Weigh In 6/18/10

UGGHH!!  Up 1.2 lbs.   I am at my May 1st weight.  UGGHH!

Well to be honest I only just truly got back on the plan Monday, after weeks of cheating beyond what I should be eating.  Thinking I was doing weight watchers.  I am going to be diligent this week and this whole month!!  So we will see what next weeks weigh in is!

Have a good day ladies!!

Mama T

and again...

Stayed the same again, and just like last week, I was certain there would be a loss. Argghhh! Today, I'm blaming PMS bloat. It's also where my very dark and ugly mood has come from. Thank your stars you don't live with me right now. I usually have some irritability, but on rare occasions it's as if something ugly has taken up residence.

Anyway, that's where it's at. There has been some health improvement and the quickness of it leads me to credit the antibiotic. Hoping to be even more improved so as to go to Bootcamp tomorrow...which is not militaristic at all...I assure you. It's not Bootcamp but any exercise that causes illnesses to get worse in me.

Gotta run to Joel's end of the year party!

6/14 update

Today is done. I did well. Stayed right on points at 23. Even ate out lunch at Subway - have got to remember Subway! Kids had the chips and I only had one chip from each bag - not my own bag!  Snack for a Fiber One bar -- need a stash of these.  5 in a box isn't very many when little guys think they are great too!  Had a good dinner and a cup of broccoli.  Fat free Cool Whip with Strawberries for my dessert. 

I am happy with my day!  First time in a long time!

I hope you all had a good day too!

Mama T

recipe!~

Okay, so in an effort to help us all stay on track, I HAD to recommend this FANTASTIC veggie dip (or it could be a protein topper)!!! I got it from my favorite Kitchen Parade site; just made it, and even without sitting a bit, it was super, super, SUPER good...plus FAST and EASY!!

Cucumber Dip with Feta (yes, real cheese!)

1 cup grated cucumber (seeds and skin too...unless the seeds are big, then remove and grate cucumber with skin)

1 cup low fat sour cream

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

fresh ground pepper

fresh herbs (which I didn't have, but if you bring some tomorrow Terrie, I'd love to add some chives and/or dill)

Stir all ingredients together in small bowl. Cut up veggies, for dipping, and eat! Would also be good on chicken or some mild fish (again, just my opinion)!

2 WW pts. per 1/4 cup (not bad I think!!!)

SO SORRY I've been completely MIA... Terrie, I am RIGHT there with you!!! You know, I was left with the cake at my house, SOOO my eating has been crazy...no veggies and not a lot of "real" food in general...the week of the birthday I did well, but, once the cake is finished...well, I just chose to not eat food since I knew cake was what I wanted...although, I have to say, one piece (rather than constant snacking on it) totally filled me up for the whole day...I used to be able to eat some at B, L and Dinner...not anymore, which I guess is good! I put 3/4 of what we had left into the freezer and just kept a small portion out for the kids...and I'm not craving it at all!

So, had cake all weekend and now I'm done...WW can get boring, huh?!? Like you said Terrie, we just commit to the "long haul" for the last few pounds and realize that there are now going to be more peaks and valleys, but the end is still in sight!! If it takes until November, but we've had some ice cream with our kids and BBQ's with friends, I think it's all worth it!

Now that I have my 20 year high school reunion to look forward to (July 17th), I do have some motivation...I think it's always good, at least or me, to have a "short term goal"! ALSO, we will be changing our insurance, so I'll have to have a physical WITH A SCALE...I'll now know the number I'm working with...I think we're not doing it until July, when I can have my "pre reunion" weight on the insurance too :) You know, gotta get the best rate and weight can determine a lot of that!!

I'll continue to pray for satisfaction, for cravings to be resisted and good food to truly fill us up! Terrie, I get hungry too...that is the hardest part...I CAN put off the temptations, but when I'm hungry with only 1 point left...very hard to hold back :( Praying for hunger to cease!!!

Wendy, I hope you feel okay after your workout...I know that is SO hard to do when you're sick. Why are you doing such a strenuous workout? Just for a change or did you want something more structured? Just be careful (which I know you will be)...OH, and I'd love to see some pics of your family room...I hear you're re-doing/adding on??? If you get a chance, post some photos on FB.

Okay, off to housework!!

GET IT TOGETHER

I have got to GET IT TOGETHER with my eating!!!
Since Friday I've gained a pound.  I just am hungry and I'm doing some snacking with wrong choices. I am not watching portions as closely.  I am kind of tired and bored with WW.   I just need to stick with it for another 12 lbs.  I'm thinking that will take me until November.   

SO....

I will be GETTING IT TOGETHER this week!   I enjoyed my cake on Friday at Olivia's Bday.  I had Panera Bread on Saturday. I've said I wanted to go to Panera for by Bday so I just went early.   I have no specific plans for my actual birthday since Bob is gone until late Wed.  I just want my presents at this point.

Onto the veggies, portion control and smart snacking!

I am writing this for accountability!!!

Mama T

Friday Weigh in 6/11

Been an interesting week. Not super disciplined but I was in points (including the extra). Worked out 3 days this week and I'm sore today to prove it.   BUT I'm at up .4.     On a side note: I weigh myself everyday and the scale has weighed me the same up .4 ALL week.   I'd think my scale was off but of course I changed the battery when I got the scale to make sure it worked accurately.

So hoping the work out will prove results this week.   I do feel good with the weight I've lost and these last 10 are HARD.  But if I keep at it, I'll drop them!

Mama Dub - sorry you had a disappointment this week.  I'll guess this Wed. you see a loss.  I'll be praying for you!

Mama T