Awoke this morning to a better day than the past two. Back down at 186.5 for the scale. It's odd really, but I think it was all water retention. I downed 82 oz yesterday, and really I feel much better. I joined the P1PPP Thread, much help just being able to monitor myself. I can attribute the extra pounds showing now to muscle gain. Wheew, that makes me feel better.
Didn't get in any exercise last night, decided to take a break. Tonight I plan on some Yoga, a walk, and maybe some tennis. Clouds loom.....so we'll see. Going to have to rejoin the gym again soon.......
Barb - Good morning you little breakfast Godsend. Thank you for the muffin recipe. I made apple almond ones and they are fantastic! Made my morning!
Ruth - If you need really fast relief in the night, try Advil Liquigels. MUCH faster!
Ellis - You are one busy chick, good luck to you on your renovation journey.
Goldie - Congrats on the loss for both of you! Rub a Dub Dub!
Weezle - My goodness girl....I'm glad they caught him. Thinking of you and yours. Stay safe.
Heidi - What a picky pup, sounds like mine!
Anchorweight - Hey, don't forget to eat enough so that you feel satisfied! Congrats on an OP day!
Jodi - Good news about the Thyroid!
Mama - You are one crazy little mama....where's my brown bag?
Skherb - Congrats on the pound! Did you catch that thread where the ladies posted pics of one pound of fat? That is a big deal!
Sarah - I'm glad you liked the muffins. I want to try some banana ones next time. And I might try using other flavors of yogurt. Maybe blueberries in blueberry yogurt or strawberries with strawberry yogurt. Did you use the WW pastry flour or regular WW flour? It will be interesting to see what the difference is. I can't wait until I get my shipment from Hodgson Mills. I wonder how many calories are in the muffins? If I make them too often I think I'd better calculate it.
Today has been really busy at work and I have cub scouts tonight so no exercise today. I did get to the gym last night and got to join my neighbor in a short walk too. TOM is here this morning and heavier than usual. I was really grumpy last night but after working out my mood was back to normal. Probably just hormones.
Eating is so so but I drug my lazy to the gym yesterday and today. I kept promising myself 5 more minutes and then I'd quit and I made it to my goal of 45 minutes on the elliptical each time. My thighs are sore but not as bad as I was afraid it would be. I've been back to drinking my water too and am wearing a path in the floor
Great to follow everyone and get inspiration and try to stay motivated *sigh*.
Weezie - that was horrible! I'm glad they caught the guy!!
Gotta dash - you know what they say, "no rest for the wicked"
I used the regular WW flour. I'm going to check in Wegman's for the pastry flour today. I also thought about using Unsweetened apple sauce in the apple ones. I have a recipe book where the creator uses the applesauce in place of fats...maybe to add a bit of moisture to the batter? I think I'll try that sometime...Different flavors of yogurts sound like an interesting idea. They would be pretty colors too! Let me know how the ones with pastry flour come out!
You have all been very busy already this morning. I guess I should be checking in earlier that this to avoid the rush. I didn't check in yesterday because it was a fairly stressful day, so wasn't much in the mood for chat. It ended with a major fight with DS#1, so things are not very rosie at home at the moment. Oh well, I guess someone needed to explain to him that, if he didn't like to do a couple of hours of chores each week, he could find somewhere else to live free. Hmmmm. He just doesn't get the concept that M is for Mother, not for Maid.
Anyway, went to the dr. yesterday. The nurse called me in 3 times to weigh me and then started fiddling with the scale. Suddenly, she turned to me and asked if I had lost any weight. She was beginning to think the scale was kooky... I love it.
The dr. was really pleased that I am back to my normal weight and wanted to do more blood tests to compare with last May. Soooo, of to the lab I went. I really want to find out the comparison, also, so am happy to be poked to get that judgement. I'll know in a week, so here's hoping.
However, the blood pressure was high, high, high. Go figure - do a pap smear, then take my blood pressure. Only a man would think of that one.
Anyway, enough of venting...
Hope everyone is doing well. I will be back a little later..it's time to run to the track ( ). Well maybe I'll walk to the track and walk on the track and just plain walk... Talk later.
My goodness, I just hate it when I can't get online for a few days. I miss so much stuff.
Barb - what are these muffins? Yogurt and WW flour? Sounds like a toddler twin thing I could use...
Sticking OP for P1 with only one slip yesterday. Had too many handfuls of dried cherries. But I guess worse slips have happened. I suspect I am not eating enough, so I am tracking in fitday.com today. We'll see how I end up.
I want to respond to everyone, but I must run. Please know that I am thinking about all of you and hoping that each time I log in, I see losses on your siggy lines!!
There are different variations that you can make. I made the ones with dark chocolate chips but my son has been sticking in Reese's peanut butter chips into his muffin. I expect he will really like fruit flavored ones too. I bet your kids would like them too. They aren't as sweet as muffins you buy in the store but everybody in my house loves them.
