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#31

jomatho , 02-21-2012 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sum38
I don't know if it was my walk or the fact I only logged in 1400 calories, but I was down another 1.5 pounds.

146.5 I know I stalled but I was losing inches, maybe my body is finally catching up. -- Plus I switched things around what came to my eating...what ever it is, I am not complaining I am so glad I have you ladies I would had given up otherwise when I was not breaking that 150 lb mental mark.
My jaw dropped when I logged into mfp and saw another 1.5 pounds down this morning!!! Sooooooooooooooooo happy for you
#32

jomatho , 02-21-2012 07:30 AM

I am determined it is going to be a great day today! The cookies have left the house (except 2 that I hid in the freezer for a spike day down the road ). It is intervals and running (possibly walking too) day today and I plan to burn some major fat!
My calories came in a bit low yesterday and may again today since DH won't be home. I haven't been too hungry since Spike day, so I will see where today takes me.
Due to the cookie incident, my protein was low yesterday, so I will work on getting that back up there today. I guess that is it for my health goals today.
Okay, I wrote a book yesterday, I guess I should go so I don't bore you guys to death, I will check back later
#33

K9Owner , 02-21-2012 10:26 AM

Today is my 1400 cal day. After working my bum off last night, I had a NOW Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake
This tastes like a cheesecake milkshake. It is fabulous!
It was after midnight, so it is included in Tuesday's Menu! Enjoy

NOW Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

Breakstone's - Cottage Cheese, 2% Milkfat Low Fat 30% Less Sodium, Small Curd, 1/8 cup (124g)
Friendship - All Natural Low Fat Cottage Cheese 1% Milkfat No Salt Added, 3/8 cup (113g)
Blue Diamond Natural- Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk-1 cup
Now Foods - Whey Protein Isolate - Natural Vanilla, 31 g
Jell-O (Jello) - Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Cheesecake Pudding, 8 g
Strawberries - Raw, 2 oz

Cals: 289
Carbs: 21g
Fat: 6g
Protein: 41g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Sodium: 653mg
Sugar: 9g
Fiber: 2g
#34

Sum38 , 02-21-2012 05:32 PM

I am really loving this....life...weight....I have cooked all afternoon. I like to cook and tend to make 5 or 6 meals for the freezer. -- I ALWAYS keep sampling my cooking and after each cooking afternoon; I usually weigh about 3 pounds more for a day or two...ya, I am stuffed Anycase, I did cook, I did sample and I did hop on scale...It was under 150. I feel like singing and dancing. Just being below 150 and stuffed makes me feel happy I know tomorrow won't be 146.5 day, but I don't care... I am just happy to be in my 140's
#35

Sum38 , 02-21-2012 07:44 PM

I have always tried being a good citizen...donate blood etc. I volunteered to be a donor for bone marrow. Now they need it. I am a bit scared, but excited at the same time. I have uncommon tissue type. I am happy, possibly, to be helping someone else out. I will find out more tomorrow
#36

jomatho , 02-21-2012 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sum38
I have always tried being a good citizen...donate blood etc. I volunteered to be a donor for bone marrow. Now they need it. I am a bit scared, but excited at the same time. I have uncommon tissue type. I am happy, possibly, to be helping someone else out. I will find out more tomorrow
Oh my, you are a saint! I don't know if I could do it. I do have my organs marked for donation in case of a freak accident though, I figure I won't need them if I'm dead right? I wish more people would donate organs, they are so needed. Good for you, keep me updated on the progress!
#37

jomatho , 02-21-2012 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sum38
I am really loving this....life...weight....I have cooked all afternoon. I like to cook and tend to make 5 or 6 meals for the freezer. -- I ALWAYS keep sampling my cooking and after each cooking afternoon; I usually weigh about 3 pounds more for a day or two...ya, I am stuffed Anycase, I did cook, I did sample and I did hop on scale...It was under 150. I feel like singing and dancing. Just being below 150 and stuffed makes me feel happy I know tomorrow won't be 146.5 day, but I don't care... I am just happy to be in my 140's
I freezer cook too! Right now my freezer is so full I can't fit in any more normal freezer stuff. That's both my fridge/freezer and a full upright in the basement guess I overdid it last month!
Congrats on the under 150 even after a day of taste testing!
#38

Sum38 , 02-21-2012 08:00 PM

I am scared....it means anesthesia... ~~funny my son wants to be an anesthesiologist ~~ and my daughter is going to be a pharmacist ~~ I am just scared a bit. Hubby said...whilst you are under...maybe get a tummy tuck you always wanted

BUT if it helps someone else, I will definitely do it.
#39

K9Owner , 02-22-2012 12:03 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sum38
I have always tried being a good citizen...donate blood etc. I volunteered to be a donor for bone marrow. Now they need it. I am a bit scared, but excited at the same time. I have uncommon tissue type. I am happy, possibly, to be helping someone else out. I will find out more tomorrow
Bless you!! What a gift to be able to give a gift of life to someone else!!
You're a gem!!

