Cruise's (Chris) Accountability/Sap Journal :) (comments welcome)

[toystoryduo]

Hi Chris!

Congrats on being one pound down! Keep up the good work!

 

[frogmommy]

Yay on the 1 lb loss, and on being able to wear the hidden skinny clothes.

Sounds like you are on your way to getting back on plan!

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Hi Chris - congrats on finding the hidden wardrobe !!

And the water consumption - just great ......I'm going to try to follow your lead on that one......

Happy day.....

 

[honeymo78]

Hi Chris :wave1: I definitely know how it feels to drink all that water and not need the potty breaks. I miss those potty breaks =( Hopefully we'll both be back on track in no time. I'm so glad you found some "new" clothes in your closet.

 

[Cruise04]

YEAHHHHHHHH - I got caught up on journals!!!!! I feel so much better that I have caught up on your lives again. I can't let this get this bad again. You guys are all doing great - I'm so impressed with each and every one of you. All of you make my life so much easier to face and help me get through the rough days on this healthier lifestyle. THANK YOU

Today was okay. I started out counting and then we went out to dinner at the mexican restaurant and I had my usual but I only ate half, normally I would have eaten the whole thing but I made myself stop. I'm hungry now though but I'm not going to eat anything because I know I probably topped and went over in my totals. I was at 859 cals before dinner and I'm sure dinner was at least 700 cals if not a little more. We'll see what the scale says.

The last two nights have been awesome and I can't believe I'm not in bed yet. Staying up to watch the White Sox clinch the World Series was just totally awesome. My dh has been funny - he went to several different places to get shirts and stuff. It's been fun. Unfortunately we don't think we can make it into the city for the celebration. I'll listen to it on the radio. And probably tape it so we can watch it tomorrow night. Houston was a great team to play against and it sure made the games so cool and so much more fun.

I did drink 120 ounces of water today. I did a tremendous amount of trips to the bathroom today which made me feel better that I was not retaining the fluid like I was earlier in the week. I'm definitely hoping to be at 40 pounds off by Monday. We'll see. I'll try not to be too disappointed if I don't.

I also did my 30 minute walking tape tonight and will workout at Jazzercise on Saturday so I'll make my goal, which I never thought I'd be able to do again this month so I'm happy for that.

My dad sprung a surprise on us yesterday - he called me at work and told me he wanted to buy us plane tickets for our trip to WDW in December so the stress of driving wouldn't be bad coming home. So I found a pretty okay rate on Southwest and our flights are booked. After I called him to tell him I got them booked I told him "Did I ever tell you how much I hate to fly" and he said, uh no and asked if I'd be okay. I told him what I do and that I'll probably ask the doc for some meds this time. I freak out when I'm with my family on the same plane. What if the plane crashes and I die and my dd lives. I know - probably wouldn't ever happen but I can't get that fear out of me. I'm trying, really really trying, to fix that. Hopefully I can do some relaxation techniques to get me through it as well. It will be nice to fit into the plane seat easier this time. Two years ago I couldn't get the tray down because of my big belly. I should be able to get it down this time. I can't wait to try that part out!

Hope everyone had a good day and I'll chat with you all over the next couple of days. Saturday we are going to Marriott Lincolnshire resort to see Footloose and spend the night relaxing and being together as a family. The challenge will be going to Walker Bros for breakfast on Sunday - they have THE best Pecan Waffles. I may go ahead and have one and not have anything else with it (sausage, hash browns, etc).

Keep on
Chris

 

[toystoryduo]

Chris,

Thank you so much for your post in my journal. I appreciate you and the encouragement that you leave in my journal. Thanks!

You are soooo lucky to be seeing Footloose! I loved that movie growing up! When I was in high school, our show choir director created a whole show based on the movie, using the original soundtrack. For some reason, we never got to perform the show, but I still love dancing to the music when I hear it! Have a great time at the show!

I am sending you some for your 40 pounds off by Monday goal. I know you can do it, Chris! And when you do, your WISH friends will be celebrating with you!

Have a great weekend! Thanks again Chris!

By the way... congrats on the White Sox victory! They had an amazing year this year!

 

[MagicalMom]

Woo Hoo! That's so great about the clothes in your closet! You are doing a great job.

 

[jay-nee]

Boy, you are doing so well. I wish you luck to the 40 lb mark on Monday! Like you said, don't be bummed, it will be here before you know it. You are doing so much right!

The clothes find was huge, I bet! I did the same thing. I was so excited. I had a bunch of wool sweaters dry cleaned the other day so I can have some "new" clothes this winter. I love it!

