Well chickies I have been pretty much MIA for the past few weeks as far as keeping up with the threads. I really think it is because I have not been following the ww plan. Drinking wine each night, still eating mostly healthy, not exercising, etc etc etc.

I just read the post by chef's and I can completely relate. I have been stuck at the same weight (give or take 2 pounds and it is give now) for 5 months! Maybe that is why I have not been giving it my best effort since I am not seeing any changes?

Anyway today is a new day, almost a new month and I am ready to jump back on and see what the next 4 weeks will bring. I so want to break this cycle of lose 3 pounds gain 1 lose 1 gain 2

I know you are all here for support and this month I need it.

Nancy,
I had a horrible week last one and am afraid of my weigh in tomorrow. I can't blame TOM for giving in! So, I am here with you....we will do awesome I can feel it!

Yes Nancy! We need to refocus! And I need to set time aside for myself every day to jump on here & check in w/ my ladies.

Even if it's only a few minutes during a crazy day.......maybe that will be just what I need to make good choices for lunch.

Day 3 of being back on track. Only Day 2 of no alcohol tho, I ended up going out late Saturday night which I am throroughly regretting now. I'm exhausted. I WILL stay home for the next 7 days & I WILL not drink.......no matter how stressful things get for me.

Well girls I did better today, I have not totaled my points and may still be pushing it but I stayed away from the wine. That is a big deal considering it has been part of my daily life for a few weeks.

But after looking at finances I can not afford to even buy a small amt. (I have not received my reimbursement funds for the past two months from the state and it looks like it could take even longer---don't get me started on that) anyway I thought times were tight before and I was wrong LOL

today I had an english muffin with egg beaters, and some mini quiches made with egg whites and brocolli, lunch all veggie homemade soup and a tortilla with a few thin slices of turkey, dinner some lightly floured cod, asparagus and a slice of corn bread..dessert a fat free sugar free fudgecycle..so not too bad

How have your days gone?

Hello chickies ...... again!

Just quick intro for those of you who I haven't "met" yet. I'm Summer and I found 3FC back in July 08. I weighed in at a whopping 324 lbs and I knew I had to do something. My weight was higher at that point than it had ben during my pregnancy .... with twins I decided I needed to do something about it, so I turned to my computer and began googling.

I found lots of info on WW and decided to give it a try. I stumbled across this board by accident, and the support I got (HI NANCY!!!! ) was amazing!

In 6 months, I lost 50 lbs Unfortunately, I began having some health issues, and had to stop exercising. This lead to an eventual falling off the wagon on my eating plan - which was completely my fault, not WW's!

Anyway, now I am ready to jump back in and I knew the first place to get started was back at 3FC. I did gain bck 9 lbs of my loss since Dec 08, but I am ready to and start again.

I am employed part time, and have 3 AMAZING boys - they are 9, 4, and 4. I am struggling a bit with what to pack for lunch, but I know that I will get into the groove.

I tend to be a pre-planner. I like to decide what I'm eating for the day and stick with it. It makes it easier for me not to go off track. You may see my daily meal post in these threads with a point breakdown - just me planning

Sorry for the long post - just wanted to say hi to everyone!

Nancy! Looks like you’re getting’ back in the game. Good for you!

Yesterday was good. Didn’t make the healthiest choices, but stayed w/in points. Darn taco salad day! It was so good tho.

Still feel a bit shaky about my resolve. I don’t feel like I’m entirely back “in it” yet. Feel like I’m teetering on the edge of falling off the wagon. Need to find something to get me motivated again. Any ideas?

Nice to meet you Tex! And good for you for getting back in it before you gained all of the weight back. 9 pounds is nuthin’ compared to the loss you maintained. Good for you!

Back to work………..where’s Chelley been?

Okay - no responses on the other thread so maybe you guys can help me.

I induldged in my weakness from the cafe this morning. They are hasbrown potatoes made w/ cheddar cheese & maybe sour cream & then baked all golden & gooey.

I had about 1 cup. Any ideas on the points? I want to use my weekly allowance for this "treat" & stay on plan!

Thanks!

texs soo good to see you again and as you can see from my weight tracker I have not moved much LOL but I am glad you are back and I know with the chickies that are here we will all support you back on the wagon again.

Chefs please hang in there, I fell off the wagon tonight with some wine (dammit) but am resolved to get back on again tomorrow as for your points that is a tough one

I would call the hash browns 7pts and depending on how much cheese you will have to judge it... a cup is a lot to error on the side of you I would call it 10

I had a pretty good day until this eve when I cracked open some wine...I know I said I was not going to get any but well I did. I did eat healthy all day but am lacking in a few veggies I think..breakfast english muffin with egg beater, then snack egg white with brocolli (I am on an egg kick) lunch roll with 2oz beef and veggies then snack popcorn, dinner salad

you know I thought my post would be on the bottom but ended up in the middle go figure

Chefs - not sure about the potatoes, but I would probably count 15-20 pts to be on the safe side - without seeing them, they are also probably cooked with either butter or oil - BUT whatever was in them, they sound YUM!

Nancy - I see you are still struggling with the wine I hope that you can kick it out - just think of the weight you might be holding back by still indulging I know it is your but come check in with us .... we'll help you through it! Are you still doing the "Wendie" WW plan?

