Sharon's Journal -150 here I come!

[tlgoblue]

Morning Sharon!

Have a great weekend! Drink your water, and do something nice for you. With the Holidays aroud the corner, now may be your last chance to squeeze in a personal pampering!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

 

[geetey]

Hi Sharon!
Just stopping by to say Hi! I hate when I have bad weeks like that. At least for me, it seems that when I junk out, I get sick of it and go back to my typical way of eating.
Treat yourself to some delicious fresh fruits. It may be a splurge (fresh raspberries! Yum!) but you deserve it, and it can help you get back on track.
THEN you can worry about those veggies. (sorry - that's still a point of struggle for me too!)

 

[vald1977]

Hi Sharon,
Just stopping in to wish you a nice weekend . I hope all is well with you.

 

[geetey]

Hi Sharon!
I hope you had a good weekend! Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here? We have had a change of plans and now I need to develop a whole new strategy for my Tday eating. What plans do you have?

 

[sharoncity]

Oh Gosh! What a weekend! I am afraid to tell you all what I did this weekend - it was one of those non-stop weekends! I didn't post because we lost our computer connection, DSL. It took me awhile to get that fixed, but thankfully it is up and running again.
We had our Craft Fair at school this past weekend. Between volunteering to set-up, running the manicure stand, running to DS's soccer game, getting DD to dance and then just the normal weekend work - laundry, cooking, cleaning. Oh yeah, when I had to run out to get a new modem, I did a little xmas shopping since I was already there. Oy! I was EXHAUSTED by Sunday evening.

My weight continues to be 181. I am thoroughly disgusted! I didn't go to Curves last week because of a crazy schedule. This week looks tough as well. Of course, I forgot my workout clothes today, which would have been the best day to go.

I don't know what I am doing or where I am going with this diet. I know a lot of you focus on healthy living, but mentally I am not in a good place. And the fact that despite trying to eat more veggies, drink more water and get SOME exercise in, i am no farther along then when I recomitted in Sept. Two months and no progress. The only positive thing I can say is that I am not putting ON the pounds. I am truly lost as to how to lose weight. I don't want to lose a lot -just 25 lbs or so. Why oh why can't I do that? At least a start??? Anyone have any suggestions for me? Ideas to jump start this thing?

Goals - I've given up on this month. I am disgusted and not really trying. I haven't been awful, but I am definitely using flex points, which means I won't lose anything. I am still focusing on eating 3 servings of veggies a day. I did well in that department yesterday. I will continue to try to make that a new habit in my life. Water consumption has been good. I could probably kick that up a notch, but I don't think that is what is holding me at this weight. I know I can exercise Friday and maybe Sat morning. i will also be very active all weekend as this is traditionally when we put up all our xmas decorations.

Terry - for Thanksgiving, we are going to my mom's for dinner. She lives next door to me. Then we will stop over my in-laws, who live about 2 miles away. I don't go there for dinner because the immediate family is 29 people - 15 of which are Grandchildren! It is craziness multiplied by 10!! We will go over around 5:00 or so. By then some people will have left, or will be leaving soon after we arrive. Timing is of the essence!!

So that is my story for today. Sorry if I'm so negative, but I've lost a lot of my zeal this week.

Have a great day!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[geetey]

Wow! What a fun crowd (and easy commute ) you will have on T-day!! That's nice that you have family so close.

I was actually asking what your eating plan was though. Even though I follow WW Flex Points, my dad and SIL are Atkins followers, so I think I will be lo carbing it this T-day. Except for sweet potatoes. Can't stand sweet potatoes!

On the menu for me... turkey breast, broccoli, green beans, a tad of regular taters and maybe some cranberry sauce. I don't care for pumpkin pie, but I am making up a large bowl of red grapes and fresh strawberries. Yum.

I am sorry that you are feeling like you are in a rut. That happens to the best of us! I think it is a good idea to take the rest of the month off - just focus on the 'good' things, like your water, veggies, and SOME exercise (even if it is shopping ).

Have you ever tried the Wendy Plan for WW? Maybe you could try that for a week when you are renewed and ready to start WWing again. Another thing I have tried when stuck on a plateau -- cutting back on my carbs. I am a carb girl - that's why I like WW! But every once in a while I cut my carbs down low - kind of cleanse the system - while still staying within my points. Typically each meal of mine has carbs, so that strategy can jump start things for me. I'll keep checking on you and will post if I can think of anything else.

