and sunny! ~fingers crossed~ I so need to go buy new Fall/Winter clothing.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Veggie Crackers - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Crackers and Cream Cheese - 3pnts.
Peanut butter and Toast - 3pnts.

9 / 26 pnts used.
0 /0 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
Total Workout: 10 Minutes.

Casual Thursday.

2006-09-21T12:37:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone, how's it goin?
Nuffin new here really, I've decided it's time I get excited - Jazzed if you will - about the condo, about life, about how lucky I am and how much I have and how many wonderful people are around me. Ok ok, no, I'm not a super positive person, I think saying I'm positive at all would be streching it - but I'm gunna try, it's all I can do - right? So, for the next couple days I'm going to try and get things figured out with myself, try to get onto a good track and ENJOY the moments that are happening all around me. I want to be excited about everything coming up in my future, enough with the freaking out 24/7.

My weight loss is going well, I'm staying OP each day, I'm not exercising AS much as I'd like - but that's easily changed, just a bit more effort on my part will help with that. Anyway, I don't have much time and I'd like to check some other Blogs - so have a healthy day all.

I almost forgot!! Don't forget to watch the Office tonight people! We find out what happens between Pam and Jim (swoon) I can't tell you how flippin excited I am. Also, did anyone happen to catch Jericho last night? Did anyone think it had poor acting?? I dunno, I watched it, and just wasn't all that impressed. I was so hoping it would be one of my new fav shows and I think it lacked something huge last night. I mean, is the entire show going to be a - Be afraid, everyone is out to get you - kinda thing?? I mean, I've kinda had enough of the media and government shoving bullshit down our throats - so now they thought they'd take a different approach and try to put the fear into us through a new entertainment show? Dunno, it was weak - that's all I'm saying. Come back to the board when you have something new to show me. Then again, I'm not a Prison Break or 24 fan.. and maybe it's along those lines and it's just not my type of show? Anyone like it? Didn't?

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Veggie Crackers - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Veggie Burger from Harveys - 6pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
Chicken Bacon Wrap - 14pnts.

26 / 26 pnts used.
1 / 2 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
6 Min Weights / Ball Exercising
Total Workout: 36 Minutes.

The job is mine!

2006-09-20T06:26:00.000-04:00

I got it, it's finally offical. My last day at the current office will be Oct 13th and the first day at the new one will be Oct 16th. I move in, obviously, on the 14th and 15th. ~laughs~ I can't believe it's almost here! That's freakin nuts.. there's still SO much stuff to do.. I'm not ready yet! Eep. Short post, I know, but I'm going in early again for overtime this morning. I really, really need the money. Was going to say you have no idea how badly - but I'm sure that's not true, everyone needs money.. so I'm sure you understand what it's like to be short on it.
Alrighty, have a wicked day, and eat healthy people!

12:35pm Update:
Ok, I'm blogging about this - but I'm not going to mention any names. But, it was too funny / odd not to share I thought, and so here I am, telling all of you lovely people. If the person who this is about reads this, and is offended... well... to each their own? heh. So without further delay, here is the conversation that occured:

Person: I have a doctors appointment tomorrow to see if I need surgery.
Moi: Surgery? What for? (Too personal since I barely know the person? Maybe. They brought it up!)
Person: I have kidney stones.
Moi: Really? Wow, it seems like everyone these days has stones and is having surgery for it.
Person: Yeah well, it's because when I was a kid, I used to go outside and eat mud and stones - you know how kids are.
Moi: (I laugh, confused not by the fact that kids eat stones and mud - sure they do. But because she thinks kidney stones and regular outside on the ground stones are the same??) Yeah, kids eat crazy things.
Person: My Mom thinks I'm weird, but even now, when it rains... it just smells so good..... (trails off)

........... what was I supposed to say to that?! I just laughed and tried to process it in my mind - it was difficult. She wants to eat mud? And thus ends story time.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Crackers with Cream Cheese - 3pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Veggie Crackers - 2pnts.
Coleslaw and Chicken Wrap - 7pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Chicken and Potatoes - 6pnts.
Chicken Ranch Salad - 5pnts.

26 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
6 Min Weights
4 Min Ball Crunches
Total Workout: 30 Minutes.

I don't really have time...

2006-09-19T06:30:00.000-04:00

Morning, I don't have much time, like four minutes or less to write this. Sorry I didn't write for awhile, I've been away - Worked 5hrs of overtime on Saturday. Drove up to Cambridge on Sunday, my car broke hello another $300 repair. Was stranded in Cambridge the entire day, had my "interview" at the Kitchener office which went well - I stayed until 3pm since I couldn't make it back to my office - plus, my stupid car was still broken and where the Hell else was I supposed to go? Left Cambridge around 5:30pm and got home about 1 1/2 later or so - through a long, rainy drive that gave me one Hell of a headache. Whew, well, that was as short as I could make that story - hope you're all having a good day - I'm off to work, early, to work some more overtime - ~whimper~ See ya.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Tea - 1pnt.
Veggie Crackers - 2pnts.
Crackers - 2pnts.
Peanut Butter and Toast - 3pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
BBQ chicken - 5pnts.
Asparagus - 4pnts.
Potatoes & butter - 3pnts.
Crackers and Cream Cheese - 4pnts.

26 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
Total Workout: 20 Minutes.

Busy weekend.

2006-09-16T15:39:00.000-04:00

It's been a busy weekend for me so far!
Last night Mishy and I went out to dinner, she drove us to Ikea and I spent near $300 on dishes, a light, etc for the condo. There's still so much to buy, I can't believe how much stuff I need! Eep.

So, we were attacked by spiders on the way home - YES - I said attacked. We were driving in the car, and thinking about the gross story that Mishy had told me about imported rug spiders from Ikea and then suddenly.. one of those horrible clear house spiders. crawled in the creepy way spiders crawl, down the windshield of the car. I made a short eep sound and pointed - Mishy immediately turned on the wipers - but it was no good! The damn thing was outta reach. So in hopes of getting it anyway, she tried to spray it with washer fluid - the damn thing dodged like it was a ninja or some shit and then crawled back onto the roof of the car where we couldn't see it. On edge now, the two of us openly hoped that by driving a mere 60kms would cause enough wind over the car for the damn thing to be blown off. Our hopes were dashed when it crawled down my side window at the next set of lights. Screaming occured, I'll be honest with you. The thing continued to crawl in and our of our sights for a couple blocks until a SECOND spider joined it.. now that was just creepy. More screaming. We were beignning to believe that they were everywhere - inside the car, coving the car - waiting to ambush us at the exact right moment. Eventually, one of the two spiders met his death when he crawled too far down the windshield and Mishy threw those wipers into action - smeared! Sucka. The second, of course, sensing the danger crawled inside the side view mirror for cover - no amount of smacking with Mishy's shoe would coax him out - so hopefully he leaves on his own. It was difficult to get out of the car, I'll tell you that much. But, as you can see - I'm alive, and as far as I know... Mishy made it home safely and unharmed by the Spiders. (Save for a few shaken nerves.. heh)

ANYWAY, so this morning and convinced myself to get up out of bed and headed into work to work 5 hours of overtime. I need the money, but I definately do not need the more work. Heh. Since I've been home I managed to bag up and box up like 4 containers of Good Will stuff.. trying to clean out my bedroom of junk and start to get ready to pack up all my stuff to get out of here next month - I can't believe it's only a MONTH away!

Ok, and this is way more than I've typed in a long, long time. So I'm done now. Have a good day all.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Peanut butter & toast - 4pnts.
Pizza Slice - 6pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Hamburger - 11pnts.

22 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk
30 Min Ball Exercises
Total Workout: 40 Minutes.

Argh!!!!

2006-09-15T07:03:00.000-04:00

Stress just likes to pour in around me these days.. I'm like a magnet for it, or maybe I just welcome it - who the Hell knows. I'm sick of it, I know that much. My car broke about a week ago - $700 later that piece of shit is working again. Money I really didn't have to spend, but had to. Then yesterday, I'm sitting in the Tim Hortons line and the fuckin thing almost over heats!!! Not good. I can't afford to get it checked, so I'll have to hope it doesn't do this any other time than when I'm craving a tea from Tims.. heh. The Moron from the condo - Cathrine G. - mails me a letter that I'm sure was supposed to be a confirmation of dates but was entirely wrong and mixed everything up. In a frantic, angry panic I called her personal cell to find out immediately what the fuck was going on... to which she replies "Hehehe, I don't write the letters, or read them, I just sign them and assume they're right." You, my dear, are an Ass. I have to drive to the Kitchener office on Monday, and I hate driving when I don't know where I'm going - freaks me out! Argh, it's going to be a stressful day on Monday. And now, I have to go have my shower so I make it to work on time - I should be doing overtime tonight, but I just don't have it in me - plus I've made plans with Mishy to go to Ikea. However, I might work on Saturday - just what I need, more work. Heh. Anyway, peace out, have a great day all.. and here's hoping the entire day isn't filled with rain again.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Nada so far.

0 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 0 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
N/A.
Total Workout: 0 Minutes.

It's late, I know.

2006-09-14T21:14:00.000-04:00

I didn't update today, but I am now - does that count?
I don't have much to say, or much I feel like writing about at the moment. So, I'm just gotta write down my food and such for the day. Hope you all enjoyed your Thursday - wahoo for tomorrow being Friday.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Veggie Crackers - 4pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Peanut Butter Sandwich - 4pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
French Toast and Butter - 12pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

24 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
Total Workout: 20 Minutes.

Nuffin goin on.

2006-09-13T12:36:00.000-04:00

I have nothing much to say for today. I'm at work, supposed to have an interview today or tomorrow. I met Kathryn for like a second when she first got here - and now I'm just waiting to see if she comes to talk to me today. I'm not very focused today, not sure why. I seem to have a lot on my mind - oh well. Anyway, have a good Hump Day everyone.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
Crackers - 2pnts.
Egg Sandwich - 4pnts.
Thinsation - 2pnts.
Chicken Pot Pie - 12pnts.
Coleslaw - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

26 / 26 pnts used.
1 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk
5 Min Abs
Total Workout: 15 Minutes.

Rain . . . ?

2006-09-12T07:57:00.000-04:00

It's supposed to rain today, which means I prolly wont get much walking in at work today - which also means I'll be trapped in the building! Eeepp! No biggie I guess, whatever. I'll manage a day indoors just fine I'm sure. Just means that tonight for exercising I'll have to come home and do a DVD or something, some weights maybe. We'll see what I decide on later today. I'm sitting here, when I should be upstairs getting ready for work, making a lunch, and yet I continue to sit here infront of my computer - not entirely wanting to go to work today. Tomorrow or the following day I have an interview with the supervisor for the Kitchener office - to which I will hopefully - fingers crossed - be transferring to next month. It really would make my life much easier to just HAVE a job there waiting for me instead of having to search for one.

Ok ok, I really have to go otherwise I'm going to be late. Have a good day everyone.

12:05pm Update:
Gah! I can't believe how much 2pnts makes as a difference! I feel like during the day I use up too many pnts now. Really, if I have 6pnts for breakfast, and 7 - 9 pnts for lunch and a 2pnt snack then I've used up 17 of my 26 pnts!! Usually I like to have at LEAST 10 pnts for dinner so I can have something filling so I don't snack at night.. this is crazy! If I have one off day now where I eat too much at lunch I dunno what I'll have for dinner. Darn it. I have to figure out how to work with lower pnt amounts.. because it's only going to get lower and lower. ~Small panic~ You know. I guess I could have had half my sandwich now, and half later.. and then avoided a 2pnt snack all together - duh. Ok, I need to think more about this.

So, I'm aiming for around 30 minutes a day of exercising. I don't want to push myself too much because then I end up being sore all the time, so I figured as long as I was getting 30 minutes each day, then it's good. That means there isn't a day that goes by where I haven't done some form of exercising, ya know? Anyway, I'm gunna maybe go for a walk here before my lunch is over. Have a good day everyone!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Crackers - 2pnts.
Eggsalad Sandwich - 7pnts.
Thin Chocolate (2) - 4pnts.
Cup of Chicken Soup - 2pnts.
Grilled Cheese - 6pnts.

24 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
Total Workout: 30 Minutes.

System is Toast.

2006-09-11T10:38:00.000-04:00

I've been sitting here at work since 7:45am doing nothing - the system is down. It's been a long time of staring at the screen, hitting refresh, and doing tiny other jobs that mean nothing. It's going to be a long, long day. For all of you who wanted to see pictures of my lights, you can visit my Condo Journey Blog - I put them up on there. They are so pretty and I'm so excited!

I'm going to try and get back into keeping track of pnts and such, wish me luck!!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Rice crispy Square - 2pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
FF Turkey Sandwich - 5pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Roasted Potatoes - 6pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.

21 / 26 pnts used.
1 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
Total Exercise Today: 30 Minutes.

Two posts, can you believe it?!

2006-09-10T09:24:00.000-04:00

Just another short one. To update my 101 Things in 1001 Days list.
"Learn how to cook something new that's fantastic and yummy" Well, I baked myself a Pear Pie yesterday, and I'm counting this. It wasn't hard - but it was what I consider baking and therefore - since I NEVER bake - I'm counting it!! There are plently of other things I've learned to cook since I made the list also - so I can throw them all in there also if you like. But Mm Mmm Mmmm that pie was tasty. #15 is OFF the list!

"Visit Lori at her new house." I did this a couple weekends ago, Mishy and I drove up to Cambridge, did some measuring of the condo and then went out for dinner with Lori and Lawrence. Showed Mishy Lori's very large, very pretty house. So this one is also off the list! #29 is complete!

I guess that's it folks. I would write more - but again, just don't feel like it. Doing fine with exercise and pnts. Though without writing pnts down each day I find it a bit harder to keep track. I'll try to come back, promise. I might be going out today to buy some lights for my condo - they were so pretty. So, we'll see. Have a good day.

Out!
Becca.

I keep trying...

2006-09-09T10:29:00.000-04:00

I keep trying to post on here.. and I just can't do it. I don't want to, or don't have anything to say... half way through all the posts I've tried I delete them out of irritation.

