KyliesMom - Listening to the thinner me!

KyliesMom · 06-15-2007, 06:40 AM

When people told me that I would gain weight when I quit smoking back in February 2004 - I didn't pay much attention. Now over 3 yrs later I noticed that for each year I quit I gained 10 lbs!

I decided a few months ago that if I continued at this rate I would be extremely overweight in no time. Everyone told me that quitting smoking would be the hardest thing I would ever do..... It's harder than stopping cocaine.... which it is really really hard but once I was past 6 months I sailed through unscathed - what I didn't realize is that I was compensating by putting food in my mouth! Now 3 years later I am trying to retrain my brain and body to stop being an overcompensate and just eat to live not live to eat. Not an easy thing to learn - when I was a kid I was made fun of because I was too skinny - who would of thought I would have gone the other way as an adult!

So now I am moving on and trying to listen to the thinner me! My goal is to be a size 8 by 8/26/07 ( my 41st birthday and the day before my daughter goes into 2nd grade)

The day I am starting my journal these are my stats:
Stat's 6/15/07 Weight 158.5*Chest 35.5*Waist 33*Hips 41*Thighs 40*Size 12 Weight Loss Total 3.50 lbs

Sadler_Girl · 06-15-2007, 12:48 PM

I found you!!!
I wanted to get in here and mark my spot.

KyliesMom · 06-15-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadler_Girl

I found you!!!
I wanted to get in here and mark my spot.

Awwwwwwwwww Thanks

Sadler_Girl · 06-15-2007, 08:32 PM

I love your avie. It is so pretty.

KyliesMom · 06-16-2007, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sadler_Girl

I love your avie. It is so pretty.

Awww Thanks a Million I love the arts at least this type

KyliesMom · 06-16-2007, 05:03 AM

Today we are going to Sawgrass and I will stay on track! I plan on either a burger hold the bun or a grilled chicken breast w/ a nice salad. My DD is so looking forward to wanna do city - It's great #1 because it's inside and #2 I get to shop afterwards because it's in a mall

So this morning I went to put on my 14 Calvins and the rode up when I walked so I wasn't comfortable so I tried my 12 Levi shorts which are smaller than the 12 levi jeans and they fit

I can't believe it. I am finally starting to see some real progress. I am starting to miss sweets so I bought a box of the no sugar free chocoate ice pops which are really good. I plan on keeping it to 1 every other day or so... Too much of a good thing is always BAD! Well I'm off to take DD to Syncro and then to sawgrass so I won't be back online till tomorrow.

Oh and I almost forgot I finally became a Senior member so I can change my Avie to rotate. YEAH

Sadler_Girl · 06-16-2007, 01:54 PM

I sawgrass.
My brother used to run the potato works. Great stores great deals plus all your walking.

AuntieMame · 06-16-2007, 02:35 PM

I'm so glad you started a journal!

Very cool.

KyliesMom · 06-17-2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sadler_Girl

I sawgrass.
My brother used to run the potato works. Great stores great deals plus all your walking.

OMG was Saw Grass a shock yesterday! Either I have become soft or that place was nuts 1st there was nowhere to park - I had to go round and round like at Holiday season !

...... then once in side Wanna do was so Crowded I paid $36 to get in and my poor daughter only got to do 1 thing

This HIGHLY pissed me off

So then we go into the mall and it feels like we are being herded like animals through the halls

So from now on My daughter will be staying on this coast and we will be staying in our malls - I would much rather deal with the crowds at Busch Gardens than SawGrass anyday!!!

KyliesMom · 06-17-2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AuntieMame

I'm so glad you started a journal!

Very cool.

Thanks Dixie stop by anytime

KyliesMom · 06-17-2007, 04:48 AM

One more thing that annoyed me about my trip.... I stuck to the program and I put on 1 lb

I know I'm not suppose to weigh in everyday

but since it's my 2nd week and I'm trying to see what I'm doing, I figured it's ok

Lesson learned

Note to self do NOT weigh in every day

Sadler_Girl · 06-17-2007, 06:25 AM

Wow Thats scary!
Sawgrass has added alot maybe to much huh?

