tonya66

Short and sweet today: Menu: Bfast Banana - 2 pts 1 TBSP Crunchy Peanut Butter - 2 pts 100 Starbucks Frappa - 2 pts Lunch WW Pizza - 4 pts (ate only half last night and eating the other half today for lunch) Snack Activia Cottage cheese - 1 pt LC yogurt - 1 pt Dinner 3 oz steak (lean, trimmed, filet) - 5 pts Salad - 0 pts 1 TBSP dressing mixed with some salsa - 2 pts Exercise - 1 hour of circuit training Wt - 163.6 (Yay down a few ounces from yesterday!)

Short and sweet today: Menu: Bfast Banana - 2 pts 1 TBSP Crunchy Peanut Butter - 2 pts 100 Starbucks Frappa - 2 pts Lunch WW Pizza - 4 pts (ate only half last night and eating the other half today for lunch) Snack Activia Cottage cheese - 1 pt LC yogurt - 1 pt Dinner 3 oz steak (lean, trimmed, filet) - 5 pts Salad - 0 pts 1 TBSP dressing mixed with some salsa - 2 pts Exercise - 1 hour of circuit training Wt - 163.6 (Yay down a few ounces from yesterday!)

Well, exercise was great two weeks ago, last week, didn't get it done. But.....I'm back at it this week. Eating has been great, except had a slip on on Friday night and Saturday night...grrrrrrrrr. But back on track and going strong. My body really likes the 160's, I seem to hover around 163. I'm ready to get out of the 160's for good and never see them again. SO, in order to do that, I MUST exercise and NO MORE SLIPS! Todays menu: WW smoothie shake 1 TBSP on peanut butter 1 cup of Soy Milk Lunch 3 oz chicken 3 organic lettuce pieces salsa (made lettuce wraps) Snack Banana Low fat string cheese Dinner WW meal (pizza - 7 pts) Exercise - 45 min circuit training Wt - 163.9

Well, exercise was great two weeks ago, last week, didn't get it done. But.....I'm back at it this week. Eating has been great, except had a slip on on Friday night and Saturday night...grrrrrrrrr. But back on track and going strong. My body really likes the 160's, I seem to hover around 163. I'm ready to get out of the 160's for good and never see them again. SO, in order to do that, I MUST exercise and NO MORE SLIPS! Todays menu: WW smoothie shake 1 TBSP on peanut butter 1 cup of Soy Milk Lunch 3 oz chicken 3 organic lettuce pieces salsa (made lettuce wraps) Snack Banana Low fat string cheese Dinner WW meal (pizza - 7 pts) Exercise - 45 min circuit training Wt - 163.9

I do the same thing! Every info-commercial that comes on, I almost order it. I think thats our old selves coming out, but we have a great tool already, no need to order other diet aids.

Susie-q - you sound soooo much like me. Who do you know that has has torn their entire knee up while dancing? lol. 8 surgeriers in 4 years, yep, I'm a clutz. I've been following Weight Watchers too. I'm not going to the meeting anylonger, but I'm following the program. Writing down everything I eat and staying within 20 points. Its easier for me than counting calories. I'm glad your reflux is gone, I had it for awhile, but it left suddenly as it appeared. Weird. Haven't had it in quite some time. I still haven't decided if i'm tight enough, I seem to always loosen up. I'm just going to try and ride this fill out and see how I do. I go see my band doctor next week and I will discuss it with him. Well, stay in touch!

You are so right! I thought about ordering nutirsystem myself, mainly because of the convenience. I do think 80% of weightloss with the band is us....our mind....our determination. Don't get me wrong, the 20% the band helps me, I could not have done it without it. The band has helped me control my hunger, to control the portion sizes. The part the band doesn't help me with is my choices. Thats all me. I'm the one that has to choose chicken breast over chocolate cream pie. Sula - sounds like your back in control! Good-luck on the colonoscopy.

tat858 - I love fitday! I've been using it for years. I really like to see my weight charts. When I get down and think I'm not doing that great, I can go to fitday and compare my weight for the past 12 months and it I can see I am making some changes. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction for sure!

