melnhardy

These go without saying but sometimes we all need a little reminder:

    Weight Watchers has 10 ideas for how to get through Thanksgiving and the holidays without eating too much and feeling rotten. Keep them in mind when you’re faced with the buffet: 
    Slow down. Eat slowly and savor every bite. 
    Plan to indulge. Savor the special dishes you love instead of popping cheddar cheese cubes into your mouth before the meal. 
    Don’t starve yourself beforehand. You’ll be more likely to gobble up everything. 
    Be creative. Practice saying “no.” 
    Drink moderately. Use lowor no-calorie beverages as mixers and alternate alcoholic beverages with lowcalorie drinks or water. 
    Bag it. Remember there is always tomorrow, but if you won’t be able to sleep knowing there’s half a pie in the kitchen, wrap portions for your guests to take home. 
    Lighten it up. Use light recipes for your favorite dishes. 
    Get moving. There are more ways to spend time with family on Thanksgiving than sitting around eating. 
    Be thankful for making good choices. Start the holidays mindful of moderation. 
    Control emotional eating.

Find ways to relax and focus on your overall goals.

Down another 2 pounds, but more importantly…I ENTERED 1-DERLAND.  Sorry for yelling, but I am so excited about that.  It has been a long time since my body has been in this territory, and I’ve been flirting with it for a few weeks now, but I finally made it officially on my weigh-in.

So, ’nuff about that.  I ran into a fellow Buddy Slimmer this weekend and we were comparing “snack notes.”  He suggested I post a few that I’ve found on my blog, so here they are:

Skinny Cow Fudge Bars - 1 fudge bar = 1 pt.  (just as creamy and chocolaty as any full fat/sugar bar)

Freezer Pops - 6 pops = 2 pts.  These are the ones in the long plastic tube.  My hubby and I get the 6 flavor variety pack, so all six flavors are only 2 pts.

One final thought/question.  This is for anyone over the age of 35 who has lost a significant amount of weight.  Does your skin “snap” back?  I have a turkey neck going that wasn’t there a few months ago.  I know it’s from losing weight, but am concerned it will stay like this.  I can’t exactly afford plastic surgery and don’t want to walk around looking like some kind of human shar-pei.  Any suggestions/comments?

I am also working on a recipe that would be a free chocolate cookie.  First batch is okay, but I know I can do better.  Once I have it perfected, I will post it.

Well, at weigh-in (Monday), I was up one pound, but the next day, that pound was gone along with 2 of his evil little friends.  I pretty much expected it since my mom took us out to dinner Friday night.  I had a 1/2 fish log, hot slaw and home fried potatoes.  Man was it good, but suprisingly, Saturday morning I was right back on track.  Then….Sunday night, my hubby decided to celebrate my step-son finding a job (just in the nick of time too!) by bringing Popeye’s chicken home.  How on earth is anyone supposed to resist Popeye’s chicken???
My hubby (the absolute BEST man on the planet) told me last night that he would just eat sandwiches while I eat my Smart Ones/Lean Cuisine frozen meals this weekend, to help offset Turkey day.  I have to say that the first few weeks of this “diet” were rougher on him than me, but he has really stepped-up and is helping me more often than hurting my weight loss.  I think part of that is that now my progress is so visible that he wants me to help me succeed.
Anyway, hope everyone is having a great week and I wish us all success next week!

Okay, sorry I have not posted sooner, but have been a little busy this week.  Weigh-in on Monday was fine, lost another 2 pounds.  The rest of the week has gone to pot though.  I have not done ANYTHING differently from the last 2 weeks when I lost 2 pounds, except that 2 points have been dropped off my daily allowance.  I have even stayed 2-3 points under my daily allowance on Wed. & Thurs. and I have gained a freaking pound!  GRRRRRR!

I know, I know, I shouldn’t weigh myself every day.  I can deal with staying the same, but to gain 1 pound….    I realize this is a normal part of the weight loss process, but dang it, it’s still frustrating!

Oh well, I’m not letting it derail what I’ve done so far.  As long as I stay on plan, I know I will eventually reach my destination…but this is one time, I don’t want to take the scenic route. 

Until next time.

((HUGS))
Melissa

Lost another 2 pounds, although I feel really guilty about it, since I was really bad this weekend. 

Friday morning, I was 4 pounds down.  Hubby & I went to the Chinese buffet Friday night.  Saturday morning, I was only 3 pounds down.  Then Saturday night, hubby changed menu at last minute.  That along with traditional Sunday morning breakfast put another pound back on. 

I need to get back on track, but have temporarily lost my motivation.  Part is due to the change in weather & time change, but mostly just because.  We/I used to walk in the evening, but now that it gets dark so early, can’t go out and do that.  I have a (cheap) elliptical, but have a hard time finding motivation to do it, when hubby is watching T.V. upstairs (he of course is thin and doesn’t struggle). 

But, I need to listen to the Nike ad and, “Just do it.”

At least I don’t have Halloween candy around the house tempting me in my moment of weakness.