sorry

weight 126--happy, still working hard, still want to lose more weight. Goal weight 125 secret goal weight 120.

Camille you have done great, Sorry we lost to Kara. You would have had to weigh 134 to tie her, me 109, Eric 205. That would make me and you anorexic. You shouldn't go below 145 and me 120. What does Eric weigh? Call me

" do your boobs hang low....?"

You know the song.....
The answer:
yes
yes
I haven't tried but sure I can after my fourth.
yes
yes

Warning...this post may be uncomfortable for some readers....I am pretending I am in my safe place of close friends, ignoring the possibility of other lurpy readers. Sorry if I offend.


Saggy Boobs
Q. What did one saggy boob say to the other saggy boob?

A. We better get some support before people start thinking we're nuts!


One of the draw backs of losing weight is my chest is the first to lose weight and last to gain. Although smaller boobs makes for better running. I will take it. They are pretty pitiful for being in my "prime"

i have struggled the past week. Our Biggest loser competition in my family ends July 1st and I feel like I won't lose any more. Plus my scale is playing tricks on me magically spitting out false numbers despite my mental vibes telling it to play nice these last 2 weeks. Perhaps my body gearing up in ovulation incubation is playing a part in water weight and it is not actual fat poundage.

Another issue I am facing is my children being home from school.
In theory I should love my children and relish their childhood and being home all day to spend all my mental and physically energies on rearing them right.

However, I might be heading down a slippery slope to insanity.

TRUE CONFESSIONS:

They are driving me crazy, and when I feel crazy I eat to make me feel better.
That in turn makes me feel guilty and then I'm even more ticked afterward, so it does the opposite effect.

I have kept on top of my working out but have slacked on the eating somewhat.
I had a Krispy Kreme donut today....I know, eat a apple instead right??? Totally not worth it!
It is still a mental game for me.
I am learning to gage my stress level and not self-medicate through food.

FINAL ANALYSIS:
I am making a U-Turn and repenting and continue to make better choices.

I have gotten sick of writing my food log, but I know it helps.

Any trip snack ideas in order to not eat Red Vines and Twix???

ATTN: LURKERS
COMMENT!!!

Hello

Mandi, Camille told me you are at a happy weight. Wow, I will probably never see my high school weight 105. Congratulations ! I am still shooting for 120, 7 more pounds to go.

Camille keep it up you are doing great and remember to be good on your trip.

I am trying to keep busy so I don't eat as much, still love food, still a struggle.
Keep in touch, Chantelle

magic numbers

I feel I am writing to myself. Thats cool, I'll write as if there are invisible blogger friends reading this. (I am such a loner!)I feel I have not accomplished the mission and will continue plugging away for lofty goals.


As I was talking to one of my favorite people today....Ms. Ash.
Conversations always too short.

We were discussing when enough is enough for our weightloss.
When we reach our magic number is it enough? Or do we keep wanting more?
I have reached a goal of a "number" I have not been at post-children. Yet, do I pat myself and feel proud?........NO! I want to go further and hit my fire-extinguisher goal.( Where Mandi has now gotten to!)

I feel along the way down the scale each minor accomplishment should be enjoyed. If not we will feel guilty and unsatisfied till we're 50. Not me people, I want to feel healthy and happy for the rest of my life, finding balance always. I am guilty of wanting more. Tonight I will realize and relish my accomplishments, if only for a mere 15 min.

I am running 30+ miles a week @ a realtively decent pace for me.
I can still bust out the butterfly stroke at swimming and kick butt.
I can swim 80+ laps in 45 min. And go for a 1hr long bike ride after.
I can beat my husband running on a monster hill during interval training.
I can do a pretty decent yoga session with good form.
I have woken up @ 5:00 or 5:30 for the past 3 months 4-6 days a week.
I occasionaly have glances at the gym my way. (Occasionaly)Feels good sadly.
I have calf muscles. (Swimmers don't have calves, I now have a budding muscle)
My legs are toner, especially a previous problem spot above my knees.
I do not have cankles, I may have thick thighs but my ankles are great.(Thanks Mama Rebecca)
I am starting to get my waist back.
I have pretty cut arms right now.
I have a fierce plank.
I will run a marathon and a sprint triathlon in 2008.
I love, the workout burn and excercising till I feel like barfing.
True confessions, I really do.... the harder the better. Feel like a heart attack......even better!

If I had this drive and competetive spirit in my youth I could have been a great athlete.( I lulled off in swimming when I discovered boys...big mistake)

Whew...that felt good.
I'll go back to feeling inadequete now.

Peace out ghosts,
Camille

grounded

I have been grounded from the computer, I almost lost my husband's application for a job and it was 35 pages long.--So good to hear that you two girls are doing well.--I on the other hand need to get back in the zone. I am eating too much. I bought a big bag of almonds at Costco and I have been snacking on them a little to much. I have just been hungry all this week and weak as in willpower. Still 128 not bad not good. So I promise I am going to start blogging my food log and I still need to weigh myself everyday I think it helps me stay in the zone. --Stay strong this weekend.

