Yikes. I can’t tell you how fast this year has gone by. Pretty soon it will be Christmas and New Years and that dreaded “I’ll lose weight this year!” January 1 resolution. Don’t believe me? Check out these posts!
http://mybizzykitchen.com/2009/01/02/2009-is-mine/
http://mybizzykitchen.com/2010/01/01/happy-new-year/
In 2010 this is what I looked like – I think my face is thinner now. š (Hi Mel!!)
http://mybizzykitchen.com/2010/12/31/new-year-new-you/
Well I am happy to say that I am down 14.4 pounds for the year. Certainly not breaking any records, but I am happy that I am not starting out this new year at literally the same weight from January 2009 to January 2011! I only have 5.6 pounds to lose this month to hit my goal of 20 pounds lost.
So I have a plan. But its going to be hard to keep it up. But I have my December calendar packed and ready to go with workouts! See that highlighted square? That’s my and Tony’s 11th anniversary.
What the hard part is going to be is that Tony is having more surgery. He developed a hernia as a complication from his colon cancer surgery. His surgery is on December 12, but because he’s on blood thinners for his artificial heart valve, he may have to be hospitalized before that date. We both thought we’d be done with hospitals this year. š
So I am not sure how I am going to juggle working out, work, meal planning, taking care of my Tony this month, but if I don’t have a plan I know I’ll just say “f it” and lock myself in my pantry with bags of pretzels and a box of wine. š And maybe a t.v. so I can watch Food Network.
Since I had leftover zucchini pancakes, I made another “breakfast” tower of sorts. Two zucchini pancakes, 3 ounces of leftover pork, spinach and an egg (and half an ounce of cheese -shhh!) with fresh pineapple on the side. Breakfast comes in at 388 caloreis, 17 fat, 24 carbs, 3.5 fiber and 34 protein.
When I cleaned out my refrigerator I forgot that I had bought these No Noodles at Whole Foods with my Mom a few weeks ago. They are made of water, yam flour and lime. I am not kidding.
They say that they are fully cooked “just add to your favorite dish.” So since I had my last frozen package of Paleo chili, I made chili mac with these. With more unphotographed pineapple on the side, lunch came in at 374 calories, 19 fat, 27 carbs, 4.4 fiber and 24 protein.
When I first took them out of the package, they look like celephane noodles, which I don’t particularly like because of the texture. And this was kinda awkward to eat at my desk, so I ended up taking a knife and fork and chopping up the noodles and ended up eating it like soup.
The verdict? Meh. They didn’t taste like anything but the Tabasco I tossed with them. And they were $2.99 a package at Whole Foods. Not worth it in my opinion!
Work was quiet and productive! Although the day dragged a bit around 3:00. I defrosted chicken breasts not really knowing what I was going to do with them, but I let Tony decide – I said “do you feel like chicken parmesan or chicken tacos? He shocked the shit out of me (and I did a happy dance) that he decided on chicken tacos! My three tacos come in at 536 calories, 12 fat, 35 carbs and 21 protein.
I have an apology to make. Tony kept telling me that my pictures were taking a long time to download on the blog and insisted that I had my camera on the wrong setting. I kept telling him I hadn’t changed anything! Well, apparently I did have it on the “large” setting which made each picture like 2 MB. Sorry if its been taking a while for my blog to load. That’s why the pictures are all different sizes on this post – I fixed it though! So, Tony – you were right. There, I said it! š
Stats for Wednesday
- 1330 calories (includes almonds as a snack)
- 56 fat, 95 carb, 17 fiber, 83 protein
- no exercise
- average blood sugar 141
It’s December 1 – time to get my workout in! I’ll leave you with an awkward family photo Christmas picture – enjoy!
UPDATE: BSI HAS BEEN EXTENDED DUE TO THANKSGIVING! You have until Saturday, December 3 morning to get your PEAR recipes to Mara.
Ugh, more surgery! Well, I’m very glad it’s not for cancer again, but still frustrating. I’ll keep Tony in prayer.
Sorry about Tony needing more surgery. I hope next year is hospital free for your family.
Your doing great with your weigh loss! Keep up the great work. I can see a difference in how you look, and no mater what you are starting 2012 lighter than 2011.
hey, a 14 pound weight loss is nothing to scoff at, that’s awesome! and you’ll be starting your new year with a total head start. i’m sorry to hear about tony, what a bummer. going to the doctor can get so old.
lolz at the picture, ah, the holidays š
Sorry to hear that Tony will have to have more surgery. Hope all will go well!
I think you have done a great job this year with everything you had going on!!! 2011 has been a pretty tough year for me, too, and I know how hard it is to keep up with exercising and eating well when life is tough… I know you’ll reach your end of year goal!!
That is not good news to hear about Tony! I hope it will be a quick visit.
You are doing so well with your goals this year. I have no doubt that you will accomplish them.
It took me a second when I opened your post just now! Hi!!:)
You and Tony are in my thoughts, and I truly hope that everything goes well. Let me know if you need anything, I’m definitely willing to help out however I can! :
Sorry about Tony needing a hernia repair, but at least that is more of a mundane surgery.
Those no-oodles? Nas-tay! The smell was worse than the taste (which was nothing). They shall never pass my lips again.
And congrats on the weight loss!
Oh I forgot, your beautiful!!! 14 pounds is wonderful, it’s down, not up and you’ll start the new year happier, healthier and so much smarter than last year. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and thank you for teaching me new and interesting things.
Blessings!!
I was just working on December’s calendar this afternoon. My beginning of the month is so packed it’s a good thing I work out at 5 in the morning because I am positive there’s no other time I could fit it in.
I’m sorry Tony has to go back in again. I hope this time it’s quick and easy and he heals fast.
The IRS sucks, I know that. Being self employed I really know that. But because I don’t like to be red flagged I pay what they ask of me instead of pushing their buttons.
Those noodles….ugh!! I’m a visual eater and they do not look like something I’d try.
Have a great rest of the week Biz. I haven’t had check in on Charlie for ages, how’s he doing? Just curious.
Off to Girls Night Out in about 30 minutes, YEAH!!! Take care and God Bless!!
Sorry to hear Tony will be in the hospital again, but glad that you have a plan to make the best of the rest of the year!
BTW when I first glanced I thought you said that was your family christmas photo, and I was so confused! lol
I’m sorry to hear Tony’s having another surgery, but am hopeful 2012 will be a hospital free zone! I think you’ve done an amazing job with staying on track with your weight loss goals this year, 14.4 pounds is awesome!
I’m sorry it looks like your hubby will be in the hospital on your anniversary. How about a plan to celebrate really big another day? New Year!
Losing 14 pounds is better than gaining 14 pounds!!!