Diet, Exercise & Support #8
 

Mercy me! I haven't started a thread in a long time, and it took me 20 minutes to figure it out!! I almost gave up. Anyway, here's the new thread. I hope all have found it.

I'm really ready to get out of school. Only two more days of teaching, then 2 days of collecting books, playing games, cleaning, etc. Then a picnic, then the last day/morning. The kids drove me crazy today---yak, yak, yak, all day!! By the 15th I'll be completely done. I'm feeling a bit better than I was the last time I posted--I've been doing my cognitive behavior therapy for my OCD symptoms, and they've really helped, but there's a mild anxiety behind all I do, which pretty much takes the stuffin' out of even a good day. I am not doing any compulsive behaviors, though, so the anxiety should slowly decrease. Hopefully I won't have to increase my meds. I take prozac. If it doesn't pass in about 3 weeks, I may consider increasing a little. My doc works very well with me--he trusts I know how I'm feeling. It's hard, though. I've been here before, and in much worse places, but it always feels bad and discouraging to have a relapse. Once school is out, I will have the opportunity to do lots of good things for myself, which will help me immensely. I can't wait to start my walking routine and my gardening. I'm reading now to refocus my attention away from anxiety--I love Chicken Soup for the Soul books--only positive stuff for my mind. Food isn't too bad--not perfect but nothing dramatically unhealthy. I bought lots of clothes Sunday--5 pairs of capri pants, two pairs of sandals, three sleeveless tops, two short pajama sets, and two bras. Man, was it fun! I must have spent over $300.00--no charge cards either! The only thing now is it is too cold to wear the dress capri pants. Oh, well, there's still plenty of time for hot weather. My clothes sizes are still the same--I even bought two tops in 14/16 and one in a 14--at Ashley Stewart Woman. All the 18-20 tops were TOO BIG!!!!! Pants--I bought a 14 jeans capri, a large jeans capri, and 3 size 16 dress capris--a manufacturer whose stuff runs small--Briggs. Anyway, I'm holding my own, which is very good.

Well, I'm off. I've got to look up some stuff on Encarta for my students and print off a picture of a volcano in Mexico for one kid's project. His home computer is broken. Bye for now, all.

Thanks Newi for the new thread! Sounds like school will be out before you know it and you'll be able to indulge in some rest and relaxation. Enjoy every minute!

Cyan, you asked about my school situation and I'm still waiting to hear. I hope to hear something by the end of the week. :crossed: It's driving me crazy not knowing! I hate not having a plan...and I can't plan without knowing their answer.

Well, Yesterday and today I've done really good food wise. I lost a pound yesterday, I've lost 29 of the 52 pounds from the pregnancy. So, I now have a goal to lose 23 pounds by September. I can do it with the low carbs and considering most of it is pregnancy related, it shoudn't be too hard.

Well, got to go for now.

See you all soon!

Lisa :)

Hey Ladies
 

Newie...thanks for starting the thread. It seems to me that you have a handle on your OCD so that is good. I am sure you must be looking forward to the summer vacation..I think it will be good for you to have some time away from the kids...just chill and have some time to yourself. Looks like you are getting back to you walking routine too.
Shoping...I love shopping...I know ..it feels great to spend a little cash once in awhile

Hey Lisa...I am sending good energy to you ...I hope you get fabulous news soon. And if you dont...you will do just fine. So here's to a positive outcome. Hey...wow...good on you for losing your weight...looks like you are getting you plan in gear. Its nice to read these positive posts. It makes me try harder to stick to my goals.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: all bran cereal with skim milk
lunch: chili con carne
dinner: shrimp and calamari...shechuan style
snacks: 4 nectarines
beverages: water, tea and diet cola

exercise: pilates and cycling

I did my pilates last night...buns and thighs and then I cycled for 10 minutes for a total of 30 minutes of exercising...woohoo

I sure do hope I get off this mini plateau of 166...I really really want to see 165.

Have a great day

Cyan

Well girls...I started with cookies last night and have gone downhill ever since. But, I'm not going to be too hard on myself. It's summer, I just had a baby, I'm breastfeeding, I'm stressed about school...And...it was good food. There's no reason I can't do better tomorrow!!! So, I thought I would put my meal plan for tomorrow here today.

