Meme's skinny jeans journal

[Auntmeme]

I'm starting my journal today to stay motivated because I have way too many cheat days and not enough exercise days. So far I have done well. I was going to stop and pick up bagels for my office but stopped at the grocery store and bought Atkins bread & a shake. So I made a great decision. I thought about myself wearing my skinny jeans. If you watch Sex in the City, it was part of an episode 2 weeks ago. It made me remember that I have been saving a few pairs of jeans (though I can't get them past my thighs) for when I lost weight. Well I am now on that mission(maybe Tom Cruise will join me), boy that would be motivation;) I'm having my shake now and will journal the rest of my day later.

[TigH]

Hope it's ok to post here, if not, just yell at me! :)

I think your skinny jeans motivation is GREAT! I bet you will be in them in no time!!! I wish Tom Cruise would join you too (hubba hubba!) I loved that episode, Miranda looked GREAT in her skinny jeans. I know you can do this! DH and I had a bunch of pants stuck away in a closet that neither of us could fit into anymore. It was so exciting to take them out and try them on and have them FIT! I know you can do it and I will be waiting to celebrate with you when that great day comes!

You have a great attitude, good luck! ;)

[lulu201]

Hey, Meme, congrats on your journal! Move those skinny jeans to the front of your closet where you can see them every day and try them on once a week. You'll get into them, you'll see. And one day you'll be walking out of Starbucks on State Street (that's where it is, isn't it?) or something, look over your shoulder, and Tom C. will be following you!;)

I don't have skinny jeans, but I do have a skinny bathing suit that I want to wear on our cruise in 6 weeks. My new motto is "15 (pounds, that is) in 42" (days 'til the trip). While I know that's a lot to lose, I figure I won't get anywhere by dreaming small--I want to get rid of these thighs ASAP! Set a goal for yourself, make it your mantra, and you'll succeed!

Let's hear it for Bucks County WISHers!

Lulu
(I'm off to my own journal now. . .)

[Auntmeme]

Thank you Tigh & Lulu201 for the encouragement.

The skinny jeans will be moved to the front, I'm not sure I want them though. A new shopping spree will be another motivation. Does Tom do Starbucks? he's taken now anyway.

Well yesterday I had an atkins shake, cheeseburger w/bacon & mushrooms(no bun), small salad w/ blue cheese. Great, then after work they dragged me to a bar(I went screaming:p ) and had a cosmo(how many carbs?) and 1 cracker w/cheese spread. So not too bad but... Went home to make ground beef w/cheese & salad w/ creamy garlic dressing and the night was done.

Did abs & streching this am with egg & bacon for breakfast w/ coffee w/cream.

I must stay focused for the weekend. Have a family b-day party and must resist the cake - ahhhh:(

[MsDisney]

Meme...LOL about the skinny jeans!!! I didn't see the episode but I do the same thing...I have a couple of pairs of shorts that I bought for motivation, specificallys mall. I can't even cram my fat stomach into them, but I know it will gradually increase and one day I will be able to wear them and throw away these horrible, worn-out, jumbo shorts I have here now! :eek: :)

That's funny about being dragged off to the bar...I am told that clear liquors without any kind of fruit juice are ok as they have no carbs (though the alcohol gets burned first) so I'm thinking I need to switch myself from being a beer drinker to being a bacardi and diet coke drinker. Moderation and all that, but still...for me, going out and having a few drinks is very fun and I have always enjoyed it...and mich. ultra at 2.6 grams is fine, but not a pitcher of them :mad:

Anyway, I wanted to pop in and offer you encouragement, you're doing great!!! Try to resist those cheats, it's not easy but before you put that cracker in your mouth, eat the spread and chuck the cracker...you'll be proud of yourself! I know everytime I throw away a bun, I feel like I've liberated myself in some small way! LOL Ok, maybe that's a bit dramatic!

Keep up the great work and keep us posted on your skinny pants progress! ;)

Karen :smooth:

[Auntmeme]

I went to the gym and boy it feels great, 45 min cardio:Pinkbounc I have dinner & a b-day party to go to but I will not cheat!!

[MsDisney]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
I went to the gym and boy it feels great, 45 min cardio:Pinkbounc I have dinner & a b-day party to go to but I will not cheat!!

Good girl!!! :)

My younger son turns 9 tomorrow and we are going to be giving his cake away at Dixie Landings (POR) tomorrow night at Bob Jackson's show...there's no sense in a 1/4 sheet cake sitting around with only 2 kids eating it, and goodness knows, they would try!!! :rolleyes:

I promise not to cheat either! :)

Karen :smooth:

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe--how did the birthday party go? You didn't cheat now, did ya?;)

Keep fighting the good fight.

lulu

[Auntmeme]

Thanks for your Posts:p

I did not have cake or icecream, only water & diet pepsi. I ate an atkins bar before I left. Now I'll have a really late dinner of a cheeseburger minus the buns. Yum!

Hey Karen are you're there now? I envy you. You'll have to tell all about POR that's where we head in 6 weeks, oh my I have to get moving:Pinkbounc It must be so hard to stay motivated at disney, hope you stayed focused, I'm watching:cool:

[FEEBEE]

hi MEME

Just found your thread (told you I was new to this game!)

Very impressed, and yes I have several pairs of lovely jeans and cropped trousers which will not go over my thighs (how embarrasing) So enough motivation for me too. I can wear them all in Feb on my hols!

the above post certainly seem to confirm our thoughts on the Vodka, I think as long as it is with a diet mixer you are o.k in moderation. (I am going to start a campaign to ban that bloody word "moderation") "Excess" is much nicer dont you think!!
We can only dream about an ATKINs update " alcohol may be consumed freely and excessively, in fact it will AID weight loss!"DREAM DREAM DREAM :p :D

Hope it is O.k to share my trip for this evening on your threads, as I think you USA WISHER's will find it off interest.

I am going to a lovely English Country Inn in a place called Matlock in the Derbyshire Dales. Very pretty with thatched roof's and green hills etc. The Pub puts the R&C in Epcot to shame, it is made of Derbyshire stone and inside there are low ceilings with beams and dried flowers and horse brasses on the walls. It is a very traditional place, but the food is 1st class. I plan to have ......
Hartington Muchrooms - large wild mushrooms oven baked in garlic and butter and topped with a local blue cheese ;)

A meat dish for entree, these are the speciality, either steak chicken or lamb is served on a huge sizzling iron platter, it comes to the table hissing and spitting and the table is filled with lots of side dishes, cheesy cauliflower, lots of different potatoes, which I will ignore of course, loads of lovely fresh veg. I will treat myself to a couple of their home made battered onion rings, as they are my favourite and I havnt cheated all week, they will be my only carb.

The desserts as you can imagine are ridiculously gorgous Dont even go there! they do have a cheese selection though if I am still hungry, which idoubt after thatlot!

:D
Anyway sorry for hijacking you thread but I know you AMericans seem to like all things English!! Funny as I like all things US anyone want to swap!!

[Auntmeme]

Feebee, share whatever you wish on my thread:D

Your dinner sounds fabou, I'm salivating and I just woke up. How many onion rings? 1 maybe 2. I love a real onion ring, not the fake stuff they serve at most places, though I will stay away from them for a while.

I don't know how my thighs and hips outgrew my pants, seems like I just wore them, ahhh! Well I have 6 weeks from tomorrow and I will fit into some fo my skinny clothes, or Mickey will not be able to wrap his arms around me.

For extra motivation I read posts by Kamgen. Look at her before & after shots, stunning. So I think about her and it gives me s kick in my big ole butt.

One day totally cheat free and now for my second. And I must do at least 55 min of cardio today.

I'm also heading for the health food store to see what they carry. Off to eat my atkins b-fast.

[lulu201]

Hey, 6 weeks from tomorrow you'll be in WDW? We'll be in WDW then on our cruise 40 days from today! MeMe, we're going to be looking so amazing that Mouse won't even recognize us!

Anyway, on to serious stuff. . .skinny cows!:p I wish I could say that I have good news, but well, it doesn't look good for you, Atkins girl. The sandwich cows have 27g and the fudge bar cows have 22g. I know you're liking the Atkins thing and all, but I think you should seriously consider defecting and jumping into my low carb WW camp. Hey, if it can get you a cow, it might be worth it.

Are you going to that health food store on State Street? That man there is so nice. He's the one that showed me where the Atkins baking mix was and he had the best price around! I live in Warwick Township, but work in Southampton--they have a nice health food store called Bunn's there. Have you ever been in? Well, don't go looking for Atkins--they don't stock it. Has to be special ordered.

Today's a beautiful day for the 55 min. of cardio. You go girl!:smooth:

[Auntmeme]

Number 2 and counting:bounce:

Thanks Lulu for the post. I went to the store in Penndel, bought the keto brand & lo-something. Muffins & rolls & ketchup. I've done ww but couldn't stick to it(did it 2x) and did jenny craig. Atkins seems to keep my carb overload in check, if you know what I mean.

I should try to store on State St, it's so close I forgot about it.

You're on the 10/2 cruise? we're on the 10/12 cruise, 4 night wonder and before that we have 7 days at the POR. I am so excited and now I am so focused.

Sat was a good day - beautiful. Hung by the pool and swam. exercise but not intense. Did abs, push ups and stretching and tonight walked 40 minutes.

B-1egg, 1 bacon, 1 cheese, 1 atkins bread, coffee w/cream
L-salami, roast beef & sharp cheese, atkins chips, water
S-low carb shake, cheese stick
D-2 hotdogs, clams w/ butter, cucumber w/vinegar
S-glass red wine & low carb chocolate bar

Weighed in at 0 lose but that's ok, I'll do better next week.

[lulu201]

No, MeMe, we're on the 10/5 Wonder four day with stop in Freeport. We're going down to Orlando on 10/3 to celebrate DD's 13th birthday at the Halloween Party in the MK!:Pinkbounc Saturday, 10/4 we'll spend the day in Epcot, and Sunday we'll leave for the port. DH will celebrate his bday at Castaway Cay! We're staying at All Star Music--where we stayed when we were in WDW in January. (Can't believe I got DH to let us go again so soon!) We stayed at the PO French Quarter once and we really liked it. You're so lucky to be spending a whole week there!
We're in a cat. 11 on the ship; still dreaming of a pixie dust upgrade, though.

Have to agree, the trip is really helping in keeping me on track. I
get a little worried wondering if I'll be able to maintain the focus after we get back, but then I think of you and Castillo Mom and Disney Grannie and Karen and all the other great people on this board and I think it'll be OK. One day at a time, right?

About all this exercise. . .the treadmill and the weight lifting is kind of a drudge though I feel good while I'm doing it and ecstatic when I'm finished!:p The biking is pure joy because I find it so relaxing. What I'm thinking, though, is that I have to really go all out NOW--before my work schedule becomes more demanding in mid-Sept. (more classes and students) or I won't see the results I want. When I'm back into my full-time work routine, I'll be down to 30 minutes treadmill and bike time will be questionable (especially when it gets cold!:mad: ). Also, I have a 12 year old DD while you have a little guy. When DD was that small, I didn't have the time that I do now; it's challenging to find any time for yourself when you have a young child.

Be kind to yourself if you're going to try working out at 5:30 a.m. It's hard to get up at that time when it's dark outside! It can be hard to exercise right after awakening, too. You might want a routine that has a lot of warm up time! A couple of years ago, before my DD had the early morning school schedule, a friend of mine and I walked at 6 a.m., three days a week, for a whole school year. If I hadn't known she was outside my door each morning, I don't think I could've done it so regularly, particularly in January! See if you can find someone in your neighborhood, particularly if you're planning on being outside alone. All that said, the early morning is a great time to be doing something for yourself--no demands from anyone else, quiet all around. . .
Don't forget, too, that every a.m. I'll be up at 5:30, too, thinking of you and mentally pushing you out of that bed and into your exercise! We gotta support each other!!!!!!;)

Well, DD is chomping at the bit to go biking and I'm so grateful she'll go, I don't want to let her down.

Have a great day and keep up the awesome work! I'm jealous of your cheat free days! (If I just hadn't met up with that general. . .)

[Castillo Mom]

Lulu and Meme, I'm so jealous, you'll be sailing off pretty soon won't you? You have a lot to look forward to!:cool: I still have almost a year to go. Just changed my reservations from CBR to the Beach Club and I'm so excited but I'm keeping it a secret from hubby and kids.

Hey, I forgot about the Atkins bread. I'm going to run to the healthfood store today because I'm dying to have a sandwich! I still haven't posted my menus for the last couple of days. I tried to last night but I got too sleepy.

That's a great idea about the skinny pants MeMe. I have a dress I wore for a millenium New Year's Eve celebration that I think I'll try on. I bet I won't get it past my thighs!LOL:eek: It'll be a way to gauge my weight loss without weighing every day.

Karen, I didn't know you could drink clear liquors. Hmmm.....I wonder how Bacardi and Crystal Light on ice would taste. Am I desperate or what?:p

You all are doing great with the exercise. I start tomorrow. Remind me of how it's good for me when I complain about being sore. I haven't exercised in three years!:(

I'm off to do groceries......

[Auntmeme]

I'm cheat free for 3 days and it was hard. Today was good.

B early-low carb roll w/ coffee
B w/dh - 1 sl atkins toast w/ low carb fruit spread, scrambled egg w/ peppers & cheese low carb ketchup 3 sl bacon w/coffee
L - sharp cheese, pepperoni, atkins chips, water
D- chicken strips w/ peppers, cheese, salsa, guacamole & s. cream
I'll have a sf jello & wh. cream later.

Swam a few laps but need more so I'll need to do abs & biking.

Lulu - have you done the mickey halloween before, we have tickets for the 10th, do you dress up what about your dh? We almost did the 10/2 cruise but thought it would be better to do the parks and then cruise. I'm also cat 11 and hopeing for that upgrade. When do you think our papers will arrive?What special do you have planned for the birthdays? We also celebrate my dh's on 10/5 the day we arrive. Any tips for the POR? wanted one of the lodges, but $$$.

I may not go outside at 5:30 am, I did once and didn't like it. I'll probably do a tape or try jump roping on my patio.

Let's all promise to tell the general, the colonel & the king to hit the road, we don't need them

:bounce:

Wow castillo mom, the bc? was that a huge $ difference? I really want to stay at the ak or wl but the $ difference is holding me back and I think I'll plan to go back next year.

[Castillo Mom]

You're doing a great job MeMe! The breakfast you had sounds so good, especially the toast and fruit spread.

I originally had two rooms booked at CBR (tough to find one room with a family of 5). A few months after I made my reservations, they raised the rate to $159 since I had requested Martinique and this was now a "preferred" building. I mulled it over and had actually thought about downgrading to two rooms at one of the AS. I was perusing the resort boards and someone mentioned that rooms at BC can accomodate up to 5. I officially made the switch on Friday and it turned out to be less expensive because of the one room. I'm very excited, more so than when I had made reservations for CBR and I'm keeping the change a secret. The only thing I mentioned was to my husband. I told him that due to budget constraints, I had to switch us to another resort and we'd have to share a room with the kids. He just groaned! But little does he know.... My boys are going to love Stormalong Bay.

Keep up the good work Meme!

[lulu201]

Wow, MeMe, what yummy meals you had yesterday! That dinner sounds good! Did you get up this a.m. and exercise? How did it feel? Were you tired or energized?

I don't know what we're going to do for the Halloween Party. I have some Halloween sweatshirts, etc., that I might wear with my Minnie Mouse ears headband, or I might make special T-shirts for all of us. . .I just don't know! What are you planning? It'll be so much fun to see your little one in costume! You and your DH will have lots of great picture opportunities! At 13, my DD is definitely NOT in the dress up frame of mind, so I'm going to have to work on her a bit!

I'm ashamed to say this, but I don't have a whole lot planned for DD and DH's birthdays on our trip. For DD, we'll have a late lunch at Rain Forest Cafe in Downtown Disney before we head over to the H. Party; for DH, I guess that we'll sing to him in the dining room onboard the ship. I think of the whole trip as a birthday extravaganza!:D I have been tempted to surprise them with a gift basket on the ship, but I'm wondering if I really want to spend the money. Then I thought about bringing some wrapped surprises myself and then realized I wouldn't be able to get anything wrapped through security at the airport! What are you going to do?

The excursion we are hoping to do is visit the Atlantis in Nassau. We got that great rate at the Comfort Suites (for $136.50). Do you have anything planned? We stop in Freeport (do you?), but haven't planned anything to do there. If the weather's nice we may just grab a cab to a beach for a couple of hours.

I have no pointers for the POR. :( We loved our stay at the French Quarter; the food court was perfect for meeting the needs of our selective (then 4 yr. old) DD's tastes! You're going to enjoy the resort, I'm sure.

Well, gotta go start the day. Remember to make good choices, MeMe, 'cause all of us on the board are keeping tabs on you!:)

[Auntmeme]

Did not get up to exercise, ahh. But have taken a sick day so I have all day.

Wondering about this weekend, labor day? if I head to the shore area with family I know there will be so my temptations. My dad already has a frozen margarita waiting. Thoughts?

LULU -I'm not sure about the costume thing. Tried to get Buzz lightyear pjs, but no luck. Realized he has batman pjs w/cape that he loves so I think that is what will do. For me just minnie mouse ears for dh ???. We have reservations at chef mickeys for his b-day. I'll get a cake and make him get the buttons in the park. For his gift I am booking him a ride of a lifetime at the racecar track, he's a big racing fan. I also looked at the baskets for the ship but the $$, thinking about the champagne & chocolate, probably shouldn't. Never thought about wrapped gifts w/ security. You can call the hotel and have some balloons. How does the atlantis deal work for the comfort suites? I was thinking about the atlantis excursion. No freeport on our trip.

