Drop the Facade . . . and the Pounds - Amanda's WISH Journal (comments welcome)

[contempgal]

June 21, 2005

Thanks to all for the boost of inspiration! I can always use it.
Hope you like the gel cups, Tiger!

BREAKFAST: 1 cherry Nutragrain cereal bar

The start to a long day, I'm sure. Hence, the funny quote for today.

LUNCH: 1 cheese quesadilla, 1 chicken burrito, 10 or so tortilla chips with salsa

Having lunch out is never a good thing, especially at my favorite Mexican restaurant. Not a great job here.

DINNER: 1 serving taco salad with ground turkey, 1.5 servings fruit salad, 1 2 servings sugar free ice cream

I'm just feeling generally blah and can't seem to get out of this funk. I need to walk but between being busy and the weather, I haven't done it. That's not an excuse.....I need to find a way to do it.


Quote of the Day: "My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint." - Erma Bombeck

 

[contempgal]

June 22, 2005

BREAKFAST: 1 light raspberry yogurt

Another busy day, I'm sure. It's dark and dreary here and its making me want to sleep. It's quite strange how in the winter, I have no problem getting out of bed early to go to work because I know I'll have to clear the car and driver carefully........but then in the summer, I can't get up early for anything!! It sucks.

LUNCH: 2 hot dogs, 1 fat free brownie

Tried a new place for lunch, its called the Lite Side and it specializes in light and WW approved foods. Suprisingly, it was quite delicious. The brownie was fat free and was filled with bavarian cream. Yummy.


Quote of the Day: "All things pass... Patience attains all it strives for." - Mother Teresa

 

[pearlieq]

What a cool restaurant! I wish we had something like that over here!

Have a great day!

 

[TPCShauna]

Restaurant sounds good. So, how are you?

 

[contempgal]

Well, if you haven't figured it out.......I am struggling big time with my journey. I so did not want to do this. It started with an unexpected trip to one of the University's branch campuses. I didn't think I would be going and ended up staying for a few days in a hotel with virtually nothing to eat but fast food. When I returned, I just couldn't get back on track. I've kinda even relished in not having to watch everything I've ate and not exercising so much. I don't feel good about this.......my back is hurting more now and I just feel blah. I also had a nasty run-in with some idiot who made really negative comments about my weight. That made me just feel worse, instead of motivating me. I NEED HELP.

I've done just 2 things right in the past couple of weeks -- 1) I've not gone back to soda. Though I've went back to everything else, I haven't returned to soda. That's good I guess as I'm sure I would have a very hard time getting myself to stop this agin AND 2) I did buy (but haven't received yet), a device that measures who far I've walked and how many calories burned.

With my admission of relapse, I have to say that I need help getting back on track. I have to lose weight, for my health, for myself, for my trip to WDW.......and to fit into that bridesmaid dress in October.

I think I just need to find that motivation I had before. Slowly.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Amanda: Glad you're back! The restaurant sounds awesome. If I can be of any help with you getting back on track, please let me know. You did okay...but excellent going w/o soda!

 

[TPCShauna]

Hi Amanda!

I'm sorry you're struggling. I wish there was something I could do or say but I know what it's like. Just remember, we've all been there and we'll support you no matter what.

Good luck and hang in there!

 

[brandip22]

Oh Amanda, i am right there with you girl! I've been MIA as well and need some motivation to get back on track. I'll try to find it for the both of us, OK? We know that "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels" right? That can be part of our mantra- it helps me at least. We just have to keep saying it over and over. Plus, for our health- that's way more important than food! And our bodies feel so much better when we get off our butts! Let's make a pact to do some excercise on Wednesday, ok? What do ya think?

 

[goldcupmom]

Hi, Amanda! I'm just getting back from being gone and catching up with everyone. I, too, am struggling with getting back on track now.

Hang in there and remember each day is a new beginning. We CAN do this!

I'm anxious to hear from you that you are still keepin' on!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

I'm here if you need to talk, or be inspired, or need a hug, or need anything at all.

 

[pearlieq]

Hey. I was just thinking about you and wanted to send some your way.

Hope you're having a great weekend!