Weight: 156.4
Overnight: +0.2
Overall: -22.6
B:
L:
S: baked apple cinnamon
D: grilled sirloin
CHEAT - 2 frosted sugar cookies
Grrr.
There was no way around it. I knew I was going to cheat. I had already decided. Actually, my plan was to eat the whole plate - all 8. But I ended up giving the girls one each. Still, 6 was going to be "worth it." And yet, after 2 I was really ... done. It started tasting too sugary? too sweet? I'd had my fill. And while I was "prepared" for the mental anguish, I still didn't want it. So I promptly threw them up. Not my best moment. But now I've had my cheat, and now I know I don't want to do that again. Sorta. :)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Day 30
Weight: 156.2
Overnight: -0.8
Overall: -22.8
B:
S: apple
L: grilled sirloin, tomatoes
D: scrambled eggs w/ salsa
So last night I cheated. Sorta. I'm sure the steak I ate was more than 100g and not fat-free. And I'm guessing the mango vinegrette had sugar. And in the salad I did eat the shredded carrots.
BUT
as cheating goes, I think that was as close to not cheating as it gets! And I still dropped. So that tells me a) it wasn't a horrible cheat, and b) I definitely am past my plateau. Hooray!!
Overnight: -0.8
Overall: -22.8
B:
S: apple
L: grilled sirloin, tomatoes
D: scrambled eggs w/ salsa
So last night I cheated. Sorta. I'm sure the steak I ate was more than 100g and not fat-free. And I'm guessing the mango vinegrette had sugar. And in the salad I did eat the shredded carrots.
BUT
as cheating goes, I think that was as close to not cheating as it gets! And I still dropped. So that tells me a) it wasn't a horrible cheat, and b) I definitely am past my plateau. Hooray!!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Day 29
Weight: 157.0
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -22.0
B:
L: apple, melba toast
D: On The Border steak fajita salad (- guac, sour cream & cheese; + fat-free mango vinegrette)
End of a plateau? I hope so!
Last night I re-read Dr. Simmeon's "Pounds & Inches" -- particularly the section where he talks about plateaus. Made me feel a LOT better. He said the plateau usually lasts 4-6 days. Ok. Making more sense. Then when the scale was nice to me this morning I finally got my hope back. Maybe I can do this. I still want to talk to the BKi people about the program lasting longer than 40 days. Dr. Simmeons was adamantly against it because of a developed immunity. That would mean results wouldn't come. And I already know (from personal experience) that if I'm not getting results I don't do so well. So I guess we'll see. My 30 day appt is on Thursday I think? We'll see what they say then.
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -22.0
B:
L: apple, melba toast
D: On The Border steak fajita salad (- guac, sour cream & cheese; + fat-free mango vinegrette)
End of a plateau? I hope so!
Last night I re-read Dr. Simmeon's "Pounds & Inches" -- particularly the section where he talks about plateaus. Made me feel a LOT better. He said the plateau usually lasts 4-6 days. Ok. Making more sense. Then when the scale was nice to me this morning I finally got my hope back. Maybe I can do this. I still want to talk to the BKi people about the program lasting longer than 40 days. Dr. Simmeons was adamantly against it because of a developed immunity. That would mean results wouldn't come. And I already know (from personal experience) that if I'm not getting results I don't do so well. So I guess we'll see. My 30 day appt is on Thursday I think? We'll see what they say then.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Day 28
Weight: 158.2
Overnight: -0.8
Overall: -20.8
B: apple
L: apple
S: tomatoes
D: broccoli, cauliflower
Read Step 1 from the 12-step Addiction Recovery program manual. Finally decided to be honest with myself that I have a problem and I can't resolve it on my own.
Leading up to that was so hard. It was so ... heavy? admitting that I have a problem. But once I did, I felt better. I feel better. Almost like it was a dark secret that has finally been exposed so now I can breathe easy.
I went with my friend to an OA (Over-eaters Anonymous) meeting tonight. It was good. It was better than good. It was comforting to be with others who had a problem, but had recognized, admitted and started working on the problem. The happiness they shared and the peace they expressed gave me hope. I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I want to join, but for sure I want to go back. One of the members tonight said he hadn't known how to nourish himself with food. That's me. I don't know how to use food properly. And I need to learn. Desperately.
I've been debating so much whether or not to finish out this program. After Marilyn decided to stop it made me seriously question my commitment. I'm not even half-way to where I want to be. My goal was to lose 60 lbs and I can't seem to make it past 20. I don't want to give up, but I'm having such a hard time continuing. I think, though, after attending the OA meeting tonight, I decided I need to give this program some more time. I need to give my best effort. I have faithfully stuck to it and not cheated. Now I need to stick it out and not give up.
I hope I can.
Overnight: -0.8
Overall: -20.8
B: apple
L: apple
S: tomatoes
D: broccoli, cauliflower
Read Step 1 from the 12-step Addiction Recovery program manual. Finally decided to be honest with myself that I have a problem and I can't resolve it on my own.
Leading up to that was so hard. It was so ... heavy? admitting that I have a problem. But once I did, I felt better. I feel better. Almost like it was a dark secret that has finally been exposed so now I can breathe easy.
I went with my friend to an OA (Over-eaters Anonymous) meeting tonight. It was good. It was better than good. It was comforting to be with others who had a problem, but had recognized, admitted and started working on the problem. The happiness they shared and the peace they expressed gave me hope. I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I want to join, but for sure I want to go back. One of the members tonight said he hadn't known how to nourish himself with food. That's me. I don't know how to use food properly. And I need to learn. Desperately.
I've been debating so much whether or not to finish out this program. After Marilyn decided to stop it made me seriously question my commitment. I'm not even half-way to where I want to be. My goal was to lose 60 lbs and I can't seem to make it past 20. I don't want to give up, but I'm having such a hard time continuing. I think, though, after attending the OA meeting tonight, I decided I need to give this program some more time. I need to give my best effort. I have faithfully stuck to it and not cheated. Now I need to stick it out and not give up.
