[Diana3271]

Originally Posted by LaurenA

I just thought of something! I'm not sure if you noticed but I have cut down on pop. I used to have maybe 1 diet pepsi a day now I have 1 maybe every 4 days. That could def. be it, cutting out some of the sodium out.

Lauren Great job on the new low! I have heard that artificial sweeteners can cause problems with weight loss. Maybe that's a factor with you.

[shellsbrood]

Originally Posted by LaurenA

w/ 1 slice facon (fake bacon),

Facon!!

[librarygirl111]

I ate a cheese stick and a boneless buffalo wing last night at Applebees.

I did do the steak/portabello meal though, but those appetizers got me!

My husband ordered them without asking me, I guess he was assuming that I would eat all of them like I usually do---geez that's embarassing to admit.

How can I explain to my husband that I am on a diet when all he says is "you don't need to go on a diet!". I want to lose weight, and its hard with all the temptations that comes around with him! (The night before was a milkshake temptation)

heelp!

[LindseyLou]

Here's the plan for today...

B- strawberry oatmeal w/milk 170, banana 100 (270)
S- 1/2 c. raspberry flavored peaches 80
L- salad w/croutons & lite dressing 115, 1/2 roast beef sandwich on ww 150 (265)
S- cup-a-soup w/crackers 100
D- LC spaghetti
S- SO dessert 170

Total 1185

40 mins Pilates (20 am, 20 pm)
30 mins Walk

[LindseyLou]

MamaP - Thank you!
Shells - They are addicting, they are so good and only 45 cals I couldn't resist.
Lauren - Thanks! I can't wait to get it cut!

[MamaP]

Originally Posted by librarygirl111

How can I explain to my husband that I am on a diet when all he says is "you don't need to go on a diet!". I want to lose weight, and its hard with all the temptations that comes around with him! (The night before was a milkshake temptation)

heelp!

Instead of telling him you are on a diet, just say that you are trying to make healthier food choices.

[abidabbi]

Vixsin - woop!

dallas - hiya Sorry TOM is kicking your butt and sending internet, no-calorie chocolate

library - it's really hard when they do that isn't it, you'd think it would be great but when my SO says 'I'd love you at 20 stone' I think, but I would be unhealthy and sad at 20 stone, I want to be 10 stone. Then he cracks out the chocolate. He's getting better, he doesnt buy me any food anymore and encourages me when I'm bored but I wish he would say 'I'm going to love it when you're 10 stone because I will throw you around the...' etc

ebenz - Hi!

pint - I am indeed going for 1200 a day. I feel fine on that amount of food as long as my choices are filling and healthy. I also burn 800cals at the gym 4x week as I'm looking for a loss of 1.5 lbs a week until xmas

MamaP - I'll go have a look at the buisness name post

katylil - well done on resisting the scone, I love them!

Lauren - pleased to say woop in your general direction again - well done you! x

cincimini - yum

lindsey - yep, I love the haircut

raven - woooo, a new haircut...cool

roxanne - CONGRATS!!!!

quiet - welcome back hun

summer - well done resisting the candy

Diana - you are more than making it, you're flying down

Krampus - hiya ...yum, banana split *dribble*

shells - I love exercise for feeling better

I'm ok, still plodding on with my 1200cals a day. Gym tonight although I'm not feeling up for i, it's better than going on a Friday night when all I want is sleep
xx

[L R K]

Originally Posted by shellsbrood

Facon!!

HaHaHaHa!

I'm glad you enjoyed that Shells!

[L R K]

library - I know it can be tough to stay away from certain things when your SO isn't on board with your decision to go on a diet but perhaps you could try a different apporach like, "This is not just a diet, this is a lifestyle change - we shouldn't be putting those things in our body regardless of whether we need to lose weight." AND what Mama said

LittleL - Yay! Oatmeal breakfast buddy!

Thank you abidabbi!

[L R K]

Originally Posted by Diana3271

Lauren Great job on the new low! I have heard that artificial sweeteners can cause problems with weight loss. Maybe that's a factor with you.

Indeed it may be.

It's something that I should definitely be more aware of. Turning to a vegan lifestyle has already made me take more notice of the things that I am putting into my body so drinks should be no exception.

[cincimini]

Great job ladies!
Sorry, not much time for personals. I'm heading to the US tomorrow (wooohooo!!!) and am running around like a crazy person trying to pack. Doing last-minute laundry as always .

Anyway, still want to be accountable. So far I've had:

B - 2 slices Swedish crisp bread with cream cheese and jam, coffee with milk

L - 200g red currant yogurt (low-fat) with 4 tbsp of muesli, 3 dried apricots (and a thin slice of smoked tofu b/c I was still hungry )

S - 15 frozen grapes and a latte (not together though )

Planned for dinner: Chicken wings (still have them in the freezer and need to use them up) and salad, maybe a piece of fruit later

Didn't feel like going to the gym this morning. After 4 straight days on the elliptical, I'm getting bored and needed a break. Instead I went power walking for a good hour at a nearby nature reserve. It was amazing!!! I was the only person out there and I love being in the cold, crisp air (we had 35F this morning!). Definitely will do that again when I get back from vacation.

[katylil]

Ugh. Fail. Came back drunk from my Night Out with the girls and had noodles with gravy and tons of cheese (light cheese, but still...). Gah.

Been drinking water like a crazy person and did a ballet class today but ughhhh. So annoyed with myself!!

B: porridge (with water and a splash of skimmed milk), one crackerbread with light philadelphia cheese and a slice of ham
L: small portion of pasta with tomato sauce, tuna and light cheese (again: ARGH!)
D: (making up for the rest of the day...) one piece of chicken and tons of broccoli and peas, 2 WW yoghurt

Hope everyone's had a better day than me on the wagon!!

[LindseyLou]

[QUOTE=LaurenA;3521844]

LittleL - Yay! Oatmeal breakfast buddy!


Lol, I love oatmeal. I was never a big fan. But now I love it! I get that strawberries and cream kind, apples & cinnamon. Awesome!

[Diana3271]

library I agree with the other ladies about this being a "lifestyle change". I think your DH will understand this idea/term better. People go on and off diets. A lifestyle change is different.

Lauren I am very proud of you for sticking with it. I know you have gotten frustrated at times, but you made it though the tough times. You have set a very good example for all of us.

[LindseyLou]

Well ladies I probably shouldn't have stepped on the scale this morning (with TOM on his way today or tomorrow hopefully...) I weighed in yesterday at 166.6# and today I'm at 168.2!

I've stayed OP and have exercised every day! But, it's just annoying to see that number up I guess regardless of the "circumstances" (TOM on "his" way)...ehhhh.

When do you ladies notice the TOM gain (if any)? Up to a couple days before and after TOM?

Anyways, hope everyone is having a great day!!! Even though I saw the "gain" this morning I'm still OP and exercising. I changed my exercise plan from 5 times per week doing 20-30 mins of Pilates, 30 mins of walking to 5 times per week doing 40 mins of Pilates (20 am, 20 pm) and at least 30 mins of walking. I usually go walking on the weekends too but it's not "required. " Still sticking with 1200 cals/day...hoping to see 165 (or less! ) by next Wednesday (weekly weigh in). Hopefully TOM will have come and will be almost gone by then and so will the extra weight!