Thanksgiving is coming, and so is Christmas. I know I always have a very hard time getting thru these holidays. But, my thought was.....as we are getting our shopping done for the holidays, what would you like to have as a reward for making your goals? Wrap it up and put it under the tree, or go out and indulge in your pleasure as a christmas present just for you, from you, because you are beautiful!
December is very difficult for many, with all the christmas parties to attend, all the christmas baking to dodge. If we can get a good month in before all the festivities, we should be good!
So....
1. Pick your "achieved by" dates (as many as you want)
2. Pick the goals you want to achieve by those dates
3. Post your food log here everyday
4. Post your exercise here everyday
5. Post your success and struggles everyday
6. Pick your reward....and wrap it in something unique, so it stands out, as your reminder.
Here is mine (all written in present tense....think it, write it, imagine it, believe it, and it will happen)
1. November 30/05 my size 18 jeans are TOO big.
2. I have exercised at least 4x a week.
3. I try new recipes once a week to keep from getting food boredom
4. December 6/05 my size 16 jeans fit comfortably
5. Reward on Dec 6/05 for achieving the previous months goals...dinner with dh at a fancy restaurant. (anniversary of marriage proposal)
6. December 12/05 a personal goal is achieved
7. December 24/05 my size 16 jeans are getting too big, and its almost time to pull out the 14's!
What will be wrapped under the tree? There is a beautiful bracelet I seen while shopping with mom when she was here visiting. It was only $12.95 :lol3: but it matched my engagement ring perfectly, marquise cut garnets. I didnt buy it, because I couldnt justify paying $12.95 for it. Maybe now I can.
Tomorrow we start, November 1st.
Ready, set, go!
aovercast
10-31-2005, 04:26 PM
1. 11/30 - size 10's go bye bye
12/15 - another 10 lbs lost.
12/25 - wear the trashiest lingere for my hubby for Christmas cause I'm gonna be a MILF!
2. Sit-ups nightly
3. Try to get more caloric foods into my diet
4. Build stamina
5. Work through cheats with a positive attitude
6. I don't have anything to wrap. I want DH's jaw to drop even farther the next time I see him. He told me this weekend that I look better than I have since we had our kids, and I want him to tell me next time that I look better than I ever have period! :carrot:
RobinW
10-31-2005, 05:19 PM
That's a present in itself Audrey!!
Glad you joined in!!
bnbsmommy1
10-31-2005, 05:26 PM
This is SUCH a spectacular idea!!!
1. November 24th - to be OUT of the 200's.
December 16th (I think) Wear size 16 jeans to husband work party (last work party I was in 22's!)
December 25th to weigh 190
2. to walk 2 miles at least four times a week
3. Add more nutrition into diet, not so many crap calories.
FOOD LOG:
11-01: Breakfast: protein shake (I'm just not hungry) Lunch: taco salad Supper: taco salad in a coffee mug because no bowls were clean :lol:
11-02: Breakfast: taco salad Lunch: celery w/peanut butter
I MUST put more variety into my diet before I blow it.
4. Will attempt to add more length walked each time I walk
5. Post your success and struggles everyday
11-01: my dd has her first basketball tournament tonight. I REALLY don't want to go. #1 because my 3 year old will NOT sit through a tournament and #2 because I HATE going anywhere by myself. I always think people are looking at me and judging me. She really wants me to go but I just don't know. Why do I let what other people think interfere with my life so much :?:
6. my reward. I'm still thinking about this one. will edit when I decide :)
Can I add one? (even if just for myself)
7. What I will do different this year as opposed to every other year
a: I will spend more time with my family doing family things for the holidays and less time worrying about what to get people I barely know.
b: I will have a family picture taken for the first time ever and WILL mail them out to family.
insekur
10-31-2005, 07:04 PM
Bonjour
Lets see goals, hmmmm
Ok here are some attainable one's
1. Button my black Jlo jeans by Nov 21st (comfortably)
2. Walk 3 nights a week a minimum of 45 minutes
3. Drink a minimum of 64oz of agua daily
4. No more than one diet soda a day
5. Limit fast food to once a week
6. Work on my relationship with God
7. Do my power 90 video every morning!
8. Start staying at home (see, about 3 months ago my boyfriend and i decided to get seperate apartments due to the fact i was having convictions about us living together and not being married. However, I have been staying at his place almost every night since, and I have a $900 apartment that is not getting lived in.) There is much more to this story than meets the eye, but bottom line I made the decision therefore I should keep my butt at home.
beckamundo
11-01-2005, 06:55 AM
Robin, I LOVE the idea and here is my list. (I'm printing it out and sharing it w/my hubby so he will know my goals also. I love lists like this!!)
Good luck Chickies. I know that we ALL can do this.
1. Pick your "achieved by" dates (as many as you want)
2. Pick the goals you want to achieve by those dates
Nov. 9th~I WILL weigh in @ 269.5 and WILL have worked out 4x this past week @
least 30 minutes/workout
Nov. 16th~I WILL weigh in @ 267 and WILL have worked out 4x this past week @
least 35 minutes/workout
Nov. 23rd~I WILL weigh in @ 265 and WILL have worked out 4x this past week @
least 40 minutes/workout
Nov. 30th~I WILL weigh in @ 264 and WILL have worked out 4x this past week @
least 40 minutes/workout
Dec. 7th~I WILL weigh in @ 262 and WILL have worked out 4x this past week @
least 45 minutes/workout
Dec. 14th~I WILL weigh in @ 260 and WILL have worked out 4x this past week @
least 45 minutes/workout
Dec. 21st~I WILL weigh in @ 258 and WILL have worked out 4x this past week @
least 45 minutes/workout
3. Post your food log here everyday
Food Plan for Today 11/1: Breakfast~SFLC Chocolate Shake
AM Snack~Mozzarella Stick
Lunch~Salad (2 c. lettuce, cheese, cucumber, can
of tuna, and 3 T. ranch dressing)
PM Snack~20 peanuts
Supper~Pork Roast (1c.), salad (1c. lettuce, cheese,
cucumber, 1 T. Western drsg, 2 T. ranch,
3 mushrooms, and 2 hard boiled eggs), &
1/2c. green beans)
Water~64ozs.
Multivitamin
4. Post your exercise here everyday
Today's exercise will be 2 miles riding on the bike (about 8 ~ 10 minutes), 2 minutes of arm part on exercise bike, 1 10 minute aeorbic workout, 30 reverse curls, 5 minutes of Body Flex concentrating on arms, sides, face and stomach.
5. Post your success and struggles everyday
Things that could be a struggle today, I have been up since 4am w/youngest dd and that makes the day VERY long. I can see me being exhausted come 6pm tonight and not want to do my workout. I can also see trying to figure out when and how dh and I can make it up north to a dear friends visitation or funeral tomorrow or Thursday could be hard because of his 3rd shift schedule and that oldest dd has 1/2 days starting tomorrow for the rest of the week. Successes....there are many of them I see and will strive for such as eating OP, good counseling session, making business calls and them going well.
6. Pick your reward....and wrap it in something unique, so it stands out, as your reminder.
My reward......I don't think it is really a gift, but then again it is...to have someone other than my dh to look at me and go WOW, you really have been working out and losing weight. I may change my mind about this later and I can feel myself doing so already....I want my mother's ring fixed so I wear it & I want to be able to wear MY wedding ring again. Boy, that is a lot as far as rewards.
Leenie
11-01-2005, 07:54 AM
You Go Girls !!!
RobinW
11-01-2005, 09:05 AM
Awesome!! Everyone has some great goals! Here we go Ladies!!
Today's food and exercise plan. I'll come back and edit later if I need to.
Breaky~protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ protein/fibre shake & 1/2 chicken breast
Supper~ 2 sausage & 2 cup broccoli
Daily goal....64 oz water, 20grams fibre, min 50% protein intake for the day.
Exercise, leslie sanstone 3mile walk away the lbs.
:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:
We can do this!
SkinnyAgainSoon
11-01-2005, 12:51 PM
Okay, here we go! I think this challenge is just what I needed to get me to lose the last of this weight!!!
Nov. 1 (starting date) = 141
Nov. 15 ~ I will weigh 136
Dec. 1 ~ I will weigh 131
Dec. 15 ~ I will weigh 125 GOAL WEIGHT!!! :cp:
REWARDS:
When I reach 135 I will reward myself with a haircut (that I am in dire need of) and a bracelet that I will go out and buy today.
