Lizzydoll73's journal (comments welcome)

[Lizzydoll73]

I have been reading other's journals and got inspired to try losing the extra weight AGAIN. I am at 245lbs (ETA:later found out my scale was wrong, actually 250lbs) right now and would be very happy getting below 200lbs as a short term goal. We are going to Disney in May 2006 and I would love to be at 145lbs by then. I am a stay at home mother of a boy and a girl. I am 5'8" and started putting on weight before my first pregnancy in 2000. I topped out at 270lbs when DS was born in 2003. Since then I have lost some weight but seem to be stuck at my current weight.

1. My first problem is snacking late at night. I plan on not eating after 7 pm.
2. I stopped drinking soda and now drink mostly water.
3. I have had luck with Slimfast in the past and plan on doing a modified version of that. Slimfast really helps with my chocolate cravings.
4. I will right down EVERYTHING that I eat. I have done this before and I think twice about eating something if I know I have to right it down.
5. Need to exercise. The only problem I have is finding the time, very hard to do with a 2 and 4 year old. We have a home gym in our bedroom so I think I may have to get my butt out of bed @ 5 to workout before the kids get up.

[lulu201]

:flower1: Welcome, Lizzydoll! You're going to love the WISH boards and the people you meet through your journal. We're always here for each other--supporting through the good times and the bad.

Best wishes as you strive to make your dreams for a healthy YOU come true.
YOU CAN DO THIS! :flower1:

Erin

[geetey]

Welcome Lizzydoll!
Finding time for exercise always seems to be a challenge. Have you thought of trying an exercise tapes? I have had great success with the Walk Away The Pounds (WATP) tapes. They come in 1, 2, 3 and 4 mile lengths. The 1 mile is only 16 minutes long. They would be easy to fit in and they are easy to do - no complicated steps. ::yes:: The 2 mile is a great tape - only 30 minutes. Heck - I think they are all great tapes. Just wanted to offer them as an option.

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake
S-slimfast snak bar
L-slimfast shake, green tea
S-2 hard boiled eggs, sugar free pink lemonade
D-steakburger w/ cheese, onions, lettuce on tortilla
S-strawberry lite yogurt

Water - 96 oz.

Exercise - did not do any but did 6 loads of laundry so was up and down stairs often

[Lizzydoll73]

B-a yodel, not the best choice but was running out to the store
S-slimfast shake
L-1/2 ham & swiss sandwich w/lettuce and mayo
S-blueberry yogurt
D-baked chicken, mashed potatoes and carrots
S-decaf green tea

Water - 96 oz.

Exercise - took a mile walk since it was not too cold out today

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks Lulu201 and geetey for your support. I will check out the WATP tapes. I don't have alot of room in my living room so I'm not sure if these would work but thanks for the suggestion.

[Strings]

Welcome Lizzydoll,

You seem to be doing really well. The WATP are great. You need very little room, and it takes very little coordination. I have none, and have never had a problem. I highly recommend them. Target has them.

Keep up the great work,
Beth

[wilderness01]

Hi there and welcome.

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks Strings and Wilderness01! I'm glad to hear Target has those tapes, I was afraid I would have to go to the dreaded Walmart. :scared1: I think I may give them a try.

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake, slice of cantalope
S-blueberry yogurt, banana
L-2 egg & cheese omlet, slice of toast, fat free milk
S-apple w/ T. of peanut butter for dipping
D-slimfast shake
S-no fat strawberry yogurt, decaf green tea

Water - 96 oz

Exercise - did some stretching which felt really good, my muscles are REALLY out of shape, had to stop when DS started jumping on my back

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Welcome Lizzydoll! You are taking the first steps...and seem to be off to a good start. You will get so much support here!

Gail

[Princess Michelle]

Welcome Lizzydoll!

You are off to a great start! I look forward to reading your journal as you make your way towards your goal. You can do it and we're all here to support you! :cheer2:

[Lizzydoll73]

:wave2: Hi DisneyEnthusiastic and Princess Michelle, thanks for your support.

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake
S-1/2 cucumber with lite italian dressing and shredded cheddar
L-slice of sicilian pizza
S-no fat strawberry yogurt
D-slimfast shake
S-an orange

Water - 112 oz.

Exercise - just did some stretching again

I added Yoga for Beginners to my movie list so I should receive that next week. I'll give that a try. I was looking for WATP on there so I could try it before I bought it but it was not offered. I may try Blockbuster to see if they have it.

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake
S-no fat blueberry yogurt
L-slice of sicilian pizza
S-apple w/ Tbsp of PB for dipping
D-slimfast shake
S-2 deviled eggs

Water - 96 oz

Exercise- :guilty: none

[plutosmyfav]

Exercise - did some stretching which felt really good, my muscles are REALLY out of shape, had to stop when DS started jumping on my back

Welcome, Lizzydoll :wave:

LOL! My DS climbs all over me when I'm trying to exercise, too. Once I was doing crunches and when I laid back down he was under me!!! I think climbing/jumping DS add to the calorie burn LOL.

You are doing great. Keep posting, its great to have you here! :D

Sundie

[wilderness01]

Just stopping by to say hi. :wave2:

[sarahsmom73]

Hi Lizzy!

I am new also! You can do this! When I gave birth to dd in 2001 I weighed in at 238lbs.. I was mortified!!! It took many months of tears and agrivation until I realized everything I was trying wasn't working.. As a last ditch effort I tried Atkins.. For me it was a godsend... I found out I was a certified crabo junkie... I was able to get down to 159 in about 9 months and keep it off... I threw out my fat clothes. Then I went to WDW... Then summer and butter pecan ice cream made a presence... I tried to be good but I got lazy.. on January 1st I weighed 180 (I'm 5 ' 11')

It is now Janaury 7th and I am down to 174... My goal is 155 and keep it there..

Keep it up with the journaling! It will keep you motivated!

Jen :flower1:

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake
S-chocolate banana smoothie
L-steakburger on tortilla wrap
S-no fat yogurt
D-slimfast shake
S-will have an apple

Water - 96 oz may have another 16 oz before bed

Exercise - if I can get the kids to bed before 8 I will do some stretching then TRY to do 10 minutes on ski machine. It's been along time since I've been on it so I don't know if I can do it but I'll try. First, I'll have to remove the laundry that needs to be ironed from it. Works great for hanging things. :rolleyes:

I have been entering what I have been eating into Slimfast.com's nutritional log and have been doing around 1300 calories a day. I don't know how many I should be doing but I have not been hungry so I guess it is ok, unless it is too much.

I think I may post a before picture to motivate me. I figure if I am really embarrased by having my before picture up, I will be extra motivated to get some kind of after picture that won't be as embarrasing. Even if it is only a few pounds at a time.

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Lizzydoll! Those pictures can be such a motivator!

Which Slimfast are you drinking? I drink one each day, but when I went to Target they were out of the original ones, so I bought the Optima with 50% less sugar. Tried one today and it wasn't that bad. Keep up the great work!

Gail

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Gail. Right now I have the Optima because they were on sale at Shoprite this week. I don't like them as much as the original, I guess because they are less sweet. Actually, I usually buy the Target brand. It's just as good and cheaper.

