I'm starting a journal again. A little background for those who don't know me. I am 38. Dear wife to Guy and mom to two kids, Sarah age 8 and James age 4.

I started posting at DT in May 2001. I lost 70+ pound in 2001. I've been stagnant for around a month though. Not watching as carefully as I should and not pushing as hard as I would like to.

I haven't really fallen back much. Did buy a new scale that weighs ten pounds higher though, so I adjusted my weight <img src="graemlins/sigh.gif" border="0" alt="[sigh]" /> ....the # shouldn't matter though, as I know I'm on the right track.

As my buddy Thinlynn used to do, I am going to try my best to post my meals right here on this journal. So here goes:

Jan 14, 2002<br />oatmeal with 1/2 banana<br />1/2 grapefruit with 1 tsp honey<br />32 oz water<br />1 cup coffee

6 oz vanilla yogurt

1 can tuna on 2 slices 100% whole wheat bread<br />lettuce,onion and tomato<br />mustard<br />sliced carrots and cucumbers<br />1/2 apple<br />32 ounces water

12 oz caffiene free diet coke

dinner menu:<br />teriyaki grilled salmon<br />saffron rice<br />steamed asparagus<br />32 oz water<br />strawberry sorbet

<br />I walk 6 miles 6x weekly in the winter months. Sometimes I get slowed down by the fact that my little James is with me most of the time. I try to push him in a jogging stoller. "We run like the wind..." I try to gt out 3-4 times weekly alone though. At that time I do 6 miles in around 80 minutes. I do TaeBo too. 3 times weekly. Sunday is my leisure day.

During exercise I consume another 32 ounces of water. THis brings my total water to 128 ounces daily.

That is it for now. Everyone make the most of the day in front of you. It is always a chance to start fresh an renew.<br />Lindasue

How wonderful to wake up and find that one of my H&H and angel sisters has posted a brand new journal!<br /> You have all the tools to make this year even more successful than 2001. i definately see you making it to goal this year my friend.<br /> Give yourself all the credit you deserve, you have done awesome in 2001 and i am proud to have known you my friend.<br /> hugs bell <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

You are awesome! Wow! That is great all that weight off your body. And your excercise wowza. You INSPIRE me. Thanks for sharing. Hey, just for my own information. How much does your 4 year old weigh, and how tall is he. I took my four year old son to the Doctor the other day and she said she has never seen a 4 year old as big as my (little guy.) She said he is not overweight, so anyway just curious. wanting to compare. (if you don't mind) And how do you do Teriyaki Salmon. I LOVE SALMON. You are going to be Svelte by Summer. <img src="redface.gif" border="0">

Yeah!!!<br />LindaSue has a new journal!!!! see that your back to journaling. You have done so well in the past I'm glad that you're going to posting in a journal again.

I was kinda bummed that when I came back to DT you weren't keeping a journal anymore.<br />You will do greast again this year I know it <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <br />Until later!!!

<br />100togo<br />224 /213/ 124

Hi Lindasue,<br /> Just crusing around and saw your journal. I am so glad you are keeping a journal now I can say hi!!!

You are doing such a terrific job and are such an inspiration to me and others!! Keep up the good work!! This is your year to shine!!

Love and hugs,<br />Lizzie B

Hi everyone. It was time to come "Home" again. I love journals but ws too stretched to properly do one.

Bell, without you I wouldn't be where I am today. You too did awesome in 2001 even through some of the roughest times you will even experience in your life. You are the best.

Maximum, thanks for the boost. I attribute much of the success to the friends I have met along the way. If you don't enjoy the process, it will never work for you. Thats where I find success, in the everyday ups and downs. My James, 4 (5 on March 5) went for the longest time at 39lbs, but right now he is at 46lbs. and 44 inches tall. Sarah, my 8 is 95 lbs and 55 inches. There is a major difference in their eating patterns.

Teriyaki salmon. Take your fav cut of salmon and marinate it in bottled teriyaki marinade. I add a bit of brown sugar and a bit of garlic while marinating(depending on the brand..its hit or miss).....also good is substituting soysauce and lemon with a bit of brown sugar and garlic. I usually marinate for an hour or two and then throw the whole thing in a baking dish sprayed with PAM and bake at 375 degrees until your desired level of doneness. Maybe 35-45 minutes.

Sorry I bummed you out "89 to go" <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> You are doing so well. I was getting ready to come back to the windy city and look for you.

Lizzie, I have been reading up on you through your journal and all of your inspiring posts. You have everything where it needs to be to succeed. I am happy to have you in the middle of the bike trip on 100+ and also on the SA thread.

Thanks everyone. Will post todays stuff later.<br />Lindasue

Hey Lindasue! Your menu looks awesome! you're going to hit that goal line very soon my friend, I just know it! Thanks for always being there for me & being such a great Bud. Love ya! <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

Three cheers for Lindasue! So glad to see you starting a new journal. I think a lot of us have been a little "iffy" about our meal planning and staying on track over the holidays. I know I'm just now getting myself to WRITE DOWN every single thing I'm going to eat during the day, first thing in the morning.

This is going to be your year, sweetie! I can see it coming!!!

Hugs,<br />Lynn

Thanks BK and Lynn. <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" /> You both have played a major part in my journey.

January 15, 2002

2 slices wheat toast 180<br />1tsp margerine 33<br />1/4 cup shred mozerella 90<br />1/2 grapefruit 60 <br />32 ounces water

60z lemon yogurt 180

12 ounces diet coke

Subway veggie delite 200<br />Baked chips (Lays KC masterpiece) 120<br />1 apple 80

32 ounces water

6 ounces salmon(baked) 280<br />baked potato 5.5 ounces 120<br />1T ranch dip 65<br />zucchini/onion/tomato (2 cups) 65

total=1473<br />fat=36gms appox 22%

Hey Lindasue,<br /> So glad you've started a journal. It's good<br />to write down your day's report and gives us a <br />place to come and visit you.<br /> Liked seeing your menu. So many think they need<br />to starve to drop the pounds. I can't do that.<br />IT has to be a change in the lifestyle of eating<br />for me, not a DIET. We need to eat good stuff and<br />then exercise to get rid of the fat. It works.<br />You are living proof. <br /> You've done so good in 2001. I know you will be<br />where you want to be sometime during 2002. Just<br />hang in there. And I'm right in there with you.<br />I hope all things come together for good for you<br />in 2002. I know they will. Just believe that.

Sending Blessings your way!<br />Later,Rivergal

HI LINDASUE,<br />JUST WANTING TO STOP AND SAY HI! YOU ARE DOING GREAT AND YOUR MENU'S LOOK SOOOOOO GOOD!!!

HUGS <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

<br />VICKIE <img src="graemlins/rose.gif" border="0" alt="[rose]" />

hi Babycakes. So glad to see you and that Anna is home. Yippee!!

Rivergal, I have found that i have to stay at a certain calorie level in order to lose weight. It is at around 1500-1600....anything below that and I will not lose. It is a lifelong journey. There is no other way to look at it. I don't deprive myself of anything. My tastes are changing though. I like simply prepared food ..before i was consuming heavily spiced and higher fat food and was always hungry.

As for the calorie calculators, to maintain my current weight I would have to consume 2300 calories daily, so when i eat at around 1500 i am still headed the right direction, and when you add in the exercise, it comes to approximately #2 weekly.

I have a tendency to eat fish alot, especially salmon. I now that it is a bit higher in fat than some fish. a 6 ounce portion ( which is probably too much..but I love it) has 10 gms fat in it...better than beef though, and we do eat at least one veggie/legume meal weekly. this past week it was pinto bean tostadas with home made salsa topped with lettuce, tomatoes and green onions and a bit of cheese. We also do the family dinner out at Subway now..at least 2 times weekly. The kids get their veggies that way without complaining. It is worth the $$ to see them eat veggies.

Lindasue

Ok, Well I guess my little guy isn't so little, He will be 5 the end of April, and he is 66 pounds and exactly 4 ft. tall. hmmmmm.

Thanks for the Salmon recipe I will have to try that. MMMMM MMMMMMMM Gooooood!<br />Thanks. Have a great day <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Ok, Well I guess my little guy isn't so little, He will be 5 the end of April, and he is 66 pounds and exactly 4 ft. tall. hmmmmm.

Thanks for the Salmon recipe I will have to try that. MMMMM MMMMMMMM Gooooood!<br />Thanks. Have a great day <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

The thing about salmon, Lindasue, is that it contains those "good for you" Omega-3 fatty acids that contribute to a healthy heart!

Bob and I eat fish twice a week, and one of those nights is salmon. I cook mine differently from the way you prepare yours. I do mine in a 500-degree oven; 5 minutes skin-side up, and then 5 minutes skin-side down. (I always buy the fillets, not the steaks.) I tried your teriyaki marinade idea, and we liked that a lot. I also use the lemon-pepper marinade, which is very good. Sometimes, I just coat the salmon lightly with olive oil and a little salt and pepper.

When our supermarket has a sale on salmon, I buy a BUNCH of it and freeze it.

Our favorite dish to serve with the salmon is oriental rice-vermicelli, cooked until tender and then smothered in stir-fried onions, garlic, celery, and sweet red pepper, with a dash of soy sauce. Yummy!

