Day 64 - down 26.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 250.2lbs
Gain/loss: -26.6lbs

Attitude:
Today was a hard day. I haven't felt like eating for emotions in a long while...not this strong. It started because I woke up with a kinky neck and so it was stiff and I ended up with a tension headache. I also helped the kids with decluttering the toy room and it was a lesson in patience. Then we went to pick out some movies and go grocery shopping. So, just feeling stressed. I tried to make good choices, but I found myself munching on the kids' jo jo potatoes. Put a stop to that. Even now I feel like eating everything in sight. I'm working on just drinking the water. If that doesn't work, I'll go to bed and read. Once I'm in bed, I'm not going to get out of it to eat. :o)

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. HHT feeling a little better (although he did stay home from work today and that means SICK!!!)

2. getting the toy room decluttered

3. watching a movie with the kids

4. sleeping in

5. laughter

5 things I did right:
1. blogged
2. drank 8 glasses of water
3. decluttered the toy room (yes, I've mentioned this a lot, but it was a big job with complaining kids)

4. went grocery shopping

5. read LOTR with B

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice bread - 11 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
1 serving ground beef and cabbage casserole - 3 carb

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 chicken thigh

3/4 cup coleslaw - 13 carb

1oz potato wedges - 10 carb

Evening snack:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

butter

1 tbsp sugar-free raspberry jam - 2 carb

Total:
58 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
no

Day 63 - down 26.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 250.2lbs
Gain/loss: -26.6lbs

Attitude:
I DID IT!!!! HHT went ahead and booked my weekend getaway. I'll be gone on a Friday and Saturday night and he'll join me on Saturday. I'll still go to my class at Curves and workout on Saturday. So in 2 weeks I look forward to some rest and relaxation! We just hung out today. Watched A History of Violence which wasn't as good as I thought it would be. It was pretty slow. HHT is still feeling icky and went to bed early. Spring break here we come!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. reaching another goal

2. my sweet HHT

3. reading with B

4. music

5. quiet

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. drank 8 glasses of water

3. cleaned the kitchen

4. convinced HHT to go to bed early

5. had fun with the kids

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

1oz cheddar

1oz planters bbq peanuts - 3 carb

Afternoon snack:
1 lemon bar - 14 carb

Dinner:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
1 serving ground beef and cabbage casserole - 3 carb
2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

Evening snack:
2oz cheddar

Total:
46 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

no

Day 62 - down 25lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 251.8lbs
Gain/loss: -25.0lbs

Attitude:
I'm only one pound away from my weekend getaway!!! WOOHOO! I guess being able to workout at Curves again has helped the scale move more quickly. That and being more aware of what I've been eating...oh, yeah and the little tummy upset I had yesterday may have helped, too. LOL Went to Curves and it was locked! BUMMER!!! Oh, well, came home and put away tables and just lounged around. HHT is pretty sick with a head cold, so I'm trying to take care of him...he's pretty self-sufficient and doesn't want to put anyone out, which makes it hard to baby him. :o) I want to give kudos to Safeway. I went there to pick up some pizza and something from the deli for HHT and me and they were so helpful. I asked to see the nutritional content on their chicken salad and they went and got it for me. I have always had a great experience whenever I've been in...friendly, helpful service has been the rule!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. sleeping in

2. blogging

3. nutritional info

4. laughter

5. Frasier

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. wore my shoes

3. kept the kids out of HHT's hair

4. cleaned up the house

5. let the kids play in the hail

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 slices bread - 22 carb

1oz cheddar

Afternoon snack:
1 lemon bar - 14 carb

Dinner:
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

1 serving Safeway Chicken salad - 3 carb

lettuce

1 mozzerella cheese stick - 4.5 carb

Evening snack:
2oz planters bbq peanuts - 6 carb

Total:
59.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
no

Day 61 - down 23.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 253.2lbs
Gain/loss: -23.6lbs

Attitude:
Wow, I can't believe the weather we had today! First, it snowed for a couple of hours and we had about an inch accumulation, but as soon as it stopped, it melted. I got some cute pics, though! Then it hailed, was sunny, hailed, was sunny, hailed, was sunny, hailed then snowed again! And it's the beginning of spring break! Ok, tonight was our weekly potluck and there was some yummy, torturous food. Cornbread and honey, teriyaki chicken and lemon bars!!! So, I picked what I wanted to indulge in. I took the smallest piece of chicken and then chose to indulge in half a lemon bar...and it was so worth the carbs! Happily when I looked up the recipe that was used, I found out that half a lemon bar was only 7 carbs! Now, it doesn't sound like a lot of carbs, and it was doable in the plan, but if you saw how small a piece half a bar was, well let's just say I'm amazed still at how many carbs are in some foods! Knowledge is power!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. being able to indulge smartly

2. HHT's warmth on cold nights

3. Friday night group - great fellowship

4. clean house

5. yummy food to choose from

5 things I did right:
1. didn't overly indulge

2. drank my water

3. cleaned the house

4. played in the snow with S

5. made vacation arrangements

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice of bread - 11 carb

1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
1 pork rib

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

garlic

1oz cheddar

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 teriyaki thigh - 5 carb (guessing)

1 serving ground beef and cabbage casserole - 3 carb

sliced carrots - 3 carb

1/2 lemon bar - 7 carb

Evening snack:
2oz planters bbq peanuts - 6 carb

Total:

45 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

just moving tables and chair around and picking up the house

Day 60 - down 23lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 253.8lbs
Gain/loss: -23.0lbs

Attitude:
I've been doing this for 2 months!!! And I'm ahead of schedule. I figured I'd need to lose about 7.3lbs a month to reach my goal of 80lbs for the year. That would have meant I needed to be down 14.6lbs by now and this morning I was down 23 lbs. I'm 8.4lbs ahead (A WHOLE MONTH!). WOOHOO!! Very weird weather day...snow in the morning, hail in the afternoon and sun in between. I'm extremely sleepy...extremely! LOL I could close my eyes right now, but must read LOTR to B before bed.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. being a month ahead on the numbers

2. HHT - he rocks my world!!!

3. being able to go to bed early

4. spring break in 1 more day!

