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

[rcyannacci]

May 26, 2005

Quote of the Day: "Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow." --Mahatma Gandhi

I love this quotation Thanks for posting it.

 

[TPCShauna]

Good for you for dragging yourself out of bed!!! I don't have the strength to do that when I'm tired.

Have a simply wonderful time in Ocean City! Relax, have fun and enjoy your walks up and down that Boardwalk!

 

[keenercam]

Amanda -- Isn't this board a great motivator? I know what you mean about having told everyone here you were going to do something and then being motivated to do it because you said you would!

So, congratulations for finding it within yourself to drag yourself out of bed to exercise! KUDOS!

Have an awesome weekend. I hope you have fun shopping tomorrow. Just think how great you are going to feel when your efforts are shown off in a beautiful bridesmaid's dress!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Nice job on getting yourself outta bed!!!! Kudos and good thoughts to you! Have a great time in Ocean City! It's probably more summerlike there! headed your way!

 

[Lesli54]

Just caught up with your journal. You are doing an AWESOME job with the food and exercise! Congrats on the lost 10lbs.!

As for more energy in the morning, you might want to try to make your breakfast a larger meal and include some fruits and protein. It should help get you going for the day after the exercise. You may have to play with it a bit until you find what works best for you though.

Have fun on your trip!

 

[contempgal]

May 28, 2005

BREAKFAST: 1 Nutragrain cereal bar

BRUNCH: 1/2 veggie omelet with bacon, 3 medium pancakes with butter pecan syrup

DINNER: 1 slice pepperoni and cheese pizza, 2 pepperoni and cheese breadsticks

Ok, so today was my "treat" day. I weighed myself this morning for the end of week 3 -- down 4.4 more pounds for a total of 14.4!! I'm happy. Good thing, the bridal party thing wasn't great. I ordered a smaller size than I normally wear because that's the largest the gown came in. Now I have to work hard to fit into it. Luckily, the wedding isn't till October so I even hope to lose more than the weight needed! Fingers crossed.

Eating obviously wasn't good today but it was a treat day and I was able to restrain myself -- 1/2 omelet and only 1 slice pizza. It's back on track tomorrow. I'll update then before leaving for my days in OC!! Later!

 

[TPCShauna]

I hate fittings! I worked on losing weight before my wedding and didn't do well because I didn't have a structured plan. I didn't hardly anything until 2 weeks before the wedding when my seamstress had to take in the waist of my dress 12 inches! Thank goodness I designed it and had it made since she had to take the skirt off twice to re-do the pleats because I was losing so much weight.

Even for a treat day, your food looked awesome! Isn't it nice to take care of cravings. I had a wicked craving for pancakes a few weeks ago myself!

 

[pearlieq]

Hi! Glad to hear you had a good day yesterday--treat days are always fun and it looks like you enjoyed some nice things while still staying in control.

I'm sure you'll make into the gown no problem! It's great to have in the back of your head to motivate you!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

 

[contempgal]

May 29, 2005

BREAKFAST: 1 cherry Nutragrain cereal bar

LUNCH: 1 can chicken noodle soup, turkey sammy with wheat bread and 3 pieces cracked pepper turkey, bowl of fresh pineapple

SNACK: bowl of fresh pineapple

Today has been hectic trying to get everything ready so, unfortunately, my entry will be short and sweat. I did get up and ride the bike for 20 minutes followed by legs and weights. I then decided to get in my walk so I could focus on everything else later............I only did about a mile on the trail but it gave me a boost of energy for the day.

I'm going to try to get back on tonight and post the rest of my day but if not..........I will be back late on Saturday and will post everything then. See ya!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Amanda!

Thanks for stopping by my journal! I appreciate your kind words and support.

I haven't had a chance to read through your journal yet, but it looks like you are doing a great job! Congratulations on losing 14.4 pounds!! Keep up the good work!

Have a great week!

 

[brandip22]

Amanda- you are awesome! I am so inspired by your journey. I will definately be reading your to help me with my motivation. I'll be going in WDW in September, too, so that's one of my goals as well. Plus, my DS is almost 3. I think we have a lot in common. Keep it up and I will be checking in on you!

