Looking to Lose Ladies

[LindaBabe]

I have to keep reminding myself that muscle weighs more than fat because these long plateaus are really depressing. I mean I DO feel better, and I HAVE dropped some tonnage, and it WAS almost as slow last year, and my sugar IS under control, so I ought to be just glad for that and not worry when the scale sticks, and not be sad at the things I choose not to eat any more. WHACK ME, ok? Just to get my attention.

 

[ddavis860]

I didn't eat as much crab as I thought I would, so saved a few points there.

I have DS18's bday dinner at Hibachi on Saturday, and a pot luck on Sunday...challenges, challenges...

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

DH wanted to go out tonight, and we needed some stuff for DS, so we ended up at Chili's. I DID choose the chicken (the monterrey which is at least grilled, albeit covered with cheese) over the nachos. A little success. . .came home and figured the points. Not TOO bad. Uses up my "flex" weekly points, but that's ok!

 

[Lisa]

SIOH, I am impressed that you choose a yummy dinner out within your WW points. Great job!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Day 3, no chocolate. I totally did not realize how much stuff I ate with chocolate in it. Hot chocolate, oreos, ice cream. My oh my!
So far so good though.

I need to try to get a workout in today though. I have not been doing that, and I have to.

 

[LindaBabe]

Day 3, no chocolate. I totally did not realize how much stuff I ate with chocolate in it. Hot chocolate, oreos, ice cream. My oh my!
So far so good though.

I need to try to get a workout in today though. I have not been doing that, and I have to.

Good JOB, Buffy! You can do it!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Good JOB, Buffy! You can do it!

Thanks for cheering me on Linda!! I really really wanted an Oreo last night but I was like, "Damn it, I'm gonna do something and stick to it!"
Today DS13 had rocky road ice cream and I was only barely tempted to take a smidge but I declined.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

The not eating chocolate is a tough one. I crave chocolate sometimes. Like, you better give me that chocolate bar right now mister, bad.

You are a better dieter than I am Buffy. I couldn't do it.

 

[ddavis860]

Buffy- Good luck! I would have a countdown in my siggie for that one! That's huge!! Me likie the chocolate!

Today is making a big pot of WW zero pt soup. DH went to the farmers market and bought all kinds of goodies for the soup pot Also cooking stuff for the week today. And making cole slaw for the pot luck tomorrow.

Tonight is Hibachi for DS18's bday celebration... guess if I stay with shrimp and don't eat all my rice I'll be in points...

 

[morgansmom2000]

Deb, did you get your immersion blender for VD?

I'm still in denial, but Princess went to my sister's this week and they found a whole lotta pictures of me from high school graduation and my wedding...Oy, I thought I was "fat" in high school. I was a little bit of a thing! I need to put a couple of those on the fridge to motivate me. And my wedding, oh jeez, I only had one chin and I had clavicles!

 

[ddavis860]

Deb, did you get your immersion blender for VD?

I'm still in denial, but Princess went to my sister's this week and they found a whole lotta pictures of me from high school graduation and my wedding...Oy, I thought I was "fat" in high school. I was a little bit of a thing! I need to put a couple of those on the fridge to motivate me. And my wedding, oh jeez, I only had one chin and I had clavicles!

Yes! I did get the immersion blender! I was so excited... planning on using it today!

Kids- Ummm, dad got you a blender for valentine's day...and you're good with that?
Me- Yup, I love it! Can't wait to use it in stuff
Kids- Oh, then it was totally our idea
Me- Yeah, right

How about those highschool pics huh? I had such an inner nasty child talking to me back then...too fat, not as pretty. I always seemed to be the sidekick to the pretty girls...so I thought. Well, I look at those pics now and see a totally different person. And I really wasn't as unfortunate looking as I thought. I was cute, taller than my friends, very curvy in the *right* places...no wonder I was always the one dancing at the parties Why didn't I see it back then?

But don't we all still have that inner voice? That mean one? The one that chimes in when we look at the scale, or in the mirror? My word this year is to be kinder...kinder to those around me, but most of all kinder to me. I have to tell that inner mean girl to shut up, and build myself up from the inside out. It is working...but I still hear her... "look at that scale...you are bad." I keep telling myself I'm not *bad*... *Bad* people do bad things, I just like to eat...eating is positive, keeps you alive and stuff. And my wrinkles aren't *bad*, they show that I'm a happy person...I have "laugh lines" not crow's feet...

It's all in the slant you put on it...right?