Well yesterday went great for me - I had a balanced day, but that tends to happen when you're excited and start again. I must admit that I am a scale junkie. When I'm dieting, I tend to weigh myself SEVERAL times a day - it's like a drug for me. So far, I am down 4 lbs, but I still have several days to go before WI, so we'll see what happens.

I had the best thing for breakfast yesterday - and I'm making it again today. It is egg muffins 3 pts for the entire serving - which makes 7 mini muffins

1/2 c egg beaters (1)
14 g 2% Kraft shredded cheese (1)
1 T bacon bits
mushrooms (0) - you can sub or add as many other 0 pt veggies that you like

Pour into mini muffin pans, and bake at 400 for 10 minutes.

These were yummy!

Today I have 31 points - this is what my menu looks like - oh I tend to eat every 2-3 hours:

B - Egg Muffins (3)
S - bananna (2)
L - Southwest Salad - lettuce, tomato, 1/2 c black beans (1), 5 oz chicken (5), sour cream (2), cheese (1)
S - Fiber One Bar (2)
S - Orange (1)
D - Naked Chicken Parmesean with Ronzoni rotini (12) and side of broccoli (0)
S - Jello Sugar Free pudding (1)

5/5 fruit/veggie, 2/2 healthy fat, 2/2 milk + 3L H2O

Thanks! I looked up potatoes au gratin in the food book & it was 13, which is right in the middle of what tex & nancy suggested so seems reasonable. And they were good darn it! I haven't indulged in those since December & I used to have them every morning!

No wonder I gained so much weight.

So all my weekly allowance is now gone, but I'm on plan & no alcohol!

ROUGH therapy session today which brought up a ton of emotions I didn't know I was having. Still kind of upset from it, but hopefully now that I got it out, things will be better.

Funny how everything is connected.......having emotional issues, drinking too much, falling off the diet wagon........man I have ISSUES!!!

But I'm hanging in there & hoping to get it together & have a loss this week. So far so good.......no alcohol & on plan!

Is it really only Wednesday?

I tend to eat every 2-3 hours too tex. Definately a major lifestyle change & I know it helps me stay on track. I never get too hungry & if I start too, my next meal is right around the corner.

Sizzling Chicken Salads in the cafe tomorrow for lunch! Yay! I don't have to pack lunch. I love them & they post the nutritional value so I don't have any guesswork there. I've tried to recreate the stupid things at home but they just don't taste the same.

Here's to an on-plan Thursday! Nite ladies!

well chickies I think I need therapy....I can't seem to stay focused. I indulged in wine again tonight and have not one to blame but me. and you are right is is all tied together with emotional stuff. I am trying to sort it out but at times does not make sense. know any good free dear abby people? lol

went the respiratory therapist today but won't know the results until the 13th, took dau to her first obgn appt today she is 17 and now on birth control (she also has irregular periods on top of confessing to activities). work is a day by day thing right now don't know how long I will be working,my closest friend and sister is on the verge of divorce from her cheating hubby...wine **** yes but I know I need to find a better outlet--darn it

am I whining? yes I am there are others who are much worse off than me

kick me now

Well I did it! As of this morning I hit the 40 lb lost mark. I’ve never lost this much before. New milestone & giving me some much needed motivation.

I feel like I’m ready to get back in the game! Bring it on!

DF & I had a convo last nite about having our own little WL challenge – he’s struggling w/ his weight for this 1st time. We’re calling it our Summercamp challenge (we’re going to a music festival in May called Summercamp). Our challenge starts April 22 & we are going to start an exercise program on that date. The person who loses 10 lbs 1st gets breakfast in bed : ) We’re going to create a little exercise chart to put on our bulletin board. How obnoxiously cute huh?

I also told DF for the 1st time ever last nite my weight. I made him guess 1st & he guess 265 lbs. I almost died laughing. Yeah right. Obviously he was just trying to not hurt my feelings. But if we’re going to challenge together, we both need to be honest about our starting points right?

Nancy – therapy rocks. Seriously. The combo of my therapist & the WW program is what is making me successfully this time around. I have tried & failed SO many times on dieting, I really needed to get to the root of what was making me be so self-destructive. It’s very empowering to get to the root of your issues. It’s hard to face them & last night was BAD, but sometimes you just can’t do it alone. Especially when your thoughts & feelings are confusing, after my sessions I feel…….sorted out, whether the outcome is good or bad I’m always more clear about what’s really going on. Just my 2 cents.

And yikes w/ DD confessing to “activities”. Pretty awesome she told you tho. Shows that she really trusts you. Sounds like you’re a great mom!

thanks chef for the encouragement!
DD has always been her own person and I have always encouraged it even though I knew some decision I would not like. But the fact that she told me so matter of factly & she decided it was not worth the risk of pregnancy & if she decides to continue she will not rely on the pill (her sisters both ended up preg. while taking the pill..must be in their jeans LOL) anyway I am good to go on that

as for the rest I really do need to find the root of my emotional eating and drinking I do so well for so long then like you have sabotage myself like I am now.

And I will have to use everyone here as my sounding board until my insurance will pick this up.

Now for the positive....I had a pretty good day although I feel a bit run down not sure if it is because of white blood count or just lack of exercise? but DH and I are planning a great weekend with outdoor activities and I am so looking forward to it

Glad to hear you're feeling better Nancy.

TGIF right?!!

We have nothing planned this weekend & I am keeping it that way. Hoping for nice weather so we can start cleaning up the yard........did I really just say that out loud?