Another HUNDRED DAYS!

[keenercam]

I made it through yesterday cheat free

Glad to here everyone is doing so well

Minnie -- By my calculations, even with your sick days (6), I think you are done 25 days!!!

Mikamah -- congrats! After today you will be indigo!

 

[donac]

Hi everyone. Welcome new people. Hello to everyone who has been wondering where I have been. Some of you may have read this on another thread but if you don't read that thread this will explain where I have been this week.

I am finally out of school. We finished yesterday. It has been a crazy week for me. We finished exams on Tuesday, had graduation on Wed and finished up on Thursday. ON top of this I ended up working with my son's school (I don't teach there) because their play was up for 8 awards in a statewide competition Tuesday night (yes on top of everything else that goes on at the end of a school year). I was fitting and pressing costumes on Sunday night and Monday night. ON Tuesday I finished exams, graded them, got the rest of my grades in and then went over to my son's school to go with them to this competition. It is held just like the Tony Awards from NY. Each of the best schools nominated got to perform. So the kids had to go early go through a rehersal on their stage and then eat and change and then sit through the award ceremony. OUr kids were wonderful bu they did not win any awards. They were disappointed but they were wonderful at the ceremony.

My eating has been a little strange but within my calorie count. NOt much exercise because of the crazy schedule but a little bit every day. I did get in 60 minutes today which was great. I did a little cleaning and then some knitting. It has been a pretty relaxing day.

I have been within my calorie count everyday this week and I did a little exercise (even if it was only 15 minutes of walking) everyday. This was hard this week because I was not getting enough sleep and it was hard to get up in the morning. Several times I was doing pilates at 9 pm so I could get something in for the day. I made up for it today by doing 30 minutes on the treadmill and 30 minutes of yoga (I love my extra time in the morning during the summer)

According to my records I am just finishing up day 33 (one third of the way). This has been a tough week for me but I made it through it.

What are people's plans for Father's Day. My husband is away until Sunday afternoon. My sister is having a cookout but I would have to go by myself because my older son is working and my younger son has to study for his finalsmow the lawn and work on his Eagle Scout Proposal. Maybe I will just stay home. At least I won't have to put up with all the food at my sister's house (not that it is very good but she waits so long to put out the main course that you will eat anything).

Well I have to go. COngrats to all those who have stayed on track. Keep up the good work and I will chekc in this weekend.

 

[disneyfanz04]

I am about to complete day 24( i think) It has been really rough the past couple of days, and I have been doing CORE on WW this past week, but I am not sure how that will effect the scale tomorrow. I do not know what my problem is. I mean I do great all night, then I get really bored at night and just want to eat. I am not even hungry I don't know why I want to eat, so I pop up a bag of popcorn(which is on CORE) I eat that, then after I have the salty snack I use my flex points to have ice cream or something. I am really starting to get frustrated, so I think next week I will do CORE again, but I will close the kitchen at 7:30pm. I have got to get back into the swing of things. I think I will start training for the marathon now just to get me motivated. When I was training for the MINNIE, I was so dedicated and watched everything I ate, so I think that will be in my next week plans too.

Everyone is doing an awesome job!!! CONGRATS everyone who is staying CHEAT-FREE!!!!!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Dona and Michelle! So glad to see you. It gets lonely around here sometimes.

DH and DS leave for a week of boy scout camping tomorrow, so I am going to have to work really hard to stay on track -- I eat when I am lonely or bored! I should be very busy this week getting everything ready for DD17's graduation party.

Dona -- congrats to DS's school play cast. What a wonderful honor!

Michelle -- I know what you mean about a scheduled event keeping you on track. Knowing I have to do the Disneyland 1/2 exactly 3 months from tomorrow is really motivating me to stick to a training plan and to be very accountable, food-wise.

Today I finished day 29. I am heading upstairs to exercise and read or watch a movie to avoid the chocolate vitamuffins calling my name. As of now I only need to earn one AP to be completely within points today. Not bad for a day that included pizza for dinner (veggie!!!).

Thanks so much guys for the support and accountability!

 

[goldcupmom]

Day 33 done. Most of my points were at Sweet Tomatoes tonight, but I was careful. The lemon dessert was heavenly, even if it was not much more than a couple bites!

 

[mikamah]

Hi everyone. Hope you are all enjoying the weekend. I'm done with 20%of this challenge. I can't remember the last time I've stuck with ww in so long. This is the first day of my food tracker, and I always feel much more relaxed because I have the full 35 flex points available if needed. I had a few cookies and pieces of licorice at work and just finished dinner using up todays points and 2 fps. I'm going to watch Toy Story with my son and we'll share a bag of popcorn, and that will be it for the night.

The hospital I work at is having a team walking challenge for 2 months. 6 of us from my unit signed up and we all will keep track of how many minutes we walk for the two months, and take the average and the winning team gets some kind of prize. It's a nice way to have more accountability. We won't want to let the team down. And it will take me to 80% of this challenge. I had already thought when I go to my sisters place for vacation in July I'd try and get up early to walk to buy some extra aps, and now I have another reason.

How are you doing without the men Cam? Hope all is going well. You're so good to exercise in the evening. I don't usually have the energy to do much in the evenings. Except browse the Disboards.

Hope everyone has a great cheat-free fathers day.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Kathy! Great job on joining that challenge. It will be so much fun for you to stay on track with exercising.

Thanks for asking about the guys. They left around 9 this morning and it has been very quiet, though I was at work most of the day.

It was a nice quiet evening. I made some low fat graham crackers with cool whip free and froze them for low point ice cream sandwiches. DD and I shared a bag of light popcorn while we watched "Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants." I also finally got to see Pride and Prejudice with Kiera Knightly.

