Day 51

Happy Halloween!  Thankfully our house has been full of candy for the past few weeks in anticipation and I really have very little desire to have any. A good chip or pita chip sounds much better. But I am making a big BBQ chicken dinner that I am hopeful won't put me over the edge. 

October 31- 156

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- salad with almonds, craisins and croutons

Snack-pita chips (bad choice but not much else in the house)

Dinner- BBQ chicken, veggies, fruit

Snack-popcorn (again with a bad snack choice. I don't normally eat after dinner but I was really hungry. Hopefully I can stock up on some good choices at the store tomorrow)

Day 50

Day 50 and not the results I was expecting on the scale this morning. I know it's just my body going into starvation mode because I didn't eat enough yesterday. We'll see what happens tomorrow. 

October 30- 156.4

Breakfast-oatmeal

Lunch- quinoa, vegetables, muffin and grapes

Snack- popcorn

Dinner-soup and grapes

Day 49

Not too much going on in my head this morning. I wasn't too shocked by the number and am still feeling confident in myself and this process. I did look back at my old Pink book yesterday. I was a few pounds ahead at this point before. But I'm not too concerned and was in a different place with my body. I was 6+ months postpartum and wasn't breastfeeding so it makes sense. Again, I'm just going to keep at it. 

October 29- 156.4

Breakfast-fiber one and almond milk

Lunch- fruit and veggies (this was minimal. We were at a funeral and there wasn't much else I liked/could eat)

Dinner-chicken wrap with lettuce and cheese from Mancinos

Day 48

Well, this was a surprise!  I couldn't believe it. I thought for sure I would be up. But as I was talking about with my husband last night, my dedication will pay off. It's just coming slower than before because of the breast feeding. But it's happening. This makes 13 pounds in less than two months. That's encouraging!

October 28- 155.6

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- salad (lettuce, almonds, craisins, croutons) and quinoa with veggies in marinara 

Snack- carrot and applesauce muffin

Dinner- talipia, quinoa, veggies

Day 47

No damage done. That's the name of this game. Phew!  I wasn't honestly sure what I would find when I woke up this morning. But I was glad to see it. Now to move forward and enjoy the day. 

October 27-157.7

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk and tea

Lunch- couscous, taco soup and apple

Dinner- steak and chop salad (lettuce, green pepper, apple and pear pieces, croutons)

Day 46

Headed in the right direction but probably not in the best way. I can't maintain this little or no dinner pattern. It's not healthy. I also think that I am fighting a kidney stone today. I know that it's because I haven't been drinking water still. I'm going to drink a bunch today to try to clear it and we'll see what happens then. 

October 26-157

Breakfast- fiber one and chai tea with almond milk

Snack- apple

Lunch- Moe's (obviously not a good choice especially considering the amount of chips I ate. But I haven't had much to eat lately and just decided to enjoy it. I probably won't eat dinner tonight because of a party we are going to so I should be fine). 

Dinner- carrots (a couple at the party and a few more at home once the boys were in bed)

Exercise- carrying the baby around for two hours??  Does that count??

Day 45

Not bad-- I thought for sure I would be up again this morning since I was down so much from not eating dinner. But it stayed down. I am however, very dehydrated. My lips and hands and skin are very dry. I need more water. 

October 25- 157.7

Breakfast-fiber one and almond milk and tea

Lunch- grilled chicken Caesar salad

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner- apple :/

Exercise-no exercise again today thanks to lice and all four boys by myself all day and a Halloween outing. 

Day 44

I know it's a false sense of reality since I skipped dinner yesterday, but I was glad to see some movement. I'll take it anyway I can get it I suppose. Today is my sister's birthday so I will need to avoid cake again. But I avoided panera bagels this morning so I think I can do it. 

October 24-157.6

Breakfast- fiber one, almond milk and tea

Lunch- leftover fajitas, couscous, and apple

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner- lettuce and croutons (not the best choice but it was my splurge during dinner) and green beans

Managed to avoid spaghetti for dinner and birthday cake. And I'm not too hungry before bed. Woo hoo!

Day 43

It is what it is. 

October 23-159

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk

Lunch- leftover fajitas and couscous and apple

Snack-peanuts and raisins 

Dinner- didn't happen

Exercise- unless you count crazy amounts of laundry, it didn't happen either

I was at a late meeting/training at my school and had to kid swap twice today. By the time I got home and cleaned up the dinner dishes from the rest of the family, fed the baby and tried to get him settled it felt too late to eat dinner. Not the best choice but nothing I can do about it now. 

Day 42

What! The! Heck!  I was duly expecting to never see the 160s again. Super frustrated. 

