I'm BAAAAAAAAAAACK! LOL And boy did I miss you guys. This is the first time I've looked in in a little over a week and boy did I miss alot. Quickly, before I forget, ritu and mirabelly, perhaps you guys should try
www.fitday.com for your calorie tracking. I log everything there, including exercise and diet for the day. You can make neat little charts and such too. It's pretty handy.
OK, but a week at the beach with mom and dad went pretty well. The weather left alot to be desired at times as it rained most every day. But usually only at night, unfortunately, it doesn't make for pleasantness when one is camping. I didn't eat god awfully...or snack too much. But I am discouraged as I was 146 before I left and now I'm back to *shudder* 150. Sigh. It's not a happy day.
But I got back on target. On Sunday I spent an hour and a half at the gym with 30 minutes of heart-pumpin' cardio and an hour of weight lifting. Same for Monday (I had off work). I didn't log onto the site until today, so I was unawares of the 2-week challenge. BUT, I think I did OK for yesterday, I just didn't track everything like I should have. Actually scratch that, I just did, and I am OK for yesterday. I was super! 4 points for yesterday!
Those damn chicken salad croissants are back today. I know tonight we are going out to dinner for my mom's birthday, so I am trying to keep calories low. I had egg whites for breakfast 50 cal and then with my half a croissant and cup of chicken salad (plus lettuce and tom)...I'm at a little over 600 now. So hopefully 700 will keep me on track tonight. If we go to the olive garden, not sure what I'll do, as my favorite dish is the Portabello Mushroom ravioli. Now there are only 6 ravoiolis, but that has to be high in calories.
I've read alot about the binging talk from old threads and I've realized that I need to get myself under controlw ith that. But on the same thought, I've noticed I'm becoming a little obsessed with what I eat and etc. That is not good either. It's so hard to strike a balance. I forget who made the statement before about knowing the practice but being unable to apply it.
I also think I nened to start tracking my emotions when I eat. It's weird, as I'll just sit here some days and think about nothing but food. Even as I write this, I'm totally full, but still thinking about food. So frustrating.
Anyway, I'm so glad our thread keeps getting bigger. Welcome to all of our new folks. I'm forwarding my personal info to Faye right after I post, so those who missed it will be up to date.
Hope everyone is doing great today...I'm psyched for the 2 week challenge as I did so well the last time.
I feel your pain Debbie, I don't see much loss either and everyone keeps telling me muscle weighs more than fat. Yeah that's great, LOL, but I'd like to see a loss.
One plus is that a pair of capris I bought at the beginning of summer are loose on me today! Size 13! I was getting to the point where 11/12 were getting tight, now I can fit into those fine and I just bought a pair of 9/10 on vacation.Oooh can't wait for my faux suede pants! HURRAY! I'd like to be at my goal by the time I leave for Ireland on 11/10. So that's 18 pounds to lose (that may be adjusted). That's 2lbs. a week.
The reason I may adjust my goal wieght is b/c I'm a little concerned about my chest! I used to be a full C cup, small D...now I'm filling in B cups! SIGH! That is not what i wanted at all. I think I may be one of those women who needs "a little meat on her bones". So I'm gonna try to just see how it goes and maybe stop at 135 instead of 130. I also have to work against that pain in the butt...birth control! GRRR
OK, I"m off now, for real. Talk to you girls later!