Finding the real me in this body

[deelam]

Thanks CJK for the words of encouragement.

I stayed on my diet plan all weekend. I really did allot of cleaning this weekend. I got a real workout. I jumped on the scale this morning and I'm down 2LBs from friday. I should have weighed myself when I first went on the diet so that I could truly track my weight loss. I feel that I'm down quite a bit since I started over a week ago.

Todays plan
Breakfast 3 slices of bacon--not the best choice-but so good
Lunch-3 slices of swiss cheese & 3 slices of healthy choice ham
Dinner-steak, salad, & grean beans

This is all so non south beach. South beach is the direction I want to go, but I need to get through the 2 week induction first. Then maybe I can switch onto phase 2.

 

[CJK]

Congrats on the weightloss!! Good job keeping on the plan during the weekend! Weekends are always the hardest for me.

I'll be interested to hear what you think of the South Beach diet after you've been on it for a while. I've heard of people being successful on it, but don't know much about it myself.

Have a great week!

 

[deelam]

I'm still sticking to the diet-no cheats. This Sunday will be 2 weeks and the end of induction. I may stick with induction a little longer then I'm switching to South Beach. I got a good print out of the South Beach diet plan that makes the diet basics seem pretty simple.

Today--
BF bacon--So good but so bad
Lunch-low carb peanut butter on celery
Dinner-steak & mushrooms

The good thing about low carb is that I'm not hungry at all. I no longer crave anything. One scary thing I did was I got in on a deal from Omaha steaks. This deal was posted on the Budget Board. I got 3 free $25 gift certificates by taking surveys. Instead of ordering low carb meat, I ordered all cakes and potato dishes. My orders will be delivered early next week. I plan to freeze everything, I'm not sure if it will keep until Thanksgiving or Christmas. I have no idea what I was thinking when I placed my orders. I think I went insane for a little while.

 

[deelam]

I'm down 2 more LBS. That's a total of 4LBS since last friday--so it's 4 for this week.

Todays plan
BF--1/2 ham steak--I was hungry this AM
Lunch-big chicken ceasars salad
Dinner--Philly style Cheese steak without the bun

This weekend will be tough. We are going back to the Jersey shore for the weekend. I just have to stay away from the Fudge and other goodies on the Boardwalk. We will be in Wildwood NJ, and it's such a fun place. The boardwalk is huge with soo many food places. I've got to be good. I will be so mad at myself if I screw up.

 

[CJK]

Congrats on the weightloss!! Wow - you're doing great! Good luck this week with all those temptations! I'll be in your situation next week. Have fun!

 

[deelam]

Well, I slipped this weekend. I went off program Saturday, Sunday & Monday. The sea shore broke my dieting spirit. I didn't go overboard too much. I ate pizza, and a cheese burger on the boardwalk. No icecream or fudge though. Then I had pasta yesterday. We are going back to the seashore this Friday through Sunday. This will be our last trip of the summer.

I'm back on plan today.
BF scrambled eggs
Lunch Salad
Dinner Roast pork and Green beans

We did allot of walking at the seashore. Hopefully, that helped to offset my poor food choices.

 

[CACruisin']

Just catching up ... Great job with the 4lb loss!!

Don't worry about your weekend indulgence. Sounds like your body wanted some carbs. It is great that you passed on the ice cream and fudge!
Have a great week.

 

[deelam]

Thanks for the kind words. I feel good that I jumped right back on the diet after my slip. Yesterday went well. The good thing that I've been trying to do is not eat past 6PM. Since being on the diet plan I've stuck to that. (Except when I was at the shore.) I still need to step up the excercise.

Todays plan
BF--bacon
Lunch large salad and cheese
Dinner-baked chick and green beans

 

[deelam]

Still on my diet. I feel good with plenty of energy. I will weigh myself tomorrow. I don't expect to lose because I went off the diet last weekend. Now we are going back to the shore this weekend. I'm not sure what I will do, but I want to stay on program.
I really need to lose this weight. I went back and reread my whole journal this morning. It's amazing how much effort I put in to losing weight, and then I go off and gain all the weight back. I've been working hard and I'm the same weight that I was in May. I think they call this YO-YO dieting. I really need to break this cycle.
My omaha steak orders came. I put them all in my big freezer. I ordered all cakes and potato dishes in a moment of madness. This stuff will stay in my freezer until at least the end of October. Then maybe, I'll invite people over to dinner and use it up.

Today
BF Bacon
Lunch big salad & cheese
Philly style cheese steak with the bun

 

[CACruisin']

Don't be frustrated about weighing the same as in May. I think we are all suffering from summer digressions. Look at this way - you haven't made a net gain since May. In the past would this have been true? You know all the right things to do and when you slip up, you can just start over again.

Have a great time at the shore. You did great last time avoiding the sweets. Can you take a walk along the beach? This would get your exercise in and help counteract some of that yummy boardwalk food.

