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So this morning I came in at 149.2. Yesterday was around the same as well. So not sure where that 148 came from.

On Tuesday I was very active and went bowling and then came and and ran :grin:

Stayed in my calories too. But then the trade off for all the energy was that I couldn't sleep that night and yesterday I felt horrible...so tired. I also was so very hungry for some reason...even though the day before I had the same number of calories and felt satsified all day. Needless to say I didn't get any exercise in and trudged through a couple chores before the hubby comes home today...tried to think of a menu but was not very successful.

Today I feel better. And today the hubby comes home so I am doubting any exercise in my future today. Meals planned out through lunch...not sure what is on the menu for dinner.

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Posted: 3 February 2012 12:42 pm

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Morning weight was a new low 148.4!

Hubby made it home OK yesterday and it is sooooo wonderful to have him around again :tongue:

Even if it is only for 19 days...then gone again till Sep :sad:

Food was good yesterday, actually came out just under my goal. Hubby needed a haircut and they were running behind for his appt and by the time we got him home and back from the salon it was too late to start cooking dinner so he had soup and a sandwich and I picked at a lean cuisine that was pretty awful. No exercise as expected. I told hubby how I had lost 7 lbs while he was gone and he was impressed. I also told him he was NOT sabatoging me by taking me out to dinner LOL. Bless his heart he was hungry in the middle of the night and went out and got McDs while I was sleeping LOL.

Today I hope to get some exercise in and then he wants to go down to a local restuarant that is hosting a high school art "show". Not sure what the status of food will be while there.

I am not going to push myself to lose weight these 19 days while he is here...but I hope to at least maintain.

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Posted: 6 February 2012 12:34 pm

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Morning weight was 149.6.

This was my first weekend with hubby home and it wasn't too bad. Saturday I was fine in calories if a bit lazier than on my own. Sunday is iffy. We went to the movies and I really wanted the Tostitos nacho kit that they sell...so I planned it out and went online and found what I thought it was they served (there was no nutrition info anywhere on the kit) it said 430 cals. But when I got to the theater and ordered them, the package said 14.5oz vs the online one that said 5.5 oz. So who was wrong? I tried looking things up seperately chips and cheese and still no closer as I couldnt tell how much of each. So how much did I eat??? who knows. I left my cals with the 430 and after dinner and snacking I came in around 1615 but possibly 2000 if I double the nachos. so todays weight gain...salt? or calories?

Well this week starts week #5 officially...I hope I get just as good as results this month as I did last.

Have all my food planned out and hope to get in a run this afternoon. Hubby has to work so no distractions!

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Posted: 7 February 2012 01:50 pm

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Morning weight was 148.8.

Yesterday was a really good day. Stayed about 100 cals under my goal and got in a good run :) There was a mini-battle around 7:30 if I wanted a 100 cal popcorn snack for the hockey game. I think I finally just forgot about it :tongue:

Today's calories look like they are going to be right on track. I really need to get some toning/strength training in. Plan on doing 30DS right after work and hopefully I will beat the hubby home so I won't have any distractions.

I did just find out that my office is doing a shrimp boil with hush puppies, corn and desserts on Thursday :sad:

Those things are so stressful! I guess I will need to figure out what my allowance is. Usually the desserts are store bought things that really aren't appetizing...I mean heck, we had Krispy Kreme and Dunkin donuts in the office this morning and I can only say that having one only crossed my mind for a minute or two and I am good now. :grin:

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Posted: 8 February 2012 12:26 pm

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Morning weight was a new low 148.2.

Yesterdays calories came in at 1515 since I had a piece of chcolate after dinner. I never got around to exercising as I finally had received the last bit of info needed to do our taxes. Spent the next 3 hrs cranking those out and they are finished and our pathetic return is on the way.

Woke up this morning with a sore throat. I am hoping that it is allergy/sinus drain induced and that I am not getting sick. Maybe I can get some 30DS in this afternoon, I am just so unmotivated right now.

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Posted: 14 February 2012 03:40 pm

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Morning weight was 148.2 again. Over the last week I did get down to 147.4 once.

Haven't updated becuase on Wed I got sick and was out of it till Sat. Food was not good and that would explain the increase in weight over the weekend. Even hubby admitted we ate a lot :sad:

That was the one thing I didn't want to get back in the habit of doing.

Yesterday went well food wise. Exercise I spent 20 min on the treadmill but mostly walking as my lungs seem a bit weak still from my upper resp illness.

Today is going well too...lots of water...gotta run!

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Posted: 16 February 2012 12:20 pm

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Where has all the coffee gone??? There just doesn't seem to be enough today :sad:

Morning weight was 147.2 :grin:

I think that is the lowest I have ever been since I gained weight at 18 y/o...12 yrs ago.

No exercise yesterday. I left work a bit early to try and get in a bit of treadmill time...but....I developed an eye-strain headache from computer work all day and hubby came home early too. We took a nap :cool:

Today hubby has to work tonight...he leaves in a week :crying:

I brough leftovers from Carrabas on Sunday. They are really high calorie, so I will have them for lunch and then probably soup for dinner. Not sure on exercise as I am so tired (right now) and I still need to do some homework (which also gets pushed aside when hubby is home).

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Posted: 17 February 2012 12:19 pm

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Morning weight was 147.0 :grin:

Yesterday was iffy. I had those leftovers for lunch and they were so high calorie, it really tested my willpower to not over eat in the evening. I think I ended up at 1625 for the day after I got into these delicious kettle corn snacks. I did get on the treadmill and walked for 30 min...pretty pathetic. I keep using my excuse of I will get back into it when hubby leaves. We were joking yesterday that when we lose all our weight on this deployment, we are on the hook to keep it off b/c it will probably be his last LOL.

Today I have no epic plans. I had my PB and banana crunch wrap for b-fast...I could and have been eating them every day they are so yummy. Lunch is Thai and dinner is salmon. No immediate plans for exercise. This is my last weekend with hubby, not sure how the meals are going to go...I hope we can have a good time and I don't wake up on Tues a couple pounds heavier.

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Posted: 17 February 2012 01:44 pm

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You are doing great oneday, but I suggest not worrying about the diet for the weekend, enjoy the weekend with your husband, you can resume the diet after the weekend.

By the way, that PB and banana crunch wrap sounds good, can you list the recipe for it?

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Posted: 21 February 2012 12:44 pm

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This mornings weight was 150.2 :sad:

I earned every ounce too.

