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Day # 361
Thanks, Trucker!
Hello from Sun-Slapped Nicole. I've had quite a week. Sunday-Tuesday evening I was in Stone Harbor/Avalon, New Jersey on a mini-vacation. And, even though on vacation, I attempted to eat as well as I could. I walked 4 miles on the beach on Monday morning and another 4 miles on Tuesday morning. Without access to smoothies, I opted for veggie omelettes both days for breakfast and then did my best the remainder of the day. I did go to Springer's for ice cream. They have THE best ice cream in the world. Just my ice-cream-loving opinion. I opted for sugar-free mint. And, even though I was teased by my co-vacationers for not getting full "bad" versions, I was happy with my sugar-free mint in a cup. It tasted just as wonderful as the full-sugar version.
Wednesday I took a day off to just relax. I washed and vacuumed my car and went again for another 4-mile trek with Bon. It was super hot - in the 90s that day. Thank goodness we walked earlier in the morning!! For dinner Mom treated me to Chinese. I got Broccoli with garlic sauce. I ordered brown rice, but I guess they thought I meant fried? So, needless to say, I didn't eat very much more than a few bites of the rice. I was pretty proud of myself for my vacationing choices. I think I chose as wisely as possible without denying myself some enjoyment.
So, on Thursday morning I had my weigh in, back at my place. I'm glad to say I'm DOWN an additional FOUR POUNDS from the last weigh in!!! Hooray! I was just hoping to "maintain" since I was away...but to report a loss is just terrific news. Yesterday I had a smoothie for breakfast, around 190 calories. For lunch I had a half a pita pocket (110 calories) with lettuce, mustard, fat-free cheese and turkey breast. I also had strawberries and yogurt. (about 110 calories). I'd bet my lunch was about 340 calories. I also had a WW carrot cake bite. (70 calories.) For dinner I had a Healthy Choice entree since I was heading off to puppy class and wanted something quick. I know that was about 380. I figure by day's end, I came in just around 1000 calories with snacks. I had pretty much the same breakfast and lunch today again as yesterday. Not sure what I'll have for dinner.
I have to work tomorrow. ICK. I hate working on a Saturday. I'm stuck here until 2 p.m., too. Then, helping out at church. Sunday is an all-day church-a-thon, too. I've taken Monday off to recoop and rest...and basically just catch up on sleep!
Have a great weekend!
N.
Thanks, Trucker!
Hello from Sun-Slapped Nicole. I've had quite a week. Sunday-Tuesday evening I was in Stone Harbor/Avalon, New Jersey on a mini-vacation. And, even though on vacation, I attempted to eat as well as I could. I walked 4 miles on the beach on Monday morning and another 4 miles on Tuesday morning. Without access to smoothies, I opted for veggie omelettes both days for breakfast and then did my best the remainder of the day. I did go to Springer's for ice cream. They have THE best ice cream in the world. Just my ice-cream-loving opinion. I opted for sugar-free mint. And, even though I was teased by my co-vacationers for not getting full "bad" versions, I was happy with my sugar-free mint in a cup. It tasted just as wonderful as the full-sugar version.
Wednesday I took a day off to just relax. I washed and vacuumed my car and went again for another 4-mile trek with Bon. It was super hot - in the 90s that day. Thank goodness we walked earlier in the morning!! For dinner Mom treated me to Chinese. I got Broccoli with garlic sauce. I ordered brown rice, but I guess they thought I meant fried? So, needless to say, I didn't eat very much more than a few bites of the rice. I was pretty proud of myself for my vacationing choices. I think I chose as wisely as possible without denying myself some enjoyment.
So, on Thursday morning I had my weigh in, back at my place. I'm glad to say I'm DOWN an additional FOUR POUNDS from the last weigh in!!! Hooray! I was just hoping to "maintain" since I was away...but to report a loss is just terrific news. Yesterday I had a smoothie for breakfast, around 190 calories. For lunch I had a half a pita pocket (110 calories) with lettuce, mustard, fat-free cheese and turkey breast. I also had strawberries and yogurt. (about 110 calories). I'd bet my lunch was about 340 calories. I also had a WW carrot cake bite. (70 calories.) For dinner I had a Healthy Choice entree since I was heading off to puppy class and wanted something quick. I know that was about 380. I figure by day's end, I came in just around 1000 calories with snacks. I had pretty much the same breakfast and lunch today again as yesterday. Not sure what I'll have for dinner.
I have to work tomorrow. ICK. I hate working on a Saturday. I'm stuck here until 2 p.m., too. Then, helping out at church. Sunday is an all-day church-a-thon, too. I've taken Monday off to recoop and rest...and basically just catch up on sleep!
Have a great weekend!
N.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 365 - ONE YEAR!!
Well, I've made it through one entire year of dieting. As I stepped on the scale this morning, I was afraid I'd see a gain of a pound or two. Only because I was duped into accidentally eating pound cake by some church ladies who mislabeled a cake-stand winning mystery item. I'm so relieved to report I lost an additional 4 pounds since my weigh in last Thursday. With all this heat and humidity I wouldn't be surprised if they weight just literally melted off me over the weekend as we spent a good bit of it outside.
A recap of the year....
I started out strong in August and continued doing really well up until the Christmas Holiday. I had 10 days off and was home at my parents' house. Food tends to call my name when I'm there for an extended period of time. I never did really recover from all the crap I ate over Christmas. Christmas spilled into New Years and then into Valentine's Day...and St. Pat's...and around Easter I managed to start to get back on track. Sadly, I gained about 25 or 30 pounds back of what I had lost since August. Very disappointing, but as summer began and May approached (no summer classes for me!!) I started walking with a friend and turned it all back around. As of today, I've lost a grand total of 76 pounds since August 2006. I'll have to find some old pictures to compare to today. I'm sure my sisters can supply me with one from last August. And, I"ll have to take a new one of myself later tonight. I'm trying not to negatively beat up on myself because I could've been about 100 pounds lighter, if I hadn't regained some after Christmas. Darn those holiday foods!!!! All in all I'm very pleased with the past year. And, I'm going to have to start stepping up my exercise routine. I am walking between 4-5 miles a day now. I think I need to add something more to keep up the weight loss. I know it will begin to dwindle as I get closer to goal. But, then, I've never really had a problem losing weight. My problem is not letting it all come back again! That is such a struggle for me. I'll have to keep up this careful eating the rest of my life, I'm sure of that. No slacking for me anymore. And, it's so easy to give in and eat unhealthy foods. I'm happy to report I'm fitting in a lot of my cute (thinnest-sized) summer clothes I had. I have a few more dresses that I can't wait to fit into again. I need to lose about 10-15 more pounds for them to fit well. Hopefully I will before the summer weather is over and I can wear them at least once this year. I don't care that they're probably well out of style. I like them anyway! I do still have a good bit of weight to fit back into my slimmest size ever. And, thankfully that was winter wear. So, I won't have to buy new clothes until next summer....because by then I fully intend to be down to a cute skinny size 8 or 10. I'm not too too far from that. So, let's keep our fingers crossed that by next summer I'll need a whole new wardrobe!
