the2beths

I hate grocery shopping on Sunday’s but it is usually the day that works best. Apparently, that is the case for everybody in the city. Craig has to work so my dad is going to hang out with Henry while I got to Aldi and Kroger. I need to make a list.  I think I am going to have the same lunch this week. I had unwrapped cabbage rolls and it tasted delicious to me this week.  And it’s easy and cheap. 

I am also going to make more of the peanut butter/oat balls. Those were delicious. 

Also, I’ve been looking into flexible dieting. It’s kind of what I’ve been doing before I started this challenge and because we eat at home a lot I think I would really like it. It seems so much more sustainable. I already measure all of my food so it will just help me get my protein in. I am just going to try it and see how I do. I am going to continue the Whole Life challenge but will probably lose nutrition points often. But I am going to work hard to get all of the other points and make off plan foods more of an exception than a rule. 

It’s been a beautiful fall weekend. I’ve been tired though. We’ve all had a cold or the starting of a cold all week. I haven’t slept that great because of it. So I am looking forward to putting this cold behind me. 

Yesterday Henry and I went to the zoo while Craig worked. 

Then I took him to my gym for the open house. He played with my friend, Robin. 

It was a good day. Then we got home and Henry blew chunks all over the back yard. He gets car sick. It was my fault. I should’ve given him Dramamine. I won’t make that mistake again. Luckily it was in the back yard I thought- and then the dog ate it while I was bathing Henry! Ewwwww. Henry was fine after that but yuck! 

Well, I’ve gotta go get my day started. 

Xoxoxo,

Beth WA

So, I went to the gym to weigh in tonight. I’ve had a good week working out and staying well under my calories but the scale isn’t budging. My body definitely feels smaller though, so I am just going to continue what I am doing and hope the scale catches up. I need to lose 19 lbs before December 31 to get my $50 back! I could really use $50!!!

Today I took the day off and Craig, Henry and I had a family day and it was really nice. We went to a local farm to get pumpkins and play around. 

Then Henry and I both took two hour naps! 

It was a great day! 

Xoxoxo

Beth WA

Today I meal prepped! 

I made snack balls with dates, peanut butter, oats,  chia seeds and chocolate Shakeology. 

I baked sweet potatoes for breakfast. 

I made burrito bowls from a recipe on Tasty. 

Craig grilled some pork tenderloin for dinner and we have one leftover. Tomorrow we are having grilled “Chicago” chicken. It’s just chicken breasts marinated in jalapeño, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. I am serving it with non compliant corn bread! 
Have a good Monday!! I have weigh in. I have had a really good week but the scale isn’t budging. 😣
Xoxoxo,

Beth WA

1. Kale

2. Quinoa

3. Salmon

4. Salads without bottled dressing. 

5. Black coffee

6. Most natural peanut butter. #lovejif

7. Rutabaga

8. Plain yogurt besides full fat fage. 

9. Healthy pancakes, such as banana and egg, or Kodiak protein, etc. 

10. Kombucha 

That is all. Bye. 

❤️

Xoxox,

Beth WA

Today was a good day and that is surprising because Henry was up most of the night and I missed exercise this morning. But I still woke up feeling semi-decent and after my coffee I felt decent. I didn’t beat myself up about exercise because I knew I was going to another exercise class after school.  And tomorrow I get to go to both classes (body pump and my low impact aerobics class)

I had a great day at school. I don’t know what it was, maybe because it was jeans day, but I smiled like I meant it all day, I got 7000+ steps at school so it was easy to hit my 10,000 shortly after. And we had a dance off in my homeroom this afternoon that was hilarious. 

After school I went to the gym and then to my parents to get Henry. We got Chinese food and it was delicious. I only had to deduct one point from it for my challenge for the sauce on my chicken and veggies. Now I am sitting on my couch in my pajamas and Henry is playing with his cars on our coffee table while we are jamming to some tunes.

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Oh, I meant to post my outfit from Thursday because the shirt is a hand me down is from my BFF Liz, who has lost 75 lbs!!! I shamelessly beg her for her hand me downs. 

Ignore the messy room. By Thursday that room is a disaster then I clean it all up over the weekend and then we mess it all up the next week. 

Ok, I’m gonna play with H before we go to bed! 

Xoxoxo

Beth WA

Woo hoo! I finally am back to the 30 lb mark! Now I just have 20 lbs to lose before 12/31 to get my 50 bucks back in the challenge at the gym. 

I was disappointed in myself because I didn’t get up this morning to go to the gym. But I went after school so I was less hard on myself. I was glad to go after school to shake off the day. It was not a great day. 

But I am definitely going back to a.m. workouts on Wednesday and Friday. I am pretty excited. I took a personal day Monday because my mom is going to be out of town and Craig, his mom and my dad are splitting the Henry watching days. I love Mondays off. 

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my baby boy?

