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Off track

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Not having power for a day threw me off plan. I have not tracked my food for three days and weighed in at 170 this morning. Have to nip that right in the bud. I had wanted to be 159 on Oct. 18, my anniversary, but that would be 11 pounds in 48 days. That would be impossible for me. I am going to start a countdown of the 48 days and see how far I can get if I really really put my mind to it. So ok day 48... here I start.

  
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KIYOSHI04 9/5/2011 12:51PM

    day one for me is again soon.
know you can do it. congrats on the 169 from above post.

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ELISADENK 8/31/2011 4:41PM

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Any special plans for your anniv?

Oh, how's Bella?

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MYBULLDOGS 8/31/2011 8:33AM

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find foods that work with your chemistry. i created this meal on my own. i can't seem to loose weight if i eat any grain products. so one day i experimented.

i make this mixture for breakfast , lunch and dinner. i have lost 28 pounds in 14 weeks. i cook

4 large portabella mushrooms sliced, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, 4 large onions sliced, 2 large green peppers, 3 cans green beans, 1 can rutabaga and 5 sliced chicken sausages.

it makes enough for at least 4 days, three meals a day. total cost is 12 dollars. i buy the mushrooms and chicken at sams club. sounds crazy but it taste good and most importantly it's working. i'm not hungry . if i feel the urge to cheat i go get a fork full of my mixture. i chew very slowly as to enjoy my meal.

i have added a small banana and grapes for my snacks and to be a fix for my sweet tooth.

you can add other foods into your menu. just know what works with your body chemistry.

I have gone from 198 to 170 pounds. i can now fit into a size 14 comfortably. i feel so much better. think of carrying a 2 year old around your waist every minute of every day. no i am not done. on the obese chart i have gone from being obese to just plain fat. my goal is to drop another 22 pounds. then i will be happy, healthy and never allow myself to get in this condition again.

one might say eating the same food every day would get boring. not true. when you look in the mirror and can see the difference it's totally worth it. once i reach my goal i will change my menu. not until then.

portion sizes are critical to your success. exercise has to become a way of life. good luck

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BOJO70 8/31/2011 8:15AM

  48 days and counting! October 20th is my birthday so I'll do it with you. That's 50 days for me. Let's see how good we can do!

Wanna do a challenge? I could use a motivator...maybe the one who loses the most by the 18th gives the other a 'luxury' goodie?? Let me know if you want to do that!

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Hurricane

Sunday, August 28, 2011

It is Sunday afternoon around 2 and the winds are really kicking up now. I am sitting in my bedroom where I have some large windows with bird feeders hanging under the eves. I am glad I did not take them in because even though the big trees are really bending, the birds have not stopped feeding. The regular feeder and the humming bird feeder are non-stop activity would think they would blow away. All the sunflowers are broken and the cosmos look wiped out, but that is it for damage so far as I can see. The power keeps going on and off, but so far so good, as it keeps coming back on. Seems it will be not as bad as they thought. I hope everybody else is making out ok.

  
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KIYOSHI04 9/5/2011 12:52PM

    i wonder if the birds were like stocking up.
:o)

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BOJO70 8/29/2011 2:58PM

  Glad you are well!

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ABERLAINE 8/28/2011 4:38PM

    We've had lots of rain since 4:00 a.m. this morning, but no flooding. The wind has been blowing since about noon and we're under a wind watch until 8:00 p.m. So far no damage and we still have our electricity.

We live in upstate New York - near Elmira.

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MEXGAL1 8/28/2011 3:58PM

    Glad to hear things aren't so bad. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Sallie

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I ate a donut

Friday, August 26, 2011

I could not log on to Spark People last night, I thought it was them but now I think it was my computer. Well anyway, my husband brought home donuts left over from a meeting at work. I have not had a donut in years, I do not know what came over me but I ate one. It was really good, but the guilt I felt was awful. I went to the gym and walked 4 miles, that should make up for it.
I live on Cape Cod and it looks like that hurricane might affect us, I just hope our garden is ok, the tomatoes and sunflowers are so great this year.
Plan today is do weights, I guess after work now, since I used my whole morning catching up on blogs I could not read last night. Track my food and drink water.

