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Theresa
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Posted: 14 January 2008 07:48 am |
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Every little bit counts so when you only got time for a few minutes do the few rather than nothing. It will make you do a little more each time. Keep going!
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trimB
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Posted: 14 January 2008 05:27 pm |
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You are completely right, Theresa. Even a brief workout helps AND keeps me in the habit of doing something most days.
Friday was a sort of a debacle. I mad a mini binge while at work in the morning. Busy day and stayed up late working on stuff.
For Friday:
sticky bun & part of a cinn roll (300)
coffee with soy milk and caramel sauce (100)
cereal (300)
toast (250)
soup (250)
part of a bagel (200)
leftover tuna veggie noodle casserole (400)
toast and fruit (300)
TOTAL 2100.
Saturday ran around all day catering a friends baby shower (50 people!!). I grabbed what I could, so my meals look funny.
For Saturday:
hummus wrap (400)
extra mini rolls (200)
oatmeal (200)
plate of random things at the party (400)
big calzone with soy cheese (600)
TOTAL 1800.
Sunday we went out for dinner and I TOTALLY splurged, although I somehow thought I might still be at maintenance level. I think I was a couple hundred over.
For Sunday:
peanuts (200)
scrambled eggs and tortilla (400)
mini hummus sandwich (200)
beer, crab dip, seared ahi salad, cornbread (1400)
TOTAL 2200.
MUST GET BACK TO SOME EXERCISE THIS WEEK!
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zenobia
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Posted: 15 January 2008 01:03 am |
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TrimB
I hear you. i worked out for the first time in 4 days tonight. If I can do it, I KNOW you can!
now get to it, girl!!!! 
p.s.- wow! i can finally read your avatar!!! i have been wondering about it for ages, but i guess i never remembered to ask! very cute!
Last edited on 15 January 2008 01:04 am by zenobia
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trimB
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Posted: 15 January 2008 05:32 pm |
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Peter and wm helped me with my avatar. Thanks guys! I never really realized how unreadable it was.
Well I DID get that workout in. 30 minutes of TJ with the weighted gloves. My triceps feel it today, but in a good way. I COMPLETELY wimped out on jogging this morning because it is so cold here. Honestly it's 50/50 whether or not I can do something this evening. It's a long story that involves Theo and his bedtime... but the bottom line is that I'm not willing to sacrifice my own sleep too much. Getting up super early is hard enough without being sleep deprived!
For Monday:
banana (100)
cereal with soy milk (300)
bites of cinn roll and sugar in my coffee (100)
a couple of pancakes (300)
big salad and big bowl of soup (400)
bread (200)
couscous and roasted veggies (400)
TOTAL 1800.
**edited to add**
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
8/19: 137 pounds, roughly 29% body fat, 29.5" waist, 34.25" belly button, 38" hips
8/25: 137 pounds, roughly 29% body fat, 29.24" waist, 33.5" belly button, 38" hips
9/23: 135 pounds, roughly 29% body fat, 29" waist, 33.25" belly button, 37.25" hips
10/12: 132 pounds, roughly 26% body fat, 28.5" waist, 32.75" belly button, 36.5" hips
11/25: 131 pounds, roughly 24% body fat, 28.25" waist, 32.25" belly button, 36.25" hips
1/13: 131 pounds, roughly 24% body fat, 28.35" waist, 32.25" belly button, 36.25" hips
Okay, so I've stayed the same for the past two months. So what am I doing anyway?? Well, honestly I'm trying to be patient since I am still breastfeeding. Several people have told me that their bodies seemed to hold on to a little extra fat until their babies were weaned. Then they finished shedding the extra pounds. But I'm careful not to rationalize things...
Last edited on 15 January 2008 05:41 pm by trimB
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trimB
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Posted: 16 January 2008 06:57 pm |
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No workout yesterday. Must do something today then, so I don't lose the little momentum I have. I know I will feel better if I do!
For Tuesday:
bite of choc cake & bite of cinn roll (150)
cereal with soy milk (300)
peppermint stick (50)
hummus wrap (250)
tuna casserole (350)
dry cereal (100)
toast with jam (300)
broccoli and ham bake made with cottage cheese (400)
TOTAL 1900.
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DeterminedGal
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Posted: 16 January 2008 07:35 pm |
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elliptical lover
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Posted: 16 January 2008 09:04 pm |
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YES avatar is WAY CUTE! Now I get it!!!!