OK---now I can't wait till Friday; our next Salmon day!

Hugs,<br />Lynn

Lynn, You aren't supposed to make me hungry. And you did. I think your cooking method is probably better. Quick cooking it makes the fish more tender....I tried it your way in a very hot skillet with olive oil and garlic and it works very well...my DH just seems to like it baked for some reason.

Now, what do you do with the other fish night? Whats your other favorite fish to cook?

Love Linda

HI LINDASUE... JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW ALL IS WELL ON THE HOMEFRONT.. Add tennis elbow to my list of ailments..GROSS>...have a prescription to get some meds for steroids which the doc will inject right into the bad spot>>UGH...You are doing great girl..

Great to see you starting a journal, Lindasue. I am impressed by your exercise...are you thinking of going in any running events this year? You made great progress last year and you will be at goal before you know it. Best wishes to you.

Congratulations on your weight loss so far. I know you will make your goal. Way to go with the exercise.

Lindasue: just dropped by to cheer you on!!! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Hi Linda Sue;<br />Just noticed you got your journal up, you always have such helpful comments on the bike100 day thing.<br />It's great to have such a good example on here of grat menus which are not 900 calories. I feel so bad when I read people's cooments who are trying to stay very low in calories & then beat them selves up when their bodies force them to eat more. I for one can't lose below 1300 to 1400 a day, and I'm only 5'1",<br />As for the salmon, it's about the best thing you could be eating because of the "good fat" thing. Unfortunately, it's not one of my favorite things, but the ways you and Lynn suggested to prepare it sound great, so that will be my goal this week. <br />Pat

Thanks Joanne,Artsy, Pastel, CHinadoll and Pat for visiting. You all are the ones that motivate and encourage just by dropping in to say hi!

Jan 16, 2002

32 ounces water<br />1 pkt oatmeal 160<br />med. banana 80<br />coffee

6 oz yogurt 180

baked potato 5.5 oz 120<br />1T ranch dip 65<br />1/4 cup shred mozerella 90<br />broccoli and carrots 40<br />strawberries 40<br />32 ounces water

vegetable barley soup:2 cups= 320 cal (zucchini, carrots, onions,canned tomatoes, barley, green beans and precooked drained and rinsed ground beef 90/10 added back in with a bit of beef broth)

homemade breadsticks 190(this will be a test to only have a couple. theres not much fat in them)<br />32 ounces water

baked apples and pears 120

total 1405 cal- 21% fat(so far <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> ) I think the breadsticks will get me though.

Lindasue

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Lindasue want a great tip on how to drain that fat out of your beef??? cook in in a colander in the microwave and watch that fat drip through.. Even the lean beef.. You'ld be surprised at how much fat drips out.. Then you can cook it in a frying pan to brown it afterwards.

Thanks Joanne, thats a great idea. <img src="graemlins/star.gif" border="0" alt="[star]" />

You're doing so well, LindaSue.... and your exercize is awesome, too. VERY, very impressive! And you just started this journal not even 2 days ago and look at the support your getting. That's so nice! I'm really happy for you....

Take care and keep inspiring people. You're not going to have any trouble getting to your goal. You're already very healthy and quite an inspiration in my book!

Dj, thanks for the wonderfully kind words......you are the best.

<br />Today has been somewhat of a challenge with food. Theres no doubt about it. I am hungry. I don't know why. I was very active. Busy with stuff. Made a nice pot of veggie soup. baked breadsticks. Didn't eat too much. My body says its hungry though. Maybe I didn't get in enough water.

Mind over matter. i just need to focus on something else.

More later.<br />Lindasue

January 17, 2002

32 oz water<br />1/2 grapefruit 60<br />2 slices whole wheat toast 180<br />1T apple butter 30<br />1/4 cup shred mozerella 90

1pkt oatmeal 160<br />1 med. apple 80

32 oz water<br />Subway veggie delight 200<br />baked chips 120<br /> <br />1 med banana 80<br />12 oz diet coke

2 cups veggie soup (left over)320<br />2 cups salad greens 50 w/carrots/cucumber/tomato/broccoli <br />viniagrette<br />32 oz water

popcorn ,micro lite 100

<br />I'm trying to include a snack at night now because Ive been hungry the past 2 nights. We will see if this helps....

Lindasue

I tell myself to focus on something else besides food and sometimes I think about food even more <img src="graemlins/crazy.gif" border="0" alt="[crazy]" /> Sometimes I can distract myself with a hobby and I forget about the food.

A snack in the evening should help.

Ofcourse you could always De-clutter <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Wishing you a successful day.

Lindasue, yesterday I wanted to do nothing but munch all day...must have been something in the air, huh? Have a great day! <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

I need to take my own advice <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> Going to attack my hot spot desk when I get off here.

Linda Sue, ME TOOO! Yesterday I lost a bit of control. But its a new day. You know, You inspire me with your water drinking, because of you I have set myself up goals of drinking water thoughout the day. I measured out my water and I tell myself the first glass which is huge from the time I get up till 10:00 next one from 10 till 1:00 last one 1:00 to 3:00. Cause I hate having to pee all night long. Anyway I know TMI! Sorry. But thanks..... <img src="graemlins/rose.gif" border="0" alt="[rose]" />

Ive made a committment to myelf to keep this journal up and running, but I noticed that everytime i start to post my menus I start to go crazy with hunger.... <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" />

January 18,2002

32 oz water<br />oatmeal 160<br />banana 80<br />yogurt 160

1/2 grapefruit 60<br />32 oz water<br />2 oz turkey<br />2T shred mozerella<br />2 cups mixed salad greens<br />1/4 c garbanzo beans<br />carrot/onion/cucumbers/mushrooms/broccoli and tomato<br />FF viniagrette

pizza w/broccoli,onion,spinich,dill, 2T feta and 1/4 c mozerella (tradition in my house is pizza every Friday. I make my own crust,etc..so I have control over ingredients. I make a personal size crust for each person in the house and we top it as we like.)

I need to figure out the calories on this one.

<br />More later.<br />Lindasue

Linda, if journalling is making you crazy about food then STOP before it does just the opposite that you want it to do. You've come too far to let this throw you so if it ain't working ditch it! LOL <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" /> <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" /> <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

I've been thinking about it BK and was ready to chuck the whole thing out the window then I had a thought. I think that maybe I was getting too comfortable with the plan there, so maybe it is a good thing that I am writing it out again. I have only been showing 3-4 pound losses per month for the past couple months. Obviously to me I am eating a bit more than necessary. So this keeps it in my face. I want the rest off this year, so I am sticking to 1500-1600, upping the exercise and writing the food journal here. I have to.

Thanks for stopping in. You are the best <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" /> <br />Love Linda

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Lindasue, 3-4 pounds lost a month is a pretty good month for me! As long as it is consistent it adds up quickly. If you have a plan that is working and not driving you crazy (in otherwords, it doesn't demand perfection for results) it is a pretty good plan in my books! You are doing a fabulous job...keep patting yourself on the back!!

Artsy, thats just what I neeed to hear. I know that it's true. My plan is consistent. It works. It doesnt deprive. I am healthy. I guess that the first 78 came off alot quicker. As should be expected. Thanks!!

Saturday January 19,2002

oatmeal<br />banana<br />yogurt

1/2 grapefruit

tuna<br />2 slices whole wheat bread<br />tomato/onion/lettuce/mustard/lite mayo<br />carrots an broccoli

peasoup<br />salad<br />baked apples

Will fill in the rest later.

<br />Lindasue

Hi, I have the same problem too ... losing 2 lbs every 2-4 weeks! I've started eating cereals and it has helped a little! Now I just have to make sure I eat it everyday! Don't worry, Lindasue, it does take time for the weight to come off ... have faith!

Sorry I am posting late. I've been feeling a bit under the weather today...nothing serious.

Jan 20,2002

32 oz water<br />shredded wheat w 1/2 cup skim milk<br />banana<br />yogurt

1/2 grapefruit

32 oz water<br />tuna on whole wheat<br />1 slice colby cheee<br />tomato,lettuce,onion<br />lite mayo/mustard

applesause

32 oz water<br />spaghetti (meatless)<br />1T parmesan cheese<br />sautteed zucchini tomato and onion

angelfood cake w/strawberries and blueberries<br />2T cool whip lite

See you all later.<br />Lindasue

Lindasue,<br />I try to think of food as little as possible and concentrate on other things. I know that if I posted everything I ate that would be too much for me. However I do write down in a large notebook everything I do eat. I keep the book on my dining room table so I can see it at all times. Eventually I will move it to my desk but right now it helps remind me to write things down.

I do come to the journal here all the time so I may see how others are working their program and get some motivation from them and YOU!!. Each and every person on here helps to keep me motivated and I draw support from them. How I am lucky to have found this board!!

Hope you will continue to journal I know you help me!! Have a super terrific evening!!<br />Love and hugs,<br />Lizzie B <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Thanks for stopping Lizzie. I keeep a journal at home too with all my foods in it. I basically have a rotating list of fods i pick from. This makes it easier. Sometimes i need to think about it more than I do.