October 22- 160

Breakfast- oatmeal and tea

Lunch- mixed veggies and couscous and pear 

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner- fajita chicken, peppers and onions, black beans and couscous 

Exercise- spent my exercise time killing lice :(

Day 41

Not too many thoughts this morning. Mostly glad that the scale wasn't worse this morning since I ate a salty snack right before bed. I'm expecting it to be back down in the morning. 

October 21-159.0

Breakfast-oatmeal and chia tea with almond milk

Lunch- salad with chicken, almonds and craisins

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner- taco soup, rice crackers and carrots

Exercise- still not fittin this in :(

Day 40

40 days?!?  How did that happen??  Regardless, I'm still feeling pretty good about progress today. Probably because I was able to maintain. For some strange reason, 158 feels a lot less that 159. I guess because it's downward progress towards the 140's. I'm feeling confident that I will be there by Thanksgiving. That would be okay with me. I still won't be where I would like to be, but closer and that's healthier and better than where I am now. 

October 20- 158.8

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk and chai tea

Lunch- couscous and vegetables (lots!!)

Snack- apple

Dinner- chicken and rice (not sure what was in them because we were at a banquet. But it was the best I could do)

Snack-peanuts and raisins (I don't normally eat after dinner but I was really hungry because I didn't have much for dinner and it was really early.)

Day 39

I know that skipping dinner or having an early dinner everyday is not the answer, but it does do good things for my attitude. I am feeling very bipolar about this whole process and it is reflected in my posts. But that's life and this struggle I suppose. I've been here before and made it through. I just need to keep on going. 

October 19- 158.3

Breakfast-fiber one with almond milk and chia tea

Snack- grapes (I don't normally eat anything for snack in the morning but josh brought home donuts for the boys after a cold wet soccer game and I needed to avoid the temptation)

Lunch- couscous and roasted veggies

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner-turkey breast and broccoli and carrots (again avoided temptation-- a super yummy turkey dinner-- rolls, potatoes, corn casserole, snickerdoodle cookies... So hard but I did it.  It was a lot of veggies.)

No exercise again today. Did lots of cleaning this morning, shopping this afternoon and time with my family this evening. I'll get back to it soon. 

Day 38

Frustrated--that is all.

October 18- 160.2

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- roasted vegetables and quinoa

Snack/dinner- peanuts and raisins and pear

Exercise- 15 minute walk

Day 37

Another day-- another crazy scale-- oh well. Here we go!

October 17-159.6

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk

Lunch-taco meat, black beans, couscous, lettuce, cheese and grapes

Snack- peach

Snack-sugar free cookie/cupcake for a birthday (this was tough but life goes on)

Dinner-quinoa and roasted veggies

Exercise- none--it was just one of those days!

Day 36

I might just need to invest in a better scale. I can step on the thing 4 times in the morning and get a number that is different by a tenth or a pound. So, I am refusing to write down the number in the 160 range this morning and going with the 159 number I saw at one point. I know that mentally I will feel better plus I have been eating so well and exercising that I really can't begin to explain why I'm not losing weight faster. The only thing I can think of is breastfeeding. I'm trying really hard to not be selfish and just know that it will come off eventually. Breastfeeding is best for that sweet little guy. I just need to keep eating healthy and then when I am done feeding him in a few months it will come off. 

I am however fighting a three day long headache. I think it's probably from dehydration and not using my glasses as much as I should when looking at this little phone all day long. I'm hoping water and glasses do the trick. 

October 16-159.2

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- taco meat, black beans, couscous, lettuce, cheese, rice chips, grapes

Dinner- chicken and veggies

Exercise- brief walk to pick up my son at school while pushing a 37# kid and carrying at 10# baby. 

Day 35

When I do what I know works, it does work. I just need to stick with it. That is all ;)

October 15- 159.2

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk

Lunch- teriyaki beef (healthy choice) and apple

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner/post workout-salad with chicken and craisins and almonds and pink smoothie

Workout- day 6 of level 2 

I did way more than I have so far. I was actually thinking that I needed to kick it up a notch during the first two circuits and then the third came along. But I actually did a lot more of the third than I ever have before. It felt good to be getting stronger. 

Day 34

I know I didn't exercise yesterday and I was down this morning. But I need to convince myself that I still need to exercise. I know it will make the weight come off faster ultimately but I am really having a hard time talking myself into it everyday. I wouldn't mind walking but I know the weather is going to get worse soon and I won't want too. I just need to keep up the habit of doing it in the basement. It will make it easier in the winter. 

October 14-159.6

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- couscous, black beans and rice crackers

Snack- peanuts and raisins 

Dinner/post workout- pink smoothie

Exercise- day 5 of level 2

Glad I got it in!  I managed to fit it in while my hubs cooked dinner for the family. I actually like doing it during that time but then I never want what they are having and end up just having the smoothie. It doesn't usually bother me until later in the evening. I have a headache now and am fighting off a growling stomach. We'll see what happens in the morning though. 

