Kaye's Trip To Goalville (Comments Wanted!)

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Everyone I can't say thanks enough for all of your sweet and encouraging posts and advice. I think I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by being taken out of my "comfort zone" into the real world. I take a lunch to work and cook dinner at home every night since I've been on WW so what goes in my body is totally within my control (that's how I like it. ) Going outside of these walls and the things I have prepared scares me that I might find it easy to eat all the things I know I shouldn't. I'm taking my food journal with me and I'm going to refer to it often to remind me how I eat at home. I know my Dad and brother ( who are of course skinny as rails ) will have nothing healthy so I'll ask my dad to stop at the grocery store so I can get some of my everyday foods to have around. At least the meals that I can control can be healthy. They are completely supportive of me losing weight and are excited about seeing me (they've only seen a couple of pictures since I started this journey ) and will think nothing of me turning down somethings in order to have healthier choices. It's my aunts and grandma that I worry about I read an article I think it was in Self that mentioned saying "I'm not hungry" that won't hurt anyone's feelings and no one can argue how you feel. I'm thinking I might be saying "I'm not hungry" a lot. Regardless of what happens - even if I fall hopelessly, completely off plan I know I will be back to WISH when I get back home and I can start all over again.

Today went ok food wise - I was OP but didn't go to the gym. Yesterdays sore throat turned into a full fledged cold overnight and I was up quite a lot coughing and trying to breathe. I figured my fellow members at the gym might prefer I stay home with my germs I didn't really feel up to it. Tomorrow's another scheduled gym day so I'll take it day by day and see if tomorrow is better and I feel ready to give that eliptical a spin.

Thought I would post my menu today. By the way if anyone sees anything that looks wrong (points wise) or that I could do better with different choices by all means comment. WW is new to me and it's a learning process so I'm grateful for any advice.

Breakfast - 1 Cup Raisin Bran with 1/2 C Skim Milk, 1 WW English Muffin with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter - 5
Mid Morning Snack - 1 Cup Grapes - 1
Lunch - 1 Turkey/Cheese Sandwich on WW with F/F Mayo - 3, 1 Apple-1, 10 Baby Carrots - 0
Mid Afternoon Snack - 18 Oat Grain Organic Pretzals - 2
Snack - 3 Imitation Crab Legs - 1
Dinner - 1 Smart Ones Chicken Carbona - 5, 2 Cups Green Beans - 0
Snack - 1 Cup Soy Milk Shake - 3
That's a total of 22 points and I'm supposed to have 24 so I think I'll have a WW Dessert now.

Hope Everyone Is Having A Great Weekend :

 

[sarahsmom73]

Hi Kaye!! WELCOME!!!

Take care with your "bug" I had it all week and felt MISERABLE!!! I didn't even make it here and I LOVE it here!

Hope you are taking good care of yourself!

 

[swilphil]

Kaye--I hope you feel better soon. I think the key to getting through the tempting times is to plan as much as possible. I would just be upfront with your relatives and tell them what you are doing. Hopefully, they will be supportive. I've been in the same situation and just said what the heck and completely gone off the deep end. DON'T DO THAT. Do the best you can. If you have to have one "bad" food at a meal limit it to that, and get back on track at the next meal.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Kaye,
I hope you feel better.

Your menu looks really good. Looks like you are careful to look for high fiber foods to get the most food for you point! That's what I try to do,too. And of course all that fiber is good, good, good!!!!!

I'm homeless I had my journal removed for now. I'm gonna lay low and then start a new one. In the mean time, I'll just have to hop from journal to journal until I get my own again!!!

Sunny

 

[Alysa]

You're doing so great - congratulations so far - I know you will hit your goal! Don't forget to be kind to yourself - espcially when you are not feeling well. At buffets you could just have lots of the salad to fill up, soups are great when everyone goes back for seconds and then treat yourself to a huge bowl of fruit at the dessert table! Good luck We'll be rooting for you!
PS - I like the "I'm not really hungry" line - I will use that in future.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

kaye--you are doing so good--feel better

 

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Everyone Thank you for the well wishes. I feel much better today than yesterday though I do look like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer I was down only .2 for the week but with the awful Bloat Fairy here I guess I can't really complain with that. I was afraid I would have a gain I am hoping to be 100% by tomorrow and be ready to go back to the gym on Tuesday. This is my last full week before vacation so I want to work extra hard. I'd love to lose 3 lbs. It's been two weeks of tiny losses so I figure I'm due for a whoosh right?
Sunny - Feel free to hang out as often as you'd like here If you need somewhere to post your gym workouts I love to hear about them so feel free. I'll miss your journal but totally understand how you feel. Hope you have a new one soon!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend

 

[lizdotcom99]

Kaye,
Glad you are feeling better!! That always helps!! So, where are you going on vacation? Going to see the Mouse? Hope you have a great trip and that you lose your 3 pounds. A couple of trips to the gym and VIOLA! it is amazing to see what happens!!!
Keep up the great work!!!

