Diva Mommy's Weight Loss Diary

[Diva Mommy]

Ohhh!

Thanks! Just steam it and eat it? I can do that! Thanks Donna23 & Jelly Belly for the tip! I will have to get some asparagus

PS - Donna23 I have tried so many times to tape his laughter but when he sees the camera he just flashes his toothless smile LOL Maybe I will try to make him laugh and have my hubby tape it?? We'll see...

 

[newmom34]

Hi Diva-
keep up the good work. It sounds like you have a really good grasp of what you need to do to get those extra pounds off. Good thing you don't like junk food, which is my downfall.

Have you ever thought about exercising first thing in the morning ? That way you are not dreading it all day, it gives you a jump start to your day and also at the end of the day, you know it's already been done !

I usually go for my walks in the morning after my daughter and I have breakfast. I look forward to it.

 

[Donna23]

or next time you serve peas, have it sitting on the counter pointed towards him. If no one is holding it, he might not know it's on.

I'm not big on cooking so what I do with the asparagus is put it on a big plate with mushrooms (not sure why, but I love mushroom/asparagus combo);sprinkle a little bit of spices on it, cover it with plastic wrap; and microwave it for 5 minutes.

 

[Diva Mommy]

True...

Have you ever thought about exercising first thing in the morning ? That way you are not dreading it all day, it gives you a jump start to your day and also at the end of the day, you know it's already been done !

I usually go for my walks in the morning after my daughter and I have breakfast. I look forward to it.

Hi NewMom34,

Thanks for the advice! Before I was pregnant, morning was always my FAV workout time. It is so inconsistent now...for my cardio at least. Our treadmill iS in our bedroom and that is my FAV basic piece of cardio equipment, b/c I can track miles, cals, etc. My husband sometimes goes into work at 12 noon and sleeps late or is off in the middle of the week and sleeps in - this occurs AT LEAST 4 times a week. So I just found that night time was the most consistent no excuses time - I just need to buckle down and do it ! I jogged three miles tonight and felt great!

I believe I can do a DVD in the morning - Pilates with the ball or some resistance training - that type of WO I can do with interruptions (baby waking, etc). That way I will have some type of WO completed! I am going to work REALLY hard and stick with my cardio 4 times a week at night.

WOW! My little boy and I go for a walk every morning too! I found that it helps to reset his body clock - the day we started he began sleeping through the night from 8/8:30 p - 6:30/7 am! We go for a leisurely stroll and say "Good Morning" to the ducks and sometimes feed them breakfast LOL THANKS a bunch for your advice - please keep it coming!!

 

[Diva Mommy]

Hummmm!

or next time you serve peas, have it sitting on the counter pointed towards him. If no one is holding it, he might not know it's on.

I'm not big on cooking so what I do with the asparagus is put it on a big plate with mushrooms (not sure why, but I love mushroom/asparagus combo);sprinkle a little bit of spices on it, cover it with plastic wrap; and microwave it for 5 minutes.

Mmmmm! That sounds delicious - I will have to try it - maybe tomorrow!! Thanks!!

 

[Diva Mommy]

Today was a GOOD day!!

Today has been a great day!! THANKS for all of your support! - I just felt like that old Bartles & James commercial - remember that? LOL...Anyway...


7:30 am 1 French Vanilla EAS (100)

9 am Tofu Ranchero Tostadas (330)

12 noon Chicken & Roasted Garlic stuffed Ravioli w/ Spinach in Marinara Sauce (350)

1:30 pm 1 Caramelized Banana (110) - just couldn't resist!!!

3:30 pm Spinach, Mushroom & Cheese Pizza; Baby Carrots w/ 1 T Light Done Right 3 Cheese Ranch dressing (361)

6:30 pm 2 c lettuce; 1/4 c cucumber; 1 T real bacon bits; 2 Cinnamon-Splenda breadsticks; a couple of banana chips (200)

Total cals: 1451 - not bad for a breastfeeding mama!!
Total WO cals: 400 - 3 mile jog (extra cals not accounted for - ab work on ball and LOTS of bouncing on it - I joined my son as he bounced in his Jumparoo - no idea how many cals this is - LOL)

 

[Diva Mommy]

An Ode to Jelly Belly ....

Ooops! I almost forgot!!!

Over 128 oz of water - I stopped counting after the 4th 32 oz cup!

