Hello again.
I know it's been a while since I blogged, and that, along with other things, needs to change. I have sort of drifted on the diet plan for a moment. I have been doing some thinking and soul searching, and I have decided that maybe doctor Moreno is right! Perhaps I should have gone onto cycle three and then back to cycle one because I have gotten so sick of looking at and eating the same food, I cannot even force myself to buy all of those vegetables I was eating with so much gusto only 2 months ago.
I was worried that I would like eating all of the new items so much that I would fall back into my old eating habits, but instead I have been feeling extraordinarily frustrated with the limited choices in foods I have and frankly, I am sick of eating all the same things - all the time.
I am taking a week off of the diet - still watching what I eat, drinking plenty of water and eating my probiotics. No lemon water for the duration, and I am expanding my food base, but watching portion controls. I actually have stopped eating huge plates of vegetables with my meals,and have gotten them down to normal portions. I have been eating only one chicken breast and a regular portions of veggies for meals, instead of the 2 breasts and tons of veggies I started with. Hmmm. I wonder how much of that has to do with being sick of it? What ever it is, I get full and feel satisfied. I think in the beginning, I like so many people, thought I wasn't going to get enough to eat and didn't want to be hungry. However, that changed as I saw I could have as much veggies as I wanted.
Bottom line is, cycle four ended the other day with me down one pound - back to my weight at the end of cycle two (because I had gained one pound after cycle three, but lost inches). I have lost more inches, although I am not sure how many for this cycle because my computer burned out and my stats were on there. However, I do have my beginning measurements (I wrote those on paper until I put them in a chart on my computer), and I have lost more than 13 3/4" - not including my leg measurements because I did not take them at my first measure - so I do not know how much they went down overall.
I am feeling pretty good. I weighed myself this morning and I have lost another 4 pounds = that put me under another benchmark goal I have been striving to get under!!! Yippee! I am so amazed because I have not been strictly following the diet plan - but I am aware of my eating habits more than usual. Wow! Perhaps this old dog is learning new tricks after all.
I have been rutting around in the garage, opening up all my boxes stored there, trying to condense the junk and store the memories better. I found a few helpful books. I can tell just how long I have been trying to control my weight by all of the different books (Dr. Phil, Biggest Loser, Fat Calories, Why I am fat, 6 week body make over, etc.) and equipment I found out there (resistant bands, exercise balls, videos, etc.). I am sure all of you who are in this struggle know what I mean. I even found a bunch of bottles of pills (candida cleanse, colon cleanse, fat burning, vitamins, fish oil, etc.) Wow! I really have been at this thing for a lifetime. I am still hoping to beat it this time. I know I will always have to be aware of what I eat, and mix that with some exercise, but I hope to lose this weight and only have to worry about not putting it back on again - instead of worrying about how to lose it all over again - year after year.
I decided to bring in some of those video workouts and exercise paraphernalia to see if I can't put them to some good use, since they've just been sitting around wasting away.
I don't know if anyone is even still following me since I haven't been dedicated to writing every day. I must do better. I know I do better when I write it all down and put it out there for the universe to know what I have been up to. Honestly though, I don't want to tell you all (or admit to myself) all of the things I have enjoyed in the past few days - it's amazing that I am losing instead of gaining. Well, if I am being honest, and I am - I have been trying things here and there that I want to taste, but I have not been gorging on them. A simple bite or two usually does the trick. Also, those things do not taste as good as I thought they would, and I am unsure if its because I don't eat sugar things anymore or because I feel guilty for eating them when I don't need them.
On a brighter note, I believe I have my issues worked out with my loved one. That feels like a huge relief and burden off my shoulders. It is disappointing that I could not just be enough for myself through that tragedy. I am hoping to do better in that area. I am learning to love me afterall. I do deserve my love. I am worthy! I am wonderful. I love you Rebecca! Smooches. (Is that going too far? NO! I would kiss anyone else I love! so, smooches!
I still need to go back and do the exercises from that psychiatrist (blog doc), but I have implemented one of her suggestions for a happier, healthier lifestyle - that is to schedule more activities in my life that don't revolve around food. So, last weekend I found out Prince was in town - and my friend Di and I went! AMAZING! I have only been to one concert in my entire life and it was Prince in 1984! So, my second concert, Prince 2011! He is still a musical genius! Still looks and sounds great. He did a tribute to Michael Jackson which was awesome. Alicia Keys sang "How come you don't call me anymore?" with him. Cuba Gooding Jr. danced on the stage! Like I said - AMAZING! Plus, I got some friends together to start a bowling team and we begin bowling on May 12 once a week for ten weeks! I am so excited about that. I am looking around for other things, but this is a start. I have to say that it feels good to find things to do that do not revolve around food. I sat and thought about that for a while and for the last umpteen years, everything I planned had to do with where or what we were going to eat. It has rarely ever been a plan for fun and activity first. I actually like this new way of doing things. I feel like I am really living again instead of just sitting around getting bigger and more depressed. I hope you all are feeling what I am saying. I have rejoined the living and am carving out a life I want to live instead of letting my life live me.
