MFP Challenge: Day 7

Well, the week is over! I may not always take exact screenshots and blog, but I'd like to check in daily on the Facebook page. 

-Naturally, I was kind of starving this morning. My Friday night leftovers were kind of a necessity for lunch. 

-Yeah, we ordered in. BUT...I only ate half the wrap. I kinda gave that habit up along with splitting my 12 in sandwiches, so this was a big deal. Ok, so I finished the fries, but I'm absolutely stuffed now. I can't even dream of sneaking a dessert. 

-We took a walk around 4:30 today. It wasn't much, but I think it re-energized us and helped clear our heads. Though my allergies are in full swing, I still love the blooming cherry blossoms. 

Yes, he obviously loves me with those puffy eyes, bad hair, and no makeup.

Today's shoutouts go to two awesome Heathers in my life!

I met Heather R on an email group back in 2000/2001. We started chatting about the topic at hand in personal emails and soon got to be friends. She lives in UT and I live in PA. Due to both of us unable to travel across the country for various reasons, we still haven't met. However, we've held onto a great friendship for nearly 15 years now. She is a runner, and she gives me such inspiration and excellent advice about easing into it. I feel so good when she tells me not to say I'm a jogger or that I'm just a beginner. She wants me to be proud of what I have done on that treadmill while taking it at the proper pace and speed. Here's a picture she recently tagged me in: 

One day, we will meet. Until then, I'm proud to be her friend, and her encouragement has meant a lot to me. I'm so glad we're able to still chat so openly. 

I met Heather S in high school! We had mutual friends but didn't really know each other. Naturally, Facebook happened, and then we started messaging about weight loss after a few years. We realized how much we had in common and started to become real life friends! We share similar weight goals and are on our own serious journeys. She has been a great sounding board, and she gets where I'm at along with the frustrations. Her dedication and success  for her next phase has been inspirational. It's been awesome to get to know each other, hang out, geek out, and chat about all this stuff. It's so funny how you may know someone since high school but you never really knew them. I'm glad we didn't pass by this opportunity, and I am grateful for everything. You are AWESOME. Virtual high five! 

MFP Challenge: Day 6

I just lost my entire draft. Soooo....it's Saturday night, not too many people will see this, and I'm just gonna have fun!

-Yes, I know I shouldn't have the complimentary chips at breakfast.

-My husband got Five Guys, and I actually turned it down for a lower cal/fat/sodium option. Although, Subway adds up if you're not careful. One of my biggest weight loss challenges was to stop eating 12 in hoagies. Lately, I'd been treating myself to both halves. 've only had 2 sandwiches in my life that I couldn't finish. Just call me Joey Tribbiani.

Though in this case, I could've been Ross as well. 

So yeah, my stomach started stretching to re-accommodate this Liz Lemon behavior.

But I have to remember that heavy carbs aren't my friend. 

It's so nice when TV understands you.

And for the couple that just discovered they love to host...not that we'd know anything about this...

MFP Week Challenge: Day 5

It has been so busy at work that I barely had a chance to eat today. I ended up grabbing my food from the fridge and sitting at my desk since I was waiting for a call. I try not to do that anymore (a break should be a break), but the to-do list was just too big. Glad I had some caffeine this morning!

-I really liked that sandwich thin, and it has a decent amount of fiber. Bread is so great, but it's one of the worst things I can eat. 

-Quick dinner at a nearby diner before a movie. Hey, I took half of it home. 

-Saw The Avengers: Age of Ultron tonight, hence the movie snack. I don't like sitting for 2 1/2 hours after sitting for 8 hours of work, so I volunteered to get up halfway through and stand in line so I could just get the blood rushing. Good movie though, and I loved Elizabeth Olsen. 

Today was such a long day that I'm too tired to keep writing my next shoutout. I'm going to make up for that tomorrow, but for today I'm just going to redirect you to the piece I wrote about my trainer in March. D is such a special and influential figure in my life, and I can't say it enough. (I'm on the app, so I can't make a pretty link): 

 http://sweatersandsmoothies.blogspot.com/2015/03/strength-shaping-and-serendipity.html