Okay, how is everyone doing? Me, eating is good and I'm trying to make exercise a more consistant part of my life. I did great last week, but this week, not so good. I'm setting my alarm to get up in the morning, I've packed my lunch, so I have a plan and will stay on my plan. How is everyone else? Confused - are you out of the walking boot yet? Debbie - how are you doing with the "slider" foods? Sula - how are you? Back from Canada? Susie - where are you? How are you doing? Juno - Whats up girl?

Good plan! Sounds like you are on the right track, the band will be your tool to help you - you can do it! Keep us posted how your doing.

Okay - didn't make it to the gym.....too much going on last night. I will say, last night was a beneficial meeting and I think we can progress form here. I plan on going to the gym tonight, ABSOLUTELY NO exceptions!!!! I stepped on the scale this morning and saw another drop so I was quite pleased by that. Menu today: Weight Wise Oatmeal snack a few pretzles TBSP hummus Lunch Slice of my Low Fat Meatloaf green beans Snack Low Carb yogurt a handfull of granola thrown in Dinner grilled talapia baby spinach WT - 163.8

Okay - didn't make it to the gym.....too much going on last night. I will say, last night was a beneficial meeting and I think we can progress form here. I plan on going to the gym tonight, ABSOLUTELY NO exceptions!!!! I stepped on the scale this morning and saw another drop so I was quite pleased by that. Menu today: Weight Wise Oatmeal snack a few pretzles TBSP hummus Lunch Slice of my Low Fat Meatloaf green beans Snack Low Carb yogurt a handfull of granola thrown in Dinner grilled talapia baby spinach WT - 163.8

Drama, drama, drama......story of my life these days with two teenagers in the house. My 16 year old got grounded, so I took her phone away from her, well, she thinks she is smarter than me so she sneaks around and buys herself a "trackphone" or "pay as you go phone" so I wouldn't know about it. I'm not stupid, everytime in the past I have taken her phone, she beggs me for it back, does extra chores etc. This time, she didn't say a word, I could tell it didn't even bother her so I figured she snuck around and got her a phone. Last night I found it hidden under her pillow. SCORE 1 for me! Well, being the concerned mother, I find a lot of text to this one boy that we have forbid her to see, and let me tell you, IT WAS NOT PRETTY AT OUR HOUSE LAST NIGHT! I don't think my daughter will be leaving the house until she is about 20 years old now. I've pretty much grounded her for the rest of her teenage years. Needless to say, with all this drama, I didn't make it to the gym tonight which even made me more mad! Tonight we are having a meeting with our daughter and our Elders from church to finish up our little discussion, so I doubt I will make it tonight, but I might.....depends on how long it last and how emotionally drained I am afterwards. Kids are wonderful, but teenagers........can we shoot them? lol. Wt - 164.8 Menu: Bfast Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf - (I know, but I was hungry and this sounded good) Lunch Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf - (I can't help it, I love it....and I made it last night so I have leftovers......yum yum) Snack yogurt granola Dinner Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf green beans Below is the recipe for my Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf: Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf – 4 pts per serving 1/2 lb raw extra lean ground beef 1/2 lb raw lean ground turkey breast 2 large egg whites 2 ounces cornbread stuffing mix (about 1 cup) You could also substitute with oatmeal too – I usually do half stuffing and half oatmeal 1 medium onion ½ diced bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 4 ounces canned green chili peppers, diced 8 ounces red enchilada sauce Directions Preheat oven to 375 Spray broiler pan with fat free cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except 4 oz of the enchilada sauce. Form into a loaf shape with your hands Place on broiler pan. Cook 1 hour Top with the rest of the enchilada sauce. Cook 5 minutes longer Slice and serve. Serving Size 1 (171g) Recipe makes 6 servings Calories 185 Calories from Fat 56 (30%) Amount Per Serving %DV Total Fat 6.3g 9% Saturated Fat 1.9g 9% Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 53mg 17% Sodium 301mg 12% Potassium 458mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 13.7g 4% Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9% Sugars 2.5g I will for sure get my protein in for today!

