Good saturday afternoon everyone!! It's been a busy morning for me, and I'm just getting on line. It's been busy here which I love to see.
Thanks for asking about WW. It's going pretty well now that I am doing some more planning and really making use of my activity and weekly points. I think it really does help you to make better choices when you are going to eat something. That 5 point stuff I was eating didn't take me too far.
I obviously have a long way to go but it seems like something I can stick with for the long run -- you know, like the rest of my life!
It's so true that the healthy food takes you so much farther in satisfaction and energy, as well as point wise. Too bad the bad stuff tastes so good. I like the points system, because I'll look at something that I might want, but when I figure out how point heavy it is, sometimes it's not worth it. Not all the time of course, which is why i'm here. I think you said you were journalling before you joined ww, which is awesome, and hopefully is helping you make a smooth transition.
Hey everyone...I had the best dinner last night...Lipton chicken! So easy! I originally got the recipe from WW and thought you all might like in.
Thanks for the recipe. The frozen chicken is a good idea, seems like when I do chicken in the crockpot and leave it for the day, it gets over done, but that may just be the recipe, not enough sauce.
I'm definitely going to try to utilize the baby for whatever exercises I can. I do like to lay on my back and slowly "bench press" her! She only weighs a little more than twelve pounds, but after a minute or two you can really feel it in your arms!
I heard that celery, by itself, is basically a zero-calorie snack. Anyone know if this is true? I'd love something to idly gnaw on!
great exercise plan, and so rewarding to see her smiling face. I think celery is basicly a zero calorie snack, because you burn the small amt of calories chewing it up. On ww, it is free, so you can have as much as you want. Someone at ww once asked about taking points for brocolli if you at a double serving, and I remember my leader saying, don't worry about broccolli, that isn't what got us here, and it's so true.
I've got a shower tomorrow afternoon. I plan on eating breakfast and lunch here at home and then trying not to have anything unless there is fruit at the shower. At worst case scenario I'll limit myself to one goodie.
Sunday we are going to the Nascar race and we plan on bringing the grill and tailgaiting. This will be good for me since that means I can bring foods that will keep me on track and not have to rely on the junk sold there.
Sounds like a great plan for two busy days. Have fun.
Today was a planned higher cal day for me and we went out to eat dinner at Applebee's. But I'm still feeling guilty and gross and frustrated about it. I'm sad that I didn't actually enjoy the meal that much, considering how far it sent me over my calorie goal for the day. If I'm going to go off plan, I'd rather have a piece of pizza and a dessert.
Don't stress, what's done is done, and if you get right back on track, you will be fine. Hope today is a better day, and
I'm here to confess: I am the one with the real-life delays on the logo - it is underway now, though, so no worries. Father-in-Law visit requiring full-house excavation, end of school year mayhem and a technical difficulty that I won't even bore you with. I've sent a draft to Lisa and hopefully we'll have something very soon! Unless someone has beaten me to it...which is certainly possible at this point! I'm so sorry to hold up the show.
What an adorable clippie, and thanks for posting the link too, I needed it also.
I stayed the same this week which is fine, it's been a rotten week. At least I'm actually journalling and counting points, even if I'm not staying within the range.
Hope you're having a better day. It's great you are journalling and keeping track of those points even if you are over. I always figure if I'm writing it all down, no matter how much over I am, it's better than when I don't journal and lose complete control.
I had a pretty good day yesterday, stayed OP and was able to get some things done around the house that needed it. We have ds's baseball game this morning then back home for housekeeping while dh & ds work a while. I hope to get a few flowers planted later this evening.
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We had baseball too, and baseball pics. I should get out and do some gardening, but don't feel like it. Have fun, and plant some flowers for me.
happy Saturday! what a crazy week it has been at my house --and today is my youngest DD dance recital. she works so hard it's awesome to see her beam on the stage
CONGRATS to our losers and maintainers this week! I did see small loss, but a loss none the less and i'll take it! it's been a couple weeks since a loss ----
Congrats on the loss, and have fun at the recital. It's is awesome to see their little faces up there, so proud of themselves.
Well...... yesterday to work (casual Friday's) I wore my 10's. And today I just ironed up another pair of 10's. Yep - I'm hanging up my 12's because they are just too baggy on me - YEAH! The 10's fit fine! Next stop - Size 8 - All aboard
All those 6's and 4's in my closet better watch out. I'm hoping by August they fit
Hmm - maybe I can dream of being in them by July?
Melanie, that is fabulous. What a great feeling, and the way you're going, you'll be into those 8s in no time.
The end of the school year is always a crazy time at our house, too. I will be glad when school is out next Friday. Going to
Disneyland the following week might have something to do with that too.
How fun to have a trip coming up. I'm jealous. I just printed next years school calendar out, to look for week to plan a trip.
DH and I only chose Applebee's to get their 2 for $20 meal deal - appetizer and 2 entrees. We split the spinach-artichoke dip (I'm sure an insane amount of calories, I guessed using Ruby Tuesday's nutrition guide) and then had a cheeseburger (entree selection very limited, none of the WW ones). I only ate half the burger and drank water, so that's something. Before counting calories, I wouldn't have thought twice about the amount of cals in my splurge meal for the week. I think I'm more sad that I went that far over and didn't get dessert!
It is amazing how many calories are in restaurant food. The last time I went out, we went to 99, and I ate 12 points for my dinner, and I had researched before hand, then decided to get one of those little cheesecake shot glass desserts- it was like 700 calories, and more points than the whole dinner. You are so right, before you wouldn't have thought twice abouthow much you ate, but you only ate half the burger, and drank your water, so that's good.
Oh, I almost forgot that I got myself a pedometer at the store last night. This am I took 2346 steps!
Nice job on the walking.
you!
), and I've been trying to figure out how to handle it so I don't get my usual result, gaining 5+ lbs 
No, I have a really hard time saying on track.
I felt like moron, but a relieved one.