Today is a school holiday. So we will have a fun day. The weather should be mild.

Jan 21, 2002

32 oz water<br />whole wheat toast<br />eggbeater omlette with salsa,<br />1/4 cup shred cheese<br />grapes

yogurt

32 oz water<br />subway turkey sub<br />baked chips

apple

salmon (soy, garlic and lemon marinade)<br />rice<br />brussel sprouts

baked apples

<br />thats it so far.

Your journal is wonderful. What a great motivation for me!! I look forward to reading it all! It is gonna take some time! hehe<br />Keep up the great work! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Kristin, I'm having fun here. I find that the journal format is the best for me to keep me on track.

Monday Jan 22, 2002

32 oz water<br />oatmeal<br />banana<br />1/2 grapefruit

6 oz yogurt

32 oz water<br />lunch (will be out today so I don't really know--kids choice-it will be after my daughter's dentist appt. so maybe she won't want to eat <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> )

32 oz water<br />chicken breast<br />basmati rice pilaf with almonds<br />green beans<br />applesauce

<br />More later.<br />Lindasue

Hi LindaSue! I hope you are feeling better already! *hugs*

Just wanted to chime in how proud I am of you, both of your 80+ pound loss and of your commitment to post in your journal and you know you are an exercise goddess! You are my rock of inspiration, you are so consistant and tenacious and you give me hope as I struggle. Keep up the great work! Love, Heather

Hey Lindasue,<br /> You are doing great. I think keeping a <br />journal really helps. It helps to be accountable<br />and you can go back and see what weeks you were<br />losing the best and what it was you were eating.

<br />You've come a long way. I commend you for the<br />job you've done.

Have a wonderful Day.

Later,Rivergal

Heather Hon, you make me blush. <img src="redface.gif" border="0"> I seem to do well here, especially when I am posting a journal. I wish you had more time to do one again. You are just so busy doing so many amazing things. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I am so glad you stopped by.

Rivergal, thanks for the kind words.

Without people like you gals I would have a difficult time staying focused. Thankyou <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

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Good MOrning! Thanks to all those who have visited over the past days. I have tried to visit as many as possible. Thanks for your support .Yo are the best.

Jan 23, 2002

32 oz water<br />shredded wheat w/strawberries<br />1 c skim milk<br />banana

6 oz yogurt

32 oz water<br />tuna<br />whole wheat toast<br />lettuce/tomato/onion<br />litemayo/mustard<br />dill pickle

apple

32 oz water<br />chicken breast<br />saffron rice<br />brussel sprouts

<br />So far so good. I also include 32 oz water with my exerise, which I don't post here.

Great job lindasue... Love your menu.. I can just see that skinny little gal dying to get out..LOL..

Tks for visiting my journal. Does I sound different? I only lost 10 lbs since I joined (what a sloooooow loss) but I must say having this journal is really therapeutic. I've had more encouragement & advise from everyone here than where I'm coming from. You're the first person who wrote in my journal and I was really happy to see that welcome note from you!

You're doing well with your menu as well! We eat the same kind of breakfast! <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> Is yours frosted? Mine is honey nut ... yummy!

You know I think its great that your eating so well, and losing. I know you think its slowly, but you know it counts, and it will stay off, and you'll be able to maintain. I'm still amazed with your water consumption, your so disciplined.

LindaSue, I have been thinking about what Maximum said about being amazed at your water consumption, and I realized that I have been taking your awesome dedication for granted. Because you ARE amazing! I have just come to expect that you will drink your water, eat super healthy, exercise your heinie off <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> So I declare "Yay LindaSue!" day! You need to be appreciated for all the support and love you give, all the great advice and your shoulder to cry on. You have been a friend and a mentor and a prayer partner. You rock, girlfriend!!! Love, Heather

Well, Let me say Happy "Yey Lindasue" Day.<br />You are a joy to get to know. I enjoy reading<br />your post Linda. You hang in there cause good<br />things come to those who wait. But then you know<br />that.

The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make<br />his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto<br />thee. <br />The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee,and<br />give thee peace.

Bless you Lindasue!<br />Hugs your way,<br />Rivergal

Thanks gals. You you all are a joy to get to know too. Thats what makes this place neat, or addictive as Joanne put it earlier today on another thread. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

<br />January 24,2002

32 oz water<br />bagel <br />cream cheese <br />jelly

1/2 grapefruit<br />yogurt

32 oz water<br />tuna<br />whole wheat toast<br />mustard/lite mayo<br />pickles,tomato,lettuce<br />carrots/broccoli

32oz water<br />spanokopita(sp)-phyllo dough layeered with broccoli,spinich,onion,dill,feta, mozerella. Baked til golden. You are supposed to butter each layer of phyllo dough, but i don't. i spray with pam butter or olive oil cooking spray.

baked apples

spanokopita(sp) sounds interesting ... except for the spinach part (yucks for me)... wish I can try that ... maybe I'll like it 'cos I love eating spinach dip.

Chinadoll, it is a greek spinich pie. I like adding broccoli because I like broccoli. I'm sure you could get phyllo (filo) dough, but if not, I've seen recipes using a wonton wrappers. You can also cut out the mozarella and just use feta. It is a strong cheese though and my kids like it with the mild taste of mozerella added in. Put the word spanokopita in your search engine and hundreds of recipes will be at your fingertips. I hope you will try it.

Lindasue

LindaSue,

Thanks for my neat-o e-card. You are the best!<br />Just curious, when you go walking/running does DH watch the kids, or do you take James in the jog stroller when Sarah is at school? I work out when the kids are in school, but you have the cute lil one. I tried taking the kids along, but my son hates exercise *sigh* Laura comes with me sometimes, tho.

Keep up the good work. By the way, you are making my mouth water!! I am no longer reading your menus, just the rest of your journal, lol. Big hugs, Heather

Now Heather, your menus are just as good and healthy as mine. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

The exercise, we do it 2 ways. In the mornings i do taebo. before the kids are up usually. Today James was up and eating breakfst after sarah and hubby were gone for the day and I did my tapes then. The walking. 3 days weekly DH watches the kids. These are my bigger 6-8 mile days. The other 3 days I usually take james out in the jog stroller. these are my 3-4 mile days. My best work out days are obviously alone. That is why i added the taebo in. I needed more and couldn't get the intensity with James with me.

Lindasue <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

Wha do you think the calories is in that greek pie? per serving? Also I keep seeing DH(referring to Husband) What does this stand for cause all I can think is Dumb Husband? <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> oooh I'm rollin!

Wow!!! LindSue you are truely something. What a great insperation you are. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to read my journal and leave a note. Your encorgement and kind words mean a lot to me. It is a big help to know your not alone

Max, I PM'd you.

VTMom, I love journals and I love posting. It helps me and hopefully helps you too.

Today I am having a bit of a grey day here. Too many things going wrong. So I will post my menu and be on with my day.

Jan 25, 2002

32 oz water<br />oatmeal<br />banana

1/2 grapefruit<br />1 t honey

32 oz water<br />Subway turkey sub<br />baked lays chips<br />apple

6 oz yogurt

32 oz water<br />Gepettos Taco soup (posted in recipes)<br />baked tortilla chips<br />avocado mixed with homemade salsa

<br />Make it a great day everyone!!<br />Lindasue <img src="graemlins/heart.gif" border="0" alt="[heart]" />

Linda, we are having a very gray week! Rain, rain, rain, my basement is flooding, AGAIN. They have fixed the foundation a lot but it still leaks. I know you were talking about another kind of gray, but I am proud of you for not letting it affect your eating. You did a great job.

I used to get up before the kids to workout when they were littler. School is a wonderful thing, lol! I admire your dedication. I think that shows that a person is really serious when a busy mom will trade sleep for exercise!

Do you get TB tapes from Billy's website, or do you just do ones you already have? I am getting sick of my tapes, lol. I want to get the one with the kids in it. Sending you a big hug, Heather

first thank you for the recipe, I'm going to buy the stuff this weekend for one of our dinners next week... Thanks so much for taking the time to write all that out for me <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Second: laugh: <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> your PM,, Ohhhhhh Haaaaa Haaaaaa breath, breath, haaaaaaaaaaaa haaaaaa, I could not stop laughing, Ohhhhhh My tummy hurts...... I'm cryin here, BAHHHHH HAAAAA HAAA! That ws so unexpected, You made my day......... <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" />

Glad to make you laugh max!! :x

I love the new format. It will be great once I figure it out.

Jan 26,2002

32 oz water
oatmeal
banana

yogurt

32 oz water

subway turkey sub
baked chips

apple


32 oz water
pinto bean tostadas
lettuce tomato onion
low ft sour cream
avocado
homemade salsa



Have a great day everyone. I won't be around much after this. It is suppposed to be in the 60s today. A luxury for PA in the winter. We will be out and active. I expect to get a lot of exercise today. Thanks to everyone who has been stopping by and encouraging me onward. I will visit your journals soon. Without you I would be in a different place in my heart and it would definitely not be as much fun.

Love Lindasue:x

Wht a beautiful sunday. Thought Id pop in to say hello. DId alot of exercise today. RUnning and walking and playing.

