Detox Week 3 & other stuff...

We had a bit of a hiccup last week and wound up eating pizza one night.  I'm combining week 3&4 this week and we're doing basic "clean" eating with organic/free range meats, whole grains, etc.  So far, I've gained a few pounds--but, I'm feeling better.

On a side note:  I am about fed up with the band.  But, that's a story for another post.

I did some online clothes shopping yesterday.  Fingers crossed that at least some of it both 

1. fits
2. and is flattering

I am especially excited about the 3 pair of new sandals that I ordered from Clark's.  I am SOOOO ready for Spring to be official!

Cheers!

Detox Week #2:

This week we get to add seafood, beans (& lentils) & organic soy.  We "cheated" and started last night with broiled salmon & lentil salad.  Seriously...salmon has never tasted so good!  I added smoked salmon & a little bit of dill to the leftover lentils for a cold lentil salad to go with lunch.

I've also discovered that 1/2 avocado and 3oz. smoked tofu make a very filling & satisfying b'fast.  I might stick with that combo for a while.

things i could (& should) be doing but am not because i have a snuggly dog on my lap...

1. get dressed
2. empty the dishwasher
3. "reboot" the laundry
4. dust
5. get the guest room ready for AMANDA!!! (fresh linens, etc)
6. fold & putaway laundry (yes, laundry is the bane of my existence)
7. training session with said snuggly dog since we have class tomorrow and haven't done much training because he's been super-snuggly all week! (apparently i'm a sucker for snuggly dogs)

Cheers!

random bullets...

• Does Detox-ing give you strange dreams?  Last night I dreamt about Darrell wearing my red lace panties (in the dream this was not considered abnormal); going to the dentist and talking to my carpet cleaners about sending the wrong technician (they shared an office); my neighbor coming over to talk to us about neighborhood stuff...naked (of course, the naughty bits were always covered by a railing or a bush--Austin Powers style); and losing my car in the parking lot durning a sleet storm.
• I finally got on the scale...210.  I also took measurements and am officially up 1.5" in bust, waist & hips.
• Confession:  I'm considering talking to my doctor about converting to the sleeve.  It's been almost 2-years and I've lost less than 50% of my excess weight so my insurance will cover it.
• I haven't folded laundry in almost a month.  The couch in our bedroom overfloweth.
• Having 5 dogs here over New Years was a bad idea.  Our house reeks!--thank goodness the carpet guy is coming tomorrow.
• Our refrigerator is leaking & it has caused damage to our wood floors.  Looks like we might be replacing kitchen flooring sooner rather than later.  Hoping there is money for a new refrigerator, too.  I want one with the French doors on top & freezer drawer on bottom.
• Confession:  I cheated and put Splenda in my decaf coffee this morning.  It was good. 
• Confession:  I purchased a 1-month membership to the Aerobics/Yoga studio and have only been to 1 class.

Face-time with Amanda on Wednesday!

(we're having a sleepover)

Cheers!

week #1 detox menu...

Here's what I have planned so far for week #1...

carry on...

So, I had a bit of a break-down yesterday.  I'm dealing with it...but need to do so privately before I can do so publicly.  I have some things to consider and some decisions to make.  Will let you know more when I am able.

In other news...

Darrell and I are going to do the Whole Living Magazine 2012 Detox.  We're starting on Friday.  We'll probably lose weight, but that's not the main focus.  I need to get my head back in the game and I'm a Capricorn which means I'm an all or nothing kind of gal.  A week of nothing but fruits, vegetables & nuts will force help me get over this "a little bit won't hurt too much" attitude I've had going on since my unfill.  I'm hoping that Darrell will get over his dependence on caffeine and meat-at-every-meal.  We have a lot of other reasons---far too many to get into here.

Here's the link if you want to read more about it.

i've been binging...

potato chips...ice cream (2 pints today so far)...pretty much anything else that I can get down my pie-hole (except pie, that is).  I'm scared to get on the scale.  I don't know what's going on with me.  Fingers crossed that I'll figure it out before I do too much damage.