Thanks guys, I'm glad to know I'm not alone in problems with my kids!!!! Imaluckydog - Its about 31 g of protein per serving

Thanks BG - you know, reading all her text she was telling her BF how much she "hated" me, and how I was horrible and blah blah blah....my husband asked how I felt about all the cruel things she said about me, I told him "I don't need a 16 year old best friend" - My thought is, I will not be her friend right now, I'm her mother first, friendship will come later in life. I plan on making her life very miserable right now, she will not be able to go outside without supervision from either her dad or myself. I just found out all the lies she's been telling us, so she has lost all of our trust....I told her we will start from ground zero - she has to earn any trust back now.

Drama, drama, drama......story of my life these days with two teenagers in the house. My 16 year old got grounded, so I took her phone away from her, well, she thinks she is smarter than me so she sneaks around and buys herself a "trackphone" or "pay as you go phone" so I wouldn't know about it. I'm not stupid, everytime in the past I have taken her phone, she beggs me for it back, does extra chores etc. This time, she didn't say a word, I could tell it didn't even bother her so I figured she snuck around and got her a phone. Last night I found it hidden under her pillow. SCORE 1 for me! Well, being the concerned mother, I find a lot of text to this one boy that we have forbid her to see, and let me tell you, IT WAS NOT PRETTY AT OUR HOUSE LAST NIGHT! I don't think my daughter will be leaving the house until she is about 20 years old now. I've pretty much grounded her for the rest of her teenage years. Needless to say, with all this drama, I didn't make it to the gym tonight which even made me more mad! Tonight we are having a meeting with our daughter and our Elders from church to finish up our little discussion, so I doubt I will make it tonight, but I might.....depends on how long it last and how emotionally drained I am afterwards. Kids are wonderful, but teenagers........can we shoot them? lol. Wt - 164.8 Menu: Bfast Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf - (I know, but I was hungry and this sounded good) Lunch Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf - (I can't help it, I love it....and I made it last night so I have leftovers......yum yum) Snack yogurt granola Dinner Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf green beans Below is the recipe for my Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf: Weight Watchers Mexican Meatloaf – 4 pts per serving 1/2 lb raw extra lean ground beef 1/2 lb raw lean ground turkey breast 2 large egg whites 2 ounces cornbread stuffing mix (about 1 cup) You could also substitute with oatmeal too – I usually do half stuffing and half oatmeal 1 medium onion ½ diced bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 4 ounces canned green chili peppers, diced 8 ounces red enchilada sauce Directions Preheat oven to 375 Spray broiler pan with fat free cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except 4 oz of the enchilada sauce. Form into a loaf shape with your hands Place on broiler pan. Cook 1 hour Top with the rest of the enchilada sauce. Cook 5 minutes longer Slice and serve. Serving Size 1 (171g) Recipe makes 6 servings Calories 185 Calories from Fat 56 (30%) Amount Per Serving %DV Total Fat 6.3g 9% Saturated Fat 1.9g 9% Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 53mg 17% Sodium 301mg 12% Potassium 458mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 13.7g 4% Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9% Sugars 2.5g I will for sure get my protein in for today!

Yes the crayon remark was funny, loved it. I'm sure the producers want to keep Tracy around, she adds to the drama of the house. Still not sure of a favorite yet, but I was finally glad Shay put up some big numbers. At her size, she she be putting up some big numbers. The show did pick up a little bit last night, didn't find it as boring as I think it will probably pick up even more as the game picks up. I think they are all realizing "this is a game". I don't really care for the game stradegies, I like to watch it for the weightloss, but it is a reality show game and If they want to win it I think they have to play it as a game. I was shocked how many people took the chance to win the right to control the game, and how they ousted Tracy last week for doing it. I still don't like Tracy, something about her just rubs me wrong.....but Manatee is right, she didn't do anything that the others wouldn't have done either. I'm looking foward to next week already!

