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PAPrincess72
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Day # 325
Howdy-ho fellow Dieteers! Sorry I've been MIA for a few days. I was out of town until Tuesday evening and have been super busy with freelance obligations and a MaryKay color analysis last night ;-) I spent too much money. I'm a sucker for the promises of how wonderful this and that will make me look. But, I didn't buy color, just basics and so far they look ok. I was looking to change from Clinque since I've been having such problems with having my items in stock. Their loss, I am a very loyally brand oriented and stick to one that doesn't do me wrong. I'll let you know how it goes. At least this girl didn't tell me how huge my forehead is...like the Clinque lady did. Ugh, still fuming over that statement! My forehead is proportionately sized for my large head, thank you very much!
On the diet front, I was able to do my smoothie shakes all the days I was away. I had to eat out dinner and lunch and I have to confess I had the desserts they offered at the conference. I normally would pass, but one (on Sunday) was angel food cake with strawberries, which isn't so bad for you. But, on Monday I had a small piece of cheesecake. I'm not even that big a fan of the cheesecake. I don't know why I didn't pass. I guess it's because they just so nicely placed it in front of me. Otherwise I've done pretty well the past few days. Yesterday was a good calorie day, too, although because of my tight schedule I didn't get in a walk yesterday. That's ok because Jess and I sweated off our butts on Tuesday. We did 4.2 miles in blazing heat and humidity! My face was so red.
This morning I had my smoothie. About 200 calories. I'm out of the soy milk and had to use regular skim which has higher calories. For my snack I just had a very small nectarine. (60 calories) For lunch I brought a sandwich on light cracked wheat bread (90 calories total for bread); 60 calories for the meat, with lettuce and mustard and fat-free cheddar cheese (30 calories). I paired that up with a fruit cup (70 calories) and a yogurt (60 calories.) That puts me at 570 calories so far today. About 430 left for the remainder of the day. Not bad at all. I'm heading home to Mom's tonight, so hopefully that won't deter my diet. I'll have to stop and get some soy burgers for the weekend. And, I'm swearing off the popcorn. I think I've been taking in entirely too many carbs this past few weeks. However, once I do find the Cinnabon Popcorn, I am definitely going to give that a taste. YUM.
I'm taking off work tomorrow. So, I probably won't be writing again until Monday. Hope you have a great weekend.
Take care,
N.
Howdy-ho fellow Dieteers! Sorry I've been MIA for a few days. I was out of town until Tuesday evening and have been super busy with freelance obligations and a MaryKay color analysis last night ;-) I spent too much money. I'm a sucker for the promises of how wonderful this and that will make me look. But, I didn't buy color, just basics and so far they look ok. I was looking to change from Clinque since I've been having such problems with having my items in stock. Their loss, I am a very loyally brand oriented and stick to one that doesn't do me wrong. I'll let you know how it goes. At least this girl didn't tell me how huge my forehead is...like the Clinque lady did. Ugh, still fuming over that statement! My forehead is proportionately sized for my large head, thank you very much!
On the diet front, I was able to do my smoothie shakes all the days I was away. I had to eat out dinner and lunch and I have to confess I had the desserts they offered at the conference. I normally would pass, but one (on Sunday) was angel food cake with strawberries, which isn't so bad for you. But, on Monday I had a small piece of cheesecake. I'm not even that big a fan of the cheesecake. I don't know why I didn't pass. I guess it's because they just so nicely placed it in front of me. Otherwise I've done pretty well the past few days. Yesterday was a good calorie day, too, although because of my tight schedule I didn't get in a walk yesterday. That's ok because Jess and I sweated off our butts on Tuesday. We did 4.2 miles in blazing heat and humidity! My face was so red.
This morning I had my smoothie. About 200 calories. I'm out of the soy milk and had to use regular skim which has higher calories. For my snack I just had a very small nectarine. (60 calories) For lunch I brought a sandwich on light cracked wheat bread (90 calories total for bread); 60 calories for the meat, with lettuce and mustard and fat-free cheddar cheese (30 calories). I paired that up with a fruit cup (70 calories) and a yogurt (60 calories.) That puts me at 570 calories so far today. About 430 left for the remainder of the day. Not bad at all. I'm heading home to Mom's tonight, so hopefully that won't deter my diet. I'll have to stop and get some soy burgers for the weekend. And, I'm swearing off the popcorn. I think I've been taking in entirely too many carbs this past few weeks. However, once I do find the Cinnabon Popcorn, I am definitely going to give that a taste. YUM.
I'm taking off work tomorrow. So, I probably won't be writing again until Monday. Hope you have a great weekend.
Take care,
N.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 329
Hi there. It's been a crazy week. I am glad to say that I did get in some decent eating at that conference last week. I didn't, however, walk as much as I had hoped to. All in all though, not a bad week and weekend. I'm glad to report I'm down another 7.5 pounds since my last weigh-in two weeks ago. I purchased a new scale over the weekend and I compared the old cooky one to the new one and they seem pretty on target. Even with a bit of traveling over the weekend to a funeral, I managed to eat decent.
Today I had a smoothie with skim milk. Since I'm leaving tomorrow evening through next Monday on home-bound vacation, I didn't want to buy more light soymilk, but I do prefer using it. I have some at Mom's that will last me through the weekend. So, I'm guessing at about 225 calories for breakfast. My snack was a small peach, about 60 calories. For lunch I had a turkey sandwich on light wheat with fat-free cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, and mustard. I am not a big tomato fan, but the more crunch the better. It fills me up. (It's about 180 calories total.) I also had carrots, celery and 2 tbls. of fat-free ranch. (About 70 calories) and my usual yogurt and fruit (130). So far for today I'm at 665 calories. It's those extra veggies and dip that have me up so much higher than normally at this time of day. That leaves me at about 335 calories for the remainder of the day - which is just about what my frozen meal at home is. Shouldn't be too hard to behave the rest of the day.
I really want to get in a walk, but that may not happen. I want to hit the hospital to visit Papa Joe. I'm starting to feel so guilty for not walking. I'm going to try to sneak it in after the hospital.
Have a good day.
N.
Hi there. It's been a crazy week. I am glad to say that I did get in some decent eating at that conference last week. I didn't, however, walk as much as I had hoped to. All in all though, not a bad week and weekend. I'm glad to report I'm down another 7.5 pounds since my last weigh-in two weeks ago. I purchased a new scale over the weekend and I compared the old cooky one to the new one and they seem pretty on target. Even with a bit of traveling over the weekend to a funeral, I managed to eat decent.