Quickly though? I'm doing fine, I've been staying OP pretty much - which is the 26pnts instead of 28pnts. I can tell the difference, even though it's only 2pnts. I'm exercising, less than I was though. And now I have to go, because I can feel the irritation building. I'll try to post on a day when I'm less irritated.

Out.
Becca.

I killed my Motivation?

2006-09-01T07:25:00.000-04:00

It's dead.
Dead like, bleeding to death on the floor because I killed it - dead.
Damnit.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Tea - 1pnt.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Chicken Soup - 4pnts.

7 / 26 pnts used.
0 / 0 activity pnts used.
30 Flex pnts left.
31 Min Challenge Walk - N/A.

Not feelin it.

2006-08-31T20:11:00.000-04:00

I'm not feeling this post, or much of anything at the moment. I'll be short, it's been a long day - I worked 1 1/2 hours of overtime. It was month end, we got all the August apps entered though - so that's good. Doesn't matter, but good. Overtime next week. Today was scale day, and I lost 7lbs. 7 shitty pounds for an entire month - don't know why it bothers me so much, but I wanted Minimum 10lbs.. and didn't get my wish - even after working so damn hard at it. Damnit. I guess that's it. I'm cutting back on the walking. For the Walking Challenge I'm only going to require that during the entire day I get that many minutes in. Not above and beyond my regular walking - only because my knees are really starting to hurt and I don't want to damage my joints or some shit.

The Hard Core Chicas brought home another 1st place ribbon this past week! ~winks~ Great job ladies, one week left for the 30303 Challenge!

And I guess that's it. No word from Catherine yet, after two days - bitch. I don't have pictures of the couch since i didn't take any (didn't even think of it, sorry guys!) When I get it though, I'll definately show you them. And I guess that's it for now, at least, it's all I can think of. On no, wait. Because the 7lbs was so disappointing I'm dropping my pnts to 26 / day starting tomorrow. I should have been in that new range about a couple months or so ago - but I put it off since I was still loosing. So... it's time.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Tea (2) - 2pnts.
Meatball Wrap - 10pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Turkey Ragu Wrap - 12pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.

31 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 2 activity pnts used.
30 Flex pnts left.
31 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
5 Min Walk
Daily Workout Totals - 35 Minutes.

Wednesday, That's it?

2006-08-30T07:24:00.000-04:00

It kinda feels like a Thursday today, and I was so looking forward to wearing my runners and jeans when I realized it was only Wednesday - boo. Ah well. Just another day, another dollar. I'm a bit sleepy this morning, prolly cause I woke up several times again last night - I'm out of ideas on how to fix this. I have a selection of pillows (3 kinds), selection of blankets (3 kinds) with me at all times during the night now, and I'm constantly switching positions to try to get comfy, getting cold sweats, thinking I'm hot so switching to a differnt cover. No cover and I freeze. It's irritating, to say the least.

I ordered my couch yesterday, so that's done. I'm excited to see it and nervous that something is going to go wrong. But, I'll make it work, right? No biggie. Still waiting to hear back from Catherine, what's new there, right? Ok, I need to get ready for work. Have a good day.

7:05pm Update:
Wow, it's been awhile since I did a mid-day update, eh? Anyway, I got home today from work and tried out my idea for a meatball sub - I've never had one. Really, I don't even usually have meatballs b/c we just don't eat them I guess.. I dunno. So, I made meatballs out of the same ingredients for the WW Turkey meatloaf and they just used some Ragu, bought some good cheese and buns.. and tada! (I have a picture, but crap Blogger wont show it.. piece of shit. Click Here to view it.) Now, that ended up being way too much for me - I took off about 4 meatballs once I got started because it was just too filling. I did eat about 16pnts worth though - so, good thing I had the pnts to use! This is by NO MEANS a low pnt dinner - of course, I prolly could have done with HALF that amount, so someone could have it for 8pnts and I"m sure it'd be more than filling. So so good. Yum yum.

It's not going to be a good exercise day. I'm skipping my walk I think. I don't have time! I still have to do the garbage, laundry, clean up, and maybe start packing for the weekend and it's already 7pm. We'll see. My legs are really sore so I don't really feel like doing a 30 minute walk. Blah.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Coleslaw & Cheese Wrap - 5pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Meatball Sandwich - 16pnts.

26 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
33 Flex pnts left.
31 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
31 Min Walk / Weights
Daily Workout Total: 61 Minutes.

Motivation, come back!

2006-08-29T07:20:00.000-04:00

Lets talk about some positives before I start on my lack of Motivation, shall we?
1) I just finished emailing the condo chick - Catherine - for the information I needed. One thing is off the list!
2) I'm averaging 61 Min / Day for the Challenge this week so far - I'm happy with that since my goal was 60. Just have to keep it up for the next two days. Our team is doing GREAT this week.
3) I've been doing alright with pnts lately, and am hoping for a nice loss in TWO days.

Ok, that's all I got for now. My chest was tight all evening last night - which made it very hard to get that extra 31 Mins of walking in, but I did it. Stayed at home, inside and did marching/jogging on the spot, and while walking I did weights.. so.. not bad I don't think. It's much harder than just going outside and walking I think - but I didn't want to go outside.. I felt horrible until about 9pm. I woke up a zillion times last night in like a cold sweat - I think this is more stress related stuff, wonderful. This morning already I battled the tight chest feeling - I wish it would just go away.

Hopefully today I'll order my couch.

I guess that's everything, I should prolly go get ready for work, maybe eat something because my tummy is telling me it's hungry. Hope you all have a good Tuesday - at least it's a long weekend. (If you're Canadian, that is.)

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Bacon Egg McMuffin - 7pnts.
Turkey Coleslaw Wrap - 9pnts.
Twisler - 1pnt.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Egg in the Nest - 6pnts. (aka: Birdie in a basket, Toad in the Hole..)
Ice Cream - 6pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
3 / 3 activity pnts uesd.
33 Flex pnts left.
31 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
34 Min Walk
6 Min Weights
Daily Workout Total: 60 Minutes.

3 Days until the Scale!!

2006-08-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

Morning morning, so only three days until I step on my scale and see how I'm doing - fingers crossed that I'm doing alright. Honestly, I'll be upset if I'm not. I mean, I've worked pretty hard this month at getting exercise in and staying OP. So, I'd really like to see a nice number. Oh well, nothing to worry about for now - right? If it's not what I wanna see however, I will be droping from 28 pnts / day to 26pnts. Only because I am in that lower range now and should have dropped - but decided against it since I was still lossing. So if I'm no longer lossing, no sense staying at 28pnts, ya know?

Nothing is new really, today I REALLY need to email the people for the condo, and I should call the cable company and Bell sometime this week to get my phone date set for the condo so I can have that all done and out of the way. It seems to be coming on quickly now, I haven't even started job searching yet! Eep!! Gotta order my couch too, now that's exciting! Can anyone give me advice on buying furniture for a place you can't get to, to see if it'll work I mean? I feel like I'm buying blind and don't wanna mess up. Ok, anyway, time for me to head out. Work work work. Oh, and it's Monday so my Walking Challenge is now up to 31 Minutes. Argh, walking is starting to become a chore.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Turkey Coleslaw Wrap - 7pnts.
2% Milk Tims Iced Cap - 6pnts.
Chicken Fingers (7) - 8pnts.
Sauce - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
33 Flex pnts left.
31 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
30 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
31 Min Walk/March
Daily Workout Total: 81 Minutes.

Lazy Humid Sunday.

2006-08-27T15:35:00.000-04:00

The title pretty much sums up the day - it's overcast outside, it's humid enough that your skin feels instantly sticky, and I've done almost NOTHING all day. I did manage to get outside and do my walk early this morning, so that's done. Otherwise I've accomplished nothing. Oh well, tomorrow is work and I'll be back to the every day routine.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Pastry Veggie Thing - 4pnts.
Turkey Coleslaw Wrap - 7pnts.
BBQ Crunchers - 5pnts.
Hamburger - 12pnts.
Tea - 2pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
1 / 4 activity pnts used.
33 Flex pnts left.
28 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
30 Min Walk.
10 Min Weights / Exercise Ball.
30 Min Pilates Ball Exercises
Daily Workout Total: 70 Minutes.

An active morning?

2006-08-26T09:58:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone - so I rolled out of bed just before 9am and did some Blog reading and message leaving before I figured - you're up early enough, why not go for a quick walk, get that outta the way and then if you don't manage to find time to do anything more today it's no biggie - so I did! I have to admit, eating BEFORE my walk prolly would have been a good idea - I have a headache now, and feel all draggy.. but oh well! Mishy will be here in an hour and I still need to get ready, eat and grab all the stuff we're bringing.

So, today at the model suite I need to measure everything in order to know the layout of the condo - I have to admit, I'm a bit excited about the idea of decorating my place - too bad my budget wasn't unlimited though! Boo. Heh.

I just wanted to mention a movie recommendation on here real quick - V for Vendetta - very good movie, I highly recommend watching it. I didn't know what to expect going in, since I knew nothing about it - but it was great! Remember, remember, the 5th of Novemeber. So good. Heh. Anyway, time for me to get moving here - have a wonderful Saturday everyone!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Eggs (2) - 4pnts.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Butter - 2pnts.
Fries - 9pnts.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich - 11pnts.
Snacks - 2pnts.
Chicken Soup - 3pnts.

30 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 2 activity pnts used.
33 Flex pnts left. (I said no touchy!)
28 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
35 Min Walk
Daily Total Workout: 35 Minutes.

Stiff Morning...

2006-08-25T07:28:00.000-04:00

So I woke up, got up out of bed and my entire body felt stiff - I think I might be over working my muscles a bit... but too bad! I'm in pain if I take it slow, or if I push to workout harder - so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing for now I think. It would be different if a break would actually help, if it would allow my muscles to loosen up and for me to feel better - but I've tried that, and it's not how it goes. So, muscles, get used to it otherwise you'll always be in pain.

Tomorrow Mishy and I are supposed to drive up to Cambridge to check out the condo and do my measurements. I need to call Lori tonight to see if she'll be home and we can stop in and visit with her and Mr.Lori. Hehe. I hope the drive is alright, I'm not entirely sure how to get there. Oh well, I'm sure we'll make it.

Anyway, I need to get going and get ready for work. Oh, but before I go - The team I'm on for the 30303 Challenge won FIRST PLACE this past week - wahoo! We've already started week#3 so here's hoping we can bring home another win - Go Team Go!!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Tea - 1pnt.
Swiss Fries and Sauce - 12pnts.
Bun and Butter - 4pnts.
Chicken Cucumber Wrap - 10pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts (No!)
28 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
30 Min Walk/Weights
5 Min Exercise Ball
Daily Total Workout: 55 Minutes.

Anti Work!

2006-08-24T12:11:00.000-04:00

I'm sick of work, I'm sick of entering apps, I'm sick of being here.. and doing the same thing every day. I'm sick of hot weather too - I was nice, cool walking weather! Now! I live in Canada for goodness sakes! It should be colder than this... Rant over, no time to talk right now - I'll try to update later today. Happy Exercising everyone!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Pea soup - 3pnts.
Bun with butter - 5pnts.
Grilled Cheese - 5pnts.

26 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex Pnts Left. (Off Limits!)
28 Min Walking Challange - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
15 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
30 Min Walk
Daily Workout Total: 65 Minutes.

Feelin better?

2006-08-23T12:38:00.000-04:00

So, today has been an alright day, I slept pretty damn good last night (for once) and felt rested this morning when I woke up - which is something I haven't felt in months. I didn't have a panic attack, and feel less stressed than I have in weeks. I'm actually feeling a bit excited about the idea of decorating my condo, and my exercise and pnts are doing fine (besides the fact that I forogt to eat a bit more last night, and therefore only ate 22 pnts, oops.)

Nothing is really new, today is the last day of the 2nd week for the 30303 Challenge. I'm not sure what place we're in against the other teams right now, I guess we'll find out tomorrow morning! I'll let you know. I missed my first day of my Walking Challenge on Sunday because of the wedding, but so far have been right back on track with it. Doin good. Doin good. I'm going to work on a new avatar for Sarah if I find time tonight, I made the one on the left last night and have it as my signature on the board, cute eh? Heh. Just something a little fun. Ok, I'm gunna get going now, lunch is almost over - and for anyone from the Hard Core Chicas - ROCK it today girls, cause we've gotta beat those other teams this week! Muhahahaha!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Ham Sandwich - 5pnts.
Pudding - 3pnts.
M&M Broc Ched Chicken - 7pnts.
Mashed Potatoes w Onions & Cheese- 9pnts.
Broc - 0pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left. (SO off limits!)
28 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
25 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
6 Min Weights / Ball Exercising
30 Min Walk
Daily Workout Total: 81 Minutes.

End of the Month is creeping!

2006-08-22T12:31:00.000-04:00

Whew, I'm tired, and sore. I dunno, all this exercise shit is killing me. My legs hurt from the wedding still, but I forced myself to go for that walk last night - which felt never ending. The nerve in my shoulder that feels pinched is driving me mental - Grr! And my poor pinky toes! My shoes are just making it worse and worse with every walk - blisters, rubbing over the half healed blisters - it's a mess. I really, REALLY need to find new running shoes. Plus, my restless sleeping habits are back, bugger bitch, you know all those stories you hear about exercise making people feel better? About it being relaxing, a stress reliever, etc etc, I don't feel that - ever. Blah.

I've accomplished very little so far this week, I need to get the ball rolling on the Condo stuff, and yet, I seem to be dragging my heels - where or WHERE has my motivation for things gone? Common Becca, pick up the pace and DO something - geeze.

Anyway, I'm going to head off here. It's almost time to get back to work, and I wanted to check a couple blogs before that happens - so everyone take care, and talk to you soon. Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm now up to 28 Minutes of walking / day for my personal challenge. The 30303 Challenge is still going strong, and the team I'm on - Hard Core Chicas - is doing pretty good. I think we're up to about a 200 Minute average for the week so far and we have two days of counting to go. I'm going to be stepping on the scale at the end of the month - 9 days - and hopefully a see a fairly nice loss, fingers crossed. I'm nervuos now because of the huge meal I had at the wedding - here's hoping that didn't screw me up too much and all the exercising I've been doing has been helping. Ok, seriously, I'm going now!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Chicken Sandwich - 6pnts.
Pudding - 3pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Ranch Bacon Wrap - 8pnts.

