Tired oh I did great until last night then had some pizza. But it only had onions/ cheese pizza not greasy. So maybe it wasn't so bad. My calories for the day up until that pt. weren't bad at all. Little things like this happen once in awhile just an urge to have it. Sometimes if I don't get what I want I end up eating extra calories to try to satisfy myself. Oh life isn't easy now is it? Today I have a sick day my poison ivy or oak was a bit worse yesterday afternoon. So today I am going to continue to put stuff on it and then swim in the pool too. That usually will do the trick. I am not going to go pay a copay to go get meds.
Yesterdays dinner will be tonights. I am going to get my laundry done, clean, pack for camping. My garden is doing well I am going to pick some radishes today. First thing this year other than a few strawberries.
Intake: 2 slices It. toast little marg. 200 1 yogurt 90
Lunch?
Dinner roast sirloin tip w/potatoes/carrots
Frozen fruit pop

Hey, it's the prodigal fat chick! I haven't had a lot of control of my time, and then got out of the habit of checking in at the end of the workday.

Carol, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the camping trip! Although the poison-whatever doesn't sound like much fun....

Tired--I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

I'm okay, rushing to get everything done before July 15, my last day on the job. My brother is coming to stay for a few days in a week or so, so I also need to clean up my poor apartment and think about stuff to do while he's here. He'll be good about entertaining himself in the museums, etc. during the workday, but it's not ideal timing for me. It'll be fun to have him around, we have a great relationship.

I have been going to Curves, but I haven't made it to my building's gym as often as I'd planned, maybe three times in the past two weeks. I'm going in the morning, though. I have been keeping up with my walking. Eating is scattershot, but mostly good, I hope to have a bit of a loss this weekend.

Sorry for being so unreliable about posting! It's a boost to come back and catch up with what's been happening with you. You are the best.

judy

Hi Carol and Judy,

So good to hear from you both. Carol, I'm sorry about the rash. I've had poison ivy before so I know how difficult and troublesome it is. I hope it clears up soon so it won't be a bother on your camping trip. You did so well on your last camping trip. I hope you have the same eating success and fun during this trip. What kind of campground are you staying at?

Judy, your life sounds very busy right now. It's hard to stay on track through transitions but it sounds like you're making exercise a priority. It's amazing how the exercise really prompts me to eat well. Last time I exercised this much I got very hungry, this time I haven't had that problem. I think its because I'm eating more often and a better balance of foods. Have fun with your brother. Perhaps you can catch a movie one night and eat at some of the great ethnic food restaurants in your area. Will you see the fireworks in DC?

I had a super exercise day and an ok eating day. I ran 3.1 again. Even though my exercise lapsed for a few months, the progress I made back in February is boosting my start right now. I also tried vinyasa yoga for the first time. It was difficult but the leader was very kind and supportive. Afterwards I had a great sense of calm and wholeness - I'll definately try it again.

today's menu
granola bar 140
pasta lunch w/salad, ice water with lemon about 1000 (at a restaurant - hard to calc)
skinny cow cheese, two crackers, one salmon burger (no roll), a few pretzels 300
one piece of chocolate 75 (guess)
total 1515

Judy have a good time with your brother in town. Sounds like you will enjoy having him around. He will most likely keep himself busy with seeing a lot of places you take for granted because there close by. So relax and enjoy his visit the timing isn't the best but things always workout. I wish my brother and I had a better relationships. My two sisters and I are a bit closer. My brother is on a higher status kick. Thats not me! Good for you with the exercising. I have been doing a lot of swimming. But haven't been to the gym. My clothes fit the same or better but the numbers on the scale say I am up 2lbs. its time for Tom if he decides to visit this month sometimes he skips a bit. Can't wait til his visits end forever. I did eat a bit strange this week so it could be I am up but maybe not. I exercised in the pool 2 times yesterday. Yesterday had a reg. soda instead of diet.
Tired you keep up the good workouts. Is that a special kind of yoga? I haven't tried yoga but would like to. Did you have to take a mat to class? I heard it is so relaxing and the muscles tighten up with the poses.All hear say I have never ventured into it yet. I am trying to take some healthy foods along camping. My friends are bringing ribs for dinner one night. Also we are having coneys so there goes 280 calories but I will try to do some exercising. I am hoping there are kayka's to rent. That was alot of fun last time and great exercise. The wt. I gained according to the scale I am not to worried about could be muscle do to changes in my exercise. What do you think? Good excuse at any rate. I will keep a close eye on that and how my clothes fit.
Talk to you girls on Monday when I get back. Have a super weekend.

Hi. I'll be away all week. Carol, take a big bag of carrots - great snacking food. Judy have a great weekend and week. Crazy off the charts all day at the hospital with relatives day - helpful, happy and tired. Talk in a week.

