When Did I Get Voted Off of Skinny Island & Why is This Fat Shadow Stalking Me?

[zoegirl]

I'm baaaaaack!

I'm back from all the wedding festivities. We had a blast, Lucas is one dancin machine. I wish I had video of it. I am up +2 this week. I'm thinking a lot of it is water. I ate very rich food all weekend (steak, shrimp & grits, good cheese) and I danced in heels at the wedding. I woke up Sunday morning & I couldn't see one of my ankles it was so swollen. I figure between the heels & the food I'm retaining water so I'm not going to sweat the gain too much. But I do plan on sweating all this cr@p outta my body
I have no idea what all I ate over the weekend but I'll start fresh from yesterday.

brkfst - greek yogurt w/honey, coffee w/creamer
lunch - turkey sammie on arnold thin, reduced fat pringles (12)
dinner - chick-fil-a spicy chkn sammie, side salad w/2Tb ranch
snacks -pack of special K fruit crisps

June 14 done
veggies NOT done

Took cycle yesterday morning, and plan on getting back on track with exercising this week too. haven't done a whole lot the last 3 weeks. I'm sure the weight will come back off quickly. My goal is to have the last of it (12-15 lbs) off by my birthday (mid-August). Think that is attainable?

 

[MulanUSAF]

Good morning guys, no weigh in this week from me. I turned on the Wii last night and it didn't work. So I thought the Wiimote needed fresh batteries, and hunted all over the house for them. Finally popped them in, tried to turn it on, and it still wouldn't work. I finally hit the power button manually, but it still wouldn't turn on!!! I thought maybe the Wii is broken? Finally checked the wiring behind the TV and discovered the power cord has been severed into four pieces! No need to guess who did that job, seeing that neither myself nor my brother have the inclinations to chew on power cords. I yelled at my bunny and he looked up all innocent, like "who, me?" Never argue with a rabbit because you just can't win. He just glared at me and continued to groom himself, totally ignored my ranting and raving. Oh well, I'm scouring eBay for a replacement cord and hoping to score one soon.

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

Never argue with a rabbit because you just can't win.

This needs to be embroidered on a pillow or something...

ok, so yesterday was my binge day. It started out ok, then went downhill after dinner. I just got really HUNgRY (or was it stressed? I totally should have gotten on here!). Thing is, I feel not so hungry today, and I know it will last for a while. It's like it catches up with me after a string of decent days, ya know? I was also on a manhunt for chocolate. hmmm.


XL bowl cereal/skim
lettuce salad w/ 1/2 c mac salad, tortilla strips, almonds, shred cheese, light dressing
popcorn w/ hot sauce
small piece grilled chicken, too many waffle fries (this is where I started to get off track...), jello/light cool whip

after dinner:
cheese/crackers (the cheese is GONE now. I am not intending to buy more!!)
a few more handfuls of CRACKers
choc milk
peanuts
McD's fudge sundae


Welcome Allison


off to Jazzercize some of my food guilt away....

 

[Duchie]

Oh friends, I am struggling so much I can hardly handle it. I have sunk back into my depression and it is making it very hard to be motivated at all. I can't sleep at night. I don't fall asleep until 4 am or later so I can't get up in the morning. I can't find any motivation to work out - I have only worked out once this week and it's Friday!!! I can't bring myself to eat right. I just can't do anything except sit and cry. It's time for a change in my life, I just don't know how to make it. I know the scale is NOT going to be friendly this week, and it shouldn't be. God knows, I've managed to do a lot of nothing this week.

Stacy I'm so sorry you're struggling right now. I wish I had some sort of magic way to help you through this. I agree that calling your doctor would be a good place to start. And remember that we'll be here for you whenever you need us.

Aimee and Tricia, that goes for you two as well. Both of you have a lot of emotional stress going on right now and it's TOUGH. Can't remember who it was that said that the emotional baggage we all carry around probably weighs more than our body weight and that's probably true.

Amanda, I'm with you on the cell phone and the laptop. I was so anti-cell phone for kids until my oldest went to MS. I had no good way to communicate with him after school so we went ahead and got one for him. We've told the kids that they won't have TVs or computers in their bedrooms either. Yeah, we're the mean parents. Thanks for the Blueberry Cream Cheese Poundcake recipe - I'll add that to my "DIS Cookbook" document that I started.