Back to basics....
I did well all weekend. I worked on Saturday until 2. I ate very well that day. In fact, I don't think I ate enough. I was just busy and it's been so hot. I did treat myself to a piece of sugar-free apple pie at Eat 'n Park that night, so maybe I did eat enough calories. I think that piece of pie put me on the road to shame. Sunday I barely at all. We were at church all day from 8-9 p.m. working the festival. I had my smoothie for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and then later when we got home I was starving. I made myself some pasta and fresh mushrooms in marinara. I really try to only eat pasta when it's in a portioned form...like a frozen meal or something. I could eat and eat and eat pasta and never stop. I had two small bowls. Too much, I'm sure. Then, that's when I had the mystery cake. I probably didn't go too far over in calories. But.........then yesterday happened. I had Monday off. I smoothied for breakfast (yes, I made it a verb), but then for lunch we took the kids out to the Pizza Hut buffet. I would've been ok if I had stuck to the salad bar, which is where I did start off. But, then I had a breadstick...and then another. Ohmygosh those are so yummy. I also had 3 very very small pieces of pizza, which when you add it up is probably only ONE whole real piece, which isn't too bad. When I got home I had a small piece of the mystery cake. Which I later was told was actually pound cake...the worst cake to eat! Full of fat and calories. YIKES!! I then polished off the leftover pasta (not that much) for dinner. And, then I stopped eating. THANK GOODNESS!!! I would wager I was around the 1500-1800 calorie mark yesterday. That's why I was certain I'd have gained at least a pound, but I didn't. Whew....got lucky this week! I have myself back in full control. Today I smoothied again for breakfast. And, I brought a very good lunch. Turkey breast on a whole wheat pita filled with veggies. A small 100-calorie cookie snack, and fresh strawberries and vanilla yogurt for dipping those yummy strawberries. Then to control myself the rest of this week for dinners, I picked up a few healthy choice meals so that I just have to pop them into the micro when I get home. No fuss, no muss, no thinking whatsoever the remainder of the week. (What does muss mean anyway? ;-)
Hope you're all avoiding the heat and humidity. I am thankful for my air-conditioned office. I walked outside to head up to the post office to pick up some stamps and swore I was melting. Keep cool!!
Well, I've made it through one entire year of dieting. As I stepped on the scale this morning, I was afraid I'd see a gain of a pound or two. Only because I was duped into accidentally eating pound cake by some church ladies who mislabeled a cake-stand winning mystery item. I'm so relieved to report I lost an additional 4 pounds since my weigh in last Thursday. With all this heat and humidity I wouldn't be surprised if they weight just literally melted off me over the weekend as we spent a good bit of it outside.
A recap of the year....
I started out strong in August and continued doing really well up until the Christmas Holiday. I had 10 days off and was home at my parents' house. Food tends to call my name when I'm there for an extended period of time. I never did really recover from all the crap I ate over Christmas. Christmas spilled into New Years and then into Valentine's Day...and St. Pat's...and around Easter I managed to start to get back on track. Sadly, I gained about 25 or 30 pounds back of what I had lost since August. Very disappointing, but as summer began and May approached (no summer classes for me!!) I started walking with a friend and turned it all back around. As of today, I've lost a grand total of 76 pounds since August 2006. I'll have to find some old pictures to compare to today. I'm sure my sisters can supply me with one from last August. And, I"ll have to take a new one of myself later tonight. I'm trying not to negatively beat up on myself because I could've been about 100 pounds lighter, if I hadn't regained some after Christmas. Darn those holiday foods!!!! All in all I'm very pleased with the past year. And, I'm going to have to start stepping up my exercise routine. I am walking between 4-5 miles a day now. I think I need to add something more to keep up the weight loss. I know it will begin to dwindle as I get closer to goal. But, then, I've never really had a problem losing weight. My problem is not letting it all come back again! That is such a struggle for me. I'll have to keep up this careful eating the rest of my life, I'm sure of that. No slacking for me anymore. And, it's so easy to give in and eat unhealthy foods. I'm happy to report I'm fitting in a lot of my cute (thinnest-sized) summer clothes I had. I have a few more dresses that I can't wait to fit into again. I need to lose about 10-15 more pounds for them to fit well. Hopefully I will before the summer weather is over and I can wear them at least once this year. I don't care that they're probably well out of style. I like them anyway! I do still have a good bit of weight to fit back into my slimmest size ever. And, thankfully that was winter wear. So, I won't have to buy new clothes until next summer....because by then I fully intend to be down to a cute skinny size 8 or 10. I'm not too too far from that. So, let's keep our fingers crossed that by next summer I'll need a whole new wardrobe!
Back to basics....
I did well all weekend. I worked on Saturday until 2. I ate very well that day. In fact, I don't think I ate enough. I was just busy and it's been so hot. I did treat myself to a piece of sugar-free apple pie at Eat 'n Park that night, so maybe I did eat enough calories. I think that piece of pie put me on the road to shame. Sunday I barely at all. We were at church all day from 8-9 p.m. working the festival. I had my smoothie for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and then later when we got home I was starving. I made myself some pasta and fresh mushrooms in marinara. I really try to only eat pasta when it's in a portioned form...like a frozen meal or something. I could eat and eat and eat pasta and never stop. I had two small bowls. Too much, I'm sure. Then, that's when I had the mystery cake. I probably didn't go too far over in calories. But.........then yesterday happened. I had Monday off. I smoothied for breakfast (yes, I made it a verb), but then for lunch we took the kids out to the Pizza Hut buffet. I would've been ok if I had stuck to the salad bar, which is where I did start off. But, then I had a breadstick...and then another. Ohmygosh those are so yummy. I also had 3 very very small pieces of pizza, which when you add it up is probably only ONE whole real piece, which isn't too bad. When I got home I had a small piece of the mystery cake. Which I later was told was actually pound cake...the worst cake to eat! Full of fat and calories. YIKES!! I then polished off the leftover pasta (not that much) for dinner. And, then I stopped eating. THANK GOODNESS!!! I would wager I was around the 1500-1800 calorie mark yesterday. That's why I was certain I'd have gained at least a pound, but I didn't. Whew....got lucky this week! I have myself back in full control. Today I smoothied again for breakfast. And, I brought a very good lunch. Turkey breast on a whole wheat pita filled with veggies. A small 100-calorie cookie snack, and fresh strawberries and vanilla yogurt for dipping those yummy strawberries. Then to control myself the rest of this week for dinners, I picked up a few healthy choice meals so that I just have to pop them into the micro when I get home. No fuss, no muss, no thinking whatsoever the remainder of the week. (What does muss mean anyway? ;-)
Hope you're all avoiding the heat and humidity. I am thankful for my air-conditioned office. I walked outside to head up to the post office to pick up some stamps and swore I was melting. Keep cool!!
be_gone_soon
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Congratulations! You have done really well. i am glad you done so well. I don't know what else to say but WOW!!!
PAPrincess72
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Congratulations! You have done really well. i am glad you done so well. I don't know what else to say but WOW!!!
Thank you! And, thanks for stopping by my diary!
