Candy

I took my daughter to lunch.  She had steak and eggs. I had a massive amount of fruit.  Hers smelled fantastic!

I'm back on the wagon

I'm back on the HMR program.  Three weeks done and 10 pounds lost.

I wish I had more things to say

But I don't.

Tuesday, September 16

The Sugar Monster has me again. I've gained anywhere from 14 to 18 pounds back. I felt invincible and now I just don't.

Thursday, May 1st

31 pounds gone as of this morning!!

Sunday, April 13th

It's been a busy week! Last week wasn't good for working out. It'll be better this week!!

Saturday, April 5th

While I'm not at a point in my life where I can go completely sugar free, I can see now where sugar has kept me captive nearly all my life! In my four month journey of detoxing myself, I have realized that my entire being was taken over by the demon called Sugar!! I want my life back!!!!

Wednesday, April 2nd

On Monday I went to a country line dancing lesson with friends. And tonight we hit the gym. I'm feeling strong. 

Tuesday, April 1st

I'm still recovering from Lasik surgery.  I can't wait for the swelling to go down and for my vision to even out.  It hasn't even been a week and so far, so good.
I stepped on the scale this morning and was at 190. That means a loss of 25.8 pounds!  That immense!  Last night I wanted ice cream and instead ate a cup of frozen Pomegranite avrils.  And it totally hit the spot :)

Tuesday, March 25th

I had to fast overnight for a blood test and I haven't recovered yet. I've been exhausted all day and eating sugar and drinking caffeine. And it didn't help. I feel like I'm limping to the finish line and yet, still have a test to study for. I had a salad for dinner that I topped off with the last slice of Apple pie (it was small) and a couple of squares of dark chocolate. I could have more!! If I didn't think I'd be awake for a week, I'd have some coffee. Note to self; stay on schedule!!

Friday, March 21st

Now comes the part where I have to deal with what comes after weight loss; I have less and less things in my closet to wear! I'm not complaining. I'm just trying to figure out how best to deal with it.  I tried on jeans yesterday at JcPenney's. I was able to wear a size 14 but liked the cut on the 15 better. But at this rate, I'll be in a smaller size again in a few months. My bewbs are swimming in my bra. But also the skin on my face is starting to sag. That bothers me the most and I'm not sure how to deal with that.

Thursday, March 20th

I had to buy smaller jeans today. From a size 18 to a 15. I was able to wear a 14 but the fit wasn't great. YES!!!

Tuesday, March 18th

Today is the 11th anniversary of the worst day of my life. 11 years and it doesn't hurt less. I have a wonderful life with my hubby and two babies but it doesn't hurt less.
I went out of town this last weekend. I wasn't a food saint but I also didn't go crazy. I didn't gain or lose so that's a victory for me.
The voice on my head is using my cheat weekend as a jumping off point for the non-stop negotiations that always come when I try and get healthy. Nothing bad happened and I ate 90% cocoa chocolate. So, if nothing bad happened then I can get away with a little more, right? What if I have some every day? It won't be bad. Constant fighting! Constant exhausting fighting!!!!

Tuesday, March 11th

On January 1st, I started this journey at 215.8. Today my scale reads 195.6! I got this!!!

Monday, March 10th

Just plugging away. I leave for the weekend on Friday night and will really need to plan my food out. I'm going to make some pork sliders for easy quick food. Maybe some fruit and nuts. What else?

Friday, March 7th

I finally broke down and opened my Lindt 90% cocoa bar. I had dance class tonight plus hadn't used all my calories for the day. 4 squares are 240 calories. I ate it pretty slow and tried to savor it. It was hard because 90% isn't that sweet. But, it hit the spot. I followed it up with frozen strawberries.

Thursday, March 6th

I'm excited about having to purchase new pants!
The temptation to eat garbage is less and less. I saw a donut today and thought about a trick an old Weight Watchers leader told me. Look at the food and how vibrant the color is.  Then imagine the color getting more and more dull. Imagine it getting so dull that it starts to look old and even moldy. By the time I was done, the donut looked almost green. I didn't want it to start with and definitely didn't want it after.

Tuesday, March 4th

ONE-derland!!!

Sunday, March 2nd

I've been so sick this week that I can hardly recall what I've eaten...or not eaten. The scale is not budging. It keeps hovering around 200-201. But my pants fit better.

Saturday, February 22nd

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/01/dont-eat-like-a-caveman/  I've hit my first plateau. I keep bouncing around within the same few pounds. I'm not eating nearly the amount of sugar I was before. I'm exercising regularly. And bam! There's that wall. Maybe I'll add in brown rice and legumes once or twice a week? Food is confusing.