KyliesMom · 06-17-2007, 11:45 AM

Since I was getting really tired of eggs every morning I decided to make a muffin recipe.... This is it:

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups almond flour (almond meal)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
4 eggs
1/3 cup water
Sweetener to taste - about 1/3 cup usually works well - liquid preferred(I used the Fructose no carb version since I really don't like the others)

I also added 1/4 tsp of Cinnamon for a little added flavor

PREPARATION:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2) Butter a muffin tin - you can really do it with any size, but I'm assuming a 12-muffin tin.( I used papers easier to take the muffins and go and less cleanup)

3) Mix dry ingredients together well.

4) Add wet ingredients and mix thoroughly (you don't want strings of egg white in there - and you don't have to worry about "tunnels" when you are using almond meal).

5) Put in muffin tins (about 1/2-2/3 full) and bake for about 15 minutes.

Taste Test by me and my DD to follow after done baking

Sadler_Girl · 06-17-2007, 02:31 PM

sounds yummy!

KyliesMom · 06-18-2007, 05:15 AM

Taste test results:

Well although they were a little on the gritty side they were good. I will make again

Sadler_Girl · 06-18-2007, 05:17 AM

Good to know.

Good morning!

Mel78 · 06-18-2007, 05:18 AM

Kim... just wanted to say HI

Also, if you haven't tried the 1-minute muffin from the recipe room, it's pretty good. Although, for induction you might want to be careful with the almond & flax meals as they can slow your losses

...

If you're tired of eggs, have you thought of having something like strawberries & low-carb yogurt? (Dannon makes some good ones that are only 3-carbs per 1/2 cup)...

Also, you can switch it up and have a "lunch" type breakfast too...

KUTGW

KyliesMom · 06-18-2007, 11:39 AM

Well today has been a VERY long day and it's only 2:30pm..... Sometimes I feel like I just want to pull my hair out! I'm wondering as I am sitting here drinking a diet coke, when will the clock hit 4:30!!

I have pretty much stuck to my program today - even though I cheated a little I had some slim Jim's because I was craving something

and at least they no Carb. I'm thinking I may have to introduce some wheat products (with at least 4 mg of fiber) back to the diet soon. I'm hoping my tiredness subsides soon also.

Sadler_Girl · 06-18-2007, 10:09 PM

I love slim jims when I am shopping.
Just out and about the fat helps me from wantting to buy the sugary stuff.
I hope today will be better!

KyliesMom · 06-19-2007, 08:47 AM

I have a NEW favorite chicken recipe - I was getting sick of it until last night when I decided to experiment.

1 Boneless chicken breast
1/8 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 tsp of Horseradish( more or less depending on if you like it spicy)
1 piece of Turkey Bacon(or regular if you like)
1 piece of swiss cheese
a dash of Lowery's season salt

Fry the chicken and bacon together in the same no stick pan while cooking on med heat mix the mustard, horseradish and season salt together. When 1/2 through the cooking add to the top of chicken and finish cooking. When not pink take bacon place on top of chicken along with swiss cheese and melt. YUMMY! This has SO MUCH flavor it's wonderful I even brought a piece for lunch!

KyliesMom · 06-19-2007, 08:53 AM

So far so good yesterday and today.... I am still having a hard time breaking away from the scale because I am so anxious but I figure it will wear off soon

I LOVE the fact that I am still in the 150's Bye Bye to the 160's FOREVER! Soon I will treat myself to a new bathing suit! At 151 - if your wondering why that number

it's because I will have lost 10% of my start weight

I am only 7 lbs away at the rate I'm going I will be there by June 30th

Sadler_Girl · 06-19-2007, 08:55 AM

Sounds like a plan!

Mel78 · 06-19-2007, 09:30 AM

That chicken sounds good

WTG with setting a goal and having a reward for yourself!!!

And, like Lisa, I've been known to snap-into-a-slim-jim when out shopping to help me get through till the next meal and to avoid all the bad choices out there!!!

heidi21062 · 06-19-2007, 10:18 AM

Just stopping by to say HI!

KyliesMom · 06-19-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by heidi21062

Just stopping by to say HI!

