Hi ladies!
I forgot to check in on Monday night. I had a great loss of -3.2lbs. I'm down 16.2 and 9.8 from my 10% goal!
Jen, I have really kicked up the exercise because I know it will save me in the end. Even if I do go over points, exercising super hard that day always helps. I've gone over my points yesterday AND today but its been with protein and veggies which is good. I think I will start the simply filling plan during the summer, a lot easier since I'll be busy.
I have an interview on Friday with Six Flags Magic Mountain in the HR dept. I hope I get the position!
Congratulations on the loss!
I totally agree with you on the importance of exercise. It does give you a little wiggle room and it makes you feel better and keeps you healthy. Great job!!
And sending you lots of pixie dust for your interview on Friday!!!
Speaking of Sarah...you still haven't told us how you are going to reward yourself? It has to be something really super duper good!
I personally am scared to set a big goal. It seems so darn hard to get there. But I do well with really little goals. Right now my goal is to get into the 180's. I am hovering at 191, but really struggling with getting in my excercise. This week I am determined to get in 3 days. So far I have gotten 1, so need to hit it today and then Saturday to meet my goal. The part I have to remember is that I started at close to 215. (I don't really know because I changed scales(my son was always turning the dial and messing it up, and now he can't) , and also at the beginning refused to weigh myself for a while because it was so incredibly offensive to my image of myself that I had gone up so darn far)
Anyhow, I almost quit the program with my son, as he is not making progress with his eating choices. But, I talked with the folks and am going to keep with it. It does take a while to change behavior and it is not easy! He did try a bite of watermelon last week.
Jen, how'd the interview go??
Yes, Sarah...how are you going to reward yourself???
Congrats on the almost 25 lb weight loss Tracey!!!
And you can't give up on the program with your son. It will not get easier for him later. What lesson will it teach him if his own mom gives up on his ability to get healthy?
Just a question, does he have a lot of opportunity to make bad choices? Is there a lot of bad food in the house? Does he buy his own food or get bad food at school? As long as you are OK with him just being hungry, if you're buying the food, he may learn to try some new things when he really really wants to eat.
I have given up the white bread and the salami for the kids and they are adjusting. The rainy rainy weather has put a dent in our evening walking plans though.
Tried to eat pretty good today. Lots of Finn crisp crackers, cow milk cheese, sliced chicken. Soup for lunch. Salad with WW dressing for dinner. But did drink too much apple cider (which is so yummy here) and had too many Swedish fish which I bought yesterday at Ikea. Didn't track points. But probably stayed within reason.
Oh, and re. the interview...I thought it went pretty well, but haven't heard back, so I guess it didn't. Discouraging. Very discouraging.
And for the QUOTE OF THE DAY:
I think that you have to believe in your destiny; that you will succeed, you will meet a lot of rejection and it is not always a straight path, there will be detours - so enjoy the view.
-- Michael York,
I am not doing WW but I am thinking of counting calories. I became a vegetarian 6 months ago and so far have lost 18 lbs!
The way back was so hard, I felt like I was getting no where. 