When I reach my goal weight of 125 I will reward myself with some sexy knee high black boots and sexy underwear and hubby is going to buy me BOOBS!
MY PLAN:
~When I am feeling the urge to eat due to boredom, I will instead to one of the following: read, knit, play with the kids, pray, count my blessings, play solitaire or do beading.
~I will read Dr. Phil's weight loss book.
~I will re-read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution
~I will stop the negative self-talk and replace it with loving, respectful and encouraging words.
~I will not rely so much on "low-carb convenience foods".
~I will take my supplements, drink my water and exercise.
~I will not allow myself to get on the computer until I have done some sort of exercise.
~I will not expect myself to be perfect and beat myself up when I am not, but will try my very best.
EXERCISE will consist of:
Elliptical 4x/wk
Pilates & arm weights 3x/wk
Oxycise 5x/wk
Bonus: Any exercise during TV commercials
beckamundo
11-02-2005, 07:41 AM
I realized yesterday that I'm gonna have to work up to some things and am gonna change my exercise plan a little bit. In the morning I will do Body Flex and 30 reverse crunches and more as the weeks go by. In the evening I will ride at least 1.25 miles adding .10 of a mile every day until I am riding 2 miles and then doing at least .25 of a mile just my arms. Yesterday food was OP except dear hubby and I got into a huge fight and I barely got 1/4 of supper in, so I was under 1000 calories for the day yesterday.
Today's Meal Plan:
Breakfast:SFLC Chocolate Shake
AM Snack: Mozzarella Stick
Lunch: Salad (3 c. salad), 1/4 c. cheese, 2 hard boiled eggs, 1/4 of a cucumber, 2 T ranch drsg, 1 T. western dressing and 2 mushrooms.
PM Snack: 20 peanuts
Supper: I don't know yet, I do have some squash so I am thinking 1/2c. of that, some ham slices, maybe some green beans, maybe a 1 c. salad, or some cottage cheese or even eggs w/ham, cheese, gr. peppers, onions, etc. We shall see.
Exercise:
Ride bike 1.35 miles, 30 reverse curls and Body Flex.
Struggles for today:I'm exhausted...only 5 hours of sleep. Long day.
RobinW
11-02-2005, 09:43 AM
Yesterday was a pretty good day. The sausages I had for supper were wayyy too salty!! So Im feeling it in my face this morning. I didnt get my exercise in, or my water all in....but my food was pretty close to goal. It will take me about 3 days to get things right into gear, and 100% effort.
Todays goals....64 oz water, 20grams fibre, 50% protein intake and a lower body workout.
going to try VERY hard to walk today
tanned today :)
struggles: trying to get the house clean AND get all the garage sale stuff done among other things that I must finish by tonight.
RobinW
11-02-2005, 01:32 PM
I use a marinade called Chiavetta's then grill it on the bbq. Its a vinegar base.
aovercast
11-02-2005, 02:20 PM
I'm going to go join the Y today. I've lost this much on sheer will and diet, just think how much I will lose once I get off my butt.
Tennessee
11-02-2005, 09:09 PM
Goal:
I've always been fat, and right now I'm more than 100 pounds overweight. I'm really not sure I can do it, and my lack of faith in myself makes it difficult for me to define goals... I'm scared to even set them because I don't know if I can meet them, and don't want to be down on myself like I have been in the past when I haven't succeeded. I do have one goal though.
Thanksgiving -
I want to be able to wear my beautiful chocolate brown slacks! I have them hanging on the back of my bedroom door so I see them first thing every morning to remind me.
Today's fabulous menu:
2 eggs w/.5 oz. cheese
2 cups spinach, 3 mushrooms, thin slice of red onion, vinegar/oil/herb dressing, sliced left over pork chop
Large grilled chicken breast, 1 c steamed cauliflower w/butter
According to my pedometer, I walked 1.75 miles today - yeah me :)
Struggle today: cake! A good homemade cake is my favorite sweet treat, and one of the girls brought one to work today. The biggest challenge was going into the kitchen by myself to get water, no one was around, and I really, really wanted to have just a little bit. I looked at it for a while and thought about it, then just filled up my water bottle and went back to work - that was a big success for me.
hope that I didn't sound too whiney-
Tenn
RobinW
11-03-2005, 09:41 AM
Good going Tenn on just filling your bottle and leaving!!!!!!! Sounds like you have a good menu, your lbs should start dropping off if they havent already. Stick around here, the ladies on this forum are a great source of encouragement!
I was really really hungry last night!! I dont know why, but it was one of those hungers, where I had better have something or Im going to eat what ever I can get my hands on. So I made my coco pb pudding, and that did the trick! :T I better go get more cottage cheese!! :lol:
Todays goals are the same as yesterday. So far, Ive only been able to reach the fibre goal. Im going to try harder today to reach the rest of them today!!
Food plan for today
Breaky~ 2 boiled eggs w/butter
Lunch~ tuna w/mayo and a cucumber
Supper~ yesterday's left over bbq'd chicken and broccoli
Yesterday was tough, but I made it thru! :cb: Here's to another great op day ladies :cheers:
bnbsmommy1
11-03-2005, 09:53 AM
Robin: way to make that craving go away!! I'm gonna have to make one of those..the recipe is in the files right?
Tenn: woohoo! Water is the HARDEST thing for me, you did awesome!!
I've lost 2 more pounds and got back from an almost 3 mile walk, I feel great :carrot: and hope I didn't over-do!! Everyone is still asleep so I'm gonna grab a big glass of ice water and hop in the shower :)
Lacey
RobinW
11-03-2005, 10:04 AM
Great going Lacey!! yup, its under desserts I think....chocolate peanut butter pudding.
lady_adnerb
11-03-2005, 01:27 PM
Ok. I'll join and TRY to achieve these things:
1. Pick your "achieved by" dates:
11/12: Lose 1pound, drink required water (WI will read 153)
11/30 Lose 1 pound, drink required water (WI will read 152)
12/15 Lose 1 pound, drink required water (WI will read 151)
12/25 Weigh 149!!!
Pick your reward....and wrap it in something unique, so it stands out, as your reminder: My reward will be knowing that I'm once again IN CONTROL and losing the weight that needs to be lost. That way I can fit BACK into the jeans & capri's from a lower weight!!!
I chose small goals because it seems the weight doesn't WANT to come off as easy this time. So slow and steady is what I'm working towards. And with my Anniversary and Thanksgiving (and a wedding) in there? I'm going to need luck to make these goals!! :crossed:
RobinW
11-03-2005, 07:28 PM
:cb: :cb:
Ya Brenda!
RobinW
11-04-2005, 10:30 AM
Did good all day yesterday until my episode with the peanuts. But thats ok, not like I attacked a box of hoho's!!! :dizzy:
Got all my water drunk, and met my fibre, exercise and protein goals :cb: :cb:
Todays goals...water, fibre, protein, and exercise and NO CHEATS :cb: :cb: I can do it!
Im feeling better, and my face and eyes are brighter. I dont have that "sugar" look!
Here's to another successful day ladies :cheers:
Today's menu
Breaky~ protien/fibre shake
Lunch~ tuna w/mayo and 1/2 cuke
Supper~ tilapia with gorganzola butter and broccoli (or broccoli soup)?
Snacks~ coco pb pudding (I made up a big batch :T ) & a 2nd shake
sexyshoelady
11-04-2005, 01:05 PM
Ok, I havent joined in on this challenge because I cant help but feel like I probably wont meet my goal as I havent been able to do it in the past, but since my willpower has been suprisingly good this time around I think there is good chances I can do it if i keep focused!!! My current weight is 215 lbs and my Christmas goal is 201 lbs - if I do it I'll treat myself to a brand new tattoo!!! :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:
bnbsmommy1
11-07-2005, 08:34 AM
sexyshoelady: ya know, I was just telling a friend that when I reach goal, a tattoo might by my reward as well. I've got a butterfly on my ankle and a dragonfly on the back of my neck. So now I'm not sure what to get or where. I don't want one on any obvious places, I like them sorta hidden. Do you know what you're going to get or where? I was thinking my foot :lol:
I bought my 'Merry Christmas to me' goal present. It's a jewelry soldering kit that I've been wanting for a loooong time. You can make jewelry like this: http://scrapalatte.net/solder_gallery.html with it. I'm so super excited, it'll be a great motivation wrapped under the tree :) No pumpkin pie for me, thank you very much!