PAPrincess72
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Day # 367
I've been thinking maybe I should stop numbering my daily emails? But, then again, it's a good way to keep track? Maybe when I've completely reached my goal I'll begin again at Day # 1 - rest of my life - and move forward kind of thing?
So, yesterday was INSANELY busy at work. I never get that busy! I didn't have a second free to myself to do any internet surfing or anything. I actually had enough work to keep me busy every second of the day. Imagine that? At work, even...I know, I'm astonished, too!
I smoothied yesterday. Bon had some sugar-free Mocha flavored splenda she uses for her coffee. I bought some for my place and found that if I put a packet in my vanilla smoothie mix and a small squirt of sugar-free chocolate syrup, it makes the yummiest smoothie. It's only about 175 calories, too! For lunch I had turkey breast/lettuce/tomato/fat-free cheese/mustard in a half a wheat pita. Yogurt with some strawberries and a 100-calorie pack of carrot cakes from Hostess. (Very yummy might I add.) I was out for dinner. I was quite proud of the fact that I got only an appetizer size chicken quesadilla. We went to the Cheesecake Factory. The portions there are HUGE. So, I'm glad I didn't tempt myself by getting more than the appetizer size. And, even though someone else was buying, I didn't succumb to the call of the cake...cheesecake even. I was a good girl.
Today is pretty much the same as yesterday. I like routine. Smoothie, turkey sammich, will have a healthy choice for dinner. Teddy and I are supposed to go to our last Obedience Class. But, there is a tornado warning and right now we have vicious thunderstorms. I don't know if we'll be able to make it to class. Hope so though...it's the last one!
Stay dry...oy, what a day!
I've been thinking maybe I should stop numbering my daily emails? But, then again, it's a good way to keep track? Maybe when I've completely reached my goal I'll begin again at Day # 1 - rest of my life - and move forward kind of thing?
So, yesterday was INSANELY busy at work. I never get that busy! I didn't have a second free to myself to do any internet surfing or anything. I actually had enough work to keep me busy every second of the day. Imagine that? At work, even...I know, I'm astonished, too!
I smoothied yesterday. Bon had some sugar-free Mocha flavored splenda she uses for her coffee. I bought some for my place and found that if I put a packet in my vanilla smoothie mix and a small squirt of sugar-free chocolate syrup, it makes the yummiest smoothie. It's only about 175 calories, too! For lunch I had turkey breast/lettuce/tomato/fat-free cheese/mustard in a half a wheat pita. Yogurt with some strawberries and a 100-calorie pack of carrot cakes from Hostess. (Very yummy might I add.) I was out for dinner. I was quite proud of the fact that I got only an appetizer size chicken quesadilla. We went to the Cheesecake Factory. The portions there are HUGE. So, I'm glad I didn't tempt myself by getting more than the appetizer size. And, even though someone else was buying, I didn't succumb to the call of the cake...cheesecake even. I was a good girl.
Today is pretty much the same as yesterday. I like routine. Smoothie, turkey sammich, will have a healthy choice for dinner. Teddy and I are supposed to go to our last Obedience Class. But, there is a tornado warning and right now we have vicious thunderstorms. I don't know if we'll be able to make it to class. Hope so though...it's the last one!
Stay dry...oy, what a day!
T2 Trucker
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I love the day #'s
People need to see just how long this journey can be. There is no quick fix in this business. Keep reminding them, Nicole.
People need to see just how long this journey can be. There is no quick fix in this business. Keep reminding them, Nicole.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 368
Thanks, Randy. I like the numbers, too. I'm going to keep them.
Day # 368
Oh what a miserable few days it's been in the 'Burgh. Yesterday's weather was the absolute pits. We had rain storms and thunder and flooding, and a tornado watch. It was miserable! Teddy and I did go to class, but about 25 minutes into it, we had to end it. A big huge dark black scary ominous cloud overshadowed us, so we hauled tail, literally for Ted ;-) Last night I had a Healthy Choice entree (under 400 calories) and my ice cream snack (100 calories.) Not bad at all for the entire day.
Today I had a smoothie for breakfast (175 calories.) Then for lunch I went to Max 'n Erma's. I got a bowl of their tomato basil soup. It is without a doubt THE best tomato-based soup on this planet. I can't imagine it's that terrible in calories. I also had a small tossed salad with fat-free french dressing and yes, I did eat the accompanying garlic stick. (156 calories) It was so super fabulous. I needed it to swab up all the yummy soup! Since I didn't have a snack today and since I resisted the near-900 calorie yummy banana cream dessert, I opted for a fruit smoothie (120 calories). Not bad for eating out. They do have nutritional info on their web site, but it doesn't tell you much. Look at this dessert...it was so hard to resist it!
Since I probably went a little higher on lunch calories than I should have, I'm going to have to eat really light tonight, like just a quick micro meal or something.
It's cookie-making weekend in preparation for a birthday party. I'm sure I can resist eating them. Hopefully I won't overdo it at the party on Sunday. I may splurge and have a piece of birthday cake though - after all it is honoring 70 years of someone's life. I think I deserve a small piece of celebration cake...emphasis on small. Have a good weekend!
N.
Thanks, Randy. I like the numbers, too. I'm going to keep them.
Day # 368
Oh what a miserable few days it's been in the 'Burgh. Yesterday's weather was the absolute pits. We had rain storms and thunder and flooding, and a tornado watch. It was miserable! Teddy and I did go to class, but about 25 minutes into it, we had to end it. A big huge dark black scary ominous cloud overshadowed us, so we hauled tail, literally for Ted ;-) Last night I had a Healthy Choice entree (under 400 calories) and my ice cream snack (100 calories.) Not bad at all for the entire day.
Today I had a smoothie for breakfast (175 calories.) Then for lunch I went to Max 'n Erma's. I got a bowl of their tomato basil soup. It is without a doubt THE best tomato-based soup on this planet. I can't imagine it's that terrible in calories. I also had a small tossed salad with fat-free french dressing and yes, I did eat the accompanying garlic stick. (156 calories) It was so super fabulous. I needed it to swab up all the yummy soup! Since I didn't have a snack today and since I resisted the near-900 calorie yummy banana cream dessert, I opted for a fruit smoothie (120 calories). Not bad for eating out. They do have nutritional info on their web site, but it doesn't tell you much. Look at this dessert...it was so hard to resist it!
Since I probably went a little higher on lunch calories than I should have, I'm going to have to eat really light tonight, like just a quick micro meal or something.
It's cookie-making weekend in preparation for a birthday party. I'm sure I can resist eating them. Hopefully I won't overdo it at the party on Sunday. I may splurge and have a piece of birthday cake though - after all it is honoring 70 years of someone's life. I think I deserve a small piece of celebration cake...emphasis on small. Have a good weekend!
