Tracy's Journal-The Saga and Drama of It All!

[Christine]

Tracy,
I think you've hit the nail on the head with portion control. I've really learned that lesson over the past few weeks. Most of my life, I've eaten pretty healthy--oh, I have bad times here and there, but for the most part I know how to eat right. Heck, my mom was on on Weight Watchers through most of my teen years! Anyway, I eat right but I eat a LOT, and I love my desserts.

I don't know what "clicked" with me this time, but for once in my life I have been able to successfully limit my portions. Despite the food and the exercise, I think my portion control has really been the ONE thing that has helped me drop the pounds this time.

 

[pettyone]

I caved in & had the veggies & rice...licked the plate, no less!! I figure I blew a whole 10 WW points on that lunch, but I still have 9 points left for dinner without adding 4 AP for the day...I think I'm in good shape!

Kelly--
Celery & lettuce?? Let's expand that veggie repertoire! With the exception of eggplant, mushrooms, & brussel sprouts, I'll eat whatever veggie you put in front of me...had a meat/fish/poultry aversion (I know, weird!) when I was pregnant with DD, so after so much corn & broccoli, I had to branch out!!

Doreen--
Holding water as we speak..."I'll have a side of rice with my soy sauce, please".

Christine--
Kudos on the portion control...when I see how much (actually how little) other people eat, I think I'm such a pig...most people's entrees are side dishes to me!

Thanks for stopping by everyone, you gave me a boost!!

 

[pettyone]

Howdy!

I've been doing well the past few days with exercise & sticking to my WW plan.

Today, I had my USUAL breakfast (anyone care to guess?), leftover tilapia, asparagus & rice for lunch...I managed to get in a 30-minute walk at lunch, so I'm about that...

DD has swimming lesson #2 tonight, so I will get some form of exercise while I'm waiting for her...pot roast & veggies for dinner (emphasis on veggies) tonight--GOTTA LOVE THE CROCKPOT!!

There are no PopTarts, Hershey's Kisses, ice cream snacks or chips in the house, so I am predicting tonight to be a success as well!!

Hope everyone has smooth sailing for the rest of the week!!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Tracey! Hope all is going well today. Good choice on finishing your tilapia, rice and asparagus for lunch today -- what a great choice! I hope your DD loves her second swim lesson, since it is so good for her and for you. How awesome that you have none of those ugly junk foods in the house. I don't know if this helps, but I have really come to enjoy ice cream after I work out. Found no pudge ice cream cones and all sorts of weight watchers ice creams that are 2-3 points a serving, usually less points than the activity points I earn by doing the exercising that I am rewarding. Does that make sense? I definitel NEED to have my treats. I have a couple new favorite snacks -- laughing cow cheese & baguettes (2 pts) and light yogurt w/fat free pretzels broken up in it (3-4 pts total and counts as a milk, too!)
Good luck tonight!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Keep it up Tracy! You are doing great!

 

[Strings]

Hi tracy,

You are doing a great job. Keep it up.

What finally got Katie to put her head under water was practicing in the bathtub. It is maller and less intimidating. You might want to try that.

Have a great weekend,
Beth

 

[crzy4pooh]

Hi Tracy You are doing great on your food choices!!! You have definitely inspired me! I hope DD's swim lessons are going well. Last fall, I had DS in two parent/tot classes. He would put his head under water without a problem, but we never got the hang of blowing bubbles. I will have to try that in the bathtub, too. I am waiting for it to get a bit warmer before we go back for another round - the pool is heated, but outdoors... Even in Florida, it's cold when you get out of that pool!!!

I hope you have a great weekend!
--Lynnda

 

[pettyone]

Greetings everyone!

I haven't posted in a couple of days...I've had to do some research on several different federal banking regulations (snooze & snore) for an upcoming audit that I'm doing at work (joy & rapture)...

I stayed OP 90% of this week. Lo' and behold, I'm down a pound!!! I think I'll take that as a success...I was thrilled that the scale moved (or it appeared to anyway)!! I think that adding 2 extra walks (or cycling) to my usual agenda has given me a boost!

Cam--Thanks for the info on the snacks...I really should check into some of the ice cream choices, I miss ice cream!!