Well its back to reality! I have spent a few days on the water front camping and now its back to work. I had a good time with boating, fishing and hiking. The area of the lake we were at was beautiful but the swimming not so good. So I never did get to swim. The eating wasn't too bad I don't think I over did it. I had some extra's but not so much. We would have breakfast then kind of skip lunch and just snack then have dinner. There wasn't alot of junk food. I had some fruit that helped. I also had packed some hummus and one day had that for lunch scooped up with some cuke slices. The jalpeno is my favorite. Today I am going to go to the gym. I did do a little swimming at my sisters yesterday when we got back. My five year old grandaughter was jumping off the diving board into the 8ft. end. She learned how to do flips in the water. She is the brave one out of the 3 and the quickest to do something new she just catches on. Nice to see kids do neat things.
Hope your all off to a good start this week with your intakes and adventures. I have no plans for this upcoming weekend now that is the first for a while that is free. I am going to concentrate on my calories this week and my exercise levels. Hopefully, I am in the mood to make a difference in my scale. I had my barbecue ribs this weekend not to much fat and they were boiled first they grilled. So I am sure some of the calories were out of them.
Intake for today: 2 poached egges/dry rye 1 1/2 slices and a few potatoes 400
lunch=yogurt 90, casear salad w/ lite dressing 120
peach 37
dinner= sirloin tip roast 200, baked potatoe200, brussel sprouts 30w/ vinegar
snack fruit 50 preplanned 1,000 calories I am sure with little add in's I will reach 1400 for my day

Well girls not too bad of an eating day yesterday. I actually got out of the office thought about going to get something different for lunch and made the better choice to eat my salad. Then when I got home I was really hungry but stuck to what my meal was going to be. But had an extra piece of roast beef. Didn't have my frozen fruit bar. I did swim but didn't get to the gym. Oh laughing must raise my metabolism don't yah think????
Last night I went to the casino with my friends I never win. Go up and down only take about 25.00 with me. Well I won on my 25.00 I had it up to 40.75 played 50 cents on Indian Gold just a pull tab type machine it started to rack up the money and I won 2,000 on it. Oh my God I was so excited. I said to my friend hey I won it was up to 45.00 at that point as a win then I said oh its 2,000. We all were so happy it was so much fun. We laughed I was in shock needless to say. I had them take the taxes out. Then I put the winnings in my wallet. Oh I needed I.D. 2 forms I leave everything home except my license and what ever else I have is tucked in behind it. Well she told me I needed one more piece of info. they didn't except my work picture ID. So I said oh I have my fishing license its just this little paper. That will work she said! Well how funny is that? After I played the machine for 20.00 more lost it. Went to a Kenny Rogers game and came home with another 200.00. Wow talk about luck huh? First of all I never really come home with any then win 2,200. Hope I am that luck next week on my bus trip with the girls to Niagara Falls. Glad I could share this with you this morning. I hope your all having a wonderful day! I am saving some of this for my Hawaii trip next spring. Paying off some bills etc. Giving the little ones some cash for their trip to the amusement park.
Intake plans= bagel w/c.c. lite 275
casear salad w/lite dressing/ almonds 300 cals
yogurt 90
pork chops grilled 200, tomatoes, cukes, onions, feta cheese, basil w/ dressing 150
1,050 at this pt. more calories throughout the day with fruit will get my calories up there.

Just me here where did yah all go? Well I did good yesterday for breakfast and lunch no eating between my meals the whole day. But we went out for dinner instead of me having pork chops I had spaghetti, meatballs and hot peppers stuffed with sauce. I only ate a small portion of pasta and one meat ball and 3 sm. peppers but the garlic bread I had 2 pieces and that was my down fall. No exercise either. But today the gym bag is packed and ready to go. So I better get there today. Hope your all doing well I remembered that your on vac. Tired hope thats fun for all of your family. I am taking a couple days at a time this year so far. Now that I know I will be going to Hawaii in the spring. I will make sure I save an extra week of vac. to add in to go. I want to beable to go for at least 2 weeks.
Todays intake pre plans= cereal 150 w/ yogurt 90 total 240
1 meatball, 2 sm. hot peppers, tomatoe, onion, basil, cheese with olive oil and wine vinegar, croutons no more than 300 cal?
pork 200, brussel sprouts 35, baked potatoe 200
1,000 pre planned and 400 to go with any add in's.
Scale day is friday!

Checking In: I am up a few lbs. I am hoping it is water wt. My clothes seem to be fitting just fine. I have let a few extras in . Lately I have been skipping out on the gym as I have been active doing so many other things. But I guess maybe that wasn't so smart? Oh I miss all of you and hope your having fun somewhere and will rtn . soon I need some support!
I will get to the gym today if it kills me. I am also going to becareful with my intake. Last night I had some gouda smoked cheese and greek olives that might of been a little salty stuff maybe water wt.? I also have skipped my presp. for the thyroid for a few days got to go pick it up today. I am going to track my exercise again that helped in the past. Just don't want to go backwards and have several events coming up!