I just did .5 miles on the ski machine and 2 sets of 20 crunches. I know it's not much but it's a start. I also did some stretching. I never realized how hard it is to touch my toes with all this fat. I actually had to tuck my stomach roll to get a good stretch. :blush:

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing great!!! Every little bit counts! Keep it up! :cheer2:

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake
S-an orange
L-spaghetti and sauce
S-bowl of Cheerios w/ fat free milk
D-slimfast shake
S-no fat yogurt

Water - had 112 oz. but will round it off to a gallon before bed

Exercise - went for a walk at the mall, will most likely do ski machine if kids go to bed soon.

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Lizzydoll
You are off to a GREAT start! I can relate to your list-- my biggest challenge is night-time eating. From dinner on to bed is a struggle. I also write down EVERYTHING I eat. It makes a huge difference in awareness. Now just "squeeze" that exercise in and your golden!!!! :cool1:

Sundie

[Lizzydoll73]

I did get on the ski machine last night. I did .5 mile again. I think I will try to do that twice today. I have to see how bad my toe hurts with shoes on though. I stubbed my pinkie toe on weights that were sitting on the floor. It's purple this morning and hurts pretty bad. I also did 2 sets of 20 crunches.

I need to buy a new scale. I weighed myself this morning but the dial seems to be sticking a little so I had different weights everytime I tried. I will probably pick up a digital one on Friday when DH gets paid. Since I could not get an accurate measure I am not going to post my weight yet but I looks like I may have lost some.

[Lizzydoll73]

I finally found a picture that has been taken within the last year. I don't like to have my picture taken. Anyway, this was taken in October so I was the same weight as I am now. This is going to be my Before picture and when I get to my short term goal of 200 lbs. I will post another. Sorry about the fish but it was the only time I let someone take my picture. :blush:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid154/p1a4b7e5b8751aaceaf8a0ba2fe952787/f5864c04.jpg at 250lbs

I have already done .5 miles on the ski machine and 40 crunches. I just have to try to do it again sometime tonight. :teeth:

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake, apple
S-cheerios w/ fat free milk
L-slimfast shake
S- c. of grapes, 1/2 bagel w/ tsp butter
D-Lean Cuisine Sesame Chicken
S-no fat yogurt

Water - 112 oz.

Exercise - .5 mi on ski machine, 40 crunches - did not get to do another round at night

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

You're doing great Lizzydoll! Take it slow...in no time you'll be adding time to that ski machine! Those Optima shakes are actually pretty good...I don't think I'll go back to the original ones...hey..cutting out every little bit counts!! Keep up the great work!

Gail

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Liz,
You are doing great :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Do you take your measurements? Its a great idea, that way if your scale bugs out you have something ot fall back on as a reality check.

Keep on going :cool1:

Sundie

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Sundie- I had not thought about taking measurements. I'll have to go by a measuring tape. Thanks.

[sarahsmom73]

Great Job Liz!

I second the measuring tape! Even when the scale doesn't seem move the tape does!

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- no fat yogurt
L- 2 crab cakes, salad
S- 1/2 bagel w/ tsp butter
D- slimfast shake
S- 1/2 c. cheerios

Water - gallon

Exercise - did not :guilty: went to my mom's yesterday so morning and afternoon were shot, just wanted to relax at night because I was chasing the kids around mom's house as it is not very child proof.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake, apple
S- no fat yogurt
L- 6 oz sirloin steak, 1/4 c. rice
S- c. cheerios w/ 1/2 c. FF milk
D- slimfast shake
S- 1 c. grapes

Water - gallon

Exercise - did 1 mile on ski machine and 3 sets of 20 crunches

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Chasing the kids has to count for something...especially if you were up and down! You're doing great! Keep it up!

Gail

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Liz,
I'm no expert at measuring, maybe some others will chime in with their ideas, too. I try to do weekly measurements (I bet every other week would be better to really see results). Just the basics or however you want, just be consistent. Try to pick the same spots each time and hold the tape the same "tightness" each week.

The basics are upper arm (I just do my right but some people do both)
bust (I do fullest part)
waist (I do smallest part)
abdomen (this one is tricky to get the same each week-- somewhere a couple of inches below the belly button)
hips-- I do two hip measurements; the smallest and the largest. The smallest is probably where most people measure hips, the largest is around my saddle bags :rolleyes: . I'm glad I kept track of both measurements because I can see the "bags" getting smaller in the measurements!!!!
THen there's thigh (another really tricky one to get the same spot each time)
Calve (again, I just do my right but alot of people do both-- you'll probably find one is larger than the other).
I guess you could throw in ankle if you like :)

Good luck!!!!!
Sundie

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake, 1/4 c. raisins
S- cheerios w 1/2 c. FF milk
L- will have can albacore made w 1 tsp mayo on onion bagel
S- will have FF yogurt
D- will have slimfast shake
S- will have an orange

Water - so far 48 oz.

Exercise - hopefully I can get on the ski machine and do crunches after lunch, if I get enough time I may start to do weights. Lets see how well the kids can behave while I workout. :rolleyes:

I am getting my new scale tomorrow, I had to wait until DH got paid because I want a digital one that measures body fat too. The scale I have now says I lost 10 lbs but I am not sure if it is correct. The dial sticks sometimes and it is hard to read those little tick marks. We will see tomorrow. I am also going to pick up a measuring tape. We only have the metal retractable ones you use for measuring rooms and stuff.

[plutosmyfav]

We only have the metal retractable ones you use for measuring rooms and stuff.

Ouch! That would probably be painful :rolleyes: LOL!

Sundie

[Strings]

Hi Lizzydoll,

You are doing great! Keep up the great work. As for measuring your thigh, I do what they did at Curves. Stand with your feet shoulder's width apart. Let your hand fall to your side. Measure right under your index finger. It is the same every time.

have a great day.

[geetey]

Sundie, I thought the same thing! :laughing:

GREAT tip, Beth!! I also used a freckle as a marker but your way is much better. ::yes::

Have fun with your new scale, Lizzydoll. I love my new digital but I don't put much merit into the body fat analysis part. I lost 55 pounds but only 2% body fat. Not sure how that is possible. :scratchin ;)

[wilderness01]

Hi there,

Are you getting a Tanita? I think that is what it is called? :confused3 I need a new scale as well. Let us know how you like it. Have a good day. :flower1:

[Lizzydoll73]

No, I don't think I am getting a Tanita. Are they supposed to be good? The one I was looking at is at Walmart.com. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2676644&cat=46338&type=1&dept=4044&path=0%3A4044%3A4045%3A46338

Sundie, that is too funny. I bet it would hurt. :scared:
Strings, thanks for the tip.
Geety, my DH is actually the one who wants the body fat scale. I probably won't use that function too much. I just need the digital part so I can read it. ;)

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

That looks like a pretty cool scale. Says you have up to 4 users. My Tanita scale lets anyone get on and then you have to press other buttons to measure body fat. I like the one you're going to get.

[Lizzydoll73]

For exercise today I did 1.5 miles on the ski machine and 3 sets of 20 crunches. I did get to do some weights, 2 sets 15 reps each of vertical butterflies, bench press and tricep pushdowns at 20 lbs. I know it is not alot but it's more than sitting on the couch watching cartoons all day. :rolleyes:

[sarahsmom73]

Great job Liz!

[wilderness01]

I have no idea if the Tanita is good or not. I just thought some others said they had it and loved it.

[plutosmyfav]

I have the Tanita and it is good. I hardly ever check the body fat reading for two reasons 1) you have to punch lots of buttons to get it set up, 2) it fluctuates a real lot. I read somewhere that the measurement is very sensitive to your hydration level. If you are going to measure body fat its best to do it in the mid day when you are well hydrated.