  
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KIYOSHI04 9/5/2011 12:53PM

    years?
i go through withdrawal if i dont get a donut a week.
:o)
4 miles is awesome!

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ELISADENK 8/26/2011 5:55PM

    Its amazing what guilt can do! LOL

Next time: Whenever that will be: don't feel guilty, just do The Work. Like you did.

I've been craving a donut for a month now. May have to break down and eat one. The funny thing is that my taste buds have changed, and I'm also eat purer foods. So, it may not be worth the time, effort, expense to eat one. That's why I've been able to put this off for so long.

A lot of people are asking other people to pray about the Hurricane. Hang in there and do what you need to do.

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-DYET- 8/26/2011 10:53AM

    We all have to splurge sometimes! I ate 4, yes 4, candy bars in one day last week. :o) Stay safe!!

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BOJO70 8/26/2011 9:51AM

  You killed that donut! FOUR MILES! Wow...if I walked that far every time I ate something bad I'd never stop walking - ha ha!
Be safe!

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MEXGAL1 8/26/2011 9:47AM

    Isn't that funny.....lately I have been thinking about donuts. I can't remember the last time I had one.............many, many years ago. There is a very popular spot down here in our village where they serve coffee and donuts and there are always folks sitting there enjoying them. But I keep telling myself that I would enjoy it but also like you feel guilty. So I am just not sure it would be worth it. You sound like you did great to get back on plan and pick up with good habits again. I just read an article that talked about how the dieter who "has to be perfect" usually doesn't succeed over the long term. It's those that realize that they might slip but then get right back on track immediately that are successful in maintaining their weight loss. So sounds like you are doing it right.
Enjoy your day.
Sallie

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ZARAMUNI 8/26/2011 9:34AM

    Stay safe! I love Cape Cod, it's so beautiful there! Don't feel bad about the donut. It's not about being perfect!

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BYEPOUNDS 8/26/2011 9:33AM

    Sounds like you conquored the donut. I had one about a week ago, but with all of the healthy ingredients, it didn't taste good.

Good luck with the hurricane. Best to you!

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my day off

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Yesterday went well calorie wise, nothing else though. They called and cancelled my yoga class. Today I am either going to do yoga on the wii or go to library and get a dvd. I have not done any yoga for two weeks now, and my middle feels all jiggly. I hate that feeling, it always feels so much tighter with the yoga.
Bella seems much better today, grabbed her ball and wanted to play. I could not play much as I am suppose to keep her quiet, so hard for a boxer.
Today's plan... track, drink water and do some yoga.

  
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KIYOSHI04 9/5/2011 12:53PM

    glad to hear bella is doing better.


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ELISADENK 8/24/2011 7:29PM

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MEXGAL1 8/24/2011 10:00AM

    good for you to stay on track.
So glad to hear Bella is doing okay....beautiful doggie.
Have a great day.
Sallie

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Tuesday

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

I am going through a nightmare with Bella. Her leg is a mess, brought her back to the vet, different antibiotic to try, another 100 bucks. Same thing as Saturday, I wish I never started this but now I have to get her well again. The lab results were stage 2 which they told me now I should test to see if it has spread to lymph nodes and then further treatment. I said no, it ends here, what ever will be will be. I cannot torture her anymore. She is going nuts with that cone on her head.
Stayed on plan yesterday pretty much, ended low on calories, little better on water. No exercise, but I am not missing yoga today.

  
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KIYOSHI04 9/5/2011 12:54PM

    ive missed a lot, it seems. i am terribly sorry about her diagnosis.

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BOJO70 8/24/2011 9:31AM

  My heart goes out to you and Bella - good thoughts!

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PSCHEP 8/23/2011 12:05PM

    Sounds like you are doing all you can for your Bella. You are going through such a stressful time. I admire that you are able to stay the course through this difficult time. Hang in there and hope Bella feels better soon!

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MEXGAL1 8/23/2011 10:21AM

    So sorry to hear about Bella. It is so hard when our beloved pet is hurting. I so know. I love my kitties and doggies so much. that is the one thing that is going to be hard when we leave for 5 weeks. I will miss them so much.
Many thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Sallie

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