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Thursday, May 10, 2012

SURVIVAL GUIDE NEEDED

I have had a so-so week.   Most days were okay but this past weekend was a disaster.  I went out to eat with my mom &  extended family to celebrate Mother's Day early.  I had 3 slices of the most delicious warm bread with butter on it.  The rest of the meal wasn't bad, fish & a couple bites of my baked potato.  I forgot I also had about 2 tablespoons of blue cheese dressing over my salad.  Just because the warm bread evidently wasn't even of a cheat, I stopped by the DQ and had some chocolate ice cream, covered in chocolate & nuts.  The next day I had a baby shower to go to for my niece.  My meal consisted of a slice of a submarine sandwich, potato salad, taco salad & not one but two pieces of Texas Sheet Cake.   Needless to say, I woke up Monday morning with an extra 2 1/2 pounds on my body.   So far this week, I've been back on track.    I lost what I gained plus one more pound.   I'm hoping to have another 1 pound off before the end of the week. I'm thinking I need a survival guide to get me through the weekends.  This next weekend starts out going out to a celebration dinner at my favorite restaurant in the the world  "Luckys" and having my son home for a visit for the week (can't wait to see him).  I am going to be in need of prayer and will power.   I'll let you know how I do.

Today's Recipe: "Healthy Chicken Enchiladas" Yummy!!!  198 calories, outstanding for Mexican food.

Stats: 180 pounds (60.2 pounds lost)
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

MEASURING UP PART IV

I can't believe I'm entering my 5th month of my new lifestyle.   Some days it's so easy, but some days are still a struggle.  I'm happy that I hit my 5 pound goal for the month (7.2 pounds).   I am really praying that the month of May will be a less stressful month and far less cheating.  I think the biggest thing that I need to work at is the mentality that if I 'blow it' by eating something I shouldn't, doesn't mean I've blown it for the day.  I also find that two times a day are my worst.  1st is early afternoon (between 2-3) & 2nd is evening (between 8-9).  I'm going to have to allow for healthy snacks at those times or keep busy.  The other thing I need to work at is not to use excuses for not exercising.  I went a full week without any exercise.  Granted I had a nasty cold, but I still could have exercised most of those days.   Once I get going, I enjoy it and happy I did it.  So once again it all comes down to the choices I make.   I'm choosing that the month of May is going to be an awesome month when it comes to healthy eating & exercising.

Today's Recipe: "Spinach Garlic Rice"   Easy to make and a  great side dish for grilled fish or grilled chicken breast.  254 calories.


Stats: 181.2 pounds (59 pounds lost)
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Measurements: (29 1/4  inches lost)
Breasts: 43 inches 44 inches 45 1/2 inches  47 1/2 inches  49 inches
Waist: 40 1/2 inches 43 1/2 inches 45 1/2 inches 47 inches   50 inches
Hips: 46 inches 49 inches  50 1/2 inces 53 inches   54 inches
Thighs: 25 1/4 inches 25 1/2 inches 27 inches 27 1/2 inches   28 inches
Upper Arms: 12 1/2 inches 12 1/2 inches 13 1/2 inches 13 1/2 inches   14 inches
Neck: 14 inches 14 inches 15 inches   16 inches