Hey Jelly - guess who else LOVES to drink water - my 6 month old. Every time he sees me drinking out of my big cup - he gets what I call happy feet !! It's funny now, but while I was pregnant they weren't called happy feet JUST KIDDING - kinda !! Anyway, when I drink - he wants a drink. BUT he will only drink out of an identical 32 oz cup - it is so funny! I am raising a Water Lover - I know you will be proud LOL

 

[niapage]

Keep up the gr8 work busy mommy!My little guy will be turning 5 months
set 3rd and he has 2 teeth already completely in he loves his babyfood
he likes the gerbert organic 1's because of the wierd flavors I am guessing.
He hates carrots peaches squash and bananahs!He loves sweet potatoe soufle(fancy baby food lol) green beans apple sauce peas pears!
He is a smiler I take tons of pictures all the time I have a ball with my digatal camera.
Well gl and keep up the hard work!Tammy

 

[Diva Mommy]

Happy Friday!!

Thanks Nia for the encouragement! Great pic! You have a cute doggy!!

Today my hubby and I took our little one to the Children's Museum! He had a BALL! They have a special section for 0-2 yrs called "The TOT SPOT". He made a friend and they spoke their special language and laughed and laughed! He is so social - just like his mommy !

8 am Strwbry Cream EAS Pro Shake (100)

9 am 1 c Mini Frosted Shredded Wheat, 1/2 c fresh bluebrrs; 1/2 c soy milk (290)

12 noon Shrimp, Corn & Clam Chowder; 1 cornbread muffin; 1 fresh peach (507) WHEW!! Could have done without the cornbread - but it felt sacreligious...being from the South and all !

3 pm Egg Salad Sandwich on light wheat bread; baby carrots (275)

6 pm 2 Black bean tostadas w/ 2 T salsa (210)

7:30 pm 1/4 rice krispie treat; 1/2 c grapes (70)

Total cals today: 1452

Currently nursing my 4th 32 oz cup of water - 128 oz when I'm finished with it tonight!

Time to go WO! See you tomorrow - I will weigh in and hopefully be able to change my ticker LOL ! Thanks so much for the encouragement!

 

[Diva Mommy]

Yay Me!!!

RED ALERT!!

I lost 6 pounds!
Yay! My first time moving along the ticker!! Whew hooo! ​

 

[Diva Mommy]

Today wasn't a good day!

I was riding on cloud nine from my 6 lb weight loss and let my guard down. I am so upset that I almost didn't post - but I realized that this is a journey - the good, the bad and the ugly!! I over ate today by about 500 calories!!

I feel good about 3 things:

#1 - That it even bothers me LOL! There was a time, not so long ago, when I would not have cared. But I do care and I am ready to lose this weight once and for all. I will not be the one to sabotage my success my carelessly eating whatever!! WOW - I kind of scared myself there!!

#2 - The foods that made up that extra 500 cals where just mindless nibbling on pretty healthy things - not an all out pig feast at the Chinese buffet! Been there done that!!!

#3 - Instead of punishing myself with a lot of negative self talk and emotionally binging on pizza, etc. I sat down caught up on my water (one of the things that led to me eating more I think), got out 3 pictures of myself at or near 120 lbs - posted one on the fridge, one on the treadmill and one on my nightstand - and celebrated that the "pin up girl" that I want to look like is ME! I have been close to my goal (I was 125 until end of 2002) and I believe that I CAN DO IT AGAIN!! Thank God tomorrow is a new day!!

7 am French Vanilla EAS (100)

10 am Tofu Scramble w/ Toast and Strwbry Jam (391)
5.25 oz ex firm tofu; 1 T salsa; 2 T onion; 3 sm mushrooms; 1 sl 2%
cheese; 1 T Sm Bal light; 1 T Smucker's Strwbry jam; 2 sl wheat light
bread

12 noon 2 Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas (353)
4 corn tortillas; 2 sl low fat cheese; 2 mushrooms; 1 oz goat
cheese; 1 cup fresh spinach

Here's where it went downhill! Went over my mom's with no plan of what to eat and no water bottle!! Yesterday when we went to the children's museum I had sense enough to pack a lunch and a water bottle - not today!!

3:30 pm Grilled Turkey and Cheese (430) OUCH!
2 slices artisan bread (that's 200 cals right there!); 2 oz deli
turkey; 1 sl Amer cheese; 1/2 T butter; 4 oz mango nectar

4:30 pm I think I was thirsty not hungry! (140)
Nature's Valley Fruit and Nut chewy trail mix bar

5:30 pm I was probably still hungry and flat out ignoring the signal!! (265)
1 Sugar Cookie, I fun size Butterfinger, 15 peanuts

8:30 pm I Breyer's Light Vanilla & Almond Ice cream bar (170)

Total cals for the day: 1849 !!!!

Well, tomorrow is a new day!!!

 

[Diva Mommy]

Me where I want to be (where I used to be)...

