Carbs bad!!

That's the new diet...

Elections

Isn't it interesting?
I am sitting here, waiting for elections results to come in for my county and state. No precincts are in yet. However, California, and all of it's electoral votes, have been awarded to Sen. Obama.
I know, anyone could have predicted that months ago, but should we really be reporting this until after some votes have been counted?
Just an observation. No comment to this is necessary. I am very aware of the political process.

New Year, New Blog, A New Start

Hello Diet/Cache/SCUBA group!

This will be a quick blog, as I have to get to bed soon.

The diet is on, one really good day (well, probably too few calories, but didn't have much of an appetite today). I'll probably be very hungry tomorrow. To this, Mike and I just got back from Sam's with plenty of diet friendly, quick meals. Tomorrow is sure to be one of those hard to resist days - a catered lunch! I'm bringing my own.

The members of the blog will notice that they will be asked to use their Google accounts to log in now, as blogger has transferred over. I'm telling ya, Google is set to take over the information and communications world. I'm not opposed to this, so it's not a complaint or dig - just wish I had bought Google stock back in the day.

Happy New Year, and Happy New Diet!

Jen
ps - cool spellcheck!

We Can Still Do This!

As I am sitting here with my South Beach Diet Wraps, at my desk, alone in the office, I am reminded of an early post, when I announced my discovery of the aforementioned wraps. So, why just sit here, looking out the window (at a parking lot) while eating, when I can post a blog?

With all of our allowances to not count calories, some might think we are off all diets. I say, "NO." We can continue on. We need to be proud of what we have done, and continue.

So, we have restocked the freezer with diet foods. In fact, we are starting to get low again. We are hoping for a LC sale at Vons - all LC's were over $4 last night! On our last shopping experience, we picked up many SmartOnes by Weight Watchers. Those have provided a nice change, and I was pleased with the low calorie count on many of them.

Another Comparison

Let's let some pictures do the talking today....















Hey, look at that, we grew some new friends!

Actually - I think we are looking pretty good. No arguing!
Jen

Day 134, or Day 1?

Is today day 134 or is it the first day of the diet?

If my math serve me right, we started this lifestyle change 133 days ago. But, we all must admit that we have slipped up the last few weeks. Today I have pledged to start counting my caloric intake again. But, is this day 1, or day 134. Let's evaluate...

Our total goal was to, of course, lose weight, change our eating paterns, and feel great. So what has been going on these last few weeks to make me reevaluate the Lifestyle Change (aka diet).

1. We have taken up SCUBA diving. While doing so, we burn lots of calories. With the exception of clogged ears and strained backs (heavy tanks), I feel great after diving.
2. We have celebrated a few birthdays. Part of our goals was to be able to enjoy life, and not allow any lifestyle change to hinder our celebrations. So we went to Onami's! So we ate lots of crab, tempura, and/or sushi. We also enjoyed ourselves one night.
3. I have had pizza while at workshops that served lunch. Yes, I ate it even when I said I'd just have salad. Anyone who knows me knows my love for pizza. So, before May, I ate 1/2 of a pizza. These last few weeks I have just been having 1 slice (okay, there was one time I had 2). Note that late summer means lots of trainings for me, with lots of catered lunches. Not an easy time!

Did we lose weight? Yes! Change eating paternes? Yes, yes! Do we feel great? I do! I think we all do, most of the time ;-). Goals achieved? Well, yes! Great!

After reflecting on the above, there is much truth. So, maybe today is day 134 - with a promise to myself to do better.

But, I can not be too easy on myself. I have enjoyed getting back toward my younger weight. On a practical note, I have recently shelled out a considerable amount of money on a new wet suit. Hmm, don't want that to stop fitting. For that matter, I'd still like my new pants, suits, shorts and tops to continue to fit as well. Perhaps I'd like to even trim down a little bit more.

Let take a different spin on the above (yes, I'm related to a politician - a good politician, but I have the ability to spin in my blood).

1. When diving, it is important to get pleanty of calories to replenish our bodies. One can eat well when using many calories, but there is no need to be senseless. Eat. Go out for crab or Thai, or even pizza. Have correct portions. Then stop. Eat healthy foods as well.
2. Celebrate. Have the birthday boy or girl's favorite meal. That's one meal. One meal will not sabatoge a healthy way of life. Several just might.
3. Bring your lunch when high caloric foods are going to be served. I knew this one. I lived this rule for several workshops in July. Then I got lazy, tempted, or perhaps just weak. There is nothing wrong with having salad and a low calorie wrap while everyone else noshes.

So it is both day 134, and day 1. We have been on a healtier road for 134 days. Yet today is the first day that I am putting myself back in check. Spin it any way that helps you; I know I will.

On another note, God Bless the United States. I have not, and will never forget.
September 11, 2006.

Is anybody out there?

Where are my dieters?