Hi all!! Not sure if anyone will remember, but I was part of the BL challenge last year. Anyway, at that time I was planning for my family's first ever trip to DLR. Well we made it!! And had the most wonderful week of our lives!! In fact, DBF bad the biggest surprise in store and proposed in front of the castle on our magic morning! Very excitingAnd here I am needing to lose weight now before the wedding. Hope I can join in, I spent the last 2 days (in my free time anyway) catching up on the thread. I know Rose is at WDW competing the.marathon right now (so exciting!) so I will pm her for when she gets back. Just had a few minutes pop in and say hello, I will come back later to answer some QOTDs!
Hi all!! Not sure if anyone will remember, but I was part of the BL challenge last year. Anyway, at that time I was planning for my family's first ever trip to DLR. Well we made it!! And had the most wonderful week of our lives!! In fact, DBF bad the biggest surprise in store and proposed in front of the castle on our magic morning! Very exciting
It does have 550mg of sodium but we will take it since it has protein and fiber.
It is so unfair! It is wonderful when DH wants to join me and support me but sucks when he eats more than me and loses more, faster.
Contrats to her! So cool! Love that phrase.
Have a great time.I use these 2 very often. I have had days where I was afraid I would wear all the enamel off of my teeth from brushing them so often!! I have been using the bedtime a lot lately.
Hi all!! Not sure if anyone will remember, but I was part of the BL challenge last year. Anyway, at that time I was planning for my family's first ever trip to DLR. Well we made it!! And had the most wonderful week of our lives!! In fact, DBF bad the biggest surprise in store and proposed in front of the castle on our magic morning! Very exciting
It sounds like you are doing great. Just maintaining with what you are going through is a huge accomplishment.Not thrilled with weight gain and the fact that i have not been eating much however my positive is that I have refrained from eating my way through my disappointment and frustration and continued to make wise choices
QOTD Tuesday, January 8, 2013
One week down! What are you most proud of? What have you struggled with?
And...say something positive.
I skimmed over the past few pages. I have been out of commission a few days. Our dog had a medical emergency we've been dealing with and now I think I'm just running on fumes, I'm so tired!!
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Hope your dog is doing better. 
Hey all....
Surgery went well however had not anticipated the level of pain I have had. Took them 2 hours to get it under control post surgery. Doing better today. Just hanging out in bed with arm elevated and iced. No appetite but have been trying to eat a little something.
Best wishes to everyone running this weekend!!!! Can't wait to follow your race times. Have a great time!! Can't wait for pics....
Positive: I have the most amazing hubby
112 days to Disney
to your husband! It is so wonderful to have that support when you need it most. Glad the surgery went well. Hopefully the recovery will be quick. You are such a great inspiration!But the difference this time is that I KEPT GOING! I didn't look at a few "vacation pounds gained" as an excuse to give up! I got right back on track at the end of that trip and haven't looked back! I realized that it needed to be a LIFELONG JOURNEY rather than a temporary visit to "healthy eating land"!!
I lost about 90 pounds (depending on what day it is
I think it is my resolve that is different. When I lost the first 50 pounds I was just THERE. Don't really know why but for the first time in my life I knew it was going to happen and I WAS going to do it. I was actually pretty surprised at how well I did. And even more surprised that I have maintained it for over a year. And now I feel like I am THERE again. I have the determination to put on my Nikes and Just Do It and get another 30 pounds off. Then I will see where I need to go from there.
That is really one of my big go tos for a low cal snackYesterday I went out to eat, ordered the turkey burger. I asked for the nutritional menu then. Come to find out the turkey burger had MORE sat fat than the hamburger.Now I did get it without cheese but they snuck mayo on it. I would have had it removed.
So tip from me, if you go out to eat, ask for the nutritional menu BEFORE you order. It was a good lesson. Normally I plan before I go somewhere but this was a time were it was not planned.
I have also learned the hard way to ask for the NI in advance! Some restaurants are better at it than others. Uno's Pizzeria has a kiosk in the lobby with all of their NI on it and that is a big help.... as long as you look carefully and see that many of their dishes are 2-3 servings!
When I have asked at Ruby Tuesday's (love their salad bar!) and Applebee's, both times I was brought a binder from the kitchen.... not something that was necessarily prepared for the consumer, but it still had everything I needed. It is amazing how much you need to ask and I am still learning. And EVERYTHING ON THE SIDE! No dressing, sauces, oils, etc on my foods.... I'll add it myself, thank you.
I usually try to plan ahead and look online at NI. Most chain restaurants have it on their websites. For the places I go most often I have it saved in my IPOD so that I can always do a quick check.
My boss is also trying to lose weight so we are supporting each other. 
