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[OKWMom]

I know they say not to way everyday but I do anyways. I think it keeps me on track & focused. I understand that my weight can fluctuate & that at times I may retain fluid, but I LOVE the excitement of seeing new numbers!

I do the same thing. It does help keep me honest with myself in my food choices and the consequences.

Last night I had a low-fat version of a Royal Chicken recipe posted on the WFD thread. I subbed fat-free half and half for the whipping cream, used an olive oil flavored cooking spray instead of the olive oil, used light butter instead of the butter, and used low-fat cream of chicken. It was wonderful and we are having the left overs tonight.

No exercise for me yesterday but I have my gym bag packed and planning on going tonight after work.

Good luck today everybody!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

I started back on the food journal today. So far South Beach Wrap kit and a diet coke. Water to start.

I finished my book last night and I'm sewing costumes for Friday night, but I'm hoping for some cardio tonight! Prolly when my hands start cramping from sewing. yea, that's the ticket!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I do the same thing. It does help keep me honest with myself in my food choices and the consequences.

Last night I had a low-fat version of a Royal Chicken recipe posted on the WFD thread. I subbed fat-free half and half for the whipping cream, used an olive oil flavored cooking spray instead of the olive oil, used light butter instead of the butter, and used low-fat cream of chicken. It was wonderful and we are having the left overs tonight.

No exercise for me yesterday but I have my gym bag packed and planning on going tonight after work.

Good luck today everybody!

OKWMom and MagicalMom, at Curves (where I work part time) they actually like you to weigh every day, esp. on maintenance, partly for the reasons you mention.

I am busy doing my grad school work this morning, so all I've had so far is a cup of coffee and a cup of kashi good friends cereal with a cup of skim milk (I put some in my coffee and the rest in the cereal).

When I'm done, I'll have lunch as a reward.

I am also starting to count steps on my pedometer. I got up to 6726 yesterday, which is not exactly the 10000 they want a day, but today I am hoping to do better.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

It's a super morning here guys! I woke up to the scale saying 169.4.

I know they say not to way everyday but I do anyways. I think it keeps me on track & focused. I understand that my weight can fluctuate & that at times I may retain fluid, but I LOVE the excitement of seeing new numbers!

Today I plan to enjoy a Lean Cuisine mushroom pizza for lunch & have no clue what I will make for dinner. I hope to walk twice today, 30 minutes each time. I'm also going to go through the kitchen cabinets & just thinking about it makes me sweat so it's gotta count for something right?

Have another great day everyone!

Great Job! I tend to weigh myself more too... I understand about the cabinets. I could clean/organize every cabinet/closet for a year and still not be done. Its alot of work!!!

Last night I had a low-fat version of a Royal Chicken recipe posted on the WFD thread. I subbed fat-free half and half for the whipping cream, used an olive oil flavored cooking spray instead of the olive oil, used light butter instead of the butter, and used low-fat cream of chicken. It was wonderful and we are having the left overs tonight.

No exercise for me yesterday but I have my gym bag packed and planning on going tonight after work.

Good luck today everybody!

Great job!!!

I started back on the food journal today. So far South Beach Wrap kit and a diet coke. Water to start.

I finished my book last night and I'm sewing costumes for Friday night, but I'm hoping for some cardio tonight! Prolly when my hands start cramping from sewing. yea, that's the ticket!

I need to start a journal. It really helps. What is the ocassion for the costume???

I am busy doing my grad school work this morning, so all I've had so far is a cup of coffee and a cup of kashi good friends cereal with a cup of skim milk (I put some in my coffee and the rest in the cereal).

When I'm done, I'll have lunch as a reward.

I am also starting to count steps on my pedometer. I got up to 6726 yesterday, which is not exactly the 10000 they want a day, but today I am hoping to do better.

6726 is wonderful!!!

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Well, yesterday and today I am not being as good as I should but not as bad as I was... I did get on the scale this AM and lost a pound. I think my "Official Weigh In" will be Friday.

I was running around doing errands all day and went for another Thyroid test and just got home so I need to clean up and put stuff away. We are going to Vermont this weekend for my brother's 50th bday. I bought all stuff to put a BBQ gift basket together. I am really excited.

So, my goals for the rest of the day are: drink my water, exercise for at least 20 minutes (my ankle is still bothering me) and eat a low fat dinner. I am making Gretchen's (OKWMom) pork from last week...I can't remember the name. I can't wait!

Have a great night all!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Great Job! I tend to weigh myself more too... I understand about the cabinets. I could clean/organize every cabinet/closet for a year and still not be done. Its alot of work!!!

I need to start a journal. It really helps. What is the ocassion for the costume???

Have a great night all!

I weigh almost everyday too. I think just to frustrate myself sometimes. But I do LOVE the feeling when it's down further than it's been in awhile!

The costumes are for the Harry Potter release party Friday night at midnight. I've never been and never asked Dh to go- but I did this time. He said since it's the last book- Let's go a BOTH of us dress up! So I'm making him a Hagrid outfit and I haven't decided for me. I just can't seem to get creative for mine. So my fallback is black fabric to make robes and go as a generic Griffindor. Hopefully I can come up with something original though.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Lori...we want pics!!!

 

[MA pigletfan]

hey everyone..hope its a good day so far!
So i just did something to hopefully help me with my "getting healthier" pact with myself..i quit my 2nd job. Granted it was only 2 nights a week for a couple of hours, but those are hours that i could spend walking, knitting, making healthful meals..etc...the money was nice, but my time is more important i think

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Yeah Gina!