Thank you so much for visiting my journal and checking up on me. It's nice to know folks care...

Look how far you've come... OMG!

Happy Friday!

 

[lulu201]

Chris, you're doing an awesome job. Don't let the power of the waffles get to you this weekend--remember that NOTHING (not even a pecan waffle) tastes as good as being thin feels. Seeing that scale move in the right direction will be your reward.

You constantly motivate me, Chris. Thanks for your kind words in my journal--I have to say: "right back at 'cha!"

Keep on keepin' on, girl,
Erin

 

[lovinaz]

Sounds like you have a good plan for the weekend! There is nothing wrong with enjoying a waffle as long as you top it off with some fruit and avoid the sausage, bacon, hashbrowns... Maybe have some Egg Beaters with it for some protein. You have proven you can control your portions while eating out, way to go at the Mexican place!

Don't be scared of flying! Flying is actually statistically safer than driving. Trust me, I'm an aerospace engineer!

You are doing great, for your 40 lb WISH on Monday! You can do it!

 

[Jane E.]

Chris, great job on your eating plan. That weight is just melting off of you. You're going to be amazed at how comfortable that airline seat is this trip. Its worth all of the workouts & food changes you've implemented! Speaking of airlines, I hate to fly too! On our trip to Vegas last year I was scared to death. Dh & our sons loved laughing at me behind my back for the whole darn trip. I couldn't wait to get off that plane!

 

[Cruise04]

Thanks everyone. I caught up on everyone's journals but forgot to post in my own about today. I got on the scale this morning and as I had hoped I was back down to the weight I was at the beginning of the week when I got bloated again. BUT...the best part was I was even lower than that by .5 pound. So this week I had lost the 2.5 pounds I gained PLUS another .5 pound. I was so happy. I'm .5 pound away from 40 pounds!!!!!

Today I have eaten pretty well. I'm on my second round of 42 ounces of water. I did eat the leftovers from last night and some rice and beans but I really watched what I ate this morning so I could eat it. DH wants to go back to Batavia/Geneva tonight and get some more White Sox memorabilia now that we've seen the rally and some of the stuff they had on there. So we're going to go to Sweet Tomatoes and I'm going to just stick to salad tonight (no extra foods). This is that favorite salad bar I like.

One thing that is kind of disappointing me but it's my own fault. I had said when I hit 50 pounds off I was going to go to the local frozen custard place and have my favorite Turtle Blast. Well, they close on Monday for the winter. So I won't be able to celebrate with them when I hit 50. So I'll have to do it when I hit 75!!!!!!

75 - did I just type that????? I never thought I'd get to a point that I would look forward to having 75 pounds off my body!!!!! WOW. But one step at a time - I have to reach 50 then I'll work towards 75.

Hope everyone is having a good day - and .... DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' !!!!! (Steve Perry got up on stage at the White Sox rally today in Chicago and belted out a verse with the team and city - it was awesome to hear on the radio, I can't wait to see the tape tonight).

Keep on
Chris

 

[keenercam]

Chris -- congratulations! You are doing so great. Can you believe you are that close to 40?
Sorry you wont' get your ice cream this season, but you should definitely think of another way to treat yourself, though I keep telling myself non-food options are best -- like a spa pedicure!

Keep up the great work!

 

[myhandd]

Hey Cruise,

Thanks for the post! I love getting new folks in my threads! Well I take it you guys are Whitesox fans from reading your posts. Congratulations on winning the World Series. I am a big (in more ways than one lol) baseball fan and former collegiate player at Murray State in Western Kentucky. I am a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan. I really wish we could have gotten by the Astros and tried you guys out. I have a feeling though that it was your guys year and with the Cardinals injuries, we couldn't have done any better than the Astros. There was a kid from my hometown, who pitched briefly for the Whitesox about two years ago named Josh Stewart from Paducah, KY. I don't know if you remembered him, he played American Legion baseball with my younger brother. I also have an employee who works for me that is from Chi'town and as he told me today "How bout the South Side Hitmen?"

Congrats on the great success you have had with your weight loss! You are doing fantastic! Hope to hear from you again.

Dax

 

[Cruise04]

I am getting ready to take off to go workout and then we are leaving for the weekend. But I had to come and let you know.....

I GOT A NEW CLIPPIE!!!!!!!

I got on the scale this morning and I had lost 1.5 pounds. I am so very excited!!!!!! I have been sitting in the 35 range for what seems like almost a whole month. Only going back and forth, back and forth. I couldn't believe it so I got on the scale 3 more times to make sure I saw the right number (I'm obsessive that way ). OMG. I am now 9 pounds from my next goal (losing 50 pounds by Thanksgiving). And I'm only 10 pounds from my Thanksgiving goal of having 25 more off by then. This is a lot to lose and I'm not going to get too worried if I don't do it but finally my scale is moving again!!!

