Just Me...Jess

Monday, February 6, 2012

2012-02-06T23:33:00.002-05:00

I lost another (almost) 2 lbs. this past week. Finally getting into a groove. I'm losing about 1-2 lbs. per week and I am totally fine with that. Especially since I'm not as hungry as I once was and I'm not feeling deprived. Yay! I'm not tracking like I should or working out but I'm proud of myself for making healthy choices. I am feeling a little better each day and I just realized that I (knock on wood) haven't been sick since early November. That's a long stretch for me, LOL.

Anyway...my heart tests got rescheduled for tomorrow so I should have the results back later on this week. I'll keep you all posted though. I did go ahead and put myself back on Prevacid since I have a history of acid reflux/GERD and I'm feeling much better this week so I'm wondering if that might be the problem? Let's hope so since that's an easy fix.

Monday, January 30, 2012

2012-01-30T22:00:00.004-05:00

Sorry for disappearing. I have (once again) a TON going on in my life right now. My husband has been really, really sick with a mysterious lung infection. We know it was pneumonia right before Christmas and it's now cleared up but he keeps getting worse when he goes off of steroids. That's kept me plenty busy since he can't do much right now. Oh and let's not even talk about work. Ai, yi, yi, yi!

I'm having my own health problems as well. I've been having some chest pain off and on for several months now. Could be my heart, could be my gall bladder, could be anxiety. I'm hoping it's the latter but I'll keep you posted. I've got an echocardiogram and EKG tomorrow. My insurance company denied my doctor's request for a stress test but if the two tests come back funky, they may approve it based on medical necessity. My bloodwork did come back a little odd; my platelets were high so I have to go back for another draw tomorrow to see whether or not that was just an anomaly. Bloodwork always gets me nervous because I've had "odd" bloodwork before. In fact, I had to see an oncologist a few years back for several months until my blood was back to normal. I hope this isn't another issue like that. As long as it's not serious, I'm fine with whatever, LOL. Don't Google high platelet counts...you'll convince yourself that you have cancer or some other crazy disease. Ugh.

Anyway...despite going out of town last week for a night (and eating at Ihop, LOL), I managed to lose 1.6 lbs. and 0.5% body fat. Yay me! I didn't get a chance to work out but I'm getting back on the train this week. I'm hanging in here...even if I'm not posting my food and whatnot everyday.

Monday, January 23, 2012

2012-01-23T23:02:00.002-05:00

I lost no weight this week but I didn't gain any either. I weighed exactly the same. I know what the issues are: 1) I'm eating too much salt (I am craving it like crazy for some reason...and it's not even that TOTM?!), 2) I'm not drinking enough water, 3) I'm snacking too much and not choosing good snacks, and 4) I'm eating too much processed food. Too late for the latter...have to wait to go grocery shopping this weekend to change that. I'll work on a couple of those items this week and hope to see an improvement next week.

I am proud of myself for staying the course and not giving up completely. I nearly cut out all pop completely. I worked out 3 times last week. And last but certainly not least...I'm not giving up! :)

FYI - I doubt I'll be on here tomorrow. My husband and I have a hot date in Toledo, Ohio to see Tool. Yeah!!! :)

Morning

No entries for this meal time.

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Midday

1 item(s) Classic Favorites Salisbury Steak (9.5 oz)

1 large clementine(s)

1 tray(s) Just For ONE! Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

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Evening

2/3 cup(s) Mashed Potato Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, just add water, prepared

1 cup(s) cooked broccoli

1 tsp whipped salted butter

1 1/3 Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms

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Anytime

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup(s) sunflower seeds

1 large banana(s)

3 serving(s) Pita Chips - Parmesan, Garlic, & Herb (Aldi's)

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

2012-01-22T21:49:00.002-05:00

Had a rough night last night but doing much better today. I am sad to report that I went over my weeklies and used all of my APs (and then some), but I am proud of myself for working out 3x this week and for being more active. I have already noticed a difference in my energy levels, how I feel in general, and clothes so that means more to me than any number on a scale. I have no clue where I'm at weight loss-wise. I decided to stop weighing in more than once a week, since my weight fluctuates so much. So...I'll be interested to see what the scale says tomorrow. Cross your fingers for me! :)

Morning

2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)

1 large clementine(s)

1 serving(s) Morning Express Egg sausage and cheese smart morning wrap

2 cup(s) black coffee

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

Subtotal

Midday

12 item(s) uncooked baby carrots

2 wedge(s) Light Creamy Swiss Original Flavor

1 serving(s) Classic Favorites Swedish Meatballs

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

Subtotal

Evening

2 cup(s) tossed salad without dressing

5 oz grilled chicken breast fillet(s)

1 serving(s) Marzetti Honey Dijon Mustard

1/4 cup(s) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

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Anytime

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

2012-01-21T23:27:00.002-05:00

Having a rough time but I'll get through it. :) Not giving up...just pushing through!

Morning

1 serving(s) Morning Express Egg sausage and cheese smart morning wrap

2 cup(s) black coffee

2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)

Subtotal

Midday

1 item(s) Classic Favorites Chicken Enchiladas Suiza

1 medium green pepper(s)

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

1 cup(s) 1% low-fat cottage cheese

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Evening

5 strip(s) Chicken Chicken Strip Dinner

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Anytime

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Activity

Kettlebell - Activity I created

40 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

22 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

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Friday, January 20, 2012

2012-01-20T23:00:00.001-05:00

Hunger is decreasing. Thank God! I thought at times that I was close to gnawing my arm off, LOL.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)

1 item(s) Morning Express Canadian Style Bacon English Muffin Sandwich

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Midday

1 small cucumber(s)

1 large clementine(s)

1 serving(s) Classic Favorites Traditional Lasagna with Meat Sauce

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Evening

1 1/2 serving(s) Gortons Breaded Garlic & Herb fish

3/4 cup(s) Parmesan couscous, prepared

1 cup(s) yellow summer squash

Subtotal

Anytime

1 large banana(s)