Castillo mom- I've hear the stormalong bay is the best. Good for you:D

Thanks for the encouragement:Pinkbounc

[MsDisney]

Meme, Your menu sounds SO yummy!!! I'm still eating the really boring induction stuff...is it safe to branch out? :confused: I'm scared! LOL

Keep up the good work!!!

I LOVE POR (Dixie, as I'll always call it!) and I think it's a great value...sometimes it's hard to justify the cost of the Premium resorts! We don't stay at the resorts much anymore since moving down here, but we spend more time at POR than any other resort, I'd say...
POR is split up into the Mansion section and the Alligator Bayou section and both are wonderful, but very different theming! I prefer the bayou, personally...it's more rustic, the pools are more of a free-form type...just more my style! The Bayou buildings 14-18 are the closest to the foodcourt and all the action, so those are the best buildings to request (14&15 are very close!). If you prefer the more formal...you might prefer the mansions, they are a bit further out and I can't tell you off the top of my head which ones are closest (you have to walk through the main pool and across the Sassagoula river) but I can find out!
Be sure to hit the lounge at least one evening...Wed.-Sat. night to catch Bob Jackson's show...he's awesome and the show is great for the whole family...no matter what age!

Lisa, I'm sure you know, but POR can accomodate families of 5 in the Bayou section where they have trundle beds...good for a little one, not so good for a teenager! Stormalong bay really is awesome and be sure to hit beaches and cream for a burger with no bun...their burgers are VERY yummy!

I'm jealous too...I can't wait to go back on the Disney cruise! I went on the 4 night cruise in '99 without my kids and now I want to take them (9 & 11) and my fiance...but we just bought a house...priorities and all that :rolleyes: It's going to be wonderful though, no doubt!!!

I don't know what advice to offer about visiting the shore....keep lots of safe snacks handy and drink that water to keep from feeling hungry! The margarita is a really tough one! :eek:

Keep up the good work! I know for myself, I stay motivated by saying "I didn't work this hard to blow it for the sake of one (fill in the blank)!" I want the fat to be burning, not the alcholol, or sugar or whatever is tempting me, and I get past it somehow...it's not easy though! You just have to try the best you can and give yourself a treat that you can live with once in awhile, maybe? :confused:

Karen :smooth:

[Castillo Mom]

MeMe, when you go to the shore, just put on a blindfold and stick a clothespin on your nose and I'm sure you'll be fine. Just kidding! Seriously though, I 'd do what Karen suggested, bring some snacks with you that you know you can eat. Remember, focus, focus, focus. If you must cheat, I wouldn't cheat with sugar or any white flour. You know what to do MeMe. I have confidence in you!

Karen, maybe try adding 5 carbs and see how it goes. You can always go back on induction. I'm scared too, but I need more variety. Remember, this is a lifestyle change. If you have more options of what to eat, you're more likely to stick to the plan. Maybe try adding a little fruit or macadamia nuts, maybe an additional serving of veggies.

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Karen for all the POR info. I am requesting the bayou I think bldg 15, I have a list of the recommended ones. And I've read about the lounge guy, is it ok to take a toddler?

So far today
b-1 sl atkins, 2 egg whites, 1 sl canadian bacon w/ low carb ketchup coffee w/cream, crystal light
s- water & part of lw carb bar
l-cheesburger no bun, water
s-water, part of low carb bar, small salad creamy parm dressing, piece sharp cheese & pepperoni

Dinner will be a struggle going to in-laws and don't know what is cooking. But will remember my new mantra- I didn't work this hard for the sake of one?(I love that, thanks Karen)

I'm still debating the shore thing, so many snacks it's so tempting and I don't think my parents would like it if I wore a blind fold, maybe they'd be ok with a bag over my head???

I'm off to do my new watp dvd, yeah.

[MsDisney]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Thanks Karen for all the POR info. I am requesting the bayou I think bldg 15, I have a list of the recommended ones. And I've read about the lounge guy, is it ok to take a toddler?



It's absolutely fine to take a toddler!!! Grab the little one something to eat at the food court and bring it to the lounge and park yourselves at a table up front...little ones really seem to enjoy Bob's sill antics!!! :)

I think the bag on your head would be unsafe, but there's no reason you can't go with the clothespin on your nose...that will help a LOT! Great advice!!! :bounce:

Karen :smooth:

[Castillo Mom]

I'm cracking up right now and I woke up my poor husband.:p I still think the blindfold was a better idea MeMe, the bag will cause you to suffocate.

You did really well today with what you ate. I'm sure you'll be fine when you go to the shore. Just think positive.:) FOCUS!

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe, how are you today? Did you get in your workout yesterday? What about today? I'm behind on my journal and I need to hit the treadmill, but I wanted to check in with you and let you know I'm thinking about you and hoping you have another one of those amazing cheat free days of yours!

Thanks for all the birthday ideas. I'm going to have to sit down and think them all through. Yesterday we got our Disney excursion stuff in the mail, but I don't think I'll sign up for anything. Later on today, when I have a minute, I'll tell you about our plans for the Comfort Suites/Atlantis.

How did the meal with the in-laws go? I'm sorry to say that being
with my inlaws drives me to eat. I can be careful when I'm in their presence, but something happens afterwards and I'm driven to eat. Talk about an emotional eating response!!! However, if they offered me frozen margaritas I might have a real good time!:)

Honey, you've got to go to the shore. I know the anxiety you're facing--we're visiting my mom this weekend and will be gone from Thurs.-Sun. I'm so afraid that I'll lose my focus! Still, we have to meet these challenges, and I'm confident that you'll be able to go to the beach and remember all of us rooting for you. . .you'll be strong and successful, because this time (this moment in your weight loss history) is different from all the others that came before. You're committed to leading a healthy life and nothing--not even frenchfries and carmel popcorn on the boardwalk--can stop you.

Yikes, gotta run. Will talk to you later. Have a great day, MeMe!

[Auntmeme]

I did it.
Yesterday
d-at inlaws - chicken w/ mushroom sauce and a few pieces of canteloupe, it was that or peas or rice, glass red wine, no cake or icecream, coffee w/ cream

Did the WATP express dvd that I bought and loved it, will have to find others she's great.

Did not get up this am to exercise, besides son waking me at 2 & 4 am my alarm did not go off, ahhh! So I commit to doing something after work. Are you sure typing at the computer isn't enough?

Thanks for the encouragement LULU:Pinkbounc
We also received our excursion book, my dh is not interested in any of them, boo. So maybe I can convince to go to the Atlantis, the aquarium, the beach, the casino, something for each of us.

I'm thinking about leaving on Friday afternoon and bringing my own snacks and some crystal light, I can mix with something if I feel the urge. We are outside of ocean city so probably won't do the boardwalk, way too much temptation. I'll wait till disney to have those fries.

I love these boards, thanks for keeping my focused:D

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe:) Just read on the cruise boards that some people on our 10/5 cruise have heard from their TA that they should have their "docs in hand" by Thursday! I hope we get ours; maybe it'll help me stay focused while we're visiting my mom. She's very supportive, but there's just something about being out of my routine that makes me want to splurge! You did a FANTASTIC job at your in-laws! Your strength is so inspiring!

As far as the Atlantis goes. . .we got a great rate at the Comfort Suites for a day room which allows us to have total access to the pools (as well as the beaches, restaurants, etc. ) at the nearby Atlantis. DD and I have seen the Mary-Kate and Ashley movie set in the Bahamas, and it all looks so cool!:smooth: Besides, she's a real pool nut, and from what I've read on the DIS and seen on the Travel Channel presentations on the cruise, the pools onboard are often crowded. With all the pools at the Atlantis complex, she's bound to have a good time--as long as the weather holds out. We got the rate of 136.50 by booking directly with Comfort Suites and asking for their GOLD rate (as suggested on the boards); if it looks like the ship won't dock at Nassau we can cancel as long as we let them know two days before. If you have any other questions, just let me know. . .you might like doing this, particularly 'cause it could give you and your little guy a chance to crash in the middle of the day if you needed to.

You're liking the WATP program, too? Hmmm, something I'll have to think about. Karen seems to love it as well.

GOTTA get to my journal,

Lulu

[Castillo Mom]

Woo hoo! You did great at your in-laws MeMe. See, you CAN stay focused. Don't worry too much about the exercise, tomorrow is another day. I sure remember those days when my boys were little and those middle of the night wake up calls. I was so glad when they were over, but as I look back I kind of miss those times.

You might want to try diet Snapple if you haven't already. They're pretty good, especially raspberry and cranberry. Keep up the good work MeMe!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Auntmeme]

Up to cheat free day 6 - wow can't believe it. and yesterday a reeses cup was calling my name but stayed steadfast and threw it away(son did not finish it).

tuesday
b-atkind breakfast bar YUM couldn't believe it coffee w/cream
s- eas vanilla shake
l- slices of mozz & prosciutto
s- part of low carb bar
d-hot wings, bl cheese & broccoli w/ ch sauce, sf jello wh cream

Walked through the neighbor w/ ds. My legs are feeling 3 days of exercise in a row, I'm sure their in shock:p I know I am!

wednesday
late start again, but figured I need a little break or my legs my fall off:p
b- sl atkins toast, 2 egg wh, 1 sl can bacon, low carb ketchup, coffe w/ cream

Did abs, stretching & push ups. Will try to add something else after work.

I'll look into the diet snapple, I think some of them have carbs. I'm lucky because I've always been a water drinker, all day. Once in a while I like a diet dr. pepper and rarely do I switch brands. for variety I have added crystal light.

I'm not going down the shore, I feel some what relieved. My sister is not going so my ds would not have other kids to play with. Any how it will be easier to stay focused at home.

I hope I get my cruise info soon. I hear the ship is sold out, ahh. I can't wait to get there. I'm still looking into transportation between MCo, resort & port, any thoughts?

And thanks for helping me stay focused.

[MsDisney]

Meme! Day 6!!! Look at YOU!!! WOOHOO!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Good job resisting the evil peanut butter cup! Have you seen the atkins ones? My fiance and I haven't had anything sweet for 2 weeks and I saw them in the store...2 net carbs for 3 cups. I gave one to Kevin after dinner the other night, it's a tasty morsel...and one in his lunch....the third one is mine and I can take a teeny nibble every day and make it last for a number of days! LOL They aren't bad!

I haven't been able to find the breakfast bars :mad:

Good job with the exercising, it won't be long before you can do it with no pain!
It's probably best you didn't go to the shore at this time...you'll get stronger as you go and your cravings will dissipate. You'll find it easier and easier to stay focused and you'll have so many cheat free days, you'll lose count! :)

You're going to have SO much fun on the cruise! When I went, we rented a car...we got a really great rate (watch them!) and then parked it at the port. It was pretty cheap to park when we went (we were on the 4 day, and it was like $30 or something). The thing with it is, you can go to the store and get all kinds of good stuff to bring along. At the time, we brought lots of beer and cans of soda, but that doesn't sound good for YOU...but you get the point...we had a duffle just packed with that stuff. You pay for drinks that you want, with the exception of coffee, tea, soda, etc. that comes with your meals, and it adds up!
I wish I still had my van...I could be your driver! But, we're down to a pickup truck and no adult would fit in the back seat very well.... :rolleyes:

You must be SO excited though! I can't wait to take the 7 night cruise someday...the 4 was great and it just left me wanting more! Castaway Cay is just amazing...it's truly paradise!

Keep up the good work and have a great day!

Karen :smooth:

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe! Wait a minute. . .you threw away a reese cup AND you did ab exercises (like Karen)?! Just the fact that you do ab exercises makes you one of my heroes! Talk about strength. . .good for you.:Pinkbounc

We're using ******** to take us from MCO to WDW to the port to MCO. How did you find out that your cruise was sold out? I know that the cat. 11s on ours are gone. Makes me hope even more for that pixie dust upgrade!

It sounds like you're doing great, MeMe and really staying focused. Keep it up!

[FEEBEE]

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND STAY GOOOOD, I'LL BE WATCHING!!! :cool:

"aB'S AGAIN!" YOU GO GIRL....

[lulu201]

Have a good weekend, MeMe. Remember that cruise and that'll keep you on track this holiday weekend. Think of me as I struggle with four days of restaurant eating! Yikes!:eek:
See you next week. . .

[Auntmeme]

Can't believe cheat free day 7.

Wed
S-low carb muffin - pretty good
L-sls of salami & hot pepper cheese, chive cc
D-gr. turkey w/ch cheese, salsa, sc & guacamole - delicious

Did not get in any other exercise except sweeping & mopping, yuck!

Came of the boards and did the trip countdown but somehow lost the wish clip, what do I do???

Thurs
up at 5:45am, and boy it is still dark. Did 3/4 of the WATP and abs.
B-coffee w/c, 3 egg whites, 3 sausage, low carb ketchup

I can feel the fat slipping away, thank goodness. I need to fit into some shorts & dresses. I can't afford to keep buying new ones:p

LULU - on the cruise board someone else has been checking about our cruise and states that it is sold out. I also hope for that upgrade, I really want a verandah. But if not now then I can plan the next trip. And you be good at those restuarants, no bread!!! ******** quoted me way too much. Still looking though.

Karen, I have tried the low carb p cups & choc bars, they're ok. They do hit that sweet craving! Everytime I check for a rental car the $$ is almost 300. I can't find a good deal.

Here's to an downward holiday weekend! I hit the scale in 2 days and it better be lower or else everyone better duck:p

[DoeWDW]

Meme, you've been doing so GREAT! I'm sure the scale will agree with me and show you a lower number! Have you taken your measurements? Sometimes I lose inches even when I haven't lost pounds. That keeps me motivated when the scale is being nasty.

Enjoy the holiday weekend and keep up the good work!!

[Auntmeme]

Today is the 7th cheat free day and it was hard.

L-(red robin) turkey w/ bacon & cheese no bun, he brought ff, ahhh! My lunchmate offered to eat them, how nice of him:p & salad w/ bl cheese
S-coffee w/cream
D-crab meat, cream cheese & low carb kethcup

Lunchmate also brought gifts from Hershey Park - the new inside out reese cup, everyone was eating them at work but not me, can you believe it.

No extra exercise, ds is sick & I had a chiro appt. Today was a busy day- keep moving right.

Thanks Doe for you words. Yes I do measure probably more than the scale, and the numbers are lower & my clothes fit great but for some reason we have that obsession with those magic numbers. I will need your support for this long weekend. Please check back & make sure I'm behaving!

[Auntmeme]

Can't believe it. Got up late due to sick ds, up throughout the nite. So tired today.

B-1 egg white(need to go shpg), 1 can bacon, 2 sausage, 2 sl atkins bread w/ low carb ket. coffee w/ cream
S-1/2 atkins bar, water

Need to exercise today/tonight - weigh in tomorrow should be good. Will not shop for clothes for another 4 weeks so must stay focused!

[DoeWDW]

So, MeMe, did you make the 9th day cheat free??? I'm hoping so! You are such an inspiration to me! I've got to start counting those cheat free days! Your menus look great too!

Hang in there over the weekend - that cruise will be here before you know it and I just know you'll look great!

I'm gonna be good today - hope you're doing the same!

[Auntmeme]

Made it to #9:Pinkbounc

B -atkins b-bar, coffee w/cream.
L- 1egg, 3 sausage, low carb ketchup, crystal light

No exercise yesterday, ds still sick & is taking almost all my attention. I will exercise today! Weighed in and down 3 lbs, YEAH! Total of 6 since started wish, finally get the 5 clippie.

Thanks Doe for checking in, it helps me to stay on track. We hit POR 5 weeks from tomorrow and then the cruise, so hoping to keep going downward.

[Auntmeme]

Day 9 is fading fast, yeah!

Went grocery shoping so have lots of stuff for myself to stay on track.

Went to the gym, it was empty, go figure on a holiday weekend in the middle of the afternoon:p Did 10 min bike & 35 treadmill, whoa my legs are burning. Also did abs & stretching.

[Auntmeme]

Day 10:Pinkbounc

Sat
s-slices or mozz&pros w/ mustard
d-spare ribs w/ atking bbq sauce, gr beans, salad
S-mock danish, pretty good

On to day 10 breakfast.

[Auntmeme]

Sun
b-3 egg whites, 1 cheese, 3 bacon, low carb kethcup, coffee w/cream
l-tuna w/mayo, cheese, hot peppers
s-mini sausages w/mustard
d-steak, salad w/bacon bits & cheese 3cheese ranch dressing(YUM)
s-low carb pb cups

No exercise unless shopping at the mall counts
:p

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, you're doing so great on your menus!! You go, girl!!

[Auntmeme]

Isn't that a madonna song? any hoo -

b- 3 egg whites w/ cream chees & lox, low carb ketchup
l-little bit tuna w/mayo, dried beef w/chive cc, bite of carbolite chocolate bar
s-prov cheese
d- low carb pasta keto brand w/ butter & 1/2 cup ragu & sprinkle of parm - yuck!! had maybe 1/4 of it. Tastes like cardboard w/ sauce-double yuck. But at that price I'm going to eat it:p

My italian aunts are turning over in their graves-sorry!

