Slow, but sure. Down 2.4lbs of the 5.4lbs I gained during birthday week.
Getting there...so I can not complain.
Went on a 10 mile bike ride yesterday...yeah, I know...Who. Am. I?
Here's an interesting turn of events. Some years back...just before I met my love bug, Tom, I was unceremoniously dumped by another great guy. Broke my heart (into about a million pieces, I am sure), but hey, what can you do? He didn't want me and...hell, what diva/princess wants to be with a fellow who doesn't appreciate her fabulousness?
Anyway, Tom's fave thing to say about the "ex-BF" is, "I want to meet him. I owe him a great big thank-you-very-much." T figures, if he hadn't cut me loose, we'd never have met...true, dat!
Flash forward to this past weekend...my sister runs into said ex-BF...he does the sincere -- but obligatory -- ask for Mom, Dad, me...etc., then states (and I quote from my sister): "I was my happiest when I was with Colleen." So, long way of saying..."I. Told. You. So."
Sad, though...he is a good guy...perhaps he'll find a love/partner as fab as my own Tomahawk? Not a guy...well, not that there's anything wrong with that...but, you know what I'm saying.
My parting comment...be happy, sweet Geo...that's all I want for you.
Eat and be well (but not crow, okay?),
Jane Doh!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Stabilization...Day 249...-.8 lbs
At 152.6...down another .8 lbs...still 3.5 pounds above my low birthday weight of 149.1 from July 14...patience, I know.
Already went on a 3 mile walk with the dog...off for a bike ride now. Given my gain as of this past Monday, I'd love to be back in the 40s by this coming Monday (July 26)...it would make my birthday cheat-week all worthwhile (smile).
Not much to say...go figure? Off to ride my bicycle,
Jane Doh!
Already went on a 3 mile walk with the dog...off for a bike ride now. Given my gain as of this past Monday, I'd love to be back in the 40s by this coming Monday (July 26)...it would make my birthday cheat-week all worthwhile (smile).
Not much to say...go figure? Off to ride my bicycle,
Jane Doh!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Stabilization...Day 248...-1.3lbs
Ahhhhh...and the needle moves in the correct downward direction (153.2).
Phew...perhaps I'll be back in the 40s before the weekend...that would be good.
Made a great Mexican Chicken soup last night...tomato/chicken broth base with leftover rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cilantro and assorted spices (chili powder, cumin and oregano). Fabulous with a little shredded cheddar on top...filling and low calorie (150 cals per cup, not counting the cheese).
Have a pork butt in the crockpot now...will have to moderate my intake on that tasty treat, but my sweetie had a hankering.
Must start my day!
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Phew...perhaps I'll be back in the 40s before the weekend...that would be good.
Made a great Mexican Chicken soup last night...tomato/chicken broth base with leftover rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cilantro and assorted spices (chili powder, cumin and oregano). Fabulous with a little shredded cheddar on top...filling and low calorie (150 cals per cup, not counting the cheese).
Have a pork butt in the crockpot now...will have to moderate my intake on that tasty treat, but my sweetie had a hankering.
Must start my day!
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Stabilization...Day 247...Yikes!
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!
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!
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!
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