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trimB
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Posted: 28 June 2007 02:26 pm |
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Still struggling with getting enough sleep and drinking enough water. I feel like I chug water all day long, but I always seem to be thirsty! I think now that I'm really vigilant about drinking water, I also notice very quickly when I do get thirsty. AND I HIGHLY recommend the drowning-yourself-in-water approach for helping to lose weight. Ever since I've been doing it (about 2 months now) my weight has been alot more predictable as opposed to fluctuating all over the place for no apparent reason. If I've been eating "maintenance" then my weight does indeed stay the same... and if I'm eating under that then it does go down. It's MUCH less frustrating that way!!
For Wednesday:
cereal (300)
yogurt (170)
salad (120)
leftover black beans, tvp, brown rice, cheese (400)
toast and pb (200)
prunes (80)
dry cereal (165)
oven fries and lean burger (520)
TOTAL 1955. Weight was 143 this morning. Felt really munchie during the afternoon yesterday. Luckily we had nothing unhealthy in the house, or I'm sure I would have blown the day.
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trimB
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Posted: 29 June 2007 03:10 pm |
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Very odd day yesterday. Left at 8:30am to drive to job interview that was about 2 hours away. Realized at about 10:30am that I needed a snack to tide me over until after the interview. Made one bad splurge at 7-11, but the donut holes were pretty good anyway. 
Then didn't eat proper lunch or any more snacks until 6pm! Really rare for me, since I'm normally a big grazer. It took me about 4 hours to get home... the BELTWAY STINKS!!! I can't believe people do that every working day of their lives, no wonder the planet is so polluted!
Somehow still managed to overshoot my goal of 1900 calories anyway!?!? I've been slowly inching up closer to 2000 the last several days, so I need to keep better tabs today!
For Thursday:
cereal with skim milk (270)
skim mozz cheese, protein bar (270)
donut holes at 7-11 (350??)
juice (100)
ww pasta with veggies and cheese and sauce, BIG portion (740)
spoon of pb and some grapes (220)
TOTAL 1950. Scale says 142.5 this morning. Is my progress slowing down, or is this acceptable rate? I'll give it another day or two, then consider lowering cals again.
Last edited on 29 June 2007 03:11 pm by trimB
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trimB
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Posted: 29 June 2007 03:49 pm |
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Just had to post some measurement updates! 
Pre-baby stats: about 125-130 pounds and 20-22% body fat
6/20: 148 pounds, roughly 33% body fat, 31.5" waist, 36.5" belly button, 39.5" hips
6/29: 142.5 pounds, roughly 32% body fat, 31" waist, 35.5" belly button, 39" hips
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trimB
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Posted: 30 June 2007 02:56 pm |
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What a slightly depressing development! I guess I felt a little too smug after my reduced measurements yesterday, because I decided mid-day to splurge a little and have a maintenance day (thinking about 2400 calories). This morning the scale is up! If it isn't just a random fluctuation, then I've not made progress for this whole past week. Does that mean that I've been eating maintenance every other day this week (ie 1900 calories, not 2400)??? I'll have to wait a few more days to have a better idea.
For Friday:
cottage cheese and another piece of cheese (220)
little bit of dry cereal (60)
egg beaters on toast (260)
apple and spoon of pb (210)
part of a scone (250)
ww tortilla with black beans, tvp, brown rice (450)
homemade veggie calzone (600)
sorbet splurge (400)
TOTAL 2450.
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trimB
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Posted: 1 July 2007 03:01 pm |
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We had some friends over for dinner, and my hubby made really healthy (except for the white rice) homemade sushi. Then they wanted to take us out for ice cream, their treat to repay. I didn't have the heart to tell them that I had just splurged on a cup of sorbet the night before. I split something with hubby - and luckily I had "saved" quite a bit of calories for dinner. I'll need to do the same thing again today, since we're going to my sister's house for dinner. Her portion sizes are always huge and of course I always eat too much.
Saturday:
cereal and prunes (300)
cottage cheese, coffee (160)
turkey sandwich (360)
prunes and yogurt (210)
homemade sushi (550)
ice cream (300, might be an underestimate??)
iced tea lightly sweet (40)
TOTAL 1920. Walked for about 45 minutes with stroller. Scale said 142 this morning (but only after initially reading 143.5??!?!?).
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ObsessedwithFitness
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Posted: 1 July 2007 08:28 pm |
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Trim.,
Hey, long time no read your diary!! WOW. How is Motherhood? How cool must that be????I think you are doing great!!!!! I mean, I weigh around the same as you and you just gave birth!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, glad to hear the water drinking is really helping your weight loss efforts. I must remember that because bloating is SO uncomfortable and not forgiving at all. My scale jumps all around from 136-142 which is annoying cause then I never know whats REALLY working! Thanks for the water drinking reminder!
