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I'll tell you what, you can't miss a day around here at CCs! :( I've gotten so busy that I can't keep up with the chat thread. We are probably going to be moving very soon, and I have a house to pack up with 3 tiny ones. Eek! So I will try to drop in here and there, but I have so little time that I only have time on the computer to enter my calories. I will come by when I need some support, and can hopefully find a minute to offer some as well. :^:
So, that out of the way..... I've been doing pretty well. I've been maintaining 178-181 for about 2 weeks. I haven't been as good about exercise and eating, but not majorly cheating at all. I just have been so busy that I haven't had time to enter my calories everyday, or log my weight, or anything! So I have been "slipping" a little, sort of in a slump. It feels good to in control of my eating habits, instead of not trusting myself around food and never feeling "full". (I wasn't emotionally full, and when I addressed that, my attitude changed immediately. I am going through such a profound, personal transformation right now in how I feel about myself.) Anyway, I'm just under 1200 right now and Mike and I are getting ready to order sushi and hibachi for dinner - sushi for me, hibachi for him! I will easily come in under 2000. I hope everyone continues to do well. I glanced at your tickers and posts briefly! Zoe, I did see the adorable picture of your and your son. You look great! Maybe I'll post some before and after pictures......I've changed a lot in 20 pounds!! |
Carrie, moving is so not fun with the littles. If you can get a family member to watch them for you, I'd highly recommend it;) BTDT! I'd love to see your before and afters. You're doing great!
-------------------------- I had a higher cal day (1822) because I was feeling a little malnourished, actually a little light headed. Its so hard to gage with the nursing and he's been nursing a little more than usual I think. So I'm probably needing more water and more cals. Tomorrow's another TOPS weigh-in. |
Zoe - How old is your son? Growth spurts typically occur around 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. My girls seem to be going through a growth spurt as well, because all of a sudden they're a lot hungrier than usual, and my body is struggling to adjust to two. (But it is definitely doing it, just a little slower than a singleton.)
Try some Mother's Milk tea and boost your protein and HOH intake. That's what I'm doing right now, because having hungry babies is not fun, even though you know your body will catch up soon. BDTD? I will see about taking a picture today that does my hard work justice! |
So far I've had a strange calorie day, if you look at my fitday, you'll see. Mushrooms, Potatoes, Ranch, & Jell-O. Only a combination I would make. :rofl:
Does anyone know anything about a website that deciphers dreams for you? I don't know what's wrong with me, but I've been having the worst dreams lately. I mean like, wake up in the middle of the night terrified dreams. |
Calories for yesterday~ 1476
Fiber~ 42 grams Thank you everyone for the encouragement! I really appreciate it! I let work know today that more than likely we won't be staying in the area after August (no jobs for DH.) They were very supportive and want me to stick around to train a replacement (which is good~need the $$$.) I had to be honest about it because I'll be leaving at our busiest time (harvest) so I just couldn't leave them in a lurch and not tell them. It's hard; I hate crying in front of a bunch of men. :o Charlene~ I don't know of a website to desipher dreams, but I think this is a normal thing for your "time of life." Transition always makes me stressed and on edge. You just graduated HS and are off to face the world. It can be very scary, so I can see why you'd have bad dreams. You'll be fine! :hug: If they are really bad maybe you can find someone to talk to? I always find that helpful (talking through stuff.) Oh, and I agree, your gain is probably just bloat. I'm still up a bit on the scale too from the Thai food I had Saturday. I feel bloated for sure! I'm going to drink lots of H2O today to hopefully flush all the salt out of my system. Tinky~I made Pahd Thai at home once. I used an authentic recipe (more of a procedure actually.) It was good, but WAY too much work! Plus, there really is no way to make it low calorie, all that oil really is necessary for it to taste right. We did order some, but there were four of us so I didn't eat much. |
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Zoe ~ What a beautiful boy and you are looking fantastic!
