Thrilling Thursday

Ok Gang, let's get going!!! I sounds like a "drill sargeant" don't I?  LOL  I guess that's what those "exercise videos" will do for you!!  Anyway, I did walk 1 mile to a video this morning, I had a healthy breakfast and I am currently resisting the urge to eat a PowerBar!!!  :o)  I also brought a Lean Cuisine meal for lunch (I found a gluten-free one) and have some lite yogurt with me to have for snacks. What are you doing right so far? Let us know!!! Hugs,  Piggy

I have already drank 40 ounces of water along with my 4 cups of coffee!  I have worn a path in the carpet from my office to the bathroom!  I packed a LC lunch and yogurt too!  I am currently resisting the 180 calorie bottles of Starbucks Mocha Frap that are in the office fridge.  Before I left for work today, I put tilapia filets in the fridge to defrost for dinner.  I have been doing so well the past week I am really proud of myself and I am down 2 pounds!  Once I get in a roll it's easy to keep up.  I am going to the gym again today after work, this will be 4 days in a row!  Oh and I have been taking iron every day for 2 weeks (along with my multi) and I feel like a whole new woman.  This is a great thread, instead of focusing on what I haven't done or am not doing, it's a positive post!  Thanks! 

WoooooooHoooooooo. You sound Well-hydrated!! I can "relate" to the path!! I know my co-workers must think I  have the tiniest bladder of anyone they've ever seen!! haha And a LC and yogurt for lunch--Do GREAT MINDS run in the same vein, or what? Sounds like you've got everything planned out and I BELIEVE that you can continue to resist the Starbucks!!! I love that stuff too, so I can feel for you! I still haven't eaten that powerbar yet, so I am hanging in there with you. Sooooooo glad you decided to join in this thread. It's been VERY motivational for me. Hugs,  Piggy 

I went for a walk and did 3 times around the track which is a mile and half I think. I guess thats okay for a start. Will try to go again tonight. Now for the rest of the day I have to try to make the right food choices. keep me in your thoughts. Thank you for the support. Debbie (crazy.eights)

Hey!! 1 1/2 miles is a FABULOUS start. Don't downplay your efforts!! I believe that you can make good food choices too!!! Let us know how it goes.  Hugs,  Piggy

You go girl!  I have my plan in hand also.  My meals are packed. Supper planned.  Biked last night, will walk tonight.  Unless it quits raining of course.  I hope that everyone who posts makes there goal.  I love having the support this board gives.  I will weigh my self later today.  Thank-you to all my posting friends!  Sheila

Thanks for the pep talk Sheila. I love this support board too. I think it's REALLY helping me. Good for you in "planning". I think that is one of the keys for me.  Don't stress too much about the weigh in and let us know how it goes. All that exercise is GREAT too. I am sooooo proud of "us"!! Hugs,  Piggy

Piggy! I want to thank you so much for letting me know about the book "Life is Hard, food is easy."  I am a horrible emotional eater.  I actually see a therapist for this.  I have only had time to read the first hundred pages or so, but I have been able to put what I have learned to use and so far today I HAVE STUCK TO MY EATING PLAN and I don't feel cheated or hungry or anything!!  I feel great. I stuck to my eating plan. I did some quick grocery shopping at lunchtime and avoided all the aisles with the bad stuff. I made time to have lunch with my hubby and child (who is home from school today with a virus.) I'm drinking tons of water. Because I am feeling good physically and emotionally today, I have tons of energy and am getting through my pile of work with little stress. I have plans for a good cardio workout later and a pampering pedicure as a reward. ;) Kathy

Kathy....  I  am  so  glad  you  posted  about  that  book  I  really  would  like  to pick a  copy  up  and  read  it  also .. Its  good  to  know  that  you  are   finding it  helpful ..  Sounds  like  you are  having  a  awesome day  ..  Hugs  Tami Piggy!!!!!!!  Hey  girl  I  am  on  track  today  I  had a  great  breakfast ,  vitamins,  have  walked ..  And  I  am even  going  to  go  walk  again  when  hubby  leaves  for  work ..  I  have  lunch  ready  to  microwave so  it  will  be  good  also !!!   My  Spine  Dr  approved me  to  drive  some  so  I  am  ready  to  get  out and about  after  4  months  of  no  driving!!!!!!!!  I  am  going  to  the  lake  to walk  today !!!!  Life is  good !!! 

WooooooooHooooooooooo. On track again today!! I am sooooooo proud of you and for you!! Walking walking walking. You go girl. And driving after four months of not!! Wow. What a GREAT accomplishment.  I would be "stir-crazy" if I could not drive. Hope the "lake walk" is everything you thought it would be and then some!!! Thanks for checking in.     Hugs,   Piggy