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So here's my story - I hate fruit. P1 I drooled over the thought of adding the strawberries. Now 3 days into P2... I've put off the strawberries all day. I think I'm going to purchase some frozen and add some to my favorite milkshake. Anyway that's my grumble. As for the other stuff - pretty regular
B: tomato & cheese omelet
L: turkey & cheese salad
S: peanut butter milkshake
D: chili
D: strawberries & yogurt
just got to get to that dessert... another thing to wash chop and eat. Geezers I'm lazy today!!
Workout - yoga, weights and not a lot of steam at track practice. |
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Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:37 pm |
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| sicofweight
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| I have a question now that you have entered phase 2. Are you finding it difficult to adjust knowing that you can have those foods again? Just curious, I'm kind of nervous my self to enter phase 2. |
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Thu May 01, 2008 2:49 am |
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| PixiesMom
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Hi sicofweight! Thanks for stopping by my journal :) Currently, I can say that phase 2 hasn't been much different than phase 1. I'm not sure if that sounds like a good thing to you, but it's exactly what I need. I did add oatmeal to my breakfast today (day 4) along with the strawberries. But thus far I haven't had any blood sugar surges or anything like I thought I would. I'm still fearful of bread and pasta and potatoes. Those are scary to me still. I think it will be a while before I enjoy those again.
I weighed myself today just out of curiousity and I am back up to 144 - so I've gained a whole pound back. But I'm trying not to sweat it. I'm dedicated to the health benefits of this WOE not just the weight loss ~ And yes that is said more for my own benefit than anyone reading. It's a new mantra for me, as well as "slow and steady wins the race". I'm concentrating on forming strong habits at this point and hope that they will lead to wonderful things! |
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Thu May 01, 2008 12:08 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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| Drum roll please... I am ever so pleased to say that I have been selected as the new Wish Coordinator!!! I am thrilled - and I just got the news at 9 tonight - much too late to call everyone I know. So I'm sure I won't sleep at all tonight ;) |
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Fri May 02, 2008 2:44 am |
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| PixiesMom
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Yesterday was a tough day yesterday. I just did not plan well... and then had some problems with dinner which ended up landing us at Bob Evans. But I did my best to stay on target. I need to work on planning that's my down fall.
So here's my plan for today:
B: PB milkshake for breakfast
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L: Roast beef, cheese veggies
S: yogurt/berries
D: beef, veggie stir fry (I eat mine over broccoli)
Ok so we'll see if today is a better day due to the prior planning. I think I'm starting to get a little lazy... I am determined to still be going strong on the 14th (1 mo since start). I'm taking this a month at a time until I can post a beachiversary too!! |
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Sat May 03, 2008 12:19 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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Well the last menu didn't pan out - it seems I'm better off posting at the end of the day what I've actually eaten instead of what I intend to eat - it's much more accurate. So here's todays:
B: Oatmeal pancake (didn't eat though, late for church and it wasn't very good to me).
S: Didn't eat the church donuts today either - that's 3 weeks running!! Yeah me! I didn't even drool when my family did. Starbucks Skinny Cinnamon Dulce Latte - my new favorite drink!
L: Cabbage & roast beef
S: Yogurt
D: 1/2 WW pasta & turkey sausage w/ tomato sauce.
D: Not sure, either a fudgesicle or PB milk shake.
I also need to update my ticker bc I lost .4 of a # this week. For me this is huge bc I fully expected to gain in my first week transitioning. Slow & steady wins the race... |
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Sun May 04, 2008 11:25 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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B: Oatmeal w/ milk
L: Tacos & broccoli
D: Cesar Salad, cucumbers, hummus, grapes
D: probably a peanut butter milkshake - though a nice hot vanilla makes me sleep better.
Today we built our garden box. We decided to build a box on top of the ground based upon some research that we did. We have a box for some of my favorite veggie - snap peas, zucchini, tomatoes, green peppers. I am also continuing my herb garden started last year. We started the plants inside and will probably transplant them later this week. I am so thrilled. We moved here 5 years ago and both my husband and I finished various degrees - so no time. Finally our garden comes back!! We had been traveling to a neighboring town to pick up boxes of veggies from a CSA... which I'm still considering for this year to suppliment. But I really enjoy the farmers market too. Anyway - enough about food. That's where I'm at. And I forgot to step on the scale this a.m. - and that's a good thing too :) |
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Tue May 06, 2008 11:21 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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Well yesterday was my first day of work. I sit at a desk all day now. This is quite an adjustment for me, I'm used to chasing little ones all day. I noticed that when I got home last night all I wanted to do was eat. I don't think it had to do with any real changes in my eating habits, I was just so drained from the day. Hopefully as time goes on I'll adjust. Dh has a couple of interviews this upcoming week. I think him getting a job would really relieve some stress as well. Anyway - on to my menu from yesterday-
B: pepper blend, veggie sausage, coffee
L: Veggie soup, cheese stick
S: Forgot which probably didn't help my energy drain!
D: Fajita & green beans
Dessert: fudgesicle
Did I mention that my new office has a big ole bottle of sugar free Davinci syrup for coffee? Women after my own heart!