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

1 serving(s) Pita Chips - Parmesan, Garlic, & Herb (Aldi's)

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

2012-01-19T20:41:00.002-05:00

I have been STARVING today! I'm hoping that I can reign it in and not eat anything the rest of the night.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

1/2 serving(s) Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel

2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)

1 large clementine(s)

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Midday

1 stick(s) Smoked flavored string cheese

1 large banana(s)

1 1/2 Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Evening

4 oz cooked 95% lean ground beef

2 oz frozen mixed vegetables

2 serving(s) Snacks & Sides Tater Tots

1 serving(s) Fit & Active Cream of Mushroom Soup

3 Wonder 80-calorie wheat buns

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Anytime

17 regular pretzel twist(s)

2 wedge(s) Light Creamy Swiss Original Flavor

1 serving(s) Animal crackers (Austin 2 oz. bag)

1/2 medium cucumber(s)

1 large clementine(s)

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

2012-01-18T22:29:00.001-05:00

I kicked my own ass today! And I have a huge muscle cramp to prove it, LOL!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Morning

2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)

1 serving(s) Breakfast Quesadilla

1 large clementine(s)

2 cup(s) black coffee

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Midday

1 serving(s) Classic Favorites Lasagna Florentine

1 small green pepper(s)

1 medium fresh apple(s)

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Evening

20 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

2 tsp olive oil

3 Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Anytime

1 small green pepper(s)

1 large clementine(s)

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

1 large banana(s)

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Activity

Kettlebell - Activity I created

32 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

25 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

2012-01-18T12:39:00.003-05:00

A little late posting but better late than never, right? I promptly conked out for the night at 7:30 p.m. Still tired for some reason, LOL.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Morning

1 serving(s) Breakfast Quesadilla

2 cup(s) black coffee

2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)

1 large clementine(s)

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Midday

1 small fresh apple(s)

1 serving(s) Classic Favorites Traditional Lasagna with Meat Sauce

1 medium uncooked baby carrots

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Evening

4 3/4 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)

1 serving(s) Specialty Potatoes Three Cheese Potato, Prepared

1 cup(s) frozen mixed vegetables

1 tsp olive oil

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Anytime

1 medium uncooked baby carrots

1 wedge(s) Light Creamy Swiss Original Flavor

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

1 package(s) 100-Calorie Packs Whole Almonds

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

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*Not sure why this came across this way. I'll try to fix it tonight if I think about it. The good news is that I didn't go over my points OR dip into my weeklies. :)

Monday, January 16, 2012

2012-01-16T22:30:00.002-05:00

I'm back. Ugh. Why, oh why do I do this to myself?

Monday, January 16, 2012

Morning

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

1 item(s) Morning Express Canadian Style Bacon English Muffin Sandwich

2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)

2 cup(s) black coffee

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Midday

1 serving(s) PF Changs Sesame Chicken

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Evening

2 serving(s) Cheesy pasta, prepared

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Anytime

2 Tbsp Natural creamy peanut butter with honey

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 medium uncooked baby carrots

1 medium fresh apple(s)

1 cup(s) 1% low-fat cottage cheese

1 large clementine(s)

2 tsp olive oil

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Activity

Kettlebell - Activity I created

35 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

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Notes
Weight = 251.5
Body Fat = 46.5%
BMI = 41.8

I'm speechless...full of shame and disgust. I'm hoping to see these numbers decrease week by week. Stay on my ass...please. Someone needs to.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

2011-05-11T23:32:00.000-04:00

Man, I am whooped! I keep thinking that working out will get easier but nope...it feels like it's getting harder. But maybe I'm just pushing myself harder? I dunno. What I do know is that I'm now up to jogging 2/3 of 2 miles. I walk 1/8 of a mile and then jog 1/4 of a mile and alternate that until I reach 2 miles. I absolutely love and hate jogging at the same time. On one hand, it's a great work out, burns lots of calories, etc. but on the other hand it's SO hard. It's honestly not leg pain or fatigue...it's the breathing! Who knew that the breathing would take so much effort?! I had been doing the elliptical up until probably 6 wks. ago. Matt said something that really hit home for me a few weeks ago. He's been doing a lot of research on weight loss himself and stumbled across an article encouraging you to pay attention to the exercises that fit people do. The author noted that many people on the elliptical are bigger than people on the treadmill so because of this, the author encouraged the reader to start doing the same exercises if you want to be like those people one day. It makes complete sense, which is one reason that I took back up jogging.

I had a really wonky day so my GHG's were not good at all but I stayed under my daily point range. I had a client meeting at 12:30 p.m. (which is a terrible time for a meeting, by the way!) so I was going to get lunch right afterward but then changed my mind when all I saw was fast food restaurants in the area. Sure, I could have gotten a salad but I just wanted to get back home. I didn't end up eating lunch until 4:00! :(

Morning

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

2 cup(s) black coffee

5 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

Subtotal

Midday

1 cup(s) 2% reduced fat milk

3 serving(s) Fruity Pebbles

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Evening

1 1/2 cup(s) Steakhouse beef stew

1/2 slice(s) garlic bread

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Anytime

1 large banana(s)

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Activity

18 min jogging

Kettlebell - Activity I created

15 min Washing car

14 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

2011-05-10T22:45:00.002-04:00

I lost 2.9 lbs. this past week...that was even with AF in town! :) YES!!! My total weight lost since January 3rd is now up to 24.1 lbs.

