To My Weight Watchers Buddies

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Good morning all!!

My daughter and I joined WW on February 2nd. I have lost 11.2 pounds so far and my daughter over 12 pounds.

Some days I am more successful than others in regard to tracking and watching what I eat. There are some evenings, after a long day at work, where I am so tired the mindless eating just takes over. I shove food in my mouth and think later.

How do you handle evenings when you are so tired and the mindless eating monster takes over? Aside from just going to bed?

I look forward to your insights!

Cheers!

Michelle

  

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TYEASLEY 4/14/2013 3:05PM

I take Citrucel. It feels me up and I don't think of eating. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 4/14/2013 11:13AM

Great job!!! If I had an answer to that....I'd be very happy. Report Inappropriate Comment

An Evening With Oprah!!!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Tonight I am going with my Mom and daughter to "An Evening With Oprah!" I have had my tickets since March 11. I am SO EXCITED!! I LOVE OPRAH!!!

Three years ago I made a vision board and I put Oprah's face on it. I have always wanted to meet Oprah!!

There will be 13, 500 people there. I am not one of the lucky people who will actually get to meet her. However, I will see her...in the flesh...and hear her inspiring message!!

WOOHOOOOOOO!!!

Cheers!!

Michelle

  

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DISTINCT772 4/14/2013 1:17PM

I live in the same city or provice as you. Although I don't have tickets to Oprah, I do to Bob Seger LOL.. enjoy your evening. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 4/14/2013 11:07AM

Have fun!! Report Inappropriate Comment

So Far So Good!

Monday, January 07, 2013

Today is the day I started my clean eating committment. Our Eating Clean team has some great ideas for meals which I took advantage of. For breakfast I had a feta and spinach scramble. OMG!! It was awesome!! I had baby carrots and snap peas for a mid morning snack. For lunch I made the chicken wrap which is also in the Eating Clean team's recipe book. Super!! When I got home I made quinoa. While it was cooking I had a banana and an apple. For an evening snack I had a cup of black tea and a piece of biscotti (could have been a better choice as it wasn't an eating clean item).

I experienced a headache late afternoon. I believe it was because my body is detoxing from sugar.

There is something to be said about getting enough protein in your diet. I usually don't eat enough and today I had more than I am used to. I didn't experience the hunger/cravings I usually do at work.

So far so good!!

Cheers!!

Michelle

  

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CICI510 1/8/2013 4:15PM

Sounds like you are doing great!! I am SO proud of you!! Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 1/8/2013 9:43AM

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SUNSHINE99999 1/7/2013 10:06PM

keep it going. Report Inappropriate Comment

Friday January 4 2013

Friday, January 04, 2013

This morning I saw my doctor. My blood pressure was great 110/80. I told her it's because I haven't been at work. We laughed. I will be getting blood tests done this weekend. She will be monitoring me as I need someone to be accountable to. I will be weighed again in 6 weeks. We agreed on the goal weight of 150 pounds. She doesn't want me losing more than a pound a week. I am not a fan of the doctor's scale. They always weigh you 5 pounds more than the one at home. BOOOO!!! I will be journalling my food and will bring her copies of that to look over. For now, excercise will consist of the treadmill and exercise DVD's. Next project? A menu plan for the week ahead.

It can only get better from here!!

Cheers!!

Michelle :o)

  

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NATPLUMMER 1/4/2013 1:29PM

Of course you weigh more at the doctor's.....you're wearing clothes there ;-) Report Inappropriate Comment

It Can Only Get Better From Here!!

Thursday, January 03, 2013

I have been AWOL from Sparkpeople for a long time. I have logged in from time to time but haven't been the "die hard" I once was. I really missed it! The last time I was very dedicated with my plan and with Sparkpeople and it worked. I am back again to see results.

All of my life I have focused on weight, weight, weight. This time my focus is going to be energy, wellness, happiness and enjoying life!! The weight will come off if I focus on the others. It's a win-win situation.

I have noticed that I am affected by certain foods. So I am choosing the Eating Clean method and will gradually meld into the Gluten-Free diet too.

My doctor will also be monitoring my progress. I will see her once a month and she will track my weight, blood pressure and blood tests. I know myself enough that the accountability piece is very important for me to stay on track.

I have started knitting to keep my hands and mind busy so I don't eat out of boredom.

My girlfriend gave me a beautiful teacup and some great tasting tea that I can have to relax with in the evenings therefore deterring me from mindless eating.

There are so many things I want to accomplish this year and I will be busy planning for those also which will keep my hands and mind busy instead of grabbing food. I need to write my goals down and commit to them. I believe Dr. Phil says the difference between a dream and a goal is that one is written down with a plan to achieve it.

People need to feel complete physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. If any of these lack it effects the person as a whole. I will be workiing on each of these needs and share everything with you on my journey.

Life is full of second chances. The chances stop making themselves available if we stop believing.

Wishing all my SPARK friends the best 2013 can give!! Woohoooooooo!! It can only get better from here!!

Cheers!!

Michelle :o)

  

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LITTLETEALOVER 1/3/2013 5:06PM

Glad to see you around again. I'll look forward to your updates! Report Inappropriate Comment

CICI510 1/3/2013 3:47PM

Welcome back sweetie!! You have definitely been missed! I love how focused you are! This is your year girlfriend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ITSMATT 1/3/2013 2:19PM

Welcome back! You're right - always an opportunity to turn the car around and go in a better direction. Make it a great day! Matt Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 1/3/2013 2:17PM

Welcome back!!! It sounds like you have a great plan in place. Best of luck!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TYEASLEY 1/3/2013 2:16PM

It can only get better from here. You can do it. I've missed you!! Welcome Back. Happy New Year, my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment