Week 10........

Ok so another week has come and gone. The next two weeks are going to be crazy busy but hopefully we will survive. Tom got called to go to Dallas with his work for Tues-Friday of this week and then again Mon-Thurs of next week. This should make for an interesting couple of weeks. It will all work out though. I am down another 1.5lbs this week which is more of less a miracle considering that we spent the whole weekend snarf snarfing (thundercats hooooooh!!!) I am hoping to lose another 1.5lbs this week and try and exercise. Total weight loss 16lbs.
-Dani

Week 8 and 9................................................

So I am wondering if anyone is out there? I am assuming that we are all super busy since I have been only posting every two weeks. I am down another 3 lbs so that is great. Grand total is 14.5lbs in 9 weeks. I wish it was closer to 18lbs. But I am averaging a little over 1.5 lbs a week so that is good...baby steps right? I am hoping to push it into high gear and hit another 10lbs by the time we go one our cruise. We have 40 days until we embark so I am going to have to work hard. I have not been exercising as often as I should be but I have noticed that it has been easier watching what I am eating. This weekend was actually really good and I wasn't finding myself just snarfing everything in site. I have finally noticed in some of my clothes that they are fitting better. I have noticed the most weight lost in my tummy area. So my goals for this week are stay on plan, and get in atleast 3 days of exercise. I am working a weird schedule this week (mon. tues. wed.) So I will have a nice long weekend to get in some workouts. I will try and post an update mid week and then post on Monday (no more of these week long lapses). Until then....

Drum roll please.....................

So as of this morning I am down 11.5lbs. Yipee. Of course I wish it was double that but I will take that. I am hoping to lose about that much more before the cruise. Only time will tell!
-Dani

I dream of Reeses.....

OK, We are in full moving mode but I tried to catch a nap today since I worked a grave last night. In my dream I was eating every Valentine and Easter candy I could find. I nearly ate a whole bag of Reeses Easter Eggs....I remember thinking what am I doing. Needless to say I was very relieved (and very hungry) when I woke up. I guess that's what happens when you go to bed very hungry. I try not to eat when I get home from graves because usually I eat my dinner late (10-11ish) at work. Here's to not devouring a bag of Reeses Peanut butter Eggs (the funny thing is I don't have any candy in my house!!) and surviving the Krispie Kreme curse tomorrow.

Week 3.........

Ok so now I am annoyed. I did way better this week and weekend than I did last week and yet...no loss no gain... Maybe my "week two" curse is catching up to me. I did work 3 graves in a row last week so I'm thinking that may have something to do with it. We are in the thick of moving this week...(Saturday is the big day!!!), so I am hoping to make it through with very little stress snacking. I did buy the jello mousse snacks, they are tasty but the texture is bit off for me...a little thick. Hopefully I can survive the inevitable Krispy Kreme moving day curse. I did work out 2X this last week, so I am going to bump it up this week and try to get to the gym atleast 3X as well as all the work that moving is. So total down is 7lbs and I am hoping to at least see 1 lb down by next Monday!!

Calling all cooks:

Alright ladies....and men, I am calling out for recipes....healthy recipes. They can be for dinners, snacks, desserts and anything in between. I am in a food funk and need some new ideas. I will start:

Shepards Pie
1 lb. 97% lean Hamburger (cooked)
1 can of green beans (french style)
1 can of carrots (sliced)
1 cup frozen corn (Costco's is the best)
2 pkgs of beef gravy (powdered kind) (make as directed)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pkgs of prepared flavored powdered mashed potatoes (Idahoan Butter and Herb is my favorite)

Layer in pan a greased 9X13 pan as listed. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until bubbly. This doesn't seem like it should be so low in calories or points but it is. I typed it into WW recipe calculator and it was 6pts for one of 8 servings in a 9X13 pan. I like this recipe because it is easy to throw together, tastes like good comfort food, and the whole family will eat it. (I often will half the recipe for my family though it reheats well for left overs!)

Now your turn!!!!

