Catching up. Oh my gosh you all said a lot yesterday!
The eating support from all of you is working. Yesterday I bypassed the bagels and cookies all day long at work, ‘course I knew we were going out later and didn’t want to really blow it.
Belinda – I’m sure you are glad DH is back. Enjoy those protein shakes! I need to appreciate what easy access I have to all the stores to get the “clean food”. I’m becoming more and more convinced that it’s what we eat that affects us the most, with the working out coming in 2nd. We let out Costco membership expire a while back. Every trip was just getting too expensive (too much impulse buying). Repetition is boring, I agree, but right now I need it to get the routines down and because I still need to expand my Cathe collection.
Susan – Glad your dog is doing better. They are just another member of the family. As for Kroger – we used to live in Memphis for a while, where I shopped at “The Pig” (Piggly Wiggly) or Seesel’s – a Memphis store. I didn’t like the Kroger in the midtown area where we lived. But here in Southeast Michigan, it’s where I typically go. Trader Joe’s (very good for a few things) and Whole Foods (way pricier but excellent food) are both close by, but most often it’s Kroger. And the Vitamin Shoppe for protein powder. As for the weight, I’m trying not to focus on it too much, but really serious about body fat and inches.
Kathy – I can only aspire to the weight that you are using! If Dunham’s has their weights on sale, I’m ready to get 25# DB’s, which would be 50# squats. I’d like to get a BB sometime in the future . . .
Melissa – Cute Avatar pic! I see you like the apple/string cheese snack, too. It’s a staple in my weekday diet. Turkey tacos are one of my kids favorite meals – they now think that ground beef taco meat tastes funny!
Heidi – Nice buying spree! I’ll be holding out a bit longer for STS. Need to get the MC down a bit more. Hope DH is doing better and not driving you too crazy. Mine’s worse than the kids when he’s sick. UGHH!
Michelle – Congrats on the running! Isn’t it such a feeling of accomplishment the first time? I had never run until about 2 years ago (had made the goal that I would do a 5K before my 40th birthday), and was so ecstatic how good it felt when I could do 1, then 2, then up to 6 miles easily. Also, I think I’m pushing myself harder since I started recording my weights used, so it’s been a useful tool. I don’t want to go any lighter or do less reps than I did a previous workout. I drink the shakes at night because I think I needed a few more calories in my diet (think I was cutting back too much) and the protein helps boost metabolism more through the night. I’m waiting to see if this works.
Gayle – Bummer about the car. I know how frustrating it can be. We put $2000 into DH’s truck last summer. It’s holding out so far, but we definitely need to get another vehicle this summer. Not until after the MC is paid off. And I also know about life events putting things in perspective. DH had a heart attack 2 years ago at age 38. He is/was not the typical candidate in any way – very physically active (a mountain biker), underweight if anything, eating fairly well, lo cholesterol, no history of heart disease in the family, and lo stress (he’s a professor and it happened during the summer while he was off). I have most of the above, which is why I’m here. It’s been 2 years of saying I’ll get around to it. Now I’m making that commitment to myself so I’m there for myself and my family. That’s why I appreciate the support of this group so much.
So, time to work out – it’s a cardio day, and maybe a run is just what I need. Better get a banana first . . .