Well, this is the first time I've wrote a journal since middle school, this should be kinda neat.

I am a relatively new stay-at-home mom (Sept 03). Before that I worked 60+ hours a week and was hardly ever at home. I have been married to a wonderful man (usually), Jeremy, for 5 years. We are high school sweethearts. He works away during the week. I have a daughter, Kristin who is 4, so pretty much it's Kristin & me. She keeps me entertained, though. I love being at home. I can't believe I missed 4 yrs, I only wish I would've done it sooner. I am 28 and unfit. One year after having Kristin I quit smoking and between the two I gained 50 pounds. A little more than a month ago, sick and tired of all the excuses, I began watching my calories and exercising. I've tried this before but wow here I am a month later and actually still doing it. It's neat because I can feel a difference between this time and all of the others, like when I quit smoking, I just know that this time is it. So look out world, the new & improved me is coming :)

Jeremy went to work today. Last week he worked a long week, only home for one day. It was hard saying goodbye this morning. I didn't do anything too exciting today, just grocery shopped. Got Kristin's Easter basket stuff. She's gonna get her first bike, I can't wait to see her face. Poor child, though, her basket has hardly any chocolate in it. I gave up chocolate for Lent and my minds been buzzing with ideas of what kind of chocolate I want first. So I decided not to buy chocolate junk food when I went shopping (including her basket). I did however get some ovaltine and figure I'll treat myself to a huge glass of chocolate milk.

I began to do Richard Simmons today and absolutely loved it. I cant say what my calories were, counting them is something I need to become better at. I need to be between 1200-1400. I know I'm nowhere near there, I'm just too hungry. The good thing is that i've been exercising for a month now. I am so excited that this is really happening and I know I'll reach my goal (don't know when but I know I'll reach it). Well, may not know the calories but here's what I ate today:

Breakfast: Banana, 2 egg beater omlette w/ FF cheese
Lunch: Tuna w/ celery, onion & lemon juice wrapped in tortilla
Snack: Banana
Dinner: Large bowl chili w/ goldfish crackers
Dessert: Lite Berry yogurt
Snack: Entire snack sized bag of Homestyle popcorn :(

Well, I've entered my first note, now I've gotta come up with a name to call my journal.

Hi and welcome to DT :wave:

I will check back in tomorrow and post more, I just seen your post, but I am so tired I can't remember a lot of what I read lol sorry - my eyes are going goofy :eyes:

But I did want to at least welcome you here :)

Beth :not:

Welcome Tiva! Glad to have you here!
It sounds like you are really excited and committed to making a change. COngratulations! I hope to hear of your progress soon!:)

Hi, Tiva. Welcome to Diettalk. It sounds like you are doing just great and making good progress in your weight-loss efforts. Just keep on doing what you have been doing, and enjoy your days with your daughter. There's lots of support here on Diettalk, and we will all be cheering you onward and downward.

Hey girl, just wanted to stop in here and say hello, so glad your computer is working again. Mine was broke for a while also and it is so hard not to get on here and get the support I need. Well, have a great great day!

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, I hope I can be as encouraging as ya'll have been.

Well, today I counted my calories, as best I could. I realized that I tend to grab "tastes" too often. My daughter eats goldfish crackers like they are going out of style (guess I do, too :o )

Did Richard Simmons this morning, no weights.
My foods included:
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal w/ FF milk, 1/2 banana
Lunch: 2 Bowls of Chili w/ goldfish crackers
Dinner: Healthy Choice Chicken Parm.
Snack: Cup Sugar Free Jello & uncertain amount of goldfish crackers

total daily calories: 1322

I noticed that I also "tasted" things too often, it really adds up fast!! Keep up the good work, have a HAPPY EASTER!

Welcome to diettalk, Tiva and to journaling! This is a great place to get to know people better, too. Sounds like you are on the right track with exercising and watching your calories...... good luck to you and keep posting! It really helps.... both ways. It'll help you, but it'll help other people here to read how good you are doing, too. It's inspiring!

Take care and have a great Thursday!

