Fresh New Kicks!

I couldn't do the Chinatown/Downtown walk to work today. I had at least 8 extra pounds in my backpack (4 lbs. for pistachio nuts from Costco for my counterpart in our Manila office, a toy/earrings for another staffer, my work clothes, food and drinks) and didn't want to chance getting hurt. What I noticed was that with that extra weight, my back hurt! My back hasn't hurt that much since I started the wellness challenge....hmmm maybe I am losing weight!

My walking partner and I went across the street to the shoe store that was closing down. I ended up buying a pair of Nike walking sneakers! On credit! (shhhh don't tell Dave Ramsey). I usually wear running shoes and only a particular brand, but those were wearing down. Besides, it is probably better that I get shoes specifically for walking, since that is a majority of my exercise routine now.

Just Do It.

While Mom was at dialysis, I decided to go walking around the mall again. It was TOOOO humid outside! Ugh! I thought I was going to faint! And it was only a mile or so around! Note to self: bring water! I encountered some giant bugs along the way; forgot the Raid and Black Flag at home so I let them be:

Did you know the female mantis eats her mate?

I walked into the Gap to check out what was on sale and found a Size 20 jeans for only $9.99. Usually at the store, I just buy it and "save it for later" (Size 20 wouldn't fit me anymore, so i would save it for "if I ever lose weight"), but this time I decided maybe I should try them on. And they didn't fit...they were TOO BIG. Yey!!! I put them back on the rack and walked out!
Maybe I shouldn't buy any clothes until after the challenge.

I'm...too sexy for these jeans...too sexy for this song lalalalala

...but...OH I needed new sports bras. It's been so long since I last exercised that my old ones are just...well...they just need to be retired! Hahaha! So I bought 2 at Ross! Guess this means I need to do more Chalean Extreme!

Support for the Twins

Got home and cooked some tofu, veggies and quinoa:

I think I'll do some weights before bed. Upper body work. Maybe!

Breakfast Pro Carb Fat Cal

1.0 Item Banana 1.2 g 27.6 g 0.6 g 108.6 Cal 1.0 Cup BARBARA'S Shredded Spoonfuls Cereal 6.7 g 30.7 g 2.0 g 160.0 Cal 1.0 Cup WESTSOY Lite Plain Soymilk 4.0 g 15.0 g 2.0 g 90.0 Cal Total 11.9 g 73.3 g 4.6 g 358.6 Cal

AM Snack Pro Carb Fat Cal

1.0 Item Hard Boiled Egg 6.3 g 0.6 g 5.3 g 77.5 Cal Total 6.3 g 0.6 g 5.3 g 77.5 Cal

Lunch Pro Carb Fat Cal

1.5 Cups FRESH EXPRESS Hearts of Romaine 1.0 g 2.0 g 0.0 g 15.0 Cal 1.0 Ounce Mozzarella Cheese, Part Skim Milk, Low Moisture 7.8 g 0.9 g 4.9 g 79.4 Cal 2.0 Slices Oat Bread 5.3 g 31.8 g 3.6 g 181.9 Cal 1.0 Serving Oven Roasted Turkey Breast 10.0 g 1.0 g 1.0 g 60.0 Cal Total 24.1 g 35.7 g 9.5 g 336.3 Cal

PM Snack Pro Carb Fat Cal

1.0 Cup Blueberries 1.0 g 20.3 g 0.5 g 80.6 Cal 1.0 Serving Odwalla Banana Nut Bar 4.0 g 41.0 g 6.0 g 240.0 Cal Total 5.0 g 61.3 g 6.5 g 320.6 Cal

Dinner Pro Carb Fat Cal

1.0 Item Orange 1.2 g 15.4 g 0.2 g 61.6 Cal 0.25 Cup Quinoa, Dry 5.6 g 29.3 g 2.5 g 159.0 Cal 0.5 Cup Tofu, Raw, Firm, with Calcium Sulfate 19.9 g 5.4 g 11.0 g 182.7 Cal 0.67 Cup Vegetable Combinations with Broccoli, Carrots, Corn, and Cauliflower, Cooked 2.1 g 8.2 g 0.2 g 36.9 Cal Total 28.8 g 58.3 g 13.9 g 440.2 Cal

Late Snack Skipped Meal

Total for all meals 76.1 g 229.2 g 39.8 g 1533.2 Cal

Steps: 13,065
Calories Consumed: 1534
Calories Burnt: 2783
Activity: 1 hr., 34 mins