No exercise again unless shopping counts had to hit Kohls today-what a sale. My dh has a great new wardrobe for our trip and ds has great clothes for next summer.

Well summer is gone and did not fit into that suit I bought last summer, why do we do that??? we women are crazy. I did it again and bought a pair of shorts a size smaller. Well here's hoping. I'd toast to it but I don't need the carbs:p

[Auntmeme]

I did exercise last nite, wahoo!!! We went for a short walk, at least it was something & I did abs & stretching.

B-3 egg whites, 1 sl cheese & 3 sausage, low carb ketchup, coffee w/cream

Got up early, boy it is dark. I feel for those kids going back to school. It's tough getting up so early. Did the WATP and abs & stretching. Feels good:D

I plan to go down this week so I will focus and not cheat. I've made it to the double digits. Still can't squeeze thighs into those skinny jeans but gonna keep tryin:p

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe, you and that clippie are looking good! Glad to hear you were up early exercising. I'll be up at 5:15 tomorrow to get DD off to school--I'll be thinking about you WATP. Go for it!:Pinkbounc

[Auntmeme]

Almost through another day, I'm debating on how to treat myself(carb free) when I make it to 14.

s-sl cheese & dr. beef
l-small salad, egg salad & tuna salad w/ chicken, bl cheese dressing
s- 1/2 atkins bar
d-3 hot dogs, sauerkraut w/ low carb ketchup, 2 sl cheese

Feeling tired but good. Thinking about exercise for tomorrow???

Hey Lulu, welcome home. I see you had a good time:p Well I'm glad your back. Hit that treadmill hard first thing after dd goes to school. I'll be checking.

[Auntmeme]

Almost there:Pinkbounc

B-low carb shake, coffee w/ cream
L-Cheese steak no roll, had small amount of sauce on it, little bit pep & onion
D-sharp cheese & pep w/ 1 low carb cracker & mustard


No exercise yet feels like a long day. Ds is still a little sick & quite the whiner.

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, you're behaving so well!! Your menus look good, but are you sure you're eating enough? Anyway, I'm glad to see that you're staying the course - onward and downward!

By the way, what treat did you pick for magical day 14 - TWO WHOLE WEEKS!! Hope it's something good - that's quite an accomplishment!!

[Auntmeme]

I feel great! 14 days free, wahoooooo:Pinkbounc

Wed
S- ?/ can't seem to remember but on the plan

did abs & stretching

Thanks Doreen, yes I'm eating enough my stomach is not growling and I feel great.

Woke up and did WATP 3/4 of it and abs.
B-4 sausage & low carb roll w/ cr ch coffee w/cream
L-small amount of cole slaw, slices turkey br & hot pep cheese

I don't know what I'll be treating myself with but I'll let you know.

[Castillo Mom]

Hello MeMe! I'm glad to see you're still doing well. I know I've been away for a while, but the situation at work was so bad, I didn't have any time to post and by the time I got home, all I wanted to do was crash.

So you finally passed the 14 day mark? I bet you're feeling pretty good right now. Have you noticed that you don't think about food as much? What a great feeling. You're doing a great job. Keep up the good work!

I'm so tired, but I just wanted to let you ladies know that I'm still around and I'm hanging in there with you all. Nighty-night.
:o

[Auntmeme]

I'm up to 15 and yesterday I almost didn't make it. I was salivating for pizza but I decided I wanted to feel & look better than that 1(ok3) slices would have tasted:p

d-2 1/2 hot dogs w/ low carb ketchup & small salad
s-atkins morning bar (it was night but I figured nobody would notice) & eas raspberry fizz drink(0carbs)

was only able to do abs, stretching & hand weights this am, will try to do cardio later today.

Treating myself to pedicure today and maybe a new pair of shoes:D

Thanks for the words Castillo Mom - sorry your so tired, I'm sending you some of my energy :wave:

[lulu201]

Yay, MeMe:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
You are the Healthy Living Woman for today! You must look and feel amazing! Enjoy your pedicure and keep leading the good life. 15 days and counting. . .

[Auntmeme]

Made it though I had 1 tortilla chip at the mexican rest. But how many carbs can be in 1?? Swear just 1, amazing how my will power is right on track. Where is the power coming from?? I bet it's from all of your encouragement, so thanks;)

yesterday
b-1 sl atkins toast w/cream cheese & lox (yum), coffee w/ cream
l-chick& steak fajitas no tortillas(lunch portion)
d-dried beef w/ cream cheese & little bit bl cheese
s- chicken & a few pieces of broccoli

had the pedicure- how nice my toes look and went next door & bought a new workout outfit (no shoes) So I have to say I am proud of myself. :Pinkbounc

I'm still afraid to get on the scale, why is that???

[nancyj_pa]

Hi MeMe,
Sounds like you're doing great! What a beautiful weekend here in Bucks County. Congratulations on your clippie. With the way you're sticking to your diet and exercise, the next one should be coming your way soon. I wish I had your motivation for exercise. What a struggle!

[MsDisney]

Great job, Meme!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

You must feel so great to have made it so many days without cheating...and I don't think one chip counts for anything!!! I admire you for being able to only have one!!! :eek:
I couldn't, I don't think! :(

I know it's been difficult passing up some of the wonderful things that are out there, but remember they are evil...EVIL I say!!! Imagine if you were on a low-fat diet all the restrictions you would have??? I keep telling myself that...I enjoy the foods we get to have and still lose weight! :bounce:

You might not have stepped on the scale..but how are your clothes fitting? I am ready to throw the scale out the window, but I have learned it's definitely not all about the weight because I work out every darn day and am eating right...and the scale is moving painfully slow, but I KNOW I'm getting smaller AND healthier, so don't be afraid, just be proud of what you're doing every single day!!!

Have a great weekend!

Karen :smooth:

[Castillo Mom]

MeMe, you metioned something that's so important. When you're doing a food lifestyle change, you really need to make time to pamper yourself. It's not always easy, especially when you have a family. But keep taking that time out for yourself, you deserve it! Now if I could only follow my own advice. Maybe I'll follow suit and make an appointment for tomorrow to get my toesies done. Have a great weekend MeMe!

P.S. Thanks for that extra energy you sent me, I feel much better today.:p

[lulu201]

MeMe, you're amazing, I'm telling you. One chip?!?! That's fantastic! I know that feeling about the scale, but you know what? It doesn't really matter what the darn thing says--you're doing what you're supposed to be doing and don't need a number to validate the wonderful success you're having.

My helpful phrase for my upcoming week of success is going to be: "midgees are only for kids." Thanks for that!:D

Getting excited about the cruise? I don't know about you, but I sure need a vacation!

[Auntmeme]

Made it through to another day. But may have had too many carbs, had a couple of drinks at b-day party. Boy I have a headache and its TOM:mad: Fell so yucky today and can't back back to sleep.

Yest.
b-atkins am bar, coffee w/cream
l-chburger no bun and small amount of turkey salad
s-coffee w/cream part of low carb bar
d-(at party) salad, pre dressed w/ balsalmic ving, slices of beef premarinated, shrimp wrapped in prosc, diet coke & rum, 2 cosmos & few slices cheese & pep

No exercise but walked & pushed ds around a flea market for couple of hours

Well onward & downward today will be better I hope:D

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, you're doing great! You may have had more carbs at the party than you're used to, but you still made better choices than most of the people there who loaded up on TONS of carby stuff!

Just stick with it. You're doing all the right things! Have you taken your measurements? On low-carb, sometimes the inches are melting even when the scale stays the same. I bet your clothes are fitting better.

Hope you're feeling better soon!!

[nancyj_pa]

Hi Meme,
I had a few drinks as well. Let's hope they don't put any pounds back on.

What kind of protein bars do you use. I know you said you had an Atkins bar for breakfast. How do they taste? I'm afraid to buy any because I heard some of the really low carb ones taste terrible. I looked in Acme yesterday and most of them had at least 12 carbs in them.

Do any of you WISH members know of a good, low carb bar? We should take a poll and see what most people like.

Have a great week. This might be the one where we all see a nice loss!! LOL

[Auntmeme]

I don't know what day it is I have to go back and look. But I made it again and the carbs were staring at me all day. First potatoes at breakfast/lunch and then pretzels, doritoes, potato salad, broccoli salad & cake-ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

B-low carb muffin coffee w/cream
L-cheese & bacon omelet coffee w/cream, x-bacon
D-burger, no bun mustard & mayo, 2 hotdogs mustard

No exercise, yikes its been days. I feel yucky, I smoked last night and had too much alcohol and my body is feeling it. And I know I'm bloated, yuck yuck yuck.

I'll weigh in tomorrow as I only weigh in on my mom's scale and didn't have a chance to see her yet. I'll be up early tomorrow to exercise and start the week off right.

Nancy, I hope the frinks don't do much damage. I'll post the bar question. When you check the carbs You need to only count the net carbs for atkins, the book explains it, I really don't understand it. I like atkins chocolate coconut the best, the chocolate peanutbutter and the morning bar cinnamon bun flavor. I have had some others and they leave an aftertaste. The EAS low carb vanilla shakes are good. Walmart has better prices and GNC will sell by the box. The atkins crunchers are ok too. The prices are so ridulous but what are ya going to do. I hope the scale is good to you:D

[Castillo Mom]

Don't beat yourself up MeMe. Tomorrow is another day, so just keep looking forward. It's tough when TOM appears, it just thows you off kilter. I'm only going to nag you about one thing, so don't take it personal. DON'T SMOKE. You don't need me to tell you why and what the effects are. I work in the medical field and you'd be suprised that even though there's a lot of information out there about the dangers of smoking, it affects your body in many more ways than what you may realize. Your loved ones want you around for a long time, ok? Alright, alright, I'm off my soap box.

Hope you feel better soon MeMe. Have a great week!:D

[nancyj_pa]

Thanks for the info, MeMe. The next time I'm in Walmart I'm going to buy some. Hope you're feeling better by now. No more TOM for me. Haven't had it in over 10 years since my radioactive iodine treatment. No big loss.

My weight is within a half pound of what it was the day before. I'm going to check again tomorrow. Sometimes standing on the scale differently gives different results.

Talk to you soon. Nancy

[lulu201]

How are you doing today, MeMe? I just wanted to check in and let you know that I'm thinking about you. . .sounds like you had a rough day or two, but you're still managing to be strong. Speaking from my perspective as The Big Cheat (you know, my little midgee indulgence?) in our little support group, I think you're doing an amazing job. Last month, the TOM almost knocked me right off the ole weight loss path, but you're still hanging in there, haven't fallen off the plan, and should feel good about that!:Pinkbounc

Did you get a chance to put any exercise into your day yesterday? That can really help with TOM. . .

Take care,
Lulu

P.S. I'm going to see if I can access the cheat free clippie now. If I'm successful, I'll post back to you and tell you how to do it, OK?

[Auntmeme]

I need that cheat free clippie to keep track, I can't believe 19 days and I haven't had a bagel, or a cookie or tortilla chips or candy.

I feel much better today, thanks girls:D Your checking in really helps!

I lost 2 lbs yeah:Pinkbounc

Mon WATP exercise at 5:30 by 9:30 last night I was pooped:o

b-1 sl atkins toast w/cream cheese & lox YUM
s- atkins break bar
l- (worked through) bag of atkins chips
s- couple of sl prosc & mozz
d-chick & brocc stir fry

Tues
b- egg whites, 1 sl ch & 1 sl can bacon

Went to GNC & wal mart and bought a whole bunch of shakes, a cookies & cream bar (trying this flavor) and a fat burner supplement. I won't have any $$$ left for souvenirs;)

Looking for a different exercise tape, anybody use any other than WATP??

[lulu201]

Two Pound Happy Dance!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Congratulations!

[nancyj_pa]

Congrats on your two pound loss! let me know how those new goodies taste. I hope to go shopping this weekend at Walmart.

[Auntmeme]

Did not exercise today due to lack of sleep last night:mad:

S- 1/2 atkins bar
L-turkey slices w/ hot peper ch & cr. ch.
s- 1/2 atkins bar
d-salad w/ chick, feta & hot peps, ranch dressing, mashed cauliflower

The atkins bar was the cookies & cream that another poster said was good and it was great!!! will definitely have again. The mashed cauliflower is ok, still cauliflower if you know what I mean.

I wore this dress today that I bought in June for my b-day and it was very loose:Pinkbounc I'm really happy with the progress & have made it through another day. I know i'm going to fit into those shorts for my trip if I keep my focus each day.

It shocks me how much motivation & energy I receive from all of you out there, thanks for pushing me along:D

[lulu201]

MeMe, sounds like you'd better get out your skinny jeans and try them on soon!

Get your docs yet?

Have a good one--
Lulu

I LOVE THAT CLIPPIE!:p

Still trying for mine.:mad:

[DoeWDW]

Oh MeMe, you're doing so great!! Isn't it wonderful when those tight clothes keep getting looser and looser?? You're gonna look great in those shorts!!

I love the cookies & cream Atkins bar! It's my favorite of all the flavors.

By the way, MeMe - we're not trying to SHOCK you! We're just trying to HELP you! :p The support here is so wonderful and we're all helping each other!

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Doreen & Lulu. I've made it through, almost had a fry, but resisted. It was very tempting. Just 1 little fry how bad could it be but told myself no no no it's evil.

WATP this am
b-coffee w/cream 1 egg, 1 sl ch & can bac
S- some atkins chips
L-Low carb bar, toffee hazelnut (not the best flavor)
S- slices of mozz & pros
D- sliced turkey breast, salad & gr beans

I'm on my way for some sf jello, made lemon flavor, hope it's good.

Bought a pilates dvd today, it's combined with some aerobics, I'll let you know.

Got our docs and believe we were upgraded from cat 11 to cat 8, we now have a port hole if the stateroom is right. Booked tiffany towncars for the transport, don't feel like waiting for the bus or driving, only 23 more days-WAHOO:cool:

[lulu201]

Oh, my gosh, you are so lucky!!! I want my docs AND an upgrade just like you, you skinny jeans girl!:smooth: I hope ours come soon, but if waiting gives me a chance at an upgrade. . .:rolleyes:
MeMe, did you book with DCL or with an agent?

You are such an inspiration, MeMe. What does your DH say about
your fantastic progress?

I'm going over to log in my food and look at my cheat free star.:p

Good night.

[Castillo Mom]

Wow Meme, you're doing really well. You'll fit into those shorts in no time!

Let us know how you like Pilates. I've actually been kind of curious but haven't had the nerve to spend the money. Plus for some reason I feel more self conscious exercising at home than at the gym. I hear it's a good program though.

You're less than a month away from your trip. How exciting! Is this your first Disney Cruise? You're going to have a great time and look great in your vacation pictures. Talk to you soon!:D

[nancyj_pa]

Wow Meme,
I didn't realize how close you were to your trip. It won't be long now. You must be so excited! My DS and his family are going to Disney in November, but we're not going this year. We had a big cruise earlier this year.

We used Tiffany on our last visit. They were great. Did you get the coupon off their website?

Keep up the good work. Let us know how the pilates tape is. I won't even take my WATP tape out of the wrapper until it's too cold to walk/bike outside. I usually hate those things but I'm willing to give it a try.

[Auntmeme]

Wow, made it through. Snack last night was sf lemon jello w/choc wh cr. Finally flovors that went pretty well together.

Got up to do the pilates. Has cardio, only did 15 min:mad: Ds woke up and had to change the channel to nickelodeon. The workout was interval training w/ hand weights, which I like. the cardio moves were walking w/ a few aerobic steps added. I don't have enough room in my lr even with my coffee table moved. I'm busy with work tonight so I'll try again tomorrow.
B-egg wh, cr ch & lox, low carb ketchup
S-low carb roll
L-steak salad

This is our first disney cruise and our ds 1st trip to the world, there will be many more:Pinkbounc So excited and getting anxious by the day. Glad to hear Tiffany is good to use. We leave on dh's b-day so it will be a great family trip. I'm planning to watch my carbs but still have some treats. And all that walking must count, right???

Also thinking about the wdw marathon. I've always wanted to do a marathon and this is half a marathon and at the happiest place on earth, so why not, right??? I'll have to convince my dh and a friend or 2, any one in?

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, your SF jello sounds....interesting? Did you eat lemon SF jello and chocolate whipped cream together or did I read your post wrong??

Your Pilates sounds like a good workout! Let me know how you like it. Sorry you got interrupted but our little ones are only little for a short time so enjoy ds!! Besides, I bet chasing and lifting a 2 yr old gets you a LOT of exercise!!

We've used Tiffany many times in the past and have always been pleased with them. It's so fun to go down the escalator at Orlando International and see all the drivers there waiting with names on cards, and then to see one with YOUR name on it!! You feel like a celebrity being whisked away! I just know you'll have a great time!

To be honest, I've been thinking about the half marathon in 2005 also. I've looked up training regimens on the net and everything! I talked to DH about it and he says I should go for it. He's toying with the idea of doing it too but he says I can go by myself if he decides not to.

[lulu201]

Good morning, MeMe!:D It's going to be another fabulous cheat free day for you, girl! You're absolutely unstoppable!!!