Day 33

Feeling very conflicted this morning. While the scale isn't going down a lot, the tape measure certainly is. Drinking more water or drinking more in General would help the numbers for sure. I think that is my goal this week and see what happens then. I ate quite a few of the tortilla chips yesterday and could feel the salt by the end of the day. 

October 13- 160.2

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk

Lunch- healthy choice grilled med chicken and apple

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner- burger and vegetables 

Snack- apple slices (2)

Exercise- no exercise today other than the laps taken at church walking the baby to keep him quiet. I was really tired today. And while exercising might have woke me up, I just couldn't find the motivation or energy. Here's hoping for a good night of sleep for more energy. Hopefully I can get it in while the littles sleep in the afternoon. 

Day 32

A little frustrated this morning but I feel okay because I know that I made the best choices that I could yesterday. I hardly ate anything and stuck to my plan very well except for not getting in exercise. Hopefully today's exercise and walking around at the orchard will pay off. 

October 12- 160.2

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk

Lunch- beans, couscous and chips and pear

Post workout/snack- pink smoothie

Dinner- chili and salad

Exercise- day 4 of level 2

For skipping two days, I felt pretty good today. I actually was doing really well until the third circuit. It got much harder then but I stuck with it as best I could. 

Day 31

A little up this morning but it was to be expected after a big drop like I had yesterday morning. Today is a weird and full day because I am going to work. It's kind of a test run for a few more weeks. We'll see how it goes. 

October 11-160

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- beans and couscous and apple

Dinner- chicken, lettuce and cheese in low carb tortilla wrap

Exercise- none :(

I thought I would fit it in once I got home from work, but being home with the three littlest (2 of whom were hungry and needed my attention non-stop) made that near impossible. I am trying not to beat myself up when it happens and just realize that there is always tomorrow. I didn't eat much so we'll see what the scale says in the morning.  My dinner was really late. 

Day 30

Slow and steady wins the race, I suppose. Certainly glad to see the number on the scale. It seems like it's been a long time coming. Now the goal is to keep on this downward trend. I know what I need to do, I just need to keep at it. Now that I am 30 days in, it feels like I am over the hump and started on a trend /lifestyle that I will be able to keep up. Of course I miss sugar and my favorite carbs and eating the same dinner as my family, but my health is more important and I know I will have more energy and feel so much better about myself when I reach my goal. Getting closer everyday!

October 10-159.3

Breakfast- fiber one and skim milk

Lunch- black beans and couscous, rice crackers

Snack- peach and apple

Dinner- salad with chicken, craisins and almonds

Exercise-none :(

It was a crazy day with lots to do and no husband at home to watch the boys while I squeezed a short workout in. I was hoping to get the boys playing downstairs but dinner, baths and feeding a baby by myself was time consuming. I could probably do it once the boys are in bed, but I'm afraid it would keep me up and I need to shower and get to bed since I am working all day tomorrow. It will be okay. I'll get it in tomorrow after my son gets home from soccer. 

Day 29

Still feeling good although I didn't go down any weight this morning.  I think I am okay with it mentally because I went down so much yesterday morning.  I just need to make sure to fit in a workout today.  But it will be tricky.  I was hoping to do it during naps, but I have one almost asleep and the other wide awake!  So, we'll see when I fit it in.  Maybe while the boys eat dinner.  It's waffle Wednesday, so I am not going to partake.  I'm not sure what I am going to have instead, so maybe I will just have my smoothie and veggies again.  I actually felt very full and very good about it when I had this for dinner the other night.  Again, we'll see how the night goes and I'll be sure to post about it.

October 9- 160.3

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- salad, craisins and almonds, chicken, peach (2)

Dinner/post workout- pink smoothie and salad with chicken, craisins and almonds

Exercise- day 3 of level 2 of 30 day shred (much harder today but did most of it without stopping. Still can't do the full minute of plank jacks or the arm raises with the squat. I'll be curious to see if I can in a few days. I'm really feeling it in my back and arms today. But part of that might be how much I've had to lift the 37 pound kid in a cast. ;)

Day 28

Only fitting to find some good results on the scale on my birthday. Excited to see that my sticking to the pink formula does help. But now we're on to another night of avoiding some of my favorite dinners and treats. I did it at my in-laws the other day so I know I can do it again. It's just always so hard and oh so tempting!  Just hoping to see something in the 150s tomorrow. But we'll see. This was a drastic jump this morning and I'm not going to get a good workout in today other than some walking with my son's field trip. 