Today my goal is to drink more water. I haven't been drinking even 1/4 of what I need to.
ok, done rambling. :lol:
Lacey
RobinW
11-07-2005, 09:35 AM
Thats pretty cool Lacey!
I didnt get thru the weekend op but Im alright. Got my water, fibre and exercise in. Just some chocolate messing me up :lol:
Today I'll have 100% water, fibre and exercise!
lady_adnerb
11-08-2005, 08:57 AM
Ok. I need to be accountable here. I've messed up so much it's pathetic. I need to quit with the "oh, that won't hurt me" lies that I keep telling myself. I can do good during the week---now I just have to clean up my act on the weekends.
Todays goal: Drink my water, write up my notes (for reasons I like to stay OP)....and exercise!
RobinW
11-08-2005, 10:37 AM
Im with you Brenda....you know marshmellows aren't op? :no: I need to quit buying those little buggers!!
Today's food plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ tuna/mayo and 1/2 cucumber
Supper~ chicken w/sundried tomato and goat cheese & broccoli
Snacks~ boiled eggs, cheese, & cottage cheese
Goals for today....64 oz water, 20 grms fibre, 50% protein intake
Rewrite out my goals, and tape them all over the house!
sexyshoelady
11-08-2005, 01:31 PM
sexyshoelady: ya know, I was just telling a friend that when I reach goal, a tattoo might by my reward as well. I've got a butterfly on my ankle and a dragonfly on the back of my neck. So now I'm not sure what to get or where. I don't want one on any obvious places, I like them sorta hidden. Do you know what you're going to get or where? I was thinking my foot :lol:
Well Lacey, it sounds like you like pretty winged creatures ... mabey you might like a nice cute furry looking bumble bee to remind youself how hard youve worked?! Dragon flys can make some beautiful designs, like for example you could work them into a traditional celtic design or into an oriental scene. Im an apprentice tattoo artist and work in a tattoo studio on the weekend and some evenings (in addition to my day job as an accountant!) so Ive got a good amount of work done on me already, all very pretty and colourful and all my own designs... i dont know what exactly Id get as a reward, i think it would depend on how i felt at the moment I reached my goal! :smug:
aovercast
11-08-2005, 07:22 PM
Lacey - I have a tattoo on my foot and let me tell you it was the most painful one I've gotten.
When DH comes home for exodus we are going to get tattoos together and I possibly am going to get my nose peirced.
bnbsmommy1
11-08-2005, 07:47 PM
Audrey: glad you're back, hope you get to feeling like yourself QUICKLY! What design do you have on your foot? I've heard that it was the most painful place!
Just got back from walking 2 miles, I had to almost run home because it was getting so dark I couldn't see and it was only 6:00!!!
ate today:
breakfast: 4 carb yogurt drink
lunch: hamburger w/lettuce and ranch
supper: taco salad
tomorrows goal is to drink more water, I'll be at work so it's not hard to stay away from food when there is none around :lol:
Robin: your supper of chicken & brocolli sounds really yummy!
Lacey
beckamundo
11-09-2005, 07:40 AM
Morning all!! Sorry I haven't been around.......between being sick and my back just killing me being at the computer just wasn't gonna work. Missed you all though. I am happy to say though that I weighed in this morning and I weighed 270lbs!!! I know I had set the goal of 269, but I'm happy since I haven't worked out in over 5 days. Hopefully I can get in a ride or something tonight!! Keep up the good work chickies and I'll do personals later!!
lady_adnerb
11-09-2005, 08:38 AM
1st of my goals accomplished :cb: The scale says "153" :cheer:
beckamundo
11-09-2005, 09:05 AM
Woo-Hoo Brenda!!! You go girl!! You can do this!! Next week it's gonna read 152!
I went back and read everyone's entries since last week and you know ladies, I'm proud of each and everyone of you! I love the different 'gifts' you have listed and LOVE the tattoo idea. I'm just to chicken to do it. I'm glad we are all thinking more about what we are eating and drinking and helping each other out. Not that that hasn't happened before in this forum because it has it just seems like we are all really working hard at this!! Keep up the great work and stay OP chickies!!
RobinW
11-09-2005, 10:58 AM
:cb: :cb: Brenda :cb: :cb:
:carrot: :carrot: Bec :carrot: :carrot:
You guys are doing great
Bec~ I hope your back is feeling better really soon!!
I slipped up on wine last night....only one glass tho!! :o
BEC & Brenda, you guys ROCK!!! You're my inspiration, seriously! Way to go!!!
and, well, I suck because I just found yet ANOTHER gift I want to get myself. I decided I need an ipod (the itty bitty one) for when I walk...It's not a gift really, but a necessity :lol:
oh, yeah and a super cute jogging jacket, it's pink and has a little hole in the arms so you can kinda have 'gloves'...oh and it's got little reflective things.
man, I'm getting so vain.
so what do I do? "Sorry kids, you don't need anymore crap, moms buying for herself this year!!!" :devil:
I haven't had a chance to 'eat' had a low carb shake for breakfast and lunch because that's literally all I had. This evening I'm thinking of making a salad, but not really hungry so I dunno.
rebelridergirl
11-09-2005, 08:01 PM
Is it too late to join the challenge? If not, I am going to think of some goals and post them tomorrow.
lady_adnerb
11-09-2005, 10:10 PM
Jump right in Andrea!!!!
bnbsmommy1
11-09-2005, 10:11 PM
Of course it's not too late! Jump on in and tell us what you're gonna get to unwrap on Christmas day!! :D
RobinW
11-09-2005, 11:30 PM
Jump in Andrea!!
Ive bought my present tonight. Its a silk organza blouse....extremely feminine, not like anything Ive owned before but looks amazing with my hair up! So I bought the Large!!!! When I open it up, it should fit!!
RobinW
11-10-2005, 10:19 AM
Today's plan
Breaky~ spinach and goat cheese omlette :T
Lunch~ tuna w/mayo and 1/2 a cucumber
Supper~ Im not sure yet, either left over chicken or tilapia and broccoli
Snacks~ I"ll add them later as I eat them
Have a great op day ladies!
beckamundo
11-10-2005, 10:22 AM
Today's Plan:
Breakfast:SFLC Shake
Snack: 1 chip w/taco dip, 6 T. cool whip
Lunch:Pork roast and squash
Snack:Who knows
Supper:Who knows
Water:70 ozs.
Exercise:Maybe 2 miles on the bike if my back feels better
rebelridergirl
11-10-2005, 01:11 PM
Ok, I think that I got my goals. I may have to add some on or change them a little, but this is a start for now.
1. November 25/05- I will be 240.
2. I will exercise 4 times a week.
3. I will eat OP 7 days a week...no more weekend binges.
4. December 9/05 I will be 235.
5. December 23/05 another personal goal loss.
Mine arent too good, but I will do some thinking on how to expand my ideas. What do you ladies think?
Breakfast- protein/fiber shake (thanks for the idea Robin!), a cup of coffee with 2 blue sweetener packs. Carbs=6 (I think)
Lunch- 1 1/2 cup salad greens (3) with chicken, it had breading on it but I tried to tear off as much as I could (maybe 5), 3 Tbs. ranch dressing...it was Light Done Right, so I'm not sure of carb count. Diet Dr. Pepper.
Supper- (planned) Tuna salad with mayo, and a spoonful of pickle reslish (if its low carb), and maybe a little lettuce or some broccoli depending on how many carbs I have left.
ACTUAL-7 FISH STICKS AND ALOT OF MACARONI AND CHEESE!
Snacks- A deviled egg later.
Water- At this point I have 64 oz in.
I plan on walking 2 miles after work.
How does it look so far?
lady_adnerb
11-10-2005, 03:22 PM
Andrea, your goals look great! And simple is good to start with :)
RobinW
11-10-2005, 04:08 PM
looks great Andrea! I cant remember what plan your doing....your l/c and your dh is l/f ? Just a tip...you will notice that lowfat items will be higher in carbs, because they usually have alot more sugar in them. This makes a difference when your hungry like today, and you've run out of carbs....but you still want to eat.
beckamundo
11-11-2005, 07:55 AM
Good Friday to all!
Last night I went over board on some pumpkin dip and spinach dip. I was w/a bunch of friends (none of us really needed to be eating it, but we did) and I had made it for my friends Lia Sophia and Mary Kay open house, but no one showed up except my friend, me (I made some of the dips I sell w/Homemade Gourmet) and my recruit who is also a friend to the MK & LS rep. Anyways....we started laughing and eating and having a good time....NOT GOOD. It was fun but I don't need to be eating like that especially when I can barely move myself right now. I'm gonna be on the road for 4 hours tonight driving.....AUGH and I'm not looking forward to that, but I have a show up north to do for family. Today's plan is to really watch what I am eating and to CONTROL it!!