Breakfast: Low Carb Special Kay
Lunch: deli meat wraps (lunch meat wrapped up over mayo, lettuce and cheese)
Dinner: Roast chicken and salad with low carb dressing

snacks: sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles; pecans,
drinks: ice water, diet pop

Hey Lisa

Writing down my Meal Plans has helped me stick to them..it also takes away my impulsiveness to want to eat whatever. I hope it works for you.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk
lunch: the last of chili con carne with whole wheat pita
dinner: green curry thai shrimp with white rice
snacks: one peach and one apple
beverages: water, tea and diet cola

exercise: cycling

I did my abs pilates and cycled for 10 minutes last night.

My cravings have finally subsided..I got my period today..thank goodness because the last few days I have been eating an extra 300 calories per day...so not good for weight loss...so hopefully that is done with.

Have a great super weekend

Cyan

Hi ladies! Wow, I had tons of posts to catch up on. I didnt realize I hadnt been in for such a long time. Not really any news..positive news anyway. Havent done great on eating lately and no exercise the last couple of weeks. Still going thru lots of stressful things at work and at home, but I'll get past it all sooner or later I guess. I've missed you all.

I have to work til 7 tomorrow but Tues I am going to visit my sis, the one whose family is getting transferred to Utah in August. That's a 25 hr drive from here. :( Anyway, for now she is still just 2 hrs away so I am going to spend the rest of the week with her. I want to visit as much as possible before she is too far away. Besides, Kaylen, 3, and Isaac, 6 mos, are sooo adorable!!! I know just being with them will make me feel better. :) Joy, my sis, is on Weight Watchers so I'm hoping being with her will have a positive impact on my eating while I am there.

I hope this trip works out. I was going to do the same thing about 3 weeks ago and things came up and it didnt work out. I really need to get away I think. Reina's soul searching trip sounds like just what I need also.

I'll come back and post again when I get home and let you all know how it went. It was great reading all the posts...sorry I cant take time to answer individually.

Hope you all have a great upcoming week. I'll post again soon, I promise!

MIKI

Hi Ladies

Wow Monday already..I dont know where the weekends get to...so fast...before you know it...monday..again. Ack

I went hiking Sunday...that was great. My food intake hasnt been on target...instead of my usual 1350 I am averaging 1650...I have been more hungry lately. I gotta get it back down to around 1300 or else I wont lose any weight...how frustrating.

I havent weighed my self this morning...My period is playing with me...stop and sart for the last few days but I think its back on as of today...so I will weigh after it finishes...I am feeling a little puffy...my fingers are a little swollen.

Hey Miki...sorry to hear that your Sis is moving so far away. Why is your sister moving to Utah...work? Sounds like a little mental break is due...time to regenerate your mind and spirit and re crystalize your goals...good on you. Let us know how that goes.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: bran cereal with skim milk
lunch: ham sandwich on whole wheat with carrots, broccoli and 3 stuffed grape leaves
dinner: minute steak with carrots and side salad
snacks: cherries and a peach
beverages: water, tea and diet cola

exercise: pilates and cycling

Have a great day everyone

Cyan

Happy Tuesdays Ladies

Well I weighed myself this morning and I am up 1.5 pounds..to 175.5...ack! I have been eating more calories this week..but not enough to account for a pound 1/2 of weight gain. The only other thing can be either the increased exercising and my period...maybe even the weather change? Dunno..but my clothes feel looser..so I am not going to freak out just yet..I will keep on track and get back to my usual 1300 calories per day instead of the 1600 I have been eating this past week and a bit.

Meal Plan For Today
Breakfast: bran cereal with skim milk
lunch: ham sandwich on whole wheat with 3 stuffed grape leaves
dinner: shrimp and sundried tomatoes and garlic on whole wheat pasta
snacks: cherries
beverages: water, tea, coffee and diet soda

exercise: pilates and cycling

Have a great day

Cyan

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to say all is well. Very busy week since it is the last week of highschool before exam week for many of my clients so lots of last minute appointments and back to back bookings.

Also been busy on the exercise front learning how to mountain bike. Despite being covered in bruises, I am getting the best workout in this sport than I think any other. Suffice to say that I have been losing a bit of winter fat but probably only a pound or two. My pants are starting to fit more comfortably again.