I am SO proud of myself! I feel like my switch has finally been flipped and that I get "it". Even though I didn't post for a few days and my tracking was hit and miss this weekend, I still kept everything under control. Now I just focus on getting in all my GHG's and think twice about eating junk food. Sure, I still want it but it's not worth it seeing how far I've come. I still have a crazy sweet tooth so I keep keep low point sweets around the house like cotton candy, smarties, etc so I'll reach for something like that instead of chocolate. We have a crap ton of chocolate left over from Easter and I haven't eaten but a few pieces of it. :)

I'm done feeling sorry for myself because I have no one to blame but myself for being fat. The thing that is very intriguing to me is that despite weighing almost 230 lbs., I fit comfortably in a size 18 now. I don't think I was this comfortable in a size 18 at 218 lbs. a few years ago. I think it's because I've been so diligent with working out and keeping myself active. It's very exciting! :)

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but 218 is my arch nemesis. That is the magic number that I get down to and get comfortable at but not this time. I'm tired of being fat and tired.

I can't wait to see what the number is by the end of the summer!

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

5 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Weight Watchers Smart Ones Pasta w/Ricotta and Spinach

1 piece(s) string cheese

1 tray(s) Just for One Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

Subtotal

Evening

1 serving(s) Mixed Vegetables (Aldi's - seasoned)

6 oz Chicken breast without skin, roasted

1 1/2 serving(s) Idahoan Mashed Potatoes

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Anytime

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

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Friday, May 06, 2011

2011-05-06T23:12:00.005-04:00

Today was less than stellar but I am proud of myself for passing up some yummy goodies today. This morning I arrived to work to be surrounded by the scent of Der Dutchman donuts...which were in the pod next to me and there ALL DAY LONG. They also happen to be my favorite donuts. Evil...just evil. And then tonight I had a client dinner. I made good food choices and I even skipped the dessert table, which contained these yummy treats:

Chocolate Mousse:

and chocolate cake:

The only reason why I was able to stay away is because I'm on a really good losing streak right now...I've lost 5 lbs. since last Tuesday. And...TMI...that's even with AF being here! :)

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

5 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

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Midday

Subway Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Salad

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Evening

4 oz cooked trimmed beef round steak or roast

6 oz potato, red, white

1 cup(s) Mixed vegetables

1 Tbsp Ranch Dressing

1 serving(s) Desserts & Shakes Oreo McFlurry

5 fl oz Moscato

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Anytime

1 serving(s) Chewy Lemonhead & Friends

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Thursday, May 05, 2011

2011-05-05T21:22:00.001-04:00

Cross posted from one of my Facebook groups since I'm too lazy to re-type. :oP

I had a nice NSV today that I just had to share. I had to go shopping because my dressy work clothes are huge on me. Well...I fit perfectly into a size 18 now. I know that is still huge but at my highest weight, I was pushing a size 24. I think it is quite possible that I may lose another size within a month or two. :)

Morning

1 1/2 cup(s) Cinnamon life cereal

1 cup(s) 2% reduced fat milk

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Midday

1 large banana(s)

Subway Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Salad

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Evening

1 packet(s) Boneless Wings & Crispy Chicken Nuggets Honey Mustard Sauce

10 piece(s) Boneless Wings & Crispy Chicken Nuggets Chicken Nuggets

1 serving(s) Side Selections French Fries

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Anytime

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Mediterranean blend

1/2 cup(s) Canned Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup

1 cup(s) Simply Steam Green beans & almonds

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Activity

18 min jogging

Kettlebell - Activity I created

20 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

14 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

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Wednesday, May 04, 2011

2011-05-04T22:49:00.002-04:00

I'm going to apologize ahead of time if I either don't respond to comments or even post over the next month. I got the syllabus for my last class and it's going to be hellacious. :( I'll try to at least check in weekly with my weight loss progress though.

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

5 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

Subtotal

Midday

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 tray(s) Just for One Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Sesame Glazed Chicken

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Evening

1 1/2 cup(s) Steakhouse beef stew

2 serving(s) Garlic Toast (Cole's)

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Anytime

1 large banana(s)

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup(s) salsa

2 tsp olive oil

30 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

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Tuesday, May 03, 2011

2011-05-03T23:06:00.002-04:00

I lost about 2 lbs. this week. That's good for me so I'll take it. :)

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

5 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 large banana(s)

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Portabella Marsala Pasta Meal

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 tray(s) Just for One Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

Subtotal

Evening

2 cup(s) Tuna Helper, Tuna Melt, Prepared

1 cup(s) Peas And Carrots

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Anytime

1 large banana(s)

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

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Monday, May 02, 2011

2011-05-02T23:20:00.002-04:00

*NSV today*

I jogged 2/3 of 2 miles! :) I walked 1 lap for every 2 I jogged. I haven't done that since high school so I was pretty excited.

Weigh-in day is tomorrow and I'm pretty excited since I had a really good week. However...AF is due this week so I won't be surprised if I haven't lost much since I might be retaining water. We'll see.

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

5 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

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Midday

1 1/2 serving(s) Schwans Teriyaki Boneless Chicken

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli & cheese sauce, frozen

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

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Evening

4 oz cooked ground beef, 10% fat

1 item(s) Select multigrain sandwich thins

1/2 cup(s) Roasted Garlic Potato Flakes Mix, Prepared

1 slice(s) Singles

1 cup(s) frozen mixed vegetables

2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Mediterranean blend

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Anytime

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 large banana(s)

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Activity

18 min jogging

Kettlebell - Activity I created

12 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

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Sunday, May 01, 2011

2011-05-01T21:24:00.001-04:00

Skinnygirl margaritas are awesome! I recently discovered that you can now get them almost anywhere so I picked a bottle up from my local Kroger's and tried some today and YUMMY! :) Click here to locate a bottle.