22 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left. (No touchy!)
28 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
30 Min Walk
5 Mins Ball Exercises
Total Daily Workout - 65 Minutes.

I survived, and today is a new day!

2006-08-21T12:27:00.000-04:00

I made it through the wedding, unharmed for the most part besides sort muscles and some much needed rest. But it's over and it was alright. The food was AMAZING, and there was so SO much of it - I have no idea how many pnts I ate, but I think it's safe to say that all my Flex pnts were used up, and then some. Lori looked very pretty in her dress, fit her great and Lawrence looked very handsome. I hope that they had a good time and that all their guest did also. I did a fair amount of dancing, which is prolly why my legs are sore. Had some visits with people, lots of pictures taken - it was a long day. The decorations were so pretty, the centre pieces were amazing, so lovely. And I do feel less stressed at the moment. whew.

Ok, so, items off my 101 Things in 1001 Days list are as follows:
#5 - Survive being in Lori's Wedding. Done and done!
# 86 - Get my nails done. They are so cute, french manicure on my fingers and toes.
# 87 - Get a massage. You know, my neck is SO sore, I'm really not sure if I'm a massage kinda girl - fun at the time, not so much afterwards.

I am working on a few other things on that list, just FYI. I just haven't gotten around to finishing the tasks - cause some of them I have to do for awhile before I can cross it off. Anyway, I should prolly wrap this up, i'll try to post later today.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Turkey Sandwich - 9pnts.
Pudding - 3pnts.
Banana - 2pnts.
Salad with Chicken - 10pnts.
Corn with Butter - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

28 / 28 pnts used.
1 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left. (I really shouldn't touch these this week!)
28 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
30 Min Walk
6 Min Weights
Daily Total Workout - 66 Minutes.

Lori and Lawrence tie the knot!

2006-08-20T07:18:00.000-04:00

Today is the day, Lori and Lawrence will be getting married around 3pm this afternoon, it has finally happened after two years of waiting. Whew, no more worrying about it after today! I'm headed over to Lori's place shortly for makeup, hair, and pictures. It's pretty early, which is going to make for a very long day - but I hope it goes well and that I have fun and that Lori and Lawrence have a fantastic time. Cross your fingers for no rain, overcast is great for pictures, but not rain.. that'll put a kink in things I think. Anyway, no idea if I'll bother counting pnts today, and frankly, I prolly wont be getting my 25 Minute Challenge walk in, there just isn't time today. So, it'll be the first time I've missed it - but common! I'll be standing like a flippin day in heels - even I have to cut myself slack occasionally. Anyway, I'm a bit nervous about it all, so I'm just going to go great ready and keep my mind off things as much as I can. My nails look fantastic, btw. I've never had them done professionally but they really do look great. Alright, I'm out, have a great day everyone.

Becca ~

Spa Day is here.

2006-08-19T07:49:00.000-04:00

Today is the day I spend time at the Spa. Massage, Pedicure and Manicure. I'm a bit excited I guess, mostly it seems it's just another thing stressing me out - don't ask me why. Because I'm strange I guess, unfamilar with the routine and the place. I've never had my nails done, and I've only ever had one massage in my life and it was when I hurt my back.. and it is not a pleasant memory. I'll be glad when today is over, and tomorrow. Though I have to say, I've had the first pangs of excitement about tomorrow. Lori and Lawrence are getting married, and I hope they will be very happy together, I just wish I could sit in the side lines and watch instead of being in the wedding party - ah well, one more day and it will all become a memory. Ok, no time to chat more here, I need to get ready to go this morning - too early for the Spa! I would have rather gone late in the afternoon but this is all they had for a Pedicure. So off I go, have a good day all and any Hard Core Chicas that are reading this I'll definately try to get at least 30 minutes in tonight of walking - I'm really not pulling my weight this week, I know. I was hoping to do at least an hour each day in order for us to reach the 400 average this week. Ah well, next week I'll try harder.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Grilled Cheese and Pear - 13pnts.
Chips - 6pnts.
Chicken Fingers - 6pnts.
Sauce - 1pnt.
Icing - 1 pnt.
Tea - 1pnt.

28 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 2 activity pnts used.
33 Flex pnts left.
25 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
30 Minutes of Walking.
Daily Workout Total - 30 Minutes.

No Real Time Here . . .

2006-08-18T07:24:00.000-04:00

Ok, I don't have much time to post this morning, but I'll try to get something down tonight after work - ok? I suck, I know. It's just been so busy. Last night I was hoping to make a quick run into the dress place and pick up my dress but when I tried on the top, they still hadn't fixed the inner wrap so the girl was like: Can you come back at 8pm and pick it up? What a pain, I was hoping to go directly home, instead I ended up going out to dinner with Lori (so didn't want to, I ate out for lunch, and my pnts were high and frankly, I just didn't feel like eating out!). So we rushed through dinner, and I do mean rushed and then floored it back to the bridal place to pick up the dress. By the time I got home it was like 9pm. I was expecting to be home around 7pm. So my night was pretty much shot. I forced myself to go for the Challenge Walk I'm doing - reminding myself I haven't missed a day yet. God. Bleh. Ok, that's all I have time for, have a great day everyone.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Ham Sandwich - 6pnts.
Pea Soup - 5pnts.
Bun with butter - 5pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Crunchers - 2pnts.

21 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
33 Flex pnts left.
25 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
33 Min Walk.
Total Daily Workout: 33 Minutes.

Told you, busy.

2006-08-17T21:55:00.000-04:00

Dress fitting is over, they had to adjust some last minute things tonight - which made for a longer night than expected, but it's all over now. Tomorrow is my parents 33rd Anniversary and then Spa day on Saturday and Sunday is the wedding and it will all be over! Yay!

Out!
Becca.

Food:
Banana (2) - 4pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Wrap - 12pnts.
Pizza and bread sticks - 15pnts.

30 / 28 pnts used.
4 / 4 activity pnts used.
33 Flex pnts left.
25 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
25 Min Walk (Tonight)
Daily Total Workout - 55 Minutes.

Busy, so very busy.

2006-08-16T12:43:00.000-04:00

I didn't have time to update my Blog this morning, because I had the dentist appointment. Which went crappy kinda. He doesn't tell you what he's doing, so I sit up after he's fixed it and he decided to put TWO glue spots on my retainer. It's driving me nuts. Then he goes on to blame it breaking this time on the fact that it may/may not have broken because the last time it broke it got bent, there's no way to tell, but hopefully now that he has put extra hold on it it wont come off again. If it does, we might have to replace the entire thing. He then charged me $97 for 10 Minutes of work.. are ya fuckin kiddin me?! I really hope it's covered on my dental plan, or I'm going to be super pissed.

Tonight is the rehearsal dinner, hopefully it goes well and doesn't take too too long. I'm tired, and stressed and really can't wait for this week to be over. It's just so packed full of things to do that it's stressing me out even more. I can't remember if I mentioned in my previous post or not, but I've actually taken to having panic attacks - the fun never stops with me. Argh.

Pnts wise I'm doing alright, not feeling well makes it very difficult. Exercising could be a bit better, I should have gone at lunch today for a walk but I just couldn't do it. I got ten minutes in but that's just because we walked to the A&P where I picked up a salad for lunch - otherwise, I would have got nothing in. Ok, gotta go back to work. Have a good day all.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Banana - 2pnts.
Salad - 8pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Pudding - 3pnts.
1/2 Wrap - 6pnts.
Cookie - 5pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
25 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
25 Min Walk (After Work)
Daily Total Workout: 55 Minutes.

Hurry up Week and end!

2006-08-15T06:52:00.000-04:00

Blarg. So, I stayed home from work yesterday - I felt like shit nearly the entire day. I'm thinking it's still stress related for the most part, I really need to get a handle on it because I hate feeling like shit when really, I'm perfectly healthy. So, it's back to work today for me - blah. I have a lot to do this week. Tonight after work I have a waxing appointment. Tomorrow morning the dentist to fix my retainer (for the second time) and tomorrow evening is the rehearsal dinner. Thursday I go try on the dress again, and hopefully take it home. Friday is my Mom and Dads 33rd Wedding Anniversary while Saturday I'm spending nearly the entire day at the Spa with Lori and her sister Lisa. And of course, Sunday is the Wedding. Somewhere in all of those to-dos I have to pick up some cash to pay for things, and a few other items from town... I get a bit swamped feeling when there's so much stuff to do.

So, it's a new week and my Walking Challenge is now at 25 Minutes, which seems like a lot to me. Heh. It's no longer a quick, step out the door and I'm back home thing. Not to mention the fact that I have to do at least 30 minutes for the day in order for it to count towards my team - Hard Core Chicas - which, btw, we're doing fantastic! I think we're at like 1024 Minutes since last Thursday or something - Which is about 256 Minutes / Person. All the other teams are around this also, so if we wanna win on Thursday, we'll have to kick it up a gear I think. Or I will at least, I was lazy and only earned us 30 Minutes yesterday because I felt crappy. Anyway, it's time for me to take my shower and such - so here's hoping you all have a good day and mine goes by smoothly.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Chocolate - 4pnts.
Fries with Sauce - 12pnts.
Bun with Butter - 4pnts.
Eggs (2) - 4pnts.
WW Bread (4) - 2pnts.
Butter - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Lick of icing.. mmmm - 1pnt.

28 / 28 pnts used.
4 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
25 Minutes Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
10 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
25 Min Walk (After work)
Daily Total Workout - 55 Minutes.

Morning on a Monday.

2006-08-14T07:39:00.000-04:00

Ok, lets start this post out with a chuckle - check out RealLife for today - CLICK ME.

Morning everyone, it's 7:35am and I'm not feeling so hot this morning, I'm having that sore, sick to my stomach, tight chest thing going on and can only assume it's from the extra exercise I've been doing. Either that, or my stress levels are getting higher, and I'm still having mega problems dealing with it. I had nightmares about the wedding coming up, it's not even my wedding! Why am I so freaked out about the entire event.. God, get a fucking grip!

On a positive note, my pnts are doing well, I'm getting exercise in each day and Goober actually took the time to not only listen to me yesterday but talked to me, and cheered me up all in a matter of like, ten minutes. It was nice, I forgot he could do that with a small conversation - I miss it. ~Smiles~

Anyway, I might end up staying home tonight if this sick feeling doesn't let up. I'll try to update you all later on my day, and hopefully I'll feel alright enough to at least get 30 minutes of exercise in today. Fingers crossed - can't let my team down.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread (2) - 1pnts.
Butter - 1pnts.
Nachos - 20pnts.
Potatoes - 3pnts.
Chicken - 3pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
25 Min Walking Challenge - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
12 Min Walk
18 Min Walk
Daily Total Workout - 30 Minutes.

Blarg, it's Day #4 of the 30303 Challenge.

2006-08-13T13:45:00.002-04:00

And I'm feeling unmotivated, and somewhat depressed today. Or, I guess I wouldn't go so far as to say depressed, just down. Tired, lazy, restless and kinda wishing I woulda made some plans solid for today instead of just wasting the day - oh well. I'll try to get my evening walk in tonight.. or whatever. Argh, I hate when I get like this - FIND SOME MOTIVATION, god. Tomorrow is work, another week, and then the wedding, finally I can stop worrying about it. I can't wait until the winter, I hope that by the winter time everything is much more clear, everything will be on its way of being done.. or worked on.. and I wont feel so confused and lost. Fingers crossed.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Crunchers - 1pnt.
Hamburger - 11pnts.
Small Iced Cap 2% Milk - 2pnts.
Ham Sandwich - 8pnts.

24 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
22 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
30 Min Walk
Daily Total Workout - 30 Minutes.

I normally don't do these things...

2006-08-12T21:09:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I normally don't do like chain playing games and such, but I've been tagged now, not only once but TWICE. (Pshaw, thanks FB and TC.) So apparently the rules are that I have to list five odd/strange/facts whatever about myself and then go ahead and tag five people of my choosing. Muhahaha. So, lets see if I can come up with five strange whatevers to tell...

1) I'm anal, I love lists, and therefore - love Excel. I often find myself keeping lists of items, like when I used to put every item from my Visa card onto a spread sheet, group them, add totals, just to see where all my money was going. This went on for awhile before it became too much work and took up too much time. I miss it. ~laughs~

2) I've been in love with the same Boy for at least ten years, he lives in the U.S. and I live here in Canada. I've waited to get over it, to grow out of it, and yet... and yet.... heh.

3) Sometimes I feel a little like a mutant. I knocked out my front teeth when I was small by smashing my face off the coffee table, and therefore, had speech problems growing up. I spent much of grade school in a class learning how to say the 'S' sound. When I wasn't there, I was held back in my spelling classes because I couldn't spell worth a damn because my grade 2 teacher didn't think it was important to teach me how to spell, or write... or anything. (Something about not wanting to ruin my creativity.. thanks.) I had horrible acne, had to go to some doctor for it. Braces for 2 1/2 years complete with headgear AND lip-bumper. A wart that lasted for a couple years even with professional freezing treatments that when I quit, the wart disappeared all on its own. AND, drum roll, I've been overweight for as long as I can possibly remember.

4) I used to bite my nails, it was a horrible habit and then one day, about 3 years ago - I just stopped. I just decided enough was enough and suddenly stopped. I think that was the first clue that I could change things.. for myself I mean. If I could change that, beat that impulse.. then I could lose weight, couldn't I?

5) Whew, is four horrible tale of me not enough? Fine, last one. I act really tough, I like people to think I'm tough.. and I am sometimes. I have high expectations for people, and even more so for myself. But I can be emotional, and I can be sensitive - and when people read me wrong, and think I don't ever feel these things because they think I'm some kinda heartless robot - it bothers me. Yet, I'd rather have them think that, then think I'm weak. Funny, no?

Ok, so now I have to Tag People (sorry!):
Mishy (Payback for the 101 List!)
Cookie
Sarah
Crystal
Michelle

Day #3 of 30303 Challenge - Lazy day.

