Tomorrow is the start of my new adventure. After all the stress and upset the day is upon me. Classes start tomorrow! 8AM Biology. I'm starting with a science class! Scary!
Hubby and I paid a visit to campus today to figure out where exactly I need to do and where to park. Luckily, the buildings that I need to go to are all grouped right together and there is student parking close by.
The buildings all look so big, I'm afraid that I am going to get lost. I know that I'm being paranoid.
Hubby told me today that he is jealous of me, he loved college! I'm hoping now that I have a really good purpose and goal, I will enjoy it more also.
Think about me at 8AM tomorrow! I'm a co-ed!!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Feeling in the groove
My vitamins came the other day, along with the powder supplements I add to my smoothies. The weird thing is, that I've been using them for two days and am already feeling better and my head is in a much better place.
Earlier this week when I was sending information about the Outsmart Diabetes (Dtour) plan to my friend I happened to reread the information regarding the Fat Fighting four:
Fiber
Calcium
Omega3s
Vitamin D
Wait, what was that last one? Vitamin D? How on earth did I forget about that? What are the chances that someone with a Vitamin D deficiency could have trouble dropping weight?
Hmmmmm . . .
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Losing my Way?
I have been looking over some of my past posts this evening. It seems like I am getting away from my original focus. The weight loss and the eating plan. Perhaps I have strayed a bit as this journey has seemed to have taken on a life of its own.
Something happened yesterday to remind me of what the point of this venture is. It has been on my mind today and I must admit, I am amazed with myself.
My weight loss has seemed to have slowed down over the holidays and lately I have been feeling a bit discouraged.
I went shopping for last minute school things yesterday, and my mom went with me. I had to get some new boots and I despise shoe shopping. (Yes, I am really a girl. I'm just a girl with children's size feet and it is hard to find shoes in my size.)
I also needed some gloves and a hat to keep me warm while I am wandering around campus. My eyes landed on a brightly strapped cap with a pink and white flower on it. I had to try it! I put on the happy little hat and found a pair of bright pink gloves to to along with them. My mom looked at me and started to laugh. She said I looked cute in the hat. (I am normally not a hat person.)
As we were leaving to head to find boots, the hat and gloves in a small bag swinging from my hand; it dawned on me that I had just purchased bright colors. My wardrobe has been mostly black, gray and dull colors the last few years.
It seemed like the larger I became, the darker and baggier my clothing became. When I was young I favored bright colors. I have found my way back to bright happy colors.
I feel like I am breaking a shell that was hemming me in. As I am becoming happier and healthier again, the bright colors are coming back into my clothing.
I like happy. Happy is good! I haven't lost my way at all. As a matter of fact. I think I am finally on the right path after wandering in the dark for far too long!
Something happened yesterday to remind me of what the point of this venture is. It has been on my mind today and I must admit, I am amazed with myself.
My weight loss has seemed to have slowed down over the holidays and lately I have been feeling a bit discouraged.
I went shopping for last minute school things yesterday, and my mom went with me. I had to get some new boots and I despise shoe shopping. (Yes, I am really a girl. I'm just a girl with children's size feet and it is hard to find shoes in my size.)
I also needed some gloves and a hat to keep me warm while I am wandering around campus. My eyes landed on a brightly strapped cap with a pink and white flower on it. I had to try it! I put on the happy little hat and found a pair of bright pink gloves to to along with them. My mom looked at me and started to laugh. She said I looked cute in the hat. (I am normally not a hat person.)
As we were leaving to head to find boots, the hat and gloves in a small bag swinging from my hand; it dawned on me that I had just purchased bright colors. My wardrobe has been mostly black, gray and dull colors the last few years.
It seemed like the larger I became, the darker and baggier my clothing became. When I was young I favored bright colors. I have found my way back to bright happy colors.
I feel like I am breaking a shell that was hemming me in. As I am becoming happier and healthier again, the bright colors are coming back into my clothing.
I like happy. Happy is good! I haven't lost my way at all. As a matter of fact. I think I am finally on the right path after wandering in the dark for far too long!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Reenergized
Wow! What an emotional roller coaster today has been! I think I had a for-real anxiety attack. Complete with racing heart, dizziness, and breathlessness. It was scary! I'm over it now.
What brought it on? Today was the day I got my books and other things I needed for school. Among them was an incredibly heavy box of books (not one brain-candy book in the bunch), some very intimidating and overwhelming calculators. Although I'm not sure if they are really calculators, or that diagnosis thing that Dr. McCoy used to use; not the salt shaker thing, the square one with all the blinky lights and eerie whine.
So when that was over, I was afforded the opportunity to talk to someone about the Outsmart Diabetes plan (formerly the Dtour diet). That one act, just talking to someone about the plan calmed me down. Not only did it settle me, it brought back to me why I was going back to school. It reminded me of what I am now so passionate about!
My new purpose is to help other people who are where I was in February. I want to help people who are frustrated and overwhelmed with their new challenges. I can do that, I can help people cope with a new life plan.
It may have been a roller coaster of a day, but I think I ended in a good place.
What brought it on? Today was the day I got my books and other things I needed for school. Among them was an incredibly heavy box of books (not one brain-candy book in the bunch), some very intimidating and overwhelming calculators. Although I'm not sure if they are really calculators, or that diagnosis thing that Dr. McCoy used to use; not the salt shaker thing, the square one with all the blinky lights and eerie whine.