Beth & Lynnda--I was on the treadmill during DD's last swimming lesson, but when I went to pick her up, HER WHOLE HEAD WAS WET!! I'm taking that as a positive sign...I did pick up some goggles for her, have no clue if she will wear them or not...nothing ventured, nothing gained! She's having a blast though, and sleeps like a ROCK afterward!

Jen--Thanks for stopping in & for the .

Happy weekend to all!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Anytime!!! That is what friends are for!!! I hope you have a great day!

 

[pettyone]

A glorious Monday morning to all!!

I got up first thing this morning to do my WATP DVD, so I am quite chipper at such an early hour! Still tickled at my 1 pound weight loss--every little bit is a success!!

My food choices over the weekend were questionable, at best...Saturday I had a chicken burrito (with guacamole & cheese) and chips & salsa for lunch...followed that up with pinto beans & cornbread for dinner. Sunday I went to the Olive Garden with my folks & DD, but managed to eat half of my pasta dish & take the other half home for dinner...I was a little nervous about how it would all shake out points-wise (WW), so I came in this morning & updated my WW online journal...I actually did great!!! Used a couple of flex points on Saturday (day off from exercise), but still have 30+ to use M-F this week!!

I exercised 4.5 hours last week!! I'm aiming for that this week...

I just got a call from DGP (Grandpa) that DD is somewhat lethargic (unusual) this morning & was running a low-grade fever last night so she's staying home from preschool today...I think DD needs some !! Her Daddy, hereafter referred to as DFOMC (dear father of my child), has been in Colorado on business since January 12 & is coming home today...he has a cold, she has ???, and I've got a fever blister...aren't we a winning bunch?! Keep your fingers crossed that we all survive this week!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy,

Congratulations on your 1 lb. loss! We're celebrating with you!

I hope your daughter feels better soon. My DDs both got sick at the same time. Low grade fever, coughing, tired... blah! The winter blues... Where is spring??!!!

Have a great day!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Here's to healthy vibes in your house! Nothing like a sick child, is there!!!! Have a great day!

 

[pettyone]

Good Morning!! <---since it's raining here

I had a great day yesterday with food & exercise.

I exercised 1 1/2 hours yesterday (30 min aerobics/30 minute lunch walk/30 min TM)! Needless to say, I'm a little pooped today, but I was all day yesterday...I had enough points to spare, so we went to "Old McDonalds" for a Happy Meal--you know, they're giving out "My Little Pony" figures, so we have to get them ALL ($$$)!!

As far as I can tell, DD just had a case of the "blahs" yesterday, because she was when I picked her up from the DGPs...she made it through her swimming lesson & was still when we got home...she did sleep like a rock last night, never moved once she got settled.

All in all, a smashing success of a day!

 

[crzy4pooh]

Hi Tracy! It sounds like you had a great day!!! Yea!!!! And super job on all that exercise!!! Glad DD is feeling better! Hope today is just as smashing as yesterday!!!

 

[pettyone]

Lynnda--

Thanks for the boost!!

I must say, I thought I was doing well today UNTIL I realized that the bag of popcorn that I demolished was not the "94% Fat Free" stuff, but the "Fully Loaded w/ Fat" kind. I believe I have 7.5 regular points and 2 (or 4 if I get motivated) activity points for dinner tonight...I really was looking forward to eating a hunk of ham steak tonight...AAAARRRGGGHHHH!

 

[geetey]

Tracy, congrats on that 1 pound loss! I guess that scale is working again! Yeah!!

My ds had a hard time putting his face in the water for swim lessons and the goggles made a huge difference for him. He is a great swimmer now and a little too fearless (if you ask me).

Hey - I made the same popcorn mistake last week! Someone had put the last regular popcorn bag in my box of 94% FF popcorn! ACK! I thought it tasted different, but since I typically eat the 94% FF Kettle Corn, which was all gone, I figured it was just my imagination. Oops.

Happy Fat Tuesday!

 

[Strings]

Congratulations Tracy,

Great job losing that pound! 90 minutes of exercise the otherday was awesome. Sorry to hear about the popcorn, but mistakes happen.

Have a good one,
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy,

I'm glad to hear that your DD is feeling better!

You are doing a great job with exercising! Keep up the good work!

 

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

I was just cecking in on you. I hope everyone is feeling better.

take care,
Beth

 

[sarahsmom73]

Awesome!!! Simply AWESOME!!! Keep it up! You are doing great!