Today I had a smoothie with skim milk. Since I'm leaving tomorrow evening through next Monday on home-bound vacation, I didn't want to buy more light soymilk, but I do prefer using it. I have some at Mom's that will last me through the weekend. So, I'm guessing at about 225 calories for breakfast. My snack was a small peach, about 60 calories. For lunch I had a turkey sandwich on light wheat with fat-free cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, and mustard. I am not a big tomato fan, but the more crunch the better. It fills me up. (It's about 180 calories total.) I also had carrots, celery and 2 tbls. of fat-free ranch. (About 70 calories) and my usual yogurt and fruit (130). So far for today I'm at 665 calories. It's those extra veggies and dip that have me up so much higher than normally at this time of day. That leaves me at about 335 calories for the remainder of the day - which is just about what my frozen meal at home is. Shouldn't be too hard to behave the rest of the day.
I really want to get in a walk, but that may not happen. I want to hit the hospital to visit Papa Joe. I'm starting to feel so guilty for not walking. I'm going to try to sneak it in after the hospital.
Have a good day.
N.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 330
Happy Third of July - my Teddy Bear's first birthday!
Yesterday's recap....didn't get a walk in, but did good on the food intake. Today I had another smoothie for breakfast. And, for lunch I have what's becoming my usual...turkey breast on whole wheat (low-cal) and assorted fruit, yogurt, carrot snacks. Not sure about dinner tonight, probably a micro meal which is 250 calories. All in all it should be a decent eating day. Hopefully sometime this evening I'll get in a walk! I've been far too lax, but it's been a crazy couple of days!
Happy Fourth of July to you all! I'm hoping to eat smart tomorrow at any picnics I attend.
Take care - be weary of wayward fireworks!
N.
Happy Third of July - my Teddy Bear's first birthday!
Yesterday's recap....didn't get a walk in, but did good on the food intake. Today I had another smoothie for breakfast. And, for lunch I have what's becoming my usual...turkey breast on whole wheat (low-cal) and assorted fruit, yogurt, carrot snacks. Not sure about dinner tonight, probably a micro meal which is 250 calories. All in all it should be a decent eating day. Hopefully sometime this evening I'll get in a walk! I've been far too lax, but it's been a crazy couple of days!
Happy Fourth of July to you all! I'm hoping to eat smart tomorrow at any picnics I attend.
Take care - be weary of wayward fireworks!
N.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 336
Greetings. I weighed in this morning on both the new scale and the crazy scale. The crazy scale said I gained 5 pounds, both times I got on. Then it said I didn't lose anything. Then, I marched into the kitchen and the new scale and it said I lost 2 pounds over the last week. I'm taking the 2-pound loss and tossing the crazy ever-changing scale.
I did so-so on the Fourth. I ate my bunless soy burger and very light small portions of baked beans and macaroni salad (just a few noodles). And, then later I munched on some taco dip made with real cream cheese. I didn't eat a terrible amount, but still felt bad about it. Then, later I followed up with some very yummy white cake. A small sliver. I thought that wasn't too bad for a holiday. I did good the rest of the weekend, too. Until yesterday. I started out well. Just had my smoothie. But then, Mom made BBQ beef and pork ribs. Corn on the cob. Cole slaw. Rigatoni. Cream puff cake. OH MY LORD. To resist all that temptation was so hard. I had pork ribs with very sweet sugary bbq sauce, oh yum yum yum. I had a bite (or two or three or four) of just about everything. It was my one big meal of the day and boy did I make it count!! I felt so guilty after. I really over did it...oh the shame in it. No wonder it was only a 2-pound loss. Well, plus I really didn't walk much over the past week. Vacation mode is very hard. I got in one or two walks, but nothing of real substance. I'm sure that this week I'll get back on track with the walking. I already know I'll be walking the five miles tonight, tomorrow, and Friday. Wednesday I have a hair appt. and Thursday I have doggie class with Ted.
My friend talked me into trying this 10-day cleanse diet. Apparently you can lose up to 10 pounds. A friend an co-worker of hers lost 9 pounds on it and her hub lost like 13. Anyway, basically you just eat all fresh fruit and veggies with lean proteins and meats. The kicker is NO preservatives or sugars. That leaves out all diet drinks, salad dressings...anything "man made." Oh and no milk or dairy products. Ugh. That means 10 smoothie-less days for me :-( But, I'm willing to give it a scientific try for 10 days. You are only supposed to do it for 10 days and then go back to introducing all the forbiddens back. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm giving it a shot, if only to prove or disprove! So, I went and geared up on all kinds of good foods last night at the grocery store. This morning for breakfast I had 2 eggs scrambled with green peppers and onions and a grapefruit. The eggs were 160 calories and the grapefruit about 85. 245 for breakfast, not bad. I just had my nectarine snack, it was on the very small side, so I'll give it 60 calories. For lunch I brought a big salad with cucumbers, romaine lettuce, 4 tomato wedges, onions and I'll put tuna on it. I'm not sure how it will go down dressing-less, but I'll let you know. I can't imagine that's too many calories. The tuna is 80, I'm going with about 150 total for the salad, if only for the cucumbers and tomato. I also brought carrots (30 calories) and cantaloupe and strawberries. (about 100 calories total) By the end of lunch I'll have about 585 calories logged for the day. For dinner I'm making grilled chicken with red and green peppers and onion. Think fajita without the spices or tortillas or yummy sour cream. Let's see how that goes over. I'll probably stay well within the 1000 calorie a day limit I've set for myself. (I really need to balance out my terrible yesterday, too!) I'm giving it the full 10 days. We'll see from there. I'm really going to miss my morning Sierra Mist Free. This "cleanse" isn't so much about calories, as it is about eating only healthy foods and no preservatives. I'm willing to give it a one-time shot anyway. Wish me luck.
Greetings. I weighed in this morning on both the new scale and the crazy scale. The crazy scale said I gained 5 pounds, both times I got on. Then it said I didn't lose anything. Then, I marched into the kitchen and the new scale and it said I lost 2 pounds over the last week. I'm taking the 2-pound loss and tossing the crazy ever-changing scale.
I did so-so on the Fourth. I ate my bunless soy burger and very light small portions of baked beans and macaroni salad (just a few noodles). And, then later I munched on some taco dip made with real cream cheese. I didn't eat a terrible amount, but still felt bad about it. Then, later I followed up with some very yummy white cake. A small sliver. I thought that wasn't too bad for a holiday. I did good the rest of the weekend, too. Until yesterday. I started out well. Just had my smoothie. But then, Mom made BBQ beef and pork ribs. Corn on the cob. Cole slaw. Rigatoni. Cream puff cake. OH MY LORD. To resist all that temptation was so hard. I had pork ribs with very sweet sugary bbq sauce, oh yum yum yum. I had a bite (or two or three or four) of just about everything. It was my one big meal of the day and boy did I make it count!! I felt so guilty after. I really over did it...oh the shame in it. No wonder it was only a 2-pound loss. Well, plus I really didn't walk much over the past week. Vacation mode is very hard. I got in one or two walks, but nothing of real substance. I'm sure that this week I'll get back on track with the walking. I already know I'll be walking the five miles tonight, tomorrow, and Friday. Wednesday I have a hair appt. and Thursday I have doggie class with Ted.
