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Simple tortilla pizza with chicken and tomatoes
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Alison..thank you for the beautiful words! You are so sweet and very encouraging! I also look up to you and what YOU have accomplished! Good luck with Phase 1. I did it too and lost my last five pounds. Then...I transitioned into clean eating whic...
Congratulations on the race time, that is so awesome! Isn't it interesting how we always doubt ourselves and those around us see what we can really do? I am so glad you listened to your husband's encouragement and made those goals. I think believi...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am SOOOOO proud of you, I am crying tears of joy for you sitting here! :-) You are such an inspiration to so many people including me, you are busy with school, taking care of your daughter and your husband, yet you have made...
I got the magazine yesterday and love it! The recipes look really good! Cant wait to try them. Im also getting a subscription. And thanks for the comment you left me.
oh and the greek style yogurt FF plain.
Thanks for sharing the info! we have already eaten the baby/strawberry salad, it was delicous! i used fresh squeezed oj instead. Menu gave me some new fresh ideas for breakfast and lunch. Thanks!
Glad to hear you are back on track...and I totally agree with feeling grateful for our bodies...sometimes I get so focused on the scale that I forget about the important things. Thanks for the reminder :) Have a great day :)
Congrats on the loss and the walk! Have a great weekend! I love how you say you "scooted" down to WW for WI...you are so cute :)
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- About Me:
- I am 28 year old stay at home mother of three beautiful children, two toddler boys and a baby girl. I achieved my first goal of 145 lbs, now I am working on losing another 10 to reach my personal goal of 130. I plan to achieve this through journaling on a regular basis, eating whole foods and exercising regularly.
- Plan of Choice:
- High Fiber, Weight Watchers
- Workout Philosophy:
- I stay active doing everyday activities, I love lifting weights
Progress
Height: 5' 4"
Goals:
10% 178.2 lbs *reached 4/7/08*
2nd 10% 160.4 lbs *reached 8/22/08*
3rd 10% 144lbs: *reached 2/22/09
158lbs: (prepregnancy weight) *reached 9/12/08*
145lbs "normal" BMI *reached 2/8/09*
140lbs: recieve pedicure reward
135lbs: personal goal
3/21/08: 198 (this was 3 days after giving birth)
6/20/08: 170.4
7/18/08: 164.6
8/14/08: 163.6
9/19/08: 157.2
10/17/08: 154.2
11/14/08: 154.8
12/19/08: 148
1/16/09: 148
2/15/09: 147.8 bummer dude
3/14/09: 141.4
5/15/09: 139.6
6/12/09: 140.6
Goals:
10% 178.2 lbs *reached 4/7/08*
2nd 10% 160.4 lbs *reached 8/22/08*
3rd 10% 144lbs: *reached 2/22/09
158lbs: (prepregnancy weight) *reached 9/12/08*
145lbs "normal" BMI *reached 2/8/09*
140lbs: recieve pedicure reward
135lbs: personal goal
3/21/08: 198 (this was 3 days after giving birth)
6/20/08: 170.4
7/18/08: 164.6
8/14/08: 163.6
9/19/08: 157.2
10/17/08: 154.2
11/14/08: 154.8
12/19/08: 148
1/16/09: 148
2/15/09: 147.8 bummer dude
3/14/09: 141.4
5/15/09: 139.6
6/12/09: 140.6
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clean eating info and meal ideas
In case anyone else is interested, I found a nice downloadable menu of "clean" foods. I have noticed a pattern with a lot of our succesful losers here on BTL. A lot of them practice eating alot of whole foods, or clean eating. I came across this magazine website with a free downloadable 7 day mealplan and thought I would share. Enjoy!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/minisite/ce_index.htm
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/minisite/ce_index.htm
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 11:44am — 9 Comments
stress eating and exercise
The last few days I have sort of fallen off the wagon so to speak. When my husband and I went out on Tuesday night, I went a little nuts and had some fatty appetizers and ate myself to the point of feeling sick. I tried to track the points but it is so high I sort of gave up. Then my bikini arrived via UPS. I tried it on and like the way it looks but my stomach area has this pooch above my belly button, from pregnancy, that really pokes out and I want to get rid of it. I started thinking how we… Continue
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 10:00am — 5 Comments
Going hardcore for the next 3 days until WI
We had a BBQ last night with my in-laws and I had a real burger :) It was so good! And tasty! But I am now out of flex for the week and I used almost all of my 17 AP's earned. Today my calves are really tight from my step class yesterday so I am not sure if a workout is in my future. I might be able to get some elliptical in later if I can escape from the house for a bit. Today's meals are planned, now the difficult part: actually sticking to the plan! LOL We are going out tonight, and I am goin… Continue
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 10:53am — 7 Comments
some random foods I'm eating...awesome day so far
Today has been a GREAT day so far. My husband is finally off work after working too many days in a row, and I got to do some fun stuff today :) I did a step aerobics class this morning which felt amazing. I have noticed now that I am at a healthy weight, exercise is not nearly as strenuous as it used to be. I can run longer without getting exhausted, and the aerobics class made me tired but I kept on going. I know it sounds cheesy, but I literally feel lighter on my feet than I used to. It is a… Continue
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 2:54pm — 3 Comments
great day yesterday, meal plan for today
Yesterday was so much fun, I got to go to the mall and try on clothes with my sister- one of my very favorite things to do :) She is such a fun girl to hang out with. I ended up getting two tops and a cute black vest to wear over a white tank top as a "girls night out" type of outfit. I love it, and Macy's has a huge sale so I got them all for $5 or less.
