Lisa's Weightloss Journal (comments welcomed!)

[CourtasanSatine]

Yes! Plateaus do stink and the clippie is in site

 

[Castillo Mom]

Thanks for posting to my journal ladies, I appreciate your support!

Laurie, right now it's short weather during the day but chilly at night. It was about 75 degrees today and should be in the low to mid 70s the rest of the week. Right now we have what we call Santa Ana winds which cause high pressure, thus the warm weather. Only problem with the winds is that those of us who suffer from allergies are not happy campers right now! Other than that, it's been beautiful and I can't wait for spring. Hopefully the sun will hang around until your vacation.

I'm just going to dive into posting today's menu. Haven't posted a menu in almost 2 weeks.

2/11/04
Breakfast-1 slice of lc toast, cup of coffee.

Lunch-We had a bridal shower for one of my coworkers. Unfortunately my boss ordered chinese and I was starving. I stuck to what I felt was safest, beef and broccoli, Kung Pao chicken, diet Coke to drink. Had some of the whipped cream off of the cake.

Dinner-Leftover pork chop, Crystal Light.

I'm going to try to get back on track with posting menus. It's been extra, extra busy these last couple of weeks as we get closer to our trip. I've been doing some shopping on the weekends. Bought new luggage for each of my boys, picked up some swim trunks for them and some tank tops for me. I even bought sunscreen that was on sale at Costco. Oh, and I put a digital camera on layaway a Walmart, the Canon A70. I'm currently looking for a hotel for us for our 4 day stay in Miami. All that as well as still working 10 hour days and another 8 on Saturday. I'll be glad when my schedule gets back to normal, but for now it's what I have to deal with.

Ok, I'm off to see what you've all been up to!

 

[honeymo78]

Shopping for your trip sounds like lots of fun! And just think of how great you'll look in those tank tops you bought Hopefully your schedule will go back to normal soon - those 10 hour days have got to be tough. It's just amazing how you and so many others here at WISH can keep on track getting healthy yet still have such crazy/stressful/hectic lives. It definitely helps me when my own life gets bogged down - if someone else can do it I know that I can find that strength too.

 

[CourtasanSatine]

good morning,some to keep the allergies away

 

[Strings]

I really hope that schedule straightens out soon. Hope you can get some rest in your day as well. Take care.

Beth

 

[marsh0013]

yikes, your schedule sounds crazy! but it looks like you're doing a great job of plowing through it and still having a great attitude about everything. hope things get back to normal for you soon!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Thanks for posting to my journal ladies! It's been crazy this week and I feel guilty about not keeping up with my journal or all of yours. I'm hoping things will let up soon but it doesn't look good.

Though I haven't been able to come around as much this last week, I can say that I've stayed on plan. Temptations have been all around me at the office. We had a bridal shower last week, a birthday and of course everyone was bringing in candy since tomorrow is Valentine's day. My boss put together these adorable gift bags with all kinds of sweets in them. All I could say was thank you but it's still sitting on my desk at work. I came home tonight thinking I had an Atkins chocolate bar but apparently I ate the last one last night. I'm going to have to pick some up tomorrow at Walmart. That's the only way I'll be able to resist giving in to that candy.

I guess as long as I'm here I should post today's menu.

2/13/04:
Breakfast-Two scrambled eggs, 3 sausage links, water.

Lunch-Two hamburger patties, sliced tomato, green beens, Stewart's diet orange cream soda. Had sf orange jello for dessert.

Dinner-Sizzling steak salad, diet Coke.

Well, I'm off to bed. I'm going to try to sleep in a little tomorrow but I have to work 8 hours.

Again, I apologize to my WISH buddies for not being able to be as supportive as I'd like by visiting all of your journals. I truly appreciate that you still post to mine. As soon as things calm down a bit, I'll try my hardest to see what you've all been up to. I'll try to drop by tomorrow while I'm at work, but I can't make any promises. Take care ladies. Goodnight!

