Wednesday Check-in

Good Morning Everyone!  

What are your plans for the day?  Anything interesting happen yesterday?   

It is Humpday already!  I love it.  Yesterday was a whirlwind of activity, so the day was over almost before I realized it started.  Today looks like more of the same. 

I will continue my search for a yoga class.  I have a co-worker that mentioned she was interested also.  The internet websites I have visited so far are confusing and look like it can be costly.  I will keep checking out other places until I find something more in my price range and time schedule.  I could probably start out at a yoga studio and then transition to the classes at the spa, where I already pay a monthly fee. 

Today I will concentrate on hydration.  I did not get anything but my coffee in until late afternoon yesterday.  After I got home for the day, I realized I had not visited the restroom since I left home for work 9 hours earlier.

Wishing you all a WONDERFUL day!    

My concentration will be on protein. I would like to lose my last few pounds before my 2 year surgery anniversary, December 10th.  This far out I find if I shake things up a little I can make the scale move-you know add protein, an extra hour of "moving", avoid the carb. I added a scoop of protein powder to my coffee yesterday morning, skipped the 3 o'clock pretzels, and danced with my daughter for a half hour after dinner last night and down a pound this morning! The first 130 lbs. seemed easier than these last 14!

Make it a great day---It really is up to you!
Deb

Hi Everyone!  Today my focus is going to be on eating enough and staying hydrated!  I've gotten in the habit of skipping a meal because I get too busy or just don't want to eat.  No more of that!  I've had my whole wheat bagel-mini this morning, will eat some sliced turkey, cheese, and some grapes for lunch, and have some cottage cheese with some preserves for late afternoon snack.  Making sure I sip all day has gotten better, but I've fallen off the wagon the last few days.

Things are going well!  The stall I posted about a few weeks ago ended and that was a HUGE relief.  I think, too, that the weight loss is slowing down, which is ok with me!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday :)
Fran

Good Morning All,

Today I'm heading back to the office to help out. I need to be sure to stay hydrated and to take my supplements. I found a great little vitamin sorter thing at the dollar store that has a four slot little pack for each day of the week that I can load ahead of time and toss in my purse or pocket. That seems to be helping me remember to have the little buggers with me when I need them.  

 

Good afternoon! 

I'm working on breaking the carb cycle yet again. I am amazed at how easily I turn back to comfort foods - just a nibble to begin with then I realize that they have replaced the protein, the caffeine free beverages and the good carbs (seemingly overnight). I must track my food to get myself back on the straight and narrow. It's such a delicate balance to keep this body of mine running in the best ways possible. Again I have to remind myself that surgery was only on my stomach and not a surgical removal of a lifetime of bad habits and choices (now that would have been the easy way out)!!!!

I've got to brag on my oldest son for a minute. He made me a huge batch of very fresh, very spicy salsa this weekend. Think 6 pounds of roma tomatoes as the main ingredient. If there was ever a perfect way to break the carb cycle - this is it. I eat it with everything. For breakfasts it's in my egg beaters. For snacks it's a dip for celery sticks and in lettuce wraps. For dinner last night it was the perfect pairing with grilled porkchops. Tonight it's going over grilled fish.

Hope everyone has a happy hump day....we're one day closer to the weekend.
- Iris

Enjoy the salsa and know that your awareness is half the battle and you are working on the accountability factor. I think that with those two things, you'll be able to get you boat back in the water and headed the direction you want it to go. I find that when I log, I tend to think a little or a lot more about what I'm putting in my mouth. I tend to make better choices. 

Wishing you all the best,