Breakfast:SFLC shake
Lunch: a salad?? or a SFLC shake
Supper: a SFLC shake, actually it will probably be nothing because I will be getting ready to do the show but I don't want to be munching at this show. We shall see.
Exercise: NONE
Water:Not enough because I will be in the truck alone and I hate stopping and going potty alone especially at night.
Have a great & OP weekend all!!
rebelridergirl
11-11-2005, 10:33 AM
Ok, scratch my old goals.
I only have 2 goal this time.
1. I will stay POP on the weekends and every day until my KC trip. (Nov. 25th)
As a reward for doing that and losing some weight I will buy myself a new necklace and earring set that I saw at Walmart.
2. I will be under 250 by Christmas. I have a Dr's appointment arround that time, so I will trust that her scale is right and go by that as my weight. Plus, my grandma has a dr's scale at her business. I will double check my weight with grandmas.
Today's Food
Breakfast- Nothing, running late
Lunch- Salad with ham and egg and 2 tbsp of dressing.
Supper- Not sure yet
bnbsmommy1
11-12-2005, 09:49 AM
walked 3 miles this morning.
eating plans for today:
breakfast: ate 4 pieces of bacon
lunch: philly chease steak & brocolli w/butter :)
supper: taco salad?
RobinW
11-12-2005, 10:53 AM
Today's plan
~fill up my water jug and drink it all!!
~ make up more iced green tea and drink 3 cups
~ boil up a few eggs to have on hand for snacks
Snacks~ 1 cup cream curry broccoli soup, cottage cheese w/lemon
I have to smarten up, or Im not going to meet any of my goals! Time to crack the whip!
bnbsmommy1
11-13-2005, 02:27 PM
Is summer sausage an approved food? I just ate about 5 slices of it with some cheese and now I'm kinda freakin'. (the package said 0 carbs but was wondering what you all thought)
I walked 3 miles again today and my christmas present to myself came in the mail yesterday :) I'm not sure I'll be able to wait that long to use it though!
breakfast: hamburger w/lettuce & mayo
lunch: 5 slices of summer sausage & 2 sticks of cheese
RobinW
11-13-2005, 03:13 PM
Im not sure what summer sausage is :dunno: but if the carb count is 0, your fine. You might find the salt will help you hold water, that should be about it.
lady_adnerb
11-13-2005, 05:16 PM
You should be ok w/the summer sausage. But like Robin said, just make sure to watch the salt intake w/that. I'm back in "the game" so hopefully this week I've got things under control!!
beckamundo
11-14-2005, 09:10 AM
Morning all!!!!!
Busy day for me. Weigh in will be Wednesday...here's to being at 267 by then... it isn't looking to good though.
Weekend was pretty good, on the run alot. Yesterday's food wasn't that good. I had a turkey dinner w/the family that was being put on by my brother's step daughter's youth group. Of course I ate the stuffing...I LOVE STUFFING!! For supper I had a McDonald's Filet o' Fish, half of a large fry and then 1/2 of a hot fudge sundae. NOT good food choices, just a stressful day. I was helping my grandparents pack up their house and it killed! Emotional wise. The movers are coming in today...so many memories. Today's food plan:
Breakfast: 1 c. cooked ground beef (leftover from the chili's I am making to take over to my grandparents new home for everyone that is helping them unpack)
Lunch: SFLC Shake
Supper: I'm gonna try and do a salad before I leave to head over the grandparents to help unpack and feed the helpers. Otherwise my supper will be homemade chili, cornbread and whatever beverages are there......probably POP and not the diet kind. LOL
Snacks:Not sure about
Water:70ozs. (if I get to drinking!!)
Exercise: 1 mile on the bike (back is feeling better and I need to ride like the wind)
Have a great & OP day chickies!!
RobinW
11-14-2005, 10:16 AM
weekend was horrible food wise, exersice wise, and water wise. ~sigh~
Im back to it this morning. I'll put my food in a bit later, Im not sure what I have in the fridge that is legal besides eggs.
rebelridergirl
11-14-2005, 11:59 AM
The weekend wasn't great food wise or exercise wise, either. Although I have done MUCH worse weekends past.
My plan for today-
Drink 96 oz of water
30 min. on the Gazelle (after work)
40 min walk with Dh
Breakfast- 2 poached eggs, 1 slice of turkey bacon
lunch- salad greens with diced ham and italian dressing
supper- (planned) either salmon and green beans OR tuna with mayo and lettuce.
breakfast: just ate a 3 carb yogurt (I KNOW I shouldn't have, but it's been calling to me)
lunch: taco salad
supper: not sure
water water water
my aggrivation today: It's freezing cold outside and the wind is blowing TERRIBLY. my windows are shaking! So I didn't walk. :( I've already got myself all down about it. Hopefully it will warm up this afternoon and my mom will call and ask to watch my 3 year old for 2 hours :lol:
:kickcan:
Lacey
RobinW
11-15-2005, 10:41 AM
Lacey~ I know what you mean about the weather and getting your exercise in! Here's hoping everything works out....dh and I are heading to the mall to walk this afternoon, its pouring rain here too.
I did really good yesterday, ate all legal foods, ended up eating 5 eggs yesterday :dizzy: but it was a good start to keeping my belly full without eating over my carb alotment
Got all my water in yesterday, under 20 carbs, but I didnt get much fibre...I'll work on that today.
rebelridergirl
11-15-2005, 12:59 PM
Last night was another non-exercise day. Urgh.
I did very well with eating and stuck to my plan.
today...not so great.
Breakfast- 2 cups of coffee
Lunch- an apple and handful of grapes...not low carb but the healthiest thing I could eat here at work.
Supper- Maybe rotisseri chicken or tuna salad again.
Water- So far only 32 ounces...It's just been one of those days!
RobinW
11-16-2005, 09:29 AM
Well, Im feeling a bit more inspired, and Im doing better!!
Water in, food under 20, not bad on fibre, but I need more.
Todays plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake and a mitfull of supplements
Lunch~ salmon patty and broccoslaw w/mayo
Supper~ chicken thighs and cream curry brocco soup
Snacks if needed will be 1 oz cheddar cheese and boiled eggs.
beckamundo
11-16-2005, 11:08 AM
Breakfast: SFLC shake
Lunch:who knows
Supper:Chicken Enchilada's on a bed of lettuce
Snacks: who knows
Exercise: 1 mile on the bike, dancing around living room like idiot when family goes into 'town' and then maybe some reverse stomach curls tonight also.
Tennessee
11-16-2005, 11:50 AM
I am such a slacker about keeping up here! I have been doing great, but then again, it's only been a few weeks LOL
yesterday
B = 3 eggs, pat of butter, 1 oz. shredded jack cheese
L = broccoli cheese soup (homemade and OP)
S = 1/2 an Atkins Advantage bar (still struggling to beat the 3:00 droop)
D = 2 pieces roasted chicken, 1 c. broccoli/cauliflower mix, side salad w/tomato, egg, cheddar & Ranch (Texas Roadhouse) - no croutons *weep*
100 oz. water, .8 miles walking
Today
B= 3 eggs, pat of butter, 1 oz pepper jack cheese
L = Chicken salad (1T onion, 1T bell pepper, chicken, mayo) celery sticks, sugar-free jello
D = (planning) Pork chops w/Jamacan Jerk spice rub, cauliflower
water... 45 down, 35 to go
Tenn
RobinW
11-17-2005, 08:31 AM
I did good yesterday, and got double my water goal in. Still low on fibre tho.
Todays plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake & 1 oz cheddar cheese
Lunch~ tuna melt(without the bread) and 3oz broccoslaw w/mayo
Supper~ Im not sure, probably fish :) and a veggie....I have to check out the freezer.
Snacks~ 2 boiled eggs w/butter and/or protein/fibre shake (depending on how hungry I am)
I knew once I applied myself, the weight would start coming off....and I was right. :dizzy: Im down 6lbs since Monday.
lady_adnerb
11-17-2005, 09:18 AM
I noticed I'm not making the water goal. So does the WI goals still count? :lol:
11/30 Lose 1 pound, drink required water (WI will read 152)
12/15 Lose 1 pound, drink required water (WI will read 151)
12/25 Weigh 149!!!
