TigerCheer2009's Lose 30 and Not Gain It Back Plan! (Add comments please!! Welcome!)

[TigerCheer2009]

Started my diet yesterday, working really hard not to go off. 5 ft 3 in. tall and 198 lbs. I'm writing down everything I eat (goal: limit portions and times a day I eat), praying a lot (can't do it alone) trying to exercise (key word: try) and am drinking water like it's going out of style!! Health is what I'm going for!

Measurements:
Tummy 41 inches
Waist 43 inches

B: PB toast, 1 tumbler apple cranberry juice
L: Small pizza, salad, diet coke
D: Pancakes (three small), sausage (two), OJ (one glass)
S: PB apple, water all through the day

My goal: lose weight to cheer better and for WDW! I could really use a few words of encouragement because my weight isn't comin' off! Maybe exercise will help...add comments, please!!!!!!! My weight for my size isn't healthy!

Tiger :cheer2:

[pearlieq]

Welcome to WISH! :wave:

Congrats for making the decision to do something healthy about your weight. Writing down everything you eat is so helpful, and all that water will keep you super healthy.

Definitely add some exercise--even 5 minutes to start makes a difference!

You can do it! :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

Welcome to WISH! :wave:

Congrats for making the decision to do something healthy about your weight. Writing down everything you eat is so helpful, and all that water will keep you super healthy.

Definitely add some exercise--even 5 minutes to start makes a difference!

You can do it! :cheer2:

Thanks a lot! I'll keep you posted. I walked around (to the library) and "burned" about 18 minutes worth of exercise right there! Thanks for your support!

Tiger :cheer2:

[DoeWDW]

Hi Tiger!! :wave2:

Welcome to the WISH Journal Board! You'll find lots of helpful advice and support here!

Sounds like you're on the right track. Healthy eating and exercise are definitely the key! ::yes::

Are you following a specific diet or just "eating healthy". There are so many definitions of healthy eating these days. :teeth: Most people either eat low fat or low carb or low calorie. Each one works a bit differently so you have to experiment and figure out what works for your body.

Exercise is truly going to help you. It not only burns calories and helps you slim down, but it makes you stronger and leaner and healthier. It does some other good stuff too, like raising your levels of serotonin (a feel-good hormone) and helping to reduce your appetite.

Drinking water is awesome for so many reasons - glad to hear you're drinking lots!

Praying - I know I can't make it on my own either. If you need a Bible verse to memorize for strength and encouragement, let me know! Sometimes it helps.

Best wishes on your journey to healthy living! :sunny:

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Tiger!! :wave2:

Welcome to the WISH Journal Board! You'll find lots of helpful advice and support here!

Sounds like you're on the right track. Healthy eating and exercise are definitely the key! ::yes::

Are you following a specific diet or just "eating healthy". There are so many definitions of healthy eating these days. :teeth: Most people either eat low fat or low carb or low calorie. Each one works a bit differently so you have to experiment and figure out what works for your body.

Exercise is truly going to help you. It not only burns calories and helps you slim down, but it makes you stronger and leaner and healthier. It does some other good stuff too, like raising your levels of serotonin (a feel-good hormone) and helping to reduce your appetite.

Drinking water is awesome for so many reasons - glad to hear you're drinking lots!

Praying - I know I can't make it on my own either. If you need a Bible verse to memorize for strength and encouragement, let me know! Sometimes it helps.

Best wishes on your journey to healthy living! :sunny:

Thanks, Doreen!! :)

To answer your questions, I've tried low-carb (wasn't dedicated enough, missed my carbs!!) and am now just working on snacking less and decreasing portions. I think low calorie could work for me but I am wayy too lazy or busy to try that. If only we could snap our fingers and the weight would be gone...

A Bible verse would be nice. I've been confirmed in my church since fourth grade but have finally found God! :banana: So proud of myself!!!! (must say it took me long enough, but it was after I realized I couldn't control everything anymore!)

Again, thanks to both you and pearlieq!

Tiger :cheer2:

[Lesli54]

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME! :wave:
You are off to a great start! Cutting out the snacking and controling portions will go along way in the plan to get healthier. Journaling really does help me keep myself aware of what I am eating and when.

Remember, any activity that you do beyond the norm right now would be good. I have walked around my house, danced around the house, and even walked up and down the flight of stairs 3 times before actually going upstairs. (That was tiring, but good).

Good luck on your goals. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks for the welcome, Lesli54. I'm going to have to try dancing around my house. I'm also going to try doing push-ups, crunches, stretches, etc. during commercials on TV.

Journal update:
No pizza for lunch, ate at a burger place with family. Had a cheeseburger (only ate half; very proud!!) and a salad with dressing (ate it ALL!! go me!). If I drink any more water, I think it'll come out of my ears!!!!

Plan: pushups (yeah right) and crunches and stretches during CSI tonight, not eat more than three small pancakes at that pancake supper tonight and drink even more water!

Tiger :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

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I am a work in PROGRESS!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:
WISHers are works in progress, all working to become the person we WISH to!!!!

Go us!

[TigerCheer2009]

End of the day: Felt good. Only one snack. Walked to the library 18 minutes and on top of that walked 25 when I got really hungry pre-dinner/post-snack! :cheer2: 's for not giving in! I KNOW (underline underline underline) my food choices will, could, should and MUST be better. Tomorrow, let's stick to common sense healthy foods (like grilled chicken and salads with low-fat dressing, not cheeseburgers and and full-fledged dressings). Overall, a 6 for the day! Must go exercise now. I put myself down for 1000 minutes and 43 of them are gone!! Yippee: only 957 minutes left! I THINK I've lost half an inch! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :grouphug: to you all for encouragement!

WISHers=Work In Progress!

[TigerCheer2009]

Great morning outside. Rainy/drizzle-ish/BLECH! :sad2: An-y-way, I showed great control at the pancake dinner last night! It was one of those all you can eat deals and I only ate three silver dollar pancakes and TWO sausages! Hurray for self-moderation! :cheer2: I think my scale has learned to subtract now, because when I jumped on him this morning, instead of 199 he read 196! (Is it healthy to lose weight that fast?) Oh my holy cow, I've actually lost something! :goodvibes :cool1: :) :cloud9: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm also becoming addicted to my exercising. Did about two minutes' worth of pushups during commercials on CSI, and I am going to add those on for today's total!

Breakfast: Cereal, Carb Counter Fruit Cocktail, nectar of the gods (water :))
Lunch: Humungo salad with low-fat dressing, some breadsticks (trying for moderation), and Diet Coke
Dinner: I think it's leftover night, which means like rosemary pork chops, green beans, and I think creamed corn
Snack: Little lunch size can of peaches or a cucumber with low-fat melted cheese and tomato chunks on it! Yum-tastic!

Toodle pip!

[Lesli54]

Sounds like you are doing well! And most definitely, you should add on those pushups. :cheer2: :cheer2:

Your cucumber, cheese and tomato sounds really good. I will have to try that. Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[DoeWDW]

You had a FANTASTIC day yesterday - way to go!!!

In the first days, you'll lose a lot of water weight, so 3 pounds is fine. Enjoy it because within a week you'll be losing at a more reasonable 1-2 pounds a week.

YOU GO, GIRL!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Doreen! It was a great day! How about you? How are you doing?

Thanks, Lesli! That cucumber-cheese-tomato thing is actually very good! You slice a cuke lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, sprink with low-fat mozz. or cheddar, and add chunks of tomato. Then you can microwave it until the cheese is melty, which is yum. If you don't (which is still yum), you can add dressing, eat as is or just tote it around as a portable salad!

This WISH Chick (and y'all too) is on her way!

Edit: Just walked 15 minutes on the treadmill, and then the treadmill broke! Is the Lord trying to tell me to go outside? :angel:

Just had lunch. Walked to my favorite lunch shop (10 mins, 5 each way) and had a HuGe salad and ate it all! (Not a big salad eater over here :wave2: )I didn't do very well with the breadstick moderation. It wasn't bad, but I left three on the plate! :) They were itsy-bitsy though!!!! 1000 workout minutes-(43+20+10+2 from commercial workout)=1000-75=925 exercise minutes left! Aargh..cold and wet/aka no outside exercise today! :sunny:, come BACK! Tomorrow it's going to snow and as for me, I will be going stir-crazy! More exercise I guess (getting boring though!)

Edit again: Went shopping and got a whole bunch of clothes, which I needed. Pork chop thing...didn't happen! Instead I went to an Italian restaurant where I think my eating plan went awry! I had one piece bruschetta, a salad w/ low-fat Italian dressing, one slice of bread with Kalamata Olive-Garlic Butter, water and a few bites of spaghetti and two meatballs (the rest? Sitting in the refrig.). Not doing too good on the weight LOSS; with that meal it was more of a weight GAIN! (Do better tomorrow! You can and you will!)Aargh...am I worrying too much? Did I really do that bad, if I did bad at all? There were no 'good' meat choices unless you wanted it battered and seafood salad only (which I can't stand). I had NO snack today! First time! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Toodles!

[TigerCheer2009]

Today...self, we are gonna have an AWESOME day! For breakfast, it will be PB toast (two slices) and water. Lunch will be rosemary pork chops and cucumber-cheese-tomato boats, and maybe a little (underline underline underline) spaghetti. Dinner: ?, but will have a meat, starch and a vegetable.

Exercise today... walking around. :sunny: is back and I might even convince my brother to play two-square or something like that. If not, I will walk. I figured out why the treadmill broke: it blew a fuse...and does that if you are on there longer than ten minutes at a time. Hmm... :rolleyes:. Gotta do my 33 minutes a day to meet the challenge! :Pinkbounc I got more in yesterday, about, I don't know, I was gone six hours, went to three stores and dinner. So, that would be about 180 minutes (we were in each store about an hour!!!:)) Total minutes=1000-(180+75)=1000-255= only 745 exercise minutes needed to complete April Challenge!

Weight gain: 200 when I fell asleep, 198 when I woke up? Crazy!!!!!!!! :crazy:

Bye y'all!

[Lesli54]

Don't beat yourself up about last night, it sounds like you didn't really do that bad. Put it this way, if you were trying to make good choices and you ate less than you normally do, then you are starting to practice good control and that is a big plus in my book. It takes time to build habits and a lifestyle change is done one step at a time. Keep up the good work and you will get there! :banana:

BTW, I never weigh at night because you always weigh more then. Usually, I weigh in the morning before breakfast and I don't do that everyday, because it can drive you crazy. There are many reasons why the scale fluctuates, even when you are doing everything right. If it looks like the scale isn't moving, but your clothes are getting looser, then you know you are still on track. Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Don't beat yourself up about last night, it sounds like you didn't really do that bad. Put it this way, if you were trying to make good choices and you ate less than you normally do, then you are starting to practice good control and that is a big plus in my book. It takes time to build habits and a lifestyle change is done one step at a time. Keep up the good work and you will get there! :banana:

BTW, I never weigh at night because you always weigh more then. Usually, I weigh in the morning before breakfast and I don't do that everyday, because it can drive you crazy. There are many reasons why the scale fluctuates, even when you are doing everything right. If it looks like the scale isn't moving, but your clothes are getting looser, then you know you are still on track. Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

You have a bunch of great points. The clothes are fitting a bit looser!!!! You're right...it IS better to weigh in the morning! Thanks for the comments, they made me feel better!

Note: just finished lunch: one rosemary pork chop, quarter cup spaghetti (didn't measure, just looks), 2 16-oz mugs of water. Four more minutes of exercise (pillow jumping!!! FUN!). 1000-229=771 more exercise minutes! I should be looking for music to dance to :) Great idea Lesli! Also another milestone: I usually read while I eat. Today, I didn't! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Toodle Pip All!

[TigerCheer2009]

Just exercised 26 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1000-(229+26)=1000-255= 745 more minutes left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :thewave::thewave::thewave:

Wahoo!

Dinner: small portion of NEW spaghetti, dark leafy greens and low-fat mozza. cheese, one slice Texas Toast, milk and an apple! :cool1: :flower: :cool1: :flower: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: Got out and enjoyed the sun today!!!!!!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Tomorrow looks v. v. busy, so better outline my plan NOW before I forget!

B:Waffle, :banana: and milk
L: A salad or plated lunch depending on what l :earseek: ks good and water w/ lemon
D:hopefully Subway (turkey or cold cut trio with cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato) and a salad w/ lots of water.
Gym workout and babysitting (kids play soccer and baseball!!!) will give me my 33!

Toodles all!

[DoeWDW]

You're lookin' good, Tiger!!

I have a quick suggestion, though. When you eat your waffle & milk for breakfast, try to notice when you get hungry again. I've found that if I eat a meal of mainly carbs and no protein, I get hungry pretty quickly, which can lead to some serious snacking.

Best wishes for your busy Monday! :sunny:

[Lesli54]

Look at you knock off that exercise! :banana: Great job! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks for the wishes. Doreen, FYI, I got hungry right as lunch rolled around (11:09 to be exact!) I'm gonna add a tablespoon of PB to my :banana: or fruit tomorrow at breakfast and snack!

At sitting job today, it was BEAUTIFUL! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: ! We played soccer, basketball and obstacle course for the better part of an hour and a half, plus another 30 minutes of running around at gym! I just got home and weighed myself (what can I say? No time this morning!!! :sad2: ) but checked in around 192! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc Hip hip hooray! Lunch was a quesadilla and 3 glasses h20. Must dash...have to read y'all's journals now and fix my ticker!

Edit; 375 exercise minutes done (last total plus 90 plus 30) 1000-375=625 exercise minutes left. It's beautiful outside and I am determine to get myself in gear!!! :crazy:

[TigerCheer2009]

Note: Din-din consisted of a hamburger, french fries and h20! Deli-icious! Subway hopefully soon!

