Product Review

THE SKINNY COW Caramel & Vanilla Bars

OK so I did not buy these but I went to my mother's and she was raving about these and how she got them on sale... They can be pricey!

I am not a huge fan of fudgesicle type thingy but these were so smooth and creamy....

They are really good and big for 2 pts!!

I enjoyed these bars very much and will include them in my summer grocery.

WI

I actually got up early and went to a WW centre to get WI. I lost 1 lb!!! I am happy with that.
So I will do another week of flex and see if I can really kick some serious arse and if I can't then off to core for sure.

Report

Well I was unable to get WI yesterday due to work conflict again. So I think I am going to leave early this morning and go on the way to work. I think I probably stayed the same but that's OK.
I have decided to wait to switch to core next week. This week my schedule and groceries are all screwed up so it's easier to start on a less hectic week.
I plan on giving it my all this week.

Just thinking

I am thinking about switching to Core to get out of my funk with my Flex. I will think long and hard because this would limit many things I love.
I have not worked out as much as I had hoped but the scale shows I stayed the same so far...

I needed some retail therapy so I bought what I love the best .... SHOES!!!
I got two different pairs, and it was buy one get the other for 50% off. I love sales!

Book Review

Well this has nothing to do with weight loss but I'm trying to get out of my bad funk. So I decided I would do a book review.

Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella

First let me say if you have ever read any of her books ( shopaholics, undomestic goddess...etc) you will know it's a fun girly girl read. Nothing heavy, nothing life changing just light and fun.

I love reading this author even more in the summer. I tend to read outside and enjoy a fluffy book to get me in a great mood.

I started reading this book and could not put it down. I thought it was great. However not the best I have read of hers but I certainly loved it.

It's about a girl who wakes up in a hospital after a car accident and does not remember the last three years of her life. Her image changed, she's married to a hunk and has a power position at her job. She struggles to regain her memory all the while learning everything all over again.

Since I finished this book and summer has not even begun, I need another chicklit book to read. I love reading all kind of different books. I'll have to go and see what the bookstore has that intrigues me.

Emotions Overdrive

OK I will make this short and sweet. I think I may be the victim of PMS emotions. I am just so angry and short fused.
I was quite upset last night, so I stuffed my face. Trust me I payed for it.. I felt crappy . Then later in the evening I wanted to cry.
I hate being such an emotional eater. I know most of you are and that' s why I am being honest. It's a part of life I'm not sure you ever really get over.
I don't eat when I am sad or down... I really eat when I am mad or pissed off.
So today, I told myself it's a new day start fresh. This is one thing I have learned at WW. I did and I feel great. The moral of my story, I may not be able to control my cravings and binging during a really rough time but you dust yourself off and start fresh asap.

Changing subjects.

My mother had a dinner party on Friday night and I decided to drop in after dinner and see all her friends. I had such nice compliments and had a great discussion about willpower with a couple of ladies. One of them follows WW as well and has done very well. She is convinced I have strong willpower and I assure you I don't believe that.
It's a drive to be skinny and healthy. That's what keeps me going... It's a lifestyle change... I mean put chips and french fries in front of me and you will see willpower takes a walk.
Speaking of walk ... Since I have done none this weekend I am getting off my chair and going for a long walk right now!

WI .... Not even worth reporting

I actually went to get WI tonight... I had to miss yesterday's WI but it to another town for tonight. I only lost 0.2.... Like that is the same in my book as STS. I am just happy I forced myself to go even thought I really did not feel like it.

I bought some Breyers ice cream 100 calorie cup. I never splurge on these things unless I am really craving ice cream and I was.

I bought a different kind then I normally do it's called English toffee and fudge. It's good!

I love food that is already portioned so that I know exactly what I can get for the amount of points it is. It makes my life easier :)

Random thoughts

OK so because I can never say no to anyone... My boss asked me to switched shifts to work my 12 hour shift tomorrow instead of Thursday. This means I miss my WI but I will go into another WW to get WI on Thursday.
Tonight I worked till 8 and brought my clothes to do some treadmill but one of my bosses asked me to go with her for a walk with her 3 dogs...Her husband was away and she did not want to go alone... So I did and we did a really big walk and made it under 40 minutes. Trust me when I say I walked fast with her. There was no slowing down :(
So I am happy I was able to fit 3 walks this week and with an extra day till WI I hope I will see some great results.

weekend tales

I had a relaxing day yesterday, I did nothing!
After dinner I made my way to the grocery store. I stocked up on fruits and veggies, I hope I can stick to my plan for the week I need to loose weight.

