Michelle's Journal

[Elizabethdaisy]

Well this morning I woke up and had a bowl of strawberry chex with skim milk. Not sure how much that was but my goal is to eat better then I normally would healthier. So I want to write down everyday what I ate.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I forgot I had a chocolate rice krispie treat too so tomorrow morning I want to start off eating very healthy.

[StElmosFire]

Your off to a fine start. The rice krispie treat is fine ED. Just stop at one. No big deal! 1 question though, why did you eat it? Were you hungry?

[Elizabethdaisy]

nope I just crave chocolate all the time. I dont know how to say no to it.

[Flutterby]

Oh good, I see you started a journal :) I didnt' know your name is Michelle! Kashi Go-lean is a really yummy high fiber cereal--it would fill you up more than Chex. Clean out your cupboards and get rid of the junk! The kids don't need it either :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

I know but hubby is my problem. I cant get him to diet with me so I am doing this on my own. I am going to buy things he likes that I dont for him. the kids really dont eat much snacks they love fruit. its me that buys it though. shame on me. yep its michelle IRL. lol

ok for lunch I have a salad with ranch one bowl. and I made a little bag of bistro deluxe it was good.
I really like toaster waffles for bfast so I dont know what to eat now.

[StElmosFire]

nope I just crave chocolate all the time. I dont know how to say no to it.

If your going to have chocolate, make it dark chocolate. It's better for you. Try to have maybe some hot cocoa or something like that to curb that craving.
I used to be the same way mama, fight the urge.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I hate dark chocolate. thanks I am going to cut it out completely if I have some I will want it more. I did it before I can do it again.

[StElmosFire]

I know but hubby is my problem. I cant get him to diet with me so I am doing this on my own. I am going to buy things he likes that I dont for him. the kids really dont eat much snacks they love fruit. its me that buys it though. shame on me. yep its michelle IRL. lol

ok for lunch I have a salad with ranch one bowl. and I made a little bag of bistro deluxe it was good.
I really like toaster waffles for bfast so I dont know what to eat now.

Kashi makes a fantastic toaster waffle. FANTASTIC! My kids and DH even love them.
You can get honey oat, blueberry, and plain. YUMM-O!
Then get lite syrup.

Was the ranch lite? Lots of hidden calories in plain ranch dressing.

[StElmosFire]

I hate dark chocolate. thanks I am going to cut it out completely if I have some I will want it more. I did it before I can do it again.

Honey don't cut it out completely. Trust me, just have it in moderation and you will be fine. Dieting shouldn't be a battle, it really shouldnt even be called that. It's healthy eating. Lifestyle change if you will (easier said than done I know, I need to practice what I preach).
Your not alone in this Michelle. I am here, Flutterby is here. We are here with you! Jounrnal here often. When you have a craving you need to overcome, journal, do 10 jumping jacks whatever it's going to take to get through it.

[Flutterby]

I just wanted to throw this out---The South Beach diet is a really good book to read (I got it on-sale at Barnes and Noble for about $7 for the hard copy). Mostly what it suggests is getting rid of all the processed carbs and eating lean meats, eggs, veggies etc. The one thing I didn't like about WW is that I was still finding ways to eat crap in my diet and still be under points lol!

[Flutterby]

Oh, another thought--if you are just having a salad for lunch, throw some protien in there, like chopped ham or turkey, almonds or a sliced hard-boiled egg, cheese or some beans, chickpeas etc. It will fill you up and keep you from getting hungry so soon afterwards.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I did have chopped ham in it. the lunchmeat thats ok? yeah I think I am going to just cut out the junk and eat healthier I dont want to do points anymore you know. but I need to eat healthier.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I need something I can do and breastfed. I have a 9 month old I am still bfing. thanks so much you and chrystal have been so a great help.

[Elizabethdaisy]

Kashi makes a fantastic toaster waffle. FANTASTIC! My kids and DH even love them.
You can get honey oat, blueberry, and plain. YUMM-O!
Then get lite syrup.

Was the ranch lite? Lots of hidden calories in plain ranch dressing.


it was regular ranch. I am going to switch to fat free italian i like it and good for me. i hate lite ranch. I love blueberry and strawberry waffles. thanks so much. what things do you eat for bfast and lunch that are healthy?

[Elizabethdaisy]

Honey don't cut it out completely. Trust me, just have it in moderation and you will be fine. Dieting shouldn't be a battle, it really shouldnt even be called that. It's healthy eating. Lifestyle change if you will (easier said than done I know, I need to practice what I preach).
Your not alone in this Michelle. I am here, Flutterby is here. We are here with you! Jounrnal here often. When you have a craving you need to overcome, journal, do 10 jumping jacks whatever it's going to take to get through it.


if I have it I will eat it all. I just had a whole mr goodbar and didnt even realize it. I had to get it out of my house to start fresh tomorrow. lol

[Flutterby]

Check the sugar content on the dressing. The lite tend to have more sugar (to make up for the bad taste lol!). Honestly, if you don't use much, I'd stick with the regular ranch if you like ranch. Italian dressing probably is better, depending on the type of oil they put in it. Olive oil is really good for you. Okay, I'll shut up now and try and get laundry folded and off the couch before dh comes home. He's coming home early with a good excuse--we don't have any water!