I will send more individual posts when I get a chance but for now a big hello to all!!!

Cjunk

Hi, girls--just checking in before I get down to the last night of grading and averaging. I'm feeling quite good--except for being hot--91 degrees at 4:30 today--the school was an oven!! Only a few areas are air conditioned. We played board games and cleaned the classroom today--very noisy but okay noise. Lots of kids helped me. Tomorrow a bit more cleaning and then the school picnic on the school grounds. Thursday there's only 2 1/2 hours of school, and one of those hours is at church. Friday I have to work in my classroom, and Monday/Tuesday there are meetings and more time to work in my room. Hallelujah!! Then two months off!!! My OCD has subdued itself to an extremely manageable level, due to my diligent practice of behavior therapy techniques. My food is not good--often I am picking up whatever is around--so far no change in how my clothes fit. I'm not going near the scale till about a week after school is out, and I am back to my normal food routine. Well, got to go now. It's a busy night here. Glad everyone found the new thread!! :) :)

Good Morning Ladies

I am back to regular exercising which is great...I cycled last night for 25 minuts ...7km...It felt great.

Food wise was very good and I stayed withing my calorie range..now the challenge is to do this all week or until I reach my goal weight. Ack

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: homemade rice pudding
lunch: shrimp salad sandwich on whole wheat pita
dinner: sole with carrots
snacks: orange
beverages: water, coffee, tea and diet soda

exercises: pilates and cycling

Have a great day

Cyan

The last day of school has come and gone!!! I'm alive!! Now all I have is three days of room cleaning, paperwork, meetings, etc.!! Hallelujah! Also, I weighed myself after I got home from school at 11:00 this morning--would you believe I actually lost a pound? All the stress, I guess! I'm thankful, no matter how it happened. More later.

Congratulations Newie on making it through to the last day of school. I knew that you could do it!! Now it is time to relax and take some time for yourself to reflect on how many good things you have done throughout the year and focus on those!!

Cyan, stay on track today as you know that good things happen when you do. Good for you on getting back into the exercise.

I played baseball last night and had a good game. I have been getting extreme bouts of tiredness again after my last period so I am packing in the iron tablets and liver and other iron rich foods. I feel like I want to sleep 12 hours a day again. I am booking another Dr.'s appt. to talk about it more so that I can be sure I am on the right track. My colleague seems to think that it is my body's way of dealing with stress. Perhaps that is the case as I am working with some very difficult cases right now that are sad in many ways. I thought that exercise was a good stress reliever and I have been certainly doing that but maybe I am not grounding myself in other ways.

Talk to you all soon.
Cjunk

Hey Cjunk...sounds like you have a lot on your plate...with work and all. Maybe your body is telling you to take it easy. I Hope that you are on track and that you have not slipped back into another bout of anemia. Take care of yourself.

Newie...lucky you...a whole summer off to chill back and relax...the perks of being a teacher...enjoy your summer vacation..chill out..work on yourself.

I am still on this plateau of 166 to 166.5 but I will not give up...I have slowly crept back up to 1600 cals per day...so I guess that is what is keeping me from losing weight even though I have been working out. Ack!

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: skim milk and carnation breakfast
lunch: seafood salad
dinner: beef and potato curry with whole wheat pita
snacks: peach, nectarine and baby carrots
beverages: water,tea, coffee and diet cola

exercise: pilates

Have a great Weekend

Cyan

Hey Girls..I am off the plateau..I weighed in saturday morning and I lost two more pounds ...new weight is 164 pounds! wooohoooo...I post tomorrow morning from work

Have a great rest of weekend

big hugs

Cyan

Congratulations on moving from the plateau, Cyan!! You've been working very hard lately, and it's paying off.

I've two more days of work--meetings and cleaning of my classroom--which shouldn't be bad, except it's like an oven in my classroom, which makes it a very unpleasant place to work. I spent some time over the weekend getting some rest--slowing down the pace a little--was kind of crabby and depressed--got my period this morning, which explains some of that. Anyway, I'll be glad when I'm totally free of school for a while--I really am looking forward to focusing on home and me. Bye for now.

Hello and Happy Monday..Ladies

Oh I didnt sleep too well last night...I had a hard time falling asleep and finally did around 1am...ack! the weekends go by way too quickly and before you know it..its monday morning.

