Lisa's Journal (Life on the "Beach" - Part 2 all the way to goal!)

[ZerasPride]

February 9, 2004 (Monday) Day 71 on the Beach

I was home today with DS. Didn't feel comfortable leaving him alone. He is much better (Tuesday) what a difference a day can make in the life of a teen! I did manage to complete the 55 minute FIRM cardio video in the afternoon again! Second time ever I finished it. My muscles are a bit sore but I feel really good. DH and I decided we will not be able to join our friends on the cruise in September, we just can't afford it unless we "charge" it and we've decided to become debt free. It was a big bummer though. The good news is, we had considered selling our DVC, but we both decided we love it too much to part with it so we're not selling! That makes me happy and takes the sting out of not going on the cruise with our friends. Maybe next time. But hey, now we have our annual Hilton Head trips to look forward to and my trip to Disney in June won't be my swan song after all!

Menu:
B: 2 scrambled eggs, 3 slices of bacon, 1 slice of whole wheat toast with grape simply fruit spread and 1/2 glass of 1% milk
S: no snacks today
L: cheese toast on whole wheat bread
D: taco salad with 1/2 cup of no sugar added ice cream for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I already mentioned that I did the entire 55 minute FIRM cardio video again this afternoon. Yea me! I didn't drink as much water as I would normally like being home but I would say it was a 4.5 on the scale. Not too bad.

That's a wrap for Monday!

Thanks to CourtasanSatine and Marcia for stopping by! It's always nice to have my WISH buds cheering me on!

 

[CourtasanSatine]

:hugs: and a dose of

 

[marsh0013]

lisa, definitely a bummer about not going on the cruise. but you had to make a decision, and debt free sounds pretty nice. also, keeping dvc...how can that ever be a bad thing .

congrats on making it through the firm video, that is so great

keep it up lisa, you're doing so great! hope you have a great day today

 

[ZerasPride]

February 10, 2004 (Tuesday) Day 72 on the Beach

Not too much to report today (thank goodness!). I'll just post my menu and exercise for the day.

Menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of whole wheat flakes with 1% milk and 3 slices of bacon
S: 7 whole almonds
L: grilled pork chop with 1/2 cup of rice
S: 60 calorie Light and Fit Dannon yogurt (peach)
D: grilled chicken breast over salad with lf ranch dressing and 1/2 cup of no sugar added ice cream for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I did my FIRM ab sculpt video and water was a 5.0. Pretty good.

That's a wrap for Tuesday!

Thanks as always CourtasanSatine and Marcia for stopping by to check on me. It's getting more and more difficult to keep up with a daily journal but I would like to keep it going until at least the 100 day mark and then see how I feel about it then.

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hello my dear, hope all is well with you. You're doing a wonderful job staying on plan. My post will be short tonight, very sleepy. I'll try to check in tomorrow. Take care!

 

[famfab5]

Lisa,

I've really enjoyed reading your journal and I have to say it is the main reason I started my own. Several days ago I read through the first 6 or so pages and it really seemed your journal was helping you sort through your new way of eating (and life) both emotionally and physically. VERY inspiring!

Have a wonderful day,

E.

p.s. you mention a low-carb cheese sauce quite a bit. How do you make it?

 

[ZerasPride]

February 11, 2004 (Wednesday) Day 73 on the Beach

I can't believe I didn't post my menu for Wednesday! I thought I did. I guess the days are really starting to run together for me. I think also planning my Disney trip in June and DH and I making tentative plans to relocate had taken the bulk of my attention yesterday.

Here's the menu:

B: 1/2 bowl of whole wheat flakes with 1% milk and 3 slices of bacon
S: 7 whole almonds
L: grilled chicken salad with lf ranch dressing and diet soda
S: 60 calorie Dannon light and fit yogurt (peach)
D: grilled cheeseburger with 2 slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, light mayo, on 2 slices of whole wheat bread (yummy) with 1/2 cup of no sugar added ice cream for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I was so sore from the work outs lately that I could not bring myself to exercise today. It does seem to help that I have stopped the work outs after 30 minutes. I have to remember that I am still a big girl and I do have limitations . Water was a 5.0. Pretty good.

That's a wrap for Wednesday!

Lisa - thanks so much for stopping by! I hope all is well with you. I would know if I got by your journal more often, please forgive me. I will be by to check on your progress. Take care!

