Breakfast: toast with PB (3)=3/20 (made the coffee then forgot about it, lol)
Lunch: WW rigatoni and veggies (4)=7/20
Dinner: hamburger (8), sugar free blackberry cobbler (3)=18/20
Snack: brownie (4)=22/20


Coach's cookout tonight. It was kind of rough going, but I made the cobble healthy so I could eat some. I ruined that by having a brownie afterward.

Points: protein, water, tracking, sleep, vitamin, limited sugar/alcohol, NSV (making the cobbler with splenda and steering clear of the rotel/dips/cheeseball/pop/little smokeys wrapped in bacon)=7 points

Day 41-Postgrad

Great job on the weigh-in yesterday!!!! That's awesome. Your inch losses just keep coming, that is so great! Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

I have nothing in the house to eat for breakfast. Off to the store!

Lunch: WW mini pizzas-5
pudding-1

Dinner: WW quesadillas-8
1 1/3 c. mexican style corn-4

Snack: Giant rice crispies-3
soy milk-1
1 c. peaches-1

23/23

Daily: water, vitamin, fruits/veggies, dairy, 8 hours, tracking, activity(BL dvd), limited sugar/alcohol. No NSV, no real oil, not enough protein. 8 today.

You have to try these giant rice crispies. They're a whole cup for 90 calories and they are a little sweet. They're delicious!

DAY 40-MANDA

Wow, I can't believe I just typed day 40 up there!
That is great about the Brad conversation! I can't believe that! It makes me happy to know he's not really an ass, lol.

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WI: lost 0.2 lbs....it's a loss! (+5)
Inches: lost 0.5 inches in bust and hips (+2)
I stayed within my weekly and activity points, so I was OP all week (+5)
I reached my goal of doing cardio 3x this week (+5)
=17points
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Breakfast: boiled egg (2), english muffin (1), coffee with 3/4 c. milk (2)=5/20
Lunch: 2 oz. light mozzarella (4), 1 cup tomatoes (0), 2 tsp of EVOO and 2 tsp of balsalmic (0) no-pudge (2)=11/20
Snack: 1/2 cup strawberries (0)=11/20
Dinner: 1 fajita, heavy on the veggies (8), 2 tortillas (4), chips and salsa (3)=26/20 (6 APs used)

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Protein: 2/2
F/V's: 5/5
Water: 6/6
Oils: 2/2
Dairy: 2.75/2
Vitamin: yes
Limited Sugar/Alcohol: yes
Tracking: yes
Sleep: yes
NSV: I split fajitas rather than eating them all myself, lol.
Activity: running (10)

11points
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New goal this week: Workout 4x this week--cardio or strength training.

Day 40-Postgrad

Breakfast: 2 waffles w/1/2 tbsp butter-3 (I was out of everything to put on a waffle, haha)

Lunch: kashi crackers-2
Laughing cow-1
WW yogurt-1

Snack: popcorn-1

Dinner: spinach salad w/tomatoes, carrots, celery, bell pepper, chicken and penne pasta-10?

Dessert: WW ice cream bar-3

Snack: Yoplait yogurt-2

23/23

So a weird thing happened last night. I wrote on Brad's wall yesterday to say what's up and he messaged me back and we sent like 4 messages back and forth and then I said to call me when he comes to Edmond and we could get a drink and gossip about Perkins people. Then I went and looked at my phone and I'd missed a call from Brad. I called him back and we talked for 45 minutes. It was like old Brad. It was so fun! It was just really surprising I thought.

I made an offer on the house and then 2 hours later felt like I was suffocating so I backed out. I just feel like everything is moving really fast and I'm not in control. I never even really set the price-she did which she shouldn't be allowed to do. It was like a whirlwind. I'm going to talk to the banker on Monday-see exactly what I need to pay to get my monthly payments where I want them and then submit another offer. Needless to say this really took the wind out of my sails this evening. My parents came down to see the house and the whole thing was disappointing. We did go out to dinner and had a good time after I got out of my sadness. I do feel better though knowing I'm not committed to something just yet.

Daily: water, vitamin, oil, dairy, protein, limited sugar/alcohol, tracking, NSV(today turned out to be not such a great day but I went to dinner and there were the rolls at charleston's and I avoided them. I didn't even order a diet coke). 8 total.

Day 39-Postgrad

Breakfast: 2 waffles w/pb-4

Lunch: WW ravioli-4

Snack: Strawberry birthday cake-no NSV today. I gave in and ate cake. I felt the pressure to be social. Dang it. It wasn't a normal size piece though so I'm gonna count it as 10.

