Amy's New Start : Comments Welcome!

[Amy&Dan]

HI!
How are you? Goodness you have been busy. Way to go on the workouts! You are doing great. Thank you for posting about premenopouse. I have been in this stage for about 5 years now and beginning to think something was wrong. I never knew it could take so long. I am so ready for it to be over. I hope you have a fabulous weekend. I had my first pedicure a couple months ago and it was great. Totally enjoy yourself.

Hey Lisa, I have been busy. I am really enjoying the exercise, its amazing how much better I feel.

I cannot remember exactly when this started with me (perimenopause). I think it was around 99, just a few years after dd was born. After years of a 28 day cycle that never changed unless I was pregnant, suddenly I was always out of whack. And the hot flashes and bloating were just bizarre. I am sort of used to it now but hate the way the bloat makes the scale crazy, and I also think my age in general has just made it harder for me to lose weight. At least in the timeframe I want to! There are lots of books on the subject and you can take hormones or use things like progesterone cream (can be found at a health food store). Exercise helps me the most and of course griping about it to my Wish Sisters!

Okay I did fine tonight. I had a bowl of strawberries for dinner and slammed some water. I guess I'll go to WW tomorrow. I am not too worried about the Burger King meal, I mean the fact of the matter is that I probably wasn't going to show a loss this week regardless of what I ate. At least I stayed in points. I must say, I did enjoy it! But I got my fix and hopefully won't be venturing through any drive thrus anymore.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks for your PM, WISH sis. I really appreciate your words of encouragement!

I hope you and Dan have a great time at the movie. Please let us know how you like it!

Have a great weekend!

 

[eyor44]

Hope things are good at WW today. That is how I feel sometimes. I just gotta get my fix on a certain food and then I am fine for a while. Like Girl Scout cookies. I discovered an unopened box under my desk a couple ays ago. Thin Mints. Yeah, it is opened now. Ate a few, closed the box and I'm good for a while. I'm so glad you can't buy those things year round. I'd be in trouble.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Tracy and Lisa.

Well I was down a half a pound at WW. Then I proceeded to skip lunch, eat popcorn at the Star Trek movie (great movie btw) and some m & m's but had a healthy dinner followed by a lemon square. Made those for my nephew. Woke up today, had another lemon square, some butter braid (bought that and seeing as how it sat in my nephew's car for hours, I had to go ahead and make it) and some chips. So my food is clearly not good the last day and a half. We are having pizza for a late lunch at a friend's house while we watch the Nuggets, then tomorrow is Mother's Day complete with lots of food I DO NOT NEED. This weekend is going to be tough. Heck, I've already blown it and its not even lunchtime.

And I am short on time and can't work out. I hope to get up early tomorrow and go to the gym before my nail appt.

So that's my confession for the weekend. I'll get to journals later, Happy Mother's Day

Lisa: Girl Scout cookies are evil!
Tracy: Hope things are better for you sweetie.

 

[lovinaz]

Congrats on the loss! I know you weren't expecting to lose anything, so that is wonderful!

Try not to let a couple bad meals get you down. You can get back on track, I know it! MOther's Day is a special day, and you should allow yourself a treat. I know you will get back into your workout routine Monday, and if you are spot on with food the next 4 days, you'll do fine at next WI.

 

[toystoryduo]

Congrats on your weight loss, Amy!

Sending a gentle your way and a wish for a Happy Mother's Day! You're in my thoughts and prayers, WISH sis.

 

[traceycooper]

congrats on the loss Amy
I hope your doing ok today

 

[lovinaz]

Thinking of you this Mother's Day. I hope you are enjoying your pampering!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Amy, Tracey and Tracy. I had a very nice Mother's Day. It was rainy and dreary and at first I was sort of depressed missing my mom, but then it was time to head to the salon for my nail appt. and once I got there I felt much better. Dan and my friend's husband made a great dinner and it was a nice day. So another one enjoyed and survived!

Food all weekend, starting Friday was AWFUL. I can't even remember what all I ate, but it was not good. I got on the scale yesterday and it had me up two pounds. So I need to work very hard this week and get back on track. So far so good with that. I worked out cardio for an hour yesterday, then today did a 20 minute brisk walk followed by an hour of aquasize. I am intending to slam the water today. And make a big taco salad for dinner tonight, we all love it and its full of fiber and veggies. Just what I need to try to flush my system out of everything I ingested over the weekend!

Poor ds asked a girl to the school dance on Friday, and she turned him down! He was certain she would say yes since her friend, told his friend who told ds she was hoping he'd ask. Ahh, the joys of middle school! But he's going anyway, his best friend didn't have the guts to ask anybody so they plan to hang out together. I told him there will be lots of other girls there. I was proud he got the guts up to ask her.

We have a camping trip this weekend. So lots of food challenges for that. Judging by the emails we are exchanging with the other five families going, its going to be a food fest. I really have to find someway not to completely derail with smores, beer, and all the desserts everybody is bringing. Weekends, they just undo me all year long! One thing about it, I can't spend the night on Friday due to ds' dance and he has an early morning fundraiser on Saturday to attend for church. So that gets me out of the food zone for a bit and will give me time to work out Saturday morning. No idea why camping is always a pig fest.