2006-08-12T16:56:00.000-04:00

Afternoon everyone, it's been one heck of a lazy day for me today. I went for my facial with Lori at the spa today and it was FANTASTIC! So relaxing, and I got all my pores unclogged and my skin is soft and wonderful. It's spotty and such right now, because for any of you who haven't had a facial before they break open your clogged pores and now there's some red marks - but it'll be gone in a couple days. She gave neck, shoulder, chest, legs and hand massages.. it was really nice. Which means, everyone, since I was at the Spa today and will be again next week I have completed #89 Spend time at a spa on my 101 Things in 1001 Days list! Yipee!! Another thing down, and #86, #5 & #87 will all be complete by the end of next week! Yyyyaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy! My list is coming along, slowly but surely.

Ok, the other thing to talk about is a co-worker at work, Maureen, who contacted me that she had a friend who was also loosing weight, and she had a ton of clothes that were prolly my size and if I wanted them - to save myself from buying new clothes - I could have them. So, I totally said yes and yesterday I went through the clothes - I scored myself 8 pairs of dress pants and 2 skirts!!! For FREE!! That's over $450 worth of clothing for free. And since I was wearing pants that had a crotch down to my knees, with rips, tears and missing buttons I really - REALLY needed some new clothing. Isn't it wicked? I'm so excited. I hope they continue to look ok on me for at least a month, not that they start getting really baggy looking right away. (Though, that would mean I'm shedding the pounds like mad, and I suppose that would be great too.)

The 30303 Challenge is going alright, I think our team is at almost 500 Minutes after only 3 Days of doing the Challenge so we're kickin some serious ass - watch out Crystal! We're Hard Core. ~Chuckles~ I have to admit, I'm rather tired today - being Saturday and with the facial this morning and all. But I've managed to do some Pilates and I still have to do my walking Challenge.. To be honest, only reason I did the Pilates is because I was feeling bad I might not even get 30 minutes of walking in for my team, and without hitting 30, I couldn't count anything.. so I got myself up off the couch and worked out. Ok, I'm going to go relax for a bit, have some dinner and then go for my walk once the sun goes down a bit outside. Have a good night all.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread with butter - 2pnts.
Mashed Potatoes - 4pnts.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich - 10pnts.
Ranch Wrap - 12pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
22 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
40 Min Pilates (Stability Ball)
22 Min Walking
Daily Total Workout - 62 Minutes.

TGIF! Day #2 of 30303 Challenge.

2006-08-11T07:25:00.000-04:00

I'm so happy it's Friday, I don't care that it was a short week for me, it didn't feel like it!! The day seemed to drag on and on at work yesterday - yuck!

So anyway, went for the dress fitting yesterday - it's looking alright, as good as it can I suppose. I have another fitting next Thursday to make sure everything is looking fine and then the wedding is on SUNDAY! I can't believe it's here, and it makes me panic a lil bit, but I'm sure it will be fine. I guess I'm just expecting to be very bored when there will be like no one I know there (except the bride) and she'll be off chit chatting with family of course so that leaves me to kinda wander to talk randomly with people. ~Shrugs~ Hopefully everything else goes smoothly.

The 30303 challenge is going alright, our team name for now is "Hard Core Chicas" which works for me, cause we're totally going to kick ass!! Muhahaha. Three members of my team haven't checked in yet with their minutes of working out yesterday - so we'll see if anyone brings anything to the table.

There was something else I wanted to write about here, but now I can't remember. Anyway, I think I'll just sign off and write later if I remember. Need to get ready for work, argh.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Chicken Salad Wrap - 7pnts.
Tims Tea - 1pnt.
Deli Meat Wrap - 10pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
Plain Chips - 7pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
3 / 4 activity pnts used.
22 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
25 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
40 Min Walk (Evening)
Daily Total Workout Minutes - 85 Min.

30303 Challenge Begins Today!

2006-08-10T07:07:00.000-04:00

We're talkin 30 days, 30 minutes, 3 times a week. (Exercising)
My team is: Sarah, Amber, Jennifer and Wickej, and once we combine our kick ass hours each week we're gunna ROCK it. We need a name for the team. And sometimes I can be creative, but honestly - I haven't got a clue what we should call ourselves for the next 30 days. So, anyway, from now on at the bottom of my posts I will have a break down of all the exercising I have done that day in order to keep track properly. I don't have time to write more, but I'm so excited and hoping this brings a new motivation for me. Plus, I love competitions. Muhahaha.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Thinsations - 2pnts.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Turkey Coleslaw Wrap - 10pnts.
Bun with Butter - 4pnts.
Fries with Sauce - 10pnts.
Chicken - 2pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
22 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Daily Exercise Details:
10 Min Walk (First Break)
20 Min Walk (Lunch)
10 Min Walk (Second Break)
25 Min Walk (After Work)
Daily Total Workout Minutes: 65 Mins

Thanks Everyone.

2006-08-09T07:22:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who stopped by, who always stop by, and post such caring, concerned and uplifting comments - it means a lot to me that you'd all take time out of your day to send a supportive email my way - Thank you all so very much.

Also, thank you to Mishy last night who during an amusing conversations helped me to feel more at ease with a few things. Thanks Mish, it really helped.

Ok, onto weight loss things. I'm doing fine - staying OP and getting some walking in. On the WW Board that Crystal created I'm signing up for a new exercise challenge and I believe we're calling it 30303. Something like, thirty minutes, thirty days, three times a week. I think that's how it breaks down. Apparently we'll be on teams (of three it sounds like) and compete against the other teams to have the most combined exercise at the end of the week. Should be interesting, really, it's just a way to motivate us all to get up, and get exercising. I'm hoping it will kick start some new motivation inside me.. cause mine is getting tired. Blah. If you can't tell, I seem to be in an ok mood this morning. I slept through the night after getting off the phone with Goober around 1ish I'm going to say. So, that was nice not to wake up a million times. I can't wait for the week to be over - I'm just tired of work.

Oh, and I nearly forgot to mention this, a friend of mine at work got a new job yesterday - she being transferred to another department and I am SO happy for her, I hope that she loves it. I'm very sad she's leaving me, but then she pointed out - 'you left me first, you're leaving in a few month!' So really, that's true and I'm honestly so happy she got this position - she'll do well there. Gunna miss sitting beside you Jen! ~pout~ Anyway, time for me to get ready, have a great day everyone...

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Turkey Veggie Wrap - 9pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Chicken Fingers (4) - 5pnts.
Tortilla - 2pnts.
Cheese - 2pnts.
Sauce - 1pnt.

25 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
22 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Stressed.

2006-08-08T06:52:00.000-04:00

I'm stressed, I guess that's all there is to say.

Food List:
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
Pic-Nic Break Treats (7) - 4pnts.
Thinsations - 2pnts.
Bun with sandwich meats - 10pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
22 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Holiday Monday - Bored.

2006-08-07T09:08:00.000-04:00

Morning everyone, it's a holiday and I'm bored off my rocker today. I've been awake since 6am - and decided to go for my walk while it was still cool outside. So, that's done. It is the beginning of the week, so I've added the 3mins and now my daily walk will be 22 Minutes - I can't believe I haven't missed a day yet! My lack of motivation is crazy today, I have a huge list of things to get done and I want nothing to do with any of it. I just hope that I start feeling better soon.. because this lingering frustration, lack of motivation and whatever else is really starting to get me down. Anyway, hope you all enjoy your day off. And thanks to all of you who signed up for the WW Forum - Can't wait to talk to you there!!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg - 2pnts.
Butter - 2pnts.
WW Bread - 1pnt.
Pesto Cheese Pizza - 7pnts.
Grilled Cheese w Apple - 9pnts.
Tims Iced Cap Milk Reg - 4pnts.
Crunchers - 6pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
3 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
22 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Don't go away weekend!

2006-08-06T12:45:00.000-04:00

I so don't want this weekend to be over, b/c when it is.. I'm that much closer to the wedding and I'll have to go back to work. Well, actually, it's a holiday tomorrow, so I don't go back until Tuesday.. but I don't want to go back for longer than that! This morning has been pretty quite - I watched the movie Clue that Mishy lent me and it's quite funny. I haven't watched all three endings, but it's still fairly early in the day. Actually, that's not entirely true either - it's 12:45pm, and I had NO idea it was so late! I just decided to have some yogurt quick because it'll be about an hour before my sis starts up the BBQ and I'm treating myself to a Hamburger - mmm. I prolly shouldn't.. shit. I forgot about that steak yesterday, last thing I need is to feel like crap.. agh, I guess I'll decide in a lil bit. ~Rolls eyes~ Anyway, have a great day all.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 3pnts.
Hamburger - 11pnts.
Pickles - 0pnts.
Chips - 2pnt.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
Chicken Fingers (4) - 5pnts.
Tortilla - 2pnts.
Cheese - 3pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
31 Flex pnts left.
19 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Lazy Saturday . . .

2006-08-05T11:13:00.000-04:00

I've done pretty much nothing this morning, I was awake at 6am - and even considered going for a walk for a small moment before crawling back into bed and laying there snoozing while listening to the radio until like.. nearly 8am. Then I got up, and checked Blogs, and the WW Forum before watching TV. Soon after, I had a nice morning conversation with Goober on his drive into work before returning to TV watching and having myself some breakfast. Now I'm back online, checking Blogs and the Forum before I'll go watch a movie. I was going to go swimming.. but it's really not that hot out and I don't want to freeze. We'll see I suppose. I managed to get a fair amount of walking in yesterday. Both breaks so that's about 20mins of walking, and then 20 mins during lunch and instead of just 19mins when I got home I did 30min. So, yesterday I did a total of 70mins of walking. Yay!

Today I'm supposed to hook up with Mishy and do... something. We have no idea what to do, apparently we're lacking in the idea department, but I'm sure whatever we end up doing will be fun. ~Shrugs~ Dinner, Chapters and a Frap from Starbucks maybe.. mmmm. Yum. I hate that I spend most of my social time eating - but what the Hell else is there to do these days?! Anyone else have any ideas? Ok people, come sign up on Crystals WW Forum and talk WeightWatchers and motivation and stuff with me! Most people seem to know eachother on there already - and none seem too interested on weight loss chit chat at the moment - I need some ideas and sounding boards! Wouldn't it be nice to chat more instead of just posting on our Blogs and commenting?! Come chit chat.. k? K.

11:15pm Update:
First, 1hr & 15 minutes of low to medium intensity swimming done today.

Had a BLAST tonight with Mishy - the nights planning started out rocky on our very not deciding anything conversation on the phone - so we just decided to hit up Moxies and our usual stop at Chapters and go from there. When we got to Moxies, however, a certain situation prevented us from entering for at least an hour - and so first we decided to head over to Chapters, and enjoy our Lite Fraps - which, as usual, were fantastic. After some serious horoscope reading, and other random chit chat while sipping our drinks about an hour to an hour and a half had passed and so we headed back to Moxies for dinner. It was fantastic, so far I've yet to have a BAD meal there and I've tried about five dishes. I love places you can find more than one or two things you enjoy. After dinner, we decided to walk to a Thai restaurant we found in the area - Basil Thai - since I've never eaten Thai before and pick up a menu to have a peek and of course - get my 19 mintues of walking complete - dingding. Once we got back to the cars, however, we realized it was FAR too early in the evening for two - lovely, single women to head home and so we decided (Or rather Mishy came up with the idea) to go to Unionville which was a FANTASTIC plan. It was so so pretty. The lights, music, there were so many people there. It was great. We looked in all these little shops.. just so much fun! Plus, more walking! I so earned my 4pnts of activity today.. yay! And I'm STILL full from dinner - it was just a great night - thanks Mish!

P.S.: Sarah, I posted a response to your question, checky out the comments for this post!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg - 2pnts.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Butter - 1pnt.
Cheese - 2pnts.
Pea Soup (1cup) - 3pnts.
Honey Garlic Steak - 11pnts.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes - 6pnts.
Broc - 0pnts.
Mocha Lite Frap from Starbucks - 4pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 4 activity pnts used.
31 Flex pnts left.
19 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Friday, you've come back to me!

2006-08-04T07:07:00.000-04:00

It's Friday again, and you know what? As long as weeks seems while you're in them - they really do skip by quickly. We're already done the first week in August now almost, and it's nuts. Everything seems to be coming so quickly, ah well. Anyway, this is just a quick post, nothing new to write about at the moment. I'd go on and on about BB7 but I missed it last night, so that's kinda hard. Have a great day everyone, drink lots, apply sun screen and get ready for the weekend!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
Iced Cap Small 2% - 3pnts.
Popcicle - 1pnt.
Basil Mayo Chicken Wrap - 12pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
1 / 4 activity pnts use.d
31 Flex pnts left.
19 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

I've met my first goal!!

2006-08-03T22:43:00.000-04:00

That's right people, my first goal has been met. I am down to a size 20. And for some of you, this may not mean much - but since I started at a size 28 - it's HUGE for me. My next goal, as you all know, is to be down to 200lbs by my Bday in January. I'm not entirely sure how realistic that goal is - but it's what I'm aiming for. Yay! It is offical though, I have bought my very first pair of size 20 pants today when I went out shopping - and plan on wearing them as soon as I get the bottoms hemmed (I'm short! What can I say)

Which of course means, I get to cross off #8 on my 101 Things in 1001 Days!! Yay!!!

Out!
Becca.
= )

Stupid computer.. ~smacks~

2006-08-03T07:21:00.000-04:00

Last night, as I was sitting down to watch RockStar, a storm blew in. Like, a crazy ass thunderstorm and when we ran outside for a second to see the clouds were swirling - it was wicked-cool. Of course, it knocked out the StarChoice and I missed almost all of RockStar and was confined to the house for my 19 minutes of walking!!! That was uh, interesting. I did it though - timed myself and everything. Felt like a dork, but oh well. Anyway, I caught who got kicked off RockStar and that's it - WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?! How did Dana get kicked off?! Were none of the people I dislike in the bottom three?! Josh, Patrice, Toby? Kick them off! Curses. Anyway, I need to get going.. things to do this morning. I think the weather has finally cooled off outside today after that storm - WHEW. Oh, and Matt - if you're reading this.. my screen is all fucked up, HELP!

