back to my real life

Hey Mama's! I read through the blog and saw prayers for me in Haiti. Thanks so much. At this point in time, my head is full of my experiences and I find it difficult to get them out. I look around at familiar rooms and roads, but they are also filled with the new familiar places and faces. I'm processing, processing, processing. I think as I can, I will blog about them on my blog.

But, this blog is about food. I love cake too. I especially love frosting. Mmmmm. I make good frosting. Despite this, I was happy to leave town with so much cake left. There was a little left when I got home, so I had an average size piece yesterday. I expect it all to be gone when I return home from work today.

So, eating in Haiti. First, there is plenty of food in Haiti- you just need money to get it. So, we ate well. There were never any desserts, although I had a few chocolate eggs a friend brought. Other than that, I tried to eat intuitively...portion sizes, paying attention to my fullness. Almost everyone came down with digestive issues, including me. In the airport people were talking about knowing they had lost weight. I got on the scale this morning...I gained. Seriously! Who goes on a trip to a 3rd world country and gains weight? Anyway, it wasn't much and I'm trying to work hard these 2 days before weigh in. I did go to the Community Center this morning to work out, although I won't be able to do so tomorrow morning.

Anywho, gotta get back to working here.

Mama Dub

So, for the record, I cannot have CAKE in the house...I love cake...love it, love it, love it...I had some Friday and swore that was it...I was able to resist yesterday and stayed in my points, but kept the cake covered up...as long as I didn't see it I was fine...well, today the kids wanted some, and I caved...now, it's gone and I'm happy...I've had my cake, it was awesome, but now, I can stay on track until Easter...my goal would be to lose 2 lbs by Easter, but don't know if that's possible...

Anyway, just had to confess my dessert transgression...but it WAS good :)

Looking forward to hearing from you Wendy!! Hope your weekend was good Terrie!

Friday 3/12 Weigh In

I am exactly the same as last Friday.  I'm OK with that as last week I had the weird 2 lb loss in one week. PLUS I have birthday cake for 4 days!  Ice cream is still in the house too.  I also only exercised 3 times last week for 7 activity points.  Not my best to loose weight.

I did read the article on WW online about plateaus - which I know I'm not at but found that is said that primarily it is due to a lack of using the plan with measuring and extra points used.   That was truly my case this week.

Should have a good week this week and looking for a 1 lb. loss :)  On my way to goal!

Happy Weekend everyone!

Mama T

This week is going better for eating

Yesterday was a good day. Stayed in points!   Had some exercise!  Resisted the food temptation from 8:00 - 10:00 - then went to bed.

So you had cake too this weekend Megan.  :)    I would guess Wendy did too with that great cake she made for Joel :)

I am trying to get the Weight Watchers cookbook that I saw at Sam's Club in Jan.   Megan I think it's the one you have or close. Well I didn't want to spend the extra $10- $15 then, so tried to get it this month from Sam's Club in Ypsi and the didn't have it!  As you know Megan I tried to order on line but had trouble with my shipping from Amazon.  OK I WANT this cookbook!  I need some new recipes bad!  So I'll try the Sam's Club in Canton today.  Wish me luck!

Had a up/down day emotionally yesterday.  Court date for our lawsuit.  We are back in for trial now on April 19th. Final outcome to be decided them.  Ironic or not -- this is exactly one year after Wendy passed.   Oh my.

Must get off and get going for the day.
Good eating girls.  Prayed for you Wendy in Haiti, hope it is going well.

Mama T

Terrie, I'm right there with ya!!! Don't know exactly what my loss is, but I decided to have pizza, cookies AND cake (and you KNOW how much cake I mean...well, not quite THAT much :)) this weekend...I tried to be good with the majority of my choices, but it was just a cake craving I couldn't pass up...plus, it was date night, so...wish I had started the day with working out but didn't happen...

Charlotte has been waking at 6:45 ON THE DOT for the last 4-5 days...she usually sleep until 7:30, so it's some odd thing going on with her...anyhoo, it has kept me from completeing my morning routine and I just need to give QT priority over working out when that happens...I'm ready to get back at it though, and since I won't be going to Owen's OT this week, I think I can do Jillian at least 3 times...I'm hoping!

SOoooo, I'm back on track today...I do find it amazing how strong my willpower is when I've let myself have what I was craving...I've eaten 2 points less than usual, by this time of the day, and I think it's cause my body is still surviving on the fat from frosting yesterday :)

We'll do this together...looking forward to the next few months myself :)

Wendy, we'll keep you in our prayers!

Weekend of Eating is over!

Celebrating Jacob's birthday for 2 days and enjoying cake and all the goodies has done me in. Up the 2 lbs I lost the week before --- yikes!!    We enjoyed a great family dinner on Saturday, lunch at Red Robin yesterday (Jacob's favorite so they can sing happy birthday to him), and cake both days!!!   I really enjoyed the days so it was fine and I'll work on the weight this week and getting mentally back on track.

Today I did start my day with a 30 minute elliptical workout to get it started.  I have not exercised since Tuesday of last week, so I've started my day well.   

I have really been feeling the 12 (10 after this weekend) weight loss. I had on a pair of pants Saturday that 2 months ago I was NOT able to wear. My jeans are big. My FAVORITE brown go to slacks for church at too big -- I will miss them!   My rings are fitting perfect, not tight and swollen.   So those are all GREAT things!

Looking forward to more in the next 2 months.

Hope you all are having a great day!  Wendy praying for you in Haiti this wek. 

Mama T

Friday Weigh In

It's been a wild week!   But down 2 lbs. I am amazed!!
I ate all my point -- ALL of the extra and had less activity points this week.   I am gearing up for a birthday party on Saturday with chocolate cake, baked corn dogs, french fries and home made mac and cheese.  All of Jacobs favorites.  We will have salad, fresh veggies and fruit too. But don't they pale in comparison to the other goodies.  Oh My, Oh My it is going to be delicious!

Hope everyone is having a great week.  My pants are baggy, a little  :)

I'll be praying for you every  morning Mama Dub this week!

 mama T