I was here around 10 this am, but I had the baby and she decided she wasn't having any part of taking a nap, so I gave up and put her in her stroller and we went for a walk. Glad we did, it's a gorgeous day!
Yesterday didn't improve much, moodwise, but reading all your words of encouragment really helped me feel better. I tried to stay pretty much OP the rest of the day, then really BLEW it with ice cream. I've decided that I just cannot have the stuff in my house! Anyway I'm back on Phase 1 today, and plan on following the Phase 1 meal plans in the book to help me stay on track and not have to decide what to fix to eat. I just got up the courage to step on the scale, and I'm really surprised that I didn't gain anything! I still need Phase 1 to detox though.
RNMOM: Thanks for encouraging me, I know you went through the very same thing recently.
Mamacita: It's nice to have someone on the diet with you, it really makes it a lot easier.
jodi: You're doing GREAT! and I'm glad your DD's thyroid test came back negative.
Ellis: Do you plan on becoming a gourmet cook with your fabulous new kitchen? It sounds like it's going to be really nice.
GoldieFun: WOW! You are so good at this! I don't know how you can manage to stay so OP with all your traveling!
Bamiegirl: Have fun unpacking and decorating your new home. Post some pictures so we can all see!
anchor weight: I'm sticking to the meal plans in the book too. The first time I was on Phase 1, I lost 11 lbs, wondering how much I'll lose this time! Good luck!
weezle: What terrible news! I'm glad they caught the SOB, and hope your friends are all OK.
BellyDancer: Good start! As far as the olive oil and other fats go, just be careful to watch your calorie intake.
AdiaFaith: You're going to start floating away with all that water you're drinking! I sure wish I could drink more, I have so much trouble drinking water.
Barb: Now I'm going to have to go back and look for your recipe for those muffins! They sound really yummy!
sweet tooth: You sure knocked them over at your doctor's visit! Now just try to get your blood pressure down, and they'll REAllY be impressed!
Good afternoon, chickies. Crazy day at the office today! I snuck off for lunch, which was such a treat. Not entirely OP, but I am being a lot better, and easing back onto Ph1. Doing ok though. I need to get some new clothes for winter, and those smaller sizes are looking mighty appealing.
Sounds like everyone is having a good day, I got to breeze thru the messages, Weezle, sorry abt the pyscho running around your town. He should be shot. (i am little violent when loved ones are hurt) And yay on the puppies! Everyone else, have a fab day!
Sweet tooth-- That's a great weigh-in story. Last time I had to visit my woman doctor, I had lost about 20 pounds, and the nurse didn't say a word. Granted, they see me once a year, but I needed some cartwheels or something. Maybe next March I'll get a better reaction.
Weezle-- I heard about that shooting on the radio on my way home from work yesterday. You're right, that's scary stuff. We're just a little over an hour's drive from Springfield, and my stomach just sunk when I heard the news. I'm glad that guy is in custody.
My coworker is actually back to work now...for a week. Then she's leaving again for another month. So basically, she'll be here long enough to make things difficult and leave the rest of us with the mess. Woo hoo.
On the upside, I get to see my parents tonight for dinner. They've been vacationing in Wisconsin for the past two weeks, and I've missed them bunches. Mom and I are actually pretty close, so I go into withdraw when I don't see her for long periods of time. I'm hoping I can talk her into a girl's only weekend sometime soon.
Not much is going on....I went through my entire closet today....(talk about a workout lol) and now I have nothing....lol i went and tried everything on...and stuff just doesn't fit....so I gave it to my mom....Remember that prom dress....well I must have lost a lot in the boob area because the top of it keeps falling down.....and my Jr prom dress fits perfectly...how crazy is that....that's been gosh 6 or 7 yrs or so since then...So this means I need to go out and get maybe a few pairs of pants that fit and some dress shirts we'll see...My mom realizes this now and said she'd help me with this which is nice.....Weezle I can't believe about what happened!! I'm so glad you're ok and that they caught the guy....I'll say some prayers for your friends. How scary!! Congrats on the pups Ruth!! Ladies I hope you all have had a wonderful day!
to the gym yesterday and today. I kept promising myself 5 more minutes and then I'd quit and I made it to my goal of 45 minutes on the elliptical each time. My thighs are sore but not as bad as I was afraid it would be. I've been back to drinking my water too and am wearing a path in the floor 
Let me know how the ones with pastry flour come out!
and then started fiddling with the scale. Suddenly, she turned to me and asked if I had lost any weight. 
She was beginning to think the scale was kooky... I love it.
Not entirely OP, but I am being a lot better, and easing back onto Ph1. Doing ok though. I need to get some new clothes for winter, and those smaller sizes are looking mighty appealing. 
I'm hoping I can talk her into a girl's only weekend sometime soon.