N.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 371
Nada. Zip. Zilch. A big fat nothing-a-mundo. That's what I lost this past week. As I stepped off the scale, I tried to kick it across the bathroom floor and stubbed my toe. Dumb scale. I got on again, it said I gained 5 pounds. NO WAY! I got on again...back down to nada. Again, gained 10. Stupid dumb lame scale. I went to the kitchen where I have a backup un-digital scale and it said I lost nada. So, nada is the number. (Sigh). I am bummed. I really have no one to blame but myself. With the humidity being as horrendous as it was last week, I didn't walk much at all. I ate poorly yesterday at a birthday party. Probably the worst I've eaten in months. And, that female thing is due this week. So, I'm attributing my nada loss to too much birthday celebrating and water retention brought on by my curse of being female.
I am bummed. Did I mention I am bummed? How come naturally skinny people can eat and eat and eat and EAT all the birthday cakes and cookies in the world and still not gain an ounce. I eat a piece and blow a week's worth of dieting. It's just not right....and it's not fair. Dumb scale.
Again, I repeat, I am bummed.
Today I re-started the "cleanse" diet that I did a few weeks back. Maybe I can re-jump start my weight loss. The last time I eliminated all carbs, processed sugars, and preservatives, I lost 8 pounds. I'm hoping for the same loss this time. Maybe come next Monday I will not be so bummed. (Big sigh.) I'm still going to keep up my calories every day, just avoiding carbs and sugars...and yeah all preservatives. I'm signing off on diet sodas. I really think they do me in, too. No calories? Sure, but those chemicals and preservatives they use to make up for those lost calories seem to increase my appetite somehow. Dumb diet colas.
(Sigh)
So, basically for the next ten days I'll have the following menu. Why the same thing day after day? Because it's easy to keep to. The less I have to think, the better my diet tends to be.
Breakfast: I had two eggs scrambled with onions, green peppers, mushrooms. Also a red grapefruit. It was perfect. Very yummy and juicy.
For lunch: Homemade veggie soup with no preservatives (aka fairly tasteless); tuna with onions and green peppers; fresh cantaloupe and strawberries.
Dinner: I'll broil some chicken and spices with a touch of olive oil in the oven. I also have a frozen veggie mix with sugar snap peas, broccoli and other assorted veggies. And, for dessert, a tart granny smith apple.
Oh and water. LOTS of water. I will be floating in water.
Yeah, this pretty much sums up the next 10 days. I have a few lunch and dinner plans coming up, but I'm sure I will be able to work around them so I'm not worried. I'm swearing off birthday cake unless it is my own. I just wanted to keep eating and eating and EATING yesterday. Must get right back on that wagon.
I intended on getting up early to walk. But, I'm telling you, I have a mental break when it comes to waking up earlier than I absolutely have to. I promptly turned off the alarm and went back to sleep until 7:10. Oops. I must find a way to change my morning habits. I really prefer walking in the morning. It's cooler and there are less people out. But, I really really do love sleep. It's a constant struggle ;-)
To end this daily entry on a positive note, the jean capris I wore yesterday that were just a few weeks back SUPER tight, are now fairly loose. So loose to the point that my mother made a comment about how they were too big, almost with a tone of ridiculousness. That's why I got them with a belt... I will continue to belt away until they look just like silly big clown pants on me. I am reserving any major clothing purchases until I am very near the total end goal. It's not worth spending major money on sizes I really don't want to fit into long term.
I'm not going to let this one-week stagnancy (is that even a word?) break my willpower. Just gotta work harder for next Monday. (I still say the scale lies!) For those of you at my mother's house...please please PLEASE eat or destroy all goodies prior to my next visit home!
Nada. Zip. Zilch. A big fat nothing-a-mundo. That's what I lost this past week. As I stepped off the scale, I tried to kick it across the bathroom floor and stubbed my toe. Dumb scale. I got on again, it said I gained 5 pounds. NO WAY! I got on again...back down to nada. Again, gained 10. Stupid dumb lame scale. I went to the kitchen where I have a backup un-digital scale and it said I lost nada. So, nada is the number. (Sigh). I am bummed. I really have no one to blame but myself. With the humidity being as horrendous as it was last week, I didn't walk much at all. I ate poorly yesterday at a birthday party. Probably the worst I've eaten in months. And, that female thing is due this week. So, I'm attributing my nada loss to too much birthday celebrating and water retention brought on by my curse of being female.
I am bummed. Did I mention I am bummed? How come naturally skinny people can eat and eat and eat and EAT all the birthday cakes and cookies in the world and still not gain an ounce. I eat a piece and blow a week's worth of dieting. It's just not right....and it's not fair. Dumb scale.
Again, I repeat, I am bummed.
Today I re-started the "cleanse" diet that I did a few weeks back. Maybe I can re-jump start my weight loss. The last time I eliminated all carbs, processed sugars, and preservatives, I lost 8 pounds. I'm hoping for the same loss this time. Maybe come next Monday I will not be so bummed. (Big sigh.) I'm still going to keep up my calories every day, just avoiding carbs and sugars...and yeah all preservatives. I'm signing off on diet sodas. I really think they do me in, too. No calories? Sure, but those chemicals and preservatives they use to make up for those lost calories seem to increase my appetite somehow. Dumb diet colas.
(Sigh)
So, basically for the next ten days I'll have the following menu. Why the same thing day after day? Because it's easy to keep to. The less I have to think, the better my diet tends to be.
Breakfast: I had two eggs scrambled with onions, green peppers, mushrooms. Also a red grapefruit. It was perfect. Very yummy and juicy.
For lunch: Homemade veggie soup with no preservatives (aka fairly tasteless); tuna with onions and green peppers; fresh cantaloupe and strawberries.
Dinner: I'll broil some chicken and spices with a touch of olive oil in the oven. I also have a frozen veggie mix with sugar snap peas, broccoli and other assorted veggies. And, for dessert, a tart granny smith apple.
Oh and water. LOTS of water. I will be floating in water.
Yeah, this pretty much sums up the next 10 days. I have a few lunch and dinner plans coming up, but I'm sure I will be able to work around them so I'm not worried. I'm swearing off birthday cake unless it is my own. I just wanted to keep eating and eating and EATING yesterday. Must get right back on that wagon.
I intended on getting up early to walk. But, I'm telling you, I have a mental break when it comes to waking up earlier than I absolutely have to. I promptly turned off the alarm and went back to sleep until 7:10. Oops. I must find a way to change my morning habits. I really prefer walking in the morning. It's cooler and there are less people out. But, I really really do love sleep. It's a constant struggle ;-)
To end this daily entry on a positive note, the jean capris I wore yesterday that were just a few weeks back SUPER tight, are now fairly loose. So loose to the point that my mother made a comment about how they were too big, almost with a tone of ridiculousness. That's why I got them with a belt... I will continue to belt away until they look just like silly big clown pants on me. I am reserving any major clothing purchases until I am very near the total end goal. It's not worth spending major money on sizes I really don't want to fit into long term.
I'm not going to let this one-week stagnancy (is that even a word?) break my willpower. Just gotta work harder for next Monday. (I still say the scale lies!) For those of you at my mother's house...please please PLEASE eat or destroy all goodies prior to my next visit home!
