Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Drowning in HOMEMADE sugar cookies and other leftover goodies from the baby shower. Everything is so yummy and I'm savoring every bite BUT today is the last day of my "break" from reality and tomorrow I'm back, back, BACK on track! I promise. I'm going for another 10 lb loss by the end of April. It's going to be a bit harder than I planned as DD#2 and her Boyfriend are staying over a few days longer. Breakfast and lunch are no big deal but I'm going to really have to THINK about dinners. Hope everyone is doing well
Originally Posted By smedley Tinkeroon, I am on an individually designed (ie for me) diet from a company of nutritionists, it's very strict, no starchy carbs, I have starches but they're ones that are good for you, I have to have specific amounts of protein, veg and fruit each meal, 5 hour gaps between meals, minimum 2 ltrs of water a day, I can have 3 cups of coffee as well, no snacking at all between meals, I can have diet soda, but it has to be while I am eating. It's all planned around keeping your resting glucose at the levels it should be. It's a plan for life too, which is great, will be allowed to add back some of the better starchy carbs and the occasional glass of wine when I get to my target. The best thing is I feel *great* while I am doing it, feel so much healthier and totally full of energy, wonderful! So I did as I planned last night at the pub, warm salmon salad and sparkling mineral water all night, it's great to feel so in the zone! Got a couple of things coming up though, so I just need to work on not doing too much damage then
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Good Morning Everybody! I hear a lot of good choices, good plans, and good attitudes here today. We are so awesome! =0) I was able to get another 2 mile walk in with DD yesterday. Very nice! We talked about our upcoming Disneyland trip. I can't wait! Was really craving candy last night, but didn't give in. What helped the most was the fact that there wasn't any candy in the house. But I went to the store and didn't cave in and buy any either. Felt a little hungry at bedtime, but had eaten my allotment for the day, so I just went to bed. I don't think it's really hunger, but more like just wanting something. Know what I mean? Let's hold on and keep moving forward.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Good Morning my friends! Last night had a real victory (well for me at any rate...lol) I went out to dinner with my sister's family and my daughter to the local burger/greek/mexican place. Everyone had burgers except for moi. I had a wonderful salad with grilled chicken and a little salsa in place of the salad dressing. Not only was it delish, but it was my first health eating out choice of the new year amid so many temptations. YEAH! Now I really want to get more exercise. It was sprinkling a bit and really windy last night, but I played outside with my daughter and my sisters children (who I watch) until it got dark. Perhaps it is not standard exercise, but trying to keep up with 4 children ranging in ages from 3 to 11 does keep you going! the downside was once it got dark, I had to take them inside and light candles. A branch broke off a tree in their backyard, knocking out their power. At this time, they are still without power. Hopefully they will get that restored sometime today. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday~
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl MlD-Playing with the kids is a GREAT way to get some exercise, have some fun, and make lasting memories. And BRAVO on your meal choice. Sounds great! It's official. I am going to Disneyland in March and May and August! Woo Hoo! I'd like to be down 5 more pounds by March, and at goal in May, and most importantly still at goal in August!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney csgoofygirl-sounds like an obtainable goal for you!! I am all for goingto Disneyland as often as I can..lol. I am planning two days in March around my birthday March 3rd.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 DH and I promised ourselves that today we'd be fully back on the wagon which means a walk and wii to start the day. It's pouring buckets AND our electricity is out, LOL! hmmm, I guess I could figure out how to do my wii exercises on my own, LOL!!! I'd run around the house but it's DARK and I'd have a beagle running with me and getting underfoot! If it ever lets up we can take a break at the office and walk there, no hills in that area but it would be something. I hope the rain and crazy drivers/mini flooding stops enough so I can go across town to Safeway and not hit the pricy store by the office to get some "on our plan" food for dinner. Have a great day everyone!!!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Ah my Piscean sister...lol. I knew there was something close about you!!
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Wow, it's a day for coincidences. amazedncal2 we have a beagle as well and every time I get in the pool she wants to come too I'm still being good. Today I will do my workout DVD, then I have to go up to my Grandfathers and do some ironing for him. After that I'm sure I will be more than ready to come home and jump in the pool. Glad to hear about the everyone staying strong, we can do this!
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon I am UP one pound! GRRRRRRRRRR Doing really well with my eating. I think with all this rain and wind I'm not getting the exercise I need. Too cold and wet out to walk and end up sitting in the recliner. Yeah, just what I need! Can't seem to motivate myself to do a workout video. Thought about it but that's as far as I got today. With the weather being what it was last night, I didn't sleep well at all. I think that has a bit to do with my lethargy today. Would be good if we had a wii fit or something like that. But nope, I have to settle for Richard Simmons workouts. Haha But hey, it works. If I do it!
Originally Posted By iamsally I love the Richard Simmons videos. Used them all the time before I joined the gym and got the Wii. Feel like I am coming down with yet another cold. Had one just before Christmas. It was not bad so hopefully this one will not be either. When I have a cold I REALLY crave chocolate.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Tinkeroon- You will make it over this small hiccup! I had a rather large one yesterday, but forgave myself and got back on track this morning~ iamsally-I will keep sending postivie energy your way for no cold, and if the cold must happen, then no cravings!! ~~smile~~ Happy Wednesday everyone! It is a chilly, wet So Cal morning for me, but it is a good one! I have had somne weight control oatmeal and a bana and have a homemade sald for lunch today. GO US!!
Originally Posted By smedley Another 100% day for me yesterday, and completely on track today too. Tinkeroon, stick with it honey! We all have weeks where maybe the loss doesn't seem as good, but you may find that instead you've lost inches, if you're not measuring it may not be so obvious to you. If it keeps going for a couple of weeks then maybe look at cutting back a little on the carbs, but I am sure you will be fine
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney (Although it would appear that my typing is suffering tremendously this morning..lol)
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Hello- Kinda of struggling with my food choices. But I know I need to just 'fess up and keep coming back here. Again, starting over. To all my CA friends: stay dry and safe! I have another stupid dentist appt this morning. yuck. Hopefully, no big deal today. I'm getting my permanent crown. After that, I'll do some grocery shopping, then volunteer in DD's 1st grade class (she's the teacher, not a student . . .) Let's do this!
Originally Posted By smedley Thanks MLD It really is inspiring seeing how great everyone is doing, your oatmeal sounds yummy, I am allowed oatmeal, but only allowed 85ml of skimmed milk with it, so it's not really worth the effort, would rather have my low fat plain yoghurt and fruit and seeds
Originally Posted By smedley Good luck at the dentist's CS! Maybe make some yummy soup for lunch? Keeping on trying is totally the best thing to do
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 >>>Can't seem to motivate myself to do a workout video. Thought about it but that's as far as I got today.<<< Tinkeroon, this made me laugh. I think we've all been there. I bought an exercise video with these stretch band things, I ran across it in the back of the cupboard, during the holidays as I was looking for a Christmas DVD, it was still in the shrink wrap. Whoops! I also used to use the Richard Simmons DVD's. Hmm, maybe I can find them for these crazy rainy days. I stayed on my eating plan yesterday I'm not feeling motivated or in the zone but I'm muddling through. To all of you in the zone, please keep posting and pull us in with you and your enthusiasm Thanks!
