Thank god birthday week is over.
Egads...I'm up 5.4lbs! Not so much a case of overindulging...more about failing to edit my intake choices. Chinese (including Dan Dan Noodles and 1/2 an Egg Roll), pizza, Italian (as you know), a constant flow of champagne...oh god, I even had an ice cream cone for chrissakes! Who. Am. I?
But it's Monday and I'm off to a good start today...0% greek yogurt, 75 oz. of H20 (and it's not even 10:00 a.m.), 45 minute walk with the dog...heck, I feel slimmer already! Yeah, right.
Ah, that's life...gots to live it...but now I'm back to my model of moderation. I figure I'll be down in the 40s by this time next week...who's with me on that bet?
Need to stock the fridge with fruits and veggies...off to the grocer.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Stabilization...Day 242 (-47.6lbs)
Up .1, but still in the 40s...both at my weight and age. Today I am 49 years old! Yikes. How is that even possible? Thank god I'm immature.My honey and I are heading into Boston for dinner and a concert (Squeeze/Cheap Trick...note to self: that's how I'm 49...I was around when these bands hit the music scene)...but I digress.
Doing Italian...always a challenge when one does not partake of pasta, bread, etc. Will likely splurge on some eggplant parm and maybe a cheesy veal type dish. I'll just watch my portion size...as they will need to be tiny, to say the least.
And I'm thinking today will be a banner champers day...aside from it being my most celebrated day of birth, it is also Bastille Day...and if that doesn't warrant cracking a bottle of bubbly, I. Ask. You. What. Does?
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Doing Italian...always a challenge when one does not partake of pasta, bread, etc. Will likely splurge on some eggplant parm and maybe a cheesy veal type dish. I'll just watch my portion size...as they will need to be tiny, to say the least.
And I'm thinking today will be a banner champers day...aside from it being my most celebrated day of birth, it is also Bastille Day...and if that doesn't warrant cracking a bottle of bubbly, I. Ask. You. What. Does?
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Day 229...4.0 lbs from goal, -47.7 total!
I did it!
I broke into the 40s...149 this morning. Now to hang out here and dip 4.0 more pounds and I will have hit my goal weight...with any luck, this should be accomplished well within one year of my starting this journey. And what a year it's been.
I've learned a lot about myself. Certainly that I do in fact possess a great amount of willpower and that, with the proper attitude, I can accomplish any little ol' thing. Of course, why didn't I embrace this concept 10-15 years ago? Who knows?
Main thing is...I'm here now. Seeing as I've hit a major milestone, I'll be more dilligent with my posts moving forward. Keeps me honest and on the right track.
Off to walk the pooch.
Eat, be well and Happy 4th!
Jane Doh!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Stabilization...Day 219 (7.3 mos. post HCG) -45.8, 5.9 from goal
Today, dear reader, is the official start of summer...the Solstice was at 7:58 a.m., EST. And, let me tell you, it is a scorcher (or as we New Englanders prefer to say, "It's a scah-ja!"). But I digress.
Down just shy of two more pounds since my last post...not bad...particularly since I ate (dare I say it) a wee, teeny-tiny sliver of chocolate cake yesterday...and -- DAMN! -- was it good. But happily, that did not send me on the slippery slope back to my old habits. I was quite content with my itty-bitty nosh and woke this morning to no gain! Gee, maybe all this talk of moderation really is the key, she said with a knowing wink and a nudge.
So close and yet so far, though, from breaking the 150 lbs. milestone. .9 lbs away, to be exact. I can honestly say, my scale has never seen a number such as 140-something. My ultimate goal is 145...so I am, in fact, getting there...but, gosh, I really just want to dip into the 40s...especially before I leave them! Okay, okay...I'll only be 49 this July 14, but still...I'd like to hang in that fabulous land of 140-something for a good long while and, well, get all cozy and comfy with that number. Just a little hope and dream of mine.
Need to once again go thru my wardrobe and winnow out the things that are just too darn big. When HCG and Dr. Simeons promised if I stuck to the diet faithfully that I would lose "Pounds and Inches," this was not a joke. To recap: in my one and only round (42 days, from Oct. 2 - Nov. 14, 2009), I dropped an impressive 25.3 lbs and a staggering 36" overall (most notably 7.25" off my waist). As of today, I'm down an additional 20.5 lbs. (this while consuming 1300-1400 cals per day, coupled with moderate exercise...also, limited booze (a little champagne and the occasional martini) and with the exception of yesterday, no whites (think sugar, pasta, bread, etc.)). As for the inches, my waist is currently 33" (minus 10.5"...I'm still in shock), 48" lost overall! 48"...my mother isn't even that tall! The other big loss areas include my belly (-8.5"), hips (-6.5"), chest (-6.25...that's all that icky back flab) and 3" gone off each of my thighs.
Anyway, it is very exciting, to say the least, but mostly it is very satisfying. I made up my mind and, for once, I really did it. Yep, I'm pretty proud of me.
Enjoy the bounty of spring produce that is out there...I know I am!
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Down just shy of two more pounds since my last post...not bad...particularly since I ate (dare I say it) a wee, teeny-tiny sliver of chocolate cake yesterday...and -- DAMN! -- was it good. But happily, that did not send me on the slippery slope back to my old habits. I was quite content with my itty-bitty nosh and woke this morning to no gain! Gee, maybe all this talk of moderation really is the key, she said with a knowing wink and a nudge.
So close and yet so far, though, from breaking the 150 lbs. milestone. .9 lbs away, to be exact. I can honestly say, my scale has never seen a number such as 140-something. My ultimate goal is 145...so I am, in fact, getting there...but, gosh, I really just want to dip into the 40s...especially before I leave them! Okay, okay...I'll only be 49 this July 14, but still...I'd like to hang in that fabulous land of 140-something for a good long while and, well, get all cozy and comfy with that number. Just a little hope and dream of mine.
Need to once again go thru my wardrobe and winnow out the things that are just too darn big. When HCG and Dr. Simeons promised if I stuck to the diet faithfully that I would lose "Pounds and Inches," this was not a joke. To recap: in my one and only round (42 days, from Oct. 2 - Nov. 14, 2009), I dropped an impressive 25.3 lbs and a staggering 36" overall (most notably 7.25" off my waist). As of today, I'm down an additional 20.5 lbs. (this while consuming 1300-1400 cals per day, coupled with moderate exercise...also, limited booze (a little champagne and the occasional martini) and with the exception of yesterday, no whites (think sugar, pasta, bread, etc.)). As for the inches, my waist is currently 33" (minus 10.5"...I'm still in shock), 48" lost overall! 48"...my mother isn't even that tall! The other big loss areas include my belly (-8.5"), hips (-6.5"), chest (-6.25...that's all that icky back flab) and 3" gone off each of my thighs.
Anyway, it is very exciting, to say the least, but mostly it is very satisfying. I made up my mind and, for once, I really did it. Yep, I'm pretty proud of me.
Enjoy the bounty of spring produce that is out there...I know I am!
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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!
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!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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!
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!
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