[nancylmrn]

Well another day and I could not get motivated to work out -- geez--- so what do I do? go get my nails done then go home eat a green giant steamed veggies and 3 glasses of wine.....lol oh well

I know I will get back into the motivation thing I have too good for too many months to let it go on to long. did I mention that from July 15-Odt 7th I have only managed to lose 9.5lbs???? It is so hard to stay motivated with so little lose. But I know that the lower my weight the slower it will go or at least that is what I am told....wonder if I am being mislead?

ok night chickies

[nancylmrn]

ok it is day ??? something and still not working out I am hoping that I will feel the motivation bug next week when I am in Reno for 4 days. I hope all of you have had good week so far.

oh did I mention that I got into a skirt for work that was one size smaller??? (it was an old navy one that had some stretch to it) but I wore it...whoo hoo. But none of my smaller skirts fit except that one

[nancylmrn]

oh poop! I just had to say that, I keep dipping into the halloween candie and monday I leave for Reno for 4 days....not looking good

[nancylmrn]

Well I have decided that my jaunt to Reno will be the start of being good again. up 3.0 pounds since last weigh in ...guess exercise really does make a difference.

I just have to work through this hicup and I will goodness knows I have have my share of them over the course of the years.

Let me know how all of you are doing

[Tudor Rose]

I've been sick with a sinus infection all week, and so while I didn't feel that hungry most days, I still always made sure to eat my dailies and even on the days I was feeling better managed to eat some of my weeklies. It must have all worked, 'cause I lost 3.2 lbs! I'm only 5 lbs away from losing my 10%!!!

Also, I went to the doctor today and found out my blood pressure is a-okay. That's something I've always worried about, even though I've never had a problem with it, and I know losing this weight has obviously helped it a lot, I'm sure. But still, it was very reassuring to know that my BP is not something I have to worry about.

[ASH0424]

Hi, I basically do my Wii inside and Walk Away the Lbs. dvds since it's got cold out. On the Wii I have started with a 20 minutes run and various other activities for 10 minutes since I am just getting re-started - so far so good and I am "feeling" it...I plan on this being my main source of exercise during the Fall/Winter other than walking.

[andi654]

So I was doing really good for umm...2 days, then blew it again. Uggghhh! My eating/portions are so out of of control. I think I need to plan out a menu for the week. Not sure if that will help, but I have to do something! Exercise has been a total bust for me. I need to make myself do my stationary bike again, if nothing else.

Does anyone have a time of the day when you seriously think you could chew your arm off b/c you're soo hungry?

[ASH0424]

Andi654,

Sometimes I chew a piece of gum when I find myself ravenous as I like to call it. For me it first gets my mouth chewing, and secondly, while I am chewing on it I can typically figure out if it is real hunger.

Just a thought for you.

[andi654]

Hi Ash0424. That's great advice! Thanks, I will put that into practice and maybe end some of my mindless eating!

[squeak351]

Hey everyone!

I do the gum trick too. Sometimes I end up chewing a whole jumbo pack a day! I also try to drink some diet peach tea, a whole glass. That fills me up and if I am full I am not as apt to eat.

Exercise... well.. I am the worst for that, I am so lazy BUT I did sign up for an exercise boot camp. It's 2 days a week for 6 weeks. It's brutal. Today I go back for my second day. I also paid in full so I won't be as apt to miss. My sister also is going so we are using the buddy system. She wasn't going to go tonight but I nagged her until she said she would go! lol

Since I haven't really been exercising until now I am not going to add more exercise until November and then I am going to join another class that meets three days a week. It will make me exercising 5 days a week! Shew... makes me tired to think about it, but no pain no gain, right?

I also try to park in the farthest parking spot, take the stairs when I can and play with DD when I get the chance.

[Chopper5]

Hello, all. I found a dip that I love for veggies and ff Pringles. I found it at Wal-Mart in the cold section by the sour cream. It is made by Cedar's. It is called tzatziki cucumber garlic dip. It reminds me of a dill dip. It is so good.
My favorite part is I can have a good snack for low points.
Example:
4 tbsp dip and 1 cup cucumber slices = 2pts
15 ff Pringles and 2 tbsp dip = 2 pts

I think tonight I am going to put 2 tbsp dip in a bowl and add a little shredded carrot and purple onion. That will double or triple my amount of dip without adding any points. I will feel like I'm pigging out when really I won't be And it will add even more flavor. YUM!

[nancylmrn]

Tudor sorry about the sinus infection hope you are better

and the gum trick anything that will keep your mouth chewing without adding pts is a winner in my book....kinda like when I quit smoking as long as my mouth and hands were busy I tended to think less and less about smoking to the point the cravings were gone.

exercise....what can I say???

This week Mon-Thur night (and here it is early am friday and I just got home) I was in Reno doing all the naughty things one does in a gambling town. I tried to make healthy food choices but when eve came and the wine started to come around...oh brother.

I did try and run one day but it was pouring rain and I only went for about 20 min. The next day it was suggested to me I climb the stairs in the hotel...and I did up and down 4 times! that was 20 stories up and back down! of course I did not go real fast but I went. I guess my past problem in staying motivated was I needed something new to do. And of couse the last day I was there I find out that they have a fitness room that not even the dealers on the floor were aware of --go figure?

I am not going to weigh this week since I know there is a gain already but try to stablize for next Wed.

I will check in later

[nancylmrn]

I am still struggling with trying to get back in the exercise groove but so far no luck. So whats a chick to do? well she does what any bad chickie does and dipps into the halloween candy while drinking her wine. I really have to get this under control

Monday sounds like a good time to begin

[nancylmrn]

OK Monday is here I have my breakfast and lunch all planned out it will be the dinner that may be a struggle. So today
B - english muffin, egg beater + slice candian bacon
S - cherry tomatoes
L - Turkey wrap (low fat tortilla, deli turkey, onion, lettuce, FF mayo, mustard)
S - apple
D - Tortilla soup

[andi654]

Hi everyone! This weekend was hard for me too! What a shocker, lol! Too much Mexican food and too much wine!

Nancy, how was Reno? Your plan for today sounds great! How did it go?

Chopper5- That dip sounds terrific!

Squeak351- Mmm...peach iced tea!! Sounds like you're doing great with your workouts.

It's a beautiful day here in KS today. It was a great day to get out for a walk, but instead I picked green and red lettuce, peppers, and green tomatoes out of the garden. Made a delicious salad for dinner!

Todays plan was:
B- Smoothie made with soymilk
L- 1 slice pepperoni pizza, side salad
Sn- skipped
D- stuffed bellpepper, spanish rice, green beans, and a salad! (I'm taking leftovers for lunch tomorrow)

I still have six points left, so if I get hungry later I will either have an apple w/pb or some 94% ff popcorn.

Have a great day!