[qtkitty]

Diana~ Thanks ... I feel really good with fruit and veg. It's the question of getting enough ripe fresh goodness. I have been going crazy over watermelon. I will be so sad when the season is over for them.

[Diana3271]

Good Morning, Everyone! Happy Weekend!

Last night I added on: Deep Rest from Yoga for Stress Relief

Calories for yesterday: 1480 +

Weigh In: 159.8

No Change

TTOM is getting ready to start any day now.

Have a great day!

[Psychic]

Yesterday's Calories: 1545
Today's Weight: 174

B - GetBalanced Cereal w/ Almond Milk + ID Light Iced Coffee
S - Yopa Key Lime Yogurt w/ Graham Crackers
L - Marie Callender's Cheesy Chicken and Rice, Broccoli, Mushrooms
S - Fiber One Lemon Bar
D - 2 slice Medium Pizza Hut Supreme Pizza + Colby Cheese
S - Lipton Harvest Strawberry & Passionfruit Tea w/ Honey

Not terrible yesterday, but about 100 over my limit. I think I'm getting sick. I had an upset stomach all day yesterday. Last night, I got a sore throat and started coughing and getting congested. Same symptoms this morning. I took some cold meds and I'll be drinking more tea with honey for my throat.

[oxalis]

Good Morning!

Finally broke out of 138-141 range (barely)! This is the lowest I have weighed in over 10 years, so I'm pretty excited!

Unfortunately it won't last though, since TOM is coming. BUT, after TOM is when I have a monthly whoosh (2-3 days after, like clockwork), so I'm excited for that!

Today's Weight: 137.7 (down 1.1)
Yesterday's Calories: 1,220
Yesterday's Exercise: -

[goin4it]

I joined 3FC Thursday night. Yesterday was my first official day of my new efforts/program. Lost and gained many times over the years. This thread looks extremely supportive and motivating. I had started posting on another challenge board, with plans of posting meals and exercise, but that board doesn't appear to be very active.

Anyway my starting weight yesterday am 177.4, this morning weight 174.2 (woohoo! I know that's water weight, but I'll take it and use it for for all it's worth as motivation! My goal is to lose about 40 pds.

I'm working on following the Eat Clean diet program. Will be posting frequently to hold myself accountable.

Today M1: Microwave scrambled eggs, 1 egg, 2 egg whites, c of spinach, chopped red and yellow peppers, coffee

Plan to do a full body workout before noon on my GTS

[novangel]

Doc said no meds!! Yay!! Still have to monitor though so re-test in April.

[Jesserz]

Hey everyone! I'm going to just jump in here. I'm on my 9th day of working out every single day in a row (I'm going for 30 days)

Why did my weight go up this morning though? Please tell me it is muscle.

I've been staying within my calories and finding tons of protein. My goodness I've never been good at protein, but here I am, kicking it's butt. Go me.

[IanG]

Congrats Novangel. Great news!

Down 0.6lbs today. Yes Diana, I really busted it today.

Breakfast: 2 open raw mushroom sandwiches on low calorie bread with light mayo. Some olives. Coffee, milk no sugar.

Lunch: Salad with pan-seared scallops, spicey hummus, corn, red onion, lettuce, assorted mushrooms, tomato, olives, sun-dried tomato and pickled onion.

Dinner: Will drink beer (Maine Beer Company 'Lunch' and Oskar Blues Deviant Dales)

Don't count calories. Can't count.

Exercise: Ran a 5k in the morning. Did some tiling. Mowed the lawn.
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[The New G]

I saw this thread and think it is a fantastic idea. I have no support system so I need a place to be accountable so I dont falter again!

I am just starting the Paleo diet today, I will journal my activity tomorrow morning.

Starting weight 389.5 Height 5'9"
Calorie target 1800-2000 a day

[Diana3271]

Hi Everyone!

Qtkitty Hey, when one season ends another begins. Something to look forward to.