My friend talked me into trying this 10-day cleanse diet. Apparently you can lose up to 10 pounds. A friend an co-worker of hers lost 9 pounds on it and her hub lost like 13. Anyway, basically you just eat all fresh fruit and veggies with lean proteins and meats. The kicker is NO preservatives or sugars. That leaves out all diet drinks, salad dressings...anything "man made." Oh and no milk or dairy products. Ugh. That means 10 smoothie-less days for me :-( But, I'm willing to give it a scientific try for 10 days. You are only supposed to do it for 10 days and then go back to introducing all the forbiddens back. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm giving it a shot, if only to prove or disprove! So, I went and geared up on all kinds of good foods last night at the grocery store. This morning for breakfast I had 2 eggs scrambled with green peppers and onions and a grapefruit. The eggs were 160 calories and the grapefruit about 85. 245 for breakfast, not bad. I just had my nectarine snack, it was on the very small side, so I'll give it 60 calories. For lunch I brought a big salad with cucumbers, romaine lettuce, 4 tomato wedges, onions and I'll put tuna on it. I'm not sure how it will go down dressing-less, but I'll let you know. I can't imagine that's too many calories. The tuna is 80, I'm going with about 150 total for the salad, if only for the cucumbers and tomato. I also brought carrots (30 calories) and cantaloupe and strawberries. (about 100 calories total) By the end of lunch I'll have about 585 calories logged for the day. For dinner I'm making grilled chicken with red and green peppers and onion. Think fajita without the spices or tortillas or yummy sour cream. Let's see how that goes over. I'll probably stay well within the 1000 calorie a day limit I've set for myself. (I really need to balance out my terrible yesterday, too!) I'm giving it the full 10 days. We'll see from there. I'm really going to miss my morning Sierra Mist Free. This "cleanse" isn't so much about calories, as it is about eating only healthy foods and no preservatives. I'm willing to give it a one-time shot anyway. Wish me luck.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 337
Last night my friend dragged me out for our five-mile excursion against my better judgement. It was an ozone action day - with humidity felt like 93 degrees. I didn't think the heat got me...but when I got home, I was so dizzy and sick. I had the worst headache and couldn't stand for longer than a few minutes. I managed to stand in the cool shower enough to rinse off, but not much else. I didn't even bother washing my hair last night. What a mess I was. So sick I couldn't really even eat. I tried to eat some chicken and veggies, but I could barely sit up. Seriously, never go walking in extreme heat like that. When it hit me, it hit me hard. I kept plenty hydrated. I took 2 bottles of iced water with me, still didn't help. I pathetically set off for sleep around 9 p.m. and didn't get up until 8:55 a.m. Sad...I slept for 12 hours and still didn't get rid of this headache!
So far today, eating still that "cleanse" diet. I really don't think that the diet had anything to do with yesterday. I ate more or less as I normally would, just no diary. I can't imagine that's what made me so light-headed. It had to be the heat. Anyway, today had scrambled eggs with green peppers and onions and a small grapefruit again. For lunch I nixed the non-dressing lettuce and just will go with straight tuna with some onions. I have carrots, strawberries and cantaloupe, too. For dinner I'll try chicken again with veggies. Oh, and I had a snack of a nectarine. All in all, not bad eating.
I'm skipping the evening walk in the extreme heat today. I just have to shake this headache and that's my plan for tonight...just staying in the cool house relaxing.
Have a good day.
Last night my friend dragged me out for our five-mile excursion against my better judgement. It was an ozone action day - with humidity felt like 93 degrees. I didn't think the heat got me...but when I got home, I was so dizzy and sick. I had the worst headache and couldn't stand for longer than a few minutes. I managed to stand in the cool shower enough to rinse off, but not much else. I didn't even bother washing my hair last night. What a mess I was. So sick I couldn't really even eat. I tried to eat some chicken and veggies, but I could barely sit up. Seriously, never go walking in extreme heat like that. When it hit me, it hit me hard. I kept plenty hydrated. I took 2 bottles of iced water with me, still didn't help. I pathetically set off for sleep around 9 p.m. and didn't get up until 8:55 a.m. Sad...I slept for 12 hours and still didn't get rid of this headache!
So far today, eating still that "cleanse" diet. I really don't think that the diet had anything to do with yesterday. I ate more or less as I normally would, just no diary. I can't imagine that's what made me so light-headed. It had to be the heat. Anyway, today had scrambled eggs with green peppers and onions and a small grapefruit again. For lunch I nixed the non-dressing lettuce and just will go with straight tuna with some onions. I have carrots, strawberries and cantaloupe, too. For dinner I'll try chicken again with veggies. Oh, and I had a snack of a nectarine. All in all, not bad eating.
I'm skipping the evening walk in the extreme heat today. I just have to shake this headache and that's my plan for tonight...just staying in the cool house relaxing.
Have a good day.
PAPrincess72
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I forgot to mention
Today I'm wearing a blouse I haven't been able to wear since 2004. Small steps...small steps....still, it's a mini-milestone. I look pretty cute, too!
Today I'm wearing a blouse I haven't been able to wear since 2004. Small steps...small steps....still, it's a mini-milestone. I look pretty cute, too!
PAPrincess72
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Day # 338
I didn't walk last night. Shame, shame. I took a night off. I made a huge batch of fresh vegetable soup for my lunches as well as a big vat of chicken fajitas. Basically just chicken strips and frozen green & red peppers and onions and oh, mushrooms. I threw some paprika in. It was pretty tasty. I made enough to last me the week for dinner. Once my 10-day "cleanse" is up, I'll make it again, but put it on tortilla and get some fat-free sour cream and cheese. That would make a yummy dinner for sure!
Today I had my two eggs, with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. And, a grapefruit. For a snack I had a nectarine. And, lunch is tuna, some of that veggie soup, and grapes & strawberries. For dinner I'll have some of my faux chicken fajitas. I also have a haircut tonight. Maybe I'll get a few extra inches cut off and that will account for at least a half a pound? Wishful thinking ;-)
Don't have much to report today other than my boss (the one that told me I was naturally meant to be fat) told me yesterday how much thinner I looked in that blouse I had on. At least someone noticed. It hadn't been out of storage since 2004.
