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MedeaNJ · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:13 am Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

I thought I would start this thread since I just got off the scale.

I lost another pound this week. It might be slightly more since it is 50 degrees in the house this morning and I am wearing 4 layers of heavy clothing and my ugly but yet very reliable fuzzy slippers, when I stepped on the scale. There was no way in hell I was going to strip in this cold.

130lb - 3lb = 17lbs to go!

I tried a crack at making baked broccoli and it turned out just great! There was no need for adding butter, just maybe a little pepper. Not that I am thinking about going on a macrobiotic diet, but I am looking into ways in incorporating some of their recipes. When it goes on sale, I might try baked cauliflower with roasted garlic.

I also made turkey meatloaf in muffin tins to prevent me from taking too big of a slice. I used to be able to eat 1/2 of a loaf in one sitting Embarassed

So my lunch for today is the usual. Lentil loaf with wochestershire sauce, salad, 2 pieces of fruit, and a luna bar.

I started getting into drinking detox tea. It tastes like black licorice which I love, but man is it expensive!

Keep up the good work gals (and any lurking men out there)!

prescott · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:16 pm Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

I'll get back to you next week!

DietCokeHead · Queen of Imperfection Joined: 29 Apr 2002 Posts: 3805

OK, now that it is Friday, I am ready to check in, LOL!

I am down 2 lbs this week, yea! I have found out that for myself, working out does NOTHING to help me lose. It's the dieting. I still want to work out but at least I am not going to beat myself up if I dont feel like it every day.

I've got about 20 lbs to go. That seems like a lot!! Confused

MedeaNJ · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:15 am Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

I hear ya about the exercising. But I started taking the stairs, and parking my car at a greater distance from the entrance from my work. Not much, but it beats doing nothing.

When you think about it, 20lbs to lose at about 2lbs a week would have you finished by April or so. Well before swimsuit season! Mr. Green

DietCokeHead · Queen of Imperfection Joined: 29 Apr 2002 Posts: 3805

Hmm that is a better way to think of it I guess, thanks! April isnt too far away.

Rebecca_R · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:13 pm Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

I've walked 3 miles on the treadmill, uphill I might add, twice this week. Both times took 60 mins, and I burned 500 calories, or so the machine says! Working out makes me thirsty as fukk so I'm doing well so far.

Jessica · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

Ugh. I haven't even started. I feel like such a loser.

I'm too worried about shit, and I eat when I'm worried. Again, I haven't gained, but I need to do something about my flabby gut! I look like I'm 3 months pregnant and I hate it!

MainstreamMom · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

I suck. I had a horrible stressful week and didn't do a damn thing. I only made it to the gym once Mad

oh well.

Scout · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

Jessica, why are you so stressed?

I have seriously got to start walking at least 3 or 4 times a week. I can't believe how much my back and hips are already hurting me, and I really haven't gained much. I guess my center of gravity changing and everything shifting around is causing it, but I feel like a little exercise would help. I was really good about walking when I was pg with Joshua and it made a huge difference in how I felt and how quickly I lost the weight after he was born. I did get out and do a pretty good walk yesterday with my Mom while we were over there. I need to build on that and keep it up!

Jessica · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

prescott · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:26 pm Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

Wow, the pressure is on!

I'll slap you later after the kids go to bed. king

Jessica · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:26 am Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

Oh, and I forgot to mention all the stress I'm having about Graham. Ugh!

Sorry to vent so much.

Anyway, congrats to all that stayed with the program. Hopefully I'll get on board soon.

DietCokeHead · Queen of Imperfection Joined: 29 Apr 2002 Posts: 3805

Jessica, I hope your stressload decreases soon! I ate worrying about money and living check to check too which is where we are with me not working this year. Confused

Porperty taxes in Chicago are killer. When I go home to visit my parents I am just in shock over the housing prices as well. I could never afford to buy a house in my hometown now, it's insane.

Has G had another eval recently that is stressing you out or is he due for one soon? What's up with the preschool situation?

Scout · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:10 am Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

Jessica, I totally feel your pain! As of the moment, it looks like we are moving to Pensacola. It's going to take prolly a year though, to get both the house and the shop in shape and sold. But I do feel less stressed just having made the decision. I stll feel the daily stresses though, and just like you, am feeling like I rarely do anything fun or see my friends.

We picked Pensacola because it is an easy day's drive from both my family and dh's, plus one of his sisters will be moving back there from Southern FL. It has a lot of well-protected (from development) beaches, but also is a small city with the kinds of houses we like in one area (very hard to find in FL), and that area has some great public school options, including a magnet school for the arts and free 4 yo pre-k, which will help us with childcare costs. Florida teacher salaries suck, but I can't give up the hours and holidays now with young kids and a new baby.

Anyway, sorry I steered that right back to me, lol. I do so know where you are coming from. I hope you guys can figure out some things to make life more fun and less stressful soon. Maybe you should move near Nashville with Honeybee. It really is a nice area, and Nashville is a city of surprising amenities and all the things you want in a city. It's too bad Memphis sucks in so many ways, because the high salaries and low cost of living can be really great. It's one of the reasons it's so hard for people to leave here.

So, what all is going on with Graham?

prescott · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:51 pm Post subject: Check-In Week of 1/1/2006

Let's have a pity party! occasion9

If I had to move to FL I would pick Pensacola because it's the closest you can be to not living in Florida and still be in Florida. Laughing