 

[marsh0013]

lisa, don't worry about getting to eveyrone's journals. we know you are busy, but when i figure out a way to add extra hours to the day, i'll be sure to let you know . we also know that you are thinking about us even when you don't have time to post, and even though you are so busy, you do find the time to stop by every once in a while. whenever i see your name pop up in my journal, i think to myself "oh, lisa must have had .5 seconds out of her crazy life, and she took that time to offer me support." makes me feel pretty special that you'd take that time for me . so thank you

and oh my goodness, all that temptation, and you resisted it all! that's the worst when someone gives you a gift of yummy goodies and you have to not eat them. i guess i'm thankful that i'm unattached so i don't have to worry about a boyfriend giving me chocolate or other goodies .

hope your weekend is going and continues to go well!

 

[Strings]

Hey Lisa,

Way to go. You resisted chocolate. That is a major breakthrough. We know your schedule is hectic, so don't feel guilty about not keeping up with us. We know you are cheering us on. Sometimes posting has to be a 2nd prioity. I would much rather you catch a few zzzzz's.
Keep fighting the goodfight,
Beth

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Lisa,

I am so glad to read that you are doing well and sticking to your eating plan. I don't get to post to journals as often as I like but you are frequently in my thoughts, as well as my other WISH buds.

I'm glad you are over your plateau and so impressed with your determination and will power to stick to plan despite all the temptations around you. Your schedule sounds hectic (as usual) for you and I hope you don't have to wait until your vacation to get a little rest. Take care my friend!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Good morning! I hope you all had a good weekend and got plenty of rest. I haven't been doing very well posting menus, so I'll just jump right in before I get interrupted here at work.

2/14/04:
Breakfast-Two slices of lc toast, coffee.

Lunch-I was too engrossed in what I was doing at work and didn't want to leave the office to grab a bite. I ran out the door so quickly Saturday that I didn't prepare a lunch ahead of time.

Dinner-I know I'm going to get scolded here and I deserve it, but all I had was two hot dogs, no bun and Crystal Light to drink. I did have some fruit, however, strawberries topped with whipped cream.

2/15/04:
Breakfast-I did a little better with my meals today. Had a full breakfast, scrambled eggs and 3 slices of bacon, Crystal Light to drink.

Lunch-I was out shopping and skipped it. Oops!

Dinner-Was still out shopping but I made myself grab a bite. I had a lc wrap from Subway with roast beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado with ranch dressing. Very good!

Snack-Went to the movies and saw 50 First Dates. Really cute movie and very funny. Anyway, had 2 Atkins chocolate bars. I know I went overboard on the bars but I don't think I did too much damage, only 2 carbs a piece.

Ok, now for the results of official weigh in. Drum roll please.....I lost over 2 lbs since last weigh in bringing my total loss to 47 1/2 pounds! Yee haa! I'm down to 176 1/2. Time to roll over my clippie and make a new goal. I keep changing my goals based on my progress (or lack of sometimes). You know, those clippies are a great motivator; I have 2 1/2 pounds to go for the next one. I'm going to make a conservative goal of losing 2 1/2 lbs. by the end of the month. If I lose more than that, great, if not, then I'll just have to be satisfied with whatever happens. Ok, back to work for me.

Oh, before I go, Marcia, Lisa and Beth, thanks for posting to my journal and being so understanding and supportive. I wish you all well with your goals and hope that you're staying on plan. If not, you know you can get right back in there and start again. We can do this!

 

[Strings]

Ok I was posting to my journal when Katie overtook my computer. It somehow ended up in your journal. Sorry if it confused anyone.

Lisa, I'm so glad tha plateau is over. Way to Go

Have a great day.

Beth

 

[marsh0013]

2 pounds, yee haw is right!!! congrats, you deserve it big time

those little clippies sure are a good source of motivation! i still haven't been able to change my "pounds lost" clippie, but that cheat free bear is constant in my mind! good luck with those next 2.5 pounds for the rest of the month, definitely a reachable goal

and thanks for the encouragement for the rest of us

have a great day

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hey, no problem Beth, I figured it was meant for your journal. That's ok, I love company!

Marcia, thanks for stopping by. A lot of work went into that 2 1/2 lb. loss. Thanks to my DIS buddies, I was able to pull through!

 

[famfab5]

Hi,

I spent a great part of the evening reading through your journal. It has been so inspirational! Just what I needed tonight...