Hi.

Okay, my eyes are about to fall out of my head as I am writing this. I am so tired. But, here I am trying to return. I think I'm slacking because I feel like someone else took the wheel for a while and I need a break. It feels good... but I know I need to keep my food log so shame on me! Camille... can you be more specific about the dip? Just call and tell me... really exciting! I got you a present in Spokane and i can't wait to send it to you. send me your address especially now that I'm not even going to see you this summer... jerk. Anyway, I had 3 bowls of raisin bran today. At three different times... is that weird? I was so busy i didn't have time for anything else. So here is my meals for today...

Breakfast-
1 bowl raisin bran

cleaned my house all morning for my dad to come...

Went swimming with kids then rushed home to sell headbands to Maressa (Ashley came too)

L-
String cheese, coke zero

Snack-
Bowl of raisin bran

worked out at 4:30 pm then went to run errands while Ben went to a Yankees game with my dad.

Dinner-
bowl of raisin bran... I'm not kidding!

put both kids down and just now sitting down for the first time all day! ( it's 8:30 pm)

I did workout at 4:30 cardio cut and got my hamstrings kicked!
Also, I played basketball for 2 hours last night and although I only scored 4 points, I ran harder than any one person should without throwing up...crazy!

"bend me....shape me...."

Anyway you want to! Finally today I jumped on the scale scared to see the number, and to my suprise I dip I had not expected! I was stoked! I had to take a double-take at the scale and ask my husband to weigh himself to make sure it was not a fluke! ( I am still scared it is) I WILL TAKE IT! I am going to keep doing exactly the same thing...... scared to change a thing! Today I got my shrinking butt (thankfully) out of bed and went swimming at an outdoor pool @5:30 a.m .........brutal to get up but well worth the torture of a buzzing alarm clock waking a peaceful slumber. It was already 75 degrees and the pool felt perfect. I had a yoganess moment watching the sunrise while swimming. I read a quote by a doctor saying that getting some form of exercise at dawn is as powerful as an anti-depressant. I think there is some truth to that. Having a quiet moment while making your body work, accomplishing your workout before the chaos of your day starts is awesome. Not possible for everyone but great if it is....... There is my plug for early morning workouts. I also went on a short run @ 9:00a.m with my sis-n-law Jenn, which turned in to a walk because we got lost. This was not so fun as the sun already at that time is gearing up to blaze.

tuesday:

B- protein shake
S- nuts
L- vegetables and steak
S-3 handfuls popcorn
D- meatballs

Wed thus far

B- protein shake
S- nuts
L-meatballs
D- projected dinner chicken and veggies

MANDI- DO NOT LEAVE US EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE A ROCK STAR!

DON"T QUIT SASH RIDE IT TILL THE END!

new week 3 more to go

Someday Camille will be writing for a health magazine or short stories, very entertaining post.
--On Saturday I went to Chile's and returned to my old eating habits. I couldn't resist the chips and salsa, but I did order the lettuce wraps and I ate at 8 o'clock at night. --
--GOALS this week:
15 miles jog throughout the week
2 spin classes
2 workouts in pool
2 weight sessions
2 ab workouts

no sugar no bread, eating before 6 p.m.
I am going to weigh in on Saturday--hopefully 126--I haven't dared weigh myself after Saturday night. --3 weeks till conest is over!

Cheater,Cheater.....cookie eater

I am a cheater and trying to defy all odds stacked against me to have it stamped on my forehead as a diet cheater. As of right now I have not physicaly cheated since my last re-do, however I have taken a big whif of some potent, delectable food and feel I have inhaled calories and therefore feel guilty at the thought of cheating. So, let me simplify....I either feel guilty for cheating or feel guilty for thinking about cheating! I would make the worst guy ever! This diet is doing loopy things to my brain. I have figured out it's quite simple:

WE WANT WHAT WE CAN'T HAVE......AND WHEN WE HAVE IT, IT LOSES IT'S APPEAL!! RIGHT??

Suddenly a bowl of cereal is a seductress. No people! Not normal!

Food is food we eat to live not live to eat.

I am going to work on concentrating on how I feel rather than what I cannot eat. Try to remove the guilt factor. If we didn't make it to the gym.....ok.... make it tommorow. If we look phenomenal and decided to splurge and eat a cookie.....go right ahead you deserve it! If we cheat and need to make a U-turn a thousand times to get back on the freeway....eventually we will learn. Positive thoughts lead to accomplished actions. I want to accomplish the impossible. Or at least give it a hearty effort.
Live guilt- free people!

Peace out friends,
Camille



P.S this all could be PMS talking.