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trimB
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Posted: 2 July 2007 04:36 pm |
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Wow was I cranky yesterday! About motherhood... let's just say Theo and I are still getting to know each other. No really, he's a pretty quiet baby except for about 2 or 3 hours every evening. Unfortuneately that's when I'm the most tired and cranky too. He just wants to nurse to sleep and I refuse to let him. I feel a little selfish, but I KNOW he's not hungry and I don't want to set up bad habits that just have to be broken later on. So I rock him and try to help him sleep in other ways, but it only marginally works so far.
So back to the topic at hand... 
Saved calories for dinner at my sister's, but it turns out the pot roast she made was really fatty. So I wasn't all that tempted to eat very much at all. But I treated myself to a couple of cookies instead.
Sunday:
cereal and prunes (360)
cottage cheese and tea (150)
dry cereal (165)
piece of cheese and bowl of soup with crackers (340)
pot roast and hunk of bread (600)
cookies (225)
TOTAL 1840. Scale said 142 this morning. Looks like I'm at about 1# loss per week rate. I know logically this is steady and responsible, but I FEEL more impatient than that!!! Perhaps I can just convince myself to be more patient until I can exercise again. MUST start daily or almost-daily walks NOW!!
Last edited on 3 July 2007 05:31 pm by trimB
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trimB
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Posted: 3 July 2007 05:30 pm |
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I'm glad this diary has made me realize that I've had about 4 semi-splurge days in a row now. My calorie totals haven't been outrageously high, but the quality is suspect for at least one meal for each of those days. So today I will attempt to break the cycle... and I can't say how successful I'll be on the 4th of July. My brother is coming into town, so we were thinking about a mini-family picnic/gathering - to which it was requested I make pie. I'm making one apple pie and one peach blueberry pie. I'll try to pawn off the leftovers on someone else, which would help alot.
For Monday:
cottage cheese (200)
cereal with skim milk (260)
piece of cheese and a few prunes (160)
burger and fries  (900)
ww tortilla with hummus (270)
green beans (80)
spoon of pb (100)
TOTAL 1970. I'm surprised the total wasn't higher considering I had the small burger and too many fries at the local "gourmet" burger place. I wanted to treat my hubby though, since he's been working so hard. Scale said 141 (but only after it said 143??) this morning.
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trimB
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Posted: 4 July 2007 03:25 pm |
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I guess my calories have to come down a little bit after all - this is just a little too slow for me. I'm a little bummed cause I like eating. But I also like jeans without an elastic waistband, heehee. So I'll bump down ever so slightly to 1800 over the next few days. See if that gets things moving for me again. Also I'll re-evaluate when I take measurements again in a day or two.
For Tuesday:
egg and cheese sandwich (500)
soy crisps (140)
ww tortilla with hummus (270)
apple (110)
pb sandwich, small (270)
crackers (60)
chicken breast and stir fry veggies (290)
scraps of pie makings while making pies (250)
TOTAL 1890. Weight said 142 this morning.
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trimB
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Posted: 5 July 2007 02:32 pm |
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Horrible embarassing day yesterday. I knew nothing good could come of those pies I made. When will I learn?!?!
Scale says 143 this morning. Not sure how much of that is just normal fluctuations. And after I wrote my theory about drinking plenty of water keeping my weight from fluctuating randomly! Either I was wrong or I need to drink more water. I'm going to take official (for the Sept challenge) weight and measurements tomorrow. 
For Wednesday:
cereal (310)
pbj sandwich (460)
ff turkey dog, baked beans, potato salad (550)
1 piece apple pie, 1 piece peach pie (600) MINI BINGE!
part of a salad with chix breast no dressing (200)
TOTAL 2120.
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trimB
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Posted: 6 July 2007 02:30 pm |
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So much for lowering my cals to 1800. Ended up at 1900-ish again yesterday. Doesn't feel like much room for error, especially when there are special occasions. My brother was in town for the last evening, and luckily we went to a healthy lebanese restaurant. I only had 1/2 of a pita and focused on the cucumber, tomato, etc salad and baba ganouj.
My in-laws are coming into town this afternoon and will be here through Monday. They like to go out to eat too, so I will have to be extra careful AGAIN. Once they leave, I am starting an exercise routine. Technically supposed to wait 6 weeks, but I feel fully healed already. That should help me start shedding weight a bit faster without cutting cals more.