[Elizabethdaisy]

no ranch for me I use alot. lol fat free italian tastes good. thanks ladies.

[StElmosFire]

Check the sugar content on the dressing. The lite tend to have more sugar (to make up for the bad taste lol!). Honestly, if you don't use much, I'd stick with the regular ranch if you like ranch. Italian dressing probably is better, depending on the type of oil they put in it. Olive oil is really good for you. Okay, I'll shut up now and try and get laundry folded and off the couch before dh comes home. He's coming home early with a good excuse--we don't have any water!

REALLY?! I've never looked at the sugar in ranch. Wow...I think I will stick to my balsamic vinagarette by Newmann's Own. YUMMY!
Sorry to hijack Michelle, thanks Amy!

[Elizabethdaisy]

no biggie.

[Flutterby]

So, how did your day go :) One thing you might want to think about doing is taking some 'before' pics to help you stay motivated. That way when you do lose, you'll see how far you've come! I've taken before 'gasp' bikini pictures, and hoping in a few months to take some more just to see the progress.

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks for asking. I was about to post. I haev done so good today I am so proud of myself I love this feeling.
bfast special k and skim milk
snack 15 pringles
lunch chow mein noodles
snack apple

its 230 here and I am pretty full and doing great. I am making steak and baked potato and salad for dinner. I am going to do the pics thing thanks I hate looking in the mirror and getting my pic taken these days another reason I am dieting. I weighed myself yesterday my starting off weight I cant believe it is 218. I have gained alot. I was 223 when I started ww before kyler then got down to 190. my goal for right now would be to get under 200. then go from there. but I CAN DO THIS!

[Flutterby]

You CAN do this! :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

I had a little piece of steak for dinner and baked potato and a small salad.
I am starving so I am having a lean cuisine pizza tonight for a pm snack. but thats alot better then what I usually eat.
thanks amy.

[Flutterby]

I am SO craving the pasta I made for the kids. Dh and I just had chicken thighs with sauce on top and sauteed zuchinni. I hate to admit this, but I bought brownie mix at the store tonight. Usually dh and I eat these after bed, but I am about to make it and share it with ALL the kids. Less calories for me lol! I haven't had chocolate or many carbs in forever and I need somthing for my pms cravings lol!

[Elizabethdaisy]

I bought brownies a few weeks ago and I made them the other night before I started this and thank god they werent cooked all the way and I had already put frosting on them. so yeah they went in the trash. if there is brownies in my house I will eat them all.

bfast today banana and bowl of special k and skim milk.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I also had a banana last night too after my pizza I was starving.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Welcome Michelle! You are doing great!
You asked about things to eat for bfast and lunch - I eat oatmeal - maybe you don't like it, but I either have a flavored instant pack or I can have a HUGE bowl of the plain quick oats with pumpkin pie spice, a smidge of vanilla, and cinnamon - it is delicious! Otherwise egg beaters are good, south beach diet bfast wraps if you need convenience. I don't knw what else - I pretty much eat the same thing everday and am not bored yet (I know I will eventually though so thanks ladies for the kashi suggestion!) As for lunch I almost ALWAYS eat a WHOLE bag of frozen veggies (I steam them in those glad steam bags - YUMMY) with garlic salt and then I also have a Lean Cuisine pizza or Lean Cuisine Panini. I also have lots of apples and oranges throughout the day. My rough part is supper. I am too stressed out by then to worry about cooking and eating right. Anyway, keep it up Michelle - I hope I and the other ladies here can be of great support to you!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks so much. that helped alot. I have heard you shouldnt eat the same thing everyday your body will eventually not lose weight. so I try to have varity.

[carterandcalliesmom]

thanks so much. that helped alot. I have heard you shouldnt eat the same thing everyday your body will eventually not lose weight. so I try to have varity.

That is probably true - I have heard that also, but I am so darn picky so it is hard. I need structure at least for my bfast and lunch at work - it might just be a control thing I don't know :) I do need to change it up a bit, but haven't had time to really think about it.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast banana and bowl of special k
snack banana
lunch smart ones spaghetti and shrimp love it so yummy.
snack banana
sorry I just love bananas. lol
dinner not sure yet.

[StElmosFire]

Good job honey. Watch the banana's though. They are good for you but depending on the size they could be as much as 200 calories. Try to get in some berries, those are really good in fiber and are lower calories.
Your really on your way!