October 8- 160.4

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk

Lunch- chicken, roasted veggies, an couscous

Snack- pear

Dinner- petite sirloin, broccoli and zucchini

Exercise- walked two miles on a field trip but they weren't consecutive and didn't get the heart rate up too much but it's better than nothing 

Day 27

Here we go again. Waking up this morning feeling more confident in my abilities. I stuck pretty true to the pink formula and it paid off. Now to just continue during this season of my favorite foods including birthday cake. But I managed to avoid it yesterday so I know I can do it and I felt good about it once I stopped being a mean person. 

October 7- 162.2

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- chicken, roasted veggies, couscous, pear

Snack- apple

Post workout/ dinner- pink smoothie and veggies

Exercise- day 2 of level 2 in 30 day shred (harder today but I think it's because I tried to do more of it). 

Day 25

I just don't get it. How can a person eat healthy and exercise everyday and fluctuate in weight this much. But I'm back to square one. Sticking to the pink formula will work and I just have to stick with it. So, here we go again. 

October 6- 163.3

Breakfast- fiber one and almond milk

Snack- fruit smoothie

Lunch- chicken and broccoli 

Dinner-chicken, quinoa, roasted veggies and peach (had the fruit at dinner since there wasn't a fruit option at lunch)

Exercise- not sure this will happen today since we spent the whole day at church and the in-laws. But I'm feeling good about today and my food choices. We'll see if it pays off in the morning. 

Day 24

Tomorrow is back to the plan. Not that I haven't been on the plan lately, but I am going to go back to the pink formula tomorrow. I know that it works and that I won't get the yoyo scale results with it. I haven't been far from it, but been a little bit flexible. I'm also hoping to keep moving through the 30 day shred. I'm moving on to level 2 this afternoon. We'll see how much it kicks me in the rear end. 

October 5- 162.2

Breakfast- fiber one and tea

Lunch- roasted veggies, quinoa, chips

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner- taco soup and quinoa

Post workout- pink smoothie

Exercise- day 1 of level 2: certainly harder but just in a different way. I can't imagine how much I would have skipped or stopped if I hadn't done level 1. Some of the movements are insane and I don't know if I will ever do them but we'll see what 10 days does to my body. 

Day 23

Headed in a much better direction. Although two nights of having a smoothie for dinner might be producing false results. However, it is what it is right now and I'll take it. 

October 4- 161.8

Breakfast- oatmeal

Lunch- couscous, taco meat, black beans, lettuce and cheese, tortilla chips, apple

Snack- pear

Dinner- salad with chicken, craisins and almonds

No workout today-- got busy with baby, volunteering in a first grade classroom and then receiving some terrible news that has had me in tears. Just not feeling it and not worth it. 

On a side note, I just dropped an entire jar of applesauce on my foot and am in a lot of pain. Hoping the pain is gone by the morning so I can workout. 

Day 22

Feeling good about everything today. Again... This is such a roller coaster of a process. Happy one day and just plain pissed off the next. 

October 3- 162

Breakfast- fiber one and tea

Snack- pear

Lunch- couscous, beans, taco meat, lettuce, cheese, tortilla chips

Dinner/post workout- pink smoothie

Exercise- day 10 of level one of 30 day shred. Tomorrow I will move on to level 2 although it makes me pretty nervous to move on. But I've decided to give it all a go for 30 days and then do my pink workouts. This will be a good jump start. I did manage to lose 5.5 inches in these 10 days so I think it's worth it. 

Hips 39.5 (-2)

Waist 33.5 (-1)

Bust 37 (-1.5)

Arms 12 (0)

Legs 21 (-1)

Down 8 pounds and 5.5 inches!!

Day 21

Not too many thoughts this morning. Just going along for this weight loss ride. 

October 2- 162.4

Breakfast-fiber one and almond milk

Snack- chai tea

Lunch-taco meat, black beans, couscous, tortilla chips, lettuce, cheese, pear (this feels like a lot when I write it all out but there was less than a half cup of the meat, beans and couscous and a scant amount of cheese and lettuce)

Snack- peanuts and raisins

Dinner/post workout- pink smoothie (I was planning on eating more for dinner but didn't get around to it and honestly just realized it.)

Exercise- day 9 of level 1 of 30 day shred. I'm starting to feel pretty good about this workout but also getting nervous to move up a level. However, it will be good for my body to not do the same thing every day. 

Day 20

Things are certainly going slower than I would like but I guess I need to be positive that they are going. And at this rate, they are going at a healthy rate. But I am so tempted right now to have a snack that might not help, but I'm having one of those hungry days. We'll see if I can work through this. 

October 1- 163.3

Breakfast- oatmeal and tea

Lunch- chicken, quinoa, steamed veggies and pear

Snack- dry roasted peanuts and raisins

Dinner- taco quinoa 

Exercise- day 8 of level 1 of 30 day shred (not too bad considering I took yesterday off. I'm actually a lot less sore and did more of it at full tilt.)