Dinner: shrimp-3
Frozen veggies-1
pudding-1

Snack: 2 laughing cows-2

25/23 (2 activity points used)

I WAS APPROVED!!!

Daily: water, vitamin, dairy, protein, tracking, activity(5 activity points for BL). Not a fantastic day but I'll take it. Could have been worse. 6 for today.

DAY 39-MANDA

Breakfast: boiled egg (2), 1 slice toast with tsp. PB (1), coffee with 3/4 cup milk and mocha (2)=5/20
Lunch: stir-fry and rice (4)=9/20
Snack: no-pudge (2)=11/20
Dinner: 1 cup carrots (0), chicken and rice (5)=16/20
Snack: almonds (2)=18/20

Points: protein, oils (on chicken), F&V's, tracking, sleep, vitamin, water, limited sugar and alcohol=8

DAY 38-MANDA

Breakfast: coffee with 0.75 c. milk and mocha (2), toast with PB (3)=5/20
Lunch: ff hot dog and popsicle (2)=7/20
Dinner: mozzerella (6), Soup and Sandwich (15)=28/20
Snack: yogurt (6)=34/20, 14 Weeklies used


Points: dairy, f&v's, water, vitamin, sleep, tracking, oils= 7

Day 38-Postgrad

Breakfast: 2 waffles w/Peanut Butter-4

Lunch: Turkey wrap-2
Yogurt-2

Snack: laughing cow-1
Kashi crackers-2

Dinner : Mozzerella w/tomatoes and avacado-6
Pad Thai (veggies and tofu)-7
Green tea drink-1

Dessert: Yogurt w/fruit and graham crackers-5

30/23 7 weeklies used

Fruit/veggies, protein, diary, oil, tracking, 8 hours, limited sugar/alcohol. 7 total.
Are you eating dinner before you come or do you want to get something here?

DAY 37-MANDA

Breakfast: Coffee with 3/4 cup milk and mocha (2)
Lunch: WW cheese rigatoni with veggies (4)
Snack: PB on slice of bread (2), fruit smoothie (2)=10/20
Dinner: Stir fry and brown rice (4)=14/20
Snack: No-Pudge Brownie (3)=17/20
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F&V's: 6/5
Dairy: 2.25/2
Protein: 2/2
Oils: 2/2 (in stir fry)
Water:6/6
Limited Sugar/Alcohol: yes
Vitamin: yes
Sleep: yes
Tracking: yes
NSV: Not just eating because I am sad that football started and I felt all alone today. I was just having one of those "sad" days, ya know? I started getting dressed to go get some kind of junk food or ice cream, but stopped myself and fixed a beautiful little dinner for myself. :) I bought some "me-size" plates yesterday and I am super excited!! I feel like my dinner is huge tonight using it, and the thought actually crossed my mind, "Wow, I don't know how I'm going to eat all of that," but it is the same portioin of this I always have, lol.


Activity: running (+9AP's)
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I am thinking either tomorrow or Thursday for getting together. What day would be best for you? I was thinking maybe we could go get pedicures or go shopping. Or do you have any other ideas??

Day 37-Postgrad

Breakfast-2 waffles w/jam

Lunch-Turkey wrap w/shredded cheese-3
-yogurt-2
-oranges-1

Snack-Kashi crackers-1
Laughing cow-1

Dinner-WW mini pizzas-5
-frozen veggies-2
-Pudding-1

Snack: Grande Iced Chai Tea Latte-4
V8-1

23/23

My new goal for the week is to workout with the Biggest Loser dvd 3 times from now until Monday.

I have to look at houses tomorrow evening. Do you think you'll be free on Thursday?

Daily: Vitamin, fruits/veggies, protein, dairy, tracking, 8 hours, activity(BL DVD), limited sugar/alcohol. 8 total.

DAY 36-MANDA

Quote of the day: "You can throw in the towel or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face."

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Breakfast: coffee with 0.75c. milk and mocha (2)
Lunch: PB&J (3), 1 c. carrots and some dip(0)=5/20
Snack: CCC ice cream on cake cone (3)=8/20
Dinner: chicken wrap with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes (6), 1/4 cup tabouli (2)=16/20
Snack:
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F&V's: 4/5
Dairy: 2/2
Protein: 2/2 (I am counting skim milk as a source of lean protein)
Oils: 2/2 (dressing on wrap)
Limited Sugar/Alcohol: yes
Vitamin: yes
Water: 7/6
Sleep: yes
Tracking: yes
NSV:
Activity: strength training and stretching (2)

9 points

Day 36-Postgrad

Breakfast: Waffles w/jam-2

Lunch: Turkey wrap-2
Oranges-1
Yogurt-2

Snack: Kashi crackers-1 (only ate half the bag)
Laughing cow-1

Dinner: Chicken-4
Asparagus-0
Couscous-4

Dessert: WW ice cream bar-2

Snack: 1 c. apple slices-2
2 laughing cow cheeses-2

23/23

Ugh, Mondays.

