Yep, the queen of maintenance is what you can call me!
Up .8 for the week, and up .4 since April 21, so basically the same as when I started going back to WW meetings. And while I wish the scale was going down, I do know that being aware of what I eat has prevented me from being 200 pounds by now. This last week I don’t think I packed enough food when I was working at the farmers market, and I found myself eating a lot when I got home. I plan to remedy that this week. After my WW meeting, I had to get my oil changed in my car. There is a really good breakfast place across the street, and since I get my oil change free at the dealership, the downside is that it usually takes an hour instead of 10 minutes at Jiffy Lube.
Instead of eating pancakes, I ate my packed breakfast – an egg white and spinach breakfast wrap, some grapes and water. Then got my walking shoes on and walked for 45 minutes. By the time I got home it was nearly lunch time. I bought a 30 pack of eggs a couple weeks ago at Sam’s Club – they are brown organic eggs and I couldn’t pass up the price, but I realized I really need to start using more eggs before they are no longer good. It was in the 60’s yesterday, so quiche sounded good!
Each quarter of the pie is only 6 smart points. I paired it with some sliced cucumbers and some watermelon. I ran a couple errands in the afternoon, to come home and find that the dogs found some fabric that Hannah bought at the thrift store and were tearing it apart. We all know it’s Roman, the puppy, that does the damage, but Rummy feels so guilty she runs, shakes and hides. The little pieces next to the fabric? One of Hannah’s head bands that’s chewed into a dozen pieces. I like how Roman is looking at me like “what are you so upset about?!”
The kidults both worked late last night, so I made tacos – something easy they could heat up when they got home. Hannah had a rough day at work. If anyone uses a credit card for square and asks for an email receipt, at every other place that uses square to take credit cards, it has the email address saved and will automatically send an email receipt. One man ordered a sandwich, and when Hannah brought it to him he said “why did you tell my wife I got a sandwich!” Apparently the email address in the system for the credit card was his wife’s email address, and while he was waiting for his sandwich, she got the receipt and texted him asking “I hope you are enjoying your sandwich!” Gah. He stormed out of the place saying “I am never f_cking coming to this place again!”
My store sells blue corn tortillas, and I absolutely love them. I used some of the ground beef I got from that primal cut of beef from The Fresh Market, and while it’s only 2 ounces, it’s 4 points because it’s probably 80/20. I added 1/2 ounce of cheese, baby spinach, and Rick Bayless’s ancho chile salsa. So good! The only difference is that I used 10 dried ancho chiles for this recipe – and because those are dried poblano peppers (I think!) it’s flavorful spicy, not knock your socks off spicy. And I grilled the tomatillos so they were really charred before blending in the blender. It’s so smokey too – Hannah said she could just eat it with a spoon!
I have to give congrats to my niece Claire! She graduated from 8th grade last night. Not only did she get straight A’s all through middle school, she also had perfect attendance. It sucked though that they ditched the honors breakfast they usually do because of funding, and she got no recognition, other than graduating, of her awesome accomplishments. I know she’ll be like Marsha Brady when she goes to high school and be involved in all sorts of things there. So proud of you!
I slept in a bit this morning, because today is my long work day – the 167 round trip farmers market to Hillside, up to Grayslake, back to Hillside and then home. My only saving grace is that someone else is using their car to pack because it’s bigger than mine, which will make all the difference. Being a passenger on a 45 minute drive one way is not as tiring as having to do it myself. And it’s supposed to be a beautiful day, so I’ve got that going for me.
Alright, off to fix some breakfast – and after looking at those tacos above, I just might have to make breakfast tacos! Make it a great day!
Oh my goodness poor Hannah. Certainly wasn’t her fault and that man should be ashamed of his behavior. What is wrong with people? It’s not like he was at a strip joint!
Maintenance is as challenging as weight loss if not more. I have been in a long period of maintenance after gaining some weight. I am frustrated, but I am also uncomfortable enough to keep fighting not to go up anymore and hopefully eventually to lose the weight. I’m not the same person I was when I weighed over 200lbs and I’m not going back there again! Keep up the work Biz. You’re doing great.
Congratulations to your niece! You have such a beautiful family.
Ah Rummy, he’s totally not impressed 🙂
Sounds like that guy at Hannah’s work was busted LOL. Maybe he was on a diet and was cheating by eating a sandwich. But no need to be rude to Hannah, it’s his problem, not hers.
The quiche looks delicious! Need to make something like that soon again.
And congrats to Claire, very well done.
Ha, never thought about that! Or maybe he just doesn’t like his wife’s cooking! 😀
Hi Biz..
Tell Hannah not to let the assholes get her down..I worked retail for 10 years and I have never been so happy to have my little shared office. The stories I could tell…and if I never have to clean a public restroom again..it would be too soon.
That quiche looks awesome. Hope you have a great week. 🙂
Thanks Jamie – and Hannah pretty much lets comments like that roll of her back – she’s realized that no matter what, sometimes you can’t please everyone.
Hope you had a good week too! 😀
Claire = #winner! Good going, you’re going to rock high school!!
Hannah’s jerk customer – um, can you say marriage problems? ::rolleyes:: Just sorry he took it out on Hannah.
Hope your day goes well; glad you have someone else to do the driving for a change!
Thanks Shelley!
Yep, marriage problems for sure! I can’t understand in any relationship telling the other person what they can and cannot do. Hannah even gave him a $5 gift card and he threw it back at her and said “I am never f_cking coming back here!” She was like “thank you!”
The quiche looks so good, yay for maintenance, LOVE the dogs, and big congratulations to Claire!!!
Yep, sometimes maintenance is a victory!
Thanks for the shout out for Claire- we made her a certificate celebrating her accomplishments even if the school didn’t!
She had a great day and I have no doubt she will kill it in high school! LOL
I still think it’s bullshit that they didn’t have an honors breakfast or anything like that. You are correct – she’s going to kill it in high school! 😀
I think Hannah is the most unpicky picky eater I have ever heard off. She eats diversely but is still picky.
Yep, that sums it up Moll!
OMG that quiche looks delicious. I can’t believe it. I usually do frittata to avoid the whole crust situation, but might have to try this.
I also cannot believe the strong genes in your family. Obv you look like your twin, but your niece and daughter too??
I love using canned potatoes – let me know if you give it a try! And yes, we do have strong genes in our family, don’t we?!