Kady's Diary

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kdlee12001

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Here goes nothing.... I am currently 150 lbs. While to some people that is a goal, for me it is scary. I have four children and I owe it to them to reach my goal of 120-125. When I am at my goal weight, I am a MUCH happier person. I like the way I look there, not now.

During the week I do good at staying to the three meals and two snacks. I am trying to stay between 1500-1700 calories a day. I drink minimum 80 oz of water Mon-Fri. Weekends are tougher. Today it is almost one, and I've had no water even tho I got up at nine.

My lunch was healthy. I had a wholewheat pita with spinach, sprouts, turkey, swiss cheese, and a touch of Italian dressing.

I didn't work-out though. I am one of those people that needs to roll out of bed and exercise. During the week I get up at 4:30 for 45 min-1 hour of cardio of weights. I will fit in a quick session after the pool.

Alcohol is my other problem. I don't drink excessively, just 3 drinks or so a night. I have cut that back to one glass of wine or Dt Coke with Malibu (50 calories). I feel like I need that after I get all of the kids down at night.

So, here's my diary. I hope you check in from time to time, drop word of encouragement. If you have any meal ideas that will keep me on my diet, that the kids will eat, and will still satisfy the man in my life, please let me know!
 
Hey kady! You can defintly do it! Thats like 25 lbs! YOU CAN DO IT! :jump:

I'm glad your lunch was healthy, if you stick to this life style change, you will become so much happier, how about make a goal first of dropping a couple lbs, and see how it feels. I bet it will feel so much better, I lost about 15 lbs and I'm constantly energized!

And your calorie in-take is good :D, well from what I see atleast, I am no diet expert. Good luck 2 yah!
 
Well, today didn't go very well. After having a super healthy lunch, I went to the pool and drank like three margaritas, then went to a girls night and ate way too much junk. I didn't work out.

If I go to bed in the next twenty minutes or so, I should be able to work out before church in the morning.

I weigh in on Monday morning, so tomorrow better be a better day. Also my three oldest kids will be back from their summer visit with their dad, so dinners should become more regular.

Thanks for the words of encouragement...
 
Thats OK

Its good that you can identify what is your weakness. It will make is so much easier for you to take control of your weight loss. So, you didn't eat too well today, but you now see what you need to do. Your headed in the right direction. Today was not a failure for you by any means!
 
i know. it's so awful how they dont have sugar free margarita mixes. lol jk
ok no i'm not. they really need to make it hehe
and yummm mojitos. swap out confectioners sugar for splenda and you have a halfway decent elixir.
 
Last time I was at Albertson's, I did notice a "low sugar" mix, but it still has a lot of sugar. I think if I limit myself to one drink, I'll do better.

Today has been ok so far. We got up early and went to church. I am now working on my second 20 oz bottle of water. I got in almost a complete weight lifting video before the baby woke up from his morning nap. I am having a granola bar before starting to clean the house. It is amazing how *sweet* even the 25% less sugar bar tastes after working out.

Well, it's off to clean then have a real lunch. Maybe a tuna salad wrap....
 
I had the Tuna wrap. It didn't taste very good, but it filled me up.

breakfast: wine at communion
snack:granola bar (100 cal)
lunch: tuna wrap and 3 kisses (< 500 cal)
snack: granola bar (100 cal)
dinner: chicken wrap and veggie crips (< 500 cal)
80 oz water

I feel good about my eating today, and since I got a work out in, I feel really good. I will weigh-in in the morning. I hope tomorrow goes just as well!
 
another day

I did good yesterday. Got up early and worked out. 40+ minutes of cardio was tough after weights for the first time in two weeks. My legs are so sore. I guess that's good, but it woke me up everytime I moved last night. I didn't work out this morning, but if weather allows, I will take a walk with the kiddos this evening.

Yesterday's menu:

Breakfast: Scrambled egg whites
Snack: 2 LF graham crackers with super thin layer of peanut butter
Lunch: WW frozen Dinner and fruit bar
Snack: Granola bar
Dinner: Center cut porkchop, garlic cheddar smashed potatoes, greenbeans
Total Water: 56.9 oz

Dinner was not the healthiest, but I really wanted Fried Chicken, so I guess it could have been worse.

Oh yeah, I weighed in yesterday. Down 1.6 lbs.
 
PMS sucks........

Wow, how I crave chocolate. So, after dinner, I had 6 kisses. I know it could be worse, but, damn, I'm trying to diet. How does everyone control cravings?

Anyway, I am so sore from Sunday's weights, I didn't work out this morning. I am gonna get the kids in bed and try to get a 20 minute work-out in.

