Gail's Journal (comments welcome)

[Tera]

Hey Gail! Great job staying OP over the weekend. I love going to Applebees since they have so many choices for us Weight Watchers. I wish I could get through a weekend without totally cheating

And don't apologize for writing your feelings down... that's why we have a journal. It does help to see things in front of you, so keep writing things down and keep up the great work.

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Congrats on your 2 lb loss. Your doing great!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

gail--you are doing great--i can never resist cakE!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gail, congratulations on a great OP weekend!

You know, your thoughts about the weight gain/loss are really good. I never looked at it that way but it's gotta be a great feeling to know you are now losing a whole months worth of gains in a week!

You are doing so great, I'm so glad you're back here with us!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Last night I wanted to get on my scale so badly...just a peek...how am I doing...I can't stand this! But I reminded myself that it is a mind game! So, as soon as I got up...I got dressed to workout. So, I couldn't weigh myself now, not with my shoes on. Yes, I am simple!

I almost felt like I had a bad day yesterday because I ate some pretzel thins. Stupid...I know. Gotta satisfy that crunch sometimes.

Here's to another good day!

 

[CarolA]

Loved the idea of working out your gain vs loss timeline. It's true we all want it to come off overnight when it went on over a period of time. You brought home that if we work at it, it will go off faster then it came on (even if it isn't overnight!)

Hang in there on the scale. Lucky for me that is NOT one of my weaknesses. I was out of town on my weigh in day this week so I just won't even get on the scale until this coming Sat. (I hate the scale and really have no desire to face it daily! LOL!)

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Gail-

Just stopping in to say hi and to see how everything is going.

Weighing myself is an addiction for me. I not only do it EVERY morning but also in the afternoon and night. I know my weight fluctuates during the day but I just can't stay off.

Have a GREAT day!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Gail
You're holding strong with staying off the scale! It was really tough for me not to get on this morning. I'm glad we have our challenge going, I think that is the only reason I didn't get on today. Keep it up, you're doing GREAT

Sundie

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Things are still going well...I managed to stay off that scale again this morning. Went to Curves this morning and did an extra 10 minutes there. It was empty. Then went for a 30 minute power walk. My only worry now is that since I'm doing this Curves thing...that my scale may not go down since I'm supposed to be building muscle. I guess so long as my clothes are not tight and I know I'm eating well...I really don't care what that scale has to say right now....in a few weeks...it might be a different story. But for right now..I'm okay with it. I'll find out Saturday.

Gotta bowl tonight. Have a good day! Positive thoughts...positive thoughts!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Agghhh! I'm having a munchie attack! I snacked on a handful of pretzel thins pieces and a package of shapesters. I think we're going to go to the Olive Garden tonight. I promise to eat good. Probably just the soup & salad. We canceled bowling tonight.

Maybe the s & s will get rid of this craving for something good to eat. I just figured what the trigger was...I had to make the decision of whether or not to cancel...it was making me crazy...I don't like to make those decisions. Then I had to make some phone calls to team captains. It was a little bit of stress...but on the upside...I got a call and was canceled to work tomorrow...so now I can go to Curves first thing in the morning. Whew! Keeping my fingers crossed that I will make wise decisions when eating tonight. Had to get on here before I ate something just to eat it! Yikes

 

[Tera]

Hey Gail - Bummer about bowling tonight. I assume your having some weather issues? Don't freak out over the pretzels, their not that bad and I'm not sure what shapersters are Good luck with eating at Olive Garden tonight. See if they can make some salad for you with the dressing on the side. That would really help with the calories. Nice knowing you don't have to work tomorrow, enjoy your day.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Gail,

Swishing away the snack attack!!!!

Good luck!

Sundie

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gail, don't feel too bad! You had a few pretzels, which as Tera said are not that bad and shapesters are cheese, right? Again, a pretty healthy choice for a snack!

You are doing so well staying off the scale and getting your workouts in. I'm sorry you were feeling stressed tonight about bowling. I hope you enjoyed your dinner out and were able to make good choices!

 

[sarahsmom73]

You have doen such a great job! Don't beat yourself up!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Thanks so much you guys. Yes...shapesters are little packages of cheese in shapes...for the kiddies. I felt so much better after I was able to post and identified what was going on. Last night at OG I had the shrimp primivera(low fat) and ate exactly half of this...and 2 plates of salad(only bad was the dressing) and 1 breadstick. I've been craving this since we were talking about going there a few days ago. It just stuck in my head. I'm glad I didn't totaly destroy anything. I've been avoiding breads and pasta...I haven't eliminated carbs...but trying to reduce. So this was a real treat and I didn't consider it a cheat either. I just know I can't do that again for awhile. My next planned dinner out is next Saturday the 29th for my DS birthday.

Avoided the scale again today...we are having a 2 hr delay for school. I'll go to Curves after I drop the kids off at school.

Thanks so much for the support. I think I need to live in a plastic bubble...it seems like any stress is not good for me.

 

[Tera]

Hey Gail... Sounds like you did really well at OG and you should be proud of yourself for keeping it together. No reason you can't treat yourself once in awhile, as long as you don't go overboard. Have a good day!!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Thanks Tera...I think I did pretty well at dinner. I was beating myself up more over the pretzels!

I had an unexpected lunch out today. After going to Curves, my girlfriend that goes w/ me and I decided to get some lunch. I suggested Applebees. I only had the French onion soup (WW) and a house salad(dressing on the side) and then only ate half the salad w/out the dressing! I was so proud of myself. I like when I make wise choices!

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Gail - Way to go with making good choices at Applebee's. You should be proud.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Way to go, Gail!!!!!

I agree, it feels soooooo good to make good choices. Makes you wonder why we ever make bad ones

Keep up the great work!

Sundie

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gail, you did so well at dinner last night and lunch today! I'm so proud of you for making such great choices!