I hope I can.
Day 27
Weight: 159.0
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: -20.0
B: apple
L: apple
D: grilled sirloin
Had a meltdown this morning. The weigh-in was so depressing I didn't even want to blog. Then I took my kids to an Easter egg hunt. I was nearly in tears. I wanted to steal all the kids' eggs, open them up and eat all the candy. Just shove it in. I looked at the other parents there, happily talking and NOT eating the candy. I wondered what was wrong with them? Then I realized it was a matter of what was wrong with ME? I can't believe the power food has over me. I hate that I use it -- rely on it -- for things other than nutrition.
I keep trying to do an "apple day" but I always manage to break down and eat something else. I'm too hungry. Yet, I don't eat all that I'm allowed. That just tells me how much I want the bad stuff and how little I want the good stuff. That's trouble.
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: -20.0
B: apple
L: apple
D: grilled sirloin
Had a meltdown this morning. The weigh-in was so depressing I didn't even want to blog. Then I took my kids to an Easter egg hunt. I was nearly in tears. I wanted to steal all the kids' eggs, open them up and eat all the candy. Just shove it in. I looked at the other parents there, happily talking and NOT eating the candy. I wondered what was wrong with them? Then I realized it was a matter of what was wrong with ME? I can't believe the power food has over me. I hate that I use it -- rely on it -- for things other than nutrition.
I keep trying to do an "apple day" but I always manage to break down and eat something else. I'm too hungry. Yet, I don't eat all that I'm allowed. That just tells me how much I want the bad stuff and how little I want the good stuff. That's trouble.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Day 26
Weight: 159.0
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: -20.0
B: apple
L: chili, melba toast
D:
This is just getting depressing. Is it because I'm sick? Is my body holding on to fat because it's ill? I don't know. I don't understand. And I don't like it. I'm really frustrated with feeling so ... restricted? deprived? I know it's for the best, and I've already seen great results -- I'm just really struggling to stick with it when the results aren't coming. AAAAHHHHHH!!!
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: -20.0
B: apple
L: chili, melba toast
D:
This is just getting depressing. Is it because I'm sick? Is my body holding on to fat because it's ill? I don't know. I don't understand. And I don't like it. I'm really frustrated with feeling so ... restricted? deprived? I know it's for the best, and I've already seen great results -- I'm just really struggling to stick with it when the results aren't coming. AAAAHHHHHH!!!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Day 25
Weight: 159.0
Overnight: +0.4
Overall: -20.0
B: apple
L: grilled chicken, broccoli
S: apple
D: scrambled eggs (egg beaters), salsa
I'm so depressed I don't think I can even comment.
Overnight: +0.4
Overall: -20.0
B: apple
L: grilled chicken, broccoli
S: apple
D: scrambled eggs (egg beaters), salsa
I'm so depressed I don't think I can even comment.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Day 24
Weight: 158.6
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -20.4
B: apple
L: grilled chicken salad
S: apple
D: broccoli
Still sick. Still on my period. Still not losing much. Grr. I can't believe how impatient I'm getting. I'm seeing results, so now I want more - NOW! I have to keep reminding myself how it's a good thing I'm doing Weight Watchers or something else equally slow! : )
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -20.4
B: apple
L: grilled chicken salad
S: apple
D: broccoli
Still sick. Still on my period. Still not losing much. Grr. I can't believe how impatient I'm getting. I'm seeing results, so now I want more - NOW! I have to keep reminding myself how it's a good thing I'm doing Weight Watchers or something else equally slow! : )
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Day 23
Weight: 159.0
Overnight: -0.6
Overall: -20.0
B: none
S: apple, melba toast
L: grilled chicken salad
D: apple, melba toast
Still on my period, but taking the injections again. I was told yesterday at my weigh/measure appt that I probably shouldn't have stopped. Oops. Oh well.
Still sick. Even worse than before. On the up side, I don't really have much of an appetite. The down side is that I can't eat my regular comfort "sick" food. Boo.
Lately I've been doing a countdown on the days I have until I go to Utah for the concert. I think it helps to see a concrete number of days left. It's also days I have left to lose before I get up there, so I don't mind that the number is fairly high. I still have a lot of weight to get off before I get there. I really want to look awesome. I really REALLY don't want to be the fatty next to all my twiggy sisters.
Overnight: -0.6
Overall: -20.0
B: none
S: apple, melba toast
L: grilled chicken salad
D: apple, melba toast
Still on my period, but taking the injections again. I was told yesterday at my weigh/measure appt that I probably shouldn't have stopped. Oops. Oh well.
Still sick. Even worse than before. On the up side, I don't really have much of an appetite. The down side is that I can't eat my regular comfort "sick" food. Boo.
Lately I've been doing a countdown on the days I have until I go to Utah for the concert. I think it helps to see a concrete number of days left. It's also days I have left to lose before I get up there, so I don't mind that the number is fairly high. I still have a lot of weight to get off before I get there. I really want to look awesome. I really REALLY don't want to be the fatty next to all my twiggy sisters.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Day 22
Weight: 159.6
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -19.4
B: apple
L: grilled chicken salad
D: apple
**2nd day of period; didn't take injection
Discovered diet Dr. Pepper -- cherry vanilla. Oh yeah. My new love!
Went in for my 20 day weigh/measure. I'm down a total of 27.5 inches!! Woot! W00t! I mean, if you want to get all technical, I didn't lose quite as much the second 10 days as the first, but hey! I'll take it! And the important part to me is that I'm losing where I really need to lose -- in my belly. The worst (most dangerous) place to hold weight, and where most my overweight-ness is. Maybe that's why I haven't necessarily lost pant sizes. Well, not entirely true. I started out size 16, verging on size 18. Now I'm a comfortable size 14. Not amazing, but again, I'll take it!