5. wacky weather

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. made my bed

3. did the dishes

4. bathed the child

5. made a new recipe

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice of bread - 11 carb

Morning Snack:
1 carrot - 6 carb

Lunch:
whopper w/cheese salad (made by debunning the burger and eating it with a salad...remember to order it without ketchup if you're watching your carbs!)

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
8 taco meatballs - 4 carb

3 tbsp sour cream - 3 carb

lettuce

cucumbers (at least the ones S didn't get 1st)

Evening snack:

Total:
25 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

nope

Day 59 - down 20.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 256.0lbs
Gain/loss: -20.8lbs

Attitude:
Pushed myself working out, but it was good! :o) It really does feel good to get back into the swing of things. I'll start my new workout schedule next week. Went to the mall with S and she played with one of her friends in the toddler area. She then had lunch there and I snacked on some of her tater tots (AKA mexi-fries). Other than that and working out, my day was pretty uneventful. Just like I like them!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. being able to fully work out again

2. water

3. good pair of shoes

4. the rain (although it is a little bit cold!)

5. the frogs peeping outside

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. wore my shoes

3. took S out

4. more aware of what I was eating

5. drank 8 glasses of water

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

Morning Snack:
1 carrot - 6 carb
1/2 serving of Taco Time small mexi-fries - 13 carb

(CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!?!?!?!?)

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2oz sharp cheddar

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

1 cup lettuce

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 pork rib

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

1oz cheddar

Evening snack:

Total:
49.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

Yes - Curves circuit

Day 58 - down 20.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 256.4lbs
Gain/loss: -20.4lbs

Attitude:
YIKES! Now while I don't put much stock into the scale number the 1.2lb increase was enough to motivate me to watch a little more closely what I'm putting into my mouth. LOL It was amazing that by eating more veggies, I had more energy. I know I need to eat them, and I really do like them, I just don't like all the prep work involved in eating them...the cleaning, peeling, chopping, etc. Oh well, I still need to do it. It's been a busy day. I did laundry from about 8am to 8pm, watched a friend's little boy for a couple of hours, cooked dinner, folded all the laundry, put it away (which for those who know me is like amazing!), cleaned the kitchen, supervised the showers and now I'm just about ready for bed. I'm exhausted, but then I think that means it's been a great day.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. having a washer and dryer

2. clean house

3. yummy veggies

4. shoes

5. that my neck isn't stiff anymore

5 things I did right:
1. drank 8 glasses of water

2. ate my veggies

3. wore my shoes

4. did laundry

5. cleaned the kitchen

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice bread - 11 carb

1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:
1 carrot - 6 carb

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2 tbsp ranch dressing - 2 carb

2 cups romaine lettuce

1/2 tomato - 3 carb

1oz sharp cheddar

Afternoon snack:
1.5oz teriyaki turkey jerky - 6 carb

Dinner:
1 pork rib

salad w/cucumber and tomato - 1.5 carb

2 tbsp garlic caesar dressing - 1 carb

homemade mac n cheese - 10 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
48.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

Laundry, cleaning the kitchen, general running of household, but no "official" movement

Day 57 - down 21.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 255.2lbs
Gain/loss: -21.6lbs

Attitude:
Tried a couple of new snack recipes...won't be making those again. LOL Back to the working out today. I can tell I had some time off. LOL But it felt good to be back and moving my body again and I was able to do it all and my arm was only slightly uncomfy and that was due to the skin not being completely healed from all the tape that it endured over the last week or so. I've found another motivation for losing weight. EB (a 1st grader) came home and said that some of her friends had said that I was fat. It really bothered her...me, not so much. So I explained that it is never polite to say such things about other people, but that the fact was I am overweight so what they said was true. I told her their words didn't bother me and shouldn't bother her in the future because we both know that I am working on being a healthier me and that I won't always be "fat". I also tried to explain that everyone comes in different shapes and sizes and there is no "normal" size. It's more important to eat healthy and move our bodies so we can be healthy rather than look a certain way and worry about what others say about us.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. HHT coming home for lunch! THANKS SWEETIE!!!!!!

2. the new chore game - 3 days of no fighting and the chores being done in 15 min.!

