Exercise? Nope.

I need to confess something. I haven’t worked out in…a month maybe? Possibly longer? I’m not even sure. I’m still doing little bits of exercise – some pushups and squats, short walks at lunch time, that sort of thing. Nothing sustained. No running, no time at the gym. At first it was because of the tailbone pain. I didn’t want to make my back worse. But NOT working out isn’t making anything better so I might as well work out, right? Maybe it will even help.

I will be going to the gym this weekend. I will at least get a good, long walk in, if nothing else.

My Drawers, Revisited

Awhile ago, I did a post where I showed you what was in my desk drawer at work. The stuff in the drawer has changed so I figured I'd give you an update because I wanted to tell you about some stuff.


Clockwise from left:

1. Dessert Delights gum (mint chocolate chip flavor) - this is some seriously tasty gum.
2. Condiments - packets of tabasco sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, Crystal Light packets
3. Chai Teabags
4. No Sugar Added Fruit Cups
5. Atkins Endulge Bars - for when I am craving a treat so I don't cave in to the brownies and cookies and other crap that people bring in.
6. Mio drink mix...my new obsession! I love this stuff. I like my water with just a hint of flavor so the Crystal Light packets don't work as well for me unless I'm using a liter bottle. This stuff, you just add a little squirt to a glass of water and you have a delicious drink. I have the berry pomegranate and fruit punch flavors...so good!



7. Just the Cheese - crunchy cheese snacks. Maria gave me a box of these and they're just meh, but they'll get me past a crunchy/salty craving in a pinch.
8. Tylenol
9. Vitamins
10. Fiber Gummies - I snack on these. I love them. I'll have 3 or 4 of them when I want something sweet.


11. Iced Tea Powder - great for the same reason as the Mio - I can use just a little bit in a big glass of water.

So...that's what I always have on hand when I'm at work.

New Food Finds

Has anyone tried this stuff?It's called Arctic Zero and it is, essentially, a frozen protein shake. 150 calories for the whole pint, a bunch of protein, low in carbs.

And it tastes like it.

I think this was the first time I have ever dished out a small serving of frozen non-dairy dessert type product (I will not call it ice cream...it's nowhere near ice cream) and not finished it. I have had a pint of the strawberry flavor in my freezer for over a month and I finally tried it tonight. Yuck. It had a vaguely soapy/salty/whey flavor. Very disappointing after all the good things I heard. Maybe the chocolate based flavors are better - I have heard that the chocolate peanut butter flavor is pretty good - but strawberry was gross. Similar to the barium-like strawberry Atkins shake. Blaaaargh.

On the other hand...these...


are amazing. I'm not even kidding when I say that they are better than any candy bar I remember having in years. Yes, they're small, but truly satisfying. 130 calories, 8g fat, 6g fiber, 5g protein. Are they health food? Absolutely not. They're full of chemicals and sugar alcohols, but damn do they taste good and satisfy a chocolate craving without a ton of sugar.

The Atkins nutty fudge brownie and Atkins chocolate coconut bars are quite good too. The cranberry almond Atkins breakfast bar isn't bad, but a bit too sweet to call it breakfast.

I don't need to be eating these bars every day, but they fill the craving for sweets, and they're something I can throw a box in my desk drawer, and I can grab one for the movies so I am not tempted by popcorn and candy. They have their place in my world.

Just wanted to share my new food finds.

Just Call Me Alice...

...because I'm in ONEDERLAND!!!


I was in my surgeon's building (my primary care doc is in the same office building) so I stopped for a weigh-in. 199 baby!!! My weight hasn't started with a "1" in a very, very long time. I'm so happy that Dr. Wizman was in the office today for that wonderful moment and he told me how proud he is of me.

I'm thrilled!!!

What's Wrong?

Do you see anything wrong with this picture?


Yeah. I don't think my wedding rings are supposed to fit on my middle finger. I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to get them resized. I'd call that an NSV!

Flight Booked

I just booked my flight for BOOBS 2.0 - yay! I saw a great deal (89 bucks each way, nonstop) so I had to go for it. I am so excited!

I Have Turned in to One of "Them"

My lunch order today:

"Please tell me if this is too much of a pain, but what I'd really like are the steak fajitas, no peppers, no tortillas, no chips, no rice or beans. I'd like the sides of sour cream, guacamole, and cheese. Also, if possible, a bowl of lettuce."

"No problem! You're on a low carb thing, huh? I'll also get you a side of sauteed veggies - broccoli, squash, and cauliflower - since you're not getting all the other stuff. Ok? By the way, you're looking great so whatever you've been doing in the last few months, keep it up!"

Now THAT'S service with a smile. I'll eat at Baja Cafe anytime!