Somehow, I feel motivated just being able to write this down on the forum and share with others. I really feel accountable when I am writing the posts.
morning! water dropping a pound a day so far...3 to go! too bad Friday is only 2 days away...vodka will happen! hopefull LESS vodka, though
Last night we walked 3 miles, and dinner was filet mignon with broccoli. I love Omaha Steaks!!! DH does them perfectly since he has a really good meat thermometer...best ever
Today's menu:
B - 2 eggs, slice of marbled jack
S - mixed nuts
L - grilled organic chicken breast (DH barbecued last night!), steamed broccoli
D - uh, ? something with salad!
EX - at least a walk
W 147.6
B egg on toast
L soup
D idk, maybe green pancakes
My little dog is having his euthanasia at home tomorrow. Our family vet is going to make a housecall. It's been a tough decision to make because he still looks okay and follows me around. But, he will only eat if I hand feed, needs carried up and down the stairs to pee, and recently started peeing in the house wherever he happens to be standing. Ugh! I hope the kids are okay through it. They do not know life without our little Luke.
Kelijpa - thanks for the tip! I don't tend to have tempting things in the house much myself, but seem to have discovered how to turn things I do have in into bad snacks! I have 25 calorie crackers for a breakfast on the go, and we always have cheese as a cooking ingredient. I just have to stop putting them both together...
Coolmom - really sorry to hear about your dog. You never seem to realise how heart breaking it is to say goodbye to a pet, but it is the kindest thing for them sometimes. The kids will get through, and I'm sure they'll have happy memories.
Forgot to check-in yesterday…………Yesterday’s calories 1246
Weighed in today: Down a pound.. 191!!!!
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Magistra: In the 180’s !!! I hope to get there soon myself…
Nichols Fam: Nice work…
Coolmom: Okay....I'm still tearing up after reading your last post. I understand what you are going through; went through the same thing with our dog last year. We had him for 16 years and it he was part of the family. After a very depressing Christmas break, we had to make that decision as well. (My poor kids starting working shifts during their break from school to take care of the dog 24/7.) It was such a sad time, and I was afraid that he would pass while they were alone caring for him; he would not eat or walk on his own. It just seemed like the only thing we could do. We still miss him! My kids are okay now ..... Your kids will be okay too! They are able to handle much more than we think.
Coolmom: I am so very sorry it is your fur baby's time to leave his beautiful family. I have been through this twice. Never easy. Your family will remember the good times with Luke and laugh. I wish for comfort for you tomorrow and understanding for your children.
Coolmom- I know it's been said, but I'm so sorry for that. It's always tough losing a pet Euthanasia is sometimes the most human way to let someone go, though. I'm glad you're able to have it done at home though, it will be the most comfortable and loving passing for Luke.
Another successful day today. I woke up and went on a 22 minute jog, then a 45 minute walk on the beach with my sister.
I went on another walk before lunch for a total of 90 minutes or so (I wasn't really counting), plus a 45 minute bike ride in the afternoon.
B: banana & berries with granola and almond milk (500)
s: veggies & hummus (600)
L: tofu and veggies, then some chocolate (1200)
D: pasta w/ veggie sauce and salad (1800)
s: watermelon (2000)
I was going to have ice cream for dessert, but my dad wound up chopping up the watermelon while I was out. I had one piece and knew I'd much rather have that than ice cream, quite the triumph!
Somehow, I feel motivated just being able to write this down on the forum and share with others. I really feel accountable when I am writing the posts.
Breakfast (325 Calories + coffee)
spritz olive oil in pan
egg 70 cal
egg whites from carton 60 calories
Mediterranean Blend Veggies
14 g. Organic Valley feta cheese 30 calories
1/2 Rudi's Whole Wheat English muffin or 1 piece Alpine Valley organic whole wheat bread 65 calories
1 T. pumpkin butter 25 calories
juice 75 calories or less
coffee w/sugar and cream
coolmom so sorry! we still miss the cat we had to put down 4 years ago. Hang in there.
ok so dinner was:
organic chicken italian sausage and green beans
I still have some calories to use, and I will probably have a cheese stick. Good night to everyone!
Ana Welcome! I was like you, thin my whole life. I gained my extra weight after baby number three. Over the next 18 years, I lost and gained, lost and gained, but never really changed my lifestyle. I'm doing that now because of serious health reasons. I wasted too many years being overweight and uncomfortable. I think it is excellent that you are taking charge of your health while you are still young. Good luck with your goals!
Yes! Wasted time is exactly what the past few years feel like. I hope your health issues are not too serious, and you're able to get things under control. I've been fortunate not to have any serious health scares yet, but I do worry about it.
Thank you, everyone for the warm welcomes.
I made a big pot of homemade vegetable soup last night after dinner using the bone from the roast we had for the broth. It was delicious so I had a bowl of that for both breakfast and lunch today. Then a grilled "pizza" (garlic naan, topped with grilled peppers, onions, a few cubes of grilled steak and a little white cheddar), clocked in about 1700 calories for the day, plus lots of water and a tall glass of unsweetened ice tea. All in all, a good day.
Euthanasia is sometimes the most human way to let someone go, though. I'm glad you're able to have it done at home though, it will be the most comfortable and loving passing for Luke. 
I was like you, thin my whole life. I gained my extra weight after baby number three. Over the next 18 years, I lost and gained, lost and gained, but never really changed my lifestyle. I'm doing that now because of serious health reasons. I wasted too many years being overweight and uncomfortable. I think it is excellent that you are taking charge of your health while you are still young. Good luck with your goals!