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zenobia
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Posted: 16 January 2008 09:28 pm |
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you have totallyinspired me. even if i only do 20 min, it will be something to keep me going. thanks so much, trimb! i know what you were saying was directed to yourself, but seriously, sometimes one just has to hear something from someone else. you hit home for me. thanks!!!!
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trimB
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Posted: 17 January 2008 05:39 pm |
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Zen being inspired in turn inspired me! I was lethargic and wanted to just do a quick yoga workout and then go to bed early. But instead I did 20 minutes of Turbo Jam with weighted gloves! Sure it's only one-third of the actual DVD, but at least I did SOMETHING!!
For Wednesday, 1/16:
cereal (300)
baby potatoes (100)
part of a croissant (200)
2 homemade oat bars (400)
hummus wrap (200)
spinach lasagna (400)
leftover ham, broccoli, & cottage cheese bake (400)
TOTAL 2000.
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trimB
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Posted: 18 January 2008 05:35 pm |
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Work was cancelled for hubby last night (because of the snow), so we spent the evening together. A very rare treat! Needless to say, I skipped my regular workout. The good thing is that it is actually not too cold for Theo & I to take a walk this afternoon. So a walk with a 15# weight plus maybe a bit of pilates or yoga. I think I can manage that!
For Thursday 1/17:
pineapple chunks (50)
half pump of caramel in my decaf coffee (50)
cereal with soy milk (300)
part of a bagel (100)
mango chunks and oat bar (250)
donut  (250)
veggie patty on bread (350)
veggie chili with cornbread (450)
TOTAL 1800.
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trimB
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Posted: 19 January 2008 02:08 pm |
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I did go on a walk with the 15# weight (aka Theo  ) in a front-pack thingy. Well I felt it in my back, that's for sure! Then I tried out this mini-workout that you are supposed to do with your 15# weight. It was kinda cheesy and short, but at least better than nothing.
A very snacky morning made my totals high. Just about maintenance level.
Friday 1/18:
mini chocolate bar (100)
part of almond brioche (150)
cereal, dry (200)
small cookie, bite of a brownie (200)
oat bar (200)
veggie chili with cornbread (400)
big portion of spinach lasagna (450)
bread and jam (250)
TOTAL 2000.
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trimB
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Posted: 21 January 2008 06:31 pm |
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Oh no, I was a slug all weekend. I'm such a wimp when it comes to cold weather. I took a good walk on Saturday, but nothing yesterday and NO excuse. Guess I need to get off my bum today, huh? I think I can do that!
For Saturday:
blueberry pancakes (500)
oat bar (200)
toast and jam (300)
hummus and pita, lunch size (500)
homemade pad thai with tofu (400)
part of a beer (100)
TOTAL 2000.
For Sunday:
egg sandwich (400)
oat bar (200)
half of a mango (50)
giant DINNER at Italian restaurant with giant portions and wine (2000???)
TOTAL around 2700 or more. YIKES! 
Okay I really didn't want to post that last part, but I can't lie. It was fun, but I was shocked when I added up all my estimates of all the dishes I sampled. Dessert killed me because I have no restraint. Overeating is out of my system for the time being though!
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trimB
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Posted: 21 January 2008 11:30 pm |
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I just had to post again, because I realized I wasn't really fair to call myself a slug all this past weekend. I spent about 2 or 3 hours giving the place a good cleaning on Sunday.  i was doing it FAST too, since I knew I only had a very limited time and then I would be called away on other duties. Then our car battery died, and we had to take care of that all afternoon. 
SOOOO anyway. I'm excited about Zen's 21-day break-a-bad-habit challenge!! For this I will not eat before 5am in the morning. Sometimes I start stealing nibbles of random things at work at like 4:30am... and it's just never a good start to the day, even if the nibbles are of healthy things like pineapple and melon. And I've also gotten in the bad habit of eating too close to my bedtime - so no eating 2 hours before bedtime.
Also, I am switching back to black decaf coffee and unsweetened hot tea.  I've gotten used to really doctoring them up, and it's just unnecessary calories. Not terribly many, but they do add up.
50 extra calories per day = 5 pounds per year!!!
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trimB
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Posted: 22 January 2008 04:36 pm |
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Last time I tested my body fat, it was about 24%. I think I've lost a half pound or maybe pound since then, so I retested this morning. It was early granted, but it seemed like the calipers were reading more like 23%. Yay! Inching SLOWLY back down to 20%. Baby steps!
