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

[lulu201]

Don't worry, Lisa, there are only 60 more to go:

 

[lulu201]

Almost there. . .

 

[lulu201]

Here are the last few:



LISA, YOU DID IT!!! 100 CHEAT FREE DAYS!!!

Lisa, I hope that you don't mind that I celebrated your 100 cheat free days with 100 bounces, but since I couldn't send you 100 roses, this was all that I could think of! Congratulations on all that you've accomplished, and thank you for all that you've inspired within me. Watching you succeed and reading about your journey has made a difference for me on my own road to good health. Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS!

 

[toystoryduo]

Lisa,
Congratulations! What a wonderful accomplishment! 100 Days Cheat Free! WOOHOO!!!! Not only have you remained cheat free, but you have been doing a great job FIRMing as well! Keep up the good work!

 

[septbride2002]

CONGRATULATIONS!

100 DAYS CHEAT FREE! THAT IS QUITE THE ACCOMPLISHMENT MY FRIEND. Congratulations to you!

~Amanda

 

[marsh0013]

i know i'm late, but i wanted to join in the festivities!!! congratulations lisa for making it 100 days cheat free

hehe, i don't have as many jumpy guys as erin

oh lisa, i'm so proud of you! i knwo this has been such a lifestyle change for you, and cheating isn't even in your vocabulary anymore! you are such an inspiration, i wouldn't be surprised if that bear doubles or triples in number before you know it!

keep up the great work sweetie, onward and downward for you!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

March 10, 2004 (Wednesday) Day 101 on the Beach

I'm so glad so many of my WISH friends could join me for my celebration! Erin, you are a peach! Thanks so much for making me smiles. I absolutely love my 100 bounces!!!!!

Thanks to each of you (Amanda, Marcia, toystory, Doe and yes you to again, Erin) for supporting me. Not just with this celebration for through my entire journey thus far. I have to tell you guys something, I got on the scale this morning and it was up 1.5 pounds. What in the world?! I actually entertained thoughts for the first EVER of just giving up since I'm not making faster progress. I mean I am so faithful to this way of eating and to my exercise program and this is my reward? It's not fair. But then I came to my journal this afternoon and you guys reminded me why it's so important to trudge on, even when we don't get the results we want immediately. I didn't gain this weight overnight and it's not going to come off overnight. Thanks for the support - your encouragement is invaluable!!!!!

Menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of ww flakes with 1% milk and 3 slices of bacon
S: 7 whole almonds
L: tuna salad and 7 Triscuit ww crackers with a juicy orange
S: Dannon light and fit 4 oz. yogurt (peach)
D: grilled bacon cheeseburger on ww bread with lettuce, tomato and lf mayo and a sugar free pudding cup for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I did FIRM cardio sculpt this morning and feel really energized. Water was a 5.0. Pretty good.

That's a wrap for Wednesday! Oh, just so you all know, once you get to "100" cheat free days with the bear clippie, it won't let you go forward (bummer). You have to start over again at 1 and that's what I did. Okay, onward and downward!!!!

 

[Desiree]

Wow you are doing wonderful!!!
I havent gotten a chance to read all of your journal yet but I will. In just the little that I've read, you have alot to be proud of accomplishing!

Keep up the good work!

 

[Castillo Mom]

100 cheat free days, congratulations!!! You 've done an amazing job all this time Lisa, keep up the good work.

I'm glad that you were able to set aside any momentary thoughts of giving up. You started SB a little after I started Atkins, and we've gone through basically the same stages. I'm amazed at all we and several other of my WISH buds have in common. Many of us have experienced slower weight loss as we continue on in our journey. I've also had feelings of self doubt and wondering why I haven't been losing at a faster rate. For one, I've discovered exactly what you have, it took a long time for me to put this weight on and will take time to come off, and secondly, I need to get my body moving. What's helped immensely is seeing everyone else go through their ups and downs and realize that we really can attain our goals as long as we don't give up. You've been an inspiration to me and I appreciate that you're so honest with your feelings about what you're experiencing. Makes me feel like I'm not alone.