12:15pm Update:
Holly cow it's sticky hot AGAIN outside! Damnit. Fucking weather - I HATE SUMMER. I want it to be the Fall like, ASAP. Anyway, now that my rant is over - I still don't understand why the band picked Dana over Patrice and Jill. I hate watching either of those women preform. Patrice makes me want to turn the channel, and Jill, well, if I was a guy at a strip bar I'd be cheerin her on. I don't get why they voted her out over them - anyone see it have any idea?

Today has been a nuts day! This morning the hydro was out here for 2hrs, so we stood around until 10am doing nothing. Then by 10:30am the systems finally were online and we could start work. A tense moment with the boss, and the day began. Shortly after, a co-worker got a call from her sister that her Mother had been in an accident - so off she ran. She just got back now, her Mother and the other driver are ok, scrapped up, bruised, but ok for the most part. I'm telling you, it seriously needs to be Friday.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg Salad Sandwich - 4pnts.
Chicken Salad Sandwich - 8pnts.
Tims Tea - 1pnt.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
1/2 All Bran Bar - 1pnt.
Grilled Cheese with Apple - 8pnts.
Apple - 1pnt.

25 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
31 Flex pnts left.
19 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

W-w-w-w-w Wednesday!

2006-08-02T07:27:00.000-04:00

Well, yesterday didn't go off as well as I had planned. I went over pnts, and used my Flex pnts - darn it. I almost skipped my walk too, I got home around 8:30pm or something like that from the dinner that put me over pnts. (Oh, and btw, don't ask me why I didn't stop eating, or didn't take the bacon off my chicken burger, but I didn't.) And then BB7 and RockStar were on.. so I ended up watching them. By the time they were over, it was 10pm and STILL sweltering outside. (Damn heat!) So through both shows, I sat there.. guilting myself into going.. telling myself that I had gone over pnts and if I wanted to fix it a bit I'd best get off my ass and start walking. Reminding myself that I haven't missed ONE day yet in all the weeks I've been doing the walking challenge.. and so.. shortly after 10pm I got up from the couch, changed into walking clothes, and headed out. I walked the route that's uphill about.. I dunno.. 1/3 of the way. And because it was disgusting outside, and I just wanted to get home - I pushed myself. It was definately high intensity level.. sweating, I wouldn't have been able to talk, unless one word between breaths of air would count as a conversation. Heh. Anyway, it's just too bad I went over pnts.. bad me. Bad.

Otherwise, today is a new, hot icky sweating day. I hear that tomorrow the heat wave is supposed to break for us - PLEASE - let that be true. So people, today, try not to use up too much energy. Because, I swear to you.. if brownouts happen, I'm going to come after each and every one of you. Turn your airconditioners up those extra few degrees - there's no reason to be freezing. Turn off your lights - it's freakin day time - try opening a blind or something on your windows to let in some light. Do your household chores at night. Something, just do SOMETHING. Because otherwise, we'll all be left in the dark and humid heat with no escape.. k????? Oh, and don't forget sunscreen. ~winks~ See ya!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
All Bran Bars (2) - 4pnts.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Egg Salad Sandwich - 8pnts.
Chicken - 5pnts.
Potatoes & Butter - 4pnts.
Asparagus & Almonds - 3pnts.

26 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 1 activity pnts used.
31 Flex pnts left. (boo me.)
19 Min Challenge Walk - N/A.

RockStar tonight!

2006-08-01T07:34:00.000-04:00

Morning Morning Morning. It's Tuesday, and I'm sittin here, trying to convince myself to get ready for work. Lately, I leave for work in an alright mood - at least neutral. And then I get there, do some work, and get frustrated / angry with the quality of work coming across my desk. The funny thing is, that it's always been kinda shitty - but I somehow pushed the frustration aside and thought - who gives a shit, it's their work, if they don't care that they have to correct it.. then neither do I. But now, now my own quota has gone up and I have a job to do, and expectaions from higher ups. When I have to send back every second application that I'm working on because the person didn't give a shit to do THEIR JOB it ruins my quota. I guess that's what has me so angry - now, their piss ass work is effecting me directly, and I've had enough. I don't care if this has been an on going problem, and it's been unable to be resolved for years - you're making my numbers low, you're shit work is hurting MY work. I'm sorry, but I'm not good with that. ~Mummbles some insults to make herself feel better~

Anyway, I need to go off to work, not in a calm or sedated state.. I'm irritated just thinking about today. Deep breath, I know. Honestly though - if you don't want to DO your job, pack up and leave - they can hire someone who feels like it, ya know? Ok, see ya.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
Fudgecicle - 2pnts.
Chicken Burger w Bacon/Cheese - 15pnts.
Fries & dip - 8pnts.

32 / 28 pnts used.
4 / 4 activity pnts used.
31 Flex pnts left.
19 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Common, it can't be Monday already?!

2006-07-31T06:58:00.000-04:00

Morning everyone, so I did it, I stepped on the scale. It's reading that I've lost about.. 3 - 4 lbs since my last time stepping on it. My last reading was a bit difficult to tell, so I'm going to just go with todays and move froward from there. I was hoping for about.. 3lbs more than this, but that's alright. I'll give it another month, see where I'm at and then decide if I should drop my pnts. I mean, I'm still loosing - just maybe not as quickly as I'd like.

7:55pm Update:
Whew, I'm just now sitting down for dinner. The second I got in the door this evening I ran around, got myself into my swimsuit and pulled clothes on overtop before heading out to do my 19min walk. I found a new route with an incline that I think I'll do this week - it's more of a workout, though I could do without the blasting heat and sweltering humidity. Then I went directly to my neighbours and swam for 30 minutes before heading home, popping the pizza into the oven and did up the dishes from yesterday and today. I'm tired. ~laughs~ Anyway, hope you all had a great day, and be ready for tomorrow - it's supposed to be even hotter!!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Crustini - 6pnts.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Lemonaide - 1pnt.
Pizza - 15pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
19 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

No touchy da Flex Pnts!

2006-07-30T09:52:00.000-04:00

I've almost made it an entire week without using even one Flex pnt and I can't tell you how proud of myself I am! Yay me. So I just have to make it through today without using any and I'll be fine. Hopefully it will be easy, fingers crossed. I'm a bit nervous about stepping on the scale tomorrow, I want to see results, and if I don't see them.. I guess I just don't want to be disappointed, ya know?

5:10pm Update:
So.... not sure what to have for dinner. I was thinking chicken fingers, but I just had that last night.. I guess I'll think about it. Maybe I'll mix up a salad and have chicken fingers with that. Honestly, it's hard to come up with meals every day! I alway start thinking about what I'm going to have early in the day, hoping to come up with something as the day goes on. But it's just difficult. I guess I have to spend more time cooking, which is prolly the problem. Often times I want something quick, no more than half an hour to make. But I still want it to taste good, and idealy have some veggies or something involved. I guess I'll just wait and see what I come up with.

Today as been pretty quiet. I went for a 35 minute walk this morning, taking a route I haven't taken yet. Some of it was up hill, and that definately made a difference in the type of walk it was. It was good, and then I cleaned up a bit at home here this afternoon. The downstairs needed it, badly. Laundry is done, and now I'm just trying to figure out dinner. I would have gone swimming, except today the temp outside seemed cooler than it has been the past few days, and the clouds keep rolling in - but no rain yet. So I decided not to bother today, maybe Monday or something. I think I have dinner out this week? Tuesday or Thursday or something like that.. I can't remember the day we planned, I should prolly confirm that.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Mashed Potatoes with Onion - 6pnts.
Hamburger - 11pnts.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Chicken Fingers - 5pnts.
HUGE Mixed Salad with Tortilla - 5pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
1 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
16 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Just another Saturday.

2006-07-29T10:38:00.000-04:00

So, I slept in this morning!!! Finally! I woke up several times during the night - which seems to be the norm for me now - but today when I woke up around 7am and laid back down in bed, I actually fell asleep until 9am! I couldn't believe it.. so exciting for me. Now it's 10:30am and I've done nothing but sit around and watch TV. ~laughs~ So, I'm going to start moving now, tidy up, have some breakfast and maybe go for a swim.

Nothing new to report on the weight loss front really, I managed to get my walk in last night with Mishy between the movies we rented (Shaun of the Dead and Seducing Dr.Lewis) so we could get up and stretch our legs and take a small break. Both movies were funny, and worth renting, btw. I plan on stepping on the scale on Monday morning, I said I'd check my weight at the end of each month - just to make sure that I'm still loosing - and honestly, not always checking the damn number takes some stress off me.. and in the past few days, I've been feeling a bit better about where I am, and where I still have to go. I want to enjoy each stage along the way, every day I look a tiny bit better - feel a little bit lighter, and I want to focus on that, and not what the scale shouts at me and then have my mind twist it into something negative, when every little bit adds up, and will make a difference.

Ok, I need to get my butt moving here, everyone enjoy your Saturdays and make sure you put on lots of sunscreen if you're outside and drink lots because it's supposed to be 41 with the humidity!!

9:10pm Update:
Today has ended up being a pretty lazy day. I went swimming for about 15 minutes, before the rain clouds rolled in and I headed home before I got caught in the thunder storm. We had about three of them today, all of which lasted about 20min each. It's strange weather I tell ya. I also managed to get my 16 minutes of walking in.. and that's about it. I've finished up some paper work, and organization. Some cleaning, and cooking up my meals for the day. Otherwise, nada else was completed. I did manage to make my first posts on Crystal's WW Forum, I've been meaning to do that for a few days now.. so that's good. Anyway, I guess that's all I have to say for now. Time for me to return to doing.. nothing.. heh.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Scrambled Egg Pesto - 2pnts.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Butter - 1pnt.
Cheese - 2pnts.
Chicken Fingers - 5pnts.
BBQ sauce - 1pnt.
Broc - 0pnts.
Butter - 1pnt.
Rosemary Potatoes - 3pnts.
Iced Cap Hazel 2% Reg - 5pnts.
Pesto Pizza Tortilla - 6pnts.

27 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
16 Min Walking Challenge - Complete!

Sweet, wonderful, Friday.

2006-07-28T07:26:00.000-04:00

It's Friday people, yay!!! I'm so glad it's the weekend - can't even tell ya. So this morning I woke up and my ass hurts! Like, muscle pulled kinda hurts.. like I did some amazing workout that really worked those muscles... and yet.. for three days the only thing I've done is walking? Is it possible that somehow, suddenly, my walking is working my butt muscles?? The only other thing which would make more sense if it wasn't three days ago would be the swimming - THAT would work those muscles, but the "pain" doesn't kick in for three days? That's a long time to wait, isn't it? ~Shrugs~ Anyway, I don't mind the "pain" all that much because it means I've been working muscles and of course, that's what I want to do with all the exercise I've been trying to do, so it's kinda like a sign of success - plus it doesn't hurt too much, so I can bare it.

So yesterday Lori and I went to the Mall to find a navy blue dress shirt for her for this weekend, and we had no luck! I'm not sure how long we were there an hour or two maybe? It was actually the first time I've been at the Mall when it has closed! We were like, well damn, no shirt. So, I think she's going to run out after work and try to find one. Anyway, that was where I got my 16 minutes of walking in last night - my legs were begging me to sit down once I got home. I really, really need new shoes. Both pairs I own kill my feet for some reason, I need a pair of good, walking shoes. I just don't really have money for them, you know? Ok, I'm talking too much and need to get ready for work! Have a great day all and enjoy your Friday.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Peanut Butter - 2pnts.
Milk - 1pnt.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Burger - 11pnts.
Popcicle - 1pnt.

27 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
16 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Iron Chef America

2006-07-27T08:49:00.000-04:00

Ok people, do any of you watch the Food channels?? I am in love with Iron Chef and Iron Chef America - Everytime I see it on, I HAVE to watch it - some of the food they create is just so... crazy! The ideas I get for meals, and it's just so interesting to see them working on those dishes in the hour show - truly, it's amazing what types of food they come up with. You'd think that watching the show would make me hungry, but mostly it makes me want to cook something better, to make better food and be more creative in my ideas. Anyway, just thought I'd share that with you.

So, Phil got kicked off last night, and I couldn't be happier about it!! Zayra is here for another week and I love that, because I like her style, and hated being forced to endure horrible performance after performance of Phils. So last night was like me jumping from the couch cheering. Next can be Josh, or Patrice really, either can go home.

I managed to force myself to do my 16 minutes of walking last night when I got home, I went right away because it looked like it was going to rain - and the only thing worse than walking, would be walking and getting soaked at the same time. Heh. So, I haven't missed a day yet in 17 days - yay me. Tonight might be harder because I'm going out with Lori right after work to celebrate her Bday - but we'll see if I find time. Anyway, time to start work - have a good day everyone.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg - 2pnts.
Cheese - 2pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
Crustini - 6pnts.
Cookie - 4pnts.
Basalmic Chicken - 14pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
16 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Wednesday, half way through the week.

2006-07-26T07:02:00.000-04:00

I am so sleepy at the moment, seirously. I feel like I'm dragging my ass around, even though I've been laying in bed tossing and turning since 4:30am - for no reason! I still couldn't sleep properly and wasted all those hours of good possible sleep slipping between awake and napping. Argh. It's so frustrating.

Nothing new, RockStar was fantastic last night. Dalana did excellent singing 'Time after Time' and I love that song, and I love her!! Ryan did ok too, which is unusual. Lucas did fine, I still think he need to stop mummbling so much. Young chick really is doing MUCH better. That said: Patrice, Phil and John or whatever his name is - GO HOME. You all suck and need to be gone from the show - ASAP. Zayra or however you spell her name, although she's on my good list, did poorly last night - even for her style of music. So she'll prolly be in the bottom three. Anyway, I love this show, I love the music, it's a must see if you like Rock.

This morning I'm going for my dress fitting for Lori's wedding, and hopefully they don't take longer than a half hour because I need to be at work around 10am. I'm working the later shift to make up some time - although, I'm not sure why since we're literally fighting over applications. Oh well, guess I should get going. No idea what to have for breakfast this morning.. hrm....