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -19.4
B: apple
L: grilled chicken salad
D: apple
**2nd day of period; didn't take injection
Discovered diet Dr. Pepper -- cherry vanilla. Oh yeah. My new love!
Went in for my 20 day weigh/measure. I'm down a total of 27.5 inches!! Woot! W00t! I mean, if you want to get all technical, I didn't lose quite as much the second 10 days as the first, but hey! I'll take it! And the important part to me is that I'm losing where I really need to lose -- in my belly. The worst (most dangerous) place to hold weight, and where most my overweight-ness is. Maybe that's why I haven't necessarily lost pant sizes. Well, not entirely true. I started out size 16, verging on size 18. Now I'm a comfortable size 14. Not amazing, but again, I'll take it!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Day 21
Weight: 160.6
Overnight: -1.6
Overall: -18.4
B: none
L: none
D: none
**First day of period. Not taking an injection.
Miserable. The sore throat I got Thursday is all but killing me now. By the end of yesterday I had lost my voice more completely than I ever had before. The coughing didn't really start until nighttime and picked up considerably this morning. Hurts like the dickens! Didn't eat more than just an apple yesterday. Had my daily _____ and a Fresca last night. Helped when everyone else ate McDonald's -- in the car! Ah! Torture!
Last night I had a cough drop that surely was not protocol approved. I was desperate. We were at a play, and Mark said my breath was so bad he could barely stand it! That's embarrassing. Today I'm going to bread protocol again and make Tina's "Tinarita" magic sore throat cure. 2-3 Tbsp honey & cayenne + 1 c. lemon juice. Yummy.
Hope it's worth it.
Overnight: -1.6
Overall: -18.4
B: none
L: none
D: none
**First day of period. Not taking an injection.
Miserable. The sore throat I got Thursday is all but killing me now. By the end of yesterday I had lost my voice more completely than I ever had before. The coughing didn't really start until nighttime and picked up considerably this morning. Hurts like the dickens! Didn't eat more than just an apple yesterday. Had my daily _____ and a Fresca last night. Helped when everyone else ate McDonald's -- in the car! Ah! Torture!
Last night I had a cough drop that surely was not protocol approved. I was desperate. We were at a play, and Mark said my breath was so bad he could barely stand it! That's embarrassing. Today I'm going to bread protocol again and make Tina's "Tinarita" magic sore throat cure. 2-3 Tbsp honey & cayenne + 1 c. lemon juice. Yummy.
Hope it's worth it.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Tempting?
I just got from a wedding I played for. They were serving the most delicious-smelling food imaginable. Of course it was offered. And of course the rest of the quartet happily accepted. And you know what? It really wasn't all that hard to pass up! I'm not sure why. The other 3 were amazed, but honestly, it was nothing compared to that pizza the other night. Maybe I am making some headway?
Day 20
Weight: 162.2
Overnight: -3.0
Overall: -17.8
B: none
L: none
S:
D:
Hooray! Not sure if it was my apple day or other factors in play, but I don't really care! Since today is crazy busy for me, maybe I'll do another apple day and see if I can get back on track.
Overnight: -3.0
Overall: -17.8
B: none
L: none
S:
D:
Hooray! Not sure if it was my apple day or other factors in play, but I don't really care! Since today is crazy busy for me, maybe I'll do another apple day and see if I can get back on track.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thank You!
I just need to give a quick shout-out to all yall supporting me in this endeavor. It's hard. It's not fun. But it WILL be worth it. So THANK YOU!! Thank you for the encouraging messages. Thank you for the supportive emails. Thank you for having an interest in me enough to care about my success. THANK YOU!
Day 19
Weight: 165.2
Overnight: +2.0
Overall: -13.8
B: none
S: apple
L: apple
D: apple
I want to cry.
How did this happen? I have theories, but none of them make me feel any better. GAINED? And 2 pounds at that?! WAAAAaaaaaa!
Last night was horrible. I came closer to cheating than ever before. Seriously, I have never been so tempted by food in my life. Mark made pepperoni pizza dinner for himself and the girls, then left a couple pieces out after going to bed. H.O.L.Y.C.O.W.
I really thought I was going to fold. I even weighed each piece! Each was under 100g, and I hadn't had my 2nd meal yet... I read and re-read (and re-re-read) Marilyn's blog post about cheating trying to convince myself that it was bad. BUT, she talked about how there was life after cheating. So maybe it wasn't so bad? Right?
Finally I went to a recipe site Melinda emailed me. I found a yummy looking chili recipe and got cooking. The aroma was strong enough that it overpowered the pizza smell - thank heavens! And it was tasty enough that I enjoyed it, felt satisfied so then didn't feel tempted by the pizza anymore.
Good job, right? Way to go. Nice job overcoming temptation. Good girl. Hooray.
You'd think.
This morning, instead of being rewarded for my strong will-power I was PUNISHED!! I went up! UP! AHHH! And initially I went up even more than I have documented -- at first the scale said 165.6. Then somehow over the course of my shower I managed to lose 0.4 lbs for a final weigh-in of 165.2.
I want to cry. I feel so demoralized. I knew there could be plateaus, but no one said anything about gaining unless I cheated. And I didn't! I almost did, but I didn't! I came really, really close, but I didn't! I almost wish I had. Then I could make sense of it at least.
Today I'm going to try doing an apple day. I don't know how that will go. I usually get so hungry I don't know if I'll be able to do it. But I'll try. And if this doesn't work... well, I don't want to think about that just yet. In the meantime I'll just pray. Hard.
Overnight: +2.0
Overall: -13.8
B: none
S: apple
L: apple
D: apple
I want to cry.
How did this happen? I have theories, but none of them make me feel any better. GAINED? And 2 pounds at that?! WAAAAaaaaaa!
Last night was horrible. I came closer to cheating than ever before. Seriously, I have never been so tempted by food in my life. Mark made pepperoni pizza dinner for himself and the girls, then left a couple pieces out after going to bed. H.O.L.Y.C.O.W.