Had a great weekend with hubby, lots of shopping for stuff he needed and of course I picked out a few things. Hubby ate like a man just off a desert island and about to go back...which isn't so far from the truth. I was ill a lot of the time with indigestion, but hubby kept wanting to go out. I think he put on 10lbs in the last 2 wks! I measured his waist b/c it was very noticable and it was 38.5 :shock:

that is up almost 2.5 inches this year. He was oblivious of course and just said he would lose it on the deployment...I worry about after the deployment and his eating habits.

One of my many "bosses" has directed we will have mandatory exericse 2x a week. I am supposed to put it together...motivating to get out there; but I really don't need the added stress of trying to put together sessions. He also didn't think about what we would do when it gets hot or bad weather...the gym is booked most times of the day with other groups as we are WAY late (like years) behind them on this decision. I am going to ask him, and I really hope he doesn't tell me to "figure it out". I would also like some money for equipment...we will see...dreaming LOL.

So today I am back on track. I got the cutest 24 oz hot/cold togo cups this weekend with straws (I love straws)...and plan on drinking lots. Yesterday I drank so much! Probably all the salt and junk in my system. Had my PB and Banana wrap and chipolte for lunch! Need to break out my old P90X DVDs and find some exercises we can do tomorrow that don't require weights...plan to mimic JM 30DS type of workout with a 2mile run. I am a bit scared b/c I dont think I can run 2miles right now...I hate to be leading the group and dying LOL.

James...my "recipe" for PB and Banana. I will put the portions in, but depending on your requirements you can change them...

1 Whole Wheat sandwhich wrap from costco (don't know the brand name but it has 7 gms of fiber and 9 gms of protein) for 110 cals.
1/2 Banana
1 serving (24 gms) whipped 1/3 less sugar Peterpan PB. The whipped makes it easier to spread and it is fluffy so it seems like more for less cals.
12gms of granola of choice (that is stuff is high cal so it is just a sprinkle)
5 gms honey

I then usually toss it in a skillet for a few minutes to melt stuff and toast it a bit....oh so yummy and it is as made for my calorie goals:

385 Cals
49 Carbs
14 Fat
18 Protien
12 Fiber

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Posted: 21 February 2012 03:24 pm

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Thanks Oneday, will definitely give this a try.

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Posted: 22 February 2012 04:03 pm

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Morning weight was 148.2. So my weight gain was temporary...even though it was a total pain, I tracked every calorie I ate over the weekend. Sat was 500 cals over, Sundway I broke even and Monday I was over I think by 600 cals. So technically I only over ate 1100 cals-ish.

Yesterday was a good day. I came in low on calories, I just wasn't hungry and nothing looked good. Came in with 1300 in - 2050 out = -750. I had so much energy yesterday I was about to jump out of my skin! I got home and walked to the salon and then did zumba. After that unfortunately I was glued to the computer doing homework :sad:

Today is looking ok. I am sitting at about 933 cals after lunch. Feeling oh so sleepy today though...had issues falling asleep last night and actually dreamed of work :confused:

However today is my debue (sp?) as a fitness leader ha ha. I have actually been doing it off and on for years, but each group is different. I have about 20 min of no equip required strength moves for upper/lower/core and then a 2 mile run. Hubby wants to eat out at his fav restuarant tonight :nono:

and there is not a healthy thing on the menu so it will come down to portion control. Hopefully I get a good deficit built up with the run this afternoon.

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Posted: 23 February 2012 01:01 pm

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Morning weight was 148.2.

Yesterdays calories were high, 1933 but my daily burn was 2270 thought with 2 hrs of moderate exericse and over 11,000 steps taken! I find it amusing though that I am still 180 cals short of the goal set for me by BodyMedia even with working by butt off. The PT session went well. I modelled loosely off of JM 30DS and picked 3 exercises for upper/lower/core for a total of 9; then ran/walked 2 miles. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and I am sore this morning, it has bee a really long time since I put serious effort in strength training. I also had to walk the 2 miles b/c after rolling about in the half dead grass, my asthma/allergies were thru the roof. For dinner hubby wanted to go out to his fav restaurant for his "last meal" before he leaves tomorrow :crying:

I figured about 1k cals for dinner.

So today I am hurting LOL and on track with food. No plans for dinner, will see what the hubby wants to do. It is going to be so sad to see him sail away tomorrow...maybe i should have taken today off too, pretty emotional. I know though once he leaves I will be OK and get into a good mindset.

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Posted: 27 February 2012 01:17 pm

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Morning weight 147.0 :grin:

Not sure why that is like that. I ate lightly yesterday but still came in around 1475 for the day with only housework as exercise...I even had McDs for b-fast LOL.

Well, the day has come...Hubby is gone and I have 7 months to transform myself. Yesterday was horrible! This is our 6th deployment between the two of us and I am trying to remember if I always feel this miserable?? Yesterday after seeing him off, I came home and cried off and on all day. I cleaned the house to a spotless level as I always do...my way of coping I guess. I finally forced myself to eat around 4pm, mac n cheese. I couldn't do anything but mindless work...laundry, scrubbing, grocery shopping was a bit painful as I probably looked awful. I also took some pictures so I can track my progress.

So today I am back at work, I usually like more time off before returning to life but hubby was delayed from his Friday departure b/c of the "storm" they said was coming...it rained for 2 hrs in our area. :confused:

I have a horrible knot in my stomach, my eyes are hot and there is a hole in my heart...but I will heal. Had my PB and Banana wrap for b-fast and craving Subway for lunch so I can pick up a stack of cards to send off in intervals to the hubby.

Today is group PT again :shock:

I really really really over did it last week. I was in extreme pain till Saturday afternoon...I couldn't get out of bed, off the couch and I kinda just shuffled everywhere LOL. But I am whole again and need to plan a work out for the folks...maybe with fewer sumo squats LOL I boiled some eggs and we are going to have an egg race at the end of it all LOL.

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Posted: 28 February 2012 02:05 pm

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Morning weightwas 146.6 :grin:

Yesterdays calories were right on par with 1500 in and 2009 out. Got in some exercise with the group PT, however the wind kicked up and we nearly froze to death...so we ended early.

Today is going OK. Feeling a bit more emotionally stable and decided to day that I was going to kick in the motivatio and inciative. Got to work and send out an email and it went to a very large group of wrong people :sad:

Way to set me up for failure boss (he gave the list). Now I look like an idiot, I am not so emotionally stable anymore and my motivation has gone downhill. Oh well...

Food has been planned out for the day and thinking about exercise...but with my downturn, I am feeling more like curling up in bed and sulking some more.

