Meme's skinny jeans journal

[nancyj_pa]

Hi Meme,
I had a few drinks as well. Let's hope they don't put any pounds back on.

What kind of protein bars do you use. I know you said you had an Atkins bar for breakfast. How do they taste? I'm afraid to buy any because I heard some of the really low carb ones taste terrible. I looked in Acme yesterday and most of them had at least 12 carbs in them.

Do any of you WISH members know of a good, low carb bar? We should take a poll and see what most people like.

Have a great week. This might be the one where we all see a nice loss!! LOL

 

[Auntmeme]

I don't know what day it is I have to go back and look. But I made it again and the carbs were staring at me all day. First potatoes at breakfast/lunch and then pretzels, doritoes, potato salad, broccoli salad & cake-ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

B-low carb muffin coffee w/cream
L-cheese & bacon omelet coffee w/cream, x-bacon
D-burger, no bun mustard & mayo, 2 hotdogs mustard

No exercise, yikes its been days. I feel yucky, I smoked last night and had too much alcohol and my body is feeling it. And I know I'm bloated, yuck yuck yuck.

I'll weigh in tomorrow as I only weigh in on my mom's scale and didn't have a chance to see her yet. I'll be up early tomorrow to exercise and start the week off right.

Nancy, I hope the frinks don't do much damage. I'll post the bar question. When you check the carbs You need to only count the net carbs for atkins, the book explains it, I really don't understand it. I like atkins chocolate coconut the best, the chocolate peanutbutter and the morning bar cinnamon bun flavor. I have had some others and they leave an aftertaste. The EAS low carb vanilla shakes are good. Walmart has better prices and GNC will sell by the box. The atkins crunchers are ok too. The prices are so ridulous but what are ya going to do. I hope the scale is good to you

 

[Castillo Mom]

Don't beat yourself up MeMe. Tomorrow is another day, so just keep looking forward. It's tough when TOM appears, it just thows you off kilter. I'm only going to nag you about one thing, so don't take it personal. DON'T SMOKE. You don't need me to tell you why and what the effects are. I work in the medical field and you'd be suprised that even though there's a lot of information out there about the dangers of smoking, it affects your body in many more ways than what you may realize. Your loved ones want you around for a long time, ok? Alright, alright, I'm off my soap box.

Hope you feel better soon MeMe. Have a great week!

 

[nancyj_pa]

Thanks for the info, MeMe. The next time I'm in Walmart I'm going to buy some. Hope you're feeling better by now. No more TOM for me. Haven't had it in over 10 years since my radioactive iodine treatment. No big loss.

My weight is within a half pound of what it was the day before. I'm going to check again tomorrow. Sometimes standing on the scale differently gives different results.

Talk to you soon. Nancy

 

[lulu201]

How are you doing today, MeMe? I just wanted to check in and let you know that I'm thinking about you. . .sounds like you had a rough day or two, but you're still managing to be strong. Speaking from my perspective as The Big Cheat (you know, my little midgee indulgence?) in our little support group, I think you're doing an amazing job. Last month, the TOM almost knocked me right off the ole weight loss path, but you're still hanging in there, haven't fallen off the plan, and should feel good about that!

Did you get a chance to put any exercise into your day yesterday? That can really help with TOM. . .

Take care,
Lulu

P.S. I'm going to see if I can access the cheat free clippie now. If I'm successful, I'll post back to you and tell you how to do it, OK?

 

[Auntmeme]

I need that cheat free clippie to keep track, I can't believe 19 days and I haven't had a bagel, or a cookie or tortilla chips or candy.

I feel much better today, thanks girls Your checking in really helps!

I lost 2 lbs yeah

Mon WATP exercise at 5:30 by 9:30 last night I was pooped

b-1 sl atkins toast w/cream cheese & lox YUM
s- atkins break bar
l- (worked through) bag of atkins chips
s- couple of sl prosc & mozz
d-chick & brocc stir fry

Tues
b- egg whites, 1 sl ch & 1 sl can bacon

Went to GNC & wal mart and bought a whole bunch of shakes, a cookies & cream bar (trying this flavor) and a fat burner supplement. I won't have any $$$ left for souvenirs

Looking for a different exercise tape, anybody use any other than WATP??