For Thursday:
prunes, cereal (240)
leftover baked beans (200)
rye crackers, turkey (250)
salad (200)
leftover pie (300)
lebanese feast, pita, hummus, salad, etc (700)
TOTAL 1890.
Pre-baby stats: about 125-130 pounds and 20-22% body fat
6/20: 148 pounds, roughly 33% body fat, 31.5" waist, 36.5" belly button, 39.5" hips
6/29: 142.5 pounds, roughly 32% body fat, 31" waist, 35.5" belly button, 39" hips
7/6: 142 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 35" belly button, 38.5" hips
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trimB
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Posted: 7 July 2007 03:50 pm |
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I didn't realize what I horrible day I had yesterday until just now going over my little notes about what I ate. In-laws got into town last night and we made lasagna for them. Made with skim ricotta and skim mozzarella, but still. Need to order groceries again, but I feel like I should wait until I have some meals plans/ideas that will be a little more healthy.
Friday:
cereal (190)
cottage cheese (190)
last piece of pie (250)
homemade veggie pizza (570)
garlic bread (240)
homemade lasagna (500)
TOTAL 1940. Scale says 142 this morning.
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trimB
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Posted: 8 July 2007 03:06 pm |
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For some reason was not terribly interested in food during the first half of the day yesterday... had quite a light breakfast and lunch (for me at least). So when hubby requested that we take his parents to a pub with good beer selection for dinner, I agreed. I knew their menu consisted of chix wings and burgers, and by that time I was hungry enough to eat anything! I figured I could stay in my calorie goal anyway, skipping the beer. I did go a bit over my new 1800 goal, but not too bad.
How many excuses can I come up with to splurge?!?!
For Saturday:
cereal (190)
coffee with milk (100)
hummus sandwich (270)
cottage cheese with all-fruit (190)
melon chunks (50)
burger and chips (1100)
TOTAL 1900. Scale said 140.5 this morning. I'm guessing it might swing back up a bit, but at least the overall trend is still down. It will feel great to see something in the 130s!!
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 9 July 2007 04:44 am |
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Trim,
Hey. Just wanted to pop in and say hi. I think what's really important is that you are still trying. Even if you have a bit of a high day, so what. It is not because you said, "Oh forget it" and downed a gallon of Moose Tracks (wish I could say the same for myself  ) I think it some ways it is a lot harder to stay commited in the summer, and you still seem to be doing pretty good, especially with all the stress you must be under with a newborn.
Have a beautiful day!
CG
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trimB
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Posted: 9 July 2007 04:09 pm |
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Thanks CG! Your words helped keep things in perspective, especially since yesterday I had an unplanned maintenance day. I thought I was doing so well too. If my in-laws weren't visiting it would not have happened... but I'm beginning to realize that my greatest weakness is going along with others' wishes/plans and NOT listening to what my body really wants or needs. It feels kind of like peer pressure, but I'm sure it mostly comes from my own desire to "fit in" and not from others. How do I fix this issue?!?!
My last maintenance-level day was Wednesday. I should be having NO MORE than 1 high day per week - NOT two!!!
For Sunday:
leftover homemade lasagna (350)
fruit platter with yogurt, granola, and oj (550)
big spoon of pb (300)
apple, piece of cheese, 1 rye cracker (215)
cottage cheese (145)
roast beef sandwich with cheese and a few chips (600)
TOTAL 2160. Scale says 142 this morning.
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Scoobees
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Posted: 10 July 2007 02:26 am |
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How do I fix this issue?!?!
I wish I knew also, Trim... we could write a book and make millions! I find it way too easy to not listen to myself...and just join the crowd. It happened again last night. We were watching a movie and I had my 100 calorie snack size popcorn. Well, when everyone brought out the chips & dip & candies... ...yeah, I caved again. I only had a few calories to spare and knew this was going to put me way over...but did I listen to my inner voice that was shouting Noooooo! Of course not.  I am so weak sometimes.
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trimB
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Posted: 10 July 2007 02:58 pm |
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It is reassuring to know that I'm not the only one with this "social eating" problem, but I'm sorry you struggle too Scoobs! Again last night, every one was ordering pizza and I had some too. Even though I felt kinda sick thinking about all the unhealthy things over the past few days.
Good news is that the in-laws are gone, and I can soothe my frazzled nerves (MIL + new baby = ). And I can also put myself through a little detox. I LOVE doing this whenever I feel like things are getting more and more out of control. Puts me in a mode of getting serious and getting tough!