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Posted: 29 February 2012 02:20 pm

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Morning weight was 147.4.

While my calories were right at 1500 again, I didn't drink enough water and when I find when I am dehydrated I retain causing my weight to go up.

Yesterday went from bad to worse. I lost all confidence in myself and the institution. There was a lot of reflecting on is it me or them? Do I have too high of a standard/opinion of myself? Or is the system set up to fail. It seems no one else is struggling like I am to grasp the concepts and discussions and develop intricate networks to answer any type of question thrown their way. Yet me... after 2 yrs, I am still in the dark and left to fend for myself. What is the balance required of mentorship vs individual learning and adaptation??? How much of this is my fault and how much is my laziness??? No on around here is willing to discuss...oh well.

Today I am in not in much better of a mood. Would rather be home. Breakfast was light...2 ww waffles with cream cheese. Lunch is KFC...it is raining and I am not in any mood for my planned salad. I am planning on running this afternoon. I also have an appt for a consultation tattoo removal...it is going to very expensive :( Is it worth it? They aren't offensive, gawdy and are easily hideable...but they dont make me happy...*sigh*

Need to do homework tonight too...finals coming up next week. And then the dreaded Capstone course after that....I just need to find a way to survive the next 10 wks.

Wow, this is so unlike me...

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Posted: 1 March 2012 12:39 pm

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Morning weight 147.2.

Yesterday started off a bit rough, but then I got a "monkey" job as I like to call it...routine work counting beans. That I can do and I felt like I accomplished something, even if menial. There is talk of moving seats in the office and I may go and sit next to a retired individual who is very smart and I am sure I can learn a lot from him. No project phases him.

In an effort start moving in a productive mode, both professionally and personally, I started calling around about tattoo removal. I found a place that is pretty far away (25 miles) and they had an opening in the afternoon. So I packed my stuff up and left to see them. I had 3 tattoos I wanted removed, two of them didn't come out well and if they had I would probably keep them. The other one is on my lower back and technically I never see it and though what is the point? It is a memorial for my father, but again...what is the point? Turns out they can ony remove the two bad ones at $425 a session (5-10 sessions needed). The other larger one they cant remove b/c yellow ink is un-erasable and it has a lot of it and they said I would be left with a yellow splotch on my back that could turn black :shock:

As I have no real aversion to it... I will leave it for now. Although the laser hair removal looked very tempting LOL But I dont need to spend the money (for now).

Yesterday I also got on the treadmill and realized how bad my breathing really was. I thought it was just b/c I had been running outside. But it seems to be everywhere. I also looked up on why my ears "stuff up" when I exert myself, found an article that said it was exercise induced asthma that affects the breathing/sinuses which puts pressure on the ear drums...it doesn't hurt, just a bit disorientating to run with your ears plugged.

Need to work on some homework tonight, did some last night but have my final casestudy to do before the end of next week...

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Posted: 2 March 2012 02:36 pm

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Morning weight was 146.6.

Was absolutely lazy yesterday. Came home from work and sat in my recliner and read a book. Today though I plan on getting a run and see if can over come some allergy/asthma issues. I figure that I am out of shape again and that is contributing to my problems.

My first weekened without hubby. Last time it went well...lets hope it goes well again! BodyFit has pushed my goal reach date back to May 20 :sad:

That is awfuly close to my vacation!

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Posted: 6 March 2012 12:46 pm

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Morning weight was 146.2 _ seems there was a bit of weekend bloat yesterday, not sure why though as I stayed within my cals.

Not much new going on here. Stayed within my cals all weekend and yesterday. I finally figured out how to adjust the calories in the BodyMedia for custom settings so now it isn't yelling at me every night that I am missing my activity target by 500 calories. So now I have it set at a reasonable 2000 out cals and 1450 in cals and 8000 steps a day with a 500 cal deficit goal. Most days I make all the goals but the steps...even with running/walking 2 miles ontop of my usual day, I miss it by about 150 steps LOL.

I did do some measurements:

Old
Waist: 28.25
Abs: 30.5
Hips: 41.5
Thigh: 24.35

New
Abs: 30.5
Hips: 41.5
Thigh: 24.5

Hmmmm...not what I was expecting as I took those last measurements 5 lbs ago??? Maybe not enough to see anything yet. My pants feel better though, then there are always the variations when taping.

Today I have all my meals planned out and a busy day of sitting in a conference :confused:

Will see if I can get some exercise in this afternoon. Bodymedia has me missing my goal date now with my current weight loss ... Think it as end of May...I wanted mid-may...

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Posted: 7 March 2012 01:27 pm

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Morning weight was 146.2 again.

Yesterday the calories were a bit low...1350 due to a busy schedule. Spent most of the day on my feet in a conference and moving from venue to venue. By the end of the day I was mentally exausted and my feet hurt. However when I looked at my BodyMedia, it said I hadn't even broken 4000 steps. Guess there was more standing than actual walking.

Today I have my meals planned out as usual and am thinking I should get a run in. It is 0930 right now and I am yawning like a drugged person. Hopefully I wake up soon.

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Posted: 8 March 2012 01:08 pm

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Morning weight 145.4 :grin:

My husband is truely my downfall when it comes to dieting LOL.

Yesterday went well. I had a big lunch and so was going to go over my calories by 100 if I ate what I had planned (curry chicken w/ rice/veggies). By the time 7pm rolled around, I still wasn't hungry enough for that. So put it in the fridge and had a bowl of cereal and was very happy with it.

I also got in a good run on the treadmill. Still going slow as I am still struggling with motivation and this is not a race LOL. So I did 5 min walk/15 min jog at 5.3, 1%/10 min walk.

Today I have all my calories planned out and am under by 100, so that leaves room for a treat :) I am sure I will find something as I woke up hungry this morning and even after oatmeal, apple, banana, and a hardboild egg white, I sitll want to eat. I think it is more hormonal than anything though b/c all I want to do is go home and go back to bed and rest. No reason why...and I am about 10 days out from TOM; that is usually when the worst symptoms hit me. I plan to go off of BC after this round...no point in taking it with hubby gone. I am concerned about my acne though...we will see how it goes.

No firm plan on exercise today, might do the P90X thing half heartedly

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Posted: 9 March 2012 12:27 pm

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Morning weight was 146.0

Yesterday was OK. Calories were ok but exercise lacked. I got on the treadmill for 20 min and walked and that is about it...my bodymedia said I only burned 1850 for the day :sad:

But that was still a deficit. I was so sleepy yesterday again and horrible cotton mouth, no matter how much I drank, my mouth and sinuses were bone dry! I even used my Nedipot when I got home to see if I could stimulate something LOL. I ended up just lying down and sleeping for most of the afternoon and all night...it was a benadryl type of sleepy...not tired.