For Monday:
small bowl of cereal (200)
part of a croissant (250)
oat bar (250)
half of a potato and veggie burger (650)
bread and jam (200)
another oat bar (250)
hummus and sprout half sandwich (150)
TOTAL 1950.
Almost forgot... Did Turbo Jam for 30 minutes WOOOOOO!
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jonibug
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| Location: | Texas USA |
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Posted: 22 January 2008 04:41 pm |
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| You're a pastry chef and your body fat is 24%? WOW!!!! I'm impressed! Good job! I noticed you eat a lot of carbs. Gosh, you are the envy of every woman! LOL! Are you counting calories? I see you blast it off with lots of exercise, though. Way to go, TrimB!
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trimB
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Posted: 23 January 2008 05:55 pm |
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You're right, jonibug (love the name, by the way) - I do eat alot of carbs. It doesn't seem to be a detriment to my body type, although I know others are really carb sensitive. I was trying to find the body type info that mentions this phenomenon, but I am too lazy at the moment.
As for my body fat, I started on this site 2 years ago with around 30% fat. It took about 9 months to get down to around 20%. Pretty consistent with the 1% of body fat per month guideline that I read somewhere. After having a baby 7 months ago, I am slowly inching my way back down to 20%. I guess it will take another 3-4 months, if I can keep it together!
And exercise... well my problem is consistency. Some weeks I do great fitting it in, and some weeks I don't try very hard. BUT I did 30 minutes last night again, YAY! I'm taking the evening off because my back feels a little sore. I might do some light yoga, but no cardio.
And calorie counting - YES, in a very rough estimatory way.
For Tuesday 1/22:
cereal with soy milk (300)
part of biscotti (50)
egg & veggie sausage sandwich (500)
veggie chili and cornbread (400)
oat bar (250)
homemade lentil soup (400)
carrots (50)
TOTAL 1950.
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jonibug
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Posted: 23 January 2008 08:48 pm |
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| 30 minutes of cardio! YAY!!!!!!! GO GIRL!
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artistjohn
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Posted: 24 January 2008 10:03 am |
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Hi trimb, Just popped by to say hello and let you know I'm reading!
I'm in my fourth week now and I hope I can stay with it like you have.
Have a good day
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trimB
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Posted: 24 January 2008 07:52 pm |
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Welcome visitors! Nice to know you are still reading when you get a chance, and the encouragement is great!
No workout yesterday. I kinda started a new side-job yesterday... why did I do that? Once I get everything set up, it will be just a few hours a month, but for now it seems to be taking over my life.  Not only did I not workout, but I didn't get to bed on time either. Now I am tired and a bit cranky today. But do I make sure to get to bed on time, or do I make sure to stay up and exercise??!
For Wednesday:
cereal with soy milk (250)
teddy graham crackers (100)
grapefruit (100)
raisins (150)
homemade veggie burger (400)
half of big sweet potato (150)
dry cereal (50)
homemade lentil soup (400)
small leftover veggie burger, no bun (150)
TOTAL 1750.
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elliptical lover
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Posted: 25 January 2008 02:14 am |
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I know if i tell myself i will get up early and exercise it NEVER happens!!!! You have to have some SERIOUS drive to do that...or maybe its because I am not a morning person...I will literally wake up and go....shoot, i can sleep another hour to an hour and a half....and reset the alarm and go back to bed...if i want to work out, its gotta be a "now or never" attitude...or it will literally be NEVER!!!! 
Keep up the great work!
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Theresa
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Posted: 25 January 2008 08:39 am |
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| Remember just do what you can when you can. If you can't excercise for 10 minutes, do it for two or just eat healthy until you can. You are doing great!
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zenobia
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Posted: 25 January 2008 10:54 am |
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trimB wrote: But do I make sure to get to bed on time, or do I make sure to stay up and exercise??! yeah, that is often my dellema. which is more important? i usually don't regret staying up a bit later to workout, but then again, if i don't get enough sleep (at least 5 hours), i am pretty worthless and make bad food choices... it's a toughy...
