Periwinklegirl's Long Road Ahead

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periwinklegirl

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4-25-06

Good Morning?
The good news is that after what seemed to be a horrible day of bad choices yesterday, I didn't gain any weight. I was just frustrated at what seemed to be a wall and decided if the good choices weren't getting me anywhere, I might as well indulge. Looking back I can see that while it was indulging, it was still indulging with a conscience. Maybe these small changes in my eating habits are paying off - even indulging is different.

So, today, I am re-focused and determined not to let that one day send me into a tailspin of more bad choices.

Until next time.....
 
You're going to do great! This is a hard change to make, but the reward is worth it and then some! YOU CAN DO THIS! Stay positive. :)
 
Food Diary - I didn't think of that.
Breakfast - Yogurt smoothie
4oz plain yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
1 Banana
1 cup Frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp honey
 
Tuesday not so bad

Tuesday's lunch
Spinach and lettuce salad with cucumbers, red peppers, just a sprinkle of cheese and light french dressing

Tuesday's dinner
Spinach and lettuce salad with cucumbers, red peppers, chinese noodles, chicken breast, pecans and raspberry vinegarette.

I walked 3 miles yesterday and did the 20 minute Pilates video.

I was really hoping to see at least 1/2 a pound off, but didn't. It's okay - slow is good.

Today's (Wed) breakfast
The usual yogurt smoothie
Plain yogurt, banana, tbsp peanut butter and frozen blueberries.
I figure I needed the protein to go on my walk so I added the peanut butter.

I'm liking this journaling. It helps me see what I'm doing and be aware of what I'm doing.

Hoping for a great day.
 
Wonderful Wednesday

Wednesday went well. I walked a little over three miles. That's about an hour for me. To be honest, the last 20 minutes I start thinking when in the world is this going to end? Not because I'm tired or can't walk any farther, but because I'm bored. I've been taking a CD along and have found that John Mayer's "Room for Squares" is a GREAT CD to walk to. It's 54 minutes long and a perfect tempo. I've tried walking to U2's "All That You Can't Leave Behind" and struggled. It's got great songs, but some are very reflective affecting the tempo and mood.

Wed Lunch was another yogurt smoothie (I think I'm addicted).
Wed Dinner was a turkey/basil Frescata sandwich from Wendy's - we were on the run last night and grabbed something fast. I didn't want to go for a burger and fries so I tried the sandwich. It was pretty good. I'd like to know what the nutrition info is.

Breakfast this morning - you guessed it - a yogurt smoothie.

I'm cleaning the house today and then going on my walk. I think I'll only walk 2 miles today because of time constraints.

My weight is down to 206.5 :D I'm so excited. I really wanted to be to 200 by the end of the month, but the last 8 days have been kind of rough going, so I'll go for 199 by Mother's Day - a great excuse to get a new outfit for church that day.

Looking forward to a great day.
 
Thursday - What a crazy day.
I didn't eat all that well. BUT I also didn't gain anything. !!! :)

It's Friday, I'm still drinking my water and having a better day today with eating. I've joined the 1200 club here and am glad to have something to motivate me and keep me focused.

I don't think I'm going to walk today. I need to catch up from yesterday and I have so much to do between now and bedtime. I'll walk tomorrow AM.
 
All about Friday & some Saturday

I had a smoothie for breakfast and lunch
Dinner was
scrambled eggs with a sprinkling of cheese and salsa on a flour tortilla
Late night snack
A HUGE bowl of cut of cantaloupe and pineapple
???? -- calories, but I lost weight. I'll look it up after I post this.

I didn't get to my walk (sorry, jelly). I truly did not have the time.
BUT I DID get up and walk early this morning - I'm proud of that! I love my sleep, but I wanted to make up for yesterday.

I'm getting very excited about getting closer to the 100's! It's been a very long time. The hard work and vigilance is paying off.
I put on a size 16 denim skirt yesterday and it fit! It was slightly snug at the waist, but that's where I carry almost all of my weight. Soon, I'll be shopping the regular stores instead of the Women's shops. Now that's exciting!

(Calories yesterday - 1212)
 
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Periwinklegirl! I totally know that feeling and I am looking forward to "Onederland" as well. Great job on the weight that you have already lost and I can't wait to hear about all the new clothes you will be buying. That has to be a great feeling. Keep it up girl!!
 
I agree with ya on the shopping :) I go to Minnesota in June, and I've been saving money like crazy to do some "skinny" shopping at the Mallof America lol... Sounds like your doing great, keep up the good job :)
 
Ugghh - what a horrible day yesterday. I don't even want to count up the calories. It would be too depressing.

So today is a new day and I'm making good choices and looking forward to the week.
 
I hate my period

All I want to do is sleep. I'm not sure why if I'm done having children I need to have my period at all.

Yesterday's eating went well. Water intake was slightly down. I did not walk - again, I just want to sleep.

Today is going well so far. Smoothie breakfast and 1/4 of my water down.

I ended up totalling Sunday's calories - HOLY COW! Did I screw up. I'm not even going to post it. It's that awful.

I am just hoping to make it through this week. If I lose a pound - GREAT! If not, no biggie.
 
Where is that motavtion when you first started this weight loss. You must have dropped it when you went walking last time :D LOL!!!!J/k with you. But really you need to pick your head up and get motavated.. Don't give up. You have come this far. i hope you feel better and get your rest that you need. have a good day and drink your WATER
 
jelly - thanks for the pep talk - I needed that.

To update you - the first few days of my period I didn't walk, but then got back into the swing and this week, I've walked 3 1/2 miles a day. I feel great. My water intake has been great too. Definitely more than 64 oz.

I have a goal to reach the 100's by Mother's Day. I need to lose 3 pounds by Sunday AM. I'm on a mission.
 
I Know You Can Do It Just Push And Rock And You Will Hit It By Mothersday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
You can do it

Hello periwinklegirl,
Just stopped by to wish you all the luck and wow
you are so darn clothes to getting under 200 thats such a big step
and a motivation boost from what I can remember!I haven't seen under
200 in 5 years!Good luck to ya and keep up that walking, that is
1 exersice that's enjoyable and the lbs practically walk thier selfes
away! Tammy:)
 
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