For Monday:
oatmeal (310)
tuna sandwich and potato (550)
coffee with milk (50)
milk duds at the movie (170)
crackers and cheese (115)
pizza (750)
TOTAL 1945. Scale says 142 this morning.
PLAN FOR TODAY:
cereal & cottage cheese for breakfast (450)
big salad for lunch (300)
dinner to be determined (500)
any healthy snacks throughout (500)
TOTAL 1750.
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trimB
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Posted: 11 July 2007 12:01 am |
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Just formulated a mini exercise goals for the next week and wanted to post them before I can wimp out. My goal is basically to get a variety of activities and at least something each day (or almost) even if it is relatively brief.
cardio machine + weights - 2x
Turbo Jam DVD - 2x
walk - 2x
yoga or pilates DVD - 2x
A little ambitious considering I haven't worked out in 2 months, but I'm not aiming high as far as duration goes. Today I did 25 minutes or so of a DVD.
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trimB
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Posted: 11 July 2007 05:32 pm |
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Ugh, still not quite on track. Weight has been the same for 1 1/2 weeks now, and I deserve it. I think it will really help my motivation now that I've begun exercising again (in baby steps though). Last night did 25 minutes of workout DVD and today walked briskly for 30 minutes. May even be able to fit in another short workout this evening!
For Tuesday:
cereal with skim milk (300)
cottage cheese (150)
small piece of leftover pizza (150)
big salad with dressing (400)
rye crackers with hummus (150)
plum and nectarine (100)
homemade enchilada (500)
small nectarine turnover, why did I make these?? (200)
TOTAL 1950. Over my goal of 1800 by 150 calories! And I should probably be aiming for more like 1700 anyway! Will have to do better.
Going to think of mini-goals for myself. Maybe if I meet my Sept 1 challenge goal I get to splurge on something.....
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trimB
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Posted: 12 July 2007 03:26 pm |
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FINALLY felt "on track" yesterday. Even ended up lower than my calorie goal and fit in 2 separate exercise sessions! Yay! Scale rewarded me by saying 139.5 this morning, but I will wait till tomorrow to make it official. I know I couldn't have lost 3 pounds overnight, but maybe it's somewhere in the middle?!
Wednesday:
cereal with skim milk (300)
cottage cheese (150)
rye crackers with turkey (150)
leftover enchilada and a plum (500)
piece of bread and spoon of pb (150)
big salad (300)
TOTAL 1550. Had planned another snack, but it got late and I decided to skip it. 30 minutes brisk walking PLUS 20 minutes of pilates DVD.
My reward when I make it to the 130s for a week straight = use my Target gift card to buy whatever I want
I'll have a separate reward for meeting my Sept 1 challenge
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trimB
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Posted: 13 July 2007 07:37 pm |
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Not 100% perfect yesterday, but felt in control.
Thursday:
cereal with skim milk (300)
cottage cheese (150)
ww pita and piece of cheese (220)
egg white omelette with green pepper and toast (250)
nectarine, rye crackers (150)
2 tacos (600)
hot choc with skim milk (200)
TOTAL 1870. Walked for 20 minutes, Turbo Jam DVD for 30 minutes.
Pre-baby stats: about 125-130 pounds and 20-22% body fat
6/20: 148 pounds, roughly 33% body fat, 31.5" waist, 36.5" belly button, 39.5" hips
6/29: 142.5 pounds, roughly 32% body fat, 31" waist, 35.5" belly button, 39" hips
7/6: 142 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 35" belly button, 38.5" hips
7/13: 140 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 34.5" belly button, 38.5" hips
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StuckSara
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Posted: 13 July 2007 08:34 pm |
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| Hi Trim- I just started skimming through your diary. It looks like you're doing great! I weigh around the same as you and I wish I could have results like yours. The fact that you recently had a baby makes your progress even more amazing because you're so busy now, and probably stressed out, but you still manage to diet! I really like the way you organize your weigh-in days. It's neat to see it being compared to the previous weeks... you can really see the progress that way.
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trimB
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Posted: 14 July 2007 03:10 pm |
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Thanks Sara! I have to admit I stole the idea of comparing week-by-weight stats from another diarist. I believe it was Synicalchick  that I saw do it that way. It helps keep me motivated to see progress! You also reminded me that in the past I had done a weekly goals and weekly review posting once a week that was also very helpful... so I plan to start that again, maybe on Monday.
Another good day yesterday! Scale still says 139.5. A few more pounds and I'll be brave enough to try on my old jeans again. I have to be honest - one of my main motivations is wearing all my clothes again. I'm stuck with cycling through the same 3 pairs of pants and 4 shirts because nothing else fits quite right. 
