Steph's journal (Posters Welcome)

[marsh0013]

steph, i'm so glad you had a great weekend with your friend! sometimes we just need a refresher. and now, you're right back on track. good for you! hope you are feeling mentally and physically rejuvenated, and that the wonderful feeling from the weekend sticks with you

have a great day today

 

[honeymo78]

Thanks for stopping by again Erin, Sharon and Marcia. You guys are the best.

I forgot to tell you all a story from this weekend. We were out shopping and I figured it was about time I got another bra fitting since I hadn't had one since before losing all this weight. I was really thinking that I had gotten smaller but boy was I wrong. I'm still a 38-40DD. At least I won't have to buy smaller bras lol.

I was inspired by Erin sharing her 2 mile time to push myself a little harder today. I did 2 miles in 37min. It felt really good to push myself a bit.

Breakfast - 3 buckwheat pancakes 4.5pts
Lunch - healthy choice meal 6pts
Dinner - bagel 5pts
soft pretzel 3pts
Snack - peanut butter egg 4pts
tuna fish 3pts

Total - 25.5
Exercise - 2 miles treadmill, upper body weights

 

[lulu201]

Stephanie, here's a for your new day. I hope things are going OK for you this morning. Today I'm going to walk a mile on the treadmill--do you have any walking plans?

I'm so impressed with how you're eating and staying on plan, but make sure you hit your target, OK?

Here's some to follow you around on this snowy day--
Erin

 

[lulu201]

Oh, I forgot to share this story. I've never been fitted for a bra before, but I've been wearing 38DD or DDD, whatever fit in the store. So, I was thinking the same as you--I MUST be a smaller size now! I measured under my bust and was a 34 and thought, WOW, now I'm a 34DD! But then I went to the Lands End and Victoria's Secret websites for their instructions on how to measure, and I'm the same darn size as I was before!!! Geesh, give me a break!!!!!

Erin

 

[marsh0013]

that's too funny about the bra stories. but steph, you're right, at least this way, you don't have to spend more money on new bras! well, unless of course, you want to treat yourself to new ones. then by all means

great job pushing yourself during your walk. it's a great feeling to go a little harder, once you're done, that endorphin rush, that feeling of accomplishment, it's just wonderful . and you know it's good for you too!

hope you have another great day

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Steph
Looks like yesterday went well for you. That's great! Excellent time on your 2 miles also! WTG!
Too funny about the bras! I too have noticed that I have not lost any inches there.
Have a great day today!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[honeymo78]

Good morning Erin, Sharon and Marcia! It's so funny how some women say they loose weight in their chests first but apparently not for us lol. Oh and I did end up eating some tuna last night to get in some more protein and not be so short on points.

So far the day is going well. I didn't get up as early as I wanted to but as soon as I got up I put a load of laundry in and did 2mile WATP. I didn't use the weights b/c I had jsut worked upper body yesterday. I need to get in some pilates today too before work at 7 but I have all afternoon to get that done.

Breakfast - berry burst cheerios w/ 1% milk 4pts
Lunch - burger w/fries 20pts
Snack - ice cream bar 4pts
Dinner - manwich w/fries 7pts

Total - 35pts, 2 APs used, 7 flex used, 28 flex remaining
Exercise - 2mile WATP

Okay today was not such a great food day but we went out to lunch and I really was hungry since I wasn't planning on being out that long. I also realized I should be eating my APs before I go into my flex so this week I'll start doing that.

 

[honeymo78]

Today I still haven't exercised. I really should get back into my pilates but somehow I'm just not motivated to do it.

Brunch - eggs, potato, pancake 18pts
Dinner - cheese quesa 5pts
Snack - 2 pretzels 6pts

Total - 29pts, 3 flex used, 25pts

EDIT - I did get up and do my new strechie band exercise tape. It was only 15 minutes but I wanted to take yesterday light since the two previous days I more intense workouts.

 

[R_Judy]

Steph,
Don't beat yourself up about the exercise. You'll know when the time is right. Set a small goal. Maybe just once per week. Then go from there. Have a great day.

