My eldest and I just returned from the movie, Eclipse. I read all the books a couple of years ago, now my eldest is reading them and absolutely loves them! The movie was good and the fight scene was fantastic! The directing style reminded me a lot of the first movie (lots of long, lingering close-ups and soft focusing). I'm usually not one for chick-flicks, but we had a good time.

I'm still coughing up a lung, so I made a hot toddy out of dandelion tea (thought I'd kill two birds with one stone). Never again! This is nasty stuff. I'll stick to spice or fruit teas for my hot toddy recipe. Granted, the dandelion tea will probably provide me worlds of good (at least I'm hoping).

There was no change in my weight this morning, but no worries. I'll just be happy to get over this bug (or whatever it is):

June 30th, 2010

Calorie goal: 949; calories consumed: 374; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 374 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Publix Orange Roughy	1.00	76	1g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	32g
Kroger Kosher Dill Spears	1.00	5	0g	0mg	220mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Wasa Fiber Crispbread	1.00	35	1g	0mg	60mg	8g	0g	3g	1g
KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast	1.00	180	4g	110mg	440mg	0g	0g	0g	35g
Lettuce, Romaine	1.00	10	0g	0mg	2mg	1g	1g	1g	0g
Napoleon Balsamic Vinegar	1.00	10	0g	0mg	5mg	2g	2g	0g	0g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
Traditional Medicinals Organic Roasted Dandelion Root Herbal Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Ezra Brooks Bourbon	0.50	32	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		374	5g	110mg	727mg	18g	3g	4g	69g

Again, 140.2 this morning.

I don't know what this is I've got, but it's yucky. I drank tea all day long, then water, then hubby got me one of those Crystal Light slurpees (it made my throat feel so much better). We ate dinner and watched a movie together (the Crazies; it felt very Romeroesque). Now, it's just about time for bed so, here's what I had today:

June 29th, 2010

Calorie goal: 949; calories consumed: 414; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 414 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Lipton Ginger Twist Herbal Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Lipton Herbal Tea Cinnamon Apple	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Lipton Quietly Chamomile Herbal Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Lipton Peppermint Herbal Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Target Beef Stew Meat	0.75	150	9g	45mg	248mg	0g	0g	0g	16g
Cucumber Slices	3.00	33	0g	0mg	2mg	2g	0g	1g	1g
KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast	0.75	135	3g	83mg	330mg	0g	0g	0g	26g
Lettuce, Romaine	1.00	10	0g	0mg	2mg	1g	1g	1g	0g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
7-Eleven Crystal Light Slurpee	0.75	60	0g	0mg	144mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		414	12g	128mg	725mg	12g	1g	2g	44g

I had a .8lb loss, which put me at 140.2lbs this morning.

I guess it wasn't the sensitivity to the fragrance, yesterday. I've been congested and coughing all day. Herbal tea has been my best friend, along with a Sudafed I took earlier. Not much to tell today except that I'm not feeling so hot (crap on a stick is more like it) I had a .4lb loss this morning, so I'm still in the 140s; however, I'm six pounds from goal. Eating was a necessity today and not a desire at all. I suppose I should be grateful for small favors.

Here's what I had:

June 28th, 2010

Calorie goal: 956; calories consumed: 320; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 320

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Archer Farms Hazelnut Coffee Syrup Sugar Free	0.50	0	0g	0mg	5mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Lipton Orange Herbal Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Target Beef Stew Meat	0.75	150	9g	45mg	248mg	0g	0g	0g	16g
Cucumber Slices	3.00	33	0g	0mg	2mg	2g	0g	1g	1g
Wasa Fiber Crispbread	1.00	35	1g	0mg	60mg	8g	0g	3g	1g
Sun Luck Kung Pao Style Szechwan Sauce	0.30	6	0g	0mg	117mg	1g	1g	0g	0g
Bigelow Green Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Lettuce, Romaine	1.00	10	0g	0mg	2mg	1g	1g	1g	0g
Napoleon Balsamic Vinegar	1.00	10	0g	0mg	5mg	2g	2g	0g	0g
Lipton Lemon Herbal Tea	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Publix Orange Roughy	1.00	76	1g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	32g
Totals:		320	10g	45mg	438mg	16g	4g	4g	50g

I was 141 pounds on the nose, this morning.