Friday:
cereal with skim milk (300)
cottage cheese (150)
cup of soup with crackers (150)
ww pita with turkey (250)
small pb sandwich and nectarine (250)
stir fry veggies with chix and rice (500)
rye crackers and piece of cheese (120)
TOTAL 1720. Did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and walked for 30 minutes. My legs feel it today!
Considering doing a maintenance day today. I'm happy about the progress I made, and I want to make sure my metabolism stays strong. Plus we are having dinner out, so it will probably be easier. 
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Scoobees
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Posted: 14 July 2007 09:18 pm |
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Hi Trim! I just wanted to let you know that I think you're making amazing progress! Your workout plan looks great! Those ole jeans will be slipping on in no time!
Have a great maintenance day! I'm thinking of having one too.
Scoobs
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Posted: 15 July 2007 03:23 am |
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Hey Trim -
I'm a pretty regular lurker here...so I know you just had a baby! Congrats! That is so amazing. And it seems like youre getting right back into the swing of things. I sort of have a random question for you....when you got pregnant, when did you start showing? I'm just curious, I know everyone is different. Anyway, good luck staying on track!
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trimB
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Posted: 16 July 2007 03:32 pm |
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Thanks for the encouragement, Scoobs! We'll see if I can stick to that exercise plan. Sleep availability seems to come and go in waves, and that tends to have a big impact on my energy level.
As for getting back into the swing of things, paperdoll... I felt like I was waiting to do that for so long! About your question - I'm not really sure what the answer is. I was not comfortable in my regular clothes after only about 3 months, but I don't think anyone noticed my belly until at least 5 months or more. I did not show much at all for quite a while. At my Lamaze class, I was the closest to my due date but the smallest by far. So I think I might have been atypical.
About my maintenance day on Saturday - I went over a bit. Had two splurge meals instead of just one. But we had a great time on our mini getaway, even though I still had to get up during the night with Theo. I was worried about getting back on track on Sunday, but I did okay. Maybe went over by 100 calories or so, but mostly in control of my choices.
Saturday:
cereal and piece of toast for breakfast
taco bell during road trip for lunch
cheese, salami, and crackers for dinner
cookies for dessert
EST TOTAL 2450. Walked leisurely for about 3 hours.
Sunday:
eggs, english muffin, coffee (480)
small BLT and small coleslaw on the road (550)
leftover cookies (120)
leftover crackers (140)
small roasted eggplant sandwich (320)
piece of leftover salami (100)
TOTAL 1790. Day off from exercise. Was very tired all day.
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trimB
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Posted: 16 July 2007 07:54 pm |
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As promised...
Review of this past week, July 9 - 15:
Turbo Jam DVD 2x
walking 4x
pilates DVD 1x
elliptical machine 1x
- Weight went from hovering around 142 to hovering around 140.
- Felt in control of what I was eating, except for maybe Monday when in-laws were still in town.
- Had one planned maintenance day on Saturday.
Overall a great week!
Goals for this coming week, July 16 - 22:
yoga or pilates DVD 2x
Turbo Jam DVD 2x
elliptical machine 2x
weights 2x
walking 2x
- Stay around 1700 calories each day, except for maybe 1 maintenance day.
- This will be the hard part... start tracking protein and fat percentages at least occasionally.
I'm usually too lazy to do it!
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trimB
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Posted: 17 July 2007 05:26 pm |
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Hubby went out of town yesterday, not to return until Wednesday evening. And I was having such a hard time with baby for some reason that he bought me all these treats at the grocery store. I tried to tell him I was trying to fit back into my clothes!! At least it is low fat frozen yogurt, and I just planned my day around being able to have a big portion
Monday:
cereal with skim milk (300)
big salad (400)
lemon cookies and banana (220)
yogurt (150)
chicken breast and steamed veggies (260)
low fat frozen yogurt (340)
TOTAL 1670, 20% protein, 21% fat. 35 minutes of TJ DVD. Percentages were better than I expected for my first day of tracking details... but room for improvement to be sure. Protein should be more like 25%. Weight is at 141. More realistic given my 1# per week loss goal.
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Scoobees
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Posted: 17 July 2007 07:53 pm |
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At least it is low fat frozen yogurt,
Bless your hubby! When mine would bring me home 'treats' from the store - it was usually Snickers bars! You can't imagine how many times I had to explain...hello...I can't eat that LOL. Of course, after all the yelling I had to do over the years, I get absolutely nothing now. Or when he goes, he just asks if I want anything. Progress!
