Day 1 Back on Plan

Okay - so today was a little sketchy because I hadn't gone shopping to prepare for going back on core. I ended up using 9.5 of my weekly allowance points. It's nothing terrible, just more than I intended on spending in one day. But certainly nothing to get upset about. I have tomorrow planned so that I don't spend any and that will make up for it.

By the way, I don't think I mentioned that the Apple-filled Acorn Squash Rings with Curry Butter was absolutely divine! I would recommend it highly to anyone who loves fall food as much as I do. And for you Weight Watchers folks, it's 4 points and NOT core.

Tonight we're having leftover Mahi Mahi that Jason marinated in a beautiful local olive oil and some fresh italian herbs from the garden. I'm going to try a Weight Watchers recipe Barley with Butternut Squash, Apples and Onions and I'm hoping to have just as much success. You can't really go wrong with garden herbs and home made poultry broth.

Last little note - I passed my arrythmia class with an A+. Fantastic teacher, fun class. I'm pleased.

Love to you all,
Petunia

Back on the wagon again...

Well, I *completely* fell off the wagon. Somehow thought I could control myself without really counting points/calories etc. Uh, nope, not working. I'll weight myself in the morning, but I'm pretty sure I've gained at least 2 pounds. Uh uh, not gonna keep doing that.

Tomorrow I'm going to go back on the Weight Watchers CORE plan. Jason won't be too happy with it, but y'know, I don't really have a choice. I also have to make time to work out. There's no compromising on that - it's the difference between success and failure, and happiness and depression.

I'm going to put my menu here, and I'm not going to leave anything out. No splurge day this week - maybe a small frozen yogurt with Jason on Sunday. But that's really it - I simply can't keep doing this to myself.

Here's to a fresh start *clink*

Love to you all,
Petunia

Things are good.

For the first time in quite a while I feel like things are finally starting to go my way.

Today was my first day at AMR, and though it was just 8 hours in a classorom, it was fun and I was with some really good people. We were bombarded with information, much of which I certainly don't expect to retain, but I also know that much of it is common sense. And worse case, we have a great big binder of information to look it up in.

I'm hoping to be able to get the night shift again - the pay is much better and there is terrific opportunity for overtime. Even if I could pull one or two overtime days per pay period, it would be terrifically helpful.

I also found out that after 1500 hours of working in the county as an EMT and three months of probation, I can transfer to a 1&1 rig (one EMT + 1 Paramedic) which of course makes for much more interesting work. So, come February, I will be eligible for a 1&1. Very cool.

Add to this that my relationship is greatly improved, Jason is working his but off and continues to state that we're leaving in the spring, well, I feel good. I pray and pray that he means it, and I actually believe that he does. We're going to get through this.

Well, dinner is almost done so I'd better go and get it together. We're having leftover cornish game hens with this terrific Apple-filled Acorn Squash Rings with Curry Butter recipe I found on Epicurious.com. We'll see how the squash comes out - it sure smells wonderful.

Love to you all,
Petunia

Went back to Weight Watchers...

The good news is that I'm down almost 5 pounds from the last time I attended a meeting. The bad news is that was 3 months ago! But hey, I'm back, and I'm terribly excited.

Just reviewed a bunch of recipes on the weight watchers site and am thrilled to find that there are a *lot* of wonderful sounding recipes there...and I only browsed the 0-3 point range. Tomorrow I'm going to have to do some sorting and choosing and cooking - need to be prepared for going back to work. I'm particularly excited about a couple, including a yummy looking crispy corn snack.

And I'm absolutely *craving* salad, which is terribly unusual for me. It probably has to do with having been sick for the last week and not able to eat a darn thing - my body is trying to get as many nutrients as possible! Anyway, things are looking up.

Love to you all,
Petunia

updated pics

13 pounds down and looking better:


Godfrey is just inherently cute. I don't know how he does it.

Now I understand why people cheat.

It's for validation. To feel beautiful and wanted because their partners have become so accustomed to their presence that they don't' meant anything to them any more. Because their partners have stopped being affectionate or are taking them for granted. Because they feel neglected and unattractive. Because they feel worthless.

That's why people cheat.