I'm 31, have 2 wonderful kids and 1 loving soon-to-be husband. I work for the state in child welfare so my job is pretty crazy and stressful but something I love! I have always struggled with my weight and seem to go up and down in extremes. I think that is one goal I have for this new year... to be happy with small accomplishments and celebrate steady success instead of focusing only on the end result... life is all about the journey right? My diet is mainly about counting calories and watching carbs. I was following Atkins pretty strictly for awhile last year, now I am just trying to keep carbs down by watching refined carb intake. For exercise, I try to do something, anything, active for a minimum of 20-30 mins daily. So whether that means a full blown work out at the Y or a 1 mile Leslie Sansone video in my living room... I am proud. 
I find it keeps me accountable and I helps me abstain because I really hate seeing my numbers go red (over).
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I am proud that I have stuck to my plan with my meals and while I have had a few "treats" I haven't gone overboard with them. And even with PMS this week I didn't lose myself in a bag of chips and chocolate! That is my proud and positive!
Have struggled with the big bag of chocolate at work. But I have tried to just allowed myself 2 pieces-- they are the little bite size ones. Most days is has worked. . .
That's what DIS friends are for! In fact I was once voted "holder of the bail money" for a DIS gals trip to the world.
Not a tracker. I have tried, I really have. It is just not something that I can do consistently. I hate it. I have never liked journal writing, keeping a diary or anything else. I have tried all different ways to track but never keep up with it past a few days. I did do WW back in the Spring and kept up with that for a few months and I think that was a record for me!
I will say that restarting this time I am wishing that I had tracked in the past because I would love to pull that out and just replicate what I was eating then. But because I pretty much follow South Beach and don't strictly count calories or fat or even carbs I haven't really seen the need to track. I pretty much know if I am eating something I "should" or "shouldn't" and if the scale doesn't say what I hope it will I know it is because of the pasta I ate 3 days that week or the bag of chips. I did try MFP and SparkPeople but because they are calorie dependent they don't really help me. I always end up over on most of the things they track and low on others even when I am following my plan exactly like I should. I also cook most everything from fresh and it is a pain to enter every recipe and determine the portions.
You are such a great inspiration!
I think it is my resolve that is different. When I lost the first 50 pounds I was just THERE. Don't really know why but for the first time in my life I knew it was going to happen and I WAS going to do it. I was actually pretty surprised at how well I did. And even more surprised that I have maintained it for over a year. And now I feel like I am THERE again. I have the determination to put on my Nikes and Just Do It and get another 30 pounds off. Then I will see where I need to go from there.
Hmmm, low cal? Since I don't really count calories that is difficult.
1. Water
2. Cinnamon mixed with a packet of Stevia and sprinkled over apple slices
3. Have I ever mentioned how much I like Swiss Miss Diet hot chocolate?
And don't ever be afraid to order things "plain"-- no butter on the steak, no oil on the grilled chicken. Dressing and sauce on the side. Sub substitute the veggies for the fries -- but be careful I have ordered the veggies only have them come swimming in butter. Ask questions and ask for things that will make your meal work for you. And despite what your Mom or Grandma may have told you the starving children of the world will not get any benefit from you cleaning your plate! Ask for a box WITH your meal and put half of it in the box for lunch tomorrow before you even start eating or just simply say no and let your plate be cleared off the table with food left on it. Then buy some cans of veggies and donate them to the local food pantry to get rid of the guilt of all those starving children!
I think I have gotten to all the QOTD that I missed and I was able to skim through the posts to see how everyone is doing.
We had a week at work. Everyone was just exhausted. It was just a week with one thing after another happening and not much down time. We had a suspected gas leak in the building on Wednesday and go to get some great fresh air time since we had to evacuate. It was a beautiful day and was nice to be out in the sunshine! I really had no idea that school secretary would be so exciting and exhausting! But I absolutely love my job and love each new challenge. Even if the challenge is to not tell a some of the people I deal with exactly what I am thinking. . .
I did have 2 people at work notice that I have lost some weight. I can really see it in my face-- it seems to always show my gains and loss quickly. I got a new shirt this week and it looks great on me-- really boosted my self confidence and I got a lot of compliments. Think they will notice at work if I wear it once or twice a week?
My IBS flare up seems to have finally calmed down. Haven't had any problems all week so hopefully it is behind me for a while.
I had to deal with a sticky situation today-- the office secretaries get food out every Friday. It is really not something that can be avoided, there are only 4 of us and it is a long standing tradition and socially as the new girl it is really not something I can say no to. But today I had to decline. They were getting their favorite hot dogs. There are no other options but hot dogs where they were ordering from and even if I am not "dieting" I don't really like hot dogs. They love these hot dogs but offered to order from somewhere else since I told them I had brought my lunch (I had) and wouldn't be ordering. I had to have a private talk with the "leader" of our group and told her to please not let my eating needs have anything to do with where they order from. If they are going somewhere I want something from I will order and if not I will always have my own food or get a school salad. I don't want them avoiding the places they like just because I have "special" needs. I actually really hate it when others make a big deal of what I am eating or not eating. They are curious though about some of the unique things I bring and why I try to stick to GF. Not rude, just curious--but I think they do think I am a little strange! We are also planning a "Chili" day in a few weeks and I quickly signed up to bring the White Chicken Chili so I can bring my healthy version! Wonder if they will figure out that it is low fat, low carb and low cal?
