My "lifestyle change" journal :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

Here is my first post here (on weight management anyway)Before I forget, how do I view just the posts in the weight management forum?



http://www.breastfeeding.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8173

So, I started my weight loss journey last week, but screwed up too many times so started again today. I do really really well during the day at work until I get home and am too tired/stressed to cook or plan a meal so I grab stupid junk that i don't even like.
Here is what I ate today so far:
If anyone has any suggestions on what to add or take out? (I know, I ate too many of the almonds, but they at least kept me full)

Mon, Dec 03 2007
Breakfast
Raw Whole Almonds - Good Sense Snacks/Deluxe Nut Mixes 360
Apples 72
Lunch
Chicken Club - Panini 315
Peas and Carrots - Fruits and Vegetables, Frozen 200
Total Calories Consumed 946

And, because I know that there is far more involved than just food, I have decided to try to document what i am feeling for the day to help me recognize when I am eating out of stress, boredom, depression, etc.
Today is my second day back at work and I have been feeling depressed about everything in my life - to sum it up, my DH tore our house apart and I have been dealing with having only half a house, DS wants nothing to do with me since having DD, I hate that my kids have to go to daycare and have someone else see all their "firsts" before me, my marriage and finances are in shambles, and I think all these things (to name a few) are excuses for me to hate myself and my body. I punish myself by either not eating or eating too much. I feel in competition with my coworker as far as my weight goes. I know I need to worry about myself and not compare myself to her or anyone else, but I do.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, I ended up eating about 4 servings of nutter butter bites last night, but other than that I did well for the day (went over 417 calories so I need to work on that, but according to calorie-count.com I still got an A- for the day). Anyone know if there is a chart or something that gives a recommendation for how many grams of carbs and protein needed for the day?
Started off good again this morning - 1 packet of oatmeal and bottle of water - have an apple waiting here for later :)

[hollydawn]

Sounds like you're off to a good start! Good luck!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Thanks for the support Hollydawn

Well, I got really busy at work so I didn't get to eat much - good news is that because of that I have 1100 calories left for snacks/supper!! YEAH! Now I just need to not go overboard though :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, I didn't make the best food choices tonight at home, however, I stayed just under my calories for the day (which I have to figure out if 1800 is right for me yet). I ended up getting a B for the day which isn't too bad. I have problems with carbs, everything I eat is carbs - what isn't carbs other than meat? I don't like much meat :(

[Unicorn]

Hey carterandcalliesmom!

Bravo for starting the eating journal! It is often very helpful to see where your eating patterns are.

As far as "carbs" what is important is to divide between 'good' carbs and 'bad'. For example, apples, carrots, whole wheat products, oatmeal, are all good carbs. They contain fiber and low amounts of natural sugar, and will fill you up and maintain your blood sugar. Bad carbs would be white flour products, white sugar, or any other refined sugars. Try to limit those as much as possible.

Your calorie count seems a little low. Especially if you have less than 500 calories in the day, you will be totally ravenous at night and then eat anything that is not tied down. Try to divide up your calories through the day, and plan on 3 small meals and 2 small snacks. Include a lean protein and a 'good' carb with each. Non meat sources of protein can be egg whites, yogurt, low fat cheese (string cheese is good), nuts (in moderation), cottage cheese, beans, hummus. For example, hummus and carrot/celery sticks, cottage cheese and a banana. Those kinds of snacks/meals will really keep you feeling full and keep your energy up. Try to stick to a moderate fat intake, and include non-meat sources of fats such as olive oil or nuts.

Also be sure to drink lots of water! that will help to control hunger urges.

Erin

[carterandcalliesmom]

Hey carterandcalliesmom!

Bravo for starting the eating journal! It is often very helpful to see where your eating patterns are.

As far as "carbs" what is important is to divide between 'good' carbs and 'bad'. For example, apples, carrots, whole wheat products, oatmeal, are all good carbs. They contain fiber and low amounts of natural sugar, and will fill you up and maintain your blood sugar. Bad carbs would be white flour products, white sugar, or any other refined sugars. Try to limit those as much as possible.

Your calorie count seems a little low. Especially if you have less than 500 calories in the day, you will be totally ravenous at night and then eat anything that is not tied down. Try to divide up your calories through the day, and plan on 3 small meals and 2 small snacks. Include a lean protein and a 'good' carb with each. Non meat sources of protein can be egg whites, yogurt, low fat cheese (string cheese is good), nuts (in moderation), cottage cheese, beans, hummus. For example, hummus and carrot/celery sticks, cottage cheese and a banana. Those kinds of snacks/meals will really keep you feeling full and keep your energy up. Try to stick to a moderate fat intake, and include non-meat sources of fats such as olive oil or nuts.

Also be sure to drink lots of water! that will help to control hunger urges.

Erin


Thanks Erin - I try to eat more calories during the day most of the time, but there are days when I am in court the entire day and I am lucky if I even get to pump or go to the bathroom let alone eat :(
Everyone keeps talking about hummus, but I don't know what it is. I grew up on meat and potatoes, spaghetti, pea soup, or liver (all of which I hated) so now I have a really really hard time realizing that there is so much more out there. I get into a rut of eating the same exact thing every day. I love nuts and I love yogurt. However DD has severe reflux so I really have to watch the dairy - so hard when you are picky like me :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, I stood on the scale and shouldn't have. I gained .2 - no biggie, but still. I have to remind myself that for the most part I am eating well and I always gain a little and lose a little before losing for good. Had a not so good day yesterday as I forgot my lunch for work and didn't eat breakfast. I was so starved when I got home and the kids were crying, etc. It came to me this morning that I don't want to face my problems so that is why I become so focused on food. I am glad I realize this and hope it keeps me from going back to my eating disorder behaviors.
Today is going better - I had 2 packets of oatmeal instead of the usual one - kept me full all morning too. I realized that I can actually have regular plain oatmeal spiced with some pumpkin spice, vanilla, and cinnamon and get more of it for the same amount (or slightly more?) of calories as the instant flavored kind :)
Lunch I had a Lean Cuisine Pizza (can I say YUM?) I LOVE Lean Cuisine pizzas and paninis! I also had a half bag of frozen meditteranean veggies - yum too! I just bought those glad steam bags to steam my veggies in and they taste SOOOO much better!
Fruit for snack later

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, I started slacking at documenting. As posted on another thread, I did finally lose 2 pounds. Then I woke up with my period and the scale says 2 pounds heavier. I feel like throwing up (DS was sick on Friday so I hope i don't have the flu) Probably not going to be able to eat much today.