RobinW
11-17-2005, 02:12 PM
thought Id share this ....Ive been eating tuna melts for lunch, and they are delicious!!
1 can tuna, 1 celery rib chopped, mayo enough to mix, flatten it all out on a pan (quite thin) then top with 1 oz cheddar cheese and broil for 6 min. I love it!!! :T
bnbsmommy1
11-17-2005, 08:08 PM
going through a stressfull time right now and all the Christmas plans just seem blah right now.
I was in an office away from anything or I would have actually eaten something better for me.
blah blah blah
RobinW
11-18-2005, 09:49 AM
Had a good day yesterday.
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake and 1oz cheddar cheese
Lunch~ salmon patty and broccoslaw w/mayo
Supper~ chicken and green beans.
Snacks when I need them will be 2 boiled eggs w/butter and/or 1 oz cheese and protein shake
Tennessee
11-18-2005, 10:52 AM
Yesterday...
3 eggs
sm. pork chop with 3/4 c. sauerkraut
Hamburger patty w/mushrooms, tossed salad w/Ranch, cup of beef & cabbage soup
70 oz. water
today...
2 eggs scrambled w/1 oz. chopped kielbasa
sm. pork chop w/1 c cauliflower
snack - pumpkin/hazelnut cheesecake (sugarfree, 4 carbs :) )
I dunno about dinner yet since I'm going out.
Have a great day everyone!
RobinW
11-19-2005, 01:24 PM
Another good day yesterday.
Today's Plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake & 3/4oz cheddar cheese
Lunch~ boiled eggs w/butter
Supper~ left over chicken and skillet salad
Snacks~ 1oz cheese, 1/2 cucumber if needed.
Tennessee
11-19-2005, 02:50 PM
Yesterday ended up being not so good. I didn't exactly cheat because I didn't eat any illegal food, but I did eat about 15 more carbs than I should have. First time that's happened, and I'd like it to be the last! I did get all my water in though, so it wasn't totally bad.
I didn't feel like eating breakfast today, got up and doing stuff and just didn't eat. I had broccoli\cauliflower cheese soup for lunch -= YUM! I'm not sure about dinner, I don't seem to be very on the ball today and haven't planned anything. I need to go to the grocery store, so maybe something yummy will jump in my cart and say "fix me for dinner". Asparagus is on sale at BiLo, so I may hope over and get some. I think I'd like to make some mini-quiche and throw them in the freezer so I don't get breakfast burnout, and bacon & asparagus quiche sounds good to me.
I haven't gotten any exercise yet today and am way behind on my water - eeeek! time to get with the program, huh?
RobinW
11-19-2005, 04:47 PM
I like that quiche idea Stacey. I think I just might have to give that a try for lunches.
Went for a walk today, outside! First time since my back gave me such trouble a while ago. I forgot how much I enjoy it in this weather!!
Tennessee
11-19-2005, 07:31 PM
I finally figured out what I want under my tree - a pair of $120.00 New Balance shoes!! *gasp* I've never spent that much on a pair of shoes, but they're awesome, fit perfect, great support, and really, they're an investment in my health, right???
Breakfast - woops, didn't eat it
Lunch - broccoli/cauliflower cheese soup
Snack - 3 slices of Summer Sausage & 1 oz. sharp cheese, dijon mustard
Dinner - stuffed portobello mushroom & steamed asparagus
Water... I'm workin on it, got 50 oz. in so far
Exercise... walked about 1/2 mile, but then my heel started to hurt again, so I quit :(
bnbsmommy1
11-19-2005, 08:15 PM
:gift2: Tenn: That sounds like a GREAT gift to yourself!!!
I did okay eating wise today
breakfast: 1/2 of a leftover steak
lunch: 3 scrambled eggs with a bit of cheese
supper: 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and I guess that'll be it because I'm just not hungry.
Only walked 2 miles, just couldn't PUSH myself for the third. It's so cold outside and there were a million hunters driving by on the back roads that I like to walk so anyway that's my excuse for not doing three :D
I stayed off of the computer and got a lot accomplished today. I'm SUCH a computer addict! :comp: I just can't make myself get off sometimes! Here's to another productive day tomorrow :snowfight
Lacey
RobinW
11-20-2005, 07:23 AM
Had a good day yesterday.
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake & 1oz cheese
Lunch~tuna or eggs? Im not sure yet. w/broccoslaw
Supper~ tilapia w/gorganzola butter and skillet salad.
Snacks~ 1oz cheese and/or boiled eggs
RobinW
11-21-2005, 09:30 AM
A few too many carbs yesterday....and when I was getting the munchies last night, I went up to bed! That was a big "pat on the back" moment for me. I need to get the bubble bath stuff dug out from the bowels of the cabinet. Thats something else I will do when Im fighting the sugar monsters. A nice hot bath with lots of smelly bubbles and a cup of hot tea :) Works every time. Its cold enough now that I can do that :lol:
Excellent week, weight wise. Im down 10lbs my first week of full induction. :cb: I hope my 2nd week is 1/2 as good!
Snacks if needed will be 1 oz cheese &/or 2 boiled eggs w/butter
bnbsmommy1
11-21-2005, 03:28 PM
well, this is weird.
my goals were:
1. November 24th - to be OUT of the 200's.
I will weigh on the 24th to see if I"m out of the 2's, but I honestly don't know if I reached that goal and I was SO SURE I would!
2. To wear 16's to dh's Christmas party
DH just told me that they're probably not having a Christmas party. I'm already wearing size 16's so I guess that goal is reached?
3. to walk at least 2 miles 4 times a week
I HAVE been walking at least 2 miles, usually 3 every day so at least I'm staying on track there LOL
what a weird month it's been.
RobinW
11-22-2005, 01:22 PM
Wow Lacey, your doing good on your goals!!
As for me, I think even with the rocky start, I'll be in my 16's by christmas.
Eating is good....better planning is making a big difference.
Snacks if needed will be~ 2 boiled eggs w/butter &/or 1 oz cheese
RobinW
11-23-2005, 08:03 AM
Good day yesterday, but did some inner struggling :sumo: I won :D
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake and spinach quiche
Lunch~ tuna w/mayo and 1/2 cucumber
Supper~ chicken, and some sort of veggie
Snacks~ 2 eggs, slim jim, and/or 1oz cheese
RobinW
11-25-2005, 08:37 AM
Good Morning :sunny:
Things are going good.....old clothes are going to be fitting in no time!! :carrot:
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Mid Morning~ spinach quiche
Lunch~ NOT TUNA!!!! it made me soooo sick yesterday :p So, Im really not sure yet.
Supper~ stir fry w/chicken, mushrooms, spaghetti squash, feta cheese and olives :T
How is everyone else doing? I havent heard from anyone in a while.
lady_adnerb
11-25-2005, 09:29 AM
Ok. I'm thinking after this week I'm going to have to re-do my goals again. I'm not going to make them at this rate. At least, not the end of November goal. Not unless a miracle on my street happens :lol:
RobinW
11-26-2005, 10:35 AM
I think I have to go over my goals on monday....see how I have done with them.
Food is going pretty good, Im bit over in my carbs, but its all veggie carbs, so Im not going to worry about it much.
Hey everyone, been reading things over and CONGRATS on the job well done. You chickies are awesome. Things have been rough for me lately food, stress, etc. I'm back though and working harder than ever. I did get down to 266, which I was very proud of, but I am very sure I am not there any more, but I'm gonna just work hard this week and weigh in next week so I don't get to discouraged.
I am doing induction hard this week
Breakfast:SFLC Shake
Lunch:SFLC Shake
Supper:Shrimp w/cocktail sauce
water 64ozs.
RobinW
11-28-2005, 09:43 AM
Bec~ I wondered where you had been, good to see you back :)
Another 6lbs are gone :cb: Im feeling better and better....a few struggles but its a day by day thing. Ive hopped into bed quite early a few times this week, just so I dont have to deal with the fat lady in my head. Im always so happy for it in the morning :)
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~spinach quiche (only 3 slices left :dizzy: )
Supper~ Chicken thighs...maybe bbq'd and green beans
Snacks~ 1 slim jim and/or 2 boiled eggs w/butter
lady_adnerb
11-28-2005, 12:56 PM
Ok. Thanksgiving, hunting, and wedding cake damage is done. Now to get that off and some more!!!