PAPrincess72
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Day # 372
Mental-stration. I am not in a good place today. First off, the new tenant upstairs smokes. I woke with a raging headache. Her yorkie yappy dog barks nonstop. SO then of course Ted will bark in response. And, then Sassy, and then Sadie. My head is aching from it all. I have cramps to boot. I hate being female. My stomach is killing me. And, every little dumb thing is bothering me...nono, driving me nearly insane with frustration. For instance, one co-worker's feet keep squishing as she walks in her sandals. One keeps clicking her pen a ton of times. I'm nearly over the edge with PMS. Ugh...hate this time of month.
Yesterday I did very well. Kept to the diet perfectly. Although in the evening I was really really craving something sugary. I'm blaming that craving on PMS. I controlled it by eating a tart granny smith apple. That seemed to do the trick. This morning I had my eggs again and red grapefruit. The grapefruit was not as good as yesterday's was. I was in such a hurry getting out the door ... so slowed due to that headache. And, when I got here I realized I grabbed the wrong container for lunch. Instead of beets I nabbed a container full of cooked mushrooms I put into my eggs each morning. Rats!! Oh well, I'll just eat the mushrooms. But, I really wanted the beets today. For lunch I'll have tuna, mushrooms, and a ton of fresh cantaloupe and strawberries. I can't take lunch until 2 since it's a late day for me. I just finished my mid-morning snack of fresh raspberries. They are yummy, but I hate the seeds. For dinner I'll have baked chicken and veggies...probably the beets I didn't have today! I need to make my soup again so I can bring that for lunch tomorrow. I just ran out of time last night after giving all the dogs haircuts and baths...and laundry.
It was my intention of getting up early today to walk. I set the alarm and actually got up to do it. But, then my head nearly exploded. Dumb smoker lady upstairs. I went back to bed instead. I have plans to walk tonight with my friend. I hope to get back into the swing of things starting tonight - exercise wise. I've been too lazy lately. The severe humidity we had last week left it hard to get much accomplished. Today is actually very pleasant. I can't wait to go sit outside for my lunch at 2 and enjoy the nice weather. And, I can't wait for these 10 days to be up so I can enjoy my morning smoothie. I miss those icy concoctions!!
Enjoy your day... I hope mine improves.
P.S. Did anyone catch that show "Fat March" last night? It's a march of overweight people from CT (I think?) to Washington, DC. And, if they all finish they get $80,000. I could SOOOO do that show. Why didn't I know about the casting call???
Mental-stration. I am not in a good place today. First off, the new tenant upstairs smokes. I woke with a raging headache. Her yorkie yappy dog barks nonstop. SO then of course Ted will bark in response. And, then Sassy, and then Sadie. My head is aching from it all. I have cramps to boot. I hate being female. My stomach is killing me. And, every little dumb thing is bothering me...nono, driving me nearly insane with frustration. For instance, one co-worker's feet keep squishing as she walks in her sandals. One keeps clicking her pen a ton of times. I'm nearly over the edge with PMS. Ugh...hate this time of month.
Yesterday I did very well. Kept to the diet perfectly. Although in the evening I was really really craving something sugary. I'm blaming that craving on PMS. I controlled it by eating a tart granny smith apple. That seemed to do the trick. This morning I had my eggs again and red grapefruit. The grapefruit was not as good as yesterday's was. I was in such a hurry getting out the door ... so slowed due to that headache. And, when I got here I realized I grabbed the wrong container for lunch. Instead of beets I nabbed a container full of cooked mushrooms I put into my eggs each morning. Rats!! Oh well, I'll just eat the mushrooms. But, I really wanted the beets today. For lunch I'll have tuna, mushrooms, and a ton of fresh cantaloupe and strawberries. I can't take lunch until 2 since it's a late day for me. I just finished my mid-morning snack of fresh raspberries. They are yummy, but I hate the seeds. For dinner I'll have baked chicken and veggies...probably the beets I didn't have today! I need to make my soup again so I can bring that for lunch tomorrow. I just ran out of time last night after giving all the dogs haircuts and baths...and laundry.
It was my intention of getting up early today to walk. I set the alarm and actually got up to do it. But, then my head nearly exploded. Dumb smoker lady upstairs. I went back to bed instead. I have plans to walk tonight with my friend. I hope to get back into the swing of things starting tonight - exercise wise. I've been too lazy lately. The severe humidity we had last week left it hard to get much accomplished. Today is actually very pleasant. I can't wait to go sit outside for my lunch at 2 and enjoy the nice weather. And, I can't wait for these 10 days to be up so I can enjoy my morning smoothie. I miss those icy concoctions!!
Enjoy your day... I hope mine improves.
P.S. Did anyone catch that show "Fat March" last night? It's a march of overweight people from CT (I think?) to Washington, DC. And, if they all finish they get $80,000. I could SOOOO do that show. Why didn't I know about the casting call???
PAPrincess72
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Day # 373
Last night I did just over 4 miles walking with a friend. Then, I woke this morning with a nasty-a$$ headache. I still have a bit of it left even still now. Been a weird day. I've stuck to pretty much the same menu. Eggs for breakfast, then had a grapefruit here at work when I got in. I was running really late thanks to this headache. I had veggie soup for lunch, tuna, and cantaloupe and strawberries. Chicken will be dinner again and some zucchini. I'm wearing my brown capris I love so much today. I am swimming in them. And, yes, while that is a good thing and a goal, it is becoming more and more aware to me that I am slowly losing myself out of clothing. I really was hoping to make it through the summer months without having to buy anything. I may have to break down and get some things. It's kind of bitter sweet. I really do love some of my outfits.
I have every intention of going for a long walk tonight. Maybe the fresh air will clear out my aching head. Let's hope.
N.
Last night I did just over 4 miles walking with a friend. Then, I woke this morning with a nasty-a$$ headache. I still have a bit of it left even still now. Been a weird day. I've stuck to pretty much the same menu. Eggs for breakfast, then had a grapefruit here at work when I got in. I was running really late thanks to this headache. I had veggie soup for lunch, tuna, and cantaloupe and strawberries. Chicken will be dinner again and some zucchini. I'm wearing my brown capris I love so much today. I am swimming in them. And, yes, while that is a good thing and a goal, it is becoming more and more aware to me that I am slowly losing myself out of clothing. I really was hoping to make it through the summer months without having to buy anything. I may have to break down and get some things. It's kind of bitter sweet. I really do love some of my outfits.
I have every intention of going for a long walk tonight. Maybe the fresh air will clear out my aching head. Let's hope.
N.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 374
I could just pretty much copy yesterday's email and repost it. It's about the same. I woke with a raging headache. I downed some scrambled eggs and grapefruit. Lunch was the same...dinner will most likely be the same, too. Not much else to talk about today. Been one of those days. Feeling blah, hot, headache is still raging. Want to go home and just sleep. So that just about sums it up. Tomorrow will be Friday and hopefully I'll be in a much much better mood.
N.
I could just pretty much copy yesterday's email and repost it. It's about the same. I woke with a raging headache. I downed some scrambled eggs and grapefruit. Lunch was the same...dinner will most likely be the same, too. Not much else to talk about today. Been one of those days. Feeling blah, hot, headache is still raging. Want to go home and just sleep. So that just about sums it up. Tomorrow will be Friday and hopefully I'll be in a much much better mood.