Patrick, I know what you mean - I've been gone for a couple of days and I also felt so out of the loop! I've not ever tried one of those cardio combat classes because they scare me. You'll have to let us know if you try it how it is.

Aimee, congratulations on your parents 51st anniversary. That's an amazing feat! My parents celebrated 50 years together right before Mom died.

Cary, I've never tried the Zumba class.... however I had heard so many good things about it that I broke down an ordered the DVD set. I know, it's crazy! I really just wanted one DVD to get started but they don't sell them that way. I figured if I hate it I can sell it on Craigslist. But I'm ready for a change, and our elliptical (my primary form of exercise) is acting up.

Allison, Welcome aboard! Glad to have you! And thanks for removing the snake from your picture.

CrabbieAmy congrats on the 20 pound mark! You need to update your signature with your new total - go ahead, brag about it! You've earned the right.

Sheree and Jane, don't worry about a gain this week. I've done that too, and many times I have no idea why I suddenly gained a bit. Just stay focused and it will come off again.

Leen - never argue with a rabbit

Phew - I think I'm all caught up. So why did I get so far behind in the first place? This is Summer, after all, and I'm supposed to NOT be busy. Yeah, it's not working out qutie that way yet.

Actually it's just this week that's busy and that's because of camp. Every year I dread volunteering out there (only because of the time off work) but then I get out there and wish I could spend the entire week. Because I have to get up so early for camp, I'm going to miss working out 3 days this week. But I'm hoping it won't be too bad, because at least I'm active while I'm out there (rather than sitting at a desk all day). And if nothing else I'll sweat off the weight.

 

[ski_mom]

I didn't make it on yesterday to post, but I'm down 2 this week. That sounds good, except honestly it's the 2 that I gained last week . Hopefully this week I can keep the scale moving down. I'm just 1 pound away from finally losing 10 pounds since I joined. I really need to get in gear. We leave for vacation in 4.5 weeks and even if I just lose 2 pounds each week, that almost 10 down and even that would make me feel better. I might not look a lot better, but I'd definately feel better about myself!

Have a great week everyone!!

 

[stayhomemom77]

Hello all!!

Hey Heather...did you get your government cheque yet?? The bribe money for the new HST?? I didn't know anything about it and when I got the cheque in the mail I was like...holy cr@p, what's this?? I had to look up what it was online...

Not one to turn down a bonus $330 cheque, I decided I just HAD to walk over to the bank (a mile and a bit from my house) to deposit it yesterday. So, my exercise was fairly effortless. Thanks Ontario government!!

Next to the bank is a shopper's drug mart and I popped in there for a few things on the way back home. While I was checking out, I grabbed a copy of Woman's World magazine since the cover had this headline...


ANTI-AGING DIET!! Lose weight like a teenager!

I don't know about you guys but I couldn't resist that temptation and I added it to my pile of goodies so I could peruse it at home.

The article claims that according to a study done at the University of Nottingham, our muscles begin to shrink (due to reduced blood flow) as early as our late 20's. Not enough blood means not enough hormones and nutrients reach those muscles which are necessary for optimal function.

Apparently, simple strength training rebuilds and tones our metabolically active muscles enabling us to lose both inches AND pounds because the muscles slim down and take up less space when they are toned, and function better at burning calories when the the blood flow is increased through resistance.

The magazine tested it out with ladies in their 30's, 40's and beyond and there were some dramatic results!! One lady (58 years) lost 10 inches in the first week!! Some people lost as much as eight pounds that first week!!

They included a 1400 calorie meal plan which includes protein at each sitting and advocated drinking tons of water.

The workout consisted of eight simple exercises to be done three times a week for best results.

Here it is...(you'll need five pound weights and you begin with one set of 15 reps and work up to three sets of 20).

March in place for five mins as a warm up.

1. Hold a weight on each shoulder and do squats to tone the tush
2. Hold a weight on each shoulder and do lunges to tone the thighs

Next working on the arms and shoulders...