I really thought I was going to fold. I even weighed each piece! Each was under 100g, and I hadn't had my 2nd meal yet... I read and re-read (and re-re-read) Marilyn's blog post about cheating trying to convince myself that it was bad. BUT, she talked about how there was life after cheating. So maybe it wasn't so bad? Right?
Finally I went to a recipe site Melinda emailed me. I found a yummy looking chili recipe and got cooking. The aroma was strong enough that it overpowered the pizza smell - thank heavens! And it was tasty enough that I enjoyed it, felt satisfied so then didn't feel tempted by the pizza anymore.
Good job, right? Way to go. Nice job overcoming temptation. Good girl. Hooray.
You'd think.
This morning, instead of being rewarded for my strong will-power I was PUNISHED!! I went up! UP! AHHH! And initially I went up even more than I have documented -- at first the scale said 165.6. Then somehow over the course of my shower I managed to lose 0.4 lbs for a final weigh-in of 165.2.
I want to cry. I feel so demoralized. I knew there could be plateaus, but no one said anything about gaining unless I cheated. And I didn't! I almost did, but I didn't! I came really, really close, but I didn't! I almost wish I had. Then I could make sense of it at least.
Today I'm going to try doing an apple day. I don't know how that will go. I usually get so hungry I don't know if I'll be able to do it. But I'll try. And if this doesn't work... well, I don't want to think about that just yet. In the meantime I'll just pray. Hard.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Day 18
Weight: 163.2
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: -15.8
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: grilled sirloin salad
S: melba toast, apple
D: chili - YUM!
Oh no! The dreaded plateau has come. And I really don't want to do an apple day. I'm just too hungry! Clearly skipping "meals" doesn't make a difference. Bah!
I know it sounds lame when I complain about not dropping a pound overnight, but here's the thing -- this diet is hard. I'm hungry a lot. I'm tempted ALL the time, and I really struggle to resist. The thing that keeps me going on this is the awesome results. If not for that I don't think I could do such an extreme diet.
So yeah, a plateau sucks. Boo hoo!
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: -15.8
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: grilled sirloin salad
S: melba toast, apple
D: chili - YUM!
Oh no! The dreaded plateau has come. And I really don't want to do an apple day. I'm just too hungry! Clearly skipping "meals" doesn't make a difference. Bah!
I know it sounds lame when I complain about not dropping a pound overnight, but here's the thing -- this diet is hard. I'm hungry a lot. I'm tempted ALL the time, and I really struggle to resist. The thing that keeps me going on this is the awesome results. If not for that I don't think I could do such an extreme diet.
So yeah, a plateau sucks. Boo hoo!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Day 17
Weight: 163.2
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -16.8
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: none
S: melba toast
D: grilled sirloin salad, apple
Hooray! I was really worried I wouldn't see a drop today. Things have been slowing down for me recently and I was even considering doing an "apple day." On top of it, I went to bed really late last night (5am) and before I did I weighed in. I really should stop doing that. It's like a morbid curiosity, but really not helpful. Anyway, based on that I was sure I'd go up. What a happy surprise to go down - and so much, too! Hooray!
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -16.8
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: none
S: melba toast
D: grilled sirloin salad, apple
Hooray! I was really worried I wouldn't see a drop today. Things have been slowing down for me recently and I was even considering doing an "apple day." On top of it, I went to bed really late last night (5am) and before I did I weighed in. I really should stop doing that. It's like a morbid curiosity, but really not helpful. Anyway, based on that I was sure I'd go up. What a happy surprise to go down - and so much, too! Hooray!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Day 16
Weight: 164.4
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -15.6
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: grilled sirloin, baked veggies*
S: apple
D:
Another disappointing weigh-in. Bah. I'm getting greedy. I want to be losing at least a pound a day. Oh well. Maybe I need to watch my food a little better. The eggs & salsa yesterday was interesting, but not worth it if that's the reason for not going down more.
So, today's adventures in cooking --
tried making some chicken salad. I put 50g of canned chicken (since I didn't pre-weigh, I just cut it in half) with minced celery & pickle, seasoned with onion and garlic. All great... until I used the WF Mayo - nasty! Maybe if you like Splenda it'd be okay, but even then, it was just dry sorta. Weird. And gross. Ugh. Such a waste of the chicken.
But my veggies turned out terrific! I sliced up some squash, zucchini & tomatoes. I drizzled some red wine vinegar and seasoned with this potato seasoning (bacon & chive) on it and baked 45 mins. Yum!! Holy cow. I'm not a huge fan of squash or zucchini to begin with, so it makes me really happy when I find yummy recipes for them.
Didn't eat dinner tonight. Really hungry, but more lazy. Still not sure if it affects the weigh-in one way or another. I've read that it does and read that it doesn't. Hate that I can't ever seem to talk to anyone at BKi who has answers.
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -15.6
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: grilled sirloin, baked veggies*
S: apple
D:
Another disappointing weigh-in. Bah. I'm getting greedy. I want to be losing at least a pound a day. Oh well. Maybe I need to watch my food a little better. The eggs & salsa yesterday was interesting, but not worth it if that's the reason for not going down more.
So, today's adventures in cooking --
tried making some chicken salad. I put 50g of canned chicken (since I didn't pre-weigh, I just cut it in half) with minced celery & pickle, seasoned with onion and garlic. All great... until I used the WF Mayo - nasty! Maybe if you like Splenda it'd be okay, but even then, it was just dry sorta. Weird. And gross. Ugh. Such a waste of the chicken.
But my veggies turned out terrific! I sliced up some squash, zucchini & tomatoes. I drizzled some red wine vinegar and seasoned with this potato seasoning (bacon & chive) on it and baked 45 mins. Yum!! Holy cow. I'm not a huge fan of squash or zucchini to begin with, so it makes me really happy when I find yummy recipes for them.