Today I have my calories planned out and I would really like to get some exercise in. No excuses today! Today is the the official last day of class for me for the next week! Woohoo! Then I start my Capstone...wooonoooo! But then I get to go on vacation! woohoo!!!

OK, time to try and be productive. Need to write a operational instruction but so laaaazzzyyyyyy! Then training this afternoon...

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Posted: 12 March 2012 01:14 pm

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Today is the beginning of week 3.

Had a pretty good weekend other than finding out someone in my appt stole my UPS package that had next terms textbooks in it...boo! Stayed under 1500 cals both days, but I have to admit they weren't the best calories...2 meals out...and some icecream. But calories are calories and I don't think 2 meals will kill my nutrition LOL

I didn't weigh myself this morning b/c I am always dehydrated on mondays despite my best efforts to drink during the weekend, and when I get dehydrated, I retain water.

Today it is supposed to be beautiful! 70 degrees and clear :) Have our group workout this afternoon and need to come up with something fun to do.

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Posted: 13 March 2012 01:39 pm

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Morning weight was 145.0. Dropped that weekend bloat quickly LOL.

I went back into physicsdiet (which I have been recording my weight since Nov 09) and ck'd. On this day in 2010 I was 15lbs heavier coming in at 160, on this day in 2011 I was 4 lbs heavier coming in at 149.0. Wow, I really was stuck for a while LOL at 150ish.

Yesterday was an A+ day! I stayed within my calories and I got in a ton of good exericse, an hours worth to be exact. We did a long circuit tng bit... started with a 3/4 mile run and then strength, 3/4 mile run back and strength, 1/2 mile run w/ strength and then 1/2 mile back with strength.

Yesterday afternoon though after exercise I felt horrible. Even though I ate an energy bar right before exercising, I guess I got too hungry and got the headache, nausea, dizziness symptoms. As I heated up my leftovers, I would lie on the kitchen floor while it heated and then get up and switch it out...after I ate though within 20 min I felt fine.

Today I am hungry again! I wonder how many calories I burned yesterday to bring this on! I also so very tired. I tried to go to bed at my usual time but tossed and turned till well after midnight and then had really weird dreams...Not sure how I am going to make it through the day. Really looking forward to lunch though LOL. I had a good breakfast so I am going to try and mind over matter it through till 11am.

Exercise??? Maybe a walk on the treadmill and watch some more of "The Tourist"

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Posted: 14 March 2012 12:43 pm

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Morning weight was 145.4. I put on my ring this morning and had to give it a bit of an extra shove...guess I am retaining.

Yesterday was a good calorie level...1450. I snuck out of work a bit early and got my hair done. I had been growing it out for years to donate it, but somehow my husband became very fond of it and pretty much begged me (in a manly style of course) not to cut it. So my stylist put a lot of layers in it b/c it was getting really heavy. I have never really been a fan of layers b/c I hate that by the time you get to the bottom of the hair, there doesn't seem to be much left and it looks thin. I will see how it looks after I wash it for the first time.

No exercise yesterday b/c I found out a good friend of my husbands, whom I had met a couple of times and was a really nice guy, passed away from a heart attack at the age of 33. I was so stressed out after that b/c I knew I had to tell hubby, but didn't wan't to do it when he was so far from home. I finally found his obituary and sent it to him...I haven't heard from him yet...actually I haven't heard from him in about 4 days now. I hope they are so busy and maybe the distance eases the pain w/o any reminders of him around.

Today we have group PT today again. My allergies are kicking my butt today and I am coughing up a storm. I just want to stick a straw in my sinuses and ears and scratch LOL.

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Posted: 15 March 2012 12:21 pm

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Morning weight was 144.6 :grin:

Yesterday was ROUGH! I was so exhausted and tired, I was yawning every 20 min LOL. I finally mustered up enough energy to lead PT and it was OK. I didn't really push anyone too hard...and I am not sore this morning. Not sure if that means I am in better shape already or if it really was easy. We then did a 1.5 mile power walk. I came home and laid on the floor for 30 min and finally got up showered and heated up a chicken sandwich for dinner while I paid the bills I took a Unisom at 7:15 and by 7:45 I was comatose LOL. It felt sooooooo good!

Calories were right on par...maybe a little over b/c I had some ice cream after dinner but I also skimped in some areas through out the day. So if I did go over, it wasn't bad.

Today I am alive! Feel so much more rested. Breakfast was a gopicnic thing from Target...wasn't that good. Wasn't bad, but I just wasn't in the mood for another day of yogurt. Lunch is Thai and dinner will be to finish off the last of the chicken sandwiches.

I should finish up watching "The Tourist" so that would mean getting on the treadmill this evening. Got nothing better to do...

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Posted: 16 March 2012 12:32 pm

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Morning weight was 145.2.

Yesterday's calories went a bit over, around 1500 b/c I impuslively grabbed a fun size kit kat bar...it was good though :yum:

I wore out quickly again yesterday afternoon and headed home early. Took a nap and then got on the treadmill for 35min of walking while the hockey game was on. I don't think I made my 2000 cals for the day goal.

I slept OK last night with the help of a Unisom again. Although it took several hours before I fell asleep. It was also wicked hot too! I had the window up and the fan on but there was just no breeze. Finally around midnight and it had reached about 80 in the apt, I got up and turned on the AC. Slept like a baby after that.

Today we are having a BBQ (again). I have everything planned out of the day and would like to get some EA Active in.

I was invited to a St. Patty's day BBQ on Sat...I accepted so we will see how I need to allot calories for the day.

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Posted: 19 March 2012 01:56 pm

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Morning weight was 145.0

The weekend went pretty good. I did have my indulgances but stayed within my calories...way more salt that normal which probably why the weight is still where it was last week. Also it is TOM and a pretty rough one. I am also stopping BC since hubby is gone. We will see how that works out, but right now I am thinking it isn't such a good idea....I feel miserable.

Today I have a really busy day. Work, PT, and then 20 min to shower change and pick up some chick fil a for a FRG meeting this evening 45 min away. :dizzy:

I am also sleepy...didn't sleep well last night even though I felt exhausted and a space case.

I did have a depressing NSV though this morning when I put on my bra and there was quite the gap in it...I am definitly losing weight :sad:

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Posted: 20 March 2012 03:19 pm

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Morning weight was 144.6.