1:00pm Update:
You know what? I just had the same Crustini I've had a million times over (or what feels like I have had that many times) and it tasted SO good. Which is strange, because I only usually kinda like it - but it was VERY good today.. mmm. I have a banana and crunchers left to snack on during the day and then I'm not sure what I'm having for dinner tonight. Can I just tell you that the burgers I've been having from time to time are the best tasting burgers I've had in a looooooooong while?!? They are PC and are made up of beef/pork and onions. I highly recommend them, though you need a lot of pnts since each patty is 8pnts, and then a WW bun is 2 plus any fatty toppings you put on. I love ketchup, mayo, pickles, relish and lettuce on mine. If I was going ALL out and had a ton of pnts to use up I might put cheese and bacon, but I can do without. What do you all put on your burgers?? Mmmm.. BBQ food rocks. I'm going to miss it so much in my condo b/c we aren't allowed to have BBQ's. I'll have to go home to have the treat. ~laughs~

Anyway, I'm not going for walks today at work, again, because it's humid out there and I can't stand it! Not to mention, it looks like it might pour at any moment. Apparently we're supposed to have rain for the rest of the week. Lovely. Will make my walking challenge that much more difficult. I've swam for 3 days in a row now, I think I'm taking a few days break now to make sure I don't over do it.

The dress fitting went well, I have a follow up fitting on the 10th and the wedding is on the 20th, so that's alright. I'm glad the wedding is finally here, soon it will be over and I can stop worrying about it and cross something off the always growing list. Tomorrow Lori and I are going out for her Bday dinner, not sure where she wants to go yet - but I'll leave it up to her. Work is alright today, but only because I left early yesterday, so I had some work left over from yesterday to do - I'm getting to the bottom of the pile now and there's still 5 hours to go - lovely. Ok, I'm gunna go, take care all.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg - 2pnts.
Butter - 1pnt.
Yucky Crackers - 1pnt.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts. (I love these things!)
Crustini - 6pnts.
Banana - 2pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Chicken Bacon Wrap - 12pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
16 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Rocky Start.

2006-07-25T08:51:00.000-04:00

It's been a rough start this morning. Lack of sleep again last night, so I'm dragging my ass. My Mom and I got into an arguement over dinner - it was lame, and silly, but I'm just so irritated with everything. I'm not sure what's all wrong anymore - If it's just being tired, or stressed, having so much on my mind but I have no tolerance at all. I'm quicker to anger than even my norm and I just seem to get frustrated with the smallest thing. Even exercising is starting to turn into a chore - I'm forcing myself to do it because I have to, the only thing I really want to do is lay down in bed and sleep - which I can't do anyway. Argh. Ok, here's hoping my day improves as it goes on - and I have my blood tests this afternoon, thank God. In a way I hope they find something to explain this and then fix it - and on the other hand, I hope nothing is wrong and it just gets better on its own (sooner rather than later).

12:00pm Update:
So, it's lunch at work and I'm not going to a walk because it's far too humid out to think about it. I don't want to go outside, the thought of being all sweaty and gross and then coming back upstairs to sit at my desk is enough to keep me in the cool air conditioning. So, that means very few exercise pnts for me. I might go swimming tonight, but that all depends on if I can talk myself into it. I need to go for my 16 minute walk some time today - but again, the humidity keeps me from being motivated for even that. We'll see what I can muster from myself as the day goes on. At 2:30pm I'm leaving to drive home to go to the clinic and have blood work done. They are also doing an EKG or whatever, to check my heart, and I'm hoping they do it there as well and I don't have to make an appointment for somewhere else. He just wanted to make sure everything was ok because of my chest pains.

Work is slow, again, today. For the past two working days I've spent about 1 - 2 hrs each day sitting here, doing nothing, because we've run out of work - it's crazy. I guess me leaving is a good thing in the long run, eh? Anyway, I need to get going here - take care all.

8:40pm Update:
....... ~sighs~ Exercise was definately forced today, and I'm tired. I did 30 minutes of swimming, and completed my 16 Min walk.. which was difficult, since I had no motivation to do either thing and ended up just throwing myself out the door to get both done. At least tonight when I went walking with my Mom the heat had let up a bit - whew. Anyway, don't forget to watch RockStar: Super Nova tonight!! w00t w00t! Blood taking went fine, FYI, now I just wait to see if the doctor calls.. hopefully not, 'no news is good news' as he put it.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Eggsalad Sandwich - 4pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Meatloaf Sandwich - 5pnts.
Sunflower Seeds - 2pnts.
Hamburger - 11pnts.
Corn on Cob w Butter - 2pnts.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
16 Min Walk Challenge - Complete!

Changing something, anything.

2006-07-24T07:25:00.000-04:00

I read somewhere, can't remember where exactly at the moment that it's important to change things in your eating and exercising to keep weight loss continuing and so this week, I've decided to change up my eating since every week I increase my walking Challenge, and now I've kinda/sorta added in swimming into the routine. So, for this week I'm going to eat something before I leave for work which will kick start my system earlier in the day then I'm use to. Of course, this will throw off my entire day of eating - so I'll just have to play it by ear and see what the results are by the end of the day - hopefully I wont be starving all day and screw up my pnts.

Normally, I'd weigh myself today to see where I'm at - but I've decided not to bother. The scale bothers me because I don't see the size of the losses I want to see every time and then it just eats away at me for the rest of the week. Plus, the amounts I want to see falling off take a couple weeks to do, so I will be weighing myself only at the end of every month to make sure I'm still loosing and everything is fine.

This week I need to go get my blood tests and such done to make sure everything is fine, I think I screwed myself last night with drinking a big cup of tea before bed - though, caffine never use to affect me - maybe now it is? Either way, I'm going to try and stop doing that and see if it helps with my sleep pattern. Although, I doubt one cup of tea can screw up 9 hours of sleeping - but we'll see. On Wednesday I have my dress fitting for Lori's wedding - they'll have to take the dress in a lot since they kinda ordered the top WAY too large and then the rest is because of my loss since I ordered it back in Jan or Feb.. somewhere around there. Anyhow, I need to go, get ready for work and have my early breakfast. Talk to you all later and enjoy your Monday (yuk). Oh, one last thing! I'm on week #3 of the Challenge Walk thingy and haven't missed a day yet!

7:50pm Update:
Ok, I've done the 16 minutes of walking, and 40 minutes of swimming - I'm done for the night. Hopefully I'll sleep better than I did last night, because that sucked. At the moment I don't really have much to say, all in all I got about 60 - 70 minutes of walking today and the 40 minutes of swimming, not bad if I do say so myself. AND I'm OP. So, things are fine for a Monday morning. Oh, and eating earlier seems to have gone off without a hitch, I wasn't starving the entire day - which I expected to be - so we'll contiune with this plan of change for the week and maybe the following one also. Anyway, I'm going to go get a glass of water, and watch some TV - Have a good night everyone.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg Salad Sandwich - 4pnts.
Thin Chocoalte - 2pnts.
Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Crustini - 6pnts.
Chicken - 7pnts.
Potatoes - 4pnts.
Broc - 0pnts.
Popcicle - 1pnt.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Cin/Sugar Butter - 3pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
4 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
16 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Whew! I think I stayed OP!

2006-07-23T10:05:00.000-04:00

Ok, so yesterdays count for food was kinda up in the air - I thought about it all night, calculating the pnts in my head for the food I ate when we went to Eastside Marios and I think I found fair numbers. Tuscan Turkey Sandwich for 14 pnts, but I didn't finish it, so I knocked 2pnts off. The Fries I only ate about half, or so, and normally I'd count fries for like 9pnts or 12pnts. Which should have meant I'd only have eaten max 6pnts. BUT, I wasn't sure, and then I wasn't sure about the Tuscan Turkey either - so I just made it a bit higher and put it at 8pnts. I had a bit of cesar salad - not like an entire serving, so I only counted that as 4pnts. And like a small taste of the big funnel cake the four of us shared. Over all, I think I was pretty fair for pnt counting... or not? Dunno, whatever. I'm saying I stayed OP. I avoided eating anything else for the evening except a few pickles and so it's all good.

The trip to see the condo went well yesterday, I'll try to get some photos of the model suite up today or tomorrow or something, it looked so pretty. I can't wait to see my stuff all come together! I'm so excited about my nice carpeting and hardwood flooring. My place should be pretty cute. I'll try to put some update stuff onto the Condo section of my Blog instead of here. So I'll let you know when that happens.

Didn't get much exercise in yesterday, I was lazy and plus, we spent most of the day driving and sitting. So today, I just might force myself to walk to my neighbours and swim. We'll see. I did however get my 13 minutes of walking in with Mishy when she got here around noon. We just did it quick before we got into the car to start our trip. Thanks for coming Mish, I had fun and it was nice to share it with someone besides family. So now at dinners you can tell the girls that the condo IS real. Unlike my invisable sister you've never met. ~winks~ OK, well, I'm going to go do something.. maybe some writing in my journal.. dunno yet. So, be good all - and it looks like it's going to be a sunny day - don't forget your sunscreen!

11:05am Update:
So, I've updates the info for the condo on my Journey to my Condo Blog - so go there to see some pictures and stuff, I'm so excited!!

1:30pm Update:
I did it! I forced myself to go swimming - 60 minutes done! Which also means that #16 on my 101 Things in 1001 Days is complete!! I've gone swimming!! So, I'll be checking that off my list. Several other things on the list are kinda sorta in the works - so eventually they will be marked off the list also. Once they're complete, that is. I've just gotten out of the shower and now I'm going to force myself to go out for my 13 minute walk and get that over with because after 60 minutes of swimming I'm feeling kinda sleepy.. so, need to get it done before I go and lay down watching TV or something and forget to move for the rest of the day. ~laughs~ Plus, I need to make myself some lunch - not idea what to have, but I'm sure I'll figure something out. Anyway, talky later!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg Sandwich - 6pnts.
Pickle - 0pnts.
Basil Chicken, Onions and Potatoes - 12pnts.
Toast with Peanutbutter and banana - 5pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

26 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
13 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Gunna Check out the Model Suite.

2006-07-22T09:20:00.000-04:00

Morning everyone. I'm headed out to see the model suite for my condo today, here's hoping it has at least some of the upgrades I've picked so I can get an idea of what my place will look like. Mishy is comin along, and my parents. Should prove for an interesting drive. It's all good though, we have plenty to talk about - Mishy's very possible trip to New York, my condo and what's all left to buy (SO much). I have dishes, laundry and need a shower this morning. Do I feel like doing ANY of the above? Not really. Ah well.

Yesterday was a pretty good day, I got my 13 minutes of walking in when I got home from work - took my neighbours dog with me - why not. At lunch Laura and I did our walk we had done earlier in the week and shaved off ten minutes. My appointment with my doctor went fine, he saw no reason not to give me the birth control shot and so he gave it to me again. He is however sending me for blood tests and a couple other things just to make sure everything is fine. He said he doubts he'll find anything, but might as well check because it's been a few years for me. He also said even the weight loss could be the cause of me being so tired, because I've lost about 40 - 50lbs since I started, my body could still be trying to adjust to that change. Hopefully that's all it is and soon my body will catch up and I'll be fine. Fingers crossed.

Anyway, I've stuff to do.. so, I'll talk to you all later - enjoy your weekend everyone!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Peanut butter - 2pnts.
Milk - 1pnt.
Tuscan Turkey Sandwich (6/7th) - 12pnts.
Fries (3/4) - 8pnts.
Cesar Salad - 4pnts.
Bite of Funnel Cake - 1pnt.
Pickles - 0pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
1 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
13 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Dorkish.

2006-07-21T07:23:00.000-04:00

This is how I feel this morning, thinking about what I'm going to say to the Doctor. Honestly, I feel like I'm bothering him with problems he can't fix... I don't feel well, I'm stressed, tired.. I don't know what to say to him to not sound like an idiot. I feel like he's going to sit there, staring at me and all the while think "What the Hell does she want me to do about it?!" and then smile and say something that doesn't help but I'll have to nod and smile back and I'll be exactly where I am now. It's kinda like when you go to the doctor with a cold virus and tell him you don't feel well - he goes, yeah, you've got a virus, keep doing what you're doing, drink lots and get some rest. It doesn't help, it's true though, but it doesn't kill that damn virus. I refuse to go on any kinda meds - so even if he suggests it, I'm going to decline. Come to think of it, I'm not sure why I'm even bothering to go to the doctor.. bleh.

Anyway, nothing new, same old from last night. New day, new challenge, more food. Apparently it's already humid and sticky outside - yuk - I was really hoping the rain would kill that. I thought I heard it was supposed to be nice and cool for the next couple days - apparently not. Boo. It's Friday, so at least it's the weekend - FINALLY. Tomorrow, Mishy, My Mom and Dad and I are going to see the model suite for my condo - I hope it looks good - fingers crossed. I must remember a tape measure. Ok, I'm going to go make some breakfast, get ready and then head out for my appointment, have a great hopefully non-sweating day all!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg - 2pnts.
Butter - 1pnt.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Chicken - 5pnts.
Mircle Whip - 2pnts.
Coleslaw - 0pnts.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
All Bran Bar - 2pnts.
Chicken Wrap - 10pnts.
All Bran Bar - 2pnt.

26 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
13 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

To dress up, or not to dress up - that is the question.

2006-07-20T07:26:00.000-04:00

Here's the deal. When I wear my jeans I feel comfortable. Comfortable enough that I don't mind doing my hair all cute, and putting on some earrings, a nice top, and just generally trying to make myself look as good as I feel I can look. Meanwhile, during the three days that I have to wear dress pants to work, I dress like a slob. I don't want to put any earrings on, I just wear some old tee-shirt and don't care what my hair looks like. Strange, isn't it? I do the bare minimum dressing wise for dress days. Heh. Whatever. Too bad.

Ok, so today's another day, and I need to get that walking in. I'm supposed to go out tonight with Mishy, not sure what time yet, or really what's we're all doing. I do have to try and remember to pick up my injection at the drugstore tonight and then I have to maybe drive to where my doctor has moved because I have NO clue where it is. I hate when I don't know where I'm going and I have an appointment - grr. I'm feeling ify again today, hopefully as the day goes on that will go away and the general sense of being tired will replace it. ~laughs~ Ok, I need to get moving here, pack a lunch, clean myself up. I might wear a new frilly cream top I bought to work today. It's kinda cute, so not usually my style - but I'm giving it a shot. Behave everyone, and have a good day where you all stay OP!