Have a great day everyone!! (if anyone is still out there!) I hope that you are getting everything you need to live the life you want.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Day Twelve - Cycle Four (Day 63) Friday, April 15, 2011
DISASTER DAY
There is no easy way to say this or make myself feel better about it, so I am just going to throw it out to the universe - I have failed once again.
I gave into temptation. I was weak and threw all of my hard work away. I get so tired of letting myself down. I honestly don't know why I keep doing this. I received a blog in my email yesterday from some oband psychiatrist and I loved everything she had t say. I read all of her past blogs that I had not received. I even signed up for her new ones to come to me by email. I will get the site for anyone else who is interested. She breaks down why fat people keep failing at diets and she gives exercises and assignments for us to do so that we can prepare ourselves not to sabotage ourselves. I am going to read them again and do the exercises - this is like having my therapist on board again - only better. I am truly hoping for that all important break through that will help me replace emotional eating with other activities and things. The doctor talks about obesity and depression and says you don't just get better without just forcing yourself to do the things you don't want to do. I have started that process, but I need more guidance to finish it. Thank you God for sending me that random email from a knowledgeable stranger!
There is no easy way to say this or make myself feel better about it, so I am just going to throw it out to the universe - I have failed once again.
I gave into temptation. I was weak and threw all of my hard work away. I get so tired of letting myself down. I honestly don't know why I keep doing this. I received a blog in my email yesterday from some oband psychiatrist and I loved everything she had t say. I read all of her past blogs that I had not received. I even signed up for her new ones to come to me by email. I will get the site for anyone else who is interested. She breaks down why fat people keep failing at diets and she gives exercises and assignments for us to do so that we can prepare ourselves not to sabotage ourselves. I am going to read them again and do the exercises - this is like having my therapist on board again - only better. I am truly hoping for that all important break through that will help me replace emotional eating with other activities and things. The doctor talks about obesity and depression and says you don't just get better without just forcing yourself to do the things you don't want to do. I have started that process, but I need more guidance to finish it. Thank you God for sending me that random email from a knowledgeable stranger!
Day Eleven - Cycle Four (Day 62) Thursda, April 14, 2011
JUST ANOTHER DAY OF STRUGGLE AND REGRETS
Today was really hard to stick with this program. I had to keep talking myself out o eating the wrong things, and when I ran out of excuses to do that, I tried to talk Diana into taking us to a burger joint to just indulge! Thankfully (and I mean that DI) she remained strong and refused to allow me to sabotage myself and her. We went to El Pollo Loco and had chicken breast on tortillas with rice and beans. I had 2 at first and later 2 more, Di could only eat one. It was satisfying and fairly tasty. Thanks again Di. I needed that!
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 3; Water = 7; Fruit = 1 orange; Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Proteins = turkey, rotisserie chicken; Vegetables = iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = rice and pinto beans, 4 small flour tortillas
Today was really hard to stick with this program. I had to keep talking myself out o eating the wrong things, and when I ran out of excuses to do that, I tried to talk Diana into taking us to a burger joint to just indulge! Thankfully (and I mean that DI) she remained strong and refused to allow me to sabotage myself and her. We went to El Pollo Loco and had chicken breast on tortillas with rice and beans. I had 2 at first and later 2 more, Di could only eat one. It was satisfying and fairly tasty. Thanks again Di. I needed that!
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 3; Water = 7; Fruit = 1 orange; Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Proteins = turkey, rotisserie chicken; Vegetables = iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = rice and pinto beans, 4 small flour tortillas
Day Ten - Cycle Four (Day 61) Wednesday, April 12, 2011
THE GLAMOUR OF THIS EATING PROGRAM IS WEARING OFF
It is getting harder and harder to justify to myself why I should eat another salad or another piece of grilled chicken with vegetables. The eagerness and excitement have left the building and I feel stuck with the same choice of foods every day. I haven't put in any effort to find new recipes - other than asking others for them, but I haven't received any. I feel hugely disappointed that not only did I not lose any weight last weigh in, but I gained a pound. I know it could have been worse, but with the amount of weight that I have to lose, I should not be at a plateau already. This weight should be pouring ff of me for at least another 70 pounds before the really hard work begins! This is making it so much harder to convince myself to continue.
This is why I have failed so many times before, and I am sure why others have too. There just isn't enough gratification or reward for ALL of the HARD work.