[StElmosFire]

I only read your first post so if I repeat anything anyone said, I am sorry.
First, are you breastfeeding? If so, make sure you consume 1500-1800 calories a day to maintain that supply. You may want to change up your calories each day. For example 1200 Monday 1500 Tuesday 2000 Wednesday 1400 Thursday.... and so on. It takes your body 3 days to burn calories so what you are burning today is what you had 3 days ago. Make sense?
Try to get in some sort of cardio everyday weather it's walking or just dancing around with the kids. 20-30 minutes is perfect.
You can weigh as much as 5lbs more during your cycle. Make sure you drink enough water especially during this time to try and keep that water weight down.
If you do not eat enough calories you will gain weight. If you eat too many, you will gain weight. Sucks I know. It may take you a little while to figure yourself out. Be patient mama.
Foods high in fiber and protein will keep you fuller longer. Watch the sodium and hidden fats. Almonds (or any nut) are a good source of fat but watch the salt.
1-2lbs a week loss is fabulous when breastfeeding. Make small goals. If you make a goal too big and you don't meet it, you can end up going backwards and having to start all over again.
If you end up cheating or whatever, who cares? Each minute we get is new. Just start over.
Also remember, you are fabulous no matter what weight you are. Your children and DH love you and you need to love yourself too!

I will be right along with you. I am starting over again."thheart"

[carterandcalliesmom]

I only read your first post so if I repeat anything anyone said, I am sorry.
First, are you breastfeeding? If so, make sure you consume 1500-1800 calories a day to maintain that supply. You may want to change up your calories each day. For example 1200 Monday 1500 Tuesday 2000 Wednesday 1400 Thursday.... and so on. It takes your body 3 days to burn calories so what you are burning today is what you had 3 days ago. Make sense?
Try to get in some sort of cardio everyday weather it's walking or just dancing around with the kids. 20-30 minutes is perfect.
You can weigh as much as 5lbs more during your cycle. Make sure you drink enough water especially during this time to try and keep that water weight down.
If you do not eat enough calories you will gain weight. If you eat too many, you will gain weight. Sucks I know. It may take you a little while to figure yourself out. Be patient mama.
Foods high in fiber and protein will keep you fuller longer. Watch the sodium and hidden fats. Almonds (or any nut) are a good source of fat but watch the salt.
1-2lbs a week loss is fabulous when breastfeeding. Make small goals. If you make a goal too big and you don't meet it, you can end up going backwards and having to start all over again.
If you end up cheating or whatever, who cares? Each minute we get is new. Just start over.
Also remember, you are fabulous no matter what weight you are. Your children and DH love you and you need to love yourself too!

I will be right along with you. I am starting over again."thheart"

Thanks StElmosFire. I need all the encouragement I can get. I am having no supply issues as of yet - I am pumping far more than DD eats! (so, I must be eating plenty!) I do change up my calories, but not really intentionally. There are days I am just too busy and I make up for it other days - my weekends are my free days. I don't go crazy, but I don't count (well, I do in my head, keep a rough idea so that I don't go too over) I had never really thought about the fact that you are burning today what you had three days ago - interesting! It is so hard to get out and walk because of all the snowstorms - I do a lot of stairs at home, carrying the kids - 50 pounds between the two of them, carseat, and whatever else, and dancing with DS. I am not sure it adds to 20-30 minutes though. This spring I can really do better with taking the kids out in the stroller. I totally agree with the if you mess up, just start over. I used to beat myself up over every little setback and then end up starving myself of throwing up. I have learned to just take it one day at a time and start over a LOT! :) I don't know that I am fabulous or that my DH loves me, but thanks - I don't ever hear that.

[StElmosFire]

I don't know that I am fabulous or that my DH loves me, but thanks - I don't ever hear that.

I don't hear it enough as I would like either. But we are mama.... we are.:hug:

[carterandcalliesmom]

I don't hear it enough as I would like either. But we are mama.... we are.:hug:


That is for sure - I have been feeling very left out and "vulnerable" since having DD because now DS only wants PAPA. He asks for him and even the daycare lady, but not me :( I know, I am such a baby, but it was DS and I pretty much for everything everyday - DH didn't do much with him so DS was attached to my hip for 16 months.

[StElmosFire]

That is for sure - I have been feeling very left out and "vulnerable" since having DD because now DS only wants PAPA. He asks for him and even the daycare lady, but not me :( I know, I am such a baby, but it was DS and I pretty much for everything everyday - DH didn't do much with him so DS was attached to my hip for 16 months.


:sigh: I know what you mean. It's such a huge transition not only for us but for the little ones too. I went through that with my DS when DD came. He came around eventually but it was heartbreaking and now I am still going through it with DD1 and DD2 is 12mos. I think maybe girls are harder because they are more emotional? I don't know. I am right with ya. Try to include him as best you can mama, give him some responsibilites. If he feels important (even though we know he is), he will come around more. Like oh I need those wipes, can you give them to me. I can't reach them and I really, really need them to finish with the diaper change (or whatever from cooking to laundry).
Hang in there.

[carterandcalliesmom]

:sigh: I know what you mean. It's such a huge transition not only for us but for the little ones too. I went through that with my DS when DD came. He came around eventually but it was heartbreaking and now I am still going through it with DD1 and DD2 is 12mos. I think maybe girls are harder because they are more emotional? I don't know. I am right with ya. Try to include him as best you can mama, give him some responsibilites. If he feels important (even though we know he is), he will come around more. Like oh I need those wipes, can you give them to me. I can't reach them and I really, really need them to finish with the diaper change (or whatever from cooking to laundry).
Hang in there.

Thanks, glad to know I am not alone. I always tell DS how big of a help he is. It has helped with how he is with DD, but not me. I hope he comes around soon - my heart is breaking. I am glad you understand - seems like DH doesn't. He rubs it in my face that DS wants him and not me :(

[StElmosFire]

How did you finish your day mama?
How is it going so far today?

[carterandcalliesmom]

How did you finish your day mama?
How is it going so far today?

