Stabilization...Day 199...-43.9, 7.8 from goal

Plus one week and where am I? Same place I was last week! Arrrgggghhh.

To be fair, I shouldn't complain...I am not gaining, right? Been invited to sit on a national conference call of HCG newbies...I guess to serve as a model? Me? Yikes...not sure that's such a bright idea...smile.

Spent a glorious Memorial Day weekend on the boat. Guess what? Oddest thing...moving about a seagoing vessel is waaaayyyy easier minus 40-45 pounds...no, really. And know what else? Donning a swimsuit is a joy not a federal offense. All good.

Ate well and sensibly for the two-and-a-half days. Naked grilled meats, lots of veggies (including a fabulous ratatouille of summer squash, onions, tomatoes, olive oil and fresh cracked lemon pepper (in heavy duty foil, on the grill for about 15 mins)), treats that included Caprese Salad and a lovely crab salad (lump crab, lemon zest and 1/2 of the lemon's juice, pepper, 1-2 tsp light mayo) served on endive...oh, yeah, we do it right. No drinking for me and very little for my sweetie. Oh wait, I did have one Amstel Light...and you know what? 95 calories really never did taste so imported! Know how I've a new appreciation for the oh-so-dry martini (Noilly Prat...what vermouth should be, by the by...)? Well, this beer tasted good...real...flippin'...good. Not so good give-me-a-dozen, just refreshing. Hmmm.

Oy...must get back to the salt mines.

Eat and be well,

Jane Doh!

Stabilization...Day 193

Still hovering between 5-8 lbs. from my goal weight...today it is 7.8...but then again, my period is due, so that could explain that. Annoying, to say the least...I suppose I could lay off the champagne entirely, but, heck, where's the fun in that?

Bet I'm down a pound tomorrow...it is a hot as hell here...mid 90s! In May, for chrissakes.

Okay, back to sewing...

Eat and be well,

Jane Doh!

Stabilization...Day 184

Arrrghh...will I ever get these last pounds off? Currently 6.4 lbs. from my goal weight...so close and yet so far! I recalculated my BMR and lowered my daily caloric intake to 1300, down from 1400, but, of course, I need to get moving...in regards to more exercise. It's spring...cycling, perhaps?

Had an odd experience in regards to clothes...needed to get all gussied up for a fete of grand proportions this passed Friday...and...wait for it...nothing fit! No, not that way...it was all too big! In fact, my one-and-only biz suit was swimming on me. But given how timeless the style is, I think I'll spring to get it altered. Also on the "alter" list is my "Car Wash" dress from CaBI...it is just too fab to part with.

Made an amazing Chicken Taco Stew in the crockpot this past weekend! Full of veggies and but a mere 170 calories per cup. Pretty easy...toss a chopped onion, box of frozen chopped spinach, box of frozen corn, 16 oz can of black beans drained, 28 oz can whole tomatoes in purée (I pull the cores out and crush toms with my hand before adding), 8 oz. can tomato sauce, 1/4 cup taco seasoning, 1+ tsp. each chili powder, cumin, coriander, hot sauce (add to suit your own taste). Stir together. Cook on high for 3 hrs. Shred chicken from one cooked bird (I get the rotisserie style at the grocery store). Add to crockpot. Cook another hour on low. Add more tomato puree if stew is too dry. I serve with chopped fresh tomato, scallions, jalepenos, shredded cheddar cheese (Mexican seasoned blend is exceptionally yummy) and sour cream (you need to add appropriate calories for each topping used). Beyond delish!

Eat and be well,

Jane Doh!

Stabilization...Day 180

Just about six months post completion of the HCG protocol and I'm down an even 45 lbs at this morning's weigh-in. Not bad. Was down another .6 lbs this past Thursday...but then I do tend to fluctuate.

Tomorrow is a big food tasting event I do the PR for...Italian cuisine...sadly, I'll not be eating much...hopfully I can track down some grilled veggies and a little protein. But, just in case, I'll bring nuts and dried fruit.

Eat and be well,

Jane Doh!

Stabilization...Day 172

-45.6 lbs. this morning...6.1lbs. from my goal weight of 145. Wow! Hopefully I'm beyond that 41-ish number I was flirting with for weeks.

Not gobs to share...just the good number.

Eat and be well,

Jane Doh!

Stabilization...Day 168

-44.5...a new low...true, only an additional .1, but, heck, I'll take it.

Just took the dog for a quick walk...saw all sorts of friends on the boardwalk. It is a lovely day out there!

Need to get my act together now, though...have to go quote a job for re-covering some kick boards on a 21' Grady White...should be interesting...I've yet to do that. Annnnnndddd, I have five cushions for the Dutch Rudder to complete today, also. I'm going to do that seat back piece over...it looks like shite.

Enjoyed grilled turkey tips, summer squash and sliced tomatoes for dinner last night...very diet friendly and quite tasty.

Even partook of a pre-dinner martini (with tomatillos as the garnish)...fab-u-lous!

And, lo and behold...hit my lowest number with this morning's weigh-in. Who knew?

Eat and be well,

Jane Doh!

Stabilization...5 1/2 months (Day 167)

-43.6...still in that hover mode...probably should cut back on the dried apricots. 40g (equals about 15 pcs) have 110 calories...but it's higher in natural sugar than fresh fruit...and, yes, it's a great source of fiber, potassium and other great nutrients...AND...it's not that I eat a whole bag, but sometimes...I'll fire back 30 or so...it's like candy to me...then I'm up 220 calories...for a snack...that is delish, granted, but doesn't really fill me up...ahhh, you know the drill.

So, I'm thinking I'll finish up the ones I have and lay off purchasing more for a while...see if that let's me get out of this +/- 2 lb rut I'm in.

Spent the last two days with former SNL alum, Joe Piscopo. Still funny...and what a set of pipes...this guy can sing! But, really, what is up with 50-something guys getting jiggy with 20-something girls? And then being genuinely surprised when things blow up? I'm so happy to be married to the best fellow in the world...whom I love with all my heart and know that he loves me, too. Brings a smile to my face.

Must get to work...eat and be well,

Jane Doh!