3. Lift the weights up the front of the body to shoulder height, palms facing down, weights horizontal against your body
4. Simple arm curls next, 15 for each arm
5. Bending over slightly, straighten arms out behind you to tone the backs of the arms

For a bust booster (and my pecs are KILLING me this morning):

6. Pushups (I thought I was going to DIE and I was doing the "easy" chick ones...I had to take a couple of breaks)

And to tone the tummy...

7. leg lifts (six inches off the floor with toes pointing to ceiling)
8. hip raises with the entire lower body in the air (yeah, I couldn't get my @rse off of the ground so I really need to work on this one!!)

And then another 5 mins marching in place for a cool down.

I'm not expecting to lose 10 inches this week or even eight pounds (although I AM down 0.8 of a pound since yesterday already!!) but I'm trying the experiment out because I do know that strength training is a great way to sculpt and tone muscles and frankly, my cardio only workouts are quite boring so this is a nice way to mix it up.

I'm curious to see what my weigh in will be on Monday. I wonder if I should take my measurements today too, just to see.

Hope you all have a great day!!

 

[officereg]

and one of my other friends emailed me yesterday about a bellydancing class starting in July.... may have to try it too.... anyone here tried belly dancing???

My belly dances every time I laugh or run or well basically all the time.

 

[stitchfan23]

Hey Heather...did you get your government cheque yet?? The bribe money for the new HST?? I didn't know anything about it and when I got the cheque in the mail I was like...holy cr@p, what's this?? I had to look up what it was online...

Not one to turn down a bonus $330 cheque, I decided I just HAD to walk over to the bank (a mile and a bit from my house) to deposit it yesterday. So, my exercise was fairly effortless. Thanks Ontario government!!

Just a quick post - crazy busy here today...

Yes ours went directly into our bank the other day. I'm not one to turn down $330 either and with 2 more cheques to come (one in Dec and the last in June 2011) I will be quite happy with $1000.00 although it is a bribe cheque but then again it was my money to begin with so really they are only giving me back what I already owned

 

[stayhomemom77]

Wow...this is the first post in eight hours...spooky!!

I was just excited and wanted to share that I used the recipe builder today in weight watchers online and created a low point hummus and a naan flatbread. I can't WAIT to play around with it some more tomorrow!!

Hope everyone had a great day...

 

[stayhomemom77]

Forgot to say that I did 3 miles today with my Walk away the Pounds DVD. I feel fantastic (although my pecs are still hurtin' from the pushups this morning!!)

 

[njcarita]

we'll I just got back from date night with husband at the dentist...
his broken tooth was actually a crown that fell off and they were able to reattach... me on the other hand... lost a big part of tooth with the filling.. so my tooth can't be saved and will need to be pulled....

 

[CrabbyYetLovable]

Thank you to Bree for the great advice!! Who would have thunk that eating more makes you weigh less??

I had heard the same thing when I was on weight watchers; that it was recommended to eat all of the points alloted for you on a daily basis

For those of you looking to lose more than 50 pounds...where is your comfort threshold?

By that I mean, when do you begin to feel more comfortable with yourself even though you aren't at your goal weight yet? Is it a number on the scale, or a dress size, or a weight you had at a certain event/age in your life?

I guess for me, it will be when I hit a few different points. Can't wait to get below 200 pounds, but right now, I'm just looking forward to people noticing that I've lost weight. I've lost 20 pounds so far, and my clothes are falling off, but people at work haven't said a thing! Even the few people I have told that I am working hard to lose weight, they haven't even said that they can notice the weight loss. I guess I'm waiting to get to a point when others can notice the change in me. I know I shouldn't be basing how I feel off of others, but a superficial comment such as "you look good! have you lost weight?" can go a long way.

Just checked out the Eat This Not that for the Super Market from my local library.


Interesting Tidbit I just read - WARNING: not for the sqeamous!!!!

OH ICK! BTW has anyone seen the posting on the yahoo homepage today? There was an article about some of the hidden ingredients in food, such as silica, which is sand. I think it was from the same series of books.

It's good motivation to eat fresh produce and non-processed foods and not canned process stuff yeah?

OMG no kidding! With the new way of eating that I have been doing, I have eliminated a lot of processed foods based on sugar and carb levels. This is another reason to stay away from them!!

