Steph's journal (Posters Welcome)

[honeymo78]

I weighed in this morning at 170 so I made my Valentine's goal about a week early. I'm so proud of myself. I really wasn't sure I would make it there in time. Now to set a new mini goal. I want to lose 15 more lbs before I go to WDW at the end of May. That might be a little optomistic but I'm going to go for it anyway. That would put me at 155 - a weight I haven't ever seen as an adult or probably even since middle school.

Breakfast - berry burst cheerios w/1% milk 5pts
Lunch - protein bar 5pts
Snack - soft pretzel 4pts
Dinner - 2 chicken tenders 8pts
french fries and tater tots 6pts
Snack - 2 tagalongs 3pts

Total - 28pts, 5 flex used, 30pts remaining
Exercise - weight training

 

[marsh0013]

steph, vday goal and a week early!!!! i am sooooo proud of you! you are doing such a wonderful job, it makes me so happy to see you doing so well . and you can definitely make that next mini goal, i have no doubt. you just keep trucking along, making this look easy. you go girl, you are amazing

sorry about that aromatherapy stuff that make you feel icky. i understand that feeling. i'm so glad you made it through it though.

 

[sharoncity]

Oh Steph - WTG!! VD Goal a week early!! I am so psyched for you! And you can definitely make your goal by end of May! You are gonna look SO good in your pictures at WDW! And I'm gonna try to loose enough so that I CAN fit in your suitcase!
Sorry yesterday started out yucky. Hope your feeling good now though!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[R_Judy]

Terrific job! Ahead of target too.

 

[honeymo78]

Thanks Marcia, Sharon and Judy. I love being able to share these accomplishments with people who really know how much they mean to me.

I really should have gotten some walking in yesterday but I went to AC for the afternoon - lost all my money but had a great time - and by the time I got home and ate dinner I was too tired to do anything more than some upper body weights. Today I plan on doing pilates again since I won't have time for anything else b/c of class.

Breakfast - peach yogurt 2pts
hot chocolate 1pt
Lunch - lean pocket 6pts
banana 2pts
Dinner - ravioli 4pts
chicken noodle soup 4pts
blackened chicken salad 2pts
Snack - cookies 6pts

Total - 27pts, 1 flex used, 29 flex remaining
Exercise - beginner pilates routine, 1.2 miles on treadmill

I was a bad girl today. I didn't go to class today. I wish I was as motivated about going to class as I am about weight loss and exercise. I ended up taking an hour and a half nap instead. I guess I needed some more sleep. Oh well. Hopefully I'll get in some walking tonight too.

 

[lulu201]

Here are some bounces for your Valentine's Day goal!
Way to go! You are inspiring me to hang in there and keep trying! Thanks for sharing your success with us on the WISH.

Steph, you must feel so great with all that you've accomplished! You're going to be leaving the house in those size 12s in no time!

Have a great day, Steph, and don't work too hard.

,
Erin

 

[sharoncity]

That's okay about missing the exercise yesterday - all the nervous energy from the gambling is enough to up your metabolism for the day! Sorry you didn't win though!
Keep it up with the upper body workout - those arms are gonna look great come summer!
Have a great day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Steph! I see you've been doing great. You and I are close in terms of weight and goals. I'm 180 and wearing a size 14 and my new goal is to fit into a size 12. You're really inspiring me to keep going. If you keep doing what you have been, I'm sure you'll lose those 10 lbs by the time your trip comes.

 

[marsh0013]

steph...skipping class for a nap is definitely a-ok in my book . i used to do that on occasion in college. sometimes your body needs the extra rest. you can always catch up on class work right? that's how i see it anyway.

hope you have a great day today

 

[honeymo78]

Hi Erin, Sharon, Lisa and Marcia! Thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate your support. I love to your posts in my journal.

I was good last night at Applebees. I only had some chicken noodle soup and a few bites of my blackened chicken salad. I boxed that up and will have it for a yummy lunch today.

Breakfast - strawberry yogurt 2pts
Lunch - blackened chicken salad 7pts
Snack - cookie 5pts
Dinner - french onion soup 4pts
french dip sandwich 5pts
french fries 4pts
Snack - krispy kreme 5pts

Total - 32 pts, 6 flex used, 23 remaining
Exercise - 1 mile treadmill, upper body weight training

 

[marsh0013]

applebee's sounds good! did they have the ww menu in your location yet? i've heard that this exists, not sure if it's available in my area yet. i'm goign to have to check it out though.

hope you have a great day today

 

[honeymo78]

Marcia, they didn't have the ww menu there. Hopefully the will get it soon.

Breakfast - peach yogurt 2pts
Lunch - french dip sandwich 5pts
Snack - popcorn 1pt
Dinner - chinese 15pts
Snack - donut 5pts

Total - 28pts, 2 flex used, 21 remaining
Exercise - beginner pilates

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Steph! Just wanted to pop in and say hi! Sounds like things are going well for you this week. That's always a plus! Keep up all your good work. You're pushing me to stay on track too!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Castillo Mom]

Steph, hope everything is ok. We miss you!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Steph, just poppin' by to say hi and bring you a bit of . Have a great day and keep treating yourself right by counting those points!