Ds is really gearing up for his mission trip this summer. They'll be working at a homeless shelter, a day care center for under prividged kids and a nursing home. He's going to see a whole different world out there. I'm going to miss him but am so glad he chose to do this. My "mission" will be to enjoy some peace and quiet for six nights and days!

 

[toystoryduo]

I'm glad that you had a good Mother's Day. I was thinking about you and praying for you.

No worries about the food from the weekend....You're slamming water and getting your workouts in. Stay OP the rest of the week and I bet those two pounds + will be gone by weigh-in!

I'm sorry your DS got turned down for the dance, but kudos to him for having the courage to ask! I bet he'll have a great time at the dance with his buddies.

It sounds like you have a great weekend ahead...food, friends, and fun!

Thank you so much for your PM. Have a great Wednesday!

 

[lovinaz]

Poor DS! Hopefully the experience didn't turn him off girls yet! But we all have to learn how to deal with rejection eventually, don't we?

I bet you are going to have a blast camping! Try to take healthy options, and allow yourself points for a treat. I know you still struggle with the mental aspect of weight loss (don't we all?) but I'm sure you can find a balance soon.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Yeah Amy, we all do struggle, which in some ways makes me feel better and in other's makes me feel discouraged! I have decided conquering my mental battle with food won't happen, I just need to manage it as best I can. I guess it will always be a struggle but I guess life is that way.

Tracy: Thanks for the good thoughts and your pm. I am thinking about you and you are in my prayers.

Ds is fine, I think in some ways he's a bit relieved. His friend got turned down too, so that made him feel less self conscious. I am just proud he got up the courage to ask!

Speaking of ds, I am so proud of him right now. Things have really clicked with him. He has some really good, worthwhile friends, his grades are better since he's gotten where he tries harder and he is really maturing. Helping out more around the house and all into his church stuff. When I think of some of the sleepless nights that kid has given me, it feels good to have him in such a good spot. And I am so proud of how dedicated he is with his community projects. I think he's found a good outlet and its helped with his self esteem. Thank goodness, I was beginnign to wonder sometimes!

Food yesterday was good. We had Chick Fil A for dinner and I ordered fruit but came home with fries (should have checked the order before I drove off). I was good and tossed them but it was hard. I have been allowing myself a small bowl of mint ice cream at night with a 100 calorie pack of cookies. 6 Points but for some reason I am craving sweets right now. So I am just budgeting the points and dealing with it. No idea why, I don't usually want sweets.

I am finally making my taco salad tonight. Last night I went to make it and thought my turkey smelled funny. The date said "sell by May 7th". I had just bought it on Monday so I took it back today and got a replacement. Thank God I have a strong nose or we might have gotten sick. All that brought about the Chick Fil A! So tonight I have fresh turkey for the salad.

Here is today's food:
Slim Fast: 3
Crackers with grapes: 4
Healthy Choice Meal: 8
Ice cream w/ cookies: 6
Taco Salad: 7
28 (right on target)

I need to buy some ff ice cream if I am going to keep eating that. Six points even figured in is high.

I am coming home to sleep on Friday night so that I can pick up ds and his friend from the dance and get him to his church clean up day. That will also get me out of the campground before the smores and beer start roasting and flowing! And get me out of the tent, which I hate to sleep in. That way I can also work out Saturday morning. And watch a chick flick by myself Friday night.

 

[lovinaz]

Good job tossing those fries!

That is so funny to read that you are coming home from camping for the night. When we go camping, we go 3 hours into the wilderness, there is no going home for the night! You go girl! Enjoy your "me" time!

Did you make WI this morning? I hope all went well.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Amy, this is our practice run for the season so we go close by. After this we'll head up to the mountains and there's not going home at night! I am actually glad we do this, its still getting into the low 30's at night above 7000 feet and frankly, I'm not that hearty! I wouldn't go home at all but I have to pick up ds at 8:30 from his dance and then drop him off at church at 7:30 and the thought of running back and forth all night and morning isn't that appealing.

Weigh in was good, I was down 1.4 so I got my 15 pound star and am at 16 pounds total. I can't say 16 pounds in 18 weeks knocks my socks off but I'll take it! And given my horrid weekend food wise last weekend, I think I came out pretty darn good.

I am taking some legal treats for me this weekend and a big thing of fruit and veggies, so hopefully I can hold my own. If not, well I guess I'll get back on track Sunday!

 

[toystoryduo]

Congrats on your weigh-in, Amy!!!

I hope you're having a great time camping this weekend.

Thanks for your PM!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Tracy, camping was very fun. Although Dan and Maria got rained on all night on Friday, but other than some minor leaks the tent stayed pretty dry. It started out Saturday very chilly and windy but then turned into a very nice day.

