Lisa's Weightloss Journal (comments welcomed!)

[ZerasPride]

Hey Lisa!

I'm checking in on you and what do I find? You are literally disappearing before our eyes! Congratulations on the weight loss! You'll have that 55 pound clippie in no time.

You seem to have a handle on induction and I know you'll hit your goal when you weigh in at Curves.

Keep up the good work Lisa. You are doing so well and I am so proud of you!!!

 

[Desiree]

Just checking in to say and wish you a great weekend!!!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Good morning, TGIF!!! I'm hyper this morning cuz I'm in vacation planning mode. Some things I ordered on the internet came by UPS yesterday. I love it when the UPS guy comes! Then last night I ordered some of those Q&C vouchers I heard about over on the budget board. Tonight I'll be trying out my new digital camera for the first time so I can start practicing with the new technology (for me anyway). I'm way excited because we're only about a month away from double digits, woohoo!!! Anyway, back to business and yesterday's menu.

4/1/04:
Breakfast-Two scrambled eggs, 2 strips of bacon, coffee.

Lunch-2 small mesquite chicken breasts, mixed veggies, ICE sparkling water.

Dinner-Steak (yummy), mixed veggies, diet Mountain Dew.

I was sooo tempted last night to have some low carb strawberry ice cream. I bought some last weekend which was right before I began induction on Monday. I kept thinking about WISH and I couldn't go through with eating it.

Hi Doreen! Let me tell you, if I don't have "legal" foods in the house, especially items that are easy to just throw together, then there's no way I'd be able to stay OP. I get home tired and most nights, I just don't feel up to fussing over a full blown dinner, and I especially won't if my husband and the kiddos have already eaten. Thank goodness for eggs and hot dogs.

Lisa! Thanks so much for stopping by my journal, I know you're a busy bee, so I really appreciate your taking the time out. This morning I have that "light on my feet" feeling. It's weird because it just kind of hits all of a sudden and I always notice it in the a.m.
I saw your counter, your trip is coming up so soon. I can't wait until you come back so I can hear all about it. Can I nudge for a trip report? I couldn't remember if you're doing Universal this time around, are you? Either way, you'll have a great time.

Time to put my nose to the grindstone here at work.

 

[Castillo Mom]

I'm at work this morning, as usual on Saturday. Now let's get to the menu.

4/2/04:
Breakfast-Two scrambled eggs, 1 polish sausage, coffee.

Lunch-We had a going away thing at work for someone and they had Pollo Loco catered in. Unfortunately, no veggies except corn, so I just had to pieces of chicken and a diet Pepsi.

Dinner-I was out late last night with hubby at Walmart, so we had a very late dinner, around 10:00. I had a taco salad, hold the beans and didn't touch the shell.

This morning I overslept. I finally took my digital camera out of layaway. Yay! I purchased the Canon A70. Last night, I played around with my new toy a little bit, took a few test shots. One of the first things I want to do is figure out how to post an image under my signature here. If anyone knows how to do that, let me know, ok? This is my first digital camera so I'm not too knowledgable about the technology. I want to practice, practice, practice before getting to WDW.

I digress. Since I got up late, I rushed it to work without eating any breakfast. I do have bread and lunch meat in the fridge in our lounge, but I'm still on induction. I took the bread out and was ready to toast it because I was so hungry, but resisted and put it back. So breakfast this morning was a slice of turkey ham and salami and a cup of coffee. Oh well, better than nothing. That's what I get for staying up until 3:00 a.m.!

Oh, one more thing I wanted to mention. Tomorrow we're going to attend religious services with my husband's family. My MIL chose Lucille's to eat at afterward! For those of you not familiar, it's a fabo barbeque restaurant ( a chain) out here in California (don't know if they have them elsewhere). The have the most delicous bisquits that they serve with yummy apple butter before they bring your meal. Oh, and the garlic mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, grilled corn on the cob, the desserts!!! Man, oh man! Talk about temptation. If anyone reads this before tomorrow evening, pray for me! The situation wouldn't be so bad if I weren't on induction. Technically I could go off but then I'd feel terrible. I wouldn't have stuck to my plan. I'm bracing for myself tomorrow and posting this to my journal should help because I know those of you who visit will ask me about it on Monday.