I like the scale you picked out. Have fun :)

PS that's a great tip on thigh measurement!

Sundie

[geetey]

Yep ::yes:: I have a Tanita as well. It is a great scale but I read the same thing about measuring your body fat. You need to be hydrated and it is best to measure mid-day. So... skip the weight part and just focus on the body fat reading for that mid-day trip to the scale. ;)

That Walmart one looks COOL!

[Lizzydoll73]

Well I got my new scale today. Unfortunately, my old scale must have been way off. I thought I had lost 10 lbs because it was at 235 this morning but my new scale says 242. :sad1: Oh well now I can start fresh with my new scale. I ended up getting one from Linens N Things because the one from Walmart was available online only and I did not want to wait any longer. It was also cheaper and I had a 20% off coupon. :D This is the one I got.
http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1889334&cp=1331604.1331615.1332285&page=2&doVSearch=no&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Not meaning to sound bad....but you probably did lose that 10lbs, and started at a higher weight instead of 245. Either way..you should be proud of what you have accomplished...so don't get discouraged. You now have an actual weight to start with. I don't blame you for not wanting to wait for that other scale. I love getting those 20% off coupons!

Keep up the great work! And congratulations on the weight loss!!!!

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks Gail. I thought about the first scale being wrong to start with. I would actually feel better knowing that I started at a heavier weight and lost 10 lbs.

Tomorrow is going to be tough. We are going to a wedding in NY. So we will be in the car from around 8-12 and then 4-8. DH did not want to spend the night there. There is no way I can drink the amount of water I have been drinking without stopping for a million pitstops. :blush: Not too worried about the food though. I will have slimfast for breakfast and dinner and bring slimfast snack bars for the car, if I need them.

[Princess Michelle]

Liz, I hope your new scale works out well for you.

Enjoy your weekend and the wedding! :)

[Lizzydoll73]

B- Body for Life bar, 8 oz FF milk
S- apple
L- slice of sicilian pizza
S- slimfast snack bar
D- slimfast shake
S- skipped it

water- 96 oz

Exercise- did not get to; maybe after kids go to sleep and I finish getting everything ready for tomorrow morning I will get on the ski machine.

[sarahsmom73]

Liz! You are doing great!!! Scales are a pain in the $^&.... It's kind of like going to the Dr.'s office and feeling awful because their scale says you weigh more than you do!

Keep up the great work! :cheer2:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- Body for Life bar, milk
S- slimfast snack bar
L- 1 c. macaroni and cheese
S- FF yogurt
D- slimfast meal bar, milk
S- 1 c. kettle corn

Water - so far 96 oz

Exercise - not yet, will try when kids go to bed tonight

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- FF yogurt
L- 1 c. elbow mac w/ 1/2 c. sauce & 1T parmesan cheese
S- slice of toast w/ 1 T peanut butter
D- slimfast shake
S- 1/4 c. dried fruit

Water - gallon

Exercise - did not get a chance

Weighed myself this morning and was 239 :cool1:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go on the loss! :Pinkbounc That is awesome!! You are doing great!

[Strings]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc A bopounce for every pound! Great job, and keep up the great work!

Have a great day,
Beth

[Princess Michelle]

Congratulations on the loss!!! :cheer2:

[plutosmyfav]

Wow you are doing AWSOME :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Your food and water are so good. No wonder your dropping lbs left and right!!!! Weigh to go!

Sundie

[toystoryduo]

Congratulations on the loss! :cool1: Keep up the good work! :cheer2:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast meal bar, 8 oz FF milk
S- FF yogurt
L- turkey, cheese & lettuce sandwich w/ 1 tsp mayo
S- WW cookies & cream ice cream bar
D- Slimfast shake, 1/2 grapefruit
S- 10 baby carrots, 2 Tbsp FF ranch dip

Water - gallon

Exercise - did 2 miles on ski machine; going to do some stretching when kids go to bed

Thank you everyone for being so supportive. It feels really good losing weight even if it is only a few pounds. I think it was Gail who said we didn't put the weight on overnight so we can't expect it to disapper overnight. That is so true and I just have to remember that and not get discouraged when I don't see immediate results.

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing great! Keep it up!

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- FF yogurt
L- slimfast shake
S- WW fudge ice cream bar
D- 2 thin slices of ham, 1 slice swiss, 1 leaf of lettuce, 2 tsp. mayo on tortilla wrap
S- probably 1/4 c. dried fruit

Water - will do a gallon before end of day

Exercise - will try to do 2 mi on ski machine when kids go to bed; I spent the morning running around stores stocking up in case we get a snow storm this weekend.

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

You are doing an amazing job. You and Gail are right. I took us years to put this weight on. You are getting results and should be very proud of yourself.

Take care,
Beth

[wilderness01]

Dropping by to say hi. I agree, you are doing great. :flower1:

[plutosmyfav]

Wow :earseek: your menus are great! You are very disciplined with your food! Great job.

Sundie

[Princess Michelle]

You are doing fabulous with your exercise, good job! :cool1:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Liz! When is your next weigh in??

Good going w/ the exercise! I think I already told you that I'm really enjoying the Optima slim fast. Why have that extra sugar when I don't need it :Pinkbounc

Looks like we're preparing for the same storm. :earseek: We're actually off school Monday for end of the quarter...so if we get something Sat. it won't affect school Monday. Just make for a poopy weekend. Stay warm!

[sarahsmom73]

Way to go Liz!!!! :cool1: Happy Friday! :flower1:

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi everyone and thanks.

Sundie - I plan out what I am going to eat the night before and stick to that. It's not to hard because I am eating almost every 2 hours so I never get hungry. At 7 pm I go brush my teeth and use Listerine, nothing tastes good after that so I don't munch at night. Now I just need to be more disciplined with exercising.

Michelle - Thanks. I just need to step up exercising a notch. But at least I am doing something, right?

Gail - I have made Wed my official weigh in day but we all know I am on it multiple times during the day. :rolleyes: You're right about the Optima. I did buy it when it was on sale but usually buy the Target brand. I think I will switch back to the Optima even though it costs more because it has 190 calories instead of 230 in the Target brand. Two of those a day is an extra 80 calories I can use somewhere else.

Jen - Happy Friday to you to and thanks.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- 4 FF fig newtons, 6 oz FF milk
L- 1/2 c refied beans, 1/4 c. shredded cheddar on tortilla wrap nuked
S- 15 baby carrots, 2 Tbsp FF ranch dip
D- slimfast shake
S- FF yogurt

Water - gallon

Exercise - did some tricep pushdowns, bicep curls and leg extensions on the home gym; also did some stretching but did not have time to get on ski machine

[wilderness01]

Water - gallon

Wow :earseek: that is alot of water. Good for you. Have a nice weekend. :flower1:

[Strings]

Hi There,

Your menu looks great. The tortilla sounds yummy and filling. Great job with the water.
Have a great weekend,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

Hi Liz! have a wonderful weekend

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

That totilla does sound good! I'm always looking for new ideas.

Have a good weekend! :cool1:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- an orange
L- 1 c. tortellini, 1/2 c. sauce, 1 Tbsp parmesan, slice of garlic bread
S- WW ice cream sandwich
D- Body for Life bar
S- 1/2 grapefruit, 2 FF fig newtons

Water - gallon

Exercise - 1.25 miles on ski machine, tricep pushdowns and bicep curls

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing great Liz!

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks Jen!
I am so sad. The canopy that covers our deck collapsed from all the snow. I had been knocking the snow off of it yesterday but all the snow overnight made it buckle. I knew we should have taken it down. Lesson learned. Here is a picture of it and a picture of my DD and DS in the snow. We had alot of fun but the wind is really whipping so we could only stay out a short time.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/p2d4303d4920e96580f0c0c4b90aa988f/f55da59a.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/p583b2ab40094c5608c7efaae2f940851/f55da59c.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pb993a6bc5ac28618e16455d572a72ffa/f55da5a3.jpg

[sarahsmom73]

Great Pictures Liz! Thanks for sharing!

[Lizzydoll73]

B- 1/4c. dried fruit, made a smoothie with strawberries, FF yogurt and FF milk
S- skipped it, was playing outside
L- slimfast meal bar, 8oz FF milk
S- WW ice cream bar
D- roasted chicken, 1/2c. carrots, 1/2c. stuffing
S- skipped it, was still full from dinner

Water - gallon

Exercise - none :guilty:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Sorry about your canopy. It looks like the kids had fun in the snow.

Keep up the great work!

[geetey]

:earseek: WOW!! That's a lot of snow!! :earseek:

I am sorry about your canopy. It's amazing that something so light and fluffy can weigh so much, but it does! Your kids look like they are having a blast in that deep snow.

If you went outside with the kids, that counts as exercise. Even walking in the snow is harder. :)

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

The pictures are great. The kids must have had a blast. Outdorr play definatley counts as exercise. I am sorry about the canopy. I hope the insurance company settles without a hassle.

Take care,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

B- FF yogurt, slice of toast with 1 tsp butter & 1 Tbsp jelly
S- 1/2 grapefruit
L- Pria snack bar, 8 oz FF milk, 1/2 banana
S- slimfast Optima snack bar
D- egg salad sandwich
S - WW ice cream sandwich

Water - will finish my gallon before bed

Exercise - I don't know yet. I will do some stretching while watching TV tonight.

[Princess Michelle]

Wow, Liz, that is a ton of snow! That really stinks that it tore down your canopy. :(

Your kids are adorable, they look like they are having a blast! :cool1:

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast granola bar
s- 1/2 grapefruit
l- slimfast shake
s- FF yogurt
d- steak fajita
s- none, had dinner at 6 and still full

Water - gallon

Exercise - probably not tonight, I have been slacking :guilty: I promise I will get on the ski machine tomorrow

I can't believe we are supposed to get another 2-4 inches tonight. They haven't even cleared the roads real well from Saturdays storm. Tomorrow is my official weigh in day so I have my fingers crossed. I haven't really been exercising but I've been really good with my food.

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

I am sending :wizard: for your weigh in tomorrow. Great job on the water and exercise.

Have a good night,
Beth

[Princess Michelle]

Good luck with weigh in tomorrow, Liz! :wizard:

[geetey]

:wizard: Sending more pixie dust for that official weigh in! I hope it is a great one! :wizard:

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks for the :wizard: everyone, it really worked. This morning I was 235.8 lbs. Last week when I weighed myself at 239 I was so excited to lose that I did not pay attention to the point number. So I don't know the exact number of pounds I lost. I will start keeping track of the whole number. Thanks everyone for all your support, I don't think that I would be able to do this alone. :teeth:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Yippee Liz :cheer2: What a wonderful loss!! Doesn't it feel so good to watch that ticker move!! You are doing such a great job!!! You'll be out of the 30's in no time!!! Keep it up :sunny:

Gail

[Strings]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :banana: :banana:

Congratulations on the great loss this week! Keep up the great work!
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

b- banana pineapple smoothie
s- celery w/ 1 Tbsp reduced fat PB
l- grilled cheese, 1/2c. tomato soup
s- FF yogurt
d- slimfast meal bar, 8 oz. FF milk, stole a fish stick from DS :guilty:
s- WW ice cream bar

Water - will finish my gallon before bed

Exercise - 1 mile on ski machine, did some tricep push downs and bicep curls

[wilderness01]

:banana:Congrats on the loss! :banana:

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast meal bar, 8oz FF milk
s- strawberry smoothie
l- slice of toast w/ 1 T reduced fat PB & 1T jelly, 10 animal crackers
s- 10 baby carrots w/ FF ranch dip
d- 1c. spaghetti, 1/2c. sauce, 2 meatballs
s- WW ice cream sandwich

Water - did not finish my gallon, had about 16 oz left

Exercise - none :guilty:

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Liz! :cheer2: Keep up the good work! :cool1:

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

Even though you didn't make your gallon goal, you still put away a ton of water. Keep up the great wrok.

Have a great weekend,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast shake, celery stalk w/ reduced fat PB
s- FF yogurt
l- hot dog on a piece of bread with slice of cheese and mustard
s- Pria energy bar
d- slimfast shake
s- 1/2 grapefruit

Water - Gallon

Exercise - none :guilty: but I did do a bunch of laundry so does going up and down stairs a bunch of times carrying a heavy hamper count? I am going to count it as light exercise ;)

Have a great weekend everyone. :banana:

[Lizzydoll73]

b- made a smoothie w/ mango, banana, FF yogurt, OJ and pineapple juice
s- celery with 1T reduced fat PB
l- 1 egg, 2 slices of pork roll, 1 slice of cheese on 2 slices of toast
s- WW fudge bar
d- slimfast shake
s- celery with 1 Tbsp reduced fat PB

Water - will finish my gallon

Exercise - none yet, did some cleaning and vacuuming

[sarahsmom73]

Liz! Look at your success so far and keep looking forward as those 9.1 pounds aren't coming back! :cheer2:

[wilderness01]

Wow I don't know if I could ever drink an entire gallon of water. That is awesome. Have a good Sunday. :flower:

[Lizzydoll73]

b- strawberry banana smoothie
s- 1/2 grapefruit
l- steamed chicken, snow peas and broccoli w/ garlic sauce
s- WW ice cream bar
D- turkey sandwich
s- skipped it was not hungry

Water - gallon

Exercise - none

Hi Jen and wilderness! Drinking a gallon of water is not that hard for me because that is pretty much all I drink, sometimes FF milk or green tea. I am sure glad I don't drink that much soda anymore. I fill up a gallon pitcher every night so it's nice and cold the next day then I just drink from that all day until it's gone.

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I will try to get to journals today depending on how the kids behave. :wave:

[toystoryduo]

Yummy Liz!

A strawberry banana smoothie sounds like a great way to start your day! Your menus sound really good!

Have a great day! :sunny:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hey Liz....that is a good way to keep track of how much water you drink! Do you try to have it gone by any certain time so you're not up all night going potty? :confused3

We're starting a new month tomorrow! Yippee!!

Keep up the great work!

[sarahsmom73]

Liz!!! You are a water maniac! You are also my water motivator!! Way to go!! I hope you have a great Tuesday!

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast shake
s- FF yogurt
l- 3oz tuna on 1/2 onion bagel
s- Pria energy bar
d- slimfast shake
s- celery w/ 1T reduced fat PB

Water - gallon

Exercise - did a mile on ski machine

Hi Jen, Gail and Tracy! :wave: Gail - LOL, I usually finish it around 7 pm.