Didn't eat dinner tonight. Really hungry, but more lazy. Still not sure if it affects the weigh-in one way or another. I've read that it does and read that it doesn't. Hate that I can't ever seem to talk to anyone at BKi who has answers.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Day 15
Weight: 164.8
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -14.2
B: apple
L: 2/3 c. egg beaters, scrambled w/ salsa, melba toast
S: apple
D: sirloin salad
I am officially pre-pregnancy (Hyrum) weight! Hooray! My progress with this program really is amazing. I just wish I could fly through the days faster. I hate that food is such a focus of my day - and I can't even eat it!
I still get really hungry each day. Don't like that so much. And I really need to find some way to add variety to my meals. Salad is great, but getting kinda boring.
I am convinced at this point that water is key. The better I do at drinking it, the better my results. If only it was a little more exciting to drink!
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -14.2
B: apple
L: 2/3 c. egg beaters, scrambled w/ salsa, melba toast
S: apple
D: sirloin salad
I am officially pre-pregnancy (Hyrum) weight! Hooray! My progress with this program really is amazing. I just wish I could fly through the days faster. I hate that food is such a focus of my day - and I can't even eat it!
I still get really hungry each day. Don't like that so much. And I really need to find some way to add variety to my meals. Salad is great, but getting kinda boring.
I am convinced at this point that water is key. The better I do at drinking it, the better my results. If only it was a little more exciting to drink!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Day 14
Weight: 165.8
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -13.2
B: none
L:
S:
D:
Boo. Thought I'd go down more. Well, I was hoping. Yesterday I was STARVING. I even spread out my apples and melba toasts as snacks. For some reason it was just hard. What was worse was when I made something that I love for dinner and then had to blow off & spoon feed it to Hyrum. Torture!
Today I wore a beautiful, shiny green blouse to church that I previously wasn't able to wear. Yay! And I totally rocked it with the perfect necklace as well. Hooray. Small victories. Helps when you have a large, long battle.
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -13.2
B: none
L:
S:
D:
Boo. Thought I'd go down more. Well, I was hoping. Yesterday I was STARVING. I even spread out my apples and melba toasts as snacks. For some reason it was just hard. What was worse was when I made something that I love for dinner and then had to blow off & spoon feed it to Hyrum. Torture!
Today I wore a beautiful, shiny green blouse to church that I previously wasn't able to wear. Yay! And I totally rocked it with the perfect necklace as well. Hooray. Small victories. Helps when you have a large, long battle.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Day 13
Weight: 166.2
Overnight: -0.6
Overall: -12.8
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: sirloin salad
S: apple
D:
What?! Another half-pound day?! Argh. Although, it is funny that I'm upset that I've only lost 1/2 lb overnight. When did I shed weight like this any other time?
I have a new theory: I think drinking enough water is critical. The last 2 days my water intake has been less than ideal. Hmmm. Guess I'd better get drinking. I just wish water tasted more like a chocolate shake...mmm...
Overnight: -0.6
Overall: -12.8
B: apple
S: melba toast
L: sirloin salad
S: apple
D:
What?! Another half-pound day?! Argh. Although, it is funny that I'm upset that I've only lost 1/2 lb overnight. When did I shed weight like this any other time?
I have a new theory: I think drinking enough water is critical. The last 2 days my water intake has been less than ideal. Hmmm. Guess I'd better get drinking. I just wish water tasted more like a chocolate shake...mmm...
Friday, March 12, 2010
Day 12
Weight: 166.8
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -12.2
B: apple
L: grilled sirloin salad
S: apple
D: apple
I'm STARVING! I don't understand. I was doing better, and now it's getting worse. And the weight-loss today was minimal. Boo! I am craving everything from cereal to choc. milk. And pizza... PIZZA! Ah!
Yesterday was my 10 day check-in. They went with my scale numbers, and then they measured for inches lost. 15!! Obviously that's spread all across my body, but still! They cut a pink ribbon of that length for me to have. Very cool. I love looking at it. The lady also gave me some other ideas about staying encouraged. I'm definitely going to have to do them. Being around all this kid food is killing me. Today Mark asked me to make some more of my whole wheat bread because he loves it so much. I wanted to punch him.
One thing they told me yesterday was that I should go down on my HCG to 15. She said it would actually help with my cravings and hunger. Hmmm. Not sure how that works, but okay.
Hope it kicks in soon!
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -12.2
B: apple
L: grilled sirloin salad
S: apple
D: apple
I'm STARVING! I don't understand. I was doing better, and now it's getting worse. And the weight-loss today was minimal. Boo! I am craving everything from cereal to choc. milk. And pizza... PIZZA! Ah!
Yesterday was my 10 day check-in. They went with my scale numbers, and then they measured for inches lost. 15!! Obviously that's spread all across my body, but still! They cut a pink ribbon of that length for me to have. Very cool. I love looking at it. The lady also gave me some other ideas about staying encouraged. I'm definitely going to have to do them. Being around all this kid food is killing me. Today Mark asked me to make some more of my whole wheat bread because he loves it so much. I wanted to punch him.
One thing they told me yesterday was that I should go down on my HCG to 15. She said it would actually help with my cravings and hunger. Hmmm. Not sure how that works, but okay.
Hope it kicks in soon!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Day 11
Weight: 167.2
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -11.8
B:
L:
D:
Wow! 2 lbs away from pre-pregnancy weight (Hyrum). Of course, 2 months into the preg I'd dropped 10 lbs from starting ballet & all the morning sickness. That put me only 15 lbs above pre-pregnancy weight (Lacie) which was 10 lbs above pre-pregnancy weight (Andrea). That was 130; only 10 lbs over my ideal weight.
Wow. I have a ways to go.
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -11.8
B:
L:
D:
Wow! 2 lbs away from pre-pregnancy weight (Hyrum). Of course, 2 months into the preg I'd dropped 10 lbs from starting ballet & all the morning sickness. That put me only 15 lbs above pre-pregnancy weight (Lacie) which was 10 lbs above pre-pregnancy weight (Andrea). That was 130; only 10 lbs over my ideal weight.