I am off to bed now. Done 30 days!!

 

[donac]

Cam Have a good time without the guys. It will go fast. At least you have your dd with you.

I have just completed day 34. I spent a good part of the day walking and watching my son's band members bag groceries at our local grocery store. They do it as a fundraiser. They put a contribution cup at the check out and they bag groceries. If someone feels like donating they do. OUr kids were very polite and the band director was great in instructing the kids. He has been telling them for the last week or so what goes together and what to keep apart. The kids were great.

Good luck to everyone on Father's DAy. I don't think that I will cook today. I cooked on Mother's Day and my birthday last month so I think I will send my husband out to buy takeout.

 

[keenercam]

Dona -- congrats on 34 days! What a great idea for a fundraiser. Our favorite supermarket actually has employees who are baggers, but I bet some of the others around here do not and might allow the band to do that as fundraiser. I will have to tell the bandparents association about that. Of course, DD is no longer in the HS marching band, so any interest I have in participating is strictly voluntary and not obligatory! That could be fun!

I plan to completely ignore father's day. DH is away so that makes it easier. My dad died last April and this is just hard. I'll be at work all day and then to the gym, I hope.

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[scifihippie]

Hello everyone. I've been slack at posting b/c I've been discouraged. I gained two weeks in a row at WW! I gained 3 lbs one week and 0.2 last week. It's frustrating b/c I didn't cheat! I stayed within my WWpoints. I just don't think I'm one who can use any flex points at all. I think I need to give them up.

I haven't cheated, but I feel like I failed.
I'm trying to not use any flex points this week. Plus, I got out my jogging stroller and did 30 minutes with DS yesterday in the heat. That must have sweated off a bit, right?

I think the 3lb gain was due to too much salt. I was a bit swollen that day. I need to back off the salt and see if that helps.

 

[Winksst]

Day 18 almost down. I used a large chunk of my flex points Saturday going out to dinner with my family...baby back ribs...yummy. Then I ate more junk food than I've eaten in a while and boy could I tell. I felt so icky But I'm still cheat free! And my weight today was the same today as it has been, so I'm doing alright.

 

[mikamah]

Hi all. Just finishing day 22 and used 10 flex points on a beer, chips and cheezits at my brothers pool. I also started to eat a huge cheeseburger, but my son had eaten one and then he finished mine, so I figure he saved me 5 points at least.

Cam, so sorry about your dad. These days can be so hard. My dad has been gone 10 years, and I still miss him so much. I hope your day went well. (and thanks for the graham and cool whip tip)

Hang in there Scifihippie. It's awful to gain when you are staying on track, but things should turn around. Don't give up. Great job on the jogging. That's got to help.

 

[keenercam]

Melissa -- Don't worry about the temporary gains. I had a 4 pound gain at WI last week, but I could tell that my rings were tight and I was definitely bloated. These are just temporary "blips" and all that really matters is how healthy a lifestyle we are adopting. (believe me, I am having a hard time practicing what I preach!) Congrats on getting out the jogging stroller. I am sure DS is going to LOVE that you are including him in your quest for health!

Wendy -- congrats on the good weigh in. Remember, that is what flexpoints are for -- so that we can live normal lifestyles even while we try to lose weight. Baby back ribs sound SOOOO good!

Kathy -- sounds like a good use for flexpoints to me! Thanks for your kind understanding about my dad. I am glad Father's Day is done.

I was doing great yesterday, knowing I was going to the movies and wanted popcorn. I ended up eating most of a large tub by myself while waiting for DD to arrive and then had 3 of her pretzel bites with cheese. When I got home around 11 I was craving protein and having skipped dinner (in favor of popcorn) decided to share a turkey burger with my furbaby. Fortunately, I'd earned 3 APs doing 45 minutes on the bike, so I only used 1.5 FPs. Those are the first FPs I've used at all this week, so I feel like they were well-spent.

I am through day 31 as of yesterday.

 

[donac]

Just a short note before I have to go to a meeting. Congrats to all those who are keeping up. I have just finished day 36. Have a great day everyone.

 

[keenercam]

I am through day 32. I noticed not all my updates "took" yesterday. UGH! Dratted server!
If I don't have your number correct, let me know and I will fix it.

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, I finished day 36 yesterday, but I had a run in w/ salt & vinegar pringles - a whole CAN!!! Yes, I used 11 FPs, but it's overwith. Seems I do this near mid month instead of haivng just pre- TOM cravings. Hopefully I won't have done too much damage to the scale for THurs. WI. Fortunately, I don't use my FPs usually, so I had all of them left. Oh well.... time to move on, that is done with now for another month.

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- be sure to drink plenty of water today, preferably with some lemon, to flush the sodium from your system before weigh in. Sending a sweetie!

 

[donac]

Good luck Julie with your weigh in. Drink some green tea also should help with the bloat.

I am finished with day 37.

 

[mikamah]

I'm just finishing day 24. tomorrow will be one quarter of the way done!!

I guess I was a bit jealous of Julie and her pringles, and just ate 2 of the individual packs that I buy for my sons lunch. They were so good. Don't have too many flex points left for the next 3 days so I'll be walking to earn aps.

Good luck on your weighin Julie.

Hope you all are having a great week.

 

[deany]

I know I am behind, but I am signing in at starting my 100 days tomorrow, June 21. First day of summer and I will have exactly 100 days until I start the drive to go to WDW. I hope it is OK to start late. I will be following my meal plan, writing in my journal everything I eat, exercising every day and getting in 8 glasses of water. Wish me strength and willpower!!