 

[Lesli54]

Congrats on the 4.4lbs lost!

Keep up the AWESOME work you are doing and you will have no problem fitting that dress. Maybe they will even have to take it in some more. Wouldn't that be an great "treat"?

 

[keenercam]

Amanda -- You are doing so great! Sounds like that dress may eventually have to be taken in, if you keep going at this rate! It must feel so good to see your efforts paying off. Thanks for inspiring me!

 

[pearlieq]

Hi! Just checking in on you to see how you're doing.

Hope all is well!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Wow!!! Awesome job! Go Amanda!

 

[contempgal]

June 5, 2005

Well, I'm back!! I have to admit, however, that the trip didn't go as planned on a variety of fronts. Especially my diet! I ended up eating whatever and while I did walk the boardwalk many times, I didn't do it as much as I wanted and certainly not enough to help with my weight loss journey.

By the time we made it to OC (9 hour drive) last Monday, we were all dead and starving. I had done fairly well on my diet during the day, grabbing a pack of 100 calorie snacks in the car and then stopping in Arlington, VA and eating at one of my favorite restaurants - a little hole in the wall called Ravi Kabob. I ate the grilled chicken, rice and dal but also ate the flatbread and cucumber yogurt dip. It was awesome, lol. Anyway, hours later, we make it to OC, checked into the hotel, visited and few friends, walked a bit on the boardwalk and then crashed back at the hotel. We were too busy to go out so we ordered pizza in. I ate way more than I should have.

Tuesday - got up early and took DN to the beach. It was hot and beautiful and I got very, very sunburned. Breakfast/lunch was leftover pizza. We spent most of this day on the beach and boardwalk. Dinner was food from my friends restaruant - chicken cili with rice. Delicious and kinda healthy. I didn't do great elsewhere in the day though as I drank a chocolate milkshake and ate a few bites of a funnel cake with powdered sugar. Oops.

Wednesday - DN was with his dad all day so the girls went to Delaware to the outlet malls. I bought a ring at the QVC outlet and nothing else, lol. Didn't eat breakfast that day but ate nachos and a oriental chicken wrap for lunch. We ended up going back to the hotel and then returned to the outlets later in the day. By the time we made it back to OC, virtually everything was closed and we were hungry. Went through the drive-through at Burger King and I got a chedder ranch chicken sandwhich and fries. Again, not good.

Thursday - walked the boardwalk that morning and then ate a turkey sandwhich thing at Dough Roller. It was good but I don't remember much about it. Weather started getting really bad on this day and rain set in in the afternoon. I ate some candy in the hotel room (uh oh) and then we ordered pizza again for dinner.

Friday - bad day!! Weather was frightful, pouring the rain all day. Completely nasty. DN was back with us so we had to entertain him in the hotel. Not fun. Ate leftover pizza for breakfast and then we took him to the indoor pool. DS swam with him but I didn't get in (not to that letting people see me in a bathing suit stage). We then decided to get his picture made at one of the Old Time Photo shops. He had done this before when he was very little so we thought it would be cute to do it again. The drive to the place was bad as the road had standing water all in it. Did get the picture made (he was a pirate) and then headed to Denny's for a late lunch. Ate a few bites of a buffalo chicken sandwhich, some seasoned fries with ranch dressings, some nachos and then to top off this totally healthy (not) meal, a safari split with chocolate ice cream, strawberries, bananas, nuts, whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Back to the hotel to try to entertain him for hours and ate a bowl of chicken noodle soup for dinner.

Saturday - Drive home day. While DN did very well on the drive up, he hated the drive back. It was hot and miserable and I felt so bad for him. We did stop a few times.....once for lunch at Wendy's. Staying on my not so healthy track - I ate a bacon cheesburger and a few fries. We finally made it home late and I was so hungry and had a headache. We ended up ordering in since we have no food in the house. I had a burrito and chicken quesadilla. Again, not good.

I'm sure I ate more snack things, etc. that I can't even remember.

