Time to Weigh in

Ugh I really did not want to weigh in today. I had a feeling it wouldnt be good, and its not. Not to say that I ate really bad or anything over the weekend. Since last Tuesday I have been on track with food and exercise. But still, I havent weighed in in 2 weeks and some time away from the scale had me worried that some of my bad decisions would show, and indeed they have. I havent been 160 in quite some time and I seem to not be any where near 156 lately at all. Actually the last time I weighed 160 was January of this year. Not so good.

So I am disapointed with myself. I am disapointed I didnt work out during my trip. Im disapointed I ate some things i shouldnt have. Im disapointed that I didnt limit my portions at the brazillian steakhouse last Tuesday. If I had made the right choices in these scenarios, then I wouldnt be upset right now. The scale would reflect those right choices. It also scares me, because i see myself going in the wrong direction. On one hand it completely sucks that a few bad meals and the scale goes up this much which means that I can never really eat like a "normal" person. On the other hand it just goes to show that I need structure and to make the right choices all of the time because Im not someone that can have a few bad days and not see it affect me. Im going to just swallow the frustration, disapointment, and fear and just keep focusing this week on doing the best that I can. It doesnt help that I have camping this weekend and next weekend where there will be bad choices every which way. Sure Im bringing my healthy stash of food, but there will be temptations and a lack of routine, and I hate to let yet another week or even two go by and continue to see this on the scale. This isnt what Ive worked hard for months for, this isnt why I worked hard to get a good bathing suit body to only see it get mushy and fatty. I am just really angry at myself.

In other news, thanks for the comments about the last dress! It helps to know what people like about one dress or the other. Today after Ive gotten out of the moment, I find myself still drawn to dress #1. While I love both, when I think about it, I can really picture myself in the first dress. I felt more comfortable in it, and when I think about having to give up a dress, I find myself the most upset about not choosing the first dress. I also wouldnt change anything about it, while the dress that I posted yesterday I do find myself looking at certain aspects of the dress and wishing they were different. I guess thats my decision right there! I still plan on being objective and waiting for the first dress to come in so I can compare them side to side and maybe I will feel differently. But today, I think dress #1 is coming through the clear winner.

Protein shakes?

Weight today was much better - 157. Thats a pound loss from Wednesday so I am thrilled about that. TOM really puts a cramp (and actual cramps as well), in my weighins but at least when its over, I see a nice loss. I am getting excited to take my measurements this month because Ive been feeling great and am hoping this EA Active is doing its job. Im just about complete with the 30 day challenge, so it will be a good time to check in and see if its working for me.

So I need to ask if anyone has a good and FAST recipe for a protein shake for the morning. Ive been drinking the same one for about 1.5 years now 3 times a week and Im just plain old tired of it. I would love some suggestions on anything that you love and that is FAST and I stress fast because I have little time in the morning so I need something fast and easy to whip up or something that could be made the night before that would still taste great the next day. Let me know! I look forward to hearing some of the things you all like.

A pound in a pear tree

A most ridiculous post title, but fitting for the subject.

I weighed in today one pound less than Monday so I am very happy! Especially since TOM started and just about any loss during that time is fantastic for me. I am at 159.8 which is under 160 again. A much better place for me to be and I know that getting in exercise is what is really helping me down the scale again.

I got a lot of questions about the pears. Pears were suggested to me by Cammy. I was having a hard time getting to goal a few months back and needed something to give me a little boost. She gave me a list of foods that are helpful in losing those last few pounds (some others I use too are almonds and dark chocolate). Pears were on that list. So I started eating pears a few times a week, and surprisingly the weight was coming off! Sure I know its not just the pears, but they definitely help. I think it has a lot to do with the fiber in them which never hurts! Plus they realy fill you up. So I recommend them to anyone who is having a hard time losing those last few pounds, and hey, they are fruit so it never hurts to just eat them anyways!

Food for Thought

Well Chubby Chick asked us what we eat, fav meals and snacks, etc. so I thought I would post on that.

Breakfast: Usually for breakfast I have a starch, protein, and fruit. So it may be oatmeal and a banana. Eggs, 1/2 english muffin with sugar free jelly, and strawberries. This week I have been doing the meal replacement shakes which I love and are fast when I am running around in the morning.

Mid AM: This is when I have my 2 cups of coffee and usually do 2 condiments: a creamer in each cup. Then I split the 3 allotted splendas between the coffee. I usually eat a Lite at this time as well (which is like a protein bar).

Lunch: Usually I do 1 fruit, 1-2 veggies, 1 protein, 1 starch, dairy or some combination of these. Sometimes I will eat an apple, carrots, sugar free jello and some string cheese or yogurt if I do a dairy. other times I will have 1 slice of whole wheat bread with turkey or maybe some tuna. Today I had egg salad which also got in my fat since I had lite mayo added.

Mid PM: Usually have another Lite and catch up on my water. I try to have at least 4 glasses by this pt in the day, if not more.

Dinner: Also varies but usually is a protein, a starch, 1-2 vegetables, a dairy, sometimes a fat. Tonight I made chicken with salsa in the crockpot (an old WW fav) and then a slice of pepperjack cheese on top, and 2 serv of broccoli. Usually my veggies are broccoli, steamed carrots, cauliflower, or brussel sprouts. I make chicken pitas a lot with feta cheese. I make tuna melts. Whole wheat pasta with no salt added tomato sauce and chicken. I like stuffed chicken recipes (see my Recipe Section), and the Turkey Bake thats in there as well. Sometimes if I get home late I will resort to a lean cuisine, but I usually try to limit these to once a week.

Evening: Usually I have 1 fruit left so I will have a sugar free fruit bar, some raisens, or strawberries. If I have a fat, I will have some nuts or seeds (usually with the raisens then for a trail mix of a sort).

So thats what I typically eat!