Okay better go and spend time with my hubby. I have been listening to my favorite Disney music as I have been reading and responding so I leave you with one of my favorite quotes:
Just keep swimming!
Have a happy, healthy weekend! The choices are yours to make. Make them all great!
Okay let me just condense some of the QOTDs I remember into one post
Hi, I'm Amanda
I do find weeksends harder! All that down time... at home in the company of the foods DF and the kids can eat... while cooking for everyone...
My best snacks to have on hand may be different than others due to low carbing, but I like hard boiled eggs, a stick of cheese, or sugar free jello, yum!
And I definitely log my food! Use MFP too and I will add those whose screen names were shared
I don't really meal plan but I do keep foods on hand that I can use in a hurry on weeknights (frozen veggies, chicken breast, crescent rolls -while I dont eat them anymore, they really are amazing little things you can do a lot of different things to!- and always have romaine on hand for salads!). I also try to make something nicer and healthier on the weekends when there is more time so I am always looking for recipes. me -->
I also use the "go to bed" trck to avoid eating. Or sometimes I will make myself do some free weights or treadmill time because I always wait 20 mins after a workout to eat (I heard this makes your body use stored energy -i.e. fat- during recovery) and by then I find I may not be even be hungry anymore what with all that addrenalen!
And I thnk what is different for me this time is the same thing that was different 4 years ago when I lost 100 llbs (I unfortunately have gained most of this back)... I just feel ready to be different, to be happy with myself. And even if that means slow but steady weight loss, I will be healthier overall and that will make me feel great!
Okay, gotta run... my bed is calling! But hopefully I will have time to talk to everyone tomorrow
I am going to do 10 mins until I think I should move up.
) Must be a busy one for everyone! I know the WDW Marathon is this weekend. How excited for all running!!! I hope to make it (and get C2C) in 2015. 
<--- (my typical Saturdays lol)
Happy Saturday!!!
To comment on what you said pjlla about the pork tenderloin....
That was the first time I made it. Normally I just don't make pork because dd's don't want to eat it.
It is expensive although this time around it was 16 bucks for 2ish lbs which was a very good price imo. We ended up eating it as leftovers instead of making dinner last night.
I am going to research better cuts of meats to see if that makes a difference in sat fat.
DH wants STEAK....
As far as the dreadmill, I am going to change that plan. Doing 15mins on it right away was too much for my plantar fasciitis.
Has there been a QOTD yet? I looked several times and didn't see it. (EDITED TO ADD: Yeah, now I see it! lol - going to be late today
My doggie is doing much better today, thanks for asking, lovetoscrap. Fern (dog) got pyometra and needed an emergency spay. She's starting to act naughty again so MUST be feeling better!
Weighed myself this morning. Up a pound from last week. I know it's due to poor eating. *hangs head* So I sat down this morning and wrote out a base menu for each day - I based it on the essentials from Weight Watchers (dairy, fruits/veggies, water, oil, etc) so I at least get the good stuff in.
This week I am going to start my 10K training. I have a race in March I would love to do but must get training in first. I'll be doing the Hal Higdon's program for this one. Should be fun. It has strength and stretching as part of the program. (the 5K program I just did was only focused on running)
I'll watch for the QOTD and add that later. Have a great day everyone!!
) Next up, QOTD! ..........P
pjlla said:
Hi erveryone! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Here in Europe the Saturday is nearly over already.
But it was a very successful day for me. First I got a shock when I stepped on the scale - but a positive one. If the scale is to be believed I have already reached my 5 pound goal for this month. Don't ask me how and why. I am not reporting this weight yet even though for myself I had decided that the Saturday weight would be the one that I am reporting. I will see if the scale still confirms this tomorrow. I can only think that the weight I gained over Christmas must have been a lot of water that I retained from not eating healthy and not so much fat. So after a first week where I did not lose anything now the water just decided to come off within one week. Anyway - whatever the scale says tomorrow, I already feel that my jeans do fit much better again and that's the important thing!
I then also ventured out to buy new running shoes. My old ones have been bugging me for quite some time. When I bought them I did not run nearly as much and as long distances as I do now (still not in the half marathon league, more the 10k one). And I got very cushioned ones. I think I have now progressed beyond those and wanted less of that cushion feeling. But new running shoes are expensive and I thought as long as I can run in them I ought to use them. But on my last run I felt sooo uncomfortable in the shoes, so I spontaneously decided to get new ones. I have this excellent specialised shop here and after trying on and trying out (they let you run around the block to try them out) I ended up with these beautiful shoes:
Yes, they are going to blind everyone who sees me running in them!!!
Actually I think they are kind of cool and they motivated me to manage to fit a run into a rather busy day today. And I feel great for that! They are Asics GT-2000, I had Asics before, seems to be a company that makes their shoes in the right shape for my foot.
