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Post by janek46 on Mar 28, 2006 10:32:53 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,300]Good to see you back....we've missed ya![/glow]
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Post by nightsinge on Mar 28, 2006 19:42:06 GMT -5
Total newbie here--but welcome back anyway! I like your personality and giggled about the weight loss gods. Looking forward to reading your journals. You've made a great positive step--keep going!!!!
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Post by slimcris on Mar 28, 2006 22:31:27 GMT -5
Aww! You guys are all so sweet!  It was nice to long on to a little lovin'!
I've had such a horrible week, I can't even begin to explain. Given the circumstances of having to write a publishable paper from the ground up, in the time span of 2 weeks, I should be happy that I haven't used all my WPA in alcohol this week (tonight)  .
I made it fairly well on plan today, with a couple of WPA requirements. I had a slice of pizza at lunch, but I had it AFTER I ate a salad and fruit, and still wanted it. And I only had one. And then because of the paper thing, my research group (the crazy broads) decided to make a long night of writing - AGAIN - tonight. We did the same last night. Now, 10:30 doesn't seem late to be up - but I get up at 5:30am, and go nonstop ALL day. So usually by 9 I'm ready for bed, even without so much brain intensive stuff.
Anyway, enough venting. So because we made a night of studying I couldn't make dinner. But guided them to Ruby Tuesday so I could have soup and salad - a wiser choice than their first, which was Olive Garden where I couldn't resist breadsticks under any circumstances, and their second choice: Denny's. ugh. So I got salad bar, and french onion soup, and water. I only had 1T of potato salad, and everything else from the bar was core - so that was good! And then I ate the cheese and croutons on the soup because they didn't give it to me plain like I asked for. Ugh. Not so good. But overall, wayyyy better than it could have been.
Oh, and plus I worked out. So that's good. I'll log this stuff tomorrow.
I've talked enough. I need sleep. I get even more rambly than usual when I'm overtired ... 
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Post by Wildflower on Mar 29, 2006 10:59:13 GMT -5
Hang in there Girl! Glad you're getting some rest. You did great on making the best choices under the circumstances.
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Post by xenagoddess on Mar 29, 2006 13:35:47 GMT -5
Slim, I just wanted to welcome you back. Nice to see your face again! Sorry you have had such a hard week or two.  |
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Post by slimcris on Apr 1, 2006 6:07:23 GMT -5
I haven't been able to post, but I've been doing super duper well! Since my last post, I've been very careful with WPA, so that I haven't gone over my earned APs on any given day. This is in anticipation of dinner at a friends' house tonight. They're cooking, so i'm at their mercy as far as points go  . I've got 25 points stocked up though, plus the APs I'll earn today.
DF and I decided that we're goingt o walk to Starbucks every Saturday instead of drive. It's roughly three miles, so a decent adventure by foot. On Sundays we're going to walk down to the waterfront - there's a big river flowing through town, and at the waterfront it's fun to feed the seagulls. That is about 2 miles away. In addition we're keeping up our regular workouts. He has fast become an inspiration for me. It really helps when he's focusing on health as well, because then there isn't beer and pizza in the house all the time!
I'm going to post my journals for the last two days in this one, since I couldn't get online yesterday.
Fri, March 31Breakfast Coffee w/ soy milk Shredded Wheat Soy MilkSnackCottage CheeseYogurtLunchSubway: Rotisserie Chicken on Wheat Bread w/ onion, green pepper, tomato, banana pepper and raspberry vinagrette. (4)Dinner1 HB Egg w/ 2 pieces of hamHomemade chili - mostly beansMilkSnack1 Orange_________________________ Dairy: 3/2 F/V: 3/5Protein: 2/2 Grains: 2 H2O: 8/10WP's:4 - 4AP = 0 WPA Remaining: 21 Exercise30 minutes on treadmill (3)
Upper body weight training - circuits for 30 mins (4)AP Earned: 7 Sat, April 1Breakfast Coffee w/ soy milk Shredded Wheat Soy MilkBananaSnackSwiss Cheese (6) LunchBig Salad1 HB egg, 2 pieces hamCroutons (1)Catalina Dressing Snackyogurtcottage cheeseDinnerPizza w/ whole wheat crust(5)Carmelized onions in butter (2)Rice Cheese - Mozzarella Bread & Butter  (5)
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Dairy: 2/2
F/V: 6/5
Protein: 3/2
Grains: 3
H2O: 4/10
WP's:19-6=3
WPA Remaining: 8
Exercise
Walking to SB and back: 90mins (6AP)
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Post by slimcris on Apr 2, 2006 13:54:05 GMT -5
Sunday, April 2
Daily ReflectionsIt has been such a beautiful weekend here! Bright sunshine and cool breezes, the weather could not have been more perfect! We went for a nice long walk yesterday, and today I opened all the windows and hung our down comforter over the balcony to get springtime fresh. I used a lot of WPA last night, but not all of them - and I'm NOT going to beat myself up about it! I enjoyed most of them on nutritious food, anyway.