Thanks for asking - I didn't even know you had replied - for some reason it doesn't show up on my subscribed threads when people have replied :(
The last few days I ate WAY too many cookies! (I am blaming my period!), but I lost back 1.6 of the 2 pounds I gained from the period (or at least I think from that). I didn't do so well today - I took DD to get her pics done and it took the entire day because I didn't like the first place we went - therefore, I didn't take time to eat right. I ate an Aunt Annie's pretzel, burger king whopper jr, and fries - for the entire day - and only drank one bottle of water. Tomorrow will be better though! :)

ETA: So sorry, where is my head - how are YOU? :)

[StElmosFire]

Hey girl. Meh, who cares right? Today is a new day. I too have been eating waaaayyyy to many cookies. Darn wor people need to quit bring in the treats!
Oh well, I do good when I can. That's life.
If anything, if you have days like that try to get a lot more water in. Your daily recommendation it 2 liters but because you are nursing you really should have 3. I know, I know it's a lot but believe me, it helps a lot. You can also get those little crystal lite packets to add for some flavor if you need it. I tend to need those more in the winter because it's so cold here, I don't have the thirst for plain ol water, KWIM?
Anyway, pics??????? I want to see that little sweetie.
Hang in there mama, today is a new day!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Hey girl. Meh, who cares right? Today is a new day. I too have been eating waaaayyyy to many cookies. Darn wor people need to quit bring in the treats!
Oh well, I do good when I can. That's life.
If anything, if you have days like that try to get a lot more water in. Your daily recommendation it 2 liters but because you are nursing you really should have 3. I know, I know it's a lot but believe me, it helps a lot. You can also get those little crystal lite packets to add for some flavor if you need it. I tend to need those more in the winter because it's so cold here, I don't have the thirst for plain ol water, KWIM?
Anyway, pics??????? I want to see that little sweetie.
Hang in there mama, today is a new day!

All we can do is move forward- the cookies must not have hurt too badly-back to 155 again- 30 to go!
I really need to drink more water- I drink only 1 liter and it feels forced. Love those crystal light packets! You hang in there too!
pic thread!
http://www.breastfeeding.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10818

[carterandcalliesmom]

Start weight - Sept 15th (postpartum) 186 pounds
Today 155.2

So far today:
16 ounces mint hot chocolate
apple
lean cuisine panini
3 halves of corn on the cob

[carterandcalliesmom]

Good news and bad news:
Good news is I am down to 152 - bad news is that it is because I have been sick as a dog :( I am hoping that at least some of it has been my hard work!

[mommyof2sons]

Sorry to hear that you have been sick. Get well hugs!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Sorry to hear that you have been sick. Get well hugs!

Thanks!
I am now down to 150- starting to kind of worry - I was only sick for a day and a half so I shouldn't have lost that much.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Back up to 153, but that isn't too bad considering I haven't been counting calories and eating whatever I want!
Back at it today:

So far today:
1 bag of celery (yes, the WHOLE bag :)
2 clementines
3 small gala apples
1 bag frozen veggies
1 lean cuisine panini
I am so HUNGRY and all I have left at work to eat are more apples and clementines.

Tonight is our family x-mas and we are having lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and some dessert (?) I think I will be alright if I fill up on the salad. I LOVE bread though so that is hard. :(

[StElmosFire]

Hey girl! How is it going?
Miss you over here!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Hey girl! How is it going?
Miss you over here!

THanks! Glad to be missed.
Doing so-so. I could be doing better, but then I could be doing worse too :)
Right now I am just maintaining my weight and I am okay with that for now. Considering the holidays just passed, maintaining rather than gaining is an accomplishment. I do really well at work - it is at home I have the most troubles. I get so stressed and panicked. (anxiety like crazy) - I either don't eat at all or eat whatever is quickest. I really need to start planning suppers. I am a terrible mother/wife for not cooking for my family. There just isn't enough time.
Anyway, off the soap box now.
I already ate a brownie today, but the day isn't over and I can get back on track:
fresh fruit and a lean cuisine/frozen veggies for lunch - I eat this everyday, but I never get sick of it :) Supper is another story....

[StElmosFire]

#1- you are not a terrible wife and mother because you do not cook. If that statement is true than over half of America's mothers are terrible. If you think this (again you shouldn't) than change it! Make a weekly menu and do it! Biggest Loser has a fantastic cookbook with fast and easy receipes. They are healthy too. Preplan mama. You can do it!
Who cares about the brownie. My questions is was it good? Was it worth it? Did it satisfy your craving?
I love brownies!
Keep on keepin' on mama!
Your fantastic!

[carterandcalliesmom]

#1- you are not a terrible wife and mother because you do not cook. If that statement is true than over half of America's mothers are terrible. If you think this (again you shouldn't) than change it! Make a weekly menu and do it! Biggest Loser has a fantastic cookbook with fast and easy receipes. They are healthy too. Preplan mama. You can do it!
Who cares about the brownie. My questions is was it good? Was it worth it? Did it satisfy your craving?
I love brownies!
Keep on keepin' on mama!
Your fantastic!

I know deep down I am not terrible, I just feel like I should take better care of my family, but I am doing what i can for now so that is what is important. Where do I get this Biggest Loser cookbook? I need easy! THe brownie was FABULOUS!! It was chocolate and peanut butter- I don't beat myself up over it or I would end up going back to my old ways! :)

[StElmosFire]

You can get the cookbook at any bookstore. I think I got mine at Barnes and Noble.
The receipes are fabulous and "normal".

[carterandcalliesmom]

You can get the cookbook at any bookstore. I think I got mine at Barnes and Noble.
The receipes are fabulous and "normal".


THanks - off to check it out!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Back to 152 again - yeah! I hope to see 150 and under again soon!
This is why I need to journal more (and take healthy snacks with me wherever I go!) My sister wanted my DC and I to go over to her house so we did - I was soooo hungry so I ate a bunch of crap! I seriously never got full yesterday for some reason - I can only eat so many dang oranges and apples!:

Mon, Jan 07 2008
Breakfast
A Special k waffles 160
A Special k waffles 80
Lunch
B- SOUTH BEACH DIET REFRIGERATED WRAP KITS WRAP KIT TURKEY & BACON CLUB - Wrap Sandwich Kits 250
Dinner
A Bean with Bacon Soup - Campbell's Condensed Soups 510
B SOUTH BEACH DIET REFRIGERATED WRAP KITS WRAP KIT SOUTHWESTERN STYLE CHICKEN - Wrap Sandwich Kits 250
Snacks
Clementines - Raw 46
Clementines - Raw 23
C- Extra Cheddar Flavor Blasted Goldfish, 11.0 oz - Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers 280
Cherry Chocolate Chip - Grand Flavors 480
Total Calories Consumed 2,078

So, I totally went over as usual, but not by a ton at least. It is weird, but sometimes I end up losing weight when I eat more! (and when I eat meat - which I don't like all that much, but it does seem to take the weight off and increase my milk supply when I am pumping!)

Today I hope to do better (no, I WILL do better!!): so far:
2 packs of instant strawberry flavored oatmeal
1 slice watermelon
Lean Cuisine chick club panini
1 bag frozen broccoli stir fry

[WalkingTittyBar]

Today looks great for you so far! I love LC paninis. Those things are awesome. Keep it up!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Today looks great for you so far! I love LC paninis. Those things are awesome. Keep it up!