Yesterday calories were under 1450 I am sure, but how much exactly is a bit of a guess. I was on track until mid afternoon when I wasn't hungry (stress was setting in for the hectic afternoon/evening) and didn't eat my pre-exercise snack (-110 cals). After the workout I headed to Chick fil A where I had put in an order for nuggets to take my my spouses meeting and a sandwhich for me. The sandwich was soggy off the bat...I took off the cheese and only ate 1/4 the bun and most of the chicken (3/4?)...Cals were supposed to be 490 I think...so maybe 350 (-140 cals)...at the spouses meeting I had 1 cupcake w/o frosting, some broccoli salad w/ miracle whip and a roll. So maybe I came in close to 1450.

Today I am on track to be about 50 cals over...having spaghetti for dinner and so excited LOL. TOM is still going as I didnt start my BC again...I am spoiled with only 2-3 day cycles...

Hoping to see 143 this week. Bodymedia still has me behind schedule b/c of the two weeks hubby was home and I didn't lose and I am losing at about a .9lb per week...We will see if I make my goal! 135 by 22 May :)

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Posted: 21 March 2012 02:58 pm

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Morning weight was 144.4.

Yesterday was OK. Things were pretty slow all morning but picked up in the afternoon. I am really having trouble coming up with a research problem for my paper :sad:

I know it is only the 3rd day in class but I am stressing already. I have to have it turned in with supporting reasoning by the 1st...that isnt so far away. Calories came in right at 1450...had spaghetti last night and it was so yummy! I hope I didn't go over calories with the sauce/meat b/c it was so good :yum:

No exercise...no excuse, wasn't even tired.

Today I have been busy running around all morning. I had a med appt for my annual asthma update. I told her that I dont have attacks but when I run my chest aches. She said I have inflamation but not the spasms it seems. (I cough more). She put me on a stronger steriod inhaler to see if that will help me through the allergy season.

TOM is still going :confused:

I have to relearn everything my body does off of BC LOL.

Have a bunch of errands to run at lunch :( My textbook finally came in after the last one was stolen from my door where the UPS guy left it. At least this one I got...even though it was supposed to come yesterday (tracking on USPS site said they tried to deliver at 6pm???? Uh huh sure...)

It has been raining all morning. I didn't canx PT but think we will do a nice long run since probably no one wants to roll around in the grass.

Ok, back to thinking about my paper...stressing so badly!

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Posted: 22 March 2012 12:57 pm

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Morning weight was 144.0 :wink:

I would concider yesterday a success with 1450 cals in and a hella good workout! 3 miles non-stop and it only took me 32 min LOL. Not bad for gutting it out for the first time in a long time. the only thing that bothered me were my knees...they didnt hurt but were rather tired. I think I just need to build up those running muscles again. I was bushed after I got home and felt oh so warm and fuzzy LOL.

Today I am tired? not sure. I didn't want to get out of bed, not really sleep, just didn't want to. Finally my cat harassed me to the point of getting up :dizzy:

I was so out of it that I walked out the door without my breakfast...didn't even occur to me to make it :confused:

And now I am at work. The good thing is that I was planning on Thai today at lunch, my fav dish that I can't find any real calorie info on but figure it is about 950 cals, so was going to have a light b-fast. But we are grilling at work today so I was able to buy a hotpocket from the snack-bar and not worry that I was eating too many cals...

Not planning on any exercise today...we will see.

Ok. back to thinking about homework...so stressed :sad:

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Posted: 23 March 2012 12:47 pm

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Morning weight was 144.2.

Yesterday I think I did good on calories, staying at 1450 ish. I didn't drink a lot and so I think that is why my weight went up a tick. I was hoping to see 143 this week to stay on my 1lb a week plan, but I think I have been losing about .9lbs a week and so eventually one week I may not drop down a lb b/c of that .1 catching up. Sunday though I am going to do my official 30 day weigh in and pictures. I can really see the difference in my waist.

No exercise yesterday b/c I had my tattoo removal session and OMG that was excruciating! I have had laser hair removal and this was 50 times worse. :crying:

The RN said to avoid sweating for 4 days b/c it is pretty much a 2nd degree burn w/ blisters and sweat might cause some infection. Not to mention I have some localized swelling that is kinda uncomfy on my ankle and arm. I brought clothes for a nice walk :tongue:

Food for the day is planned out. Going to have my Thai for lunch today...had an Atkins shake for b-fast...

Getting a start on my Thesis...have the first draft of the problem/background/hypothesis finished...need to work on some justification. It is tough b/c I dont really have much of an outline to work with on what is supposed to be in there and how long it should be...The paper has to be 25-40 pages total...hmmm.

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Posted: 25 March 2012 03:30 pm

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Just wanted to record my 30 day results of deployment diet :cool:

Weight: 144.6 (-2.4lbs)
Waist: 27.5 (-.75)
Abs: 30 (-.5)
Hips: 41 (-.5)
Thigh: 24 (-.5)

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Posted: 26 March 2012 12:44 pm

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Morning weight was 144.8. Guess it is the salt from eating out this weekend.

The weekend went well and I think I stayed unde 1500 for both days and on Sunday my bodymedia said I burned 2100+ cals doing house work and shopping LOL. I took some pictures again, 30 days from previous and there is a little difference. You can see the weight loss in my waist the most. My butt isnt such an odd shape either LOL. But I have a long way to go before my thighs don't touch.

Have a busy day planned today. I need to start on the literary review of my paper...I laugh at myself that this is only the second week of class and I am already stressing...I WILL BE FINE! I also need to go buy new work pants. I went to button them (they are slacks) this morning and they about fell off LOL. I look rediculous in them! I feel annoyed though b/c they are still perfectly good pants...I don't want to spend the money.

Have my food planned for the day. Finally got to Costco and bough some more wraps and so I can have my PB and Banana crunch wrap again for bfast. But it is higher calorie than usually (past 2 wks) and so have to readjust my lunch/dinner cals to stay under.

Ok, off to fill my tea jug and then make a plan for the day.

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Posted: 27 March 2012 02:26 pm

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Morning weight was 144.2.

I seem a bit stuck in the 144's. I was sure I was going to see 143 today...maybe tomorrow.

Yesterday's calories were on par and I got in some good exercise. BodyMedia said I had about 700 cal deficit. But it has been saying that for the past 8 days and no movement on the scale. Hopefully it catches up soon.

Today all meals planned for the day and should get on the treadmill for a bit during the hockey games this evening.

