Tracey's wedding weight loss attempt (comments welcome & needed!!)

[toystoryduo]

Way to go on the 3 pounds, Tracey!!!! You are doing a fantastic job! Keep up the good work!

Sending lots of prayers and for the little boy in your class whose mom passed away. If there is anything that we can do for him and his family, please let us know.

I love your trip report! The pictures are great and it sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time.

I hope you have a great week ahead, WISH sis. Again, if there is anything we can do for the little boy in your class, please let us know.

 

[goldcupmom]

Hey, Tracey, I think I found the 3 lbs you lost.....somehow it seems to have made it's way across the big pond.......

Horribly sad about the boy in your class... as Tracy said, let us know if there's anything we can do.

Your food & exercise is really good! You posted measurements......gee, another who is dumb like me?!?!?!?! You must be TALL, though, cuz in your pics, you look LITTLE compared to me and we're really about the same weight I'd guess.

Hope you had a wonderful Monday.....

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks Tracy & Julie - just having your support helps
The little boy returned back to school today he was very quite - all he said was he'd been looking after his dad
I spoke to dad & he seemed well considering!!

Had a great weekend - the weather was lovely too

Friday
cant remember lunch but had fish & chips for dinner!

Saturday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - organic home made (not by me!) Thai beef curry with wholemeal rice
dinner - organic cheese/onion bread with cheese & ham on
late evening snack - 2 crumpets with cheese spread

Went to gym
Gary moaning he'd got earache & was in a foul mood all day..& night!
Went to local club to watch a U2 tribute band with DH, DB, DSIL
they didnt like them but i loved it they played all my favourites & as they stood behind me being boring i jumped up & down singing all night!!

Sunday
food shopping in the morning - the cost of living is going through the roof here!!
had a BBQ in the afternoon loads of family & neighbours came around & we had a great afternoon
Gary still like a bear with a sore head!

b/fast - cereal
lunch - organic cheese/onion bread with cheese/onion filler, yogurt
BBQ - 1 small cheese burger, tiny piece of angel cake, 2 mini sausage rolls, lots of wine & sangria

Monday
went to local park in the afternoon with 60 7 yr olds!! we were looking for a Gruffalo (its a story)
rained all day!

Stayed for an after school club as the usual TA was off - choir - it was fun
DD didnt get home till 5.45pm - rehearsing for the play

Gary appologised for being miserable & is feeling better!

b/fast - cereal
snack - banana, LF hot choc drink, low carb bar
lunch - chk salad, strawberries
dinner - sausage casserole with baked potato, apple crumble with single cream

Day 7 of TR is done - this is the day i ended up with mild concussion at TL, a day i wont forget!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=27739067#post27739067

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracey, I am so proud of that 3 pounds! You have been so consistent for quite some time now, even with a long vacation you have stayed on track! I think this is the way our Tracey lives her life now and I am super proud of you!

I am so sorry about your student. That made me cry, that was the same age I was when my dad died. He was 40. That little boy has a rough road ahead but I can tell you that the kindness and love you are showing will help him and he'll remember it his whole life. I still remember my Miss Stallard, who was my teacher after my dad died, she helped me tremendously. I know you will do the same.

Why does life have to be so hard?

But again, I am just so proud of how well you have done.

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks Amy
It was the little boys mums funeral today, he came to school in the morning but went at lunch time for ''mums party''
I didnt know that you lost your dad at such a young age - i just cannot comprehend how that must feel!! thankyou for sharing that

WI at home tomorrow - i'm a little worried as food hasnt been great i have not gained on this plan (except for the 3lb on holiday - which has now gone!) since i started it, but there has been chocolate, dip & apple crumble this week!!!

I went to the gym Tuesday & was supposed to go today (Thursday) but i feel soooooo tired & my back & knees are aching - also have a slight sore throat so not sure if i'm coming down with something!!!
Soooo i didnt go to the gym & had a couple of glasses of red wine...for medicinal puposes of course
oh i did walk to & from work today & should manage it tomorrow too so not a complete loss!!!

Wednesday
b/fast - cereal
snack - LF hot choc drink, banana, about 6 chocolates!!
lunch - chk salad, strawberries
dinner - chk, veg, noodles
1/2 tub dip with WW doritos (had other half the night before!)