I've been eating well, still having trouble faithfully counting cals. I do fine until after lunch and then forget to keep track. I've had trouble w/ drinking water,too. Don't know if I'm just tired of drinking or what but for some reason, I've put my water down. Good news though, Wednesday's weigh in was 175! I've lost 9 pounds so far and doing it by eating better & exercise. I know this is a real loss so I'm very excited. Only 30 pounds to go to goal :) Well, guess I'd better go color eggs w/ Kristin.

Today's meals so far:
Breakfast, Coffee & grain cereal
Lunch: bowl chicken noodle soup
Dinner (will be): grilled chicken salad w/ FF french dressing

Total: 590 calories plus any snacks

You lost 9 lbs in 5 days? Holy crow! Welcome to DT. I look forward to sharing the journey with you.

Corinna

way to go on your 9 lbs loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:

That is just wonderful! :)

Happy Blessed Easter! Remember He Has Risen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flower:

Beth

Well had a very nice Easter. I attended my first Sunrise Service, I have to say I've never heard anything as beautiful as that Contata. Kristin had a wonderful day. She got a bike and a care bear so she was tickled. I didn't count calories yesterday but I did eat moderately and I'm pleased to report that I didn't give in to chocolate. I had a glass of choc. milk like I planned with breakfast but after that, I was good. Everytime I even thought about a piece of candy I was able to talk myself out of it for the better of my weight loss...yea :cheer:
On a different note I peeked at the scale this morning and it's down to 173! It took a while for the loss to start but man it's going now.

So far this morning I've had
Breakfast: 3 Egg Beater omlette w/ 1/2 cp grapes & FF Choc. Milk = 274 cal

Wow, Tiva!!! 11 pounds so far? That's awesome, awesome, awesome! Congratulations...... you must be so pleased. And it just goes to show that exercise and healthy eating is what's needed to get you to a healthy goal weight.

You are doing so well! Keep up the great work!

Want to know something?

I am just so darned proud of you. You just never cease to amaze. As a child you were just like Krisitin, determined to fly as high as your lil wings would carry you. As a mom and an adult your love for your family and those you care about comes out in everything you do. I know this time is different for you, and that you are going to succeed with flying colors. When you get that tone in your voice and look in your eye look out world cuz here you come ready to overcome any obsctacle that might come your way. Welcome to my home away from home. I just want you to know how proud I am of you and just how much I love you. I am here to cheer you along through your journey. I LOVE YOU MISSY! Hugz and kisses, Mom

Hey! Your mom comes here. How cool! Hehehe..

Congrats on the 11 lbs! Keep up the amazing work!

Corinna

11 pounds in how long? You are on fire! :cheer: Keep up the awesome work! We are all so proud of how far you have come in such a short amount of time!

so cool that your mom comes here!!!!!! :)

I try to get my daughter to but she won't............sigh

Your are doing :super: way to go on your recent loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:

Beth :not:

Tiva.... who's your mom? I didn't know you both came to dt! How neat!

Good job on passing up the candies.... that takes a lot of determination!

Thank you everyone!! I do want to clarify though it was a little more than a month ago that I started exercising and cut my calories. So the 11 lbs took a little while longer than a week to get off, none the less, I'm proud that I've done this. My mom, AKA BlueEyez, told me all about DT and when I started my journey, I had to come here. I absolutely love it. My mom is a wonderful person and truly my best friend. She was even the matron of honor at my wedding :) I feel very lucky to have the relationship I do with her, kind of like true love, I feel a friendship like hers only comes along once in a lifetime. I love you mom.

Yesterday was good, finished up my meals with
Lunch:3 oz. Baked Ham, 1/2 cp Mac & cheese & sm corn on cob, water
Dinner:cp tomato soup & & grilled ham & cheese made w/ ff milk & cheese
Snack:bag of popcorn

fitday wasn't working properly so I am unable to get calorie totals.
Exercise: RS

Today so far
Breakfast: French Toast made w/ FF bread & egg beaters w/ 2 tbl sugar free syrup, water to drink (carbs were high enough!)

You and your mom are wonderful!!!! I think its great that you are supporting each other and blessing us with your support! Now, on to your loss, AMAZING!! Your doing great, just like your mom. Keep it up, you will hit goal asap!