I have several size 18 jeans and shorts that I can't get back in. I'm so close, but depending on the brand some 18s fit and some don't. I wanna be in this one pair of 18 shorts so bad before our vacation. Maybe I should duct table the shorts to the front of the fridge to motivate me.

I hate that the brands are so different! I'm pretty much in an Old Navy size 18. The 20s are what I have now, and they are falling off. And I second the duct taping things to the fridge; I think I'm going to have to do that!

we'll survived my first Zumba Class last nite.... what a fun class.... but boy was I wiped....I have NEVER sweated as much.... the most streneous exercize I usually do is brisk walking.... definately going back next week...

Congrats on the class! What is zumba anyway? Is it a type of dance?

Finally checked the wiring behind the TV and discovered the power cord has been severed into four pieces! No need to guess who did that job, seeing that neither myself nor my brother have the inclinations to chew on power cords. I yelled at my bunny and he looked up all innocent, like "who, me?" Never argue with a rabbit because you just can't win. He just glared at me and continued to groom himself, totally ignored my ranting and raving. Oh well, I'm scouring eBay for a replacement cord and hoping to score one soon.

Darn bunny! Good luck in finding a new cord!

ok, so yesterday was my binge day. It started out ok, then went downhill after dinner. I just got really HUNgRY (or was it stressed? I totally should have gotten on here!). Thing is, I feel not so hungry today, and I know it will last for a while. It's like it catches up with me after a string of decent days, ya know? I was also on a manhunt for chocolate. hmmm.

I've been there! Something that has worked for me so far is drinking a ton of water, or just going to bed if I feel that way.

Can't remember who it was that said that the emotional baggage we all carry around probably weighs more than our body weight and that's probably true.

CrabbieAmy congrats on the 20 pound mark! You need to update your signature with your new total - go ahead, brag about it! You've earned the right.

That was me that said that. While going through the weight loss, I'm having to work on all the reasons on why I am overweight in the first place. Getting rid of that baggage almost feels better than losing the weight itself!

And about the siggy, I need to find that 20 pound picture! I wonder is maybe Dawn could put all the pictures in the first or second post in the thread?? ETA: Nevermind! Found it!

My belly dances every time I laugh or run or well basically all the time.

Agreed!!

Personal Update:

So I've lost 20 pounds, and no one who doesn't know that I'm doing something has noticed! UGH! I think that buying some new clothes may help, but I think I might wait until I lose a bit more weight. Tried to go shopping yesterday, and I don't think that I'm quite ready yet. I still don't feel comfortable in the clothes that I'm trying on, so I'm going to wait a bit.

Tracking:
Breakfast: USANA Chocolate shake with milk and vanilla extract
Snack: 2 child size bites of coleslaw while at work (I was trying to encourage a child to try it! LOL)
Lunch: String Cheese, USANA Vanilla Shake with milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon
Snack: Fiber Plus Bar
Dinner: Salad with romaine, cheese and ranch; HUGE plate of spaghetti (went shopping and waited waaaay to long to eat; on the plus side, I didn't stop for fast food on the way home!)
Snack: SF Chocolate pudding cup
June 14 DONE - Veggies NOT Done

Breakfast: None (overslept)
Lunch: USANA Vanilla shake blended with milk, banana and mixed berries
Dinner: Big salad with lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, cheese and radishes (didn't eat the croutons); ate the inside of a BBQ chicken wrap (left the tortilla) at a local Bar and Grill for a co-workers good-bye dinner
June 15 DONE - Veggies DONE

 

[pipersmom]

Evening all!

Leen- Ouch @ the bunny chewing through the cord!

Cary- Awesome that you enjoyed the zumba class!

Sara- LOL @ your idea of belly dancing, mine is the same! Piper actually said.."Mommy, I don't want you to lose weight." When I asked her why, she replied that "You won't have squishy parts for me to lay on!" Gotta love kids.

Tracking for the day-

Breakfast- Rice Chex w/ blueberries & skim.
Lunch- Salad & lean roast beef in a tortilla w/ FF Ranch.
Dinner- LC Dijon Beef Tips & broccoli
Snacks- String cheese, hot dog, WW choccy chip cookie, WW latte bar, peanut butter cheesecake pudding.

Calories- 1240 (1310-1660)

June 15- Done!

