Archives for May 2007

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Just wanted to check-in after trip to Chicago. It was a great time!

We did eat out a fair bit – Mexican, American, Asian, Italian…yeah, a lot of food going on there. 😉

For the most part, I didn’t do too bad. Stopped eating when I was full – this is actually a HUGE things for me and I think this alone can help a lot when we’re eating out.

As you can see by my weekly check-ins, I have actually gained a bit back these past 2 weeks. I’m convinced that it has more to do with salt intake (and retaining water) than actual pounds, so I think it will come off again fast. I think the key is to get right back into exercise and healthy eating mode – In fact I am doing big Boot Camp when it comes to exercise!

I know that I have J & AJ’s wedding next month – family will be in town for a week or more and of course there will be a lot of festivities and eating out. I really want to plan around this in terms of getting my exercise in as much as possible. So, I think a Boot Camp right now is in order! 😉

 We’ll keep moving…

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Tomorrow J and I leave for Chicago…we’ll get picked up at the airport by our parents and then meet up with everyone at the hotel. I’m really looking forward to this and M (sis) is in charge of planning the "sister" activities so I know it will be a great time.

We’re staying in a great location downtown and despite the fact that my parents live so close to Chicago, I’ve not really spend too much time there myself so I’m looking forward to it! I know that there will be lots of eating out as well as some drinks, so I’m prepared to go into Boot Camp mode when I get back home.

I’m not going to stress about calories and exercise. Actually I suspect we will do a fair bit of walking, so this will be good. I just want to have a great time with my family and celebrate with J! My goal is to follow the 80/20 rule when it comes to eating and to make conscious decisions and not just be on automatic with the choices I am making.

Will report back next week! Chicago here we come!

🙂

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AJ got baptized at church this last Sunday! It was so awesome to watch.

A cool thing is that his father happened to be in town for the weekend (from TN) so he came to church with us as well. Then we all went to lunch after. (yes, I did eat something fattening!) It was a great day!

It so wonderful to see AJ taking these steps before the wedding. I’m so happy for J that their marriage will be starting out as that of a Christian couple.

Amen!

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I missed J’s shower and bachelorette party back in MI last week, so I planned a day out with her to take her lingerie shopping and out to lunch. We had a really good time and I am so excited for her as she prepares to be married next month.

We went shopping – found something pretty for her. Then decided to hit CiCi’s Pizza for lunch.

Have you ever been to this place? (I think it’s a chain) Well, I had not been here before and let me know tell you – it is a calorie disaster waiting to happen if you are dieting. lol I had allowed myself permission to splurge a bit as I eat out so infrequently these days, BUT it is very easy to go overboard at this place. It’s a pizza buffet that serves up every different kind of pizza you can imagine. (so of course you want to try the Mexican pizza, potato pizza – well, you get the idea) Not to mention the bread, salad (OK a bit of salad is a good idea!) and desserts available.

Good grief! Well I can just say that I left this place feeling that uncomfortable kind of full that I haven’t felt since beginning the weight loss challenge back in Jan. This is NOT a good thing!  Live and learn, I guess. It was bound to happen. Again, it is MORE important what I do tomorrow – and I am planning a day of healthy living!

Here’s to pizza! 😉