Wow. I have a ways to go.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Day 10
Weight: 168.4
Overnight: -0.6
Overall: -10.6
B: apple
L: melba toast, 1 slice turkey
S: 1 slice turkey, 1 bite apple
D: grilled sirloin, tomatoes & crushed melba toast salad w/ WF Caesar dressing
Well it looks like the turkey from yesterday didn't do damage, but the results aren't near as fantastic as the previous two days. I wonder if has anything to do with the skipped meals? Marilyn mentioned that she thinks there's a time factor - eating later in the day is not good for results. I think the key to that is getting out of house. Being at home with all the food is NOT helpful, whereas getting out keeps me distracted. Because, it's not like I'm hungry. I'm just tempted.
I'm proud of myself this morning, though. I got up (early!) and made whole wheat pancakes for everyone. I put mini chocolate chips in so I wouldn't be overly tempted, and hooray! I was just fine.
Overnight: -0.6
Overall: -10.6
B: apple
L: melba toast, 1 slice turkey
S: 1 slice turkey, 1 bite apple
D: grilled sirloin, tomatoes & crushed melba toast salad w/ WF Caesar dressing
Well it looks like the turkey from yesterday didn't do damage, but the results aren't near as fantastic as the previous two days. I wonder if has anything to do with the skipped meals? Marilyn mentioned that she thinks there's a time factor - eating later in the day is not good for results. I think the key to that is getting out of house. Being at home with all the food is NOT helpful, whereas getting out keeps me distracted. Because, it's not like I'm hungry. I'm just tempted.
I'm proud of myself this morning, though. I got up (early!) and made whole wheat pancakes for everyone. I put mini chocolate chips in so I wouldn't be overly tempted, and hooray! I was just fine.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Day 9
Weight: 169
Overnight: -1.8
Overall: -10.0
B: apple
L: melba toast, 3 slices turkey*
S: apple
D: sm sirloin round, melba toast, 1 slice turkey*
*don't know if this is approved meat - guess we'll see tomorrow?
169!! That's down 1.8 lbs "overnight" and 10 lbs overall! Hooray!
But I'm still CRAVING CARBS!! Ahhh!
Today was my toughest day by far. Not physically. Just mentally. Good thing I had a good weight loss this morning or I would have caved... maybe. I tried being a good mom/wife and making a nice dinner for everyone, fully intending to sit down with them to eat my dinner. Turned out that I wasn't prepared enough to get my dinner made and I made too yummy of a dinner for the fam - baked potatoes where I scooped out the inside and mixed in it sour cream w/ chives, a little milk, butter, and cheese. Then Mark calls and says he's not going to be home for dinner. And the kids don't like it. And I can't tell if the taste is off (since I can't try it) or if they're just being picky. To top it off, we were out of bread. So what do I do? Grind up some wheat and make my scrumptious whole wheat bread that I'd take hands down over any bread out there. Why? Why?! Masochistic, I tell you. All I needed then was to go grocery shopping. Oh wait, that's what I did. Aaaahhhh!
I really thought I was going to cave tonight. I called Mark to ask for help. He told me to get the bread out of the house and that he would be really disappointed and I would be really disappointed in me if I were to do so. That was good. I needed to hear it. I needed more than that, but it was enough.
I honestly don't know if I'm going to be able to make it all 60 days.
Overnight: -1.8
Overall: -10.0
B: apple
L: melba toast, 3 slices turkey*
S: apple
D: sm sirloin round, melba toast, 1 slice turkey*
*don't know if this is approved meat - guess we'll see tomorrow?
169!! That's down 1.8 lbs "overnight" and 10 lbs overall! Hooray!
But I'm still CRAVING CARBS!! Ahhh!
Today was my toughest day by far. Not physically. Just mentally. Good thing I had a good weight loss this morning or I would have caved... maybe. I tried being a good mom/wife and making a nice dinner for everyone, fully intending to sit down with them to eat my dinner. Turned out that I wasn't prepared enough to get my dinner made and I made too yummy of a dinner for the fam - baked potatoes where I scooped out the inside and mixed in it sour cream w/ chives, a little milk, butter, and cheese. Then Mark calls and says he's not going to be home for dinner. And the kids don't like it. And I can't tell if the taste is off (since I can't try it) or if they're just being picky. To top it off, we were out of bread. So what do I do? Grind up some wheat and make my scrumptious whole wheat bread that I'd take hands down over any bread out there. Why? Why?! Masochistic, I tell you. All I needed then was to go grocery shopping. Oh wait, that's what I did. Aaaahhhh!
I really thought I was going to cave tonight. I called Mark to ask for help. He told me to get the bread out of the house and that he would be really disappointed and I would be really disappointed in me if I were to do so. That was good. I needed to hear it. I needed more than that, but it was enough.
I honestly don't know if I'm going to be able to make it all 60 days.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Day 8
Weight: 170.8
Overnight: -1.6
Overall: -8.2
B: N/A
S: apple
L: a little chicken, 50 g ground sirloin, "spaghetti sauce" - tomatoes, onions, jalepenos, cilantro, spices, some Miracle Noodles (gross!), melba toast
S: Fresca
D: N/A
Yes! Down 1.6 lbs is more like it!
Although, if I had lost my pound yesterday, and then another today like I have been, I'd be .4 lb lower overall. Sigh.
I'm wondering if my seasonings had anything to do with the less-than-desirable results. I looked at the ingredients and sure enough, it had partially hydrogenated soybean oil. Blast! That really is too bad. Those seasonings were really yummy. Boo hoo : (
Overnight: -1.6
Overall: -8.2
B: N/A
S: apple
L: a little chicken, 50 g ground sirloin, "spaghetti sauce" - tomatoes, onions, jalepenos, cilantro, spices, some Miracle Noodles (gross!), melba toast
S: Fresca
D: N/A
Yes! Down 1.6 lbs is more like it!