Anybody know how to power through food cravings? I want mac n cheese with smoked sausage-Habit Say a whole dag-gum pot full of the stuff! ALso want chips and salsa...but once I start eating either of these I can't stop! Probably best not to get started :teeth: ! Signs of the Great Red Devil and **George**! Ay yi yi :sad2: ! (Please tell me you know who they are!!! If you don't, let me know...PM me! underline x3)

Jippy joy drumsticks...tomorrow doesn't exactly look busy, but will plan anyway:

B: either PB toast or waffles, fruit with PB and maybe a cheesey ham roll!
L: Plated lunch, option 2 or salad with dressing
D: who knows...whatever feels like happenin' I suppose!
Snack: fruit w/ PB or cheese or something with protein...probably another cheesey ham roll! :Pinkbounc ham with a cheese stick in the middle!

Exercise: gym, probably grooving to my own beat...again!

Note...inspired by PrincessMichelle (let her know if possible) that I am doing the county-thing w/ flowers!

Criteria: food choices, exercise, water consumption, and scale every other day/measurements.

Today: :flower: :flower: :flower: My food choices could have been better! Didn't give in to cravings though...did what I could where I was with what I had!

G'night! :wave2:

[Lesli54]

Sounds like a good plan for tomorrow. As far as cravings, just try to stick with your plan. If you eat your healthy snacks and don't get too hungry then the cravings disipate some. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[DoeWDW]

:sunny: Good morning, Tiger! :sunny:

Looks like you had a faboo (short for fabulous!) day yesterday! :Pinkbounc

Today's plan is a good one! ::yes:: Just stick to it like glue.

Food cravings - ugh! If you're eating your meals and healthy snacks, then you won't get hungry, so the cravings won't be too bad. However, if you feel like you're going to go crazy, then you may want to eat a sensible meal and then indulge in A LITTLE of what you're craving. You have to do this when you're already pretty full, so you can't go overboard.

Hope today is a great one! :sunny:

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks a lot!!!!!! The cravings did go away, but every once in a while it'll pop back up! The ideas are ingenious...might have to use them!

33 minutes of exercise today (gym and a little dancing!! :earboy2: ). Bfast was PB toast, and apples. Lunch was pizza and HPunch (Drank 1/2! :) :) :)). Snack will be a fruit and a cheesey ham thing! :flower: :flower: :flower: (am working on the water right now!!) and haven't measured today...yet!

Toodles! I'm off to read the journals!

P.S. Hope you all had faboo days too! Thanks for the kind words!

N-O-T-E! Dinner: 6-inch SUbway Turkey w/ prov., lett, tomato, mayo and chicken ramen noodles!! Is that an OK meal?

[TigerCheer2009]

Tomorrow's menu shall be...
Breakfast: PB toast or waffle, fruit (possibly w/ pb), and milk!
Lunch: Lesser of the two evil lunch choices, salad, and h20!
Din-din: Meat? Starch? Veggies? Water
Snack: cheesey ham rolls (deli-ish! YuM!) or fruit!

Exercise: tomorrow should be b-e-au-tiful! Gym workout and probably dancing! :cool1:

I think there's another week until the great red Devil comes...could be why I'm gaining weight AND inches! I can't think of any other reason :confused3 ! Ay yi yi! I've been exercising like les maniac, my eating choices haven't been the best...losing this weight seems IMPOSSIBLE (impossible=i'm possible) cause it's sticking like me to my execise plan: like GLUE! I snacked way too much today! :sad2:

Tomorrow's gonna be better. It's gonna be that way because I said so (dear lord, please make it so! :))

Toodles. :wave2:

[Lesli54]

You are doing good. Sure there are days when we slip, but continuing on with your plan afterwards is the most important thing you can do for yourself. Remember, one step at a time. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[DoeWDW]

Tiger, another faboo day for you! :bounce:

The "great red devil" cracks me up! :rotfl: How true it is!! Around here we tend to talk about TOM's (time of month) arrival, but your phrase sure captures the essence! Whatever you call it, it sure can seem evil! ::yes:: It is common to gain up to 5-7 pounds of water weight prior to TOM but it will disappear soon afterward. You just have to keep the faith!

You asked about your dinner meal. The sub was pretty healthy, all things considered. The ramen noodles are LOADED with salt, which may explain all that extra water weight you've got. Fruit or veggies would have been better but soup is such comfort food - hard to give it up. We still have ramen noodle soup at my house once or twice a month. :p

Keep up the exercise! Underneath all that water weight, you're tightening and toning those muscles! When that water disappears, you'll be lighter and lookin' good!

I found a Bible verse that helps me - hope you like it:
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." II Timothy 1:7
You can let go of your fear of not succeeding. God has given you a spirit of power, a spirit of love and a sound mind to help you through! Just lean on Him and ask for these gifts!

Have a great Wednesday!! :sunny:

[TigerCheer2009]

Tiger, another faboo day for you! :bounce:

The "great red devil" cracks me up! :rotfl: How true it is!! Around here we tend to talk about TOM's (time of month) arrival, but your phrase sure captures the essence! Whatever you call it, it sure can seem evil! ::yes:: It is common to gain up to 5-7 pounds of water weight prior to TOM but it will disappear soon afterward. You just have to keep the faith!

You asked about your dinner meal. The sub was pretty healthy, all things considered. The ramen noodles are LOADED with salt, which may explain all that extra water weight you've got. Fruit or veggies would have been better but soup is such comfort food - hard to give it up. We still have ramen noodle soup at my house once or twice a month. :p

Keep up the exercise! Underneath all that water weight, you're tightening and toning those muscles! When that water disappears, you'll be lighter and lookin' good!

I found a Bible verse that helps me - hope you like it:
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." II Timothy 1:7
You can let go of your fear of not succeeding. God has given you a spirit of power, a spirit of love and a sound mind to help you through! Just lean on Him and ask for these gifts!

Have a great Wednesday!! :sunny:


Thanks, Doreen! Life just seems like SUCH a package deal sometimes..ay yi yi! I'm still exercising and those noodles were soo good. Fruit was my next-runner up. WIllpower was totally lacking at that point! I can't wait!!!! GRD has not officially come yet, but I can feel the effects. :sad2: I kept snapping at people today and I usually never do that. I do like the bible verse too! We were talking about a hero's journey (eight steps) and step six was the transformation: where something dies so something else can be born. Well, my fear of not succeeding is hopefully going to die, so my body can be reborn! You have a great Weds. too! :flower:

[TigerCheer2009]

Lunch: chicken nuggets, smashed potatoes, peaches, roll
Breakfast: PB toast and milk
Dinner:?

Exercise: Running around and taking a walk (33 min). Will finish exercise total in a few!

[TigerCheer2009]

Lesli: Thanks for your inspiring words. Baby steps...are we talkin' first or toddler? :goodvibes Toodles!

[TigerCheer2009]

Note: 50 mins. exercise done! 1000-(408+50 because I had a twenty minute bike ride yesterday)=1000-458=542 minutes left!!!!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi all. It's been an awful day today. I have a killer migraine so will make this short.

20 minutes of exercise today. B: two slices pizza and milk, L: small bowl instant potatoes and gravy, water, S: pears and one slice pizza, D: who knows...will write back when feeling better! Only 3 glasses of water today...oy vey!

How can you all DO this? It's so hard...I mean the exercise isn't and I enjoy that. Drinking water usually isn't hard. It's the food I'm troubled with. I mean, I fully know I can make healthy choices but they don't seem as appealing. My family doesn't show support that I'm on a healthy eating plan. I'm making excuses and there is no excuse for it! Tomorrow will be better. I feel awful!
:headache: :headache: :headache:! Will I just have to get rid of all the bad foods at my house? Baby steps, I know, but it's taking WAAAAAAAAAAAY too long! Can't I just learn to walk? (exasperated)

Toodle-oo everyone...hope you are having better days than I!

[TigerCheer2009]

Hello!

Dinner was McDonalds...let's not go there.

Breakfast: PB toast, water
Lunch: Sloppy joe sandwich, 1/2 slice pepp. pizza
Snack: canned pears, water

Exercise: 3 minutes so far :3dglasses Can do better, but really feel tired/achy/sick :(

I'm making better choices now! The GRD should be here in about a week (hopefully). Not that I'm :cool1: about it, I just want to get it over with! The three letters have been plaguing me...oy vey! Do you people exercise then? Do you take it easier or go full force?

See y'all later...have a great weekend!

[Lesli54]

Sorry, to hear that you are not well. Sending :wizard: :wizard: your way to get better soon.

As far as GRD, it is best to try to stay OP. Exercise is actually good for you during this time and make sure you drink plenty of water. Both can really help with excess water gain and other side effects of GRD.

Take care! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Sorry, to hear that you are not well. Sending :wizard: :wizard: your way to get better soon.

As far as GRD, it is best to try to stay OP. Exercise is actually good for you during this time and make sure you drink plenty of water. Both can really help with excess water gain and other side effects of GRD.

Take care! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

Thanks Lesli! It's really better to stay OP? Will try all of those things.

Thanks again!

(P.S. Am going to have a little bowl of chips/salsa. Like small custard cup 1/2 filled with salsa and 1/2 a cereal bowl of chips! It makes me feel better.)
Have a good weekend!

[TigerCheer2009]

Dinner was a HUGE salad with Olive Garden italian dressing, TWO breadsticks (when I could have easily eaten four) and 1/2 of a dinner plate of spaghetti. 5 glasses of water. Olive Garden disappointed me; they don't have side-pouring pitchers! I love those! Anyway, we will be redoing our computer room, so forgive me if I don't write for a while. Also, got about two hour exercise walking around Menards and pushing lumber carts.

Blessings and toodles!

Oh...wait!
B: 1/4 leftover spaghetti, 1 breadstick, milk!

[Lesli54]

Spaghetti for breadkast is a little unusual........but you should get a lot of exercise in with redoing the computer room.

Have a great day and keep up the hard work! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Spaghetti for breadkast is a little unusual........but you should get a lot of exercise in with redoing the computer room.

Have a great day and keep up the hard work! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

I know it's unusual...but we need to go grocery shopping. :confused3 Thanks!

[TigerCheer2009]

Lunch:
3 hotdogs with bread, small serving macaroni and cheese, grapes, water.

Dinner: Kids Laptop Meal from KFC (2 chicken strips, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce and fruit snacks) with Diet Pepsi.

AM Snack: 2 biscuits, piece of ham

PM Snack:???

Exercise 1 hour of moving stuff, sweeping and washing walls!

[TigerCheer2009]

Good AM all!

Breakfast:
Waffle, ham probably, milk
L: Meat, starch, veggie/fruit, water
D: Same
Snack:?
Exercise: running, dancing, painting

How much do your clothes weigh when they are on your body when you step on the scale? 3 lbs? 5? TIA!

Happy Sunday all!

[TigerCheer2009]

20 more minutes of grooving! :cool1: :cool1:

[TigerCheer2009]

Lunch: grilled ham and cheese on white, 2 mugs tomato soup, biscuit
Snack: PB and J
Water

Dinner: (my dad makes THE most creative) meatloaf shaped like a music note, chicken rice and veg-gies! (Blech...maybe salad!)


Tomorrow before I forget:
B: PB toast w/ jelly, waffles or I'll try a microwaved egg and toast, fruit
L: Lesser of the two choices for lunch (probably HD or chicken steak)
D: ???
S: ???

Have to babysit, and hopefully it's b-e-au-tiful so we can play outside ALL the time I'm there...doesn't hurt that I'm earning money for DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Room update: all cracks in the walls filled, sanding is partly done, nearly ready for Pri-imer and Pai-int!!!!! Jippy joy, I've never painted a wall before!!! Soon the tile will be down! Hoo-rah! :cheer2:

Bye!

[Lesli54]

Sounds like you are having fun with this rennovating. It really is good exercise too. I don't think that you can really tell how much clothes add to your weight since all clothing is different. I try to weigh with very little on and always in the same thing to keep things closer to a real weight.

Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pettyone]

Room update: all cracks in the walls filled, sanding is partly done, nearly ready for Pri-imer and Pai-int!!!!! Jippy joy, I've never painted a wall before!!! Soon the tile will be down! Hoo-rah! :cheer2:

Bye!

If you are TRULY having such a great time renovating that room...I'VE GOT ONE FOR YOU, come see me!!

Good luck on your weight loss journey, looks like you're doing just fine so far!!

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks all. I haven't checked the scale yet, but I feel good! :cool1: Maybe I will come see you...I'd really love to paint a wall!!! :flower: Haven't gotten so far yet, though.

B: 1 scrambled egg w/ ham and 1 sprinkle mozz., 2 pieces toast with butter, water (didn't feel hungry until 11:30! personal victory!)
L: Hot dog, potato rounds, pineapple chunks
S: 1/2 glass sprite
D: Ham, green beans and potatoes.

I feel like I need to police my eating more. I've been really eating more then I should be. The exercise is okay-going, water drinking is fine. Eating...I haven't been making the best choices. But I've been really stressed, and when I'm stressed I don't make good choices. I got fitted for my cheerleading uniform today, so I really can't gain anymore!! Any suggestions about better eating, at all?? Or, at least, how to make the good choices seem/taste better, or portion size/moderation (most trouble)? I know I can make good choices, but they don't seem "yummy enough". Keep me in your thoughts tomorrow; I'm facing a meeting...with LOTS of not good things...like pizza and rich desserts! :sad2:

Good news: I can do 8 push ups in a ROW now! Another PV! Did an obstacle course for a good half hour, then played run around the cones for another 10!

Thanks, Lesli and pettyone for your replies!!! (Baby steps, I know, but when can I learn to run???????)

[TigerCheer2009]

Howdy...just finished about 30 mins. of dancin'. Plus the 40 minutes with the littlies, and 30 minutes from gym, that's about 100 minutes today!!! What can I say, I'm dedicated!!!

Lost one INCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah! Thought my scale was dead!

41 inches!!! :) :) :)

Dinner was a double cheeseburger and fries with water.

[TigerCheer2009]

Tomorrow looks v. busy. Laying subflooring and just all around tiring.

B: Ham n Scram w/ cheese and toast (1 piece w/ butter)
L: Pizza from Pisanellos (2), diet Coke
D: ???
S: ???

Ay yi yi! I took some me time today and had a 20 min. bubble bath. Bliss... :flower: ! That felt soo good! Me time...gotta love it! Hope you all are treating yourself right.

Enjoy your night!

[Lesli54]

Your baby steps are coming along. Look at your breakfast, it's great! It is amazing that a person can actually eat only one egg (I amaze myself everyday :rolleyes: ), but it works, it is not over-filling, and it gives you enough protein to have energy and stave off the munchie monster.

As far as the rest, it will come. Although recognizing that you eat more when you are stressed is a HUGE step in the right direction. With that you can try to find something that will destress you without turning to food. Maybe excercise or go to another part of the house, take a bubble bath, read, just do something. Then you will learn to build a healthier habit for your stress.

Let's see........good foods that are nutritious and taste yummy. This of course is personal taste, but the more good foods you eat, the more your body will crave them. Try replacing a processed food with a veggie, fruit, hard cheese, yogurt, or foods that are less processed. Try cooking up some new recipes. The worst that will happen is you don't like it and know not to make it again. The best that will happen is you love it and have a new meal you can fix that is nutritious. It is all baby steps and you will get there.

I haven't learned to run yet either. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Your baby steps are coming along. Look at your breakfast, it's great! It is amazing that a person can actually eat only one egg (I amaze myself everyday :rolleyes: ), but it works, it is not over-filling, and it gives you enough protein to have energy and stave off the munchie monster.

As far as the rest, it will come. Although recognizing that you eat more when you are stressed is a HUGE step in the right direction. With that you can try to find something that will destress you without turning to food. Maybe excercise or go to another part of the house, take a bubble bath, read, just do something. Then you will learn to build a healthier habit for your stress.

Let's see........good foods that are nutritious and taste yummy. This of course is personal taste, but the more good foods you eat, the more your body will crave them. Try replacing a processed food with a veggie, fruit, hard cheese, yogurt, or foods that are less processed. Try cooking up some new recipes. The worst that will happen is you don't like it and know not to make it again. The best that will happen is you love it and have a new meal you can fix that is nutritious. It is all baby steps and you will get there.

I haven't learned to run yet either. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

Yeah! I really am comin' along. I think a bubble bath helps destress a lot...should try that, and when I can't possibly take a bath, I'll leave the room! I want something sweet, so instead of reaching for that bag of candy, PB and Banana on a slice of bread! Yummers!

Congrats on the 10-lbs clippie! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Speaking of this, had 2 slices pizza and 1/2 Sprite. Snack will be PB/nana sandwich. Dinner will hopefully be Subway sandwich and fruit. And did ya hear? I'm at 41 inches now!!! Wahoo! Wahoo!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :banana: :banana: Exercise was 30 minutes at gym and I plan on jammin' after my snack!

Toodles!

[Lesli54]

You are doing great! I love your attitude, always upbeat. That will take you along way in your weight loss. Congrats on the smaller inches. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

You are doing great! I love your attitude, always upbeat. That will take you along way in your weight loss. Congrats on the smaller inches. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

Thanks. As my cheerleading coach says, Attitude is everything.

Poundage: relatively the same, though. It's okay with me (right now anyway). Thanks. I feel kind of embarrassed reading these posts. I mean, I'm really happy for everyone who has lost weight, but I'm kinda right back where I started. :sad2: I'm exercising and drinking water, and policing my portions (just started today with that!), but nothing's happened. (I did notice I can do push ups now. Other than GRD, could the weight gain be accounted for muscle :confused3 ?) That ticker is NOT movin' till I lose something.

B: Ham n scram, toast piece w/ butter
L: Hopefully a salad...:)
D: Other half of my sub from tonight.
Snack: I'm going to see if we have hard cheese and if not, I think bananas and water will do.

Goals: Police portions, make good choices (when I am calm), exercise, baby steps. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." II Timothy 1:7. Lord, please help me make good choices tomorrow. Let me feel your presence, with Your power, Your love and Your grace. Forever and ever, amen.

Note: as of April 14, 2005, I will be one month and 365 days away from doing the Triple-Digit Tango!!!! One year till I meet Mickey! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Lesli54]

There could be several reasons for some weight gain.
1. You are building some muscle
2. You are not getting a minimum of 64 oz of water. (the average is supposed to be 64-80 oz. I drink 84-90oz because of the extra weight, it seems to help.)
3. You are eatting too many foods that have a high salt content
4. You are retaining water
5. You are not getting enough of the "good" foods that have fewer calories, little fat, and little sugar, like veggies and some fruits.
6. Portion control. If you actually measure out a recommended serving you will be surprised at what it really looks like. Veggies are usually a lot more than most people eat. Pasta and meat is usually a lot less.
7. I am sure there are more, but can't think of them all.

Don't be embarassed reading the other journals. It can really help shed some light on some of your own habits and is really helpful to see what others have done that you might try for yourself.

Keep up the good work and it will happen. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

There could be several reasons for some weight gain.
1. You are building some muscle
2. You are not getting a minimum of 64 oz of water. (the average is supposed to be 64-80 oz. I drink 84-90oz because of the extra weight, it seems to help.)
3. You are eatting too many foods that have a high salt content
4. You are retaining water
5. You are not getting enough of the "good" foods that have fewer calories, little fat, and little sugar, like veggies and some fruits.
6. Portion control. If you actually measure out a recommended serving you will be surprised at what it really looks like. Veggies are usually a lot more than most people eat. Pasta and meat is usually a lot less.
7. I am sure there are more, but can't think of them all.

Don't be embarassed reading the other journals. It can really help shed some light on some of your own habits and is really helpful to see what others have done that you might try for yourself.

Keep up the good work and it will happen. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

Thanks, Lesli. I know I need more portion control. I tried it today, but then kinda forgot about it. I most certainly know I'm not getting enough good foods or water. I'm going to read some journals now. Thanks so much!

B: Ham n scram, 1 toast w/ butter
L: CHicken patty on bun, 24 oz h20
S: 1/2 subway sub left over

Exercise 30 mins at gym.

[TigerCheer2009]

must make this short...20 mins. of grooving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[TigerCheer2009]

Dinner was three small pieces grilled fish, baked potato with cheddar cheese shreds, and milk. Yummers. I also had a piece of "Mutated Spud" (potato stuffed with garlic and butter!!!) Drank 48 oz of water.

[TigerCheer2009]

Good day all!!!!

B: ham n scram, banana
L: 1/2 bowl mac n cheese, 24 oz water
S: right now, I guess, 12 oz water with more most certainly. Food will probably be grapes and two pieces Vienna bread.
D: ?????

Exercise: 17 minute walk in the beautiful :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: ! 5 minutes playing volleyball (actually just hitting the ball around...it hit my gym leader in the back of the head!) 3 minute walk home. 25 minutes in all!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Din din= 1.5 hamburgers, handful of fries, milk.

[Lesli54]

Looking good, keep it up! :cool1:

Have a great day. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks, Lesli!

B; h'n's, french bread
L: fish sandwich, water
D: ??
S: french bread

Exercise: walk, 3 minutes

bye!

[TigerCheer2009]

Another inch down, GRD is here, another inch down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 40! 40! 4-0-4-0!!!!! :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower:

[TigerCheer2009]

Walked 15 minutes. Had to get away from all the fooooood in my house! (walking in flip-flops is not such a great idea, :rotfl2: ) Dad's priming as of right now!

Snack: one Dannon Light n Fit Cherry Vanilla yogurt :love: :love: :love: the stuff! That and the lemon custard... mmm! ;)

Toodles and have a good :sunny: :sunny: weekend!

[TigerCheer2009]

Yahoo! Room is painted and I painted not only the walls...but 4 Hidden Mickeys and parts of the ceiling. 15 mins.

D: from last night, mini pizza w/ pepp./sausage
B 2 slices of brother's pizza
L: so far, mashed potatoes...yum but not filling enough. Will probably add a sandwich or the taco salad (version: hamburger meat, shred ched cheese, lettuce and "tomata")
MS was light n fit cherry vanilla yogurt, AS??
D: ???

24 oz water down, 96 left to go!!! Rock on and have an A+ weekend all!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Dinner was Chicken, Cheesey potatoes, corn and roll.
NS was 2 oz hard cheese and 10 crackers. There was a cheeseburger in there and I left it alone!! :cheer2: go me!!

B: ham n scram, 2 pieces butter toast, milk, 6 pieces smoked sausage

[TigerCheer2009]

.5 inch is GONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! Healthy eating and portion control really DO make a difference!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to everyone for an AwEsOmE weekend!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

L: 2 tuna fish samiches, 2 mugs tomato soup, 3 of 5 mugs of h20 done.
D: Spaghetti, meatball, two breadsticks.

Exercise: 11 minutes.

Have a wonderful day! :flower:

[TigerCheer2009]

5 more minutes of exercise walking the neighbors dog and a bit of cheese as a snickie (snack). Only 200 mins. to go!

[TigerCheer2009]

Was in a Hungry Stuffyourface mood yesterday. So I had a cereal bowl of pasketti and two meatballs. Better than my alternatives.

B: ham n scram w cheese and toast w butter
L: tater tots
S: one glass of water. Am not feeling that hunger-ish today. It went all gone yesterday!!!
D: ????

Exercise: 30 mins playing basketball, 3 running errands. 33 in total.

Have a great day all!!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Snick-two PBJs one to make up for no protein at lunch, one snack :sad2:

[Lesli54]

1.5 inches gone is AWESOME! :banana: :banana:

Healthier eating, exercise, and protion control really do make a difference. Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Lesli. D: SUbway, my usual order.

Another inch down, also. I'm doing the 100day cheat free challenge for juice McyD's and chips/bad snacks. There was McyD's in my house...and I didn't eat it!!!! Today I also started on Fitday.com!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Dinner; 1 three cheese/chicken quesa. pocket from Hot Pockets, and a cheeseburger w/ no bun. I am not going to eat after 7 pm for the rest of this week.

12 minutes biking.

[pearlieq]

Hey!

Glad you found you way to fitday.com. Isn't it awesome! It's so cool to have all the numbers there where you can keep track of things.

Another inch gone! That's awesome! The magic of portion control and exercise!

Hope you had a great day!!! :flower:

[Lesli54]

See! You are doing something right, 'cause those inches are coming off! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Hey!

Glad you found you way to fitday.com. Isn't it awesome! It's so cool to have all the numbers there where you can keep track of things.

Another inch gone! That's awesome! The magic of portion control and exercise!

Hope you had a great day!!! :flower:

I did, thanks!!! It is really awesome, it's inspiring to see what you actually eat, in numbers. Thanks for the kind words. :wizard: to you, pearlieq!!! (yes, portion control and exercise are good. I've switched up my exercise.)

See! You are doing something right, 'cause those inches are coming off!

I think I am doing something right...exercising and not eating after 7 pm really helps. Thanks!!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

B: ham n scram, apple slices
L: deli turkey on bun, salad with no dressing
S: strawberries
D: ???

[TigerCheer2009]

Exercise: 45 minutes!

Wahoo!

[Lesli54]

You are a workout fiend! :banana: Look at you go! I also noticed that your meal choices are getting healthier. Keep up the GREAT work! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

You are a workout fiend! :banana: Look at you go! I also noticed that your meal choices are getting healthier. Keep up the GREAT work! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo


Thanks...it's fun and I can't eat when I'm busy. I'm going out to buy some of those smart-meals for the freezer.

B: ham n scram, apples (6.5)
L; mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, 12 oz water (6)
S: tomato (0)
D: taco meat, au gratin spuds (16)

Had to use four point five flex points today!!!!!

Exercise: An eighteen minute mile. Seven minutes playing volleyball. 5 minute walk home.

[TigerCheer2009]

12 minutes biking, 1 cup of pudding (I couldn't resist...anyway it's not bad. It qualifies as a milk serving!!! :) :)) Bye!

[TigerCheer2009]

Howdy.

Bfast:
ham n scram (5.5)
apple (1)

L:
domino's pepperoni one slice (6)
peaches (1)

Snack=garlic mashed potatoes/serving already portioned out (4)
By the end of tonight, I'll have 19 flex points left over. Thank goddess for them!!!!!

D hopefully: Panera Turkey sandwich w/ mayo, lettuce and tomato
Small thingy of cheddar broccoli soup

Exercise: walked around for 5 minutes, stretches for 25 minutes. :umbrella: :umbrella: :umbrella: day here so I don't feel like movin'! ay yi yi... :earboy2: ! Toodles and have a great weekend.

[TigerCheer2009]

Am down ANOTHER pound!!!! I'm doin' the "Yeahhh! Go Meeeeeee!" one-pound-down boogie!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[TPCShauna]

Oh my goodness! I love how fabulously upbeat and happy you are!! Your positive attitude is going to make your journey so much easier.

I understand your issues with portion control. I have had the same problem. I've been on WW for a little less than 2 months and I'm still having problems. Here's the WW "Portion Primer". Hopefully it will help. It's worked really well for me with my protein and starch servings.