It's really great that you have such a strong relationship with your mom. What an incredible support system you have there!
11 pounds in a month is awesome! You are doing such a good job!

That is so cool that you and your mom get along so well. My mother and I really bonded about 1 1/2-2 years before she died. She died when I was 25 (she was 49). She got to see her first grandchild and heard her say "grandma". I am told that she was never happier in her life than that time, so I do cherish it.

Anyway, keep up the amazing work!

Corinna

Sophie, Melsa & Corinna, Thank you, I do treasure the relationship I have w/ my mom. I thank God for her everyday and try not to take her for granted.

Yesterday was good and so far today is fine. Still foggy & rainy here. I would love to see some sunshine :D I did RS and pilates for my workout yesterday. I'm tight this morning from the pilates but feel good about feeling it. Today I'm going to take a break from RS and walk on treadmill instead. Weighed in today officially and have lost 2 pounds since last week, 173! Yea...
Yesterday, I splurged and had more snacks than usual but somehow still stayed w/ in targeted cal range (1200-1400).

Breakfast: French Toast made w/ FF bread & egg beaters w/ 2 tbl sugar free syrup, water to drink
Lunch: Egg Salad Sandwich w/ FF miracle whip & Celery, 2cps Beef Broth, water
Snack: 4oz Jello FF pudding cup
Dinner: Uncle Ben's Teriyaki Rice Bowl, FF Wheat Bread, Water
Snack: 3 choc chip cookies (I gave in) & cp FF milk
Snack: 1 snack size bag of Homestyle popcorn

my total cal: 1308 fat: 37g carbs: 201 (youch- :down: )

Well, I'm gonna try to change my journal alittle. Rather than write from the day before I'm gonna write @ night about the day.

I did well with my meals today but can't say the same for exercise. I made excuses, too cold, too lazy, whatever, I never did them. Shame on me :c( Well, tomorrow's a new day, no excuses.

Meals today included:
Breakfast: Cup of coffee w/ FF creamer
Lunch: Ham, cauliflower & pineapple w/ teriyaki sauce over long grain rice, water
Dinner: tuna fish sub w/ lettuce, tom & onion and french onion soup w/ ff swiss cheese & croutons, water

1050 calories total

Tax Day :tongue: Sent mine out yesterday, nothing like waiting till the last min. Had a nice day. Finally, the sun shined and it was warmer. Kristin came home today, I really really missed her. Jeremy comes home tonight, yeah :)
Did RS this am. Guess I'll do some arm weights while watching TV tonight. Ate well today (except carbs are still too high)
Breakfast: 2 egg beaters, water
Snack: 1/4 cp pretzels
Lunch: Tuna Wrap w/ ff cheese, lettuce & tomato, applesauce, water
Snack: cp ff milk, 7 choc chip cookies (What was I thinking :-/ )
Dinner: Veggie wrap w/ ff cheese & salsa, water

Cal: 1072 Fat: 24 Carb: 159

Hiya Teev! Aw shucks, happy tax day. We sent ours off, with a check, naturally, a few weeks ago. Whatever happened to the days of the refund, huh? lol

You are sure on a great track, gal. I think it's so wonderful that you have lost so much already! Looks like you are trying to eat pretty good food too, so that's great! Keep up that hard work, and get in the exercise EVEN when you feel lethargic! That is the HARDEST thing for me, but I must admit that when I do it...I always do feel better afterwards. :D

Glad ya have your baby girl back.

Bye Bye! Iv

sounds like things are going well for you - wonderful! :D

Stopping by to see how you are doing and to wish you a super week ahead! :)

Beth :not:

A Special "Thank You" For Your Support To Me :rose:

It is deeply appreciated :)

Beth :not:

Just wanted to stop in and say hello, hope the letter worked out!!

I had a great weekend, perfect weather & all. :flower: We had a nice cookout Saturday. I ate alittle of everything (except ramps :tongue: I hate those).

Started the week great so far. Did my RS first thing this am, cleaned my house, went grocery shopping and was back home by Noon.