Morning

1 serving(s) Nickel's multigrain low-calorie bread x 2 slices

2 Tbsp Reduced sugar strawberry spread

2 item(s) egg

1 slice(s) Singles

3 slice(s) Smoked Ham

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 tsp Sucralose

1 tsp canola oil

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Sesame Glazed Chicken

1 small apple(s)

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

Subtotal

Evening

1 1/2 serving(s) Schwans Teriyaki Boneless Chicken

1 cup(s) Mixed Vegetables, Frozen

4 oz Zesties Fries

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Anytime

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

6 serving(s) Skinnygirl Margarita

16 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

1/2 cup(s) salsa

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Saturday, April 30, 2011

2011-05-01T21:15:00.002-04:00

Didn't get a chance to post yesterday since my Mom was in town visiting. This weekend was a small victory for me. I usually use Mom's visits as an excuse to go nuts and eat whatever the hell I want to but I didn't this time. My points were pretty high yesterday but I also had a very good work out so I used those activity points and some flex points to cover the indulging. Yay me! :)

Morning

1 1/2 cup(s) Cinnamon life cereal

1 cup(s) 2% reduced fat milk

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Midday

1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato soup, made with low-fat milk

2 tsp Mediterranean blend

2 slice(s) Singles

2 serving(s) Nickel's multigrain low-calorie bread x 2 slices

Subtotal

Evening

4 oz cooked ground beef, 10% fat

3 oz Whole Grain Thin spaghetti

2 serving(s) Spaghetti sauce w/mushrooms (Aldi's)

2 serving(s) Garlic Toast (Cole's)

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Anytime

1 Tbsp honey

1 large apple(s)

1 serving(s) Peter Pan Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter

2 serving(s) Chewy Lemonhead & Friends

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Activity

20 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

Kettlebell - Activity I created

14 min jogging

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Friday, April 29, 2011

2011-04-30T08:28:00.002-04:00

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday since it was a long day and I ended up falling asleep on the couch with Collin. I ended up staying at home with him yesterday because he was really sick...the sickest I've ever seen him. It hurt every time he swallowed anything; even his saliva. Plus he had a terrible tummy ache. I got him in to the doctor and he has really bad tonsillitis and the bacteria from the infection was upsetting his tummy so he got Zantac on top of that. Poor baby! He's doing much better today after a couple doses of antibiotic. :)

A small victory yesterday was the fact that I got a cafe mocha yesterday and couldn't drink even half of it because it was way too sweet! I still tracked the whole thing. I kept thinking as I sipped on it that it just wasn't worth it...it was so sweet it was syrupy! Of course I still ended up having candy later (I've got a major sweet tooth) but that's okay because I wanted it and I didn't mind using some points on it.

Morning

1 cup(s) 2% reduced fat milk

1 1/2 cup(s) Cinnamon life cereal

1 grande Classic Espresso Drinks (without whipped cream) Caffe Mocha, Made With Nonfat Milk, Without Whipped Cream

Subtotal

Midday

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1 serving(s) Cheese (amount on 6" sub, flatbread or salad) Natural Cheddar

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

Subtotal

Evening

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1/4 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

Subway Chicken & Dumpling Soup - Quick-added food

Subtotal

Anytime

1 large banana(s)

1 large apple(s)

6 serving(s) Sweet Tarts

Subtotal

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

2011-04-28T22:53:00.000-04:00

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

5 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 large banana(s)

Subtotal

Midday

1 item(s) Smart Ones Tuna Noodle Gratin

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 large banana(s)

Subtotal

Evening

2/3 cup(s) canned pork and beans

5 oz cooked trimmed pork loin

1 cup(s) cooked broccoli

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup(s) cornbread stuffing mix, prepared

Subtotal

Anytime

1 large apple(s)

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

Subtotal

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

2011-04-27T22:42:00.004-04:00

I had a fabulous day today! I got to go into work later since I had a doctor's appointment (with the Endo re my thyroid tests) and instead of sleeping in, I got up at my normal time, dropped off Collin to preschool, and worked out. YES! Anyone who knows me knows what a huge victory this is since I'm not a morning person and I love sleeping in every chance I get.

As far as my thyroid goes, they've tested all my thyroid hormone levels, plus cortisol and vitamin D levels and can't find anything wrong. We are doing one last test next week since I have an extensive family history of problems and that is an ultrasound. If that comes back negative then I'm supposed to have repeat thyroid tests done every 6 months so she can get an idea of what my baseline is so we can keep an eye on any changes. In the meantime, I'm just plugging away and she's reiterated not to be upset if I only lose a pound a week since it took years to get this size.

I'm also beginning to think there is something wrong with my scale. She said that I've lost 5 lbs. since I was there 3 weeks ago. Of course then I weighed in in the afternoon with a bulky sweater on and today I weighed in in the morning but I still had some heavy jewelery on. Hmm...I guess I'll find out next week when I officially start doing Weight Watchers at work. I need something a little extra to get my motivation going again and the leader seems really great. Plus work pays for half the cost of the meeting. It's a win-win. :)

Morning

3 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 large banana(s)

1 serving(s) Subway Egg Muffin Melt (black forest ham)

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 Tbsp half-and-half cream

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

Subtotal

Midday

1 item(s) Teriyaki Chicken & Vegetable Bowl

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 large banana(s)

Subtotal

Evening

4 oz cooked trimmed pork loin

2/3 cup(s) Noodles & Sauce Chicken Flavor Noodles Prepared

1 cup(s) frozen mixed vegetables

Subtotal

Anytime

1 small apple(s)

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

16 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

1/2 cup(s) salsa

2 tsp olive oil

3/4 cup(s) 1% low-fat cottage cheese

Subtotal

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Activity

24 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

Kettlebell - Activity I created

13 min jogging

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

2011-04-26T23:05:00.001-04:00

I maintained and I'm okay with that given the weekend's festivities. :) Back on track today. I'm even working out before work tomorrow!