It is getting harder and harder to justify to myself why I should eat another salad or another piece of grilled chicken with vegetables. The eagerness and excitement have left the building and I feel stuck with the same choice of foods every day. I haven't put in any effort to find new recipes - other than asking others for them, but I haven't received any. I feel hugely disappointed that not only did I not lose any weight last weigh in, but I gained a pound. I know it could have been worse, but with the amount of weight that I have to lose, I should not be at a plateau already. This weight should be pouring ff of me for at least another 70 pounds before the really hard work begins! This is making it so much harder to convince myself to continue.
This is why I have failed so many times before, and I am sure why others have too. There just isn't enough gratification or reward for ALL of the HARD work.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Day Nine - Cycle Four (Day 60) Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Weird Day
I am sick again, so I made plans for someone to pick up the little bit after a minimum day of school. However, she hurt herself at the playground and I got a call telling me to get up there immediately that she was saying she couldn't move and they were getting the wheelchair.
I am sick again, so I made plans for someone to pick up the little bit after a minimum day of school. However, she hurt herself at the playground and I got a call telling me to get up there immediately that she was saying she couldn't move and they were getting the wheelchair.
Day Eight - Cycle Four (Day 59) Monday, April 11, 2011
Just another ordinary day that I am thankful to have! I especially like that I had a successful day. I woke up sick today. Actually, I didn't get much sleep last night due to a croupy cough and runny nose. I have had a splitting headache all day, but still glad to be here and making progress on my weight loss goal.
Since I got so little sleep last night, I slept this morning, so I got up late. I had a yogurt and some strawberries. For lunch I had a pastrami sandwich and green beans with onions and mushrooms. I drank 6 waters throughout the day. I ordered and received a cleansing system that is supposed to be recommended by Dr. Oz, so I am taking those pills to cleanse myself. I hope it works to take some pounds off. The channel six news people conducted their own experiment to see if it works and the health lady lost like 25 pounds in a month, so ... every little thing I can do to help me that is healthy, I will try. Did I mention its a free trial - just pay shipping. It's called lean spa.
Since I got so little sleep last night, I slept this morning, so I got up late. I had a yogurt and some strawberries. For lunch I had a pastrami sandwich and green beans with onions and mushrooms. I drank 6 waters throughout the day. I ordered and received a cleansing system that is supposed to be recommended by Dr. Oz, so I am taking those pills to cleanse myself. I hope it works to take some pounds off. The channel six news people conducted their own experiment to see if it works and the health lady lost like 25 pounds in a month, so ... every little thing I can do to help me that is healthy, I will try. Did I mention its a free trial - just pay shipping. It's called lean spa.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Day Seven - Cycle Four (Day 58) Sunday, April 10, 2011
Woke up and had lemon water, 2 green tea, a yogurt, and an apple. Had a yogurt and an orange for snack. Drank 2 waters. Had 4 turkey sausages for lunch. Meatball soup for dinner. Got hungry after dinner and fought the urges to eat cookies or donuts by eating a yogurt and 2 strawberries. Kept waking up hungry - and going back to sleep hungry. Another successful day, if you ask me.
Green tea = 2; Water = 5; Fruit = 3 an orange, an apple, and 2 strawberries; Proteins = hamburger and turkey sausage; Veggies - cabbage, green peppers, sour kraut, onion; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = basmati rice (in the meatballs) and beef broth.
Green tea = 2; Water = 5; Fruit = 3 an orange, an apple, and 2 strawberries; Proteins = hamburger and turkey sausage; Veggies - cabbage, green peppers, sour kraut, onion; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = basmati rice (in the meatballs) and beef broth.
Day Six - Cycle Four (Day 57) Saturday, April 9, 2011
I FINALLY GE TO GO SHOPPING AND GET SOME MORE GOOD FOOD!
I DECIDED TO GIVE MYSELF THIS DAY OFF OF THE PLAN TO EAT WHAT i WANTED, SO I COULD GET BACK TO BUSINESS ONCE I WENT SHOPPING AND HAD ALL OF THE RIGHT FOODS AROUND ME AGAIN.
I started the day off with lemon water, 2 teas, and a yogurt. I shared two oranges with my baby girl. I had some strawberries waiting at the store for the taxi to come (for over an hour and a half!) I also had a slice of pizza, but I did not finish my crust. I tried to have a soda, but after two sips, I gave it to little bit and she threw it away. It was hurting my stomach and it was too sweet. So, no soda for me anymore thanks! I guess that was one good thing that came out of today. I found out that I don't want or need soda any longer! Yippee. Time to celebrate. I only had it because I thought I wanted something different to drink, but that did not work out for me. Thankfully.
I had 2 more slices of pizza for dinner. I also indulged on a couple of donuts and a few cookies. (There's that sweet tooth coming out). Unfortunately, they didn't bother my stomach and they tasted delicious!