Also, my weight did not budge this week. I'm ok with that... I'll just keep going, at some point it will happen. This upcoming week I just want to concentrate on adjusting to my new working mother status and hopefully finding time to exercise regularly. |
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Sat May 10, 2008 11:12 am |
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| PixiesMom
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Happy Mothers Day!
B: Yogurt/Granola/fruit
S: Coffee at church - another Sunday w/o donuts :) The smell of them is definitely hard to resist but I remember that I just have no control. I don't want to start the carb snowball effect
L: WW pasta w/ turkey & tomatoes
S: Celery w/ hummus chai tea latte (during the warm bath)
D: Grilled steak, cauliflower & pepper stir fry
D: not sure - but I finally got that Warm Brownie recipe to a consistancy and sweetness that I enjoy so I am in Heaven!!!
My mothers day celebration was a run around the neighborhood. I followed this with a warm bath & tons of pampering bath & body products. All while I drank my chai latte & read my new shape magazine. Fabulous!
Today I'm concentrating on meal planning for my first full week of work. I'm struggling to not let poor planning ruin my hard work! |
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Sun May 11, 2008 9:31 pm |
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| remillard
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Congratulations on being the new Wish Coordinator! (I can't believe nobody else has said so yet).
How's the new job in your first real week (I'm not counting the stray Friday)? |
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Tue May 13, 2008 11:19 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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Thank you so much Remillard! Others have checked in with me on other threads in the forums - which is wonderful. It's nice to have such a supportive group of people around!
My first week is going great. I'm getting a better understanding of what is expected of me and my duties. The others continue to just be wonderful women & a fabulous organization. I still need to pinch myself every day!
Here's today's menu:
B: Mock Danish
L: salad w/ tuna & beans Caesar dressing Grapes
D: brat w/ a ww bun, salad & some pretzels (probably not the best idea but I did watch the carb portion to remain compliant w/ my PCOS diet exchanges - so while the weight probably won't drop off I am still on the road to health :)
S: a tide me over SBD drink (mixes in like crystal light - yum)
Just realized at dinner that I hadn't allotted starches or much fruit for the day. I'll double check tomorrow's plan to make sure that I'm spacing out the starches correctly. |
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Wed May 14, 2008 12:54 am |
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| PixiesMom
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Full disclosure post:
B: WW tortilla, egg, salsa, cheese
L: turkey, cheese salad w/ ranch & yogurt
D: ribs, 3 french fries, coleslaw, beer
(I know, I know not SBD at all) But DH was offered a job today!!! Hooray! A little celebrating was in order. I'm completely already back on the wagon for this WOE - for example there is a big ol' pint of Ben & Jerry's in my freezer available right now... BUT I'm not eating it! A celebration is permitted a total pig out is uncalled for... |
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Thu May 15, 2008 12:57 am |
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I think there might be some SBD'ers who would scold you for your beer, etc, last night, and certainly anyone who wants to support your weight loss goal would be doing you a disservice by saying it's okay. But mostly, I just want to say:
A huge congratulations to Mr. PixiesMom! That's wonderful news!
And a late congratulation to you too, PixiesMom on your new job as Wish Coordinator. You must be so proud to work for such an honorable organization. |
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Thu May 15, 2008 6:26 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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Thanks for stopping by my journal play-doh :)
I don't feel I need scolded for having a beer. I've made a lifestyle change. I'm not struggling to stay on some diet. Our buddy keeps this special beer on tap at his restaurant about 40 minutes away. We just head out there to celebrate some of life's finest moments. For the rest of my life I have every intention of celebrating special occassions - I've just modified how we do so some. The evidence of the transition is that in the past I would have enjoyed many beverages, loaded french fries and a pint of ice cream!
Yesterday's menu:
B: apple w/ peanut butter & veggie sausage
(not enough protein or something - it just didn't stick well)
L: WW tortilla, hummus, tomatoes, cucumber, sprouts
S: WW "muffin" (brought with me from the Vegan restaurant at lunch
D: Grilled Chicken salad
With working I keep forgetting to step on the scale first thing in the morning. I don't like weighing in unless it's first thing so I haven't... which is actually a good thing. I feel as though I am not allowing the scale to dictate my happiness. BUT I do know that whatever the # my body is continuing to change. My clothes are all fitting great. I bought some "foundation" garments to help some of my cute skirts look better. The garments are now too big to function - how fabulous is that?!!! |
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Sat May 17, 2008 4:15 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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Finding my way in the big bad world LOL...
Going out to eat - office goodies OY! I think I'm learning. I bought the south beach dining out guide. It's pretty informative, however most places we visit are just local health food places. The folks I work with are going to think I only like plain grilled chicken salad LOL!
B: zucchini omelet
L: Salad
D: Chicken Salad sandwich w/ veggie soup & celery sticks
D: I'm feeling a warm brownie coming on :)
The walk yesterday was 1.5 mi, this evening was 2.25 mi. We also bought the hitchhiker bike attachment to put my dd on the back of my bike. Dh will tow my ds in a trailer. Back before kiddos we used to bike everywhere... it will be nice to get back on the trails! |
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Mon May 19, 2008 11:48 pm |
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