WeightWatchers & Friends OCT 2011

[bonehenge]

"October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came-
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band."
- George Cooper, October's Party

[bonehenge]

wow.. OCTOBER?? how can that be??? it seems this year is just flying by so fast.. and I have a hard time getting into the mind set that it is already october.. ???

Maybe because it is still so hot here.. still mid 80's! and not very much fall like weather..

so... lets all put our efforts and energy into these last few month.. and lets end the year lighter then we started.

this is always the most challenging season for me.. because it is BAKING and cooking time.. and well.. specially being back on LOW carb.. it will be something for me to tackle and to deal with.

but with the support of this group.. we an do it.. and overcome...

[LJB]

Good Morning! I am rejoining you on this challenge. I need to reset my eating and go back to doing what worked the best for me.

I've had a busy Summer. How about you?

[bonehenge]

LOL.. welcome back Lora.. and yes.. I do think WW program is a challenge !LOL
I am still trying to master that challenge.. and have failed the last few month.. LOL
so back to LC for me.. for a while... I just can't control all those carbs yet!

for breakfast I am having coffee.. with 1/2&1/2. and 1 egg with left over taco meat..
and 1/2 apple.. Protein and Fruit.. LOL
Actually my protein is more like 2-3 servings.. LOL
but I think I am only having 2carbs in it, very little veggies.. tom and peppers

I am going to Sam's this morning and check out what protein/atkins stuff they have there now..

[bonehenge]

done with shopping and done with lunch..
I had a big mix salad again.. seems to be the easiest way to get my 2c of lettuce, veggies and protein in..
for desert I had SF jello.. and no fruit.. I am feeling FULL! so.. I am not going to worry about the fruit serving.. I had more then one serving of protein for lunch..
I had one HB egg in the salad.. and 2oz of turkey... ...
so.. I am done.. and satisfied...

and that is a good thing too... won't be tempted to overeat in an hour.. when DH and the troups are back down of the mountain.. and want to have lunch.. LOL I will just have a few bites of protein.. and be done.

got the company picknick tonight still too.. LOL.. but I am not worried about the food I think I will not be to hungry... and have it under control.

[bonehenge]

I did good today..
went for our late late lunch with DH and friends.. and I only had a little bit of protein..
I gave some of my food from my plate to the Grandbaby.. some of the other stuff to DH and I ended up just as I planned with a few bites of this and that..
after that we went to the Company party.. at Western Playland.. its like a small version of 6Flags..
Rode almost ALL the rides.. our 3yr old grandson did, too.. we had a blast.
The food at the company picknick was the usual.. hot dogs and hamburgers, with the usual sides. .like chips.. etc.. and cake.. we had WATER!! thats it..
did not need any burgers or stuff after the late lunch.. and so.. we had a good time.. without nasty foods!

and got lots of walking in .. or like running.. from ride to to ride with the Grandbaby..
it sure was so much fun having him along.. it was his first time at an amusement park!

[Going2]

Nice poem to start the month!

Bonehenge - that was a neat trick having a late lunch to offset the theme park munchies. Sounds like it was so much fun, especially seeing it through the eyes of a 3-year-old's first time.

Chilly weekend in DC but we have not broken down and turned the heat on yet--love that "nip" for sleeping curled up next to DH.

Was doing lots of eating and drinking this weekend, especially that ultra rich French dinner Saturday, and I am paying for it: scale is up to 208--aacckkk! That's over 4 lbs in five days. Hopefully, some of it is bloat, but I am gonna have to tuck my tail under when I sheepishly do my weekly WW weigh-in Wednesday.

Just finished my 2 miles on the treadmill and had a protein shake to start this fresh new week. Made a bunch of HB eggs yesterday and am trying for a couple of induction-level days to see if I can get back into the groove quickly.

[bdladie]

I am just joining WW so I hope you don't mine me poking my head in. I have had a hard few months and my weight is up a lot so I need to work hard at getting it back to what i think I should weigh for life.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I will be gone to Dallas starting Wednesday but promise when I get back I will be right back here with you.

[Melodye]

Hello all!!! Hope everyone is doing well. Doing great here. I am going for my water workout class today. I can't wait to see my friends. I just wanted to drop in and say hi right now, will try and post again later.
Everyone have a great day!!!