Think I'm gonna try something new: have a larger lunch, later and have an evening snack or something. I don't know. Problem is when Jerm's home on the weekends, he'll want dinner @ dinnertime.

Today's meals have been:
Breakfast: 3 egg beaters w/ FF cheese, 2 cps coffee w/ FF creamer
Lunch: 1/2 shake & bake chicken breast, 1 cp broccoli, water

unsure of cals

Sounds like you've been really busy, but a good kind of busy! Wasn't it nice to have great weather over the weekend for a change? I loved it!

Take care and have a great week! You're going good, Tiva.... keep up the great work! :up:

Glad you had a great weekend! Don't you love those -- makes you just want a BBQ, if you ask me. :D Hope you are having a happy, healthy monday! --:rose:

stopping by to say "hi" :wave:

Beth :not:

Hi to everyone who's stopped by. I have enjoyed these days of beautiful weather. Today was also nice. Weather is suppose to get yucky tonight though. They're calling for thunderstorms. I just hope it's not too windy. I am terrified of tornados....don't ask me why, I've never seen one or anything, I've just always had nightmares and cannot sleep if it's too windy. Did my RS bright & early again. Think I prefer that so I don't come up with excuses to not do them. I've ate pretty well, too.

Breakfast: 3 egg beaters w/ ff cheese (again), water
Snack: Dannon Light & Fit Smoothie, Peach Passion...yummy!
Lunch: Leftover chicken wrap w/ lett, tom, ff cheese & ff mayo, water
Snack: Fudge popcicle (Nothing like it on a hot day!)
Dinner: (Will be) Baked Potato w/ Salsa & FF cheese, water
Snack: Don't know probaly popcorn....

Total cal: 1298 (on target); fat: 36g (26%); carbs: 178 (52%)

I had to stop by and tell you what a great job you are doing keep it up you are keeping me motivated. Kim

Are you ready for this??? I weighed in today and it said 169---YIPPIE :) I couldn't hardly believe it, that's 5 pounds....don't ask me how but I'll take it. I just have to remember this when I start hitting the plateaus. I have lost a total of 15 pounds since the beginning of March and of course, I am just thrilled!! I actually jumped up & down this morning. Okay, okay onto something else. The day was pretty again. The rain missed us and no thunderstorms. I still had tornado nightmares last night though, guess it's cuz I thought about it all day. Haven't done as well on food as I'd like.
Breakfast: Slim Fast, 2 cps coffee
Lunch: 2 cps Beef Broth, 1/2 can spaghetti O's, water
Sn: 1 homemade choc. chip cookie
Dinner: 1 med. pork chop (grilled), 1/2 cp coleslaw (full fat), water

Not enough cals. only 905 w/ 34 % fat. Carbs is at 45% (improving)

Hi :wave:

I want to Thank you for your on going support to me - I am back on track - thanks to wonderful people like you - My new journal is posted in my signature.

Yippee! about your 5 lbs gone!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:

That is wonderful - I am thrilled for you..........

Beth :not:

HI there.........guess who?

Just thought I bring your journal out front where it will be easier to find. Are ya still floating? LoL I am tickled for you and Jerm sweetie. Talk to ya later. Did ya guess yet? Love, Mom

I've had a good week so far. Jerm & I were approved for a car loan (the 1st time w/out a co-signer). I am on cloud 9, yes mom I am still floating :) Ate pretty well yesterday cal right @ 1200. Low fat: 13%; carbs 49%. So far today I've had 2 egg beaters w/ ff cheese. I didn't do RS yesterday. It was gloomy & cold and it made me very tired so I pretty much stayed under the covers all day and snuggled w/ my daughter (that was good for the soul). It's still cold today, suppose to snow, but I forced myself to get dressed and do RS. I'm glad, I see how easy it is to make excuses and fall off track. My hubby's best friend came in Sunday to visit & make final plans for our trip to the beach @ the end of the month (May). As far as the medical billing: upon receipt of the "fine print" it turns out that the course is $500 more than advertised. In the scheme of things, I know "what's $500" but the principle of it is that's not what they said. I'll probaly do it anyway but it's gonna be next week or so before I can start. Nothing else to report. Kristin's wanting her snack....so I must go.