And I really reall really need to work on my paper. I made my plane reservations yesterday to go see mother...so now I have a true "date"of when I would like to make my goal. Right now if I lose 1lb a week I will be 1lb short of my goal..so here is hoping for a big drop soon!

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Posted: 28 March 2012 12:44 pm

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Morning weight was 144.4...again!

I have now been stuck in at 144ish for the past 8 days :( There is no TOM to explain it...just stuck. But I think I might be a bit backed up b/c my stomach has been making a lot of squeaks and rumbles for the past 3 days :shock:

I took an aid last night finally and have been chugging water. I hope I have not plateaued...I really don't understand the concept of "plateauing" I mean, my BodyMedia says for the past 7 days I have had an average 550 cal deficit EVERY day! So a deficit is a deficit right? If I am not losing...where is my body finding the energy to make up that deficit?

Yesterday was OK. Food came in right at 1450 again for the day...calories out was a bit low...probably around 1900-1950. I did walk on the treadmill for 35 min though watching a movie. I really want a new treadmill...mine is so loud.

Today I have all my food planned out, it came out to 1500 for the day. However I am planning on taking on my 3 mile run again this afternoon at group exercise.

The paper is coming along. I started on the first part of my literary review...I think I found all the articles I need...now I just have to read them :confused:

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Posted: 29 March 2012 12:29 pm

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Morning weight was 143.8 :grin:

I was getting really worried there I was going to be stuck again! I even was reserching weight plateaus yesterday. I did read a lot of interesting stuff though and I have always been suspicious of the theory that the body as adapted to a certain food type, calorie intake or exercise level. I read an interesting article that said the main reasons for a plateau is 1) when people lose weight and they have had success they become complacent in their calorie counting or exercise 2) They don't adjust their deficit with the weight loss (although this is more for heavier folks losing more) 3) the body is getting fitter and it takes less effort to do an exercise. However for this one, they said not to increase your exercise...that research agrees that 150 min of exercise a week is the "magic" number, but to just change it up even something as small as walking a different route with different terrain. Just food for thought.

My case...I think it was I was over estimating how much I "thought" I should be losing even though my BodyMedia specifically said I was only losing .8lbs a week...eventually I was going to "stall" to make up for that .2. So hopefully I am back on track.

Yesterday was pretty good. Calories came in at 1525 b/c my dear friend sent me a HUGE box of easter candy :nono:

I had 1 piece and the put the rest by the door to take to work. I also didn't go running...I tried but ended up walking more b/c my legs were so sore and stiff from Monday's workout I just couldn't get them to move :confused:

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Today is another BBQ at work :shock:

Had my usual PB and banana wrap so I know my calories are already at 420. Looks like a light dinner...I will also do some work on the treadmill. Which hubby said I could get a new one...but I have to wait till he gets home to help me move the old one. Which reminds me, I need to ck when another friend is headed back.

Still having tummy issues. It is a feeling of gasy and constipated and it is very uncomfortable and won't pass. I am drinking lots of water and taking my fiber. I took another aid today to try and rectify things...I wonder if it has something to with going off of birth control?

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Posted: 30 March 2012 12:12 pm

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Morning weight 144.6...back up.

So in the previous days posts I have mentioned I feel "backed up"...but yesterday I had an epiphany when I just sat there for a minute and really "felt" what was going on. I am 95% sure it is side effects of coming off of BC. What I thought was constipation is actually cramps and bloating :sad:

Not to mention I got 2 zits this week and yesterday my hands and feet were so swollen my skin hurt. I took some midol and a diuretic and that helped a bit. I think it is funny I didn't recognize this sooner, but I think my body has been "dormant" for so long that I forgot what REAL PMS feels like LOL. Not to mention I am sure all my hormones are wildly swinging as they readjust. It seems a shame that about the time I return to "normal" it will be time to get back on the pill for hubby's return.

So yesterdays calories came in right on par (as best as one can guess at a BBQ). But I also got in 33 min on the treadmill walking.

Today I have all my calories planned out and brought my gym bag to work for an post work jog/walk.

I am also very happy that a good friend is returning soon after 7 months deployed :)

So here is to a day of lots of water to see if I can get this swelling down...picking up my new work pants from the cleaners today...hope they still fit LOL

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Posted: 2 April 2012 12:51 pm

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Morning weight was 145.0 :shock:

But hydration was about where it is in the evening so I think I am retaining. I sure know for a fact I did not over eat this weekend.

The weekend went well... as much as any weekend does I guess. No additional exercise, just usual domestic chores and short walks.

I was a bit concerned about my weight this weekend and broke out the tape measure on Sunday morning...I didn't expect anything but it said 40.5 which is .5 smaller than last week around the hips! I will have to repeat to ck and make sure I had the measuring tape at the same place ...how is t that you can lose inches but no weight? I looked up b/c the usual answer is "you are gainig muscle". However when I looked up how much muscle a woman can build...a body builder on ideal circumstances can gain .15lbs a week at the most...while men can can only gain .25lbs a week. Def not what is going on with me.

I think it is more the withdrawel from BC. Friday I was naseous all day and yesterday was tender...maybe things will sort out soon.

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Posted: 3 April 2012 04:12 pm

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Morning weight was 144.4 (again) But my hydration levels were even higher than yesterday!

Yesterday went pretty well. I came in around 1450 as usual, but I think I should have had more b/c I did get in my 3 mile run yesterday. I normally don't eat back my exercise calories, but I am noticing I need to double ck on some days to make sure my NET isn't going below 1,000...like yesterday. I ran slower yesterday 34 min vs 32 min last week. But there was a stiff wind on the way back and allergies were brutal! My lungs ached so badly by mile 2...Doc says that is me fighting against inflamation. I hope this new steriod works soon! After the run, my muscles had a bit of the "dead leg" feeling...a tickling feeling, especially in my left thigh. It even caused me to stumble a few times. When I got home my allergies were on high alert! My sinus burned and hurt so badly it felt like my upper teeth were cracking, my inner ear itched and my throat hurt :sad:

Even with all my meds...I can't wait till spring passes...but then it will be hot and miserable to run LOL. Can't win...more reason to buy my new treadmill.

Today however I feel pretty good! I created an accout on runners world and drafted up a training plan for the 1/2 marathon. Most of the ones I googled sucked b/c they started you off at 6 miles. But this one allowed me to put in my starting milage and time and it went from there...it helps I have till Sept LOL. I am 80% sure I am going to do this...despite looking at the $100 entrence fee :shock:

I really hope I can find a buddy to go with me. My usual running buddy is trying to get pregnant :dizzy:

Lame excuse LOL and doesnt want to commit incase her "condition" changes. Phooey!