After a long conversation with someone I work with, I realized by me going away and eating my old way. It's like a drug addict quitting cold turkey and then taking just one snort, one puff or one needle. It's just gets you wanting more...
I have realized that and I hope to never let myself go like that again. It's OK to have your moments but not for 2 days.

Today it's a nice day and I hope to spend some of it outside, I'll do my housework and visit my father.
Tonight is the season finale of Desperate Housewives so I guess that's my evening highlight!

Long weekend begins

Alright I think it's time I start blogging again.
So I did not get weighted this week... Trust me it's not good. I have a scale at home that it pretty accurate and I could not believe the damage I had done on my mini 2 day vacation.
I hope I never go away for a week. LOL

I am excited it's a long week-end! Of course I have nothing planned however I am content with that.
I need to meet new people... I really need to get out more!

I hope to have a little loss next week on the scale, I will try my best to stay on track during my long weekend.

Mini Vacation over

I had a nice week-end!
My best friend and I drove out Saturday morning to Halifax, NS. We shopped all day and then in the evening we did a little gambling at the casino. We came back to our hotel and watched a movie. Sunday we took it pretty easy for the morning and then went out for some more shopping.
The weather was horrible it rained hard and it was very windy :(

I ate like a pig... just like I did before WW. I honestly felt ill more then a couple of times during the week-end. I really over did it... Not my proudest moment. However it helped me realize two things: 1. I can't eat like I used to without feeling gross. 2. I can't ever let myself think I can eat like that and not gain all my weight back.

I did have a great time and I may not get WI this week ;)

Friday

It's Friday!
It was a really slow day at work... which is no fun. It make the time go by so slow.
I am doing some laundry and getting my stuff ready to leave tomorrow morning. I am leaving to go to Halifax which is in another province about 2-3 hours away. It's great I love go to this great city we always have fun. I am going with my best friend.
She's preggers so I will not keep up with her for eating... But I do know I will indulge a little. However my plan is to use the gym in the hotel and I will burn calories shopping!!

Have a great week-end!

WI

I only lost 0.8 lbs.
Oh well at this part of the game I take whatever comes as long it's a minus!

On another note I am thrilled to be getting away for the week-end! I am heading into Halifax and I can't wait . I love that city and I am going with my best friend, so I know I will have a good time. However she's pregnant and I know she will be eating all the time... so I intend on keeping all my flex points for the week-end!

Bad WW'er

Today was a horrible WW day... I need to get it off my chest.
By 12:30 pm today I had not eaten anything. Not breakfast not lunch not even a crumb... But I did get alot of water in.
I made myself a PB sandwich at work and then had a nice supper. Until I remembered we had a B-day in the office and someone had a brought in Sex in a pan! So I took a piece...
I went to pick up items at the grocery store after work so no exercise for me tonight.
I am sure I did not eat all my points but that's sometimes worse :(

Boring Tueday

A bit of a bummed mood today.

I am getting ready to bring my dog to the vet.. not looking to forward to this at all.
I jumped on the scale just to check how it was going.... not great shows the same number as last week. Hopefully it will go down by tomorrow.
I did have a great walk last night however I was unable to get up early this morning and go walking.
I have nothing prepared for my lunch or my supper... this could mean trouble. I need to check my freezer to see if I have something worth eating.

Challenges

That's right new challenge starting! Warning I have mini challenges instead of one big goal.

1. Loose a total of 10 lbs from now until mid July.
2. Loosing a 5 lbs after that to reach at least 15 lbs from now until Aug.
3. To walk at least 4 days a week

There now let the challenges begin starting Wednesday! That's my WI day and I choose to start my week on that day.

Weekend Report

Monday already.
I had an alright week-end Saturday I picked just a few items at the grocery store and spent all day outside.
Yesterday, I had TOM drop by to bring me some cramps :(
I also looked after my best friend's toddler for a couple of hours.

I made somewhat bad food choices and I only got out to walk on Saturday. Running around a 2 year old got to count for some AP??!

I hope to get out tonight after work for a extra long walk :)

Saturday Ramblings

- It's finally a nice week-end!
- I sat outside today and read my book. I love doing this all summer long and today it felt great
- I feel much better despite having a bit of cough and a awful headache I feel 90% better.
- I was unable to go for a walk yesterday, but I did make it out tonight.
- I had another patient in the office yesterday who commented on my weight loss! I honestly love it when this happens. Despite being a bit shy it puts a smile on my face to know strangers who don't see me often notice a difference!