Yoga is Working

Yesterday was a great day for me in the fact that I got a pretty good workout without working out! I had to help clean out the PTA shed...something that hadn't been done in years...yes years, (pretty sad that they had graduation stuff from 1990...I was just starting HighSchool in 1990!). Plus, I went to the Napa Farmer's Market...so I burned 9 points yesterday! Good thing because I ended up having french fries...one of my food vices. But, I was really proud of myself..I said NO to beer at the Farmer's Market...even though I really, really, really, really wanted one. Unfortutnately, I know I will make up for it on Saturday. My son is having his birthday party on Saturday and Ken's brother is coming down. Guaranteed, I will be pounding a few Heff's on Saturday evening, (plus there's cake...who can say no to birthday cake?!?)!

One of my issues with working out, (or causes to not work out), is my back. I have scoliosis in my lower spine, which means my back is very crooked. It's something that i have dealt with since I was 4. Since having children, my back is always sore. ABout the only thing that really helped was going to a chiropractor to get adjusted now and then. I've been due for an adjustment for about 2 months now, but haven't had time to go, (I hate taking my kids to the doctor with me). So, I have gotten a few massages and that has helped. plus, I can sometimes adjust myself on my own with a series of stretches or back pops. Last few weeks have been really bad...my pain is now in my hips so if I run or jump the wrong way, a shooting pain flares in my pelvic region...seriously stops me in my tracks! Well, this whole week, I have really dedicated myself to the Wii Fit...especially the yoga excercises. And, I'll be damn if the yoga isn't helping my back! I woke up really stiff this morning, could barely bend over. After 30 minutes of yoga, my back feels way better! This is definitely going to help me stick to the Wii Fit because it diminishes my pain! So, triple kudos to nintendo for helping my back!!!

Oh..and super great news...I am at 170.2...yes almost below 170!!! My two weeks of food focus is paying off! Wish me luck next week as I will be in potato country, (aaahhh!!!) =)

Good Choices

I was so proud of myself last night! First off, I ate a lot of healthy things yesterday...keeping my point level down. The point level is so hard...especially when I think I am eating healthy and find that it wasn't so healthy of a choice! However, I stuck to my guns yesterday and only had 2.5 points left after dinner!

My second milestone was that I made a choice to walk rather than ride. I had a PTA meeting last night. I live fairly close to the school, so I planned on walking. My neighbor was also going to the same meeting, so she offered to drive. I declined, apologizing for declining, but explaining to her that I really needed to walk. She thought about it, and decided she really needed to walk too. So we walked together! Anyway, I felt pretty good about the whole deal!

I did end up rewarding myself last night. After the meeting, and going all day on mainly fruits and vegetables, I rewarded myself with a Schwan's Dessert For One Strawberry Shortcake! It was soo good...dessert tastes so much better when you have earned it. Of course, I then went over on my points, but that's okay. The important thing is to conciously change my habits! Cross your fingers that I stick with it.

This morning was my Wii Fit morning and my habits paid off! Lost 3 pounds! HOO-RAH!

Excellent Food Choices = Rewards!

Yesterday was a great eating day. Hmmm....didn't cheat, (except the morning pop tart). What I really was happy about was the fact I went out to eat and didn't eat any french fries, (huge accomplishment for me). I went to the mall with my friend and all of our boys. We went to Chick-Fill-A to eat dinner. I've never eaten there but really enjoyed the food. Even my picky Alex was commenting on how much he enjoyed the chicken strips. Anyway, I didn't eat anyone's fries and paid an extra $0.75 for a side salad. Why does eating healthy cost more? Anyway, because of my food choices, and the fact I did cardio yesterday, and the fact I walked to the park...I lost 1.8 pounds! I know, not much, but hey, every little bit adds up. I see pounds like change, the more you save...the more you get! Anyway, food intake for yesterday:

• 2 cups of coffee
• pop tart
• ice tea
• raspberry lemonade
• 3 diet cokes, (I know, a little overboard on these)
• special turkey sandwich & cottage cheese, (sandwich was special as I used leftover salad as a filler with the turkey..yummy, yummy)
• chicken wrap & side salad with ranch dressing
• Fruit to go cup

So, guess what...remember my goal...must go until Friday without dessert. Well, its Friday, and regardless of the heat, I think I will do a little baking today! Dessert is even better when you make it! So, I will go to the pantry, pick something out, engage the boys in helping, and who knows what surprises I 'cook' up!