 

[lulu201]

Two Pound Happy Dance!
Congratulations!

 

[nancyj_pa]

Congrats on your two pound loss! let me know how those new goodies taste. I hope to go shopping this weekend at Walmart.

 

[Auntmeme]

Did not exercise today due to lack of sleep last night

S- 1/2 atkins bar
L-turkey slices w/ hot peper ch & cr. ch.
s- 1/2 atkins bar
d-salad w/ chick, feta & hot peps, ranch dressing, mashed cauliflower

The atkins bar was the cookies & cream that another poster said was good and it was great!!! will definitely have again. The mashed cauliflower is ok, still cauliflower if you know what I mean.

I wore this dress today that I bought in June for my b-day and it was very loose I'm really happy with the progress & have made it through another day. I know i'm going to fit into those shorts for my trip if I keep my focus each day.

It shocks me how much motivation & energy I receive from all of you out there, thanks for pushing me along

 

[lulu201]

MeMe, sounds like you'd better get out your skinny jeans and try them on soon!

Get your docs yet?

Have a good one--
Lulu

I LOVE THAT CLIPPIE!

Still trying for mine.

 

[DoeWDW]

Oh MeMe, you're doing so great!! Isn't it wonderful when those tight clothes keep getting looser and looser?? You're gonna look great in those shorts!!

I love the cookies & cream Atkins bar! It's my favorite of all the flavors.

By the way, MeMe - we're not trying to SHOCK you! We're just trying to HELP you! The support here is so wonderful and we're all helping each other!

 

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Doreen & Lulu. I've made it through, almost had a fry, but resisted. It was very tempting. Just 1 little fry how bad could it be but told myself no no no it's evil.

WATP this am
b-coffee w/cream 1 egg, 1 sl ch & can bac
S- some atkins chips
L-Low carb bar, toffee hazelnut (not the best flavor)
S- slices of mozz & pros
D- sliced turkey breast, salad & gr beans

I'm on my way for some sf jello, made lemon flavor, hope it's good.

Bought a pilates dvd today, it's combined with some aerobics, I'll let you know.

Got our docs and believe we were upgraded from cat 11 to cat 8, we now have a port hole if the stateroom is right. Booked tiffany towncars for the transport, don't feel like waiting for the bus or driving, only 23 more days-WAHOO

 

[lulu201]

Oh, my gosh, you are so lucky!!! I want my docs AND an upgrade just like you, you skinny jeans girl! I hope ours come soon, but if waiting gives me a chance at an upgrade. . .
MeMe, did you book with DCL or with an agent?

You are such an inspiration, MeMe. What does your DH say about
your fantastic progress?

I'm going over to log in my food and look at my cheat free star.

Good night.

 

[Castillo Mom]

Wow Meme, you're doing really well. You'll fit into those shorts in no time!

Let us know how you like Pilates. I've actually been kind of curious but haven't had the nerve to spend the money. Plus for some reason I feel more self conscious exercising at home than at the gym. I hear it's a good program though.

You're less than a month away from your trip. How exciting! Is this your first Disney Cruise? You're going to have a great time and look great in your vacation pictures. Talk to you soon!

 

[nancyj_pa]

Wow Meme,
I didn't realize how close you were to your trip. It won't be long now. You must be so excited! My DS and his family are going to Disney in November, but we're not going this year. We had a big cruise earlier this year.

We used Tiffany on our last visit. They were great. Did you get the coupon off their website?

Keep up the good work. Let us know how the pilates tape is. I won't even take my WATP tape out of the wrapper until it's too cold to walk/bike outside. I usually hate those things but I'm willing to give it a try.

 

[Auntmeme]

Wow, made it through. Snack last night was sf lemon jello w/choc wh cr. Finally flovors that went pretty well together.