32 ozwater
shredded wheat
1 cup milk

6oz yogurt

32 oz water
lefttover pintos
lettuce tomato onion
salsa
tortilla

apple
popcorn

32 oz water
turkey
greenbeans
baked potato

Hey Lindasue,
Just dropping by to say Hey. You are doing great with
the eating and exercise. I hope you're enjoying the nice
weather. It was a beautiful day here today. Makes you want
Spring to hurry.
You have a wonderful day.

Later,Rivergal

Thanks for stopping in Rivergal. Im focused and moving forward. Again. I think that the journalling is making a big difference.

32 oz water
SPecial K Berries
banana

yogurt

32 oz water
turkey
whole wheat toast
mustard/lite mayo
lettuce/tomato/onion
grapes

32oz water
spinich salad w/mushrooms
vineagrette
baked fish
baked potato


IT is going to be 65 today. We are going on a nice walk/run this morning if my little guy will sit in the jog stroller long enough. Highly unlikely that we will get past the 4 mile mark but I will try. Maybe we'll split it up with a snack in the middle. 2 hours is a long time to ask a 4yr old to sit. lol.... I'm such a slave driver....
Lindasue

Dear Slave driver, lol LindaSue, yes you are asking him to sit for a while, but you are also setting such a wonderful example of a parent being active, plus he has a special time alone with mom every day. I bet he will look back with very fond memories and not remember having a tired heinie from sitting, lol.

Everytime I eat healthfully, or my kids see me exercising or making good choices, I feel really good about it because I want them to look back and say, "Mom had some problems with her weight but she took control and turned it around and set a good example for us."

Enjoy your sunshine! It is cccccooooolllld here! That was my teeth chattering, lol. Sending you big hugs, Heather

Keep it up Slave Driver you're doing a great job.

Later,Rivergal

I want to share something that happened to me..again. Ican't believe that this could hapen twice. I have had this one gal who was one of my first buddies at another site. She and I both had the same amount of weight to lose. We emailed daily, sometimes chatted and stuff like that. Shared recipes and triumphs, downfalls. She was a good motivator because she appeared to be losing weight at the same rate and sticking to the program,etc..i thought whe had it all pulled together.....until last night when I got this email from her.. She confessed that she was at her highest weight ever. I literally cried. I couldnt believe it. I thought, this is impossible. SHe has lost at least 70 lbs. Theres no way. She went on to say that she really hadn't been motivated the whole way through , hadn't lost any weight even though she said that she had, and that she was just looking for someone to talk to and that I was so attentive to things and responded daily.ggggggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! Or should I be crying or feeling sorry for her. I don't know. SHe obviously needs help.

Lindasue

Wow, Linda......I think some people hide behind the anonymity of the computer. But I guess the positive behind it is that she motivated YOU to lose. You ought to send back all the e-mails she sent to you that motivated you and tell her to read them for motivation, because they obviously worked! You are doing so great!!

You've had a row of hurtful things.... hope you don't let it get to you. You are such a positive influence on so many here. Just keep doing what you are doing..... it's working for you and you are helping so many others, too!

Have a great day!!!

Dear Linda,

So what is it about you that makes people not want to disappoint you, but be willing to lie to you?! Just kidding, it is her problem, of course, it is just strange becasue I know that it has happened before. I, for one, know how hard it is to admit that you have totally regained lost lbs. when you had done so well. You get addicted to the praise and the attention, and besides you are collossally disappointed in yourself that you have erased all your good work. But being honest with one's self is a huge part of losing weight. This is a hard path, but one that has a lot to teach us.

Anyway, the important thing is that you are not a fake, you are the 100% genuine, honest-to-gosh healthy losing guru-ess and we love you. Big hugs, Heather

Lindasue I wouldn't be hurt by this..Afterall she considers you a good friend and a very good one at that... Good enough that she looked forward to your emails as you are someone to talk to.. Someone she can trust in, someone who helped her through her days. And she obviously must have been a lonely person to confide in you to tell you things she may not have even told others.. NOT to mention she was your inspiration...Why look at you??? look at how far you've come.. And all with the help of your email buddy.. She may not have lost the weight herself but like Dj says she did inspire you and cheer you on...She did lie to you but at least she felt comfortable enough with you to admit she has not lost any... HUGS to you my friend...

But i guess it was a shock..

Heather, I didn't think it could happen again. ANd yes, I understand what you are saying. But still, she hadnt lost any of the weight, according to her letter. Its not like she lost and gained. SHe actually just gained.
I am working out a plan with her right now. Hopefully one that she can and willl use.

Jan 29, 2002

32 oz water
SHredded wheat
strawberries
1 cup milk

yogurt
banana

32 oz water
chicken
whole wheat bread
lettuce/tomato/onion
mustard/lite mayo
baked chips
apple

32 oz water
beef stew
mashed potatoes
onions, carrots and mushrooms
salad


DH wants some beef. Hes been living in a land of chicken, slamon and beans. I havent cooked beef in forever. This is just a recipe with a chuck roast cooked in a crock pot with lite soy sauce,water, garlic, a bit of hot pepper flakes. It make sa yummy broth. We throw carrots, mushrooms and onions in while it is cooking to give it the feeling of a stew. Dont know that calories. I'll try to figure it out later.

Lindasue

Well I would have to agree with Joanne's words of wisdom here. But a the same time, my own personal opinion, would be "THAT IS TOO WEIRD" Maybe I'm being harsh, but gee min neeeez. Lindasue take Joannes advice, and feel warm hugs coming your way!!!!

:rose:

Wow Lindasue! I understand your disappoinment, truly I do, but I do understand how it could happen. She was probably living for tomorrow, believing that eventually she would truly do all the things you two discussed. She probably finally realized her tomorrow was never coming and so decided to confess to you what she had really been doing.

I had a wonderful diet buddy last year...she only had a few pounds to lose and I had so many. When she would tell me how great she was doing, I was so embarrassed to have to admit to her that I screwed up AGAIN. Because I did shoot straight with her, she and I cut back on our emails, though we have remained dear friends.

I think you have a tender heart, so just understand where this woman may be coming from, but you also deserve respect of your time and friendship and that involves being truthful. Perhaps this is where you name your boundaries to her in a loving way.

Now to the good part...that beef you mentioned...what time is dinner??? LOL! Sounds delicious to me! Keep up the awesome work in your labor of love for you and your family!!!:rose:

Thanks for so many thoughtful replies. I was mad at first that someone could lead me on for months...but I'm OK now and told her so. I imagine I caused her alot of stress just by being able to remain OP for most of the past year. I think we worked out a plan that she can follow now, and we will see what happens.

Jan 30, 2002

32 oz water
eggbeaters, low fat cheese, salsa
flour tortilla
1/2 grapefruit

yogurt

32 oz water
tuna
whole wheat
tomato/lettuce/onion
pickles
grapes


32oz water
spaghetti
tomato sauce (with soy crumbles)
spinich/mushroom salad
garlic bread


Calories are averaging 1500 daily now that I am journalling them. When I wasn't journalling, i figure they were probably closer to 2500. That is proof that journalling can make a big difference. As I try a new meal or food item, I research the calories and fat of that item or items in the meal. It might take time to break down a big pot of soup or casserole,etc..but once I do it, I never have to take the time to do that item again. Then I keep them in a spiral book that also has my menus for the month in it. So I always have the calorie counts I need to know where I am at when planning my day. I have dinners scheduled 3-4 weeks in advance. Lunches I go week by week . Breakfast too.

Today is supposed to be another wonderful day weather wise. The birds are already singing away outside my window. If my stuffy nose doesnt get the better of me, it will be another day for a long long walk. Probably 6 miles. Taebo already complete for the day. 32 oz water gone so far. I am a happy camper this morning.
Lindasue:x

I think you are doing so great! But your weight loss and attitude are proof of that. And your exercizing is awesome. I hope I can get to that level of exercize some day.

Hope your nose clears up..... have fun with the walking. Our weather is rainy today and we have winter storm warnings out. Looks like our brief spring like weather is about to stop.

Take care and have a great day.

You are well organized. I have never thought of planning for meal so far in advance... That a great idea. Does it always turn out. And how long does it take you to walk 6 miles? You truly are doing great!

Are you sure you are ready for my very long winded answer maximum? Does it always turn out? Yes. THis may sound ridiculous, but in my freezer I have the things I ned for 4 weeks worth of meals. I am working on a 4 week rotating schedule. The family picks their favorite meals. These are worked into the schedule and i fill in the rest. As an item is used from the freezer or pantry, it is put on the shopping list and replaced. This allevites the"whats for dinner" problem and eliminates the take out food craze. In a given month there are 2-3 days we eat out. the other 28 days ar as follows:
My weekly menus include one kid favorite (also for them they get an extra kid type meal when I cook something wierd like that greek spinich meal) salmon, one legume meal, 2 chicken meals, one beef or pork and one totally veggie. THe current kid favs are spaghetti ravioli or lasagne, pizza and tacos, all of which can be made healthily. The salmon is either teriyaki or lemon/garlic/olive oil. Chicken is either jerk seasoned,BBQ or plain baked with leftovers for lunches for hubby. Sometimes creole or soup. Beans are usually black bean soup, a pasta dish that has white beans in it or pinto bean tostadas. We also throw garbanzoes in salad. Beef is either a roast or hamburgers, pork is tenderloin or another lean cut. There you have it, a months worth of menus.