Wow, the half marathon. . .when I was walking tons on the treadmill a couple of weeks ago, I was giving this some thought.
Now I'm not sure if I'd have the time to train. Do you know what it involves? It does sound like a great goal to have, though! Think of the sense of accomplishment! Also, I'm concerned about taking DD out of school again (if I go to WDW, the rest of the family has to go--they'd never hear of me going alone. Who could blame them?) but maybe we could just go down for a long weekend and she wouldn't miss much. It just gets harder for her to miss the older she gets. I do love WDW in January, though; it's almost empty! Then there's the money part; it would have to come out of our vacation budget. . .see, I have lots of thoughts and no decision!! Let me know what you find out about training, 'cause maybe that could help me make up my mind!

[Auntmeme]

Made it. Looking forward to weigh in but I know I must exercise more to fit into those shorts in 3 weeks. Did I say 3 weeks? Yes we will be at the world in 3 weeks & 2 days.
YAHOO:bounce:

Yes Doreen, sf lemon jello w/choc wh cr, it was actually good. had it again last nite. I bought the chocolate flavor, cause I am a chocoholic, though not lately:p I tried it on orange, strawberry, lime and it definitely did not match. So yes lemon jello & choc. Never thought I'd be eating that either.

Oh LULU such decisions. I will look into the training. It's not till 2005. From what I read already you have to keep a 15 min mile pace, I'll check that again. It will be hard but I think it is a great challenge. I'm pretty sure my dh won't do it, he has a bad ankle.

anyhoo-
last nite d-chick wrap from wendys no wrap (dh was supposed to get me a salad & grillled sandwich, don't know how that turned into a wrap??)
s- beef snack sausages wrapped in prov ch & mustard, sf jello w/ wh cr

Today
Did part of the pilates cardio (20 min) and don't like it. Does not work for the size of my space. Also did abs, stretching.
B-egg whites, sl ch, 3 sl bacon, low carb ketchup, coffee w/cream
s- 1/2 atkins bar

No plans for the weekend so I know I'll stay on target. With the predicted rain maybe I'll get to the gym :)

[cinmell]

You're doing a wonderful job, keep it up! :D

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I'm just stopping by to say "hey!". You're still on track and doing great! I'm worried about the rain this weekend - will put a damper on my walking. I'm glad you have the gym - no excuses - make sure you take time to get there and get a good workout!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe, have a good weekend. You're an inspiration!

Got docs!:) No upgrade:rolleyes: Still, got docs!:)

Look for a link onto the WISHcon and it'll tell you about the half-marathon and give some sites for training tips. Think you've gotta have a 16 min. mile.

[Castillo Mom]

Meme, if you keep doing what you're doing, I'm sure fit into those shorts! I'm excited for you and I can't wait until you get back from your cruise and tell us everything about how it went. They did a profile of the DCL on the Travel Channel a couple of weeks ago and I was very impressed. For a split second I actually considered it and even checked out prices. But I've already changed my reservations at WDW twice and I think my hubby would have a fit if I made any more changes.:rolleyes: Oh well, maybe for my eldest son graduates from high school.

Have a great weekend Meme, I'll check in with you tomorrow or Monday.
:D

P.S. I'm going to have to try your jello concoction!

[Auntmeme]

You rencouragement and knowing that you are out there is a huge help;)

I made it again. Even though last night the peanut butter was calling out to me, but I know it is evil.

Fri
L-pros w/ mozz ch
S- nacho chip by carb solu, only had a few, not bad
D-Ch steak w/ low carb kethcup, sm salad bl ch

Sat
b- sl atkins toast w/ cr ch & keto brand jam, coffee w/ cream
l- eggs w/ ham, gr pep, ch & keth, coffee w/ cream
s- sh ch & pep

Did WATP. Hopefully will get to gym tomorrow. Weigh in tomorrow:eek:

I saw the Travel channel show and now I want to do the 7 night. Maybe next year.

Lulu check your room number and match to the boat deck plan. Our docs say cat 11 but the room number is cat 8.

I'm off to check the marathon info:Pinkbounc

[lulu201]

No luck, MeMe. Our room is 6319, an inside at the front of the ship on deck 6. It's OK with me, but not the magical upgrade I was kinda wishing for;)

Check this out: thewalkingsite.com; gives a beginner workout and a half marathon training schedule.

Peanut butter is evil for you Atkins people? That is sad.:(

Oooh, I can't wait to hear how you do on your weigh-in. I know you're gonna do great!!:Pinkbounc Keep us all posted!

[Castillo Mom]

Meme, you can have peanut butter. It just has to be the natural kind, no sugar added, and I think it has to be the chunky variety. I'm sure I saw it on Atkins.com. Go check it out! I meant to ask you, how is that Keto brand jam? Is it good? I still haven't tried the Atkins bread.:rolleyes:

[DoeWDW]

I just popped in to see if you've posted your "real" name...LOL!!

Seriously, you are on track and doing great. I've been struggling but you are such a good example! I keep looking at your cheat free clippie and thinking how much I want MY clippie to have that number. It really is helping me behave at the moment.

Did you get that workout in??

Sincerely,
Doe-Doe :tongue:

[Auntmeme]

No loss to report -ahhhhhh:mad:

Can't believe it, I need to reread my journal and see what happened. Yes my clothes fit better but so what, I really want that stupid little(big) number to go down.

No I didn't exercise yesterday either, I walked around a flea market:rolleyes: I haven't cheated though I sure want to but I keep thinking of my trip and how I know to be healthy I must loss some of this fat(ok all this fat).

Today
B-2 egg whites, 1 sl ch, 1 can bacon, low carb ketchup, coffee w/ cream
s-1/2 atkins bar
l-crystal light, 3 sl roast beef w/ 2 sl ch

No exercise today, busy at work and feel wiped out. Will go home & eat and play with ds.

Thanks girls, I checked the pb jar and yes not too many carbs I can have a spoon full:D And the keto brand jam is good, the atkins bread is good as toast.

My name is Maryellen

[Castillo Mom]

Well hello Maryellen! It's going to take a while before I get used to your real name so forgive me if I still call you Meme from time to time.

Ahem! Weren't you just telling me the other day not to worry what that #@!* scale said? Didn't I hear you say that it doesn't matter what it says, it's how your clothes fit that means the most? Did you not utter the words, " Muscle weighs more than fat?" Honey, you're doing a great job! Don't worry so much. I know you want the scale pointer to move to the left, and it will. From what I've seen in your journal, you're doing what you're supposed to. You've surpassed me in the exercise department. You should be proud of yourself. Missing one day of exercise is no reason to beat yourself up over.

Hey everyone, three cheers for Maryellen!!! You go girl!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[DoeWDW]

Maryellen {{ hugs }} are coming your way!! I know you're disappointed but you truly are doing the right things and even if the scale hasn't moved yet - it surely will. You've gotta believe that!!

So, chin up! Today's another day of being good to yourself. That means you have the privilege of feeding your body healthy food. You have the privilege of moving and exercising that wonderful miraculous body of yours. You have the privilege of sharing your journey with us, your circle of support. We're here to lift you up, cheer you up and celebrate with you.

Good luck today, Maryellen. We're walking with you - feel free to lean on us whenever you need to!!

Sincerely,
Doe-Doe :p

Edit: I forgot to add the cheers! Go MeMe! Go MeMe! Go MeMe!

[lulu201]

Oh, Man, THAT DUMB SCALE STINKS BIG TIME!!!:mad: I'm gonna come right over now and kick it for you!

I feel your pain, Maryellen (:) ), but what everyone said (uh, including yourself :rolleyes: ) is true and you know it. Though the dumb scale wouldn't cooperate, you are doing a tremendous job. Whenever I look at your clippie which now reads 25 DAYS!!!, I am in awe. MeMe, that's almost a month of good behavior! That's a month of treating yourself right! Think of all the temptations that you've endured and how strong you've been! Think of how your clothes are feeling and of how much respect you have for yourself. FORGET THAT DUMB SCALE! It's an invention of torture invented by a man to torment women for eternity. Rebel!!!!

One day at a time, onward and downward, we're all in this together!

{{{{{{{Good night hugs, tomorrow's a new day}}}}}}}}}

Erin

[nancyj_pa]

Hi Maryellen (Meme)

Are you sure you're eating enough? Your menu sounds like you're skimping. On Atkins you should be full all the time. Maybe you should try eating a little more fats and protein. Sometimes eating a little more will cause a better weight loss.

The rainy weather really put a crimp in my exercising. In the last 5 days, I only got exercise Sunday when I did two bike rides. I'm hoping it'll be clear when I get home today.

Keep trying! With all those days cheat free, you should be losing soon.

[Castillo Mom]

I dropped by to say a quick hello and to keep cheering you on. I want to see a happy face in your next post, ok? Have a great day Maryellen!:D

[lulu201]

Just dropping by MeMe to say "hi" and let you know that I'm here with you through all the ups and downs. You interested in doing a 5K in Warminster on 10/18?:rolleyes: Let me know. . .

Lulu

[DoeWDW]

Hi MeMe!! I'm thinking of you and hoping all is going well!! {{Hugs}} and pixie dust coming your way for a great day!!

[Auntmeme]

I am still at cheat free, though I don't remember all my food so I'll post for today.

B-low carb shake, coffee w/cream
s-couple pieces chick & ch
l- spinach & feta omelette, little bit ketchup(ate out)
s- 1/2 low carb bar

Thank you all for your encouraging words - they mean sooooo much:) I need to take my own advice, but do you know how hard that is??? I 'm sure you do. After reviewing my journal I think I'll cut back on some cheese, cause I don't measure(ever) maybe it's too much. I also did not post but remember eating 2 pieces of low carb candy, the peanut cluster one & pb cup. I read on another post that this may hinder loss for some people, so no more candy (even low carb) for me!

I had a stressful day yesterday and thought about popcorn(movie theatre), icecream sundae, french fries, chocolate kisses, a biggg mac and stopped myself. I know it is emotional eating so (please forgive me) I smoked 4 cigs. Sorry. I went to bed early and feel much better today. So I plan to walk after work and have been on track.

Lulu do you mean a 5k walk? cause I know I won't be able to run 5k. I get back on the 16th so I think I'd be able to. Where, what time, cost? can I push my son or should I leave him home?

[DoeWDW]

You're doing great avoiding those nasty foods!! You and I are in the same boat - trying to avoid Ben, Jerry and anyone else associated with nasty food like Orville Reddenbacher, Ronald McDonald, etc! ;)

Thanks for the advice about not using candles during a power outage! To be honest, I'd forgotten about that. I only have jar candles but it pays to be extra careful!

I hope things settle down for you and the stress goes away! You're doing just fine!

[lulu201]

Geez, MeMe, talk about stress. . .if you're working at the Red Cross and a hurricane is on the way, you're surrounded with stress, aren't you?:eek: I hope that today's an easier day. Somehow, I bet it isn't. . .

You're so strong--avoiding all that yukky, bad food. Still, and you know what I'm going to say, you gotta watch those cigs. Can you find something else that'll do the trick? What about gum chewing? Buy one of those big packs and chew 6 sticks at a time!:p Or maybe a tall glass of your favorite lo-cal beverage?
How about crocheting?:p Hey, don't laugh, I can crochet one mean afghan when I'm in the mood, let me tell you! I'm not trying to be critical here, I just care about your health.:( OK, from this moment on, you can be completely honest about the number of cigs you smoke and I won't say one more word. Honest. REALLY!:rolleyes:

OK, so the 5K is a walk/run; I think it's a race, though I have no personal aspirations of doing anything more than finishing! (You, though, could probably go for it!) It's called the Crooked Billet Run
(even though there's a walk, too) and it's going to be 10/18 at the new Warminster Community Park off of Street Road. It's part of a whole day of festivities to open the park (Justin Guarini from American Idol is going to entertain later in the day). I think the cost is $12 if you register that a.m., $10 if you pre-register. I'll find out more and let you know. Do you really think you'll be up for it, though, after just getting back from your trip?

I'm also going to look into planning one of these walk-at-your-own-pace volksmarch walks that Doreen was mentioning. I'll
research those events and get back to you about that, too.

I've never done anything like these events so I don't know if the stroller would work or not. As far as I'm concerned, I think it would be fun to bring Parker, but you know best. You are, after all, our track-jock-in-residence! ;)

Well, MeMe, keep doing what you're doing. All your hard work is going to pay off. You're going to be looking mighty fine on Castaway Cay:smooth:

Lulu

[Castillo Mom]

Hello there! It's been a couple of days since my last visit, but here I am.

You're doing a great job Maryellen. You're exercising tremendous will power with not eating what you shouldn't. It helps to know that you're out there struggling right along with me. Not that I want you to struggle, but you know what I mean, it's just nice to know that someone else out there understands.

I'm keeping it short tonight because it's pretty late. Keep up the good work!:D

[DoeWDW]

Hi MeMe! I'm checking in to say howdy!! I hope the stress monster is leaving you alone and isn't whispering bad things about food in your ear!!

I can't post much - it's getting late - but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Meme, great job! Even with all of the stress.

And 25 DAYS CHEAT FREE! WOW! That's incredible. I can't wait till I'm there. You go girl!:Pinkbounc

Have a great weekend. See ya on the boards.:D

[cinmell]

Congratulations on being cheat free! That's not easy to do, keep it up, you can do it. :D

[Auntmeme]

I think I am at cheat free 29, though I question what does cheat free mean? is it our individual plan, is there a standard? Any hoo. I went out to friendlys and boy I thought about cheat free allday. I was going to order the nachos & then a huge sundae, thank goodness the waitress took so long. I ordered a steak salad and ate about 1/2 the lettuce and all the steak pieces (not much for the $$), I also ate 3 pieces of buffalo chicken tendersw/ bl ch, it had breading:( but the worst part was- no not a sundae- but a piece of my ds grilled cheese, less than 1 sl bread. So at first I thought oh I cheated but now when I researched the carbs in 1 sl white bread it's 14, I can't find breading so let's say 7. Total for dinner is over the 20 but I'm not on induction, I just try to keep it low. Did I cheat? am I trying to convince myself I didn't? What do you wishers think???? if I must I'll start back at 0.

My week was long, stress over the hurricane and 1 of my staff is in the hospital and another staff has issues. AHHH! TGIS ;)

I exercised 3x this week so far. I want to get out today & walk, it is so nice. I wish I had Doe's pedometer. Weigh in tomorrow, my fingers are crossed. Those shorts are over the hips now but can't zip them yet. After my ds those abs below the waist are not the same:p

Here's to a good weekend:Pinkbounc

[MsDisney]

Gee, I go missing for awhile and I come back to find out Meme isn't your real name??? :eek: :rolleyes:

LOL

I just wanted to stop in and say hi...I've read back to the last time I posted on your journal...I don't know where the time is going...I have a new slogan though, "time flies when your fiance is out of work!" :rolleyes:

You've had some ups and downs but you have stayed the course and you're doing GREAT!!! I have a pair of shorts that are at about the same stage...originally, I couldn't pull them up over my hips though, and now I can almost button them (and I know that it won't be long before we can lie down and zip 'em! LOL)

I don't know what to tell you about defining cheating...I wouldn't beat yourself up about it though! I guess carbs can come in whatever form you choose and if you stay under or near your target, then what difference does it make? I can't even bring myself to put something like breading or bread near my mouth, for that I'm grateful because I would beat myself up (despite my own advice!). If a bite or two is what it takes to satisfy your urge, then it's great and you should just move on. For me, it wouldn't help me and I'd want more, so I don't touch it. We had pork rinds on our chicken the other night and DH2B was very doubtful about how it would be...we both loved it! Gosh, they smelled so nasty in the bag when I was crushing them up...but yum! I'm going to try the recipe for mozzarella sticks soon! :)
Keep your star and move on...now if you have a hot fudge sundae, I'm going to put my foot down and insist that you cheated, so don't!
And stop smoking!!! You're getting so much healthier eating the way you are...and then you put those toxins in...so stoppit! (I know, easy for me to say!) Heck, I'd rather you have a hot fudge sundae right now! ;)

Anyway, you're doing great and you're going to LOVE the cruise and yeah, you will want to then do a 7 night! That's the first thing I said after I went on the 4 night (back when they didn't have a 7 night), I put on the comment card that they need a 7 night cruise. They listened to me...go figure! :)

Have a great weekend, MaryEllen!
Karen :smooth:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I don't think a small piece of a grilled cheese, as long as you researched the carb count, should be counted as a cheat. I try to stay under 60 carbs per day so any day that I go over 60 cabs I'll count as a cheat. If I can eat a half cup of ice cream and fit it into those 60 grams of carbs, I'm not gonna give up my cheat free clippie. Now, if I started choosing ice cream every day over nutritional food, I'd have to rethink that.

My opinion is that you should keep your clippie just the way it is and not start over! Don't know if my opinion counts for anything :p but there it is!

You're right on track, sweetie, in spite of all that stress! You should be very proud of you!!

If we get together for any volksmarches, we can make sure we pick one that is stroller-friendly - I'd love to meet you and your little one! The volksmarch organizers use a trail-rating system that will let us know if the trail is stroller-friendly and since there's no time limit we truly can stroll.

Hope your weekend is going well!

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe. If you dare touch that clippie, I'm going to have to come over and get tough with you!:mad: You've been exercising and you passed on an ice cream sundae. . . c'mon, girl, you're doing GREAT!

This journey isn't going to be easy, and we need to stop and reflect on the successes along the way to keep things in perspective. Think of those skinny jeans. . .think of that clippie. . .think of all the good choices you make EVERY day in the midst of job-, wife-, and mommy-stress. You're creating a new way of living for yourself; you're amazing!:Pinkbounc

Seems like the three of us are all psyched for a walk, we've just got to find the right place. Doreen, how about one of those year 'round walks. . .do you know of any centrally located off hand?