I learned a lesson last night - don't let yourself get too hungry! Here is the story: I get home and just wasn't hungry, we were headed out the door by 6:30 to go to a meeting, our meeting was over at 9:00, we get home at 9:15 pm and I'm starvin'. So, I make myself a few shrimp, that didn't help, I grab some chips and make myself about 5 or 6 chips with some cheese on it and it kepts going from there, I don't even remember everything I ate. I just remember grabbing different things trying to satisfy my hunger. I just felt like anything I ate was not filling me up. Moral of the story - eat something if you know it will be awhile before you can eat. I should have had something small before I left for the meeting. Some almonds perhaps, maybe a protein bar, something instead of letting myself get too hungry. I learned my lesson! I didn't get to exercise last night because of the metting so I took last night off. But......Tonight - It's on! Right after my "Biggest Loser" show, I will be headed to the gym for an hour of circuit training/working the upper body and cardio at the same time. Weight - didn't weigh this morning - just didn't want to face the scales after my late night eating. I was surprised that I didn't have any reflux. Usually if I eat that late, I'm up all night with reflux. I think I've losened up quite a bit again. But my band flucuates so much, I think I will monitor it the next few weeks and see if it gets tighter again. I really thought this last fill would last me - but now, once again, I'm wondering? I'm thinking also that I will never have that tight restriction everyone talks about. Don't get me wrong, I've got restriction, I can feel it, its just not as tight as I would like it. I would like the band to FORCE me to take small bites, to FORCE me not to eat bread, to FORCE me to chew, chew and chew. However, none of this happens for me. I eat regular bites of food, I can eat bread (but I chose to stay away from it), and I chew like I did before the band. I will say every now and then the band gives me a reminder that it is there and I think, Oh, I better slow down. But for the most part, I forget its there. I have found there is only one thing I can't eat - Hamburgers! No matter how small of bites, no matter, how slow, no matter what, it gets stuck. I have given up on ever eating a hamburger again, and I'm fine with that - they are loaded with fat and calories, so thank you my little silacone buddy for forcing me NOT to eat Hamburgers! If this is it for me, if this is the most restriction I can get, then I'm okay with that too. I know that this restriction will keep me from gaining all my weight back. I do get full on a lot less food than I used to eat, so for that, I'm thankful. I just read about so many bandsters talking about how they can't eat this, or that, and how they have to slow down and chew chew chew or they PB.....I've only experienced this a limited amount of time, and that is usually right after a fill. It last a day, sometimes 2 weeks, and it has lasted a month before, but it always leaves. PBing is something I rarely, if ever do. I can't even remember the last time I PB'd. I'm losing count on how many fills I've had. I keep it updated in my journal so I can remember, but I thinks it like 16 now, or maybe even 17. It makes me wonder if I really do have a leak? My doc has tested it and says I don't. Speaking of doc, I go see my band doc tomorrow. He just wants to see how I'm doing after almost 3 years with the band. I think I will talk to him about this and see what he thinks. Okay, I guess I've written enough in my book now, so I better get to work.........:confused:

Keep following the plan and you can do it!

Yes, talk to your doctor. Also keep in mind if you are eating when you are full, your are at serious risk of stretching your pouch, doing this over and over again will eventulayy stretch your pouch out. Throwing up over and over, can eventually cause a slip. Just think of the reasons you had the surgery, try and focus on your goals. Also, eat - eat at work, don't let yourself get too hungry, I seem to binge too when I let myself get too hungry. You can read my experience I just typed out today in my journal - it talks about this very thing. Best wishes, let us know what the doc says.