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Steph-
Okay, just take it slow. You've got other issues your dealing with right now, so don't be too hard on yourself this week. Heres a WISH for you. We are all here for you!
Alright, you need to set small goals for yourself. You did get the exercise in the other day, so missing yesterday wasn't so bad. Maybe set a certain time each day that you will exercise. It is hard to adjust to being home more. The schedule doesn't work out quite as easy as you would think. Treat the exercise like a job and say that at 10:00 am you will do it.
Above all, take care of YOU Steph! Your worth it!
Have a great day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

hey steph, good idea to do a light workout after 2 touger ones. gotta let that body recouperate (sp?). you're doing an excellent job adapting to your new schedule.

oh yeah, and definitely use the aps before using flex. you may be amazed at how many less flex you can use .

hope your day goes well today

 

[honeymo78]

Today I was really busy. Dan had an interview for a higher paying job and I got a call today to interview for a center city law firm. I could really use some pixie dust for this - it would be perfect for me this spring since its only 15-20 hours a week for tax season only and it pays twice what my old job did.

Breakfast - peach yogurt 2pts
Snack - 2 slices deli ham 1pt
Lunch - cheese quesa 5pts
Dinner - chinese food 18 pts
Snack - smart ones cone 2pts
pretzels and pb 5pts
Total - 33pts, 3 aps used, 5 flex used, 23 remaining
Exercise - 2 miles on the treadmill in 35min, butt toning exercises, upper body weights

 

[hlane]

Good luck with the interviews

 

[sharoncity]

Sounds good Steph!! Heres and for you. I really hope this works out for you (and Dan too! )
Excellent job on the exercise - good for you!! And your food choices look pretty good as well. Keep up the good work! You will definitely see rewards on weigh in day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

oooh steph, good luck on the interview!! here's lots of for you! i'll be thinking about you and sending all of my postive good thoughts your way

can't wait to hear the results

 

[honeymo78]

Thanks hlane, sharon and marcia for the good vibes for the interview. I'll be sure to let all of you know how it goes.

So on to the food - being at home all day with Dan is killing me (he works evenings). I forgot how much he likes to eat out. So once again we went out for lunch and now I'm making up for it while he is at work so I don't end up using all my flex in one day. Hopefully we'll get into a routine with me being home during the day so that I can stay on track.

I did get in my exercise - 2 miles in 38min, a bit more leisurely than yesterday. And this weekend and the beginning of next week is supposed to be gorgeous so hopefully that will mean some walking outside.

Lunch - burger and fries 20pts
Snack - ice cream 8pts
Dinner - salad 0pts
Snack - popcorn 1pt
misc snacks 5pts


Total - 34 pts, 2 aps used, 6 flex used, 17 remaining
Exercise - 2 mile walk

 

[sharoncity]

Looks like you adjusted pretty well yesterday after the big lunch. Wow! That is tuff, bith of you home during the day and him liking to eat out. You've got yourself quite the challenge there Steph!But I think you'll do fine adjusting to it! You can do it!
I hope you get to go outdoors this weekend and enjoy the weather! Good job keeping up with your exercise too!

have a great day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[honeymo78]

Today should be much better than the rest of the week - Dan is working a double shift today so no eating out. It's really nice out today so I'm going to take a walk before I have to go work tonight. I also hope to get a few loads of laundry done as well.

Breakfast - oatmeal w/banana and pb 5pts
Snack - popcorn 2pts
Lunch - beef noodles 10pts
chips 2pts
Snack - cookies and milk 6pts
I don't remember exactly what I ate but I stayed within my flex pts for the week

Total - not sure but didn't go over flex
Exercise - 30min walk outside

I'm hoping for a quick low points dinner when I get home from dinner. Probably some yogurt or fruit.

 

[honeymo78]

I am happy to report a 1lb loss for the week. Hopefully this losing trend will continue. I'm going out for dinner tonight (I know, out again) so I'll definitely be using some flex. I did take another 30 min walk today. I really love this nice weather and I hope it lasts.

Lunch - fish strips and green beans 7pts
Snack - banana 2pts
Dinner - craker barrel 33pts

Total - 42pts, 2 aps used, 14 flex used, 21 flex remaining
Exercise - 30 min walk, upper body weights

 

[Castillo Mom]

Just dropped in to say a quick hello. Hope your inverview goes well. Take care!