Checking in: This week I am starting on Monday going to the gym before work. In the past this seemed to work out for me. I need to get there and it just isn't happening so easily. So I figured it out and if I go in the a.m. it will become routine at least in the good weather. Hope your having a nice vacation Tired!

Hi Carol, thanks for hanging in there while I was gone. I really want to get the ball rolling as far as the health journey goes. I'm so glad that you're here for support. Your lake site sounds very pretty. I love the peace of being near water. My house is actually about 1/4 mile from a river - wetlands separate the river and the hosue. Someday I want to make a wooden path to the river so that I can walk to it. It's on my list of many dreams.

The vacation was lots of fun. We rode our bikes, played in the waves, ran the beach, had a campfire in the sand, went to the fireworks and a parade, played chess and visitied with friends and family. The weather was a bit drizzly during the second half of the week but we managed to have fun despite that. Now we're home and it's time to unpack, wash the clothes and clean up the house. Then back to the health journey. During the vacation I just ate whatever I wanted so now I'm back to business - the health business.

I have two very ill relatives right now and they both are ill because, in part, of their lack of a healthy regime - a good lesson to all about what healthy living can do for you.

Let's really make this a great week of exercise and diet! We can do it. For me - no alcohol, no sweets, 1500 cals a day and exercise each day. I think I can do it. What's your goal.

Here's my list of reasons for this health journey:
wearing great clothes
fitting into a few nice things I bought late last winter
feeling great!
my college reunion - next june (I want to be 150 for it)
running a small local race in sept - less weight, easier to run
july 31st triathlon - I want to finish, I've got some work to do
longer, healthier life.

take care Carol

Hi, gals! Carol, thanks so much for hanging in there. I saw you last few posts, but wasn't able to crank up the computer and respond. My brother is here for a few days, and we've been running around town, and I've been taking advantage f the fact that he drove (meaning, access to wheels). We went to a friend's cookout yesterday, and had a nice time with the folks there and their kids. One little boy must've been a ninja in a past life. He's obsessed with "dragon power" and was really pretty funny. Later we drove out to Annapolis and wandered around the bay, very charming. Ice cream was involved, however, and I still had a stomach ache this morning to remind me that I can't eat ice cream much anymore. Today we worked out in the exercise room, and went out to the shopping malls. I've been trying to figure out how to replace a big ol' club chair with something small and comfortable (and cheap) that would set two people without taking up too much room. Didn't buy anything, but got some ideas for later.

Tired, welcome back! It sounds as if you had a great time and came back renewed and ready to met your next set of goals. Good for you! I agree that looking at what's happening with older relatives is depressing but can be strongly motivating to take your health seriously. I certainly don't want to be like my parents, who struggle with sleep apnea, bad backs, hearts and knees, etc., mostly due to being so overweight for so long. Even when I feel like the pounds aren't moving, I know that what I can't see--my blood pressure, my digestive system, my cholesterol and more--are better for trying to work out and eat right.

Carol, I'm so envious about your casino winnings! I've never spent much time at the casinos, but winning a bunch of money sounds like a lot of fun. Hope you take that good luck to Niagara Falls. I will think of you Monday morning as I head out to Curves. I have to organize myself tonight, as I'll be a bit slower in the AM, working around my brother (who's sleeping in the living room) and needing to get full days in at the office. It's my last week at this job, and I have a lot to do and I don't want to be burning the midnight oil.

Hope you both have a wonderful Monday!

judy

WELCOME BACK I MISSED YOU BOTH! Tried sounds like you had a great time. Where was it that you visited? My hubby and I are going to do something next month for our anniversary I am just not sure where. With gas prices soaring to the sky not too far! Judy sounds like your enjoying your brothers visit and doing some fun stuff. I am hanging onto some of that cash for my trip next year to Hawaii. I want to get there to see the kids. I will be careful to not gamble it all back. I only take 25.00 most of the time. I could see where people could get addicted quickly. That was just pure luck! But lots of fun!
I am also ready to loss some wt. I looked back at what I was doing awhile back which was positive stuff. Counting my calorie, eating healthy meals and snacks, exercising more on a schedule and writing my intakes down. So I am keeping my calorie counter near my computer to make it easier. I went grocery shopping and have some goodies and my garden only has radishes ready so I will stop at the corner farm for veggies. My reasons for losing are to be healthier, live a better lifestyle as I age, lose wt. , fit into some nice clothes, to reach my goal of 155. My mini goal is by the end of July to be back to my losest wt. loss so far. So I need to get going. I do have several social events coming up. So I figure one day a week can be more of a free day. Kind of 6 days on one off type of thing. We'll see how it goes. Exercise is a must! I was going to start the a.m. exercise this morning but have to pick up a client at 7:30 a.m. for camp. I almost forgot that would of been awful! I am going after work!Counting my fibers daily for a bit also.
Intake plans: breakfast= high fiber cereal Kasha 170 with 1/4 c. milk 25 1/2 banana 50
snack= nectaurine 67
lunch= yogurt 90, salad w/tuna90/celery/onions/little mayo35/lite dressing 35
dinner=pasta 200cal.! w/ sauce/mushrooms/cheese100, salad w/ vinegar and olive oil spices 100
nectaurine67, low fat ice cream bar 100

Hi all,

Glad to hear that you're both in good spirits and making some progress on this health journey.