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trimB
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Posted: 26 January 2008 05:26 pm |
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Oh I'm such a wimp when it comes to sleep. 9 or 10 hours feels great. 7 or 8 hours is functional. Anything less and all I can think about is a nap. I've come to accept my sleep needs and stop trying to deny that I need that much. On the plus side, I seem to have passed on the high-sleep-needs to my son... who sleeps 13 hours a night! (for now at least)
So I'm reporting for Thursday:
cereal (250)
cinn roll part (150)
bb pancakes (400)
half of veggie burger (250)
lentil soup (350)
applesauce (150)
2 oat bars, fresh out the oven! (500)
TOTAL 2000.
When for good walks on Friday and today. Want to do more, but apparently not badly enough to sacrifice sleep! Friday I had a purposefully high calorie day, and I did not keep a log. This was planned, but I had to make sure to get right back to logging food today!!
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trimB
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Posted: 28 January 2008 07:29 pm |
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I took walks almost every day last week, but other than that I only officially exercised 3 times. Turbo Jam DVD twice, and Sunday I went jogging (felt great!). So that was a little disappointing. I'm thinking this week I should shoot for 4 workouts (baby steps!). Except that I am way more busy this week than last week. Well sometimes that doesn't matter anyway... it's more about motivation sometimes.
Had high calorie days Friday & Saturday. A little more than maintenance on Saturday
Back to counting Sunday:
leftover quiche (300)
leftover coffeecake (400)
homemade stuffing and chicken breast (600)
snacks at my sister's house: oven potatoes, cheese & crackers, cider (600)
TOTAL 1900.
Scale is fluctuating about 1/2 pound or 1 pound lower. Slowly but surely, I will get there if I can keep it together. I guess my goal is to get back down to 20% body fat by May. That's 3 or 4 months to lose 3 or 4% body fat. TOTALLY do-able!!
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trimB
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Posted: 29 January 2008 10:23 pm |
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So I got a good walk in yesterday and today, but that's it. I stayed up late to finish a birthday cake last night. Honestly I think I'll just focus on getting the walks in every day that it's semi-nice outside, and exercise when I can.
For Monday:
cereal (250)
cinn roll bites (200)
cookie bite (50)
leftover quiche (600)
coffeecake sliver (100) - threw the rest away!
brown rice (200)
bread & jam (100)
leftover stuffing (200)
oat bar (250)
TOTAL 1950.
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b fatnomore
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Posted: 30 January 2008 12:58 am |
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Well, I've just begun here and I am so impressed with the enthusiam and support!
I can't believe TrimB, that you've consistently posted this diary since you began! I've scrolled thru it and all I can say is wow!
I'm a retired chef working on my second (or is it third?) career. And I know that while things aren't quite as rough for women if food service now as they were when I began cooking (around 1974), it's still not a walk on the beach. (originally I was going to say it's not for light weights or not always a picnic but...). There are a lot of pressures inherent in the biz. Not to mention the accessability to temptations. And then to add a baby, again I say WOW!!!
Consistency is one of the things I'm striving for. You really are motivational!Last edited on 30 January 2008 12:59 am by b fatnomore
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trimB
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Posted: 30 January 2008 07:37 pm |
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WOW thanks for the kudos, fatnomore! I'm lucky that no one at my current job has issue with women running a kitchen... but I have seen that in the past. I'm glad you reminded me that this is something I need to be thankful that I don't face at the moment. Hooray for the 21st century in a progressive city!! 
But as you'll see almost every workday includes a nibble or two of something sweet. And then I often bake for family and friends on the weekends, and this is what really gets me. I haven't gotten into the habit of not noshing at home like I have at work.
For Tuesday:
cereal with soy milk (250)
banana (100)
cinn roll scraps (100)
oat bar (250)
homemade enchiladas (500)
bread & jam (200)
oat bar (250)
veggie burger (300)
TOTAL 1950. Took a walk again. Not getting alot of sleep the past several days due to baby issues (this is out of the ordinary thankfully)... and it is really starting to catch up with me
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trimB
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Posted: 31 January 2008 06:05 pm |
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Yesterday was busy but good. Took a long and tiring walk with my 15# weight. We were running an errand where we had to get off at an underground train stop, then walk back above ground. I walked us all the way up as fast as we could... I don't know, maybe 6 or 7 floors. My legs feel it today!
For Wednesday:
cereal (250)
bites at work (150)
bagel with bit of cream cheese (450)
homemade soy cheese pizza (600)
homemade bean enchiladas (500)
TOTAL 1950.
