Mindy, how did the weigh-in go? How exciting that you are about to hit the 100's!!!
Susie, good job on the journaling and the loss. Slow and steady wins the race.
I did Group Power plus 45 min of cardio today. Eating is on plan. I have managed to avoid the leftovers so far. All of the brownies were eaten last night (yay!) but I brought home a few sandwiches. They are tempting me. They are just subs w/ meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato so eating one or two wouldn't be a diet killer. But a small slip sometimes leads into a binge, so it's best for me to avoid them.
I was at the library today and checked out a book about volumetrics. I think I have been following the principles anyway, but I am looking forward to trying some recipes.
This week has been crazy. We were doing MEAP testing (our state acheivment test) 2 days and we had a field trip on Friday. I have been whipped. I have still worked everyday, but I come home and go to bed at like 10:00. I just woke up this morning and finally feel well rested. Now I have the rest of the weekend to get some things done around my neglected house.
Yesterday's weigh-in was okay. I think I lost a couple of pounds since last week. I as at 202.6 and still am today. I have actually been there for 3 days in a row. I keep looking for a 201, but it hasn't happened yet. Hopefully soon. My goal was to be under 200 by the end of October. I'm running out of time.
Ward- I have been craving Subway, so those subs sound good to me.
Susie- Good job on journaling and losing a little. Keep it up.
I am about to go to the salon for a hair appointment and I just got done paying my bills online so I thought I would jump on here and get a "daily" check-in done.
I was so very proud of myself last night because I didn't eat out of frustration to build up my injured ego and I sure did want to but I didn't.
I had ordered a costume for a Halloween party online. When I tried it on it fit except that the arms were very tight. I got the biggest size that this costume comes in a XXL and I wasn't happy to have to do that and then it didn't fit! I knew that we had some mini candy bars in the fridge. It was 11:00 p.m. I was very upset and I thought I"ll just have one and start over tomorrow and then I thought and said to myself, how is that candy bar going to make this situation any better. It won't. It might not change it now but if I say no to those candy bars for a whole year, next year I won't have trouble finding a costume that fits--and I didn't eat it. This was a major success for me for I am a comfort eater and a binger.
Ward: I'm glad the Brownies are gone. Tell me more about Volumtrics. I've heard of it but don't really know what it is.
Mindy: It sounds like you have had a very busy and stressful week. I'm happy that you showed a loss. Keep working hard.
Ok..time to get on the road. See you all tomorrow.
Oh, my day has started off well with food
Breakfast: 2 scrambles eggs 260 cal, 3 p of bacon 125 cal, toast 140
I wanted a higher calorie and high protein breakfast to start my day. It keeps me from getting hungry and binging the rest of the day.
Mindy, next week you'll hit that number! I am glad things have calmed down for you.
Susie, I am sorry the costume didn't fit; I know that must have been disappointing. But, your reaction really demonstrates how your thinking and behavior have changed. I know you will be successful in this journey. And next year, that costume is going to be way too big for you!
I did Group Ride and 52 min of cardio today. Eating is on plan.
I forgot to respond about volumetrics. It's all about eating a greater volume of food at the same calorie level, so you don't get hungry. I had to stop reading the book, though, because reading all those recipes made me starving.
You can do it, Mindy. What kind of reward do you have picked out for yourself when you hit the 100s?
Today I ran about 6 miles and did 20 min on the elliptical. Eating is on plan. It's kind of chilly today so I am about to go make a big pot of vegetable soup. Mmmm mmmm good.
Ward- I have no idea what I will do when I get under 200. I haven't really thought about it. Cry, for sure. The last time I was under 200 was after I got married and was pregnant for my daughter. I went from 145 to over 200 while pregnant. It never left. So that was 23, well 24 years ago. Then of course I want to get back to that 145.
Today I was up a little. I figure it is because we ate really late last night for my mom's birthday and it was pasta. I'm sure it will go away. Tonight we did WATP 2 mile walk. I didn't bring workout clothes so i did it in my jeans and barefoot. It is really too easy. Even Kelly commented on how easy it seems to be getting. Tom. will be tae bo though, so a bit more of a workout.
I did Group Ride and 52 min of cardio today. Eating is on plan.
It's official - I have become my mother. I left my purse at the grocery store today and had to run back for it. Thankfully someone had turned it in, money and all. My Mom is notorious for leaving her purse everywhere. One time she left it in a restaurant when she and my Dad were traveling. They had to turn around and go back like 150 miles to get it. He was SO mad!
For the past two days the pressure at work has been tremendous. As I told you there are a lot of changes happening and it's getting to be more and more and bigger. Some are good, some are not but it is very stressfull.
Yesterday I gave into that stress and comforated myself with food and no exercise. Today I paid for it with feeling bloated and slow and headachy from the sugar.
I did not want to work out tonight but I made myself go and I'm glad that I did--it helped to sweat a little bit.
I'll go back to journaling tomorrow. I have no idea why I use food to comfort me..it's not like it really changes the situation. I am a emtional eater for sure. I need to do some research on it and see what else I can do so I don't have these backsliding events. They undo all I my hard work!
Ward: I laughed when you wrote about leaving your purse and turning into your mother. I'm going to check out the volumetrics link. I just hope I don't get hungry! lol
Mindy: I sure will cry tears of joy when I get below 200---heck I"ll cry when I get below 250!
Susie, are you doing better today? I am a stress eater, too. Well, all sorts of emotions, really.
I did Group Power and 52 min of cardio today. Eating is on plan.
I went by this little thrift store and found a cute dress for my husband's company holiday party. The best part - it was on clearance, so it was only $2! Want to see?
Ward- Cute!! Looks like you are ready to knock em dead at the party. Good for you.
Susie- Hang on and don't let the stress get to you. Be TOUGH!!!
Today my scale said, drum roll please, 201.2. A new low. I hope I can sneak out about 2 more pounds before the end of the month and see that magic number.
I went to school today with a new workout plan in my head. I was telling Kelly that I think we need to do Bob and BL more often and then Jillian on alternating days. We need to pump up the intensity. She had been thinking the same exact thing. We are so wierd. Then I hit my 50 pound loss today and she hit her 40 pound loss today. See what I mean? We are freaky.
And the stress continues..but you know this morning I thought to myself, it's always going to be something. Then I asked myself, do I really want to loose this weight, because if I do, I've got to learn that there will always be a reason it's hard to do and I just need to go on. I'm wrapping my head around that thought today.
Ward: I love the dress...and what a deal!!!
Mindy: You are so close to getting out of the 200's...I know you can do it. You make me believe I can do it too!
I'm off to a meeting but wanted to check in. Talk to you all later.
Susie, you are right - there's always going to be obstacles. Sometimes we trip over them, but the important thing is to get up and keep going. You can do it!
Mindy, you are so close! How exciting.
Today I did Group Power and 45 min of cardio. The weather is so yucky that I didn't feel like leaving the house. Well, I got to the gym but now I am staying put. Eating is on plan. I have tons of soup left and it will be perfect for this cold, rainy day.
I have challenges coming up for the next week - chili cook-off tomorrow, fall festival on Sun., Halloween carnival at school on Thurs., then Fri. I will be opening the candy, plus the kids will bring home scads from trick or treating. A treat here or there is ok, I just want to remain binge-free.
A new low. I hope I can sneak out about 2 more pounds before the end of the month and see that magic number. 