Ds had a great time at the dance, the girl he asked sort of spent more time with him than the boy she went with! And he got asked to dance by another girl so he wasn't hurting for female company. I can't believe he is growing up so much!

I did about like I expected with food all weekend. We all brought way too much food, there were so many chips, dips, queso, brownies, cookeis, and pie not to mention donuts. It was hard to do well. I brought carrots and of course nobody, including me ate any! I did avoid beer (had a few sips of one) and only had one rum and diet. I really drank a lot of water and did eat a ton of fruit. I was all set to take a nice walk Saturday afternoon but had to run my friend home, her dd got really sick and she had to take her to urgent care. I am so hopeful my kids don't get it (strep). So that ate up my afternoon and evening, by the time I got back it was dark. I did get some walking in the morning.

I think in all I did okay. I was proud I didn't drink anything. I just decided it wasn't worth it. I have barely been drinking at all lately, its just pure empty calories. I read alcohol grams convert to fat faster than anything else you eat or drink. So good to avoid, at least for now.

I am back on track today, still haven't made it to the rec center but I plan to do pretty quick here. Right now I am doing laundry, came home with a lot of damp, dirty clothes that reek of smoke from our fire.

Daisy had a ball, even though one of the other dogs about ripped her head off Saturday afternoon. Poor thing, she was scared. And very dramatic about the whole thing. She does have a big sore on her neck I need to keep an eye on to make sure it doens't become infected. He really got her good.

I am under four weeks to WDW! I just need to lose four pounds to make my 20 pound goal (set that when it became obvious I couldn't make my 25 pound goal). I am going to have to be very careful in WDW. 9 nights on the regular DDP, followed by 7 nights on the QSDP. That's a lot of food. I need to research and see what I can sub for those cs desserts. I am hoping they'll give me either fruit or a small water bottle. The last thing I need is dessert at lunch and dinner (and I know I'll eat the good stuff i.e. creme brulee at the ts places). I also plan to take some walks and swim but still, 16 nights of eating off program will be tough. But I am determined not to wig out or stress. Even if I just behave some of the time, hey, that's something. And it is vacation. I just know that it may take me 18 weeks to lose 16 pounds but I bet I can gain it back in about one fourth the time!

 

[lovinaz]

Congrats on the loss!!!

Sounds like you had fun camping. Great job not drinking, that is my biggest obstacle! I can go weeks without drinking anything, but the minute there is a social event, I am all over it! And with this holiday weekend coming up...

Can you let Daisy off the leash? I know beagles are roamers, and Buckley cannot be off the leash for 1 second - he will take off and someone has to chase him down.

I'm sure you will do fine on your trip. Since we are going to be gone at the same time, we need to make a pact to behave!

 

[toystoryduo]

Did you say four weeks until Disney?!?!?!? Can you please take me with you?

I'm glad you had a good time camping. Good for you for avoiding the alcohol!!! (You can save that for WDW! Mai Tais, Grey Goose Slushies.... Alcohol doesn't have any calories in WDW. I think I read that in a brochure somewhere. )

I've been meaning to tell you...My DDs are putting in requests for a new puppy and at the top of both of their lists is a beagle. When we decide to get a new puppy, I may have several questions for you about beagles if you don't mind.

I hope you have a great day today!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Amy and Tracy!

Food was good yesterday, I did get a 60 minute walk in at the rec center so that was good. And I slammed the water all day long (and was up to the bathroom all night long!). I feel very bloated. Between the pms bloat that lasts weeks sometimes and the salt foods of the weekend, I feel like that girl in Willie Wonka, about to explode! I aquasized today, that really helps, I think the pressure of the water sort of squeezes my bloat out a bit if that makes any sense. Stepdad is coming over for dinner tonight, can't say I am looking forward to that but I am sure it will be fine. And since I am cooking, I can control what we eat (no frozen pizza, potato salad and ice cream lol).

Food today:
Slim Fast
Cheese and Crackers, apple
Turkey burger, fruit salad, whole wheat pasta salad, salad, small piece of lowfat pineapple cake.

Amy: I am too afriad to let Daisy off the leash. I never could trust Benjamin and she has managed to sneak out the front door a few times so I don't trust her. Next time, I am staking her away from my friend's dogs, these are big yellow labs, way bigger than poor Daisy. The drinks kill me, but I am happy to say, I have gotten where I seldom drink. If I could just have one or two, that'd be different, but I know better! I like the "good behavior on vacation" pact!

Tracy: I have had beagles my whole life. They are sweet but stubborn. Get a female, in my experience they are a bit better behaved (sorry Buckley!). I would love to take you with me! Hey, are my Nuggets going to face off with your Cavaliers??

 

[goldcupmom]

Congrats on WI, Amy! And the camping successes. You are really doing good, and the exercise is FANTASTIC!!

Glad you survived mother's day. It's still a hard one for me, too!

I can't believe you are at WDW in 4 weeks. With any luck the rain will have moved on by then. It is horrid here now.

Have a wonderful rest of the week!