Scoobs
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trimB
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Posted: 18 July 2007 02:39 pm |
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Well he also bought a bag of potato chips, which I resisted opening until last night. So far though, I've been able to eat single servings (at a time) of all the naughty foods I have in the house. And sadly that IS progress!  Will be getting groceries tomorrow morning... including several sources of lean protein that I've been missing!
Scale is still at 141, and I'm feeling impatient today. ALWAYS have to fight that feeling. It will go down if I continue my efforts, it is just going to take some time.
Tuesday:
cereal and banana (300)
crackers (150)
egg whites + 1 egg and cheese and veggies (300)
small bowl of 10 grain cereal (150)
low fat frozen yogurt (170)
chicken soup with extra veggies and chix (220)
yogurt (150)
cookies (130)
chips (140)
TOTAL 1710, 22% Protein, 20% Fat. Walked briskly for 30 minutes, plus weights with small hand weights.
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trimB
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Posted: 19 July 2007 04:43 pm |
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Finally made it to the workout room in my apt complex again(I let my gym membership lapse to save money). It is small and stuffy but almost always empty. They have an elliptical machine, and I had a great workout. Did intervals and really pushed my heart rate up there. Felt great afterwards.
Wednesday:
10 grain cereal and banana
tofu hot dog
low fat frozen yogurt
chicken soup with extra veggies and chix
chips, 1 serving
skim mozz cheese and salami and crackers
brussel sprouts and meatloaf
TOTAL 1750, 30% Protein, 28% Fat. 30 minutes on the elliptical machine. Meatloaf for dinner really put my protein up there, but also my fat too. Not much change in my measurements this week... but scale says 140 pounds today.
Pre-baby stats: about 125-130 pounds and 20-22% body fat
6/20: 148 pounds, roughly 33% body fat, 31.5" waist, 36.5" belly button, 39.5" hips
6/29: 142.5 pounds, roughly 32% body fat, 31" waist, 35.5" belly button, 39" hips
7/6: 142 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 35" belly button, 38.5" hips
7/13: 140 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 34.5" belly button, 38.5" hips
7/19: 140 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 34.5" belly button, 38" hips
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trimB
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Posted: 20 July 2007 05:30 pm |
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Scale still says 140 pounds, ugh. We went to a friend's house for dinner. She is an excellent cook, and always makes healthy dishes in reasonable portions. Thank goodness, no temptations there!! But the camera came out and I was depressed to see how chubby I look in the pictures we took. Makes me feel very impatient. I know I am doing the right thing, but it doesn't make it too much easier! Feels like I still have so far to go...
For Thursday:
10 grain cereal, banana
salami and skim mozz cheese and rye cracker
non fat yogurt
tofu dog with bun
big spinach salad
chicken breast, veggies, and polenta
small tart with fresh berries
TOTAL 1670, 25% Protein, 23% Fat. Did 45 minutes of TJ DVD.
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trimB
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Posted: 21 July 2007 04:43 pm |
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 I feel like I really messed up yesterday, but I'm trying to keep things in perspective. I did not feel "in control" in the afternoon and evening. Plus I did not work out at all. Had planned to after hubby came home in the evening, but by that time I was out of energy. Lesson learned... must squeeze in workouts before 5pm or I probably will wimp out altogether.
For Friday:
cereal, coffee
yogurt & apricot
small ham sandwich
spoon of pb & apple
samples of reduced fat cake test I was making
brat with ww bun & sauerkraut 
lite popcorn
TOTAL 1800, 16% Protein, 32% Fat. Didn't know the brat for dinner (plus the pb earlier didn't help) would make my fat totals quite that high. Also didn't realize how low my protein was. Once again, lesson learned.
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ObsessedwithFitness
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Posted: 21 July 2007 08:14 pm |
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trimB wrote: Scale still says 140 pounds, ugh. We went to a friend's house for dinner. She is an excellent cook, and always makes healthy dishes in reasonable portions. Thank goodness, no temptations there!! But the camera came out and I was depressed to see how chubby I look in the pictures we took. Makes me feel very impatient. I know I am doing the right thing, but it doesn't make it too much easier! Feels like I still have so far to go...
Oh my goodness....this entry feels like I WROTE IT!!!
