CherryBomb's diary

^Hey they're not evil if they're healthy!!!

I am so happy right now because I didn't eat one bad thing today...YAY!
I had 1260 calories-all healthy too. I believe it was because I entered my foods for today on my fitday account last night and stuck to it. I think planning is the key for me.

breakfast: 2 cups watermelon, Fiber One w/rice milk
lunch: chef salad w/light dressing
snack: Yoplait light yogurt, 2 slices low-salt ham
dinner: Smart Ones Three Cheese Marinara (yum) and a Weight Watchers chocolate mousse ice cream bar (double yum)

I went clothes shopping, but didn't really find much. I actually bought two items that I fell in love with but don't fit me (yet). They were both on clearance for $7 each, so why not? Trying things on in the dressing room was discouraging so I didn't look at too much. I had a good eating day so why ruin it? I know this is not going to happen overnight. Actually my real reason for going shopping: I didn't want to do laundry tonight!

Ok so it wasn't a *perfect* day because I didn't exercise, but I AM GOING FOR A WALK/JOG IN THE MORNING. Really I am.
 
I actually went walking last night at like 10:00! I couldn't believe it. A little late for me, but my bf offered to go with me so I had to take him up on it. He rides his bike while I walk/jog. He's my bodyguard :D

I'm going to walk tonight as well and I had a good eating day AGAIN because
I planned everything last night on fitday and stuck to it.

breakfast: 6oz. raspberries, light chocolate soymilk w/fiber mix, coffee
lunch: chef salad(romaine, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, onion, 1 slice each of turkey, roast beef, and low-salt ham, and 1/3 cup of shredded cheese w/light dressing)
snack: Yoplait light yogurt
dinner: 5oz. cube steak, 1.5 cups of peas
snack: wheat free bluberry waffle

I have to go plan tomorrows meals-a bit time consuming but hopefully worth it in the end! So far it has helped me out big time.

These past two days seemed like a breeze but I'm sure I'll be faced with temptations soon enough. Tomorrow for example, my boss is bringing in her homemade broccoli/cheddar soup. I'll have a little because I don't want to be rude, but it will probably consume the majority of my calorie allowance. I don't even want to think about the sodium in it!

I'm going to wait until I have a solid week of eating right and exercising until I weigh myself again. So I'm gonna plan to do that on tuesday.
 
Nice job with the walks!! And I'm so glad your honey went with you at 10 pm....no woman should ever walk alone at night. Keep up the good work!
 
Awww... the bodyguard sounds like a total sweety! Keep up the good work and I'm sure weigh in will be no problem. :)
 
I know, he is sweet for going with me :)

Tonight was fine until I came home and he talked me into going to McDonalds. He was literally in my face saying "mmmmm golden crispy hot french fries." I am just as guilty of doing that to him in the past, but I'm really trying hard this time. Oh yeah, did I mention that he is very unhappy with his weight too? He complains all the time, but then eats crap all day long. Oh well. When he wants it bad enough he will make a change. Hopefully if I do well it will motivate him.

breakfast: 6oz. raspberries, coffee
lunch: chef salad and 8oz. of broccoli cheddar soup that my boss made-it's actually a recipe from Panera Bread so I got the nutritional info from their website (needless to say, it wasn't pretty)
snack: apple
dinner: Smart Ones Ravioli Florentine and a freakin medium french fry :mad:

No exercise today. Honestly, I'm just feeling a bit lazy and the guilt over the french fries isn't helping matters. I'm thinking of buying the Slim in Six workout program this weekend. Then I'll have no excuse when I say it's too cold outside to walk!
 
Hey we all have a few bad days, at least your hitting your calorie goals, while im still way under and I know that is really bad for me. Everytime I get tempted by something (come on i'm a cook for a living lol) I just keep thinking how great im going to look in the long run and it always helps me stop going mmmm cream cheese poppers lol... plus looking at a lable and going WHAT 4 POPPERS ARE LIKE 500 CALORIES!? also helps lol.... another thing is I refuse to go to a restaurant anymore if their menu isnt on the net so i can research before i go so i know exactly what I am going to have... keep walking, keep eating and drinking your water and you'll be fine...
btw.. how is soy milk and rice milk any good? im scared to try it....
 
Some choices are better then others - even at McDonalds.

I firmly believe that guilt is one of the most over rated emotions we put on ourselves. If you want the fries, you have them, enjoy them and move on - otherwise, if you're not enjoying them, then you shouldn't be eating them.

You can make up for it by reducing calories elsewhere or by working out.
:)
 
A few years ago Mickey D's would have been my version of utopia.... now it's all fire and brimstone lol. I haven't been there in ages, but word on the street says they have some healthy(er?) stuff there.
 
Went shopping tonight. I need to stay out of fitting rooms for awhile. I must be in denial about my true size because nothing I tried on even came close to fitting me. I pretty much don't want to eat anything now. Well at least for tonight haha

I ate well today. Came in just under 1300. I think I need to cut back on eggs(cholesterol) and Fiber One(did you know to much fiber can be a bad thing? I didn't!)

breakfast: Fiber One w/rice milk, coffee
lunch: Smart Ones Three Cheese Macaroni(don't bother with this one) and 1 slice each of low-salt ham, low-salt turkey, and roast beef
snack: 20 grapes and a Columbo light yogurt
dinner: 1 egg+1 white scrambled with 1/3 cup cheese(I should cut back on cheese too huh?)