Walking, another favorite topic....stick around the bike thread on 100+.. Generation 4 will be a walking tour of the USA...:)

6 miles = 80 minutes...just under a 13 minute mile pace. Yes it took months to gt to that point. Start out slooooooooooowly.

Dj, being that we are further south, we are enjoying the warmer weather. It is unusual none the less. Rain and up to 50 at least through Friday.

Lindasue

Linda, Now THAT is menu planning!! I plan ahead a little--a week at a time, and I do almost all the cooking for the week on Saturday. I make up some veggie crumbles (vegetarian ground beef substitute) and that becomes sloppy joes and taco filling. I make up a big pot of some legume soup-- navy bean, split pea, lentil or the like, and I hide lots of veggies in it: garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and tomatoes. Then I make various things in tortillas and pitas, lol, and wrap them all up and lunches are ready to go. I make up a huge salad and get some stir fry veggies ready, and viola, I'm ready for the week, I round things out with fresh fruits and veggies and bread from my breadmaker.

I think planning makes all the difference in feeding your family healthfully and cheaply! I think you may be the grand poobah meal planner, Linda! Love, Heather

Your ideas sound just as yummy. I love soup. And unfortunately I love bread fresh from the breadmaker. Try making your pita bread dough in the breadmaker then roll it out and bake. There is nothing that compares to fresh pita bread.....except maybe fresh french bread..lol..
Good night.
Lindasue

I just wanted to stop by to say Hi. Your menu planning is real impressive!!! I have been reading your journal and your daily menu's have given me ideals. Thanks for all your helpful knowledge! :rose: Inspired

Its always nice to see you Inspired. Thanks for the boost!!!

32 oz water
oatmeal
banana

1/2 grapefruit

32 oz water
tuna
whole wheat
lettuce tomato onion
pickle
mayo/mustard

apple

32 oz water
salmon
saffron rice
asparagus
grapes


I have a cold. It is raining. I can't drag the little guy out in this to walk. Did a taebo workout. I am tired now. Tomorrow is another day. I am sure to feel better then. Everyone have a great today.

Love Lindasue

Lindasue, this is a great idea. I'm going to start my own journal too. Thanks again!

Lindasue,
I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to plan my meals ahead of time. After reading your journal I thought it was a great idea to have it all planned out. I think that it is great that you can plan a month in advance...I am going to start out with baby steps...a week at a time. Thanks again. You are doing great

Hi Rosepetal and Denise,
I'm glad you decided to journal. I am sure that it will be a big help in your journey. Thanks for stopping in here too. It means alot.

I'll be popping in your journals soon.
Love Lindasue

Hi Lindasue, I hope you feel better. Wow, the 6 mile walk is impressive!!! Great meal plan too! I love to eat freshly baked bread but I don't eat it often so I don't buy it. There are 3 bakery shops near my home that bakes fresh bread (various kind) and everytime I walk past it, I want to buy it ... yummy! They bake white bread only so that's another reason why I don't want to eat it. When I think of bread, it's comes as a snack, not a meal ... so now when I see bread, I'll think of you!! :D

Thanks for the ex. on your food planning, I'm confused8-}

You know, You really sound like you've got it together. I think of you everyday when I know I have to drink water. I'm trying to catch up with you. Hope your feeling better :rose:

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, max. I know I sound like I have it all together, but really, I don't . thats why I plan. I have to. Once a month i plan it all out. Today was my plan day for Feb. I'm done now. Don't have to think about it again til march. Shopping list made, and pantry searched for what I need. Im stocked with breakfst cereal, oatmeal,etc for the month already. Yogurt too. They has a great sale on Yoplait and I bought 40 containers last week. I know, crazy, but at 25 cents each it was to good to pass up. Also stocked is tuna, which i eat 2x weekly for lunch.


Some have asked me to post calories and fat gms with my daily picks, so I will try my best.

Yoplait LF key lime pie yogurt 170 cal/1.5 gms fat
2 slices 100% whole wheat toast 200 calories/2 gms fat
1tsp raspberry honey

1 med banana 80 cal/0 fat


2 slices 100% whole wheat toast 200 cal/2 gm fat
1 can 6oz albacore tuna 150 cal/2.5 gm fat
2 tsp mayo 66 cal/6 gm fat
mustard 0/0
pickle 0/0

maximums linguine w/clam sauce recipe 328 cal/8.5 gms fat
steamed asparagus
baked apples

Lindasue:x

The weekend is officially here. The weather is turning cold here this evening and we will be back to the normal seasonal temperatures. I am headed out for my evening walk in a minute. I will enjoy the last bit of warm weather before it gets chilly again. I feel mellow and focused right now. I thought I was heading for trouble. The things I put in my shopping cart at the grocery store this afternoon. ...You would have shaken your head. :( I put them all back. Thank goodness I made it through a weak moment.

Maximum, your recipe was absolutely delicious. I substituted broth for the white wine though. Didnt have a drop of wine in the house. And one seving wa enough. Coupled with asparagus and I have apples baking in the oven right now for a late evening treat. Heavenly smells. Makes you want to curl up with a good book and snuggle. After my walk, that is what I intend on doing.

Have a wonderful evening my friends. Make the weekend the best ever. I may not be around much. I try to reserve weekends for family activities.

Love Lindasue :x

Hello again my DT friend!!!

I'm just stopping by to wish you a successful month:) . As usual it looks like you've got it all together:)
Have a wonderful weekend.

100togo

hi lindasue,
you definitely are the QUEEN of all planners. i want to be just like you, lol! actually i am a planner like you only on a smaller scale.
you are gonna have a great month. i think i will take the afternoon tomorrow to do my menus and shopping lists. i get such great ideas from you.


hugs :)


vickie:rose:

Dear LindaSue,

Congratulations on saying no to the bad food before you ate it! That rocks! I am so proud of you!:rose:

Have a wonderful weekend with your beautiful family! Love, Heather

Linda sue, I've been reading a lot of your posts and I think it's so cool how you've lost so much weight. You're so strong, especially since you're home a lot with your little guy.

I'm at work all day so if I wanted to binge I can't because there isn't any food in my office. My worst time is the weekend when I'm home all day. I have to invent things to do to stay busy so I don't eat myself out of house and home. I end up biting my nails a lot. I guess when I get thin I'll have to work on that addiction next!

I do mostly computer work in my office, in fact I'm really the only one who knows how to fix and to operate the system (even my boss is confused), so a while back he asked me if it was possible for him to set it up, would I like to work from home a few days a week. At first I was excited, but then I thought about how detrimental it would be. I'd sleep all morning and eat all afternoon!

You're so strong and I'm so glad I met you. You've accomplished so much in such a short time. Thanks Lindasue!

I seem to have a mild case of food poisoning...my little guy too. We shared lunch out at a favorite chinese restaurant and are both so very sick.....I will see you all tomorrow.

Lindasue

I hope you feel better ... :( drink lots of water and rest ...

Ewww!!! Yucky!!!!

I hope you guys are feeling all better soon. That is the worst - when you're sick and one or both of your kids:( Try to get lots of rest.
100togo

Hi Lindasue,
Just out cruising and wanted to say hi. Wow I hope you are feeling better after having food poisoning. That has to be unpleasant. Gee your little one sick too!! Well hope you both get well soon.

I read about you planning menu's. I don't know how you keep so organized!! I am so impressed with your planning and a little jealous that I don't have those skills. You certainly inspire me to try.

You sure have done a tremendous job on your weight loss. That is so neat. You inspire us all to stay on program and loose weight and exercise. What a sweetie you are.

Well you have a fabulous weekend!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie B

Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Feeling a bit beter today. Yesterday was awful. My little James got iw worse, probably because he is so little. We re both taking it easy for another day...too bad I can't count this weight loss for real..I'd be in the 170's...lol.

veryone have a great day. I'll post again starteing tomorrow or maybe later today.
Love Lindasue

:hug: Hope you all are feelin better. Thats the worst.....Make sure and replenish your fluids........

Big hugs, LindaSue! I hope you are feeling all well soon, and little James too!! If there is something positive in this (and believe me it is hard to be positive about food poisoning) it is that only you and James ate the tainted food and Guy and Sarah won't be catching the stomach flu and getting sick as well!! ((HUGS)) I know you probably already know this, but this is a good time to wash James' hands extra well because it can be transmitted (rarely) by touch.

Just sending you healthy thoughts and prayers and hugs! Love, Heather

Thanks everyone. I am among the living again. ..barely. Not eating much though. I think that I am too worried about gettting sick again. No dairy for a week or so which sort of ruins my normal routine. I've become a yogurt junkie.

Water is the only thing Ive been up on. I was so scared of getting dehydrated.
James is better. PLaying as normal . Hubby called and said his one work buddy is out with that nasty stomach flu going around...I certainly hope he doesn't catch that and bring it home to the rest of us. That would be too much to handle right now. So far no one else has come down with anything here.