Thanks, it is when I get home that I do badly :( I am working on it though, one thing at a time! I so love LC paninis too - I just stocked up the other day - they had 3/5$ plus free ice cream (which I didn't need, but haven't bought in forever so felt I deserved a little treat! :) )

[steph76]

The only thing I have found that works for me to better at nite, at home is to not have anything in the house.
Or only buy things I don't like.

The scale I bought is very simple. It only does weight. It was 17 after a 10 dollar off coupon.
I like it 'cause it is digital.
I am glad to hear the other one is more complicated, I had wondered if I would regret getting the simple one!
Oh, Conair is the mfg.

[carterandcalliesmom]

The only thing I have found that works for me to better at nite, at home is to not have anything in the house.
Or only buy things I don't like.

The scale I bought is very simple. It only does weight. It was 17 after a 10 dollar off coupon.
I like it 'cause it is digital.
I am glad to hear the other one is more complicated, I had wondered if I would regret getting the simple one!
Oh, Conair is the mfg.
Dh is the one that buys the junk - he is a junk food junkie - I should tell him to hide it. I didn't know conair made scales. I have a digital one now, but I am not sure if it is accurate or not (DS threw it in the tub once :) )

[WalkingTittyBar]

My dh is a junk food junkie too! Drives me crazy. Especially when I am trying so hard. I make him keep his stash of cakes and Mountain Dew in his truck. That really helps.

[The_Babycakes]

lol, I make dh hide food from me too! Hell, I actually hide stuff from myself sometimes! If it's out of sight, it's out of mind (for the most part). I like the lc panini's too, but I hate spending 300-350 calories on such a small sandwich, that for the most part doesn't satisfy me that much. Keep up the good work and have a great day tommorow!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, I haven't worked out again since that first time on Thursday - I asked DH if he cared if I went to my friend's house two nights a week after the kids were in bed to work out. He just rolled his eyes ! He then came home the next day and said fine, but he was going to go the races every Sat night then. How do those two things compare?? Hmmm, me working out WHILE the kids are sleeping or his spending money to drive to and pay for the races, eating, and also WHILE the kids are awake - really, do they compare??
So, enough of my vent. I have literally been starving - I have been eating and eating nonstop (not all bad stuff, but I could be doing WAY better). I just can't get full no matter what or how much I eat lately - then I woke up yesterday with my period. It is weird, before kids I NEVER had cramps or got hungry - it NEVER affected me like this or at all.
I don't want to make excuses though - I just can only eat so many darn apples and oranges and veggies. As soon as I get down to 150 I get my period again and I go back up to 154-155 - this sooo sucks!

Do any of you ladies find that you just CAN'T seem to lose weight while nursing? I wasn't able to with DS until I stopped, then it came off pretty fast. I usually lose about a half a pound a week (but gain it back when i get my period so I am not really getting anywhere).

[carterandcalliesmom]

I do so well tracking my food during the day at work and then I get home and I don't even get to go to the bathroom or shower let alone sit down to write what I am eating. I need to work at it somehow though!

This morning:
2pkts oatmeal
1 clementine
1 c free dt coke (I know i need to drink water - I am out of my bottle water and I can't stand the town water!! - maybe I can see if I have any of my flavor packs left though :)

[StElmosFire]

Yes, water mama. Water, water, water. Can you get to a store to get a few bottles of water? I totally know about city water. The water at my work has so much chlorine I think pool water would be better. We thankfully have a gas station across the street.
Good job with the food so far.
Get some water mama!
Weight loss for me is a lot slower because I am nursing I think. I can't hit it as hard as I would like and I always have the excuse in the back of my mind that I need more calories to make the milk.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Yes, water mama. Water, water, water. Can you get to a store to get a few bottles of water? I totally know about city water. The water at my work has so much chlorine I think pool water would be better. We thankfully have a gas station across the street.
Good job with the food so far.
Get some water mama!
Weight loss for me is a lot slower because I am nursing I think. I can't hit it as hard as I would like and I always have the excuse in the back of my mind that I need more calories to make the milk.

I wish we had a gas station nearby! There is a dollar store across from the courthouse where I have to go for work in a little bit so maybe I will stop and get some.

I don't think it is an excuse though - I really DO make more when I eat more. I have noticed that not only do I make more when I eat more, but the color is completely different! When I eat less my milk looks like water and when I eat a lot it looks really white.

[StElmosFire]

I don't think it is an excuse though - I really DO make more when I eat more. I have noticed that not only do I make more when I eat more, but the color is completely different! When I eat less my milk looks like water and when I eat a lot it looks really white.

No it's not an excuse cuz it is true but for me I excuse the double, or larger size for that when it's really a measly 300 calories that I really need. That's a banana and a cup of strawberries. Not a whole nother meal! :gig:

[carterandcalliesmom]

Did badly again after going home :( DS was whiney and crying, refusing to walk or go in the house. DD was crying because she was hungry. At that point I was just so darn frustrated, tired, and hungry all at the same time. I didn't want to fix anything to eat -
ended up eating several handfuls of cashews, choc cashews, pretzels, and then for supper tyson chicken tenders. AArrrghhh!

Today:
drank one liter of water
2 cups mint hot chocolate
one apple
one clementine
now off to eat my lean cuisine panini
I just wish I could figure out a way to stop myself from eating crap/snacking when i get home. I do so good all day and then sabotage myself !!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Down to 149 - YEAH! 13 more pounds for my first mini goal :)
I am scared though because whenever I finally lose a little i gain it back for a week or two before I stay at that number :(

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well it has been awhile since I last posted. I am not doing great, but not doing too badly. I was so excited to see that I was under 150 on the scale and stupid me I weighed myself everyday after that - of course, it kept saying 151-152 - Then I just want to hurl the darn thing at the wall - why do I do that? Once a week is sufficient - I KNOW that I fluctuate a lot so I don't know why I put myself through that.
Anyway, yesterday was my day off of work and DH was home so that kind of threw me off - I ate like total crap - I only ate one meal (Lean cuisine and bag of vegetables) and the rest was junk - cookies, chips, and later pizza - it is okay though, I am back on track today:
Oatmeal w/pumpkin pie spice and vanilla
1 bottle water
Lunch is Lean cuisine and veggies.
MORE water....
and today is my early day at work to leave so I will be doing the Walk away the pounds tape.

[Flutterby]

Having your routine (dh home for example) can really throw you off! Get back to it lol! Your oatmeal sounds yummy :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

Yesterday went well until I got home (again, ate CRAP - not a lot, but still) DH needs to get rid of the cookies!
No use crying over it - :)
oatmeal again this morning with pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and cinnamon
1 bottle water

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, I didn't weigh myself today, but yesterday was a good day. I thought that my pants have been getting pretty baggy, but just thought it was a fluke and they were stretched out. I tried on several pants yesterday and guess what? TWO sizes smaller!! I did a little happy dance :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

So far today:
2 bottles water
1 c free dt coke
3 clementines
Lean Cuisine Panini
half bag of frozen peas and carrots with garlic salt
1 yoplait light/fat free yogurt (everytime I eat this I think of the woman in the commercial going to the tailor's asking for her clothes to be taken in and the tailor keeps saying so you want them let out - too funny)
This afternoon an apple

[carterandcalliesmom]

Aww man, I have major heartburn!