[toystoryduo]

Hi Liz,

Hope you have a wonderful day today!! :sunny: Take good care of you! :grouphug:

[geetey]

I agree with the others, Liz. You are a water drinking champion!
You are doing great!! Keep it up!! :banana:

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast shake, apple
s- Pria energy bar, 8oz FF milk
l- onion bagel w/ 2 slices of ham, 1 slice of cheese, 1 tsp mayo
s- WW ice cream bar
d- slimfast bar
s- 1/2 c frozen yogurt, ham and cheese roll up

water - gallon

exercise - none

Hi Tracy and Terry! Thanks.

[Lizzydoll73]

Today is my weigh in day. I lost 1.5 lbs since last Wed. :cheer2: I'll take what I can get since I really didn't exercise much last week and I got a visit from TOM this morning. :rolleyes2 I get sooo tired when I get my period, I can barely keep my eyes open. The kids yelling and screaming is the only thing keeping me awake. I also become the biggest klutz. I drop EVERYTHING. Last year I hit the house with the car pulling in the driveway, all because of TOM. :rolleyes1 I try not to do too much now when I get my period. It's just safer that way.

Have a great day everyone.

[DoeWDW]

Hi Liz! :wave2: I'm sorry it has taken me so long to visit your journal but I've read through it all. You've made great progress!!

Your water intake is fabulous!! Your menus look good and you're really conscious of portion size. Your exercise has improved a lot since the beginning, too!

Congrats on losing 1.5 pounds, especially with TOM! :cheer2: I bet you'll see a bigger loss next week, after TOM leaves town! ::yes::

I'm cranky and craving and tired from the week before TOM through the first couple days of TOM. You are not alone! :hyper2:

Hope you have a great day today! :sunny:

[toystoryduo]

Congratulations Liz on your weight loss! Woohoo! :cheer2: That is wonderful especially with TOM here! You go girl!!! :cheer2:

I get very tired and extremely emotional during TOM. I think it's a good plan to lay low and just :boat: through TOM's visit. :grouphug: for you today, Liz!

[geetey]

WOO HOO, Liz!! Congrats on that 1.5 pound loss!! :cool1:

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

CONGRATULATIONS on the 1.5 weight loss!!! That is awesome, and I bet you'll have a major Whoosh next week too! I am exhausted with TOM too. Men don't understand how easy they have it.

Take care,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast granola bar
s- FF yogurt
l- melted cheese on a tortilla w/ 1 T lite sour cream
s- WW ice cream sandwich
d- slimfast shake
s- ham & cheese rollup

water - gallon

exercise - none

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go on the weight loss!! :cheer2:

Hmm...never paid attention to whether I was more klutzy during TOM...I do know I'm usually extremely tired. :guilty: I do feel better exercising though. You're doing great water queen! :worship:

[Strings]

Your menu looks great.
Have a good weekend,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been around. TOM has finally left but really got the best of me while visiting. I didn't write down what I ate and just didn't feel like planning my meals. :guilty: I had a migraine for the past 2 days and luckily it was gone when I woke up this morning. Today I need to get back to writing down my food and start planning again. I also need to start exercizing again. Don't remember the last time I did. The only thing that I have been able to do is finishing my water everyday. Oh well, today is a new day and I need to get back on track so I can make my Feb and St Pat's challenges.

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

You can do this Liz...the week is behind you now and you can re-focus. Just read back over your journal and remember where you left off! That St. Paddy's day challenge is within your reach!

Take it one day at a time.

Gail

[pettyone]

The only thing that I have been able to do is finishing my water everyday. Oh well, today is a new day and I need to get back on track so I can make my Feb and St Pat's challenges.

The water is a start!! Baby steps...

I'll be with you on the St. Patty's challenge...let's get :Pinkbounc !!!

Have a super day!

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing such a good job! Just keep looking forward and not back! :cool1:

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast bar, 8 oz FF milk
s- FF yogurt
l- hot dog on piece of bread w/ mustard
s- WW fudge bar
d- slimfast shake
s- ham & cheese roll up

water - gallon

exercise - none

Today is my weigh in day... I am 232.6 which is down 1.8 from last Wed. :cheer2: I guess I didn't eat as bad as I thought this weekend. 220's here I come. :teeth:

[wilderness01]

Congrats on your loss. :flower:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Woo Hoo Liz!! :banana: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc That is awesome! Congrats on the loss!!! Keep it up...you'll hit the 220's before you know it!!

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Liz!!!!! :cheer2: Keep up the good work!

[Strings]

:cheer2: :cool1: WAY TO GO LIZ! :cool1: :cheer2:

You are doing a great job. Keep it up and you'll be in the 220's in no time.

Take care,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

b- slimfast shake
s- skipped it, was shopping
l-Lean Cuisine mac & cheese
s- apple w/ 1 Tbsp PB
d- slimfast bar, 8 oz FF milk
s- 1 c sherbert

water - gallon

exercize - took kids for a walk around the neighborhood, little over 1.5 miles
Anthony fell asleep in the stroller while we were walking so when we got home I left him in there and I finally took down my Christmas decorations outside. It was such a nice day yesterday. Today it's rainy, the temp is supposed to start dropping and it should turn to snow. :sad2: Just when the snow was dissappearing from the last storm.

Have a great day everyone! :bounce:

[toystoryduo]

Hi Liz,

We got some of that snow today. :( I don't remember the forecasters here in Cleveland saying anything about accumulating snow. :confused3 Oh, where oh where is Spring??? :sunny:

Take care and have a wonderful Friday!

[sarahsmom73]

Way to go Liz!!!! Can you hear the 22o's cheer! :cheer2: Keep up the great work! You are doing an awesome job! :cool1:

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

I am with you. I want Spring. Keep up the great work, water queen.

Have a great weekend,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

How Goes it Liz?! :flower:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hey Liz...hope all is well with you.

Gail

[sarahsmom73]

Just checking in with you! :flower:

[Strings]

Just wanted to wish you a good day.

Take care,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been around. I really need to get back on track. I haven't been writing down my food or watching what I eat too much. :guilty: I guess I am just going through a little depression here, I really wish spring would get here. I am so sick of this weather. The good news is I didn't put any weight back on yet, so there is still hope. I am ready to start losing again. I hope to catch up on everyone's journals soon. Thanks for checking in on me.

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

It has been really hard for me to stay OP right now too. I am so ready for spring. Do the best you can. Are you taking a multivitamin? It may help.

Take care and keep us posted,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

Sorry I haven't been around. Since my DS started using the computer I don't get on very much. I have been getting back on track with food but still not exercising. I still drink a gallon of water everyday. Hopefully when the weather gets nicer I can start walking. I am finally in the 220's, 228.8 lbs. :banana: I hope I can get to some people's journals today.

Have a great day!

[sarahsmom73]

Welcome back Liz!!! :wave:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Liz...getting into the 220's!! You'll breeze through them and be in the 2teens before long!

Gail

[Strings]

Hi Liz,

Congrats on getting into the 220's. Onederland is on the horizon.