3. being able to work out pain free

4. the grill

5. a clean house

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. worked out

3. ate my veggies

4. wore my shoes

5. drank my water

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice of bread - 11 carb

2 slices of tomato - 2 carb

1oz cheddar cheese

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

3oz pork steak

1oz sharp cheddar

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

4 slices tomato - 4 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 cheeseburger - 2 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2 tbsp ranch - 2 carb

2 cups lettuce

1/3 cucumber

Evening snack:
1.5oz teriyaki turkey jerky - 6 carb

Total:
45 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

YES - Curves circuit

Day 56 - down 22.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 254.2lbs
Gain/loss: -22.6lbs

Attitude:
Saw Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and my HHT enjoyed the chick flick more than I did. LOL It was a good movie, just not as funny as I thought it would be while it was funnier than he thought it would be so we decided it was all about expectations. But I definitely enjoyed Vantage Point more. Then we went to Applebees for an early dinner. Grocery shopping, the chore game and then watched The Bee Movie with the kids which was better than I thought it would be...again, expectations. Hoping this week will be better in the exercise department...no, it WILL be better! Go me!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. spending time with HHT

2. the chore game

3. yummy snacks

4. new recipes to try

5. kids playing nicely with each other

5 things I did right:
1. went grocery shopping

2. went to bed early

3. read with B

4. wore my shoes

5. enjoyed the day

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 serving sour cream chicken - 2 carb
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
Applebees pick 3 with:

2 mini bacon cheeseburgers w/out buns

2 mini ranch chicken sandwiches w/out buns

boneless citrus teriyaki wings - at least 10 carb

Evening snack:
3oz teriyaki turkey jerky - 12 carb

1oz planters bbq peanuts - 3 carb

1oz planters ranch peanuts - 3 carb

Total:
38 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
nope, just grocery shopping

Day 55 - down 21.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 255.2lbs
Gain/loss: -21.6lbs

Attitude:
Today I was able to go see Vantage Point. I've been owed 2 movies for a while, but between being sick and other things that have come up, we've been unable to go. Anyway, Vantage Point was a really good movie. At least I enjoyed it. It reminded me of the hidden object puzzles I play, because you're looking for something all the time. Tomorrow is Miss Pettygrew Lives for a Day. We watched Enchanted with the kiddos. We also before that had our 1st dry run of the new chore game HHT and I invented. It went surprisingly well even for B who had to decide which shoes she needed to part with and also which bed pillows needed to go. She survived. :o) They also found 2 boxes of boxed mac n cheese which they received for dinner last night. EB was lifting her hands in praise thanking the Lord above for the beautiful blue boxes. Not kidding. Oh well, they like the homemade stuff and I know they'll be better off in the long run with the healthier version. But you would have thought it was the most priceless thing in the world the way they were carrying on. LOL

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. clean house
2. getting to spend alone time with HHT
3. spending time with the kids
4. no longer feeling bloated
5. water

5 things I did right:
1. drank my water
2. cleaned the house

3. rewarded by going to the movie

4. supervised the chore game

5. spent time with the family

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/4 serving sour cream chicken - 1 carb
1 slice of bread - 11 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
1/2 serving sour cream chicken - 2 carb
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1/2 pork steak
1oz cheddar cheese

Evening snack:

Total:
22 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
nope, yet again!

Day 54 - down 22lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 254.8lbs
Gain/loss: -22.0lbs

Attitude:
I'm feeling so bloated today that I think I could float away. I think that by eating healthier, I don't feel bloated all the time like I did when I wasn't eating so good, and so when I am bloated I really notice it! Only a couple more days. Great news! The rest of that packing strip under my arm is FINALLY GONE! Now, once the incision heals all the way, I can go back to working out in full form. I'm either going to Curves in the morning or I'll be sure to walk tomorrow, because I'm done with not working out. I've only done one workout in the past week and a half, but I'm not beating myself up about it. I know it's better to let yourself heal and not risk doing further damage which will keep you out even longer. I'm speaking from experience of course. LOL B had her school conference today and then after we got the house ready for Bible study, we went to the mall. Did EB's birthday shopping and met HHT there for lunch. It was a pretty relaxing day.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. My HHT in whose arms I can totally relax
2. friends
3. being able to spend the day with B
4. spark people
5. the packing strip coming out of my arm!

5 things I did right:
1. blogged
2. drank my water
3. continued work on the chore "game"
4. ate my veggies
5. tried a new recipe

Food Intake:
Breakfast:

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
McDonald's Bacon Ranch Salad w/crispy chicken - 22 carb

1/2 packet of ranch dressing - 4.5 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 serving sour cream chicken - 4 carb

2 servings caesar salad - 4 carb

10 croutons - 10 carb

Evening snack:
2oz planters bbq peanuts - 6 carb

Total:
50.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
nope, just walked around the mall

Day 53 - down 22.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 254.0lbs
Gain/loss: -22.8lbs

Attitude:
I just didn't feel like doing anything today. I feel a little like I'm starting to lose my resolve to continue this, but at the same time, I keep telling myself that I've lost so much (I've never lost more than 20lbs in all my life!) and it's probably just my TOM talking. So we plow through and continue. I'm looking forward to the nutrition class my Curves will be offering starting in April called the 6 week solution. I'm sure it's just an updated version of the "plan" I'm following, but it will be nice to have the added support and I'm sure I'll learn new things that will help on the journey.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. My HHT - whose willing to stop and pick up dinner on an "off" day

2. LOST - anyone else lost? But it's still a fun ride!

3. HHT coming home for lunch

4. games

5. my arm almost done being treated

5 things I did right:
1. blogged
2. drank my water
3. continued work on the chore "game"

4. read LOTR to B

5. tracked my food

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice bread - 11 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
1oz cheddar
3 bites homemade mac n cheese - 5 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
2 KFC original recipe thighs - 16 carb

1/2 individual coleslaw - 11 carb

1/2 biscuit - 12 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
64 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
nope

Curves Monthly Weigh and Measure - March 2008

name of measurement
3/16/07 measurement
2/20/08 measurement

3/19/08 measurement
month difference

start to now difference

Weight (on Curves scale)
280
267

257

-10
-23

Body fat %
48.3%
45.8%

45.3%

-0.5%
-3.0%

Body fat in lbs
135.24
122.29

116.42

-5.87
-18.82

Bust
49.75
49.25

49.25

0
-0.5

Waist
46.5
46.25

46

-0.25
-0.5

Abs
56.5
54

53.25

-0.75
-3.25

Hips
55
52.75

51.25

-1.5
-3.75

Thighs
31.75
27

26

-1.0
-11.5

Arms
15
15

14.5
-0.5

-1

From the beginning of my Curves membership to now:
23 lbs lost
18.82 fat lbs lost
20.5 inches lost