I did a lot of walking this weekend but I also ate a buffet on saturday. oh well...today...its back to the plan of pilates and cycling.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: peanut butter and jam sandwich reduced peanut butter and jam
lunch: veg lasagna with 50 % less fat and the rest of chickpea and seafood salad
dinner: beef curry and whole wheat pita
snacks: yogurt and nectarine
beverages: tea, coffee, water and diet soda

exercise: pilates and cycling

Have a great day

Cyan

Hi Everyone,

Not much going on with me. Just working hard and playing hard as well. Booked a vacation in July so I am looking forward to that time. It has been very busy lately and I definitely need a break. Trying to see my Dr. again and she is not in until the second week of July so I will just have to monitor my tiredness with a really strict high iron diet. Hopefully in doing that I can lose some weight as I have been eating total junk lately and put back on the few pounds that I had lost even though I have been active. Too many BBQ's lately!! I think I have been slowly addicting myself to more and more caffeine because it has helped me to stay awake and I am trying to replace some of that with water to keep hydrated. I play baseball again tonight and I have been playing 1x per week and eating healthy afterwards instead of beer!!

Cyan, congratulations on breaking that plateau!! Newie, you are so close to being done and I am a bit envious as I wish I only had a few days left before taking time off!!

How is everyone else doing???

Cjunk

Hey Ladies...tuesday afternoon and I am dying to get out of work and go on home to chill...although there is no good tv around oh well...I will keep busy with other stuff

Cjunk...man ..you gotta wait till July...our medical system is in such a state...you have the time to die a few times over before you see the doctor...I get very angry when I think about especially when we pay taxes through our noses...ok sorry...moving on

I did my pilates and cycled last night and whilst I was doing my pilates...the car parked outside my door got its back windown broken and three young guys stole something out of the back...I didnt realize it till after it was done and they were gone...it sounded like they were closing their car door loudly...I was getting ready to go tell them to get out of my driveway but I wanted to finish my pilates first and by the time I got to the door they had driven off and thats when i noticed that they had vandalized the car. What a sad state of affairs.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk
lunch: fava bean stew with poached egg
dinner: salmon patties with steamed carrots
snacks: yogurt and mixed berries
beverages: tea water and diet soda

exercise: pilates and cycling

have a great day

Cyan

Hi, everyone! Only one more thing to do, and I will be officially on summer break--I have to run over to the school in the morning and get a letter allowing me to buy books for my classroom library over the summer tax free. I couldn't get it today because the secretary went home before I could talk to her. I did get things cleaned up in my classroom--I asked to be excused from a meeting because I was so behind. I was somewhat annoyed that no one gave me any instructions as to how to close up my room. All the teachers just assumed I knew what to do--I don't know what the principal was thinking. I had to move about 200 textbooks because I had put them in the wrong storage area. Anyway, people did know I was annoyed. Maybe next year will be better. It can't be much more difficult than this year has been. It's been so hard for me this year. The principal did thank me for being there to step in this year when they needed someone. A few others told me to rest this summer.

I have my period so heavy today--also, a migraine headache to go with it. I should have known it would be like this--the last period I had was very light--I will be glad when this menopause thing will be over.

Cyan, I am sorry to hear about the vandalism episode outside your home. I know how it feels to get one's car vandalized--it seems to be an unfortunate byproduct of city living. It's happened to us three times in the last 15 years. The last time someone did $3000 damage by hitting our car as it was parked on the street and then driving off. We found out the next day when we went to the car. I'm glad it wasn't your car that was damaged.

Cjunk, thanks for your encouragement. I am hoping that in the next few days I can start to appreciate the time off and do for myself and get some things done as well. I hope you feel better. I am sorry it's going to be so long before you are able to see your doctor.

Well, I'm going to go. I can't really sleep with this headache. I'll fool around here for a while, and then maybe turn on some late night TV. Take care.