Well, DH just called and asked that we join weight watchers!!! We are going to start the meetings next week. He was thinking the Atkins worked best for him but he came around!!! I think WW is a great program!

 

[HERSEY]

So far I think I've done pretty good today. This morning I had toast and fruit lunch leftover low fat tortellini. Tonight might not be good I'm waiting for someone so tonight I might have to get takeout.

Tonight I'll work harder excercising.

 

[Aneille]

Day 3 and so far I've been good. I actually have at least 10 pts left to eat today. I just wasn't that hungry.

Good job everyone.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning All!

Today my goals will be:

drink all of my water
walk for 30 minutes
eat healthy...we are having hotdogs for dinner which is hard on a diet but I will figure out the points and work my day around that. WW here I come!!!

Have a great, healthy day all!

 

[LaLaroo78]

Good Morning Everyone!

I have done well since Monday except I did not exercise last night. After 30 minutes on the elliptical Monday & Tuesday my calves needed a break! I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3.5 lbs since Monday! Today we are having a picnic at work hopefully this will not through me off my game! I've got to stay strong and resist the temptations!

Have a great day!

 

[MagicalMom]

Good Morning Everyone!

I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3.5 lbs since Monday!

Way to go!!! I never lose like that. I seem to be a 1 - 2 lb a week girl.

I'm going to try to get some walking in today & yoga this evening. Have a great day everyone!

 

[MA pigletfan]

Good Morning All!

eat healthy...we are having hotdogs for dinner which is hard on a diet but I will figure out the points and work my day around that. WW here I come!!!

Have a great, healthy day all!

i love weight watchers!! I am on that as well. About 4 years ago I did WW for the first time, just at home, not online or with meetings, and lost about 18 lbs..i was psyched. I kept it off for a long time too until I had surgery and became lazy and depressed..i would still dabble in the counting of pts but nothing serious..hence the need to lose 40 lbs now! ah well. But i just re-joined about 2 months ago and i really think its a great program. The online tools are FANTASTIC and a great way ( i think) to be acountable and keep track of points..wheeee!! Not that i am an expert, but if you have any pt related questions or anything..ask away, i have learned alot over the years.

 

[OKWMom]

Good Morning Everyone!

I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3.5 lbs since Monday!

Congrats! That is wonderful.

I did really well yesterday, and I made it to the gym last night. However, last night I started my late night grazing habit. I ate three small handfuls of cashew pieces. I know they are loaded with fat and calories, but I was craving salty and I love those things.

The cake has been sitting on the counter since Sunday and I haven't had a problem avoiding that. I can't get rid of the cashews since my daughter loves them. Maybe I should get my husband to hide them?!?

 

[OKWAnneMarie]

I would love to join your group.

I've been overweight/obese my whole freakin life and I'm sick of it.

In 1996, I did lose 50 pounds by eating right and exercising. I gained about half of that back by last year and lost it again.

I need to lose about 50 more pounds. I started trying again in mid January and I've lost about 12 pounds. I do have a thyroid problem, so I have to try extra hard.

I also just read recently, in Dr. Oz's book, that if you are taking certain blood pressure pills (beta-blockers) that it is VERY hard to lose weight. So, of course, I happen to be taking a beta-blocker for my high blood pressure.

I always try to eat healthy, I just EAT TOO MUCH. I have to try to reduce my portions. I make it a point to eat plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and I never eat fast food (maybe once or twice per year).

I just started exercising again. Not that much, but it's something.

So far, I've lost 3.1 pounds in the month of July (I'm trying for 7 pounds this month). That's my mini-goal.

My long-term goal is to lose 60 pounds by August 2008. It will be very tough, but I'll give it my all.

Good luck to all of us.

 

[MA pigletfan]

I would love to join your group.


So far, I've lost 3.1 pounds in the month of July (I'm trying for 7 pounds this month). That's my mini-goal.

My long-term goal is to lose 60 pounds by August 2008. It will be very tough, but I'll give it my all.

Good luck to all of us.

Mini- goals are always good to have. I know i look at my ticker and think " ugh 40 lbs is going to take forever!" But then i just say , well lets lose 5 at a time!...makes it much easier to swallow..pardon the pun

 

[HERSEY]

Hi all! today was not too bad I greek salad with gyro meat but only ate 1/3 of it. I use Lori's idea of only putting so much on a small plate and putting the rest away.

This morning I had fruit and a few crackers. Tonight we will have the remaining Chinese from last night and I'll exercise exercise exercise.

 

[AlyssinWonderland]

Hello All! Is it too late to join? My name is Alyss and I'm looking for some support buddies! I need to lose about 115 pounds! But I'm going for small goals to start! Anyway... My goals for the rest of the week...

1. Drink at least 2 water bottles a day (unsure of size!)
2. Walk 30min. a day
3. Don't be tempted by office food... welll I can be tempted...I just can't eat it...

Thats it for this weeks goals. I'm lucky and get a 1hr long lunch break and I have a large lake outside of the office so my goal is to walk around it once a lunch... about 30 minutes.... Sound good so far?

 

[MagicalMom]

Uh Oh! I went shopping with my sister this afternoon & she just HAD to stop off at Dairy Queen. I ended up getting a small vanilla cone dipped in chocolate. I'm pretty disappointed in myself. I've only cheated a handful of times in the last few months but it still frustrates me that I gave in like that.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll be back on track.

It looks like everyone is doing such a good job.