Psychic I hope you're not getting sick and you feel better.

Oxalis Congrats on your weigh in!

Goin4it Hi and welcome to the check-in! Congrats on your weigh in!

Novangel Congrats on the news from the Dr!

Jesserz Hi and Welcome to the check-in! The gain can be from various reasons, sodium, muscles holding onto water, hormones, etc. There are daily fluctuations that happen, too.

Ian Good job on the .6 and staying active!

The New G Hi and Welcome to the check-in! Good luck with the Paleo diet. We look forward to watching you reach your weight loss goals.

[Diana3271]

I had a bottomless pit issue earlier today. After I ate my breakfast, I literally felt like I had not eaten a thing. My stomach literally felt empty. I don't have this very often, but it seems to come more often around TTOM. I am expecting TTOM any time now. I had to eat a larger lunch than normal. I literally had 5 servings of okra (a whole package) and 3 servings of diced tomatoes (whole can) and the Greek yogurt. I was finally full after all of that.

Tomorrow DH and I are going to a fondue restaurant. I wanted to do this for my birthday this year. My birthday is next week. The restaurant is in Myrtle Beach, so it's a 1 1/2 hour drive. We can't drive that far during the week, so we are going this weekend. Going to a fondue restaurant is on my bucket list. I can't wait and hope it's good.

Total Approx 1665 Calories +

Breakfast (395 Calories + coffee)
spritz oil in pan
egg 70 cal
egg whites from carton 60 calories
Vegetable of choice
1/8 cup feta cheese 40 calories
Rudi's Whole Wheat English muffin 130 calories
1 teaspoon jam 20 calories
juice 75 calories
coffee w/sugar and cream

Lunch (520 Calories)
Greek Yogurt 270 Calories
Stewed Okra/tomatoes 250 Calories

Dinner (750 Calories)
small slice of bread 100 calories
steamed broccoli 75 calories
steamed yellow squash 75 calories
Grilled grouper 300 calories
1 fried scallop (from DH) 50 calories
1 fried shrimp (from DH) 50 calories
1 fried oyster (from DH) 50 calories
4 French Fries 50 calories

Exercise:
Gentle Wake Up From AM PM Yoga for Beginners
Mimi Solaire's Deep Stretch Neck and Shoulders
TF Fire 60 w/weighted gloves

[IanG]

God. I love fondue. I used to make my own.

[Diana3271]

Originally Posted by IanG

God. I love fondue. I used to make my own.

Have you ever been to a fondu restaurant? They have a variety of cheeses to choose from for the appetizer. I'm torn between two. http://www.meltingpot.com/our-menu/cheese-fondue.aspx I think I am going to stick with the Traditional Swiss Cheese. I think DH would prefer the Cheddar Cheese.

[Psychic]

goin4it, Jesserz, and The New G: Welcome to DA. We're happy to give support.

Diana: Definitely getting sick. It seems like my immune system is fighting it pretty well, but I have the feeling that its going to hit my harder tomorrow.

IanG: Fondue just sounds amazing to me. I've never had it. I'm a cheese addict though.

[goin4it]

Thank you Diana3271 and Psychic for the welcome.

Diana3271- The Melting Pot is fabulous! Recently tried it on vacation in San Diego, yummy yummy! I highly recommend the spinach artichoke cheese for the appetizer. We had pork tenderloin, chicken breast and sirloin steak for the main course cooked in vegetable broth. All extremely good! Dessert was equally yummy, worth the splurge for a birthday.

Had lunch with my daughter at Three Sisters Mexican restaurant in Sacramento today. Very proud of my food choice. Told them I had special dietary needs, asked for romaine lettuce, grilled chicken and a little avocado with a light cucumber dressing on the side. I only used 2 tsp of dressing. It was yummy, passed up the chips and salsa! Water with lemon for my beverage.

Rotisserie chicken and asparagus for dinner. Didn't count calories today but I'm sure I'm under 1500.