Day 4
 

Looking good for weight loss this week. I'm actually down a pound today (YAY!) and all it took was having a couple of wisdom teeth out yesterday (and I don't think they weighed that much :lol: ) . Since the foods I can eat (and any pleasure involved) are somewhat limited, I want to make sure I get the most nutrition that I can so I'll be having pureed soups and yogurt and so on.

Welcome, Beanie! We do have some non-Canuck posters too, but they've just been making themselves a little scarce lately.

Jelynn, we're in the same area. I'm dying to get back under the big "2" and back to One-derland again. I did just duck under last summer. Probably for about a week and then let it all slide back on. SO much easier than taking it off, huh. :rolleyes:

Peggy, you're right about the "habit changing" aspect of this struggle. Once we have managed to change our habits, this will be so much easier. :cool:

Have a great day, Everyone!

xo
babette
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2/125.75 (5.75)/1
 

Well, today is back to Day 2 of the block. I did well yesterday, but was sooo busy, I didn't have time to think about being hungry. Today is another busy day, so I know it will be a good OP day. :cool:

Finally, the weather is reaching to above freezing temps. We actually managed to get to +5 yesterday, and may be all the way up to +10 by the weekend. The yard will soon be calling, and I just don't have the time to put into it yet... I was kinda hoping that summer would be cancelled this year, then the neighbours wouldn't be commenting about our messy yard. I am trying to finish some university courses and hubby is writing his thesis this summer, so we really don't have the time to commit to yard work. As our kids put it, the slaves have moved out, so there is no cajoling them into mowing the lawn once in a while... We'll just have to see.

Hope everyone has a great day. Take care.

Day 2
 

Good morning, ladies!

So far, so good!

Got up this morning, got baby girl off to school, managed to by-pass McD's on the way to work (I'll confess that my secret weakness is breakfast burritos!) and dined on a slim-fast bar and a quart of water on the way to work.

The Big-Wigs are in from the main office all week, so it'll be a tough one! I want to snack when I get nervous, and I have to get my project approved, or I'm sunk! I'll just have to make sure I stay busy and out of the kitchen (We have one of those "progressive" companies that's full of 20-something males and so the kitchen is continuously stocked with every munchie you can thing of! And my office is next to it, so everyone stops in eating candy! "Want some?")

:devil:

Yucky, rainy, humid here today. It's been the weirdest spring. My flowers are loving it, though!

Have a wonderful, OP day, everyone.

Your south coast neighbor,

Beanie

2/0/1

3/125.75 (-5.75)/1
 

Today is Day 3 of my program. I went to the gym at 6 am and on the way from the gym to my office, I walked by one of our courtyards where they were serving the annual staff breakfast. :devil: Oh yes, I did a bad thing. I stopped for breakfast - pancakes, sausages, syrup and coffee.

When I counted up my points and what I have planned so far for the rest of the day, I am already at maximum. :o That means I must come up with a 0 pt supper to stay OP. I have garden vegetable soup made up in advance and some vegetable sticks, so will just have to plan on a very light, 0 pt. supper. :D

Hope everyone else is having a good week. Hope to hear from you soon.

Day 1. Sigh.
 

Well, after all my big talk about eating limited to pure nutrition levels, yesterday I ended up eating a piece of pecan pie with ice cream in the morning and another in the evening. More or less hungry both those times, but then I ate some more ice cream and some yogurt when i wasn't hungry. I had a high-stress day and wasn't feeling that great, which translated into a desire for treats, even if it was compromised by the peculiar way in which I had to chew. Today promises to be easier. I wasn't hungry until noon (maybe as a consequence of yesterday) and then was quite satisfied by a tuna sandwich. I should cook up some broccoli so i can get in some veggies. I did manage to get out for a walk and i will practice Tai Chi.

Hope you all have a lovely day!

xo
babette
1/211 (-4)/1

Day 2.
 

Okay, I'm up and running again. Or cross-training at least. Walked to the gym and did 30 mins on the trainer and two circuits of the machines and walked back. I have Tai Chi tonight.

Hope you all have a great day.

xo
babette
2/211 (-4)/1

1/125.75 (-5.75)/1
 

Yep! Here I am, back on Day 1. Yesterday was a bad day. It all started when I stopped at the staff annual breakfast and didn't eat OP at the very beginning. Went downhill from there. However, there is good news. I'm back today and will stay OP all day.

Hope everyone is having a good day today, too. I'm in a training program today, so will check in again tomorrow. See y'all.