I'm off to clean up for my in-laws' visit tomorrow. Also have to get in my training walk.

Talk to you soon, Maryellen, and keep up the terrific work.

Day by day, pound by pound.
Erin

[nancyj_pa]

I think cheating is eating desserts, sugar, etc. while on Atkins. If you keep within your regular carb count, it should be anything goes! Whipped cream is O.K., though, and that's like a dessert. So go figure!

If you guys would like a nice walk, there's a 5K walk for Alzheimer's in Fairmount Park on October 12, a Sunday. I've been doing it for the last 5 years or so and it's a beautiful, relaxing walk. You can set any pace you'd like. People are there with strollers, wheelchairs, dogs, etc. Lots of parking and very safe.

They also give you a lot of nice goodies like Bucks County Coffee Company coffee and bagels for breakfast (I know, no bagels for the Atkins people), lots of bottled water, and lunch and goodie bags at the end. TV personalities are there too. There is no registration fee. They'd just like you to bring a few checks for donations to Alzheimers. If anyone's interested, registration is online.

Meme, good luck with your weigh in. You should do very well.

NancyJ

[Auntmeme]

Ok I lost 1 lb YEAH not great but I'll take it.

Sat
Walked & biked
b/l- salad w/ ch & ham bl ch
s-low carb shake

Then I went out and had to do it:mad: We went to a charity fundraiser bingo and then out to dinner in the city. Had a couple of margaritas, nachos, poppers, yummy:D Just had to do it and I don't feel guilty. I loved every bite & sip, those are my ultimate favs. So I'm starting over and today I'm back on track so I put it at 1.

[nancyj_pa]

Meme,

1 pound! That's better than nothing.

I lost about 1/2 lb last week. I'm almost at the stall stage. But, I attended my daughter's bachelorette party last night (kind of informal...stops at Chickie & Pete's and and Irish pub). Had 3 glasses of white wine at the first stop along with some chicken cutlets with honey mustard sauce. There wasn't much of a selection if you don't eat seafood like me.

I know how hard it is sometimes when you have to attend functions and don't have much of a choice on your food choices. You and I will just have to start again this week on being VERY good!

I'm glad to see that you were riding your bike. I plan to do that today.

Nancy J

[DoeWDW]

Maryellen, you did just fine! You chose to enjoy your evening out and it sounds like it was a lot of fun!! Yes, I agree your clippie should go back to 1 now, but please modify the number in it to "01" instead of just "1". We can't see your star until you do!

The great thing is, we will never be cheat free forever! We all have to accept that. We can choose to eat off plan whenever we want, as long as we understand the consequences. I think the key is that we control our food choices, instead of letting our food choices control us! Now, if you are choosing to go off plan every 3 days.....well then we may have to get tough with you!

As far as a walk - I'm free on Oct. 25th. There's a lovely 10k (6.2 miles) walk in Doylestown that looks very stroller friendly and has cool stuff to see. My DH loves castles and there are 2 on this walk!! It's rated a 1 so it's flat.

The walk in Philly on the 12th won't work for me - but I'm glad we're all looking at possibilities. Walking with my new WISH friends sounds like such a great time!!

Congrats on being 1 pound down!! :bounce:

We just keep getting lighter and lighter, don't we!!

Edit: I reread this and realized I goofed! A 10k walk is 6.2 miles, not 3.1, so I changed it in the above message. OOPS!!

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe, I'm doing the One Pound Happy Dance for you!:Pinkbounc You didn't put it on all at once, you can't take it off all at once. . .it's a cruel--but true--fact of nature!

Let's talk about your decision to go off plan. . .I really hesitate to call it a cheat. Like Doreen said, this was a choice you made and it sounds like you were totally in control and enjoying that decision. Having made that yummy decision ( I wouldn't have minded being at the table with you!:p ), you accepted the consequence of starting over again at Day One. Hey, it's not like you're going to give up eating your favorite foods for the rest of your life!!!!! We're blessed with lots of pleasurable, wonderful foods and it's OK to enjoy them, but I think all of my WISH friends would agree that we all have a history (to one degree or another) of NOT making good food decisions, and uh, maybe taking a little TOO much pleasure in our food!:rolleyes: What you did, to me, showed good judgment regarding when to indulge. The trick, it would seem to me, is to have the ability to go back ON PLAN and make that the rule, rather than the exception. For me personally, to be able to do that will be a sweet victory indeed!

I believe that you'll be back on plan tomorrow morning because I know the level of commitment you have to healthy living. Why, you made it over four weeks on your program!! What an accomplishment! So, I'm glad you had some fun and good stuff, but now, Maryellen, it's time to get back in the game. ;)

Have a good night,
Erin

[Castillo Mom]

Well said, Erin. Maryellen, it's ok that you allowed yourself that one simple pleasure. I think to indulge every once in a while is ok, it's the going off the deep end and binging for days on end that will cause more of a setback. You are committed and tomorrow is a new day.

I had a difficult day today and served my husband a huge chunk of chocolate cake and I wanted a piece for myself so bad! Instead, I had my sugar free jello and packed on the whipped cream. It was definitely more cream than I was supposed to have and I did cheat, but I didn't go all the way, know what I mean? But another day I may make the conscious decision to go all the way but will remember that my indulgence will not be the norm for me and that the next day I must get back on track.

So be proud of yourself Maryellen, because you're still in the game!:D

[DoeWDW]

Hi MeMe!! I hope all is going well for you! I'm thinking of you and hoping you're back on track now. If not, I'm sure you'll get it together real soon.

You've got that lovely vacation coming up and if you're like me, you're all stressed out about getting ready for it. There are always a million little details and things to remember and stuff to pack, etc. etc. Try to be good to yourself!!

[Auntmeme]

I'm on day 3 again:p

Eating well. Trying to avoid the bars & shakes to see if it causes a big change in loss. I have less than 2 weeks and still can't zip those shorts. Oh yeah I could lay on the bed or floor (remember those days:p ) but I'd like to be able to breathe.

Isn't funny about the 1 lb at a time?? You think we'd be ecstatic about losing weight but 1 just doesn't seem like enough. We put so much energy into eating right and adding exercise that we want to see at least a 2 lb per week loss if not 3 or 4. We should be happy if we don't gain but we are so hard on ourselves. And like LULU said we didn't put it on all at once. It just kind of crept up on us: :rolleyes:

I am so busy and getting frantic about the vaca, what to wear? what to pack? do we have all our docs? how much $$$ to bring? there are so many details, help help help!

My dh had to have his passport renewed so we expressed that and pray it will be back next week. Then we notice his license will expire the day after we fly and of course it could take up to 10 days to receive the picture card. I know all will work out but the stress is enough to drive one to a BIG MAC ATTACK:p

Haven't had a chance to exercise but I'm on track and doing abs for all that lower flab. Need a dessert other than sf jello, thoughts?

[lulu201]

Well, MeMe, since you asked. . .you could always try a skinny cow!:p The Silhouette Company manufactures my cows and I read on their website (they send me coupon offers;) ) that they're coming out with some kind of lo-carb option. When I see it in the store, I'll let you know.

I know what you mean about the vacation stress. It's getting to me, too. I just remembered today that I have to get my neighbor to look after the mail. I have the Westie Nanny taking care of the dog (that's really what she calls herself) and DD's girlfriend is taking care of the chinchilla. Now if I could find someone out there to take care of the hermit crab. . .any takers? I'll ship it!;)

Glad you're doing so well, MeMe. Keep it up.

Lulu

[DoeWDW]

My favorite is fresh strawberries with real whipped cream - YUM!!

Now that it's getting cooler, maybe I'll make a batch of low-carb peanut butter cookies. I'll have to dig out the recipe and I'll let you know if they turn out good. As I recall, even my kids ate them up last year!

Vacation will be here before you know it, Maryellen. Somehow, everything that HAS to get done, will get done and you'll be sailing away in no time at all! Ahhhh.....sounds relaxing just thinking about it!!

[Auntmeme]

WATP this am
b-2 egg wh, 1 sl ch, 1 sl can bacon, coffee w/cream
s- handful of peanuts
l-salad w/chick (new salad from wendys -had to pick out the corn & bl beans)

I love exercising in the morning:Pinkbounc

Well when I started atkins back in March, I had a list of my measurements from 9/98. I can say I am there except for 2 on my hips. These hips were made for babies:p So though my STUPID scale isn't where I want it, I have made a nice change. Dh likes it;)

hey Lulu - let me know when you see that lc skinny cow, I really want one. YUM! Sorry but my cat would eat your crab in a second. And thanks for reminding me, I need to firm up those plans.

Thanks Doe-Doe - I'm going to get some strawberries on next shopping day.

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Maryellen! Just stopped in to say a quick hello and that I've been thinking of all of my WISH friends.

You might want to try peaches, cantaloupe or honeydew melon as a dessert. Actually, you could make yourself a fruit salad topped with whipped cream and nuts. Hey, why didn't I think of that before?

I'm keeping it short tonight, but I'll try to pop in tomorrow. Good night!:o

[lulu201]

Good morning, MeMe! Are you ready for the weekend? I'm going to try to get most of our packing done, the docs filled out, etc. , so that I can breathe easier Mon.-Thurs. It's hard to believe that our vacations are almost here!

You're doing so well on your program. It sounds like you're seeing the results in your measurements--uh, and your husband is seeing them, too!;) I never wanted to take my measurements, but after reading that you and Doreen can see the changes, it's inspired me. Now, if I'd just write them down. . .

I haven't really figured out a plan for healthy living on a vacation yet. Originally I was totally sold on the idea that I was just going to live it up and eat whatever I wanted whenever I wanted, but now I'm not too sure. I don't want to gain too much weight--it's too hard to lose! I don't want to be too strict either, because that's unrealistic and I'll just be beating myself up for no good reason if I choose to indulge. Hmmmmm. Sometimes I think too much, but I think this is worth a strategy of some sort. Maybe limiting desserts or alcohol? Aside from that pina colada, I probably won't be having much to drink. . .that could save some calories.

I talked to a dear friend in Michigan about joining me for the half-marathon, but I couldn't really tell what she thought. I know she likes to walk and I know that she thinks it would be fun, but I don't know if she'll have the time or energy to commit to something so big. I haven't told my mom--she will definitely think I've gone over the deep end!:p You should get your name on the list, MeMe, and fill out the survey about rooms, tickets, etc.

Well, guess I'd better straighten up the house before I go into work later.

Take care,
Erin

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I know what you mean about exercising in the morning! I always feel so energetic when I've done my WATP workout before work. It's still hard to pry myself out from under the covers, though! :p

WOW - I'm so thrilled about your measurements!! Isn't it neat to need less and less of that tape measure??? Don't worry about the hips - eventually you'll lose more there too. All your hard work is paying off!!

Take good care of yourself!!

[Auntmeme]

I'm ready for the weekend:Pinkbounc I do have a b-day party tomorrow so I'll have to be very focused if they have chocolate cake. I'm going to try to bring something low carb. I have to check out the recipes.

s-low carb cracker (1) w/ feta ch, spread
d-chick & broc stir fry w/ salsa & sc, sm salad
s-sf jello w/ wc

WATP this am
b-2 egg wh, 1 sl pr, 1 sl atkins br, low carb ket
s- pep slices
l- slices chick br & sh ch

Have not had any bars or shakes or candy this week. Will let you know if made a true difference.

I do literally roll out of that bed Doreen, it is the only way. So when I hit the floor I'm wide awake:p

Lulu - I think I did sign up, I know I completed the survey. I am so excited and don't care what anyone else thinks. I am doing that marathon come H-LL or high water;)
I also will begin to pack tomorrow. I just got my dh's b-day gift in the mail. I'm having him do the race car experience on our last day. He already knows but I got him a t-shirt too that he doesn't know about. When he's into his racing stuff he is soooo happy which of course makes me happy. Ahh the anticipation is starting to kick-in, how bout you? And for my trip I will be eating a large variety of items but will be sure to only eat when hungry.

[lulu201]

MeMe, what race care experience do you mean? Test Track? Oh, that's fun!:p I've been doing some birthday planning, too, but mostly for DD. DH and I have said that this trip is pretty much it for our birthdays, but I do remember him saying something about buying me an anklet at a jewelry store in Nassau. . .I'll be sure to remind him about that!;) I want to pick up some birthday decorations to put on our cabin door--will try to do that tomorrow.

Is your husband going to wear a jacket at dinner at Triton's? DH doesn't really want to pack one--I think he's going to try to get away with a dress shirt and a tie. Fine with me.

I've started thinking about what I'll be doing a week from now, like "next Friday night at this time we'll be at the Halloween Party." I want to check the weather channel on-line, too, and see what kind of weather they're predicting for us. Hopefully it'll be dry.:cool:

DH says that I should not worry at all about what I'll eat. . .still thinking about that one!

And as far as our other plans go. . .yep, MeMe, it's the WDW half-marathon or bust! We'll have to put new countdown counters up when we get back!;)

Have a good time at the birthday party tomorrow. Be careful--you want to save those goodies for Palo!

Lulu

[Auntmeme]

Wahoo! 3 lbs - can't believe it. Tomorrow is weigh day but was at my moms and I use her scale. I didn't have any bars or shakes this week so maybe they were causing a slow down.

yesterday
d-chick wings, bl ch, celery, chick w/ch (applebees)
s-sf jello

today
b-mock danish coffee w/cr
l-8 little meaballs w/ sauce (church lunch)


I also am thinking where I'll be next week. Today I'll begin to pack, yeah!

The race car exp is at the (real) race track. It's part of the Richrd Petty driving school. He's doing the 4 hr experience, so I don't know if we'll go with him or not. I didn't think about the b-day decorations, I'm asking the hotel for some balloons.

[lulu201]

Geez, do I feel kind of dumb; I didn't know there was a REAL racetrack!:confused: It sounds like an awesome experience. My husband would LOVE something like that. . .maybe when we go in Jan. 2005 I could surprise him???

Today I ran around the mall with my daughter and then did some shopping of my own, trying to pick up little odds and ends to make things extra special--little snacks, the birthday decorations, little gifts, etc. I also found a cute little lint brush--I love all the miniature travel size things! Oh, and guess what else I bought? A sleep machine! My DH, who is the sweetest thing in the world, snores like a roaring lion!!! The little unit is portable so that I can bring it along when we travel. I love it! Lots of sweet dreams for me tonight!:o

Oh, MeMe, don't you think I forgot your celebration! Here's a three pound happy dance for you!!! WAY TO GO, MEME!
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Say good-bye to those pounds, Maryellen, 'cause they're never going to weigh you down again!

Revel in your success!

Erin

[DoeWDW]

MeMe - you're 3 pounds lighter!!! YAY FOR YOU!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

DH is a NASCAR fan - I bet he'll want to hear all about the driving experience!! I hope your husband enjoys it! I've heard reviews from other people who have done it and they've all loved it, so I'm sure he'll have a great time!

Have fun dreaming about the great vacation ahead! I know I'm counting the days until I go again! I hope your packing goes easily and that your week goes quickly and that your vacation is a breezy wonderful time!

[nancyj_pa]

MeMe...Congrats on your new clippie. You're doing great!

Your trip will be here before you know it. You must be so excited by now!! Try not to stress out too much this week. You'll be relaxing soon.

[lulu201]

MeMe, thanks for coming to my defense and beating up my scale for me. That nasty thing deserved it! This morning I weighed in a pound less; rings fit better. I'm going to weigh-in officially again on Thursday morning before we leave for my in-laws (we're leaving from their house Fri. a.m.), so I hope I'm wearing my 10 lb. clippie then.

I'm going totally nuts here what with work and last minute things to do. Last night was Back to School Night (didn't get home 'til 9:30), tonight is the school's Star Party--watching the night skies from telescopes on the football field (won't get home from that until 9:30), and tomorrow night I work 'til 8. I NEED A VACATION--or a chocolate chip cookie at the very least!:p

Hope to check in again soon,
Lulu

[DoeWDW]

Hi MeMe!! I just popped in to say.....

Hope you have a great day!!

[Auntmeme]

No exercise yet but maintaining the food plan. Can't remember what I ate so I start with today.

b-1 egg wh, 2 sl pork roll, low carb roll, butter & keto jam, coffee w/ cream

Your welcome Lulu! I knew that scale could do better. I hope on thursday you get your new clippie, I'll be checking. Have a wonderful trip, we'll compare notes when we return.;)

Thanks for stopping by Nancy & Doreen!

[Auntmeme]

Countin down till vaca-yippie!

l-pep & chick w/ch & salsa, diet sprite
d-shrimp & sauce, pork chop breaded & fried - did the pork rinds breading and it was really good.

Still no exercise - I feel so tired, where is my energy?
I'm a little down, tom is coming and I have a funeral to attend friday. My aunt passed away, unexpectedly. She was great, good mom, kind person and now I have to read at her service. I just saw her last month, life is tough sometimes. So friday I'll need strength, I just may need some chocolate:(

[lulu201]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugs for MeMe}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}. So sorry to hear about your aunt and your sadness.:( She sounds like she was a special person whose memory you'll cherish.

You sound like you have a LOT going on--getting ready for vacation and the stress (even though it's exciting) that surrounds it, the loss of your dear aunt, TOM, trying to eat right. . .no wonder you don't have much energy. You're using it all up!! Sometimes we're so in the middle of things, we don't realize how much is being used of us. You're tired. Just go with it for now. I have a feeling that the Florida sunshine will help a lot.