Take care,
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

Thank you Lisa for finding my journal. Now I have to figure out how to delete the new one I started. :confused3

[Lizzydoll73]

Food

B- PB Cap'n Crunch
S- strawberry yogurt
L- salad w/ grilled chicken
S- 1/2 soft pretzel
D- Slimfast shake

Exercise - did a mile on the glider

[lajones81]

Thank you Lisa for finding my journal. Now I have to figure out how to delete the new one I started. :confused3

Liz,
Not a problem! Thanks for the support, too! Good luck! :)

Lisa

[Lizzydoll73]

Now that I've seen some results I am going to be brave enough to post my measurements. I took them in Jan but was a little embarrassed to put them up. :blush:

Measurements:

Shoulders: Jan-50 June-48
Bust: Jan-48 June-45
Waist: Jan-42 June-38
Hips: Jan-55 June-50
Thigh: Jan-31 June-28
Calf: Jan-15 June-15
Arm: Jan-13 June-13

[Lizzydoll73]

B-bowl of PB Cap'n Crunch
S-strawberry yogurt
L-grilled chicken salad
S- ear of corn
D- :confused3 I can't believe it's 7 already, I didn't eat yet but I am not supposed to eat after 7, guess I'll grab a bowl of cereal

Exercise: walked about a mile with the kids this am, did a mile on the glider while DS was napping

[Lizzydoll73]

I was very bad this weekend. We went to too many BBQ's and I ate way too much. I am not even going to weigh myself this week so I don't get depressed if I gained too much weight.

[Lizzydoll73]

:wave: I can't believe I have not posted since July! Well, I am getting close to earning my 40 lb clippie. I am so excited! I have not been this "light" since I was pregnant with my DD 5 years ago! I am more motivated now that I am so close to "Onederland". The only bad part is I am usually very bad during the holidays coming up.

[Lizzydoll73]

I took my measurements yesterday. Not much progress since June but I'll take it. ;)

Shoulders: Jan-50 June-48 Oct-47
Bust: Jan-48 June-45 Oct-44
Waist: Jan-42 June-38 Oct-37
Hips: Jan-55 June-50 Oct-49
Thigh: Jan-31 June-28 Oct-27
Calf: Jan-15 June-15 Oct-14.5
Arm: Jan-13 June-13 Oct-13

Did do some stretching & crunches; waiting for kids to go to bed so I can get on the ski machine (did 1 mile)

B-strawberry smoothie
S- celery w/ PB
L- grilled chicken salad
S- c. Edy's light ice cream
D- 1/2 turkey & provolone sandwich
S- piece of cheese

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- celery w/PB
L- 6 piece chicken mcnuggets, apple dippers, diet coke
S- piece of cheese
D- will have slimfast shake
S- will have lowfat fudgsicle

exercise - hope to get on ski machine when kids go to bed

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- strawberry smoothie
L- 2 turkey & provolone roll ups
S- celery w/PB
D- 1/2 baked boneless chicken breast w/ 1 c. Lipton's garlic butter rice
S- don't know yet

exercise - not yet, raked up some leaves and wanted to mow the lawn but I could not get the mower started :rolleyes: . Piece of junk :teeth:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- english muffin w/ little butter
S- 1/2 c. Breyers lite ice cream
L- grilled chicken salad
S-some doritos & diet dr. pepper
D-slimfast shake
S-hot fudge sundae from McDonald's :guilty: I looked it up and it is 330 calories. I can't wait until this stupid Monopoly game is over. My DH seems to think he can win so he wants to eat there often. Next time I'll just get the apple dippers. They are pretty good and only like 100 calories.

exercise - went for a walk with the kids, around 1 or 1.25 miles
I would have walked more but DS started asking me to carry him and he is SOOOO slow. I guess we are going to need a stroller for him at Disney. Rats! DD can walk forever, always could. I am hoping I can mow the lawn when DH gets home so he can start it for me. It has not been started for at least a month and I can not get it started when it sits for a long time. I just have to make sure I am done in time for The Biggest Loser at 8. :teeth:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- PB cap'n crunch
S- Take 5 candy bar
L- PB&J on an english muffin
S- 1/2 c. Breyer's lite ice cream
D- slice of Ellio's pizza
S- rice krispie treat

exercise - "ran" around kicking the soccer ball with the kids, plan on doing the ski machine when kids go to bed

[Lizzydoll73]

B- PB&J on english muffin
S- some doritos
L- grilled chicken salad
S- 1/2c. Breyers Lite ice cream
D- will have slimfast shake
S- ?

exercise - no formal exercise but I did vacuum LR, DR & stairs; swept & mopped kitchen and bath; and steam cleaned LR carpet. I did work up a sweat steam cleaning. :teeth:

[Cruise04]

:wave2:

Hello and "re" welcome!!!! Hope everything is going okay and you are doing well. Looks like you've been doing pretty good up to the last time you posted. Keep up the good work!

Keep on :banana: :banana:
Chris

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Chris :wave:
Thanks for stopping by my journal and for the encouragement. :banana:

B- slimfast shake & banana
S- 1 funsize kit kat & baby ruth :guilty: must save some for the trick or treaters
L- 1/2 turkey & provolone sandwich
S - handful of BBQ chips
D- slimfast shake
S- 1/2 c jello w/ lite whipped cream

exercise - stretching; did 1 mile on glider, plan on doing another when kids go to sleep (was able to do 2 miles yesterday :teeth: )

Water- already drank a gallon, sure I will drink more :blush:

I really need to keep up with my journal because I know it helps. I don't seem to eat as much junk if I know I have to write it down.

Have a great weekend everyone! And have a happy and safe Halloween! I'll try not to eat too much candy. :rolleyes1

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- donut
L-slimfast shake
S- fun size kit kat & M azing bar
D- 1/2 turkey & provolone sandwich
S- ?

Kids were in a Halloween parade & costume contest today. Not sure how long the parade was but we walked about 30 minutes so I am considering that for my exercise today. ;) Isabelle was a pirate and Anthony was Sully from Monsters Inc. Anthony won best costume in his age group. His prize was $10, not bad for a costume I bought on clearance at Target last year for $3.75. :teeth:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid192/p63f5f68ec11f71c3d51594d9d04eb116/f1b08e99.jpg

[gradtchr]

Your kids are adorable and one must always love those Target clearance sales!! Walking in the parade sounds like a super fun way to get your excercise in. Great job!!

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks gradtcher!

I can't believe how much candy I've eaten this week. I have not kept track of anything I've eaten. :guilty: It figures I would be PMSing while we had all that chocolate laying around. Oh well, tomorrow is a new day and I am not going to beat myself up for something I can't change.

[Lizzydoll73]

OK, now that the holidays are over I can get back on track with my diet. Yesterday I realized that we are going to Disney THIS May. I wanted to be at my goal weight of 150 by then but I don't think I could drop 60 lbs in 4 months. Yesterday and today I exercised about an hour each day. I didn't track my food yesterday but I was not bad.

Today's food:

B: apple toaster strudel
S: reduced fat PB & J on a slice of toast
L: Lean Cuisine Mac & Cheese
S: 6 slices pepperoni
D: slimfast shake
S: sherbert

[Lizzydoll73]

B- 2 eggo waffles
S- banana
L - 2 slices of pizza
S- Breyers Lite ice cream bar
D- Slimfast shake
S- ?

Did some lifting this am, hope to get on the ski machine when the kids go to sleep. Thinking about ordering an exercise bike on Walmart.com. DH said go ahead but I don't know if I want to spend the money since we have our Disney trip coming up soon.