 

[LindaBabe]

Yes! I did get the immersion blender! I was so excited... planning on using it today!

Kids- Ummm, dad got you a blender for valentine's day...and you're good with that?
Me- Yup, I love it! Can't wait to use it in stuff
Kids- Oh, then it was totally our idea
Me- Yeah, right

How about those highschool pics huh? I had such an inner nasty child talking to me back then...too fat, not as pretty. I always seemed to be the sidekick to the pretty girls...so I thought. Well, I look at those pics now and see a totally different person. And I really wasn't as unfortunate looking as I thought. I was cute, taller than my friends, very curvy in the *right* places...no wonder I was always the one dancing at the parties Why didn't I see it back then?

But don't we all still have that inner voice? That mean one? The one that chimes in when we look at the scale, or in the mirror? My word this year is to be kinder...kinder to those around me, but most of all kinder to me. I have to tell that inner mean girl to shut up, and build myself up from the inside out. It is working...but I still hear her... "look at that scale...you are bad." I keep telling myself I'm not *bad*... *Bad* people do bad things, I just like to eat...eating is positive, keeps you alive and stuff. And my wrinkles aren't *bad*, they show that I'm a happy person...I have "laugh lines" not crow's feet...

It's all in the slant you put on it...right?

AMEN, Sista!

Just read an article on silencing that inner voice - TALK back to it! Was it Geneen Roth in good housekeeping? She's the 'eating' counselor person.

 

[morgansmom2000]

My inner voice sounded like the cheerleaders in high school. Who, I must say, were not all that thin either. I didn't have the "right" clothes, or the "right" car, my hair wasn't "perfect" etc. But, I really was pretty (and still am!), and I wasn't anywhere near "fat."

My inner voice now sounds like a tired old me. Gotta get a younger voice in there

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I've got a pretty mean inner voice too. I was always the side kick too. Looking back, I was pretty hot. How did I not know? Now, I'm finally looking my age and that is not such a good thing. I always looked younger than I was. Not sure who hit me with old lady stick, but when I find out, they are in big trouble.

Went to IHOP with Little Bit this morning. Ate my scrambled egg, one sausage link, just enough pancakes to be full (about one whole one I think) and had fresh fruit instead of hash browns. I am still full. I'll be doing a big salad for dinner.

Not sure how many points that would be, but as long as I stay away from the snack drawer, I should be good calorie wise today.

Still need to exercise. I don't think shopping all morning counts.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Deb, did you get your immersion blender for VD?

I'm still in denial, but Princess went to my sister's this week and they found a whole lotta pictures of me from high school graduation and my wedding...Oy, I thought I was "fat" in high school. I was a little bit of a thing! I need to put a couple of those on the fridge to motivate me. And my wedding, oh jeez, I only had one chin and I had clavicles!

I was hot when I got married, but then again I was 19 too. I'm not 19 anymore!!!

my inner voice is my sabatoger.

 

[morgansmom2000]

I keep looking at the pictures, I was hot! Not curvy hot, but adorable hot!

 

[LindaBabe]

I suppose I was hot at 19 too, but I'm Happier NOW. Now, that I don't need anyone's approval. Now, that i'm comfortable in my own (substantial) skin. Now that all the angst and insecurities of youth and even middle age have faded away. Now, when sometimes I feel older than dirt and sometimes I look it, lol.

BE SILENT all you evil inner voices! (Unless you come bearing sweet words of praise or encouragement for my peeps and me!)

 

[ddavis860]

I suppose I was hot at 19 too, but I'm Happier NOW. Now, that I don't need anyone's approval. Now, that i'm comfortable in my own (substantial) skin. Now that all the angst and insecurities of youth and even middle age have faded away. Now, when sometimes I feel older than dirt and sometimes I look it, lol.

BE SILENT all you evil inner voices! (Unless you come bearing sweet words of praise or encouragement for my peeps and me!)

My dear Grammie always said "You can't put an old head on young shoulders" So true...

I have to agree, I'm happier now too.

 

[Lisa]

Clavicles?! What are those? I don't think I've ever seen mine.

I am much more comfortable with myself now than I was as a teenager. Peer pressure for teenagers is horrid, and I think it has gotten worse.

Everyone is doing great on the healthy eating. Are you noticing a difference on how you feel? More energy? an overall sense of feeling better?

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

No!

But I've not been at it long enough to notice a difference yet. I'm still waiting for the exercise high to kick in. When does that happen?