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

1 1/2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 large banana(s)

Subtotal

Midday

1 item(s) Smart Ones Traditional Lasagna with Meat Sauce

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 large banana(s)

Subtotal

Evening

1 small whole wheat pita(s)

1 1/2 serving(s) Schwans BBQ Pork

1/2 cup(s) Four Cheese Potato Flakes Mix, Prepared

1 cup(s) cooked green beans

Subtotal

Anytime

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

1 large apple(s)

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1/2 cup(s) salsa

2 tsp olive oil

16 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

Subtotal

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

2011-04-21T22:40:00.000-04:00

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

1 large banana(s)

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Portabella Marsala Pasta Meal

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli & cheese sauce, frozen

Subtotal

Evening

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1 serving(s) Cheese (amount on 6" sub, flatbread or salad) Natural Cheddar

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

Subtotal

Anytime

1 large banana(s)

2 cookie(s) Cookies & Desserts Chocolate Chip M&M Cookie

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

2011-04-20T22:06:00.003-04:00

I only lost .6 lbs. this week. I'm bummed but I'm averaging about a pound weight loss per week so that's cool. This week is going to be challenging because we have so many family celebration type things coming up - my father-in-law's retirement party is Friday night, Saturday we're hosting my niece's birthday party, and then of course Easter on Sunday. Eek!

Morning

4 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 item(s) Breads Pumpkin Bread

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Sesame Glazed Chicken

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli & cheese sauce, frozen

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

Subtotal

Evening

8 oz Grilled & Ready Boxed Fajita chicken strips

2 cup(s) tossed salad without dressing

1 serving(s) Individual Items Chipotle Ranch

1 serving(s) Wendy's Tortilla Strips

1/4 cup(s) whole milk mozzarella cheese

Subtotal

Anytime

1 serving(s) Hot Tamales Jelly Beans

1 large banana(s)

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

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Monday, April 18, 2011

2011-04-18T22:52:00.000-04:00

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

2 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

Subtotal

Midday

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli, carrots & Italian seasoning

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Portabella Marsala Pasta Meal

Subtotal

Evening

1 serving(s) lasagna with meat

2 serving(s) Garlic Toast (Cole's)

Subtotal

Anytime

1 medium DQ® Cones Vanilla Cone, Medium

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

2011-04-17T22:42:00.004-04:00

Well...I didn't post yesterday but for good reason. Collin, my almost 5-year old, decided to jump on our bed and in doing so, he hit his head on the overhead light and shattered a fluorescent light bulb and in doing so, he was cut pretty bad. There was so much blood everywhere...I've never seen so much in my life that I thought he had sliced an artery or vein. Two hours in the ER and four stitches later, he's back to his normal self. Now I'm just worried about him busting a stitch because he's back to bouncing off the walls. :o|

I am proud of myself though. Adrian (my nearly 13-year old) was such a big help with Collin last night and after all the trauma Collin endured, I took them for milkshakes. When I got home my husband (who is also doing Weight Watchers with me) asked me if I got him a shake and I told him that I did not and only got them for Adrian & Collin. I thought he'd be peeved at first but he was relieved and so was I because normally I would have allowed myself to splurge given the traumatic events of last night. Yay me!

Morning

1 item(s) Light Multi-Grain English Muffin

1 Tbsp honey

1 large banana(s)

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 serving(s) Peter Pan Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter

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Midday

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Evening

2 item(s) Bratwurst

2 item(s) Original Sandwich wheat buns

1 medium green pepper(s)

1/2 cup(s) cooked lima beans

1 tsp Mediterranean blend

1 1/2 tsp olive oil

2/3 cup(s) Four Cheese Potato Flakes Mix, Prepared

Subtotal

Anytime

6 fl oz Moscato

1 small apple(s)

1 serving(s) Cotton Candy

Subtotal

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Activity

20 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

12 min jogging

Kettlebell - Activity I created

33 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

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Friday, April 15, 2011

2011-04-16T12:59:00.002-04:00

Oops! Forgot to post my food yesterday.

I also wanted to note that I am .1 lb. from my 20 lbs. weight loss since January. I am going to hit that this week if it's the last thing I do...

Friday, April 15, 2011

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

3 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 large banana(s)

1 serving(s) Subway Egg Muffin Melt (black forest ham)

4 Tbsp half-and-half cream

Subtotal

Midday

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli, carrots & Italian seasoning

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms

Subtotal

Evening

1 item(s) Specialties Fiesta Taco Salad

Subtotal

Anytime

1 large apple(s)

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

2 cup(s) Healthy Pop® Kettle Corn, Popped

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

2 serving(s) Nachos Cinnamon Twists

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

2011-04-14T22:55:00.001-04:00

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

1 cup(s) Cinnamon life cereal

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

Subtotal

Midday

2 Tbsp Caesar Dressing

1 cup(s) caesar salad

1 item(s) dinner roll(s)

Subtotal

Evening

4 oz potato, red, white

1 cup(s) cooked frozen cauliflower

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Mediterranean blend

1 1/2 Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms

Subtotal

Anytime

1 serving(s) Side Selections Chili

1 medium DQ® Cones Vanilla Cone, Medium

1 serving(s) Xtra Stuff Rainbow Sprinkles

1 large banana(s)

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

2011-04-13T23:03:00.002-04:00

I lost another 2 lbs. this past week. I'm about a smidgen over a pound from hitting my 20 lbs. weight loss mark. I am doing that this week! :)

So...what have I been doing the past few days? Thinking. I was thinking about doing the intuitive eating, eating to live not living to eat kind of thing. I actually tried it for a few days. The past two days I tracked on Sparkpeople and I've decided to stick with Weight Watchers. The amount of calories I saw is a bit scary?! Points are much less scary, LOL!

