Tiff - Yayy for sausage fingers!! LMAO - just kidding. It is good though. Its easier to not get discouraged when you know that it is something that is out of your control.
Takeadeepbreath - Woo-hoo, good job girl without smoking! That is sooooo good. You also did very well with your eating. At a glance, you definately consumed less than 1400 calories (this is depending on your portion size) but guesstimating. I swear, I look up EVERYTHING now, I know how much calories you guys are consuming without having to look up half of it. My only suggestion is, and you can take it or leave it, is that although your low in calorie consumption it does seem that you lean towards carbs. This is the pot calling the kettle black, god, carbs are my downfall. Im only calling it to your attention because that MAY be the reason on why your not seeing huge numbers on the scale, your doing great - just sayin.
Neesy -howd the gym and track go? Haha - thats our new theme "5 dolla foot long".
Now, here is an update on my food consumption. 2 slices of rye toast with 3 eggs whites and two pieces of turkey bacon (made into a sandwich) for 270 calories. 1 fiber bar for 130 calories. That leaves me at 400. Today is Sushi day, yum, yum and I have every intention of getting the sushi platter so here it goes: cruch roll - 222, spicy tuna roll - 290, philadelphia roll - 270, miso soup - 50. That would leave me at 1232. Ill save some pieces for afternoon so that can be included in my afternoon snack, which means I have 200 calories left for dinner. I think I am going to do the grilled chicken meal with a double order of green beans from KFC, that is only 230 calories and would suit me fine for the day. On a separate note, I saw this interesting article that Jillian wrote for MSN.com and wanted to post it here. It just makes sense. I mean, its stating the obvious but hey, its a good reality check. See below:
Excuse: "I don't have time to work out."
That is total baloney. Make the time. I am sure you found the time to watch your favorite television show, right?! You're busy, and I get it, but you have to find a way to make your health a priority. Start scheduling workouts like you do appointments. You can get up a little earlier and do a fitness DVD. You can squeeze it in on the weekends. You can get a piece of cardio equipment and do 30 minutes while unwinding and watching "The Office." The reality is that you must make the time. You will have more energy, better overall health, and better self-esteem—it's worth it.
Excuse: "I have to keep junk food around for my kids and/or boyfriend."
Trash it! They shouldn't be eating that stuff either!
Excuse: "I've tried to lose weight before, but I just can't do it."
Ridiculous. Of course you can. You can do anything when armed with the proper information. Take some time to educate yourself about how to work out properly. Learn about calories—how many are in the foods you are eating and how many your body burns naturally each day. When you are informed you are empowered to make choices that create life changes. The next time you are about to say, "I can't," stop and ask yourself, "How can I not?"
Excuse: "I have too many business dinners and social gatherings. I can't lose weight in that environment!"
Seriously, is anyone really going to notice if you pass up the fatty appetizers? Or the open bar? I go to business dinners all the time and I find they go better when I am not drinking. For dinner parties, offer to bring something. That way you'll know there is at least one healthy thing to eat. And if you're worried about offending people, remember you don't need to be preachy about your eating habits; just say "no thank you" to the unhealthy fare.
Excuse: "I travel a lot and can't get into a routine."
Listen, I travel constantly and I can still eat healthy and work out! Yes, fitness is my business, but anyone can do what I do: Bring your own snacks at all times. Stay at with hotels with gyms. Bring fitness DVDs and do them before bed in your hotel room. Be high-maintenance with your ordering when eating out: Get foods grilled or baked, get all dressings and sauces on the side, sub out starchy sides for steamed veggies. If I can do it, so can you.
Excuse: "My friends eat poorly and it makes it hard for me to eat healthy."
Communication is critical. You must tell your family and friends what your health and wellness goals are and then teach them exactly how to support you. The only way they are going to know what you need and how to give it to you is if you tell them. So ask them to eat healthy with you, and if they can't do it, then ask them not to push food on you or ask you if you want bites.
Excuse: "My loved ones nag me about my weight and it makes me want to rebel."
This is sort of similar to the friends who push bad habits on you—communicate your needs and desires. With that said, if your family still nags at you, then you must set boundaries. Tell them that your weight and fitness habits are simply not up for discussion, and don't discuss events or things in your life that trigger them to start in on you.
Still over 300 lbs. I have kept my calories great this week, worked SUPER hard at the gym, and still nothing. I have several theories, but it still doesn't make it any easier to not see drops in the scale. UGH! If I am not down by Saturday (for some reason, I ALWAYS weigh my least Saturday morning), I am definitely going to the dr. next week and getting the thyroid meds. For those that weren't around, a few months ago I tested positive for Hypothyroidism, but I have been putting it off with the house buying thing, cause I have to pay up front and then get reimbursed and I need to save as much money as possible. But I am definitely not losing like I should and for my sanity that needs to be fixed.
I can't wait to get through them. I didn't have time to even open it till I got to the bar and I sat there for bout half hour reading. HaHa! (giddy-->)