That was my FREE day.....
I DECIDED TO GIVE MYSELF THIS DAY OFF OF THE PLAN TO EAT WHAT i WANTED, SO I COULD GET BACK TO BUSINESS ONCE I WENT SHOPPING AND HAD ALL OF THE RIGHT FOODS AROUND ME AGAIN.
I started the day off with lemon water, 2 teas, and a yogurt. I shared two oranges with my baby girl. I had some strawberries waiting at the store for the taxi to come (for over an hour and a half!) I also had a slice of pizza, but I did not finish my crust. I tried to have a soda, but after two sips, I gave it to little bit and she threw it away. It was hurting my stomach and it was too sweet. So, no soda for me anymore thanks! I guess that was one good thing that came out of today. I found out that I don't want or need soda any longer! Yippee. Time to celebrate. I only had it because I thought I wanted something different to drink, but that did not work out for me. Thankfully.
I had 2 more slices of pizza for dinner. I also indulged on a couple of donuts and a few cookies. (There's that sweet tooth coming out). Unfortunately, they didn't bother my stomach and they tasted delicious!
That was my FREE day.....
Day Five - Cycle Four (Day 56) Friday, April 8, 2011
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 0; Water = 3; Fruit = 1 grapefruit; Probiotics = 1 yogurt; Proteins = hamburger; Veggies = iceberg lettuce, tomatoes; Friendly Fats = 0; Unfriendly Other = burrito and hamburger ( I know I know! ) I get to go shopping tomorrow!
Green Tea = 0; Water = 3; Fruit = 1 grapefruit; Probiotics = 1 yogurt; Proteins = hamburger; Veggies = iceberg lettuce, tomatoes; Friendly Fats = 0; Unfriendly Other = burrito and hamburger ( I know I know! ) I get to go shopping tomorrow!
Day Four - Cycle Four (Day 55) Thursday, April 7, 2011
It's me again Margaret! He he he- I bet you can't guess what I'm doin'?
That's right - eating! Stop it right now! smile
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 4; Water = 5; Fruit = 1/2 lemon (tart!) - sorry that's not really a fruit is it? I guess then tomatoes will be my only fruit for today; Probiotics = 0 (WHAT!? - I can hardly believe it myself!); Proteins = shrimp, tilapia, eggs; Veggies = iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, spinach, corn, peas, herbs; Friendly Fats = unknown; Unfriendly other = lemon tart (1/2), 3 hot chocolates, rice pilaf.
Was out with Diana today - enjoying her company while she is on vacation. We took the little bit to Chuck E Cheeses to play and I had a salad while everyone else ate pizza! It smelled so good, but I was good today. Went to a play with Dian and Yvette later this evening and it was Great! Far West - playing in Quartz Hill at 1111 L-12 just off of 10th st. W.! Go see it! $15 admission price is worth the personal experience you get!
We all went to get some dinner and hot chocolate because it was so cold. Di drank diet coke, but me and Yvette knocked back a few hot chocolates. Yummy, but I know the calories were killing me. To make up for that or to just be good, I had lemon herb encrusted tilapia with rice pilaf, corn and tomato slices. Not too bad overall.
That's right - eating! Stop it right now! smile
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 4; Water = 5; Fruit = 1/2 lemon (tart!) - sorry that's not really a fruit is it? I guess then tomatoes will be my only fruit for today; Probiotics = 0 (WHAT!? - I can hardly believe it myself!); Proteins = shrimp, tilapia, eggs; Veggies = iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, spinach, corn, peas, herbs; Friendly Fats = unknown; Unfriendly other = lemon tart (1/2), 3 hot chocolates, rice pilaf.
Was out with Diana today - enjoying her company while she is on vacation. We took the little bit to Chuck E Cheeses to play and I had a salad while everyone else ate pizza! It smelled so good, but I was good today. Went to a play with Dian and Yvette later this evening and it was Great! Far West - playing in Quartz Hill at 1111 L-12 just off of 10th st. W.! Go see it! $15 admission price is worth the personal experience you get!
We all went to get some dinner and hot chocolate because it was so cold. Di drank diet coke, but me and Yvette knocked back a few hot chocolates. Yummy, but I know the calories were killing me. To make up for that or to just be good, I had lemon herb encrusted tilapia with rice pilaf, corn and tomato slices. Not too bad overall.
Day Three - Cycle Four (Day 54) Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 2; Water = 5; Fruit = 1 grapefruit; Probiotics = 1 Yogurt; Proteins = tuna, grilled chicken breast; Veggies - iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, spinach, mushrooms, onions; Friendly Fats = 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil; Unfriendly Other = 1/2 chocolate cake, a white cupcake (I am a work in progress - I am working on it!!!! I promise!)