Famfab5 - E, thanks so much for the compliment. I can't believe my journal has grown the way it has. I do feel it is very theraputic even if no one commented on on my journal. It is a place I can write down my feels and I know it's helped me get a grip on my food addiction and make this way of eating a true way of life. If I inspired you even a little bit to start your own journal then I am honored. The other journals on this board definitely helped me to get started. I'll check on you later - take care and keep up the great work! Btw, the lf cheese sauce comes in the box with the broccoli. On the package (I think it's green giant brand) it says low fat cheese sauce. I don't make my own but I have thought about it. Hope this helps!

 

[ZerasPride]

February 12, 2004 (Thursday) Day 74 on the Beach

I have been working harder than usual at work this week, couple that with the problems DH and I were having with DS and then top it off with a sprinkling of too much exercise and you get - major burn out! I got home last night and all I could do was stumble in the house and almost pass out! I couldn't cook or do anything else I was so mentally and physically exhausted. I told DH I didn't want to cook but I was starving. I kept thinking of stuff we could get take out but I knew I did not want a salad. I have one just about every day and sometimes twice a day. I love salad, but I did NOT want one last night.

DH came to rescue and said we should order a pizza. Taking the toppings off the nasty bread of course. I agreed if he would add an order of bbq wings and he did. It was sssooo goooodd!! I love my homemade crustless pizza and my buffalo tenders are "da bomb" but this food was heavenly! I know I was just hungry and tired. Later my DS made a typical teen comment about how he didn't understand how we could cheat on our diet and eat pizza and wings. For some reason, he thought we ate the bread and that the wings were fried. I quickly corrected my all wise and all knowing DS! He just rolled his eyes.

Anyway, I wanted to post this experience because I never once thought about having something off plan. I don't view things as cheating or not cheating or good or bad foods. There are certain foods I allow myself to eat and others that I don't. Period. I really do think, and I say this with caution, that I have developed new eating habits. I mean, not once did I think about getting french fries or eating bread or anything like that. I was tired, I did want something quick but I wanted it to be something I knew was acceptable for me on this plan. More progress! Yea me!!!

Menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of whole wheat flakes with 1% milk and 3 slices of bacon
S: 7 whole almonds
L: grilled cheeseburger and a salad with lf ranch dressing
S: Dannon light and fit 60 calorie yogurt (strawberry)
D: toppings off 3 slices of pizza, 4 bbq wing pieces and a diet vanilla pepsi with 1/4 cup of no sugar added ice cream for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I did my FIRM cardio video this morning. I do like the 30 minute work outs. They are more my speed and I feel energized enough to do the scheduled work out the next day. Water was a 4.5 today. Pretty good.

That's a wrap for Thursday!

 

[marsh0013]

great job with the takeout dinner the other night! ds, i assume he's a teenager. ah, gotta love the attitude! but good for you for making the right decision...or actually, it seems to not have even been a decision, more of a "this is what i'm going to eat because this is what i want" not a "this is what i'm going to eat because i have to". that's so great! change of eating habits for sure. i'm so happy for you! that's a major thing, i'd say even more important than a loss on the scale, if i could be so bold . keep up the great work, you are doing fantastic

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Lisa. It sounds like you're walking the walk and there's no looking back: you've blazed a trail of a healthy living for yourself and you've made it your home! Good for you.

on you and DH as you deal with your DS. Having a teenage daughter myself, I can say--that as much as I love her--there are definitely times when she's a bit.

Have a good weekend; make some time for you and DH, OK?

Erin

 

[ZerasPride]

February 14, 2004 (Saturday) Day 76 on the Beach

I was too busy yesterday to log on but Friday I was able to stay on plan. Here's the menu from Day 75 on the Beach:

B: 1/4 bowl of whole wheat flakes (bottom of the box), 2 scrambled eggs with 1 slices of lf cheese, 3 slices of bacon
S: 60 calorie Light and Fit yogurt (peach)
L: grilled chicken caesar salad
S: 60 calories Light and Fit yogurt (strawberry)
D: popcorn at the movies and a diet soda

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I did my FIRM 30 minute cardio work out and water was a 5.0.

That's a wrap for Friday! We did go to the movies and see a silly teen movie but it was fun and nice to spend some time with DH alone.

