Lisa's Weightloss Journal (comments welcomed!)

[Strings]

I'm glad to hear you are a little feeling better. I can relate to your napping /waking in darkness feeling. I used to work 12 hour nights 7 on 7 off. In the winter, I wouldn't see the sun for an entire week. Very confusing. I've looked at that roast a Costco and wondered if it was any good. I'll have to try it.

Take care of yourself. Extra potent healing pixie dust for you.
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

lisa, i'm glad you are feeling better. i'm glad your scale moved in the right direction too, even though you shouldn't be checking it . hehe, but at least it was a good result. you are so close to that 50# clippie! i can't wait till you claim it and wear it proudly

 

[Castillo Mom]

Not feeling good today, feel worse. I'm here at work, I have no voice, both of our nurses are out and my boss isn't in yet. Ahhhh!!! Fortunately our nurse case mgr. is here working the nurses' station but she's not a happy camper so it won't be fun dealing with her today. The docs are only here half day today, so we should be alright. Oh well, better go, lot's to do. Will try to post yesterday's menu later.

Marcia, thanks for the encouragement, always nice to hear from you. I was bad and weighed myself again because I felt extra light on my feet when I got up. I'm down to 175, 1 more pound to go for my clippie!

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, I hope you're feeling better soon AND that work lightens up!!

I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you, hoping that extra pound is quick to disappear! You know how we LOVE to celebrate around here!

 

[Strings]

WOOHOO! Another pound gone. Hello 50lb clippie. It's right around the corner. You are doing an amazing job.

I hope work isn't as bad as expected. Things can go into a tailspin without appropriate staff. I hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself.

Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

I tried to post yesterday and the darn network kept kicking me out.

I checked the forcast for Anaheim yesterday and Tut, tut - it looks like rain and cooler weather. Cooler weather is OK - but rain? Oh well, at least we get to have a good visit with the nieces (which we haven't seen since Christmas and Thanksgiving.)

I'm sorry your voice is going - it's been a terrible winter for cold and flu. At least the scale is moving the right direction - can't wait to see your 50 lbs clippie!

-Laurie

 

[Castillo Mom]

I dragged myself into work late again today, arrived at around 11:00. Fortunately my boss doesn't mind since I rarely ever miss work to begin with. It's going to be slow going today though but at least I'll get something accomplished. My voice is starting to come back but I've got that annoying tickle in the throat that's causing me to cough.

Anyway, here goes for yesterday's menu:

2/25/04:
Breakfast- Only had lemon tea. Cheated a little and had two bites of sweet mexican bread. One of our patients is a baker and she brought fresh Mexican pastries in. This is the first time I get this sick since I've started Atkins and I noticed that I was getting cravings for comfort foods. I don't really get many cravings but the feelings were strong. Something to think about. Anyway, I don't feel too guilty about the bread.

Lunch-Two hamburger patties w/cheese, sliced tomato, zucchini, diet orange cream soda.

Dinner-1 fried chicken breast with the breading taken off, Crystal Light.

Dessert-Atkins strawberry ice cream.

I don't know what the heck is going on with my body right now, but I weighed myself again this morning just out of curiousity (I know, excuses, excuses) and I'm down another 1/2 pound taking me to 174 1/2! Actually I talked to our LVN and she says that your body uses more energy when you're sick trying to fight off infection. Beth, if you're reading this, is that true? I've never heard of that before, but it sure would explain things. Hey, I'm not complaining!

Laurie, you had a doozie of a storm last night. It poured and poured. It's been raining on and off today but we're supposed to have sunshine this weekend. When to come out here?

Edit: I almost forgot, I picked up the FIRM DVDs yesterday! And yes, they made it home and weren't sucked into the great black hole this time like my Pilates DVD. I'm still not well enough to exercise, but I popped them in the computer last night to get a little preview. Me likes! The routines look very challenging and I like that they incorporate weights into them. I picked up a pair of 2 and 3 pound weights also. Now all I need is that stick thingy and the fanny lifter. If anyone knows where I can purchase them serarately, please let me know.

 

[Auntmeme]

Sorry to hear you've been sick Glad to hear your still losing, almost to 50 wow impressive

Can't wait to hear about the firm dvds, which ones? will we always be so obsessed with our scales?

I'm salivating over the mexican bread must have been divine. I love cream & orange soda what brand has diet? Keep strong and be sure to get well.

 

[honeymo78]

I'm sorry to hear that you have been under the weather. I hope you are feeling better. Be sure to report back after you've tried your new exercise dvds - when you are feeling better of course.

 

[Strings]

Hey Lisa,

I hope you are feeling better. You are right. There have been studies about the amount of energy expended by healty vs ill patient. When you are sick, you burn more calories doing your usual activities. Add a fever to it and it goes even higher.

Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey lisa, i'm so glad those firm vids actually made it home with you and didn't disappear into nothingness like the pilates one! maybe someone was trying to tell you that the firm is right for you . i don't know anything about the firm, so i can't help you out with the stick or lifter. although, i'd check ebay. i know you don't like to buy things off the internet because you want them *right now*, but it may be the only option. good luck!

 

[Castillo Mom]

It's a beaufitul morning, rain finally let up to blue skies and sunshine. Now for yesterday's menu.

2/26/04:
Breakfast-Two scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, Crystal Light.

Lunch-Two hamburger patties with cheese, broccoli, sliced tomato, diet orange cream soda.

Dinner-We were out late picking up movie tickets and window shopping yesterday evening. We stopped at Starbuck's and I had a tall sugar free vanilla Breve latte which was oh so soothing, but alas, no dinner.