Thanks again for all of your support. It means a tremendous amount to me. I even wore an XL sweatshirt yesterday - can you believe that XL. Three months ago I was in a 4X!!!!!!!!

Okay - I now have a problem though that I need some help on. I have been large in the chest area ever since I started getting breasts. I can't remember when I was last in the size I'll be in and I don't remember how the cup sizes went. But I'm now ready for another cup size (which will mean I've now lost 2 cup sizes as well). When you go from a D, what is the next size down? Is it CC or is it just C? Anyone who can help me I would appreciate that. It's hard to find someone I'm comfortable enough to ask since my mom isn't here.

Hope everyone has a great day and a wonderful weekend!!!!!
Keep on
Chris

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Whoohoo!!!! Congrats Chris!!!!
Great job!!!

I hope you have a great weekend.
As for bra sized I think it's a regular C - but I would highly reccomend getting measured if you feel up to it - ok - yes - I watch Oprah and What Not to Wear (religiously) - I have to agree a good fitting bra makes a world of difference.

Hmmm.....I'm thinking that would be a good non-food reward.....

 

[Desiree]

Woohoo Chris! Fantastic! That new clippie looks fantastic on you!!!

Yea, I second what DisneyfanRi said, you really should go to a store and get professionally measured. I did that right before my wedding and the lady told me that I was definately wearing the wrong thing. My new bras have made a world of difference. But I'll be glad when I can start buying and wearing the cute little sexy bras again! One of these days! Victoria's Secret... watch out!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

CONGRATS on the new clippie!! ! that is awesome--u are so close to your goal--have a great weekend--u deserve it!

 

[Cruise04]

Thanks guys. I may do that when I have a chance. Right now I just don't have the funds to go to a store that would do that because those bras are generally MUCH more than I have to spend and right now money is tight. But it's definitely something to do in a month or two. Thanks for the idea.

Well, I don't know how I did weight-wise this weekend. Yesterday for lunch we went to Cracker Barrel and I went ahead and had my favorite salad - BLT with Ranch dressing. I ate it all - bacon and croutons and all (except for the wedge of cheese - I didn't eat that). Then I had a cornbread from Britt's plate. Then before we went to the play I had a Wheat Thins 100 Cal pack to tide me over until we could eat dinner. We went to a restaurant in the hotel and they had a buffet - prime rib, pork loin, salads, mixed fresh fruit (and very yummy), yukon gold mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, and desserts. I was worried about not eating $22 worth of food and dh told me not to worry about it. So I got the buffet - I started with a lettuce salad, then had two small pieces of pork loin, 1 small piece of prime rib (well done end), about 1/2 cup of the potatoes. I was getting full but still a little hungry so I went and got one more piece of prime rib and ate half of it because it was too bloody for me and then I got about 2 cups of fruit - oh it was so good. I took 2 small bites of dh's brownie (it was sooooooo good) and asked for it to be moved away from me because I was worried I couldn't stop. Went back to the room and about 1 1/2 hours later had half a mini-bag of 94% fat free popcorn. I got in about 84 ounces of water in and exercised in the morning for 30 minutes.

This morning we went to the breafast place and I had a pecan waffle and ate the whole thing and then had 1/8 cup of hashbrowns with mushrooms. For lunch had a LC roasted turkey and green beans and a Reese's peanut butter cup. For dinner I made bread crumb coated chicken breasts and had some cheesy hashbrown casserole that wasn't that great.

I feel pretty good. I have done about 3 hours of housecleaning (mainly vacuuming - my house is large). When I got home today I got on the scale and I hadn't gained any weight from yesterday to today, in fact the scale was less than what it was when I weighed yesterday. But we'll see what it says tomorrow. I'm not too worried about it. I actually did eat pretty well. I stopped when I was full and haven't really overdone it.

DD is now sick with a REALLY bad cold so don't know if she'll go to school tomorrow. She's running a 100+ degree temp right now and is just miserable. We'll see. Poor kid - I hate it when she's sick and there isn't anything I can do for her. Now I just have to try not to get sick. Good thing she finally realized she was too old to go out tomorrow night - but she wanted to give out the cookies tomorrow night. Don't know if she'll have enough energy to do that.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.
Keep on
Chris

 

[lulu201]

Oh, Chris, you look wonderful in that clippie! Congratulation! All your hard work and determination have paid off!

Hope DD is feeling better soon.

,
Erin