 

[CJK]

I agree with everything CACruisin' said! While I understand your wish to be lighter on the scale, you haven't gained weight. Until this summer, I consistently gained weight for 2years (about 50lbs). My weightloss has been slower than I wanted, but at least I broke that upward trend. It sounds like you're doing the same. Good for you! I applaud you for NOT giving up. With that determination, you'll see results. Have a fun weekend!!

 

[deelam]

Well, I really went off and ate badly down the shore. I did do allot of walking. So that helped. I weighed myself and I'm still at 216. SO I didn't gain. I got right back to eating right when I came back Monday. I'm staying on induction a little longer to rid my system of sugars from this weekend. I really got to stay focused on my goals. My first goal is to be at 210 by back to school night September 20th. When I reach that goal, I'll make a new goal for my birthday in October.

BF 2 scrambled eggs
Lunch salad
Dinner-steak & green beans

One good thing is I don't have anymore shore trips planned. So, the temptation will be less. Labor day is a good holiday for low carb diets. I should be okay. Weigh in will be Friday. I'm hoping for a 2LB loss.

 

[goldcupmom]

Just keep on keepin' on! You're on the right track & doing well.

Have a great rest of the week!

 

[CJK]

Sounds like you're doing well! You didn't gain weight, kept up with your walking and now that you're home, you're getting right back into weightloss mode! Way to go!!!!

 

[deelam]

I'm doing good. I haven't been hungry and I'm eating small portions, and not eating past 6. If not for anything else, I don't have heart burn like before.

Today's meals
BF 2 scrambled eggs with LOW CArb ketchup--I need to add some flavor
Lunch--chicken
Dinner-stir fry with beef


My stress level is on the rise at home again.
It's been a little crazy next door at MIL's. Brother-in-law bought a big bottle of vodka and decided to drink it with niece (18). MIL found out and took the bottle away and dumped it down the drain. BIL freaked out and took all MIL's money from her handbag. Now BIL is living in the garage. Unfortunately for us, their garage sits very close to my house, it is right near my kitchen. So we get to view BIL as were are eating dinner, or just sitting around the table. BIL is like a time bomb ready to explode. I really worry that he will rob us, or even rob my mailbox for preapproved credit card stuff that always comes in the mail. The only good thing is BIL hasn't started to blast Guns N Roses or Kid Rock music yet.
IF BIL doesn't straighten up, he will problem end up back in jail. He is like a time bomb, will he go to jail before he explodes?

 

[CACruisin']

I am so sorry you have to deal with family issues again. Good for you though keeping your eating under control with everything going on. Stay safe and take care.

 

[deelam]

I really just got to stay away from the in-law problems. I keep telling myself that their problems are not my problems. It helps.

I really feel sick today. I was sick last night too. A young man that works with me has had a stomach virus all week. This young man is getting married this weekend. In my office, we all thought it was his nerves. Now I believe he has really been sick. I think he gave it to me. The thought of food just turns my stomach. On top of that I think I have a sinus infection. The thought of going to the Doctor's for antibiotics scares me. I don't want to get on that scale. I really feel sick today, and I think I have a fever. I'm trying to self medicate with over the counter stuff. I've heard that saline water sprays do wonders for sinus infections. I will give that a try. My ragweed allergy isn't helping. MIL is purposely growing ragweed in her back yard. She said she wants to see how high it will get.(I should sneek out there with weed killer)

No Food this am
Lunch--maybe broth, or something like that
Dinner-???? broth, or maybe soup-I'll give in to a few carbs if I need too.
I have a pack of crackers, that I will nibble on If I need something solid.

I'll just hold on for a better tomorrow.

 

[CJK]

So sorry to hear about all of your family issues. Sending you lots of pixie dust. I hope you feel better too. Try to take some time to take care of YOU today. You deserve it after all of your hard work. Do take care of yourself and here's to a better tomorrow!

 

[CACruisin']

Hope you are feeling better today. So sorry about your in-law problems. Does your MIL know you are allergic?

 

[deelam]

I feel much better today. Thanks to all who wished me well. I had no energy all weekend. Then both kids got sick, so I had 2 sleepless nights.
Things have settled down a bit at the in-laws. They let BIL back in the house. I still say it's a time bomb.
MIL knows that I'm allergic to weeds, she is not very sympathic. She insist on doing an experiment to see how high her weeds get. She doesn't believe her weeds are causing my alergy problems! I can't wait to spray her yard with weed killer.
My diet could have gone better over the weekend. But today is a new day.

Today
BF eggs
Lunch-salad
Dinner-philly cheesesteak no bun

I had to cancel my yearly OB visit for tonight. So,I'm now all messed up on Birth control. I should have started a new pill pack Friday, but I didn't have any refills left. I'm way too heavy to even consider having another child, so I will have to call the DR today.