This week I have a couple hours to myself each day. Today I took a great bike ride with a friend - lots of fun and a good workout. The exercise really, really helps you to eat well. Days that I exercise I eat so much healthier than days when I don't.

Time for a healthy shop here - thanks for the reminder Carol.

breakfast - two pancakes 300
snack - protein drink 190
lunch - healthy turkey sandwich - 500 (about)
total so far 990
dinner plans - salad maybe?

Well girls I didn't make it tot the gym yesterday. But this a.m. I am dressed in my workout clothes and going before work. I have to get there once I do I know it will make me want to go more often and stop making excuses! I did do some gardening last night put in some huge lillies 2.5ft. tall more like a bush. I will have to baby them for awhile with showers of water since we are going in the 90's today. I ate healthy yesterday. It was so nice to stop at the little farm down the road. I ended up making sweet corn last night instead of squash and reg. salad. I made a salad w/ cherry tomatoes a little mozz. ch. fresh basil. So fresh and tasty. Now that makes eating healthy easy!
I seem to be in a good frame of mine again with this so hopefully that will waste away a lb. or 2. I know I should be just trying to maintain with having so many events going on that would be the easier route. We will see! Have you tried the crystal light single packets yet. There nice to take to work. I take 2 bottles of water one to drink plain and one flavored. I put them in the freezer when I get there so its really cold by lunch. I read that drinking real cold water raises our metabolism levels as our bodies have to work at warming it up. Who knows for sure just some info.
Intake plans so far: breakfast= 1/2 banana 50, cereal 175
snack= yogurt
lunch=cottage ch. on a bed of lettuce w/mandarin oranges 220
celery15
dinner: some type of salad or sandwich it is going to be hot today!
snack; fruit w/sugar free lime jello

Sneaking in quickly to say hi! I'm really swamped with things to do these last days at my current job, and I'm trying not to stay late so that I can hang out with my bro. I had a good workout at Curves yesterday, and had my long walk this AM despite the blistering heat. I have done a little vacation eating, alas--BBQ at dinner, and popcorn at the movie ("Me, You and Everyone We Know"). But I'm feeling good, not out of control, just making sure that I don't add any weight this month.

Go to the gym, Carol! Se how good it makes Tired feel?

judy

Oh girls I finally got to the gym yesterday a.m. . It was a good feeling for sure Judy. I was able to start off right where I left off last time I was there. Then added on more of a challenge. I only had a 40 min. workout but the sweat was out and about! This is the highest level on the treadmill yet. Showered and off to work only running a few min. behind. Then never got my breakfast before leaving so stopped for a yogurt at the little store. Well no good foods there and I didn't want to blow what I just worked off. So I found a mult. grain bar at only 140 calories. Not so bad added with 20 almonds. My lunch went well all the girls were drooling over it. I laughed and said its only a bed of lettuce, cottage ch, fruit and celery! Too funny! They should take 5 min. to whip something together. The junk they buy at our caft. is awful and a waste of money! My calories burned yesterday morning were 400. My intake for the day was 1200. But Tom is here for a visit so I am skipping the planned gym this a.m.. I am at a pt. in my life where he doesn't come at all or he comes full force so I best be careful. I am planning to swim after work if it ever stops raining. We got a storm last night. This is my last work day this week. Judy hope things wrap up nicely for you at work so you can enjoy your time with your brother. Tired I am sure your biking around somewhere. Nice you have a friend to ride with that makes the time fly by. I am off to the casino in Niagara Falls on thurs. with a group of friends. I will try to not over eat as I have a clam bake saturday. Today I have a lunch buffet meeting with 2 clients. Funny it ended up I am seeing one at 12:30 another at 1:30 at the same location. Then I have to finish my day and I am off til monday.
Have a great day and working out does make you think about your intake more. I was so pleased that I had not lost any ability at the gym but yet gained strength to do more.

Hi all. Last night I couldn't log on. So glad that I could tonight.

Judy - I wish you well as you finalize things at work. I'm glad that you're enjoying your brother's visit. Great job walking and making it to Curves.

Carol - you have so many wonderful interests. I'm glad that you made it to the gym and so glad that you've been able to make healthy food choices. The salad sounds so delicious! Maybe you could make a little extra money by making salads and selling them to your co-workers. Only kidding.