Food log: Friday
spin bike for 45 min and weights for 30
B-
a peice of quiche left over from sister's baby shower
S- nuts
L- subway whole wheat turkey kids mini sub
D- 3 bean soup
Dessert - Ricotta creme

Sat-body pump class
B-ricotta creme
S pistachios
L- 2 slices of turkey and 3 slices cheese
S-picstachios sugar free candy
D- fajita salad
Dessert ricotta creme and 2 handfuls popcorn (obsessing over)

Testing

IT has been raining for two days now, I am dying to go on walk outside it is to wet and muddy.

The stomach flu diet...

Oh yes, I have been to hell and back! Woke up Tues morning with the fresh feeling of puke in my lungs! Seriously, having the stomach flu is so overrated... or is it underrated? Anyway, I'm finally feeling a little better and I'm pretty sure I lost at least 1 lb so I'm trying to capitalize off that! You guys are keeping it up! Did the Google invites not work? you should be able to post now... but let me know!

Tues-
2 pieces sour dough toast (actually has a low glycemic index because of the acid)

Wed-
1 bowl bran flakes
5 triscuits
1 turkey burger Pattie with cheese, lettuce, tomato

milk

also, i worked out on Monday, 1 hr weights... so sore!! Remember Camille BIG MEALS WITH LOTS OF VEGGIES AND MEAT!!!! KEEP THE MACHINE RUNNING!

ps Ben just put in the movie "The Painted Veil" Have you seen it? Oh, I'm so obsessed... seriously such a good movie! Haunting!

A little bit of this and that...

This little girl was at the park on Sat and her afro puffs with her cherry dress was so cute to me! Made me feel like summer has finally come! Time to eat some cherries!

Okay, so I'm definitely feeling good lately now that my cold from h-e-l-l is over (that was me spelling hell by the way...kinda defeats the purpose when you are reading it!) Anyway, I'm back and ready to work-out tomorrow! Can't wait to get back to the gym. I'm going to step up the exercise this week because I'm going home this weekend and remember how my anorexic sisters think I'm chubby. As they call it... "big boned!" I'm the amazon woman in the family. That's fine. I like my badunk. So this weekend has been really mellow. The weather is finally picking up and today could not have been more perfect. How's Texas ladies? Chantelle, you are dropping lbs like a mad lady! You are doing something right that's for sure. I added Chantelle as an author so you can now make posts. Camille, I need your email but don't write it here just call me and tell me. Here is my weekend list of food-

Friday-

b-2 eggs

1 piece of toast

l-

1/2 of William's left over cheese quasadilla on whole wheat tortilla

avocado,salsa

cherries (ummm... so good right now!)

D-Huge salad with Gorgonzola, bacon, almonds, oil and vinegar and fresh pepper (tomatoes too!)

s-

warm milk

Saturday-

b-

2 pieces toast

l-

in and out protein style, grilled onions, diet coke! so good.

dinner-

Turkey sandwich, laughing cow low fat cheese, tomatoes, lettuce

3 potato chips (tom's salt and vine agar... so good I had to taste!)

snack-

pudding snack with light whip cream

Sunday-

Breakfast-

2 pieces of toast

lunch-

turkey/cheese/asparagus pepper avocado salad

s-

1 piece dark choc with natural peanut butter

diet coke

... keep it up girls and start posting like crazy!

PS saw this bikini on urban outfitters and I'm so tempted to buy it. i think it might be the only 2 piece i could pull off without making people run away in fear...

Is is bad when your throat is white?

This is a dude from this weekend who was the tallest man I've ever seen in real life (besides shaq...) I thought he looked really slim. No lurpy lbs on this guy. Plus the cowboy boots are hot!

Um, someone please kill me. no really, I'm to the point of considering doctor assisted suicide! I don't think I would make a very good cancer patient. Anyway, went to the doctor and turns out I don't have strep, I'm just a big baby. But, I already knew that. So I've been looking into having this blog be a team blog which means you guys (Camille, Chantelle) can make posts instead of having to put things in comments. What do you think? All I need is your email addresses. Camille you give such good advise I definitely need you to be doing your own posts because sometimes people don't always look at the comments. Come on, we have like 11 people following us through this journey and we need to give them all we got!! Do it for the 11 people... (hi guys!)

Wed-
breakfast
2 eggs

lunch-
in and out protein style
diet coke

snack-
chicken breast

dinner-
2 pieces whole grain toast

Thursday (day of death!!)
breakfast-
1 piece whole grain toast

lunch-
mahi mahi tacos (i had to have something with protein?)

dinner-
bean soup, chicken, avocado

PS. does insane amounts of Tylenol count as a snack? are there carbs in Tylenol when you are taking 4+ every 4 hours!??!?!?

I want to die!

I feel like death right now... what else to say!? I have the flu but yet I've still managed to eat like crap. Well, not that bad but I feel gross. Camille, I'm starting to feel like this whole blogging thing is leaving me more frustrated that we don't live next to each other. I really miss you! Without the blogging I just put you out of my head and pretend you never existed, but now I can't do that. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. But, I blog on...