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trimB
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Posted: 1 February 2008 06:34 pm |
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Oh I'm not having a good day  . I cheated on my 21-day habit challenge not to eat before 5am. Once I realized what I had done, then I felt free range to nibble on whatever looked good. So disappointed in myself!
For Thursday:
cereal (250)
pecan pie bar nibble (100)
homemade soy cheese pizza (600)
chocolate wafer cookie & icing nibble (200)
toast (200)
homemade veggie pot pie (400)
TOTAL 1750. Good walk again this day.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 2 February 2008 01:38 am |
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Hi TrimB,
Well your diary is pretty extensive and I've just read the past few pages. Its going to take me a while to catch up. But I can guess at all those daily temptations. Keep up those efforts to exercise some every day, it seems to be the key to erasing mistakes!!
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trimB
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Posted: 2 February 2008 02:35 pm |
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Oh you are right mollymoo, on several points. My diary is 256 pages long and absolutely full of daily mistakes. I am starting to think that I am too tolerant of my mistakes (ie junky sugary food). But I am not sure what to do about it, because it is just a part of my life. Maybe switch careers?!?! Just kidding! Baby steps are more realistic. I will start with sticking with the 21-day challenge, after my slip-up yesterday. Then I will keep adding new good habits or breaking old ones... thanks Zen for the inspiration!
For Friday, I don't want to post all this but I have to...
turkey breast slices (100)
bite of cherry pie (100)
cereal (250)
half of hubby's donut (200)
football cookie at home (200)
dinner roll (200)
homemade veggie pot pie (400)
tastes of pastry cream I was making (200)
more pot pie (400)
toast with jam (200)
TOTAL 2250. Didn't even take a walk cause it was pouring rain. Up late working on birthday cakes to be delivered tomorrow.
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b fatnomore
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Posted: 4 February 2008 02:12 am |
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I think if you forgave yourself easily, you wouldn't be so angry or disappointed with yourself. It's the I deserve to be (fat/unhappy fill in the blank) because I have no will power or whatever that keeps us from getting back on track and moving to the next hurdle.
From reading your diary, you obviously have a lot of inner strength to accomplish everything you have. But you have to believe that. You also sound like you give a lot of yourself to others. Give some of that back to yourself as well.
Keep setting your goals. A friend of mine keeps reminding me that "practice makes better - not perfect. No one would like to have you around if you were perfect." So allow yourself to imperfect, and work towards being better. Every day is practice for the next.
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trimB
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Posted: 4 February 2008 09:56 pm |
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Some very good perspective, bfatnomore.  Maybe I was just feeling down on myself because I hadn't set any good goals for myself lately (even just mini goals).
OKAY!!! So mini goal for tomorrow (Tuesday) is NO SUGARY JUNK in the morning. This is my daily habit lately - and while I don't need to be perfect, I do at least need to practice!
Here is my report for today, Monday:
cinn roll scraps (300)
3 mini sandwiches left over from party (800)
pasta salad (200)
bowl of homemade veggie soup (150)
half of ham sandwich (150)
TOTAL 1600.
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b fatnomore
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Posted: 5 February 2008 12:42 am |
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It is a lot easier to give advice than to take it. The info I shared is part of lessons I need to learn myself. But I really think that you have what it takes to reach whatever goals you aim for!
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trimB
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Posted: 5 February 2008 05:22 pm |
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you are so right about that one, bfatnomore. I remember plenty of times putting my two cents into someone else's diary... only to feel hypocritical for not following my own advice!
But I did succeed in my challenge today , although I was sorely tempted a couple of times. I will repeat the same challenge again tomorrow (maybe for the rest of the work-week??).
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trimB
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Posted: 6 February 2008 06:32 pm |
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No scraps of cinnamon rolls at 6am this morning. Although I did steal the edge of an opera torte piece at about 9am. This isn't really even morning for me anymore, haha! Seriously though it's those early morning pastries that seem terribly tempting every day. Maybe I need to ignore them until the habit/compulsion isn't so strong.
For Tuesday:
cereal with soy milk (250)
2 bananas (200)
part of a bagel (150)
egg & veggie "sausage" (250)
homemade broccoli cheese bake (500)
cinnamon toast (200)
homemade soup (150)
leftover pasta salad (200)
TOTAL 1900. Nice walk again.