I didn't walk last night. Shame, shame. I took a night off. I made a huge batch of fresh vegetable soup for my lunches as well as a big vat of chicken fajitas. Basically just chicken strips and frozen green & red peppers and onions and oh, mushrooms. I threw some paprika in. It was pretty tasty. I made enough to last me the week for dinner. Once my 10-day "cleanse" is up, I'll make it again, but put it on tortilla and get some fat-free sour cream and cheese. That would make a yummy dinner for sure!
Today I had my two eggs, with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. And, a grapefruit. For a snack I had a nectarine. And, lunch is tuna, some of that veggie soup, and grapes & strawberries. For dinner I'll have some of my faux chicken fajitas. I also have a haircut tonight. Maybe I'll get a few extra inches cut off and that will account for at least a half a pound? Wishful thinking ;-)
Don't have much to report today other than my boss (the one that told me I was naturally meant to be fat) told me yesterday how much thinner I looked in that blouse I had on. At least someone noticed. It hadn't been out of storage since 2004.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 339
Not having a great day here. I didn't get a lot of sleep last night and I'm just plain tuckered and generally in a foul mood. Today is the third day I was made to work 10-6. It has contributed to my very grumpy mood. The diet is going well. Both last night and today I've stuck to my planned foods - eggs for breakfast. Today only half a grapefruit. I wasn't hungry at all. Had to force it down. Had some grapes for a snack, yum. For lunch I have homemade veggie soup, which is growing on me, a small cup of tuna and some fresh strawberries. Then, for dinner I have my make-shift chicken fajita mixture and I'll cut up some cantaloupe or find some other kind of fruit to eat. I'm running out of groceries. I have to zoom to Teddy's obedience class right after work, so I know I won't get in a walk. Hope everyone else is having a better day than I.
Not having a great day here. I didn't get a lot of sleep last night and I'm just plain tuckered and generally in a foul mood. Today is the third day I was made to work 10-6. It has contributed to my very grumpy mood. The diet is going well. Both last night and today I've stuck to my planned foods - eggs for breakfast. Today only half a grapefruit. I wasn't hungry at all. Had to force it down. Had some grapes for a snack, yum. For lunch I have homemade veggie soup, which is growing on me, a small cup of tuna and some fresh strawberries. Then, for dinner I have my make-shift chicken fajita mixture and I'll cut up some cantaloupe or find some other kind of fruit to eat. I'm running out of groceries. I have to zoom to Teddy's obedience class right after work, so I know I won't get in a walk. Hope everyone else is having a better day than I.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 340
Sorry this is short... Had a really busy work day with my annual employment eval, too. It went ok. Doing well on the diet and will weigh in on Monday. Finally getting in a long walk tonight!
Have a great weekend.
Sorry this is short... Had a really busy work day with my annual employment eval, too. It went ok. Doing well on the diet and will weigh in on Monday. Finally getting in a long walk tonight!
Have a great weekend.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 343
I've been on that "cleansing" no preservatives, no sugars, no dairy diet for 8 days including today. I got on the scales this morning and have lost 8 or 9 pounds in the last week, depending on which scale I believe...new or crazy scale. I'm inclined to take the lower number. So, I'm officially stating I have lost an additional 8 pounds since last Monday. WOO and HOO. I am done with the "cleanse" on Wednesday and will add milk back in on Thursday. The only thing I've really missed is my diet soda. Or, anything other than drinking water. I miss me some iced tea with lemon and a pink packet. But, other than the drinks, the food I've eaten has been more or less what I had been eating, minus some preservatives. I'll weigh in again on Thursday morning to see what the 10-day diet really did in total and let you know.
I am down to my lowest weight since hmm, early 2002. It was during that nasty job that I began in 2001 that I began my descent into monster eating. I was so depressed there and hated it so much. I worked there from October 2001 through end of July 2004. During that time, I managed to gain back all that I had lost originally and then some...and then some more. (But, I'm not dwelling.) I knew what I was doing every time I downed pasta or a piece of tiramisu. Just drowning my misery in yummy delicious (oh so scrumptious) foods. I'd wager I have about another 40-50 pounds to lose before I'm back to what was my absolute thinnest ever....and that was still about 25 pounds over my overall goal. Still a lot, at least in my own head. I think that list of what is acceptable weights for your height is seriously off. If I weighed the 140 it says I should for my near 5'9" self, I think I'd be near anorexic. I have no intention of ever getting down that low. I think my head would look way too big for sure!!!
Today I slid into a brand new pair of capris that I had bought on ridiculously low sale once like three years ago that never fit. I just took the tags off this morning. And, I have to say, I was pretty proud as I slid them right on. They are not cutting off my circulation. I can move in them. And, they don't look skin tight or hideous. A good day. Eight pounds less....and new pants....a great day. And, I'm so happy that my bras are feeling much looser. Breathing easy and not fidgeting is always a good things. I know you ladies will understand this!
Did well all weekend with food. Kept really tight to the diet. I was very proud of that considering I was at Mom's house...the haven of all foods bad for you. I had eggs for breakfast on Saturday. I had tuna and fruit for lunch. And, then for dinner salmon (thanks for sharing, Nate!) and grilled veggies. Those were very tasty indeed. Then, sisters and I went to Eat 'n Park at 10 p.m. and stayed for three hours. I am happy to report I managed to suppress my desire to inhale the two plates of onion rings that were on the table or my very favorite - Grilled Stickies A la Mode! That one was hard to resist. Yesterday I had eggs again for breakfast. For lunch/dinner (all in one meal) I had baked chicken with herbs that Jess made and some fruit. The chicken was very yummy. I bought some spices last night and will try to recreate for myself to eat the next few nights. And, even though candy was surrounding me at the play we went to see at the Benedum - M&Ms to my right, twizzlers and milk duds to my left - with Em trying to cram twizzlers into my mouth, seriously, she was trying to - I resisted temptation. And, I so do love the twizzlers. Perhaps that's why Em was so pushy? She knows I love them.
So, I made it through a really tough food weekend at home. Today I had...what else? Eggs again for breakfast. Although, I did find some fresh homemade salsa at the grocery store last night with no preservatives. I put some on top. OH yum! I love salsa!! For lunch I have my homemade version of vegetable soup, tuna, and cantaloupe/strawberries. I need to start walking more consistently. I did walk Friday, but skipped Saturday and Sunday. I'm planning on walking tonight as well.
Hope you're all doing well.