Once again I sabotaged my whole day yesterday once I got home. I just haven't found a way to relax and not grab whatever is sitting out on the counter. I ate a cheeseburger on the way home - I was CRAVING meat like crazy - I am sooo not getting enough protein and that might be why I am "crashing" everyday! I then ate 4 cookies that probably equalled around 750 calories. Then I had a bagel which I don't normally eat. Some cheese... don't know what else.
This wouldn't be so darn hard if I had SOME sort of support from DH or a friend IRL. No use crying about it.....

today:
oatmeal, dt a&w root beer - need to get me some water though
2 clementines

[mommyof2sons]

Well, I didn't weigh myself today, but yesterday was a good day. I thought that my pants have been getting pretty baggy, but just thought it was a fluke and they were stretched out. I tried on several pants yesterday and guess what? TWO sizes smaller!! I did a little happy dance :)


Congrats!! That is awesome:hugegrin::hugegrin:

[carterandcalliesmom]

Congrats!! That is awesome:hugegrin::hugegrin:

Thank you! I was beginning to think that no one cared - LOL. That sounds silly I know, but for some reason it feels even better when you have someone else to celebrate with you.

For some reason I am not hungry at all today. (which I guess is a good thing). Maybe it is because I was up all night with the kids :( I am usually pretty good with little to no sleep, but boy is it kicking my butt today.

[mommyof2sons]

I care....I am so happy for you. Sorry that you were up so much last night

[carterandcalliesmom]

I am feeling down in the dumps and very discouraged. I don't know what my problem is but I really need to cut out the sugar. I eat so healthy all day long and then I go home and go crazy. I feel so sick if I DON'T eat sugar - As posted before, I think that I DO need to eat some more protein and maybe that would help. I just don't know what to eat. I am picky and don't eat much meat. I get sick of chicken breasts all the time. I do like yogurt and nuts. (but nuts are so high cal!) I guess I could boil some eggs, but then I would eat 2 or 3 instead of one. :(

[mommyof2sons]

:hug:

Some proteins that I like are almonds, walnuts, peanut butter, eggs and meat

[carterandcalliesmom]

So far today:
40 ounces of water
2 clementines
bowl of fat free yogurt
1 apple
1 lean cuisine flatbread
anyone want to help me figure out what to eat when I get home?? PLEASE??

[Elizabethdaisy]

hey girl you know I care I just didnt notice your post I am sorry. you are doing so good girl.

[carterandcalliesmom]

hey girl you know I care I just didnt notice your post I am sorry. you are doing so good girl.


Thanks! I need a kick in the butt though :)
If I could just plan better I could do this so much faster! (I know that slower weight loss is healthier, but man, I am only losing about .5 per week when I could be losing 2 pounds!)

[StElmosFire]

Slow and steady. That way you will have a better chance of keeping it off. Your doing an awesome job. Try to increase that water a little more if you can. Make it a goal!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Slow and steady. That way you will have a better chance of keeping it off. Your doing an awesome job. Try to increase that water a little more if you can. Make it a goal!

Thanks for the encouragement - I have been really messing up, but I know I need to not stress about it and just start over. I really do need to drink more water - I really try, I have a 44 ounce cup sitting right in front of me at my computer, but it takes me the entire day to drink it all. I just rarely get thirsty.

Oatmeal for bfast
1 clementine
2 scotcheroos (so bad, but you know what, I FINALLY feel satisfied - that is what I have been wanting for weeks now and I am sooo not hungry now - well, actually I feel sick - :mad:
chips w/corn and black bean salsa

Probably ate too much - not feeling so well so tonight I need to eat just soup or something light.
Still working on my 44 ounces of water!

[Flutterby]

I have a really hard time getting water in in the winter. Its just too cold to be thirsty lol! Can you maybe add in some Crystal light?

I hope you feel better soon :) So far it sounds like you are doing great! I'd love to be two sizes smaller lol!

[carterandcalliesmom]

I have a really hard time getting water in in the winter. Its just too cold to be thirsty lol! Can you maybe add in some Crystal light?

I hope you feel better soon :) So far it sounds like you are doing great! I'd love to be two sizes smaller lol!

Thanks Amy - I keep thinking it must be a fluke though - I really am not doing that well. On the one hand I am because I am not bingeing and I have not gone back to purging (yeah me!), but I keep eating crap I don't even want because I can't seem to find anything that satisfies me :( I know when the weather gets better though I can get out and walk and that is going to help my mental status and everything else will fall into place :) I am trying not to be too hard on myself right now as that is what triggers setbacks!

I have tons of those water flavor packets, but have to find them! LOL

[carterandcalliesmom]

I had a blast Saturday - had a ME day :)
It kind of gave me a kick in the butt that I needed though because I had to look at a lot of mirrors to try clothes on - I am currently debating whether or not to join the gym in town. I hate to join now as spring is not that far away and I hate to pay then when I will be walking outside. Anyway, DH leaves for work at 5 am now so I was thinking of getting up at 4 to work out. I can't workout at home because Callie is sleeping in the living room with us. A few more weeks and hopefully our bedroom and Carter's will be DONE! :) Then I can workout at home

Today:
Bfast - 1 cup light n fit yogurt - 80 calories
2 clementines - 56 calories
2 hard boiled eggs - 156 calories
water

[carterandcalliesmom]

Lunch
2 cups black bean corn salsa - 240 calories
Tostitos Multigrain chips - (didn't count, but I am guessing I ate TWO servings, not one - :( 300 calories)

Not doing too badly, but I should have counted the stupid chips or just not had them at all.
For anyone following along and who counts calories, how many calories do you think a person should eat total for bfast and lunch? I always eat too many or too little and it messes me up for supper.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Ate a bunch of cookies when I got home - Carter was throwing his usual fit and Callie was hungry. DH was not home until after 5:30pm when he got off work at 3:30pm. I was just so darned ticked off and stressed. Why do I DO THIS??????? I then ate a whole mini loaf of banana bread, some chicken bites, mac and cheese, and fat free pudding with cool whip :(

Today:
2 hard boiled eggs - 156 calories
6 ounces of fat free vanilla yogurt - 90 calories
water

[StElmosFire]

Oh well, it's ok mama. Sounds like you are a stress eater mama. You need to try to find something else to release your stress on. I used to be that way. Now I try to keep busy with something else. My trainer recommended starting a journal, even if it's just scribbling on a paper until the urge of eating goes away.
I hope you find peace mama. It's ok. Start over today as you did. Your today, is that breakfast? If so, add a piece of fruit and maybe some whole grain toast or a piece of whole grain toast with some peanut butter on it. Try to get those calories up to 400 or so for breakfast. It will help in the long run.
Hang in there!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Oh well, it's ok mama. Sounds like you are a stress eater mama. You need to try to find something else to release your stress on. I used to be that way. Now I try to keep busy with something else. My trainer recommended starting a journal, even if it's just scribbling on a paper until the urge of eating goes away.
I hope you find peace mama. It's ok. Start over today as you did. Your today, is that breakfast? If so, add a piece of fruit and maybe some whole grain toast or a piece of whole grain toast with some peanut butter on it. Try to get those calories up to 400 or so for breakfast. It will help in the long run.
Hang in there!