Got up to do the pilates. Has cardio, only did 15 min Ds woke up and had to change the channel to nickelodeon. The workout was interval training w/ hand weights, which I like. the cardio moves were walking w/ a few aerobic steps added. I don't have enough room in my lr even with my coffee table moved. I'm busy with work tonight so I'll try again tomorrow.
B-egg wh, cr ch & lox, low carb ketchup
S-low carb roll
L-steak salad

This is our first disney cruise and our ds 1st trip to the world, there will be many more So excited and getting anxious by the day. Glad to hear Tiffany is good to use. We leave on dh's b-day so it will be a great family trip. I'm planning to watch my carbs but still have some treats. And all that walking must count, right???

Also thinking about the wdw marathon. I've always wanted to do a marathon and this is half a marathon and at the happiest place on earth, so why not, right??? I'll have to convince my dh and a friend or 2, any one in?

 

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, your SF jello sounds....interesting? Did you eat lemon SF jello and chocolate whipped cream together or did I read your post wrong??

Your Pilates sounds like a good workout! Let me know how you like it. Sorry you got interrupted but our little ones are only little for a short time so enjoy ds!! Besides, I bet chasing and lifting a 2 yr old gets you a LOT of exercise!!

We've used Tiffany many times in the past and have always been pleased with them. It's so fun to go down the escalator at Orlando International and see all the drivers there waiting with names on cards, and then to see one with YOUR name on it!! You feel like a celebrity being whisked away! I just know you'll have a great time!

To be honest, I've been thinking about the half marathon in 2005 also. I've looked up training regimens on the net and everything! I talked to DH about it and he says I should go for it. He's toying with the idea of doing it too but he says I can go by myself if he decides not to.

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, MeMe! It's going to be another fabulous cheat free day for you, girl! You're absolutely unstoppable!!!

Wow, the half marathon. . .when I was walking tons on the treadmill a couple of weeks ago, I was giving this some thought.
Now I'm not sure if I'd have the time to train. Do you know what it involves? It does sound like a great goal to have, though! Think of the sense of accomplishment! Also, I'm concerned about taking DD out of school again (if I go to WDW, the rest of the family has to go--they'd never hear of me going alone. Who could blame them?) but maybe we could just go down for a long weekend and she wouldn't miss much. It just gets harder for her to miss the older she gets. I do love WDW in January, though; it's almost empty! Then there's the money part; it would have to come out of our vacation budget. . .see, I have lots of thoughts and no decision!! Let me know what you find out about training, 'cause maybe that could help me make up my mind!

 

[Auntmeme]

Made it. Looking forward to weigh in but I know I must exercise more to fit into those shorts in 3 weeks. Did I say 3 weeks? Yes we will be at the world in 3 weeks & 2 days.
YAHOO

Yes Doreen, sf lemon jello w/choc wh cr, it was actually good. had it again last nite. I bought the chocolate flavor, cause I am a chocoholic, though not lately I tried it on orange, strawberry, lime and it definitely did not match. So yes lemon jello & choc. Never thought I'd be eating that either.

Oh LULU such decisions. I will look into the training. It's not till 2005. From what I read already you have to keep a 15 min mile pace, I'll check that again. It will be hard but I think it is a great challenge. I'm pretty sure my dh won't do it, he has a bad ankle.

anyhoo-
last nite d-chick wrap from wendys no wrap (dh was supposed to get me a salad & grillled sandwich, don't know how that turned into a wrap??)
s- beef snack sausages wrapped in prov ch & mustard, sf jello w/ wh cr

Today
Did part of the pilates cardio (20 min) and don't like it. Does not work for the size of my space. Also did abs, stretching.
B-egg whites, sl ch, 3 sl bacon, low carb ketchup, coffee w/cream
s- 1/2 atkins bar

No plans for the weekend so I know I'll stay on target. With the predicted rain maybe I'll get to the gym

 

[cinmell]

You're doing a wonderful job, keep it up!