[Elizabethdaisy]

really? I love bananas. what about grapes or strawberries?
thanks I am very proud of myself. does anyone know how many calories I am suppose to eat for nursing? I dont want anything to happen to my milk.

[StElmosFire]

really? I love bananas. what about grapes or strawberries?
thanks I am very proud of myself. does anyone know how many calories I am suppose to eat for nursing? I dont want anything to happen to my milk.

1500-1800 Calories per day for a nursing mama.

Grapes are ok. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, things like that are really, really good.

[Elizabethdaisy]

ok thanks chrystal. I love all those so berries it is.

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner last night we had honey dijon pork tenderloin I had one piece, baked potato and green beans.
then I had some crackers and cheese dip not much a small amount. I am so proud of myself I am doing so good especially with only eating one serving of it.
bfast I had 2 regular toaster waffles strawberry they were 100 calories each and I had spray butter on it no syrup.
right now my husband is cooking bacon and eggs for him and the kids and it smells so good but I wont do it. he offered to make me homemade waffles I was like uh I cant I am watching what I eat. yeah for me. this is day 3 I want to weigh myself just to see. I might later. lol
thanks to this place I can write down everything and not forget.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I just weighed myself and it says 214. how freaking cool is that. I remember when I first started ww I lost like 10 lbs quick then slower after that. I am so excited.

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch I had 3 pieces of frozen pizza needed to go to the grocery store. dinner spaghetti.

[Elizabethdaisy]

last night I had a few crackers and cheese. snack before dinner was a banana.
today bfast I had oatmeal and toast.
snack banana
lunch lean gourmet strognaff meal and cheese and crackers a few.

[Elizabethdaisy]

snack another banana and a special k bar.
dinner we had ham mashed potatos and gravy, green beans and rolls. I only had one plate good for me.
I had a glass of sweet tea thats my weakness. and hubby got me 3 small chocolate covered cherries for doing so good this week. he said you need one day to benge a little.

[Elizabethdaisy]

ok I weighed this morning it was 213 yeah. 5 lbs down in a week. I am doing so good so proud of myself.
bfast special k cereal with skim milk and banana

[carterandcalliesmom]

ok I weighed this morning it was 213 yeah. 5 lbs down in a week. I am doing so good so proud of myself.
bfast special k cereal with skim milk and banana

yeah! Go Michelle!!! SO happy for you - keep it up :)

[Flutterby]

Yea :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

aww thanks ladies. you know you all really are helping me so much. thanks.

[Flutterby]

Have you set any mini goals? I think getting to 200 would be a great one :) Then you could give yourself a small reward! I feel like I have to start all over again today. I think I am setting a mini goal for 155 (haven't seen that number in years).

[Elizabethdaisy]

yes my goal is to be 199 right now its my mini goal. I cant wait to hit it and keep going. I think when I hit 200 I will get a few new outfits and maybe a nice pigout dinner. lol
I know I should be having maybe one day to eat whatever but if I do that one day its hard to go back. I want to stay eating healthy it feels great. every once in awhile a little treat like I did sunday I had 2 small chocolate covered cherries and a small glass of sweet tea. I dont mind drinking just water every once in awhile I need tea and chocolate. lol'
ok enough rambling off to lay kyler down he is asleep in my lap nursing.

[Flutterby]

For me I find one full day of eating 'whatever' isn't working out. I would say its okay to have a celebratory meal, but keep it to one plate and load up on veggies!

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast special k cereal and banana
lunch lean gourment meal pepperoni pizza
snack salsa and baked chips

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner small bowl of spaghetti and bowl of salad with fat free italian
snack pizza pocket and fudge brownie smart ones.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I have not been too hungry today so I had a banana for bfast and then one a few hours later for snack.
lunch here shortly. I weighed myself again this morning it was 212. I am trying to do it once a week but I cant keep myself off the scale. lol

[mommyof2sons]

You are doing great!! :hugegrin:

[Elizabethdaisy]

awww you are all so great.

[carterandcalliesmom]

You are doing great, but remember to not get too obsessed with the numbers. You will probably continue to lose fast and then slow down some - I don't want you to get discouraged! :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

yeah I can already feel a difference though so its great. I feel so much better. just eating healthier I can feel it.

[carterandcalliesmom]

yeah I can already feel a difference though so its great. I feel so much better. just eating healthier I can feel it.


I know what you mean- despite what the scale says, it is more important to feel good and know you are eating healthy

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch a lean gourmnet meal steak veggies and rice and a salad with fat free italian.

[StElmosFire]

Your doing so good mama! Keep it up. Do not be surprised after a big loss this week that you may have a smaller one this week. Sometimes our bodies do that.
Keep truckin mama, 199 is just around the corner!!!!