Trim, I can SOOOO relate to you!!!! It totally stinks. But, YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING AND IT WILL PAY OFF IN THE LONG RUN!! We just have to keep focused on the goal and encourage each other that it IS worth it. Nir wrote something in his diary today that I liked. Nothing tastes as good as abstinence feels. It makes sense and IS true but so DIFFICULT some days, you know?? I know how you feel. At least you had a baby (whereas I have NO excuse for gaining weight!!) and your friend cooks HEALTHY dinners. I went to a friend's house for dinner last night and if you saw my diary-you would die cause she is one of my "healthiest" friends and she served 3 greasy pizzas, cheese crackers, garlic knots with sauces, chips, dips, candy, milky ways, snickers and WORST OF ALL...(this temptation I HAD to give into) HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE!!! Oh my GOD!! Anyway, what I am saying is, that she is my "healthy skinny" friend who weighs 110 pounds and is a size 1 or 2 and she runs and stuff...my other friends are VERY unhealthy in their diets...so its hard enough but when there is peer pressure and you are at someone else's house, it can be tough-at least you were safe at your friend's house though!!
You are doing GREAT!! Good job tracking your progress and numbers. Keep it up!!We are rooting for ya!!
OWF
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trimB
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Posted: 22 July 2007 04:40 pm |
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You're right, OWF, it is definitely worth it. I don't know what the alternative would be anyway... weigh more than I want to indefinitely?? Buy a whole new wardrobe that actually fits?? At least I am working towards my goals even if it is slow!
Yesterday was an unplanned maintenance (or nearly) day. I did good on the exercise front and still felt mostly in control of my eating. Had planned a good cardio session for today, but hubby is tempting me with going to a baseball game. I love going and it is nice enough outside that we could take Theo with us and he wouldn't overheat. So currently trying to figure out how to do both AND the mountain of laundry that awaits me...
For Saturday:
cereal
cake scraps with yogurt
tofu dog
big spinach salad
homemade indian food!! - naan, vindaloo, lentils, rice
TOTAL 2000, 18% Protein, 20% Fat. Walked briskly for 40 minutes, 20 minutes pilates DVD, 20 minutes yoga DVD.
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trimB
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Posted: 23 July 2007 03:18 pm |
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It was such a perfectly nice day outside, that I couldn't resist going to the baseball game. And the good guys won, heehee! I managed to lift weights before I went but missed my cardio workout. There was plenty of walking involved though.
Sunday:
cereal with milk, plum
yogurt with cake bits (then threw away leftover cake!!)
half of a soft pretzel
leftover indian food: rice, lentils, vindaloo
tofu dog
TOTAL 1600, 15% Protein, 13% Fat. Lifted weights. Protein was pitiful Saturday and Sunday! Needs improvement. Weight still 140.
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trimB
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Posted: 23 July 2007 03:28 pm |
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Review of this past week, July 16 - 22:
Turbo Jam DVD 2x
walking 2x
pilates DVD 1x
yoga DVD 1x
elliptical machine 1x
weights 2x
- Had one unplanned maintenance day on Saturday.
- Protein was low (around 15%) on at least 3 days.
- Fat was a bit high on a few days and quite high on one day.
- Calorie totals were pretty close to target.
Goals for this coming week, July 23 - 29:
yoga or pilates DVD 1x
Turbo Jam DVD 2x
elliptical machine 1x
weights 1x
walking 2x
- Stay around 1700 calories each day.
- Fat around 20% and Protein around 20-25%.
- Will be driving all day on Friday... plan ahead to minimize junk food.
- Will be visiting family Saturday thru Tuesday... stay "in control" and keep tracking, fit in workouts when I can.
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trimB
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Posted: 24 July 2007 03:28 pm |
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Abs were sore yesterday from my weights routine, including lots of side bends, on Sunday. It really felt like progress!
For Monday:
cereal, apricot
yogurt with blueberries
big spinach salad
small ham sandwich
bowl of homemade gumbo
TOTAL 1570, 24% Protein, 13% Fat. Walked for 40 minutes outside. Weight says 139.5 today!
Plan to go to the store tomorrow to get healthy snacks for road trip on Friday.
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trimB
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Posted: 25 July 2007 02:11 pm |
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Yesterday was a thorough test of my patience... Theo woke up at 5am and was cranky all day. Very fun . I got through 35 minutes of my Turbo Jam DVD before he was up from his so-called nap. Never got to the yoga DVD, boo hoo. But then again I was too occupied to think much about food. I'm really hoping yesterday (and the day before really) was just a passing occurence for him.
For Tuesday:
cereal with skim milk
2% greek yogurt with crumbled cookies in it (threw remaining cookies away!!)
plum, piece of cheese with rye cracker
small serving of leftover lentils and vindaloo
chicken breast, veggies, piece of bread
few bites of leftover gumbo
TOTAL 1570, 27% Protein, 22% Fat. 35 minutes of Turbo Jam DVD.