Thanks Chrystal - I really needed that pat on the back. I don't eat much for breakfast because I don't have time before work - then I end up trying to eat, pump, and work at the same time :( I used to just skip breakfast so at least I am doing better in that respect. I did just eat a pudding cup with lorna doones - not the best choice - should have had an apple, but I can only eat so many of those and then need something different. It at least satisfied me and now I feel better.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Morning snack
fat free pudding cup with 100 cal pack lorna doones - 190 calories

lunch:
Lean Cuisine Panini - 320 calories
Bag of frozen veggies - 125 calories
2 glasses of water

[StElmosFire]

Your doing just fine. 1 day at a time, 1 hour at a time, 1 minute at a time. Don't overthink it ok. Yes something for breakfast is better than nothing at all. Babysteps. You can do it! You ARE doing it! I will be PMing you shortly on my journey.

[Flutterby]

How's it going?

[carterandcalliesmom]

How's it going?

Thanks for asking- I am not doing so well. I posted about it just a minute ago - I can't stop eating - I am hungry ALL the time and nothing fills me up no matter what or how much. You wouldn't even believe everything I ate yesterday and was still hungry. It was kinda embarassing for me as we went out with another couple :( I thought I was pregnant, the test was negative. I know that Callie is nursing a lot, but I don't know that it would cause that kind of hunger. I also am getting little bruises on my arms and legs - I am not looking so hot!
Back up to 151 :(

[carterandcalliesmom]

Up even more to 153 :(
I am not going to stress though - maybe AF is coming.


Breakfast:
Drinking tons of water today :)
3/4 bag celery - will be eating the rest shortly
2 hard boiled eggs
1 ww yogurt
small apple

Lunch will be a plain salad with grilled chicken and 2 hard boiled eggs

[Elizabethdaisy]

It could be the nursing thats making you hungry. I was like that at first and ate everything in site. looks like you are doing good today.

[carterandcalliesmom]

It could be the nursing thats making you hungry. I was like that at first and ate everything in site. looks like you are doing good today.

Thanks, I hope that is all it is.


I forgot to add that I did the 2-mile WATP on Friday and then half of that one on Saturday - Carter kept wanting me to hold him and he wanted to watch "choo-choo!" So, it was a little bit modified with lots of dancing and running around. I also did the one mile this morning - that was all that time would allow - Carter was up from 2:30am-6 this morning! I need to remind myself that a little bit is better than none.

[Now_serving_number4]

I'm always so hungry as well. I can eat so much in a day it's unreal.

[carterandcalliesmom]

I had another ww yogurt - boy those are good! I ended up adding a half can of black beans to my salad hoping it would be more filling - no such luck
I also had an apple - still hungry :(

[carterandcalliesmom]

Ugghh! This is the worst time of day for me - I start feeling sick, dizzy, and lightheaded - I start craving sugar and my face feels beat red- hot flash I guess? LOL
I so want a cookie or something :( I don't NEED a cookie though - and then I go pick up the kids and they are crying and hungry too which makes it even worse.

[carterandcalliesmom]

I have been binging like crazy- :(
I really don't know why and there really is no excuse - I am hoping that typing it out actually will be a wake up call to get my A** in gear!
This isn't good at all - A day or two is not so bad, but it is everyday now and I keep thinking it would be so much easier to go back to my old ways of skipping meals, binging, and purging. stupid me, I know logically that is so stupid and will only make me gain in the end - it will slow my metabolism down, etc etc. I guess I just want a fast solution (doesn't everyone?)

[Flutterby]

Honey, I'm right here with you! Dh and I both weighed ourselves this morning. He's back up to 194 and I'm back up to 164 :( It sucks undoing all the work we've already done. That only puts me a total of 2 pounds down in over a month and a half :( I just don't have the willpower to stick with it. Arghhh! Most of the time I'm even fine with what I weigh now and don't really want to stress too much. But other times, like when I'm trying on clothes that I can really tell I don't want to be this big. I KNOW my body will never go completely back--all 4 of my babies were well over 8 pounds (3 were well over 9 lol).

Anyway, keep posting and don't give up :) Know that others are here struggling right a long with you.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Today I am off to a great start! I need a plan of action for after work so that my night can be good too.

Breakfast - didn't have time so I ate an apple as I was running
Lunch - LC BBQ pizza- I sooooo love these - I am still not sick of them - I could eat them all day long! One bag of frozen veggies

probably have some yogurt and another apple later

Now, for when I get home??? I think I might have another LC pizza just because I love them and I won't have to worry about having time to prepare something- if not that then some black bean/corn salsa

[carterandcalliesmom]

Had a yogurt and an apple - hungry and very tired right now - again, something about this time of day

[Flutterby]

I usually have a latte this time of day lol! I looked at caloriecounter.com, but it was just ads that came up?? I'd like to figure out how many cals I should be having every day in order to lose weight. I'm guessing around 15-1800?

[carterandcalliesmom]

I usually have a latte this time of day lol! I looked at caloriecounter.com, but it was just ads that came up?? I'd like to figure out how many cals I should be having every day in order to lose weight. I'm guessing around 15-1800?

The link is calorie-count.com (with the dash) I know, I try to type in caloriecount.com and it doesn't work. I should only do 1200, but with nursing I need 1700-1800 (but then I am not losing either :( ) I feel like Callie is taking absolutely EVERYTHING from me, KWIM?

[carterandcalliesmom]

So I totally blew it again! :( :( :(

[Flutterby]

We went out to eat tonight and that's all I have to say. You're not alone hon!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well, I have to start over AGAIN today :(
Man, I feel like a drunk - on the one hand I am doing well because I haven't slipped into old habits of purging after binging, but I think the binging by itself is still bad.
Had an apple for breakfast and a dt a&W root beer (great meal, I know, I didn't have time)

[Elizabethdaisy]

sorry to ask this but what is purging and binging?