Although, if I had lost my pound yesterday, and then another today like I have been, I'd be .4 lb lower overall. Sigh.
I'm wondering if my seasonings had anything to do with the less-than-desirable results. I looked at the ingredients and sure enough, it had partially hydrogenated soybean oil. Blast! That really is too bad. Those seasonings were really yummy. Boo hoo : (
Sunday, March 7, 2010
7a
Um, after scarfing up my first "meal" (around 4:30p) which consisted of my chicken salad usual plus an apple I could honestly see a physical difference in my shape. Seriously! There was a bulge (bigger) that wasn't there before. Hmmm. Wonder if it had anything to do with the fasting...
Day 7
Weight: 172.4
Overnight: +0.2
Overall: -6.6
B: N/A
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: sirloin round, yellow squash & zucchini, melba toast
172.4?!!
Up?!
!!!
Aargh! That's not supposed to happen. That's horrible!
Okay, calm down.
I'm racking my brain trying to figure out what I did yesterday that could have caused it. My first guess is lack of sleep. I went to bed around 3:30a and woke up at 7:30a. Then there's the possible lack of water - but I've done that on other days without this repercussion.
Lame! Lame! Lame!
Although,
I have to say, today I looked way slimmer. Could be that it was the other 6 lbs I've lost, but still. I'll take it.
Overnight: +0.2
Overall: -6.6
B: N/A
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: sirloin round, yellow squash & zucchini, melba toast
172.4?!!
Up?!
!!!
Aargh! That's not supposed to happen. That's horrible!
Okay, calm down.
I'm racking my brain trying to figure out what I did yesterday that could have caused it. My first guess is lack of sleep. I went to bed around 3:30a and woke up at 7:30a. Then there's the possible lack of water - but I've done that on other days without this repercussion.
Lame! Lame! Lame!
Although,
I have to say, today I looked way slimmer. Could be that it was the other 6 lbs I've lost, but still. I'll take it.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Day 6
Weight: 172.2
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -6.8
B: N/A
S: apple
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
D: N/A
Today went well. I even went grocery shopping and was fine through it. I was out of the house a lot, and that really helped.
Ate an apple before I went shopping around 12:30p. Man, these apples I got are DELICIOUS!
Lunch was fairly late - 4:30p. I had my 'usual' - grilled chicken, tomato & greens salad w/ Caesar dressing.
Realized later it was Fast Sunday tomorrow, so I started my fast. I'm pretty sure I got all my water in first. So I ended up skipping my 2nd "meal" and my other 2 fruits (no carbs).
Overnight: -1.2
Overall: -6.8
B: N/A
S: apple
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
D: N/A
Today went well. I even went grocery shopping and was fine through it. I was out of the house a lot, and that really helped.
Ate an apple before I went shopping around 12:30p. Man, these apples I got are DELICIOUS!
Lunch was fairly late - 4:30p. I had my 'usual' - grilled chicken, tomato & greens salad w/ Caesar dressing.
Realized later it was Fast Sunday tomorrow, so I started my fast. I'm pretty sure I got all my water in first. So I ended up skipping my 2nd "meal" and my other 2 fruits (no carbs).
Friday, March 5, 2010
Day 5
Weight: 173.4
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -5.6
B: N/A
S: apple
L: sirloin round, yellow squash & zucchini
S: apple
D: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
Best day yet. I had way more energy, though by no means energetic, and I craved food less. I did start feeling really hungry around 6-ish, even though I had my lunch around 4p. By 9p I was ravenous. Here's what I ate
and boy was it delicious! Same grilled chicken & tomato salad with Walden Farm's Caesar dressing, but this time I used a Mesquite seasoning and w.o.w. YUMMY!
And really, it was enough that when I was done I felt satisfied. Of course, mention ice cream and my mouth and stomach start aching all over again, but I'm starting to think it's more a mental thing. I also think if I'd just drink my water throughout the day instead of having to chug it at night I might not be so hungry? I just downed 32 oz and the last thing I want to do is eat right now. My stomach would probably literally explode!
So yes, today was easier. No weird thing with the injection. Actually got up at a decent time regardless of the fact that I was up til 2a last night. In all honesty though, the steady decline on the scale is my biggest motivation. I can't wait to look awesome!
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -5.6
B: N/A
S: apple
L: sirloin round, yellow squash & zucchini
S: apple
D: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
Best day yet. I had way more energy, though by no means energetic, and I craved food less. I did start feeling really hungry around 6-ish, even though I had my lunch around 4p. By 9p I was ravenous. Here's what I ate
and boy was it delicious! Same grilled chicken & tomato salad with Walden Farm's Caesar dressing, but this time I used a Mesquite seasoning and w.o.w. YUMMY!
And really, it was enough that when I was done I felt satisfied. Of course, mention ice cream and my mouth and stomach start aching all over again, but I'm starting to think it's more a mental thing. I also think if I'd just drink my water throughout the day instead of having to chug it at night I might not be so hungry? I just downed 32 oz and the last thing I want to do is eat right now. My stomach would probably literally explode!
So yes, today was easier. No weird thing with the injection. Actually got up at a decent time regardless of the fact that I was up til 2a last night. In all honesty though, the steady decline on the scale is my biggest motivation. I can't wait to look awesome!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
4a
Went to the Huff's "Going Away" party. It's hard resisting all the carbs I see in our house all day, but when you're at a party and people are just going on and on about how delicious the brownies are - that just plain sucks.
I did my best to just stay out of the kitchen and away from all the goodies (frosted sugar cookies! waaa!), but I wasn't entirely successful.
Also I told Tracy about the "diet." I was looking to her for support since she's on a no-flour, no-sugar regimen. Sorta regretting that. On the one hand, she knows how hard it is and makes a great cheerleader. On the other hand, she reacted just as I feared - worried, questioning the program, etc.