I just saw the new smilies, how cute. This is my offical PMS smilie :furious:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- Take5 candy bar
L- 2 fish fillets w/ few fries
S- 1/2 slice of pizza
D- strawberry yogurt
S- 2 scoops of Breyers lite ice cream

Don't know if I'll get to exercise today. I did end up ordering the exercise bike last night. Should be here around Friday. Now I just need to find somewhere to put it. Was going to put it in my BR with the other equiptment but now I am thinking of putting it in the living room. That way when I am watching TV at night I can "ride". I guess I could always watch TV in my room and "ride". Well see how big it ends up being.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- strawberry yogurt
S- apple w/ reduced fat PB
L- PB&J on an english muffin
S- banana
D- having chicken fajitas
S- breyers lite ice cream

did some lifting this am, more lifting in the afternoon and .5 miles on the ski machine

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- 2 Hershey's minitures
L- chicken quesadilla
S- blueberry yogurt
D- slimfast shake & a banana
S- 1/4 of a quesadilla

lifted weights in the am & afternoon; did .5 mi on ski machine

[Lizzydoll73]

B- strawberry yogurt
S- slimfast snack bar
L- english muffin w/ egg salad; handful of doritos
S- skipped since I had Doritos with lunch
D- slimfast shake, some baby carrots
S- Breyer's lite ice cream

lifted weights this am

Going to weigh myself on Friday. Hopefully, I can earn back my 40lb clippie. :blush:

I've been getting really tired in the afternoon. I guess it's from lifting weights? :confused3 I get so tired that I NEED to take a nap. When I wake up I feel guilty about sleeping so I exercise some more so I guess it's a good thing.

Checked the status of my exercise bike on Walmart.com, it has shipped and should be here tomorrow. :thumbsup2

Well, off to take a nap. :blush:

Did a mile on the ski machine after my nap. :banana:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- english muffin w/ little butter & jelly, a banana
S- slimfast snack bar & glass of milk
L- english muffin pizzas
S- 2 handfuls of Doritos
D- slimfast shake
S- 2 scoops Breyer's lite ice cream

lifted weights for 1/2 hour and did a mile on the ski machine

Exercise bike came today! Did 2 miles while DD was in the shower. Hope to do more once the kids go to sleep.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- Slimfast shake and a banana
S- slimfast snack bar
L- slice of sicilian pizza
S- skipped
D- slimfast meal bar
S- Breyers lite ice cream


I weighed myself today. I am down to 209.2 lbs from 212 lbs. That's a 2.8 lb drop from last week. :woohoo: I am so glad I earned my 40lb clippie back. I was feeling really bad about losing that. Next stop, 45lb clippie. :thumbsup2

Have not exercised yet because DH was home sick. We watched Flight Plan. I feel very guilty about sitting around. Maybe I'll get on the exercise bike when the kids go to sleep.

I read on the Budget Board about Universal passes, kids play free with paying adult. I convinced DH that we should do that since we will be down there already. He said yes but only if we stay onsite at Universal. So now I have to figure out where to stay. We are thinking of Hard Rock. I've never been to Universal so not sure what to plan. So far we will be doing Disney for 7 or 8 days, a day at SeaWorld and now we need to figure out how many days at Universal.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- english muffin w little butter & jelly
S- strawberry yogurt
L- 3 pieces of french toast (should have stopped at 2)
S- slimfast snack bar
D- pizza tortilla
S- skipped

Did 5 miles on bike (it's a start, right), lifted weights for 1/2 hour

Did another 5 miles on bike

[Lizzydoll73]

I was very bad today :blush:

B- slimfast shake
S- slimfast snack bar
L- Fish & Chips, some coleslaw
S- piece of cinnamon cake
D- 2 slices of pizza
S- another piece of cinnamon cake :rolleyes1

No exercise today

[Lizzydoll73]

B- skipped, had to run to the store
S- another piece of that *^&%%^$ cake
L-slice of pizza
S- stole a chicken nugget ffrom DS
D- slice of pizza
S- apple w/ reduced fat PB

Did 5 miles on the bike, 1 mile on the ski machine and lifted weights for 30 minutes.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- Entenmann's cupcake
S- skipped
L- strawberry yogurt
S- scoop of ice cream (not lite) :blush:
D- 2 eggs scrambled, sausage link and english muffin
S- ?

did 6.5 miles on the bike, lifted weights for 1/2 hour

[Lizzydoll73]

Today is my weigh in day. I am down from 209.2 to 207! :cheer2:
I don't know what's wrong with ticker factory but I removed my old countdown to put in a new one but something is wrong with their site. I get up to picking the slider but won't let me go anymore. Oh well, I'll try again later.

B- slimfast shake
S- celery w/ reduced fat PB
L-chicken & lettuce wrap
S- a scoop of ice cream
D- chicken & lettuce wrap
S- baby carrots

Only did 2 miles on the bike, had too much cleaning and laundry to do.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast meal bar
S- skipped
L- chicken wrap
S- celery w/ reduced fat PB
D- slimfast shkae
S- 2 scoops Breyers lite ice cream

I was very bad this weekend. :guilty: We went to a party Sat night, had 2 pina coladas, italian food and a piece of cake. Sun night we went to a Superbowl party. I had a Bacardi breezer, a slice of pizza, a piece of sub, some chips, a slice of Carvel ice cream cake and a brownie. :blush: Trying to get back on track now. I really want that 45 clippie!

[Lizzydoll73]

:cheer2:
I finally earned my 45lb clippie! I am so excited to be this close to Onederland! Yeah for me.

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast meal bar
S- granola bar
L- strawberry yogurt
S- handful of peanuts
D- 1/2 turkey sandwich
S- 1/2 c Breyers lite ice cream

Went for a walk with the kids yesterday and today. I am so glad we have had such nice weather. I can't believe we are leaving for Disney in 24 days!

[Lizzydoll73]

B- other half of my turkey sandwich
S- granola bar
L- slimfast shake
S- 1/2c peanuts and raisins
D- slimfast meal bar
S-

Debating if I will take a walk today. I spent 3 hours working in the garden this am. Now my back is killing me. :rolleyes:

23 days til Disney! :banana:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- 2 egg omelet w/ cheese, 2 slices of bacon
S- granola bar
L- slimfast shake
S- handful of doritos
D- slimfast meal bar
S- peanuts and raisins

Went for a walk in the am and did some more weeding in the garden.

[Lizzydoll73]

Weighed myself this morning and I am down from 204.6 to 202.2. :cheer2: Now I have to focus on getting that 50 lb clippie and get to ONEderland!

B- slimfast shake
S- granola bar
L- slice of pizza
S- yogurt
D- slimfast shake
S- a brownie

I took the kids for a LONG walk today. It was probablly 2 or 3 miles which is more than we have been doing. When we got home I also mowed the lawn and I am going to count that as exercise also. :teeth:

[keenercam]

WOW! You have accomplished so much since you started your journal! Congrats on being so close to ONEderland! I can't wait to celebrate your success! Just think of what a great time you are going to have in WDW not having to carry around all those extra pounds. I bet you feel so much better and look great,too! Keep up the great work!

[goldcupmom]

You are doing AWESOME!!!

ONEderland is ALMOST HERE!!!

You ROCK!!

Have a GREAT WEekend!!