Hi Ladies

I was very bad last night...my Dad bought me a McChicken so I ate it..yep and I ate a Big Mac for yesterdays dinner courtesy of Dad...so I told him not to bring me home any more junk food...I hope he listened to me...sigh! I have a weakness for McD's and when I am hungry...like I was and am now actually...I will snarf those down without a thought crossing my mind.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: bran cereal with skim milk
lunch: 2 salmon cakes with carrots and ketchup and light mayo
dinner: fava bean stew with poached egg and feta with whole wheat pita
snacks: orange, yogurt
beverages: water, tea and diet soda

exercise: cycling

Newie...I hope next year will be much better for you. Sounds like this year was an adjustment period for you and the school. Here's to smooth sailing on calm seas. Lucky you to enjoy the summer...man what are you going to do with all this free time...details please

I hope my dad brought home the charbroiled chicken ..but I think thats for tomorrow...darn I really want some chicken tonight and not the fava beans I have made ack

later ladies

Cyan

Hi, all! Today I am absolutely free from school! It feels weird. I've not had real time off in so long!

Cyan, to answer your question about what I will do with my time, there are several things. Right now, I am recovering. That probably sounds strange, but each year in my whole teaching career, I have always taken about a week after school lets out to simply rest from the mental fatigue that comes with the job. This year, I am also trying to recover from a lower self esteem and decreased confidence in myself, due to the things that happened with the class I had the last half of the year. What I do during my recovery time is mostly be very lazy, sleep when I feel like it, do what makes me feel good and what I WANT TO DO. Yesterday I read for a good part of the day. I did a little bit of housework, since I'm not single anymore, and there are other people who need me and are counting on me, but I've explained to hubby and girls that this time is really necessary for my mental health. I'm hoping that as time passes, I will get more perspective on those students and the various situations I encountered this year, and really totally forgive myself for being human and not being the perfect teacher. Perfectionism has always been one of my shortcomings. I guess it's time I dealt with it. Anyway, that's now. As time passes, I get more energy and desire to be more active. I am sure I will get motivated to work in the house. Believe me, there is plenty to do. The word messy doesn't begin to describe it. I have tons of projects around the house that need my attention, as well as my flower beds and craft things that have been put on hold. As always, though, I don't push myself or set deadlines on things, because summer vacation is a time where I absolutely must regenerate myself. The next 10 months after summer take every bit of self I have to offer. I am hoping to get into a walking routine again very quickly within the next week or so, as well as a healthy way of eating--that I've already started. Taking care of myself is top priority. There are other things to do as well. My older daughter has an art camp, two band camps, and a reading class to take this summer, as well as her regular flute lesson. The younger one doesn't have any structured activities, but she wants to invite her friend over. They also visit the nearby grandma--my mother-in-law, and we will spend some time with my mother, as well. Anyway, my time will be very full. The summer will probably pass by very quickly.

Well, I'm going to go. I am doing laundry today. That's the project I feel comfortable with at this point. Something is ready to come out of the dryer in a few minutes. Bye for now.

Just a quick update..I lost another pound this week...I am now at 163! wooohooo...I am wearing capri pants from last year...they were too tight when I bought them and now they fit just right....have a great day ladies

Cyan

CONGRATS, CYAN!!!!! WAY TO GO!!! :bravo: :balloons: :cheers:

Way to go Cyan!! That's sooo great! You are such a motivator to me.

This will be short and sweet..I am actually at work right now but things are slow at the moment. Of course, that will change just because I signed in here. You know how that goes. Anyway, wanted to check in.

My sister and I walked 2 miles this morning before work. We walked about 6 miles last week total so hopefully this week will be much better. We have learned that if we dont do it in the mornings, something always comes up in the evening so we cant. Eating still needs some improvement.

Well, just as I thought, customers coming up...later!!
MIKI

Hey Girls

Hi MIki...good to hear that you and Sis are getting your walking in..one step at a time! LOL

Anyway, I am getting ready to go to New York Thursday morning..I have to be at the airport at 3.30 am...ACK!! But its only for 4 days 3 nights so I am happy we are getting to New York early...so much to do in that city.