So I lost .6 pounds. I'm a little bummed. I need to stop comparing my prior losses with my current ones.

For measurements:
Hips-lost 1 inch
Waist-lost .5 inch
Arm-lost .5 inch

I went to the WW meeting.

Weekly goal: I planned during the week but not the weekend.

So 5(lost weight) + 3(measurements) +5(WW meeting) + 5(eating on plan all week)=18.

Daily: Water, vitamin, protein, oil, dairy, 8 hours, activity(Biggest loser), tracking, NSV (I worked off aggression with activity instead of eating), limited sugar/alcohol. Didn't quite get in my veggies today. I gotta start having a serving w/breakfast. 10 total.

Day 35-Postgrad

Breakfast: Waffles w/jam-2

Snack: Granola bar-2

Snack: Baked lays-3

Dinner: Turkey subway-6
Wheat Thins-3
2 Laughing cows-1

Dinner: WW ice cream bar x 2-6

23/23

Sorry I didn't update all day. I was in Tulsa with family who hates me. The good thing is that I loved the show! Today was not so good for the 8 healthy guidelines. I did not pack a lunch or snacks but my mom saved me with a granola bar so I was able to make it til after the show. We stopped at a gas station and I found baked lays. So I'm gonna count that as a NSV because I was starving and saw like 20 things that I would have liked to scarf down. What's funny is this kind of day used to make me feel good. It's amazing how much the healthy guidelines are a part of my life now.

Way to go on the motivation. You're my hero a lot of these days!

Daily: tracking, 8 hours, NSV, limited sugar/alcohol

DAY 35-MANDA

Inspiration for today: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297--13258-2-1-2,00.html

If she can get up at 2:30 AM to get fit, then why can't I get up before school to do it!?! It is people like this that really motivate me. People that finally just shut down all of the excuses and "just do it." I realize now just how many excuses I have made in the past, and still do sometimes, not to exercise.

• "I don't have time"
• "I'm too tired"
• "I'll do it in the morning"
• "My favorite pair of shorts are in the washer"
• "I exercised yesterday"
• "I have to study"
• "I can't get up that early"
• "It's too hot/cold/windy/humid/perfect outside"
• "I don't want to be sore tomorrow"
• "I'm too sore from yesterday"
• "No, I'm not busy James. Sure we can go eat Mexican food."
• "My knee/ankle/back/etc is hurt"
• "I'm not in shape"
• "I feel fat"
• "I don't want anyone to see me or have to see anyone today"
• "People are going to judge me if they see me exercising"
  
• "My house is a mess"
  
• Etc, etc, etc, etc.....

I was watching some Biggest Loser re-runs on tv last night when I realized that Jillian really knows when someone is making excuses for themselves and it is amazing to me that the contestants don't realize that they are only hurting themselves. I then realized that I hurt myself with excuses ALL of the time! Like last night I ate a LOT of PB, but I just made an excuse for myself...."My throat hurts and I don't feel good so I can have this. I just want a little. "

I have an extremely sore throat this morning and am trying to just ignore it in hopes that I am not sick during my last week of freedom. I'm not making any excuses for myself today. Going for a run anyway.

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Breakfast: coffee with 1 c. milk and mocha (3), 1 slice toast with PB (2)=5/20
Snack: blackberries (1)=6/20
Lunch: PB&J (3), ff hot dog (1), special K crackers (2)=12/20
Snack: cereal and 3/4c. milk (2)=14/20
Dinner: ww dinner (3), 1 c. carrots(0) dip (0)=17/20
Snack: No pudge brownie (2), 1 cup of milk (2)=21/20-->1AP used
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F&V's: 5/5
Dairy: 2/2
Protein: 2/2
Oils: 0/2
Water: 6/6
Vitamin: yes
Limited Sugar/Alcohol: yes
Tracking: yes
Sleep: yes
Activity: Running (8 APs), Picking blackberries (6)=14 APs total
NSV: No more making excuses.


I need to come up with some more creative ways to get my oils in....they are difficult.