Beautiful today, started out alittle cold but ended up very very nice. Got up & did RS first thing this am, to avoid excuses. Was more into it this am than yesterday. Weigh in today was 166, losing 3 pounds this week. I sure hope to keep this up, I'll be at goal in no time :)

Ate okay today, I guess, I didn't count cals.

Breakfast: 3 egg beaters w/ 1 tbsp salsa, FF choc milk
Lunch: Wheat penne pasta w/ meatballs, water
Snack: handful of M&M's
Dinner: Turkey w/ gravy, MP, Stuffing & Green Beans...sounds worse than really was...I only ate a few bites of each & was full
Dessert: Low Carb ice cream sandwich

Well, my weekend was okay. Went w/hubby to his gig SAt. night. Oh my, I drank a tad too much. My sister in law & boyfriend came and she had me doing shots and well...I just had too much. On top of that, I had to bake a cake for church and kept "tasting" the batter....I'm dreading the scale on Wed. What else, well, Fri Kristin & I hiked Seneca Rocks that was fun. she is such a sport. It's amazing how I can see myself (and hubby) in her. Had a nice dinner Sun w/ mom, also tonight. Exercised 1 hr RS, 20 min free weight & 15 min ab work today.

Well, alittle low on the water today only 32oz. Didn't track cals today but food is
B: 3 egg beaters w/ FF cheese & onions, water
L: 1 cp chicken noodle soup, water
Sn: Low Carb yogurt w/ wheat germ
D: lemon pepper pork loin w/ Mashed potatoes & mixed veggies, water
Dessert: low carb ice cream sandwich

Yikes, Tiva..... don't you hate it when you go out and then the drinks just seem to happen! lol Hope you feel okay by now..... your hiking sounds really nice. I love walking around and looking at beautiful scenery!

Food sounds really good for today, too. How are the low carb ice cream sandwiches? I haven't seen any of those around here. Sounds good!

Take care and have a good week!

DJ, yes, the low carb ice cream sandwiches are good, CarbSmart makes them. Ice cream is a weakness of mine so I keep them on hand. Well, the drinks and cookouts did end up adding one pound...but I'm okay w/ that. I expected it. At least it wasn't more! I did RS this am and added free weights. I worked out a total of 1hr 10min. I think I'm starting to get used to the RS tape, I'm not sweating quite as hard...guess I'll need to mix it up alittle. I'm in countdown for my vacation, 4 weeks till I'm laying on the beach, soaking up the rays :) I talked to my friend this am and she's gonna try to lose weight. I told her about DT and Fitday. I tried to encourage her but like so many people she is looking for that "magical fix." She didn't want to hear about the hard work & dedication required to get there. Oh well, I'll be there for her until one day when she "gets it" I really hope she's successful, it feels so good to do this for yourself. It made me so thankful to be here on my way to a healthier me. I remember going back & forth, wanting to be thinner but not wanting to work for it. I just hope I can be as supportive as everyone has been to me. On a different, I'm at my 2 month mark and I've lost 5 inches....only about 40 more to go !!!

I woke up late and missed breakfast this am (bad, bad, bad)
lunch: 2 cps of Healthy Choice Veg. Soup, Salad w/ Turkey & FF Raspberry Vinegrette dressing, water to drink.
I'll probaly add a protein shake to boost my cals for the day.

Dinner: Smartones BBQ Chicken

your friend sounds like me. I think a part of me is still looking for that magical friend and I don't want to do anything. I have to keep at this. I know how you feel w/ the alcohol though, my bf is always wanting to go to the bar and i'm just like aaaah 1 drink will turn into 4. hahaha thats why i save it strictly for the weekends.

Hi Tiva:

Wow!! Can relate to drinking too much - finished off a bottle of Irish Creme the other night and don't even want to think about the calories and pounds. Luckily it doesn't happen too often.

Keep up the exercise, sounds like you are right on track.

Soaking up the sun on your vacation sounds wonderful, had a spring snow storm here in Calgary today (yuk!!)

Keep up the good work!!