[bonehenge]

Originally Posted by bdladie

I am just joining WW so I hope you don't mine me poking my head in. I have had a hard few months and my weight is up a lot so I need to work hard at getting it back to what i think I should weigh for life.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I will be gone to Dallas starting Wednesday but promise when I get back I will be right back here with you.

welcome to the group.. yup.. and it is hard work! LOL
anyone saying losing weight.. .and keeping it off is easy.. never really had to deal with real weight issues. LOL

good luck ... and have fun in the big D

[bonehenge]

Happy Monday you all... first week of October.. wow...
cooler this morning... DH went to work at around 5:30am.. and then... I went back to bed.. and then DH called.. he forgot his security batch.. sigh.. so.. I had to get dressed.. and drive out to this work... and bring him his batch.. argh..
what would the man do if I would have a job! sigh..

so.. anyway.. doing good here on the L4L program.. down a little more .. finally.. sigh.. 147!!! I am doing it.. I am finially making progress again...

Today is our first real PROTEIN DAY.
send DH off with a protein shake.. some cheese, and some lean ham... atkins protein bar...
that should be enough for him.. 12 hour day shift

Iam having coffee..and thinking what I should have for my breakfast.. egg?
need to clean out the fridge and freezers.. and move things around in there..
Gave a bunch of stuff to DD and her family... mostly high carb snacks... like DH chips.. LOL
some yogurt.. and some biscuits...... etc... stuff that I do not need to have around the house cluttering things up...

got handling class tonight.. so. running with my dog in circles will be my exersice for the day.. LOL.. plus TOM still hanging around.. sooo I am going to wait another day..
before going to work out in the gym.. tomorrow.. I will go start again tomorrow.

How was everyones weekend?

[bonehenge]

Originally Posted by Going2

Nice poem to start the month!


Just finished my 2 miles on the treadmill and had a protein shake to start this fresh new week. Made a bunch of HB eggs yesterday and am trying for a couple of induction-level days to see if I can get back into the groove quickly.

good workout on the treadmill.... and yes.. just start right back up again... we all have weekends like that..
I think I had a few month like that! LOL

[Going2]

Originally Posted by bdladie

I am just joining WW

Welcome!

I just started too and have found great support from this group of pros. My 4th week and meeting is Wednesday and will probably be reporting a "backslide," but am chalking it up to working on some eating issues. My focus is to LC it as much as possible, but allow some small amounts of fruit. LOVE being able to nibble on vegs "for free" when I get that urge to graze.

[bonehenge]

Originally Posted by Going2

Welcome!

I just started too and have found great support from this group of pros. My 4th week and meeting is Wednesday and will probably be reporting a "backslide," but am chalking it up to working on some eating issues. My focus is to LC it as much as possible, but allow some small amounts of fruit. LOVE being able to nibble on vegs "for free" when I get that urge to graze.

yes.. going2, let us know now the meeting went and what the topping was.
I unsub'ed from the e-tools too.. so.. I don't know if I still get their weekly mailers now?

but I sure liked some of their tips and ideas and recipes.

[LINC]

Ughhh....one step forward two steps back. More like 5. I was finally starting to see some movement on the scale. Last night, we went out and the plan went out the window. I went to the Jane Lynch thing - VERY cool. I got to meet her twice and got a book signed for me and one for my mom. She looks exactly the same in person as she does on TV. Very pretty....anyway, there were only about 20 people at the reception. They were walking around with really good appetizers. I made the mistake of thinking my friend was going to be on time, which she wasn't, so we didn't have time to go out and get anything to eat. So, I was starving and ate up the appetizers. Then after the show, we met these really cool guys and went out for a drink with them. We ended up getting appetizers for the table... I would have chosen the steamed garden rolls, but everyone else wanted the fried....and, again, I was hungry and just ate what I wanted.

And so, how come it takes 2 weeks to drop 3 pounds and only a day to gain 5? I'm at my highest weight in a year.

Lou

[bonehenge]

oh Lou.. I bet its just sodium and fluids..
you get rid of it in no time..

I am snacking on protein...
I think Iam done snacking for a while.. I feel like EATING MORE.. sigh.. but.. I am going to hold off now.. until 2PM ish?
and have a shake ... for that..
I found some turkey in the freezer.. soooo that will be dinner
got the kitchen fridge and freezer cleaned out.. and now moving to the big freezer in the dog room...

