A sad misstep on my efforts

August 16, 2011

It was a unique struggle this morning to make sure first things stayed first. It seems like such a little thing. I do know however that I wouldn’t have succeeded at this if it wasn’t for the fact that I am recording this and I really want to get a perfect record come this time next year. Several of the verses in this weeks study are helpful in this regards as well.

A friend has advised that white writing on a black background is hard to read for a extended period, so I am going to adjust the settings on my blog due to this.

Now for the sad part, I have to report that due to carelessness at the end of the day yesterday I ended up over my calorie limit for the first time. This was hugely disappointing to me after I realized it and I was very tempted not to report it… however that wouldn’t change the fact that it happened so I am reporting it anyway.

Summary for August 16^th, 2011

Total allowed calories today (Aug 16^h, 2011):   2856

Total used:                                                         3036

This morning I have a fresh determination to once again be cautious and careful so I don’t slip again.

Summary for Monday August 15th

August 15^th, 2011

First things have stayed first again for the past three days and continued on this morning. We have a interesting study this week, “Daily Activities” and the first item on the list is, you guessed it, “first things first!” I love the feeling of consistently getting a small victory with this. As you may have noted from the previous post it doesn’t guarantee victory but it certainly goes along way to helping get more victories.

Ticking things off my list today, it’s a pretty good feeling. I really appreciate people who make solutions rather than obstacles.

Still haven’t had breakfast yet, I am supposed to take a client for lunch so will likely wait now for that!

Turned out to be a very good day, ended by a very, very nice supper with Keith and Lori!

Summary for August 15^th, 2011

Total allowed calories today (Aug 15^h, 2011):   2707

Total used:                                                        1640

This is kinda cool… I will weigh in again the end of this week and it will be interesting to see where I am then. Thought I had exercised a ton more this last week but in the end the difference was only about 90 calories.

Start of Third Week!!!

August 13^th, 2011

Happy that first things stayed first, not so happy about some of the other train wrecks I’ve had in the last few days! Oh well that’s why I get up and start over once again!

Summary for August 12^th, 2011

Total allowed calories today (Aug 12^h, 2011):   2633

Total used:                                                        2538

Working on various things here at the office this morning, one small victory is the fact that I’ve already had about 500ml of water!

Summary for August 13^th, 2011

Total allowed calories today (Aug 13^h, 2011):   3154

Total used:                                                        2306

It was an interesting weekend, I walked and walked. The little pound hound we have enjoyed every minute of it. In fact I think today he will be in full blown with drawl.

Summary for August 14^th, 2011

Total allowed calories today (Aug 14^h, 2011):   3042

Total used:                                                        2576

Had an excellent and relaxing breakfast, this was followed by an excellent day. Enjoyed my day and supper immensely and I am very happy with the end result

End of week two!

August 12^th, 2011

Happy to report that again yesterday first things first, both yesterday and again today.

Here is the summary for August 10^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 10^h, 2011):   2638

Total used:                                                        2321

I had to go to Edmonton yesterday and didn’t write anything down so will cover two for one today! I did have a very positive day even though I didn’t record much.

Here is the summary for August 11^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 11^th, 2011):  2562

Total used:                                                        2349

So it’s interesting and exciting to report the following, I weighed myself this morning to see where I was at and am thrilled that the scale stopped firmly at 298! This is a huge boost… now to just keep rolling with it!.

I really enjoyed thinking about a thought shared two days ago, “It’s not that God is going to come and walk with us! (He can’t and He won’t)  It is rather that we go and walk with Him!” Wow, that is so cool, this helps cement this as the important lesson for me this week.

It is now Saturday morning. Have a good weekend!

August 10th, 2011

August 10^th, 2011

Happy to report that again yesterday first things first.

Here is the summary for August 8^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 8^th, 2011):    2867

Total used:                                                        2475

I got sidetracked yesterday and didn’t write anything down so will cover two for one today! I did have a very positive day even though I didn’t record much. Lots of work onsite. (Will likely have more of the same today!)

Here is the summary for August 9^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 9^th, 2011):    2638

Total used:                                                        1929

Had one of the hardest tests yet last night, we went out for supper and I carefully considered everything I could order and did so… then when the meal came instead of the salad I had ordered I got a large order of fries! It was tough to give them up, especially as they were free and I had room from a calorie count! However part of this change of lifestyle is no fries so I stuck to it and no fries! I do admit at this moment I am a little proud of myself.

I had a big Donair wrap for lunch today and was surprised after the fact at how many calories it contained so will have to be careful to not do that again. Mean’s the rest of the day I will have to be extra careful. I am traveling again tomorrow and this always adds a level of difficulty too

The status of this last weekend

August 6^th, 2011

Once again first things first launched the day and so far a spectacular day it is!

Here is the summary for August 5^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 5^th, 2011):    2638

Total used:                                                                    1703

I had a good day yesterday; Divine Hardwood needed me to run to Red Deer to exchange some cabinets for hardwood. I then came back to Calgary, met Daryl at the jobsite and he helped me deliver the hardwood. Picked up three boxes from site and then after a lunch that he bought for me I returned the hardwood to the warehouse.

This morning has dawned sunny… quickly changing to partly cloudy. I am at the office getting my emails caught up and weekly reports done. I am looking forward to the weekend, I think I pushed my activity level regarding my foot a little much for what it was ready for… it really ached most of the night so I wrapped it this morning and will try and give it a little more rest today.

August 7^th, 2011

Still doing first things first and enjoying the feeling of knowing that I got it and so far am batting 100%. At least in this little thing… my goal is to get to the end of the year and not have a miss…

Here is the summary for August 6^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 6^th, 2011):    2410

Total used:                                                                    1812

I had sprained my ankle last week and I really hadn’t stayed off it much… it really was sore on Saturday so I went home and put it up for the rest of the day. Was really careful on my Calories so that I stayed below my limit.

August 8^th, 2011

Once again I got first things first.

Then I drove to Edmonton for a site visit, returned to Calgary and made a couple here as well.

Here is the summary for August 7^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 7^th, 2011):    2410

Total used:                                                                    2347

This was close; again I didn’t do any exercise. I had a really good day but was borderline on my limit so will have to be a little more careful.

Infromation for August 3rd and 4th

August 4^th, 2011

Once again first things first launched the day and so far a spectacular day it is!

Here is the summary from yesterday:

Total allowed calories today (Aug 3, 2011):      2638

Total used:                                                        1703

I really don’t expect that this will be maintained every day but was thrilled that is was how yesterday concluded.

Today is going to be far more of a challenge. I took Liam so he can help some friends of ours move. To start the day we had breakfast together and I had the most calories for breakfast I have in several days. Stuck with water to drink however and the hardest part, didn’t eat all of Liam’s leftovers even though they were quite literally screaming my name to do so! This is very hard for me as I so hate to buy food and then have it end up in the bottom of a garbage can.

Cool studying a little more today on the thought that just because what we are doing is good doesn’t automatically mean that God will take pleasure in it. Rather we have to ensure that what we are doing is what He wants of us. It’s not what we think; rather what He wants that makes all the difference.

I was away from the office yesterday so this isn’t being posted until Saturday Aug 6^th, 2011.

Here is the summary from August 4^th, 2011:

Total allowed calories today:                             3378

Total used:                                                        2583

I spent several hours helping my pal Tim Beach move.