Worfiedoodles
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Good morning, everyone!
It's finally here...my first weigh in day after giving it my all again. I'm pretty nervous about this evening. I know I've lost some, I'm just afraid I'll be disappointed because it's not much. I tend to get impatient and give up. But, since I can come here every day (and it has been helping!), I'm determined to keep the momentum going this time.
I'm hoping to pick up my Borders book on my way home from work tomorrow!
I really reigned it in last night. I did my 80 minutes on the treadmill, slower than usual because of the ridiculous heat and humidity. I had cherries for dessert. I let myself have one Lindt chocolate ball as my reward at the end of every night. It's two points, but that means no other "bad" snacks.
My dh didn't feel like cooking last night (he's our chief chef), so I was faced with takeout. I asked him to go to Subway, and I got a 7pt. Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. That took alot of willpower, but it was delicious! Making good choices when I eat out will make a big difference for me, because we pretty much eat out from Friday night until Sunday lunch. I'm not proud of that, it just tends to be how we live. We have started grilling more on the weekends, but we are very bad about picking up a takeout menu. I plan good meals from Sunday-Thursday, they just don't always get made.
My new plan is to eat a banana and Special K bar in the morning. The banana really helps me feel full until lunch. I'm having a cottage doubles (cottage cheese with blueberries or raspberries) for lunch, along with 15 Kashi TLC crackers. Then later in the afternoon I eat cherries as a snack.
I don't stop to think or pass go, as soon as I get home I get on the treadmill and do my 80 minutes, at whatever speed I can handle that day. Then I start my afternoon routine, getting our family ready for the next day. By the time I have dinner (usually 7:30), it's late enough that I need to go to bed in about 1.5 hours.
I have a super early bed time, because I get up at 5:45, and I'm a grouch if I don' get 7.5 hours of sleep. After I go to bed, I usually read for about an hour. I have to have my book time!
Suz and Lisa - I am 5'4 as well! Lisa, everything is harder when you have a headache. Just focus on doing what you can each day. That's my new mantra. I get so fixed on the scale, and I forget that I have to do things every day to see results. We all have hard days, and this is a great place to talk about it. Actually writing it out helps me put it in perspective, and realize that I can do this!
Tigercheer - I hope the uniform try-on went well. It's so exciting when you can actually see your results in action!
Linda - I had my first taste of Coldstone Creamery last week. That could easily become a place I stop way to often! Did you make it to 10,000 steps? My stride is so small, I have to do more like 15,000 to make 5 miles.
Kathy - you are doing a great job with your exercise. It's true, if you're passing the gym anyway...it's pretty hard not to feel guilty!
Sthronds - I also sit all day at work, in front of a computer. I've been making myself get up and take a 15 minute walk break in the morning (I do laps around our office before anyone else arrives), and also try to walk at lunch. I'm on the 4th floor of a building without an elevator, so just forcing myself to leave means I'll get my heart rate up coming back. Congratulations on your 2 pounds, that is awesome!!
Tara - these weigh in days are hard, aren't they?! I know you will do well, and you are such a positive person, that you will find a silver lining even if you don't get the results you are hoping for.
I probably missed someone, please know that I am sending out wishes for wonderful weight loss for all the 150ers!
It's finally here...my first weigh in day after giving it my all again. I'm pretty nervous about this evening. I know I've lost some, I'm just afraid I'll be disappointed because it's not much. I tend to get impatient and give up. But, since I can come here every day (and it has been helping!), I'm determined to keep the momentum going this time.
I'm hoping to pick up my Borders book on my way home from work tomorrow!
I really reigned it in last night. I did my 80 minutes on the treadmill, slower than usual because of the ridiculous heat and humidity. I had cherries for dessert. I let myself have one Lindt chocolate ball as my reward at the end of every night. It's two points, but that means no other "bad" snacks.
My dh didn't feel like cooking last night (he's our chief chef), so I was faced with takeout. I asked him to go to Subway, and I got a 7pt. Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. That took alot of willpower, but it was delicious! Making good choices when I eat out will make a big difference for me, because we pretty much eat out from Friday night until Sunday lunch. I'm not proud of that, it just tends to be how we live. We have started grilling more on the weekends, but we are very bad about picking up a takeout menu. I plan good meals from Sunday-Thursday, they just don't always get made.
My new plan is to eat a banana and Special K bar in the morning. The banana really helps me feel full until lunch. I'm having a cottage doubles (cottage cheese with blueberries or raspberries) for lunch, along with 15 Kashi TLC crackers. Then later in the afternoon I eat cherries as a snack.
I don't stop to think or pass go, as soon as I get home I get on the treadmill and do my 80 minutes, at whatever speed I can handle that day. Then I start my afternoon routine, getting our family ready for the next day. By the time I have dinner (usually 7:30), it's late enough that I need to go to bed in about 1.5 hours.
I have a super early bed time, because I get up at 5:45, and I'm a grouch if I don' get 7.5 hours of sleep. After I go to bed, I usually read for about an hour. I have to have my book time!
Suz and Lisa - I am 5'4 as well! Lisa, everything is harder when you have a headache. Just focus on doing what you can each day. That's my new mantra. I get so fixed on the scale, and I forget that I have to do things every day to see results. We all have hard days, and this is a great place to talk about it. Actually writing it out helps me put it in perspective, and realize that I can do this!
Tigercheer - I hope the uniform try-on went well. It's so exciting when you can actually see your results in action!
Linda - I had my first taste of Coldstone Creamery last week. That could easily become a place I stop way to often! Did you make it to 10,000 steps? My stride is so small, I have to do more like 15,000 to make 5 miles.
Kathy - you are doing a great job with your exercise. It's true, if you're passing the gym anyway...it's pretty hard not to feel guilty!
Sthronds - I also sit all day at work, in front of a computer. I've been making myself get up and take a 15 minute walk break in the morning (I do laps around our office before anyone else arrives), and also try to walk at lunch. I'm on the 4th floor of a building without an elevator, so just forcing myself to leave means I'll get my heart rate up coming back. Congratulations on your 2 pounds, that is awesome!!
Tara - these weigh in days are hard, aren't they?! I know you will do well, and you are such a positive person, that you will find a silver lining even if you don't get the results you are hoping for.
I probably missed someone, please know that I am sending out wishes for wonderful weight loss for all the 150ers!
Can't wait to hear your weigh in, I know you'll be happy!!!
so I'm currently at a 150.2 Soooo close..... Hopefully next week, I can have celebrate next week.
me the dope forgot to put it back on!!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr............got to get the brain engaged.
the more the merrier.
Isnt it amazing how kids can read your face? I worked this year with a woman who had to leave work because of a brain tumor. She was an aide in my class, as well as another class. The kids new something was wrong, as they saw it on my face
she had just passed away. They are very perceptive. I hope all is well with the house! Yes, on the weight loss! Woo hoo!