47 1/2 lbs!!! That is just WOW! What an amazing journey you are on...you must be so very proud of yourself and your accomplishment.

Have a wonderful day, you most certainly deserve it!

Warmly,

E.

p.s. first thing I do when I am off phase 1 is to go to Subway for one of those wraps! They sound sooo good.

 

[honeymo78]

Lisa - congrats on the weight loss this week and a new clippiee!!! Gotta love that feeling.

THere is a New York & Company at the mall where I work, actually right next to Bath and Body Works. There is also one right across from where Dan works at a different mall. I haven't checked out their website so I'm not sure you could order the same stuff they have in the store there. I am finding that I just love their clothes - except that I have to buy petite for the pants, I learned that the hard way and now I have to wear heels with those pants that are regular length. Oh well. We don't have Lerner at our malls I guess b/c we have New York.

 

[Castillo Mom]

Whoa, I was lurking on the journals board, always do even when I don't post, and I noticed that I'm way towards the bottom. Not good, means I haven't been journaling the way I should! So I'm here to post yesterday's menu....

2/19/04:
Breakfast-2 slices lc toast, coffee.

Lunch-Chicken salad with ranch dressing, diet Coke.

Dinner-Two slices of cold roast beef rolled with cheese. It was too late to eat a full dinner. The roast beef was very tasty though. Had lemon Crystal Light to drink.

I was over on the main WISH section yesterday and posted a question about exercise tapes that help me firm my abs. I have 6 months to go before vacation and I would like to be able to wear a 2 piece bathing suit. Not a bikini or thong!! No girls, a tankini. I'll never have a supermodel bod and I'm never going to get rid of my stretch marks, so I need something that will cover most of my tummy but I want something cute and trendy. Victoria's Secrets has some very sexy tankinis and you have a choice of bottoms, from let it all hang out to modest.

Anyway, my goal is to lose 20-30 pounds by August and firm up as much as possible. Some of you may remember that my Pilates DVD disappeared into some deep dark abyss and I never found it and haven't replaced it yet either. So back to Costco I go, and so far, I'm hearing a lot of positive reviews of the Firm tapes, so I may go with that.

I really miss you guys. I've caught up with a couple of your journals but not all. Take care all!!!

 

[Auntmeme]

Wow 2 1/2 lbs down 47 1/2

You are truly amazing! You say that you were truly committed last week what do you beleive made the difference for you?

I hear you about the 2 piece and stretch marks. Do they ever fade enough? or can you get so tan that they don't show? my fantasy will be the bikini about 2 years ago and didn't wear

What other tapes do you do? I tried a pilates and didn't enjoy it, I love watp! I'd love to know if the ab tapes make a real difference.

Have a wonderful night and keep up to great job

 

[Strings]

Lisa,

I'm sure you will look fabulous in your sexy little tankini. That is one of my goals for Summer 2005. Costco has Dana Carpender's 15 minute low carb recipes. I highly recommend it. Actually, Costco has more low carb cook books than my Barnes and Noble.

Remember, no guilt allowed. Journal only when you can.

Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

Meme, even though I was at a plateau, I was determined to not let it get to me. That was the hardest part. It was no problem staying on plan, but it was difficult not to obsess about the scale and feel discouraged that it wasn't moving. I just vowed to keep doing what I was doing in hopes that eventually I would start to lose again and I did!

You know, I've always wondered if stretch marks would fade under a tan, but I don't know about that one. Wishful thinking maybe?

I haven't tried any tapes at all. I bought the Pilates one and never even got a chance to try it out. I've heard that targeting abs will help, but how much I don't really know. There's another gal here on WISH that looks amazing and she's been doing weights. Can't remember her name off hand though. She has some great before/after pics and she's wearing a 2 piece suit. Makes me think there's hope after all.

Beth, I'm dying to buy one of the tankinis I saw the other day even if it doesn't fit. I've done that before, bought an outfit that was too small and I'd try it on every once in a while and low and behold, it would eventually fit. I have a mini skirt I bought at Lerner 4 years ago and wore once. When I started Atkins in August it wouldn't even go past my thighs and now it fits perfect So what do you think, should I get the tankini as something to look forward to for motivation purposes? Can I, huh?