 

[Castillo Mom]

Well, I did it! I survived dinner at Lucille's. I had a mixed green salad, tri tip with no sauce and zucchini. Also had a few bites of a hot link that I had scraped the sauce off of. Let me tell you, it was a huge fiest but I resisted!

Ok, menu for yesterday.

4/3/04:
Breakfast-Oops, had none.

Lunch-Salad from Jack In the Box.

Dinner-Two scrambled eggs with chorizo, leftover steak, sf Jello for dessert.

4/4/04:
Breakfast-I skipped it again, I was super busy.

Lunch-I hadn't done grocery shopping yet so I broke down and had a bologna sandwich on lc bread. Yes, I'm still on induction and know that bread is a no no, but that was the best I could do at the time.

Dinner-Already posted what I ate.

I'm hoping tomorrow's weigh in will bring good news. Nighty night!

 

[Strings]

Great job staying OP at the feast. It can be so hard when other people are doing the cooking. Here's some for weigh in.


Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Beth! Well, I just broke even at weigh in, still 171 1/2. Oh well, better than gaining. I'm hoping next week I'll break that 170s barrier and will get down to 169.

 

[honeymo78]

Lisa congrats on getting your 50lb clippie!! I noticed you tried on those shorts and they were still tight - so are mine - but I know they'll be looser the next time you try them on. You're doing a great job.

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Lisa, just checking in. Read back a few pages and what plan have you started that your on induction?

Looks like your going strong even though weight stayed the same. Excellent job on the Lucilles trip

I'm still searching for the orange cream soda, someday I'll find it and buy a case

Hope Monday is going well

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Lisa!

Checking in on you again. Boy are you moving forward! I am so proud of you for staying OP at that dinner. A big WOOHOO for you!!!

You have such a good attitude, gaining is never fun and staying the same is way better than that! You will get that 55 pound clippie in no time!

I'm 2 pounds away from my 50 pound clippie so maybe we'll be in the 50 pound clippie club together. At least for a little bit because I know you'll be claiming the next clippie soon!

My trip is just 2 months away. I can't seem to focus on it though. I'm so caught up with my weight loss thang. I've never EVER lost 50 pounds before and it's distracting me (in a good way) away from planning. I never thought anything could excite me like a Disney trip but a pair of size 18 or size 20 designer jeans when I was wearing a size 26 is doing the trick!

I promise a trip report, I haven't done one in ages and I haven't stayed at the Grand Floridian in a few years so it should be an interesting TR. Have a great evening!!!!!

P.S. Drink your water WISH-sis!

 

[marsh0013]

lisa! i didn't get to your journal before you went out to lucille's, but i am so so so proud of you for not caving!!! you had a delicious meal and stayed OP, even though there was plenty there to tempt you! great job

i'm gonna echo lisa z and remind you to drink your water

hope you have a great day

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, great job at Lucille's!!!

You're doing so well, in spite of that hectic schedule you keep! Hang in there, girlfriend - that 55 lb clippie WILL be yours soon!

are you drinking your water??

 

[LAinSEA]

Congrats and keep going. You'll get below 170 with your excercise plan and induction level carbs in no time.

I hope you are having a really good time planning your trip. Almost as much fun as going. (That's why I volunteer to help family, friends and coworkers with travel arrangements - I just love the planning!) It's getting quite close now.

I know that low-carb bread isn't an induction item - but I think if you are 20 carbs or less - you should be just fine.

-Laurie

 

[Castillo Mom]

Sorry I haven't been around the last couple of days gals, things have been super hectic this week, but I've been popping in every now and then, just didn't have time to post.

Beth, thanks for visiting. Actually, if I had a personal chef like Oprah does, I'd have not problem staying OP and eating my 3 squares a day as long as they cook low carb!

Hi Steph! I'm going to try and not put those shorts on until another month from now to if I've made any significant progress. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Hey Meme girl! Long time no see! I'm still on Atkins, but induction is the first phase of it where you're limited to 20 carbs a day for a period of 2 weeks. I just wanted to kind of jump start myself. It's going pretty well so far. I really really want to try to get to 159 before we leave for vacation in August and I'm getting down to the wire.

