Monday it is!

I think I need a spa day too... or at least a massage! They were supposed to give me one at the hotel we booked the wedding at this past summer but the girl was on holidays then... maybe I should make an appointment and use up my gift cert and get my back feeling better!

Chantal: I also had pain (in the low front left side) a few times. Hurt really bad at the time but seems to have relented now. Good luck with narrowing it down. Think you lost enough at the beginning to be able to afford a slow week, although I'm sure it's not what you want. Any loss is still a loss though! Maybe your body is just setting you up for another huge number next week!

Was doing some math in regards to my weight loss and was so excited I thought I'd share:

5.8% of my body weight is gone
25% of the way to my goal
Avg. 2.4 pounds, 2.8 inches a week
Not much ahead of schedule... but not behind!

Thanks Michele! I've had NO pain since I stopped the pills.
I'm thinking that if it's the same today, I'll start taking the Chromium tomorrow...see if it does anything... wait a few days. And then I'll start WM 2000. We'll which one is causing me pain.

Last night, I did some body sculpting - feels good!
Might be playing golf tonight - that should be fun too!

I'm wearing a pair of pants that I haven't worned since I started this program... wow... what a difference. Another 10 pounds, and I think they won't fit me anymore SOOOO FUN!

So what's this CHALLENGE about??? It's starting TODAY, right?

Chantal, I hope you get to feeling better and that if it is the supplements that you resolve that quickly. It doesn't feel good to have that issue. I've been there! How long have you been on program? Sometimes there are 'adjustment' periods where your body rebels against the healthy eating and slows the process briefly. Now is a time to consult with your centre in my opinion. Don't pursue the extra supplements they might suggest but do listen to them when it comes to some of the more natural options.

Michele, I think you should have a spa day! Treat yourself! You deserve it! Great stats on your loss! You must feel great!

As far as the challenge: I think (if I remember correctly) you just stick to the program 100%, post your food, and whomever loses the most inches and lbs in the week is the winner.

For brekkie today:
2 wasa (counts as 1 starch - is high fibre, low sodium, very filling)
1/2 Tbsp low sodium peanut butter (1 fat)
2 clementines (1 fruit)

One more thing: my total inches lost thus far is 25! How great is that?!?

Wow!! That's awesome meme! Way to go!!!!

OK, I'll post tomorrow morning what I ate today. Going to the center tonight and will tell them my "plan". I'm thinking I'll start back on Chromium tomorrow... I'll wait 2 days and if all is good, I'll add WM...and maybe I'll never get them again... but if I do, then at least I'll know which one is causing me burbing and serious pain.

I have a ticker!

there really wasnt any way to win except for following the program...:O)

biggest loss never matters...just follow the program for the challenge

Good morning ladies,

I went to my WI last night...they were okay with me stopping the pills because of the pain, and they also agreed to getting back on the chromium today...and leaving a couple of days to see how I feel...and then start the WM 2000 over the weekend, if I'm feeling good.

WI was the same...the bowels are moving much... BUT I'm exercising and I feel great!!! I feel really good about myself and I'm realizing that that's what REALLY matters. Yes, I want to see numbers going DOWN, but all in time.

This morning I'm wearing pants that I haven't worn in months cause they were sooooo TIGHT... and now, they fit perfectly...even a bit loose!! WOOHOO!!!

So here's what I ate yesterday:

BK:
1/2 C of cereal (Guardian All-Bran) - (1S)
1/2 C of Skim Milk (1/2 D)

Snack:
1/2 C of cottage cheese (1/2 P)

Lunch:
2 slices of WW bread (1S)
1/2 tbsp of ultra low fat cream cheese (1/2 D)
1/2 C of carrots (1V)

Snack:
1 banana (2F)
1/2 C of cottage cheese (1/2 P)

Dinner:
2 C of Spinach (2V)
1 C of cucumbers (1V)
5oz of Chicken (1P)
FF dressing (1FE)

Snack:
1 protein bar (1P)

I know, I know...I was missing a fruit & 2 fats but I wasn't hungry...

soo yesterday didnt turn out at all like i planned!! its a lonnng story but basically yesterday was supposed to b my blissful spa day but it turned out sooo wrong lol. massage was fantastic, but i barely made it to the appointment i hadnt eaten, used the suanas, steam rooms, whirlpools and by the time we left at 2pm i was soo hungy/dehydrated i ended up passing out at the restaurant before i could order my food! it was horrible lol but im OK!! haha however my friend ordered my chicken fingers anf fries becuz she thought they would be the easiest for me to get down and the staff at the restaurant made me drink alot of orange juice, and my the time i got home i was feeling so sicky/sluggish i ate a bit of hamburger helper that my fiance had made himself for dinner
but today is a new day and i will b good, and other than the hamburger helper i didnt really have much choice in yesterdays meals lol
.......oooh what a day!

Hey Ladies, here is my meal for yesterday...

AM

2 Eggs (Pro)
2 Sl. Diet Bread (Starch)
1 Tsp Oil (Fat)

Apple (1 Fruit)

Lunch:
2 Cups Lettuce (2 Veg)
Tomato, Onion, Pepper, Cucumber (2 Veg)
2.5 Oz Grilled Chicken (.5 Pro)
Hard Boiled Egg (.5 Pro)
2 Tbsp Ranch Dressing (Free Ex)

Snack:
Grapefruit (2 Fruits)

Dinner:
1/2 Cup Pasta (Starch)
4oz Ground Beef (Pro)
1Oz Grated Cheese (Dairy)

**Missed a fat but i usually do when i have ground beef. I buy lean or extra lean and soak it in paper towels to get as much fat off as i can but i still find it greasy so i skip a fat, sometimes 2!

I think I am out. Unfortunately I have a bit of a stomach bug. I've had little to no food as a result. Yesterday other than the brekkie I already posted I had 1 cup salad. That is it! Ugh.
Today I feel iffy. I might have some toast and eggs and try and get down a fruit.

Oh yes, I forgot... congrats on the ticker Chantal.
Bride2b... hope you are feeling better.
Uff: You almost made me hungry... almost...

I am down 20lbs total now! 5 more and I will reward myself with a spa treatment. YAY!

ugh I am out...my HR bought me a box of girl guide cookies..and I ate the entire danged thing myself! Last one I did so well!!

Those darn cookies!!! I totally relate. I have this lady at work who sells them...and I have to walk by them every day!! Good thing I never have money on me when I do haha

Thanks Meme! Woohoo to you for the weightloss!

Here's what I ate today!

BK:
1/2 C of cereal (Guardian All-Bran) - (1S)
1/2 C of Skim Milk (1/2 D)

Snack:
1 banana (2F)

Lunch:
2 c of Spinach (2V)
1/2 c of Carots (1V)
2 tbsp of FF dressing (1FE)

Snack:
1/2 C of cottage cheese (1/2P)
1/2 C of pineaple (1F)

Dinner:
Some meatloaf "muffins"
2 meatloaf muffins (4oz) - (1P)
1 small potatoe (1S)
2 tsp of margarine (2F)
1 c of cucumber (1V)

Snack:
1/2 protein bar (1/2P)
1/2 c of milk (1/2D)

And I already have my 8 glasses of water! I perfect day!!