Tinky ~ I will stay away from Chinese for a while myself. What a horrible feeling to actually feel your feel blowing up like balloons. Not a feeling I want to repeat. Littlered ~ DGS used to favor me over everyone else but now he is becoming a Grandpa’s boy. Yes, it is back hurting work having a little one learning to walk. Charlene ~ WTG on the graduation, WHOHOO! I am sure that pound will come right back off but I know what your talking about with not being busy. That is a very strange combination of things. HAHAHAHA! Carrie ~ I am going to miss your daily posts dearly but it is totally understandable. I can’t image what your going to be going thru trying to move with little ones. They are enough work under normal circumstances. For those of you that are members of Curves, do you like it? I am probably going to join tonight. I have an appointment to check it out. I am hoping it will get me motivated and moving again. I know it sounds silly but I need something and then maybe DH would be more thoughtful when it comes to food because I am spending money to lose. HAHAHA! I would love to address everyone more thoroughly but it has been super busy day here at work. I blew it this weekend and needless to say I am a little irritated with myself but today is a new day and I need to get this weekend thing figured out and down. I want to be healthy and why I keep letting in unhealthy things is beyond me. Today’s menu: Breakfast: Chik Patty, ¼ c. Fiber One cereal, ¼ c. Silk, ¼ c. Strawberries Snack: ½ Smart One pizza, ½ c. Carrots, 2 Tbsp. FF Hummus Lunch: Smart One Santa Fe Chicken, Salad w/ 1 Tbsp. Toppings and 1 Tbsp. Dressing, 1 Banana Snack: ½ Smart One pizza, ½ c. Carrots, 2 Tbsp. FF Hummus Dinner: 1 Chik Patty Salad (lettuce, bell pepper, onions) w/Franks Hot Sauce, ¼ c. FF Cheese Exercise: 20 minute walk and maybe Curves tonight if they let us start tonight. Well I better get going as the work day is drawing to a close and I need to address a few more things before I leave. Talk at you all tomorrow. |
Well if I stay on track today, I should come in easily under 1500. :carrot:
GrammyL ~ I'm a member of Curves and I love it! I'd highly reccomend you join it, the people there are extremely supportive, and I just love it there! We joined last year when they had a deal where you got in with a $0 service fee, but we kinda slacked off and didn't go. We started again last week, and people are as nice as ever. :) |
Lara,
I go to Curves and love it. like everything else, you get out what you put into it. I have seen women go home red, sweaty and tired and others that just like to talk more than anything else. So go... and work hard as you can. I have been going 4 days a week now. Add the elliptical and Ab lounge and sometime walking. I get a good work out. Weighed in this a.m. I am one half pound from 20 pounds. I am so excited. My first 20! WILL BE THIS WEEK. my total for Sunday: 1318 calories 40 fiber 96 oz water |
good for you, Theresa!!! your first 20!!!
I did curves through part of my second pregnancy. At first I liked it, then it just wasn't my style. I don't think I ever really could work up a sweat like I saw some women doing. ---------------- 4 pounds down (for the last two weeks) at my weigh-in. and I won $35.00. I keep coming home with money. Its like a second job just losing weight. haha! |
Calories for today~1494
Fiber~48 grams Okay, so I eat real ice cream and frozen yogurt sometimes (more this last week), but I never eat novelty ice creams (ie. bars, sandwiches, etc.) Then today I broke down and bought some skinny cow fudge bars. I've been craving something along those lines and I figured they weren't too bad (only 100 cals.) I don't like to have sugary stuff in the house, but I don't boycott sugar completely. I actually was surprised that they weren't artificially sweetened (yay!) I don't react well to the artificial stuff so this is a plus. They taste good. I don't think it's something I'd buy regularly, but not bad for soothing my stress cravings. I just wish I could sooth them with something other than food. Arg! |
GOOOOOD MORNING!:)