N.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 375
The migraine has finally lifted. I'll spare you too many details, but I really think it is female-related. I had one from Monday through Thursday night. Last night my monthly visitor came and then like a wave of relief, the migraine subsided. That was just ridiculous! It's like the tides were building up in my head...then crashed to shore late last evening. I feel SOOOO much better. Sometimes I really hate being female. That being said, you'd think I'd be in a much better mood? But, nope. I am still at work after all ;-)
I didn't get in a walk yesterday. I headed home right after work to say good bye to Bon, Nate & Rich before going to puppy class with Ted. I didn't get home until too late to eat much, but I was starving, so I ate a piece of chicken. This morning I had my usual scrambled eggs with mushrooms for breakfast. We were supposed to order out for lunch, but the restaurant we wanted to order from is closed, so now it's just Chinese. The yummy food at the Chinese restaurant is so so SO good, but I behaved and just ordered steamed veggies and chicken...no sauce...no egg roll..... no rice :-( Darn no-carb diet! Who knows what I'll have for dinner. Probably just tuna or something quick as I'm heading off to movie night. Please keep me from eating any junk at movie night. There will be plenty to spare! Lots of popcorn, candy and cookies! I better behave! Weigh in is on Monday!
Hope you all have a great weekend! I have tons to keep me busy tomorrow. Puppy class with Ted, my nieces first football game as cheerleaders, dinner & a movie out.... hopefully all that busy-ness will keep me from eating too much!! Enjoy the sunny day!
The migraine has finally lifted. I'll spare you too many details, but I really think it is female-related. I had one from Monday through Thursday night. Last night my monthly visitor came and then like a wave of relief, the migraine subsided. That was just ridiculous! It's like the tides were building up in my head...then crashed to shore late last evening. I feel SOOOO much better. Sometimes I really hate being female. That being said, you'd think I'd be in a much better mood? But, nope. I am still at work after all ;-)
I didn't get in a walk yesterday. I headed home right after work to say good bye to Bon, Nate & Rich before going to puppy class with Ted. I didn't get home until too late to eat much, but I was starving, so I ate a piece of chicken. This morning I had my usual scrambled eggs with mushrooms for breakfast. We were supposed to order out for lunch, but the restaurant we wanted to order from is closed, so now it's just Chinese. The yummy food at the Chinese restaurant is so so SO good, but I behaved and just ordered steamed veggies and chicken...no sauce...no egg roll..... no rice :-( Darn no-carb diet! Who knows what I'll have for dinner. Probably just tuna or something quick as I'm heading off to movie night. Please keep me from eating any junk at movie night. There will be plenty to spare! Lots of popcorn, candy and cookies! I better behave! Weigh in is on Monday!
Hope you all have a great weekend! I have tons to keep me busy tomorrow. Puppy class with Ted, my nieces first football game as cheerleaders, dinner & a movie out.... hopefully all that busy-ness will keep me from eating too much!! Enjoy the sunny day!
PAPrincess72
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Day # 378
At 7 a.m. when my alarm went off, I forced myself out of bed and to the bathroom. I did my usual Monday ritual of hitting the toilet, stripping down naked (cause light cotton pjs weigh SOOO much) and tip toeing onto the scale praying for the best. Opening one eye and peering down I discovered the bestest news ever. I lost 9 pounds in the last week. I so do love the results of the anti-preservative, anti-carb, anti-dairy, anti-sugar cleanse diet. I just hate the taste of it. That brings the total lost weight to 85 pounds. Both WOO and major HOOO. (Oh, and Amanda, I surpassed the magic number so now we can have that Twice-Grilled BBQ Burrito next weekend!)
I didn't get in any walking this weekend. The weather on Saturday was beautiful. But, I had a really full day. So much to do, so little time. So, no walk. And, then yesterday the rains came. It rained all day. And, the forecast for this entire week is pretty much the same. Rain, then more rain, followed by even more rain. I should start building my ark now. My great new tennis shoes arrived on Friday. I'm dying to try them out, but won't wear them in the rain...they cost way too much. I had set the alarm for 5:50 to walk before work this morning, but when it went off, I heard the rain pouring down and hitting off the AC unit. So, I reached up and reset it for 7. There's no reason to get drenched and go to work miserable...or worse risk catching a cold.
Food for the weekend was good. I maintained eating what the diet dictates. I was especially proud of my choice for dinner out on Saturday. Shelena found a plain grilled chicken on the menu, which I paired with a plain baked potato. While I did get the vegetable of the day, it came with some sort of garlic butter on it. So, I didn't eat that. It turns out it wasn't impossible to stick to the diet while eating out after all. Just have to be very, very selective. Yesterday I had lots of fresh fruit and chicken and veggies. Today I had eggs with green peppers and onions for breakfast. For lunch I have my veggie soup, tuna, and a big fresh fruit salad. I've discovered adding pineapple takes away my cravings for sweet snacks. For dinner I'll have chicken and some veggies and probably an apple, too. I'll resume regular eating on Thursday after the 10 days is up. I can't wait... I miss my smoothies and milk. I miss carbs...oh, how I do love carbs.
At 7 a.m. when my alarm went off, I forced myself out of bed and to the bathroom. I did my usual Monday ritual of hitting the toilet, stripping down naked (cause light cotton pjs weigh SOOO much) and tip toeing onto the scale praying for the best. Opening one eye and peering down I discovered the bestest news ever. I lost 9 pounds in the last week. I so do love the results of the anti-preservative, anti-carb, anti-dairy, anti-sugar cleanse diet. I just hate the taste of it. That brings the total lost weight to 85 pounds. Both WOO and major HOOO. (Oh, and Amanda, I surpassed the magic number so now we can have that Twice-Grilled BBQ Burrito next weekend!)
I didn't get in any walking this weekend. The weather on Saturday was beautiful. But, I had a really full day. So much to do, so little time. So, no walk. And, then yesterday the rains came. It rained all day. And, the forecast for this entire week is pretty much the same. Rain, then more rain, followed by even more rain. I should start building my ark now. My great new tennis shoes arrived on Friday. I'm dying to try them out, but won't wear them in the rain...they cost way too much. I had set the alarm for 5:50 to walk before work this morning, but when it went off, I heard the rain pouring down and hitting off the AC unit. So, I reached up and reset it for 7. There's no reason to get drenched and go to work miserable...or worse risk catching a cold.