Thursday
b/fast - cereal
snack - LF hot choc drink, banana, 3 chocolates!!
lunch - sandwich, yogurt, strawberries
dinner - WW pizza with fries, yogurt, 2 large glasses red wine!

just done day 8 TR - lots of pics

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=27802606#post27802606

 

[Amy&Dan]

Drinking red wine for medicinal purposes never hurt anybody! That is so sad about that little boy in your class. Yes, I lost my dad when I was 7. My mom was 36 and left with three kids to raise on her own. Hence, why she was so special and dear to me. Don't know how she did it. I am saying a prayer for your student and his dad. Too much sadness in the world sometimes huh?

I am betting your weigh in will be just fine. You have been really watching yourself with food. A few treats in moderation is actually a good thing. Keeps you from feeling deprived and blowing it!

 

[Amy&Dan]

dbl post

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracey,

Sending lots of prayers for the little boy in your class. What a difficult day it must have been for him. Is there anything we can do?

You have been doing a great job with working out and with your food choices! I bet your weigh in will be just fine tomorrow.

I hope you have a great weekend ahead!

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks Amy & Tracy
& thanks for your comments on my TR

WI wasnt good! not terrible BUT I gained for the 1st time since starting this plan (not counting WDW of course! but wasnt following the plan then!) i gained 1 lb & after a tub of dip, chocolates & apple crumble with cream it shouldnt be a suprise really!!

SOooo you'd think that would kick me back into action!?! right....wrong!

Friday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - baked potato with cheese, salad & healthy chk pasta
dinner - ate out - steak, fries, onion rings, mushrooms & tomato

3 glasses of wine - i'm really craving wine lately!!! feel like it helps me unwind & de-stress after work!

Not been to gym since Tuesday, had lower back pain, walked to work & back - coming back the pain in my back moved to my hip & front of the top part of my leg!! This scared me as i love walking & it was painful to walk!

Saturday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - organic breaded toasted with cheese & organic red onion chutney orange juice
dinner - low fat chk curry, bombay potatos & 1/3 nam bread ...more wine!!

no gym

sunday
busy day!
made gym home to shower & straight out the door to a my aunties ruby wedding anniversary party - which was held at the place where i last saw my grandmother before she died, so bought back some painful memeories, left their to go straight to another town (about 50 mile away) for a choir concert DD was in, got home at 10pm!

b/fast cereal
lunch - family party serving pie & peas (dont like peas) 1 steak pie & 1 cheese & onion pasty 2 glasses of gin & tonic
dinner - if you can call it that - at 10 pm - organic breaded toasted with cheese & organic red onion chutney

monday
walked to & from work. back not bad but still the odd twinge!
tried to get back on track today!

b/fast - cereal
snack - banana, LF hot choc drink
lunch - cheese baguette, strawberries, yogurt
dinner - baked potato with cheese, mini corn cob, chk in mushroom sauce
1 x chocolate (so far!!)

we had a theatre group in school today who performed wizard of ozz, took me back to WDW world

Day 9 TR done - all about DD's trip to the Dr (& ohanas breakfast & trails end buffet)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=27876743#post27876743

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Tracey! You have been doing so great with your food and activity, so don't worry about a stinkin' 1 pound gain. Your trip report is wonderful -- I LOVE all the pictures. I am so sorry Leann had so much ear pain. I really do understand how painful that is and I'm glad you were able to get her to the urgent care center. I was so sad to read of your student's loss. I agree that you are probably one of the most important people in his life right now. He will be able to appreciate the structure and consistency of his classroom and your compassion. I know it isn't easy for you, either, though, so please know I am thinking of you and sending you hugs.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracey, don't stress about the gain. Bottom line, its not possible to lose every single time. It may have been less about the dip and more about your body just adjusting to the program. You can do it, just keep steady and hang in there!

I'll have to check out day 9, poor Leanne!

Keep up your good work, if you are walking to work, that is exercise! The gym is great, but don't under value those walks you do!

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks Amy & Cam
glad your enjoying the TR
just wish i could book another trip & have something to look forward too
I love walking & the hip pain made me think -''i'm not getting any younger'' & how awful it would be if i couldnt have my brisk walks!

WI tomorrow with the nurse - just hope the scale hasnt moved up any more!!!