So what do you all eat when you are sick? I want something, but nothing sounds good. Heather are you out there? You always know that right things.

Love Lindasue:x

Well hopefully your immune system will have had its dose, and even if DH brings it home you won't catch it, Just a quick tip, They say that germs are passed through the hands, Remember also that you can get it through the laundry, When you are handling dirty clothes, sheets, and such, So make sure and wash your hands after handling laundry.

Lets see after I've been sick I usually Opt for Toast and tea, Sometimes I eat the toast burnt, I know that can add up calorie wise but You probably have a lot coming to you anyhow, Sometimes scrambled eggs, for protien, or a bit of peanut butter on the toast, sometimes dry cereal....Hope I didn't make you feel worse. But those are a few of mine.

Dear LindaSue,

You had it right with the water, as we say in the clinic all the time, "Push the fluids!" So that means easy things to digest, as well. Sooooo: how bout some yummy warm chicken soup with ginger which is supposed to soothe the savage tummy? Also sip peppermint herbal tea, also supposed to be good for upset tummies. Also liquid in any form: gatorade or clear fruit juices (avoid citrus, too acidic). You are right to go easy and not eat much. Soda crackers or plain toast are bland and will probably stay down well. Hope you feel better, sweets! Love, Heather

Hi Lindasue,
I am so glad that you and James are feeling better. I had food poisoning once and I literally thought I was going to die. It is miserable. Good thing is that it usually does not last long.
You did a great job with the fluids sweetie! Getting dehydrated would have only made things worse for you.
Take care of yourself.


HUGS :)



Vickie:coach:

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou. All this good advice and well wishes. You have all dragged me back to te functioning again. Still keeping my menu to the basic sick kind of foods. Today I will try chicken vegetable soup with rice. toast, applesause and jello. Can't go wrong there. The peppermint tea is great for a queasy stomach and so are the crackers. Still drinking lots of water too.
Not too worried about calories adding up. At least not this week.

Lindasue :x

It's hard to pick up again when you are away for awhile, but I am giving it a try this morning. Feeling better physically. The only thing not up to where it should be is the exercise part of my program. With 50 degree weather forcast for today, I should be able to get that in too. Still a bit thirsty here so I've already done 32 oz water. Yesterday was not a good water day.

Hope everyone had a good week here. I tried to look thru a few things but was so drained that i found it hard to stay awake at the computer.


32 oz water
banana
oatmeal


1/2 bagel
low fat cram cheese
strawberry spread
32 oz water

Subway vegggie sub
diet pepsi


32 oz water
2 small flour tortillas (baked til crisp)
cooked pinto beans
lettuce, tomato, onion
avocado
salsa

baked apples

Lindasue :x

Lindasue,

I'm glad to hear your up and around again. Have a good weekend:)

100togo

224 - 203 - 124

I'm glad you're doing better. :)
God bless
-Rachel

Hi LindaSue! I am glad you are feeling better:rose: You are probably thirsty from getting a little dehydrated when you were so sick. You are smart to take it slow with getting back to the exercise. Listen to your body; it will tell you when you are back to being strong enough. It is hard to stop exercising when you are so used to it, but I try to think of it that I am not doing myself any favors if I force myself to workout when I am ill, or just barely over it.

I am jealous of your nice weather because my furnance is broken and I am cold! They needed strange parts and won't be able to fix it till next week. Brrr. Big hugs my dear friend! Love, Heather

Monday Feb 11, 2002

32 oz water
oatmeal
banana

1/2 grapefruit
1 tsp honey
yoplait lemon yogurt

32 oz water
3 oz Turkey
2 whole wheat toast
lettuce,tomato onion
a sprinkle of bacon bits (had a taste for a BLT)
lite mayo/mustard
canteloupe
garden salad with balsamic vinegar and olive oil


32 oz water
6 oz salmon
baked potato
brussel sprouts w/almonds

fruit cup



I've been hungry lately. Maybe because I was so sick last week. It is driving me crazy. I just keep grabbing that water bottle. It seems to help. I wish it was warm enough to go for a nice walk, but the wind is too much for my little guy. I have to just be content with the TaeBo this day.

Lindasue :x

Hi LindaSue, So glad your feeling better. I don't know if you read my journal after my hidious day I had, But Thanks again. For your time and effort to keep me on track. You really made a differance. Thanks again.

I hope your hunger pains or want for MORE, goes away soon. Maybe you should load up on protiens...

Max, we all have hideous days. The important thing is to pick yourself back up and go on from there, which is exactly what you did.

Not much to report here....Today is "fat Tuesday..well not in this house. A year agoI remember binging to the point of feeling disgusting. I've come a long way in a years time.

Feeling a bit tired. It will start to warm up today so maybe a nice walk will help.

32 oz water
shredded wheat
milk
strawberried

yogurt

32 oz water
tuna
whole wheat pita
lettuce ,tomato
mayo/mustard
apple


32 oz water
chicken
rice
stirfry veggies

Its amazing how much exercise you can get in when DT is not up and running......makes your think a little bit. I felt lost without being able to come here since yesterday morning.

Walking. I did 8 miles today. beautiful windy day to go out and walk. I need new shoes. I have to go and look soon.


32 oz water
oatmeal
apple
Yogurt

32 oz water
chicken
pita
lettuce tomato and onion
honey mustard
banana


32 oz water
pasta
marinara sauce
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
green beans
garlic breadsticks
spinich/mushroom salad

More in a bit. Time to get my Sarah from school.:)

Hey what kind of Oatmeal do you eat. And do you put anything in it? And 8 miles? How long does that take?

Hey, babe, I think all that exercise deserves a new pair of sneaks! Maybe DH will give you a dollar a mile and you would have enough in a week, you are such a speed demon walker! :rose: Anyway, your feet do a lot for you, they deserve to be pampered. I have had foot problems in the past, and I asked the podiatrist if I should buy expensive shoes, and he said, no, buy cheap ones and replace them often, especially if you exercise.

Glad you are feeling better, my dear friend! You make me feel like snail in my walking compared to you, Miss Speedy Gonzales! Love, Heather

Heather,Remember the story of the tortoise and the Hare???????Never give up. You are doing great!!!

Maximum, I use good old fashion Quaker oats. Not the packets. I Cook it in the micro. Add either a banana chopped up or an apple chopped up or some raisins. If I need it sweeter a packet of splenda. It depends on my mood. Lately Ive been adding banana.

Walking. At this point I do a 12 minute mile. It is a good pace. When I started I couldnt even make it around the block. I literally added to my routine 1 block at a time. I got to know my neighbors and all the college babes one very well in those months. I calculated the distance on a track and also did it with
the pedometer and drove the route in the car to see if I was accurate.( I like to use the battlefield roads when not doing th track at the college here.) I think I started at a 30 minute mile.

When my james is with me I split it up into 4 mile walks. Give him a walkman and strap him,(now unwillingly) in the jog stroller and take off. He can handle the 50 minutes if he knows he willl get a treat out of it in the end. Yesterday his treat was to stop at his favorite train store in town.

Hope this helps.

Lindasue

:sweety: Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

Lindasue, I was just wondering how often you weigh in. Now that I KNOW I'm losing weight, I think I can wait longer to see. I was thinking of doing it every month because I know I should concentrate more on how my clothes fit and how I feel rather than what the scale says (can you tell I read Shape a lot?? :) ).

I guess in the begining I was afraid I might not be doing the right things to lose, but now I'm seeing results so I feel more assured.

Hope you have a sweet :x day!

Love,
Julie

Thanks for the oatmeal suggestions, I eat the same kind, and use to put some brown sugar in it, but didn't have any. So I was wondering what you add for flavor. the Banana is a great idea so is the apple. I tried some equal and cinnamon yesterday. I've never tried Splenda, is it better then equal?:D

Julie, I weigh once every 2 weeks, but was doing it once monthly for months. I think it is individual preference. The problem with the monthly routine is that sometimes it is hard to catch up if you slide a bit. That is why I switched back. If you choose monthly, maybe include measurements weekly to keep up with your progress.

Max, splenda. I like it better. I was using an excessive amount of nutrasweet. Iiwas downing a 2 liter diet coke daily along with sweetening coffee,etc..I was cranky and irratble, mean and fuzzy. I stopped drinking the diet soda (except for an occasional one out) and switched to splenda and the irratable side of me disappeared. I am more alert. Some people have problems with nutrasweet, I was one of them. On the occasion that I do sweeten, I use the splenda.

:hug: :x Happy Valentines day!!:x :hug:

Just stopping by to wish you a happy Valentines day

I'm also one of those people who cannot digest nutrasweet. I get massive headaches and queasiness. In fact, it's so acute that I can tell what gums have nutrasweet just by chewing it for a few seconds. Needless to say, I've never been a big fan of diet sodas because of my reaction.

Julie :rose:

I guess that's a good thing Julie. It took me a long time to break that habit of guzzling the diet soda. I'd been doing it for yers. I have never felt this good. I wish I'd have known it was the nutrasweet that was the culprit..