Day 52 - down 22lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 254.8lbs
Gain/loss: -22.0lbs

Attitude:
Overall a good day. It was a 2hr late start so I got to sleep in. When I woke up, I was sleeping on my right side with my arm outstretched and I wasn't in pain! It felt so good to get a full night sleep! I weighed and measured at Curves today. I'll be posting those stats in another post. I took it easy and didn't do any of the arm machines and the ab machines that require arms, I just did the motion without my arms. I did double duty on the recovery squares for the machines I couldn't use, so I still got my full minutes in of a workout. Now my legs are begging my arm to heal so they don't have such a tough workout again! LOL Tried a new way of getting my water in and I didn't make it all in. I'm going to try again tomorrow, but if it doesn't work, I'm going back to my water bottles.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. My HHT - whose willing to pull the packing strip out of my arm a 1/2 centimeter a day! ('Cause if I had to do it, it's just going to stay in there forever!)

2. Curves

3. recovering

4. sleeping in

5. quiet time

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. wore my shoes

3. picked up the living room

4. started to devise a new chore system for the kids

5. worked out

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
2 slices bread - 22 carb

1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

1oz cheddar

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

3 bites homemade mac and cheese - 5 carb

3oz pork chop

Evening snack:

Total:
43 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

YES!!! Curves Circuit

Day 51 - down 20lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 256.8lbs
Gain/loss: -20.0lbs

Attitude:
Whew, less cravings today and the scale was kind to my overindulging yesterday. I've decided that the scale really is a lousy measure of progress...well, not of progress so much as a lousy tool for what to eat. Whenever I think I've done super good, it goes up and when I think I've done super bad, it goes down. LOL So it's a good thing that while my goal (80 in 08) is weight oriented, my true goal to get healthier doesn't hinge on the numbers...Ok, I obviously wrote that earlier in the day and spoke too soon about the cravings. I don't think I indulged as much as yesterday and I'm nipping this in the bud now, by focusing on being on track tomorrow so as not to start a downward trend. I went back to the doctor's office this afternoon for my arm...OUCH!! Without being numb, she pulled out the cloth packing strip, stuck the end of a q-tip (without cotton) into the incision area and based on how deep the hole was decided that more packing strip needed to go back in and inserted it with the end of the q-tip! Again, let me say OUCH!!!! All of that took less than a minute total, but it wasn't too much fun. I had just moved to bandaids and now I'm back to needing gauze. Oh and as an added bonus, I need to pull about 1/2 centimeter of the packing strip out each day so that it comes out completely by the end of the week. But even with all of that, my arm still feels better than it did with the cyst.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. My HHT who got dinner ready

2. reading with B

3. being able to sleep in tomorrow

4. that my arm is healing

5. kind medical professionals

5 things I did right:
1. drank my water

2. wore my shoes

3. made my bed

4. crocheted

5. let HHT take a nap

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

Morning Snack:

1 slice of bread - 11 carb

1oz planters bbq peanuts - 3 carb

Lunch:
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb
1 tbsp sour cream - 1 carb
2oz cheddar cheese

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
3oz pork chop

3 bites homemade mac n cheese - 5 carb

1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

Evening snack:
1oz planters bbq peanuts - 3 carb

Total:
51 carb - at least that's in my range!

Movement:
Did I move any today?

none today, but I will be at Curves tomorrow doing what I can!

Day 50 - down 19.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 257.0lbs
Gain/loss: -19.8lbs

Attitude:
Today is a tough day. I'm pretty sure it's because my TOM is close at hand and therefore the carb cravings are hitting more strongly than they have for a very long time. I'm going to chart each and every bite of what I eat, so I can indulge wisely. Well, more wisely. Did laundry and that took about all day. LOL Played "supervisor" to the kids making sure they got their chores done. They don't like to do them for some reason. I don't know why they think they should play only. My favorite is when they say they feel like they're doing all the work and daddy and mommy don't have to do anything. We threatened to go on strike for a week. Someday it may come down to that. Any ideas on how to make kids grateful for what they have? :o)

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. my wonderful HHT

2. supportive family

3. my arm feeling better

4. crockpots

5. water

5 things I did right:
1. drank 12 glasses of water

2. wore my shoes

3. did laundry

4. cooked dinner

5. went to bed on time

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice bread - 11 carb

enough butter to scrape across toast

Morning Snack:
1 slice toast - 11 carb

enough butter to scrape across toast

enough raspberry habanero jelly to scrape across toast

caesar salad - 2 carb

croutons - 5 carb

1 hershey's dark chocolate square - 15 carb

3 small bites cheese pizza - 5 carb

Lunch:
1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb

1 tbsp sour cream - 1 carb

1 slice bread - 11 carb

butter

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
corned beef and cabbage

Evening snack:
1oz planters bbq peanuts - 3 carb

Total:
73 carb - YIKES!!!

Movement:
Did I move any today?

no, I decided to rest my arm some more. I'll definitely be hitting Curves on Wednesday as it's my weigh and measure day!