Green Tea = 2; Water = 5; Fruit = 1 grapefruit; Probiotics = 1 Yogurt; Proteins = tuna, grilled chicken breast; Veggies - iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, spinach, mushrooms, onions; Friendly Fats = 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil; Unfriendly Other = 1/2 chocolate cake, a white cupcake (I am a work in progress - I am working on it!!!! I promise!)
Day Two - Cycle Four (Day 53) Tuesday, April 5, 2011
It is the end of the month and money is short, rent is due and the groceries are low So, my eating plan as taken a couple of blows, but I have been trying to maintain when and where I can....
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 1, Water = 7, Fruit = 3 - an apple, a banana, and several strawberries, lemon; Probiotics = 1 yogurt; Proteins = hamburger; Veggies = avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion; Friendly Fats = Olive Oil; Unfriendly Other = corn tortillas, cheese, enchilada sauce, avocado,.
I had fruit for lunch and enchiladas for dinner. Yum!
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 1, Water = 7, Fruit = 3 - an apple, a banana, and several strawberries, lemon; Probiotics = 1 yogurt; Proteins = hamburger; Veggies = avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion; Friendly Fats = Olive Oil; Unfriendly Other = corn tortillas, cheese, enchilada sauce, avocado,.
I had fruit for lunch and enchiladas for dinner. Yum!
Day One - Cycle Four (Day 52) Monday, April 4, 2011
WEIGH IN DAY AND THE BEGINNING OF MY FOURTH 17 DAY CYCLE!
Whoo Hooo! Feeling good despite all that has happened. I have made it trhough three full cycles or 51 days of a healthy eating plan. I have had some back slides, but I kept going and I am still have struggles, but I am holding it together. I will continue this fight.
DRUM ROLL PLEASE.........
I climbed upon that little scale and had no doubt that it was correct. I had gained ONE pound! So, I am one pound up, but after measuring myself, I found out that I LOST 3-3/4" total!! So, not as bad as it could have been. All in all, I ain't mad about it. I had me one heck of a rough cycle, and I am still fighting urges to give in. OVERALL TOTAL = Weight loss of 34 pounds and inches down 11+ (BECAUSE i DID NOT MEASURE MYSELF AT THE BEGINING)
I feel like I am at a plateau, and I have only just begun and have SO much more to lose still. It isn't supposed to happen this soon, with so little lost in respect to the goal.
I feel cheated. My falls from grace aside, I have dropped my daily caloric intake from somewhere between 3000 to 5000 calories a day to well under 1200 per day! That alone should have this weight moving off of me. It gets frustrating and this reason more than any other reason is why fat people give up trying. It feels like no progress is being made. That is why I am so glad I am taking my measurements too. At least I know things are moving and shifting in the right direction - even when the scale doesn't show it.
I shall press on! I shall prevail - sooner or later Probably more later than I care to think about). I was ever so hopeful of being able to lose at least 10 pounds per cycle because that would put me 100 pounds down in a very short amount of time. With reality setting in, it may take longer - - - or not? Who knows. Maybe these pirouette victories of inches lost will add up to be the major force behind looking good? We will see. I will go on!
TODAY'S STATS
Green tea = 1 (yikes), water = 5; Fruit = 1 grapefruit; Probiotics = 1 yogurt; Proteins = hamburger, salmon, shrimp; Veggies = asparagus, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, herbs; Friendly Fats = 0; Unfriendly fats = sour cream (regular), breading on shrimp (that I thought was supposed to be grilled scampi) dang it, and A heavenly slice of cheesecake (planned and deserved!)
I forgot to mention that today I went to Hollywood with Diana, Yvette, and Bernadette to see Dancing with the Stars! It was fun - - hot but fun! It was a trip to be there watching it happen before you, but we were in the back row balcony and couldn't barely see anything, so we had to watch the monitors - like being at home watching your little TV - only they did not let us hear the audio. That's right we couldn't hear anything! Yet, they kept telling us to yell and scream for our favorites and to boo the judges! How do you do that when you can't hear? You follow the crowd that's how, because the people sitting near the judges could hear.
I bought a new coffee mug that says Dancing with the Stars on it, and its twice the size of a regular mug, so I am hoping to get more tea down by using it.
Also, after the show, we all went to the Cheesecake Factory at the Grove and had a delicious meal, great service and took pictures. It's always fun to have a girl's day out! Thanks ladies! I enjoyed it - as usual! Let's do something again next month - OK?
Whoo Hooo! Feeling good despite all that has happened. I have made it trhough three full cycles or 51 days of a healthy eating plan. I have had some back slides, but I kept going and I am still have struggles, but I am holding it together. I will continue this fight.