[carterandcalliesmom]

sorry to ask this but what is purging and binging?


That is okay - binging is eating mass quantities of food and purging is getting rid of it whether it be by throwing up, taking laxatives, or exercising way too much. I was bulimic for 13 years and haven't thrown up or taken laxatives since 2005 - it is a daily struggle for me :(

[Elizabethdaisy]

oh wow I am so sorry. good for you for not for 3 years now.

[carterandcalliesmom]

oh wow I am so sorry. good for you for not for 3 years now.


Thanks, I have to remind myself that is a good thing - sometimes I want so badly to cling to my old ways - not that it was any fun by any means, but it was my control and comfort if that makes any sense.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Lunch/Snack

Lean cuisine panini
apple
yogurt - two of these
100 calorie popcorn

Feeling really lightheaded and sick - I was told to eat fruit when I get like this, but the apple did not help :(

[carterandcalliesmom]

2 100 calorie pack lorna doones
Lean Cuisine BBQ pizza
lots of peanut m&ms :( :( (but, they made me finally stop shaking and feeling so sick)
bowl of ice cream - yikes, I did it again :(

[carterandcalliesmom]

Apple and water for breakfast
Think I am gonna eat lunch now since I didn't have time to eat more for breakfast - I feel sick again :(

[carterandcalliesmom]

Lean Cuisine BBQ pizza
Bag of frozen veggies

[carterandcalliesmom]

Today:
Apple
yogurt
LC panini
salsa and corn with chips
I feel hungry, but nauseous - which means do I eat more or not eat? I hate that feeling.

[carterandcalliesmom]

It has been a rotten Monday already. but I am not going to let it affect me!! I am sick of feeling so out of control with food, emotions, and life- I am making a dr. apt for this week to rule out pregnancy, thyroid, anemia, or whatever...
I need to just give it to God, I really am not in control - He is.

[Elizabethdaisy]

praying for you hun. please kepp me updated.

[carterandcalliesmom]

praying for you hun. please kepp me updated.

Thanks, that means a lot :)

[Elizabethdaisy]

anytime hun.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Apt set for Thursday

Too busy at work today so all I have eaten is 2 apples and now I am trying to finish a yogurt and hopefully get my bag of veggies eaten.- Stopping at the grocery store on the way home for some salad to have a grilled chix salad for supper (so no excuses of not having anything to eat or having time to prepare cause it is easy)

[Flutterby]

I hope you get some answers on Thursday! Are you keeping a diary of your symptoms so you can remember them at the dr. office? I'll be thinking of ya :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

I hope you get some answers on Thursday! Are you keeping a diary of your symptoms so you can remember them at the dr. office? I'll be thinking of ya :)


I hope I do too - thanks - no, I haven't been keeping a log, but I should. It seems like it has been one thing after another and who knows if they are all one thing or a combo of things :( I probably won't find anything out right away, but will update when I can.

[Flutterby]

I hope you get some info today at the dr. Hugs!

[Flutterby]

Checkin' in on ya :) How did the appt go yesterday? I'm thinking of ya and hoping you are catching up on some sleep as well!

[StElmosFire]

:hug:

[carterandcalliesmom]

Down to 147.8 despite all the chaos in my life :)
Today:
apple and yogurt
lunch to be decided shortly (prob Lean Cuisine BBQ pizza)

[carterandcalliesmom]

Getting a little bit more sleep now - not staying on the computer all night - LOL - I miss that though - that is my ME time :( Callie did wake me up at 4 this morning though, but I was okay with that considering I was so worried about her so I nursed her and she happily fell back asleep.
Last night I wasn't really that hungry - I ate two handfuls of peanut m&ms and some sweet potato fries. - healthy supper, huh? :)

Today:
apple and dt a&w
lunch will be lean cuisine bbq pizza- never get sick of these - yum yum! I could really eat them everyday for every meal!! I really want to buy the South Beach Diet Breakfast wraps, but can't find them at Walmart - that is pretty much the only place I get groceries anymore just because it is easier not having to make another trip.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Had the LC for lunch, a container of strawberries with low fat yogurt dip :)Might pop some popcorn for on my way home since I want to eat everything in site when I get home.

[Flutterby]

How's it going? Is dd doing better? How are YOU doing? :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

How's it going? Is dd doing better? How are YOU doing? :)


Thanks for asking Amy :)
Callie is doing MUCH better, thanks! She had a very very wet diaper this morning - yeah! The things that make me happy, LOL. She has been getting up at 4 am everyday to nurse though so that has probably helped. As for me, just one day at a time - I don't really "feel" depresssed unless I think about it, if that makes any sense? I guess I am just avoiding all problems.
Anyhoo, I was at 149 this morning and my first goal is 136 (so that I am not considered overweight anymore!) I am not that far off and hope that as soon as the snow is gone I can take the kids walking - I think the weight will fall off then. My pants are all huge on me all of a sudden which I don't get - I don't workout, but carrying the kids everywhere and running around the house dancing, playing, etc, must have done something for me! I lost my butt and my legs have really slimmed down - my gut and thighs are huge though :( My pants are comfy in the waist, but I look like I have a load in my pants - LOL.
Breakfast: Apple (I know I need to eat more, but I just don't have time!)
Lunch: LC pizza

Getting my hair done today - hope that gives me a little boost! Might even buy an outfit too :)

[mommyof2sons]

That is great about Callie. I am ready for nicer weather too so we can walk outside

[carterandcalliesmom]

Thanks, I am so relieved!

AF FINALLY came - I hope everything can not be so out of whack now - fingers crossed. I am thinking too that I might weigh even less after AF is over because I usually have a lot of water gain. That would be awesome - the scale says 148 this morning so maybe I am a few pounds less than that - My sister keeps saying I look skinny and that I look less than I have weighed in 3 years - I don't get it because I haven't really lost that much - LOL. I will take the compliment anyway!

Today:
Yogurt for breakfast - have an apple sitting here, but not really hungry
bottle of water with flavor packet

[carterandcalliesmom]

Morning snack: apple
Lunch: bag of frozen veggies with garlic salt
afternoon snack: 100 cal popcorn and vanilla yogurt

[Flutterby]

Great job on the 140s! I'm still dreaming of being back there lol! I can't even seem to stick in the 150s so it will be awhile :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

The weekend did not go well - I think I ate maybe two meals (if you could call them meals) and the rest of the time just girl scout cookies - yuck, I feel like total crap :(
SO, today is another day
Breakfast: apple
I didn't bring anything for lunch as I totally overslept :( I might go to subway, but I don't know if I will be hungry - I am having some major anxiety lately, but especially today - I need to get my mind on something other than my problems....