Monday-
breakfast-
cereal

Lunch-
turkey/cheese

dinner-
mushroom soup
milk

tues-
breakfast- milk
cheese with crackers (ww)

lunch- turkey artichoke panini
diet coke

dinner-
mushroom soup
Tylenol

The Pillar Falls!

Okay, so i definitely deviated from the diet this weekend. This was not out of weakness but out of necessity. I was up at this cabin fairly isolated and although I brought food for myself I got to a point where I didn't have enough calories and instead of snacking like crazy I decided to eat an unauthorized meal. What was the meal you ask...PIZZA! and it was good. So, besides that I was able to do pretty good but it is interesting how inconvenient this diet is. But, I can't stay home forever so I had to take one for the team...

Friday-

Breakfast- bran flakes, milk

Lunch-
in'n out protein style (so good!)

snack-
beef jerky and almonds

dinner-
salad, tomatoes and ranch

dark chocolate piece

Sat- the day of death!!

breakfast-
1 bowl life cereal (there was no other alternative!!)

Lunch-
avocado, cucumber pepper salad with lemon juice
water

dinner-
2 pieces Hawaiian pizza (sooooo good!!)
diet coke

Sun-
breakfast- 2 eggs, 1 piece ww toast

lunch-
bb chicken sandwich on ww bread, salad

snack-
almonds
diet coke

dinner-
pork, bean, cheese burrito (tiny)
water

Monday-
milk, all bran cereal

I'm recommited people. I kinda think it was a good thing because now I can work back up to something. I think i may return to phase 1! Camille, I am so proud of your little victories. I know what you mean...every one counts!! Chantelle, keep it up. The first part is really hard and it is easy to be hard on yourself and then just throw in the towel. You have to just move on and start with renewed commitment!

A case of the Thursdays...

WELCOME CHANTALLE!!! We (meaning me and Camille) are so glad you have come to join us. Yes you can spell check in blogger but not in your comments =( Trust me... your audience (again...it's just me and Camille out here!) is not known for their spelling abilities so don't sweat it. If it really bugs you, write in word and then cut and paste it into the comment box. I seriusly cant spel so dont wory about it!



dude, one thing about this diet that is hard (besides the no eating anything that taste good...) is that you cook so much your dishes double in size. I've noticed that I have to do 2 loads of dishes a day and it is waring on me. I hate dishes to begin with...who doesn't? Lately I have been totally avoiding them and just leaving them in my sink to rot. Is that bad? I find myself looking at them and then just turning to work on something else or to wrestle with William (our new favorite sport.) Anyway, I got home tonight and laid down to rest and essentially avoid my dishes. My husband came home after working 10 hrs, commuting 2 and reading books to William for 1/2 hour. After my rest I came downstairs to a completely spotless kitchen. Is that not the most romantic thing a husband can do? He is good...really good. Thanks Ben for supporting me on this diet...even though you still have the food intake of a 7 year old...aka all white carbs and red vines diet.

Thursday-
b-oat bran cereal, milk

l- in and out protein style, grilled onions, diet coke...extra ice!

s- cherries (lowest glycemic index of fruit)

d-cheese quasadilla, whole wheat tortilla
2 tomatoes

s- choc sugar free pudding

It's just you and me...

Hey Camille, why didn't you call me back? Dude... Okay, so it is officially you and me left here but that is cool right? I'm totally still on board and working out like a crazy lady. How is the weight loss competition going. When is that over? miss you.

Tues-
b- let me guess...2 eggs
s- choc covered strawberry (soooooooo good!)
l- turkey wraps
d- cereal (that bran oats crap... not real cereal... although i would give my right arm for a bowl of golden grams right now... or pops... ummmmmmmm!!)

played b-ball... i suck!!

Wed-
b- hmmm.... 2 eggs
l- 2 mahi mahi tacos at baja fresh (i took one tortilla off of each taco, so good)
diet coke
d- avocado, asparagus and red pepper salad (even better with asparagus!)
snack- choc sugar free pudding
milk

4:30 pm cardio cut (got my hamstrings kicked big time!!)

You win some you lose some...

Really dragging "A" as Ben would say. Went to the gym today and I've decided I have to eat some carbs right before I go to lift weights or else I'm just pathetic. So, I slathered up a granola bar with peanut butter and it was so good! I noticed that I had a lot more immediate energy too which you really need when lifting. Anyway, I have lost another 2 lbs for a total of 10 lbs. Feeling good and I don't really want to go any further with the weight loss but wouldn't mind converting some fat into muscle. I guess that is what we are all looking for. Camille, talk to me. What is going on with your food log? Not reporting means something is a miss!!? But, I'm so glad to hear you made a break through with the 5 lbs! That is a big deal. That is like someone on biggest loser losing like 50 lbs in 1 week! You must be being too hard on yourself. You have to be doing something right to have lost 5 lbs. Maybe the concussion jump started your metabolism...hmmmm... in that case... I need to arrange a fall! Did you do that on purpose and throw Luke under the bus just so you could lose some weight? After all, they are just his baby teeth!