I've been on that "cleansing" no preservatives, no sugars, no dairy diet for 8 days including today. I got on the scales this morning and have lost 8 or 9 pounds in the last week, depending on which scale I believe...new or crazy scale. I'm inclined to take the lower number. So, I'm officially stating I have lost an additional 8 pounds since last Monday. WOO and HOO. I am done with the "cleanse" on Wednesday and will add milk back in on Thursday. The only thing I've really missed is my diet soda. Or, anything other than drinking water. I miss me some iced tea with lemon and a pink packet. But, other than the drinks, the food I've eaten has been more or less what I had been eating, minus some preservatives. I'll weigh in again on Thursday morning to see what the 10-day diet really did in total and let you know.
I am down to my lowest weight since hmm, early 2002. It was during that nasty job that I began in 2001 that I began my descent into monster eating. I was so depressed there and hated it so much. I worked there from October 2001 through end of July 2004. During that time, I managed to gain back all that I had lost originally and then some...and then some more. (But, I'm not dwelling.) I knew what I was doing every time I downed pasta or a piece of tiramisu. Just drowning my misery in yummy delicious (oh so scrumptious) foods. I'd wager I have about another 40-50 pounds to lose before I'm back to what was my absolute thinnest ever....and that was still about 25 pounds over my overall goal. Still a lot, at least in my own head. I think that list of what is acceptable weights for your height is seriously off. If I weighed the 140 it says I should for my near 5'9" self, I think I'd be near anorexic. I have no intention of ever getting down that low. I think my head would look way too big for sure!!!
Today I slid into a brand new pair of capris that I had bought on ridiculously low sale once like three years ago that never fit. I just took the tags off this morning. And, I have to say, I was pretty proud as I slid them right on. They are not cutting off my circulation. I can move in them. And, they don't look skin tight or hideous. A good day. Eight pounds less....and new pants....a great day. And, I'm so happy that my bras are feeling much looser. Breathing easy and not fidgeting is always a good things. I know you ladies will understand this!
Did well all weekend with food. Kept really tight to the diet. I was very proud of that considering I was at Mom's house...the haven of all foods bad for you. I had eggs for breakfast on Saturday. I had tuna and fruit for lunch. And, then for dinner salmon (thanks for sharing, Nate!) and grilled veggies. Those were very tasty indeed. Then, sisters and I went to Eat 'n Park at 10 p.m. and stayed for three hours. I am happy to report I managed to suppress my desire to inhale the two plates of onion rings that were on the table or my very favorite - Grilled Stickies A la Mode! That one was hard to resist. Yesterday I had eggs again for breakfast. For lunch/dinner (all in one meal) I had baked chicken with herbs that Jess made and some fruit. The chicken was very yummy. I bought some spices last night and will try to recreate for myself to eat the next few nights. And, even though candy was surrounding me at the play we went to see at the Benedum - M&Ms to my right, twizzlers and milk duds to my left - with Em trying to cram twizzlers into my mouth, seriously, she was trying to - I resisted temptation. And, I so do love the twizzlers. Perhaps that's why Em was so pushy? She knows I love them.
So, I made it through a really tough food weekend at home. Today I had...what else? Eggs again for breakfast. Although, I did find some fresh homemade salsa at the grocery store last night with no preservatives. I put some on top. OH yum! I love salsa!! For lunch I have my homemade version of vegetable soup, tuna, and cantaloupe/strawberries. I need to start walking more consistently. I did walk Friday, but skipped Saturday and Sunday. I'm planning on walking tonight as well.
Hope you're all doing well.
PAPrincess72
New member
Day # 344
Howdy! Just sending a quick email. Been a busy day. Same old, same old here...doing ok. Just wish the week would hurry up and be done. Had eggs for breakfast with some salsa. For lunch I had some of last night's chicken and veggies and fruit. For dinner I'll have some soup and probably tuna. I didn't have time to slap soup in a container this morning. I was running pretty late. Anyway, that's the story of the day. Hopefully the rain will hold off and I'll be able to get in my walk. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Have a good one!
Howdy! Just sending a quick email. Been a busy day. Same old, same old here...doing ok. Just wish the week would hurry up and be done. Had eggs for breakfast with some salsa. For lunch I had some of last night's chicken and veggies and fruit. For dinner I'll have some soup and probably tuna. I didn't have time to slap soup in a container this morning. I was running pretty late. Anyway, that's the story of the day. Hopefully the rain will hold off and I'll be able to get in my walk. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Have a good one!
PAPrincess72
New member
Day # 345
Last night my friend and I headed out for our 5-mile walk. We got about 10 minutes into it and BAM...MONSOON!! Such terrible horrific winds. They nearly knocked us down. And, the rain came pouring down. We stopped inside a CVS Pharmacy while it passed. Needless to say both of us were soaked head to toe. What I learned from this is that I will not melt. Not that I thought I would. But, if it is raining, I always make an excuse not to walk. Well, now I can see that I will survive fine, just a little wetter for the wear. I guess I have no excuses for not walking from now on.
Last night I had my soup for dinner and some tuna. Pretty low key. Today for breakfast I had eggs, with mushrooms, green peppers and onions. And, I put some mild salsa on top. For lunch I had a baked chicken breast, some veggies (zucchini, onions, peppers) and cantaloupe and strawberries. For dinner I have planned more soup and tuna and an apple. This is the last evening of my "cleanse" so I'll weigh in tomorrow and let you know what the grand total for the 10-day cleanse was. I have to say I've survived without the preservatives, but it does take a lot of planning. I really haven't missed or really felt deprived of any one thing. I do like to have calcium though...in the form of milk or ice cream. I think it's important. But, I could live without the preservatives and most of the carbs. I was trying to limit my intake of those anyway. I bought some whole-wheat low car tortillas so tomorrow I can have fajitas. I can't wait. I hope the weigh in goes well. I'll let you know!!
I'll be walking solo tonight. My friend (and her friend) have decided to go to our school's gym on Monday and Wednesdays after work. They want me to join, but I have to think about it. I'm not really all that coordinated or good with machines and I wouldn't begin to know what to do with them or how much weight to lift. I think it may be safer for me if I stuck to walking.
Last night my friend and I headed out for our 5-mile walk. We got about 10 minutes into it and BAM...MONSOON!! Such terrible horrific winds. They nearly knocked us down. And, the rain came pouring down. We stopped inside a CVS Pharmacy while it passed. Needless to say both of us were soaked head to toe. What I learned from this is that I will not melt. Not that I thought I would. But, if it is raining, I always make an excuse not to walk. Well, now I can see that I will survive fine, just a little wetter for the wear. I guess I have no excuses for not walking from now on.