I really don't want to have to explain myself to anyone. It's not up for debate. This is something I chose and anyone else's opinion is completely irrelevant. And I certainly don't need people checking in on my progress. There is a definite difference between support and being nosy.
The worst part of telling her is that she's convinced that I should attend OA (overeaters anonymous) with her. Hmmmm. Sorry, I don't want to commit to never eating flour or sugar again. I know, I know, "just commit for today." That's not it. I don't want to never eat flour or sugar again. I want to learn how to be balanced. Maybe that's not possible. I don't know. But I'm not ready to rule it out just yet.
I did my best to just stay out of the kitchen and away from all the goodies (frosted sugar cookies! waaa!), but I wasn't entirely successful.
Also I told Tracy about the "diet." I was looking to her for support since she's on a no-flour, no-sugar regimen. Sorta regretting that. On the one hand, she knows how hard it is and makes a great cheerleader. On the other hand, she reacted just as I feared - worried, questioning the program, etc.
I really don't want to have to explain myself to anyone. It's not up for debate. This is something I chose and anyone else's opinion is completely irrelevant. And I certainly don't need people checking in on my progress. There is a definite difference between support and being nosy.
The worst part of telling her is that she's convinced that I should attend OA (overeaters anonymous) with her. Hmmmm. Sorry, I don't want to commit to never eating flour or sugar again. I know, I know, "just commit for today." That's not it. I don't want to never eat flour or sugar again. I want to learn how to be balanced. Maybe that's not possible. I don't know. But I'm not ready to rule it out just yet.
Day 4
Weight: 174.4
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -4.6
B: N/A
S: apple
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: sirloin round, sliced tomato
Yay! Another pound! Hooray!
Last night on the net I found a site called Magic Noodle. They offer pasta with no cal, no carb, no fat. What they're made of is beyond me, but I'm way excited to try it out. Obviously it's more expensive than regular, but if it can help me stick to this diet it's worth it!
Overnight: -1.0
Overall: -4.6
B: N/A
S: apple
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: sirloin round, sliced tomato
Yay! Another pound! Hooray!
Last night on the net I found a site called Magic Noodle. They offer pasta with no cal, no carb, no fat. What they're made of is beyond me, but I'm way excited to try it out. Obviously it's more expensive than regular, but if it can help me stick to this diet it's worth it!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
3a
Asked Mark to remind me why it was that I was doing this. His reply was that it was already paid for. Thanks, hon.
Thinking I might need a better source of support. Perhaps someone not upset over the cost?
Thinking I might need a better source of support. Perhaps someone not upset over the cost?
Day 3
Weight: 175.4
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -3.6
B: N/A
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
Still starving. Headache still came on, just later in the day.
Will I ever not want carbs? I think not.
Every time I go in the kitchen I see something new that I wish I'd eaten more of on my binge day. Horrible! Mark is being awesome, helping feed the kids. I just can't handle it right now. Even their Mac 'n Cheese looks good. Argh.
Was a bit disappointed at my weigh-in this morning. Okay, more than a bit. Since yesterday was such a great drop I was hoping today I'd get good results again. Guess not.
Really hope it gets easier. I can't go on like this for too much longer.
Overnight: -0.4
Overall: -3.6
B: N/A
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
Still starving. Headache still came on, just later in the day.
Will I ever not want carbs? I think not.
Every time I go in the kitchen I see something new that I wish I'd eaten more of on my binge day. Horrible! Mark is being awesome, helping feed the kids. I just can't handle it right now. Even their Mac 'n Cheese looks good. Argh.
Was a bit disappointed at my weigh-in this morning. Okay, more than a bit. Since yesterday was such a great drop I was hoping today I'd get good results again. Guess not.
Really hope it gets easier. I can't go on like this for too much longer.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Day 2
Weight: 175.8
Overnight: -3.2
Overall: -3.2
B: strawberries w/ WF choc. dip (nasty!)
S: apple
L: chicken, broccoli
S: apple
D: chicken, broccoli
*sugar-free jell-o w/ WF marshmallow (had 2 bites then threw it away)
Not as bad as yesterday. I'm still starving. My weigh-in and injection was later, again. 10am. Whoops. Went to vote. Had to take the whole family since we left it to the last minute. That meant taking the kids. Oy. So Mark brilliantly brought a bag of peanut m&ms. AAAAHHH! The aroma was so strong in the car I thought I'd die. Stupid, stupid m&ms.
Overnight: -3.2
Overall: -3.2
B: strawberries w/ WF choc. dip (nasty!)
S: apple
L: chicken, broccoli
S: apple
D: chicken, broccoli
*sugar-free jell-o w/ WF marshmallow (had 2 bites then threw it away)
Not as bad as yesterday. I'm still starving. My weigh-in and injection was later, again. 10am. Whoops. Went to vote. Had to take the whole family since we left it to the last minute. That meant taking the kids. Oy. So Mark brilliantly brought a bag of peanut m&ms. AAAAHHH! The aroma was so strong in the car I thought I'd die. Stupid, stupid m&ms.
1a
I'm STARVING!
I want to eat!
My head aches. Weird thing is that the pain is in my nose. ?!
Hope I can sleep tonight.
I want to eat!
My head aches. Weird thing is that the pain is in my nose. ?!
Hope I can sleep tonight.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Day 1
Weight: 179.0
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: +3.6
B: 1/2 grapefruit
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
Seriously slept most the day. Mark was not happy. Ate grilled chicken and tomatoes on romaine lettuce. Used the Walden Farms Caesar salad dressing. Surprisingly good. Just wish I could have more.
Overnight: 0.0
Overall: +3.6
B: 1/2 grapefruit
L: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
S: apple
D: chicken, tomato salad w/ WF Caesar
Seriously slept most the day. Mark was not happy. Ate grilled chicken and tomatoes on romaine lettuce. Used the Walden Farms Caesar salad dressing. Surprisingly good. Just wish I could have more.
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