Food for the weekend was good. I maintained eating what the diet dictates. I was especially proud of my choice for dinner out on Saturday. Shelena found a plain grilled chicken on the menu, which I paired with a plain baked potato. While I did get the vegetable of the day, it came with some sort of garlic butter on it. So, I didn't eat that. It turns out it wasn't impossible to stick to the diet while eating out after all. Just have to be very, very selective. Yesterday I had lots of fresh fruit and chicken and veggies. Today I had eggs with green peppers and onions for breakfast. For lunch I have my veggie soup, tuna, and a big fresh fruit salad. I've discovered adding pineapple takes away my cravings for sweet snacks. For dinner I'll have chicken and some veggies and probably an apple, too. I'll resume regular eating on Thursday after the 10 days is up. I can't wait... I miss my smoothies and milk. I miss carbs...oh, how I do love carbs.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 379
I can't believe it's only Tuesday. The weather is gloomy and rainy and it's supposed to stay this way for days. It's making walking nearly impossible. Last night we had the worst thunderstorms, so I didn't even attempt it. Foodwise, I'm still doing the same... same diet I've pretty much had for the past 9 days. Tomorrow makes 10 days and on Thursday I will return to "normal" eating. Although with all the fruit and soup I have left, I may just finish it off since I'm running super low on money. Payday isn't until next Thursday at midnight, yikes! But, they are feeding me here on Friday for lunch and then someone else is (hopefully!) buying me dinner on Friday night. So, I should be able to work it out. If not, Oodles of Noodles are about 25 cents a packet. I think I can scrounge up the change for a week of those ;-) C'mon payday, come fast!! I plan on walking tonight. Hopefully... if the floods hold off. Wish me luck!
I can't believe it's only Tuesday. The weather is gloomy and rainy and it's supposed to stay this way for days. It's making walking nearly impossible. Last night we had the worst thunderstorms, so I didn't even attempt it. Foodwise, I'm still doing the same... same diet I've pretty much had for the past 9 days. Tomorrow makes 10 days and on Thursday I will return to "normal" eating. Although with all the fruit and soup I have left, I may just finish it off since I'm running super low on money. Payday isn't until next Thursday at midnight, yikes! But, they are feeding me here on Friday for lunch and then someone else is (hopefully!) buying me dinner on Friday night. So, I should be able to work it out. If not, Oodles of Noodles are about 25 cents a packet. I think I can scrounge up the change for a week of those ;-) C'mon payday, come fast!! I plan on walking tonight. Hopefully... if the floods hold off. Wish me luck!
tropicalgirl
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Fantastic job on the weight loss!! Hope the weather clears up for your walk!
PAPrincess72
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Day # 380
Thanks for stopping by, TropicalGirl!
Hello Fellow Dieteers! The 'Burgh is soaked. I'm so sick and tired of rain. Right now the sun is trying to eek out, but I've been told by local weather-losers that it won't last. That we will again be inundated with more aqua. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I just hope it holds off long enough so I can actually get in a walk tonight. That would be so nice seeing as how I haven't really moved off my butt in too many days now!
Did the scrambled eggs for breakfast and a grapefruit. For snack I had a nectarine. For lunch I had homemade veggie soup and a big fruit salad of cantaloupe, pineapple, and strawberry. I was out of tuna. I need to hit the grocery store, but probably won't until next week. I'm just going to try to make due until then. For dinner I'll have chicken and zucchini. Apple as "dessert". This is the last day of the 10-day cleanse. So, tomorrow I can return to smoothie heaven for breakfast.... YAHOOO!!!!!
It's been a super busy day, so this has to be short. Please join me in an anti-rain dance!
Thanks for stopping by, TropicalGirl!
Hello Fellow Dieteers! The 'Burgh is soaked. I'm so sick and tired of rain. Right now the sun is trying to eek out, but I've been told by local weather-losers that it won't last. That we will again be inundated with more aqua. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I just hope it holds off long enough so I can actually get in a walk tonight. That would be so nice seeing as how I haven't really moved off my butt in too many days now!
Did the scrambled eggs for breakfast and a grapefruit. For snack I had a nectarine. For lunch I had homemade veggie soup and a big fruit salad of cantaloupe, pineapple, and strawberry. I was out of tuna. I need to hit the grocery store, but probably won't until next week. I'm just going to try to make due until then. For dinner I'll have chicken and zucchini. Apple as "dessert". This is the last day of the 10-day cleanse. So, tomorrow I can return to smoothie heaven for breakfast.... YAHOOO!!!!!
It's been a super busy day, so this has to be short. Please join me in an anti-rain dance!
PAPrincess72
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Day # 381
Another day, another diet....
Last night I got in about 4 miles in my new MBT super shoes in just about an hour's time. It was hot, it was humid, I was a mess of sweat, but I felt good as I walked. It's when I got home that I nearly collapsed. Too much humidity caught up with me. I got dizzy and had to sit down before I even took a shower. Then, I got really light-headed in the shower. Yikes. Then, the raging heat headache came and I was pretty much down for the count.
I woke up this morning with a splitting headache, too. I didn't even attempt to set an alarm to get up to walk before work because I had such a headache when I woke at 3 a.m. I took meds and headed right off back to sleep for the duration, waking up just around 7. I'm feeling semi-better now. I have to be more careful walking in that humidity.
Today I had a chocolate/peanut butter smoothie in soy milk. Total calories, around 200. I then had a small red grapefruit when I got into work. (Approx. 65 calories.) Lunch was a pita with turkey breast and fat-free cheese (225), a yogurt (60), a carrot cake snack (100 calories), and fresh cantaloupe, strawberries, and pineapple (approx. 120 calories). 505 calories total. Yikes, I should've saved that 100 calorie pack for later!! That puts me at 770 for the day so far. I have a nectarine for an afternoon snack (since I had to eat an early lunch today.) (60) For dinner I have a small chicken breast (140) at home and I'll cook up some fresh zucchini (28) with an apple for dessert. (70 calories). That will put me right around 1000 calories for the day, maybe just a touch over. I shouldn't have had that carrot cake pack, but I was soooo craving it after 10 days of no flavor!
I won't get in a walk tonight. Ted and I have puppy class. It's our last Thursday night class :-( Next Thursday I start back to grad school...ick. Hope you have a great night.
Another day, another diet....
Last night I got in about 4 miles in my new MBT super shoes in just about an hour's time. It was hot, it was humid, I was a mess of sweat, but I felt good as I walked. It's when I got home that I nearly collapsed. Too much humidity caught up with me. I got dizzy and had to sit down before I even took a shower. Then, I got really light-headed in the shower. Yikes. Then, the raging heat headache came and I was pretty much down for the count.
I woke up this morning with a splitting headache, too. I didn't even attempt to set an alarm to get up to walk before work because I had such a headache when I woke at 3 a.m. I took meds and headed right off back to sleep for the duration, waking up just around 7. I'm feeling semi-better now. I have to be more careful walking in that humidity.
Today I had a chocolate/peanut butter smoothie in soy milk. Total calories, around 200. I then had a small red grapefruit when I got into work. (Approx. 65 calories.) Lunch was a pita with turkey breast and fat-free cheese (225), a yogurt (60), a carrot cake snack (100 calories), and fresh cantaloupe, strawberries, and pineapple (approx. 120 calories). 505 calories total. Yikes, I should've saved that 100 calorie pack for later!! That puts me at 770 for the day so far. I have a nectarine for an afternoon snack (since I had to eat an early lunch today.) (60) For dinner I have a small chicken breast (140) at home and I'll cook up some fresh zucchini (28) with an apple for dessert. (70 calories). That will put me right around 1000 calories for the day, maybe just a touch over. I shouldn't have had that carrot cake pack, but I was soooo craving it after 10 days of no flavor!