So when that was over, I was afforded the opportunity to talk to someone about the Outsmart Diabetes plan (formerly the Dtour diet). That one act, just talking to someone about the plan calmed me down. Not only did it settle me, it brought back to me why I was going back to school. It reminded me of what I am now so passionate about!
My new purpose is to help other people who are where I was in February. I want to help people who are frustrated and overwhelmed with their new challenges. I can do that, I can help people cope with a new life plan.
It may have been a roller coaster of a day, but I think I ended in a good place.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Getting Over It
Okay, I took a deep breath and am trying to suck it up. My wonderful boys are convinced that I can do this college thing. I'm glad they are so sure. Perhaps, they can be confidant enough for all of us, because I think people on Mars can hear my knees knocking together.
I'm sure that I will calm down as soon as I start. Get a class or two under my belt and I'll be fine! Right?
I am still full speed ahead on everything. I am even in the middle of doing some research on a question I was asked about breaking food up throughout the day. I am finding out all sorts of interesting things and hope to have it ready to share in the next day or so.
Hopefully I will get my books tomorrow and that will calm me down a bit.
Let's hope I can sleep tonight!
I'm sure that I will calm down as soon as I start. Get a class or two under my belt and I'll be fine! Right?
I am still full speed ahead on everything. I am even in the middle of doing some research on a question I was asked about breaking food up throughout the day. I am finding out all sorts of interesting things and hope to have it ready to share in the next day or so.
Hopefully I will get my books tomorrow and that will calm me down a bit.
Let's hope I can sleep tonight!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Scared to Death!
The agreement was that I be honest here with what is going on with my journey.
Major failure tonight. I totally freaked out today. Not only that, I went to Burger King! Bad move. And make no mistake, I am paying for it in more ways than you can imagine!
What caused the meltdown? The realization that in 7 days, one week, 168 hours. . .I start school! I am going back to college! What the Mary-Janes was I thinking? Am I insane? What on earth made me think that I could go back to school?
I was a horrible student! I hated college. I do not test well, at all; and colleges love tests! It's practically what are built on. I swear that professors and college deans are paid bonuses for every test they force you to take. Not only that, but they make you pay for the torture! Something is just messed up about that!
What was I thinking? What makes me think I can do this?
Okay, I know, I need to pull it together!
Did I mention that I'm terrified?
Major failure tonight. I totally freaked out today. Not only that, I went to Burger King! Bad move. And make no mistake, I am paying for it in more ways than you can imagine!
What caused the meltdown? The realization that in 7 days, one week, 168 hours. . .I start school! I am going back to college! What the Mary-Janes was I thinking? Am I insane? What on earth made me think that I could go back to school?
I was a horrible student! I hated college. I do not test well, at all; and colleges love tests! It's practically what are built on. I swear that professors and college deans are paid bonuses for every test they force you to take. Not only that, but they make you pay for the torture! Something is just messed up about that!
What was I thinking? What makes me think I can do this?Okay, I know, I need to pull it together!
Did I mention that I'm terrified?
Sunday, January 2, 2011
New Year, New Recipe!
We are back to a favorite topic of mine - NEW RECIPE NIGHT!!!
Tonight's fare was Blackened Cajun Salmon and quinoa Katie style. I believe the salmon received a solid 10 and the quinoa a respectable 5. As The Boy said, "I don't like it, but I don't hate it. It's a solid 5." (I was so 'thrilled' by the assessment.)
The salmon came from my favorite site, Dlife.com. There is actually a television program that goes along with the site; every Sunday at 7:00 PM on CNBC. This recipe was featured last week and I couldn't get it out of my head.
I have to say that It was pretty amazing! Wonderful Hubby even liked it and declared it a Do-Over. You have to understand that Hubby dislikes fish, so this made the praise even dearer. This dish is bound to become a new classic dish around here!
Tonight's fare was Blackened Cajun Salmon and quinoa Katie style. I believe the salmon received a solid 10 and the quinoa a respectable 5. As The Boy said, "I don't like it, but I don't hate it. It's a solid 5." (I was so 'thrilled' by the assessment.)
The salmon came from my favorite site, Dlife.com. There is actually a television program that goes along with the site; every Sunday at 7:00 PM on CNBC. This recipe was featured last week and I couldn't get it out of my head.
Mother Love's Slammin' Blackened Salmon
Source: dLifeTV co-host Mother Love
Salmon with a pecan glaze.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE
Servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Margarine, hard, safflower oil , melted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tsp cajun seasoning , or more to taste
8 cup Lettuce, cos, fresh, shredded (or mixed baby greens)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup Salad Dressing, French, fat free
Directions
- 1 Mix together pecans, sugar, margarine and vanilla in small bowl. Thin with hot water, if needed. Set aside.
- Preheat indoor electric grill or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with spice mix.
- Place fish in grill or skillet and cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, or until salmon in blackened, cooked through and firm to the touch.
- Meanwhile, cook glaze ingredients until caramelized.
- Place greens on serving platter. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with French dressing. Cut salmon into 8 pieces and place over greens. Top salmon with glaze mixture.
I have to say that It was pretty amazing! Wonderful Hubby even liked it and declared it a Do-Over. You have to understand that Hubby dislikes fish, so this made the praise even dearer. This dish is bound to become a new classic dish around here!
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