These are my before/goal weight pics...where I want to be again - about 3-4 years ago.

Pics are gone...sorry

 

[Diva Mommy]

Current weight pictures...

These are my "now" pics - me at 157 lbs - 6 months after giving birth to my beautiful baby boy!

Pics are gone...sorry

 

[lightening_up]

Way to go

Wow Diva.. 6 pounds is awesome!!!!! All in favor of making Diva the resident chef say aye. AYE! Your stuff sounds so yummy. I will have to figure that picture thing out. I haven't taken a picture of myself yet. Im scared Maybe I should get over it. Maybe I should stop talking to myself Well good job, keep on keeping on.

 

[Diva Mommy]

Thanks!

Thanks Lightening!

I'd be happy to prepare a meal for you - just say the word Let me know if you need help posting a pic - it's easy - no need to fear

Today has been MUCH better! So far....

8 am Choc Fudge EAS Pro shake (100)

9 am 2 sl light wheat toast; 1 T Smart Bal light; 1 T strwbry jam; 2 oz Healthy Choice smoked sausage (255)

12:30 p 1 red pear; 1 orange (161)

1:30 p Healthy Choice Chicken Fried Rice; 1 Curry Tofu egg roll; 1 T Thai sweet chili sauce; 1 t soy sauce (475)

2:30 p 1 Breyer's Choc/ Vanilla ice cream bar (160)

5 pm 1 pkt Quaker Dates, Raisins & Walnut oatmeal (140)

6:30 pm 1 Curry Tofu egg roll (I think I'm in love!); 1/2 T Thai sweet chili sauce (155)

8:30 pm 1 peach (42)

Total cals: 1488
124 oz water

I'm going to try Zig zagging this week - so my cal goals are:
Today- 1500 Mon-1300 Tues-1600 Wed-1300 Thur-1400 Fri-1300 Sat-1400

I'd like to round out the month and lose 8 lbs total! = 2 more to go! We will see...

 

[Ohappydaye]

Hi Diva Mommy!
Thanks so much for stopping by my diary!!! Congratulations on the 6 lbs!! That is awesome!!! Your food looks DELICIOUS! You're making me hungry...and it's not time for my midmorning snack yet. lol

 

[Donna23]

Woo-hooo on 6lbs lost!!!! Isn't it great getting to move the ticker down?

 

[jelly belly88]

YAY!!!!!! 6 lbs. Be gone!!!! See ya!!!! Hit the road ,don't you bcome back no more,no more,no more!!!!!!

You are doing so good. Eating well, Getting your WATER in.*two thumbs up* and even your son I'm so proud. *whipes tear from eye* You are so beautiful and truly a DIVA. You look Good before and now.

Have a GREAT Day and enjoy your day with you and your son. He sounds Great to be around. Don't forget your WATER today

 

[Diva Mommy]

Rare!

Thanks Jelly, Donna and OhHappy for the support! You all (or as we say here in the great state of TEXAS - y'all) are a RARE breed - it's not often that you find women who are confident enough to pay another woman a compliment and provide continual support! I appreciate you and believe me I am returning the graciousness right back even as you read this !!

Today was an okay day! I did some "health nut" baking and got carried away with my cals today - but thanks to zig-zagging I will just replace today's high cals with tomorrow's and make tomorrow my low cal day! I also got carried away with my exercise cals as well - YAY!!

8 am French Vanilla EAS (100)

9:30 am Fruit and Cream (150)
Strawberries, Blueberries, Kiwi, red grapes, pineapple, 1/4 c ff
cottage cheese; 1/4 t brown sugar Splenda; 2 T whipped topping

12 noon 3 Cheese Tortellini, grilled chicken, broccoli, light alfredo sauce (350)

3 pm 2 slices Eggplant Parmesan & Georgia Peach Crisp (400)

5 pm 2 slices Eggplant Parmesan & 1 Strawberry/Blueberry oat tart (350)

6:30 p 1 Curried tofu egg roll w/ 2 t Sweet Thai Chili sauce (these are becoming a problem - I love them!!) (160)

7 pm 1 Strawberry/Blueberry oat tart (150)

Total cals: 1660 - OUCH! - tomorrow is definitely a light day!!
Total water: 144 oz - I was REALLY thirsty today after my WO
Total exercise: 30 minutes toning; 30 minutes jogging w/ random incline; 30 minutes walking = 1.5 hours = 680 cals YAYYYY!!! and I actually ENJOYED every last minute of it - go figure!

 

[niapage]

Congrats on your 6 lb weightloss,feels gr8!
Your menue looks yummy I might try a few
things, I like to try somewhat to keep variety
so I dont get too bored with it,. Tammy