New Goals:
Nov. 30: WI will say 153 (would be a loss of 3 pounds--water weight)
Dec. 7: WI will say 152
Dec. 14: WI will say 151
(a dream would be a 10 pound loss by Christmas...but I'll settle for a min. of 5!!!)
beckamundo
11-29-2005, 07:09 AM
Today's Food Log: Day 2 of induction
Breakfast & Lunch: SFLC Shake
Supper:Meatballs, cheese, and ????
Water:64ozs.
Still hoping to weigh in next week at about 267, we shall see though....it's a little out there, but doable.
Have a great & OP day chickies!
RobinW
11-29-2005, 08:42 AM
Today's plan
Breaky~protein/fibre shake
Lunch~2 boiled eggs/butter
Supper~ chicken thighs and a veggie
Snacks~ slim jim & spinach quiche
beckamundo
11-30-2005, 07:50 AM
Down 6lbs from the upmty ump that I gained from the holiday & the drinking @ the college football game the week before, forgot about that.
Today's Food--Day 3 of Induction
Breakfast & Lunch: SFLC Shake
Supper:Omelet w/ham, cheese, onions and a FEW gr. peppers (only for flavor)
Water:64 ozs
Exercise:30 minutes aerobics and 1 mile on bike
lady_adnerb
11-30-2005, 08:51 AM
Missed my first goal by a pound. Well, at least a few came off (even though it was water weight.
New Goals:
Nov. 30: WI will say 153 (would be a loss of 3 pounds--water weight)busted
RobinW
11-30-2005, 09:31 AM
Bec~ great going on the 6lbs!! :cb:
Brenda~ missing by one lb isnt bad at all!! Good Going! :carrot:
1. November 30/05 my size 18 jeans are TOO big
Well, the jeans are cut up in pieces....because the last time I washed them, a very large rip appeared....in a very inappropriate place :o But..... my 18 slacks that I have been wearing instead are big....not too big, just big. So Im going to say, that I didnt quite make this goal. Almost, but not quite.
2. I have exercised at least 4x a week
yes I have :)
3. I try new recipes once a week to keep from getting food boredom
yes I have been doing this too....probably more than 2x a week.
4. December 6/05 my size 16 jeans fit comfortably
I suspect by the 6th, I'll be able to get them on....just not comfortably. We'll see :)
New goals for myself...
1. By Dec 24th, my size 16 dress pants will fit perfectly (if not a bit big)
2. I will get my Xmas baking done without eating any of it!!
3. I will make a point to increase my exercise intensity..
4. I will continue on induction for another 2 weeks.
Keep up the great work everyone!! It's SO cool to see everyone achieving!!
RobinW
12-01-2005, 08:23 AM
I tried on the 16's yesterday, and Im hoping it was just the moisturizer that I had on my legs. Because they didnt want to go up past my hips :( Made yesterday really tough to get thru! I knew I had put alot of weight on in my legs, butt and belly, but I didnt realize just how much!. Seems every time I gain weight back on, it goes someplace different :dizzy: Just means I'll have to do a bit more walking and cardio to get that stuff widdled off.
I made it thru yesterday ok, stayed op, but fought the fat lady alot!
yesterday I needed all my snacks, but still managed to stay under 20carbs.
RobinW
12-01-2005, 08:24 AM
just a note: when your fighting the inner fat lady....DO NOT go into a grocery store, let alone a grocery store that is baking bread! :dizzy: talk about tough, I couldnt get out of there fast enough!
RobinW
12-02-2005, 08:36 AM
Alright......where is everybody????
Did good yesterday....havent gotten much if any exersice this week. I have to work on that!!
Snacks if needed~ slim jim, 1 cup broccoli or beans
I WILL go for a walk today (before noon)!!
lady_adnerb
12-02-2005, 08:51 AM
I'm still here. This thread is HUGE and we're not even CLOSE to Christmas (yes, I'm deluding myself....so we'll leave it at that :lol: )
RobinW
12-02-2005, 08:56 AM
:lol:
bnbsmommy1
12-02-2005, 06:52 PM
Don't worry Robin, you know that before long you WILL be in those 16's! Then 14's, 12's and 10's WOOHOO!!!
Did alright today eating wise, pigged out on a taco salad, ate the burger from burger king....I'm hoping so bad to be at 190 by Christmas!!!
I need to re-think my goals again, get tougher on myself.
RobinW
12-03-2005, 10:49 AM
I dont see why you couldnt make 190 by christmas....thats very do-able! How thrilling!! I cant wait until I get where you are!
Food was good yesterday, I didnt eat any snacks, and supper was not eaten until about 630, and if dh hadn't of made it, I probably would have skipped it. I just wasnt hungry. Mind you the steaks were darned tastey :T
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ 2 eggs w/butter
Supper~ Im not sure, I think I'll check and see if I can find some nice salmon someplace, or a rainbow trout...and some veggies :D
bnbsmommy1
12-03-2005, 04:11 PM
New goal for me.
I WILL ONLY WEIGH ON FRIDAYS.
I'm becoming FAR TOO posessed with weighing five times a day and freaking if the scales go up. :faint:
once a week, once a week......:kickcan:
RobinW
12-04-2005, 10:11 AM
Eating was good yesterday, ended up eating only 1/2 of my supper. Still not hungry.
Well, I was worried about today, I really didnt think I had lost any weight. BUT I managed to loose 4 more lbs this past week. This week has actually been easier than any of the others...inner fighting wise. Maybe thats why I thought I didnt loose....I didnt have to fight for it as much?
Im going to stay on induction another week....I like the way its going too much to change just yet.
Snacks if needed ....boiled egg/slim jim/1oz cheese
RobinW
12-06-2005, 09:58 AM
Today's plan
Breaky~ protien/fibre shake
Lunch~ left over tilapia w/broccoli & green beans
Supper~ cornbeef (1st time trying to cook this) and some sort of veggie
beckamundo
12-06-2005, 10:25 AM
Morning all....I weighed in and am at 267, not where I wanted to be, but still very proud of myself. The goal I set for myself when I first joined this group back in July was to be at 265 by Christmas. I can see that happening, I just don't think I will be at the 258'ish goal for the challenge. Right now I'm gonna shoot for 262, that is 5lbs and very doable. I am still on induction, Day #8 and I plan on staying on that plan for as long as possible.
Today:
Breakfast SFLC Shake
Lunch: SFLC Shake
Supper: Ground Beef, Salad w/bacon bits, olives, cheese and ranch dressing.
Water: 64ozs. min.
Exercise:30 minutes of aerobics, at least 1 mile on the bike, 20 reverse stomach curls and maybe some Body Flex for the face.
Have a great & OP day chickies
RobinW
12-07-2005, 08:59 AM
Sounds very do-able Bec!!
I have to work on getting the salt out my system. This friday is the 1st time I will be eating out since starting induction. I cant find the restaurant online to check out the menu first. So it looks like I'll be eating salad. I want so badly to get under 220 this week....so I guess I better step up the exercise. I will get there!
Breakfast:None, ran out of time
Lunch:1/3lb ground beef, 2 bites of turkey casserole and 1 bite chessy macaroni tuna salad
Supper: BQ Meatballs (gonna try and keep as much sauce of as possible) and who knows what else, we have a potluck that I have to go to so supper is gonna be hard
Water:min. 64ozs
Exercise:1 mile on the bike
beckamundo
12-08-2005, 07:33 AM
Today's Meal Plan (Day 11 on Induction):
Breakfast & Lunch:SFLC Chocolate Shake
Supper: A salad w/some chicken nuggets diced into it, cheese, ranch dressing and some cooked broccoli.
Water:100ozs.
Exercise:1.5 miles on the bike, 30 minutes of aerobics and some body flex for the face.
Breakfast & Lunch: SFLC Chocolate Shake
Supper: Taco Salad (or just some plain chili....we have a Parade of Lights to watch outside in 7" of snow + cold temps)
Snacks:Cheese
Water:min. 64ozs.
bnbsmommy1
12-09-2005, 08:29 AM
Today's plan
WALK 3 MILES!
breakfast: scrambled eggs (maybe some bacon)
lunch: hamburger & brocolli
supper: thinking about making cheeseburger soup :)
RobinW
12-09-2005, 08:49 AM
Still doing good...
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ dont know.....eating out
Supper~ 2 eggs w/butter
I think its about time to break out the trampoline again. My back is getting better, and Im ready for a little more cardio.