[Elizabethdaisy]

yeah I usually lose real good for the first few weeks then after that its harder.

[StElmosFire]

yeah I usually lose real good for the first few weeks then after that its harder.


That's probably when you hit a plateau. At that time you need to change up your diet for a few days to get over it and then continue on. When you get there, I will be here to help you!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks chrystal you rock. I am here for you too if you need me.
btw I just had a snack it was a small bowl of watermelon.

[StElmosFire]

thanks chrystal you rock. I am here for you too if you need me.
btw I just had a snack it was a small bowl of watermelon.

It's so good isn't it! I love watermelon anytime of year. I went to Trader Joe's and they had little baby watermelons. Perfect size for me. It fit in a diaposable ziploc container. I ate the whole thing for breakfast! Love it, love it, love it!

[Elizabethdaisy]

well I was bad for dinner but dont mind it all. I had some pizza from donatos.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I had 2 toaster waffles with spray butter and fat free syrup.

[StElmosFire]

A "bad" dinner every once and a while isn't bad mama. You need to live life. It's really all about moderation and changing your lifestyle.
I started a new thing at home. Every week we are going to try something new, something healthy. This week is avocado's. Next week, I am not sure yet. I will serve it at every meal and everyone has to take a least 1 bite.
Maybe you can do something like this too? This will help in your lifestyle change and get the whole family involved without them even knowing...

[Flutterby]

We're trying a recipe for coconut chicken this week. Unfortunately, a lot of my new recipes aren't a hit with kids lol! But, we expect them to try it anyway! ED, I hope you enjoyed your pizza lol :) Its one of my favorite foods!

[Elizabethdaisy]

I love pizza and I just didnt want to cook so we ordered pizza. I had 4 pieces pretty good for me usually I cna eat a whole medium if not more.
thanks ladies. I like that idea but my daughter doesnt go for anything new. lol most of my fmaily doesnt.
snack pringles
lunch chimuimnga
snack special k bar
I was at my mother in law doing laundry and forgot my lunch.

[Elizabethdaisy]

well we were out and about so we stopped at a chinese restaurant. I didnt do too bad there either. I probably ate a little too much.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I got on the scale again this morning and it says 210. yeah 11 more pounds to go.
bfast special k and skim milk in bowl of cereal.

[Flutterby]

Woohoo!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks so much.

[mommyof2sons]

You are doing great!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks. I cant believe I have lost 8 lbs its so exciting.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Way to go!

[Elizabethdaisy]

well bfast was special k
lunch salad and lean gournmet pizza
snack salsa and chips

[StElmosFire]

Your doing it girl!
Good job :clap:

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner spaghetti and a little bit of hamburger and one bread stick.

[Elizabethdaisy]

last night I had some sweet tea a small glass too. man its so hard not to drink it.
bfast 2 toaster waffles with no sugar syrup.

[StElmosFire]

Doing good mama! It's ok if you have a treat mama, moderation is key! I cannot stress that enough.

[Elizabethdaisy]

yeah thats true. and I was looking at the calories its not too bad. its just one small glass everyonce in awhile. thanks.

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch salad and lean gournmet meal and an orange.

[Elizabethdaisy]

snack salsa and chips.
I am really hungry today. I am trying to fight the urge to eat out again today.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I cant believe I did it but I had a sugar cookie. just one though.

[Flutterby]

Yea! I have a big problem with cookies--good job at stopping at one :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks I cant believe it either.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast oatmeal with toast
lunch 6 in sub from subway it was chicken teryaki on wheat it was good and baked chips with water.
dinner hubby is making lasagna. yummy!

[Elizabethdaisy]

we had lasgana and salad. I had one piece too yeah.
before dinner for snack I had a special k bar.

[Elizabethdaisy]

snacl last night I had some beef jerkey.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast special k
snack special k bar
lunch 2 small pieces of lasagna
dinner 6 inch sub
snack brownie sundae smart ones meal yummy

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast banana and special k bar

[Elizabethdaisy]

snack fat free pudding
lunch salad and lean gourment meal pizza
special k bar after.

[carterandcalliesmom]

snack fat free pudding
lunch salad and lean gourment meal pizza
special k bar after.

Yum - pudding is something I kind of forgot about until recently - I didn't realize they are so low in calories - I love to eat it with cool whip - now I want some - darn you! Just kidding - have a good day!

[Elizabethdaisy]

lol yes so yummy love it. very low in calories so nice.

[km1212]

Michelle,

I just red through your journal! You are doing sooooooo awesome. Keep up the great work. 199 is right there! Can ya feel it???

I hope DH has seen your progress and is being supportive!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks katie so much. I am starting to really feel it. I got on scale today 209. its something so I will take it. I didnt do too good this weekend but its ok.

bfast special k waffles and sugar free syrup 2 and a banana.