See you later,
Erin

 

[honeymo78]

Sorry I missed everyone's journals yesterday. It was a very busy day at work, today doesn't look any better plus I have class. Hopefully later tonight I'll be able to catch up after I watch Friends.

Today is definitely better. My mom finally agreed to let Dan come with us to WDW in May and it looks like we will be able to stay at the Wilderness Lodge instead of PO. I love my mom so much! and I'll treat her to WL for taking me - she's never stayed at a deluxe before and it's only $600 more than what we are paying already. I'm so excited!! I can't wait to make ps's and get our airfare. Its only a little over 3 months away Can you tell I'm excited???

Oh today we put the deposit down on the vacation and we are staying at WL! This weekend I'm going to get the airfare so we are definitely going.

Breakfast - strawberry yogurt 2pts
I'm not even going to try and figure out the rest of my points for the day. I went a bit crazy. I didn't pack my lunch so I got takeout then they gave all of us valentines candy at the office and then more candy at class so today is just totally off plan. I promise to get right back on track tomorrow though.

Exercise - upper body weights, 1 mile treadmill.

 

[marsh0013]

hey steph! that is such great news about wdw!!! i've never even stayed on site, needless to say not in a deluxe! and dan getting to come too, how wonderful that will be. you are going to have a great trip! i know it's still months away, but it's definitely something to get excited about

man, people think they're being so kind giving us candy and stuff! silly them . but oh well, just roll with it and getting back on plan right after a bad day is teh best cure! glad to see it hasn't slowed you down. keep it up girl, you're doing a great job

 

[honeymo78]

Another busy day at the office followed by shipment at the mall. I have no desire to do any work either - oh well. I did just get an extension on one of my projects so that is good but I also got a rush order on another. Guess what, I'm not starting anything new until next week so too bad.

It's Dan's birthday on monday so he is going home to see his mom on sun-tues. I think that is for the best since he works sun during the day and I work sun night, he has off on mon but I have work and classes til 9:30. I wouldn't be able to celebrate with him anyway. I didn't buy him anything although I did pay for his plane ticket to orlando. yup booked that today and got a great rate due to usair battling with southwest. Now the vacation really is set and will happen. Now I just need to focus on staying OP with food and exercise so that I will look wonderful for the trip. My goal is to lose another 15 lbs - putting me at 155 for the trip. I've probably said that before but the more I keep telling myself the more it will stick in my head to meet it. It is 14 weeks from this Sunday which means I need to lose approx 1lb per week, definitely doable. If anyone who reads this is good with spreadsheets and could make up some sort of daily grid (I know kamy had one before) so that I can track on paper what I do each day for each week exercise wise and staying OP for my points it would help me too and I'd be ever so grateful. If not I'll play around with excel when I'm bored and see if I can come up with something.

In one week my best friend is visiting from DC for the weekend so I really need to clean the house this weekend. I did some good tidying up this week but I still need to vaccuum and find a place for some of the junk on the floor in the computer room and living room. I really am not a very organized/neat person but I don't live in filth lol. I know she doens't really care but those rooms need a good cleaning anyway. If I'm really motivated I'll clean my bathroom (the girls bathroom) so it will be fresh for her to use.

Breakfast - blueberry yogurt 2pts
Lunch - veggie pita 5pts
small chef salad 5pts
Dinner - chinese 15pts

Total - 27pts, 1 flex used,

Dan wants me to meet him for chinese after work so who knows how many points I'll end up using on that. I'll definitely be dipping into flex (I didn't count yesterdays mess as using flex, just a completely off day). Tomorrow will be easier for me to stay within regular points.

I'll also try to catch up with journals this weekend. RIght now my mind is obsessed with trip planning and lots of questions from my mom and brother about making ps's.

 

[lulu201]

Ooh,ooh, ooh! It sounds like your WDW trip is going to be amazing!!!! And your weight loss goal--15 more pounds is certainly doable what with your determination, Steph!
YOU GO, GIRL!

Have a good weekend and good luck with that Chinese tonight. Chicken and broccoli= 2pts. a cup. How can you beat that?

Erin

 

[honeymo78]

Thanks for stopping by Marcia and Erin. I love it when you visit

Hi my name is stephanie and I'm a shoe-a-holic. I bought two new pairs of shoes yesterday and neither matches the new suit I bought which was the reason I went shoe shopping. Oh well. I did buy a tan suit from New York & Co. It looks great on me but I do need to shorten the skirt as usual. The jacket is a 14 and unless my chest shrinks a lot in the next few months, that size will be fine even though my pants size will be smaller. I got the pants in a 14 which is fine and the skirt in a 12 which I can acutally zip up but is a bit snug. I did want to get part of it I can wear now and something to wear later. I think I'll be okay with the 14's for a while anyway - just as long as they don't get too big and baggy. When the city cash days come up I'm going to get another suit in navy and a new blazer in black. Now to find a job to wear this to.

Breakfast - berry burst cheerios w/1% milk 5pts
Lunch - ham and cheese hoagie 10pts
chicken noodle soup 3pts
baked lays 5pts
Snack - baked lays 4pts

Total - 27 pts
Exercise - upper body weights

It looks like I'll be using up all my flex today - that's okay since my week starts over tomorrow. I still haven't done pilates and I have 2 hours before I have to go to work. My back is killing me from housework this morning so I might just skip pilates today.