Last night I had my soup for dinner and some tuna. Pretty low key. Today for breakfast I had eggs, with mushrooms, green peppers and onions. And, I put some mild salsa on top. For lunch I had a baked chicken breast, some veggies (zucchini, onions, peppers) and cantaloupe and strawberries. For dinner I have planned more soup and tuna and an apple. This is the last evening of my "cleanse" so I'll weigh in tomorrow and let you know what the grand total for the 10-day cleanse was. I have to say I've survived without the preservatives, but it does take a lot of planning. I really haven't missed or really felt deprived of any one thing. I do like to have calcium though...in the form of milk or ice cream. I think it's important. But, I could live without the preservatives and most of the carbs. I was trying to limit my intake of those anyway. I bought some whole-wheat low car tortillas so tomorrow I can have fajitas. I can't wait. I hope the weigh in goes well. I'll let you know!!
I'll be walking solo tonight. My friend (and her friend) have decided to go to our school's gym on Monday and Wednesdays after work. They want me to join, but I have to think about it. I'm not really all that coordinated or good with machines and I wouldn't begin to know what to do with them or how much weight to lift. I think it may be safer for me if I stuck to walking.
PAPrincess72
New member
Day # 346
Today is the 11th day. That means I am to resume regular eating. Gradually add back in dairy and carbs, etc. Thing is, if I do, I'm afraid I will gain back the 9 pounds I lost in the last 10 days. Yup, lost 9 pounds in 10 days and no, I didn't starve myself. I'm pretty pleased with that. What is more pleasing is that people at work are really noticing. More than a few have said nice things. Of course, since I'm 10 pounds lighter I am actually fitting into some of my cuter, smaller, clothes. So, they notice that - "new" clothes. Not new, just haven't worn them in three years! One co-worker was actually very sweet this morning and went on and on about how proud she is of me. She's a very nice person. I secretly hate her though - you know the type. She's very petite, naturally skinny. Not thin, but SKINNY. I don't think she has an ounce of fat on her! I bet she wears a size "0" clothes. And, if she wasn't such a nice person I'd really have to hate her! ;-)
I didn't get my planned walk in last night. I had every intention of doing it, really. I stopped at a freelance client's house. She wanted me to install 2 types of software. (Some people are computer illiterate and want to pay me...go figure that!?!) I thought I'd be there all of 20 minutes total. One when on without a hitch in 10 minutes. The second antivirus caused such issues. It kept giving me error messages when I was simply trying to install! So I uninstalled and reinstalled...still nope. I was on their tech support phone to a man named "Mike" (who was NO NO NO way really named Mike) for 2½ hours. I know he was in some foreign land. I could hear the phone bank of tech support behind him...all of them sounding very foreign. What took so long is that I had to keep having "Mike" repeat himself. I was having a terrible time understanding what he wanted me to do - and I'm computer comfortable. I can't imagine a person who isn't familiar with computers...they'd be crying for sure! Anyway, the problem got resolved and I didn't get home until just past 8. It gets dark too soon to get in my walk - I was bummed. And, I wouldn't have time to bathe dogs or do anything else I had planned for last night. So, instead I prepared dinner for the next few nights. That way I won't have to think about much when I get home. The good thing is... three hours of my time was worth $75 to this client - I love it!
So this morning I reverted to my smoothies. I made a peanut butter smoothie. Just vanilla mix, light soy milk and a teaspoon of natural peanut butter. The total calories is about 190-195? I had a snack of a nectarine - 60 calories. And, for lunch I have my homemade veggie soup, tuna, and cantaloupe and strawberries. (Approx. 280-290 calories). For dinner I pre-made chicken fajitas. I have some low-carb wheat tortillas, fat-free cheese and fat-free sour cream. I can't imagine that calorie count could be too high, probably around 250? The tortillas are 70 each and most of the fajita is veggies anyway. I'll probably eat an apple, too, since I'll be low on calories.
No chance of a walk tonight. Teddy and I have puppy class from 7-8:30. I really hope the rain holds off!!
Have a great day! Tomorrow is Friday, THANK GOD! Can't wait for this week to be done! One week closer to beach time, hoooooray!
N.
Today is the 11th day. That means I am to resume regular eating. Gradually add back in dairy and carbs, etc. Thing is, if I do, I'm afraid I will gain back the 9 pounds I lost in the last 10 days. Yup, lost 9 pounds in 10 days and no, I didn't starve myself. I'm pretty pleased with that. What is more pleasing is that people at work are really noticing. More than a few have said nice things. Of course, since I'm 10 pounds lighter I am actually fitting into some of my cuter, smaller, clothes. So, they notice that - "new" clothes. Not new, just haven't worn them in three years! One co-worker was actually very sweet this morning and went on and on about how proud she is of me. She's a very nice person. I secretly hate her though - you know the type. She's very petite, naturally skinny. Not thin, but SKINNY. I don't think she has an ounce of fat on her! I bet she wears a size "0" clothes. And, if she wasn't such a nice person I'd really have to hate her! ;-)
I didn't get my planned walk in last night. I had every intention of doing it, really. I stopped at a freelance client's house. She wanted me to install 2 types of software. (Some people are computer illiterate and want to pay me...go figure that!?!) I thought I'd be there all of 20 minutes total. One when on without a hitch in 10 minutes. The second antivirus caused such issues. It kept giving me error messages when I was simply trying to install! So I uninstalled and reinstalled...still nope. I was on their tech support phone to a man named "Mike" (who was NO NO NO way really named Mike) for 2½ hours. I know he was in some foreign land. I could hear the phone bank of tech support behind him...all of them sounding very foreign. What took so long is that I had to keep having "Mike" repeat himself. I was having a terrible time understanding what he wanted me to do - and I'm computer comfortable. I can't imagine a person who isn't familiar with computers...they'd be crying for sure! Anyway, the problem got resolved and I didn't get home until just past 8. It gets dark too soon to get in my walk - I was bummed. And, I wouldn't have time to bathe dogs or do anything else I had planned for last night. So, instead I prepared dinner for the next few nights. That way I won't have to think about much when I get home. The good thing is... three hours of my time was worth $75 to this client - I love it!
So this morning I reverted to my smoothies. I made a peanut butter smoothie. Just vanilla mix, light soy milk and a teaspoon of natural peanut butter. The total calories is about 190-195? I had a snack of a nectarine - 60 calories. And, for lunch I have my homemade veggie soup, tuna, and cantaloupe and strawberries. (Approx. 280-290 calories). For dinner I pre-made chicken fajitas. I have some low-carb wheat tortillas, fat-free cheese and fat-free sour cream. I can't imagine that calorie count could be too high, probably around 250? The tortillas are 70 each and most of the fajita is veggies anyway. I'll probably eat an apple, too, since I'll be low on calories.
No chance of a walk tonight. Teddy and I have puppy class from 7-8:30. I really hope the rain holds off!!
Have a great day! Tomorrow is Friday, THANK GOD! Can't wait for this week to be done! One week closer to beach time, hoooooray!