I had a horrible dinner last night...frozen pizza and chocolate cake...my Dad had it ready when I got home so I just ate it...absolutley no nutrition what so ever in that meal

at least I did my weights...upper body workout.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: calorie reduced peanut butter on whole wheat bread
lunch: low fat chicken deli meat on whole wheat with cucumber
dinner: chicen breast with garbanzo bean salad
snacks: yogurt and apple sauce
beverages: water,tea and diet soda

exercise: cycling and pilates or just cycling

have a great day

Cyan

Hi, ladies! I'm sitting here fooling around online. I like to do that in the morning before the kids get up. I've found lots of teaching ideas for next year that way. Yesterday my girls and I walked together--I think we went one mile--pretty good for girls who have never done this sort of thing. I struggled because my back was hurting from overdoing the yardwork on Sunday. I've had sciatica for years caused by my two pregnancies--those big headed children rested on the nerve!!--and it can get aggravated by lifting, too much sitting, or generally overworking my buttock area. Walking generally helps the condition for me, but I lifted some stuff I shouldn't have (and the wrong way too, I might add), which, I'm sure, didn't make me feel any better. Slowly but surely I am feeling better. We can't walk this morning because we've got a guy coming to install satellite TV--a big advance for us--we've never even had cable. Maybe we'll get to it later.

I'm trying my hand at low-carb dieting again. I'm trying to come up with something that really works for me. The first two weeks of both Atkins and South Beach are simply too difficult for me. I read an article about a woman who also had that type of trouble, so she started with Phase 2 of South Beach, and she lost weight just fine--not as fast as if she had used Phase 1, but she lost just the same. And that is what I'm looking for. Anyway, I'm trying to work out something along that line. I simply can't eliminate every bit of flour and fruit. What I am doing is eating fruit sparingly--like one a day, if I really feel a need--and with grains, I am allowing myself one slice of whole grain bread and a serving of high fiber/low carb cereal per day. Other than that, no flour or grains. And I try to have those in the evening, because I feel I need the serotonin producing effects of grain carbs to help me sleep. I am a terrible sleeper. Also, serotonin deficiency/inefficient use by the body is also a component in OCD and depression. With my history of both of those, I don't want to completely deprive myself of grains. For me, it's the balance between need and want. I'll let you know how I am doing.

Cyan, is your trip to NY a vacation? I've never been there--seems so-o-o big to me, way bigger than Chicago. I'm almost scared of it. Let me know what it's like.

Miki, it was good to hear from you. I'm glad you are working on getting your walking in. I know firsthand how easy the habit can slip away from you.

Well, I'd better get offline. I don't know if this guy is going to call me before he arrives or what. He's supposed to get here between 8 and 12 noon. Then I get to take my mother-in-law to the doctor. She has a tendency to go to the doctor just to talk about her aches and pains. She makes me go in with her, which sometimes is okay, but at other times it's not. I'm just not in the mood today. OK, now I'm going. Later, girls.

Hey Ladies

Yes my trip to nyc is a long weekend vacation..it is St Jean Baptiste Holiday here in quebec on thursday..also known as the Fete Nationale. Anyway, I have decided to head south to the big apple and take a bite out of it...I will be back sunday night.

I hope to lose a pound at least whilst down there..with all that walking.

Have a great rest of week and I will be back early next week to let you guys know how it all went

big hug

Cyan

Hi, everybody! I had a bad evening yesterday. We got satellite TV--we never even had cable before--and we had trouble figuring out how to operate the remote to make the TV and the satellite system work. I also didn't read something the installer had me sign--if I had, I would have made him explain certain things to me--as it was, the sheet said he explained things he didn't about how everything operates. I also "enlarged" a hole in our living room wall baseboard to try to run phone cord along with TV antenna wire. Well, guess who didn't know what she was doing? Hubby wasn't mad about it. I think he was just happy to have his satellite TV. We'll fix the hole somehow. Anyway, to make a long story short, I ate 10 cookies over a three hour period--not exactly on my low-carb food plan. Hopefully today will be a better day--am getting an oil change in my car, then driving 50 miles to the orthodontist--also a cool shopping mall there, which I have been promising my girls we would check out. On the way home this afternoon, my older girl has a flute lesson. Anyway, it will be a busy day. I promise I'll do better on the food. Weather here is great for summer--in the upper 60's and 70's--low humidity too--perfect weather in my book. More yardwork and walking are definitely in the picture. Bye for now.

Hi, all--I hope everyone is okay. I just wanted to report that my day yesterday--in all areas--was much better than Wednesday. The shopping trip went well, and my food was good. My biggest accomplishment of the whole day was resisting a cold, sweet coffee treat at Starbuck's--and I resisted it three times!!! That's my favorite cool treat, so it's a big deal for me to say no. I really had to be strong, because, even despite my cookie binge of the previous night, I had actually lost weight since I have been (very inconsistently) trying to work a low-carb plan. I hadn't expected it, so I didn't want to ruin it.

