Well, yesterday went okay...overate just a bit but I did 20min of cardio (wasn't in the mood to do more) and then worked with the Evil Trainer. I'm hoping to have more interest in doing my Cardio today, and I'm working with the ET tonight again. Other than that I'm just going to do the best I can.

psm

Morning and TGIF!

I thought I'd get in a quick post before I have to go to my 3 hour meeting ****....

Did well yesterday - ate a bit too much, but I did my cardio at lunch, 20 minutes of treadmill before the ET, and then 1 hour with the ET - so I'm still calling the day good.

Plan for today - I'm going to try and get to the gym for cardio at lunch, then I'm working with ET after work. I'm going to watch my food, and drink my water as well, and I'm also going to try and not slip into a coma during the 3 hours meeting. That last item is probably the one that will be hardest!


psm

Yeah for Friday and for day's off! I'm having a 3-day weekend. Yippee!!

I'm not letting my exercise lapse - I got up and did a good general conditioning workout. Made my muscles quiver. Felt great.

The weekends are the challenge. We're having dinner out with relatives tonight at an Italian buffet. I've eaten there before and will focus on the salad, veggies, and anything seafood - I will pass on the pasta, pizza and breads. But how do I pass up the little chocolate souffle cake?

I hate those 3 hour meetings - anything over an hour makes me cranky. Have a good one!

I personally think it would be WRONG to pass on the little chocolate souffle cake....And I'm very envious of your 3-day weekend. It's 75 degrees here, and the last place I want to be is in the office....

psm

Hi!

Its Saturday and so far, so good on food for a change. DH joined WW this morning and sat through a meeting. He wasn't pleased with the scale but I think that will help him have buy in to us trying to do WW together. We've tried it before but I was the only one going to official WI's and he didn't really commit. He's had an jolt to his ego.

That Italian buffet with the killer chocolate souffle's is Cinzetti's and I think there is one in the Denver area. I did well with my food choices, I loaded up with salad, veggies and I did try an orzo dish that I enjoyed. I enjoyed calamarie as well. However, I did not stay totally away from the pizza. What can I say - its small slices and very thin crust. And I totally enjoyed the dessert.

Today is a different day.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

This is the best weekend I've had in a long time, foodwise. Since WI on Saturday morning, we've kept our food on track. No being stupid. This morning, I did two of my pilates dvd's so at least I did some exercise.

I've been laying around like a slug but I figure I should do that since was I up moving around a bunch yesterday. Two more weeks and hopefully I can take off the aircast.

Have a great evening!

I was a good girl this morning. While I wanted to lay on the bed after my shower, I did a good conditioning workout. Now I can lay on the bed! But only for about 5 more minutes then have to get ready for work.

I look forward to this being day 3 OP. Breakfast will be a WW smoothie, lunch will be leftover roast chicken and a salad, and dinner will be ?. Maybe grilled pork chop and veggies or some form of turkey. Depends on DH, the chef.

Have a great Monday!

You are just kicking some serious butt Terri!!

I had an okay weekend - didn't feel well for most of it....I've learned now to stay the **** away from the foods with the "Sugar Alcohol" in it to reduce the carbs - that stuff is like Ex-Lax to my system!

I have another appointment with the nutritionist tomorrow morning - 6:30am And I've done my "homework" she gave me. So I'm kind of jazzed to see what she comes up with for this week. I like that she's just not looking at the straight calories in/calories out angle - she realizes all the emotions I have tied up with food, and she's working with me in a way that isn't causing the "crazies" (binge/purge) to kick in.

I also worked out at lunch today, and I see the Evil Trainer tonight at 7. So I'm planning on this being a successful day!

psm

Woohoo!!!

5 days totally OP. This is a first in a long time. I can feel the difference and am confident that I'm on the verge of breaking through this plateau.

As we wind down this challenge, Pam, how would you like to go forward? Still want to hang in here with a thread? I like the focus and accountability. I'm thinking a three month "prepare for summer" thread. Up to the first day of spring? Or would you prefer to going back to the monthly boot camps.

Anyone lurking that would like to join in can throw down their opinion too!

Great job with working with the nutritionist. The hardest part of getting into better shape is getting a grip about food and the emotions we attach to it.

I'm sorry, but I'm watching the Today show and its 7:30. Listening to "semen on panties" and timing, etc. is too much for this early. Yuck! On that note, I'm outta here and off to work.

Okay I don't even want to know WHY "semen on panties" is being discussed on the Today Show....

And way to go girl!!!!!

Going forward I think the three month "get ready for summer" thread sounds good - how about April 1 to the end of June (tho summer officially starts around June 20). And I definitely like the accountability - it helps keep me focused (most of the time) and it's nice to go through it with others....

Have a happy hump day! (wait, it's hump day is that the reason for the above mentioned topic on the Today show??? )

psm

Pam, that was funny enough to lure me out of "lurkerdom!"

Too bad my hubby's away, on this fine "hump day!"

Can I throw my hat back into the ring?
I'm ready to "Prepare for Summer."
And how!

Terri, I think I have the "grip about food"...it's those emotions swirling all around it that keep me floundering. Maybe a diet isn't what I need at all...A lobotomy might be more like it!

Paging Dr Frankenstein...

Hi ladies!

Hmm, thought I had posted. I have trouble hitting the submit button sometimes.

Okay, just to bring the panties up again. It was about the Kobe Bryant case and his defense. Two lawyers agruing about her panties.

Back to the health front.

Food is still going well. We've been totally OP with our food since last Saturday. Yesterday was a tough mental day. Do you have days where you've been so good for a few days and you feel that you need to eat? I really had to fight the urge to eat more than my point range - almost felt like I needed to reward myself or something.

Exercise has not been as good as it should have been. Work has been difficult this week and I've been tired all week. I will do something on both weekend days to get myself going again.

Alrighty, I think we'll end this challenge on the 31st and start a new three month or so Challenge on April 1. I think that's next Thursday.

Its Friday! Its jeans day at work! Have a great Friday!

YAY!!!! FRIDAY!!!!

And that pretty much sums up my week....

Weather is supposed to be nice (tomorrow anyway) so I'm going to get my garden cleaned up, and I'm hoping to hit a nursery on Sunday just to look at some shrubs. I'm going to try and stay on track, but we will see how that goes (work has me more than a little stressed lately).

Have a great weekend!

psm

Woohoo!!! Two weeks totally OP in a row! DH is still working the plan so that helps. I've got enough flex points to have popcorn here in a few minutes.

And I've done conditioning type of exercise both days. Lots of productivity too. Despite the crappy weather, it was a good weekend!

I've started a new thread and have posted my goals. I'll finish off the month here but wanted to get my goals written down.

Let's make a last few days count!

Its Monday morning. I'm up and have done my general conditioning workout.

My plan for the day: oatmeal and almonds, milk for breakfast; grilled chicken and salad for lunch; crabcakes and cauliflower with light cheese for dinner. Ice cream treat if points allow for a late snack.

I have a nail and pedicure appt after work so may not get any exercise in. If i have time, it will be pilates for legs.

Have a great Monday!