[carterandcalliesmom]

Not that too many are following this, but for those that are, I don't think I am going to be posting here anymore. I am not really getting anything out of it.

[Flutterby]

No, don't go! Its too quiet over here as it is! I'll miss you :)

[carterandcalliesmom]

No, don't go! Its too quiet over here as it is! I'll miss you :)

Thank you for saying that :) I am still not sure if I am going to continue journaling - maybe I just needed a little break. I def need to do something differently - first being that i need to actually BUY groceries and plan some meals. Seems so simple, but growing up we ate the same things all the time and so now I do the same thing - my poor family :( They deserve for me to cook them something good at least once in awhile!
Today I had 2 bottles of water, about half cup of oatmeal with cinnamon, sweetener, and a banana, black bean corn salsa with chips, and a bag of frozen veggies - not too bad. Then I get home and ruin everything. We had a few days of warm weather in which I got to take the kids out for a walk - I found that I was not even hungry at all and not eating any junk - I hope this means that when all the snow is gone and it is warm enough we will walk everyday after work and the pounds will just fall off - LOL, I can dream , right? :)

[Flutterby]

Hey, welcome back :) I'm hoping here too that once the weather warms up we will be busy outside, doing things like gardening and going to the park. I have cabin fever lol!

[carterandcalliesmom]

I finally went and got groceries - YEAH! Now I can actually prepare some meals - took the Easter candy to work so at least I won't be scarfing those down :)

Snowing again here so I don't get to walk outside - no wonder I am depressed - it has been snowy/cold for far too long here. I am getting cabin fever also Amy!
So, today I had an apple and drinking water with a flavor packet.
Lunch will be a small portion of leftovers from two nights ago (yuck, but I don't want to waste it) It isn't the healthiest, but there isn't much of it - it has chicken, rice, veggies, shredded cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and mayo in it. My coworker told me about Lavash bread - I went and bought some and can't wait to try it - I am going to try a turkey wrap and also a "dessert" wrap - fat free cream cheese, some strawberries, and sugar free strawberry jelly.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Well geez, groceries sure don't last long especially when they are healthy! I am out of everything again! So, I have nothing to eat for lunch so I am going to subway- bad thing is it is now cheaper to get a footlong than the 6 inch so I will prob end up eating the whole thing instead of just half. I should still be alright though as I don't usually eat much for supper.
Breakfast was two pkts apple oatmeal.

I walked all day yesterday - it was sooo nice out - one of the walks I had Callie in a carrier and I was pulling a wagon with two kids (50 pounds total) so that had to have burned some calories! If I could just not eat junk when I get home this weight would just fall off!! Maybe if I go for a walk everyday when I get the kids home that will distract me enough.
As far as my weight goes it is still fluctuating between 147-150 despite the junk I have been eating here and there.

[carterandcalliesmom]

Here we go again!
I am determined to lose weight this week even if it is just a half a pound!! (I am still between 147-150! which isn't too bad, I have been eating what I want, but in moderation)
This morning:
1/2 cup (?? I should have measured!) egg beaters inside a lavash bread (100 calories) with 2 slices ww cheese (can't find how many calories this is online!!)
apple - mid morning snack
I have no idea what is for lunch - I didn't have time this morning to plan :(

[carterandcalliesmom]

Wow, I didn't know it had been so long since I last posted! Those that are following along prob already know I am pregnant, but I still plan to hang out here - try NOT to gain TOO much weight!! LOL
I gained 52 the first time and 35 the second, so I hope this time to just gain 25- I weighed yesterday and was 147.8!! Don't know how I lost almost 3 pounds in 2 days, but then this morning I was back to 150 :( With my second pregnancy I lost 10 pounds the first trimester- no nausea yet though, YEAH, knock on wood! :)

Missed breakfast today - have been most days - bad, I know!!
Lunch: 6 inch chicken breast sub on wheat with provolone cheese
bag of sun chips garden salsa chips
I have been trying to chug a 20 ounce bottle of water all day now and have only managed to get down half :(

[Flutterby]

Congrats on your pregnancy :) We are in the middle of trying to get a house ready to put on the market and have been crazy busy. Dh just left for sea today so he'll be gone for a few months. I plan on starting up exercising again once we move and dh comes back. Yeah, I'll be able to go on walks (and hopefully runs if I can get in shape) right out my front door. I'm so excited!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Down to 147 now- I know you are not "supposed" to diet when pregnant and I really don't see myself as on a diet, but anyway, I figure I am overweight anyway so I hope to either lose a little more weight before I start gaining or just maintain and gain 15-20 total. Any more than that and I just feel hopeless to ever lose it :( I went back over the past two years on calorie count.com and saw how much I have gained/lost during that time - wow!! I went up and down from 139 to 196. I have probably gained and lost a few people :) In the end I just don't want to be considered overweight anymore - that would mean being 136 at the most - I think it is doable!

[carterandcalliesmom]

Not sure if anyone is still following along, but I am for the most part doing well eating wise :) I did have a slip up last month (I binged and purged for the first time in over 2 years :( ) I am only posting that to hold myself accountable and not make any excuses - it was stupid and could have harmed my baby :(
On a brighter note though, the nausea is mostly gone and I am eating pb toast each morning, salad for lunch, and whatever I can find at supper - I am not as hungry as I used to be (which I know can change as I progress in the pregnancy) and I hardly ever snack on ice cream or junk. I am still maintaining my weight and VERY happy about that. I do know that I have to gain eventually though :(

[Mocosita]

CarterandCalliesmom, congratulations on the pregnancy.....(sorry it's so late) I was overweight before ds, so I made it a point to not gain more than the 25 lbs (recommended by my pre-pregnancy weight) so I focused on eating fresh vegetables, fruits and limiting sugars in everything. Somehow, I was craving all the good stuff. Ds was born one day before his edd. I went to the dr. for my 40th week visit and was exactly at 25 lbs.

Good luck!

[carterandcalliesmom]

CarterandCalliesmom, congratulations on the pregnancy.....(sorry it's so late) I was overweight before ds, so I made it a point to not gain more than the 25 lbs (recommended by my pre-pregnancy weight) so I focused on eating fresh vegetables, fruits and limiting sugars in everything. Somehow, I was craving all the good stuff. Ds was born one day before his edd. I went to the dr. for my 40th week visit and was exactly at 25 lbs.

Good luck!

Thank you! I gained 52 with Carter and then 30-35 with Callie. (Luckily, I lost all, but 5) I am still doing well so far, but almost to the 2nd trimester so the gain will most likely start :(
I am at 146.8 right now so not too bad - only 10.8 pounds overweight.