DRUM ROLL PLEASE.........
I climbed upon that little scale and had no doubt that it was correct. I had gained ONE pound! So, I am one pound up, but after measuring myself, I found out that I LOST 3-3/4" total!! So, not as bad as it could have been. All in all, I ain't mad about it. I had me one heck of a rough cycle, and I am still fighting urges to give in. OVERALL TOTAL = Weight loss of 34 pounds and inches down 11+ (BECAUSE i DID NOT MEASURE MYSELF AT THE BEGINING)
I feel like I am at a plateau, and I have only just begun and have SO much more to lose still. It isn't supposed to happen this soon, with so little lost in respect to the goal.
I feel cheated. My falls from grace aside, I have dropped my daily caloric intake from somewhere between 3000 to 5000 calories a day to well under 1200 per day! That alone should have this weight moving off of me. It gets frustrating and this reason more than any other reason is why fat people give up trying. It feels like no progress is being made. That is why I am so glad I am taking my measurements too. At least I know things are moving and shifting in the right direction - even when the scale doesn't show it.
I shall press on! I shall prevail - sooner or later Probably more later than I care to think about). I was ever so hopeful of being able to lose at least 10 pounds per cycle because that would put me 100 pounds down in a very short amount of time. With reality setting in, it may take longer - - - or not? Who knows. Maybe these pirouette victories of inches lost will add up to be the major force behind looking good? We will see. I will go on!
TODAY'S STATS
Green tea = 1 (yikes), water = 5; Fruit = 1 grapefruit; Probiotics = 1 yogurt; Proteins = hamburger, salmon, shrimp; Veggies = asparagus, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, herbs; Friendly Fats = 0; Unfriendly fats = sour cream (regular), breading on shrimp (that I thought was supposed to be grilled scampi) dang it, and A heavenly slice of cheesecake (planned and deserved!)
I forgot to mention that today I went to Hollywood with Diana, Yvette, and Bernadette to see Dancing with the Stars! It was fun - - hot but fun! It was a trip to be there watching it happen before you, but we were in the back row balcony and couldn't barely see anything, so we had to watch the monitors - like being at home watching your little TV - only they did not let us hear the audio. That's right we couldn't hear anything! Yet, they kept telling us to yell and scream for our favorites and to boo the judges! How do you do that when you can't hear? You follow the crowd that's how, because the people sitting near the judges could hear.
I bought a new coffee mug that says Dancing with the Stars on it, and its twice the size of a regular mug, so I am hoping to get more tea down by using it.
Also, after the show, we all went to the Cheesecake Factory at the Grove and had a delicious meal, great service and took pictures. It's always fun to have a girl's day out! Thanks ladies! I enjoyed it - as usual! Let's do something again next month - OK?
Day Seventeen - Cycle Three (51) - Sunday, April 3, 2011
Today is the last day of Cycle Three Not expecting anything too Great or grand. Would like NOT to show a gain.
My computer actually went down today and hasn't been working for a week (My internet). So, today I am finally catching up on my stats - but will probably forgo the discussion you might have had - if I had been doing this on a daily basis.
Had my usual lemon water, yogurt, apple, and tea for breakfast. I had an apple and a yogurt for snack. I had a roasted chicken salad for lunch and dinner. I drank 4 waters during that time. I also took 2 acacia berry pills. Trying to keep things light today for tomorrow's weigh in.
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 2; Water = 5; Fruit = 2 apples; Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Proteins = roasted chicken breast; Veggies = iceberg lettuce, carrots; Friendly Fats = 0
My computer actually went down today and hasn't been working for a week (My internet). So, today I am finally catching up on my stats - but will probably forgo the discussion you might have had - if I had been doing this on a daily basis.
Had my usual lemon water, yogurt, apple, and tea for breakfast. I had an apple and a yogurt for snack. I had a roasted chicken salad for lunch and dinner. I drank 4 waters during that time. I also took 2 acacia berry pills. Trying to keep things light today for tomorrow's weigh in.
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 2; Water = 5; Fruit = 2 apples; Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Proteins = roasted chicken breast; Veggies = iceberg lettuce, carrots; Friendly Fats = 0
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Day Sixteen - Cycle Three (50) Saturday, April 2, 2011
THE WEEKEND IS HERE AND I MISCALCULATED WEIGH IN DAY!
So, I have been thinking that weigh in day would be Tuesday, but after posting these blogs today, I am realizing today is day sixteen, which makes tomorrow day seventeen - so weigh in is on Monday! Man, a day shorter than I was planning on, but I am hoping all will go well with my eating plan and I at least don't have a gain. Ideally I want a loss, but at this point, not having a gain will feel better and go further for motivating me.