Beth, Marcia, thanks for being so nice and stopping by my journal. Looks like my losing streak is slowing down now, I'm still the same weight 174 1/2 which is fine by my. I'm really happy with the progress I've been making and thank all of my WISH buds for their support and encouragement, it's helped immensely.

I'm feeling much better today and I'm anxious to get my exercise routine going. I looked at my FIRM DVDs againt to see if I can just start without the fanny lifter/sculpting stick for now but all 4 require their use. Excellent marketing ploy I must say! So today at lunch I'm taking Lisa's (Zeraspride) advice and calling some local sporting goods stores to see if they carry them separately. There's also a As Seen on TV store at my local mile that I may pop in to. Have a great day everyone!

Oh, I almost forgot to post my bathing suit experience from yesterday. I was at a store and decided to try on a tankini just for the heck of it to see where I'm at and what I need to work on. Talk about an eye opening experience! n
Standing in front of that full length mirror under the bright (and unflattering) lights of the store, I realized how flabby I've become after the weight I've lost. My upper inner thighs even look a little wrinkly. One problem I've never had even though being overweight is excessive flab, I've always been pretty firm. But now I'm like jello! FIRM here I come!

 

[R_Judy]

Oh Lisa! What a scary picture you paint. I guess I'm never going to try on one of those tankini's. I might drop dead from fright. Good luck with your exercise today.

 

[Castillo Mom]

I've been distracted again with trip planning. I've made so many changes to this vacation, it's not even funny. Yes it is! What can I say, they're changes for the better. Good thing DH has left all, and I mean ALL of the planning to me. If he were involved, I would drive him to instanity. As it is, I don't bring up the subject of vacation unless he does, although lately, he's been starting the conversation more and more. I think he's been bitten by the WDW/Universal bug but doesn't want to admit it. Oh, I just have to tell someone what I did today because I'm keeping this a secret even from DH. I changed our reservations from the Royal Pacific Resort to the Hard Rock. I'm so excited. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. I think the theme suits our family more, not to mention I booked a deluxe room which means we'll have a lot more space. Hey, I came over here to post yesterday's menu and I'm going on and on.

2/27/04:
Breakfast-Two scrambled eggs, 3 slices of bacon, coffee.

Lunch-Chicken cacciatore without the past, broccoli, diet rootbeer. Delish!

Dinner-Ate very late, around 11:00. Went to the movies and had some popcorn and diet Coke. Had dinner afterward at Rubio's, 3 lettuce tacos with carne asada and carnitas topped with cheese and guacamole. My DH thought I couldn't have guacamole and tried to take it off my plate and he nearly pulled back a bloody stub. Of course I can have guacamole, it's one of the luxuries I'm allowed and no one better come near my plate!

I went to work today as usual. I was sooo bored. This overtime is starting to get to me. Oh well, just a couple more months and things should slow down. Hmmm, that's what I said a couple of months ago. Have a good weekend girls!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Lisa, and welcome to March! It sounds like you're still working A LOT, but that's life sometimes, isn't it?

I loved your tankini story, but I still don't know if seeing myself in one will make me want to do the FIRM. I admire all of you FIRMers so much. . .I just don't know if I can take the pain!

Is Monday still your weigh-in day? If it is, good luck. Hopefully the darn thing will cooperate.

Take care, honey--
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi Lisa,

Dis you find your fanny lifter. I'm seriously thinking about FIRM myself. I hope it works for you, Just remember that you'll be building muscle, so the scale might not budge for a couple of weeks, but the iches will be melting away. I forget, do you measure too? Id suggest it if you are starting a new exercise program.

Looks like your vacation will be awesome. My DH let's me do all the planning. I'm obsessive about it. I'm already thinking about our trip the end of 2005. Can you manage to keep the Hard Rock a surprise? I'd never be able to.

Have a great Monday.
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

lisa, all of that trip planning sounds like such a blast! and keeping that change of hotel a secret sounds like it will be so hard. but i bet it will be worth it once they find out and are thrilled!

sorry that you're working so much ot and it's driving you nuts. i know the feeling. i often stay at work later than 5 because i need the money, but i'd so much rather go home. oh well, i guess we gotta do what we gotta do.

you're doing a great job with your food. enjoy that guacomole, don't let dh take that away! hehe. that's great that it's a little luxury for you. how nice when you really enjoy something that fits perfectly into your plan

hope you have a great day today

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, I'm thinking of you and that half pound today! I bet it will be GONE very soon! That new beautiful clippie will be yours in no time!

Let us know about your FIRM experiences. I'm like Erin - not sure I could follow through on it - but ya never know! Hopefully it will work wonders for you and you'll be THRILLED the next time you go tankini-shopping!

 

[honeymo78]

Trip planning is so much fun isn't it? I bet you can't wait to be there.

Please keep us posted on how the FIRM tapes work for you. I have a feeling I'm going to end up with that jiggy problem too.

Hopefully you are feeling all better now. Have a great week!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hey ladies, I've been away for a day or do, busy, busy, busy.

Beth, I haven't gotten the fanny lifter, but I'm ordering it on Friday. Can't wait! I just hope it doesn't take too long to get here. Oh, BTW, I spilled the beans to DH about the Hard Rock. I couldn't help myself. I kept humming Hotel California and he would give me this funny look. Finally I said, " Babe, I have a surprise for you!" He was happy and made me show him the little movie they have of the resort. Fabulous!

Marcia, no one touches my guacamole!

Doreen, I gained .5 lb this week, not sure why. So I'm still 1 lb. away from that elusive 50 lb clippie. Oh well, I'm just going to keep doing what I have been and not worry about it.

Steph, I'll definitely give some feedback on the FIRM. I haven't started yet, I've had some time management issues this week.