I started my diet 6/19/02 : 168lbs.. Today is the last day of week one, and I am down 2 lbs., I am now 166lbs . I'm going to start walking tomorrow if the weather breaks.It has been raining now for the seventh days in a row.I am keeping a hand written journal re: everything that goes into my mouth, and tracking my points. This week has so far been the easiest time I have ever had staying in my point range.living mostly on fruit , LF cott. cheese, lot's of salads made with : spinach leaves, tomato, onion,chick peas, and kidney beans.When I didn't have those Iwould use shelly beans, a slice of LF cooked ham,and LF rst beef in pkg.,10 spanish olives stuffed .Then my own dressing : 1 part olive oil to 11/2 parts Baslamic vinegar,fresh garlic or garlic powder to taste veggie salt also to taste, it takes the bitter out and gives a mild sweet flavor.The salads were never more than 4 points, very filling and quite tasty.I don't get into deserts too much,They always seemed to lead me astray in the past. Once in a while I'll have a WW desert, not often.Last but not least, I have been drinking the water, that is a must!

well cas your doing great. the salads sound so good especially with this heat. i dont eat much dessert either but i have lowfat snacks such as sugar free jello is 0 points and non-fat fudgesicles are 2 points and granola chewy bars are 2 points(the lowfat ones) i eat nonfat frozen yogurt,fruit,veggies,creal bars 3 points, pretzels,rice cakes 1 point each on most, crackers,soft pretzels 3 points each,jolly time 94%fat free is 5 cups for 1 point and its filling. theres alot of choices.

i am having a good day too. drinking water is a big must. i drink tons of it. the only bad thing is the endless trips to the bathroom. a lemon wedge in the water makes you go more. its a dieretic.

well have a good day. wanted to stop in and say hello:)

6/26/02 Wednesday- I weighed myself this morning and was very surprised to see I had lost 2 more lbs. I'm so pleased. I walked today with hubby, 2miles. Need better walking shoes the bottoms of my feet are hurting, feel bruised.

Hello Cas. great job on the walking and it must feel so good to have company.
great job on the 2 pound loss. your doing great.


:cheers: way to go Cas!

Great start! I think you should go shopping asap because if you hurt your feet too much you wont be walking and then what? It's an investment so make sure you get a shoe designed for walking that feels comfortable. You shouldn't have to "break in" a walking shoe that's only for leather dress shoes so don't be fooled~!:rose:

:) Hey, thanks gogetter, I plan to do just that.Didn't walk tonight as I don't want to hurt my feet so bad I can't walk, just as you said. Walking shoes on my shopping list very soon. Do you have a good brand to recommend ?8-|

:tomato: Thanks for checking me out from time to time. .Thanks for the cheers too !:laugh: I'll be talking to you soon.

First day back at work. Thought it would be hard to stay Op. Packed my salad and some melon and a few carrots. did great, only ate the salad, drank tons of water. Had spagetti for dinner and I'm still below my points. Room for more, hehe !

Hello cas. thanks for the Pm. did the button stick or what i had like 4 or 5 of the same pm from you. i was laughing over it. but thanks for thinking of me and writing and in my journal as well. glad day at work was good. what do you do?
I love spaghetti too. i am 100% italian and love all italian foods too.
especially pizza and its my biggest weakness too.
well have a great day tommorow!

:laugh: Yeah, I had some trouble with my pc,sorry about all the pm's,But glad at least one got through to you.
Yum on the Pizza and Italian food, my favorite too ! I try to order thin crust and veggie pizza lite on the cheese and heavy on tomato sauce, I feel better about having them from time to time then.
I walked again tonight with hubby, it does make it easier to walk when you have a companion. I am going to try to pick up some good walking shoes this week end. I soaked my feet in a bucket of hot water tonight, it seemed to make them feel better.
Did good today still OP.The week end is here hope I can hang in there, going to visit my daughter, food will be an entertainment I'm sure.

:o I for got to tell you what I do for work. :tomato: I was taking care of a lady that would have been 103 years old, but sadly she passed away a few weeks ago:( Her daughter is keeping me on for a while as her house keeper.Not sure for how long just yet.
Going to check you Journal out now.

Hello Cas! well great job on the walking and great hubby goes with you for support. I used to work as a nurses aide and i took care of a woman who lived to be 105. the job was good but too emotional for me i got too attached and the job owner sold the place and the new people that took over had different pay and schedules so i left. but i loved all the people there.
i hate the weekends to cuz theres too much temptation but gotta learn to deal with it. well have a good weekend!

Cas:

Great job on the walking even though your feet are hurting. I do alot of walking and I have a pair of Addias hikers. I am on my feet 8 hours a day at work on cement floors plus I walk about 5 miles everyday for exercise. I use to buy Nike Air but after a couple of months I would wear them out so someone suggested I go to a hiking store and try a pair from them. These shoes I have still feel like I can walk forever on them and I have had them for 5 months.
Have a great day.

Judy2:rose: :rose:

:computer: I was already to splurdge and go out to eat ( I always get in trouble there) when we go visit my daughter this week end.But she is a dieter too and is determined to save me from temptation. She and her Husband are cooking a healthy dinner for us.:( We went up and bought ourselves some good walking shoes this morning. I bought arch supports(insoles ) for mine.:D So far still OP and downing the water.

:tomato: I just bought some NikeAir.Hope they last me more than a couple months.I think they will as I only walk two miles a day right now. I'm on my feet 8 hours a day (tile floors), so I'm hoping the insoles (arch support) will keep me feeling good. Good luck to you , keep on hikin' !:)

Hello Cas~~ well you bought a good brand of sneaker. my daughter loves the nike airs and she puts a beating on them. i usually get them sneakers at wallmart but she had a pair given to her from a friend of mine and they were brand new. now they look old but she wore them 6 months at least and there still going.