Long time no blog ... Thats going to change. I promise

Well, its been a while since I have posted anything. But now is as good as time as any to catch up. I have lost 8 lbs since I have last blogged. No magic pills, or special soups. The way I have lost weight was to meal plan, that is every saturday I plan the menu for the week, make a grocery list and only buy whats on the list. Everyone knows what is for dinner each night so no phone calls with requests.

Traditionally we would go to the grocery store after work hungry. By not going to the grocery store every couple of days it elimnates the purchase of snack items that seem so rewarding when you are hungry after work. As soon as we get home I start making supper, this eliminates snacking. I am choosing the menu so it what I like to eat. That also means its healthier, no KD, no junk. We have salad or fresh vegetable every night.

It also seems that whatever need for snacking I had has been surpressed. I don't know if thats a mental thing or if its because we are eating healthier.

83 days to go

Been a while....

Watching the show and getting motivated once again......although haven't been very good lately. Always seem to put off working out, think about it alot but never seem to get my a## in gear!
Really want to lose at least 20 pounds by ranch time - which is very doable, but c;mon I must get serious here. Never mind that my eating could be better- why can't I get in gear?
It's probably one of the things I want really want the most - but WHY can't I get it together??
I'll be the first to admit that I am lazy at times and lack the motivation. When my sister and I were chatting everyday and keeping each other honest and on track -we did well - both of us.
So - I m going to start again - messaging throughout the day to keep the dream alive ; )
God knows we both need the support from each other

Rah Rah....here we go!!

p.s. also recognize that regular blogging helps too - so I will commit to keeping that up as well

Asian Lettuce Wraps - fantastic

I made the Asian lettuce wrap recipe twice so far. Saturday I made this recipe with ground turkey and used weight watchers wraps. very yummy.

Tonight I made it using ground chicken and used boston lettuce for wraps instead. Even better. My new favorite recipe.

I could eat this 7 nights a week. Great dinner with a large salad with a low calorie dressing.

Partying does not bode well for diets!

Attended a wedding yesterday for some very dear friends. Of course the reception was great and fun was had by all. Too much you might say..........
I certainly enjoyed myself and partook in absolutely everything that was offered- to that end I have now found a new favourite appetizer - Walnut & Brie bundles - yummy : ))
But, alas they are not diet condusive to say the least - enough to make me cry.
Dinner was fabulous and let's just say the wine flowed in torrents through the nite.
Very thirsty today don't know why???

Let's just say I took the day off from dieting, but I have booked a new ticket on the diet bus that arrives in the morning. I have maintained a 1 LB loss this week - not spectacular but still going in the right direction. Also, going to start Wii fitness program tomorrow - really need to add in exercise.

Note: in reveiwing pictures from last nite, I have determined that I need to reduce my size - including all of the extra chins that showed up in each picture - it is astounding to see-you never really think you are THAT big or have gained THAT much weight.
As they say "the proof is in the picture"
Yikes - wake up call!

Resisting the wrong decisions

I skipped breakfast - Bad me
Had an okay lunch of an Apple and veggies - Good me

Then I came home and this is where I usually face my downfall. I come in the door hungry and start snacking until dinner. Sometimes I'm not even hungry. Today was different; I came home and had a mini cucumber. It’s a great snack, its crunchy, quick to grab, no heating or prep in any way. Good me

I then passed up spaghetti, McDonalds, and chicken nuggets. Instead I had a Weight Watchers Dinner and followed it up with a WW dessert. Super good me.

I'm very proud of myself for not taking the easy way out and making the wrong decision.

Doing good - inspiration works wonders!

Knowing that we are going in June has really worked well for me. I think seriously about everything I'm going to eat and drink. My jeans feel good - less tight and more comfortable.
I really wanted to start exercising but after recently tearing my calf muscle and completing my physio, the therapist told me to wait 3 weeks or so. I'm stretching everyday and trying to get in some walks.......need more.
Just ate an apple - dont get enough fruits and veggies so I'm trying......

Things that rock

Baby Carrots

Breakfast Burrito's to take on the train

Mini Cukes for a crunchy after work snack

Fuji apples to have with lunch