12:30pm Update:
It is SO Humid outside right now, it's disgusting. I can't handle it. I wont be going for a walk during lunch, and maybe not later this afternoon either. It's going to be really tough to do the 13 mins of walking for my Challenge even. It's supposed to rain / storm here tonight - though it looks like it might come sooner. My tired feeling as finally set in full force and I'm ready to go to bed. On another note, everyone LOVES my new shirt I'm wearing today. It's girly, has frills and lace.. it's kinda cute. I paired it with my cream coloured pearl earrings. It's cute, I'll give it that and I look ok. People were making me blush this morning though, going on about how cute.. ~rolls her eyes~ Anyway, I'm going to go surf some Blogs and websites, peace all.

10:15pm Update:
Duuuuuudes. I just got home from my night out with Mishy, and although I didn't buy anything, didn't accomplish any tasks (except the 13 minutes walk through the Mall parking lot! Another day down!!) I had a fantastic night just chatting and hanging out! We made two trips to Chapters and found out that apparently, around 10ish, Starbucks becomes 'the hang out' of the town we were in - interesting. More interesting, cute young guy with short blonde hair and a green shirt that Mishy was TOTALLY checking out. We went to the Mall, just to walk in the P-Lot. Madea trip to Home Depot where I picked up some paint chips and looked at tiles and lighting with Mish. We have similar tastes, so it helps to have her along. We drove to find my doctors so tomorrow I wont be lost - however, I totally forgot to pick up my stuff for tomorrow at the drug store - fingers crossed that I can pick it up tomorrow in the morning before I head out for my appointment - Oops. And I guess that's pretty much all we did. That and a lot of talking. Anyway, just wanted to say that I finished the challenge, that I had a great night tonight and that now I have to quickly do laundry so I have clothes for tomorrow! Have a good night everyone. Oh, and I'm totally OP today again, wicked. AND at the moment, I'm feeling pretty awake, and not sick at all really.. another good thing, to not feel like crap - cha-ching.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Thin Chocolate - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
Crackers - 1pnt.
Chicken - 5pnts.
Broc - 0pnts.
Butter - 1pnt.
Potatoes - 3pnts.
Butter - 1pnt.
Frap Lite Moch Starbucks - 4pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
13 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

It's so early..

2006-07-19T06:30:00.000-04:00

It's 6:25am right now, I've been awake since 6am - or technically I've been tossing and turning since about 5:30am. I'm up early to go to the dentist to get my retainer fixed before I head out to work - hopefully they will be quick enough that I'm not late - Fingers crossed! Anyway, I can't stay, need to get ready. I'll try to get on here to do an update later today - have a fantabulous Wednesday everyone!

7:30am Update:
Whew, just got back from doing my 13 minute walk - yay! It's done and so early in the morning too!! The trip to the dentist only took about 15 minutes and my retainer is back glued to my tooth - so it's all fixed. No charge either, which is good since they broke it off. I don't get my dentist, he never talks to me unless I like, force him to. Apparently he's like that with everyone in my family, so you'd have to guess he's just like that with everyone. I don't really like him, but whatever. He's just doesn't make the trip there very comfy and for people who are afraid of the dentist (not me) I'm sure he makes it worse.

Anyway, not feeling so great this morning, tired, my chest feels tight and I just have no energy. Good news is I made a doctors appointment for this Friday, so maybe he can give me some clues as to what's going on. It's upsetting for me, because I look at how much weight I've lost (about 40 - 50 lbs) and I think that my body should be so happy, I should feel so much healthier and have more energy and I just don't. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, or if something IS wrong, but maybe he can figure it out. Or, maybe he'll just say - rest more, take care of yourself or something.. dunno.

Anyway, I suppose I should get going. Good thing is that the dentist was so fast I wont be late for work and wont have to make up the time! Yay!! Oh, and yesterday we got a $75 bonus for working hard the past few months. I know it's not that much money, but it's like.. 7hrs of overtime worth for me.. so I'm excited! I mean, I bought a new bathing suit because mine was broken and it cost about $60 - so that bonus just paid for my new suit. It's exciting, I need more money so every little bit counts. Anyway, seriously, I'm outtie!

7:05pm Update:
So, I can't bring myself to go swimming.. I just can't find the motivation to walk to my neighbours or drive to the lane swimming place and just DO IT. Argh. I'll try again tomorrow. I got a lot of walking in today, this morning, my two 15 min breaks and a 40 min walk at lunch. So I figure I'm good for exercise for the day. I'm still not feeling great, and my mother is convinced it's the birth control shot I got back in May - and it very well might be - which SUCKS because it's so easy and convenient.

Dinner was... interesting tonight. My mom made this pork thing on the BBQ, and it tasted like pig. I'm just not a pork person (unless it's bacon, mmmm, bacon). Pork tastes EXACTLY how I'd imagine biting a pig would taste - can't explain it, just don't really enjoy it. I'm not sure exactly how many points my dinner was worth, guess I'll just estimate it. Anyway, I'm going to go relax for awhile.. don't forget to watch Rockstar tonight! Dilana, Jill Gioia, Lukas Rossi, Storm Large, Zayra Alvarez and Magni better all be safe tonight, because I love them all!!! Mostly though, I love Dilana, Lukas and Zayra <3 So.. as long as those three are safe - I'm happy.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Banana - 2pnts.
Crunchers - 2pnts.
Meatloaf Miffins (2) - 6pnts.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Butter - 1pnt.
Goldfishes - 2pnts.
Pork (yuk) with dressing stuff - 5pnts.
Potatoes - 5pnts.
Asparagus - 2pnts.

26 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 4 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
13 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

No hydro!

2006-07-18T12:47:00.000-04:00

The Power is out at my house, has been since 9:30pm last night - and therefore, updates will be short depending on how long this continues. Yesterday would have been a good day, if I could have avoided the last 6 hours of the day or so. Had trouble returning earrings, the dentist broke off my retainer which now has to be fixed this Thursday, and the Power going down, OH and an email from Catherine - which as all of you know, just warms my heart. ~Rolls eyes~ Anyway, I'm tired and at work. Tonight I'm really going to have to force myself to get out there for the 13min walk.. I'm not in the mood, not even a little bit. Anyway, I'm off, lunch is over.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
ImpCafe Turkey Sandwich - 10pnts.
Burger - 11pnts.
Chips - 5pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
13 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

I think I lost?

2006-07-17T07:02:00.000-04:00

Dangit, I hate scales with the stupid little lines because now I'm staring at the number trying to figure out if I actually lost 2lbs or if it hasn't moved at all. Grr. I think I did though, I'm pretty sure.. ~laughs~ So, I'm going to give it another week and hopefully I go down past the major black line so it will be easier to tell that I'm still loosing. I'm really not very good at this keeping track of pounds crap - I just want to look and feel better.

Today is week #2 of my Walking Challenge, so all week, every day, I will be walking an extra 13mins. Here's hoping I can push myself to go out each day and to it, cause sometimes it's hard. Pretty much the only reason I managed to pull it off this past week is because every time I even thought about it I quickly threw on my shoes and jumped out the door before I changed my mind. Anyway, I need to get ready for work - Monday! How'd that happen!?

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread with butter - 1pnt.
Chicken on a Bun - 9pnts.
Sauce - 1pnt.
Half Baked potatoe - 3pnts?
Butter - 1pnt.

15 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
13 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Cross your fingers..

2006-07-16T09:13:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow I'm going to step on the scale, and I'm going to hope for a loss of at least 2lbs. If there isn't a loss, then I'm going to drop my pnts down from 28 to 26 which is really techinically where I should be now since I've lost so much weight. I was hoping to put it off if I didn't have to, if I continued lossing with 28pnts, but if that's not the case.. then I guess it's time.

1:15pm Update:
Yay! I made it through the week doing my 10 minutes of walking!! Now next week I need to walk for at least 13mins / day. Here's hoping I can keep it up. Actually, today I went for the longest walk I've been on in a long time. About an hour of walking, at a steady pace with inclines and everything! It was sucky only because when I left the house for the walk it was overcast and warm - but cool enough that I could walk. And about five minutes into the walk the sun came out full on and blasted me for the rest of it. Good thing I put sunscreen on my face before I left! Otherwise, I haven't done too much else today. Had two meals.. drinking my water.. did dishes and now I'm kinda just laying around relaxing. I sent another email to Catherine, to discuss my closing dates and such in more detail. I tried to make the email sound more positive, more in a direction of completing things instead of just flat out anger. Tomorrow I have a Dentist appointment, blah. It's at 6:20 which is a really stupid time for me. It's like, right at the time when I eat my dinner. So either I gobble something down quick before I go - or I suffer until I get home. It wasn't originally booked for then.. they moved it from my like.. 5:50pm appointment. Apparently, I have such good teeth that my appointments don't take very long so they just moved my to the end of the day. Whatever, as long as they do a good job and don't slack just because they're in a rush to get home.

Sarah, Pirates was pretty good, I laughed a few times out loud and Depp is freaking too funny, I love his character. I'm excited that there's a 3rd one coming out! I really liked the fight scene on the wheel, made me laugh and I thought it fit with the crazy plot line and tone of the movie. I don't think it's a movie you HAVE to see in theatres. I think renting it would be just as good, it's not like you need to see it on the big screen or anything. If it came on TV for free, I'd watch it again. Doubt I'd pay money to see it again though.. ~shrugs~ Only need to see it once kinda thing.

So, tonight I'm supposed to RP (Roleplay) with Suz, something I haven't done in like.. months?? Holly crap, has it been that long?! I'm a bit nervous, just because I'm not sure if I'm in the right frame of mind for it.. not sure how creative I'll be. The only way to find out, of course, is to sit down and give it a try though - so that's what we'll be doing. Here's hoping it goes well, how exciting!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Egg - 2pnts.
Bacon - 1pnt.
WW Bread - 1pnt.
Chicken - 5pnts.
Ranch Dressing - 2pnts.
Salad - 0pnts.
Burger with toppings - 11pnts.
Cracker - 1pnt.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Iced Cap from Tims - 5pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
2 / 4 activity pnts used.
30 Flex pnts left.
10 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Delicious Depp.

2006-07-15T11:00:00.000-04:00

Today's the day I go to Silvercity and see Pirates of the Caribbean 2 with Mishy - I'm excited, mostly cause I thought the last movie was fantastically funny - but also because I'm getting the fuck out of my house and I've decided to have fries at lunch. Now, fries used to be something I craved from time to time.. lately, I find myself not wanting them at all. EXCEPT, yes, there is an exception to that feeling... NewYork Fries gets me every time. Honestly, their Poutine is to die for... but, since that alone is about 26 pnts I've decided to avoid that (although I definately feel it pulling at my cravings) and have instead voted for a small fry with gravey on the side. Mmmm. I'm so excited. Figure I'll count it for 9pnts for the fries? And 1 pnt for the gravey? That sounds about right I think...?? All I've had for breakfast is a yogurt, so that will leave me at 12 pnts used and more than enough for something yummy for dinner. I might pick myself up a tea or something too, dunno yet. I'm addicted to these stupid low fat frozen coffee drinks! Curse them! Anyway, I'm all ready to go, sitting here showered, hair and makeup done.. dressed.. about an hour before I have to go. ~laughs~ It's because originally I was planning on having scrambled eggs and bacon with toast for breakfast - so I wouldn't be tempted at the movies, but I've decided to Hell with it. I have a craving, and best way to kill a craving it to have it - in moderation - of course. I'll try to come back online after the movie and tell you what I thought - fingers crossed it's funny - I could really use funny.

My Mom and Dad come home today, and I can't tell you how excited I am to see my Mother - even my Dad, it feels like forever since I've seen them and I really.. REALLY need to talk to her face to face. I had a bit of a breakdown this morning about everything, it all just seems so complicated. Usually I'm better at handling this sort of thing (or at least I thought I was better) but I know that my faults occur when several things come at me at once. I tend to backpedal away from it all, and get angry and frustrated with people quickly. I just don't handle dealing with stupid people, ontop of stressful situations very well. It's like they throw wrenches into already irritating things - and it fucking pisses me off. Like I need them around, pissing all over the pile of work to do, you know? ~Deep breath~ I know, I need to relax, take a step back and just push forward and sort through it all, I know. I know.

Anyway, I'm going to have to find time for my 10 min walk today and tomorrow. I think weekends will be harder because I can veg a bit instead of actually doing anything. Plus, today and tomorrow are supposed to be even HOTTER than yesterday and the day before - Can you say EW?!!! I hope this hot weather passes soon, I'm sick of being all sweaty the second I step outside, or get in my car (with no air).. blarg. I'll definately have to push myself today.. push push. I will not use my Flex pnts this weekend, I will not use my Flex pnts this weekend.

Shout Outs::
* Welcome Back Sarah!!!
* And Mishy, thanks for goin to see the movie with me today!!
* Crystal, I totally hear you on the gas. I remember when Tuesday's used to be the day to buy gas.. now in a single day it can range anywhere from .99 to 106!! What the hell is that crap all about?!

8:50pm Update:
~Yawns~ Duuuude, I'm tired. My Mom and I went out for a walk tonight and earned myself another activity pnt. On a weekend no less!! It's rare for me to find the motivation to do things on weekends, I just seem to go into shut down mode a lot. I'm dead tired at the moment, dude to the lack of good sleep, obviously. I was really hoping to sleep in until about 9am this morning, but as usual, my body rejects that idea and forces me to get up for 7am if not earlier. Anyway, all in all today hasn't been a bad day - Although I can't shake the stress that has become a part of my every day life. Seriously, I don't know what to do. I keep telling myself, I know, I definately know that what I have to do is just pick one thing, focus on it, complete it and move on. Problem is, I've tried that.. tried it and for some reason, it's not doable!! Catherine refuses to allow anything to happen without a fight - so that's where I've been, again, for a week and a half now. Fighting with her to book my closing and move-in date for the Condo. This-should-not-be-difficult!!!!! Argh, ok, I'm done talking about it. I'm going to read, or something, and go to bed.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Reg New York Fries (they don't have small?) - 12pnts.
Gravey - 1pnt.
Chicken - 5pnts.
Tortilla Wrap - 2pnts.
Ranch Dressing - 2pnts.
Cheese - 2pnts.
Lettuce - 0pnts.
Onion - 1pnt.