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trimB
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Posted: 26 July 2007 06:23 pm |
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Yesterday was better, but I'm still feeling very behind on sleep. I may sacrifice exercise today in order to take a couple brief naps. Normally I might not do this, but I'm driving all day tomorrow so I don't want to be tired. Can't wait to see my family though... I'm sure my mom will be willing to help me out some once I'm there. I'm bringing the stroller too so that I can take walks and stay active!
For Wednesday:
cereal, skim milk
protein bar
yogurt
leftover gumbo and bread
leftover vindaloo
grilled ham and cheese, made with no butter in waffle iron
apricot
steamed veggies
TOTAL 1670, 23% Protein, 21% Fat. Elliptical machine for 30 minutes. Walked for 30 mintues.
Pre-baby stats: about 125-130 pounds and 20-22% body fat
6/20: 148 pounds, roughly 33% body fat, 31.5" waist, 36.5" belly button, 39.5" hips
6/29: 142.5 pounds, roughly 32% body fat, 31" waist, 35.5" belly button, 39" hips
7/6: 142 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 35" belly button, 38.5" hips
7/13: 140 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 34.5" belly button, 38.5" hips
7/19: 140 pounds, roughly 31% body fat, 30.5" waist, 34.5" belly button, 38" hips
7/26: 139 pounds, roughly 30% body fat, 30" waist, 34.5" belly button, 38" hips
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Hisgal
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Posted: 26 July 2007 06:46 pm |
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Nice progress, Trim! 
Enjoy your time with your family
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Scoobees
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Posted: 26 July 2007 07:42 pm |
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Ditto what Hisgal said! I think you're doing awesome, Trim. I can't even imagine how hard it must be to try to fit exercise in. You should be so proud of yourself. I hope you get your naps in and have a wonderful time with your family!
 Scoobs
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trimB
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Posted: 1 August 2007 04:43 pm |
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Just got back in to town last night. Theo did great on our long car rides to Cincy and back. It was so refreshing to see my family again - I really miss them. I feel ready once again to conquer all of the changes that are coming soon for me. Our lease is up at the end of this month, and we are considering moving somewhere with cheaper cost of living. Hubby is still looking for a music teaching job... but I might have to look for a FT job (as opposed to just a PT job) if he can't find anything. We have been getting by on my savings and his three PT jobs, but we have to figure something else out SOON!
Soooooo, I have lots to do today to catch up. I will have to read up on all the diaries tomorrow.
I kept VERY approximate calorie counts while I was away. I focused on keeping quality of my food good and allowed myself to splurge a bit on quantity. We took leisurely walks on three of the days I was gone. Back to being more strict today and getting in proper workouts, and I will ignore the scale until tomorrow or Friday.
Thursday, 1600 cals
Friday, 2000 cals
Saturday, 1900 cals
Sunday, 1900 cals
Monday, 2000 cals
Tuesday, 2200 cals
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trimB
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Posted: 2 August 2007 03:50 pm |
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Bummed because I was too busy yesterday to catch up on any diaries or workout. I need to make some arrangements with my hubby to schedule workout times. I told him that I really wanted to work out this morning... but he forgot and left me alone with Theo anyway. Sometimes I can squeeze a workout in - and sometimes not. I'm stressing myself out about it because it's VERY important to me!
For Wednesday:
10 grain cereal with raisins & banana
ww pasta with tuna and peas
apple
pb & piece of bread
cookie dough
tofu veggie stir fry
TOTAL 1600, 20% Protein, 21% Fat. Scale still says 139 this morning.
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trimB
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Posted: 3 August 2007 02:21 pm |
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I threw away half of the cookie dough in the freezer. There is still a little left, but I'm hoping if I don't even open that container at all that it won't be as tempting.
Went back to work yesterday for the first time. Just 3 hours or so, but it is such an ordeal to coordinate my schedule to allow this. I'm going to be doing this just about every day. It is going to be even more difficult to get my exercise in.
For Thursday:
10 grain cereal
little sample of cereal with soy milk
big salad with chicken breast
soy yogurt
cookie dough
piece of bread
meatloaf, half of a potato, peas
TOTAL 1850, 24% Protein, 28% Fat. Ooooops! Too much food and too much fat. I have been dairy-free for not quite a week now. Just another of my experiments. Walked briskly for 30 minutes and worked for a few hours.
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trimB
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Posted: 4 August 2007 03:12 am |
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I had cookie dough and chocolate cake scraps for dinner tonight while at work. I am ashamed. It was almost like a binge where I just completely lost control.
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