Not doing much today. Working on my computer. Hanging out with the munchkin. Loving her and just taking in all the joy she brings me just to look upon her! Man it's great being a mom and having something so precious and wonderful in your life! I love all my babies - big and small!
Nothing much to report. It's about 4:30 pm and I have maintained my eating plan so far today. I don't foresee any problems with holding that path for the rest of the evening.
I had my usual breakfast, minus the fruit. However, I did have a grapefruit and strawbabies for snack. I had a grilled chicken breast salad for lunch, which was delicious as always! I am planning on baked chicken breasts in a salad tonight, as I am roasting a chicken for the family. I am trying to stay with salads for lunch and dinner for these next couple of days before weigh in to help with my bottom line.
Hey, BTW, has anybody noticed how super windy it is today? The Yahoo weather said it would be windier by Sunday, and it already seems like tornado type winds around me here.
TODAY'S STATS (SO FAR)
Green Tea = 1; Water = 2 (I better get on that - now that its not hot today, I am having memory lapses again about drinking the stuff); Probiotics = 1 yogurt, so far; Fruit = 2 strawbabies and grapefruit; Proteins = chicken breasts; Veggies = romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, spinach; Friendly Fats = Tbs. Olive Oil; Other = southwestern chipotle dressing.
So, I have been thinking that weigh in day would be Tuesday, but after posting these blogs today, I am realizing today is day sixteen, which makes tomorrow day seventeen - so weigh in is on Monday! Man, a day shorter than I was planning on, but I am hoping all will go well with my eating plan and I at least don't have a gain. Ideally I want a loss, but at this point, not having a gain will feel better and go further for motivating me.
Not doing much today. Working on my computer. Hanging out with the munchkin. Loving her and just taking in all the joy she brings me just to look upon her! Man it's great being a mom and having something so precious and wonderful in your life! I love all my babies - big and small!
Nothing much to report. It's about 4:30 pm and I have maintained my eating plan so far today. I don't foresee any problems with holding that path for the rest of the evening.
I had my usual breakfast, minus the fruit. However, I did have a grapefruit and strawbabies for snack. I had a grilled chicken breast salad for lunch, which was delicious as always! I am planning on baked chicken breasts in a salad tonight, as I am roasting a chicken for the family. I am trying to stay with salads for lunch and dinner for these next couple of days before weigh in to help with my bottom line.
Hey, BTW, has anybody noticed how super windy it is today? The Yahoo weather said it would be windier by Sunday, and it already seems like tornado type winds around me here.
TODAY'S STATS (SO FAR)
Green Tea = 1; Water = 2 (I better get on that - now that its not hot today, I am having memory lapses again about drinking the stuff); Probiotics = 1 yogurt, so far; Fruit = 2 strawbabies and grapefruit; Proteins = chicken breasts; Veggies = romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, spinach; Friendly Fats = Tbs. Olive Oil; Other = southwestern chipotle dressing.
Day Fifteen - Cycle Three (Day 49) Friday, April Fools Day!
I'M NOT NO APRIL FOOL!
That's right! I ain't no April Fool! I had another successful eating plan day! I am happier that a kid a Disneyland! Yippee!! I feel great! This losing weight thing really is a war. There will be battles that sneak up on you to try and take you out of the fight, but if you stay focused and you have great allies that can swoop in and help you, plus have a strong faith in God - you've got it made. That's not to say it's easy. Just that it can be done and overcome. When I was going through that rough patch, I thought it would never end and I was going to end up not finishing again. However, that is NOT what I want/ I said I am in this for the long haul and to WIN! And I am going to Finish this and WIN! I may suffer some little setbacks here and there, but I know I can make it with prayer and by asking for help from those around me. Thanks to all of you who helped me get through it! I soooo appreciate your words and support!
I was supposed to go and help Diana move today, but her schedule was in question as to when she would be where, and I had to pick up the little bit after school, so I ended up not going. I hope you had a successful move and lots of other help Di!
So, as I was sitting here farming, my email came up and I saw the movie schedule and decided since I was up so early, I could catch an early movie and make it back to pick up baby girl on time. So, I went and saw The Lincoln Lawyer with Matthew McCaughnehey. (spelling?) It was a really GREAT movie! I was so glad I went! It was one of those movies that gives you a complete feeling of satisfaction. It was great all the way through and had a feel good ending. Hey - I should write movie reviews! I love movies so much - and writing too! Just a thought - unless someone reading this would like to give me a shot?
All in all, today was a good day. I took the little bit to the dollar movie after school. We had fun together!
I just remembered that I took and apple with me to the movies, so I did have 2 fruits today, and I also brought a salad with me and ate that. Then I had two other salads today, and lots of water.