Tuesday
b/fast - cereal
snack - banana, LF hot choc drink
lunch - same as yesterday
dinner - mahi mahi, boiled potatoes in sundried tomato, salad & sweetcorn

went to gym - 650 cals

I actually felt like i needed to get to the gym to de-stress! as you remeber me saying the kids in my class are very challenging - not all of them but the ones that are are disrupting the rest of the class.

The boy whos mum died is the worst & obviously we have to cut the poor kid some slack but to what extent when its effecting others??

The boy told me on Friday that some other kids keep telling him his mums dead & he tells me shes not & shes having a baby
Then today hes playing up in the class & i tell him off & all he says is ''if anyone says my mums dead i have to tell you dont i''
He's sat on the carpet area going ''mama mama'' the teacher was out on a course today & the cover was a nice teacher i worked with last year but even she didnt know how to really handle this!!

So i've had a candle lit bubble bath, with my micky mouse bathbomb i bought from Basin at DTD & a large glass of wine sat next to me on the computer!!!

off to have another glass...these kids are turning me into an alcoholic

 

[toystoryduo]

Tracey,

Sending lots of good thoughts your way....I hope things settle down for you at school soon. Sending prayers for the little boy whose mom has passed away as well.

I hope weigh-in goes well for you tomorrow. You are doing a great job!!!!

I hope tomorrow is a much better day for you!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracey, hope weigh in went well today!

That sounds like a tough scenario with that one little guy in particular. Do you have a school psychologist? I am really keeping him in my prayers and you too. You end up getting the most time with him most likely and that is hard I know!

A little wine to calm the nerves never hurt anyone.

 

[toystoryduo]

Tracey,

I hope you've been having a good week so far! Have a wonderful weekend ahead!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hope things are going well Tracey!

 

[traceycooper]

wow has it been that long???
work - busy
food - up & down
WI - up & down!!!

not really got anything to report - life is pretty normal, had some busy weekends too, last WI 2 weeks ago was no change, then 3 days later i lost 3 lbs & a week later i gained 5 lb's!!!! WI again on Wednesday so i'll see what that turns up!!

Off to make sure your all alright

day 10 TR done
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1981645

 

[traceycooper]

tried to have a good food day today as i've been snacking on way too many unhealthy goodies...then one of the dinner ladies offered me an egg custard tart! I had said the day before how much i fancied an egg custard & then one turns up!!! needless to say i had no will power what so ever & demolished it, then had a cookie before heading off to the gym

The rest of the days food was great, & i could say one bad thing is ok BUT its been one or two bad things nearly every day!!

Tuesday
b/fast - cereal
snack - LF hot choc drink, banana, cherry scone (forgot they were in the staff room too )
lunch - seeded bread with cheese/onion filler, yogurt, strawberries
er..snack..egg custard..later 1 cookie & a glass of OJ
Dinner - wholemeal fahitas (SP??) with chk, red peppers, red onion & m/room

Went to gym burnt 600 cals

I've also come out in an itchy rash all over my legs, arms & stomach, i think its some body cream i used!!!

WI tomorrow - wish me luck - i'll need it

 

[traceycooper]

Wi on my scale - up 1lb
Wi on nurses scale - the same as last time 2 weeks ago

I'm feeling pretty downhearted at the moment - i've lost 5lb's since i started this plan with the nurse back in June!! & my waist measurement hasnt moved down at all!

The stupid rash has kept me awake & is itching like mad!!

Wednesday
b/fast - cereal
snack - banana, hot choc drink (LF)
lunch - 4 crispbreads with cheese/onion filler, yogurt, pineapple
dinner - steamed red thai chk curry

Day 11 TR done :
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=28178965#post28178965

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracey, I hope the itching is better! That is the worst feeling in the world. Try and oatmeal bath (put oatmeal in a sock, hold the sock under running warm water, it really helps).

Don't lose heart! This is not an easy journey. To me you have done very well, you had a 3 week vacation in this time frame and you could have easily gained back every pound plus several more. Just keep remembering that all those losses add up over time. I am right there with you, the scale doesn't move fast enough to suit me but in the end, we have to be proud of what we have done, not mad at ourselves for what we haven't.

You can do it Tracey, in fact you already are! Just keep up the good work and it will happen!