[Elizabethdaisy]

oh yeah dinner last night steak small piece, small bowl of pasta salad and a few mushrooms cooked in veg oil instead of butter. yummy then I had a ww ice cream last night.

[carterandcalliesmom]

How is the WW ice cream? I just bought two of the smart ones desserts and hope they are good. I am hoping they help me at the end of my work day when I start feeling like I "have" to have sugar!

[Elizabethdaisy]

yes so good. I bought the bronie sundae one and the sorbet ones so good. you will love them. they help when I need sugar.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast snack I am so hungry today I had a fat free pudding then a special k bar.

[StElmosFire]

You know what's really good. Strawberries dipped in the fat free chocolate pudding. Yummy!
I would also take the lowfat ritz crackers, spread a little peanut butter on them (low sugar) and dollop a little bit of the fat free chocolate pudding. Again, another yummy snack!

[Elizabethdaisy]

that sounds so good. all the strawberries here are gross in the stores. so waiting until they look better and not 5 for one container. thanks sounds so good.

[StElmosFire]

that sounds so good. all the strawberries here are gross in the stores. so waiting until they look better and not 5 for one container. thanks sounds so good.

Do you have a Trader Joe's near you? They have awesome strawberries for much, much less.

[carterandcalliesmom]

You know what's really good. Strawberries dipped in the fat free chocolate pudding. Yummy!
I would also take the lowfat ritz crackers, spread a little peanut butter on them (low sugar) and dollop a little bit of the fat free chocolate pudding. Again, another yummy snack!

OH MY! That sounds FABULOUS! - I didn't even know they made low sugar PB - shows you how sheltered I am - is there a particular brand I need to look for? Thanks! I can't wait to try it! When 3/4 pm comes around I crave sugar so badly I feel sick!

[Flutterby]

Sounds like you are doing just fine :) Keep up the good work!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks amy.
dont know if I have a trader joe what is it? I am new to columbus so not sure. in the evening is my problem I need sugar or something sweet.

[carterandcalliesmom]

thanks amy.
dont know if I have a trader joe what is it? I am new to columbus so not sure. in the evening is my problem I need sugar or something sweet.

I hear ya Michelle! We will have to give each other some low fat/low calorie ideas (or ideas to keep our minds off of it!)

[mommyof2sons]

I know that there is a Trader Joe in Columbus. You can look at their site for the address:

www.traderjoes.com

[Elizabethdaisy]

I looked and dont see one in columbus.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I hear ya Michelle! We will have to give each other some low fat/low calorie ideas (or ideas to keep our minds off of it!)


yes we do! I love sweet tea that helps too and its not too bad in calories. I love the brownie sundae in ww desserts so good.

[carterandcalliesmom]

yes we do! I love sweet tea that helps too and its not too bad in calories. I love the brownie sundae in ww desserts so good.

I only like Nestea Raspberry - it doesn't actually taste like tea - LOL
I bought the mint fudge sundae dessert - it looks really good! What Chrystal recommended earlier in this thread sounds delicious too! When summer comes I like to eat fudgesicles and popsicles - those are low cal too :)

[StElmosFire]

I looked and dont see one in columbus.

They are in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dublin, Kettering, Westlake, and Woodmere according to their website.
Anyway, their produce is less priced (along with other yummy food)than your local market and much tastier IMO.

[StElmosFire]

I only like Nestea Raspberry - it doesn't actually taste like tea - LOL
I bought the mint fudge sundae dessert - it looks really good! What Chrystal recommended earlier in this thread sounds delicious too! When summer comes I like to eat fudgesicles and popsicles - those are low cal too :)

Definately Yummy. I think Skippy has the low sugar peanut butter.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I am so hungry lately. atleast I am healthy snacking.
lunch lean pizza pocket and salad and a few pringles
snack special k bar

[Flutterby]

What about adding some high protein snacks, like a few nuts or a hard boiled egg?

[Flutterby]

Oh, and make sure you are drinking enough water! It will help you fill up. Supposedly our bodies can mistake thirst cues for being hungry (or so 'they' say lol!). I personally like to fill up during the afternoon slump with a skim latte--homemade of course!

[Elizabethdaisy]

I like drinking sweet tea and occasionally cappucino love them both. I only drink water so no problem there. thanks I lvoe hard boiled eggs wil be boiling some tonight. yum!

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner taco salad.
snack I had special k bar and brownie sundae ww dessert.

[Now_serving_number4]

You are doing GREAT!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks so much fluff!

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast ww blueberry muffin and banana.
snack special k bar I love these things so yummy.

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch I was craving left over taco salad so I had a small plate. yummy.
also before that I had another snack a few pringles.