Take care Lisa!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Lisa. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes, but I don't know exactly why. I guess it has to do with the amazing amount of determination and perseverence you show--your incredible, positive attitude. I guess it has to do with the #1 on your clippie.

That clippie says it right there--so plainly and so simply to me. Every day is day #1. Whether we've done 100 days or 10, it all comes down to walking the walk EVERY SINGLE DAY to the best of our ability--no matter how many other times we've been successful, no matter how many other times we've failed, no matter how many pounds we've lost, no matter how many times that darned scale shows a gain (I'm coming over to kick that dumb thing right now).

Your "100 Days" is such an accomplishment, never to be diminished, but I think the real success is in the #1--your choice to start all over again and to keep it going day after day. You're showing me that it's not about the goal itself, it's about having the strength to keep walking the never-ending journey. Thanks, Lisa.

Erin

 

[ZerasPride]

March 11, 2004 (Thursday) Day 102 on the Beach

You all sure know how to make a girl feel good about herself!

I'll share this little tidbit on my journal even though I made a separate post on the regular WISH board. Measuring yourself is invaluable! I have been kind of discouraged about the slow weight loss I have been having ever since I stepped up my exercise routine with heavy weights. I feel good and feel so much lighter. My clothes are falling off me but the weight seems to be coming off so slowly. The last time (well the first time actually) I measured myself was on January 17 and I measured again last night. I was so surprised and happy when I realized I have lost 27 and 3/4th inches in a little less than 60 days! That explains why I can wear the size 18 and 20 jeans instead of the size 26's I was wearing before I started SBD. Just some food for thought. I know I'll be measuring monthly from now on!

Menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of whole wheat flakes with 1% milk and 3 small sausage patties
S: 7 whole almonds
L: tuna salad and 7 whole wheat cheese crackers (Triscuit brand) with an orange that was yucky!
S: Dannon light and fit yogurt (strawberry)
D: toppings off 3 slices of pizza and a salad with lf ranch dressing and a homemade sugar free pudding cup for dessert with a little reduced calorie whipped cream (yummy)

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I did FIRM BSS1 body sculpt (upper body) this morning and felt good as usual. Water was a 5.0. I made myself drink 3 12 oz. cups of water at lunch alone. I guess I'm trying to flush the fat away if nothing else!

That's a wrap for Thursday!

Desiree - thanks for stopping by my journal. I appreciate the compliment. It is so encouraging to have people supporting me. Take care!

Lisa - Hi WISH sis! I hope everything is going well with you! I appreciate your taking the time to check on me. I know you are very busy. Sometimes I feel like the things I write in my journal are stupid or that no one will understand. Thanks so much for letting me know I'm not alone in my feelings. I know we can make it to our destination together! Your support means so much to me!

Erin - Okay, Erin. Now I want to start crying. Your post is so beautiful. What wonderful thoughts you have given me to comtemplate. Sometimes I get so fixed on the destination or at least in seeing the pounds come off, I forget the day to day journey is just as important. Today I walked passed a full length mirror and got ready to cringe at the reflection the way I always have in the past and was a little surprised at the reflection staring back at me. I'm still a big woman but not as big and definitely more lean than I have ever been before. I had to walk past the mirror on my out and took another glance forcing myself not to cringe and knowing that old real big fat lady wouldn't be looking back at me. It was kinda nice. Starting over at 1 is nice. Having you all here to cheer me on is super duper nice!

 

[Strings]

Lisa,

CONGRATULATIONS on Losing 27.75 inches. That is awesomw. I have to agree with you about the measuring thing. Lat month I lost 5#, but a ton of inches. I'll take the inches anyday. Glad to see that you'll be meaasuring monthly now. You have been incredible on this journey.

I have to say that Erin can be so eloquent. I was tearing up.


Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Yeah, Erin had me crying too! Lisa, it was also hard for me to see your bear back at 1. I've LOVED watching the numbers on all our bears go up and up. It was really exciting for me to watch your bear get to 100. It was almost a let-down to see our little buddy holding up a 1. Then I read Erin's post and she's so right. It's all about today. What am I going to do today to help me be the healthiest, happiest person I can be? I can't change yesterday, whether it was good or bad. Tomorrow will get here soon enough. All I really have to deal with is today - day 1 of the rest of my healthy life! That's how you got to 100 days, Lisa - day by day by day - one day at a time.

If I have helped you in any small way, I'm honored. You've been helping me all along, and I just want to say thanks! On the good days and even the not so good days, you've been an inspiration. I feel privileged to be walking with you on this journey!

OK, that's enough of the emotional stuff or I'll be crying again! I'll start quoting song lyrics and finish with:

"You light up my life."

 

[septbride2002]

Hey there Firm Buddy! I am still in awe over your 100 days cheat free. That is just so awesome! Erin made me get all teary eyed this morning!

I think about you every day as I pop in my Firm tapes.

I need to get a measuring tape so that I can start to measure myself as well. One thing both of us need to remember is that with these Firm tapes we are building ALOT of muscle and muscle weighs alot more then fat. So I think it will be interesting to see how we meausre. I know that recently my bra's have been feeling a little big and my arms are definately looking more defined and thinner. I love it!

Thanks for all the help you give me - you make it easier on me to move forward!

~Amanda

 

[marsh0013]

lisa, that is so great that you've lost all those inches! i defintely agree, the inches are so much more important than the pounds! although, of course it's nice to see the scale go down too...but that will follow i'm sure.

and i've gotta jump on teh bandwagon and say that erin summed it up so wonderfully about your cheat free bear. i know you said you had the urge to cheat the other day, and that you came here and it helped you stay on track. always remember that, any time you need the support, we're here for you. and we know to add 100 to that bear

hope you have a great day

 

[ZerasPride]

March 12, 2004 (Friday) Day 103 on the Beach

I'm feeling really lazy on this Sunday evening so I'm just going to make this short and sweet. I stayed on plan and made my yummy bufallo chicken strips for dinner with cole slaw (sweetened with splenda). I did FIRM cardio sculpt for my workout and didn't drink nearly enough water.


March 13, 2004 (Saturday) Day 104 on the Beach

I weighed myself and lost 1 pound for the week! Yea me!! I'm happy with 1 pound losses of course I'd like 2 or more per week but it's nice to know I can have pizza (no crust of course) and no sugar added ice cream (1/2 cup) a couple of times a week and still lose weight. I didn't exercise today, I find if I don't do the work out first thing in the morning then even with my good intentions it doesn't happen later in the day. It's all good because my goal is 5 or 6 days per week and I made it 5 days for this week.

I'm just 1/2 pound from my 40 pound clippie. That's very exciting for me. I probably won't make my April 1 Challenge goal of 10 pounds but I'll get pretty close and I was purposely shooting for a higher number than I knew was possible. I've lost 5.5 pounds toward my 10 pound goal. Again, I'm happy with that. I could have drank lots more water today but it's always harder on the weekend for me. I did buy my son some McD's fries for lunch today and only felt a slight twinge of temptation for them. I asked him how they tasted and he told me they weren't that good. Why is it always like that? We build up in our minds based on past experiences and the smell of food how good it will or should taste but more times than not, it doesn't taste half as good as we think it will taste and if it's a cheat, it probably tastes even worse and it's so not worth it. I try to tell myself that up front instead of thinking about it after the fact. Okay, ramblings off.

Beth - thanks so much for encouraging me to measure. I know intellectually it's better or at least just as good to take off inches but sometimes my mind or should I say my heart wants the pounds to be gone!

Doe - I agree that it was a little disheartening at first to have to start over with my cheat free bear. But truly every day is like a new day or starting over. Like you said, it really doesn't matter what we did yesterday or what we plan to do tomorrow - today is the only day that matters when you're focused on taking off extra weight. The new cheat free bear is growing on me and I hope to get up to 100 days again! Thanks for supporting me!