Day 49 - down 21lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 255.8lbs
Gain/loss: -21.0lbs

Attitude:
Another lazy Sunday. Some friends came over and hung out. Played Pack Rat (a facebook application) most of the day while visiting. My arm is still sore, so I'll just see how I feel tomorrow and decide then whether I go to Curves or not. I'm sure (as I've done it before due to injury) that I can just modify how I do certain exercises or just not do them at all, but at least I can do the leg machines and get a little bit of a workout in. That's it from here!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. good friends

2. water

3. a great supportive online community like sparkpeople.com

4. a great supportive community like Curves

5. a relaxing day

5 things I did right:
1. drank my water

2. relaxed

3. went grocery shopping

4. helped kids clean toy room

5. ate my veggies

Food Intake:
Breakfast:

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 slices bread - 22 carb

fajita veggies - FREE

Afternoon snack:
1oz peanuts - 3 carb

2oz turkey jerky cubes - 8 carb

Dinner:
1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb

1 tbsp sour cream - 1 carb

caesar salad w/dressing - 2 carb

croutons - 5 carb

pepsi one

Evening snack:
1.5oz turkey jerky - 6 carb

Total:
55 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

just walking through the grocery store

Day 48 - down 20.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 257.4lbs
Gain/loss: -19.4lbs

Attitude:
Today was B's birthday. She went to a party for another friend and then we went to the mall for dinner and for her to look at Claires and decide what to spend her gift card on. S played in the toddler area and was very content. ET and EB got very bored. LOL Before we went, I did my homework and looked up all the eateries in the food court. My criteria was 1. if they didn't have a website, I wouldn't eat there, 2. if they didn't have nutritional info on their website, I wouldn't eat there and 3. I'd look over the nutritional info and make a list of things that I could eat and still stay within my plan. I found quite a bit of food I could eat and I felt better about having the knowledge.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1.

5 things I did right:
1.

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup blackberries - 6 carbs
1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
fajita veggies

1 tbsp sour cream - 1 carb

1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

Afternoon snack:
1oz bbq planters peanuts - 3 carb

Dinner:
1 ground beef taco salad from Taco Time - 20 carb

Evening snack:
1oz peanuts - 3 carb

Total:
43.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
I did 40 jumps without the jump rope and walked around the mall

Day 47 - down 19.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 257.0lbs
Gain/loss: -19.8lbs

Attitude:
As you will be able to tell, I'm posting this a day late. Went to bed too late last night to post.

Well, the pain worsened, called the doc's office and was able to get in to see the PA. The happy point of the whole visit was the weigh in. It's been a year since I was at the doctor and when the MA took my stats, she commented that I'd lost quite a bit of weight since my last visit. 22lbs! And that's really been all since starting 1/28/08. Imagine what I could have done had I been serious about this for the last year...but we won't dwell on that. :o) Now to the not so nice part...the PA was able to remove the really (at this point) infected cyst. She didn't close it as, because of the infection, wants to let it heal from the inside out. While my arm is less painful due to less pressure, it is definitely still sore. I'm just taking it easy. I did have a slight fever so think that the infection was starting to affect me more than just pain. And the bummer is that it was so infected, she said it basically disinegrated and she was only able to get half of the cyst wall. So it may come back...I'm praying it doesn't! I was so much in shock (I wasn't mentally prepared for its removal LOL) that I was pretty much an emotional wreck by the time I got home (HHT would say it's because it's close to TOM...and he'd be right LOL). My mood improved by the end of the evening. I did eat some Baja Fresh taquitos(2) and a taco. At that point, I really didn't care. I've noticed the trend lately since I've been indulging a little each day is a continued weight loss. So, I may need to count calories and carbs...I may not be getting enough calories. And I learned it's important to research the food you eat first as I would probably have chosen differently knowing how many carbs were in the taquitos!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. HHT - such a good caretaker

2. great conversations with great friends

3. friends willing to let ET spend the night

4. having the cyst removed

5. being able to sleep

5 things I did right:
1. drank 10 glasses of water

2. went to the doctor's office

3. did 35 jumps for my challenge

4. wore my shoes

5. cleaned up the house as best I could

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice bread - 11 carb

1oz cheddar cheese

Morning Snack:
1oz planters bbq peanuts - 3 carb

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

tuna fish

mayo

mustard

2 cups lettuce

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
2 taquitos from Baja Fresh - 56 carb (this is as close a guess as I can make (based on the nutritional info listed at the site)as they don't have nutritional info for their party pack items.)

1 chicken taco from Baja Fresh - 18 carb

1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

fajita veggies - FREE

Evening snack:

Total:
106 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
all I managed to get in was 35 jumps with the jump rope

Day 46 - down 19.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 257.4lbs
Gain/loss: -19.4lbs

Attitude:
It was definitely not a "healthy" eating day. But I've noticed that while I'm not eating as healthy as I should be, I'm AWARE of what I'm putting in my body and I'm making conscious decisions about it. I'm no longer "blind" eating when I feel an emotion. So, that is a plus and I'm not going to beat myself up about my less than perfect food choices. All days can't be perfect, I just have to be careful not to get back into my old habits. I went to a Relay for Life meeting tonight. I'm part of the Curvaceous Cuties team. I've decided that in addition to the money I regularly donate, I'm going to donate an additional $1 per pound I lose. I'm almost up to $20. :o) (GRATUITOUS SELF-PROMOTION HERE): If you would like to sponsor me, you can do so online by clicking on the banner above! Ok, commercial over. Now back to our regularly scheduled program. :o) My arm still hurts, but I've found a few ways to lessen the pain...like don't move it. LOL I just try to keep looking at the bright side! Until tomorrow!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. S's laugh...it's so contagious

2. My HHT

3. getting out of the house for a little while

4. water

5. ibuprofen

5 things I did right:
1. drank my water

2. wore my shoes

3. did more laundry

4. went to meeting

5. blogged

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup blackberries - 6 carbs

1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 slices bread - 22 carb

1oz cheddar cheese

1 tsp olive oil

Afternoon snack:
1oz bbq planters peanuts - 3 carb

Dinner:
1 pork chop

lettuce

mustard

6 bites mac n cheese - 10 carb

1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
51.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

no, every intention, but didn't. I think I may have to start going to Curves every day as I'm just not self motivating at home.