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 2; Water = 9 (yippee!); Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Fruits = 1 strawberries; Proteins = chicken breast; Veggies = romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = kefir bleu cheese, and southwestern chipotle dressing.
That's right! I ain't no April Fool! I had another successful eating plan day! I am happier that a kid a Disneyland! Yippee!! I feel great! This losing weight thing really is a war. There will be battles that sneak up on you to try and take you out of the fight, but if you stay focused and you have great allies that can swoop in and help you, plus have a strong faith in God - you've got it made. That's not to say it's easy. Just that it can be done and overcome. When I was going through that rough patch, I thought it would never end and I was going to end up not finishing again. However, that is NOT what I want/ I said I am in this for the long haul and to WIN! And I am going to Finish this and WIN! I may suffer some little setbacks here and there, but I know I can make it with prayer and by asking for help from those around me. Thanks to all of you who helped me get through it! I soooo appreciate your words and support!
I was supposed to go and help Diana move today, but her schedule was in question as to when she would be where, and I had to pick up the little bit after school, so I ended up not going. I hope you had a successful move and lots of other help Di!
So, as I was sitting here farming, my email came up and I saw the movie schedule and decided since I was up so early, I could catch an early movie and make it back to pick up baby girl on time. So, I went and saw The Lincoln Lawyer with Matthew McCaughnehey. (spelling?) It was a really GREAT movie! I was so glad I went! It was one of those movies that gives you a complete feeling of satisfaction. It was great all the way through and had a feel good ending. Hey - I should write movie reviews! I love movies so much - and writing too! Just a thought - unless someone reading this would like to give me a shot?
All in all, today was a good day. I took the little bit to the dollar movie after school. We had fun together!
I just remembered that I took and apple with me to the movies, so I did have 2 fruits today, and I also brought a salad with me and ate that. Then I had two other salads today, and lots of water.
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 2; Water = 9 (yippee!); Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Fruits = 1 strawberries; Proteins = chicken breast; Veggies = romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = kefir bleu cheese, and southwestern chipotle dressing.
Day Fourteen - Cycle Three (Day 48) Thursday
JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY THAT INCLUDED A SUCCESSFUL EATING PLAN!
So, nothing big or exciting happened today, except that I maintained my healthy eating plan! I just love it when a plan comes together. I am still struggling slightly with hunger pangs every now and again, but the cravings are pretty much under control. I do find myself wanting to eat things like burgers, fries, sweets, stuff with gravy on it, but they aren't cravings, just thoughts. I am able to distinguish between the two because a craving actually hurts and feels like a need you have to satisfy, while a thought is just that, a thought that something would taste good. I much prefer the thoughts to the cravings.
I had my usual breakfast of lemon water, yogurt, and green tea, but I did not have any fruit this morning. I did have leftover meatball soup for lunch with 5 strawbabies, and 2 waters. I have really been trying to focus on drinking more water. The hot weather has helped in that respect. I made some delicious stuffed cabbage for dinner and enjoyed it. While technically beef is not on cycle one programming, I figure if I throw in something like that here and there it will mix up my body and keep the metabolism working. If I had continued on with cycle three instead of going back to one, I would be eating a whole lot more things that just beef. I feel good about it, so I am going to leave the explanation at that.
4 more waters and a tea to finish out the night.
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 2; Water = 7 (yeah!); Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Proteins = hamburger; Veggies = cabbage, carrots, green bell peppers, onions; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = 0, zip, nada, zilch!
So, nothing big or exciting happened today, except that I maintained my healthy eating plan! I just love it when a plan comes together. I am still struggling slightly with hunger pangs every now and again, but the cravings are pretty much under control. I do find myself wanting to eat things like burgers, fries, sweets, stuff with gravy on it, but they aren't cravings, just thoughts. I am able to distinguish between the two because a craving actually hurts and feels like a need you have to satisfy, while a thought is just that, a thought that something would taste good. I much prefer the thoughts to the cravings.
I had my usual breakfast of lemon water, yogurt, and green tea, but I did not have any fruit this morning. I did have leftover meatball soup for lunch with 5 strawbabies, and 2 waters. I have really been trying to focus on drinking more water. The hot weather has helped in that respect. I made some delicious stuffed cabbage for dinner and enjoyed it. While technically beef is not on cycle one programming, I figure if I throw in something like that here and there it will mix up my body and keep the metabolism working. If I had continued on with cycle three instead of going back to one, I would be eating a whole lot more things that just beef. I feel good about it, so I am going to leave the explanation at that.
4 more waters and a tea to finish out the night.
TODAY'S STATS
Green Tea = 2; Water = 7 (yeah!); Probiotics = 2 yogurts; Proteins = hamburger; Veggies = cabbage, carrots, green bell peppers, onions; Friendly Fats = 0; Other = 0, zip, nada, zilch!
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