P.S. Just figured out why I have been straying from my weight loss program this week...it's that time of month. Great excuse for a bad WI tomorrow. :D

Day 3
 

Ahhh. Yesterday went just as planned :D . I stuck to my meal plans, ate super-healthy, and got tons of exercise. This morning I walked to the gym and did a half-hour on the cross trainer at the top of my range.

Hope you all have a great day.

xo
babette :wave:
3/211 (-3)/1

2/129.5 (-2)/1
 

Well as suspected, I gained weight this week. However, on a good note, I gained 3.75 pounds on the scale, but usually find that my weight goes up at least 5 pounds at this time of month. That means....I really lost about 1.25 pounds. Does that make sense. I will just have to wait until next week to see if I am down. :(

Today, I am on Day 2 again. Hoping to continue the block over the weekend. I really have difficulty staying OP over the weekends. However, this weekend I have a study marathon planned because I need to finish a course that I am taking by the end of the month. A second course by the end of June, so have to keep going.

Wishing everyone a great weekend. Will check-in again on Monday.

Ooo! Back to Day 1
 

Well, ladies, I was going along so well there....and then the weekend hit.

One party and 2 (count 'em!) Mother's Day brunches later, I'm back to Day 1. And it's 40 degrees and raining here. Blech!

Took me two Diet Pepsi's to wake up. I think that means I need to drink another pint of water. I can't find a smilie that yawns and then falls asleep at her desk.....

On the bright side, I got the most wonderful Mother's Day presents from my little peanut yesterday! The women at her dya care are absolute gems. I have a lovely assortment of handprints and "kisses" to put up and make me smile. (They put lipstick on DD's lips and had her kiss a piece of paper -- it is SOOOO cute!)

Anyway, just wanted to check in and say hello. Gotta wake up and get moving!!

Hugs,

Beanie

1/129.5 (-2)/1
 

I wasn't going to post today. I thought if I skip, then the really bad weekend that I had would fade into a past memory. However, here I am confessing that I did not do well on the weekend and am back at Day 1 today.

I am focused, though, and have committed to staying OP everyday until I reach my goal. I expecting that if you see another Day 1 posted beside my name, you will give me a good swift kick...

2/129.75 (-2)/1
 

Had a great day yesterday. The secret...I ate my usual breakie, planned, packed and ate a low point lunch at work, then stayed at work til 9:00 pm and was too tired to get myself into eating trouble by the time my workday was over. :D

This week looks pretty much like it will be the same situation all week, so I am anticipating an OP week.

Next week, I am busy with a bunch of functions at work. A group of us formed a little band here last year and we have been booked to perform at a bunch of functions over the next couple of weeks. Been working hard to make sure we are ready...

Hope everyone has a great day. I'll check in tomorrow.

Day5
 

Hi All,
Sorry I haven't been around much - I've got a new gig that I'm training for in addition to trying to get my regular work done, plus company and unusual engagements and etc. As a rule, there's nuthin much happening around here, but WOW :eek:

DH is off to visit his Mom for a week on Friday (YAY!) so that will make things easier. I love him but I relish the time to myself and without having the drudgery of getting dinner on the table every day, having to get up at 5:30, and so on and so forth.

I'm only getting to stay home by virtue of the new gig. I must make myself a vow to enjoy and make the most of my time.
Block-wise, I blew it on Friday night again, but then have done pretty well since. What happened on Friday was, I gave myself permission to eat watching TV when I was alone and I ate much more than I would have at the table. That happens more often than not in that situation, so it is a good thing that I try to avoid the situation entirely. I love to read or watch TV while I eat, but it really makes it harder. Back to adherence to the rule.

Have a great day!
xo
babette
5/211(-4)/1

3/129.75 (-2)/1
 

Yes, I am now on Day 3 of the block. Since the latest binge last weekend, I have committed to staying OP until I reach goal. So far, so good, I'll just have to wait and see what the weekend brings....

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Day 3
 

So far, so good.

Babette, I agree that sitting at the table makes all the difference in the world. My DH and I have established a new rule in the last few weeks: Serve dinner on the kitchen counter, carry it to the dining room, keep the TV OFF and the serving dishes off the dining room table. That way, you have to physically get up and decide to have more than is on your plate.

DH went to the doctor yesterday and had the riot act read to him by his doctor. So now he's dieting, too. I think this'll make things so much easier. It's soooo hard to stay on a program when he's walking in and saying "how 'bout I order a pizza?" :nono:

Peggy, what kind of band? It must be great to have a regular gig, if only for a few weeks. What fun!

OK, off for my lunchtime walk. Rain finally eased up here, if only for a day or so. Gotta take advantage of it!

Take Care

Beanie
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