Today right on target for calories. I should do some strength training though tonight.

Ok, back to it!

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Posted: 4 April 2012 01:20 pm

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Morning weight was 144.6 ...huh.

I think I am officially stuck again :nono:

That and I am turning into a cactus. My scale said I had a higher hydration level this morning than I did last night??? Random...

Yesterday was an OK day. I stayed within calories but my exercise level was pitiful. I was lazy...no excuse. I did put on the Sculpting DVD from BL and made it a whole 10 min before I turned it off. It made me angry??? I think I am having some serious hormonal issues. Side effects from stopping BC cold turkey?? I wonder if this random water retention has something to do with that. Everything I read said about 3 months to clear up...ha ha, by that time it will be time to go back on it. I will have to measure again this week and see if I am losing anything and my cacti properties are zero'ing out the scale.

Today I have all my calories planned out...coming in at 1480 ish. Have group PT today as well. Plan on leading folks through a good strength session and then a 2 mile run.

I have my 1/2 marathon training plan printed out and by my desk...It starts off really easy and that is nice. Although I was looking at it and just when I start breaking 12 miles a week...I am going on vacation for 2 weeks. Will have to see how far back that will set me.

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Posted: 5 April 2012 12:35 pm

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Morning weight 143.6 ... A new LOW!

My hydration levels were still really high though...who ever heard of retaining water off of BC? I did some reading and a couple articles hinted that my estrogen levels are probably completely out of whack and that is the retaining hormone. Yesterday after my run I was at 50.2 (not sure of the units)...Normally I am in the mid to high 48's at the end of the day. As an experiment I didnt drink a darn thing after I got home around 5pm till this morning...it helped...but still came in at 48.9 this morning. But the weight went down which is awesome!

Yesterday was an A+ day! Calories came in right at 1500 and I started day 1 of my 1/2 marathon training plan. Ran with a couple veterans and a bit into the run it started to thunder and rain (only for about 7 min) but it was fun running in the rain with them. Yesterday was a 2 mile run...with the pacers I did it in 20 min! That is wicked fast for me LOL on a voluntary run.

Today I have my calories all worked out. I need to do some strength training...not sure where to start with all my running. I am by no means trying to be an elite athlete so need to figure out what I need at a minimum.

Need to work on my paper...didn't even look at it yesterday (so nice) LOL but the Lit Rvw is due in 17 days and I am only 1/2 way done.

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Posted: 6 April 2012 12:24 pm

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Morning wieght was 143.2 DUH DAH!!!!

the 130's are so close I can taste it...well actually I taste the McDonalds I had for breakfast LOL. I planned it all out last night, breakfast lunch and dinner menus to stay in my calories...I helps I have a run planned for this afternoon. The McD's was yummy and greasy...and I think that it was ok since I haven't had McDs since 26 Feb :wink:

No depravation here LOL

Yesterdays grade was a "B". Yes I did have a deficit...1800 cals out vs 1550 cals in...so only a 250 cal deficit. But I don't want the body to think I am starving now LOL. No exercise either. I but I countered the no exercise with 2 hrs of work on my Thesis. I tis coming a long VERY nicely. With online research available it isn't so bad...but if I had to go and FIND all this #%@&!...no bueno. I was tired too...but one of my neighbors decided to have a impromptu party at 10pm till midnight with music blaring :angry:

This morning I am slowly coming around. More slowly than usual with the fact of my late night. So like I said, calories are planned out...run is planned and so it should be a good day.

Tomorrow I have a therapy appt at the Mall with a girlfriend which will probably include lunch. Will need to see what she is in the mood for so I can start looking at any available menus. Also have a TON of cleaning to do...and since I don't celebrate Easter and everything is closed, I will celebrate the rebirth of spring and freshness and newness and bring that clean freshness into my house :tongue:

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Posted: 9 April 2012 01:07 pm

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Morning weight was 143.4 ...I actually saw 142.2 on Sat AM!

The weekend I give myself a "B". Saturday I was planning on going to the "big" mall about 20 miles from my house for a change of scenery. I met up with a friend for lunch and that is when things got a bit iffy. I had a gyro and unfortunately at the fries (they sure did taste good LOL). I don't know if it was the fries or sugar but I was snacky all afternoon and ended up coming in at 1900 cals for the day :shock:

Now I did do a lot of walking and shopping so my BodyMedia said I broke even. Sunday I stayed in and cleaned and had breakfast...and for some reason was hungry ALL afternoon! I ended up eating my lunch and dinner before 2 pm. I had a light snack at dinner and got on the treadmill for 40 min and so I think I salvaged the day.

Today my marathon plan has me running 3 miles...and calories are set at 1500 for the day! Small chicken caesar and steamed veggies for lunch...chicken curry for dinner.

Hope to see those 142's again tomorrow!

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Posted: 10 April 2012 12:48 pm

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Morning weight was 142.8. :cool:

I put in my new weight into Physicsdiet and it has officially said I have lost 20lbs!...the catch, I started that log on Nov 28 2009 LOL. So 2 yrs 6 months to lose it :dizzy:

Yesterday I give myself an A- grade. Calories were a bit over my goal which wasnt so bad since I did my 3 miles in 33:08 and that was with a strong headwind. Thep roblem was that I went over my calories eating peeps and reeses PB cups.

Today I hvae all my calories planned out and coming in around 1520. Now I have mixed feelings about this...to me this is a high number but it is still 250 cals under my TDEE w/ no exercise. But it is mainly b/c I made chicken curry and have left overs and it is higher than normal for dinner cals for me.

No exercise planned for the day. I really need to work on my asthma. Doc switched met to Advair about 3 wks ago and I want to say I feel worse...a constant heaviness in the chest...slight but there. Now Advair is supposed to be the best stuff out there so maybe it takes longer than 3 wks for the steriods to kick in...and I ck'd the pollen count yesterday and today it is 10 out of 12 so that might be a factor in all this as well.

I better get back to my paper...haven't worked on it in 4 days and need to finish up the last bit of my review...still very much ahead of schedule though.

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Posted: 11 April 2012 12:13 pm

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Morning weight was 143.4.

I felt heavy this morning so I think that is a sign of water. I am also on day 24 so with being "unregulated" now I am not sure what to expect.

