Julie's continual struggle (WW thread - comments VERY welcome!!)

[goldcupmom]

Got up at 5:45 with Mia. She was limping last night - hope it's nothing.

DH had to take DS19 & car to Brake Masters as it is making a terrible noise since they replaced the brake a couple months ago. Hopefully not too expensive. When he left I exercised. Did the WATP abs 2 mile. Pretty good. 31 more min. If DH takes DD to fencing at noon I might try another tape as well. Time will tell.

DH is getting Krispy Kreme donuts, but I'm not sure yet what I'll have for breakfast. I love them, but it just doesn't appeal and I don't need the points.

I have to go to the bread store and do a bit more running today, then not sure what the rest of the weekend will bring other than cleaning house.

More later when I know food.

 

[Lesli54]

Sorry to hear that the washer still isn't fixed. That can really make clean clothes hard to come by. I need to do some shopping before our WDW trip as well. Hopefully, we can find some deals and not everyone in the house needs too much. This time of year can be very expensive for so little clothing.

Hope you can avoid the Krispy Kremes. They always do me in. Have a great weekend!

 

[goldcupmom]

No Krispy Kremes. YEAH!!! When I was in 9th grade I had to walk about a mile & half from the school, thru downtown to a bus stop to go home. Passed a donut shop on the way and I could buy a dozen and have them gone before I got home. My whole family is that way - or was before they all became diabetic. DSis in FL used to get the # of donuts for her age each year for her birthday. We were there for 48, by 49 she was diabetic. OUCH!!!

Breakfast was Kashi & Yogurt (4). DH needs a new front tire on his cycle so had to follow him to the other side of town, drop DD at fencing, run past Costco for more mango salsa, go to bread store, home to let DH get the van to pick DD up at fencing. Back to pick up DS19 to go pick up his car. Just got back, and since DH is gone did the 2 mile Walk Strong, too! so 4 mi and 63 min today.

DH and DD will get home soon and then off to the other side of town again (about 20 mi each way) to pick up the cycle, then the dreaded WalMart run on the way home.

Lunch was flat out with ff cheese and of course PEACH MANGO SALSA (I bought 2 this time (Smiths - a Kroger store - here carries the brand of salsa, so maybe the affiliated stores might in other areas)

I'm going to make DH grill burgers & hot dogs tonight and maybe chicken on Monday. That should cover meals for most of the week.

At the speed my days are passing, we'll be leaving in no time for FL. 4 weeks from today DD and I will be on the train (and I will likely be NAPPING!!!!!) Actually, we'll be getting ready to go thru Raton Pass and that is one of my favorite parts of the trip. It is the highest point of rail travel in the US and there is a tunnel. This time of year we've seen bears, moose, elk, mountain goats & deer/gazelle, so it's neat.

My scale was down a pound from yesterday and I actually saw 168 briefly 2x this morning. I always do 4 x as it sometimes seems WACKO!! MAYBE something good will happen in the weight area this week. .6 will get me the next clippie. SURELY I can lose that........

Off to get a bit done before it's time to pick up the cycle. More later....

 

[goldcupmom]

Finally done with the running..... had 1 snackwells choc mint cookie in between runs and a spoon ice cream with fresh blueberries at Costco (2)

Dinner was 2 ff hot dogs, 1 bun, 1/4 c ff cottage chz, 1/2 c vegetarian baked beans = 6 pts. I still have 4 pts left. I know I'll have some ice cream later. Not sure what else. I'm not really very hungry today.....not that that is a bad thing!

 

[pearlieq]

WHEW! I think I need to lie down just reading about everything you did yesterday. That's quite a full plate!

Congrats on another pound down--that 15lb clippie is YOURS!!!

Hope you're having a great weekend!

 

[Lesli54]

Another one bites the dust! You will have that clippie in no time. Doesn't it feel good to be on the losing end again?

Sounds like you had a very busy day. Isn't if funny how SAHM's or those who work from home do twice as much as they would if they just went out to a day to day job? It sure can make the days long and tiring.

Keep up the good work!

 

[goldcupmom]

Not much happening today except trying to help DS15 get done w/ school before we go to FL.

Sat outside at the coffee shop during Church this morning and had a bagel and coffee(6) - our church is huge and has an outdoor area the service is piped to and a 'starbucks' type coffee shop, large book store, skate park, national radio station, etc.

Lunch was a roll up (4). Bought some No Pudge ice cream cones I'll likely have later which are only 2 pts, but big. Hopefully as good as the strawberry shortcake bars. Not sure if I'll manage any exercise today. Dinner will probably be leftover burgers & hot dogs from yesterday.

Just had the No pudge fudge brownie cone - it was really good! Especially for only 2 pts.

8:45 p.m. - dinner was 4 hard taco shells w/ ff cheese, veggie burger crumbles, hot peppers & salsa (7). Then I had a WW cookies & cream bar (2). I'm trying to finish up DS work on the enlightenment and then off to bed.

 

[joelyfaithsmommy]

WOW You've been one busy lady Julie! I'm so happy for you about being down another pound! that's AWESOME...in no time you'll be on your way to DISNEY and down a few more pounds to boot!

GET THAT CLIPPIE GIRL! You deserve it for ALL your hard work!

Huggies!
Jen

 

[calena]

You are sticking to your points so well. Good for you and congrats on the loss. Have fun in Florida! Wish I was going!

 

[goldcupmom]

DD and I went to our fav thrift store for 50% off day this morning. Mostly got stuff to take to DNiece in FL who is expecting and my DSis who needs 3/4 length sleeve tops to cover here pic line that they use for her chemo.