Hi Lisa! Wow, you're doing great and sooo close to that 50 pound clippie. I bet you look and feel wonderful! I'm dying to see a picture of you, actually to see pictures of all of my WISH buddies. It's nice to put a face to a name. I'm going to try to figure out how to post pics here on the DIS, but I haven't figured it out yet.

Oh, thanks for the reminder to drink my water, I need all the kicks in the behind I can get!

Marcia, thanks so much for the encouragement. I'm not so sure how I'll do when we go to WDW. I think I may end up caving some, but hey, it's vacation and I feel it's ok to splurge just a little knowing that I won't go overboard.

Hi Doreen! Thanks again for the water reminder. Actually, I haven't had any yet this morning but I promise I'll get up and go to the lounge to get some as soon as I sign off.

Laurie, I know what you mean about the planning. I have a coworker and my boss who are waiting for me to return from vacation so they can start planning their first trip to WDW. They know how much time I've spent planning and all of the research I've done and want me to share the knowledge. I tell them I couldn't have done it without the DIS. I'm looking forward to helping them out.

My goodness, it's so wonderful to come back to all of these posts after being gone for a few days. What would I do without you guys, you made my day!

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, if you need some help to get pics posted, just let me know. I'm no expert but I've managed to make it work!

1. The first thing you have to do is have a picture you want to post in a file on your computer - preferably in JPEG or GIF format.

2. You have to upload that picture to a website that will have it available online. I use Boomspeed, others use ImageStation or Fotki.

3. You need to post a link to the site where the picture is stored.

PM me if you want me to walk you through this process - I'll be happy to help! It isn't as hard as it sounds!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Thanks so much for the info Doreen! I'm going to try it out this weekend some time.

I'm here at work right now with about 10 minutes to go. I'm posting because I'm having a major craving right now. I get lots of goodies from the reps that come in to see me, everything from flowers, movie tickets, gift certs, etc., etc. The problem is they bring eatible goodies, cakes, pies, donuts, pastries and candy. Right now I have a basket on my desk full of suckers and chocolate eggs. I sooo want a chocolate egg! I came over here to post my feelings because if I don't, I'll pop one in my mouth, then another. Nope, I'm finishing up, locking my office door and I'm going home to have dinner, maybe some lc ice cream for dessert.

There, I feel better now!

P.S. If anyone is wondering why I keep the candy in my office, it's for patients and my coworkers.

 

[Castillo Mom]

Ok Doreen, I'm testing the link to some pics.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287208383

Woohoo, it works!!! Ok, so the first pic is of me 2-3 weeks before I started Atkins. The others are of me and my boys at Lucille's restaurant last weekend.

 

[Castillo Mom]

I weighed in this morning and I'm down another pound. So that takes me to 170, just 1 pound to go for my 55 lb clippie and breaking through the 70's barrier. Woohoo! I'm hoping that Monday I'll make it but if not, I'll just have to keep working hard.

On a side note, my husband made me laugh last night. I was in the kitchen heating up leftovers and he wrapped his arms around me and said, "Oh, you're so skinny!" Skinny?! No one has ever referred to me as skinny, especially not my husband. I was surprised at how far his arms were able to reach around my body, it was weird. I told him I still have quite a way to go, around 40 lbs. and he just shook his head. But not in a bad way, I just think he's not used to all the changes.

I'm totally kicking myself right now. I'm at work right now and this morning before I left, I threw some lc bread and my lunch in a bag to bring to work. Well, dropped the minivan off at the shop this morning (more repairs needed since they didn't do it right the first time ) and I left the bag in the car. *!@#%!!!!! I'm hoping I have something in our lounge to eat because I'm stuck with no car and I'm going to be a ravenous bear by the end of the day.

 

[Strings]

cONGRATULATIONS LISA!

I know you'll break 160's this week. Keep up the good work. Get yourself something to eat girl. It will help prevent a binge later.


I just saw the pictures. You look fabulous! It is so nice to have a face to go with a name,

Congrats again.

Beth

 

[lulu201]

Lisa, I peeked at your pictures--oh, my gosh, you look fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. . .

Erin