Xoxoxo,

Beth WA

I got 15,000 steps today! I think that might be a first. It was a productive day. This morning I baked the pumpkin steel cut oatmeal that I put together yesterday and it was delicious with almond butter on it. 

Henry was feeling a little sluggish this morning so he didn’t want to change out of his pajamas or go outside and play. 

I took that opportunity to organize my closet. 

Then I took a really long walk because I felt like it. And I’m tryna lose weight, yo!

Then I had a giant steak dinner at my mom and dad’s. The steak was HUGE! My mom also roasted potatoes and made Brussels sprouts with bacon. 

Henry took a bath at my mom’s then came home and went right to bed at 7:10 because once again he didn’t take a nap. 

My husband was in bed by 8 and I am now enjoying a little bit of time by myself. ☺️
Have a good beginning of the week. Getting up at 5:32 tomorrow is gonna be a rude awakening! Thankfully it’s finally supposed to cool down this week. It’s been hot at work! 

Xoxoxo,

Beth WA

I am pretty happy with myself because I did my grocery shopping and meal planning and prepping yesterday. I had a huge non scale victory at the grocery store. It was the first time in years I went and didn’t buy myself something unhealthy as “treat.” I didn’t even realize it until I got to the checkout and looked at my spread. Yay! Also, I went to a baby shower yesterday and the only compliant food was the veggie tray. So I only ate raw vegetables. I had a small snack when I got home then a late dinner. So, I ended up eating 800 calories under my goal. It was one of those rude awakenings of how little I actually need to eat to be okay. 

Also, an update on my anti depressant.  I have to say I feel so good. I feel present in my life and I feel like my old self. When I say my old self I mean like years and years ago. I look people in the eye. I am friendly to strangers in public places. When I smile I am really smiling from the inside. I don’t dwell on negativity when it surrounds me. I laugh with my kids at school instead of being a grouchy face. I know that this is not only because of my medicine but because of the life changes I am making. It’s a good recipe for a happy person. ☺️

My scale isn’t budging much this week but I am trudging on. I feel good, and my body is definitely changing. Most noticeably to me is my belly isn’t hanging like it has been. And I’ve been standing taller. I wonder if it is the stretching I’ve been doing for the WLC? Speaking of the WLC (whole life challenge), this week’s Lifestyle challenge is to organize a space every day. I love that! Yesterday I organized my Tupperware/glad ware cabinet. Today I am going to organize my clothes. My closet is jam packed right now and I find myself wearing the same things over and over again because of it. 

The only four things on the agenda for me today are laundry, organize closet, take a walk, and hang out with Henry and Craig ❤️.

Have a great Sunday. 

This was a note I got on Friday from one of my sweet girls: 

Xoxoxo,

Beth WA

So, I was one tired Mofo last night. I was in bed by 8:30. I couldn’t keep my eyes open. And I ended up with 10.5 hours of sleep and it was glorious. I feel so good this morning. 

My whole life challenge (WLC) is going well. I planned an indulgence last night and ended up not indulging quite as much as I had planned because I just didn’t feel like it. That was a non scale victory for me. 

Other non scale victories:

…some of the clothes I was wearing because I had gained weight back are now too big- mostly shirts. 

…I went to my 6 am body pump class on MWF two weeks in a row. That’s unprecedented for me. 

….I’ve gotten my 10,000 steps for over 8 days in a row. 

…I’ve been doing more than sitting on the couch in the evenings so I’ve been able to keep up with laundry. 

…food is tasting better and I am not having that need/craving  for sweet after every meal. 
I am excited for what this WLC is doing for me and I am excited to continue it. 

Have a great weekend, y’all!

Also, I am pretty sure Henry is going to be an architect. 

Xoxo,

Beth WA

Lately the first half of my week has been at a snail’s pace but then it picks up. I am happy we are over half way done with the week. I am ready for the weekend. I’ve been doing pretty well with the Whole Life Challenge. I’ve been compliant with my food and I love everything I have been eating. But, whenever I start a lower carb diet I find myself eating a lot of fat. Like wat too much. So, I have to work on that. In the past I would’ve just given up,  but know I realize I just need to work on it and I won’t be doing it perfectly the first time around. I think it will help if I make a soup for lunch next week. I’ve been eating burgers for lunch and they have a lot of fat. 

I’m really tired tonight, I didn’t get enough sleep last night. I’m going to bed in a little bit. But first I have to share with you the most delicious breakfast I’ve been eating. 

A baked sweet potato topped with half of a banana, Fage total, chia seeds and almond butter. (This picture makes it look like a ton of almond butter but it was 1.5 tbsp)

This was so amazing!!!!! 

And a great segue to the fact that I am learning how to have protein in my diet without eating meat nonstop or supplements like protein powder or protein bars. It’s a work  in progress and something I am willing to work on. 

Ok, I have to go relax. I am exhausted. 

This is Henry trying to take his own shirt off. 😂
Xoxo xox,

Beth WA