Have a good day, Maryellen. I'm thinking about you.

Erin

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

I hope all goes well for you this week. I know this will be such a hectic time. Make sure you plan plenty of relaxation time into your vacation. It sounds like you just need some time to recharge your batteries.

Be good to yourself today!!

[lulu201]

:hug: to you, MeMe. I know that you're swamped with different things, but I hope you're able to check in here to your journal before you go. Have a great trip--enjoy every minute. I know that seeing Parker's face as he experiences all these wonderful
"firsts" will bring you so much happiness. Have fun, relax, take care.

:boat: Erin

[nancyj_pa]

Meme,
Enjoy your trip. Hope the weather is beautiful. It's lovely there in October. That's when we went two years ago.

Let us know when you get back. I wish I had a trip planned for this year, but maybe soon.

[Auntmeme]

Thanks for all your support. I am back to 0 cheat free days. Had a bit of fries today. But happy to say did watp this am. Stress level is way high so I won't be checking in for 2 weeks. And of course I can't possibly track all my meals so tah-tah for now. But I'll be back:cool:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I hope you have a WONDERFUL trip!! Enjoy it all!!:wave2:

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Meme! I've been away so long I forgot you'd be on your trip by now. Hope you're having a fabo time! I'll check in with you soon!:sunny:

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe!:wave: I've been thinking about you all week! Maybe you're coming home today!

Did you have a great time on the trip? What did you think of the cruise?pirate: Was Parker totally amazed by it all? Bring pictures to our walk on the 25th, OK?

I had a happy time walking and eating:blush: my way through WDW and the Bahamas, but I have absolutely no regrets!

Talk to you soon,
Lulu

P.S. Who were your waitstaff on the ship? We had Karen and Igor--they were terrific!

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I hope you had a wonderful time!!! We've missed you!!

:wave:

[Auntmeme]

Hi all, I've returned from our wonderful vacation. Sad to be home but I booked another cruise so I have something to look forward to. Don't have alot of time so I'll write more later. I'm back on Atkins and have no regrets about eating all that great food. Have not hit the scale yet and don't plan to till Saturday. I have to check about the walk on saturday.

[nancyj_pa]

MeMe,

So glad you had a wonderful vacation. Which cruise did you book?

You'll have to tell us all about it when you get some time. Glad you're back.:D

Nancy

[DoeWDW]

YAY!!! MEME'S BACK!!!! We missed ya, can ya tell????

I'm glad to hear you had a good trip. You sound like me - the only way to beat those post-trip blues is to.....book another trip!

Have a great day!

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe!!! Welcome back!:wave: Glad you had a great time on the cruise--will you tell me all about it on Saturday at the walk? Are you still going to be able to come? I'm with Nancy--I want to know about the next trip, too!

It took me almost over a week to get back on the scale after we got home:rolleyes: Like you, I had no regrets.

Looking forward to meeting you in person!

Erin

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe. . .see you tomorrow?:Pinkbounc

Erin

[Auntmeme]

Can't make it tomorrow. Sorry girls. Just too busy and ds has a cold, want to be a good mom and will most liely stay inside. I have been sooo busy. Work, housework, the mail (yikes), getting my warm clothes out, my house is a disaster zone. But I wouldn't change a thing. the 11 nights in with disney were great. The first week had some challenges at the parks, way toooo crowded. I did enjoy the Port Orleans but next time i may have to splurge on a resort with the monorail, those buses were packed. The Magic Kingdom was the best yet the worst, after the parade the streets were gridlocked with people trying to leave, it was a little scary. We loved MNSSHP and would highly recommend. We enjoyed Chef Mickeys the best for character dinners. i've saved the best for last, THE CRUISE. Ahhh the luxury, fantastic shows, awesome food, the best customer service, castaway cay, I had to book another. I will be skipping the parks and doing the cruises. There are small lines to see the characters but nothing compared to the parks and it was relaxing as well as fun. I'm going to try to do a trip report with more info. I never got to meet up with anyone from the boards, oh 1 young girl (tessa) on the ship, I saw her the first day and that was it.. It's hard to know who to look for, even if they are wearing lime green. Maybe with the new shirts it will be better.

Anyway my diet plan went out the window though my clothes are fitting great so I don't think I gained alot. My dh gained 12 lbs, yes 12 however he can afford to. he had 4 desserts on our last night. I have not had a chance to exercise since I've been home but will try next week. I have started atkins again as of Monday. I now have a goal to lose at least 10 by 11/27, oh my my 20 year high school reunion - yikes:rolleyes:

I've missed you all and am glad to back, hopefully we can meet up another time. And Lulu I am still aiming for the 1/2 marathon in 1/2005 but I need to start doing the training and my mom may do it. Could you please tell me where that web site is again? I plan to check up on all of you this weekend :wave:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, it sounds like you had the BEST time!! I'm so happy that your vacation was magical!! Isn't it amazing how everything at home just slips away when you're there? You can truly relax and enjoy your family. That's what keeps us going back!

I'm sorry we won't get to meet you tomorrow, but your "mommy" job is the most important job right now. I'm sure we'll get another chance to meet up. I hope DS is feeling better soon!!

[lulu201]

Aww, MeMe, we missed you today, but you were where you needed to be. I sure hope Parker is feeling better and you'll be able to join us another time. There's talk about us meeting again and doing the AVA New Hope walk. . .maybe you'll be up for that one when it rolls around.

Take care--
Erin

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, we missed ya! I hope Parker's feeling better and you're feeling more relaxed and caught up. That post-vacation catch-up time always leaves me feeling like I need.....another vacation! :D

{{ Hugs }} and pixie dust for a speedy return to the normal routine!

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe. I hope you're lurking out there somewhere. Make sure you're taking care of yourself, and have a good week.

:wave2: Lulu

[DoeWDW]

I just had to pop in to say hello, MeMe!! I hope all is going well with you. I'm sure you're busy but I want you to know that we're still cheering you on and saving your spot for when you return!

Onward and downward! :sunny:

[Castillo Mom]

Just checking in for a quick hello. Glad to hear you had a blast on your vacation. Hope all is well with your family, cold/flu season coming up you know. Take care!:D

[Auntmeme]

Hi everyone, it seems I just don't have enough time in my day or week to get to the boards. I do miss ya all and hope everyone is losing tons of excess. I am glad to report my scale is the same so if I gained any on vaca I have lost it already. So I begin anew.

b-egg wh, 1 ch, low carb ket, 1 sl atkins br & low carb jam, coffee w/ cr
l-2 sl ch, tuna salad, coffee
s- diet van coke
did part of the WATP this am, I'm working myself back up to the full workout, it is so easy to get out of the routine.

I'm on my way home and dinner will be on the plan. I'm thinking of tossing all that halloween candy, it is so tempting. Actually I think I've had at least 1 mini piece each day if not more. Arghh. Chocolate is my demon. I think I'd like to be buried in melted chocolate, better yet I've heard the hershey spa has a chocolate spa package where you soak in chocolate, do you think you gain weight that way? I thought the idea of a spa was to lose weight??? I could talk chocolate all night:rolleyes:

I hope you girls have remained steadfast in your healthy habits, I promise to check soon. I really do need a vacation from the vacation, how would that work? I'd be on vacation all the time, do you think that's how the millionaires live??? if I won the lottery, I'd have time for the gym, oh heck I'd have my own gym and a trainer and a cook and a maid. I really need to go get a lottery ticket. Gotta go - who's losing and how much????? I see we have the cheat free days again, I am at 1-wow! where did you get the turkeys??

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe. Good to see you back on the boards!:wave2: Glad you've shed those cruise poundages and are leading the healthy life! Check out the boards for the Thanksgiving Challenge, get yourself a turkey, and join the fun! Also, there's a New Year's Challenge out there, too.

Take care.
Erin

[DoeWDW]

MeMe!!!! We missed ya!!! I'm glad to see you're back! :Pinkbounc

Actually the Spa at the Hotel Hershey does all sorts of interesting things with chocolate - facials, full body wraps, etc. I live 20 minutes away but have never gone there. Maybe that should be my reward when I hit goal - hmmm, I hear they leave chocolate candy laying around so maybe I should wait until I'm UNDER my goal.... :laughing: Anyone care to join me????

I'm glad to hear you've recovered from vacation and the scales were kind. Are you ready to get back to business?? It sounds like you're working toward getting back in the groove. I've been slouching on my exercise lately too - thanks for the reminder to ease myself back into it.

Onward and downward, MeMe! :sunny:

[Auntmeme]

Made it through today.

Last night
d-2 hamburgers, mayo & must, coleslaw

today
b-1sl atkins, low carb jam, egg wh & low carb ket
l- chick fajitas no tortillas
water & coffee all day

no exercise this am, plan for tomorrow
Will try to be faithful this thanksgiving and then I will have those evil mashed potatoes. My highschool reunion is that Saturday and I want to lose more so I can look better and feel better.

[DoeWDW]

Good for you, MeMe! I see you're back on the cheat-free wagon with us! Your beautiful bear clippie isn't showing, though. Did you accidentally hit the ENTER key after your first IMG tag??

Hope you have another wonderful and cheat-free day today! :sunny:

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe, I'm running like crazy here, but I wanted to leave this website with you: www.thewalkingsite.com. Go there and look around for training info--they have the beginners walk, half-marathon, and full marathon training. I'll check in with you again later. Have a great day and keep treating yourself right!princess:

Erin

[Auntmeme]

Still here, but very busy. Making progress but again at 3 cheat free days. Each Saturday seems to be a challenge.

Checked measurements and they are now the same as 1998 - that was my first mini goal- YEAH, I did it. And IT feels good::yes::

I have yet to get into the exercise groove, what's wrong with me? I can't seem to drag myself out of bed in the morning, probably because I don't go to bed early enough. Someone needs to kick my butt into gear:moped:

Well what are my new goals, uhmmm.....

1. Skinny jeans (still not able to zip-maybe if I lay on the floor but I won't be able to get up:p )
2. Dress for high school reunion - hip, sleek yet sexy
3. Cheat free till Thanksgiving staying at about 20 gm carbs
4. Exercise 4 days/week - get to be early!!!
5. Take vitamins each day, have them all in the cabinet need to put out on counter.
6. Enjoy life:)

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe!:wave2: Great to have you around! Did I hear you say that you're going to get up and exercise tomorrow?:rolleyes: Well, you might as well, 'cause you're gonna hear me all the way in Newtown telling you to get your butt out of bed and walk the walk!!!! Only said in love, of course, only said in love.:teeth:

Have a good day tomorrow. Two weeks until Thanksgiving. . .I'm going to try to match your challenge and stay cheat-free 'til then, too. It's not going to be easy, though, I'm almost in the PMS Danger Zone. (Hide your cookies--I can't guarantee their safety!:eek: )

Off to visit Doreen, update my journal, and hit the sack.

Erin

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I like your goals!! When you are proudly wearing those skinny jeans (and that HS reunion dress!), please take pics and share them, OK??

You sound like you are back on track! You and Erin are leaving me in the dust so I'm gonna have to get in gear and join you all. I'll take the cheat-free til Thanksgiving challenge too, starting today! We can do it together!

Now, did you exercise today?? Even in Lancaster county I could hear Erin calling you!! Time to start moving again!!

[Auntmeme]

Sorry the bed was too comfy this am. Actually I got home after 9 last night and didn't hit the sack till 11. Toooo tired to move at 5:30 am:rolleyes:

Still on track with atkins, b-coffeew/ cream & 1 sl cheese
s- atkins morning bar
l-dried beef & cc

What should I have for dinner???? My dh is driving me crazy cause he is redoing our parts of our kitchen and everyday it is a mess. I can't bear to be in there right now. So maybe I should do takeout. HMMM no pizza but could stop at the grocery takeout, chicken, salad bar.

I must stay cheat free till turkey day and that candy has been calling my name so I am getting rid of it tomorrow. Willpower only goes so far with chocolate:p

Pictures are not my thing though I like to take them. I just never feel that I look my best. We'll see.

[DoeWDW]

Tomorrow's another day, MeMe! I hope you find time to exercise!

If my DH was doing construction in my kitchen, I'd DEFINITELY be eating out or getting take-out to bring home! Doing home improvement projects is awfully stressful - you're hanging in there very well!

Be good to yourself, MeMe!! :sunny:

[lulu201]

What??? You couldn't hear me?:confused: You know, MeMe, listening :listen: might help!:p Seriously, though, if I'd had your hours last night and was supposed to exercise on this blustery day, I would've rolled over caught some zzzzzzs, too!:o

Sounds like you're walking that low-carb walk. Keep it up. Dump that nasty chocolate. You know it's only poison in a velvety, yummy wrapper.:eek:

Off to journal and call it a day. Good luck with tomorrow. We're gonna be cheat-free till T Day!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Doe-Doe MeMe Lulu

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, MeMe!! :sunny:

I hope you have a wonderful Saturday! I've been thinking about you and sending happy thoughts your way. :D

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe. . .how are you doing? Just wanted to say "hi" and wish you all the best today. Be good to yourself::yes::

When's your high school reunion?

Erin

[Auntmeme]

What is wrong with me??? I just can not seem to get back on track. I've started over again, 2 days cheat free. Ahhh!

I went to NY on sunday and I won't tell you what I ate. Then Monday I had a bagel and Tuesday I ate french bread. And I have not exercised, yikes my thighs are showing so much cellulite :scared: It truly is a scary sight!

Well my reunion is a week from Saturday and I don't know what to wear, definitely covering up the hip area. I did get a new hairdo so I'm happy about that.

I need motivation where can I get some?? And I know I didn't make my turkey challenge:guilty:

[Castillo Mom]

First of all, stop beating yourself up! If you allow guilt to get to you, you won't be able to move ahead. Just accept the fact that you ate what you felt like a few times and just leave it at that. Just keep looking forward and start anew. I've been in your position before, and thinking about that thing that I shouldn't have eaten, or that I haven't exercised just makes me feel so crappy. It's just not productive and doesn't serve a purpose IMHO. Give yourself credit for what you've been able to accomplish so far! Look at all of the exercise you've been doing. I'm embarassed to admit it, but I haven't exercised in two months. I just don't have time, that's all there is to it. I'm working long hours Mon.-Fri. and 6 hours on Saturday. I have a family and need to make sure their needs are met and that I spend as much time with them as possible, in addition to my household responsibilities. I just have to do what I can. My suggestion is to plan ahead. Go to the market and stock up on all of the things that you know you can eat. If you make sure that you have the right foods around, you're more likely to stay on track. It's been my experience that if I come home from a long day at work and I'm exhausted and don't want to cook but don't have easy-to-prepare food on hand, I'm more likely to eat what I shouldn't. I also always make sure that I have plenty of "sweets" around for when I get the urge for dessert, like Atkins candy, ice cream, sugar free jello, whipped cream, strawberries, you get the idea. I've learned so much from all of you and have had a few moments of self-doubt. I don't know if you remember this but, a couple of months ago I posted on my journal that I had gone to a baby shower at this barbeque restaurant and pretty much ate what I wanted, including a hunk of cake. I tried remain positive about the whole thing and my WISH friends were so encouraging and tried me feel ok about it. But deep down inside I felt soooo guilty, but I didn't let it show. You ladies encouraged me and I eventually got over it. Just understand that we all struggle from time to time and feel bad about ourselves, but as you or Erin or Doreen have said (can't exactly remember who said it first) onward and downward!:hug:

[lulu201]

:hug: for you, MeMe-girl. It's always good to have you around.
Let's hear it for your cheat free days! Yay!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc That's a bounce a day!

MeMe, let's not forget that this healthy living stuff is hard. ::yes:: You know you have to make it a priority to care for yourself every day and all, but some days--or weeks--are just harder than others. You went on your terrific trip and came home to Halloween and all the holidays! This is a tough time of year to stay focused and on top of things, so, as Lisa said, don't beat yourself up. There's nothing wrong with you! You weren't thinking you'd never eat a bagel again were you?:confused: So, you indulged, now figure out what it is you want the most out of life's big picture.

Here's how I look at it. When I'm not on plan, I certainly
like eating all the foods I don't usually allow myself, but I don't really like how I feel about myself. I know I'm not treating myself in a healthy way (even though those poisonous tootsie rolls are yummy going down!). On the other hand, while I may be somewhat frustrated when I choose not to indulge my hard pretzel cravings, I can look myself--and the scale--in the eye the next morning with no fear or self-criticism.

One thing you can't overlook, MeMe, is the power of the carbs. Don't forget that the more you eat, the more you want, and the more you want, the more. . .you see the cycle here. This feeling of "what's wrong with me" really has nothing to do with you (hey, isn't this part of your Atkins bible or something??), it's the chemical effect of those carbs pulling you down!

OK, it's time for the song.

Remember, MeMe,

YOU ARE STRONG. . .YOU ARE INVINCIBLE. . .YOU ARE WOMAN!!!!

You can beat those empty carbs, Princess MeMe!princess: Go forward into another CHEAT FREE DAY!!!!!

More :hug: s,
Erin

[DoeWDW]

:hug: for you, MeMe!! Are you still struggling?? Here's some pixie dust :wizard: just in case you need it!

I'm sending good thoughts your way! I hope all is going well for you!