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

3 serving(s) Nestle Original Creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

1 cup(s) Cinnamon life cereal

1 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Sesame Glazed Chicken

1 tray(s) Just for One Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

Subtotal

Evening

2 item(s) Wheat 'N Honey Pita Pocket Bread

1/2 cup(s) pizza sauce

1 oz pepperoni

1 cup(s) tossed salad without dressing

1 serving(s) Bacon bits

1/2 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup(s) mushroom(s)

1/2 serving(s) Marzetti Honey Dijon Mustard

Subtotal

Anytime

3/4 oz Raisins

1 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

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Activity

20 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

Kettlebell - Activity I created

10 min jogging

33 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

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Thursday, April 07, 2011

2011-04-07T21:08:00.000-04:00

Morning

2 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

2 cup(s) black coffee

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 cup(s) Fiber one caramel delight

1 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Sesame Glazed Chicken

1 tray(s) Just for One Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

Subtotal

Evening

1 item(s) Specialties Fiesta Taco Salad

Subtotal

Anytime

2 serving(s) Nachos Cinnamon Twists

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Wednesday, April 06, 2011

2011-04-06T22:42:00.001-04:00

Morning

1 3/4 cup(s) Cinnamon life cereal

1 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

1/4 large cantaloupe

Subtotal

Midday

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1/3 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

Subtotal

Evening

7 oz cooked chicken breast

3/4 cup(s) Roasted Garlic Potato Flakes Mix, Prepared

1 cup(s) Mixed Vegetables, Frozen

1 tsp Mediterranean blend

1/4 large cantaloupe

Subtotal

Anytime

2 Tbsp Reduced sugar strawberry spread

1 serving(s) Nickel's multigrain low-calorie bread x 2 slices

1 serving(s) Peter Pan Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter

1 large apple(s)

1 serving(s) Cotton Candy

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Tuesday, April 05, 2011

2011-04-05T23:39:00.003-04:00

Well, there is nothing wrong with my thyroid right now. I'm a little bummed about that but she's running more tests. As much as I'd love to get into the details right now, I can't since I'm exhausted and I need to get to bed. I'll try to expand on that tomorrow night.

I had a strange night tonight. I didn't get in all of my fruits/veggies and typically after I workout, I'll come home and snack on something. I didn't tonight though, despite the fact that I had a nagging feeling in the back of my head that I wasn't meeting all of my GHG's today, because I wasn't hungry. Yay me. (I guess?)

Oh, and I'm back down almost a pound. I'll take it, because I had quite a shitty past few days. I need to get past this 20 lbs. mark and I'll feel so much better! Only another 3 lbs. to go to reach that...The bad news is that I didn't lose an effing pound over the past 4 weigh-ins. Sure I was down a few, then up a couple, yadda, yadda, yadda but I had no net loss. I'll work on that for next month.

On a positive note, I am really beginning to love jogging again. I am up to 2 miles when I do. The track at the Y is 1/8 of a mile so I'm running every other one of those. I'm down to a 15 minute mile as of today, yay me! :)

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

2 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

1 cup(s) Honey Bunches Of Oats

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 large clementine

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Healthy Choice Portabella Marsala Pasta Meal

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 tray(s) Just for One Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce

Subtotal

Evening

2 cup(s) frozen lasagna with meat sauce

4 serving(s) Garlic Toast (Cole's)

Subtotal

Anytime

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

Subtotal

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Activity

23 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

Kettlebell - Activity I created

25 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

8 min jogging

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Seriously...WTH is wrong with me?!

2011-04-03T11:50:00.002-04:00

I went off plan the past two days and just ate without a care in the world. I am very disappointed in myself and wonder if I'll ever get myself out of this rut. I keep telling myself if I can get down past 218 lbs that I can do this (since that's the lowest weight I've been in years). Well...if I keep eating whatever the hell I want to, that isn't going to happen.

Honestly, a small part of me is hoping that my weight problem is due largely in part to a thyroid issue so I can get some magic pill to help me lose weight. But at the same time, I'm also terrified that it isn't and that my metabolism and will power are just non-existent.

Something I've also been contemplating is just not dieting altogether. I mean, I know what to eat and reasonably sized portions. I also know how to listen to my body and I know the difference between true hunger and mouth hunger. Anyway...I am in the middle of reading a wonderful book called Women, Food, & God and it is seriously one of the most amazing books I've ever read. She helps women examine their relationship with food and why it is they overeat or eat compulsively. She thinks that women do the aforementioned because they are lacking something in their lives and that they subconsciously punish themselves for silly things. I know that I am lacking something and that I'm not "feeling" like I should. I'm not necessarily convinced that it's God I need but I certainly could work on my relationships with my husband and children. I've often thought that maybe another child would help fill a void but before I make a final decision on that, I really need to focus on my family now and to "fix" myself...

Thursday, March 31, 2011

2011-03-31T23:49:00.001-04:00

I was SO hungry today! I could not eat enough and it was very frustrating. I did good though. :)

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

2 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

4 packet(s) sweetener

1 cup(s) Cinnamon life cereal

1 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

Subtotal

Midday

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli, carrots & Italian seasoning

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 item(s) Smart Ones Chicken Enchiladas Suiza

Subtotal

Evening

2 item(s) Wheat 'N Honey Pita Pocket Bread

1/2 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup(s) pizza sauce

1/2 cup(s) mushroom(s)

1/2 oz pepperoni

Subtotal

Anytime

6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 large apple(s)

1 serving(s) 100 calorie packs dry roasted almonds

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

16 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

1/2 cup(s) salsa

1 large clementine

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

2011-03-30T23:11:00.001-04:00

Morning

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

2 cup(s) black coffee

2 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) PF Changs Sesame Chicken

1 serving(s) PF Chang egg drop soup

Subtotal

Evening

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1/3 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 serving(s) Side Selections Chili

2 Tbsp Side Selections Shredded Cheddar Cheese Chili

1 small Vanilla Frosty

Subtotal

Anytime

1 bar(s) Special K Bar Strawberry

1 serving(s) Peter Pan Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter

1 Tbsp honey

1 large apple(s)

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

2011-03-29T23:05:00.003-04:00

I'm baaaack! Man, last week was a waste?! I gained 2.5 lbs. but I have no one to blame but myself and I'm not going to boo-hoo about anything. Collin is staying with Matt's mom this week since he's on spring break so we are taking advantage of that and working out together and a little extra.