I have determined, though, that I need to get more water in. I've had an awful cold so one would think that I've been doing this anyway, but I haven't. So more water it is! That's my goal for the coming week. Breakfast Coffee w/ soy milk Shredded Wheat Soy MilkBananaLunchLeftover Pizza (5)Rice CheeseCarmelized Onions (2)Snackcolor=green]Fresh Wax Beans[/color] Dinner1/2C puffed wheat w/ 1/2C soy milkSmall Salad w/ HB EggSnackyogurt w/ cottage cheese__________________________ Dairy: 2.5/2 F/V: 5/5Protein: 2.5/2 Grains: 2 H2O: 8/10WP's: 7 - 6AP = 1 WPA Remaining: 7 Exercise30 Min Treadmill Workout (vigorous!)(3 AP), 20 Min Circuit Training (2AP), 15 min walk w/ DF (1)
PreCha Points: 529
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Post by Wildflower on Apr 3, 2006 11:20:34 GMT -5
 Good Morning friend! Hope you have a great CORE week! You're doing good! Don't you just love this warm weather! |
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Post by nightsinge on Apr 3, 2006 15:35:50 GMT -5
Hugs to you and hope your cold blows through and you heal quickly. Do you drink herbal tea and include it in your water intake? I love tea when I have a cold.
Your Saturday walks sound lovely. And Starbucks as a reward--nice! I always enjoy reading your journal entries.
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Post by slimcris on Apr 3, 2006 19:03:58 GMT -5
Daily ReflectionsWell Hello, ladies!! So nice of you to have dropped by. Had I known you were coming I would have brewed some coffee. Tea, for you, nightsinge!
I AM doing great - the warm weather is doing wonders for:
1) My disposition
2) My general outlook on life
3) My house - the open windows have made it so fresh smelling, and bright!
4) My activity level. I just want to get out out out, and go go go!
5) DF's disposition, outlook and activity level, which is serving to perpetuate my own.
The only downside is that I'm very tired from all of the extra activity! But there's even an upside to that. Like you, WF, I have had a lot of trouble sleeping lately. I've been finding myself waking up 3-4 times per night, starting at around 12:30. As a result I haven't had more than 2-3 consecutive hours of sleep in a few weeks. It has really been weighing on me. Last night, for the first time in a long time I was able to sleep the full night through! When I woke up and expected to see 12:27 on the clock, I actually saw 4:30!! 6 uninturrupted hours! I can only attribute it to the increased activity and fresh air. Let's hope it keeps up!
Anyhow, this entry is long enough. I'm feeling better in terms of my cold, just a mild persistant cough. I did drink herbal teas in the beginning of this cold, when I was really feeling cruddy. But lately I've been sticking to flushing with plain water. I've been too busy to make and drink hot tea, actually! Breakfast Coffee w/ soy milk Shredded Wheat Soy MilkLunchYogurt2HB EggsMed. Salad w/ FF CatalinaDiet soda SnackUnsweetened Applesauce Dinner6" Rotisserie Chicken Sub (Subway)Wheat Bread, All Veggies, No cheese or dressing! (4)
1 Bag Baked Lays (3)Snack1C Oatmeal1/2C Soy Milk__________________________ Dairy: 2/2 F/V: 5/5Protein: 2/2 Grains:3 H2O: 10!WP's:7-5AP = 2 WPA Remaining:33 Exercise20 Mins Pilates (1?), 20 Min Run (2), 30 Min walk w/ DF (2)
AP Earned: 5
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Post by Wildflower on Apr 4, 2006 9:37:33 GMT -5
Good for you on getting out in the fresh air! I woke up about 6 times last night (seems like it anyway)...just to pee. One of the side-effects of sticking to the plan and drinking all of that water! Hang in there girl!  |
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Post by slimcris on Apr 5, 2006 7:49:22 GMT -5
Daily Reflections
In a rush this morning, no time to diddle daddle like I usually do! Right down to the business of yesterday's food:
Breakfast
Coffee w/ soy milk
Shredded Wheat
Soy Milk
Snack
Unsweetened Applesauce
Lunch
Yogurt
HB Egg & Ham
Med Salad
Dinner
Ruby Tuesday's Soup & Salad Bar
French onion soup, no cheese, no croutons
Core Salad & FF Vinagrette
A Few salad bar extras: Coleslaw (2), Potato Salad (1), Tortilla Chips (4)
Snack
Oatmeal w/ Lots of raisins (4)
Yogurt
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Dairy: 2+/2
F/V: 5+/5
Protein: 2/2
Grains:2
H2O: 8
WP's: 11-5AP = 6
WPA Remaining: 27
Exercise
15 min walk (1), 20 Min Treadmill (2), 20 Min Upper body Circuits (2)
AP Earned: 5!
Pre-Cha Points: 423!
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Post by slimcris on Apr 5, 2006 7:51:04 GMT -5
Wed, April 5
Daily Reflections
No time to reflect just now!
Breakfast
Coffee w/ soy milk
Shredded Wheat & Bran
Soy Milk
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
Snack
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Dairy: /2
F/V: /5
Protein: /2
Grains:
H2O: /10
WP's:
WPA Remaining:
Exercise
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Post by kasha on Apr 5, 2006 14:41:25 GMT -5
Just saying hi and reading.
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Post by Wildflower on Apr 6, 2006 9:41:58 GMT -5
Me too! Hi there Cris!
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It was nice to long on to a little lovin'!
. I've got 25 points stocked up though, plus the APs I'll earn today. 
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