Day 45 - down 19.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 257.4lbs
Gain/loss: -19.4lbs

Attitude:
Ok, OUCH!!!!! Yes, I'm whining! The cyst is even bigger and more sore. I made an appointment with my doctor and the earliest she can get me in is April 14th! That's over a month! So I've been researching ways of alleviating the pain. Home remedies here we come! The good news is that there was only two machines at Curves that caused more pain. I'll just have to take those easy for a while. And on the plus side, while a little painful, this isn't some injury that will keep me from working out. As for my food, while again I didn't go over my carbs (and that is my food plan after all), I know it could have been healthier and had a little more variety. But I just didn't feel like making a whole bunch of stuff, so I kept it simple by eating pretty much the same thing at every meal. Tomorrow is another day...hopefully one with less pain!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. the internet

2. friends

3. Curves

4. HHT

5. water

5 things I did right:
1. blogged
2. ate right
3. drank my water
4. wore my shoes
5. worked out

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice toast - 11 carb

3 slices turkey bacon

1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:
1oz bbq planters peanuts - 3 carb

Lunch:
lettuce

3 slices turkey bacon

1oz cheddar cheese

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

1 tbsp chipotle sauce - 1 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

6 slices of bacon

1oz cheddar

mustard

lettuce

Evening snack:

Total:
31 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes, Curves circuit

Day 44 - down 18lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 258.8lbs
Gain/loss: -18.0lbs

Attitude:
I bought a jump rope today and tried it out. I'm joining an online challenge starting on Friday. I'm already sore, so I know it will be a good exercise for me. I used to do it for hours on end and did fancy tricks, now I can barely make it a minute at a time. :o) My arm is sore. I have a subaceous cyst in my underarm and at times it grows and feels like a pinched nerve. When I went to have it removed last year, it just disappeared. So now I'll have to make another appointment. Or hope it disappears again. LOL

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. reading Lord of the Rings with B

2. my HHT coming home early

3. my new jump rope

4. new logic problems books

5. comfy shoes

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. ate right

3. drank my water

4. wore my shoes

5. started laundry

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup blackberries - 8 carb

1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

Morning Snack:
1oz teriyaki turkey jerky cubes - 4 carb

Lunch:
1 pork chop

1 slice bread - 11 carb

1oz cheddar

salad w/cucumber

2 tbsp litehouse ranch - 2 carb

Afternoon snack:
1oz bbq planters peanuts - 3 carb

Dinner:
1 chicken thigh

salad w/cucumbers

2 tbsp lite house ranch - 2 carb

3 bites mac n cheese - 5 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
41.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
no, just about 2 minutes of jumping rope

Day 43 - down 17.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 259.4lbs
Gain/loss: -17.4lbs

Attitude:
I'm definitely on the high end of my carbs for the day. We'll see how that pans out scale wise tomorrow. I've noticed that while I'm not eating anything "unhealthy", I'm paying less and less attention to what it is I'm actually eating (if that made any sense). Well, tomorrow is another day and another try at improving. :o) I only did half of the circuit at Curves tonight as my mom was feeling quite ill. So I'll go and do the other half tomorrow night. Even though I got enough sleep last night, I still feel discumbobulated with the time change. Hopefully I'll feel more motivated and less sleepy tomorrow. :o)

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. HHT eating lunch with me

2. the frogs symphony at night

3. finishing the Hobbit with B (on to Lord of The Rings!)

4. HHT who'll grill in the rain

5. Mondays

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. drank my water

3. worked out

4. read to B

5. went to bed early

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice toast - 11 carb

Morning Snack:
1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

Lunch:
1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb
cheddar
2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Afternoon snack:
1oz teriyaki turkey jerky cubes - 4 carb
1oz honey bbq planters peanuts - 3 carb

Dinner:
1 cheeseburger - 2 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2 tbsp chipotle sauce - 2 carb

1oz french fries - 5 carb

lettuce

Evening snack:

Total:
60.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes, Curves Circuit

Day 42 - down 17.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 259.4lbs
Gain/loss: -17.4lbs

Attitude:
This wasn't just a relaxing day, it was completely lazy! LOL I did not want to wake up this morning. I had driven my brother and 2 of his friends at midnight to get the new super smash brothers game. Then I came home and read for a little bit. With the time change I think I went to sleep at around 2am the new time. YAWN! Made sure that even though I slept in, I still ate my breakfast. Went grocery shopping and that's about it. Wish it was a little more exciting? I don't. LOL I was so lazy I still didn't treat myself to the last movie I earned. Oh, well, some other time.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. lazy days

2. HHT who will go grocery shopping with me

3. the sun

4. games

5. new clothes

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. drank my water

3. wore my shoes

4. ate my fruits/veggies for the challenge

5. walked for an hour

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb

cheddar

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

Afternoon snack:
1oz teriyaki turkey jerky cubes - 4 carb

1oz honey bbq planters peanuts - 3 carb

Dinner:
1 pork chop

salad w/cucumber

2 tbsp litehouse ranch - 2 carb

1/4 cup parmesan cheese - 1 carb

Evening snack:
1 tbsp peanut butter - 2 carb

Total:
34.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes, walked

Day 41 - down 19lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 257.8lbs
Gain/loss: -19.0lbs