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

1 1/2 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 cup(s) Cereal Crunch honey almond flax

1 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

Subtotal

Midday

1 serving(s) Weight Watchers Bistro Chicken Fettucini

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

2 Tbsp Light Done Right Ranch Salad Dressing

1/4 large cantaloupe

15 item(s) baby carrots

Subtotal

Evening

1 cup(s) frozen vegetables in sauce

2 serving(s) Schwans Chicken Fajita Flatbread Melt

Subtotal

Anytime

2 Tbsp Creamy Roasted Honey Nut Peanut Butter

1 small apple(s)

1 Tbsp Mediterranean blend

1 wedge(s) Light Creamy French Onion

1 cup(s) Simply Steam Green beans & almonds

1 pouch(es) 100 Calorie Packs Ritz snack mix

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

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Activity

32 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

Kettlebell - Activity I created

24 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)

6 min jogging

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Struggling

2011-03-27T00:29:00.002-04:00

I am struggling hardcore right now. I seriously don't know what the hell my problem is?! I'm not binging but I just can't seem to keep it on track. It all started with that damn business lunch last week. That just set the tone of my whole week and I'm finding it hard to veer the train back on track. The good news is that I have had a couple of good workouts.

My motivation is pretty much non-existent as far as housework and stuff goes. I told Matt today that the pound per week weight loss after flat busting my ass isn't helping matters any. I love all of my friends (and Matt) that are on this journey with me and I'm over-the-moon happy for them with their weight loss but I'll be really honest with you...I feel like I put in so much more work and that I deserve the same results. And I know before that I've said that I'd be happy with a pound weight loss and that a pound a week is over 50 lbs. per year but it's hard for me to be excited when I've already lost close to 20 lbs. and I look in the mirror and think "God, you are SUCH a fat ass and you have so much more weight to lose!" I feel like I've been living with blinders on for the past 10 years...like I just realized what a fat ass I am. I still have 80 m-effing pounds to go. It almost feels impossible...like I'm never going to get there.

But rest assured...I am not giving up. I feel like I've learned so much and that I'm going to make it this time but I'm not stupid...I know it's going to be a struggle. I just need to work on finding some direction and I need to find it on my own since no one else can do this for me.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2011-03-23T22:08:00.003-04:00

I'm so freaking hungry right now! I'm having an extremely difficult time today. I feel like I'm teetering on the edge. :( I'm tired as hell too, which isn't helping matters any.

Something I forgot to mention is that I FINALLY have an appointment with an endocrinologist on April 5th. I don't think I've mentioned this here before but believe it or not, I haven't always been fat, LOL. My weight gain started back in 2000, when I started taking birth control on a regular basis. Don't get me wrong; I was overweight --- I weighed between 160 and 175 lbs. but I stayed in that range. From then on, I steadily gained 10 lbs. per year until I plateaued at around 255 lbs. I've always had extreme fatigue issues; I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome several times in high school but I've become so accustomed to being tired 24-7 that I just stopped complaining about it. I'm tired no matter what; I can sleep 4-5 hours or 10 hours and feel close to the same. My hair falls out, my nails are brittle, my skin is dry...I've got classic hypothyroid symptoms. I've had my thyroid tested about every 2 years for the past 10+ years but they've never found anything off about my levels. I mentioned something to my nurse practitioner when I was sick last week and she ordered another thyroid test. This time, a new test is being done that should actually give my levels so that way even if I'm in the "normal" level, they can tell if I'm close to being too high or too low. I have several relatives on both sides of my family that have thyroid problems so as much as I hate to say it, I hope that's what's wrong with me. I just want to feel better! :(

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

6 oz Vanilla nonfat yogurt

1/2 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

1 cup(s) Fiber one caramel delight

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

Subtotal

Midday

1/2 serving(s) Fit & Active brown rice

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

2/3 Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry

Subtotal

Evening

2 serving(s) Oscar Mayer 98% fat free hot dog

1 serving(s) Nickel's multigrain low-calorie bread x 2 slices

1 cup(s) Mixed Vegetables, Frozen

3/4 cup(s) Roasted Garlic Potato Flakes Mix, Prepared

Subtotal

Anytime

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

6 serving(s) Smarties

7 cookie(s) Cookies Thin mints

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

2011-03-22T22:44:00.003-04:00

What a shitty day?! I had a client meeting today and we ended up having a business lunch where PIZZA was ordered!!! Argh!!! I am proud to say that I only ate a serving of salad and two pieces of cheesy garlic bread and NO pizza but still...it threw my whole damn day off. I'm still hungry as hell and blew through about 1/3 of my damn flex points for the week and it's only day 1. Grr!!!

On a positive note, I am down 1.3 lbs. from last week. It's not as much as I wanted but I'll take it since it's still a loss...especially since I was only about a 1/2 pound away from hitting my 20 lbs. weight loss mark before today. How I was up an entire pound since my kick ass work out last night is completely beyond me...

Morning

1/8 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

2 cup(s) black coffee

1 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

4 packet(s) Granulated Sugar Substitute

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

Subtotal

Midday

1/8 cup(s) feta cheese

1/4 serving(s) Cheese Garlic Bread

1 cup(s) caesar salad

Subtotal

Evening

1 serving(s) Fit & Active brown rice

1 Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry

Subtotal

Anytime

1 cup(s) Honey Bunches Of Oats

14 cookie(s) Cookies Trefoils

1 1/2 oz Mini-Egg Candy(ies)

28 cracker(s) Crackers Cheez-It

1/4 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

1 can(s) Dr. Pepper, Diet 20 oz.