Eva

Well, I wasn't sure about those low carb ice creams, but the more I read, the more I see that everyone likes them. I will have to try them. I bet they will be so yummy this summer. I hope your friend listens to you, I can remember all those months/years looking for that quick fix. Maybe once she sees that your doing it, your making it happen, maybe then she will think about getting her feet wet and jumping in. Have a great day!!

tiva,
You are doing fine and since I didn't get my b-day drink you just had it for me! I am gonna try those ice creams you are talking about. I can't even have regular in the house or I'll eat it straight out of the carton! No spoon needed. Keep up all the hard work that extra pound is sure to be gone next week! :flower:
Kim

Just wanted to stop in and say hello. Hope you had a great weekend and a good mommy's day!! :)

Hi Teev!

I bought those carbsmart i.c. sandwiches this weekend too! mmmmmmmm, so yummy. And I didn't mind that they were small -- just enough to have a treat but not enough to spoil things -- only 80 calories! cool!

Did you have a great mummy's day??? I hope your kiddos let you know who special you are to them! :D

TTYL, Iv

Thanks, Tiva.... I'll have to look for them. I've looked everywhere for sugar free ice cream and can't find it anywhere. We don't have sugar free yogurt around here either. :( I miss having lemon and cherry yogurt!

I sure hope they get some more products out that are both SF or low sugar and FF or low fat. It seems like if it's low fat, there is a lot of sugar and if it's sugar free there is a lot of fat! lol Can't win for trying....

I know what you mean about the hard work and commitment involved. I didn't want to hear it either for awhile and that elusive quick fix was somewhere out there for me... I just knew it! You're friend will get it someday just like you and I and lots of others have gotten it...... just keep encouraging her by your great example!

Take care and have a great week!

Wow, it's been almost a week since I've been here. I feel so out of touch. I had a wonderful mother....the whole gang went to breakfast w/ mom, then Jeremy, Kristin & I went to Lowe's....oh boy!! Really though, I wanted to go to find some plants for my yard. Had dinner w/ my MIL and finished off the day having my parents come to my house & fly kites w/ us. It was an awesome day. I love being a mom and sharing it w/ my mom. BTW, glad everyone likes the suggestion on the ice cream. Blue bunny makes some sugar free ice cream, too but I've never tried it.

Let's see my good news for the week: I lost the lb from last week plus 2 more hitting my 20 pound mark :) I'm so hyped, 1/2 way there!!

Another good news: I adopted a kitten yesterday. Her name is Tasha & she is a 2 week old orphan. I was up last night @ 1am & 3am for feeding.....(God's reminding me if I want another baby or not..haha). She is so sweet though. Last night she started hearing and only one eye is completely open. Please keep her in everyone's prayers though the vet says the she's strong but the younger they are the harder it is to survive. I've forewarned Kristin but I don't know if I could handle it.

Okay, okay nobody wants to hear my bad news but here it is: Although, I worked hard this morning, I skipped exercise Monday AND Tuesday :o I'm back on track now and if I'm not sore tomorrow, I'll do a full weight workout again.

Today, my cals have went a little high, TOM is on the way so I was eating alot. Total: 1615

Well, hope everyone has a great day and thanks to everyone for stopping by.

Michelle

michelle-
you are like me when it comes to TOM i'll eat all day and never realize it. especcially since i started the pill it's even worse.

don't worry about the exercise today was the first time i actually went out and did do some exercise.

good luck w/ the kitten. i want a puppy so bad. but my parents are through with dogs no time to train them and i can't have one in my apt next year.

Kelly

Way to go on reaching your 1/2 way goal ! :dn :cheer:

I said a prayer for your kitty - I have been there and done that too many times.......some times it works and other times.........sigh :(

Beth :not:

Hey TIVA~whats up girl? How was your weekend? I only have a min or so and I need to go say Hi to your mom in her journal...lol! Have a great day!!!! :)