The only positive thing I can say about this trip in regards to my diet is that I did stay with my no soda pledge. I drank juice and mainly water the whole time.

Needless to say, I'm very embarrassed by the last week. Starting Saturday with IHOP and pizza, I did a downward spiral. Today, I weighed in and I'm up 3.6 pounds. I actually thought it would be more. Of course, this is not what I want so I've started to get myself back on track. Starting today!

I got up early today and rode the bike for 20 mintues followed by leg and weight rotations.

BREAKFAST: 1 fruit and gel cup - lime and pineapple

Ok, so I still have no food in the house and need to go shopping. The yogurt, bread and bagels in my fridge are all old. The fruit and gel cup was all I could find that was good. LOL It actually tasted great though. Liked it.

I plan on going to my parents house today. Hopefully some outside physical activity will take place. It's beautiful and sunny!!

I will be checking in on journals today or tomorrow............again, I need to catch up.

LUNCH: 1/4 portion cavatini, 1/4 portion manicotti, 1/4 portion hot potatoes

SNACK: 4 mini cream puffs, 1 serving sugar free ice cream

Went to my parents house and was outside most of the day playing badminton for watching DN in the pool. Lots of activity and plenty of sun so I was happy. Didn't get home till very late so ate dinner a little later than planned but wasn't too hungry.

DINNER: 1/2 serving pasta shells with sauce and little mozzarella

Though the food wasn't too healthy, the portions were and it was a good step to getting back on track. I feel good about the day.

 

[goldcupmom]

You're still not all that bad off, as you are getting back on track. The slip ups happen, but it's the getting back down to business that counts!

Kudos on that!

Have a great day!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Amanda! Glad you're back! You had an iffy week, sure, but I did too! I'm back on the wagon. Hurry up, get on because we're gonna be leaving soon!

One bad "day" doesn't make for a bad "lifetime!"

Have a better day tomorrow!

 

[contempgal]

June 6, 2005

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE JOLT OF INSPIRATION!

BREAKFAST: 1 fruit and gel cup - lime and pineapple

No, I still haven't made it to the grocery store. I actually like these little fruit and gel cups though. They are quite delicious. Maybe I'll make it somewhere this evening..........or maybe I will just eat the fruit and gel cups, lol.

Back to work.......massive amount of things to catch up on. I really hope to read some journals later today.

LUNCH: 1 can double noodle soup, handful of wheat thins

Massively hot in WV.............I'm not sure how we went from somewhat frigid temps to a sweathouse. I haven't been running my air conditioner but looks like I'm going to have to start soon. Way too hot.

SNACK: few tortilla chips and salsa (maybe 4), 1 sugar free ice cream bar

After work, I went home and played outside with DN for a while. No major physical activity but some.

DINNER: 1 serving broccoli with cheese sauce, 1/2 serving garlic and herb turkey, 2 small pieces garlic bread

So I bought this turkey thinking it would be so good.........oh no. Not good at all. It even left this very bitter aftertaste. I had also made some kind of italian veggies but didn't like them either. The garlic bread was really the only thing I liked (of course!). I only made a little so I couldn't allow myself to overeat.

After the sun went down a bit, I decided to get my walk in. After walking 1.1 miles, I was still feeling ok so decided to take a short juant down one of the paths I hadn't been on. I didn't go far but probably walked a total of 1.4 or so miles. Knowing I was already hot and sticky when I returned home, I went ahead and rode the bike for 15 minutes followed by leg lifts and weights. Considering my house felt like a sauna, I consider this a feat.

Anyway, I didn't get to the journals. I almost always have to read them while I'm at work (I know, that's bad) because between DN and my strange computer, I often don't have time at home. I will get to some tomorrow.


Quote of the Day: "Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." --Vince Lombardi

 

[TPCShauna]

Sure, your week wasn't what you had planned for nor wanted but you have to look it at that you were on vacation. You had fun and ate some stuff that wasn't the greatest but you are back on track so it's all good. I hear you on the no food thing. We have no food in our house and I have no time to go shopping.

Good luck on catching up at work!