 

[pwmitch237]

Breakfast: Cheerios & Yogurt (240)
Lunch: Subway Sandwich & Baked Doritos (480)
Dinner: Snapple, 1 Slice (1/8) of Pizza, & Lean Cuisine Pannini (773)
Snacks: NONE!!!
Exercise: Did a lot of walking today.

Totals: 1493 calories, 28.25g of fat, 87.5g of Sugar, 247g of carbs and 66g of Protien

June 15 DONE!
Veggies Done!

"I cannot build DESIRE, you must find your own PURPOSE." - Jillian Michaels

 

[tlenzendorf]

we'll I just got back from date night with husband at the dentist...
his broken tooth was actually a crown that fell off and they were able to reattach... me on the other hand... lost a big part of tooth with the filling.. so my tooth can't be saved and will need to be pulled....

Oh man! That sucks! Good luck!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Food for today:
Life cereal with skim
ceasar salad (that's the last of it!)
carrots
grapes
almonds
2 hershey's mini Special dark (my chocolate fix at the office)
Luna Bar
steak & Mac & cheese (kraft!)
Diet Green Tea
Three or four sips of Frappe' (picked one up for DH and had to check to make sure it was good enough for him!)
Pita chips
Little rocky road brownie (that's the last of those too!)

VEGGIES DONE!!
June 15 Done!

 

[gellybean]

FYI: Dawn called today and their internet is out. Apparently it's out all over their town. She said they've been told it (hopefully) will be up tomorrow evening by 8pm!!

we'll survived my first Zumba Class last nite.... what a fun class.... but boy was I wiped....I have NEVER sweated as much.... the most streneous exercize I usually do is brisk walking.... definately going back next week...

and one of my other friends emailed me yesterday about a bellydancing class starting in July.... may have to try it too.... anyone here tried belly dancing???

for doing your first class and having fun doing it!! I'm a no on taking belly dancing classes before, too!

Finally checked the wiring behind the TV and discovered the power cord has been severed into four pieces! No need to guess who did that job, seeing that neither myself nor my brother have the inclinations to chew on power cords. I yelled at my bunny and he looked up all innocent, like "who, me?" Never argue with a rabbit because you just can't win.

I had a beagle puppy that chewed the cord of my brand new vacuum cleaner into two pieces. I mean bought it the day before brand new. Yelling at him didn't do any good either. Check amazon too. With all their third party sellers you can find good deals on stuff like that. My mom got a new power cord for her cell phone for .99 cents!

Aimee and Tricia, that goes for you two as well. Both of you have a lot of emotional stress going on right now and it's TOUGH. Can't remember who it was that said that the emotional baggage we all carry around probably weighs more than our body weight and that's probably true.


VERY true! And it was CrabbyAmy that said it I'm pretty sure!

"DIS Cookbook" document that I started.

We should totally publish one!!!

Aimee, congratulations on your parents 51st anniversary. That's an amazing feat! My parents celebrated 50 years together right before Mom died.

Awww! YAY for your parents! So sorry you lost your mom!

We leave for vacation in 4.5 weeks and even if I just lose 2 pounds each week, that almost 10 down and even that would make me feel better. I might not look a lot better, but I'd definately feel better about myself!

I won't be to my vacation goal that I had set back in February, but I agree that even the 7 lbs I've lost and any I can lose between now and we leave will feel pretty good!

I'm curious to see what my weigh in will be on Monday. I wonder if I should take my measurements today too, just to see.

Yes yes yes you should measure!! I started measuring at the beginning of this thread back in Febuary. I've only lost 7 lbs since then but I've lost a total of about 25 inches. MEASURE!!! Especially when starting some form of strength training!

My belly dances every time I laugh or run or well basically all the time.

Wow...this is the first post in eight hours...spooky!!

I was just excited and wanted to share that I used the recipe builder today in weight watchers online and created a low point hummus and a naan flatbread. I can't WAIT to play around with it some more tomorrow!!

Hope everyone had a great day...

Love the recipe builder. Livestrong has something similar. Hubby had already built Rotel Rice and Spicy Cheese Grits. He can 'share' the recipe on his profile and I can search for it and find it on mine! Pretty cool.

