It's been a while, I guess

I know it's been a long time since my last post. Truthfully, I've fallen way off my goals for this blog. I still am fighting fatigue....and weight. I spent a period of time indulging in more sweets than I should have, and I was drinking soda on an almost daily basis for about 2-3 weeks. I kept up with my smoothie's, but cut it down to about 2-3 times a week. 

I have since cut out the soda. I am drinking more water now. Food intake has been a problem. We've been trying to cut down on expenses and our grocery bill is one of those expenses. I now fix mostly chicken or ground round meals with an occasional sausage dish. We've also been eating more breakfast meals (about 3 times a week) and with the warm weather, I try to buy more watermelon for snacking than any other snack. 

I'm also taking a vitamin every morning. 

I'm still not getting the exercise I should, but I am riding the bike more often than I have before. The majority of my time is still staying on the boat more than going to shore.  But at the same time, I am doing more things on the boat than I was before (such as cleaning, organizing, etc). So, essentially, I would have to say that because I am doing more (even though it's not a lot more), my energy level isn't in the toilet completely. I just need to bring it up higher.

Full Meal Plan to Lose Weight

Continuing the Journey

Since I last blogged, I have been careful with what and how much I eat. I still have my smoothies in the morning, but I now add two small scoops of Vi-Shape which a friend had given me a package. 
In the past month I have been getting off the boat and walking around more and more. Keith tells me our friends have commented that it looks like I have lost a little weight, so I guess I'm on the right track there. 
I have noticed a change in energy since starting this blog, but I still have days where the fatigue sets in and I sleep in the afternoon.

Still Making Every Attempt

A little longer than planned to update this blog. It is not from lack of interest or quitting my attempt at healthier eating and losing weight. Mainly, it's a change of locations and lousy internet service.
As hard as I thought it was to build and maintain my goals in Carrabelle, it's even more difficult in this new location. The closest store (the closest anything) is 5 or more miles away. Personally, I haven't been or seen anything beyond the marina. 
With the exception of being in a motel of 3-4 days and having to rely on local pizza delivery and C-Store stuff (Junkie's Paradise. That's what I call C-Store's. Only junkie's and stoners think these stores are God's gift to them). Once I was back on the boat, I went back to maintaining my goal of eating better.
I think I've pretty much incorporated regular meals of Smoothies, Greek Yougurt, Hummus for light snacking. I am still working on a minimal dinner (not overindulging with second helpings or extra big servings). 
Also, I have yet to make a Green Monster Smoothie. 

Food Diary - August 20th

Real Quick -

PBB Smoothie for breakfast

A Bud Light Lime while on porch and doing laundry.
After laundry, too tired to eat. I went to bed at about 8 pm and got up just before 8 am.

Food Diary - August 19th

Breakfast - PBB Smoothie - back to Vanilla Almond Milk

Lunch - Greek Yogurt w/pineapple and a thin-sliced turkey sammich w/ 1 tblsp mayo

Dinner
2 Pork Tenderloin tips (1 med., 1 sm.), 1 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup Tomato, Okra, Squash veggie from a can.

Food Diary Aug 16th, 17th and 18th

Wifi sucks.

August 16th -
Same old same old for breakfast and lunch

Slow Cooker bbq chicken for dinner and small round canned potatoes.
Drink was Choco Almond Milk.

Aug. 17th
Same old same old for breakfast and lunch
(store here STILL doesn't have Hummus...okay wifi and store suck)

left over bbq chicken with mustard Potato Salad. Drink was Choco Almond Milk.


Aug 18th
Same old for breakfast
same old for lunch except added a slice of bread w/ peanut butter folded over.

Hamburger w/ chips and chili Beans and a Bud Light Lime.