Heidi thanks for stopping bye - my door is always open for Friends

KyliesMom · 06-20-2007, 08:49 AM

Well Well no wonder me weight hasn't seem to budge - Tom visited early( Dang getting old hurts

) Stayed with the program yesterday and today is feeling GOOD. DD went with Nana to Chick Fillet today so at least she will have her fill of garbage that I won't need to take her

I'm sitting here no enjoying my South Beach Dinner(Yuck) I forgot that frozen food tastes yucky - I haven't had a TV dinner in 2 yrs and now I remember why

Well at least I won't gain anything eating this

06-16-2007, 05:03 AM	#6
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	6/16/07 Today we are going to Sawgrass and I will stay on track! I plan on either a burger hold the bun or a grilled chicken breast w/ a nice salad. My DD is so looking forward to wanna do city - It's great #1 because it's inside and #2 I get to shop afterwards because it's in a mall So this morning I went to put on my 14 Calvins and the rode up when I walked so I wasn't comfortable so I tried my 12 Levi shorts which are smaller than the 12 levi jeans and they fitI can't believe it. I am finally starting to see some real progress. I am starting to miss sweets so I bought a box of the no sugar free chocoate ice pops which are really good. I plan on keeping it to 1 every other day or so... Too much of a good thing is always BAD! Well I'm off to take DD to Syncro and then to sawgrass so I won't be back online till tomorrow. Oh and I almost forgot I finally became a Senior member so I can change my Avie to rotate. YEAH Last edited by KyliesMom : 06-16-2007 at 05:05 AM.

06-15-2007, 06:40 AM	#1
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	KyliesMom - Listening to the thinner me! When people told me that I would gain weight when I quit smoking back in February 2004 - I didn't pay much attention. Now over 3 yrs later I noticed that for each year I quit I gained 10 lbs! I decided a few months ago that if I continued at this rate I would be extremely overweight in no time. Everyone told me that quitting smoking would be the hardest thing I would ever do..... It's harder than stopping cocaine.... which it is really really hard but once I was past 6 months I sailed through unscathed - what I didn't realize is that I was compensating by putting food in my mouth! Now 3 years later I am trying to retrain my brain and body to stop being an overcompensate and just eat to live not live to eat. Not an easy thing to learn - when I was a kid I was made fun of because I was too skinny - who would of thought I would have gone the other way as an adult! So now I am moving on and trying to listen to the thinner me! My goal is to be a size 8 by 8/26/07 ( my 41st birthday and the day before my daughter goes into 2nd grade) The day I am starting my journal these are my stats: Stat's 6/15/07 Weight 158.5Chest 35.5Waist 33Hips 41Thighs 40Size 12 Weight Loss Total 3.50 lbs __________________ Kim Stat's 6/25/07 Weight 155Chest 35.5Waist 30 Hips 40 Thighs 39 1/2Size 12 Weight Loss Total 9 lbs Kim's Journey

06-15-2007, 12:48 PM	#2
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	I found you!!! I wanted to get in here and mark my spot.

06-15-2007, 08:32 PM	#4
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	I love your avie. It is so pretty.

06-16-2007, 01:54 PM	#7
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	I sawgrass. My brother used to run the potato works. Great stores great deals plus all your walking.

06-16-2007, 02:35 PM	#8
AuntieMame Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: headed to ONEderland!! Posts: 3,619 Gallery: AuntieMame WOE: Atkins	I'm so glad you started a journal! Very cool.

06-17-2007, 04:48 AM	#11
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	One more thing that annoyed me about my trip.... I stuck to the program and I put on 1 lb I know I'm not suppose to weigh in everyday but since it's my 2nd week and I'm trying to see what I'm doing, I figured it's ok Lesson learned Note to self do NOT weigh in every day

06-17-2007, 06:25 AM	#12
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	Wow Thats scary! Sawgrass has added alot maybe to much huh?

06-17-2007, 11:45 AM	#13
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	Since I was getting really tired of eggs every morning I decided to make a muffin recipe.... This is it: INGREDIENTS: 2 cups almond flour (almond meal) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 4 eggs 1/3 cup water Sweetener to taste - about 1/3 cup usually works well - liquid preferred(I used the Fructose no carb version since I really don't like the others) I also added 1/4 tsp of Cinnamon for a little added flavor PREPARATION: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2) Butter a muffin tin - you can really do it with any size, but I'm assuming a 12-muffin tin.( I used papers easier to take the muffins and go and less cleanup) 3) Mix dry ingredients together well. 4) Add wet ingredients and mix thoroughly (you don't want strings of egg white in there - and you don't have to worry about "tunnels" when you are using almond meal). 5) Put in muffin tins (about 1/2-2/3 full) and bake for about 15 minutes. Taste Test by me and my DD to follow after done baking

06-17-2007, 02:31 PM	#14
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	sounds yummy!