A 3-oz. serving of deli sliced turkey (rolled) looks like a cassette tape.
A 3-oz. serving of lean meat or fish looks like a deck of cards
A 1-cup serving of most starches (cereal, pasta) and most veggies looks like a tennis ball
A 1-oz. serving of hard cheese looks like 4 dice
A 1/2-cup scoop of ice cream looks like a cupcake wrapper
A 1-tsp. serving of mayonnaise looks like 1 die
A 1-tbsp. serving of peanut butter, cream cheese or butter looks like 3 dice

My other piece of advice is to follow the American Dietetic Association's guideline to always fill half of your plate with veggies/fruit at every meal. The other half should be used for your protein and starch and all of the foods should be separated by 1 inch of space on all sides. This will help you to proportion your meals.

Congratulations on your loss of inches and your wonderful exercise record! Just keep at it and the pounds will come off. Remember, you're learning to be healthier while you're waiting for the weight to go away. Being healthier is more important than losing pounds. Good luck! :flower:

[TigerCheer2009]

Oh my goodness! I love how fabulously upbeat and happy you are!! Your positive attitude is going to make your journey so much easier.

I understand your issues with portion control. I have had the same problem. I've been on WW for a little less than 2 months and I'm still having problems. Here's the WW "Portion Primer". Hopefully it will help. It's worked really well for me with my protein and starch servings.

A 3-oz. serving of deli sliced turkey (rolled) looks like a cassette tape.
A 3-oz. serving of lean meat or fish looks like a deck of cards
A 1-cup serving of most starches (cereal, pasta) and most veggies looks like a tennis ball
A 1-oz. serving of hard cheese looks like 4 dice
A 1/2-cup scoop of ice cream looks like a cupcake wrapper
A 1-tsp. serving of mayonnaise looks like 1 die
A 1-tbsp. serving of peanut butter, cream cheese or butter looks like 3 dice

My other piece of advice is to follow the American Dietetic Association's guideline to always fill half of your plate with veggies/fruit at every meal. The other half should be used for your protein and starch and all of the foods should be separated by 1 inch of space on all sides. This will help you to proportion your meals.

Congratulations on your loss of inches and your wonderful exercise record! Just keep at it and the pounds will come off. Remember, you're learning to be healthier while you're waiting for the weight to go away. Being healthier is more important than losing pounds. Good luck! :flower:

Thanks, Shauna. :blush: My shameless plug worked. I'm going to try the veggie thing tonight. Gonna try (operative words there). Thanks for the congrats. I am learning to be healthier. I'm feeling good. Thanks again...and welcome to my journal. Let's make our journey together, shall we? One baby step at a time...onward and downward!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[TigerCheer2009]

oy vei! Those potatoes were VILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I ate them anyway. :confused3 I guess I really wanted them. Wasn't worth the pts.

[TPCShauna]

What shameless plug? And congrats on the loss! :cool1:

[TigerCheer2009]

:teeth: The one that I wrote on your journal! :teeth: Love ya mean it! Thanks.

[TPCShauna]

Too funny!! You were "shamelessly plugging" your journal while I was reading your journal! What did they say about great minds? :teeth:

[TigerCheer2009]

:rotfl: OMGoddess! Great minds...
...think alike
...use subliminal message
...are on the WISH boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great weekend, Shauna! :grouphug: :grouphug: for you

[TigerCheer2009]

B: one slice Panera bread, two apples (6)
L: Baked Chicken and Mashed Potatoes lean cuisine meal, strawberries, 2 oz cheese, 6 crackers (10)
D: Tango Chicken sandwich (7), berry lemon cheesecake (5), water

One pound down!!!!!! 18 minute walk!! Another one bites the DuSt!! :cheer2:

[TPCShauna]

Your totals for the day look great! Are you following WW through Fitday.com?

[TigerCheer2009]

Yeah, actually, I am!! Thanks for visiting again!!

B: 1/2 a turkey subway sub (5). I was HUNGRY and there was nobody in the WORLD who could keep me from having that sub. Oh well. :confused3

FYI, it snowed. Just dandy. I was planning on a bike ride or walking around a track to prep myself for the BG Relay for life in about a month. Tartar sauce! :sad2: Bad snow!

I'm gonna go visit your journal now. Hopefully there's something to boogie for in yours...wait! The "Snow-Yuck-but-TC-lost-another-pound" dance! Ye-hah!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cool1: :cool1: :Pinkbounc

[TigerCheer2009]

L: Smart Ones Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, strawberries (6).

Going to clean now!! Poodle tip all!

[Lesli54]

You look like you have been doing pretty well since I have been away! Your energy is amazing! Keep up the great work! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Lesli54 said: You look like you have been doing pretty well since I have been away! Your energy is amazing! Keep up the great work!

Thanks...I feel good, and I think I've gotten MORE energy from exercise. Thanks SOOOO much Lesli...you are a mentor-friend and those are the most important parts of weight loss: being able to talk to people who know what you're going through. And look at you!!! Congrats, Lesli!!! I'm so happy for you!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TigerCheer2009]

Dinner: two hot dogs, two hot dog buns, Broccoli and Cheddar roasted potatoes from smart ones. In total...well, let's just say I escaped with two points left over.

Housing update: tiles are in and dfather is laying down grout. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[pearlieq]

Dinner: two hot dogs, two hot dog buns, Broccoli and Cheddar roasted potatoes from smart ones. In total...well, let's just say I escaped with two points left over.


But this point is you made it! Good for you! :cool1:

Hope you have a great Monday!!!

[TPCShauna]

Sounds like your day was pretty darn good if you had points left over! I make a point of allowing myself 5 Flex points a day just in case I need them or want them. A good day for me is when I use my exact number of daily points.

Good job and good luck this week!

[TigerCheer2009]

Sounds like your day was pretty darn good if you had points left over! I make a point of allowing myself 5 Flex points a day just in case I need them or want them. A good day for me is when I use my exact number of daily points.

Good job and good luck this week!

Thanks...it's been a ROUGH day. I played bball, dodgeball and walked around for three hours. Not too rough is it??? Well, add in a pair of three inch high heels! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: Thanks Shauna, You are a PEACH 110%!

But this point is you made it! Good for you!

Hope you have a great Monday!!!

Thanks, pearlie. You, too, are a 110% peach.

[TigerCheer2009]

B: pb toast
L: 2 slices pizza, two swiggs pepsi
D: Buffet...turkey sammie on white w/ mayo, cheese and tomatoes
No snack today.

Exercise: bball, dodgeball and walking around for 3 hours in high heels. How many calories do you get for falling down a flight of stairs and not goring anyone with the heel of your "perfect shoe??" :confused3 :rotfl:

[TigerCheer2009]

B: eggy w/cheese (3)
L; subway sub (5), 6 oz Sprite (6)

Exercise: 30 minutes basketball, 15 minutes running errands!

Now...let me set the record straight.
Weight: 199 then, 196 now :cheer2:
Inches around my Tum Tum: 43, now 38 :cheer2:
Inches around my Waist: ??
How I feel about my self: before, fat, :sad2: now better ;) , soon :smooth: !!
Awesome! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Toodles!

[TPCShauna]

What were you doing running around and playing in high heels? And as my husband says, the only "perfect shoe" is a comfortable shoe. Of course, I don't much follow that logic but I am trying!!

Glad to hear that you are feeling ;). You're doing a faboo job!

[TigerCheer2009]

I wasn't really running around. The story is that I was presenting at this HUGE banquet with lots of important people there. We had to dress up and I wore my nicest (but deadly to the tootsies) shoes. I had to collect people, and find things and visit people's booths. Ay yi yi and never again. I changed ASAP, but not before nearly causing a...disruption. Thanks for replying. Did ya read my entry, Shauna? Is that a new clippie?

b4 I forget:
dinner: tomato soup, potato with cheese. Bye!

[TigerCheer2009]

B: cheese/baked potato *3*, strawberries *1*
L: smartones pepperoni pizza topping *4*, hotdog and bun *4*, apple slices *1*
S: apple slices *1*, chips (24 tortilla, BAKED) *6*, salsa *0*

Exercise: 17 minute walk, three minutes playing volleyball

12 oz water so far.

[TigerCheer2009]

D: two cups berries *2*, subway *5*

two FPS used
24 oz water done.

I was in a REALLY snacky mood today. Can't ya tell?

[TigerCheer2009]

b: cheese potato *3*, strawberries *2*
l: taco salad (lettuce, cheese and taco meat) *6*
s: two apples *2*, water 24 oz

exercise: dance=6, biking=22, kickball=30

[mking624]

Ooh cheese potatoes...that sounds good. I'm a sucker for cheese, I'm a sucker for potatoes. Deadly combination for me. :crazy:

What kind of dance did you do? I love dancing. :)

I hope you're continuing to have a GREAT day!! You rock, girlfriend!!

[Lesli54]

You are doing a great job! Thanks for counting me in as a mentor-friend. I agree, it is sooooooooo (and not "soo" to rhyme with "goo" :rotfl2: ) much easier to lose weight when you can talk to people who understand.

Keep up the good work. I am jealous of the 196! Can't wait to get there. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Hiya mking!! Welcome! :wave2: Anyone who comes to my journal is welcome and possibly a mentor friend. So if you've posted, you're in! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

mking: The cheese potato was awesome. I wish all the potatoes in my house weren't moldy...:crazy2:! I didn't do any type of dance, I just put on music, boogie and title it. I love naming things. :teeth: The dance I did was the "trying-out-the-new-tile-floor-with-socks-on" dance. Thanks for popping in! :hug:

Lesli: I take it you've read my posts on Shauna's journal. :rotfl: :rotfl: You're very welcome!! I'm sorry I haven't been to your journal lately. It was a v. v. V. (each v=very) rough day. In spite of it all, my day was faboo! Thanks...:blush:. :hug:!

[TigerCheer2009]

d: chicken noodle soup *2*, spyglasses (bread and peanutbutter rolled up) *5*, more water 24 ounces! Had a snicky of tortilla chips baked and salsa (6)