Sunday-

Dinner-
chicken, salad, asparagus
sugar free candy

Monday-
Breakfast-
2 eggs
milk with caffix

Lunch-
Chicken salad
onion soup

Snack-
dark chocolate (i love it, it makes me feel like a normal person

snack-
granola bar with peanut butter

dinner-
chicken with asparagus (Sunday leftovers yum!!=))

I've really been struggling the past few days... not that I've broken any rules... I'm just bored. You realize how much sweets are a cultural/social things when you no longer eat them. Life isn't as much fun when you don't have ice cream and brownies with everyone else. Life isn't as colorful when you're out to eat and you watch everyone else enjoy their cheesecake! But, I trudge forward... never budging... never wavering... I am a machine...

Sat-
Breakfast
2 eggs

lunch-
turkey/avocado, cucumber, red pepper lime salad

snack- 2 pieces dark chocolate (72 % cocoa!!)

dinner-
chicken quesadilla on whole wheat tortilla with avocado and salsa (yummy!)

Sunday-
breakfast- whole grain oat bran cereal (not bad with splenda)

snack- almonds

lunch-
2 eggs/water

and I keep going like a robot...

Back on...

Things keep on truckin'. Everyone keeps asking me when I'm going to go back to "normal"? I guess I kinda have a new normal. I feel like I'm eating what I want, but what I want has changed. I don't feel like I"m losing more weight at this point and I don't really want to so I'm just staying at the same pace. Basically a hybrid phase 1 and phase 2. Here is my food log for the last few days.

Wed-
breakfast
2 eggs

Lunch-
salmon, mushrooms, snap peas
diet coke

Dinner-
Chicken kabob

Thursday-
Breakfast
2 eggs

Lunch-
Turkey, laughing cow reduced fat cheese, red pepper wraps
diet coke

snack-
1 hand full blueberries

Dinner-
salad, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, homemade ranch (so good!)

snack-
warm milk/vanilla/splenda

New Jeans...

Okay, first things first. Camille has suffered a serious tragedy and is thus been given a day of "eat whatever you want!" Hello, she had a concussion and her baby has snaggle teeth (and no neck!) Camille- NO REGRETS! Just get back on that horse. Also, tell your husband it is not cool to call your 2 year old Toe Mater. Even if his 2 front teeth are lodged into his upper gums. Oh, so sad!

Back to business, here I am. Continuing on the diet and feeling scared to touch carbs in fear I 'll gain 100 lbs! Is that bad? I saw Carrie tonight and she looked fantastic. She has lost 5 lbs in 1 week and hasn't had white flour or sugar in that time! I'm so proud. I went to Costco and bought the new True Religion jeans and I'm happy to say that I feel good. I don't look any different but the clothes just feel good... ya know? So, I guess I"m going to keep going in phase 2 just because I feel better and the energy thing is really appealing! When you get rid of the cravings, you start to forget what you're missing. I'm getting a little disappointed with the comment activity lately. Am I boring you guys or what!?


Food log

Monday-

Breakfast-
Ricotta cheese mixture (out of eggs =))

Lunch-
In'N OUt protein style, grilled onions
diet coke

Dinner
Turkey sandwich on whole wheat pita with avocado, tomato laughing cow cheese

snack
milk

Tuesday
Breakfast
Ricotta cheese mixture

Lunch
Garden Salad with chicken breast
corn soup

Dinner
Garden Salad with chicken breast (do I sound like a broken record?)

Snack-
Last 2 bites of 6 carb cheese cake... I"m desperate okay!!

Weird

Okay, so I've had a weird couple of days. Let's just say I've eaten out a lot and even though I have totally avoided carbs and sweets, I still feel guilty. Not guilty, but I have definitely been eating more than when I'm just hanging out at home. Anyway, it wasn't too bad, but I'm pretty sure I haven't lost any more lurpy lbs but that's okay. I'm to my goal so, beggars can't be choosers. How is everyone? I saw that Camille has come to the site a couple of times, yet there is no comments...hmmmm. That worries me! Camille? are you out there? Did you get sucked in by the evil allure of weekend carbs?

Food Log

Sat-
Breakfast
2 eggs

Lunch-
In n' out burger protein style
diet coke

Snack
3 whole wheat crackers with laughing cow low fat cheese and tomatoes (mmmm)

Dinner
Grilled Butterfish, Short Ribs (Roy's Restaurant at Pebble Beach....sooo good and no I didn't have any chocolate bomb cake!!)
Steamed Milk

Sunday-

Breakfast
2 eggs
diet coke (I had a bad night... baby had a fever...teething?)

Lunch-
Roast with carrots (dad's made it...mother's day!)
Salad

snack-
2 bites south beach bar...dude, so gross... I threw the whole box away!

Dinner-
Turkey Sandwich with avocado, lc cheese and tomato
3 bites of 6 carb cheese cake (still some left... I'm savoring it slowly!!)

so proud!