My eldest and hubby have allergies that can drive them bonkers. The youngest and myself have, luckily, missed the histamine bullet; however, I did inherit my mother's sensitive nose. Most times I'm fine and deal with very few issues. Today, I sprayed on some of that lovely Black Amethyst body spray from B&BW (it's been a few months since I used it). Oh goodness! The roof of my mouth and throat are so sore. Blast! I took a bit of Claritin, but it didn't kick in (doc says it takes 24 hours to circulate the body). I knew this, but still took it anyway on the off chance it would just clear things up quickly.

Benadryl makes me feel like I'm on another planet and I didn't want my head swimming in the clouds. The truth of the matter is that it probably would have taken care of the issue right away. Oh, well. So much for hind sight. I'll grin and bare it until tomorrow.

Cut it a little close today (skip days always leave me a bit hungrier but the PMS issues really cause me grief):

June 27th, 2010

Calorie goal: 959; calories consumed: 498; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 498 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Target Beef Stew Meat	0.75	150	9g	45mg	248mg	0g	0g	0g	16g
Sun Luck Kung Pao Style Szechwan Sauce	0.33	7	0g	0mg	129mg	1g	1g	0g	0g
Cucumber Slices	3.00	33	0g	0mg	2mg	2g	0g	1g	1g
Kikkoman Soy Sauce	0.30	3	0g	0mg	276mg	0g	0g	0g	1g
Walmart Rotisserie Chicken	1.00	170	10g	60mg	650mg	0g	0g	0g	20g
Cabbage, Steamed	1.00	22	0g	0mg	16mg	5g	0g	0g	1g
Wasa Fiber Crispbread	1.00	35	1g	0mg	60mg	8g	0g	3g	1g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Ezra Brooks Bourbon	0.50	32	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Half & Half	0.50	20	2g	8mg	15mg	0g	1g	0g	0g
Totals:		498	21g	113mg	1,395mg	23g	1g	3g	40g

I did lose .8lbs this morning. I was 141.8lbs this morning.

I had to drive into Salt Lake today to buy hair. Boy, what a pain. They sell the type I need in my area, but my hairdresser charges so much more per pack than the guy in Salt Lake. Oh, well. At least I have it, now. What am I talking about? I'm getting my hair done next Friday. Normally, I wear my teeny, weeny fro in blond...yes, blond. Two or three times a year, I put my hair up in braids. I figured I'd better do it now because of our faculty meetings in July. I'm thinking length would look good with some of the semi-formal wear I'll have to dig out for evening events. I have wigs and pieces, but it's just too hot for those right now. Maybe in the winter...

While in Salt Lake (I didn't want to drive all the way just for hair), I ventured over to a little consignment shop. Oh, they had the cutest stuff! It's in a trendy part of town and I saw oodles of Bebe, BCBG and Anne Taylor duds. I'm usually not a name wearer but, oh. Cute! Cute! Cute! One little dress in purple caught my eye. A knee-length cocktail frock with beading all over in my favorite color, purple! Thankfully, I had the good sense to try it on before I walked out of the store with it. Dang! It was too tight (a small with absolutely no give). Oh, well. It just wasn't meant to be. I'm kind of hoping that our trip at the end of July will put me in the proximity of more stores with cute duds. I've got some time.

I was down one pound again today. Here's what I had (I removed the cheese from the BBK side salad, by the way):

June 26th, 2010

Calorie goal: 973; calories consumed: 350; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 350 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Eye Of Round Steak Thin	0.75	128	6g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Burger King Side Salad	1.00	20	0g	5mg	0mg	4g	1g	1g	1g
Sprite Zero Sprite Zero	0.50	0	0g	0mg	31mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Grilled Skinless Chicken Breast	0.75	90	1g	53mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	18g
Cabbage, Steamed	1.00	22	0g	0mg	16mg	5g	0g	0g	1g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
Ezra Brooks Bourbon	1.00	64	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Coca-Cola zero	1.00	0	0g	0mg	40mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		350	7g	58mg	87mg	16g	1g	1g	21g

I was 142.2lbs this morning.