Have a great day all! I've got energy now...but it's :cold: out and I feel like kickin' some a-serious hiney! Aagh...another "energy crisis" :rotfl2: : energy a plenty but exercise preventatives. Pushups maybe or crunches. Hope everyone's having a GREAT day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eeagh! (pronouced ee-ah, verb, something you yell out when you want to move, but can't so you vibrate!) :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:!

~~~Edit~~~
Hear ye Hear ye All ye people-eth of my princess-dom :earboy2: :earboy2: :
I have officially set my first official goal : (dun duh duh duh-trumpet sound effect) losing 5 lbs by May 10!! Really, in Reality, that means two more pounds but I need somethin' to work towards! Thank-eth thee! (Energy crisis is getting most seriously getting to my head!)

[TigerCheer2009]

Hiya. Friday Evening Fever (Aow! Ya give-me fever!) has struck. I'm ready for the weekend.

b: eggy and cheese, apple (4)
l: one slice domino's cheese (4), water 24 oz (0)
s: two slices cheese, crackers (4)
d: mac n cheese, 1 cup (10), hot dog and bun (4)

I have to grocery shop. No real exercise today, I walked a little (10 mins) and did stretches. The morning started out awfully! Overslept, nearly late. :sad2: :sad2: Watched school production of "our Town" I loved it. (I had an energy crisis at this time!) During intermission I walked and stretched. Fun!

Hope you all have a great weekend full of :sunny: , :wizard: and healthy choices!

[TigerCheer2009]

FYI, I'm down another two pounds, so let me set the record straight!!

What was 199 is now 194!!!!! If you'll excuse me, I'm going to claim my clippie!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[mking624]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are WELL on your way, girl!! I'm so proud of you and I'm just so excited for you!! You definitely motivate me to keep pressing forward!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Mary!!!!!!!! :flower: :flower: :flower

Hope you are having a great weekend!

[TigerCheer2009]

B: honey nut cheerios w/ a splash of moo-juice, apple slices *3*
L: 1 hot dog, 1 hamburg (was at a little league game), 20 oz water *5*


Exercise: 37 minutes walking 2 miles! Yeah!

[goldcupmom]

Wow! You are doing GREAT!!!

Your food is awesome and a bunch of Exercise. That will do it!

[TigerCheer2009]

Wow! You are doing GREAT!!!

Your food is awesome and a bunch of Exercise. That will do it!

Thanks, goldcupmom!!! I better go read journals now!! You guys are like family to me...I can feel myself getting very weepy when I think about the word "wish"!

[TigerCheer2009]

Snick: english muffin sandwich (5), veggie soup (2)
Din din: hotdog/bun (4) (on a hotdog kick today), cheese (2 for two pieces), apple (1). I went over by about six today. One cherry vanilla Light-n-fit "yoggert" (yogurt) 2

SELFLESS PLUG TO ALL WHO READ: Do the May Exercise Challenge!!! I started it!!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

b: 2 apples (2), three pieces cheese (3)

[TigerCheer2009]

snick: english muffin w/ butter and jelly (5), blueberry light-n-fit yogurt (2)
L:???
D: grilled chicken wrap (tortilla, cheese, lettuce)

10 minutes of exercise (bikeriding). Only 35 to go for today! :cheer2:

[Lesli54]

Congrats on the 2lbs gone! :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2:

You are doing really well and I can tell you are really getting into the spirit of the WISH boards. Not everyone has the energy or time to set up challenges. You have come a long way since you started your plan. Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Congrats on the 2lbs gone! :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2:

You are doing really well and I can tell you are really getting into the spirit of the WISH boards. Not everyone has the energy or time to set up challenges. You have come a long way since you started your plan. Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

Thanks Lesli! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: You are a peach. Remember that!

You guys make me so happy to be a WISHer. I get so much support here and I love giving out support. As for the challenge, what was there to lose? (Um, weight!!) Thanks, Les. Have a great weekend!

[TigerCheer2009]

L: spaghetti and meat sauce (9), tomatoes (0), 48 oz water
D: grilled chicken wrap (7)
Brekkie/Snack=12

6 flex points used. 4 left over. Thank goodness tomorrow's Monday!

[mking624]

((((((((Tiger)))))))
You are so awesome to me!! I admire you so much!!! :love:

Keep on rockin' it girlfriend....you are WAY more inspiring than you even realize!!! :goodvibes

[TigerCheer2009]

Awwww, mary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You inspire me too! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

Before I forget, I did THE FIRM 24 minutes...no weights or boxes. I used two Heinz Ketchup bottles and a couple of pillows! Ded-i-cation!

[TigerCheer2009]

Okay. Scratch the chicken wrap. Lean Cuisine turkey breast and gravy (3), apple (1), three pieces cheese (3)

[TPCShauna]

Hi Tiger!

Sorry I've been MIA! Yippie, skippie on your clippie!! I'm so happy to see how enthusiastic you are about your plan and how well you are doing. Thank you for being so positive and inspirational and for being wonderful you!!

P.S. I would do the exercise challenge but I don't have any time to fit exercise in my schedule right now between work, school and Girl Scouts. I'm going to try for June though. Congrats on hosting your first challenge!

Cheers!

[TPCShauna]

Sorry about my double post. My system has been super slow today. Hope your day is going well!

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Shauna!! Missed ya! Glad you're back!! Thanks!

B: garlic mashed (6)
L: hamburger and bun (5), 24 oz water
S: two pieces butter bread (6)
D: ???

30 min. exercising at gym. 15 minutes playing "cone-ocker" (soccer, but you kick practice cones) at babysitting. The things kids come up with to amuse themselves. :rolleyes:

[TigerCheer2009]

Just did a 25-minute FIRM workout. Today I used broth cans AND ketchup. I working out with the grocery store.

d: two hotdogs (8)

1 point over!

[mking624]

Hi WISH-sis!!!! :hug:

I hope you're having a FABULOUS evening!!! You're doing so awesome and I'm SO proud of you!! :cheer2: :flower3:

[TigerCheer2009]

Awwwwww....thanks Wish Sis! We're doing great, Huh? You still shakin' up the health world? I am! Rock on to all WISHers. It's a tough job, but we're indebted to do it. So, let's do a good job!

I have another energy crisis. I gotta MOVE...but I can't. Man, I wanna DANCE right now. But it's late and really-truly I'm TIRED. My grocery-store workout's taking a toll!!!

One SERIOUS request: I need some major MAGIC to get through my squad leader training for marching band. I get to tell people what to do with my "authorit-osity" and wear an orange hat. Fun, but LOTS of hard work.

Wisdomosity (luck, health and good fortune) to you all!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

B: break-wich (6)
L: grilled chicken and cheese (2)
S: breakwich, milk (8)
D: ???

Exercise: 30 minutes gym, 10 minutes kickball, 5 minute walk home.

Squad leader tryouts are counted as exercise: LOTS of marching. I imagine it to be like walking through WDW. 1 hour military marching.

I had to deal with some very mean/rotten people today. They called me "fat." Actually, they told me to "eat it". One of them was about the size of two me, width wise. I'm PMSing though, so that makes things 10x worse. If it comes while I'm RfLifing it, I'm gonna scream.

[goldcupmom]

Don't you just wish you could DECK some people!!!

Hang in there. Marching band looks so easy from a distance but it's SO HARD!!! You CAN do this, and if you just take one day at a time, you will.

[TigerCheer2009]

Don't you just wish you could DECK some people!!!

Hang in there. Marching band looks so easy from a distance but it's SO HARD!!! You CAN do this, and if you just take one day at a time, you will.


Yeah, actually, I do. It's not nice, but I'm sure it'd be at least 3 activity points. That and running from the authorities!! :rotfl:


Thanks for the kind words. We work SO many hours for a five minute show. But it's a good show with LOTS of moving and sweating. Heck, I don't even know if I made it yet. Two more days of tryouts and God will tell. I hope I don't fall over!

B4 I forget: 7 mins on FIRM 5-day abs. 5 minutes on Firm Strong Legs. 1 minute 30 seconds of T-Tapp Amazing Legs. YAY!! :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

din: Subway SUb no Cheese! :cool1:

[Lesli54]

You are doing great finding time to fit in little bits of exercise! I'm trying, just very busy, but at least I am not lounging all the time.

Good luck on making the marching band squad leader. I loved marching band, but that was over 20 yrs ago. :rolleyes1 Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[mking624]

Good afternoon, WISH sis!!! princess:

I'm so sorry you had to deal with dumb people....I HATE that!! Good for you, though, for not letting it drag you down!! It's so easy to dwell on those kind of comments and then start that downward spiral....but you didn't do it!! Awesome work, girlfriend!! :cool1:

Good luck on the marching band!! I can't wait to hear the results of the tryouts!!! :goodvibes

[TigerCheer2009]

Awww...shucks!! You guys are SO awesome! :grouphug: :grouphug:

You are doing great finding time to fit in little bits of exercise! I'm trying, just very busy, but at least I am not lounging all the time.

Good luck on making the marching band squad leader. I loved marching band, but that was over 20 yrs ago. :rolleyes1 Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

Thanks. Tomorrow and Friday are the tough parts. You play memorized stand tunes and place people out on the field. I'm excited but NERVOUS!!

I'm ADDICTED to exercise. (The first step is admitting, right?? :rotfl:! ) It's fun, sometimes, but I think of what awesome results will happen if I keep stickin' to it.

Thanks for comin' by, Lesli. Hope you had a great day!!! :)

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Hi ya WISH sis!!!! Missed ya. He wasn't dumb; he just wasn't capable of understanding my awesom-osity and how much of it he was lacking! No skin off my nose. Thanks!! :grouphug:

Thanks. I'll be waiting to. Knowing the director, he'll make us wait until Band Award Ceremony. Ay yi yi...today was a better day.

:grouphug: :hug: :hug: :hug:!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

B: breakwich (6), milk (2)
L: chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes, roll, pineapple (10)
S: ???
D: ???

Water: 12 oz

Exercise: Baseball 30 mins. I feel like I need to do more...but I want to!!! Yay! I used to think of exercise as a drag. Not anymore. WISHers rock!

[TigerCheer2009]

S: PB and J (5)
D: Mac n cheese (10), KFC chicken piece/white meat (3.5)

11.5 fps used today. Not a good day. In a funk and the PMS is definetly starting to kick in. I'm gonna do a little exercise. If I don't, I'm gonna flip.

No guilt and move on!!! Yesterday 2 points UNDER, today over. I need the carbs for training tomorrow!

[TigerCheer2009]

2 minutes TTapp.

[mking624]

Good morning, WISH-sis!! :) :) :)

Just checking in on you to see how you're doing and to let you know that I'm thinking about you! :grouphug:

Have a fabulous day! :sunny:

[TigerCheer2009]

Congrats on your FIRST Clippie!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: It looks good on you! I'm down another pound!

Today wasn't as bad as I thought. I'm first on the chopping block tomorrow for placing people on the field. LUCK LUCK LUCK!

Eating: totally on a carb kick today!

B; cereal and toast (5)
L: mashed potatoes and roll (5), 18 oz water
D: ???
S: ???

Exercise: 1 hour marching, 20 minute walk, 10 minutes kickball. I plan on doing more.

Thanks for stopping in WISHsis. It has been a better day. I felt the hugs!

[Lesli54]

Another one bites the dust! :banana: Doesn't it feel good to get rid of another lb?

Keep moving and losing. Good luck on the try-outs tomorrow! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

D: chicken soup and PB tortilla (6)

Exercise: ttapp 2 min.

Bad news guys. My grandpa (82) has to have bypass surgery. He's got 99% blockage in 3 arteries. It's on Thursday. Please pray for him and send pixie dust for a speedy recovery!!! :wizard:

Today went well. Placing people was not as bad as I thought. 1 min 30 seconds. :cheer2: Yeah! Evil band director won't let us know until the concert :rolleyes: .

B: 6 crackers (2, didn't wanna be too full)
L: fish sandwich, slice of dominos pepperoni (10, couldn't resist!!!!!!!!!!!), diet coke
D: ???
S: ???

Family over tomorrow. Fun and good food! This what I have saved 23 FP's for!! Exercise: marching 1 hour :sunny: , walk home 30 minutes. It was longer because I stopped to play with the neighbor's cute puppy, Nibbs and wondered around my yard.

Have a great weekend!

[Lesli54]

:wizard: Wishing you get the squad leader position. :wizard:

:wizard: For your grandpa.......and you as wait during surgery. :wizard:

You know, all this time that we have been talking, I just didn't realize that you were in HS, I thought you were in college. You just have a great attitude toward life and seem pretty mature. Leave it to Disney to make friends out of people of various ages and different walks of life.

Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

:wizard: Wishing you get the squad leader position. :wizard:

:wizard: For your grandpa.......and you as wait during surgery. :wizard:

You know, all this time that we have been talking, I just didn't realize that you were in HS, I thought you were in college. You just have a great attitude toward life and seem pretty mature. Leave it to Disney to make friends out of people of various ages and different walks of life.

Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

Thanks Les. Sorry if I disappointed you :sad2: :sad2:. (How could ya tell?)Life is what you make of it, and you are the artist. Why not paint a pretty and positive work of art? Thanks for the pixie dust. I've always been pretty mature...I've had to make up for so many people who aren't!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: mentorfriend!! Have a super weekend.

[TigerCheer2009]

:confused3 :confused3 :confused3 Does it bother anybody that i am that young??????? in HS??????? Anybody? please be honest with me

S: cheese tortilla (3)

[Lesli54]

Oh no no! It does not bother me at all that you are in HS (I doubt it bothers anyone). In fact, some of my favorite people are in HS (two of my DD's ;) ). I was just surprised. It is always nice to talk with mature teens (remember I am a GS leader), as there are plenty of immature ones to go around.

You just impress me even more. It is not every teen who wants to have a healthier lifestyle and it is so AWESOME that you want that for yourself and that you are not afraid to be yourself. :cool1:

You are one of the best cheerleaders on the board and I look forward to reading your posts everyday. They always brighten a dull day. I hope I didn't offend you. :grouphug:

Gotta go paint some more! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Oh no no! It does not bother me at all that you are in HS (I doubt it bothers anyone). In fact, some of my favorite people are in HS (two of my DD's ;) ). I was just surprised. It is always nice to talk with mature teens (remember I am a GS leader), as there are plenty of immature ones to go around.

You just impress me even more. It is not every teen who wants to have a healthier lifestyle and it is so AWESOME that you want that for yourself and that you are not afraid to be yourself. :cool1:

You are one of the best cheerleaders on the board and I look forward to reading your posts everyday. They always brighten a dull day. I hope I didn't offend you. :grouphug:

Gotta go paint some more! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