Forgot to say that I did 3 miles today with my Walk away the Pounds DVD. I feel fantastic (although my pecs are still hurtin' from the pushups this morning!!)

How do those DVD's work? Do you walk in place in the house? I'm clueless.

me on the other hand... lost a big part of tooth with the filling.. so my tooth can't be saved and will need to be pulled....

So sorry!!! That stinks!!!

I guess for me, it will be when I hit a few different points. Can't wait to get below 200 pounds, but right now, I'm just looking forward to people noticing that I've lost weight.


EXACTLY!!!! Bless my mom's heart. She tells me everytime she sees me that she can tell I've lost weight even when I haven't. Hubby tells me he can tell changes too. I'm ready for someone that doesn't have to say it, to notice! KWIM?



OH ICK! BTW has anyone seen the posting on the yahoo homepage today? There was an article about some of the hidden ingredients in food, such as silica, which is sand. I think it was from the same series of books.

Saw it! I think the Eat This NOT That books are going for the "You'll be so disgusted you won't want to eat approach."

The guy who came up with the I Can Make You Thin program, Paul McKenna out of the UK, does a mental exercise with his program where you picture your favorite food and then picture the most disgusting thing you can think of pouring over it and then you make yourself think about those two things together for like 60 seconds and it's supposed to help you disconnect the craving/desire for the 'bad' for you food.


OMG no kidding! With the new way of eating that I have been doing, I have eliminated a lot of processed foods based on sugar and carb levels. This is another reason to stay away from them!!

Yepper!

I hate that the brands are so different! I'm pretty much in an Old Navy size 18. The 20s are what I have now, and they are falling off. And I second the duct taping things to the fridge; I think I'm going to have to do that!

I recently ordered Old Navy 2x shirts and they fit, down from 3x. I ordered 3x ladies board shorts from there and they fell off. So I bought a 2x pair of board shorts from Wal-Mart and they are waaaaaaaaay too tight. It's frustrating!



That was me that said that. While going through the weight loss, I'm having to work on all the reasons on why I am overweight in the first place. Getting rid of that baggage almost feels better than losing the weight itself!

Totally agree!!

And about the siggy, I need to find that 20 pound picture! I wonder is maybe Dawn could put all the pictures in the first or second post in the thread?? ETA: Nevermind! Found it!

Since you found it, would you mind posting what page # it's on?? Thanks!! I'm determined to get that 10 lbs pic soon!!

for not stopping at a fast food joint!

Sara- LOL @ your idea of belly dancing, mine is the same! Piper actually said.."Mommy, I don't want you to lose weight." When I asked her why, she replied that "You won't have squishy parts for me to lay on!" Gotta love kids.

My oldest says the same thing. He doesn't want me to lose my squishy soft arms.

In fact, DS7 noticed the change in my arms before anyone else did.




Personal update:

So I had a new treat tonight that I thought I'd share with you guys.

The new pretzel m&m's are really yummy and a lot better than regular m&m's or peanut ones.

For comparison:
1 pack (not fun size, not king size) regular m&m's 240 cals, 10 g fat
1 pack (not fun size, not king size) peanut m&m's 250 cals 13 g fat
1 pack (not fun size, not king size) pretzel m&m's 150 cals 5 g fat



And for a Goofy Candy Co Chocolate Dipped Pretzel loving girl like me, they were yummmmy!!



Tracking for the day-

Brunch - Spicey cheese grits 376 cals with 2 ozs left over grilled chicken 60 cals stirred in
1 Jello Caramel Creme Mousse cup 60 cals

Snack - 12 bite size HEB Cornbread crackers 82.5 cals
2 tbsp Alouette Spinach and Artichoke cheese spread 70 cals

Dinner - 1/3 lb 93/7 Ground Beef hamburger patty
1 Potato Bread Sandwich Roll 150 cals
1 tbsp light Helmann's Mayo 45 cals
15 slices Jalapeno bread and butter pickles 25 cals
1 medium corn on the cob 111 cals
1 tsp butter 33 cals
1 pack pretzel m&m's 150 cals

Total cals for the day 1402

Tuesday, June 15 DONE

Night everyone!

 

[ski_mom]

So I had a new treat tonight that I thought I'd share with you guys.

The new pretzel m&m's are really yummy and a lot better than regular m&m's or peanut ones.

