I had a great day yesterday.........ate when hungry, stopped when satisfied. That was a first in quite awhile and boy does it feel good today!!! As for cravings, it's crab ragoon for me. ha! Actually, I have been trying to remember all the things I like. It is funny how you can go for a long time and forget some of those. Awhile back I was eating sandwiches with thing ww bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and a little meat. I just remembered how good they were. I need to make a list like homemade veggie soup, fruit smoothes, etc.

That should have been thin ww bread!!!

I've been eating frozen taquitos lately. (After defrostin in the microwave first!) Four of those make a decent meal for me. I have noticed that I don't eat as much as I used to. I eat a small portion and I am satisfied. That is nice.
Carol, I thing I like thing ww bread better! hee hee

I haven't been posting here lately because I didn't feel like I had anything of value to add.

Just wanted to say "hi" to everyone.

Hi Fiddler! I'm sure whatever you add will be of value to someone here. Probably me!

Runnin Momma, taquitos and crab rangoon are sounding pretty good, thanks to this forum. Glad you are defrosting the taquitos first though, or they might be hard on the teeth!

Today I woke up with horrid backache. I couldn't figure it out. It came on overnight. By the end of the day it was just excruciating. I realized it was from my Turbo Jam workout that I did yesterday. I watched the DVD again, and realized it was from the "wheels" that I did with such vigor. OMG! At least I know it is just sore muscles and not a real injury. I'm looking forward to more "wheels"!

On a sad and serious note, there is a news item here in Texas of a middle school boy who died during PE exercises. He was 5'7" and 240 pounds and he died during some indoor sprinting.

People are talking about how fat he was and I think to myself that I was 5'1" and weighed slightly more than that at one time in my life. When I am doing this program that takes a huge leap of faith as far as food (and I have gained since starting the program), I know I have to continue to think of my cardiovascular health. As one who used to binge via exercise, I refuse to exercise compulsively anymore, but I will walk my pretty neighborhood, and I will go to the tennis courts, and I will do my Turbo Jam DVDs. I also need to get my bike out because the weather is beautiful.

These are things that normal people do, so I will do them too.

Feel a little silly but what are taquitos? I'm with Wiffel, Fiddler, just post what you've been doing. I had another good day probably because I didn't cook much again. My daughter wanted to order pizza which I don't eat so I did. We had been shopping and I didn't feel much like cooking anyway. I have to take the car in for alignment soon so better stop now. Keep posting, everyone!!!!

Carol,

These are taquitos: http://www.hormel.com/kitchen/glossa...423&catitemid=

Today wasn't the greatest day so far, but I doubt I each much the rest of the day. Now that I have moved i am going to try and head back to the swimming. If I can unpack I should be able to find my stuff. no walk yet.

Small problem. When I want something "in my mouth" but not hungry I suck on my water bottle. Problem being I seem to be constantly going to the bath room.

Well home now, hungry so I am eating.....lol...just wanted to post and hope everyone had a good day...

Obi, good to see your eating when you are hungry!! My day was so so. I know I ate a donut that I didn't really want. But I did realize that some foods have lost their power, like brownies and ice cream. I think it is true that if you eat lot of something you get tired of it no matter what some people say. I may not get to check in for a few days so have a good weekend. Praying for you all.

Well a few nice things have happened. I haven't done my monthly weigh in so no idea if I have lost weight, but some good things have happened.


Went out a few times to dinner and came back with a nice size of left overs both times.

Smeone at work gave away 2 big choclate bars (the kind they sell to raise money for schools) and I wasn't interested in either. Funny thing, they were on a diet.

Way to go Obi!!!!

I've been doing well. Today is my DH's b-day I made an ice-cream cake that he loves but in cupcake style. I'll tell ya it was just the right amount and not over the top. Yum. The recipe is Oreo dessert cups (I used his favorite ice-cream. They worked out great. The recipe is on cooks.com. If you try it enjoy!

Talk to you all soon

As some of you may remember, I don't weigh myself. The lady at Curves does, but I don't let her tell me my weight. However, she asked me on Friday if she could tell me what my average weight loss per week is, so I said OK. And my average loss has been 4 pounds per week. I was pretty surprised. I figured it was maybe 2 pounds per week.

Fiddler, I don't weigh myself either and I don't allow the doctor to tell me when I go in. I stand on the scale backwards. Regardless, I would be thrilled to have the kind of loss that you are having. Hooray!

We went to the State Fair today, and had a great time. Of course this is Texas so fried foods are a badge of honor around here. I thought for sure my husband would cave and get some fried oreos or fried twinkies, and he did not. He has been upset about his weight and so has cut back and I think he is actually depressed about his middle.

Anyway, we went the whole day without buying any food at the fair. There are samples of little things (like a tablespoon or two of soup, a 1" square biscuit, tiny things) and that was all we had for 10 hours, some samples.

Plus, loads of walking!

It is so encouraging to see you all doing well. I'm at my sons and all I can say is vacations are difficult...........food everywhere. But I'll be home toninght, Lord willing, and back to normal. Fiddler, that is so exciting about your loss. Keep us posted.