I have also noticed another problem rearing it's ugly head...it is called entitlement. It all started when I conciously agreed to do the 1/2 marathon. I wouldn't say it was the weight loss b/c I was losing before and was very content with my 1450 cals a day. But when I upped them to just 1500 cals a day a began running more...things started to slip. My food diary shows I have consistantly gone over by 20-60 cals a day which add up at the end of the week. Now I still have a deficit but like yesterday, it was barely 200 cals. I need to readjust again LOL.

Yesterday was a B day. No exercise...tried about 30 min of yoga but it hurt my wrists so badly holding the poses with so much weight on them. I also went over on cals b/c I snacked on 1/3 of a donut and some chocolates.

Today I am working on my calories. Trying a new place at lunch so need to research calories for them. Today's exercise I am thinking is a bit of circuit training and 2 miles. I also got my new water belt yesterday so that will be nice.

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Posted: 12 April 2012 12:58 pm

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I forgot what my weight was...somewhere in the 143s again.

Yesterday was an A- day. Calories came in at 1500 but some of those were courtesy of some donut and a peep. I got in a good workout and not in the least bit sore...?? Need to work harder or am i still getting something from it?

Today I have all the calories planned out and coming in at 1500 again. No exericse planned but we will see how bored I get this afternoon. Probably not much since I STILL have not worked on my paper yet :( If I really buckle down, I should finish up this section by end of the week and then put it together on Sat while I am waiting for my oil change.

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Posted: 13 April 2012 12:52 pm

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Weight was high this morning.

I am sure it has to do with the chinese buffet yesterday and TOM.

Yesterday I give an A-. I dock'd myself b/c of food choices LOL. I managed to come in at 1657 for the day with my buffet. I told myself that I was NOT going to eat dinner unless I was truely hungry. Knowing that boredom is the source of 90% of my "hunger" I kept busy. I paid the bills and added a bunch of recipes to a cookbook fundraiser I am involved in. Finally it was time for hockey at 7:30 and I figured I should probably watch it from the treadmill. Then I got the idea I should see what pace my "plan" tells me to run at was like...it is a 13:41 mile pace :confused:

I tried that it was this awkward half run half walk calf killing pace. So I cranked it up to a 13:00 mile pace and that was tolerable. Then I decided to see how far I could go...and if running indoors had any affect on my chest/lung pain when I run. I made it 2 miles and felt great...not out of breath at alll...cranked it up to a 12:00 mile pace....felt great at 3 miles...cranked it up to a 11:00 pace....and died at 4 miles LOL. I had sweat pouring down my face and my thighs were on fire...but I was still not breathing heavy :shock:

Evidently my "asthma" is environment induced. So in the end I burned 500 calories in 1 hr and came in at 4.25 miles.

Today we have ANOTHER BBQ. But it is all planned out and coming in at 1500 cals...and a short 2 mile run after work...

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Posted: 16 April 2012 12:50 pm

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Morning weight...GAK!

If I could give myself a grade for the weekened it would be an "F-" And for a fact I know the trigger was annoyance and frustration.

Backing up to when it began on Wed. On Wed I noticed a consistant popping/snapping in my foot. Just like the normal stuff you hear, but it was constant when I moved my foot side to side. Thursday it was sore from all the cracking but I did my 4+mile run anyway. Friday it HURT! I could no longer pop it due to the pain and while it didn't hurt to walk on it, it just felt like something was out of place. I dressed to go running on Friday but at the last minute headed to the clinic. I thought it was a bone slipping but it turns out it was a tendon. Evidenly I have developed tedonitis in my left leg to the point that the tendons are so inflammed that they are snapping in and out of the grooves. So the that was a frustration and then trying to fill the prescriptions on the "civilian" market was a journey all in itself. The doc said no running for week, hot yoga 3 times a week, and Ice, Motrin and a topical antiflammitory 3x a day for 7 days. So as I was waiting for my prescription to be filled, I called up a friend we went out to dinner. It wasn't horrible, but over my cals (apple, cranberry, walnut, chicken salad).

Sat was a bust with well over 3,000 calories for the day. Lots of walking though. Took car in for oil change, got new running shoes that were fitted to me, running skirt, and other stuff. I really really really wanted Thai for dinner even though it was going to put me massively over. I wanted it so much I went out and got it.

Sunday was better. I was going to try and do a "not eat till hungry" day. I sorta made it and came in at at 1580 cals. But there were cookies and sweets involved due to a picnic with the wives club.

Today I am determined to stay on track. Even though we have a meeting this evening which puts my dinner plans a bit squirly. I made tea sandwiches last night for the kids...pb and j and cheese. I hope the bread doesnt dry out since I made them last night.

I am "planning" on running today. My foot is a lot better. The popping is less intense and doesn't hurt. I didn the P90x stretch routine last night. I can't find hot yoga place near by but the base gym has yoga and so might give that a go depending when it is. I might switch weeks on my running plan...next week was supposed to be a "rest" week with only 2 mile runs...this week is supposed to be 3 milers. I will see how it feels and really work on stretching before I run which is the main cause of my tendonitis...my lack of flexibility (which for the most part is not entirely my fault...just the way I am built) but there is room it improve.

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Posted: 17 April 2012 01:57 pm

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So weight was still high...around 144.0. Didn't really pay attention.

I occured to me that this sunday will be another 4 weeks and measurement/picture time again. I don't think I have lost much :( Been soo good too, well except for this past weekend.

Yesterday came out to an A+ day! Calories were at 1500 and I got in a good 3 mile run. I was worried about the run with my ankle/tendon issues but I took it slow and did really well. I only felt my ankle when I hit an area were the path awas little uneven. I didn't get a chance to ice it afterwards as I had a spouses meeting and it was a turn an burn type of night. I did do some stretches, 5 min worth? It was hot yesterday...about 90 during the run and that sucked. I hit my comfort level about 2 mile and passed my tolerance level at 2.5 miles...the last .5 mile was pure willpower to keep going. I thought I was on fire I was so hot! I am going to have to put my water bottles in the freezer next time. Well, the heat killed my appetite and I snacked on the food at the meeting...nothing major. I then had to go meet someone at the airport at 9pm ...I am not a night owl btw. I didn't get to bed till nearly midnight.

Slept in a bit this morning. Ankle is achy. I iced it this morning (probably a bit after the fact) and took Motrin. No running today...going to do the P90x stretch routine. Have all the food planned out for the day coming in right at 1500.

Have a dinner at PF Changs this weekend...YUM!! GAK! I am going to have to do some real planning to avoid a disaster like last weekend. I wonder if they have a nutrition calculator??? I do love their garlic noodles though LOL.

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