Attitude:
Whew, I got my breakfast in. And my water, my exercise and my veggies. :o) I'm still struggling to eat my snacks as I don't feel really hungry to remind me to eat them. But I believe they are important and so I'll be making a more concerted effort to get them in. I think I'll make that a mini-goal for the week. Eat at least 2 snacks a day. :o) Relaxing day...went to the park, read a little, watched a movie. A fun, nice day. Hope everyone remembers to change their clocks and there's not too much grumbling about the missing hour of sleep. I'm off to la-la land myself. Until tomorrow!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. living where there are seasons

2. my HHT

3. sleep

4. great shopping deals

5. a relaxing day

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. drank my water

3. worked out

4. ate my veggies

5. wore my shoes

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice toast - 11 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

cheddar

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb
cheddar

Evening snack:

Total:
48 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes, Curves circuit

Day 40 - down 18.6

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 258.2lbs
Gain/loss: -18.6lbs

Attitude:
I think this was the worst eating day I've had since starting the new eating plan. And not because I ate things I shouldn't, but because I only ate 2 times and only had 3 glasses of water! Not good. What happened to start this downward trend...NOT EATING BREAKFAST! I got engrossed in something and forgot to eat breakfast. Food has so lost its hold on me, that I don't even get hungry like I did before. I feel a little bad, because I'm part of a group challenge and I didn't even score any points for the day. NOT AGAIN! I have to remember that I need to eat throughout the day to be healthier, because this is not just about losing weight! Tomorrow is another day and this has been just a little speed bump along the way. :o)

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. playing games with the family

2. my HHT

3. the ability to recognize that I didn't "fail" and therefore I don't need to give up

4. clean house

5. yummy food

5 things I did right:
1. wore shoes

2. didn't quit

3. spent time with the family

4. cleaned the house

5. read a book

Food Intake:
Breakfast:

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
Applebees Turkey and bacon ciabatta w/out the ciabatta - 2 carb (close guess as to what the scant amount of sauce contained)

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

caesar salad w/1oz croutons - 7 carb
pepsi one

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 serving low carb chili - 8 carb

2 low carb tortilla - 8 carb

cheddar cheese

2 tbsp sour cream - 2 carb

pepsi one

Evening snack:

Total:
35 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
no

Day 39 - down 18.6

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 258.2lbs
Gain/loss: -18.6lbs

Attitude:
Just a regular day. Feeling almost back to normal. Did some cleaning and laundry and played with the kids. I even jumped on the trampoline for exercise. Very carefully. :o) Picked up some cookie dough from B's fundraiser. Talk about a temptation. I'm trying to forget that it is in the freezer. :o) Sorry so short, but I watched LOST tonight and need to go get my beauty sleep. Until tomorrow!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. A quiet day

2. washer and dryer

3. cute kids

4. HHT's hugs

5. friends and family

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. played with the kids

3. wore shoes

4. did laundry

5. went to bed on time

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2oz cheddar cheese

1 tbsp chipotle sauce - 1 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 1/2 chicken thighs

1 bite mac n cheese - 4 carb

1oz french fries - 5 carb

salad w/cucumbers

2 tbsp ranch dressing - 2 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
32.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

yes, jumped on the trampoline

Day 38 - down 18.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs

Today’s Scale Reading: 258.2lbs

Gain/loss: -18.6lbs

Attitude:

Feeling much better today. Still congested, but I can totally function! YIPPEE!! Good thing, too, since I think my family is about to go naked for lack of clean laundry. :o) I was surprised to see myself in the 250s this morning. My pre-pregnancy weight with my last was 260 so it's been over 3 years since I was in the 250 range. Very exciting! I worked my butt off at Curves today. I even did...are you ready for this?...jumping jacks on some of the recovery squares! And I didn't even hear my built in applause machine (which is really just my "chest protrusions" bouncing up and down hitting my rib cage, making a clapping sound). I wasn't even winded. I just felt like I needed to up it a notch and so I did and it felt great!

5 things I’m grateful for:

1. 2 hour late start (Yippee, got to sleep in a little!)

2. HHT's kisses

3. being able to help B with her math homework

4. great finds at Salvation Army

5. that my cold is going away

5 things I did right:

1. ate right

2. worked out

3. blogged

4. wore my shoes all day

5. sat outside and soaked up some vitamin D

Food Intake:

Breakfast:

1 egg - 1 carb
1 slice toast - 11 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
2oz cheddar cheese

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:

1 slice bread - 11 carb

1oz cheddar cheese

salad w/cucumber

litehouse ranch dressing - 2 carb

Evening snack:

2 stalks of celery

2 tbsp natural peanut butter - 4 carb

Total:

37 carb

Movement:

Did I move any today?
yes, Curves circuit

Day 37 - down 16.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 260.4lbs
Gain/loss: -16.4lbs

Attitude:
Still have the cold, but I am feeling better so I believe the worst is behind me. I forced myself to eat again. I did indulge in a tiny bit of homemade mac n cheese. Just a little bit of comfort food and it was comforting. I savored every bite (which was only 3)! I'm part of a challenge at sparkpeople and so I made sure I got my 3 servings of fruits/veggies and my water in. I did not work out, though. I just didn't feel up to it. Back to it tomorrow, though.

