New Year's Resolution diet group- please join!

[Kay_Baby]

Huge congratulations! Now that's a great reason to gain weight.

I've just iced 30 Cookie Monster cupcakes for my littlest 1st birthday tomorrow. I dread to think how many calories are in them but I am going to eat one to celebrate (surviving) the last year.

 

[Warby]

2have, that is so fantastic! Congratulations to you!

I have totally fallen off the wagon (travelled to Disney where I indulged over and over, then came home and was sick so did no exercise.

I will start anew tomorrow.

 

[Kay_Baby]

Weighed in today and I've lost 2lb. That's 9lb so far this year. I feel very proud of myself as I feel like I look better in my clothes. There is still a long way to go but I feel it's achievable.

 

[2have4kids]

Well done kay! Warby maybe a holiday will help things, we all need a break sometimes. I'm still trying to eat reasonably. If I'm able to carry this baby (I usually mc within the first 8 weeks) there's no reason to gain anything in the first trimester.

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

Hopefully this is your sticky baby! Do you get an early appointment to check how everything is going?

 

[2have4kids]

Hi Kitten, yes I did beta bloods over the weekend with a follow up appt tomorrow. The lines are really light for 1 week past AF so I'm not holding my breath. We're almost complete the adoption process & have 1 last IVF set up in April in Europe. With so many irons in the fire our family will be on the way soon

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

I wish you the best! It sounds like either way some child is going to be lucky enough to call you Mom.

Hubby's out in the field this week, and I had all these plans to pump up the exercise... instead I've been kicking back with DD and the cats. It's my birthday this weekend though, so I'm just telling myself that I'm having one long party.

 

[2have4kids]

Well hope you have something special lined up!! You must be a creative lady being a feb child (DH is 23rd), I'm not much into horiscopes but I do agree & like that projection for the hubbie.

Just got back from the doc's office. The betas were very strong, my hpt's must be old as the lines were super faint. According to their numbers it's a wee bit above average

I've really got to be careful to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Do not want to gain and the cravings are already horrendous at only 6 weeks. Had a midnight snack of clam chowder soup last night.

 

[Warby]

2have, I am so happy for you! What reassuring news.

Happy birthday Kitteh! Mine is on Feb 16, and I am turning...gulp...40!

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

That's wonderful! Maybe look online and see if there are recipes for healthier options of what you're craving?

I used to be really into writing/drawing/web design as a carefree teenager. Now the most creative thing I do is sew every now and then or update my website. I admit I'm a little addicted to astrology; I find it fascinating!

Happy early birthday to your hubby! His is the day before my younger sister's (she's the artistic one in the family)

Happy early birthday to you, Warby! Mine is the 15th. Any special plans? This is my last year in the 20s. I swear time just flies by now...

Much better today, reached 10k steps and did a lot of cleaning (I'm so glad I scrubbed the shower down just before hubby came home from the field ). Not eating as much today to make up for the calorie buffet I've had these past two-three days. Made homemade Mexican, and instead of wrapping it all up in a tortilla I just put it in a bowl (that's 200 less calories consumed... why is bread so evil?). Hoping the scale is kind to me on Friday!

 

[Warby]

I think I am getting a surprise party thrown for me.

Today, for the first time since coming back from my trip, I got on my treadmill. I am about 1200 steps from my goal and am determined to make it.

 

[2have4kids]

29 & 40 - happy early birthday to you both! Warby how do you know about the surprise party? Lucky lady!

Kitty I feel you on the bread thing, mom gave DH the most delicious fruity bread, I had a slice before bed tonight (if you're going to eat carbs like that it should be in the morning!) But I did ok mon/tues other than the bread. Made salmon fillets, lemon green beans, & spinach/tomato/feta salad with balsamic vinegar, has been keeping me going. Been drinking lots of tea lately, so cold here in Calgary.

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

A surprise party, how exciting! I think I remember you posting about how you accidently found out about it... I'm sure it will still be wonderful!

Thank you, 2have4kids!

Probably going to Dave & Buster's with my family. My parents will be there so I can have a drink or two, and kick hubby's rear at some games (a long-standing tradition that started when we were dating ).

That sounds delicious! I've been trying to cut bread out, and so far I've went from eating some every day to once or twice a week usually.

Did 30 Day Shred for the first time in forever this afternoon... man, am I feeling it! Hubby came home right after and got all excited when he saw what a sweaty mess I was. Men are weird. He brought home the extra pizza he had from lunch too. Now I have to decide if I'm going to be good and stick to what I'm cooking in the crockpot, or say "screw it" and eat the pizza!

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

Weekly Weigh-In

Week 0: 131
Week 1: 128.4 (-2.6 lbs)
Week 2: 128.4 (-0 lbs, on period)
Week 3: 128.6 (+.2 lbs)
Week 4: 126.2 (-2.4 lbs)
Week 5: 128.6 (+2.4 lbs)
Week 6: 125.8 (-2.8 lbs)

Goal 1: 129.9 by 2/15 - complete
Goal 2: 125 by 6/1
Goal 3: 120 by 12/31

Sooooo not what I was expecting to see this morning. My period is MIA, I'm a hormonal and bloaty mess (I've been crying while watching Criminal Minds... I'm a Criminal Justice major, I don't cry during these shows!), and I ate more than normal this past week. My scale is out to mess with my mind, I just know it.

That being said: 125!

 

[Warby]

Ooh that's awesome Kitteh Kat! I would kill to see 125 on my scale! Ok, not really KILL, but it would be awesome. Guess I have to work for it like you did!

I am happy to report that I am back in the healthy choices lifestyle. Have met my daily step goal for the past 4 days and have again cut out the late night snacking.

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

July will be my two year mark since I started the process, so it's taken me awhile. Slow and steady wins the race!

Congrats on gaining control again! Especially with the steps, I'm still struggling with that. Now comes the hard part - a holiday and birthday back to back.

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

Yesterday was bad, today was much better. Had some chocolate and I'm still under goal! Hubby and I have been deep cleaning the house and sorting things into either the trash or donations, so I'm sure I've burned some calories even though I didn't get to a real exercise. But the house is sparkling!

My family is coming up tomorrow for my birthday celebrations, and my younger sister is bringing her old gaming system with the dance games that I used to play, so I'm going to get back into that. I used to burn over 200+ calories just dancing for a bit, and I loved that it didn't feel like exercise. Excited to see if it makes a difference!

 

[Graceyous]

Well done kittehkat. Hope everyone else is doing well. Not weighing in this wk as my af is due and I'm all bloated as usual. Total loss so far is 15 lbs. .. Another 14lbs to go to my initial target of 126 lbs. (I'll see then if I want to go further! )

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

Congrats on your loss!! (and thank you!)

I'm finishing up my period and dreading the scale tomorrow... it usually isn't kind to me during this time. But I love self-torture!

Are you doing any kind of exercises, Graceyous?

 

[Warby]

I've decided that for my Lenten sacrifice this year, I am going to meet my step goal every single day. It is a sacrifice of Lounging time. So far, I am one for one.


I am also giving up cookies. Wish me luck!