So, I didn't get any exercise in on Friday or today (Monday). I was on my feet for most of Sunday hosting a fabulous bridal shower for my cousin though. I was exhausted and hurt from head to toe afterwards... it was fun and busy, but tiring. Can that count as a 'workout'? Or being 'physical'? I'm not sure. Of course I want to say yes, but... it doesn't feel like I should.
I also didn't really keep track of my intake this weekend. I *sorta* did, but its really hard (or impossible, actually) to determine how many points the Indian Delight Chicken Tikka Masala dish is. I mean, who knows what and how much stuff they put in that delicious sauce of their's? And there's the Naan and the mini appetizers... forget it. I have a 'weekly' point allowance as well as a 'daily' one, so this weekend I just considered my entire 'weekly' balance to be zeroed out, though I think I probably went a little overboard.
I think I'm noticing a life-long pattern here, since the days of living on my own: being too busy or stressed often leads to ordering take out. How do you guys resolve or handle that??
Anyway, I got a head cold over the weekend and it reared its ugly head as the party was dying down yesterday. I debated for an hour this morning about going into work and finally decided I was clear-headed enough to go in, and that it'll probably get worse before it gets better later on this week sometime, so I might as well save up the sick day until I actually need it. On the plus side, I was fairly productive at work and barely ate anything today.
So, I posed the question on Facebook about working out when you get head colds. I got a couple of answers which lead me to believe its OK to get a light workout in, preferably at home, when you've got a head cold. Do you guys concur? What sucks is that I never made it to the gym for a class this week!! What should I do?? Tomorrow awaits.... I guess time will tell?
Also, Facebook poll results: so far, 6 of you voted 'yes!', 5 of you voted for a FB 'page', and 5 of you voted for a FB 'group'. No one voted 'No'! Thanks guys :) So, Facebook it is, but it'll be hard to chose between a page and a group. I'm leaning towards the latter only because it allows for more flexibility and interaction. I will have to manually publish my blog posts to it (as opposed to automated feed push), but I will probably not post each one to the group. I'm thinking like 1 per week so you guys are not bombarded with notifications... The poll is still opened until this weekend, though, so if you haven't voted one way or the other yet, please do so and help me decide!
Thanks!!
Hey Kate! In regards to not ordering take out, when I go to the store I make sure to buy items that aren't perishable that make for quick dinners. Usually this involves Trader Joe's frozen meals (which aren't *great* for you but are pretty good and relatively healthy), frozen veggie burgers, or my latest go-to of Trader Joe's frozen little pizza and a salad (I always try to have salad greens on hand as well). There's also always PB&J as well :) Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteB! We definitely do the TJ's frozen pizzas and salads every so often. Great suggestion. I, too, always have salad greens (or just fresh spinach!) on hand. I used to do some of the frozen meals, but haven't in awhile. I do like the TJs frozen Indian meals, though, but they tend to have a lot of sodium (which helps you retain water and weight). It's hard to do them cos Dave won't usually eat them.
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm thinking about it, I could have totally had veggie chili or jambalaya (previously made and frozen) the night we ordered take out. We had a friend over that night, too. It's hard not to join in the take-out order. Sorta feels awkward? I guess I should get used to that, though, probably. Or maybe take out every once in awhile isn't so bad? I guess it depends with what else is going on...
Anyway, I'm going to try and get better about making better, healthier food at home. And being prepared to do so more frequently. Or start making more meals with leftovers, especially those I can freeze! :) I've been inspired this weekend! Thanks B!!!