I won't get in a walk tonight. Ted and I have puppy class. It's our last Thursday night class :-( Next Thursday I start back to grad school...ick. Hope you have a great night.
PAPrincess72
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Day # 382
You know, math has NEVER been my strong suit. I mean, basic math. In high school I aced college-level calculus and could solve complex problems, but add 7 + 5? I'd get stuck. Need my fingers. So, it comes to no surprise to me that I missed a chance to mini-celebrate a milestone...based on numbers. As of this past Monday's weigh in, I have lost 85 pounds from my embarrassing all-time high weight. (Now for those doing the math, you can see I was NOT light!!!!) In any event, given the "goal weight" set by medical standards for my height, I have surpassed the half-way point of my weightloss journey. Halfway... the other half will be harder to lose for sure, but I missed the chance to celebrate. So, I'm celebrating today in my own head here at work...go ahead and join me at your desks or laptops! ;-) Now, let me put out this disclaimer. I am only about 30 pounds, give or take, from my all-time low weight. Now at that all-time low weight I was fairly happy with how I looked in clothes. Honestly, the number on the scale doesn't matter too much, it's how you feel about yourself and in your clothes that counts, right? At least that's my opinion of it. So, while the medical profession is telling me I'm only a little more than halfway there... I'm telling myself, only about 30-40 pounds to go. After that, I think if I work on toning up what I have, I'll be really happy with myself. Seriously, I'm way too tall and have way too large a head to be that weight the doctors think I should be. I'd look ridiculous....seriously borderline anorexic I'd think. It is in my genes to have bigger thighs and hips. No matter what I did in the past, I never could seem to get rid of those! Darn swimmer's build..that's what I've been "blessed" with. In any event... I am pretty happy today knowing that I'm way more than halfway to what my own personal goal is. This is something to smile about... well, that and the fact that it IS Friday!!!
Breakfast:
Smoothie - Mocha Chocolate (170 calories)
Mid-Morning Snack: Nectarine
Lunch:
Half whole wheat pita
Fat-free cheese
Lettuce
2 slices tomato
Red onion (225 calories total sammich)
Yellow Mustard
Yogurt (40 calories)
Fresh Cantaloupe (75 calories, give or take)
Calories today thus far: Roughly 560
Dinner: This is going to be tough!
I am going out to Bravo Cucina Italiana. It is the bestest of spaghetti houses. They serve yummy bread with dipping oil and balsamic vinegar. I am doomed. I checked their menu online - no nutritional info, so you know it's super way bad. I'll probably treat myself to the Pasta Bravo, which is my favorite dish. (Description: Our Signature dish-rigatoni tossed with wood-grilled chicken and mushrooms in roasted red pepper sauce )It's a date kind of thing, so I don't want to be one of those girls who just "has a salad." Looking at me he'll know there's no way I live off of salads. I'll just have to do my best to eat only a portion of the meal and bring the rest home. And, KEEP my fingers off of it once I get home! They have such yummy desserts there, too. This is going to be a true test for me tonight. Ugh. So, I will most likely blow my calories for the day...I guarantee it!
My plan is to just get back up tomorrow and start fresh and behave all weekend long without cheating. I'll also try to walk both days in my new Super Shoes. Wish me luck!
Have a great weekend!
You know, math has NEVER been my strong suit. I mean, basic math. In high school I aced college-level calculus and could solve complex problems, but add 7 + 5? I'd get stuck. Need my fingers. So, it comes to no surprise to me that I missed a chance to mini-celebrate a milestone...based on numbers. As of this past Monday's weigh in, I have lost 85 pounds from my embarrassing all-time high weight. (Now for those doing the math, you can see I was NOT light!!!!) In any event, given the "goal weight" set by medical standards for my height, I have surpassed the half-way point of my weightloss journey. Halfway... the other half will be harder to lose for sure, but I missed the chance to celebrate. So, I'm celebrating today in my own head here at work...go ahead and join me at your desks or laptops! ;-) Now, let me put out this disclaimer. I am only about 30 pounds, give or take, from my all-time low weight. Now at that all-time low weight I was fairly happy with how I looked in clothes. Honestly, the number on the scale doesn't matter too much, it's how you feel about yourself and in your clothes that counts, right? At least that's my opinion of it. So, while the medical profession is telling me I'm only a little more than halfway there... I'm telling myself, only about 30-40 pounds to go. After that, I think if I work on toning up what I have, I'll be really happy with myself. Seriously, I'm way too tall and have way too large a head to be that weight the doctors think I should be. I'd look ridiculous....seriously borderline anorexic I'd think. It is in my genes to have bigger thighs and hips. No matter what I did in the past, I never could seem to get rid of those! Darn swimmer's build..that's what I've been "blessed" with. In any event... I am pretty happy today knowing that I'm way more than halfway to what my own personal goal is. This is something to smile about... well, that and the fact that it IS Friday!!!
Breakfast:
Smoothie - Mocha Chocolate (170 calories)
Mid-Morning Snack: Nectarine
Lunch:
Half whole wheat pita
Fat-free cheese
Lettuce
2 slices tomato
Red onion (225 calories total sammich)
Yellow Mustard
Yogurt (40 calories)
Fresh Cantaloupe (75 calories, give or take)
Calories today thus far: Roughly 560
Dinner: This is going to be tough!
I am going out to Bravo Cucina Italiana. It is the bestest of spaghetti houses. They serve yummy bread with dipping oil and balsamic vinegar. I am doomed. I checked their menu online - no nutritional info, so you know it's super way bad. I'll probably treat myself to the Pasta Bravo, which is my favorite dish. (Description: Our Signature dish-rigatoni tossed with wood-grilled chicken and mushrooms in roasted red pepper sauce )It's a date kind of thing, so I don't want to be one of those girls who just "has a salad." Looking at me he'll know there's no way I live off of salads. I'll just have to do my best to eat only a portion of the meal and bring the rest home. And, KEEP my fingers off of it once I get home! They have such yummy desserts there, too. This is going to be a true test for me tonight. Ugh. So, I will most likely blow my calories for the day...I guarantee it!
My plan is to just get back up tomorrow and start fresh and behave all weekend long without cheating. I'll also try to walk both days in my new Super Shoes. Wish me luck!
Have a great weekend!
PAPrincess72
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Sad News to report
My grandfather passed away on Saturday. I'll post more when I'm back to "normal" and back in a routine. The funeral is tomorrow. I've been trying to eat as good as I can, but its been really hard trying to make wise choices. Hopefully I will maintain at least. I haven't been able to weigh in this week and I've not been able to get in any walking... it's making me feel so sluggish. Wish me luck and I'll post when I can. If not, Happy Labor Day a bit in advance.
My grandfather passed away on Saturday. I'll post more when I'm back to "normal" and back in a routine. The funeral is tomorrow. I've been trying to eat as good as I can, but its been really hard trying to make wise choices. Hopefully I will maintain at least. I haven't been able to weigh in this week and I've not been able to get in any walking... it's making me feel so sluggish. Wish me luck and I'll post when I can. If not, Happy Labor Day a bit in advance.