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping in & saying hi. Thanks also for the prayers, I think kitty's gonna be okay, testing my patience, but okay. WOW, I didn't know what I was getting into. I know she'll be worth it when it's all over and I'll be glad I did but I'm getting very cranky waking up 2 & 3 x's a night. Nothing else to really report. Had a nice weekend...very laid back. Ate okay. Today, I took Kristin to DQ and I couldn't resist....I had a Silk choc blizzard...yumm. It shouldn't be so bad, I missed breakfast & dinner today, just too many fat cals but oh well, gotta live right? Tomorrow we're going to Martinsburg to visit a friend of mine. I'm very excited, I've never seen her house before. I'll try to eat well but it's difficult eating out. This week I'm gonna try something different. I'm going to do 6 sec. abs & 6 sec. total body workout instead of RS....need to change for awhile. Today was great, I sweat so much I was wishing I had a headband! Maybe the change will keep my pace going.

Today I ate:
Lunch: Bacon Ranch Salad w/ grilled chicken from McD's w/ Low Fat Balsamic Vinegrette dressing = 370 cals, 12 grams fat

Snack: DQ Blizzard = no clue cals or fat but it's safe to say I met my 1400 daily allowance :o

KM: know what you mean about training a dog....it took me forever to train my dog. He used to eat my shoe, notice I said "mine" only mine and shoe...he would chew one to pieces, never touching the other one.

Soph: Great weekend, I'll stop by your journal to see how yours was.

Beth: thanks for your encouragement & prayers...it sure feels good being 1/2 way there.

Well, have a great day.

It's OK to take a few days off your eating plan here and there - just be sure to get back on track as soon as your weekend is over :)

I hope you enjoy your time with your friend :D

Beth :not:

Well, this week is just shot....I havent exercised since Mon. I haven't overate but what I've ate hasnt been the best. Tuesday I went to see my friend which was very nice, had a great day. Coming home ran into a monster thunderstorm and turned around and stayed the night w/ her. During the night Tasha (the kitty) died. OMG, how hard was that :c( I know it was only a week but it wasn't any easier. Kristin's doing okay with it. My mom came & buried her where Kristin can put flowers for her. My gosh, it's just a cat....and one I knew had little chance of survivial. Oh well, I'm doing better now, that's good too because Jeremy comes home tonight & he's not quite as sentimental as me so he would just make fun of me or torment me. Last night, I went to my baby brothers middle school banquet. It's hard to believe that he's gonna be in HS next yr....wow the time sure does fly. Well, that's about it. I have been running around so much this week, I haven't time to sit down but maybe next wk...oh who am I kidding, I'll be getting ready to go to the beach... YEAH!! :D

Just wanted to say hello, hope you had a great weekend! :D

I am so sorry to hear about the kitty...... when that happens it always is so sad :(

How is this week exercise and such going for you :)

Enjoy the beach!!!!!! :D

Beth :not:

Have a nice weekend Tiva!! :)

Hi Tiva - enjoy your weekend :)

Beth :not:

I read your mom's post, said you got back safe and sound, I am very happy for that!!! Hope you had a great time!

Hey Babe,

So glad you are having fun on your trip. You sound like you are staying commited to your plan. You make me so proud. WTG on that walk! I really miss you. Funny how we take little things for granted..........but knowing I can't just go and see you is frustrating. Glad you can't read this yet as I don't want you to feel sad. Kristin is here by me right now. She woke up with SUNSHINE on her face and said GOOD MORNING GAMMY!................So she makes missing you easier. Gotta run. Love you!
Mom

Well, alot of months and too many excuses later, here I am. Looks like I haven't wrote since right after my beach trip, WOW. Well, like the Disney commercial, I too got a wonderful souvenier from that trip....her name is Kaylee May and she's now almost 7 months old. I've been in quite a slump and my mom started reminding how great I felt when I cared about losing weight. I don't know for sure if I'm ready to commit yet but I know that this site is a great place to start. I guess my goal would be the same as before 145 lbs. That's nearly 40 lbs to lose. I know I can do it, I know I will do it...I just gotta keep telling myself this. As before, I will take the weekend off so not to make excuses but I will begin with taking tomorrow off and then I will plan on hitting my RS tapes hard again on Monday. guess that's about all for now.

U can Do It! :)

:bdaybanne


Here is wishing you the best birthday yet SWEETIE!

Love Mom