I learned a lesson last night - don't let yourself get too hungry! Here is the story: I get home and just wasn't hungry, we were headed out the door by 6:30 to go to a meeting, our meeting was over at 9:00, we get home at 9:15 pm and I'm starvin'. So, I make myself a few shrimp, that didn't help, I grab some chips and make myself about 5 or 6 chips with some cheese on it and it kepts going from there, I don't even remember everything I ate. I just remember grabbing different things trying to satisfy my hunger. I just felt like anything I ate was not filling me up. Moral of the story - eat something if you know it will be awhile before you can eat. I should have had something small before I left for the meeting. Some almonds perhaps, maybe a protein bar, something instead of letting myself get too hungry. I learned my lesson! I didn't get to exercise last night because of the metting so I took last night off. But......Tonight - It's on! Right after my "Biggest Loser" show, I will be headed to the gym for an hour of circuit training/working the upper body and cardio at the same time. Weight - didn't weigh this morning - just didn't want to face the scales after my late night eating. I was surprised that I didn't have any reflux. Usually if I eat that late, I'm up all night with reflux. I think I've losened up quite a bit again. But my band flucuates so much, I think I will monitor it the next few weeks and see if it gets tighter again. I really thought this last fill would last me - but now, once again, I'm wondering? I'm thinking also that I will never have that tight restriction everyone talks about. Don't get me wrong, I've got restriction, I can feel it, its just not as tight as I would like it. I would like the band to FORCE me to take small bites, to FORCE me not to eat bread, to FORCE me to chew, chew and chew. However, none of this happens for me. I eat regular bites of food, I can eat bread (but I chose to stay away from it), and I chew like I did before the band. I will say every now and then the band gives me a reminder that it is there and I think, Oh, I better slow down. But for the most part, I forget its there. I have found there is only one thing I can't eat - Hamburgers! No matter how small of bites, no matter, how slow, no matter what, it gets stuck. I have given up on ever eating a hamburger again, and I'm fine with that - they are loaded with fat and calories, so thank you my little silacone buddy for forcing me NOT to eat Hamburgers! If this is it for me, if this is the most restriction I can get, then I'm okay with that too. I know that this restriction will keep me from gaining all my weight back. I do get full on a lot less food than I used to eat, so for that, I'm thankful. I just read about so many bandsters talking about how they can't eat this, or that, and how they have to slow down and chew chew chew or they PB.....I've only experienced this a limited amount of time, and that is usually right after a fill. It last a day, sometimes 2 weeks, and it has lasted a month before, but it always leaves. PBing is something I rarely, if ever do. I can't even remember the last time I PB'd. I'm losing count on how many fills I've had. I keep it updated in my journal so I can remember, but I thinks it like 16 now, or maybe even 17. It makes me wonder if I really do have a leak? My doc has tested it and says I don't. Speaking of doc, I go see my band doc tomorrow. He just wants to see how I'm doing after almost 3 years with the band. I think I will talk to him about this and see what he thinks. Okay, I guess I've written enough in my book now, so I better get to work.........:thumbup:

I feel like I'm back on track and doing good. I actually feel like I have a brand new motivation again with my band. I ate good all week, and I FINALLY made it to the gym on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so basically 4 days last week. I'm forcing myself to stay within 20 weight watchers points, and weight watchers program gives you an extra 35 points to use at anytime on top of the 20 points per day. Well, I'm trying to only do the 20 points per day and not tap into the 35 points. Last week I did it, I even went out to eat 3 times and managed to stay within my points. Even went for Mexican twice last week. So needless to say, I'm proud of myself. I'm proud that I was able to maintain my control. I made it to the gym on Thursday evening and made sure I went thru the weekend. I only did cardio, but managed to do 50 minutes on Saturday and Sunday. This week my goal is to keep up my exercise, and add some strength training into it. I weighed last Monday and was up quite a bit from my low of 159, I weighed in on 9/5 at 169.7 - OUCH, today I weighed in and was down to 166.5, so I lost 3.2 lbs last week by sticking to my plan. I'm hoping to lose 2 lbs this week. I need to get to my goal and quit playing around, I'm tired of yo-yoing up and down the same 5 or 10 pounds! The only reason I go up some is I start eating slider foods, or foods that are high in calories, even though I don't eat a bunch of them, they are still high in calories and will pack on the pounds eventually. Also, I quit exercising, and sure enough, 10 pounds came piling back on! I've set a limit of 5 lbs for myself, if I go up 5 lbs then its strict, strict bandster eating until I lose the 5 lbs. I will not let myself gain 10 lbs again before I wake up and start eating right again!