Well, I'm going to go now. I have to take my mother-in-law for an x-ray in about an hour. Then my girls are going to spend the day with her, and I get to be all alone in the house and do whatever I want for the whole day--or at least till about 4:00!!! I love having a day to myself. I'm starting to feel rested. I'm sleeping better too. Bye all. See you all soon. :coffee:

Hi Ladies I am back from my new york trip...and boy was it lots of fun...I walked so much that my feet are shot...full of painful blisters and generally aching all over. I think I walked approx 10 hours the first day, and about 6 hours thursday friday saturday and 4 hours or so on sunday!! But I also ate lots of delicious restaurant food and Burger Kink at the airport..so I didnt lose any weight and the scale said I was up 4 pounds to 167!!! ACK but I think its because I am a retaining water..so we will see what is up with that in a few days time once I am back to normal.

Have a great day ladies

Cyan

Hey girls. Cyan, I'm glad you had a good trip and was able to get away for a while. I hope your feet are doing better! That happened to me when hubby and I went to Mexico City and then one day while walking back to our hotel, one of the blisters popped!! It was so painful and so I had to ask at the desk for a bandaid...in spanish. CURIDO...I'll never forget.

Well, I've been doing low carb now for...well...this is day 3. I was actually up 1/2 pound today which is frustrating. I guess I'll have to cut the carbs a little more. I'm apprehensive about cutting them too much since I'm breastfeeding, but I'll just play it by ear.

The little baby is not so little anymore. He was over 13lbs on his 6 week checkup! He's 8 weeks old today! Time goes by so fast!

Well, I hope all is going well for you girls this summer. We were out of town this past weekend and will be out of town this weekend also for fourth of July.

See ya'll later!

Lisa

Hey Girls

Hi Lisa...good to hear that your little fella is growing and doing well...give him a little hug and kiss for me.

I gained 7 pounds when I weighed in on sunday..the next day I was down 3 pounds and then the next day 1 more pound to 166...so I am hoping to be back down to 163 in a few more days once I debloat and my feet feel better.

later ladies

Cyan

Hi, girls! Well, here I am. I'm using this summer to catch up on things that I've neglected for ages, to spend time with my girls, to just be lazy and do what I want, and to get ready for the new school year. It feels so good! How does food fit into the equation? Well, I go back and forth on the subject. I really don't want to do anything that makes me feel sad or deprived or nasty or guilty. I'd like to lose a few pounds this summer--8 would be great, 3 would be good, not to gain is a given!! At the same time, I don't want to suffer. I'm experimenting with different approaches. I really have to feel good about it. I tried a modified low carb approach last week, with some bread, etc., but I was feeling deprived and wanted to eat certain things I had cut out. Now I'm trying eating whatever I want to eat, except in small portions, and paying attention to how my stomach feels--full, empty, etc. We'll see how it goes.

Cyan, I'm glad you had a good time on your trip to NY. I've had that experience with gaining on a vacation too. It seems that eating different types of food than we're used to really causes a bloat attack. I'm not sure how much of it is actually real fat, and how much is just water from all the extra salt, sugar, etc. one eats on a holiday.

Lisa--how fast these babies grow! Lucky you to be able to breastfeed. I never had enough milk for my girls--I don't know if I didn't drink enough liquid (I ate plenty!), or if my girls--each around 9 pounds at birth--just wanted more than I had. Just take care of yourself and baby as you try to take off the extra poundage. I know it's not an easy thing to do.

How's everyone else out there? I hope all is well with everyone. Well, I'm going to go. I'm looking at some used children's books on e-Bay--trying to build a classroom library. So far I have 40 books--all free through school book clubs--but 40 books won't go far with 25-30 kids. Bye for now.

Hey Ladies

I weighed in this morning and I am at 165...I sure do hope to see 163 by this weekend...my clotes still fit the same so I am hoping I am still holding on to excess baggage.

Hey Newie..good to hear that you are spending some time with your kids and with yourself..how important it is to do that. Let us know how your diet is coming along in terms of tweeking it.

