Well I had an ok day, I should have eaten more...but I felt like I was eating all day... which is good.

Today I'm working another long shift, 11am -9pm trying to save up some money... well trying to make enough money to save!!!   If you know what I mean (i'm sorry if you do know what I mean and if you dont know... I hope you never find out).

So today I took my Biology quiz.   Ugh 80%... because I decided to take it durring work hours and I had to take a claim... grrr I didnt have time to finish the last 4 questions. Well I've learned my lesson. (dont answer the phone) *giggle*

I didnt make it to the gym this morning. Again I woke up early enough... But I ended up playiing with Kiki... my cat, and taking a long shower for a cramp I had in my shoulder.

I know.. excuses, excuses. It will happen... IT WILL!!!

On to my completion of dietary needs for the day.. Again I didnt do so hot.. I'll show you  my Nutrition Grade from www.Calorie-count.com .

How will I survive in this new life style I've created for myself???

Info from Zenhabits.net

1. Count calories. It seems difficult, but it’s not really, and it works.
2. Weigh in weekly. Daily weigh-ins work for weight maintenance, but really you should weigh in once a week when you’re trying to lose weight.
3. Exercise. Almost everyone who loses and keeps off weight incorporates more physical activity.
4. Watch less TV. TV makes you fat. You can probably figure out why.
5. Write down goals. If you put your goals down in writing, and make them specific, you’re more likely to actually achieve them.
6. Log their eating and exercise. Writing down what you do really makes you more aware of it, and motivates you to do better.
7. Public accountability. By telling others about your goal and your progress, either in some type of program or an online group or just your spouse and friends, you motivate yourself to do well.
8. Baby steps. No one gains 100 lbs. overnight, and you don’t lose it that way either. Take small steps to eat healthy and get more active, and one step at a time, you’ll get closer to your goal.
9. Lifestyle change. You can’t go on a drastic diet or exercise program and expect to sustain it. It has to be small, gradual changes that you can incorporate for life. You’re not restricting yourself, you’re changing the way you live.
10. Rewards. You have to find (non-food) ways to reward yourself. Treat yourself without blowing your calorie limit.

Mmmm How will I snack and stay happy with my snacks and stay healthy with my snacks?

Snacking at home has always been an issue.  I will grab what is easy... Tortilla Chips, Cheese, homemade cookies... so bad!!!

So right now at home I have carrots, popcorn, and  granola bars.  So thats the fast stuff... If i want something more sophisticated to snack on I have frozen veggies, Mrs Dash to season and the benifit is that it keeps me busy. 

Snacking at work has never been much of an issue. I never have cash so I dont use the vending machine.

At work right now at this moment I have in my drawer; Jello, popcorn, Frosted mini wheats, granola, sunflower seeds, a cherry airhead (i'll give that away), green tea and splenda.

Last but not least Incentives... How do I stay motivated? 

I like to buy stuff, I like to thift shop, I like shoes! I also need stuff, such as shoes, a waterpik, and a zipper sweatshirt!

So I'll make my list now...

Shoes

Waterpik

Zipper Sweatshirt.

Every 20lbs I lose... I get to spend $75 bux!  I want to lose 144lbs so that is at least 7 items at $75 bux which will be somewhere around $550!! nice...