For comparison:
1 pack (not fun size, not king size) regular m&m's 240 cals, 10 g fat
1 pack (not fun size, not king size) peanut m&m's 250 cals 13 g fat
1 pack (not fun size, not king size) pretzel m&m's 150 cals 5 g fat



And for a Goofy Candy Co Chocolate Dipped Pretzel loving girl like me, they were yummmmy!!



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Wow - I'll bet those are great! I hadn't heard about them, but I used to do this on my own - eat a preztel, eat an M&M, repeat. It's a great salty/sweet combo that I'm sure is much better the way that they do it! Sounds like it will be a great treat!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Cary – I’ve heard Zumba is supposed to be a lot of fun. I just wish the one class that they have at my Y was at a time that I could take it. Darn job…
Oh, sorry about having to pull the tooth. I have terrible teeth and have more crowns that the Queen. I wish they could put in a crown instead of pulling.

Leen – sorry your bunny got to the cords. I hope you can find new ones on eBay.

Amanda – how did I miss the Blueberry Pound cake recipe? I’ll have to back and look for it.

Becky – welcome back – at least you are back to a negative number. You are getting close to vacation (are you going to WDW?)

Julie – the exercises sound very interesting. I’ll be interested to see how you do. Ohh, please post the recipe for hummus. I’d love to try and make some myself instead of buying it pre-made.

Amy – I bet if you were to wear a new outfit where the clothes aren’t loose people will notice that you’ve lost weight. That’s what happened to me. Baggy clothes sort of cover up your body, wear the right size and it makes a big difference. I know you didn’t want to go shopping till you lost more weight but I think one outfit will do wonders.

Aimee – thanks for the update on Dawn. I was beginning to worry that something else had happened. If its just internet being down that’s good news. I’m so totally going to try the pretzel M&M’s!!! Since I just ate a package of 100 cal chocolate covered pretzels I’m sure I’d love them.

Food log:

Banana - w/reduced fat PB
Lunch – Boudin Spring Salad, ½ roast beef sandwich
Snack – fiber one bar, See’s caramel candys (2)
Dinner – Taco salad, watermelon
Dessert – 100 cal chocolate covered pretzels
Total – 1359 (goal 1200 – 1550)
June 15 DONE – VEGGIES DONE

I helped my co-worker move tonight and came home instead of going out for pizza. No way would I be able to go out for dinner and NOT eat pizza. It was just much easier to come home and have my taco salad.

 

[lizzyb5280]

Monday:
Breakfast - FF Yogurt + 1/4 cup granola
Lunch - Leftover La Bamba Casserole w/ 2 Tbsp sour cream, sm. amount of queso and chips
Dinner - Spaghetti & Garlic Bread
Snacks - 1 Med. Apple, 2 Choc. Chip cookies, 10 cherries

Total - 1676, not terribly bad considering I ate dinner LOs for lunch. And I'll be so glad when we finally finish all the queso and cookies!

JUNE 14 DONE

Tuesday:
Breakfast - 1 scrambled egg
Lunch - Chicken salad on wheat bread, multigrain wheat thins
Dinner - Broiled lamb chop, bulgur with peas and mint
Snacks - Peach, 1 Choc. Chip cookie, Queso & Chips

Total - 1287 calories! I was only at 1011 after dinner, so when DH pulled out the queso & chips I allowed myself a few. I don't think I ate a full serving of either, but I tracked a full serving just in case. After being a bit high yesterday, I was glad to have a light day today! Woefully behind in fruits & veggies, but DD (2) must be going through a growth spurt as she is eating everything in sight! I thought I had stocked up on plenty of produce, but we've only got one banana left, one apple, one peach, and she's decided she doesn't like the fresh cherries. Still have almost a whole container of strawberries, though, as well as tomatoes and cucumber.

JUNE 15 DONE

Patrick, thanks for finding the nutritional info on the salmon burgers! Not the exact same product, but sounds pretty close. Def. close enough to work until the next time I'm at whole foods and can ask for the info.

Sorry I don't have time to respond to everyone. I've been busy getting ready for our camping trip this weekend, catching up/getting ahead on housework, and preparing for overnight guests the day we get back from the camp. Crazy busy this week!