N.
PAPrincess72
New member
Day # 350
Greetings from Gray Pittsburgh. It's so dreary here today. I got on the scale very early this morning and was semi-disappointed. I lost 2 pounds since last Monday. Yes, it's a loss, so I should be happy. But, after the 8-pound loss the week before I am feeling slighted as I did very good all week. Ah well, I guess every week can't be stellar. Two pounds is two pounds and I'll happily take the loss.
I ate very well all weekend. Did get in a nice long walk with Bon on Saturday night, too. Oh, and Friday night as well. Slacked off yesterday. Didn't do too much at all. I was entitled to a relaxing day of nothing though. Amanda and I did hit a few stores and I got two cute shirts for just $15. What a bargain! I really have to stop spending so much money though. Payday is a week away and I have little moola. Ugh! I have to figure out how to better budget each month. Maybe I'll do that after the summer is over ;-)
Hope you have a good one...
N.
Greetings from Gray Pittsburgh. It's so dreary here today. I got on the scale very early this morning and was semi-disappointed. I lost 2 pounds since last Monday. Yes, it's a loss, so I should be happy. But, after the 8-pound loss the week before I am feeling slighted as I did very good all week. Ah well, I guess every week can't be stellar. Two pounds is two pounds and I'll happily take the loss.
I ate very well all weekend. Did get in a nice long walk with Bon on Saturday night, too. Oh, and Friday night as well. Slacked off yesterday. Didn't do too much at all. I was entitled to a relaxing day of nothing though. Amanda and I did hit a few stores and I got two cute shirts for just $15. What a bargain! I really have to stop spending so much money though. Payday is a week away and I have little moola. Ugh! I have to figure out how to better budget each month. Maybe I'll do that after the summer is over ;-)
Hope you have a good one...
N.
T2 Trucker
New member
Just WoW !!
Girl, you are getting down with some serious weight loss !! You must be absolutely thrilled with the results
I'm proud of you for sticking with it - I mean after all, you're closing in on the one year mark and still doing what needs to be done.
see ya soon (??)
Girl, you are getting down with some serious weight loss !! You must be absolutely thrilled with the results
I'm proud of you for sticking with it - I mean after all, you're closing in on the one year mark and still doing what needs to be done.
see ya soon (??)
PAPrincess72
New member
Day # 351
Trucker, yes definitely...see you this August sometime!!
Hidey-Ho fellow dieteers! Right now I'm looking out my office window at the sunshine and SO wanting to be outside. It's hard to be cooped up inside when it's a nice day, but especially when it's a nice day and I have NOTHING to do at work. This is going to be one long clock-watching minute-ticking day. I need rescuing.
For breakfast yesterday I had a peanut butter smoothie, yum. For lunch I was taken out for a working meeting. We went to a Chinese restaurant. I could've gotten steamed veggies, but did I? Nope. I chose from the "Weight Watchers" menu broccoli with garlic sauce and brown rice with a cup of hot 'n sour soup. I made sure I didn't eat all the rice, but I definitely did eat all that yummy broccoli. I could see some grease on the plate, so it's probably not a terrific choice, but hey, it was on the "WW" menu, so I'm taking it as a more healthy choice.
My friend started going to the gym on Monday and Wednesday nights, so now I'm on my own for walking. Teddy and I headed out last night. We walked hard and fast for an hour solid. The pedometer I was wearing said we walked 5.5 miles. Ted was glad to be home. I got to thinking, how accurate is this pedometer? I got in my car and followed our path exactly. I had to make an illegal U-Turn to do so and boy did it tick off one drive behind me. Oh well, it was all being done in the name of science and he was making a left turn and should've waited to see where I was headed anyway. Apparently Teddy and I only walked slightly over 3 miles according to the car's speedometer. It really just seemed like so much longer. And, we walked really really fast for a solid hour. I was annoyed big time that it wasn't more mileage. I guess I need to adjust that pedometer..big lying pedometer! It must be in cahoots with my digital scale! After our walk, he got to eat some kibble and I had a chicken fajita with fat-free sour cream and fat-free cheddar cheese. Actually those fat-free products are beginning to grow on me. I don't hate them nearly as much as I used to. Still, I think the all-natural foods approach is better. I can't imagine how fat-free (manmade) anything can be really good for you. So, after I use up all my manmade (expensive) groceries, I'm going to return to trying to eat as few preservatives as I can. I think that the non-carb helped in that big 8-pound loss I had 2 weeks back. I don't think carbs of any sort are my friends. I also ate an apple last night.
Today I had another peanut butter smoothie. Double yum. I just finished my nectarine snack. I have to say it was the worst-tasting nectarine. Hardly any taste at all, ick. What a waste of moola. Fruit is not free you know! I have two more of them at home. Hopefully they will taste better than what I just ate. For lunch I brought tuna. Last night at the grocery store I found a better tuna than the individual ones I have been purchasing. I had been getting Chicken of the Sea one-serving cups, which have 80 calories each. Well, the grocery store's in-store brand packed in water was on sale for .59 cents a can, (2 servings a can) instead of the $1.90 I've been paying for the "convenient" Chicken of the Sea two-packs. I looked at the calorie count on the in-store brand and it was only 41 calories a serving. That means I can eat the entire can for 82 calories and no fat! Most other tunas are like 80 calories a serving. So, I'm sold on the cheaper and lower calorie Food Value brand. (I think that's what it's called.) It doesn't have a pull tab or lift-off aluminum, so I had to transfer it to a ziploc container, but who cares? It's like half the cost and double the quantity! I added some chopped onion, green pepper and celery for taste, too! YUM. Yes, I am this bored.....that I have to report my tuna findings. I bought 6 cans. I also have some grilled veggies and cantaloupe/strawberry/grapes fruit salad. I cant' wait for lunch at 1. I can't wait to be outside in the sunshine enjoying the day.
And, I'm off tomorrow. HOOOOOORAY!!!! And, one day closer to the beach. I can't wait to feel the sand on my toes!!
Enjoy your day!
N.
Trucker, yes definitely...see you this August sometime!!
Hidey-Ho fellow dieteers! Right now I'm looking out my office window at the sunshine and SO wanting to be outside. It's hard to be cooped up inside when it's a nice day, but especially when it's a nice day and I have NOTHING to do at work. This is going to be one long clock-watching minute-ticking day. I need rescuing.
For breakfast yesterday I had a peanut butter smoothie, yum. For lunch I was taken out for a working meeting. We went to a Chinese restaurant. I could've gotten steamed veggies, but did I? Nope. I chose from the "Weight Watchers" menu broccoli with garlic sauce and brown rice with a cup of hot 'n sour soup. I made sure I didn't eat all the rice, but I definitely did eat all that yummy broccoli. I could see some grease on the plate, so it's probably not a terrific choice, but hey, it was on the "WW" menu, so I'm taking it as a more healthy choice.