RobinW
12-10-2005, 11:21 AM
had ceasar salad yesterday for lunch that had buttered breadcrumbs in it instead of croutons. That was the only flub. Not so bad :)
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ very small skillet salad
Supper~ 1 chicken breast
didnt eat enough today :(
I can get my 16's on!!! :cb: Not done up, but ON!! :cb:
RobinW
12-11-2005, 09:33 AM
Im here and still op....a major feat for me yesterday! I was extremely close to letting the emotional eater take over. I wanted to just fall back on her, and let the comfort of soft sugary food do its thing. I settled for a hot bubble bath instead. That seemed to work long enough for me to get my butt in bed and to sleep.
Breaky~protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ 1 or 2 eggs w/butter (depending on how hungry I am)
Supper~ Steak and mushrooms
Ive noticed that my stomach has shrunk considerably. Where 2 eggs used to fill me up, now just one is enough. I used to eat 2 tilapia fillets, now just one with my veggies is more than enough.
So with this, my calorie intake is considerably lower, and so is my carb count. I need to figure out how to add more calories without too many carbs, and not alot more fat.
RobinW
12-12-2005, 08:31 AM
Well I said I wasnt going to get on the scale this week, but Ive been fighting with myself so much, I thought I had better. Only a pound lost...better than nothing tho!
Todays plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ left over steak and broccoli cheddar soup
Supper~ taco salad on cabbage
bnbsmommy1
12-12-2005, 09:39 AM
The evil scale said 200 this morning so it is BACK ON TRACK for me!!!
yesterday was busy, I had a shake for breakfast, low carb yogurt for lunch and ton of salty summer sausage with a ton of cheese for supper :(
so...starting the day off right! Had 2 eggs for breakfast...will go from there. I honestly don't think I'm going to be down to 190 before Christmas and I found out yesterday that DH IS going to have a Christmas party but I tried those jeans on that I wanted to wear and they are a SUPER SMALL pair of 16's!!! :?: My 11 year old, who wears a womens 9 can wear them comftorably except for the waist which is big on her. The legs are SO SMALL. I wonder if I'm just making excuses, but I can fit into EVERY pair of 16's I have except for those blasted pair! LOL
beckamundo
12-12-2005, 10:49 AM
It's looking like I will be lucky to hit the 265 mark by Christmas. Weekend was not very good. Today will hopefully be better.
Breakfast:Nothing (wrapped presents until about 2:30am and slept through alarm then wrapped until 10am)
Lunch:Shake
Supper:Burgers, tomato, bacon, mayo, broccolli
Water:64ozs.
Multi vitamin
lady_adnerb
12-12-2005, 11:27 AM
I don't even remember my goals anymore :lol: I'll be happy if I can weigh in at 150 by Christmas. I'm not sure what I'm at right now (afraid to look). TOM is gone so that's a less worry there, so I'll WI on Wednesday. Maybe by then a pound will be gone. lol
RobinW
12-13-2005, 08:36 AM
I didnt get all my water in yesterday. 1st time in 4 weeks :eek: Im on it already today tho!! Lack of water is always the start of my downfall. I dont want to do this again!!!!!!!
Todays plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ left over taco salad (it was calling me :D )
Supper~ tilapia and broccoli, Im going to see if I can find a fat laden sauce for the fish :lol:
bnbsmommy1
12-13-2005, 09:06 AM
water is my downfall too, if I don't drink enough then my body starts telling me that I'm hungry - not thirsty.
plan for today:
breakfast: 2 eggs
lunch: taco salad :carrot: but only a small plate, not the big mama plate I was using.
supper: not sure. maybe a shake.
beckamundo
12-13-2005, 12:58 PM
Down to 265lbs. Woo-Hoo!!!
Breakfast:chunk of provolone cheese
Lunch:SFLC Chocolate Shake
Supper:Scrambled eggs w/sausage, 1/4c. cheese, SMALL amounts of gr. pepper & onion, 2c. broccolli and MAYBE a small salad.
Water 64ozs.
Exercise will be 2 miles on the bike (done) 25 reverse curls and then tonight either some aerobics or Body Flex.
RobinW
12-14-2005, 07:59 AM
Still at it
Today's plan
Breaky~ protien/fibre shake
Lunch~ left over tilapia and broccoli
Supper~ Chicken and maybe curried broccoli soup.
bnbsmommy1
12-14-2005, 11:04 AM
What's a tilipia??
I'm still hangin' in there too...haven't given up and have already given myself my gift and dh gave me my ipod...but still keeping my goal anyway :)
food plans for today:
breakfast: ate 3 eggs
snack: 1 piece of gross jerky
lunch: taco salad
supper: shake slush LOL
Lace
RobinW
12-14-2005, 12:52 PM
its a mild fish :)
beckamundo
12-15-2005, 08:12 AM
Tuesday was OP, yesterday was as far from it as possible and I only have myself to blame. Today will be better!
Breakfast:LC Shake
Lunch:LC Shake
Supper: don't know
Water:64ozs. (anybody notice that when they consume like 100ozs that the scale isn't nice to them???? i haven't been p'ing like I have drank that amount though either. partially because of the fact that i just don't stop to do so.)
Exercise:1.5 miles on the bike (done) hopefully some other exercise today
RobinW
12-15-2005, 08:29 AM
Bec~ when I drink more, I usually loose more. Except at the moment, Im having retention issues :(
Still op, and doing pretty good.
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ 2 eggs w/cheddar
Supper~ Turkey and green beans and an awesome alfredo sauce poured all over :T
bnbsmommy1
12-15-2005, 11:05 AM
I hope that after Christmas we are able to keep this meal planning thread going because it is REALLY helping me!!
How about a Valentine Vixen thread when this one is over?
bnbsmommy1
12-15-2005, 12:48 PM
You have the BEST ideas! Maybe I'll go shoppin for a sexy something that's a size too small right now :)
or maybe that would just depress me?
hmmmmmmmm...
I'm in!
RobinW
12-15-2005, 02:25 PM
Thanks, but I cant take the credit for the idea. I seen it on another forum, and thought it was pretty cool. Kinda like our christmas challenge. Id love to get to 180 by valentines day, but I think thats reaching a bit too far.
Well, Im cold and hungry and would love some cup-a-soup and toast :( Im going to have to figure something out.
bnbsmommy1
12-15-2005, 02:34 PM
I have NO DOUBT that you could reach 180 by Valentines day. Look at what you've done already!!!
My goal would be 180 too or if it's a BIG something then 170...I'm thinkin' a night away from the kids in a nice motel with a hot tub :) man, I'm getting expensive!!
Don't think dh knew that he was marrying such a high maintnance person!!
Lace
RobinW
12-15-2005, 02:38 PM
Thanks Lacey, I think a night away or a weekend is a wonderful idea. Especially for the middle of winter!!
lady_adnerb
12-15-2005, 02:39 PM
I would love to do a Valentine's day challenge. Then again, I've been stinking at challenges. But maybe once January is here? I need a motivation to start exercising. Hmm..choose between exercising or cleaning? :lol3:
RobinW
12-15-2005, 02:41 PM
Brenda, you're too funny :rofl: thats a tough one to choose between!!
lady_adnerb
12-15-2005, 02:43 PM
Well, I've heard that cleaning is exercise...so maybe I should start easy ( :lol: ) with that. Then again, looking at my house (did I tell you all I went on strike and have not cleaned ANYTHING??), it'd be easier to start an exercise program THEN work up to cleaning :lol:
Bought myself a book "how to clean up the clutter"....and now can add THAT to my clutter. lol. Actually, I want to find time to read it. Maybe it'll give me suggestions on where to go w/the stuff (besides piling it in the corners).
beckamundo
12-15-2005, 07:59 PM
Robin, I'm in on the Valentines challenge. I think I mentioned something in Daily Chat about it earlier this week, or was thinking it.
I did ok today I think, a shake, LARGE salad, 64ozs. water, about 1/4c. maybe a little more of cool whip, 1 c. of sugar free raspberry jello, and 1/4 piece of beer bread. I road in the am 1.5 miles and tonight I did 20 reverse crunches and 1 mile on the bike.
Tomorrows Plan:
Breakfast:SFLC Shake
Lunch:don't know
Supper:SFLC Shake
Water:64ozs. +
Exercise:Will be done later on so I'm hoping to do at least 1.5 miles on the bike, the crunches again and maybe even some Body Flex.
Good luck ladies.
bnbsmommy1
12-15-2005, 10:19 PM
I need a motivation to start exercising. Hmm..choose between exercising or cleaning? :lol3:
I read in here on an exercise thread some exercise advice. One lady said the SECOND she starts trying to talk herself out of exercise that she grabs her shoes and leaves RIGHT THEN. That's what I've been doing too and it's working great.