I did really well with my eating yesterday, I ended up realizing how much I like to snack and it makes me kind of laugh because I look back a… Continue
I did really well with my eating yesterday, I ended up realizing how much I like to snack and it makes me kind of laugh because I look back a… Continue
Posted on June 28, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (121 comments)
- At 9:48am on July 6, 2009, Maren said…
- Alison..thank you for the beautiful words! You are so sweet and very encouraging! I also look up to you and what YOU have accomplished! Good luck with Phase 1. I did it too and lost my last five pounds. Then...I transitioned into clean eating which is very similiar to phase 2 and 3. South Beach was the only thing that could get those last five off and now Im maintaining. It was hard at first but I adjusted. Have a fun trip and enjoy yourself. Pack a small cooler for yourself with healthy foods so its always available...that really helps!
- At 8:52pm on July 2, 2009,
Rachel said… - Yes, I now eat all my ap's and all my flex. My daily target is supposed to be 19 points a day, but I've been staying at 20 the past few days. So the 25-27 points is just an average, some days are higher some are lower. I do feel satisfied at that range though. How often do I eat bread? Well I can't remember the last time I ate a piece of bread. I just don't find sandwiches filling enough to be worth the points. But I do eat whole wheat english muffins pretty often. I do usually try to stick to filling foods, like I generally avoid crackers/chips or those 100cal packs and stuff. But to a certain extent, I also eat what I want pretty often (i.e. donuts and taco bell) and just count points for it. So I guess it's a mix of both!
- At 1:44pm on June 30, 2009,
Kelly said… - Hey. It may seem like a good amount but it doesn't feel like it with the last few weeks being 1.5 or less, mostly 1lb or less. I started out with big numbers and I think that is why the average is so high. Maybe I am too hard on myself and should give myself more credit. I just think its crazy I hired a personal trainer and have only lost 18lbs, just to me I feel like I should be losing more. Then again...I have to eat good too, duh me!
- At 1:44pm on June 29, 2009, Kelly said…
- Thanks for checking in on me! I had a great weekend- date night with hubby no kids and a "me day" for 7+ hrs on Sunday! woo hoo! Its about time! Eating, not so great. Definitely not looking forward to WI tomorrow!! Hope you had a good weekend too. I need to get my butt in gear!
- At 9:14pm on June 28, 2009, Rachel said…
- Thanks for your comments! The suit is actually a tankini, I like it because the top is long enough that it covers my stomach. I either got it at Sears or JC Penney, I can't remember. As for the 20 point meal plan... I'm having a hard time finding one to post because I NEVER eat only 20 points! Like literally never... I looked back on my food journal and I only had one day where I was under 22 points this past month! It ended up being a 19 point day because I forgot to eat my piece of fruit that night, which is funny because I don't think I've ever forgotten to eat before. Here is what I ate that day: oatmeal with pb- 4 points, grapes- 1 point, taco bell- 6 points, cantaloupe- 1 point, chicken with mixed veggies and parmesan cheese- 4 points, 1/2 a small baked potato- 1 point, asparagus- 0 points, popcorn- 2 points. In my opinion 20 points a day is just not enough food for anyone, so I try not to be that low very often if I can help it. I find that after I have several lower point days in a row (like 22-24 points) I become so ravenous by the third day I just go crazy! I hope that helps though!
- At 1:15pm on June 27, 2009, Rachel said…
- Thank you so much Alison, how sweet that you asked your sister. Your right, him getting nutrition has been a huge issue and will continue to be. I bought him some Ensure today, as I heard about someone else with Crohn's doing that. I also know there are injections you can get (like B12) but not sure if insurance covers that. Thanks again for your support!
- At 12:35pm on June 26, 2009, Kelly said…
- Thanks, I think they are cute too :) I appreciate your support. I know that I am too hard on myself, always have been. Like people say...it took however many months to put this weight on...it will take that long to take it off! Hope you have a great weekend. We are having AZ type weather here the last couple days...90-95 and HOT!
- At 2:16pm on June 25, 2009, Kelly said…
- Thanks for the tips on the filling foods. I am trying harder to incorporate those into my meals each day, so that is good to know. I appreciate it. Hope you have a good day too!
- At 6:46pm on June 22, 2009,
Dawn said… - Hey, I want that Chili recipe!!! nice job this week btw :)
Thanks for the comment too...I posted an update about the interview...it's good news!
- At 9:31am on June 22, 2009,
Lynn said… - Hi Alison. Thanks for the comment... We're all pretty happy to have another school year behind us!
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