06-18-2007, 05:15 AM	#15
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	Taste test results: Well although they were a little on the gritty side they were good. I will make again

06-19-2007, 10:18 AM	#24
heidi21062 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Transplanted to NC...but my hearts in Hampton, VA.... Posts: 14,393 Gallery: heidi21062 Stats: 190/176/110 - 5'3" WOE: Atkins..no WW's...wait a minute....what day is it? Start Date: Started WW 07/28/08 @ 178.6 lbs	Just stopping by to say HI!

06-18-2007, 05:17 AM	#16
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	Good to know. Good morning!

06-18-2007, 05:18 AM	#17
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	Kim... just wanted to say HI Also, if you haven't tried the 1-minute muffin from the recipe room, it's pretty good. Although, for induction you might want to be careful with the almond & flax meals as they can slow your losses ... If you're tired of eggs, have you thought of having something like strawberries & low-carb yogurt? (Dannon makes some good ones that are only 3-carbs per 1/2 cup)... Also, you can switch it up and have a "lunch" type breakfast too... KUTGW

06-18-2007, 11:39 AM	#18
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	Well today has been a VERY long day and it's only 2:30pm..... Sometimes I feel like I just want to pull my hair out! I'm wondering as I am sitting here drinking a diet coke, when will the clock hit 4:30!! I have pretty much stuck to my program today - even though I cheated a little I had some slim Jim's because I was craving something and at least they no Carb. I'm thinking I may have to introduce some wheat products (with at least 4 mg of fiber) back to the diet soon. I'm hoping my tiredness subsides soon also.

06-18-2007, 10:09 PM	#19
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	I love slim jims when I am shopping. Just out and about the fat helps me from wantting to buy the sugary stuff. I hope today will be better!

06-19-2007, 08:47 AM	#20
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	I have a NEW favorite chicken recipe - I was getting sick of it until last night when I decided to experiment. 1 Boneless chicken breast 1/8 tsp prepared mustard 1/4 tsp of Horseradish( more or less depending on if you like it spicy) 1 piece of Turkey Bacon(or regular if you like) 1 piece of swiss cheese a dash of Lowery's season salt Fry the chicken and bacon together in the same no stick pan while cooking on med heat mix the mustard, horseradish and season salt together. When 1/2 through the cooking add to the top of chicken and finish cooking. When not pink take bacon place on top of chicken along with swiss cheese and melt. YUMMY! This has SO MUCH flavor it's wonderful I even brought a piece for lunch!

06-19-2007, 08:53 AM	#21
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	So far so good yesterday and today.... I am still having a hard time breaking away from the scale because I am so anxious but I figure it will wear off soon I LOVE the fact that I am still in the 150's Bye Bye to the 160's FOREVER! Soon I will treat myself to a new bathing suit! At 151 - if your wondering why that number it's because I will have lost 10% of my start weight I am only 7 lbs away at the rate I'm going I will be there by June 30th

06-19-2007, 08:55 AM	#22
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	Sounds like a plan!

06-19-2007, 09:30 AM	#23
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	That chicken sounds good WTG with setting a goal and having a reward for yourself!!! And, like Lisa, I've been known to snap-into-a-slim-jim when out shopping to help me get through till the next meal and to avoid all the bad choices out there!!!

06-20-2007, 08:49 AM	#26
KyliesMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Hot Florida Posts: 312 Gallery: KyliesMom Stats: 162/155/135 WOE: My Own Way/SB Start Date: 6/7/07	Well Well no wonder me weight hasn't seem to budge - Tom visited early( Dang getting old hurts ) Stayed with the program yesterday and today is feeling GOOD. DD went with Nana to Chick Fillet today so at least she will have her fill of garbage that I won't need to take her I'm sitting here no enjoying my South Beach Dinner(Yuck) I forgot that frozen food tastes yucky - I haven't had a TV dinner in 2 yrs and now I remember why Well at least I won't gain anything eating this