We did join and I think I am really going to like it. I am not so sure YDD will but ODD seems to enjoy it. It will take a bit to get used to some of the machines. The ab machine I keep trying to use as an arm machine for some reason. HEHEHEHE! There were three of us so she was a little confused how she was going to show all three of us how to do it at the same time. I didn't like the body fat machine, 43% EEK! ODD was 39% and YDD was 49%. I definitely think we need it. ODD is just really excited about it and YDD is already trying to figure out ways to get out of it I do believe. The reason I say that is because I want to go again tonight and YDD said that was pushing it on doing it to much. :o So, maybe she will have to sit and watch me do it. Last night I did get a workout but I feel it would be better going it alone and not having to listen to the machines being explained. I ate before I went but I was so hungry when I left that I ate when I got home. Shame on me and I ate a lot. I will still hungry but decided to just go to bed. Evening Snack: 100 cal. bag Popcorn, 2 oz turkey breast, 1/4 c. fiber one 1/4 c. soy milk with a banana. Calories Monday: 1473 Well I better get going for now. Thank you all for telling me your experience with Curves. They did explain that the more you put into it the more you will get out of it. First experience was excellent. Disappointed with measurements, weight and fat % but it can only improve it I work at it. Talk at you all later. |
Lara,
I am glad you joined. It is good to get your heart rate up at least. As far as measurements... I am not paying much attention to that. I have been measured by different girls and they each measure diffenent places. and how tight they pull the tape measure. I have lost my first 20 today. And I measured 1 in larger in the abs last week. Next week they could do a measurement and gain another inch??? Yeah, I am doing the Ab lounge...lots. Could that make my abs get larger under the fat? As far as the needing to eat a few more calories. my conclusions are that some days your body requires a little more. I am now eating the 14-1600 range. I am not worring about it at all... long as its healthy. Fit day says my ave for the last month, is 1500. that and drinking tons of water. I mostly drink 12 or more glasses. |
I forgot to tell you all that I did get a couple compliment when we were doing the questionnaire. First, I have already lost 54 lbs in the last couple of years. I know slow but at least I no longer weight 240 lbs on my little 5'1" body. Second, I quit smoking last year. Third, I have my diabetes in remission thru healthy eating and exercising. So I felt good when I left there even though I still have a long ways to go and it has been slow going.
I did indeed work up a sweat on my first workout and I didn't even feel like I was working that hard. I think its because you are moving from one machine to the next. I can see where this isn't for everyone but I think I will like it. Something about the idea of going somewhere and being a member of an exercise group has me really excited but we all know how that can where off. I want to see my name on the wall of biggest losers.:D Theresa ~ Congrats on the first 20 :carrot:. I was trying to stay between 1200 - 1400 calories but I think I need more like 1400 - 1600 like your doing. I am just finding myself very hungry and never staying in my calorie range because I end up binging. So, I am just going to up my calories and see what happens. Who knows, maybe I can get my weekends in order. I know people are thinking that is only an extra 200 calories but it can make a big difference if you choose wisely. Your so right about the measurements and I think its silly :dizzy: that after working out for a week you have gained in the abs. I will measure my success by the way my cloths fit and how I feel, not their measuring tap. I have been slacking on my water intake and I am here to admit it. I used to drink 100 oz a day and lately I have been lucky to get in 50. I start making an effort last week to up it but a few days I fell short of the 8 glass recommended (to much coffee and tea). Today I have in 50 oz and its 1:00 pm. Yes the bathroom has been seeing a lot of me. Can we count going to the rest room as exercise. HAHAHAHA! Todays Menu: Breakfast: 4 egg white omlete, 2 slices FF cheese, 2 slice light ww bread Snack: Grilled cheese (2 FF Cheese, 2 slices light ww bread) Lunch: Smart One Chicken Enchiladas Suiza, Salad (1 Tbsp Dressing and toppers) Snack: 2 light wasa, 2 laughing cows, 2 Tbsp. FF Hummus Dinner: Pizza (1 light ww flatout, turkey pepperoni, slivered ham, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, 1/4 FF Cheese, 1/8 c. sauce), FF/SF pudding, salad Snack: 100 cal bag popcorn, cheese stick The pizza runs abouit 320 calories and that is figuring high but I prefer to go that way. Calories for today: 1470 Well I better head out and see what I can find to do. There seems to be lots, I just don't feel like doing it. HAHAHAHA! |
I had to up my ticker. Either I'm still retaining a lot or I ate way more than I estimated (on Saturday.) Oh well! I'm starting to think that stress sends my body into "hold on to everything" mode. Lol. We shall see. I'm still more stubborn than my body is!
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