[Lizzydoll73]

Thank you so much Cam and Julie! It's great to get some words of encouragement. :thumbsup2

Today was not the greatest day. The weather was crappy today after being beautiful all week. I ended up buying some Easter candy at Target because it was 75% off. I had a few Dove truffle eggs, OK I had 3. :rolleyes1

B- slimfast shake
S- brownie
L- veal parmesan w/ spaghetti & 2 meatballs
S- 3 Dove truffle eggs
D- skipped, felt guilty about the chocolate
S- skipped

[Lizzydoll73]

I've been pretty good with food this week. Unfortunately the weekend is coming and I always end up eating more when DH is home. :rolleyes: I've been taking long walks with the kids to get ready for all the walking we are going to do at Disney. DS still rides in the stroller which is good because he walks sooooo slow. Tomorrow is Fri so I will find out if I lost any more lbs.

[Lizzydoll73]

Today was my weigh in day, down 1 lb to 201. I was really hoping to have lost more but I'll take it. I just have to remember to be eat better this weekend. I will take the kids for a walk and I do have to mow the lawn today so that should be my exercise today.

[Lizzydoll73]

Down from 201 last week to 199.6 this week! It was so exciting seeing that 1 and not a 2! Now I just have to stay in the 100's. We are leaving for Disney next Friday and I think I am going to bring my scale to make sure I stay on track. We are driving so I can pack heavy. :teeth: So far this is the eating plan that I've come up with.

I am going to have my Slimfast shake for 1 meal
We are stopping at the grocery store so I will pick up some fruit, yogurt and other healthy snax
I already know I am getting Pita Quesadillas at RFC, don't know how fattening but I gotta have :rolleyes1
I plan on getting kids meals at some the counter service restaurants, an adult meal is just too much food for me and I don't know if I have the willpower to NOT eat the whole thing :blush:
We are doing a character breakfast at Cape May Cafe late so that will be my lunch for the day
I know I will walking and swimming alot so not concerned with exercise

Any other suggestions for not over indulging at Disney would be appreciated

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- skipped
L- slice of pizza
S- slice of pizza
D- slimfast shake
S- skipped

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- ice cream bar
L- hot dog
S- skipped
D- yogurt and English muffin
S-

[Lizzydoll73]

Down another pound from last week. I was 198.6 this morning and 199.6 last Friday. I am happy with it but wish I could have gone walking this week. I had to many things to do to get ready for tonight. I just packed my scale. :teeth: Disney here we come.

[Lizzydoll73]

I said I would post a pic when I got down to 200lbs. The first photo is the before when I was 250 and the second was just taken on our trip.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/pc6c75a7704c78789b1d17d857238a5a4/eeb49e36.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/pe0c9d14ddb03632abd51992cc675b7c8/eeb49c72.jpg

ETA: Oh great I don't think I look any different. :guilty: OK, I'll post another when I get to 180. Hopefully, I will be able to see a difference then.

[goldcupmom]

WOW!! I see a difference, but then, it's always hard to see a change in ourselves.

Congrats!! My opinion, you look AWESOME!!!

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks Julie! Last night I went out and bought the same shorts but in sz18. The sz20 were kind of baggy so I am thinking maybe that's why I don't really see a difference.

Well, I finally got everything unpacked from our trip. It's so sad. We are not going back until 2009. Three years is such a long time but at least the kids will be 6 and 8.5. They were 3 and 5.5 this time and it was a little hard. It was great seeing their little faces light up though so I am glad we went while they were still young. I started planning already. :teeth: I loved the AKL and would love to stay there again but I am considering the Contemp also because it is so close to MK. Well, I am glad I have 3 years to figure out where to stay and to save up for it.

Well I weighed myself this am. Down to 197.8 which I am happy with because I did not stick to my eating plan while at Disney. The first week I was good but the second week I caved in. My new short term goal is to earn my 55 clippie by Father's Day.

B-slimfast shake
S- skipped
L- potato & egg omelet, slice of toast
S- take 5 candy bar
D- slice of pizza
S- cup of lite ice cream

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- strawberry yogurt
L- slice of pizza
S- some doritos
D- slimfast shake
S-

I had planned on staining my deck and mowing the lawn today but the weather looks a little iffy. :guilty: I did manage to get some laundry, dusting and vacuuming done though. My kids have had a cold and now I think I'm getting it. I woke up with a sore throat this morning and it is still scratchy.

ETA I did start staining the deck. The mowing will have to wait unless DH is willing to do it. :rolleyes:

[Lizzydoll73]

B- english muffin w/ butter and jelly
S- few M&M's
L- slimfast shake
S- skipped
D-
S-

UGH, I was up most of the night with a sore throat and a fever. I've been popping Tylenol every 4 hours because I start feeling crappy every 3 hours. I did manage to get some more of the deck stained though. Just laid down for a hour and a half but the Tylenol is wearing off so I don't feel so good. I sure hope I feel better tomorrow.

[Lizzydoll73]

Well, I still feel like crap. I hope I start feeling better soon. The good part about being sick is that I was down to 194.4 this morning so I earned my 55 clippie. Hopefully when I am feeling better I won't gain anything back. I also took my measurements today. I am so glad I took my measurements when I started because even though I don't see a difference in my picture I can definetly see the difference in numbers.

Shoulders: Jan-50 June-48 Oct-47 June'06-45
Bust: Jan-48 June-45 Oct-44 June'06-42
Waist: Jan-42 June-38 Oct-37June'06-35
Hips: Jan-55 June-50 Oct-49June'06-45.5
Thigh: Jan-31 June-28 Oct-27June'06-26
Calf: Jan-15 June-15 Oct-14.5June'06-14
Arm: Jan-13 June-13 Oct-13June'06-13

[Lizzydoll73]

Ugh, I think I might have a sinus infection. I really don't like going to the Dr. I hope this passes and I don't need antibiotics. I was down to 193.6 this am which is ok by me. We are going to my mom's for lunch today. She is making ham and potatoes. I probablly won't eat too much because I don't have much of an appetite feeling the way I do.

[goldcupmom]

How are things going, Lizzy?? Are you feeling better??

Hope you are having a good weekend. Congrats on the 55 lb gone goal by today...you MADE IT!!

Have a great week next week!

[Lizzydoll73]

Thanks Julie. I am feeling much better but I still have a cough. This morning I was 191.2lbs. I am so close to the 60lb clippie. I would love to get that before July 4th!

[Lizzydoll73]

I earned my 60 clippie! I was 188.6 this morning. I started exercising again so I think that is helping. I am really motivated now that I am more than half way to my long term goal. 150 here I come. My next short term goal is going to be earning my 65 clippie by July 12th. That's 3.4lbs in 2 weeks. I think I can do it.

[Lizzydoll73]

Ok, I'm getting frustrated. I've been exercising and watching what I've been eating but the scale is not moving. UGH! OK, just wanted to vent.

[Lizzydoll73]

Today I was 185.6lbs. Just a little more until I get my clippie! I had to stop working out last week because I pulled something in my neck or back. :rolleyes: I think I'll wait until next week to start up again.

[Lizzydoll73]

I was 184.8 this morning! Don't know how I lost almost a whole pound in a day but I am changing my clippie to 65. I am so happy even though my neck is still killing me. Next stop 180 so I can get my 70 clippie. It would be nice to get this for my Bday which is next Sat but I am not going to put a time limit on it since it took me longer than I wanted to get the 65 clippie.

[Lizzydoll73]

Wow, it's been awhile since I posted anything here. I did put on about 5 lbs. but I have lost them again. Now that the weather is getting a little cooler I think I may start walking again.

[Lizzydoll73]

Yeah, finally down to 180 as of this morning! Only 30 more to go.