Monica's Getting in Shape in 2008!~Comments are very welcomed~

[monymony3471]

Wow, it sure doesn't feel like I'm on a diet. I don't miss any of the things I can't have. This is too easy. Please bring this to my attention when I'm complaining down the line.

I am actually looking forward to Friday for weigh in. I am hoping for another big number week.

I keep trying to wake up early, like 5am so I can get my treadmill time in. It's just too hard with a 5month old who wakes through the night and lately my 3 year old.

I'll get there though.

Ok, Food:

Breakfast: scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon bits. 2 cups of coffee with splenda and coffee cream.

no snack yet-Not hungry.
3 glasses of water

 

[monymony3471]

Morning.

I thought I'd be checking in more than I have. I expected this to be more of a struggle. I'm glad to report it's not.

I am excited to weigh in tomorrow. I just want and hope to add to my losing total.

I was thinking ahead to when we go to disney in November and I really hope to be wearing nothing but skinny clothes. No more huge T-shirts to hide everything. Tank tops sound nice. Something I never do.

My weight has never interfered with things I want to do like walking, but it would be nice to just feel good about me and not self conscience.

Ok, off to another skinny day!

 

[mudnuri]

Cleansing is like Induction? I dont know much about southbeach, but heck it sounds like its working for you!

keep up the good work..and tank tops are very nice...the one part of my body thats always stayed toned is my arms....thankfully 1 part has!

Keep it up

Brandy

 

[monymony3471]

Well I thought it would be a better weigh-in. Im just bummed that I didn't lose any weight. Who gains weight during a cleansing phase? Me that's who.

I followed the plan. I have to reevaluate what I'm doing. Maybe I'm just eating too much. I didn't cheat once and I'm exercising.

I am having AF problems and the Dr. put me on a hormone that still haven't stopped it yet. I wonder one, if the hormone effects weight loss or two if I'm producing alot of AF. I've had it for a month now. Not fun!

What is even more frustrating is I usually step on the scale daily and it was 2 pounds less yesterday.

So, my reasoning is to cleanse for one more week and then I can add in a few healthy carbs.

So today the scale read: 259.0 it's a .2 gain. Usually you see around a 5 lb loss on the cleanse.

Just typical Monica luck.

 

[monymony3471]

Am I a sore loser or what?

I have to keep telling myself there's always tomorrow. Cause today the stupid idiotic no good scale said 256.4!!!!!


Can the scale and my weigh-in days get on the same page paa-leese!?


I am putting that number out there now, cause I don't want to flub it up through the week.

Rock on everyone!

 

[monymony3471]

254.6.

The numbers keep going down. It's a beautiful day.

I've hit the 10lb mark! Well, 10.6 that is.

DH and I went out to a club that had this 80's live band that did all these awesome cover songs. They were good! Had a blast. I had 2 mixed drinks. Wiskey and Diet coke. I remember reading if you were going to have a drink on this plan they suggested a wine or a alcohol that was made from a grain. So, I think I made the right choice. Plus it was somewhat of a drive for us and I didn't want to have too many.

We don't go out much at all. It was fun to get out of the house with just the "adults".

Today will be more of a test. I have to take the kids to a birthday party and then my son has a football game. Lot's of time away from home. Party fare to deal with. I'm gonna make sure I eat before I leave and pack some good for me snacks.

Have a glorious day everyone.

 

[DisDee]

Hey Monica... I know just what you mean when we're put in those social situations with the tempting food and drink. Hope today worked out well for you!

Congrats on the 10.6 loss. You're doing just great!!!

 

[monymony3471]

DisDee yesterday did work out great! Thanks for the support.



Classes start today for me. DH is out of town. Thank God I have my mom to help me out!

Makes me less edgey and tempted.

It's harder to work out when he's out of town caue I wouldn't hear the baby if she woke up, so, I might get another workout later in the week.

That's it for now. Have a blessed day.

 

[monymony3471]

Yesterday the scale said 255, but that's ok. LITTLE flucuations are OK.

DH is out of town and it's crazy, hardly anytime to post.

Just keeping to the schedule and that keeps me on tract.

I wil not weigh myself until Friday.

 

[MomofCKJ]

Just found your journal and jumping in to say you are doing a great job! Good for you on that loss! You are on your way! My neighbor did South Beach and really did well with it as well.