Just need to see what I got in there.. organize and rotate...

[bonehenge]

yeahhh .. got some good news to share.. Just got the official word... going to be a grandma again.. next June!
very happy for my DS and his wonderful wife. I know they will be awesome parents.. and I am so happy for the both of them.

[Going2]

Originally Posted by LINC

And so, how come it takes 2 weeks to drop 3 pounds and only a day to gain 5?

Yah, wassup with that! It's so not right.

Bonehenge - congrats on the new grandbaby on the way! Just think of it as even more exercise when you get to babysit both of them at the same time!

Had an afternoon boredom binge after a small pity party. Just finished a month off work and haven't done much on the to-do list, so feeling like a letdown. Thinking about skipping my Wed. WW meeting and weigh-in for shame.

TODAY (confessional)
B - Atkins shake, 2 HB eggs
S1 - HB egg
S2 - 2-egg salad w mayo, 2 slices GG Crispbread
L - 2 chicken drummettes, 3 pcs LC Dixie Diner banana nut cake w FF cream cheese frosting, mozarella stick, 2.5 scrambled eggs w bacon pcs and salsa
S - Fritos, Diet Coke
D - (planned--DH is grilling) burger patty w mustard and slice of cheese, red pepper pcs, maybe some "french fried" green beans

[bonehenge]

going2, not much chance of babysitting two of the grandkids at the same time.. LOL
I do not even baby sit the first one much.. we go out.. and do things with him.. and have a good time.. but.. then he goes home.. LOL with his family.. LOL
I raised my two kids..thank you.. LOL.. now I am just having a good time spoiling the grandbaby.
and the one on the way.. well.. don't think I be babysitting much there either..
her family lives pretty close to them.. her twin sister has a 2 year old.. and so.. I think her family will be doing more of the babysitting..
we just will go have fun.. and enjoy together time.. LOL


Iam doing eh.. ok.. with the protein day.. had a atkins protein bar.. not to long ago.. it was very filling.. but.. I am not sure how it really fits in the protein day?
since it does have a lot of carbs.. only 2 net carbs.. but.. 22g total? so.. I don't know..

I am going to wait now for DH to come home... and then decide on dinner...
turkey.. or .. chicken.. LOL big choice. ahhahahahah

[bonehenge]

finished the day.. with Turkey breast thigh for dinner.. split it with DH
done for the day with out first protein day.. and it was not to bad.. LOL
my exersice for tonight was running in circles with my dog.. LOL
and she is doing pretty good... I am on the other hand need more practice.. LOL

so.. going to fill in my ****** .. and see what the count is for the day..

BTW.. I remembered that a few years ago.. I downloaded the ****** paid version to my old PC.. forgotten all about it since yesterday.. so I contacted the service department.. and told the.. new pc and I don't remember any of my log in.. and they send me all the info right away.. soooo I got it it all running! and it does help me to keep track of what I eat.

I loved the WW e-tools for the same reason..
I just need GADGETS to keep me on track and motivated and accountable.

[bonehenge]

good morning you all... Happy Tuesday...
got to sleep in a little.. .
DH working short days.. 8-5! yeah.. like it..
I was down.. again.... 146!!! yeahhhhh!!!!!! love love love it..
I know this rappid loss will come to an end soon.. and I will get into a much slower loss.. but for now... I am taking any loss I can get.. as fast as I can.. LOL


Breakfast this morning..
I HB egg.
and 1 oz of for my protein...
and I will have 1/2 pear for my fruit.

Lunch.. 2c lettuce, tomato, cucs, onion, and sliced chicken for the protein...
the other 1/2 pear...

snack.. SF Jello...

I am going to make veal for dinner..lightly breaded.. sigh..
2c lettuce.. tomato.. cucs..
1/2 banana...

SF Jello for late night snack.

I might look and see if I can't find another recipe on how to use veal cutlets.. so I don't have to batter and fry them.. sigh
but for now.... argh.. got to use them up..

so.. looks like we will have another good day... thinking of going to the gym today and get my workout in..
I only have 3 more days this week.. before the dog shows this weekend.

Hope you all are going good and sticking with a plan.. any plan is better then NO plan.. LOL

[bonehenge]

I copied this from my L4L email message I got this morning..