No...no no no! You didn't offend me!! I was just worried that I'd be all alone and journaling by (horror of horrors) myself! :earseek: I'm very glad. I did forget you were a GS leader...how's that going? Our troop leader quit when I was a Junior GS. :confused3 I want to be healthier so I don't sound like a bull moose after a run (aka very heavy breathing) and overall health. I don't want to have heart problems/diabetes/and all that other great stuff Pooh sized people are more at risk of getting! Thanks so much for the kind words Lesli!! You are a great cheerleader too! Have a great weekend, girl! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[TPCShauna]

Hi there Tiger!

Sorry I've been MIA. Work is incredibly busy again this week in addition to the rest of life (GS and school).

I was pretty sure you were in high school due to the 2009. Add to that the cheerleading and band squad leader stuff and it was clenched. It doesn't bother me at all and I think you are great for having such a wonderful outlook on life.

Your journaling looks good. :wizard: for your grandpa. :sunny: for your family get together and :grouphug: for you!

Talk to you soon!

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi there Tiger!

Sorry I've been MIA. Work is incredibly busy again this week in addition to the rest of life (GS and school).

I was pretty sure you were in high school due to the 2009. Add to that the cheerleading and band squad leader stuff and it was clenched. It doesn't bother me at all and I think you are great for having such a wonderful outlook on life.

Your journaling looks good. :wizard: for your grandpa. :sunny: for your family get together and :grouphug: for you!

Talk to you soon!

Hi Shauna!!! Missed you. Glad to see that it doesn't bother you guys!!!! You all are so great!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Thanks for comin' back to visit!! Thanks for the kind words.

I kind of feel bad for not telling you guys... :guilty: (sorry). Guilty as charged for that one! But "life is what you make of it! Why not paint a pretty and positive work of art?" Have a great weekend!

[Lesli54]

Don't be sorry, because in the long run we are all here for the same reason, to not be "Pooh-sized" all our lives. :rotfl2:

A friend of my DD15 is trying to lose weight now. She is a big-boned girl, but not overly tall and very pretty, but has always had on a few more lbs than the rest of the class. I love what she is trying to do, but I hear from DD15 that she has a lot of classmates trying to sabotage her. Criticizing her for trying to be healthier. It is sad. But she has a good outlook, like you, and I hope she will succeed.

GS is going slow right now. Mainly because I am putting things off. :rolleyes1

Thanks for listening, I really needed something to make my evening better, as I have been dragging and off plan. Have a great weekend w/ the family. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Lesli. Tell your DD15's friend I wish her luck and she's not alone!

Thanks. I've been trying not to use Flex Points this week because of it. It wasn't that bad. And also :) not only because it's the weekend, but it's National Smile Day! :teeth: :teeth: :teeth: :) :) :goodvibes :sunny:

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi everyone!

Breakfast:
Cheese and cracker (4)
Two cups Honey Nut Cheerios (4)

I could have did without the 2nd bowl of Cheerios. But it was sitting there. Right there in front of me!!!!

[Lesli54]

I had one of those "sitting there in front of me days" yesterday. It happens. Time to move on and try to salvage the rest of the day. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

I tried. I really did. Yay!

L: three turkey sandwiches on buns (low carb buns, I think), 8 strawberries and two pieces cheese. All in all 13 points. Not too shabby.

Exercise: playing baseball with cousins (15 minutes). And then here's where it gets worse...TOM came to visit just as I was leaving the reunion!!!!! Luckily my house is within walking distance. (TMI Alert! Whoop whoop whoop!) It was his first day...kind of letting me know he was there without being there being there. Great...just dandy. :rolleyes: But I will stay STRONG and drink my water!! I will not let that crazy flirter and all of his fairy buddies get me down and stop me! Guys just don't get it, huh?

Off my soapbox now. I hope to get to the HUGE Disney store in Toledo today!!!!

[TigerCheer2009]

D: chicken quesadilla, 6 crackers and cheese, potato wedges (16)
12 fps used.

[Lesli54]

Glad you made it through the reunion, without completely blowing everything. Hope you got to the Disney store. Just wait til you get down to WDW, it's like a gigantic store. So many places to window shop and never enough time to go in them all!

Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[mking624]

Hi WISH-sis! :sunny:

I'm sorry TOM stopped by for a visit. Nasty ole TOM!

I hope you were able to go to The Disney Store!!! Have a great day hon! :wizard:

[TigerCheer2009]

He's sooo mean, isn't he, wish-sis? I went to the Disney Store today and spend...oh, about $100! I bought two light spinners, four light up fans, an Eeyore tee shirt for my mom and $20 Disney Dollars. So cool!!! I can't wait...only a year away as of next week!

I can't believe I made it through, either, Lesli!! I canNOT wait to get me down with oodles more money. WDW better look out for me; I'm the Super Shopper!!! :cheer2:

B: two cinnamon rolls, strawberries (14)
L: new! Improved! Footlong turkey w/ prov, light mayo, tomatoes and lettuce on WHEAT bread!! (10), water, 5 pieces fruit (0)
D: ???

The Disney Store is located in this HUGE mall in Toledo, OH, and I'm guessing I walked about 10 minutes because my legs didn't start to hurt as they do during a mile walk. 1077 miles to Disney times 17 minutes=18,299 minutes left to do. Holy snafu, self!!! I better get my hiney in gear.

Dinner will probably be either something light or nothing at all. Too full from lunch!

Happy Mothers Day to all mommies (like Lesli!!) and have a great weekend!

[TigerCheer2009]

18 minutes of the FIRM. :flower: :flower:

[calena]

I think it is great you are in HS and are working on your weight issues. Nip it in the bud! I didn't read anywhere on this forum that you had to be a certain age or even female for that matter. Go for it! We are all in this journey together! :rolleyes:

[Lesli54]

Glad you had fun shopping. Good luck on your walk to WDW! I think breaking it down into minutes would make me run the other way! :rotfl2:

Have a good day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TPCShauna]

Yippee! Shopping fun! Sorry TOM is visiting. He and his water retention fairies and chocolate craving fairies need to hit the road! Great job on the family get-together!

I've been so busy that I haven't even had time to mention that I was a Row Leader (Squad Leader) in my high school marching band my Junior year. My senior year I had a ball as Drum Major and I was also Captain of my Pom Squad. It's awesome that you are having fun being involved in high school. Make lots of memories now and have a faboo time!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Wowie!! Hi everybody. :wave: Today was very busy! :crazy:

d last night: salad, cheese, crackers (6)

B; pb and banana on one slice white bread (5)
L; hot dog on bun, potato tots, 10 oz water (7)
D; bologna sandwich on wheat bread, 16 oz water (5)

Exercise: :sunny: :sunny: Babysitting day. Took a walk in a field (15). Too many snake holes for me! :earseek: Gym; 30 minutes of running around bases.

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calena- Hi!!!!! Welcome to my journal. Nice to hear from you! WISHers rock! Thanks for the kind words!

Lesli- Thinking of it in minutes rather than miles makes makes me want to move because I know how long it takes me to complete a mile. Walking is fun but it gets very boring after awhile. I can apply other activities if I use minutes! Thanks for popping in.

Shauna- Sorry I haven't visited your journal recently. :( I'll get to it, I promise ya! I don't crave chocolate...I've actually never liked it. I crave cheese and garlic. :crazy: huh? What did you play in band? Glad you enjoyed it...it's always fun. I'm having a faboo time already. Thanks for visiting. (TOM needs to take a vacation for a long long while. I don't know, maybe a million years? I feel like I've lost weight though. I'm eating less, kinda like I know when I'm thirsty or bored, though.)
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My goals for this week:
:flower: Stay OP
:flower: Drink more water
:flower: Try a different kind of exercise
:flower: Make more ME time (time just for me to do whatever I like)
:flower: Drink less diet soda (I indulge in one or two cans a week)
:flower: Get salads at lunch instead of pizza
:flower: Visit others journals!!!

Toodle-oo all! Have a great day!

[TPCShauna]

I marched with bass clarinet and tenor sax. I know, kinda weird, but I loved it. Don't worry about not making it by lately. There hasn't been much to see. :rolleyes:

Lucky you for no chocolate cravings. I'm having one right now!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Try semi sweet chocolate chips. If those don't work try chocolate milk. :wizard: to get you through. Wasn't marching tsax and bass clarinet hard? I'd think so but then again it was MY clarinet that fell apart on the field during halftime!

[TigerCheer2009]

Okay...I broke my rule. I ate a salad at 8:00 because I was still hungry.

My Future Goals:
:flower: Stay under my highest weight EVER (203)
:flower: Try the Jorge Cruise diet
:flower: Not treat my problems with food. "If food is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?"
:flower: Look good in a bathing suit
:flower: To be healthy!

[Lesli54]

Your goals look good. Don't worry about the salad at 8:00. Sure it was after your cut off time, but at least it was only a few calories and very high quality ones at that. It could have been worse.

BTW, I played Alto sax (my fav) in marching band freshman yr of HS. Also played it for pep band and concert band. I did tenor sax for awhile in jazz band, then went to bari sax for jazz. Also played trombone for awhile in concert. Did the french horn until the person teaching me quit teaching. Wanted to be drum major and the job was mine, until someone else managed to sneak in there. :confused3 Can't remember how that happened, but no one really liked her. That's okay 'cause I then went on to the flag corp for marching band and really loved it!

Hope you hear about your position soon. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pearlieq]

Your goals look wonderful! Keep up the good work!

You can do it!!! :cheer2:

Have a great day!

[TigerCheer2009]

Lesli-It was a terrific salad!! Woodwinds unite! (I play clarinet) The band director refuses to tell us who made the cut until the concert. Only 7 days away. I don't mess with his logic...he got us farther than anybody else! Older band members have went to FL, Memphis and Cleveland (nearly got to play the Star Spangled Banner before an Indians game), along with our annual Cedar Point trip. I got your PM, thanks!!! :hug: :hug:

pearlieq- Hi!!!! Missed you! Thanks for posting!!! As I look back, my goals do look very attainable. One day at a time!
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B: cereal, toast and yogurt (7) I only ate 1/2 of the yogurt because I wasn't hungry anymore
L: chicken sandwich, SALAD!! One piece of that goal done~! (4)
S: probably PB and Nana sandwich
D: Subway! <---I eat there whenever I can because the points are low with most of the things I choose!

One glass of water. :rolleyes:

Exercise: Baseball. I actually ran a lot today! :cheer2: 30 solid minutes of runnin', catchin' and hittin'! :cheer2:
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How do I feel today? Pretty rockin'! Craving a couple of Double Quarter Pounders with Cheese, but it's livable. I'm hungry and I want to eat healthily. I don't think I even WANT McyD's, I want the ketchup they use! :confused3 Who knows...?

Have a great day!

[Twinkles6892]

I hate cravings! My TOM just left, thank God, so the constant craving for McD's hamburgers (mostly just the little onions!!) has left, thank goodness!

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Twinks!!!! Welcome. Consider yourself lucky. TOM, that evil lurker and horrible flirt!! Curses on him. I mainly want cinnamon donuts/Cinnabons, pizza, McyD's and cheddar-garlic mashed potatoes. All at once. With a huge fruit smoothie from Max n Ermas. Considering that I've never been to Max n Ermas or had a cinna-bon/donut with cinnamon.

Have a great day!

[TigerCheer2009]

Just did 10 minutes of warmup/MORE Sleeveless Shoulders workout! I love the move "Walking away the time".

Dinner wasn't subway. It was a cheeseburger, homemade, on a bun and a salad. Yummers!

Edit: Okay...I told an untruth. I did eat the sub. It was VERY worth it though. Did I mention I'm holding steady at 193???? YEAH!!

[Twinkles6892]

193 ah, I never thought I'd say that I would love to see that number on the scale, soon, very soon.

Lets go tigerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks, Twinks! :flower:
Go exercise...you can reach it!!!!!!!! Sure it may take awhile, but I have utmost faith in you!!!!!!!!!! Go Megan!!!!!

[Twinkles6892]

Haha, I was on my way to my basement to 'curves' when my friend called and wanted to know if I wanted to go for a walk, so I did that instead. But tomorrow it's curves and mountain biking in gym ::MinnieMo

Nobody-does it-like our team
Cause our team is the best
The WishWomen
Will put you to the test!
Were moving on
To victory!
Were rising to the top
Watch out
Cause Megan and Tiger
Just can't be stopped! :cheer2: :teeth:

[TigerCheer2009]

LOVE your cheer, Twinx. I :love: it!! You get to mountain bike...in GYM??? :earseek: We play kickball and baseball.
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b: toast and yogurt (5)
l: Little Charlies Pizza (6)
s: cheese and crackers (4)
d: I want macaroni and cheese and 2 hot dogs for dinner. That's 10+8=18.

9 fps used. That's okay. I want it, I'm gonna have it, end of story.

12 oz water. Need more.

Exercise: 30 minutes of kickball, marching practice. I'm definetely gonna do more.
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How am I feeling today? Pretty awesome! I feel like I accomplished something, but I don't know what it is. I feel like this ( :cloud9: ), like everything's goin' great and I'm so connected to the world that I could kick some serious bum-bum (butt) if I felt like it!!!! Go me! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
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Everybody have an AWESOME wish-er-iffic day!

[TPCShauna]

It's great to see that you are having such a wonderful day! Keep up your spirits and go you for making your flex points work for you!

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Shauna!!! Missed you! Glad to see you again!! Thanks!!!

Note to all my readers:
192 pounds!!! Yes!!! 7 pounds down, 7 pounds down!

[TPCShauna]

Congratulations on being down 7 pounds! What a wonderful accomplishment! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Twinkles6892]

Yeah, outdoor-ed pretty much rocks my socks :goodvibes We did snowshoeing, cross country skiing, archery and now biking :teeth:

Dinner sound awesome, I think I might attempt to brown some hamburger and dump it in some spaghetti sauce for myself, but you know, with my superior cooking skills, that might be harder than it sounds :earboy2:

[Lesli54]

Congrats on getting down to 192! :banana: Just think, you will be in the 180's in three more lbs.! Keep up the AWESOME work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[mking624]

Hey my sweet WISH-sis!!!

CONGRATULATIONS on getting to 192!!!! :cheer2: I am SO proud of you, girlfriend....you are doing SO great!!!!!!

[calena]

Congrats on the 7 lbs down and you are doing great on the exercise challenge. I'll have to up my numbers!

[contempgal]

Congratulations on losing the 7 pounds! Excellent job! :banana:

[TigerCheer2009]

Note: Let me set the record straight!
Weight: was 199, now 191! 8 lbs lost and gone forever! :cheer2:
Inches: was 43, now ?? (I have neglected to measure :rolleyes: )
How do I feel? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !
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Hello, all my visitors!!

Shauna: Thanks!!! :teeth:
WISHsis: Missed ya!! Where were you? Anywho, glad you're back and THANKS!
Twinks: Lucky you. The weather is too cold and rainy. We actually had to resort to a movie in gym class because the weather was so bad and pictures were in the gym. :rolleyes: Thanks, and you really can't top MY cooking skills! (OT, but I ruined two pots of macaroni. I had one of those lock-lid pots, and I didn't lock the lid. So there was macaroni in the drain. Then I promptly opened another box and poured it in. Luckily I saved it. No worries, I did get my cheesy treat!)
calena: Hiya! Thanks. I count band camp as vigorous exercise! :teeth: I'm addicted to exercise (as my friend would say, the first step is admitting!)
Amanda: Hiya! Thank you!!!! :)
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Today, albeit dreary, was an awesome day!!
B: Peeb toast (PB toast), cereal (7)
L: Macaroni and cheese (5)
D: ??? will have before the jazz concert
S: ??? but my tummy is rumblie-ish

Exercise: 10 minutes of T-Tapp, MORE workout and flexstretches. Did my gym warm up. (Those are from last night). 5 minute brisk walk because it's gonna :umbrella: :umbrella: ! Boo!

Not enough water. I'll make it though!!! Yeah!
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We are the 150's from WISH
We only sometimes mess
Get ready for a challenge
You're looking at the best
We're goin' on down
We can not be beat
Determined and ready
Get up on your feet
Ex-er-cise and Water
Vic-tor-y is so sweet! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

D/S: 2 hot dogs, cucumbers, cheese and crackers, milk (13)

3 fps used.

Note: thanks to Twinx, my weigh-in day will be Saturday! Thanks again!

24 oz water down.

[TigerCheer2009]

hi all!!! :)

B: cereal, toast (6)
L: two slices pepperoni pizza (12)
D: ??
S: ??

big dance tonight!! :)

[TigerCheer2009]

WI Day!!!! 190!!!!!!!!!! Cheers! :cheer2:

B: cereal, cheese and crackers (6)

[Lesli54]

Great job on getting down to 190! :cool1:

It definitely must be all the exercise you are getting. Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Lesli!!!! I danced for two hours last night! I was mostly kicking my feet and walking around as I don't know how to "boogie"!

[Twinkles6892]

Congrats on the dance, those are always fun, especially when you feel smaller :goodvibes

[TigerCheer2009]

I felt smaller and got lots of compliments. Like "Oh, that shirt looks so pretty on you" and "You look AWESOME!!" That makes me feel good about myself!

[TigerCheer2009]

l: 2 hot dogs (8)

12 down, 12 to go (points)

s: fruit salad (2) from MCDONALDS!!!! (not a burger/fries so it doesn't count! I :love: :love: them!!) , probably cheese and crackers (4)

I'm going to the theatre today! I'm gonna see "kicking and screaming". I'm going to eat defensively before I go so I don't go overboard with Cherry Twizzlers or Starburst!

[TigerCheer2009]

dinner: spaghetti and meatballs, salad, breadstick! (13)

12 fp.

[TigerCheer2009]

b: cereal, cheese and crackers (6)
I can't explain it but I get an unsatiable hunger for cheese in the AM's!

exercise: b-e-aUtiful day today!! Oh, yes, yes, yes, I forgot!! I'm going putt putt today. Surely that counts for exercise. If not, I'll just work out when I get home. :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: !!

I'm planning my snack foodage for Relay for Life. Gotta keep up some how!
With the cute little pirates as my aid, you can see what I'm gonna chow down!

pirate: Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies (light n fit Peach Passion Fruit and Cherry berry) (anybody know point value?)
pirate: Fruit (apples, pears, grapes, strawberries , :banana:s) (mostly 1's)
pirate: Trail Mix (dried fruit, pretzel Goldfish, mini "moshmellows") (I'm guessing about 5)
pirate: Water and plenty of it (0, zip, nada, nothing)
pirate: String cheese (low fat) (2)
pirate: Granola bars/Fruit n cereal bars (3)
pirate: Crystal Light to Go (not juice, a flavor additive) (0, zip, nada, nothing)

I also have a new vice when going to McDonalds. It's a three dollar vice, but worth every penny!! It's those Fruit and Walnut Salads! 3.5 for grapes, apples and a vanilla yogurt dip, but I eat the dip separately. So that makes it 2 points. The Apple Dippers are good, too ($1), and they are only 1 point (I think! :))

[TigerCheer2009]

L: pb and j (6)

[Twinkles6892]

Guess what I found today?!?!? WEIGHT WATCHERS BREAD! 1 point for 2 pieces, white bread too! :flower: I'm so excited


HEY TIGER,
IT'S OUR TIME TO SAY,
OUR CHALLENGE MAY BE TOUGH
BUT I WISH YOU LUCK TODAY,
OUR SPIRTS GO TO PROVE THAT WE'RE
READY TO FIGHT,
OUR TEAM HAS GOT THE POWER,
THE ABILITY AND THE MIGHT.
SO TIGER,
IT'S OUR TIME TO GO...
OUR TEAM IS TOUGH,
I WISH YOU LUCK,
IT'S TIME TO SAY HELLO! :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

Heya Twinks! Where'd you find it at? Is it any good? Yum-o!!!

d: chicken quesadilla (12) :earseek: :earseek: :earseek: , chicken soft taco (4.5)

4.5 fps! Tomorrow's Monday. Thank GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 hour mini golf!

[Twinkles6892]

Super Walmart! It's pretty good :Pinkbounc

[TigerCheer2009]

Awesome!!! I've added that to MY grocery list!!! Thanks Twinks!

We've got rhythm and we've got soul
So come on mighty WISHers and put your bodies on a roll
(stomp, clap,stomp, stomp, clap)
WISHers gettin' low, yeah!

[contempgal]

Good luck on your Relay for Life, Tiger! :cheer2: :cheer2: That's an awesome thing to do.

Oh, and I understand your hunger for cheese in the morning, I love it all the time. I haven't tried the Apple and Walnut salad from Mickey D's yet but I've heard great things about it. Maybe I will soon.

[calena]

I'm glad you are doing the Relay for Life. It is a great cause and so encouraging to see people take part. Plus seeing all those people jogging/walking/running is inspirational! :)

[TigerCheer2009]

:wave: Hi all!!

Amanda! Thanks! The Fruit and Walnut Salad is DELI-ish! Yum-o! It's 3 bucks in my area, but there's a $1 off coupon in the packet that holds the fork.

Calena! Hi! Thanks :)
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Bfast: two bowls cheerios (4)
Lunch: corndog (5), 18 oz water
Snack: bologna sandwich (5), 30 oz water
dinner: 2 hot dogs (8)
dessert: Fruit and Walnut Salad (3.5)

1.5 fps used today! Very worthy!
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Exercise:
:earboy2: 30 minutes playing dodgeball
:earboy2: 60 minutes playing soccer/baseball/basketball (soc-ase-ket?)

Trial of the Day: My babysitting kids' dad went through the drive through at McDonalds. That was the easy part. He ordered a Happy Meal for the kids and one for himself. He offered me fries! I said no without thinking about it. My mom also went through McyD's for my brother's supper. I talked myself out ot that Quarter Pounder with Cheese and fries...mmm! I asked myself if I really wanted it since I was this far in my challenge and determined what I really thought I needed was everything in that bag...at way too high a price!

I CAN do this challenge! Even if I have to tape my mouth shut when I go in, dog gone it I will succeed and there's nothing McDonalds can do to stop me ! :flower: !
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It's been a very busy day but I feel confidence in my abilities!
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Have a great one!

[contempgal]

Congrats on your resistance to temptation! :banana: :banana: Well done. It's not always easy but it always makes you feel good about yourself when you've done it.

[calena]

Amazing willpower at McDs... especially with two shots in one day! Keep up the good work! ;)

[TPCShauna]

Good for you for resisiting the ultimate temptation! Everything sounds like it is going well. Your dance exercise sounds fun! Great job on everything. :flower:

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi all!!!
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Amanda- Thanks. That was the hardest thing I have had to do as of yet. It made me feel invincible!
calena- That was like being tortured! My mind and tummy said "eat it. you will feel better" but my other part of my brain said "wake up. that's not right!! you've come so far. you REALLY wanna start over again?" Thanks!!
Shauna- It was very hard, but very well worth it! Thanks!! (Dancing was fun! :))
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b: fajita pork, crackers, milk (6) we need to go grocery shopping!!
l: pizza, 24 oz water (6)
s: PB and J (6)
d: ???

exercise: 30 minutes dodgeball, 5 minute walk home
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How do I feel today? Confident and PSYCHED!!! Squad leader victories are announced tonight!!!! If I get it, we're gonna party. If not, well, I did my best, but K (band director) is looking for the best out of so many people. I'll do it next year!
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Toodle oo!

[mking624]

Hey Tiger girlfriend!!!!

I'm SO sorry hon, that I haven't been on your journal in a few days...but you've definitely been on my mind!!! :)

You're doing so great with the resisting of temptation, I'm SO proud of you!!

I can't wait to hear the results of the band!! :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi you guys, I waited till I was all settled before I could write to you.

I didn't make it. What's unfair is that all of the people who tried out for Drum Major, made Squad Leader. My best friend made it but I didn't. I felt like part of myself was ripped away, and my dreams for now were crushed. See, I plan like this: set your goals big (go big or don't go at all), few and far ahead. As for Plan B...well, there is no plan B. (I'm gonna start crying again.) One of my "friends" said that it was ridiculous of me to set my goals and expectations too high because I was never gonna reach them. Needless to say, I have cut my associations with her down to few. My best friend (Sav [pronounced like Mav but with an S at the front]) said I looked so bummed and that she was sorry. It wasn't her fault that she was chosen. But all night long, I was guilt tripping and wondering how badly I screwed up not to get it. K did say that on a scale of one to ten (10 being best), nobody got below a 7 and three scored above 9.5. I didn't have the guts to ask him how I could improve. I was afraid I'd start crying. :sad: :sad: :sad: I felt so disappointed because the only other clare (clarinet) trying out was gonna be a senior. (Next year they're all outta my way!)

My AH (accelerated history) teacher picked up on my mood, as did all else. He asked what he could do. I said "Evict ____ from my position or a million dollars in small bills." My band friends who sit next to me made me smile (AH was talking about the 'old days' when they had to walk to school, in 18 ft deep snow, but he's only 28. :rolleyes: A friend started talking about how her ancestors only had one pair of pants, so one person could go to school a week. AH started talking about underwear everyone shared. I pictured it and started laughing. I can also sing Just Keep Swimming from Nemo in Spanish!(
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WISHsis!!! Hi. Thanks.
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d: ham rollies, cheese and crackers, salad w/ dressing (6)

no fp's used.

b: cereal 2 bowls (4)
l: turkey sandwich w/ lettuce on a bun (4), 18 oz water
s: cheese and crackers (4)
d: ??? going grocery shopping tonight, so hopefully Applebee's
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Exercise: 30 minutes dodgeball.
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How do I feel? Very disappointed because after school, I had to wake up to reality, where everything is wacko. During school, awesome.
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Did an unofficial weigh in after school, because I felt good. 186!!!! Hope my cheerleading uniform still fits because I got fitted when I was 203. Good or bad?

[goldcupmom]

I'm SO sorry and sad you didn't make it! I could feel your pain and almost cried myself (but I'm an emotional thing anyway).

I'm glad you have next year and I can hear (see, read....whatever) your determination.

Your food is good, your exercise is good. You will accomplish this.

Hang in there. "Just keep swimming!"

[contempgal]

Hold your head up, Tiger! Consider this a learning experience and keep going hard and strong. There's always next year!!

You are the biggest motivator on this board so just remember that even though you are down, you are still oh so FABULOUS!

We love you!

:cheer2: :banana: :bounce: :cool1:

[TigerCheer2009]

Double post.

[contempgal]

Oh, and BTW, it's always a good thing if things don't fit because they are LOOSE!

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks, Julie and Amanda. You guys make me feel all happy again.
Amanda: I got a phone call and my call waiting went off and botched the whole thing. :badpc: Thanks for bein' patient. This loose thing is good and bad because I don't know if I can get it resized. It does feel awesome. My ticker's not budgin' till Saturday though. I'll have lost 13 pounds, get my first 10 pound goal, be close to my 15 pound goal AND get my clippie. Whoa.
Julie: Thanks!

You guys don't know how much your words mean to me right now. Worth a million for every one.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
And now what I've been waiting for: the Happy Smiley Dance because you guys are awesome on the highest level. You know what to say to make me all :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: again!!! :)

[lmhall2000]

Tiger Cheer!!!

Can I just celebrate for a minute with you?????

:jumping1: :jumping1:

You aim BIG!!! Because you BELIEVE in yourself!!!! And you know that these setbacks are not really setbacks at all (although they really sting ya at the time)...they're little mountains you have to traverse to get to the summit. Man, your calves start aching, your legs are telling you that you should just turn around and head back to safety, but that little bruised heart inside says, "Nope, you've come this far...let's push on and see what's ahead..." Do you know what's just happened? Your calves are STRONGER because they've taken this path, your legs are developing endurance because you didn't turn back...you're putting together an ensemble of strength, courage, and fortitude that will serve you well on your path to the summit. You've also learned compassion...you've felt the disappointment and you will have a merciful heart towards those who face the same type of situation in their lives...and your words will comfort and restore hope.

You have a great crew of friends (the one that is a little negative needs you..she/he will learn from your resilience and hopefully pick up on the fact that if you fall you get back up...you don't give up) and what a sweet history teacher....go in tomorrow with the knowledge that you have gained something from this and show that beautiful smile...and the gains in your character will far outweigh any memories you would have gained if you had been selected. I'm not saying I won't be jumping for joy when you do succeed in any of your challenges...but I am excited to see how you take this and grow from it...and if you ever decide to be a mother one day...you'll look back on this and smile tenderly as you help your child go through a similar disappointment...you'll tell the story of how much it meant to you but that you didn't give up. We need those stories...my children for some reason love to hear the stories of when I failed more than the ones where I excelled! :) We're here for you and I'm sooo happy for the way you have managed the pain and seeing the good in it...and I KNOW that cheerleading outfit will need to be refitted! :)

YOU ROCK!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:
Tara

[TigerCheer2009]

Tiger Cheer!!!

Can I just celebrate for a minute with you?????

:jumping1: :jumping1:

You aim BIG!!! Because you BELIEVE in yourself!!!! And you know that these setbacks are not really setbacks at all (although they really sting ya at the time)...they're little mountains you have to traverse to get to the summit. Man, your calves start aching, your legs are telling you that you should just turn around and head back to safety, but that little bruised heart inside says, "Nope, you've come this far...let's push on and see what's ahead..." Do you know what's just happened? Your calves are STRONGER because they've taken this path, your legs are developing endurance because you didn't turn back...you're putting together an ensemble of strength, courage, and fortitude that will serve you well on your path to the summit. You've also learned compassion...you've felt the disappointment and you will have a merciful heart towards those who face the same type of situation in their lives...and your words will comfort and restore hope.

You have a great crew of friends (the one that is a little negative needs you..she/he will learn from your resilience and hopefully pick up on the fact that if you fall you get back up...you don't give up) and what a sweet history teacher....go in tomorrow with the knowledge that you have gained something from this and show that beautiful smile...and the gains in your character will far outweigh any memories you would have gained if you had been selected. I'm not saying I won't be jumping for joy when you do succeed in any of your challenges...but I am excited to see how you take this and grow from it...and if you ever decide to be a mother one day...you'll look back on this and smile tenderly as you help your child go through a similar disappointment...you'll tell the story of how much it meant to you but that you didn't give up. We need those stories...my children for some reason love to hear the stories of when I failed more than the ones where I excelled! :) We're here for you and I'm sooo happy for the way you have managed the pain and seeing the good in it...and I KNOW that cheerleading outfit will need to be refitted! :)

YOU ROCK!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:
Tara

Sure you can Tara!! I love the way you put that in perspective!!! That is gonna be printed out and hung on my wall!! Thanks Tara!! I feel so much better after talking to you guys. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

The reason why I didn't type as soon as I found out was because A) I was in the middle of a concert and B) I needed a little time to cool down or I might have typed some words I may have regretted.

Who wants to celebrate? You all are invited!!!

Let's dance!!

:rockband: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :cheer2: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[TPCShauna]

Hi there! Sorry to hear about the squad leader thing. You are right for dreaming big and the important thing is to not stop when you hit a snag. Just think how prepared you will be for try-outs next year!

What a nice dilemma to have with your cheerleading uniform. Way to go on working your plan!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Shauna!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flower:

[calena]

I'm sorry you didn't make the position you were trying for, but at least you had the guts to try. Maybe later when the emotions have cooled down a bit you can ask for pointers on why you didn't make it this time.
I am also so proud of you that you didn't go on a food frenzy to deal with the dissapointment! WOW.
Plus, congrats on your weight loss to date and just keep it up. The uniform will definitely have to be taken in.
I played clarinet too when I was in High School.

:flower:

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks calena. I'm going to talk with K tomorrow. We had to turn our uniforms in today. That was sad because many people have large shoes to fill and I had to turn in my ele-pants!!! That's okay though. I'm goin' for a smaller and better me!

d: last night- Tango Chicken Sandwich, Berry Lemon Cheesecake (only half YAY!! :cheer2: ), two bites garlic mashed potatoes, a tortilla chip with Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Applebees) 13

b: lemon yogurt, Vienna bread (4) I originally had two pieces of the bread cut off the loaf, but it didn't taste good. I finish the one and was done.
l: turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy (7)
d: ???
s: ???

Relay for Life tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hyper: I'm so psyched because I've been waiting for an excuse to try those Crystal Light to Go's!!! :cheer2: Forgive me because I won't be able to get to a computer.

Exercise: 17 minute mile, 5 minute walk!

[TigerCheer2009]

D: macaroni and cheese, shredded beef (12)

I'm doin' exercises during the commercials of CSI!! :cheer2:

[LilMamiBella]

Tiger-
I'd love to do one of those runs. I'm scared I won't be able to make it though lol
Let us know how it goes! Hope you do great! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

It's Zero Day...RfL is in about 1/2 hour. That's when we go and set up!! I'm so psyched (Thanks Steph...you guys will be the first to know how I did). I'll be among friends...any DIS WISHers in the BG area Lifin' it? Maybe...maybe not.

B: cereal, lemon yogurt (4)
L: grilled cheese, peaches (7)
S: lemon yogurt (2), water, something else maybe...
D: ??? will be determined

Exercise: got 12 minutes done last night. We had to do a diet paper for my Health and Fitness exam. We had to choose 4 diets, (I did Zone, WW, SBD and Atkins). People wondered how I knew so much about WW. :rolleyes: They should read this. I'm HOPING for 2 miles today!!!!

[contempgal]

Hi Tiger! :wave2:

Checking in, as I've been away from the journals for a few days. Good luck on your Relay for Life! I applaud you for doing it. :banana: :cheer2: Be sure to let us know how it goes.

Wishing you mucho luck! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :banana:

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi you guys!! I made it back alive. It was wonderful and inspirational! Not to mention beautiful outside. The theme was Circus of Hope. I walked maybe an hour, (3 long laps and the Caregiver lap). It was AWESOME. Now that we know better, we're gonna do it to the hilt next year. Tee-shirts, decorated campsites, rockin' fundraisers, the whole bit! We might even rope the band into it (The NB Marching Maniacs). We also played on the playground equipment. It was awesome, and no pressure at all. You just walked. They had spirit comps and lots of games/food/prizes/fun! It's great. Anyone who wants to try one, should.

I let myself slip yesterday and today because I knew I would have walked it off. I didn't count POINTS. I'll do it tomorrow.

d last night: Arby roast beef sandwich and curly fries. Let me tell you, TEMPTATION CITY!! Walking Tacos, cotton candy, cookies.. :teeth: I stayed strong. I did eat some fresh strawberries. Yum.
b: McDonalds cinnamon roll (yuck) and Fruit and Walnut Salad, milk
l: no organized lunch, more like fishie pretzels, marshmallows, and 100 Calorie Pack fruit snacks and a bottle of water!

[TigerCheer2009]

s: turkey sandwich, carrots/dressing
d: macaroni and hot dogs, water

Okay. I declare today a splurge day. I let it ride because I thought I couldn't finish strong. That's okay cause I'm gonna get right back OP tomorrow.

I'm getting my 10-lb reward now!!!!! I'm downloading my music for my CD!

[TigerCheer2009]

b: toast, yogurt, apple (7)
l: soup, salad, scrambled egg (4)
s: yogurt, PB sandwich (6)
d: ???

Exercise: 7 minute walk, 5 minutes misc. exercise (pushups, situps, stretches, leg pulls)

Water: 12 oz

[Twinkles6892]

Yay Tiger!:thewave:

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Twinks!!! We've got great goals goin' for us, have we not? (Translation: did you get your PM?)

[Twinkles6892]

Yes we do ::yes:: After this is all over, and I look like I want to, he's going to have to fight everyone else off to get to me :rotfl:

[TigerCheer2009]

Yep, no doubt!!! ::yes:: ::yes:: Opposites attract, huh?!?!

My guy is gonna be at the end of a very long line. The scuffles will break out and he'll come to my rescue. He's gonna be waiting for the real and true me, the one behind all the chub. It'll be the time of my LIFE :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc !

BTW, the kids I babysit for think I'm going out with Oscar Meyer. As in a slice of bologna from Oscar Meyer. :rolleyes:

[Twinkles6892]

Hahahaha, I babysat last night, and I swear the house was haunted. I felt like someone was watching me the whole time. And the bathroom was at the end of a long hall with a mirror on it :scared: The kids went to bed at about 6:30, so I was up all alone until about 11. I had my mom calling me every half hour :rotfl: :blush:

[TigerCheer2009]

Oh. My. Gosh. That ALWAYS happens to me!! Okay, the one family I sit for has this HUGE creepy house that's old and a fat, old, sweet dog. I feel so protected :rolleyes:. When I dog sit at Bologna Kids house at night (trailer in a shady neighborhood at night), I flip out because SOMETHING always makes noise. Sends shivers up my spine!

Hey...at least *ahem* (we have to come up with a code name for him or something, my guy's code name is "Aaron") is there in our dreams to make us feel better. And your babysitting kids don't think you're going out with a meat byproduct!!

[Twinkles6892]

Yeah, I'm actually pretty good friends with Ben. Everyone thinks he likes me, but I don't see it really. He said a couple of pretty mean things to me in the beginning of the semester, but I laid down the law, and he apoligized up and down and didn't realize it was such a big deal (homeschooled, first year around real girls), and since then he has been really sweet. We have a hiking trip together the end of this week, I'm going to try to put my "city-girl-ness" behind me and play a happy camper :earboy2:

[TigerCheer2009]

Awesome!!! I just got news that I will be going on the ALIVE 05 trip. It's a camping Christian music festival. Should be great, but I, like you, am a city chicken. My idea of roughing it: Motel 6!!!

[pearlieq]

Just wanted to stop by and tell you you're doing an incredible job! You've made so much progress since you've started. I'm so proud of you!

Keep up the awesome work! :banana:

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks Pearlie!!! Haven't seen you in a while, but glad you're back!!

For everybody else, I am listening to my reward cd!! Beware, those of who buy from Walmart Music-the music is uncensored. I know not to say those words, but for parents who are making car cd's with children of an impressional age, beware!!

1. 1985
2. Like Humans Do (was on the playlist)
3. Hollaback Girl
4. Since U Been Gone
5. Mr. Brightside
6. This One's For The Girls
7. "Jazzy Heart" (on the playlist)
8. The Medallion Calls (from Pirates [of the Carribean])
9. He's A Pirate (Pirates)
10. Cell Block Tango from Chicago
11. Beethoven (playlist)
12. Shut Up!
13. One Girl Revolution!

One song for each pound I've lost! Yeah!

[contempgal]

Excellent idea, Tiger! Your cd sounds fun. Congratulations on losing 13 pounds. That is awesome. Go YOU! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Your camping trip sounds fun too. I know what you mean about "roughing it." I'm a country girl but still have never been camping and I'm not quite sure if I could do it. I'm sure you'll have a blast though . . . . . . new experiences!!

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Amanda! Thanks! I know how you feel. About how I feel...I want to go out and buy everything I'll need. In foresight, it looks awesome/perfect/nothing can go wrong. In hindsight, I'll have to abandon most of my rules (like no eating after 7) and I really am not fond for the outside.
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My letter to me:

Dear My Body,
You're looking and feeling absolutely fabulous. Sure we had that nasty slip, but I am rededicating myself to making a better us. Our compadre, Gordo (fat) will be with us a little while longer, but, as you have sensed, he is slipping away mighty fast. It's for the better, really.

To make a better us, we are each going to have to pull our own weight. I will be:
:flower: drinking more water, :flower: trying to make more sensible food choices, :flower: changing up my exercise and :flower: taking more me time.
As for you, well, we'll just have to see.

The memories are great, but you aren't. It's you, not me. I'm sorry, Gordo, but I want to be friends. Not family members. Sure, sure, I remember the good times. But they don't happen as much anymore. I get tired easy, I'm just not being all I can be. Please don't take it to heart (literally).

Best wishes,
me
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d: Personal pizza, salad (7)
1 fp used

b: PB sammich (6)
l: 3 meatballs, potato rounds (7)
s: ??
d: ??

exercise: Starting gym exam. But today we played volleyball! Bump set spike! The memorial day parade/Cedar Point (CP) is coming up. I'm really worried because I don't think I'll be able to make healthy choices at CP. I'll try but can't guarantee anything. I am going to dance very soon! Toodleoo!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

OMG I love that letter! I cried, I laughed...that was the best!

What a wonderfully clever way to motivate yourself! You so inspire me! Thanks so much!!! :flower:

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

I think I know why I chose a few of those specific songs for my workout cd other than the fact that I love them:
Song 3: Hollaback Gurl (Gwen Stefani)- I've been " a few times" I've been around that track of weight loss and now I want it more than ever.
Song 4: Since U been Gone (kelly clarkson)- "Since u been gone, It's like I can breathe for the first time. I'm so moving on [yeah yeah] Thanks to you, now I get what I wa-a-ant!" (not want, pronounced like rant, except with a W at the front.) It's want, (wa-unt, I guess, if I wanna be technical)
Song 5: Mr. Brightside-The Killers: It's about my destiny and if I don't take control, I'll be left in the past with no control!
Song 6: This Ones For the Girls (Martina McBride): Make it happen!
Song 12: Shut Up! (Simple Plan) "...Step up, step up, step up, you'll never stop me. Nothing-you say-today is gonna bring me down!"

Anyway, I just danced 32 minutes and man am I pooped! :cheer2:

Dinner will be spaghetti/meat sauce and salad. (11)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

wish i coulda been dancin with ya instead of sitting in my office :)

oh well i'll do the jive here for ya:

:cool1: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :bounce: :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :banana: :cool1: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :bounce: :rolleyes1 :cool1:

oh yea!
LOL

[TigerCheer2009]

What made you laugh and what made you cry? I love knowing that I can inspire! Rock on WISHSista!!

Note; I was gonna have a little snackie after din-din, but I'll have used exactly 24 points! Yippie skippie doodlebugs! (Translation: YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!) I think I'm more thirsty than hungry-ish.

[TigerCheer2009]

makes ya feel GOOD, huh!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

THE FOLLOWING QUOTED FROM TIGER!:::

My letter to me:

Dear My Body,
:flower: You're looking and feeling absolutely fabulous. :flower: Sure we had that nasty slip, but I am rededicating myself to making a better us. Our compadre, Gordo (fat) will be with us a little while longer, but, as you have sensed, he is slipping away mighty fast. It's for the better, really.
:flower:
To make a better us, we are each going to have to pull our own weight. :flower: I will be:
drinking more water, trying to make more sensible food choices, changing up my exercise and taking more me time.
As for you, well, we'll just have to see.

:guilty: The memories are great, but you aren't. It's you, not me. I'm sorry, Gordo, but I want to be friends. Not family members. Sure, sure, I remember the good times. But they don't happen as much anymore. :guilty: I get tired easy, I'm just not being all I can be. Please don't take it to heart (literally).

Best wishes,
me


I don't know why but I got all choaked up on that last part :) You ROCK! :)

Hugs,
Jen :wave2:

[TigerCheer2009]

Okay. I oopsed. I dipped. I floundered.

Enough with the comparisons!

I had a small snackie because I determined that I was HUNGRY. An apple w/ two tabs (tablespoons) Pb! 3.