[Castillo Mom]

I know you're probably out there busy with this week's festivities. Just dropped by to offer a little encouragement. Hope to hear from you soon.!:)

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, wherever you are, whatever you're doing, however you're feeling, know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sending you :hug: hugs, :wizard: pixie dust and good thoughts for a wonderful day. :sunny:

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe. . .just wanted to stop by and say hello. Did you and your family have a nice Thanksgiving? If you're home this weekend watching the snowfall, drop me a line, OK? I'd love to hear from you.

:hug: Erin

[lulu201]

On the off-chance that you come around and lurk once in a while, I wanted to say "Happy Holidays, MeMe!" I think of you often and wonder how you're doing.

Take care,
Erin

[Auntmeme]

I've been thinking of all of ou and really have not had a minute to join the group. I have not been a faithful exerciser or atkins follower. I know I've gained a few but still in the negatives. So I woke up at 2 am thinking I need to get back to that great place. Which is here with all you motivators:D

I am determined to get back in the groove. Winter is soooo hard fo rme. I hate the cole and the snow and the ice and the coats and the boots and the gloves and blah blah blah. Give me sun:sunny:

So I start cheat free tomorrow and I know I can do it. And I will exercise. I know it works, I just have to do it. Roll out of bed 5:30 and WATP, follow the atkins, which is a wonderful plan for me and I know the next 20 lbs will go away.

Thank you Karen, Erin and Doreen. Your words are so encouraging. I see you are all doing fantastic. Way to go! I will check out your journals now. I'm still thinking of the 1/2 marathon and I see Erin & Doreen are listed which encourages me more to sign up.

I've been thinking about Paris and the beach and I have another disney cruise booked so I'm not sure how to fit in another trip. People may think I don't have a job and I 'm just a jet-setter living the high life, Oh how I wish.

Well I so enjoy being able to share and look forward to each day continuing this journal. I still have those skinny jeans staring at me, begging me to put them on and celebrate. How much longer will she be, they keep asking?

[Auntmeme]

I've been thinking of all of ou and really have not had a minute to join the group. I have not been a faithful exerciser or atkins follower. I know I've gained a few but still in the negatives. So I woke up at 2 am thinking I need to get back to that great place. Which is here with all you motivators:D

I am determined to get back in the groove. Winter is soooo hard fo rme. I hate the cole and the snow and the ice and the coats and the boots and the gloves and blah blah blah. Give me sun:sunny:

So I start cheat free tomorrow and I know I can do it. And I will exercise. I know it works, I just have to do it. Roll out of bed 5:30 and WATP, follow the atkins, which is a wonderful plan for me and I know the next 20 lbs will go away.

Thank you Karen, Erin and Doreen. Your words are so encouraging. I see you are all doing fantastic. Way to go! I will check out your journals now. I'm still thinking of the 1/2 marathon and I see Erin & Doreen are listed which encourages me more to sign up.

I've been thinking about Paris and the beach and I have another disney cruise booked so I'm not sure how to fit in another trip. People may think I don't have a job and I 'm just a jet-setter living the high life, Oh how I wish.

Well I so enjoy being able to share and look forward to each day continuing this journal. I still have those skinny jeans staring at me, begging me to put them on and celebrate. How much longer will she be, they keep asking?

[DoeWDW]

:jumping1: MEME'S BACK!! :jumping1:

I missed ya, girlfriend!! Glad to have you back!

I know what you mean about hibernating in the winter - it would be my first choice too - I also hate the cold, the ice, the snow, the coats, the boots, the goosebumps, the chattering teeth.... :rolleyes: The spring thaw cannot come fast enough for me! I only have 19 more winters to go until retirement in Florida - DH and I have agreed that we will not grow old in the cold!! :laughing:

Erin, MelanieC and I are planning some walks in eastern & central PA for the spring and summer to get ready for that half-marathon. We'll let you know when, just in case you want to join us.

Take care & have a great day, MeMe! :sunny: :sunny:

[lulu201]

:cool1:Hey, everyone, MeMe's back in town! :cool1: How are you doing, honey? What a great surprise to find when I came to my computer this morning! :Pinkbounc

MeMe, I've missed you, and I'm glad you've come back to the WISH. This is truly the best place to find support and motivation.
You're going to find lots of old and new friends waiting to give you the encouragement that is so essential for this journey.

So are you ready to walk? We're going to get you on the half marathon team if you want to do it! If you do, though, you'd better register right away. Registration has been open for about 10 days or so--hop on the band wagon now!::yes::

I'm off to a crazy day at work, but I'll stop by again soon.

:hug: , girlfriend!
Erin

[Castillo Mom]

Whoa, what a nice surprise!:wave2: You're back! Welcome, welcome, it's great to hear from you again MeMe. So what's new other than the long cold winter?

Don't worry about getting those few pounds off, they'll be gone in no time. You sound really focused and ready to get back into the swing of things.

I could see that you posted to my journal and I'm anxious to go see what you wrote. Again, welcome back! I'm still doing Atkins and will be right there with you. If I don't check in with you tomorrow, I definitely will on Monday, still official weigh in for me. Take care!:D

[Auntmeme]

hey girls thanks for the kind words:)

I definitely wish to walk. Did you register already? I'll check it out. I could use a grand adventure and get some great exercise:p

My dh made waffles for me this am, I felt so bad telling him I really couldn't eat them. So I passed my first temptation, yeah!

b- 2 eggs, 1 ch, 1 pork roll, coffee & milk (need to get creamer)
l- chinese broccoli & sm bit of boneless ribs, coffee & cream
s- 1 beef stick
d- 2 burgers, ch, mayo, hot peps & sald w/caesar dressing

water all day

I made day one and am determined now to see that scale go down. I love how you all have weigh in on Monday, great idea to keep the weekend in check, that has been a hugh (fatty) problem for me. I will change my weigh in. I am apprehensive to start tomorrow so maybe next week.

I'll be shopping tomorrow I hope to find many new low carb items. With the variety now maybe the price will go down, we can only hope, more $$ for disney:teeth:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, congratulations on getting through Day 1 AND the waffle temptation!! You are on your way, girlfriend!!

We've all registered for the half-marathon already, so if you're thinking of joining us, please register quick before it fills up!! It would be GREAT to have you on the grand adventure with us!! There are about 40 WISHers registered so far, as far as I remember.

Best wishes for another cheat free day tomorrow!! :sunny:

[lulu201]

You did it! Uh-huh, uh-huh, you did it!:Pinkbounc You made it through day one and you're on your way. Go, girl! Those first steps back on the path are often the most difficult, but you've taken them and you're going in the right direction again. That's all that matters.

Have a great Sunday, MeMe.

Erin

[Auntmeme]

I'm on to day 3 and glad I'm at work and not home otherwise I'd probably be snacking.

yesterday I made it through and had delicious meals. I found the low carb tortillas and bagels at gnc. I am soooo happy:tongue: yummy yummy yummy

I registered for the walk next january so I better get a move on it. I'm trading in my stationary bike for a treadmill, hopefully this weekend. Look out Erin here I come:p

You ladies are the best, time to change my bear. Thanks for the support!

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe, you're looking good with that clippie bear. Did you read about my disastrous weekend? I'm trying hard to turn things around today.

I'm glad you're all signed up. Is your DH going to come down with you to the race or did you say you're going solo? Make sure you're on the WISH list so you can get emails about all the events and special room rates.

Hmmm, you're getting a treadie now, are you? Don't you be thinking that you're going to leave me in the dust, Miss Track Queen. I may be 42, but I'm one serious jock athlete!:p

:rotfl: Sorry, sometimes I just crack myself up! Serious jock athlete!!!! :p That's too funny.

OK, this is why I shouldn't have had that extra cup of coffee; I get just a little too wired!

Take care, MeMe--
Erin

[lulu201]

MeMe, about the clippie bear. . .we kind of had a big talk about what the bear could mean, and what we seemed to decide is that the Cheat Free Star Challenge--you know where you try to go 100 days--that is for CONSECUTIVE cheat free days. The BEAR clippie, on the other hand is a little more flexible. You might have noticed that Doreen and I both have in our siggie a little line about "#__ of healthy living days in January" or something like that. That enables us to recognize the good days we've had without always having to be perfect. It all started with our Cheat Free January Challenge, which was easier said than done. Even people who were doing fantastic had plans for WDW or other events and knew it wasn't realistic that they'd be "cheat free" in those circumstances, yet they wanted to try to do their best on the days around that vacation. Others of us just wanted to do the best we could for the long haul, so we made up our own little bear rules. If you want it to be consecutive for your own usage, go for it. If not, you can make up your own rules, too!

So there you have it, girlie; the bear laws have been clarified.

Have a good night and good luck on Tuesday!
Erin

[Castillo Mom]

Well hello there! You made it through the day and you passed on those evil waffles, yay! I promised I'd check in with you today and here I am. Weigh in was just so so for me today, no loss for last week, but then again, no gain. So you've signed up the the half marathon, great! If I didn't live on the other side of the country I would actually consider it but unfortunately, circumstances don't allow right now. Maybe 2006?

Good night Meme, stay cheat free tomorrow, ok?

[Auntmeme]

Thanks for checking in. I made it through the wilderness:p who sings that song - ah Madonna! Well I agree with you Erin, we try to live a healthy life style which includes eating our favorite foods(many of them not so healthy) in moderation.

I had a great day yesterday though I ate at my desk and ate dinner after 7:30 but I was in bed by 9:30. But this am instead of exercising I had to watch the fashion review which I tivoed last night. I'm not a huge fan of joan or melissa but how I love to see those gowns:)

Any how today

b-coffeew/cr, 1 egg, 1 sl ch, 1 sl pr, 1 low carb bagel & lc ket. Deliciousssssssss

The drive to work was terrible and we may leave early, but I have a nail appt at lunch time, oh such worries. I started getting my nails done a few months back and it really makes me feel beautiful, like I'm always dressed up. So for a a few bucks a month I'm worth it.

Oh and i received a stunning flower arrangement from dh at work(he's been in the doghouse lately) so life is pretty grand right now::yes::

[lulu201]

Oh, man, you are SUCH the Bucks County woman, MeMe--manicures and flowers. . .you are leading the life! ::yes:: (That little green man is my jealous self!!)

Glad you made it to work safely; this afternoon is supposed to be nasty, so be careful. Have a great healthy eating day. . .it feels good to be back on track, doesn't it?

Have a good day,
Erin

[Auntmeme]

thanks Erin, too funny we were writing in each other journals at the same time:p

[marsh0013]

hey meme, this is my first time posting to your journal! i haven't had a chance to read through the whole thing, but i just wanted to stop by and say hi :wave:

looks like you're doing a great job! keep up the good work, and keep that clippie changing daily :)

[Castillo Mom]

Oooh, flowers, nice! I have to agree, it feels great to get your nails done, such a girlie pleasure. I'm about to fall asleep typing. Will check in tomorrow. Night!:D

[lulu201]

Just wanted to pop in, MeMe, and see how you're doing.:wave2:
I hope you've made it through the week OK and are ready to jump into February!

I'm off to power walk with Doreen:D ; gotta get myself together.

Talk to you soon,
Erin

[Castillo Mom]

Meme, we miss you. I'll check in on you tomorrow, official weigh in day. Hope to hear from you then. Take care!:D

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe!:wave2: Hope you had a good weekend and are ready to start a new week. I raise my glass of water to you and offer a toast to your success! :p

Erin

[Auntmeme]

i can't belive how long it has been. believe it or not i have been so busy and just couldn't get here:(

hope all my friends are doing well, i'll check your journals soon. i feel terrible, i have noooo time and when i do someone needs me again. i should feel happy to be so needed;)

i have been going along ok, could do better. exercise is still lacking, 1x per week, definitely not enough. menu wise is ok, making 6 out of 7 days on course, though still afraid or apprehensive of that scale. my clothes fit well and i'm glad for that.

going to ac this weekend for a show and want to dressup so i'll really focus this week, today has been great. i do need some recipes, i'll check the board. and someone kick me in the butt to get up early and exercise. did not get the treadmill yet, priority was to find a shore house for a week. this cold weather makes me long for the sound of the ocean and the feel of sand between my toes.

i better shape up for that swimsuit:sunny:

thanks for checking in:wave:

[Castillo Mom]

Hey woman, glad to see you're back! We've missed you! I can relate with how difficult it is sometimes to keep up with WISH. I've been in a similar situation the last couple of week, especially as we get closer to vacation.

Good to hear you're still hanging in there. Say, how about we give each other a kick in the butt to get up and get our bodies moving. Ok, me first, kick away!:eek:

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Lisa, I needed a kick! Unfortunately I got kicked by the system today. Downsized, ugly word:( if I wanted to be down it would be only in my clothes size! No money so someone had to go. I think it was the boss or me so she picked me:mad:

I haven't not had a job forever probably over 20 years. No what???? Well I was in the office at 8:30 and out by 10, unbelievable. The worst part is how they made me feel like I didn't do a good job for over 12 years ofcourse they said it had nothing to do with job performance, it stinks! I was scheduled next week for an annual work performance review 12 years and all I got was a kick in the as- and turn in your keys:mad:

I know I'll be fine. When a door closes lots of windows open. So I'll let the cool breeze liven up my life for awhile and then decide where my futures lies. I know something was to happen just not this way. My employees (3) want to meet for lunch tomorrow, yes or no. I think I'll go but stear clear about the company conversation, yes?

Anyway I hit the gym for the first time in months. 2 miles on treadmill and 30 min on bike. Trying to decide if I should concentrate on the distance or the time for walking.

I will be having margaritas tonight- probably more than one:wave2:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, so sorry to hear your news. :( As long as someone else is doing the driving, have a margarita for me! What a shock that must have been. I'm not very happy with my job and keep hoping they'd downsize me so I can try something different. Of course I have NO idea what I want to be when I grow up....LOL!

Here's a :hug: for you! I hope you got some kind of severance pay to tide you over for a while! You're right, though - when one door closes, another one opens, and often it's BETTER!

[lulu201]

Aww, geez, MeMe, what a stinky situation. ::yes:: I'm sorry that you're dealing with this. I do have to say, though, I was impressed with the part about going to the gym. I think I would've gone right to the margaritas myself.:rolleyes:

Here's a :hug: for you. Better days are ahead, I'm sure.

Oh, and while kicking scales are my specialty, I could branch out into other things. . .or people. . .if you need me to. Just let me know, girlfriend.

Take care,
Erin

[Auntmeme]

I appreciate you words:)

My feelings range from high to medium, not low. I would say that is a great sign of things to come. I'm trying to take it easy and get settled in my life before I make any decisions.

Honestly I've had a couple of squares of dark chocolate with real peanu butter:tongue: And I had 2 margaritas(BIG) and chips w/salsa. The rest of my menus are on target so I feel good about that.

My dh has been the best. His words and actions keep me strong. I'm focusing on enjoying my soon to be 3 ds. His spirit also makes me strong.

I believe there are plans for me and I'll wait to experience them. And in that time I will stay low carb and exercise until I can wear those skinny jeans with pride::yes::

[lulu201]

:hug: to you, MeMe. What a great attitude you have ::yes:: . Whatever you do, you'll find the situation that is right for you!

I hope you have a good weekend. Do you know what the weather is supposed to be like? Before long we'll all be out walking and biking again. I can't wait! All that exercise will make those skinny jeans happen!

Take care, MeMe,
Erin

[marsh0013]

hey meme, i'm so sorry about your horrible situation. that just plain stinks. i'm very impressed by your positive attitude though! i hope that everything work out for you :sunny:

[DoeWDW]

Meme, I'm just here to drop off a :hug: and some extra :sunny: !

So, what do you want to be when you grow up?? I'm still asking myself that question and I'm 40 now.....:laughing: . Any ideas where life will take you or are you just recharging your batteries for the journey?

Glad to hear you're staying on plan! :sunny:

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Meme, sorry to hear about your job. You seem to be taking things in stride though. Maybe this is a chance for you to take a breather and spend some extra time with your son.

You're doing well with staying on plan, keep it up. Do you still weigh in on Monday? If so, I'll meet you at the scale day after tomorrow. Good night!:)

[Auntmeme]

Well today is my son's 3rd birthday and I already shared a milkshake and a sundae (wow what a lunch:p ) Plan is to have cake after dinner boy I'm glad I did watp this am.

Thanks for checking in girls, you make life much happier:wave2:

My plans now after 1 week of confusion are to stay home and be a mom and a wife, the new term is a domestic goddessprincess:
I registered with unemployment today and will sign over my rights so I can get a severance package. I can afford to sit back and enjoy for a while however my husband wants my assistance with his business - we are still in negotiations;) So my future will hopefully include another child(now I have time for sex:blush:) and a new business relationship with my dh. I still feel strange, many mixed emotions. But I know time is on my side and everything happens for a reason.

I promise to be back on the plan soon and there will not be any excuse about exercise!

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I LOVE your current plan! Being a wife and mom is such an important job and helping your DH with his business may make things better for all of you.

You're right - time is on your side! Take your time and see what life brings. I wish you many days of :sunny: and smiles!

[Auntmeme]

On target today-
B- 1egg 1ch 1 sl low carb bread, 3 sl bacon, coffee
L- salad w/chick, ch & ranch dressing
s- 2 sl chick w/2 sl ch

did watp 1 1/2 miles & abs

had 1 sm piece of choc - of course tom hits and the only solution is a bit of chocolate ;)

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Meme! Hey, thanks for stopping by my journal. I wanted to anwswer your question about the diet orange cream soda. It's called Stewart's and it's only sold in bottles. Don't know what grocery stores you have in your neck of the woods and I actually don't even know where they sell them near my home either since I get them at work. They're really good though, and they have other flavors. You'd almost swear they're not diet.