Forgot to post the menus

32 oz water
oatmeal
banana

key lime yogurt

32 oz water
turkey
whole wheat
lettuce tomato onion
mustard
pickle
baby carrots


32 oz water
shrimp scampi (tried to lower the fat n this one by substituting chicken stock for most of the olive oil and butter. It was pretty good.)
saffron rice
brussel sprouts

2 chocolate syrup dipped strawberries (that's the closest I've come to chocolate in a long long long time) and I don't miss it.

Friday. My daughter has off school today.....Don't know why. Teacher meetings probably. In other words, let's tack on another day and make this a 4 day weekend for the teachers....That's OK though. because I have never in my life met a teacher who didnt deserve a 4 day weekend. Our Teachers work so hard. Every teacher my daughter has had so far has been amazing in the ability to nurture and teach. So, if you are a teacher reading this, thanks for teaching:)

Today will be a day where we are out. We rarely get out during the week and my daughters birthday is coming up next Saturday. Have to plan and buy stuff for the big sleepover. Anyone want to come over and help next Saturday? IT will be fun, I promise.

:chef: Today's Menu

32 oz water
shredded wheat
strawberries

yogurt

32 oz water
Subway veggie delite
baked chips

32 oz water
Greek pizza (broccoli,spinich, Tomato, onion , feta& dill)
mixed greens salad
baked apples


Seems a lttle short on food so far. I'm not feeling too hungry so far. Have a cold or allergies coming for a visit today. Surely have had a run of annoying health stuff lately. Not whining here about the little stuff, but it is puzzling why every thing is hitting me at once.

Lindasue:x

I think it's probably allergies because mine were acting up this morning. Everytime I bent over (to dry my hair, or get dressed...etc) my nose started to run and then I'd sneeze. It was an effort getting ready this morning!

Love,
Julie

It seems that whenever we have a three day or more weekend (meaning school holidays) we generally eat out way more than normal.....this is not a good thing ususally, but I am here to report that even after eating out at Pizza Hut...Subway and a steak house that I stayed completely on program and don't feel disgusting. Yahoo!!!!! I attribute it to eating alot of salad with FF dressing and little bits of food. I ordered the buffet at pizza hut and asked them to make a veggie supreme pizza for the buffet (it helps if you know the mgr) and she did. I ate 2 slices and a huge salad with ff ranch dressing. They also had fresh fruit. Subway was easy with a veggie sub, no dressing or mayo. The steak place I ordered the salad bar with has the best ff honey dijon salad dressing and I ate a grilled chicken breast light sized and a baked potato with salsa from the salad bar. Fresh fruit for dessert.

So I am not reporting menus for yesterday and today. Tomorrow is planned as follows:

32 oz water
oatmeal
banana

32 oz water
grapes
turkey
pita breaad
onion, tomato,lettuce
mayo/mustard
carrots

32 oz water
Baked chicken
brussel sprouts
baked potato
baked apples


It got really cold this afternoon. Snow flurries. Unexpected but still a nice dya to walk..alone though. the kids and hubby watched the movie Atlantis. I went out.

More soon.
Lindasue :x

Lindasue, do you bring your own FF dressings to restaurants or do most places have their own? I guess I never thought to ask the servers.

Ever since I bought ff ranch, I've notice how great it is to eat salads--I can have a huge salad and only eat a little dinner and be full. Once you mix the salad together I really don't notice a difference. I never thought I'd get into them.

Hi Lindasue,
You make eating out sound so easy!! :). I never seem to make the right choices when i am eating out. But at least i am trying now.
As for the fat free dressings, i love Krafts LIGHT DONE RIGHT and will carry it to restaurants with me. I also love most chicken dishes but I find that chicken fixed in restaurants are usually not that healthy. Always fried or smothered in some sauce or stuffed with something loaded with fat grams. It doesn't stop me from eating it though,8-|
You have given me some grrrreat ideas on choosing wisely when eating out. Thank you!!



HUGS :)


vickie:coach:

When I eat out, my resolve goes out the window, even if they have healthy choices I won't always choose them. I am getting better, though. We have a restaurant that we go to after church and I am starting to always get soup and salad there. I like the little packets of Kraft Ranch Light done Right. I like reading your journal because I get so many ideas for what to eat, and you always inspire me. Now I will try not to let eating out be an excuse to blow it. Big hugs, Heather

Julie, if I dont know the restaurant well, I bring my own dressing. It sounds tacky, but if they cant prove to me that their FF is really FF then I use my own. Our local Weis and Giant have individual packs of dressing at their salad bars. They sell the packets of dressing for .25 cents . I usually have some on hand if I am doing somewhere new. I also use it on baked potatoes instead of margerine.

Vickie, i agree with the Kraft dressing. Sometimes i prefer the light dressing over the totally FF. Kraft does an excellent job.....speaking of Kraft, check their website for neat stuff www.kraftfoods.com . Nutrition, meal planning , recipes. I get alot of my recipes from their site.

Heather, You had such a great weekend. I was envious. ..lol..not really, I had a good weekend too. I am so happy for you. Eating out shouldn't be scary or dreadful. We cant hide out all the time. Thats why we need to l earn how to eat out. I think we can break down almost any food to find out where we are in calories and fat.etc... And remember, you are going for fellowship with your friends when you go out. Focus on the good times. One more thing, it's only one meal.

SO, as i talk about only one meal here, I decided that the sleepover next saturday will be totally kids choice. Except for my healthier add ins. Fruit and pretzels. I'm making soft pretzels.

Todays menu:
32 oz water
shredded wheat
strawberries
skim milk

yogurt
banana

32 oz water
spinich mushroom salad
leftover baken chicken breast

32 oz water
caesar salmon
salad
baked apples

Salad bar fat free dressing packets.....how did you think of that? Here the whole time I was stressing over leaky bottles in my purse!! I shop at Weis every Tuesday so I'm going to check it out!

How do you think of this stuff?? :)

Julie :hop:

Julie, Ive been doing this awhile...thats how I think of these things. Check your salad dressing aisle too and the Weight Watchers stuff as I think that there are brands that do sell individual packets.

32oz water
Shredded wheat with strawberries
yogurt
1/2 grapefruit
skim milk

32 oz water
turkey (had a taste for a turkey club)
whole wheat
lite mayo
lettuce
tomato
bacon bits(2 tsp)
carrots

32 oz water
dijon chicken breast
green beans
rice

i am with Heather. my healthy eating goes out the window when i eat out...thats why i only ever go out once a week maz and then i count it as my reward meal.
you are inspiring in being able to go places and stay OP.
hugs bell :)

Hello Lindasue,
Just stopping to say hello. Your menu looks GRRRRRRRRRRREAT!!!! I need to do much better with my menu's or hire you to do them for me, LOL!!!
I think I will plan to have ONE day weekly to eat out and maybe I will not do so much damage to my diet that way! Of course, I will have to save my eating out days for when I am with Dan. :)
KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK


HUGS :)


Vickie:coach:

Hi. Sorry its been so long. In the middle of a sleepover. They are still sleeping and it is almost 9:30 am. Im the only one up in the house.

We ate Subway last night. Got the kids McDonalds. That was fine too. I must say that i made the best birthday cake. And I substituted the oil with applesauce and they didnt know the difference. Used strawberry fruit roll ups to make a soccerball design on the top. The girls are all soccer players. One 8 inch layer cake was split between 9 people. No left overs to worry about. I love it!!!

Vickie and bell thanks for stopping in. I seem to do well with staying OP when we go out. I dont know why. Maybe because we usually dont go out and if we do it is usually subway or somewhere that the food choices are easy.

I agree too Vickie to save the eating out for special occasions. What a great way to enjoy it. With your sweetie!!

Back to the old routine.

32 oz water
oatmeal
oranges

yogurt

32 oz water
leftover veggie sub

32 oz water
jerk chicken (spicy caribbean blend)
baked potato
broccoli

baked apples

Hey lindasue your menu looks awesome.. and congrats on keeping things under control.. I'm having a very OP weekend myself here...Just waiting for the daughter to get up so hubby and I can take her shopping for her fish she wants...Live ones not the edible ones..LOL I keep telling her if she does not look after it I will nuke it in the microwave..She's almost 19...

Sorry I missed your post Joanne. That is hysterical about the fish. My little guy asked if we could cook the goldfish for supper the other day. He loves fish and we didnt have any in the house except the pets...too funny.

32 oz water
shredded wheat
banana
yogurt

32 oz water
turkey
whole wheat
mayo/mustard
lettuce,tomato,onoin
baked chips
apple


32 oz water
beef stew
mashed potatoes
carrots
salad

baked apples



Back to normal. basics. Counting again. I feel dehydrated today. I had the heat up and i get all dried up. Battling the allergies too. Oh well. I need to get some more veggies in there too. I want 20 more pounds off by the end of the next 100 day journey and i plan to do it with a smile. No more frowning. Those who know me well know why I was frowning. This is a new day. I plan to make the best of it.

Love Lindasue :x

Just checkin in on you! Hope everything is ok.......... Im ROOTIN for you!:D

Lindasue, thank you so much for stopping by my journal! Thanks for keeping track of me! I'm doing ok (even though I'm still confused which scale to weigh myself on!). So far I lost 11 pounds! I've lost 2 inches of my bust, 1 inch of my waist and 1/2 inch of my hips.