Guys, I'm really proud of us! Not so much about losing weight (which is really awesome...Lisa way to go!) but more so that we are eating so much better! The veggies are doing wonders for my bod and my mind, and my head and my brain too ("school of rock" quote...sorry!) So, as far as not snacking the only thing I have found that works is make sure you are eating big enough meals. You should be satisfied so don't under eat at your meals because then you snack more and snacks usually have more sugar or artificial sugar in them. Also, I've found on the days I'm way busier I just do better. Not like we all aren't so busy. And, dink 8 oz of water when you are feeling snacky and then wait 20 min, see if that will cure the urge?! Okay, so confession time... I went to Cheesecake Factory with my friend Kristina tonight and I got the 6 carb cheesecake sweetened with splenda! It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. I had less than half of it but it was definitely the first real treat I've had since I started. Anyway, if you are looking for a real treat that is still really low in carbs and artificially sweetened... this is a great thing!! Again, I know we shouldn't over rely on the artificial sweetened things... but an occasional during phase 2 is okay. Here is my food log for the day...

Friday-
breakfast-
2 eggs

lunch-
chicken, red/green peppers, turkey meatballs

snack-
1 spoon natural peanut butter

Dinner-
Chopped salad with chicken, tomatoes, apples, bacon, blue cheese with oil and balsamic vinegar (mmmmmmmmmmm)
dessert- 6 carb cheese cake! soooooooooo goooooooooood!!!

DUDES...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

Okay, hear this! I went to the gym yesterday and I have officially lost 8 lbs!!! In 2 and 1/2 weeks that is just right! Anyway, I'm still going. Not to lose more weight necessarily but to feel good. Last night I went out to dinner with good friends Seth and Ashley. The place had the best desserts ever. I ordered this flour less chocolate torte and took one bite. After I tasted how sweet it was I didn't touch it. It was hard, let me tell you! But, I resisted. Anyway, I'm nervous about this weekend because I'm going to Carmel and we always eat like crap at the beach house. I have to be prepared. Surprisingly, I'm not that tempted. I think my system is definitely adjusted to having no sugar. I feel liberated to tell the truth. Anyway, how is everyone doing out there? Camille, no more Splenda... Carrie, how are things in breastfeeding land?... Lisa, keep on truckin'... are you coming to dinner with Kristina and me tonight? Laurel, how's your progress?

food log

Thursday
Breakfast-
2 eggs
1/4 c. ricotta cheese

Lunch-
Whole wheat pita turkey sandwich, avocado, tomato, laughing cow reduced fat cheese
diet coke

Snack-
whole wheat cracker with cheese

Dinner-
Salmon, asparagus and fennel
dessert- 1 bite flour less torte =)

still truckin'

okay, good days keep comin'. as for weight, i haven't checked since Monday. I'm starting not to care as much about weight. that's good right? anyway, here is my food log for Tues and wed

Tues-
breakfast
2 eggs
milk/splenda/caffix

lunch-
pita whole wheat, turkey, tomato, onion, laughing cow low fat cheese sandwich

dinner-
turkey carrot foil dinner with 2 tomatoes/olive oil/vinegar

Wed-
Breakfast
2 eggs

lunch-
leftovers turkey foil dinner

snack- Canadian bacon (2 slices)

dinner-
parm chicken with huge green salad

dessert-
ricotta cheese/cocoa powder/splenda......sooooooo good! (isn't that sad!)

Yesterday was interesting. It wasn't what I expected. Lets just say I had oatmeal for breakfast and I got a sugar headache at about 11. Isn't that weird? It was like my body is so used to not having any sugar that it was overloaded by something as basic as oatmeal. Anyway, I also had 1/2 apple for a snack and that too hit my bloodstream fast! Anyway, by the end of the day I wished I could just stay in phase 1. How weird. It's like I have no desire for carbs because I feel so good. I think I just need to be more gradual and not have any in the morning. Still, it was nice to have more options. Here is my food log.

Breakfast-
Oatmeal

Lunch-
In-n-out protein style (this is becoming my favorite thing... dangerous)
diet coke

Snack-
1/2 apple with parm cheese shaved

Snack II-
Lettuce wrap with turkey and cheese

Work out- power pump 4:30 pm

Dinner-
Cucumber, avocado, yellow pepper, s/p, lemon juice salad (also my new favorite thing!!)

steamed milk with caramel sugar free flavor (Starbucks/barns and noble)

PS went to see Made of Honor with my friends last night to celebrate... so fun but the movie was terrible. Would've been cute but way too raunchy!! NOT COOL!

Guys, we have a new member! Welcome Laurel!!! I totally know who you are. I think we met at the brass bear with Maryanne once. I'm so glad you are joining us especially since people are dropping like flies around here! You and Camille are on the same track so it will be good to bounce things off each other. I'm telling you the most important thing is to keep a food journal. You can do it here or on your own... it's up to you! I'm glad you found us.