27 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 2 activity pnts used.
30 Flex pnts left.
10 Min Challenge Walk - Complete.

Friday! It's Friday!!

2006-07-14T07:08:00.000-04:00

Yay, it's Friday. Sorry for the lame ass post yesterday, honestly, I had no urge to write anything and was too tired when I got home. Even now I don't have anything to really say - but I wanted to quickly put my food stuff up before I got ready for work. I'll try to update later on. Since it's going to be insanly hot today (pitty for Mishy) I prolly wont be going out at lunch for a walk - I hate the heat. Last night I got my 10mins of walking in + like an extra hour while Lori and I circled the mall. My legs were sore by the time we left! And since I was tired BEFORE we went.. I was more than tired when we got back. Talked to Mishy on the phone for a lil bit, and then passed out once we hung up. Only to be woken up by Goober shortly after - hour conversation with him (Poor thing sounded even more tired than I did) and we hung up and I returned to my state of sleep. Anyway, I need to buy some gas this morning, so I need to get going here. Have a good day, and I'll try to update later today. Don't forget your sun screen today people!!!

11:05pm Update:
I'm restless, uncomfortable in my body, tired, thinking about far too many things and just generally not in a very good mood. Several people are tending to easily get under my skin, and I find myself with little to no sympathy for any of them. I miss my mother, which is stupid, but I haven't seen her in nearly two weeks - and everything just seems to continue to pile ontop of me, and I just feel like seeing her, you know? She'll be home tomorrow, so that will be coming true. But since my mood is such crap, who knows how that will go. I want to go up to bed, but all I can think of is tossing and turning, waking up several times during the night and then being all stiff and sore when I actually do get up - not very eager to do all that. I feel broke, I feel like there are all these things I need / want and can't have any of it.. I hate that. Whatever, maybe I'll go read my book.. night all. Hey, least I stayed OP and did the walk - yay.

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Goldfishes - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
IcedCap with 2% - 5pnts.
Potatoes Carrots & Foil - 6pnts.
Chicken Fingers - 5pnts.

27 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
30 Flex pnts left.
10 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

It's going to be a heat wave?! Yuck!

2006-07-13T07:25:00.000-04:00

Food List:
Bacon Egg McMuffin - 7pnts.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Crustini - 6pnts.
Goldfish Crackers - 2pnts.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap - 15pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
4 / 4 activity pnts used.
30 Flex pnts left.
10 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

I crave sleep!

2006-07-12T07:03:00.000-04:00

Wow, I am so tired this morning. Goober and I were on the phone until about 1am last night, and then after we hung up - I couldn't sleep. Not sure how long it took me.. but I eventually did pass out. But then, because I drank so much tea and water before bed I was up three or four times to go to the bathroom! Stupid me.. argh. Needles to say, I woke up this morning dead tired.. oh well. My fault I suppose.

So, did anyone see BB7 last night?! Cause it freakin rocked when Janelle (sp?) won the freakin Veto!!! I was bouncing up and down - I love season 6 people and HATE Alison, vote her out! Then, I watched RockStar: Supernova and dude.. I love that show. Ok dudes... freakin Zayra called Tommy Lee (Motley Crüe), Jason Newsted (Metallica) & Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses) OLD on the show last night. It was crazy! I pissed myself laughing. Plus, I like her style of singing.. though I think the guys don't, it's just not right for their band. She reminds me of a band my friend Carl introduced me to awhile back called the "Yeah Yeah Yeahs". Anyway, you can go - Here - to check out profiles on the singers, so many of them freakin rock I don't have time to talk about them all right now. I'm hoping the next to go is Chris, Josh, Ryan or Phil because I really just don't like them all that much so far. They're dull on stage - not very exciting.

Anyway, nothing is really new for me here.. I mean, same old stuff. Might be going out tonight with Mishy for a bit and then tomorrow I'm supposed to hang with Lori. I guess I'm still feeling about the same as I was yesterday about my weight - blarg. Still no closing date set for my Condo - which bites. Just waiting on that Twit of a woman to get back to me.. ~rolls eyes~ Ok, I need to go get in the shower and get moving with my day here. So, you people all have a good Hump day, and I'll try to check out your Blogs later! Oh, one last thing - I know I said I'd talk about the Devil wears Prada, but I'm too lazy - so you can go to Mishy's website and read her review of the movie - since we had pretty much the same review of it.

12:00pm Update:
Quick update here. I dont know if I'm going to get any activity pnts in today b/c it's raining. Honestly, I don't even know when I'll get that 10 minute walk in!! Argh, stupid rainy day - I'm tired. So tired. ~sighs~ Today is not a good day physically, emotionally, etc. And I swear, if that dolt Catherine doesn't get back to me today about my closing dates I'm going to scream..

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Peanutbutter - 2pnts.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Meatloaf Muffins (2) - 6pnts.
Honeymustard - 1pnt.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
1/2 Bun - 1pnt.
Garlic Sticks (2) - 4pnts.
Bellini - 5pnts.
Chicken Carbonara @ Moxies - 11pnts.

33 / 28 pnts used.
1 / 1 activity pnts used.
30 Flex pnts left.
10 Min Walking Challenge - Complete.

Day O' Blarg.

2006-07-11T07:25:00.000-04:00

This morning I feel like I've put on weight, feel like I weigh even more than I already do and feel like I have so far to go before I'm happy with myself. Today, this morning, is not going well. Not sure what my problem is but every glance in a mirror, at my body, etc, is making me irritated and upset. Silly, I know.. I should be happy with how much I've done so far and just keep moving forward and yet... today I'm finding it all very difficult. Hopefully this goes away by the time I get to work..

8:30pm Update:
So, today on my very not feeling slimmer day, several people (some who haven't commented yet during the past month or so) made comments on how good I look, and how much I've lost. Do you think it's possible that they all read my Blog and figured I needed the encouraging comments? Heh. Anyway, it's nice of them to say - though it doesn't change the fact that I just wasn't feeling it today. Either way, I'm on pnts and did the 10min walk after work. So everything is really fine... I'm just feeling Blarg.

To top that off, I'm still fighting to figure out a closing date with that Twit, and my boss called me into a meeting today to tell me that I couldn't transfer offices when I move - which sucks, but since our company was bought out - not much either of us could do about that. Which means, instead of just changing offices when I move, I'll need to find a new job... two hours from here. Fuckers, it's just more stress on the pile - eh well, it'll all work out - has to. ~winks~

Ok, I'm off to finish watching BB7 (Pls vote off Alison!!). And then Rockstar SuperNova! Wicked. I hope tonight rocks.. fingers crossed!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Butter - 1pnt.
Boiled Egg - 2pnts.
Crustini - 7pnts.
Goldfishes - 2pnts.
Potatoes, Carrotts and Onions in Foil - 5pnts.
Chicken Fingers - 6 pnts.
Sauce - 1pnt.
Tea - 3pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 3 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
10 Min Challenge Walk - Complete!

Tough call with the scale . . .

2006-07-10T07:02:00.000-04:00

So, I weighed myself this morning, and there's a loss of about 2lbs - after two weeks. I was hoping for something more like 5lbs. The only real reason I'm weighing myself is because I don't want to stop loosing because I need to drop a pnt group and haven't. I should be down to 26 pnts a day now - but if I was still loosing I saw no pnt. I can't make a decision yet I don't think because I didn't do well last weekend or this weekend - so that prolly didn't help with my loss. I don't know, anyone have any opinions on this? Should I just try to buckle down more and behave myself on weekends and don't touch my Flex (which seems hard lately for some reason) or should I lower my daily pnts to 26??

I think I'm going to start a new Challenge for myself. More specifically - a walking challenge. I read it in some WW Book that on week #1 you walk each day for 10 minutes. Then, for every following week you add three minutes to the walk. (Eg. Week 2 = 13mins, Week 3 = 16mins, etc.) This extra walking will be above and beyond the walking I do each day at work on breaks and such. I wasn't going to say anything on here about this, only because I can feel myself not wanting to do it - but maybe having to come back here and report I haven't done it every day will motivate me? Dunno, we'll see. I'll put a thing at the bottom of my list and write complete for the days I actually do it. 10 minutes a day doesn't seem like much, but that's 70 mins extra per week.. so that's something, right?

~Yawns~ Anyway, I'm way sleepy this morning.. could not sleep last night. I'll try to write more later and in the meantime, have a good Monday morning everyone.

7:10pm Update:
Whew, and I'm sitting down and things are done. I got home from work a bit later than normal because I was chatting about the stresses of life with Kathy S. in the P-lot at work. Then when I got home, I picked up the mail and forced myself to continue for a walk around the small block by my house to earn that 10minutes of extra walking. Granted, since it rained all day at work I was unable to go for my 'regular' daily walks to earn activity pnts - but normally, if that would have happened I wouldn't have gone once I got home either - so it's above and beyond what I normally would have done. Day #1 of Challenge is complete.

So I got home from the walk, and got changed into lounging around the house clothes, and then put on some eggs to boil for dinner (mmm egg salad) and while I was waiting for those to cook and cool I did the dishes I avoided doing last night. After dinner, I went out to make the rounds for the gardens, just checking them quick - I was going to have to water them but the rain today saved me! Fed the fish in the pond and now I'm sitting here writing in my Blog. Honestly, I should get up and clean the bathroom tonight - but that sounds less than appealing to me at the moment.

Anyone have any good ideas for snacks at night or during the day at work that are low in points? I'm really not a raw veggie snacking person.. it just takes too much effort and I rarely - if ever craved it. If any of you have an idea to share that would be fantastic, because I'm getting bored of stuff really quickly these days.. even my breakfasts in the morning.. peanut butter, jam and honey in different variations is becoming dull. Is this a problem for anyone else, or am I the only one suffering from food boredom??

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Honey - 1pnt.
Goldfish Crackers - 2pnts.
Meatloaf Muffins (2) - 6pnts.
Mashed Potatoes - 5pnts.
Butter - 1pnt.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Egg Salad Sandwich w Onion & lettuce - 7pnts.

25 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 1 activity pnts used.
35 Flex pnts left.
10 Min Challenge Walk - Completed!

Just the list.

2006-07-09T15:16:00.000-04:00

Food List:
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Taco Chicken Wrap with sour cream - 9pnts.
Meatloaf Muffins (2) - 6pnts.
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Butter - 1pnt.
Mustard - 0pnts.
Mashed Potatoes - 5pnts.
Butter - 1pnt.
Yogurt - 2pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.

28 / 28 pnts used.
0 / 0 activity pnts used.
15 Flex pnts left.

Crystal >> Hey! Yeah they were fantastic. Actually, I decided to use the meatloaf receipt from the WW Book since I've had it several times before and it was fantastic. It made 12 Meatloaf Muffins and they are great. It has a lot of flavour in it - I'm having it for lunch tomorrow at work with some more mashed potatoes, and can't wait! I've been dying for something besides Crustini's for lunches and this was a great idea - thanks! I froze most of them.. so we'll see what they taste like one night when I get home and don't feel like cooking something and just throw one in the micro real quick.

The Devil Wears Prada - and I so don't.

2006-07-08T10:06:00.000-04:00

I'm about to get my butt moving this morning and get ready for my afternoon with Mishy - cross your fingers that the movie is good. I have to admit, I've very torn between seeing this and Pirates of the Caribbean 2 - but Mishy really doesn't wanna see Pirates anyway.. so I suppose it's an easy choice. Matt had such good things to say about it last night though, and I loved the first one. Anyway, I suppose I'd better get going... have my shower, do my hair and get dressed in my comfy jeans, pretty brown top and sneakers. Ah, sneakers - I love you. Anyway, maybe I'll try to get a food shopping in today also, because I am offically out of food at home here. Unless I eat dry wraps and chicken fingers for the next week. ~laughs~ Or eggs, I seem to have eggs... so I could eat that too I suppose. Enjoy your Saturday everyone, hopefully you're all lazing around at home - relaxing!

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
WW Bread (2) - 1pnt.
Butter - 2pnt.
Chicken Sandwich - 9pnts.
Mayo - 1pnt.
Chalet Sauce - 1pnts.
Coleslaw - 1pnt.
Chicken in BBQ sauce - 5pnts.
Mashed potatoes - 7pnts.
Garlic Rolls (3 - oops) - 6pnts.
Yogurt - 2pnts.

34 / 28 pnts used.
1 / 1 activity pnts used.
15 Flex pnts left.

I get to sleep in tomorrow?! Wicked-cool.

2006-07-07T06:26:00.000-04:00

Morning everyone, another early morning for overtime for me. You wouldn't think an extra hour a day would make that big a difference - but it just does. Every morning when my alarm goes off I think 'you could be sleeping for another hour' before I drag my lazy ass outta bed and start my morning routine.

Yesterday was an ok day, today I think we find out offically what our new quotas are at work. (here's hoping it isn't insane - though my boss tells me it isn't) I managed to get my ball exercising in last night - I felt guilty because once again I didn't bother trying to make it to the new lap pool I found. (i suck) Seriously, I used to LOVE to swim, I don't see why it's so hard for me to find the motivation to go... it's open tomorrow and Sunday - maybe I'll try to muster up the energy and urge to go. (I say again, I suck, I can feel the motivation leaking away..)

I'm supposed to weigh myself on Monday, and I'm not sure what it's going to read. Hopefully a loss, though I haven't been eating very well from day to day. This week as been fine, but the weekend was NOT fine. So.. I guess I'll see. It's hard to tell if I'm hitting a spot where I'm just maintaining though... I guess I'll just wait and see what the scale says come Monday. Anyway, I need to get some gas this morning (it's at like.. 1.06L!!!) which I'm not looking forward to. Stupid gas prices... soon I wont be able to afford DRIVING to work.. I'll have to walk.. and leave my house at 3am in order to do it. ~laughs~

Out!
Becca.

Food List:
English Muffin with Honey - 3pnts.
Tea - 1pnt.
Cream of Cauli Soup - 4pnts.
Crackers - 1pnt.
Crunchers - 4pnts.
Rosemary French Toast (4) - 10pnts.
Chocolate - 2pnts.
Chips - 4pnts.
Tea - 2pnts.

28 / 28 pnts used.
3 / 3 activity pnts used.
21 Flex pnts left.