You know, it's strange. I was 190 for the longest time, then just last year I went up the last 10 pounds. But it seemed like those 10 pounds went right to my hips which has made all my skirts tighter and shorter (to accomodate my butt, everything moves up!). So you'd think logically the first 10 pounds to come off would be in my hips...you know, last in first out theory. I guess fat isn't very logical. :)

I'm glad you like acine di pepe too! My mom turned me on to it. I boil mine with 2 cups of broccoli and then add a TB of parmesan, 1 ts of olive oil & 2 ts of garlic powder. It's so filling for being so small!

Thanks again, Linda sue! Good luck to you as always!

Talk to you later,
Love Julie

What in the world is Acine De Pepe la Pu? LOL No really what does it look like, From what I'm reading here it sound like Couscous, maybe? Yes? No? HELP

Max, yes it is the tiny little pearls.
Hi Julie. My weight first left the boobs...oh well.

Lindasue

Hi Lindasue!!!

I thought I'd stop in and see how my oldest (not in age)friend from DT was doing. I haven't been over to talk with you in awhile. I hope everything is going well for you - you are such a good motivator for everyone else.

Have a great month of March!!!!

100togo (It's going at last!!)

224 - 197 - 124:)

It is so good to see you my buddy. I worry about you when you are not here. I posted your journal :)


Reevaluated my program, did some major calculations yesterday and realized.....that I'm right on track with the 1500 daily calories for me. I am averaging a 2 lb loss weekly, when I choose to stick to it. Lately I am doing well. Plodding along and having a good time in the process.

32 oz water
1 cup oatmeal 145
2t honey 44
1 banana 105

6oz yogurt 180
1/2 grapefruit 40

32 oz water
2 sl wheat bread 180
3oz white tuna 135
mustard
lettuce/tomato/onion 25
apple 1 cup cliced 65
2 carrots 60


1 serving dijon chicken and pasta 591 (recipe follows)
1 cup steamed broccoli 45

total cals for the day =1,565

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Dijon Chicken Pasta(serves 4) 591 calories,9gm fat(2 sat fat)

4 boneless chicken breasts (4-6 oz sliced into strips),1T olive oil, 1tsp salt, pepper, 1 sm onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic minced,
2 cups chicken stock, 2T dijon mustard,2T fresh basil. 2T lowfat sourcream, 3/4 pound rigatoni


Start water for pasta. Bring to a boil and boil pasta to desired doneness.

Heat olive oil. Saute chicken. Season with salt and papper and cook 6 minutes til golden. Lower heat and add onions. Cook 5 min til onions are translucent. Add garlic. Cook one more minute. Remove chicken. Add chicken stock and reduce by half. Add mustard and sour cream. Stir til creamy. Add chicken and pasta. Toss til coated. TOp with fresh basil.

The recipe sounds yummy! I must try that! What kind of pasta do you use?

It does sound yummy. Unfortunately I don't care for dijon. I wish I did--it would help so much in my mayonnaise cravings. I've just never been a fan of mustards. But you know, I'm going to try your chicken. Maybe my taste buds will eventually change, you never know! Thanks for the recipe!

Love,
Julie

yesterday I used a rigatoni. It definitely has a mustardy kind of taste. Im not sure how you could make it more mild unless you tried to find a mild brand of mustard.

Is that 591 cal. per serving?

I have this Grey Pouon Country Style Dijon....it's pretty tolerable I think. I used it for deviled eggs for a picnic last summer and I was able to eat some. I think I'll use that. It smells wonderful when I open the jar.

It's worth a try Julie. The taste of the recipe sort of reminds me of a stroganoff recipe with the sour cream. ANd Low fat sour cream works well. I didnt try FF because I have an aversion to FF products, except those naturally FF like fruit and veggies,etc.....I mean processed FF foods like sour cream and cheese.Yuck.

Anyway, everyone who reads this now knows that I am busy with Generation 4- A Journey Within. I have it in the 100+ forum and it starts up tomorrow. It will be a great journey. Looking at topics that effect everyone. Stuggles and triumphs and everything in between. Also, looking at the group at hand I anticipate alot of mischief and fun along the way. Everyone is welcome. It doesnt matter if you have 10 or 300 or more to lose. I want you to come on over and join in when you can.

I will post menus later. I am running late.

Lindasue

Yes Max it is. I know it is a higher in cal recipe. I usually stick lower, but yesterday it fit perfectly in with everything else. Divide it into 4 equal servings.

Well, I knew it would happen. I toook on the Gen 4 thread an d Ive let this journal slide a bit. Things will calm down though. I know it will.

Don't have time to plug in all those little numbers right now but here is the menu

oatmeal
banana
yogurt
grapefruit

turkey
whole wheat bread
mayo/mustard
lettuce,tomato, onion

carrot sticks

baked chicken (jer seasoning)
baked potato(i like mine with salsa)
baked apples
steamed asparagus
salad

water water water-I drink a gallon daily. And my body is finally used to it. Yipee!!!

If you havent checked out the journey Gen 4, please do. Thats where most of my time is for the next 97 days. I will be checking in here too.

Lindasue...it is just awesome to see how you are hanging in with your food and exercise program and that you are still losing about 2 pounds a week. Way to go! You are an inspiration.

Lindasue,

In case I forgot to tell you: HAVE A GREAT MONTH!!!!

100TOGO:)

Thanks Artsy and 100togo. You all are too kind. You know all of you are inspirational to others. I read the journals and pull things from everyones journey and thats what got me where i am now. Everyone has wisdom to share. It is with the support of others that helps to make it a much nicer path to follow. SO with that said, go and make this your best day ever. :)

Lindasue, I noticed you said you drink a gallon of water a day. That's so great. I think I drink a half a gallon, but my metric conversions may be off a bit. I'll have to look at my date book to figure it out (I always wondered why they put that info in there!).

When I first came to DT you suggested I drink 1/2 ounce of water for every pound I weigh. So my question is, when you lose weight, do you lessen your water intake? Exp--I weighed 198 when I started at DT which means I should have drank 99--now I weigh 186 so by the rule I should be drinking 93.

I'm still drinking 96 for a good average, but sometimes my 96 feels too little! I guess when you get used to drinking it becomes second nature. And now when I go to the gym I throw a 16oz bottle in my bag so I end up drinking 112 on those days. I can't imagine lessening my intake.

What do you think?

See you in Gen 4--still forming my "baby steps" response so it won't be too long winded!!

Love,
Julie

Julie, I think that you should keep it at 1/2 your body weight. minimum...always room for more though. I haven't lowered my water intake, but I do exercise alot and that is my only beverage. Maybe I need more....hmmmm I feel a topic brewing in my head here...lol..as always. Let me so some more research on that one Julie.....Get back to you soon.

shredded wheat
strawberries
skim milk

tuna
whole wheat
lettuce,tomato, onion
honey mustard
carrots

apple

yogurt

pizza(kids choice night-birthday in the house. James is 5!!)
birthday cake (angelfood, his favorite!!)

1 gallon water daily

See you soon!!

Lindasue:

I finally had the time to read your journal. Your awesome girl.:) And I love the new journey we are doing. Where you come up with topics is beyond me. Tell your daughter I haven't forgotten about her pics. But since Im on vacation I won't be able to send them off till after next week. So thought I would post one here of my daughter at about the same age as your Sarah is now. Laural is 10 in this picture. Have a WONDERFULL day.

Judy2:rose: :rose:

Judy 2 you are the best. That is a great picture and she is a great role model. Something for my sarah to strive for.

Ive totally neglected this journal. Sorry. Ive been so busy with other forums. I will try to do better.

shredded wheat with strawberries
1 cup skim milk,
1/2 grapefruit,
6 oz yogurt,

Subway veggie sub (with cheese..I like cheese),
grapes

Broccoli,spinich and feta pizza
garden salad
baked apples


For Sunday:

oatmeal
banana
6 oz yogurt
1/2 grapefruit

3 oz turkey
2 whole wheat bread
mayo/mustard
lettuce,tomato, onion

carrot sticks

baked chicken BBQ
baked potato
baked apples
steamed brussel sprouts
salad

Lindasue, how do you make your baked apples? My Aunt Barbara used to make them all the time but she smothered them in butter and brown sugar. Just wondering, because I think that would make a good dessert for my mom to make on Sundays for the family dinner.

I love the new journey too. I can't wait to get online in the mornings just to see what we're going to talk about today! I keep printing out different threads to show my mom. I'm going to show her the one about perseverence tomorrow. This has all been so exciting. Thanks for getting me involved!

Hey Lindasue,
Just dropping by to say I'm back and Hey. Hope everything's
going good for you. I'm off to check out the journey.
Talk to you later,

Rivergal

What's up, Lindasue? You're doing great with your food ... they sound yummy! Is the broccoli, spinach & feta pizza homemade? Too bad I can't find any feta cheese here!

Hi Lindasue!!!

Just stopping in to see how you've been. Looking good!!!!:)

Thanks for all the well wishes. I am fine. Just directing more attention to the 100+ forum rght now. I will have more time in the latter part of the week here to read thru journals. I loook for ward to it. It is one of the things that helps me the most.