-Dani

Remember to label your post with "recipe"

2nd.................................................

Well week two was....interesting. I made 1 of my 3 workouts....yeah that is sooooo crappy! But I did do fairly well during the week. My weekend was not as good as it should have been, as you can see from Mel's post but still about 100X better than it was at Christmas time so that is progress. I was down 1.5 lbs this week and have to admit I was a bit disappointed. I knew the 5lbs last week was a fluke but it would have been nice to see at least 2lbs this week. Anyhow I am down a total of 7lbs. and my goals for this week are more water and to really make it to work 3x. I also want to work really hard to not use any of my "flex points" on the weekends, and see if it makes a difference. On a side note, today I took the kids to the Zoo because it was "free" zoo day and walked for about 4 1/2 hours total so if I don't make it to the gym tonight I am so counting that. Note to self and all other moms out there..... never go to the Zoo on free Zoo day, it is crazy crowded and not really worth the 1/2 mile hike to get into the Zoo. Next time I will pay to not have people running into the back of my legs with their strollers, and hitting me in the head (yes literally my head) with their purses, elbows, or backpack carriers. Here's to week 3 and trying to get a workout in.....

1st.....

Hi everyone I am so glad to see so many have already posted. I worked a grave last night so I am just barely at the point of function. For those who haven't posted yet, Monday roll calls are a time to share your successes or failures from the previous week. This could include the amount of weight loss or gained, how many times you worked out or any other way of measuring your progress. If you also want to post what you are planning on working on the upcoming week that would be good.
As for me, this past week wasn't to bad, when I weighed myself this morning I was down 5.5 lbs. I was happy to see that and am glad to know that if I keep trucking I will be able to hit atleast 10 lbs down this month. I made it to the gym a whole zero times (at least I'm consistant ;) ), I did struggle a little bit this weekend but it wasn't a complete loss by any measure. I was able to indulge in some snacks (licorice and a cinnamon roll) but didn't go over board. My goal for this upcoming week is to work out in the gym at least 3X. I know all the 20 year olds that workout in coordinating outfits with full makeup have missed having me there as inspiration....inspiration of what they don't want to be!!! Bring it chica's!!!

p.s. I was also wanted to encourage everyone to post their name and monday report or other topic guide in the "labels for this post:" section. That way if we are looking for something by someone specific we can track it down easily!!

Hello weekend...

OK, here comes the best and worst part of my week. It seems like the weekends are the hardest days for my diet. I just am so tempted to be on vacation mode and snarf up all the good (aka evil) stuff. Luckily for me Tom is on board with me and that definitely makes it easier to stay on track. I also have found some things that are yummy and within the plan. I think I am going to make a "diet coke cake" for a treat this weekend. Yeah sad that I am already thinking about what treat I can have. But planning leads to sucess right, if I don't plan I will wake up with Ben and Jerry's smeared all over my face and not remember what had happened the night before. So my goal for the weekend is to just stay on track, and not get derailed by the weekend. Mmmmmmm......Ben and Jerry's.....
-Dani

Week (weak?) One....

So the first of our 52 weeks is upon us. I have sent out emails that will allow you to be an "author" of this blog, to everyone that has responded so far. If you sent an email but haven't received a email back from me email me again and I will resend the author invite. If everyone who hasn't had a chance to do a post introducing yourself and what your goals are that would be great. My hubby Tom will be joining us to add some testosterone to the mix as will hopefully my brother who will play the role of contributing medical editor (Dr. Nurse). I will give an update on my past 2 days. Yesterday was easy to do the WW points and I didn't even feel very hungry today was another beast all together (hence the "weak one") I have stayed within my points today but have felt famished for the main portion of the day. I have found that for me the first 3-4 days of WW is hardest and then after that it is much easier to stay within my points. Anybody have any good tips for low-cal/ low-points snacks? My children would appreciate it....
-Dani

P.S. I have been looking for a tool that will calculate calories for my recipes (They have one on the WW website that I love) and just found one HERE!