My workouts are going great! I ran a slow seven mile loop today - first time I've done that in 20 years! I also swam a half mile. The triathlon is very motivating. I tried on tri bathing suits and gear today and none of it is made for my big body - humbling. "Who cares!" I decided and I bought a tight fitting suit and shorts for the event - there's a real comfort level knowing that this is an all women event.

I haven't lost any real weight and remain at 180. The weight only comes off if I eat healthy and light. I am simply the kind of person who can not eat a lot and be thin so I will continue to try to beat this battle. I appreciate everyone's support and great ideas.

breakfast - healthy fruit smoothie 250
lunch - power bar 170
snack - apple, blueberries 150
dinner - fish, broccoli, risotto 700
snack - pb bagel 400
total - 1670 or so
lots of water too
sw 210 cw 180 gw 150 (lowest weight on the journey 167 and that felt great!)

Tired I am so glad for you that the tri. is motivating you. That is a wonderful part of your life and just doing it alone is so exciting. Good for you making that run I don't care if it was at a turtles pace that is wonderful. Keep trying. I looked over your intake watch those bagels. I love them too! The calories rack up high with them. I just made one for breakfast a dark rye w/ some lite cc. I gave part of it to the dog to share a few calories with her. hah! hah! she can afford them better than I. At any rate I went a long time with out having them recently decided I can have them in moderation. That is the trick to all foods we can have just about anything we want but watch the portions and count the calories. I have been doing pretty good this week so far but I am out of town eating at a buffet today and clam bake saturday. The clambake comes but once a year and I will get my days worth of clams and crab legs. I don't need the butter really to enjoy them. I did okay on my lunch out at a buffet yesterday tried a little bit of different things had no dessert. Last night we went out for supper. The hubby wanted a sub. I ordered roast beef with lots of veggies I ate 1/2 and picked just the meat and peppers out of the other half. Now in the past I would of ate that whole thing. So I see differences happening and there good changes. I did swim on my way home at my sis's house. Nice just me did lots of laps. I am planning a trip to the gym and swimming with the kids at her house friday. She nicely offered me the pool v.s. taking them to the lake. We will pack up drinks, food and go there instead. Try adding some lemon to your water it cleans out your pipes they say! Also crunches your thrist. Good luck and keep on posting and putting your exercise down too! Judy hope your havign some fun with your bro.
No putting my intake in today other than my rye bagel w/lt. cc and coffee
Taking water bottles and some crystal light, fruit along for the trip today to Niagara Falls area. sHOULD BE A DAY OF LAUGHTER AND FUN WITH THE GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Carol, thanks for the great tips. I know you're right about the bagels. Last year when I lost the greatest chunk of weight I all but gave up bread and other carbs. I know we need some carbs, but bread can really add on the cals.

Good job skipping the dessert. Enjoy the clam bake - I love clams so I know what you mean about not counting on that special day.

Have a great weekend!

Another great exercise day. 12 miles on the stationary bike (hills), 1/4 mile run, 1 plus hour of vinyasa yoga (wonderful!)
I'm checking in now because I'm dying to eat all the food in the house - checking in helps to keep me in check.
breakfast: eggs (100), bagel with light cc (300), fruit salad (100)
lunch: power bar (240), 1/2 bagel with pb (300), bowl of carrots and tomatoes (100),
snack - handful of cereal (50)
1190 total so far
also, lots of water
checking in on intake is a necessary step for me.

Tiredoffat I ran into an old friend while on the trip yesterday. Is your bike ride a thon to Boston from Maine? She is a teacher too and her friend is riding and she is going down to root her on. I just wondered if it was the same event in August? Well let me know it sounded really cool. I went grocery shopping today and bought some healthy stuff lots of fruits. I also picked up some stuff to make a special stew a friend makes with squash and Italian sausage and lots of veggies. It is so easy I had it before and want to freeze some for those nights I don't feel like cooking and it would be good lunches. I had a fun time at the casino and only lost 30.00 bucks not bad I played a long time. It was fun and lots of laughs along the way great therapy! Humor is a wonderful medicine. I bought some bagels today that were lower in cals. the frozen ones okay in a pinch. I figure it will knock off 100 cals. Well talk to you soon hope you have a lovely weekend. I swim for exercise today 4 hours in the pool with the kids it must count for something? It was hot about 91 today.

Hi Carol and Judy.

No, that's not my race, but that race sounds like a lot of fun too. I'll look into it.

Tough eating day today.

I was rushed with a family-related issue so I just grabbed whatever was nearby when I was hungry. These days are going to happen. I got a lot done on the family issue, I'm sufficiently full and tired. Tomorrow I'll be ready for a new and better day.

Thanks for being here with all your great stories and suggestions. Cutting calories everywhere like your bagels really adds up to weight loss. Take care.