Back to Saturday - Day 76

I went to a party and had a great time. I got many compliments on not only my weigiht loss at the party but also on my planning by bringing foods I knew I could eat. There was every type of food imaginable at this party but I wasn't tempted to eat anything off program. A girlfriend of mine that is on Atkins (and doing very well btw) was there and we ate our delicious foods and laughed and talked most of the evening. As everyone got up to leave they were all complaining how stuffed they felt. Me and my girlfriend looked at one another and winked because we didn't leave with that nasty bloated feeling. It was a wonderful evening all around.

Menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of whole wheat cereal, 2 small sausage patties and 2 scrambled eggs
S: no snacks
L: grilled cheese on whole wheat bread
D: 2 bufallo chicken tenders, 3 deviled eggs, cole slaw, salad and a slice of lc cheesecake from Ruby Tuesday's for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:

No exercise on Saturday. I keep reminding myself that I need to get my exercising done first thing on the morning or it won't happen. Today was a rest day but I did intend to do some type of work out but it never happened. Water is always hard on the weekend - I'd give it a 3.0. Not good at all.

Weight loss:

Only lost .5 pound this week. It may not be much and I was a little disappointed at first until one of my friends gave me a bag of her old clothes this afternoon. She has lost a ton of weight by taking diet pills and weekly shots and looks fantastic. It's not the way I chose to lose but it works for her. She had a bunch of size 18 and 20 designer jeans and capris and some work stuff too. I am proud to say that everything she gave me fits! Even the size 18 low riders. I have never EVER put on a pair of low riding anything. I couldn't figure out at first why they didn't pull up all the way. My sister had to tell me that is the way they are supposed to fit! I thought they were too small at first. So yea me! I love how I look in all my new stuff. Plus at the gathering I went to, I was able to wear my size 14-16 jogging pants. I think that one is an anomoly but I'll take it any way I can get it.

I just love SBD and even if I continue to lose .5 to 1.5 pounds per week, but can still fit into these smaller clothes, I will be one happy beach babe!!!! There are things I can do to help speed up my weight loss like: drinking more water (of course), cutting out desserts and/or eating late at night and watching the salt. I also might have to just accept that my body will release the weight when it is good and ready. I have lost close to 35 pounds in a little over 2 months, that is a big accomplishment. I can wear sizes I haven't been able to wear in more than a decade. I love how I feel and the compliments I get so I will take this journey one step at a time and enjoy the ride even if it does take a bit longer than I would like.

That's a wrap for Saturday!

Marcia - thanks for checking up on me. I truly do feel this is a way of life for me now. When I went to that party it wasn't even an option for me consider eating stuff I shouldn't. It's a weird but empowering feeling!

Erin - I appreciate you stopping by my journal! I see you have a teen yourself. They can be trying at times but then I hate the thought of him going out into the world because he just doesn't have a clue what it is really like out there. Oh well, all we can do is equip them the best we can for whatever the future holds - and love them to death, of course. Take care of yourself Erin!

 

[Strings]

I love that your friend gave you clothes to fit. It can be such a boost to your morale. I bet you look great. Congrats.
Beth

 

[ZerasPride]

February 15, 2004 (Sunday) Day 77 on the Beach

I had so much fun trying on the clothes my friend gave me that I tried them on for my sister. She said she is so proud of me and wants to help me accessorize my new stuff. I'm not very good with that. I just usually throw on a pair of baggy jeans, a big old shirt and some tennis shoes. It will be fun jazzing up for the spring.

Menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of whole wheat cereal, 2 small sausage patties and 2 scrambled eggs
S: no snacks
L: taco salad
D: beef strogonoff over converted long grain rice and 1 SBD friendly peanut butter cookie with 1/4 cup of milk for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
No exercise today. Shame on me. If I don't do it first thing in the morning, it doesn't usually seem to happen later in the day. Oh well. I tried to drink a ton of water today but didn't see to drink all I wanted. I would say water was 4.5.

That's a wrap for Sunday!

Beth - thanks for checking on me. I finally had a chance to catch up on just about everyone's journals, including yours. Take care!

 

[marsh0013]

lisa, i'm the same way with clothes. jeans, tshirt, running shoes, i'm set to go . my mom and my friends always tell me i should try to change it up, but that's just not me . who knows, maybe once i get to a size i'm comfortable with...we'll see. looks like you're already very much on your way to that point, that is wonderful

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Lisa! I'm so happy to hear about the the clothes your friend gave you, and low rise pants to boot, woo hoo! I think one of the biggest rewards other than better health and well being is the wardrobe change. It's so much fun to go shopping or be able to dig in the closet for clothes that haven't fit and find that they do or are even too big. I'm very proud of you!