I think it will work... for any plan


What food do you crave the most? When do you crave it? Is it time for you to eat, or are you responding to being sad or depressed? These are important questions for you to consider when those gosh darn cravings sneak up.
Cravings are such a significant obstacle for so many people. The good news is... you can learn to change the way you respond to the forces and factors that trigger cravings.
Factors include the people, places, emotions, and events that cause us to experience cravings. We have developed a conditioned response over time to use food as an emotional support, and as a "fix it" tool. The problem is that eating something does not change the emotion, nor does it change the situation.
What does need to change is the way you respond to these same situations when trying to change that conditioned response. It is important to consider some of your own personal conditioned responses. I want you to make a list of some of these. Once you have created this list, review each one and create a changed behavior for that situation. The idea of thinking about this ahead of time is critical. This way, when you are faced with a conditioned response situation, you will already have identified what you are going to do as your new behavior.
I'll share one of mine with you to get the ball rolling:
When I go shopping at the mall, I can smell the cookies being baked at the local cookie shop. My conditioned response is to walk over, thinking that I am just going to take in the great smell...but then I buy a cookie. Because I know this is a difficult situation for me, I now plan before I go shopping at the mall. I make sure that I have eaten my meal before I go. I bring a protein snack with me so that if I am tempted, I have my protein snack instead.
If I didn't plan ahead for facing the aroma of the cookie shop, I would likely be munching on a cookie fairly quickly. Thinking these situations through in advance can really help you learn to create a new response for an old behavior.
Today's Affirmation:
I am only hungry when my body needs nourishment.

[LINC]

Well, half my weekend gain is gone, so that's good. My head's still in the game and I hope that by the end of the week, it'll all be gone. I don't dare wish to lose it as fast as I gained it.

Monika, that's great news Grandma! You're back to LFL?

I grilled some hamburger and chicken last night. I dusted the chicken with parmesian cheese and Italian spices first. I think it'll be good. I'm sticking to low sugar fruits again and trying to stay away from carbs for the most part, although I have a bag of giant pretzels that I've dipped into each day. I'm limiting that though.

Lou

[bonehenge]

Originally Posted by LINC

Monika, that's great news Grandma! You're back to LFL?


Lou

yup and my weightloss has been fabulous! down to 146lbs this morning

[bonehenge]

got my workout in.. 30 min on the stairmaster, 30 min on the treadmill, 30 min weights.. I am worn out.. LOL
came home.. STARVING.. I always get so hungry..
so I had a protein shake and two slices of cheese..


so. going to sit down and do a little bit of knitting... and relaxing
I got some pork out for dinner... boneless pork ribs .. so.. I need to get them on the grill and cooked.. for dinner.. with a little mixed veggies.. salad...

fruit for desert.. and... then.. another protein snack later..

[LJB]

I barely ate today. Not good. i am forgetting to eat these days.

[bonehenge]

I had dinner.. BBQ country style ribs... minus the BBQ sauce.. and no fat.. very lean anyway..
2c of lettuce, tomato, onion and cucs
my desert was 1/2 apple=pear.

and I still have a sf jello if I want it.

so far it has been a good eating day for me.

[bonehenge]

good morning my WW friends.. Happy Wednesday to you all..

[bonehenge]

getting DH ready to go to work... and I am having my first cup of coffee..

We are finishing our first week of L4L and I lost 3.5lbs! Happy with the results and just have to keep on going.
No loss on the scale this morning..
but its ok.. I knew that the rapid loss would come to an end.. and I would slow down again.. If I can just continue with 1-2lb loss .. I am happy.

having coffee, quick oats and berries for my breakfast
snack... something protein.. LOL

lunch.. the usual menu.. 2c lettuce, tom, cucs, onion, chicken
afternoon protein shake for my snack

and dinner.. ? no clue.. LOL
I have maybe some fish?
with veggies.. .in foil?

sf Jello for snack.


Hope you all are having a great day.... waiting to hear how everyone is doing so far this week!

[bonehenge]

Ginger salmon on the grill
1 salmon steak or filet, 3.5 oz.
1 Tbsp. minced ginger
1 Tbsp. light soy sauce
Spread the ginger on top of the salmon. Pour the soy sauce over the salmon and wrap tightly in the foil. Place the foil packet on a hot grill and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until done.

Serves 1

Nutritional Facts

Calories 190
Protein 22g
Carbohydrate 2g
Fat 8g