[StElmosFire]

Your doing good mama. Did you see the new light pringles? Only 70 Calories in 14 chips. I seen them at Target. I don't know about the taste but if you tend to buy them, maybe check them out!

[Elizabethdaisy]

yes thats what I am eating not too bad. thanks you too.

[Now_serving_number4]

I love the WW desserts! The meals are great as well. I also love the special K bars ( blueberry). I need to get off my but and exercise lol. I am still stuck at 162. I think my body is holding onto the rest. I'm so glad to hear how well you are doing!

[Elizabethdaisy]

awww thanks bobbi. you can do it too. good luck.

[Elizabethdaisy]

got off track a little last night so I wont go there.

bfast special k bar and 2 speical k waffles and sugar free syrup
snack fat free vanilla pudding

[StElmosFire]

got off track a little last night so I wont go there.

bfast special k bar and 2 speical k waffles and sugar free syrup
snack fat free vanilla pudding

Must have been the day because I did too. Yep it's in the past. Great start to today mama! How much have you lost, do you know? In the zit thread you posted, your face is looking so thin!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks chrystal I have lost 9 lbs all together. let me post pics from right before I started and then today.
thanks so much.

[Elizabethdaisy]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h119/elizabethdaisy/my%20family/newglasses002.jpg
heres my face about a month ago or so.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h119/elizabethdaisy/my%20family/familypics002.jpg

[Elizabethdaisy]

my face does look thinner yeah. I want to lose my double chin.

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch today I had a lean gournmet meal and salad and a small glass of sweet tea. I am trying to cut it out but I have to have some.

[Flutterby]

You can always tell in the face that someone has lost weight. You are so cute! You're youngest really looks like your dh. You are doing such a good job--keep it up! I've heard rumors that the Lean Cuisine Paninis are really good :) I can't since I'm low-carbin it though.

[Elizabethdaisy]

yes kyler does look alot like daddy.
thanks so much. here is a pic from today I forgot to post it. lol

no makeup and just out of the shower I did a zit thread on debates. I havent tried the lean cuisine paninis yet might have to..

will post it in a minute downloading recording of kyler crawling.

[Elizabethdaisy]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h119/elizabethdaisy/more%20pics/lotsofnewpics078.jpg
this is this morning at 9 lbs lost.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast ww bagel with a little bit of strawberry jelly and a vanilla pudding.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I had some pringles for snack. then lunch I had taco salad leftovers from a few nights ago it was calling me from the fridge. lol thank god its gone.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I am leaving shortly and wont be back until sunday going to visit my family 3 hours away, just so no one wonders where I went.

[Flutterby]

Have a fun trip :)

[km1212]

Wow, you can see such a difference in your face. You look great! ..and you are doing awesome!!

Have fun on your trip!!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks km1212.
we are back and I had a crappy weekend I have strep throat so I didnt eat barely anything all weekend I couldnt swallow. be ready again in the morning though.

[Elizabethdaisy]

monday bfast special k waffles 2 and sugar free syrup
snack fat free pudding
lunch 2 lean pizza pockets I was hungry
snack I was bad I had some chips and dip but not too much.
dinner turkey, mac and cheese and peaches.
snack ww brownie dessert.

[Elizabethdaisy]

today bfast special cereal.
lunch salad with a few pieces of small shrimp and lean cuisine flatbread sandwich bacon blt was so good.

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner chicken burritos I had 3 small ones.
snack ww sorbet bar.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast 2 waffles
lunch baked cheetos and lean pocket

[MommytoSarah]

Hi Michelle,
Looks like you are doing great! Good for you. I have been trying to lose too. I started of all times to start dieting around Christmas. I have lost 15lbs so far. I think I am going to keep checking in on this board for support to keep it up!!

[Elizabethdaisy]

aww good to see you sarah. you should definetly join us here. good for you for 15 lbs. I am at 10 lbs so far.

[Daisy]

I have tried to keep a food journal a few times, it really helps doesn't it! I might need to start doing that. When I first started exercising I was eating like normal, but now after almost three weeks of working out 6 days a week I am starting to want to eat less so I can see the results of all my hard work!

It's great to have this forum for support!

[Elizabethdaisy]

I love the food journal really it helps me. I hope you love it too. And the ladies here rock.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast lean pocket bfast it was good and a banana
snack special k bar

[Now_serving_number4]

I love lean pockets as well

[Elizabethdaisy]

I love all the lean pockets so good.

[Elizabethdaisy]

yeah I weighed myself again this morning and another pound lost I was 207. 8 MORE POUNDS TO GO AND I WILL HIT MY FIRST GOAL!
lunch salad and lean gournmet meal pizza.

[carterandcalliesmom]

yeah I weighed myself again this morning and another pound lost I was 207. 8 MORE POUNDS TO GO AND I WILL HIT MY FIRST GOAL!
lunch salad and lean gournmet meal pizza.