Tiredoffat don't forget I somtimes have to remind myself too that just cause we mess up part of our day its not a throw in the towel day. Sometimes in the past I used to and still do at times think oh well I already messed up and then have a free for all day. Just a reminder I need it too. Part of the learning new style of living and making changes is alot of trial and error. But its a learning process and through our whole lifes this is how we learn best. So forward we will go together to reach our goals. Judy hope your doing well. Stress in my life has always pushed me to the edge to eat. I love summer time and all the fresh fruits and veggies I could live off of just that and be happy. But I do love my barbecues. My 2 daughters and I are having a evening together on monday a 5:30 date to get a pedicure and manicure. I purchased my oldest a gift card last month for her birthday. Now she is giving her sister and I one. We added in the manicure for 10 more. Should be fun then off to dinner together. This will be our birthday celebration. I ususally take a day off from work but didn't this yr. we have a wedding on this friday so I took that instead. Busy week this will be. I have plenty of things left to do and the end of the month is coming quick. Where is our summer going so fast. I have done a lot of camping , swimming and kakyaing but still want more. I love this time of year. Well gotta fly. Clambake today. I am trying to enjoy myself. Oh the bagel frozen wasn't as good less cals. So next time I decided to have the better tasting and eat only 1/2. I will freeze them in 1/2's.

Hi Carol, what a fun summer you are having. Just think the pedicure and manicure treat is calorie free and fun! I want to think more about that kind of treat.

I'm definately back on track today. I started the day with a nice big healthy smoothie about 300 cals. Now I'm going to clean, clean, clean and tonight we're probably headed out to hear my brother in law's band.

I agree with your trial and error ideas - changing lifestyle is not a simple ordeal, it takes time. I appreciate your support. Take care and have a fun day.

Well maybe eating clams on an empty tummy wasn't so smart. Cause an hour later after consuming many dozen and a few other things. I became sick to my tummy. Well that ended over eating at the clambake. I couldn't even handle the smell of seafood. So not even on crab leg. Only had a piece of pineapple for dessert. I guess in a way you could look at it in a postive way less cals for the day. I consumed lots of ice water after a lemonade and diet pepsi still left me thirsty. So much for that eating event. I had a bowl of south beach cereal as a snack before bed. I could of done a lot worse yesterday had I not become ill. I think it had to do with the empty stomach. I only had a little bagel at 6:30 and we ate at 2:00 p.m.. Today I feel fine and have been trying to catch up with the house work. I will take a swim later on. I am going to work out in the a.m. cause my schedule on monday is crazy and then I am meeting my girls to have some fun. Yes Tired sometimes subbing something fun for food isn't a bad idea. Maybe we should try more often to try this? Glad you got back on track. I am going to pick some radishes and ck on the blueberries. I am going to make a peach cobbler later on but changing the recipe to make it a bit lighter. Have a great day.
Intake; It. french toast w/ blueberry syrup 400 cals.
Lunch: fruit/cottage cheese 150cals
Dinner barbecued chicken, salad, potatoes grilled with spices and a little olive oil., squash w/ onions sauted. 500 cals or so
Snack: peach cobbler lighter version hard to tell?????????????????????????
water intake at least 80 oz./ swimming

Hi Carol, too bad about the clams. Glad your on the mend. I had a topsy turvy weekend which left me ready for a good week ahead of eating right and exercise. The triathlon is only 13 days away and I've plenty of practice to do. I must say it is daunting. I'll be back tomorrow.

Tiredoffat just remember the end result to your hard work. That will be an accomplishment for sure. After all even with a topsy weekend the training must help balance things out. Your in it for more than one reason and will benefit for it in the end. I exercised in the pool 2 times yesterday. But I was naughty and ate a muffin my daughter sent over. So I most likely just balanced out. How dum the crazy lifestlye we live. The muffin was good but really not worth the calories I should of ate 1/2. But I didn't. I am dressed and ready for the gym this a.m. . I just jumped out of bed ironed my work clothes, put my gym stuff on and packed my lunch last night , ready to fly out of here on time this morning.
Intake; 1 slice toast 100, peach 45, yogurt 90
Lunch= blueberries in a salad, chicken grilled sliced , mozz. shredded, few croutons. total 250 w low cal dressing
Dinner out with my girls tonight! Who knows where yet or what we will decide to have.
Carol

Hi All,

I hope it's okay to come back. The dial on my scale keeps creeping
up and, physically, I don't feel very good. My clothes don't fit and my body
aches. So far, the only success with staying my course is from getting (and giving) support on this board.

I hope you'll forgive my absence. I know that it works much better when there is consistency in posting.

I haven't kept up with reading your posts but the last few sound like you have stayed in touch.

Well, I'm up to 176 now. Sooooooo. Time to wake up. I know this board is not designed for self flagellation, right?

I have started tracking my food on fitday.com again and I attended the water aerobics class today.

Talk with you soon.

Sorry for disappearing.

Roll

Woo-hoo! I'm back, and I feel like a new woman! If you will just bear with my absences for just a little bit longer, I promise you that I will be checking in faithfully come August 1.

