Katie (courage to be's) Fresh Start

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well, since the wedding is over, I thought I needed a new thread. I weighed in this morning at 153.something. And my ideal weight, somewhere between 120 & 130. *sigh* I've been up and down and up and down between 145 and 155 for the last year it seems. and its time to hunker down and just do it!

My husband hates vegetables... he's a chicken and potato and cheese kind of guy, and so eating with him, if I eat the same thing... umm not so good. But - we compromised and went to the store and bought a bunch of fruits and veggies for myself... now I just have to eat them!

Yesterday, I did okay -
bkfst: raisin bran w/ skim milk (240) & a peach (40)
lunch: healthy choices meal (310)
snack: coffee (80) + 2 bites of a 7 layer bar (?)
dinner: quesadillas (365 + tortillas) + slice of tomato (5) + salsa (15)

today -
bkfst: raisin bran w/ skim milk (240) & a peach (40)
lunch: chicken tomato basil panini - healthy choice (310)
snack: 1/2 bag peanut m&m's (125)
snack2: baby carrots (70)
dinner: sesame chicken w/ white and brown rice (550)

total cals: 1355
h2o: 16 + 16 + 24
exercise: 45 min elliptical
 
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Good luck Katie!! I know you can do it!! Your so strong!!

Just remember, to quit the yo-yoing, we (meaning me too) needs to make lifestyle changes!! No point in going on a "diet" if your gonna get off of it once you loose your weight! (yes, i'm talking to me too!)

Hope you have a great day hun, and keep your chin up! You can do this! i'll make sure to stop by ALOT more and support you!!!!
 
yeah, that's my feelings too.... and so I can't quit eating the same things as brandon - otherwise I'll be cooking two meals for the rest of my life! BUT - I can eat much small portions of whatever our meal is, and add lots of veggies on the side. =)
 
bkfst: raisin bran w/ skim (240)
lunch: leftover pasta w/ ground beef and tomato sauce (300?)
snack: coffee (80) + fig newtons (200)
dinner: tuna melt in a pita pocket (205) + seasoned fries (150) + sliced cucumbers (15)
dessert: 1/2 c. vanilla ice cream (120) + .5 oz of a 7 layer bar... crumbled on top (85)

total cals: 1395
h2o: 16 +
exercise:
 
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thats right!! cut back here, cut back there....maybe add a bit of excersize, it will come off!!

menu looks great kiddo!!
 
so yeah, I had dessert.... but i'm paying really close attention to portion sizes! we got a digital scale for the wedding, so i measured out how much I was going to eat, and looked up the calories for the whole bar and voila! it makes me feel much better than eating the whole freaking thing!
 
bkfst: peach (40) + white cranberry peach juice (120) + 2 breakfast tacos - egg (70), tortillas (160), cheese (100), leftover rice (50), salsa (15)
lunch: leftover tuna salad (75) in a whole wheat pita (80) w/ slice of tomato (5)
snack: tortilla chips and salsa (300) + glass of sangria (225)
dinner: homemade panini sandwich w/ turkey, tomato & havarti (300) + carrots (35) + apple (40)
dessert: fat free tapioca pudding (80)

total cals: 1595
h20: 16 + 40 + 16
exercise: 45 min elliptical
 
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Welcome to your fresh start Katie - you can do it! Your wedding pictures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.
-Vanessa
 
bkfst: raisin bran (240) w/ banana (80)
lunch: pancakes w/ butter and syrup - in smaller portions (315)
snack: lite yogurt - apricot mango (80)
dinner: cheddar broccoli rice (215) + 1/3 chicken breast cooked in a little bit of oil (87) + 1.5 c broccoli (45)
dessert: vanilla ice cream (120) + a bite of a 7 layer bar crumbled as topping (85)
late night snack: 1/3 bag popcorn (170)

total cals: 1437
h20: 16 + 16 + 36
exercise: 40 min run/walk - 2.75 miles
 
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Loved your wedding pics! Beautiful bride! Don't you just hate it when men can eat just about anything and stay thin? Grr...lol. I think your plan is great--eat what he does in smaller portions, and make veggies for yourself.
 
bkfst: raisin bran (240) + banana (80)
snack: krispy kreme donut (200) + cup of tea (0)
lunch: tuna salad in whole wheat pita (160) + yogurt (80) + whole wheat crackers (80)
dinner:

total cals: 840
h20: 16
exercise:
 
argh!!! i'm kinda pissed, because my husband locked me out of the bedroom!!! i told him i wanted to watch the emmys, b/c i'm a huge grey's anatomy fan and just wanted to see what happened.... and he said that that was fine, but if i did he would have to leave the room (which to me, meant he would go check his message boards and play his online games in the bedroom)... so he did... only, now i went to check on him, and I can't get in! =( so i'm getting drunk on the couch watching the rest of the emmys so i can sleep on the uncomfortable couch... luckily, i don't have to work on mondays - but still!!! i can't believe he locked the dooor.
 
Sounds like your hubbie didn't like you wanting do your own thing. I have to admit that when I'm being a real pill I've locked the door on my hubbie. He's made it very clear that that's NOT COOL. :argue: I hope it's all ironed out and that you got some sleep on that couch! :)
 
I got to sleep in our bed =) we worked it out, and yes, we were both being pills! We actually have two televisions now, but only one is hooked up to the cable - if we had the other working, it wouldn't have been a big deal at all.

anywho - i'm skipping posting the rest of sunday and monday. I drank a lot on sunday night - hence a hangover on monday... which led to me not eating a whole lot. I drank quite a few calories in iced tea mix, which was about the only thing that sounded appetizing.

alright - back in action today!

bkfst: raisin bran w/ skim (240)
lunch: healthy choice bbq chicken meal (370)
snack: coca-cola (150)
dinner: mt. dew (170) + carrots (35) + chicken, rice & corn (325)

total cals: 1290
h2o: 32 oz
exercise:

I must say, the healthy choice meals are fairly large and satisfying... its nice to have a dessert with each one, although I don't mind packing a pudding cup either.
 
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bkfst: raisin bran (240) + banana (80)
lunch: healthy choice fish meal (310) + 16 oz h20
snack: blueberry muffin (?)
dinner: wendys - crispy chicken sandwich (440) + 1/2 order fries (210) + 16 oz h20

total cals: 1280 before muffin
h2o: 32 +16
exercise: 30 min elliptical
 
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