Yeah for you! I am still stuck at 150-151 - uuugghhhh!!! (I think I have been that for WEEKS - I am only losing about .25-.5 pounds per week/every two weeks)
So, how are you gonna celebrate when you reach your first goal ? :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

I dont know yet I still need to decide that. maybe something in a smaller size would be great.

[Braydensmom]

Hang in there you will get there. i train with a personal trainer and am on a strict diet. I know how hard it is!!

[Elizabethdaisy]

ok lunch yesterday I had a lean gournmet pizza and salad. yummy.
snack fudge stripe 100 calorei cookies and a ww ice cream bar.
dinner I made shrimp in cajun seasoning it was yummy. califlower and pasta salad.
snack I had 2 small egg rolls.

[Elizabethdaisy]

today bfast I made a ww bagel with ww american cheese and candian bacon yummy. and a banana.
snack special k bar and a small cappucino.
lunch lean gournmet meal mexican meal and salsa and chips.

[Flutterby]

You are doing great! I can't wait to hear when you've made your first goal :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks Amy me too. I cant wait.
dinner we went to a chinese buffet I ate one plate yeah usually I can eat like 3. and I had a small bowl of ice cream.

[Elizabethdaisy]

saturday for bfast/lunch hubby made bfast pizza I had 3 small pieces. I had a bag of 100 cheeritos for snack and a special k bar.
dinner hubby made homemade mexican pizza I had 2 small pieces and a small bowl of pasta salad.
snack ww sorbet bar.

[Elizabethdaisy]

sunday bfast banana and lean pocket bfast sandwich.

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch I had a few pieces of left over mexican pizza it was so good and some veggies and dip.
dinner chicken sandwiches and tator tots.
snack I konw I was bad on sunday I had 2 egg rolls.

[Now_serving_number4]

i was bad on sun as well, today is a whole new day. kepp up the great work!

[Flutterby]

It sounds like you are doing really well! Keep up the great work :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

awww thanks ladies. I know I have to be bad sometimes but I just feel so awful when I do it like I screwed up my diet. thanks for making me feel better.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast ww bagel with ww american cheese and candaian bacon. and a special k bar
snakc fat free pudding.
lunch salad and lean gournmet meal pizza.

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner I made chicken terakyi stir fry with brown rice so good. everyone loved it. lots of veggies.

[Elizabethdaisy]

snack last night I made lean gournmet pizza rolls they were good then I needed some chocolate so I had ww brownie dessert.

today bfast 2 special k waffles and sugar free syrup.
weighed myself this morning I was 206 yeah. another pound down.7 more pounds to my mini goal.

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch I bought those boca burgers I bought the pizza one of course let me tell you so good. I put ww cheese on it and lite bread and a small amount of mayo so freaking good. and a salad. just wanted to share with you all.

[carterandcalliesmom]

lunch I bought those boca burgers I bought the pizza one of course let me tell you so good. I put ww cheese on it and lite bread and a small amount of mayo so freaking good. and a salad. just wanted to share with you all.

I didn't know WW makes cheese! Awesome - I have never seen it. Cheese is a big downfall of mine, but then I don't drink milk so sometimes it is okay in moderation :)
Good for you - you are almost at your first goal!!

[Elizabethdaisy]

yes I didnt know that ww made cheese either. I bought american cheese but they have string cheese and other cheeses atleast here in ohio at krogers they do. also I bought ww cream cheese so good. I had some with my ww bagel that was my bfast snack.
thanks I cant wait to be under 200.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Ooh, there is a Krogers 35 minutes from us - next time I go I will have to look - thanks!
I love their yogurt btw

[Elizabethdaisy]

we never had a krogers where I use to live just giant eagle I find myself finding more at krogers. I love the 100 caloires snacks too those help alot.

[carterandcalliesmom]

we never had a krogers where I use to live just giant eagle I find myself finding more at krogers. I love the 100 caloires snacks too those help alot.


Those 100 calorie packs were nice at first for me, then I started eating like 3-5 at a time - LOL Not so good for me then :(

[StElmosFire]

You are doing awesome mama.

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner we had tacos I had 3 they were small. yummy.

[Elizabethdaisy]

man I am so hungry tonight I have had a fat free pudding and a 100 calories cookie bag and I want something else. uggg....

[Elizabethdaisy]

ok bfast special k bar and a lean pocket.

[Now_serving_number4]

I am super hungry as well ED. So far today I had a banana, special K cereal , protein shake, special K bar. And I'm still hungry lol

[Elizabethdaisy]

I feel ya Fluff. I am so hungry all the time usualy I can fight the urge but sometimes I cant. I have had a lean pocket and special k bar for bfast then I just had a ww bagel and ww cream cheese for snack and its 11am here and I am still hungry praying for lunchtime to come lol.