Sunday went well, I had to make scones for all our friends and I wanted to eat one really bad! Miraculously, I did not! (applause!!) Tomorrow I can feel the toast approaching my lips!! Here we go phase two. Everyone else is kinda in different stages but Leslee, Lisa W and I are all done with the first 2 weeks... We are celebrating by going to see "Maid of Honor" tomorrow night! I think it is a good idea to reward ourselves for the past two weeks, no matter what your progress. That doesn't mean we should do it with food...but something fun, like a pedicure or a night out with friends. Anyway, here is my Sunday food log... love you guys!

Breakfast-
Milk/caffix splenda (ran out of eggs...duh!)
Cashews

Lunch
Turkey paddie with cheese and salsa (surprisingly good!)

Snack-
red peppers and low fat laughing cow cheese

Dinner-
Camille's cucumber salad with red peppers, avocado, cucumber, red onion, s/p, lemon juice...................mmmmmmmmmmmm so good!!!!!!

milk/caffix and splenda!

so that's it! If I can make it thru tonight, I've made it through the first 2 weeks!

Okay, so I went to the gym tonight and got on the scale... to my surprise I had only lost 1 more pound. I got the south beach diet book and read up on what might be happening. It talks about how not eating is not good! I have definitely not been eating very much lately and I think that is actually hurting me... not helping. So, remember to be eating 3 meals a day and snacks or else your body doesn't run like a machine! Here's to starting phase 2 on Monday! I'm more motivated than ever. Also, I learned that in the first 2 weeks you loose mostly belly weight, which I didn't really have that much to loose. So from here on out I should loose 1-2 lbs a week. That means only 2 more weeks of phase 2 and then maintenance! How is everyone doing out there? Don't let the weekend get you down!!

Saturday-

Breakfast- 2 eggs

Caffix with milk/splenda

Lunch- Huge salad with bacon, Gorgonzola and olive oil/balsamic vinegar

Dinner- Turkey paddie with cheese, sugar free Popsicle

Caffix/ milk and splenda

dudes...

okay, today was weird because I'm still totally gung-ho (is that how you say that?) but I'm kinda out of food and options. I found myself just not eating very much. It was surprisingly not hard. If you keep yourself busy enough, starvation is quite enjoyable (can you feel the sarcasm!!) No seriously, I had to go to the store tonight and restock because I definitely know I can't keep going to in-n-out burger everyday. Only 2 more days... COME ON LADIES!!!!!!

Breakfast-

didn't really eat, because my sister and I talked on the phone forever!! (good though...needed to happen!)

Lunch-

2 eggs

Snack-
Edemame with chicken salad (I'm pretty sure I should probably stop eating that chicken salad by now...probably not that fresh...indication of my desperation!!)

Snack-
1 handful of popcorn (i know it's not kosher but I'm down to nothing.)

Dinner- 1 c. chicken breast

snack- caffix (postom alternative) with milk and splenda... dude, so good! Carrie, it is a really good alternative to postom. I got some at dreagers and it was not quite 30$. Plus, no shipping =)

Here are some personal shout outs during our last stretch (sorry I haven't been able to call so much, but I feel I'm neglecting my son whilst talking during the day ... )

Camille- I am proud of you for getting thru today. Remember, the first 5 days are the hardest!! You are doing awesome, especially because you have been going out to eat so much more lately!! Remember what we talked about, you are only doing this 2 week thing to get your body to pull it's energy from your fat stores... not your carb stores! Then we reintroduce so you can run faster and longer. LEAN AND MEAN! Remember that hoochie that was out running you... well, you are going to be the blond pony tail that she will post about on her blog! But this time, she will never catch up!@!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!

Leslee- You are lookin' smokin! Tonight Leslee came over to drop off a check (and pick up some steamy Friday night flick... he, he) and lets just say she looked so good. She had on white capri sweats that were kinda tight and she looked so toned and tight!! I can really tell how her running and eating no sugar has totally smoothed and shaped her bod!! Plus she has the hair of a thoroughbred... don't hide it under a bushel leslee!! Anyway, I love you and I'm so proud of you. Don't you think you should fly me to Kauai with you to be your diet coach...duh!?! oh yea... recession!!

Lisa- Lisa, Lisa, Lisa... you came in here like the diet rookie and you have blown us all away. It really says a lot about a person who sticks to their commitments and really goes for it all the way! I know you feel better and you look healthy and strong and stealth! I can't wait to see how far you take this. I'll be right there with you! I love you girl! (sorry if I sound like a bad self-help book right now but I can't help myself =) )

Carrie- I'm glad to see that you are going for more good carbs! I know when breast feeding you don't want to mess around! Way to evaluate and be flexible. Just keep out the sugar like we talked about and feel your body detoxifying. When you are done with the bf go back to phase 1 to get those few lbs you want off! You look awesome and your kid is chubs!! Doesn't that make you feel good to see how healthy they are all from your milk! AMAZING!