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trimB
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Posted: 7 February 2008 06:03 pm |
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No cinnamon roll scraps again this morning, but I nibbled on JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE!! I need to find something healthy to nibble on and just fixate and be compulsive about that - SHEESH!
For Wednesday:
cereal and banana (350)
opera torte scrap (150)
toast (200)
homemade broccoli cottage cheese bake (500)
falafel and pita and hummus (500)
eggplant ricotta bake (300)
TOTAL 2000.
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trimB
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Posted: 8 February 2008 05:07 pm |
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Yesterday was pretty munchie, but still around maintenance calories. I seem to be very hungry early in the day sometimes - but hunger usually tapers off early as well on those days.
For Thursday:
cereal (250)
part of egg strata (150)
other random sins at work (450)
homemade soup (150)
eggplant ricotta bake (400)
dry cereal (300)
hummus and celery (150) 
leftover pasta salad (200)
TOTAL 2050. Went on a walk too, but not as long as I'd like.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 9 February 2008 07:33 pm |
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Hi Trimb, checking in. Have you tried having some protein for breakfast and not just cereal. I have found that having 1 egg in combination with a slice of toast or 1/2 a bagel really staves off any sense of hunger in the mornings, as contrasted with 2 slices or toast or a whole bagel. Maybe it would help with your munchie impulses.
Does it seem that if get that sugar going early, its setting you up for more impulses throughout the rest of the day?
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trimB
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Posted: 11 February 2008 07:47 pm |
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Hmm... that's a thought mollymoo. My breakfast is eaten in about 45 seconds while standing up at work. 5 second preparation time is ideal! But I had mulled over the idea of having a protein shake every morning. Maybe I will give that a try this week and see how it goes.
And no, I don't think that sugar early in the day necessarily sets me up poorly. I think it's more the sugar habit in general can snowball (ie day to day getting worse until I go cold turkey).
I greatly appreciate the suggestions and ideas on this site. I am going to keep trying things until I feel in control. That's my main concern really. As far as weight/body fat... I am nearing maintenance. But the last few pounds are the hardest. I think with my Sugar Buddies plus my 21-day habit challenge, I managed to lose another pound. So I am just 3 pounds or so away from goal. They are all fat pounds! I am about 23% body fat, and I would like to be 20%.
Too cold to walk with baby today. 
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b fatnomore
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Posted: 12 February 2008 11:57 am |
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3# away - that's great! Also what a challenge! One of the things I have recently discovered is that diet soda seems to trigger my sugar cravings. I usually drink H2O but when there are sales at the supermarket I buy the soda. I think they make them so sweet to keep people from noticing the artificial stuff. But then I realized I really crave sweets after.
You're right about breaking the habit of reaching for the the convenience or the things you're used to. New habits take time and purposeful thinking. (the challenge I read in another thread) But I find it helps that instead of just saying "I'm going to stop eating..." It works better if I add an action such as " I'll take a walk" or "drink a glass of water" or something. But I have to make something that is not too inconvenient or I won't do it.
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trimB
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Posted: 14 February 2008 08:26 pm |
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Okay, so I am back to calorie counting after a several days break. It was icey and too cold to go outside for walks for the last few days
For Wednesday:
cereal (200)
banana (100)
little nibbles, cinn roll bit, brownie bit (200)
toast with jam (250)
half of a latte (100)
risotto with veggies (400)
big bowl of oatmeal with toppings (400)
soy cheese sandwich (250)
TOTAL 1900.
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trimB
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Posted: 15 February 2008 07:59 pm |
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YAY it's finally warm enough that I went for a good walk this afternoon. AHHH feels great! I'm really itching to get in more jogs, but really struggling with schedule and how to do it. The brief time I get to spend with hubby in the morning just makes me feel sad if I leave to take a jog (even though I know logically it's worth it).
Something I've been meaning to write for a long time - more for any curious readers than for myself... for a long time I was afraid to raise my calories as high as they are. Every time my weight would (naturally) fluctuate up I would get nervous and cut back again. But I am happy to say that I am continuing to lose SLOWLY even at this high calorie level. I am eating maybe 200-300 below my calorie expenditures. I firmly believe that this is helping me to lose FAT instead of MUSCLE and so my loss will be permanent and my readjustment to "maintenance" smooth!!!