Food-wise:

Breakfast: 2 hard boiled egg whites, 1 whole hard boiled egg
Snack: granola bar
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Spinach pizza and fruit bar
Snack: yet another granola bar
Dinner: Turkey sandwich, 2 servings veggie chips, 6 kisses, 1 glass wine

Total water: <60 oz. :(
 
Hey katy

Those darn Margueritas!!!!! I like them myself. I am going to try the mojito recipe with a sugar subtitute. When I go out to my cabin, I have lots of fresh mint there.........that's no excuse but..............it makes for a groovy drink!]]Anyhoo..............I hope you have a good day, or night! Night is our nemesis!!! Glad you are aboard the July challange. I am very competative too and love the idea..........of beating people? NO not really, just hoping we all really inspire one another. :rotflmao:
 
I know all about those girls nights out and the damage it can do to the scale the next day. Sometimes I say I don't feel like going out so I can avoid consuming those extra alcohol calories. I drink diet sprite and white rum (50 calories a glass) but when you have 6 or 7 of them the calories do add up (over a long period of time 7pm to 2:30am). Good luck with your weight loss. The support here is amazing.
 
I actually had two glasses of wine last night. The kids were wearing me out. My oldest three just came back from their dad's (where there are no rules) and my four year old wouldn't listen to a work I said. The baby cried all evening because he is used to getting all of the attention and now has to share.

If anyone has advice....I promise to repay the favor!

PS- I got the ticker to work!!!
 
Well, I got up and worked out this morning. Had eggs for breakfast, granola bar, grilled chicken w/ veggies and rice for lunch, another granola bar for snack. I am cooking a fritata (sp?) for dinner. I've had over 60 oz of water so far, and still have several hours before bed. Looks like it was a good day!
 
Wow, that's a GREAT day! It is VERY difficult with kids so give your self a pat on the back. When I was divorced, my kids came back after a weekend with "Santa" dad and I had to pry them off the walls they were so high from candy and pop and "rulelessness"!!! God it was awful! I would look forward to that weekend and then dread it at the same time. Advice? Don;t know, hang in there I quess.:confused: As in all things, this too will pass. My kids are now 22 and 25. When I was a single mom, they were 4 and 7. It was tough. My heart goes out to you!!! BUT, you can and will do it. At least you are taking care of yourself by eating healthy and exercising and I think that is so VERY important!! It is a good thing for the kids to see. Anyhoo........keep it up there!!!!!! I'll check in with you later. :)
 
So glad I'm not the only one with a Santa-Ex. I love that saying. I've heard Party Dad and Six Flags Dad, but I like Santa Dad. I even used that term at the Bunco game last night! Which brings us to yesterday.... I had my usual boiled egg whites for breakfast, no snack, baked potato for lunch, handfull of almonds for snack, then I came home.... I knew I needed to be out of the house by 7, so I ordered pizza. I ate about three pieces (two thin crust, one medium crust) So that wasn't the best dinner, but then I got to Bunco and snacked on a baby quiche and two mini hershey bars AND had a margarita. I noticed the drink was SUPER sweet. 52g sugars in 8 oz!!! (HOLY COW THAT'S ALOT). Eventually I am going to train myself to look at the Nutritional Facts BEFORE I eat/drink something.

I did get up and workout yesterday morning, though I am learning a new routine, so it wasn't the best workout. As you can see, though, I am up early (on a Saturday no less) and have already completed the workout for today. Not that I won't get anymore workout in, but it will be in the form of chasing kids! I will make it a point to watch what I eat today. Will check back in later...
 
I didn't work out on Sunday, or this morning. :( I've been so busy it is hard to get to bed at a reasonable hour. Only thing is, I also didn't eat. So I guess this was double bad.... But I still lost weight.
 
I miss margies!

Margaritas are my favorite drink!!! They used to make a sugar-free one that was sold at Raleys in California, but no longer. I made my own diet recipe tho! Would you like it!? Sure you would! It is very popular among my friends.

Diet Margies:

*Lots of fresh squeezed limes and/or lemons
*splenda sweetener to taste
*tequila

That's it! It really is good! I buy the large bottle of lemon juice at the dollar store too, cheap and easy and nearly as good!

Best wishes on your health journey!
 
THANK YOU!! I will try those this weekend!

Man, I lost ALL motivation. I don't feel like working out, I don't want to eat right. Nothing.... I haven't gotten in bed at a reasonable time since last week, so I'm tired. I'm complaining about all sorts of things, but I still haven't made my way to bed tonight either.

If anyone has advice let me know.... Also I've been looking at Cohens as a way to get to my goal.
 
It's hard to get back on that horse when you fall off. I know!!!!!!!

But just do it!!! I am facing the same thing tomorrow. I fear the scale after 4 days of vacationing and eating..........lots of food and drink!!!!!!!!!
I will need TONS of motivation myself so I promise to check in tomorrow and let you know how it went and then we can try and get each other up and moving!!!!!!!!

Good luck!!!!:hug2:
 
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