Happy Tuesday!

 

[sharoncity]

OOps! Sorry about that Terry! My food plan for Thursday is moderation. We will have turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, turnip, sweet potatoes, peas, cranberry sauce, olives, raw carrots and celery, gravy and bread. I absolutely LOVE stuffing!!!! So it will be very difficult to do in moderation, but I should be pretty okay with everything else. I too will skip the sweet potatoes and hopefully the bread. That should help keep the points down. Dessert is apple crumb pie and pumkin pie. I'll skip the pumkin and have a small sliver of apple. There will also be birthday cake for my FIL, but I will skip that as well.

I will watch my points, but I won't let it ruin my holiday either. If I just eat in moderation, I will be STUFFED anyhow with all that food!

Enjoy the holiday, count your belssings and remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving!

A Happy and Healthy Holiday to everyone!!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Sharon

Stopping by to say hello and to WISH you a Happy Thanksgiving.

Have a great Wednesday!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Sharon,

I am sorry that you are down about your plateau. It is so hard to stay positive when the sclae just won't budge. The only suggestion I had was the WENDY plan as well. I hope you find what works for you. Perhaps your goal for December should be to just maintain your weight, use those flex points, through the holidays.

Your feast sounds wonderful. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving,
Beth

 

[vald1977]

Hi Sharon,
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Try not to be too hard on yourself and enjoy the day, okay?

 

[geetey]

Happy Thanksgiving, Sharon!!

That apple pie sounds yummy! Have a tiny sliver for me too.

Let me know if you need any Wendy Plan info. I know I have it around this computer somewhere. I figured out the points to work with the Flex plan as well.

 

[toystoryduo]

Happy Thanksgiving, Sharon!!!

Have a wonderful day filled with God's blessings, family, fun, love, and laughter!

Tracy

 

[sharoncity]

Well, I'm back from my long weekend away from work. Boy, the Boards sure look good, don't they!

I stepped on the scale today and it said....183! The highest ever! But it is okay, I am back to being motivated. I fell off the wagon last week, was depressed and not focused. The scale reflected that this morning. We are going to visit friends for the weekend Dec 10 and if I don't get back OP, I'm not even gonna be able to get in my jeans!!

So the plan is to stay within my points, go to Curves 3 or 4 times a week and just plain BEHAVE myself!! :jumping4: I will go to Curves tonight. I also went Friday morning, so I am on the right track now! Curves Mon, Tues, Friday and possibly Sat morning is the plan for the week. I had a bagel for breakfast. Not that great you say, but it will fill me up and hold me until lunch time. I need to reshrink my tummy so I'm not constantly hungry! Lunch will be either salad or soup. Dinner is leftovers at my Mom's, but I will stay away from the mashed and sweet potatoes. I'll keep to the turkey and veggies instead!

I really and truly want to loose this weight before April when we are planning to go on vacation. Additionally, I just plain want to be comfortable in my clothes! I need to stay focused. Don't let me give you girls excuses! Hold my feet to the fire okay?!

I am off to finish cleaning my desk. That is my major goal for today!

Have a wonderful Monday!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[geetey]

Oh yea, Sharon, you can do it!! I can hear the determination in your post!
Good for you for jumping back on plan so quickly AND for going to Curves on Friday! I know this week holds great things for you!

Happy Monday and good luck with your desk!

 

[Strings]

Hi Sharon,

you definately sound determined. I know that you can stay OP wh3en you are this determined. Enjoy the turkey at your Mom's tonight. Take care.
Beth

 

[sharoncity]

Well, yesterday went okay. I went to Curves after work, so that was good. I couldn't believe how crowded it was! Guess everyone else overate over the holiday as well!

I ate as planned, except I ate the last piece of apple crumb pie last night. Well, the good thing is, it is gone now, so I can't mess up again. But I did eat lots of veggies and fruit yesterday! I ate my daily points, plus my activity points. I WISH I didn't eat the activity points, but at least I didn't use any flex points.