[Elizabethdaisy]

lunch salad and pizza burger again it was so good and 100 caloires baked cheetos.

[Elizabethdaisy]

after lunch snack 100 caloires cookies and ww ice cream bar.
dinner spaghetti and garlic bread.
snack cheese dip and wheat thins yummy.
ww dessert. yesterday.

[Elizabethdaisy]

today lean pocket and special k bar for bfast.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast snack I had a bagel sandwich with ww cheese and canadian bacon these are so good then melt it together in microwave yummy.
lunch salad, boca bureger with ww cheese and 100 calories cheetoes. same lunch for 3 days but oh so good. I am having a small glass of sweet tea this is what kills me but I just cant give it up.

[Elizabethdaisy]

snack I had salsa and chips very good. I had a fudge pop before those and it was sugar free yuck.

[Elizabethdaisy]

dinner 1 chicken sandwich and tator tots.

[Elizabethdaisy]

snack last night ww brownie dessert.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast today 2 special k waffles with sugar free syrup. getting ready to have a fat free pudding too.

[Elizabethdaisy]

kids are eating salt and pepper chips and I had some too.

[Elizabethdaisy]

I dont know what it is but I have been really bad today and truthfully dont care so I wont be posting anything else I eat today. its one of those days.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Don't feel bad, I have those days every day!! (more like every night)

[Elizabethdaisy]

yeah this is sucky I usually have willpower. now my stomach hurts I shouldnt of ate it.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, you know, the day is not over, you can still do good. I do the same thing though and figure I already messed up so what's it matter? At this point though I wish I COULD overeat - I still cannot get full no matter how much I eat.

[Elizabethdaisy]

yeah thats true I can eat good for lunch atleast. we are going to dinner tonight.

[carterandcalliesmom]

I wish we would go out - Carter ends up throwing a tantrum so we don't get to. Where ya goin? :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

there is this great chinese place right down the street we love. the kids love going out so they behave well most of the time.

[carterandcalliesmom]

there is this great chinese place right down the street we love. the kids love going out so they behave well most of the time.

My DH loves chinese - that is pretty much the only place he takes me :( Like maybe 2x per year. Maybe when Carter is older it will be easier - I HOPE! :) Have fun and eat some crab rangoons for me! :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

ummm my fav. I will think of you the whole time.

[Elizabethdaisy]

ok we wont talk about yesterday well I didnt do too bad. I had lean gournmet meal and salad.
snack ww ice cream bar.
went to dinner I had one plate and was full.
was really sick to my stomach last night so I didnt have anything else after that.
today bfast bagel sandwich.

[Daisy]

You have such willpower!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks daisy but lately I havent as much. I keep telling myself I dont need the stuff my fmaily is eating I need healthy foods and I keep going. over the weekend wsnt so good. so starting over today. I didnt really do too bad but nothing I want to write about. we are ttc right too so hoping that happens for us.
I am the same weight today as last week 206.

bfast special k cereal.

[StElmosFire]

ED, I am so proud of you. You are doing awesome. Look at that ticker! 12lbs! WTG girl!!!!

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks girl.

[carterandcalliesmom]

ED, I am so proud of you. You are doing awesome. Look at that ticker! 12lbs! WTG girl!!!!

Ditto, you rock! :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

thanks so do u all.

[Elizabethdaisy]

bfast snack I had a fat free pudding.
lunch I had a lean gournmet meal and I nkow it sounds weird but it was good. I wanted salsa and chips but realized I didnt have the chips so I used crackers. lol
snack pudding

[Elizabethdaisy]

just letting everyone know I am not journaling for a few days just incase I am pregnatn if af shows I will be back here. I am still eating pretty good.

[Now_serving_number4]

Please don't stop with your wl because you think you might be pregnant. it's still ok if you diet. since you have gotten nothing but -'s just assume you are not pregnant and continue living like you were before. i'm afraid you are getting to hopeful and if you do get af i'm afraid on how it will affect you.

[Flutterby]

Yep even if you ARE pregnant I'd still encourage you to keep eating healthy and keep journaling!

[Elizabethdaisy]

I am still eating pretty good dont worry ladies I just dont feel like writing it all down taking a few days break until I know whats going on. I will be ok fluff if af comes theres always next month. I have changed my life eating habits and will not go back even if I get pregnant.

[StElmosFire]

How are you ED?

[Elizabethdaisy]

hey I am good but we are TTC now so not really journaling but still doing pretty good. still at same weight. hoping this is the month. how are you?

[Flutterby]

I miss you! I have no buddies here on the weight management boards anymore!

[Elizabethdaisy]

oh honey I miss you too. but we are really trying for our last baby so will be back here soon.