So I am starting to get back on track today after a TERRIBLE past couple of weeks. I've been eating all kinds of crap that I shouldn't have (can you say cheese cake from Nana and Reese's Eggs?) so I was dreading even stepping near the scale. I made myself just do it this morning, and it turns out I am down about 3 pounds. While this is great, it pretty much goes against everything I've ever learned about weight loss and is quite motivating to eat more junk food (just kidding). Perhaps I am still dehydrated from all of the coffee I've had the past two weeks? Maybe I've just been eating less (as in volume) of food since I've been so busy? I'm not really sure, but I am hoping I can keep it off this week and that it is not just water weight. I guess I'll stop questioning it and just go with it...while praying like hell it stays that low.

I bought a set of those resistance tubes that you see in all of the magazines, so I am excited to start using those. It's also starting to feel more like Spring outside (with the exception of today) and I am so ready for the nicer weather and longer days!

I only have two test blocks left for the rest of my life!! Thank goodness!! Well, I am not counting board exams....ick. I've started making my study schedule for "The Big Nasty" and it is somewhat depressing. I have until June 16th to cram every bit of medical information there is into my head. I'm SO excited about 3rd year starting, so I just have to keep that in mind to motivate me. (and keep all of the bad stuff out of my head, like "Where am I going to live?" and "Who's going to buy my house?" and "How am I going to move?")

I've missed ya! I know you are so busy with work, and I hope that you are getting into a comfortable "groove" with the busy season. Hopefully you haven't had to spend too much of your free time the past couple of weeks with "Onesie" and family. :)

Today:
B: coffee with milk (1), English muffin (1)=2/20

Monday: Manda

B: toast (1), coffee (1)
S: 1/2 apple (0), cheese stick (1)=3/20
L: pita pizza with mushrooms (4)=7/20
S: trail mix (3)=10/20
D:
S:

Sunday: Manda

I love this girl: http://msbitchcakes.blogspot.com/

She does WW and tracks things in a really neat way! It is pretty motivating.
I love how she does screen shots of WW.com stuff!

Are you still going to track on your own during your busy time? I just worry you will be stressed out for 3 months and back track on your weight loss, so I'm trying to help think of a solution (whether you want one or not-haha). I think the pre-made meals are a good idea for you though. That will help, knowing you have dinner already made. I just know that if I had 3 months of test block, I'd gain it all back and then some! Let me know if you want to brainstorm on this idea any further. I'm here to help. :)

I'm still trying to figure out a way to stay in control when I have to drive in to school. It seems like when I have to get up so early, that I am just hungrier (I guess I probably am since I am awake for more hours of the day) and I want to eat everything. Plus, I need to get this whole thing figured out before I start 3rd year. I'm thinking if I started going to the gym while I was at school, that maybe that would (A) give me activity points to eat, (B) seem like a fun reward that makes the drive in worth it, and (C) the activity that I desperately need. I can listen to lectures on my mp3 player or look over notes while on a cardio machine. I think I'll try it soon, especially with this bad weather we keep having. Doing anything outside is nearly impossible.

Ok, here's today's plan:

B: toast(1), coffee (1)=2/20
S: 1/2 an apple (0), cheese stick (1)=3/20
L: chicken stir-fry (6), salad (0)=9/20
S: small SLIVER of chocolate cake with NO icing--it hit the spot (5)=14/20
D: home-made hamburger (5), sun chips (3)=22/20
S: 1/2 an apple (0) =22/20
Act: resistance bands and stretching (+2)
20/20

Saturday: Manda

Trying to stay focused on tracking and staying On Plan. My WI went great and I am down 1.8 pounds!! YAY! What a great reward to a week of "being good." It is great motivation to get through the next couple of weeks!!!!!!

• Goal for today: Drink lots of water! Need at least 6 cups!
• Goal for the Week: Exercise 3 times! (Normally this would not be a big deal, but I have a bad habit of ignoring exercise when I am stressed the most! I know it will help me to not be as stressed if I just work it in!)

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Plan for Today:
B: coffee with 3/4 c. skim milk (1), whole wheat toast and sugar free jelly (1)
S: 1/2 an apple (0), 1 laughing cow wedge (1)
L: pita (1), 2 tsp. EVOO (oils), 1/2 c. mushrooms (0), 1/4 cup part skim mozz (2), salad (0)
S: 1/2 an apple (0), 1 tbs. whipped pb (2)
D: ?? homemade hamburger (3), light bun (1) ?? (DH is cooking WW friendly for me tonight!! Yay!!)
S: cocoa almonds (2)
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Friday: Manda

B: toast with sf jelly (1), coffee with milk (1)
L: turkey sandwich (3), sunchips (2), 1/2 an apple (0)=7/10
S: 1/2 an apple with with whipped PB (2)
D: Shrimp Cocktail (3), Chips and Salsa (3)
S: Fro-Yo with fresh fruit (3)

Thursday: Manda

B: coffee (1), toast (1)
S: 1/2 an apple (0), cheese stick (1)
L: turkey sandwich (3), 1/2 an apple (0),
S: cereal (3)
D: pasta of some sort....
S: ?

Wednesday: Manda

B: toast (1), coffee (1)
S: coffee (1), 1/2 apple (0), cheese stick (1)
L: fiber one chicken strips (5), 1/2 an apple (0)
S: 1/2 apple (0), cheese stick(1)=10/20
D: bowl of cereal (3),
S: ?