Thursday:
half of a bagel (200)
small bit of granola (100)
bit of cinn roll (100)
juice (200)
egg, veggie sausage link, toast (400)
bite of mousse experiment (100)
baked potato half (200)
veggie burger (300)
soup with crackers (400)
TOTAL 2000.
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Scoobees
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 17 February 2008 06:45 pm |
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Hi Trim, I totally think you've hit the nail on the head about the calorie intake level. And I can sooo relate to that 'fear' of seeing the scale flucuate up ever so slightly...and then my own panic that sets in and cuts those calories drastically. But I do remember in my own trial 'maintenance' when I was upping calories week by week to restore my sluggish metabolism - it took a long time for me to hit a level that I actually started gaining. It was a very surprising experiment. I guess that's good news for the prospect of maintenance!
Anyway, I just wanted to drop a line...I continue to follow your diary even though I don't post often! Keep up your fantastic work!
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trimB
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Posted: 19 February 2008 06:36 pm |
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In-laws left to go back home yesterday. Did a good job with reasonable portions and little junk food on Saturday and Sunday... but Monday and today have not been so good. I'm back to logging food again (it seems to be so hard to find time to do this on the weekends), so that ALWAYS helps.
Scale is down a few pounds, but I'm pretty skeptical that it's real. I measured my body fat this morning (22-23%), and I just need to double check with my tape measurer.
**edited to add**
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
8/19: 137 pounds, roughly 29% body fat, 29.5" waist, 34.25" belly button, 38" hips
8/25: 137 pounds, roughly 29% body fat, 29.24" waist, 33.5" belly button, 38" hips
9/23: 135 pounds, roughly 29% body fat, 29" waist, 33.25" belly button, 37.25" hips
10/12: 132 pounds, roughly 26% body fat, 28.5" waist, 32.75" belly button, 36.5" hips
11/25: 131 pounds, roughly 24% body fat, 28.25" waist, 32.25" belly button, 36.25" hips
1/13: 131 pounds, roughly 24% body fat, 28.35" waist, 32.25" belly button, 36.25" hips
2/19: 129 pounds, roughly 22-23% body fat, 28" waist, 32.25" belly button, 36.25" hips
Last edited on 20 February 2008 03:47 pm by trimB
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trimB
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Posted: 21 February 2008 07:01 pm |
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Okay so the junk food has been pretty out of control lately. I think one of my triggers is feeling overwhelmed/tired. I think I feel like working hard entitles me to eat whatever I want. But it's not true! Now I just feel worse.
I know it's time for some rather strict sort of detox until I can manage things on an even keel again... so I'm starting right now. It will especially challenging tomorrow morning. I will be clutching a container of water and a mug of coffee or tea to keep me distracted!!! Wish me luck
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artistjohn
Senior Member
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Posted: 21 February 2008 10:19 pm |
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Wish you luck!!!!
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zenobia
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Posted: 22 February 2008 01:28 pm |
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trimB wrote: Okay so the junk food has been pretty out of control lately. I think one of my triggers is feeling overwhelmed/tired. I think I feel like working hard entitles me to eat whatever I want. But it's not true! Now I just feel worse.
I know it's time for some rather strict sort of detox until I can manage things on an even keel again... so I'm starting right now. It will especially challenging tomorrow morning. I will be clutching a container of water and a mug of coffee or tea to keep me distracted!!! Wish me luck
you and me both, dear!!!! here's to detox! i'm gonna really try, too. man, how do things get thrown off the way they do?
good luck to you and thanks for the inspiration!!!!! let us know how it goes for ya!
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trimB
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Posted: 22 February 2008 09:57 pm |
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Short post, but here goes...
Definitely struggled today, but I had good results! Like a devil on my shoulder telling me that one nibble is okay. Then the angel on the other shoulder reminded me of the slippery slope that I am currently on... one nibble is rarely ever just one! So I had a large bowl of oatmeal for breakfast to get the day started off right - and of course decaf coffee and water just to have something to sip.
The rest of the day was thinking about other things besides food, so I didn't overeat. YAY! But this was just day one of the rest of my life!!
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b fatnomore
Member
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Posted: 22 February 2008 10:12 pm |
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trimB wrote:
The rest of the day was thinking about other things besides food, so I didn't overeat. YAY! But this was just day one of the rest of my life!!
Well done trimB! A successful day to continue for a long and healthy rest of your life to keep enjoying all your wonderful success! (corny huh? but true! ;>D )
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