Meal Plan for today
Breakfast: fried egg with pam...kraft cheese slice with chili sauce on whole wheat
lunch: chickpea salad with shrimp and onions and olive oil and vinegar
dinner: broiled chicken breast with bell peppers
snacks: pinapple juice, cherries, yogurt
beverages: water, tea, coffee and diet cola

Exercise: cycling for 20 minutes

Hey girls!

Newie, sounds like you have great plans for your summer. I, too, am trying to take extra time with my kids. I have been trying to spend time reading and such with my 6 (almost 7) year old daughter who is supposed to be going into 2nd grade but still isn't reading very well. We are thinking she might be dyslexic...(did I spell that right?) Anyway, she sometimes writes things backwards...from right to left instead of left to right and all the letters are backwards as well. It's very strange..but then she can do it right the next time and not tell the difference between the two words. She just recently did this with her name this past weekend. Very strange. As for feeling deprived on a low carb diet, this is common in the first week because our bodies are detoxing from the sugar we're used to eating..so you'll have cravings. I find that if I just have some alternatives to snack on, it helps. Like pecans, pepperoni, cottage cheese, cheese slices, salad...etc. After a week or so, you won't have the other cravings and you'll actually not be very hungry. The hardest part is getting started. I'm on my 4th day and I've finally lost 2.5 pounds! Yeah!!!

Cyan, you'll see 163 before you know it. You are so good and disciplined! I hope all is going well for you and your parents. Also...haven't heard how that car of yours is doing. Is it still awesome??

Hope the rest of you are doing good!!

Lisa :dizzy:

Hey Girls...Happy Canada Day

Lisa...Yes the SilverBeega is still doing fine...she is going in for her oil change next wednesday morning.

I think I am holding on to some water weight...my scale is all over...from 169 to 165 depending when I weigh myself..so I an thinking I probably gained two pounds and the rest is just water. I am getting closer to getting my period so who knows but my clothes still fit the same.

Meal Plan for today
breakfast: peanut butter on whole wheat with apple juice
lunch: whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce
dinner: broiled chicken breast with peppers and carrots
snacks: dont know yet
beverages: water, tea and diet cola

exercise: walked to work and will be walking home, pilates and cycling

I gotta get back to 163 pronto


Have a great day

Cyan

Well, I'm down another 1/2 pound. 3 down, another 57 to go. I'm giving myself one year to get down to 138. However, I would like to lose 20 lbs by August 23, another 20 by Thanksgiving and then till the summer to get off the last 20 pounds. I can do it! I have finally gotten settled into the low carb lifestyle once again, so I'm excited because I know the weight will start dropping.

Well, got to go. Baby Trevor is whimpering a bit. Have a great day everyone!!!

Lisa :)

Happy 4th of July

I hope you are enjoying your bbq's ...same me some LOL

My weekend was great...I got to relax a bit..I saw Spider Man, I ate good food and spend over 300 dollars 1 yes, I bought my friends bday gift ...that was 25 buck plus tax...shrimp and scallops...15 bucks and 16 bucks...yep it sure does add up quickly

Anyway, Food wise was ok...I am indulging to wee bit too much...I bought key lime pie...oh so good but 1/8 of the pie is 435 calories!!

Food for Today
breakfast: reduced fat peanut butter on whole wheat bread and diet sprite
and couple of spoons of rice pudding...yes...breakfast of champs
lunch: homemade burger pattie with oven fries...last night's dinner
dinner: pork chops with carrots and asparagus
snacks: yogurt , pineapple
beverages: tea, water, diet cola

exercise: walked to work, pilates and maybe cycling

Have a great day ladies

Cyan

Hello Ladies

I have been off my diet plan since nyc trip...on average I have been eating 1500 to 2000 calories per day...ack...the freaky thing in that I am still at 164 pounds...thank goodness..I have however been exercising...walking to work too. So I think that is helping not gain weight

so the plan is to go back down to 1500 calories and then 1200 to 1400 range...wish me luck

Meal Plan for today
Breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk
lunch: chicken salad sandwhich (home made) and celery sticks
dinner: shrimp and chickpea salad with feta and olive oil
snacks: yogurt, cherries
beverages: water, tea, diet cola

exercise: walking to work, pilates

Have a great day ladies

Cyan