 

[kayeandjim00]

Another day OP! Still not yet ready for the gym. If I can stop coughing I will be ok. I'm hoping by Wed to be back at the gym. I am hoping for a bigger loss next week with TOM out of the way so I want to work extra hard and hope for a HUGE whoosh. I had posted on another thread on the main board about Kashi cereal and I can't say enough how much I like it. I've been alternating between bagels and F/F cream cheese and Raising Bran with Skim Milk for breakfast but today I had the Kashi and was not hungry at all during the morning. I also took 1/2 a cup for an afternoon snack and it reminds me a little of cracker jacks (I had the Kashi Go Lean Crunch). I'm looking forward to checking out the granola bars next time I'm in the grocery store as they sound very yummy. I'm curious how others split up their points or calories during the day. Do you get more in the morning/afternoon and less in the evening or vice versa or is it 50/50. Lately I have been at about 11-12 points when I leave work and I get 24 so I have half left. Wondering if I should eat more during the day? I'm afraid when the night time munchies come I'd have a problem though. Input greatly appreciated. What do other WISHers do?

 

[sarahsmom73]

Kaye

Glad you are feeling better! Keep up the good work! You are doing great!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

just checking in..glad you are feeling b etter!

 

[Strings]

Hi Kaye,

I'm glad you are feeling better. I bet you will get a major Whoosh now that TOM is ending. It is great that you like the Kashi. It always makes things easier when there is something your enjoy that is OP.

Take care,
Beth

 

[geetey]

Kaye!
I am another fan of Kashi Go Lean Crunch. I just eat mine dry and it is great! I love how I don't feel hungry afterwards. My friends tease me that it is because I just ate cardboard and twigs, but I don't care. It works for me. Have you tried those Kashi bars Melanie mentioned? I am almost afraid to try them because they sound that good!

As a WWer, I typically use 3-5 points for breakfast, then 5-8 points for lunch, so the bulk of my points are remaining for dinner. I just haven't gotten out of the 'big' dinner mindset. We don't have BIG dinners - but I do use more points for dinner. I hope that helps! It certainly works for me.

I hope you continue to feel better!

 

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Everyone I'm feeling so much better today and I'm actually excited that I'm going to the gym tomorrow. I made myself a new CD from walmart.com and I am all set to blast new tunes and burn calories tomorrow. Since this week may be my last time at the gym till after my vacation I'll concentrate solely on cardio as the strength training has gotten me so sore lately I could hardly move the next day I'll get back on a schedule with the strength training when I get home. So my goal for tomorrow - run 1.10 miles at 3.5 and then .10 at 4.0 mph. Then 30 minutes on the eliptical.
I'm going to visit my dad in Georgia not the mouse (this time! ) I haven't seen him in over a year so he has only seen a couple of pictures of the "new" me The work in progress pictures This will be an emotional trip as the Sunday I'm there will be the 5th anniversary of my mom passing away and I know the week is going to be full of highs (seeing my family) and lows (acknowledging the worst day of my life ) and trying to be there for my dad. I seem to have the ability to be very strong when I need to be but then gravitate to "self medicate" with food when I'm alone but I hope to replace that with running in my old neighborhood this time. I know the running will help more than another piece of cake or cookies.
I have been OP with 4 points to go today and Terry I picked up the granola bars today! I'm almost scared to eat one I'm sure I'll have a new addiction. I'm going to have one tonight so I"ll let you know what I think.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kaye,

It sounds like your trip to Georgia may be an emotional one. I am sending prayers and your way.

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better! Take good care of you and enjoy that new CD when you are working out tomorrow and burning some major calories!

 

[sarahsmom73]

I hope that the quality time you spend with your family is memorable. I know at times it will be rough! Know that we are here for you!

 

[lizdotcom99]

Kaye,

Sounds like you have a big week coming up. Hope you can find some good out of all of it...sending a bunch of your way!!!

Great plans for your work out too!! Check back with us to let us know how much fun you had with that new CD you made!!!

Have a great week.....I hope your trip home is a good one, inspite of what you have to deal with.

 

[geetey]

Keep me posted, Kaye! I am nervous for you! What if they are really THAT good?!?!?

I am also sending prayers and pixie dust for a good week in GA. I am sure your dad is thrilled to have the week with you, but I understand that it will be a rough week as well. Remember to use that walk/run versus food for stress relief! WISH is here for you!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Kaye,

I love Kashi cereal! I think its the combo of high protein and high fiber that keeps you from getting hungry so long. I'm glad you are feeling better and excited about your new CD. I'm always so excited when I have a new playlist to listen to

I hope your family trip will be a really good one and even though you will have the sadness you will have the joy of being with your family and can focus on the positive memories of you Mom. When self-medicating, turn to exercise FIRST!!! It might do the trick without having to derail your weightloss efforts. If you feel the need to medicate with food, try all the alternatives FIRST, the "me" time, bubble baths, etc. and if you really need the food afterwards, well then have what you need

Sunny

 

[Strings]

Kaye,

It sounds like the trip next week could be emotional, but healing as well. I hoping that being around your family on the aniversary of your Mom's death will be a comfort for you. You have a sound plan to exercise as a mean of escape instead of turning to food. I will be sending and prayers all next week.

Take care of yourself,
Beth