My friend started going to the gym on Monday and Wednesday nights, so now I'm on my own for walking. Teddy and I headed out last night. We walked hard and fast for an hour solid. The pedometer I was wearing said we walked 5.5 miles. Ted was glad to be home. I got to thinking, how accurate is this pedometer? I got in my car and followed our path exactly. I had to make an illegal U-Turn to do so and boy did it tick off one drive behind me. Oh well, it was all being done in the name of science and he was making a left turn and should've waited to see where I was headed anyway. Apparently Teddy and I only walked slightly over 3 miles according to the car's speedometer. It really just seemed like so much longer. And, we walked really really fast for a solid hour. I was annoyed big time that it wasn't more mileage. I guess I need to adjust that pedometer..big lying pedometer! It must be in cahoots with my digital scale! After our walk, he got to eat some kibble and I had a chicken fajita with fat-free sour cream and fat-free cheddar cheese. Actually those fat-free products are beginning to grow on me. I don't hate them nearly as much as I used to. Still, I think the all-natural foods approach is better. I can't imagine how fat-free (manmade) anything can be really good for you. So, after I use up all my manmade (expensive) groceries, I'm going to return to trying to eat as few preservatives as I can. I think that the non-carb helped in that big 8-pound loss I had 2 weeks back. I don't think carbs of any sort are my friends. I also ate an apple last night.
Today I had another peanut butter smoothie. Double yum. I just finished my nectarine snack. I have to say it was the worst-tasting nectarine. Hardly any taste at all, ick. What a waste of moola. Fruit is not free you know! I have two more of them at home. Hopefully they will taste better than what I just ate. For lunch I brought tuna. Last night at the grocery store I found a better tuna than the individual ones I have been purchasing. I had been getting Chicken of the Sea one-serving cups, which have 80 calories each. Well, the grocery store's in-store brand packed in water was on sale for .59 cents a can, (2 servings a can) instead of the $1.90 I've been paying for the "convenient" Chicken of the Sea two-packs. I looked at the calorie count on the in-store brand and it was only 41 calories a serving. That means I can eat the entire can for 82 calories and no fat! Most other tunas are like 80 calories a serving. So, I'm sold on the cheaper and lower calorie Food Value brand. (I think that's what it's called.) It doesn't have a pull tab or lift-off aluminum, so I had to transfer it to a ziploc container, but who cares? It's like half the cost and double the quantity! I added some chopped onion, green pepper and celery for taste, too! YUM. Yes, I am this bored.....that I have to report my tuna findings. I bought 6 cans. I also have some grilled veggies and cantaloupe/strawberry/grapes fruit salad. I cant' wait for lunch at 1. I can't wait to be outside in the sunshine enjoying the day.
And, I'm off tomorrow. HOOOOOORAY!!!! And, one day closer to the beach. I can't wait to feel the sand on my toes!!
Enjoy your day!
N.
be_gone_soon
New member
Hello! I was just dropping in. I've seen you around some and thought I'd check up on you!! Sorry to hear you are so bored today. I am also, but I have a ton of stuff to get done!! Anyway, drop over in my diary anytime, if you want!!
PAPrincess72
New member
Day # 354
Greetings.
Been busy the past few days, sorry this is the first chance I had to write. I can't remember if I walked Tuesday night or not. Hmm, I'm going to guess no. But, then on Wednesday we went to Idewild and walked around a ton, so that counts. Well, I'm counting it ;-) I managed to eat fairly well since we took our own foods. I took low-fat bread and made a turkey breast sandwich and paired that up with fruit and 100-calorie pack of Chocolate Gold Fish. Yummy! I definitely did get in 4.4 mile walk on Wednesday night. Then, for dinner I had halibut and some broccoli and a 100-calorie light ice cream cup.
Yesterday I did well. Ate my smoothie for breakfast, had half a tuna wrap from Au Bon Pan and some strawberries for lunch. Oh and some grapes as a snack. For dinner I had a soy burger and some fruit and then later a 100-calorie ice cream slim-a-bear sammich. I didn't get in a walk last night because it was Teddy's obedience class.
Today another smoothie for breakfast. I've been sticking with peanut-butter in vanilla mix for about a week or two now. I really like the taste. I use all-natural peanut butter, just about a teaspoon's worth and it seems to do the trick. For lunch, I brought something, but I've been invited out to an Italian restaurant instead. I hope I can manage to behave myself. But, who am I kidding? The place we're going has the BEST white pizza. I don't know if I can resist that! I know I can't! I'll get in a long walk tonight though, so that will make up for it.
I'm heading to the South Jersey beach early on Sunday morning until Tuesday evening. So, I probably won't get in a weigh in or an email update until Thursday. Sand, sunshine and shore...here I come!!
Greetings.
Been busy the past few days, sorry this is the first chance I had to write. I can't remember if I walked Tuesday night or not. Hmm, I'm going to guess no. But, then on Wednesday we went to Idewild and walked around a ton, so that counts. Well, I'm counting it ;-) I managed to eat fairly well since we took our own foods. I took low-fat bread and made a turkey breast sandwich and paired that up with fruit and 100-calorie pack of Chocolate Gold Fish. Yummy! I definitely did get in 4.4 mile walk on Wednesday night. Then, for dinner I had halibut and some broccoli and a 100-calorie light ice cream cup.
Yesterday I did well. Ate my smoothie for breakfast, had half a tuna wrap from Au Bon Pan and some strawberries for lunch. Oh and some grapes as a snack. For dinner I had a soy burger and some fruit and then later a 100-calorie ice cream slim-a-bear sammich. I didn't get in a walk last night because it was Teddy's obedience class.
Today another smoothie for breakfast. I've been sticking with peanut-butter in vanilla mix for about a week or two now. I really like the taste. I use all-natural peanut butter, just about a teaspoon's worth and it seems to do the trick. For lunch, I brought something, but I've been invited out to an Italian restaurant instead. I hope I can manage to behave myself. But, who am I kidding? The place we're going has the BEST white pizza. I don't know if I can resist that! I know I can't! I'll get in a long walk tonight though, so that will make up for it.
I'm heading to the South Jersey beach early on Sunday morning until Tuesday evening. So, I probably won't get in a weigh in or an email update until Thursday. Sand, sunshine and shore...here I come!!
be_gone_soon
New member
You bum!! Enjoy the beach for me. I currently live in OK. and am moving to Co.. I haven't been to the beach in 5 yrs. And being born and raised in Ca. that's tough. Hope you have a great time!!