You have a great attitude with regards to weight loss. I can tell you from experience (of course you already know this) that there will be some weeks were the pounds just come off and others where you don't lose at all or lose very little. It can be a little disconcerting at times but I've come to accept it and not lose faith.

Take care Lisa, I hope you have a great week!

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, I've finally gotten all caught up on your journal! You've been having so many successes that it's hard to pick one or two to celebrate - so here's a happy pink bounce for all you've accomplished - staying on plan at your gathering last Saturday, not turning to food after the episode w/ DS, smaller clothes, etc. etc. etc.!!

You are so right about the exercise in the AM thing! I've noticed that with me - if I don't do it first thing in the morning, it just doesn't get done. I hope you can find a way to comfortably fit it into your routine! I'm looking forward to warmer weather so I can walk outside with the puppy and my DH after work. Until then, things don't look good!

Keep up the good work, Lisa! Your body may hit a plateau as it adjusts to getting smaller but I'm sure you won't let that stop you! Think of it as a pit stop during the race rather than a dead end, OK?

 

[ZerasPride]

February 16, 2004 (Monday) Day 78 on the Beach

I feel so like I am retaining water these past couple of days. Yuck what an uncomfortable feeling. I should really step up my water intake. On the way home from work DS asked me to stop by Dunkin Donuts for him. It was hard for me to have the smell of fresh baked donuts in the car but I survived. I played with the idea of just having a taste of one of his Boston cremes but resisted. Why is it that food never tastes as good as it smells? I knew if I had a taste I would be disappointed with myself and the guilt would stay with me longer than the momentary pleasure of giving in to the smell so I stayed strong. I didn't even want a donut, it was just smelling them that made me want it. I'm happy that I am realizing the difference between a real craving and just wanting something because you smell it. It was still hard though. I guess I have to wait for Dunkin Donuts low carb line to come out .

Menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of whole wheat flakes with 1% milk and 3 slices of bacon
S: 7 whole almonds
L: leftover beef stroganoff over rice
S: Dannon light and fit 60 calorie yogurt (peach)
D: grilled sirloin cheeseburger with 2 slices of whole wheat bread, mayo, lettuce, tomato and bacon with a diet cola and 1/2 cup of no sugar added ice cream for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I did my FIRM cardio work out this morning and feel really good. Water was a 4.5 today. That's an okay level for a week day.

That's a wrap for Monday!

Doe - welcome back! You have been missed, big time!!! I made it to everybody's journal but yours and I want to hear all about your trip so I'll stop by and check on you this afternoon. I know I can't lose every week and I like your suggestion of looking at it like a pit stop.

Lisa - I know a plateau is headed my way. I already have my list of why I am grateful for this woe. Things that have nothing to do with weight loss so I can keep myself on the straight path. Thanks for reminding me that they do happen and thanks for checking on me.

Marcia - I think once we get to our goal weights, we will be turned into shop-a-holics and you probably won't be able to keep us out the stores. It does take some adjusting to. Tennis shoes are my best friend and I guess I have to get over it as my sister tells me. She insists on going with me to shop for new shoes and accessories to go with my new stuff. It should be fun.

 

[Strings]

Lisa,

I am truly impressed with your willpower. Good for you. I hate TOM. Keep up with the water and you'll through this. Good Luck.
Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

Lisa, you are amazing! I admire your willpower.

What a wonderful friend to share some clothes with you - let's hope that she doesn't need them back (diet pills and shots sounds very scarey to me! I'm not sure it teaches you how to keep weight off either.)

Congrats on 35 lbs gone and your incredible willpower.

-Laurie

 

[marsh0013]

how true it is that food often smells better than it could ever taste! i need to remember that next time my mom or brother bake something . and of course, there is always the old saying "nothing tastes as good as thin feels". i like that one . haha, but yeah, i'm sure that low carb line of dunkin donuts will be out any day now...hehe . i'm so proud of you for resisting the urge to take just one bite. the whole thought process behind it really seems to have helped you. i need to take a page from your book on that one

hope the water retention has calmed down and that you're feeling better. have a great one