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Monday, March 21, 2011

2011-03-21T23:21:00.000-04:00

Morning

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

4 packet(s) sweetener

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

2 cup(s) black coffee

1/8 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

1 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

Subtotal

Midday

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli & cheese sauce, frozen

1 item(s) Smart Ones Chicken Enchiladas Suiza

Subtotal

Evening

4 oz uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)

1 1/2 cup(s) canned pork and beans

1 cup(s) frozen snap beans

1 tsp Mediterranean blend

Subtotal

Anytime

16 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

1/2 cup(s) salsa

2 tsp olive oil

1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce

1 serving(s) Chewy Gobstoppers

6 oz Vanilla nonfat yogurt

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Activity

15 min Elliptical trainer (cross trainer), high-intensity

Kettlebell - Activity I created

45 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

2011-03-20T22:01:00.000-04:00

Morning

1/2 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

6 nut(s) almonds

2 cup(s) black coffee

1 cup(s) Honey Bunches Of Oats

1/2 serving(s) French vanilla creamer powder

2 tsp Sucralose

1 large banana(s)

Subtotal

Midday

1 Tbsp jelly

1 serving(s) Nickel's multigrain low-calorie bread x 2 slices

1 serving(s) Peter Pan Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli & cheese sauce, frozen

6 oz Vanilla nonfat yogurt

Subtotal

Evening

3/4 serving(s) Red Robin Asian Chicken Salad

1 item(s) margarita

Subtotal

Anytime

1 item(s) Desserts & Shakes Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone

2 item(s) Desserts & Shakes Baked Apple Pie

1 serving(s) Cotton Candy

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

2011-03-20T00:22:00.001-04:00

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

1 serving(s) French vanilla creamer powder

1/8 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

3 tsp Sucralose

Subtotal

Midday

1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato soup, made with low-fat milk

2 slice(s) Singles

2 serving(s) Nickel's multigrain low-calorie bread x 2 slices

2 Tbsp Mediterranean blend

Subtotal

Evening

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1/4 oz shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

Subtotal

Anytime

1 cup(s) sweet red pepper(s)

1 Tbsp Dill Veggie Dip

1 large banana(s)

16 item(s) Scoops tortilla chips

1 serving(s) Peter Pan Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter

1 Tbsp honey

1/2 cup(s) salsa

1 tsp olive oil

1 small apple(s)

11 cookie(s) Cookies Trefoils

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Friday, March 18, 2011

2011-03-19T00:15:00.000-04:00

Morning

1/4 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

1 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

2 cup(s) black coffee

Subtotal

Midday

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

1/3 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeses

1 serving(s) Subway Chicken & Dumpling Soup

Subtotal

Evening

6 oz Grilled & Ready Boxed Fajita chicken strips

1 cup(s) Iceberg lettuce

1/4 cup(s) cooked onions

1 medium green pepper(s)

1/2 cup(s) whole milk mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup(s) cooked tomatoes

2 oz Don Pablo's Restaurant Style White Tortilla Chips

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup(s) salsa

Subtotal

Anytime

1 serving(s) Cotton Candy

8 serving(s) Smarties

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I lost another pound...

2011-03-16T00:03:00.002-04:00

For a total of 17.1 lbs. lost since January 3rd. Yeah...I'm slacking on the blogging but I'm hanging in here. My classes have been HORRENDOUS this quarter and so I'm surprised that I was able to keep up with it as long as I did. I promise to start posting again after Thursday, since that will be my last day of class and I can breathe again. I am bummed but I've not worked out for a week now since my schedule has been insane. But as soon as this week is over and things can get back to normal, it's ON. :)

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

2011-03-08T22:56:00.002-05:00

I haven't eaten any Girl Scout cookies! :)

And I lost one more pound (and one more inch on my waist) bringing the total weight loss since January 3rd up to 16.3 lbs. I'm honestly very angry that I didn't lose more that. So angry that all I want to do is stuff my face. I'm not though...begrudgingly. I know that I was lacking on some GHG's last week and so I'm sure that was a problem but I had my best week ever at the gym so I don't understand. It's utterly frustrating! Now what I will say is that AF is due in a few days so it could be that I'm retaining water. Of course then next week, I'll be on AF when I weigh-in so that's probably what's depressing me more than anything...because I have a feeling that I'll have 2 shitty weigh-ins in a row. *sigh* and *sobs*

Morning

2 item(s) Crunchy Granola Bar Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar(s)

2 cup(s) black coffee

2 Tbsp nondairy powdered creamer

4 tsp Sucralose

6 oz Vanilla nonfat yogurt

Subtotal

Midday

1 salad(s) Salads with 6gm of fat or less Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, without dressing

1/4 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 serving(s) Sandwich Condiments Fat Free Sweet Onion Dressing

Subtotal

Evening

8 oz potato, red, white

2/3 cup(s) Steamfresh Mixed vegetables

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms

Subtotal

Anytime

1 1/2 oz Mini-Egg Candy(ies)

1 cup(s) watermelon

1 serving(s) Animal Crackers - Stauffer's

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Monday, March 07, 2011

2011-03-07T23:12:00.002-05:00

I had to force myself to work out tonight. My foot hurts and I'm tired. But...I did it and I'm glad I did since I burned 720 calories.

Oh, and I have a confession to make. I bought 12 freaking boxes of Girl Scout cookies?! I'm actually contemplating eating a few before I go to bed since I have 35 flex points left until tomorrow. However...I'm dead tired so I'll probably just go to bed since I have a big day tomorrow. I know that I'm playing with fire but I'm honestly on such a roll right now and I've found my groove that I don't want to screw that up over a few cookies. Please keep your fingers crossed...this will be a true test of our willpower.

Morning

2 cup(s) black coffee

1/2 serving(s) Almond Breeze Refrigerated Milk - Vanilla

4 tsp Sucralose

Subtotal

Midday

1 piece(s) Light string cheese

2 cup(s) Soup-Light Light Italian Style Meatball

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli, carrots & Italian seasoning

Subtotal

Evening

1 cup(s) canned pork and beans

4 oz cooked extra lean ground beef

Subtotal

Anytime

1 tsp honey

1 tray(s) Just for One Broccoli, carrots & Italian seasoning

1 large apple(s)

1 serving(s) Peter Pan Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter

1 serving(s) Starbucks Java Chip Light Frappuccino

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Activity

15 min stationary bike, moderate

15 min Elliptical trainer (cross trainer), high-intensity

25 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity

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