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. being able to rest

2. mac n cheese

3. having a game to play

4. my HHT

5. my fuzzy

5 things I did right:
1. ate my meals

2. enjoyed an indulgence in moderation and within my plan

3. blogged

4. drank my water

5. ate my 3 servings of fruits/veggies

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice toast - 11 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2oz cheddar cheese

Afternoon snack:

1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

Dinner:
1 chicken thigh

3 bites mac n cheese - 10 carb (estimating high)

salad w/cucumbers

2 tbsp litehouse ranch - 2 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
44.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

no, still feeling under the weather

Day 36 - down 15.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs

Today’s Scale Reading: 261.4lbs

Gain/loss: -15.4lbs

Attitude:

Blah, blah, blah! This head cold really stinks! Hopefully it follows along my usual head cold track of being really bad for 2 days or so and then lessening in discomfort. I forced my water in (10 glasses), but I've noticed that water just doesn't taste the same when one has a cold. I also did very well on keeping on track with my eating. I didn't give in to eating anything I shouldn't and I forced myself to eat my meals. I even mustered enough energy to workout today...granted it was a half-hearted effort. I noticed that even though I was going slower on the circuit, it was one of the hardest workouts I've done since joining. Here's to hopefully feeling better tomorrow!

5 things I’m grateful for:

1. my HHT who takes very good care of me

2. decongestant

3. tv online

4. being able to still workout

5. warm blanket

5 things I did right:

1. blogged

2. worked out

3. drank my water

4. rested

5. ate right

Food Intake:

Breakfast:

1/2 cup 2% milk - 6.5 carb

1/2 cup raspberries - 6 carb

Morning Snack:

2 stalks celery

2 tbsp natural peanut butter - 4 carb

Lunch:

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2oz cheddar cheese

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:

roast pork

salad w/cucumber

litehouse ranch dressing - 2 carb

Evening snack:

1 slice toast - 11 carb

Total:

37.5 carb

Movement:

Did I move any today?

yes - Curves circuit

Day 35 - down 16.2lbs

Body Clutter Investigator
Daily Chart
You can find this chart and other useful info at: http://www.flylady.net/pages/body_clutter_main.asp

Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 260.6lbs
Gain/loss: -16.2lbs

Attitude:
Overall, I did better this weekend. I made sure I ate my breakfast and that helped keep me more on track for eating all my meals. Unfortunately, after 2 weeks of taking care of sickies, they were kind enough to share their colds with me. Ain't they sweet? It's not a bad cold, but just enough to let you know it's there and to make you feel a wee bit run down. So I decided to postpone my reward movie for next weekend (and maybe I'll earn another one and see 2!). This will be a test for me as I am really vulnerable to eating whatever is available when I don't feel good. Not so bad today, because HHT is here to help, but tomorrow if I still feel under the weather, I'm going to have to remain really strong for myself. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. My HHT
2. naps

3. someone cooking for me

4. someone cleaning for me

5. having a break

5 things I did right:
1. blogged
2. went grocery shopping

3. dehydrated fruit for kids' snacks

4. took a nap

5. drank 8 glasses of water

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
2 eggs - 2 carb

1 slice toast - 11 carb

Morning Snack:
1.5oz teriyaki turkey jerky cubes - 6 carb

Lunch:
1 chipotle burger w/1 tbsp sauce - 1 carb
1 tbsp sour cream - 1 carb
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 chicken thigh

mayo

mustard

1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

1oz cheddar cheese

1.5oz teriyaki turkey jerky cubes - 6 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
39 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
no - I know I was supposed to make up a day today, but I just feel too crummy to workout. Did go grocery shopping. At least it was something. :o)

Day 34 - down 16lbs

Body Clutter Investigator
Daily Chart
You can find this chart and other useful info at: http://www.flylady.net/pages/body_clutter_main.asp

Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 260.8lbs
Gain/loss: -16.0lbs

Attitude:
Well, I've earned another movie. And I'm now down to my pre-pregnancy weight from my 4th child. I've also reached the 20% mark of my goal of 80lbs IN JUST ONE MONTH! One would think I'd be super excited. And I am in a quiet unassuming way. Part of me is still frightened of what it will be like to be smaller. HHT was trying to be supportive and wanted me to visualize what a 16lb loss actually meant so he got out two 8lb weights and had me hold them. Then he said that was the weight I was no longer carrying on my body. I'd be able to exercise better, move better, etc. without the weight. And he's right. So I'm determined to shut out the voices in my head that say, "Yeah, big deal. 16lbs. You still have so very far to go. Do you really think you can make it? And what would you find if you did?" Voices, I say to you, "16lbs is a big deal. It's a fantastic start to my journey. I do think I can make it. And I don't know what I'll find at the end of this journey, but I'm willing to step out and go because I know what's here if I don't even try and that is no longer an option for me. I choose to be a healthier person!"

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. My HHT

2. A very supportive Curves

3. water

4. reaching my 20% mark

5. my friends' great support and encouraging words

5 things I did right:
1. blogged

2. drank 8 glasses of water

3. wore my shoes

4. worked out

5. cleaned house again :o)

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1/2 cup milk - 6.5 carb

1/2 cup mixed berries - 6 carb

Morning Snack:

1 tbsp natural peanut butter - 2 carb

Lunch:
1 chipotle burger w/2 tbsp sauce - 2 carb

1 tbsp sour cream - 1 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:

2 chicken thighs

salad

1 tbsp ranch - 1 carb

1 tsp chipotle sauce - 1 carb

1 slice of bread - 11 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
38.5 carb
Movement:
Did I move any today?

yes - Curves circuit