Amanda - you are doing so well with your FIRM workouts! I just love our thread, it is so inspiring. I am always an advocate of drinking water, now I'll be one of measuring too! We have to remember to measure since the pounds will be coming off slower. I have found too that my arms are more defined and my fanny seems lifted as well. It's just great! Keep up all your hard work, it's so nice to be able to support each other!!!!

Marcia - Thanks so much for stopping by and checking on me. I'm happy about the inches too. I hope they continue to come off.

 

[Desiree]

That's one more pound gone forever! You are going to look so beautiful in your 40 lb clippie. I'm certain it will be here next week!!!

Keep up the good work!

 

[marsh0013]

hey lisa, congrats on your lost pound
that's so great that you can eat those treats that you love and still lose! i'm proud of you for resisting those fries. it is so true that most of the time, things smell better than they taste, and it is such a let down! that's so great that you realized that and it kept you from bothering with those silly fries

hope things continue to go so well for you and that you have a great day

 

[ZerasPride]

March 14, 2004 (Sunday) Day 105 on the Beach

I am so proud of myself! I made the absolute best shrimp alfredo for dinner tonight. It was so good I could not stop eating it. I actually had to force myself to stop because I was getting that uncomfortably full feeling. Did I mention my alfredo sauce was good?

I got the recipe from the lowcarbfriends site and made it last Sunday for dinner and it was just okay. I realized the mistake I made and corrected it and boy, oh boy, was that stuff good. Can't wait to make it again next week! If anyone would like the recipe for the alfredo sauce, just let me know and I'll post it. I bought the whole wheat linguini noodles and DH and I both agreed that they tasted just like the egg noodle variety.

I went shopping with DH for new suits because his have gotten so baggy they are starting to look ridiculous. He picked out two nice ones - one a sand beige and other a classic black. He will look dashing this spring! Like most women, I've got clothes in my closet in several sizes so I won't be needing too many new things until I get down to normal size and I'm fine with that. I think they will hear it as the shout heard "round the world" when I can get myself into a size 12 anything!

Here's today's menu:
B: 1/2 bowl of ww flakes with 1% milk, 2 scrambled eggs with a slice of lf sharp cheddar cheese and 3 slices of bacon
S: no snacks today
L: 2 very salty tasting double cheeseburgers (no buns of course) from McD's (yucky and not worth the $2) and a diet soda
D: shrimp alfredo over whole wheat pasta and 1/2 cup of no sugar added ice cream for dessert

Exercise/Water Gauge:
I did FIRM BSS1 ab sculpt this morning. Usually toward the end of the work out, my legs get real tired but that didn't happen this time. Yea me! Water was a 4.5. It's hard on the weekends.

That's a wrap for Sunday!

Desiree - thanks for the vote of confidence. I have never lost 40 pounds before. I almost don't know how to act! I do appreciate the weight loss has slowed down a bit and I'm actually happy about it. I need some time to adjust to this new person emerging from within me (sounds sappy I know). But I would hate to wake up one day "skinny" and have to deal with all the emotional issues that would come. Slow and steady gives my mind a chance to acknowledge what's going on and I don't get so scared of taking off the weight this way.

Marcia - thanks for stopping by and giving me some encouragement. I always appreciate it when you can pay me a visit. I could probably lose a little bit faster if I totally cut out some of the things I've chosen to eat but they are on plan and frankly, I don't wan to cut them out so I'm fine with my 1 pound per week (for now). Take care and I hope you have a great afternoon!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Lisa!
I for one would love to see a copy of that recipe! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! I love pasta and I love shrimp! Ummmmm!

You are doing a fabulous job exercising and with your food choices! I am thinking about trying the South Beach Diet myself. I just got a book from the library and am reading through it. I like the fact that some carbs are allowed. I don't think I could completely eliminate them from my diet.

Have a great day tomorrow! They're predicting 4-6 inches of snow for our area.... Where oh where is Spring?

Take care,
Tracy