HOWEVER, as sweet as your BIG heart is, if you think for a second that I am lying around in bed, deterring from my goals while you run off and leave me in the dust.....I have news for you----

NOT HAPPENING!!

145?? Only if I gain some in muscle, which would be ok too!!!
#40

K9Owner , 02-22-2012 12:04 AM

**& yes I wrote OUT LOUD in red!!**
#41

Sum38 , 02-22-2012 06:31 AM

I laughed at your comment on MFP Krystal... haha...
#42

Sum38 , 02-22-2012 06:34 AM

I did not sleep that much last night; I am a bit nervous about today and what I will learn about the donation....

I am not doing a weigh in today; I don't want to be disappointed I want to see low numbers.

Definitely staying OP today with 7 mile walk.
#43

jomatho , 02-22-2012 06:50 AM

Had a great day yesterday, I actually came in low on cals again, I figure if I don't feel I need them, I may as well save them for when I do (TOM is expected in a week, need I say more?)
Got in my intervals and some running and some walking.
Would have liked my protein a little higher so I will work on that today.

Todays plan is weights and then maybe a walk. I have some running around to do, so I will see what kind of energy I can muster, right now I am feeling a little doggish.

Hope everyone has a great day!
#44

K9Owner , 02-22-2012 08:47 AM

If you all haven't guessed yet, I love helping other people. So, you can imagine how excited I was when I turned my high school best friend onto spiking! I had turned her on to MFP last year, but she only uses the phone app with like 4 friends�.until now! She has 2 boys. Her and her hubby moved to GA last year, and she has packed on about 60+ lbs with pregnancy and life in general. The funny thing is, when we were in high school, we were members of TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)--YES! in high school!

We were always trying to go from 150 to 140. I can't remember if we ever made it, but we must have b/c we eventually stopped going to the meetings. We were the youngest 2 there in a group of mostly grey-haired ladies. We went with her parents.

Even being the youngest, we loved those little older women's inspiring stories & struggles.

That makes me reflect this morning on just how long I've been doing this�really my whole life. While our other friends were going to the mall & getting drunk, we were going to nutrition meetings.

I think it has largely played an important role in how I see food & why I will not allow myself to get over 165lbs.

Also, it puts things into perspective that I have never been in that 115-125lb category & that is OK.

She had made a commie on FB about "Only losing 1 lb for the week". Now you all know I had to say something. Only 1 lb! ONLY 1 POUND?!?!
I'd love to lose a pound in a week after a 6 month plateau. But she Im'd me and put things into great perspective for me, & I quickly developed an overwhelming heavy heart for heavier people all over MFP and 3FC that I know--though limited.

She said, "Well, when you have more that 60 lbs to lose, 1 pound a week is very discouraging, especially when I was so used to just needing to lose about 20 lbs. This is really hard."

I felt sad for her & thought::I had 20 to lose and KNOW how hard that was for me. With 60,80,100+ even moreso.

So, for those of you with higher amounts to lose & are struggling, I have this for you today:: Don't Quit! Even if it's 1 pound this week and 2 next week, or maybe none for the week after you have been diligent with your efforts.. DON'T QUIT! Tell yourself you can quit tomorrow, then never allow tomorrow to come.
#45

Sum38 , 02-22-2012 09:32 AM

I am doing something that I usually never, EVER do!

I am just wanting to EAT!! Just Eat and I am fighting back that urge by wearing size 8 jeans that are tight on my belly I am the ultimate snob what comes to right fitting clothes; I could run "national ban muffin top department" So I am wearing these jeans that feel snug; I am hiding my muffin top under a sweater that I won't gross everyone out So by wearing these jeans I am reminding myself that those little bites are not worth it....

The things we do....now I need to sneak into grocery store and pray that no one I know sees me; they would make fun of me and think I have lost my mind hehe.

edited to add; I must say they fit much better this week than they fit 2 weeks ago. I can actually breathe

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