Breakfast was Keva(5) on the way. Lunch a roll up (4) and a bag of baked lays(2)

DH will take DD to fencing tonight so I'll do my 4 mile WATP then. Last night everyone wanted Quesadillas, so tonight we'll have the leftover grilled burgers & hot dogs & corn on the cob. Looks like my dinner will be 2FF hot dogs (2), FF vegetarian beans (1), corn (1), 2 slices lt bread(1), which leaves me 6 points for fun today. I'll definitely have some ice cream of some sort. Not sure what else.

DS15 is working, so I need to get all his History proofed & submitted while he's gone. Tonight is English....what fun!

DD is napping & I'm gonna work on History & ebay. We leave in 26 days, Discovery Cove in 31 days, wedding 33 days, Bush in 34 days, HRH 35 days, Leave to come home in 37 days(that's so sad!!! )

6:40 p.m. - Just finished the 4 mile (55 min). No beans w/ dinner (+1), had a no pudge cone (2), so I still have 5 pts left today. Not sure what I'll end up having.

Still not done with proofing DS15's History. I just can't handle too much of it at one time. UGH!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

It's almost 9 pm and I'm STILL not done w/ DS15's history papers & essays. UGH!!! I did finally finish Ebay and I'm almost done with laundry.

Found 1/2 a Keva in the freezer from last Wed liquid day, so I'm having that (3) and 2 slices lt bread w/ turkey & mustard (2) to finish out my points for the day. I had bought the others some Sara Lee chocolate praline cheesecake bites which are 2 pts each for about a petit four size piece and decided I'd be better off with something with a bit of nutrition. Wasn't even a challenge. YEAH!!!

 

[Lesli54]

Doesn't it feel good to look temptation in the eye and say, "nah, your not worth it". As much as I love good desserts and treats, I love it even more when I can feel so in control that I choose not to have it.

Keep up the great work and hope you can get to those history papers soon.

 

[Clare]

That is so awesome! Sweets are my downfall so I'm very impressed with your willpower! Keep it up

 

[goldcupmom]

Today is just going to be a continuation of yesterday. Same stuff to keep doing.....and doing..... and doing.

Breakfast kashi & yogurt (4), lunch will likely be a roll up but I haven't given it much thought. Not sure about dinner as I will have to take dinner to DH as he is taking DD to fencing. Probably finishing off the leftover grilled stuff.

Did the 2 mile WATP abs this morning and if I get a chance later I'll do another 2 mi of the Walk Kick.

DH got the other suitcases cleaned out yesterday. They've been sitting on our sunporch for over a year since our sewage flood and I needed to know if they were still usable for FL. Looks ok. YEAH!!!

I'm hoping to get to other journals later. I knew this month would fly!

25 days til DD and I are on the way!!

 

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear that your luggage will be ok. I sure would love some new luggage, but it is so expensive. Instead we end up using DD17 and DD15's. They both have a nice set that I started for them a few years ago and my Gran finished off.

Have a good day!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- You are doing so GREAT! Congrats on avoiding a very big temptation and choosing a better pont friendly option! So glad the suitcase could be salvaged. Keep up the great work!

 

[goldcupmom]

Lunch did NOT include mango peach salsa.......Amazing, isn't it????

Had 1/2 c ff cottage cheese (2), baked lays to dip in it (2), 2 lt bread (1) turkey (1). Later this afternoon after I did Walk Kick I had a No Pudge Cone (2).

That leaves me 10 for tonight. Having Ribs (3), potatoes (2), corn on cob (1) and green beans (0). I'll either have some more of dinner and/or a treat later to finish off the points. Tomorrow is liquid day, then Thurs WI. I sure HOPE that I get my next clippie. Scale is steady, however, right where it was. I only need to lose .6 to get it, SURELY that will happen.......Time will tell......... It's not like I'm going Off Plan or not exercising.

5:50 p.m. -

Dinner I had more ribs than I originally thought. These were prepkgd, precooked from sams and had been a deal at $2.81 for a box of 3 lbs. They were remarkably good and I'm not a meat eater. I'm glad I got 2 boxes. So, I had 4.5 pts of ribs and now have 2.5 pts left today. I'll have an ice cream later as it's really hot here in the computer room - DS15 left the blinds open and window closed and we get the west sun. UGH!!!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Julie! Your ribs sound awesome! I love how you plan out your meal and give yourself some flexibility.

BTW, I have been meaning to mention that the picture in your sig of your DS is awesome! Kudos to whoever caught that great action shot!

Have a great day and keep up the awesome work on WW. You are giving me all sorts of meal and snack ideas -- I really appreciate that!

 

[pearlieq]

No salsa!!!! It's just not a meal without the salsa! I was waiting to hear that you started stirring it into the Kevas and topping your cones with it.

I hope liquid day goes well to day and everything cooperates tomorrow so you can get your new clippie! I'm rooting for you!

Have a great day!

 

[goldcupmom]

[/QUOTE]
BTW, I have been meaning to mention that the picture in your sig of your DS is awesome! Kudos to whoever caught that great action shot[/QUOTE]

Actually, it wasn't an action shot at all. He can get like that and hold it for like 5 minutes. It's REALLY freaky. A couple of years ago 3 of the guys did this in downtown Savannah at Nationals, STACKED one above the other on a lamp post. I lost my film, so don't have a pic, but they had several dollars in change thrown to them for doing it. They thought it was way cool! I keep telling him that if gymnast doesn't work out, he can always be a circus clown.


Now to the progress ........my scale was UP by almost 3 lbs this morning. GRRRRR!!!!!!!! And tomorrow is WI. Does NOT bode well. MAJOR dose of Pixie dust needed here. I'm guessing there was too much sodium and the liquid today will deal with it, but........

I'll have my first Kashi at 9:30, and start scattering them & my Wed Keva fix later. So far have had decaf & my vitamins. I'll start water when it warms up a bit in here.