Well, wonder what tonight's show will bring? I agree it is a game, but I'm more interested in the nutrition aspect of it, and the training. I wish they would show more of the meal plans, the routines they do etc. They show some, but I am wondering exactly HOW much exercise they do? How many hours? How much cardio vs strength training? I still enjoy the show, but I do agree, this season is just a little boring....but it might pick up some as the season goes on.

I feel like I'm back on track and doing good. I actually feel like I have a brand new motivation again with my band. I ate good all week, and I FINALLY made it to the gym on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so basically 4 days last week. I'm forcing myself to stay within 20 weight watchers points, and weight watchers program gives you an extra 35 points to use at anytime on top of the 20 points per day. Well, I'm trying to only do the 20 points per day and not tap into the 35 points. Last week I did it, I even went out to eat 3 times and managed to stay within my points. Even went for Mexican twice last week. So needless to say, I'm proud of myself. I'm proud that I was able to maintain my control. I made it to the gym on Thursday evening and made sure I went thru the weekend. I only did cardio, but managed to do 50 minutes on Saturday and Sunday. This week my goal is to keep up my exercise, and add some strength training into it. I weighed last Monday and was up quite a bit from my low of 159, I weighed in on 9/5 at 169.7 - OUCH, today I weighed in and was down to 166.5, so I lost 3.2 lbs last week by sticking to my plan. I'm hoping to lose 2 lbs this week. I need to get to my goal and quit playing around, I'm tired of yo-yoing up and down the same 5 or 10 pounds! The only reason I go up some is I start eating slider foods, or foods that are high in calories, even though I don't eat a bunch of them, they are still high in calories and will pack on the pounds eventually. Also, I quit exercising, and sure enough, 10 pounds came piling back on! I've set a limit of 5 lbs for myself, if I go up 5 lbs then its strict, strict bandster eating until I lose the 5 lbs. I will not let myself gain 10 lbs again before I wake up and start eating right again!

Well, eating has been going good, my restriction level seems to be good. I do have to slow down a bit, and I just don't eat as much. I've trying to make good choices on my eating, making sure I eat my protein first and that does make a big difference. I grilled some chicken last night on my george Foreman grill, and I had 1 1/2 tenders and I was done! That was about 2 oz of meat, I had a sliver of cantelope with it as well. My acid reflux is gone, no more waking up in the middle of the night coughing, so things seem to be good with this fill. I don't get too excited because this has happened to me before, then all of a sudden the restriction leaves, but we'll see how this one goes. Exercise - well I need to be more consistant. I have been sick all weekend, but feeling a little better today. I'm going to go to the gym today and get some cardio in! For me, its all or nothing, and lately if I can't do it all, I do nothing. I'm trying to change my mindset, one of the suggestions that Dr. Vuong's book made was to take some baby steps, just incorporate some type of exercise in each day, whether its taking the stairs, or parking further away at the store. I am going to have that attitude instead of "I blew it today, didn't make it to gym". Weight - I go thru spurts, most of the time I'm a total scale whore, I have to weigh every day, every evening, and sometimes in between. I'm going thru a phase where I just don't want to see the number. I am just not interested in that damn scale controlling my mood today, so I've stayed off it. I am just focussing on eating right and hoping when I do weigh, I will be pleasantly surprised and happy. I did wear a size 8 dress this weekend to my assembly and did I get a lot compliments, made me feel good. The dress was a little tight, but it wasn't too tight that I couldn't wear it. So maybe the scales are bouncing up and down, or maybe I haven't made it to the gym on a consistant basis lately - but what I can say is my size 8 dress is long way from my size 18 dress I used to wear. I've made a lot of changes in my life since getting the band, and a lot has changed on the inside of me. I still feel like a fat cow, and have a hard time thinking "I'm skinny", but then sometimes when I slip into a dress that I can look at and think "there is no way I'm fitting into that", and I do, wow.....it makes me realize how far I've come. I seem to focus on that ending number, that goal weight but today I'm going to pat myself on the back and say, Good Job Tonya, you've come a long way baby! No negative talk today....