My brother's visit was great, I was sad to see him go. I then had to buckle down at my old job so as not too leave too many question marks for the folks who will pick up the work after me. The good-bye lunches were relatively healthy, and I only had two beers at the happy hour, so not too much harm was done. Saturday I went to Curves, and then to the salon to get the works--pedicure, manicure and a facial--and I spent the rest of the weekend catching up on chores (or trying to, anyway) and making lists for the next two weeks. I didn't manage to do everything that I wanted to do, but it was a productive weekend, and laid the ground work for a good first day at my new job today. I danced in my apartment for half an hour this morning, which wasn't as good as going to the exercise room, but was better than sitting listening to NPR and reading the paper, which is what I really wanted to do!

Carol, I hope that you're enjoying your evening out! I feel terrible about the clambake, though. Being there and not eating must have been miserable! I love fresh seafood, I would have been in torment.

Tired, I'm also counting down to your triathalon. I'm so proud of you. What's your practice routine at this point?

Hiya, Roll! It's so nice to have you back. Instead of beating yourself up, I think you should congratulate yourself for stopping your slide and going back to doing what you need to do to continue on your path. That's the difference, I think, between success and failure: jumping back on the track with what you learned from the latest lapse. Good for you!

I will try to come back a few times before leaving town at the end of the week. I have a bit of privacy at my new job, so I should be able to check in more consistently. It really does help me to know that you are here.

judy

Hi All,

I'm about to turn in.
My total before bed is 1500. I am feeling hopeful about staying on track.
Posting my calories feels grounding to me.
Thanks for holding down the fort.
It's great to be back.
Thanks again.

Roll

Rollmdl I can't tell you how nice it was to see that you have returned. I agree with Judy coming back and realizing you needed to do something is a big step. We have all been there at one time or another . Welcome back and we have missed you. Just know that here we are pretty down to earth people and are realisitic. So welcome and lets all get back into the swing of things together. I had started to slip away from my normal gym days. Then knew even with all my other activities I need that type of exercise. So I have scheduled myself for 3 days this week in the a.m. . I did one yesterday and oh was I a bit sore last night. But that just goes to show me I had muscles that needed working. I have enjoyed getting back into the swing of things at the gym. I think I eat better when I work out. But last night I ate out with my girls to celebrate the birthdays. We had greek and it was great. I enjoyed a big gyro and some hummus and pita. I have to say I LOVED IT ALL. But today is today and I ate healthy for breakfast and lunch yesterday. We all went to have our pedicure it was fun. The guy I had was the best and gave me an extra treatment. My muscles were massaged and that was great. My footies feel great. We then shopped it was fun. But I left the house at 6:40 a.m. and didn't return until 10.00 pm it was a long day!
Breakfast: cereal w/ 1/2 banana 200 cals.
Snack: yogurt 90cals.
Lunch: salad w/ grilled chicken fresh blueberries, mozz.ch., croutons low cal dressing 250 cals. peach 50
Dinner: veggie stew w/ zucc. peppers. sausage. tomatoes. corn. 300cals?????????????? fruit watermelon 50

Hi all. Welcome back Roll. Good to hear from you Judy. Carol I'm glad you're here. It's a really busy week here and very, very hot and humid. I can't spend more than a minute now, but I'll be back later today.

I wish everyone a healthy happy day!

Good Morning All,

I'm going for some office skills training today. I'm pretty anxious
and excited. I normally let off steam by having ice cream after a stressful
activity.

I'm going to check in after the class.

Thanks for being here.

Hope you all have a good day.

Roll

Hi,
My total today was 1700.

It was an interesting day at the training school. My head was spinning when I left. I didn't overeat or have ice cream. I'm exhausted. Sorry for being so brief. I'll post in more detail tomorrow.

Thanks for being hereand for all the kind words.

Roll

Hello everyone. Well I am up and dressed for the gym day #2 I will reach my goal of 3 this week. I already feel better the gym is important and I need to make this extra effort. I didn't eat quite as planned yesterday but stayed with in 1600 calories. I had a piece of cheese cake at work. One girl brought it in at least I ate 2 little slivers of 2 choices among 6. I felt good that I had that much control. I ck'd the calories 380 so I counted in 200. I also didn't have my veggie stew but ate cereal and had a cuke for dinner from the garden. So over all it ended as an unharmed day of calories up a bit but not bad. I have a wedding to go to on friday night. I am looking forward to also taking that day off. Going to exercise and garage sale in the morning. Last week I was able to pick up some beautiful work clothes. Things I would never of paid for in the store. It was fun and under 10 dollars. The lady just wanted to clean her closet out I guess. Intake:sm. frozen bagel 150 w/lt. cc 35/ peach 50
yogurt 90
lunch= greens/ blueberries fresh/croutons/turkey/lt. salad dressing 250?grapes 70
dinner= corn on the cob120. little butter50/ and tuna sandwich on dk.
rye w/ lettuce/tomatoe 350 cals.
fruit bar 150 total 1400 cals

Hi all, I've been on a slide! Why - hard to tell. It started last Friday am when an extended family problem consumed the morning taking up my ex time, then Sat., I spent the day cleaning and added a spontaneous night out which turned into an eat/drink fest, then Sunday when I spent all day cleaning and cooking for company, then Monday when I was so exhausted and it was so hot that I couldn't move to Tuesday and Wednesday when all my free time was consumed by meetings. When I see this in print I can see that there was no "me" time included and there were many draining events including entertaining, appointments and family issue. I'm hoping that this entry marks my healthful journey recovery.