You're doing very well staying on plan Meme. In answer to your scale question, no I don't see any relief in sight with the obsession. It's like I just have to know! Oh well, I guess there are worse things to be addicted to. Have a good evening!:D

[marsh0013]

hey meme, i'm so glad that you have come to a decision about where you are right now in your life, and that you are content with it. being a mommy is a very important job! oh excuse me, i see that "domestic goddess" is the correct term for what you are :). the food and exercise will fall into place for you as well. have a great day :sunny:

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe. Just stopping by to wish you a good week. I hope that
you're able to get out with Parker and enjoy the sunshine. It really feels like we're into Spring, doesn't it? :sunny:

Keep walking down that healthy living road, girlfriend--
Erin

[DoeWDW]

Hi MeMe! :wave:

It's March 1st and it's warm & sunny today! YAY! I hope you and your little one enjoy a stroll outside sometime today - even if it's a short one!

Oh, and TOM & chocolate go together, don't they?? I don't think you can have one without the other! :hyper:

[Auntmeme]

Monday was on target and yes girls I did go for a walk with my boy. What wonderful weather:sunny:

Today is on target no exercise yet but it's only 3. Being unemployed leaves lots of time yet I still don't know why everything on my list isn't crossed off yet:crazy:

And I love stewarts though I haven't found the diet orange cream, I'll need to search all my stores now.

I'm following Doe with a list of March goals and will look to al of you for inspiration.

1. Stay between 25-30 carbs each day
2. Cardio exercise 5 days per week
3. Stretch & abs 6 days per week
4. Max. 3 cups coffee per day
5. Water water water
6. Vitamins each day

Need to go take my vits and exercise

Thanks all for stopping by
:wave:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, your post yesterday sounded so bright and sunny! Amanda started the monthly goal craze and it has really caught on with many of us around here. I hope you find it helpful to you!

Sometimes I think being home all day makes it HARDER to get things done. I see that whole day stretched out in front of me and then before I know it, it's gone! I'm sure you'll get into a routine that will make it easier for you.

How did you do with your March goals yesterday?

[lulu201]

:wave2: Hi, MeMe. Just stopping by to say hi. How are things going? Are you adjusting to your new life style? I have to admit, that if I were thrust into a new situation like you, it would take me a while to carve out a routine and schedule. What will you and Parker do today in all this rain? :umbrella: I'm sure, whatever it is, you'll be smiling together. :D

Take care and be good to yourself,
Erin

[Auntmeme]

Can't believe it has been 3 weeks since I lasted posted. How did I let that happen. I have not been faithful to my goals and have yet to get back on a scale. Too afraidpirate:

I've still not adjusted to my new unemployed status. I need to nail down a concrete schedule but each day I wake up and I don't have really anything that I have to do, it is an odd feeling. Well I do take care of my son and have realized how much I was truely missing being at work.

I am doing the WATP a couple of times per week but need to increase that if these thighs are going to be exposed:p Went to the park today and we walked a bit, every little thing counts.

Being home with cookies, icecream, candy has been all too tempting. So I have not made it through one week without cheating. I keep telling myself to stop but I don't listen very well, ahh I'm turning into my dh. Help!

Well if I could make myself stay true to this journal I know I would be losing the weight and fitting into those skinny jeans. And now with the swimsuit season upon us, yikes I better get moving.

Thanks for checking in Doreen & Erin, I hope to see you soon for one of those walks :wave2:

[wovenwonder]

:wave: Hi MeMe!

You asked on my journal what is different about SB and Atkins. Well, for ME I must have been eating foods way too high in calories doing Atkins. I think the cheese and full fat dressings especially were getting out of control for me. I didn't overdo it by Atkins standards but it must have been too many calories for my sedetary life. I am still on phase one of SB which is basically Atkins. You don't count carbs BUT you only eat foods on the acceptable list which are low carb foods. The other exception is eating lower fat meats only. Like lean cuts of beef, chicken breast, and fish, etc. SB allows LF or FF milk in this phase. But only lite dressings or Olive Oil and Vinegar. And LF cheese is also acceptable. I've also switched from butter to the I can't believe it's not butter spray. A couple pages back on my Journal I have listed all of the acceptable foods for Phase One.

I've also started to Journal EVERYTHING in to Fitday. It has been quite an eye opener. I'm finding myself right now averaging around 1,000 calories a day. It seems to be working for me. I've had excellent results for my first 10 days on the program!

If you have any more questions PLEASE just ask!::yes::

[Desiree]

Hi Meme! I just wanted to stop by and say :wave: and wish you the best today. Today is a new day! Journalling I find, helps me stay on track of everything. I know exactly what is going into my system, and what I need to do to change things around. Best of luck to you to getting into those skinny jeans! I hope to be joining you one of these days!

[Auntmeme]

I figure if I check in am & pm I will stay more focused. So as I begin my day

b- coffee w/ cream & mock danish, fabu!

need water & vitamins and then we are off to ommy & me gym class. Hopefully will get in watp today as it is due to rain :(

[Auntmeme]

Happy friday! I feel great:bounce:

Yesterday l- leftover sparerib & sm salad
d- chicken pieces w/ salsa, ch, guac & sour cream
s- 1/2 low carb bar

Exercise watp 2 miles & abs & stretching

Today is sunshine heaven:sunny: so it will be a walk outdoors, how far should we go? I bought a pedometer and will try it today.

B-1 sl low carb toast w/ soy butter & smidgen of fruit spread coffee w/ cream

I need to get to the grocery store I'm out of all my atkins staples - yikes.

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe! Just stopping by to say :wave2: and to wish you well today. Keep walking the walk, honey; you're going to be cruising in those skinny jeans in just 180 + days!

Erin

[Auntmeme]

L- 2 burgers w/ mayo & mustard and a few sl pickles.
water, water , water

walked around the neighborhood 1 1/2 miles. Dinner has yet to be determined.

[Auntmeme]

F-d ruby tuesday salad w/ bl che dressing, buffalo chick & water

Sat
b- ricotta ch w/ splenda, 1 sl lc toast w/ soy butter & smidgen fruit preserves

WATP 2 miles

Wow exercise done :bounce:
Still need to hit the grocery store for essentials

Feeling good!

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe. What do you think of this beautiful Monday? It's a great way to start the week, isn't it? I bet you and DS are enjoying the chance to get out and play.

Keep walking the healthy living walk, MeMe!

Erin

[Desiree]

You're doing great, Meme! Keep up the good work and have a great Monday!

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Lulu & Desiree:sunny:

Well saturday night I was at my parents and they made me eat chinese food, held me down and all:p So I would say i probably went over in carbs. But it was soooo delicious!

Sun
b- atkins bar
l- ch & bacon omelette coffee w/ cream
d- steak, salad, snap peas, broc, dcaf w/cream
a few m&ms - how many carbs, I don't know but I believe I'm still ok for the day

Mon
b- atkins bar, coffee w/ cream
l- Wendys burger w/ ch, a few fries from my ds nothing serious
s- lc tortilla w/ ch, salsa & sc & guac

d- I'm not sure but will need to stay on goal

water all day & 1 diet coke

no exercise but a bit of yard work, ran around all day and still have not hit the grocery store, it's been days and the scary thing is that the store is across the street behind our house
:crazy:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I'm having the same trouble getting to the store! :rolleyes: It's only a mile away! I MUST get there, though, because it's too easy to go off plan when I don't have my usual staples handy. Tonight's the night! I'm going to the grocery store or else - even if it's a quick trip for just a few things. I think I've been putting it off because I HATE those trips when you have to stock up on everything and you wonder how it will all fit into one cart! :teeth:

I hope you have a fun Monday, even if the skies are grey outside! Make your own sunshine inside with DS!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[marsh0013]

hey meme, it's good to see you back around here again :wave:

hope you have a great day :sunny:

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Doreen & Marcia!

Monday dinner can not remember, what it was only 24 hours or do ago and just wait it just came to me. leftover steak and coleslaw - yummy.

T- b 1 sl lc toast w/ soy butter & smidgen preserves coffee w/ powdered creamer - yuck but still have not hit the grocery store - did Doreen make it?
l- caesar slad & buffalo chick - at local diner.
d- 2 stuffed shells
s- spoon of pb & small, very small piece of chocolate - had to have it :tongue:

no exercise - running errands & cleaning out house - yuck again!

well I better hit the store tomorrow - or else who knows what I'll wind up eating.

[Castillo Mom]

Did you get to stock up on "legal" foods Meme? You've been doing really well, keep it up. I've been meaning to ask you, what's a mock danish? Willing to share the recipe? Sounds yummy!

[Auntmeme]

Thanks for checking in. The mock danish recipe is listed on the low carb recipe page. It has 1 egg, cream cheese, splenda, lemon juice & vanilla, I love it. And I still can't find that diet orange cream soda:(

Today I finally made it to the store, $200 yikes was my bill, I feel like I was robbedpirate: But I needed so much so what am I going to do. Before I went to the store though I had to pick up my friend, 7:15 am, ahhh! so we stopped & brought back fresh bagels. I know such high carbs, the good point is that I shared mine. So I normally would have ate the whole thing and today it was only half. And of course cream cheese & coffee w/ cream.

That was it until the store and since I was on the run and had a tired toddler, he had to snack on cheetos & chips and of course I had a few. Honestly just a few:D Not my idea of a nourishing lunch for me or him. Please don't tell my mil, she would have a bird:rolleyes:

Home and had a few mozz balls, part of an antipasta salad mix. Due to time I chose exercise instead of eating so I'm still hungry but I did watp 2 miles and abs & stretching - YEAH!

Chili is cooking on the stove, I'll take out the beans and I have package of atking corn bread to make - yummy.

I need to catch up on everyones journals but I really stink and need a shower before dh comes home.:wave2:

[marsh0013]

isn't shopping for special food wonderful? :rolleyes: i know all the low carb items i see at the grocery store are so expensive, it must be really tough on you guys! not that my plan is any cheaper (well, maybe a bit, i'm not sure), but at least i live with my parents, so they foot the bill. i guess it just costs more to be healthy. i think it's worth it though ::yes::

you did a really good job by deciding to split the bagel instead of eating the whole thing. it really is progress, so that is a positive thing :). that dinner you were cooking sounds yummy, hope you enjoyed it!

have a great day :sunny:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I finally made it to the store last night! My bill was around $180 :eek: but ya gotta eat! ::yes:: I have my DH and 2 hungry teens at home so that doesn't help!

I'm glad to hear you've got yummy food now too! Scrounging in the cabinets can be just plain depressing! :( Your chili sounds good - I may have to make a batch before it gets too warm around here. I always think of chili as a cold weather food. :p

Hope your Thursday is a happy one, in spite of our grey skies!
:sunny:

[Auntmeme]

Yes shopping for low carb can be fun:rolleyes:
And I didn't have the cornbread mix it was orange/cranberry so we just skipped it.

I also tried for a snack last night the low carb fudge bar. It was good only very soft and disappeared in a second - no lie!

Today no exercise - had to hit the mall and yes went to the disney store and bought great pjs, 3 pairs - 75% off can you believe it. Also got brother bear - I love it!

B- mock danish & coffee
l- 1 sl cheese& 1 sl ham, sm salad w/ bl ch & hot wings
s- decaf coffee, 1 sl ch

off to eat dinner

[Desiree]

Wow you got a great deal! Good plan for the day yesterday! You'll be in those skinny jeans in no time!

Have a great weekend!

[Auntmeme]

Well Home on the Range opened yesterday and yes we had to go. So of course we had popcorn- yikes with butter. I don't even want to know the carbs or calories. Then we had mexican for dinner and I tried the low carb marg but no way so had a real one and some of those magnificient chips.
I did do the 2 mile WATP so yesterday was a wash. Now onto to today!

[Auntmeme]

Weekends over, thank goodness. I don't know where my will power goes, oh yeah out the window! :rolleyes:

I can not remember Saturday but I know I cleaned all day and did not leave the house. So Yes I stayed on goal. YEAH

But yesterday I cooked for inlaws and made a birthday cake, yes chocolate. So what is a girl to do?

Monday
b- mock danish, coffee w/cream
l- salad bl ch dressing
s- 1/4 sl meatloaf & sm bit of broccoli w/ ch.

dinner I'm not sure and no exercise. Need more water today. I wish the weather would improve I want to walk outside
:D

[CheapMom]

Well Home on the Range opened yesterday and yes we had to go. So of course we had popcorn- yikes with butter.
That is so funny Meme- we went on Sunday and I ate so many Smarties and Tootsie Rolls that on Monday I decided to turn over a new leaf- started my WISH journal and I am bound and determined.
Thanks for the encouragement you left for me on my journal-
Keep up the good work!
PS: I am not so optimistic as you- I have no leftover skinny jeans from 'the good old days' but I am going to treat my self to a pair when I reach my goal.

[marsh0013]

hi meme :wave:

popcorn, mexican, chocolate cake, oh my! :eek: it all sounds so delicious! hope you enjoyed those yummy foods :tongue:

it's a new day, and i'm sure you're right back on plan! hope you have a good one :sunny:

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I'm hearing Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz - "popcorn and mexican and chocolate....oh my!!" :p We all have those kinds of weekends once in a while ::yes:: - the trick is to not make them a habit, OK? Those skinny jeans are calling you, girlfriend!

Hopefully you're getting back on track this week. :sunny:

[Auntmeme]

Easter weekend was 3 strikes out for me. I don't even want to tell you what I ate, it was way toooo much. I did exercise so hopefully I didn't do that much damage, what? anyway I'm focused again and on a mission.

There is a family confirmation party on May 1st and I'd like to be a bit healthier if you know what I mean.

Sometimes I tell myself if I exercise I can eat that piece of chocolate but that is defeating the purpose. How do I get by this? it seems when I don't exercise I focus on better eating, now I just need to combine the two. Wouldn't that be a perfect world:)

Where is our nice weather??????

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, I've felt the same way at times about exercise leading to bad food choices for me. If I knew how to stop it, I bet I could make millions! Just know that you aren't alone.

Today's a new day. Make a small change or two for the better. You don't have to be perfect, just better.

Hope it's a good day for you!! :sunny:

[Auntmeme]

b-2 eggs w/ ch & sl bacon, coffee w/ cream
l-ricotta ch w/ splenda & 1 hot dog
d- fried pork chop w/ pork rind breading & sauerkraut & sm salad w/ bl ch. coffee w/ cream
water all day

wondering how much water is enough? I'm trying for 2 quarts a day, should I have more?

back on the road to great health:tongue:

[Castillo Mom]

Sending you greetings and sunshine wherever you are Meme.:sunny:

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe. How are you doing? I've hardly been around at all and I've been missing all my WISH buddies!:(

Are you just loving this weather we're having! I'll bet you and DS have been out and enjoying every minute to it!

Take care and remember to treat yourself well,
Erin

[DoeWDW]

:wave2: Hi MeMe!!

2 quarts of water = 64 oz., right? That's the amount I'm trying to drink every day!

Hope all's going well! Enjoy the bright sunshine, blue sky and warm weather! :sunny:

[Auntmeme]

Where have I been? It's been a whole week, time realy flies. I was planning on being on the healthy road however I was sidetracked again. This time by those darn chocolate eggs, ahhh! And then came the pizza, what was I thinking??? Any how I have been exercising which is good but still need to focus if I'm going to lose this weight. Yesterday was a great day. Lots of sunshine, went on at least a 2 mile walk, forgot the pedometer and then gardened. Today I am eatting well and have tentative plans to hit the gym tonight, kick box aerobics, watch out ;)

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, we're planning a WISH Walk on May 8th in Doylestown PA. There's a thread about it on the main WISH board. We'd love to see you there if you can make it!

[Auntmeme]

So far so good. Just got bake from a 2 1/2 mile walk at the park. Never made it to kick boxing, trying for tonight. The weather has been great so I've been gardening and boy does my body ache. I must be using muscles that I didn't even know I had.

Food choices have been on track except for the 3 small choc eggs, I'm pmsing so I really needed them;)

Let me check the walk board now.

[DoeWDW]

My DH and I are planning to stay at Caribbean Beach in the rooms that Kamy has blocked out. Kamy has only emailed us the price per night (about $106 - great rate!) but said she'll soon email us the phone number where we can make the reservations and pay the deposit.

Last I heard, Erin will be staying at Caribbean Beach also with her DH and DD.

Hope you can make it on May 8th. You're welcome to bring the stroller and your sweet DS! I'll even help push when you get tired! :p

[lulu201]

Hi, MeMe. Yep, it's the Caribbean Beach for us--those I have to say that when I saw the $76 rate for ASMovies I wavered a bit.:rolleyes: Like Doreen said, DD and DH are coming, too.

I hope we'll see you in Doylestown on the 8th; it's great to have the walk practically in our backyard!

Have a good weekend, MeMe,
Erin

[Auntmeme]

Fri
b-1 sl lc toast w/ tbs pb coffee w/ cream
l- hot dog, 2 pepper shooters
s- salad w/ bl ch

dinner will be tough going over to parents, last time it was chinese and I did not have any will power.
Finally bought my own scale today and stepped on it, yikes
:faint:

Have to plan a walk for later, the thought of a bathing suit is beginning to scare me. This weather is great, thought it was to rain?