I brought my clothes again to go to Curves after work. It is going to be tuff to squeeze in, but I will. I work till 5:30 normally, but I will lleave about 15 minutes early. I have to be home to pick up DD and get her to dance for 6:30. And then I have a meeting at school at 7:30. Maybe after I drop DD off at dance I'll run and grab a salad for dinner. I definitely won't have any time to cook dinner!

I had a bagel again for breakfast. I'm having a clementine for snack. I was going to have a salad for lunch, but maybe I better get something else. A small sandwhich or something. And then I'll have the salad for dinner. I took my vitamin and have had 4-8 oz cups of water so far today. It is looking good for staying OP today!

So thats my story for the day and I'm sticking to it.

Oh BTW Terry, I did try the WENDY thing last spring. It definitely didn't make any difference in my weight loss. I have noticed over the past month or so that I definitely do vary my points alot anyhow. I have days were I eat about 19 points and others were I eat as many as 30. My point allotment per day is 24. So, although I don't label it as following the WENDY plan, I do seem to do that naturally. Right now, I am going to focus on staying within my daily points and any activity points I earn from Curves. I am going to try to stay away from flex points for the next 2 weeks until we go away for the weekend.

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[geetey]

Hi Sharon,
Yep - it sounds like you have tried the Wendy plan already. Sorry it didn't work for you. I was on a 3 month plateau only to discover the Wendy plan. I was eating exactly the same number of points each day and wasn't hitting my minumum (I wasn't eating the Flex or AP - oops). Eating more protein and lower (not low) carb with those points helped me break free. Have you tried entering your info on fitday.com? Maybe that will help you 'see' something I can't. I will keep thinking about it though!

It sounds like you have a busy busy day, and such a great plan to attack it! I am proud of you for working Curves into your routine! You are doing all of the right things!

 

[sharoncity]

I am feeling very proud of myself, because despite my hectic schedule yesterday, I DID manage to get to Curves.

The food didn't go quite as well as I planned, but it still went well. Lunch was chicken cutlet sandwich with lettuce and sundried tomatoes. Dinner was chicken salad sandwich and a few onion rings. The positive side was I did not snack at all. The down side was I had way too many points.

Today I am taking a half day from work and going Christmas shopping with my Mom. I don't usually get too much of my shopping done when I am with her, but hopefully I will pick up a few things anyhow. I need to concentrate on helping her get what she needs. A half a day walking around the mall should be more than enough exercise for today! My legs usually hurt more after a marathon shopping spree than if I go to Curves!

Food plan for today is Bagel for breakfast, 2 clementines for snack and then we will eat while out shopping. I am thinking either a McDonalds salad or chicken teriyaki from the Japenese restaurant. Either choice should keep the calorie/point count down.

Terry, I went to fitday.com yesterday and logged my food. I find that site to be a little bit more difficult to navigate than the WW online site. But I seemed to have a somewhat balanced intake, although that means I'm too heavy on my carbs. Of course, a bagel and 4 slices of bread in one day is definitely overdoing it in that department. i am going to try and keep an eye on my starch type carb intake. In other words, the carbs from the fruit would be okay, but cut down on the bread and potatoe type arbs. We'll see if that helps.

Have a great day! It is POURING here today and it is supposed to get VERY windy. Not the greatest day for shopping, but what the heck!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[DoeWDW]

Sharon, are you sure we're not sisters?? My scale is also at its highest point (148 for me). Nothing seems to be working for me but I can't seem to get committed to eating really low-carb at the moment. I'm working more on portion control and cutting out the junky carbs, like breads & starches. I've been allowing fruit and veggie carbs.

I know it can be discouraging but you really are developing those healthy habits. You're still here and that means you still care.

Excellent job with getting your Curves workouts in yesterday and Monday! Bravo!! The exercise really can make all the difference. All the mall-walking should count as exercise - boy, can those miles add up! If you have the Japanese food, drink extra water to counter all the sodium, OK? We don't want you to retain water.

Keep at it! The only way we fail is when we give up. We're not quitters, Sharon, so we'll find a way to succeed!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Sharon,

I'm sorry that the scale is not cooperating for you, but like Doe said, you are developing healthier eating and exercise habits and for that Sharon, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!

Have a wonderful day today despite the wind and rain coming your way. Just grab an , put a great big on your face, and enjoy your time with your mom.

Take good care of you, Sharon!

Tracy