Judy, thanks for asking about the triathlon. Last week's workouts were awesome. This week so far has been a failure. Perhaps I'll get in a good workout tonight to turn things around - that has to happen!

Roll, good luck at the training. Checking in kept me on track last summer, I need to do more of the same this summer.

Carol, good job getting to the gym - you're inspiring me.

Take care all. This journey is a mix of starts and stops. Hopefully this marks a strong start for me and all of us.

Hi All,

I did the water aerobics class this morning. It tuckered me out but my aches and pains are gone. I don't think that water aerbics does as much for me as weight training in the weight loss department but it seems more helpful in making me feel comfortable in my body. I really want to start weight training but the gym's air conditioner is being worked on this week. There is another branch of the Y a little further away..............

My food so far today has been healthy.

I'm committing to portioning out my supplements now. I haven't been taking them and I really feel a difference.

My daughter is at her first sleep away camp and I haven't planned anything exciting for myself.

It's just good to get back on track without too much distraction.

The training? It was mostly orientation and a little keyboarding. It looks like a good "go at your own pace" program. I'll be heading back on Thursday.

Tired, you sound so busy. I get into the same frame where I get free time
and it gets taken up with everything but alone time---time spent just for me. I get out of balance--depleated --- and that's one of my over-eating triggers. I love your honesty and your way of stating what is going on.
Thanks for that. I don't feel so alone.

Take care.

Roll

Hi All,

I'm checking in before turning in.
This is one of those times that I feel like eating chocolate in bed while
I read myself to sleep. I'm really tired.
My calorie intake today was 1500. I had lots of fruit. Two peaches and 1/2 a canteloupe. Yum.

I won't be posting till tomorrow afternoon. I have to get up early to get to the office skills class.

Thanks for listening.

Roll

The week is just flying by! I am off on friday for the family wedding. It should be lots of fun. I have made it to the gym two times and fri. will be 3. It really helped me to preplan it on my schedule. The a.m. really works for me. I just have a hard time remembering to bring everything. Yesterday it was my blow dryer! Last time my towels go figure! But the workouts are good and I have been increasing my levels. I have tried to keep my heart rate at 150-165. The sweat just rolls off many some wt. too! I have gotten on the scale this a.m. and down1.5lbs. still need to lose 2lbs. to get back to my lowest pt. I am pleased with it coming off! I was there and didn't keep it off because I slide off. I learn the hard way but still making progress in the learning to change my ways. Yesterday I had a handful of chips a coworker had brought in. That is tough but it could of been 3 handfuls. I have learned if you want something have some not too much but some. Cause when you don't all you do is keep trying to satisfy your cravings. Normally will eat double cals. of what you would of if you had just had it. Well have a good day at some pt. tonight we are celebrating birthdays so some dessert will be part of my intake today!
Rollmdl good for you getting to the gym. Any activity is good! Anyways this might be better to get you started again. If it makes you feel good thats all that is important. Keep it up! Remember your worth the effort!
Tiredoffat oh I have been there in the past with extended family issues. Its not easy I could eat a ref. full over that stuff. Maybe you need a me day! Take some time if possible for yourself. Its different as your kids are grown I find more time for myself now. But looking back when they were younger it was tough. Remember sometimes we need to think of ourselves and take care of us. Because if we don't we are no good for our family. You have to stay healthy! Block out some me time this is your break from work!!!!!!!!!! Have a great day!
Intake = out for breakfast 450 calories
Lunch= salad/ yogurt 90 = 300
Dinner=?

Hi all. Roll and Carol thanks for the good advice. I feel much better today. It's a reality that if I want to exercise I have to schedule it. I also have to make sure and schedule some "me" time each week.

Roll - enjoy the time while your daughter is away. It's a good time to take care of yourself. I got my haircut today and it felt like he cut a million worries off me. Just shows that doing a bit for ourselves goes a long way. I like your idea about portions too.

Carol - awesome job - you're really making lifestyle changes such as eating a little of something rather than the whole bag. I hope you enjoy the wedding.

intake
healthy smoothie (300)
almonds (170)
tuna sandwich (400)
cheese (300 - oops!)
total so far 1170

plans today
groceries - lots of healthy choices
house cleaning (companys coming) - power cleaning as I won't have time for ex.
swim meet with boys