I've also found that setting all my clothes, ipod, hat and gloves out that night is VERY helpful because then I can just throw it all on and not be digging through laundry and under beds while everyone is sleeping.
hope that helped a tiny bit :)
RobinW
12-16-2005, 09:03 AM
Man o man the fat lady was brutal yesterday :sumo: I got thru it!!!!! :cb:
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ left over turkey w/alfredo sauce and a few bits of broccoli :T
Supper~ I made the cheeseburger soup! Man was it good...a serious amount of calories, but it was ok for today. I only put a 1/3 of the cream in...good thing :dizzy:
bnbsmommy1
12-16-2005, 11:44 AM
I had an egg incident that I'd rather not remember this morning so I ate 2 TBS of splenda peanut butter instead.
for lunch: don't know
supper: don't know
It's ttotm and I'm crampy, in a crappy mood and not hungry.
whine whine whine
RobinW
12-17-2005, 09:43 AM
I had cheeseburger soup yesterday for supper, and I honestly still feel full!!!
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ 1/2 a serving of cheeseburger soup! :T
Supper~ chicken and a veggie
Im going to go get the ingredients for Tenn's pumpkin sausage soup....that looks awesome!! Thanks Stacy :)
bnbsmommy1
12-17-2005, 11:54 AM
2 scrambled eggs for breakfast
for lunch: not sure, I'm just NOT hungry. I think a simple salad
supper: liquor liquor and a big steak at the party :carrot:
dh is home today so it's always harder to eat when he's making all kinds of good food. and I'm a little hung over so food doesn't sound good at all at the moment.
breakfast: 3 eggs
lunch: steak or taco salad
supper: protein shake
RobinW
12-19-2005, 08:23 AM
Im down 3.5lbs this week!! I can get my 16's on and done up!!! (cant breath mind you) :lol: The blouse I bought for myself for my xmas present....if I have another good week, I will be able to wear it christmas day :)
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ last of the cheese burger soup
Supper~ left over chicken thighs, and a veggie
bnbsmommy1
12-19-2005, 08:56 AM
WOOHOO, I'm so excited for you!!! Must see pics of you and the new blouse :)
breakfast: 2 eggs
lunch: hamburger (?)
supper: protein shake
Sonnet
12-19-2005, 12:17 PM
I see a few members drink the shakes and protein drinks. What kind are they? I've been drinking Atkins' and do very well with them, but my health food store said no more Atkins. I'm looking for something that has a very low carb count and tastes good. :smug:
RobinW
12-19-2005, 12:39 PM
Sonnet, I use "Optimum Nutrition" Brand, in double chocolate fudge flavour. It comes in a big plastic jug, in powder form. Its only 2 grams of carbs per serving. Then I add a heaping tsp of psyllium husk powder to my shake....that brings it to 7 grams of carbs, but 5 grams of fibre. Its only 110 cal per serving too. I mix mine with water, dh likes his with milk.
RobinW
12-20-2005, 09:42 AM
Only 5 more days til christmas eve!!!
How is everyone doing?
How close to your goals did you get?
I'll review all mine on Christmas eve morning.....I doubt I'll get on line much after that for a few days.
Do we want to start the valentine challenge on the 26th or 27th or wait until Jan 2nd?
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ 1/2 serving pumpkin sausage soup
Supper~ lobster tails :T and a veggie
bnbsmommy1
12-20-2005, 07:49 PM
personally I'd like to start it the day after Christmas....this way I don't fall off the wagon or have days when I'm not accountable...but whatever everyone else wants :)
RobinW
12-20-2005, 09:18 PM
I like right after too.
Sonnet
12-21-2005, 09:34 AM
Sonnet, I use "Optimum Nutrition" Brand, in double chocolate fudge flavour. It comes in a big plastic jug, in powder form. Its only 2 grams of carbs per serving. Then I add a heaping tsp of psyllium husk powder to my shake....that brings it to 7 grams of carbs, but 5 grams of fibre. Its only 110 cal per serving too. I mix mine with water, dh likes his with milk.
Robin, Thanks for you help. I'll try this, and the psyllium also sournds like something I could use.
bnbsmommy1
12-21-2005, 10:07 AM
tonight is the work party and I haven't got my low carb punch mix yet :(
so I've gotta come up with some kind of punch to make tonight....I vow not to cheat, even if I have to not eat and just drink water :mad:
plan today
breakfast: 2 eggs
lunch: small salad
supper: shake
RobinW
12-21-2005, 02:14 PM
Lace~ good luck at the party!
Sonnet~ make sure you get the psyllium husk "powder" cuz the plain husks, are just gross!! :lol: And dont take too long to drink it!! :eek:
I had forgotten to post today
Yesterday was horrible. I ate on plan, but supper was HORRID!!! So I ended up digging into the back of the fridge and found some meat sauce, in a not so low carb sauce(but no sugar) topped it with some cheese and sour cream. Then about 2 hrs later, I was just as hungry as I was at supper....so I finished off the meat sauce :dizzy:
Today seems to be ok so far. I have no idea where the hunger came from yesterday!!
I did much better yesterday, except for the fight with the :sumo: I won tho :cb: :lol: All I had to do was remember the meetings we have today, with young thin women!! arrgghh!! Seriously....one of them, she's so small, it would take 2 of her to equal me! I really dont like the goliath(sp?) feeling next to these ppl.
my dd used all my eggs to make some deviled eggs and then they were gross so that ruined the whole dozen. Have to go to the store today to get more.
WTG for beating the fat chick. I know the goliath feeling very very well...I guess I just got used to it, although it isn't much fun.
breakfast: summer sausage and cheese
lunch: eggs
supper: shake
RobinW
12-23-2005, 12:55 PM
Tom, finally arrived, and I dont think Ive ever been more happy to see it arrive!!! Hopefully my "floatation" devices will deflate within the next couple days :dizzy:
My plan for the next couple days....I'll weigh in on Christmas morning, instead of Monday, like I usually do. I have a few planned cheats for Christmas day, and I really dont want to be weighing in that stuff on Boxing day.
Todays plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ I think just an egg or 2
Supper~ steak & mushroom pie....but without the "pie" part :lol: Thats a treat for sunday :lol: A plate full of broccoli too.
Oh!! I tossed one pair of my fat pants so far!!! :cb: The pair I have on, go right after tom!!!!! Thats it, I wont have any 18's to fall back on!! The 16's will hopefully be quite a bit looser after a months time, I will have bloat space in them when its needed.
RobinW
12-24-2005, 07:31 AM
I ended up having haddock for supper last night because I didnt have time to make the pie filling.
Hopefully I'll have time today :D
Today's plan
Breaky~ protein/fibre shake
Lunch~ 1 egg w/cheese
Supper~ hopefully pie-less steak and mushroom pie :D
bnbsmommy1
12-24-2005, 11:59 AM
This is SUCH a spectacular idea!!!
1. November 24th - to be OUT of the 200's.
December 16th (I think) Wear size 16 jeans to husband work party (last work party I was in 22's!)
December 25th to weigh 190
2. to walk 2 miles at least four times a week
3. Add more nutrition into diet, not so many crap calories.
4. Will attempt to add more length walked each time I walk
b: I will have a family picture taken for the first time ever and WILL mail them out to family.
RECAP:
Well. I did #1 but as of today I weigh 200 lbs. sooo...I didn't do b which was to weigh 190 on Christmas.
I have done number 2,3,4 & 5 but I didn't spend as much time with my family as I'd have liked. It all just crept up on me and now I just can't wait until the holidays are over.
I can't wait to go forward to the valentine vixen goal, I need to just keep PUSHING ON and quit dwelling on the fact that I gained back 5-6 pounds, I refuse to.
Going to visit my biological father and his wife and I haven't seen them since I weighed 250+. I'm planning on seeing them on January 14th and I DEFINITELY want to be 190 by then. He's always been embarrased of me because I'm so large, I want, for once in his life, to be proud of me.:smug:
RobinW
12-26-2005, 10:09 AM
1. By Dec 24th, my size 16 dress pants will fit perfectly (if not a bit big)
2. I will get my Xmas baking done without eating any of it!!
3. I will make a point to increase my exercise intensity..
4. I will continue on induction for another 2 weeks.
Dress pants fit perfectly :)
I didnt eat any of my baking until yesterday, and I had 4 treats :D
I didnt increase my exercise intensity :(
I have been on induction, and back on it today.