I guess I've been trying to eat more protein and fiber, but I don't know if I'm eating the right kinds of foods. I will gladly take any suggestions :)
On average, I drink at least three 24oz. bottles of water per day.

ChefAsh-I'm pretty new to both rice and soy milk. Rice milk has the consistency of skim milk with a bit of sweetness. Tastes nothing like milk. I wouldn't drink a glass of it, I just have it ice cold in cereal. As for soy milk, I only drink the chocolate variety and it is VERY good, almost creamy. I like the 8th Continent brand the best.

pequin-I was thoroughly disgusted by Super-Size Me and vowed never to eat there again. Before we left the house I googled McD's fries in a feeble attempt to find a bit of info that would curb my craving and I found something about the beef tallow issue and how when they stopped using it for frying, they started to use an artificial beef flavor additive made from completely man-made chemicals mysteriously derived from animal sources. I believe it was from the book Fast Food Nation. Just goes to show how powerful cravings can be I guess. (my cravings anyway :eek: )

Thanks to everyone for your kind words of encouragement. You keep me coming back here everyday and that's a good thing!
 
Yesterday I didn't eat so well, but did manage to stay with my calorie range.

breakfast: Cheerios w/rice milk
snack: 20 grapes
lunch: Subway 6"veggie, Baked Lays
dinner: turkey burger, green beans
dessert: Dairy Queen small vanilla cone w/cherry dip
midnight snack: 10 Triscuit crackers
water: 72oz.

I haven't exercised for three days and today it's raining. I'm going to do my pilates right now since I have an empty stomach.

I haven't eaten yet today, so I'll post later.
 
I can't stand McDonald's food:p I'm pretty lucky (sometimes) that I have no fast food places here. No temptations that way.

You're really doing great Cherry! I like the planning ahead thing; I think I'm going to start doing that too.:)
 
I went a little over in calories today, but not too bad-1504.

breakfast: Fiber One w/rice milk
snack: 20 grapes
lunch: Lean Cuisine Steak Tips Dijon (ewww), a Weight Watchers chocolate mousse ice cream bar
snack: Kashi multigrain waffle w/pat of butter
dinner: homemade chicken stir-fry w/onions & green peppers
dessert: apple

I did do my pilates this morning and so far I've had my 72oz. of water.

My bf's mom wanted to go out to eat tonight at a pizza restaraunt, but we didn't go. He was sleeping all day anyhow (he works all night) and I just didn't want to go. In fact, I don't like going out to eat at all when I'm dieting. It's just harder when you can't get the nutrition facts for what you're eating. I used recipecal.com to somewhat figure out my stir-fry, but I don't know how accurate it is and not knowing for sure just bugs me a bit. But I also don't want to eat frozen meals-in-a-box forever. UGH :(

I think I will weigh myself at work tomorrow. Wish me luck!
 
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Grrr

Alright, my worst day yet. Feeling horrible and want to starve myself.

breakfast: 6oz. strawberries
lunch: Smart Ones Chicken Parm (very good)
snack: Columbo light cherry vanilla yogurt
dinner: 1 box Kraft mac & cheese (ate a couple scoops of Ben & Jerry's while it was cooking)
dessert: Weight Watchers chocolate ice cream cup
snack: 7 Triscuits
water: 72oz.

Why do I always get into trouble at my mom's house? Easy, she always sends me home with food. Today she gave me home made chicken soup, chicken breast, banana, bag of frozen fries, and I admit, I grabbed the box of mac & cheese.
I guess I'm not eating enough during the day because I was starving to the point that I didn't care what I was about to eat. I felt like "I need it and I need it NOW!" I'm very disappointed with myself. Can't even exercise.
So my diet was basically void of nutrients today and when I weighed myself at work it said 154. So I lost 1/2 a pound. Woopty-doo. I screw up like every other day so what did I expect?

Hope you're doing better than I am!
 
So my diet was basically void of nutrients today and when I weighed myself at work it said 154. So I lost 1/2 a pound. Woopty-doo. I screw up like every other day so what did I expect?
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At least you didn't GAIN 1/2 a pound! Don't beat yourself up Cherry, just be more determined to do better tomorrow.:)
 
Thanks dariqueen! I had a much better attitude today and made up for my bad behavior yesterday. Yesterday I had over 2000 calories, today under 1000, so it kinda balances out.

breakfast: 1 small banana, coffee
snack: 10 baby carrots
lunch: Smart Ones Mandarin Chicken (this one's ok, not great)
snack: Columbo Light peach yogurt and a handful of grapes
dinner: turkey burger sprinkled w/shredded cheese, sugar snap peas
water: 96oz. so far

I weighed myself at work first thing this morning and it said I lost 2lbs. Maybe that's why I'm so motivated today :D

Ok well off for my walk!
 
Today was great! If I really stick to planning ahead and make sure I eat every 2 hours, I'm good.

breakfast: 3 kiwi fruit, coffee
snack: Fiber One w/rice milk
lunch: Smart Ones Chicken Alfredo (yum)
snack: Yoplait Thick & Creamy light strawberry yogurt
dinner: 2 cups chicken soup and 40 Cheez-It crackers (I like them in soup)
dessert: Weight Watchers chocolate mousse ice cream bar (haven't eaten yet)
snack: 30 grapes (haven't eaten yet)
water: 72oz. so far

I stayed within my calories-1250 total :)
I think today is the last nice warm day, so I'm off for my walk.
 
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