Allyson

 

[DisDee]

Don't worry yourself over those tiny weight gains. Those darn scales fluctuate by the minute. Maybe you could pick one day of the week for your weigh in...kind of like Weight Watchers.

Believe in yourself!!!!!

 

[monymony3471]

Happy Friday. I weighed in and I am down -5.4lbs from last Friday (253.6).

My total since Jan.1st is -12lbs. I am happy.

I've already reached my Valentines Day Goal and now I just need to continue. I may have to adjust that goal.

Thanks for everyone's support. It means so much to me.

I really want to reach my final goal before my trip late November.

I hope you all stick around for that.

I would love to support anyone out there reading who needs it, so let it be known. Group dieting is the best way to go! Always check out the disappering peeps thread. There's a link in my siggy!

 

[dismom9761]

Hi! Just wanted to let you know I am reading along and you are doing great!!!

 

[monymony3471]

Thanks Amy. I really appreciate that. My peeps are so important to me!

 

[monymony3471]

I've really neglected my journal. My bad.

I weighed today and I am 252.6. So that's another pound I lost.

As long as it goes down I am happy.

I got some sad news. My "grandmother" passed away last night.

My grandmothers passed away before I was able to remember anything. So, my cousins grandmother was my substitute. I had this crazy urge to just grab something and put it in my mouth.

I hate being such an emotional eater.


I am fine though.

Adding the good carbs, slows things down.

I am also grabbing some nuts here and there. I know the fat content is high.

so, I just need to make a few adjustments and I think I'll see a better weigh day next Friday.

 

[UtahMama]

Sorry about your Gma! I know of the urge to push down the grief with food. It does help....for a minute. My great quest is to find a substitute that will give comfort for more than a minute

Awww! The good carbs! I've been doing really well until night when my stomach feels sick. I've coped with that by eating a piece of toast. I can't stand feeling nauseous so it does help...as long as I "save up" for it, I guess.


YOU are down 13.2 pounds and I'm down 7 pounds, YAYYYY!

My first goal is NO 2's in my number!!!! (unless it's the 3rd number). Which is *this* close

Oh, I've been meaning to ask you:

I do day care too. PRE-diet, I used to finish my kids' food! NO, I didn't take food out of my kids' mouths, but after they were done and there's an un-touched half sandwich...I'd finish them. It's that stupid "can't waste food" mentality I was raised with.

NOW, I hurry and throw it all away. It's so easy now... but still!

 

[monymony3471]

I was the same way. Then I'd eat MY lunch.

Learning the signs, of being full, and when you are truly hungry are more difficult than I thought.

I try to ask myself. Am I truly hungry? Can I wait some more?

I always try to drink some water to see if I was just thirsty. I read that most people are unknowingly dehydrated and mistake thirst for hunger.

So drink up everyone!

I wanted to add: First: Congrats Wendy, for losing the 7 pounds. And second, thank you for being here and cheering me on. I appreciate it. Wholeheartedly. The support is a blessing.

 

[born2bird]

Hi Monica!

I just found your journal and am so sorry about your grandma. I hope you are holding up today.

All my best,
Kim

 

[dismom9761]

Hi,Monica! WTG,on the weight loss.And sorry about your Grandma.

I am also an emotional eater.Stress hits me and the first thing I want to do is eat.

I am also a memeber of "finish the kids' food" club.I had a daycare in my home for years and now I work at a daycare and do after-school care.It so hard not to grab a handful of what they eat for snack.

Congrats on the weight loss!

 

[monymony3471]

Hi Monica!

I just found your journal and am so sorry about your grandma. I hope you are holding up today.

All my best,
Kim

Thanks, so very much. I am fine. I just know how I'm gonna be when I walk into the funeral home today. I'm always a big emotional mess.

Hi,Monica! WTG,on the weight loss.And sorry about your Grandma.

I am also an emotional eater.Stress hits me and the first thing I want to do is eat.

I am also a memeber of "finish the kids' food" club.I had a daycare in my home for years and now I work at a daycare and do after-school care.It so hard not to grab a handful of what they eat for snack.

Congrats on the weight loss!

Thanks for the hug. Even virtual ones are comforting.