ME- keep it up... don't get cocky...find some variety for the last 2 days... lay off the in-n-out...

JANE (Fonda) WOULD BE PROUD!! SUGAR IS POISON

love you guys and keep up the food log posts!! no matter what form of the diet you are on!!

I'm back

Sorry, the baby is teething and miserable. SO SAD! Okay people, lets rally! We are in the home stretch... we can do this. Lisa, there is nothing wrong with snacks, just don't bail altogether. We only have 4 more days until we are free to eat toast!! can you imagine!?! Here is my food log for the last 2 days...

Wednesday-

Breakfast- 2 eggs

Lunch- Salad with goat cheese, tomato, avocado

Snack- peanut butter/diet coke

Dinner- bean soup/chicken avocado

snack- milk/vanilla (out of Mexican vanilla... so sad!!)

Thursday-

Breakfast- 2 eggs

Lunch- In'n out protein style/ diet coke

Snack- artichoke

Dinner- bean soup with chicken/avocado

how is everyone doing!!? keep it up ladies... Carrie- what is going on with you?

Tuesday

Well, another day down. Here's my food list

Breakfast- 2 eggs

snack- sugar free candy

Lunch- edemame with chicken salad and mushrooms
diet/cherry coke zero (soooo good!)

Snack- broccoli/carrots

Dinner- Chicken lettuce wraps with cashews
treat- jello with whip topping...

playing basketball tonight...pray for me!

New Woman!

Okay, call me crazy but I feel fantastic! I feel like my brain is clearer and I'm not tired all day and I'm not hungry either!! I went to the gym and got on the official scale (drum role please................3.5 lbs!!!! I'm happy with that. It seems just right. not too drastic but still measurable. I'm really proud of Camille for recommitting herself to the hardcore version of the diet. To give an update on how everyone is doing, here is a breakdown of everyones progress

Leslee- doing great with a runners rendition of weight watchers. She has lost 3 lbs I think and feeling good. She hasn't had any sugar and I"m really proud of her. She is kinda the diet veteran here so look to her for advise on everything. She has helped me so much with ideas and motivation. Plus she is a really good hugger!

Lisa Wr- doing great, had a couple of sugar/white flour slip ups but isn't really trying to lose weight but just get toned for her gala on Friday Night! I will post pictures of course! She has a hot rockin' dress that she will look so good in!

Lisa W- Voted most consistent and loyal! Who knew this girl would end up being the most die hard of all. This is her first diet and she hasn't let up for one second! I don't know what her current weight loss is but I know she has lost at least 2 lbs! Keep going Lisa, we only have 5 more days!!

Carrie R- Carrie is still breastfeeding and joins us yesterday to do a south beach variation. I know she is committed and can't wait to see how well she does! She is dead serious about getting healthy and off sugar!

Laura T- I need to check in with you girl. How are things going?

Annie- I think she abandoned us the first day... but I love her as much as ever and she looks amazing so maybe it was meant to be.

Camille- Oh my Camille, she is here to stay. I'm so proud of her for adjusting and recommitting herself! Here's to another week of awesomeness!

Me- I haven't had sugar in 8 days and I feel great! Lost 3.5 lbs and going strong!

What I ate yesterday-

Breakfast- 2 eggs, cashews

Lunch- In'n Out protein style/ Diet Coke

Snack- Jello sugar free with whip topping

Dinner- Grilled mushrooms with peppers, green bean spaghetti (so good, thanks Leslee), Herbal tea

Snack- Warm milk/vanilla

PS I really think the key to success with this diet is keeping your food log everyday. If it is here or on paper keeping track is vital for staying with it!!

Who is left!?

Well, I woke up today to find out that my most loyal compatriot had dropped off the wagon! Sad times, sad sad times! I know she can return, like the prodigal son I will welcome her in my arms and give her all I have as if nothing has changed!

Surprisingly I am no longer hungry or craving sweets/carbs. They say the first 2 weeks is to change your body chemistry and I think I'm finally there. Lisa- you are my hero!

Here is what I ate yesterday-

Breakfast- 2 eggs

Snack- cashews at church

Lunch- Chicken soup with beans/avocado

Dinner- Huge salad with oil and vinegar(yummy!)

postum (thanks Carrie... can I borrow it... just kidding!!)

Today so far-

cashews and 2 eggs...

bring it on people!!

Grouchy!

Guys, I have been so grouchy lately! It is not cool. Ben is about to sneak some sugar into my meals just to get me to stop being such a wench! Anyway, I think Lisa Wr. and Annie have both given up. Even though Lisa Wr. is still toning up she did admit to having white bread!! SATAN? Anyway, here I am on day 6! We only have 8 more days to go! My meals yesterday were...

Breakfast- 2 eggs

snack- peanuts, caffeine free ice tea/splenda

Lunch- edemame and chicken salad

Snack- minestrone soup (no pasta)

Dinner- New York Strip Steak with Mushrooms (we went out for my b-day... so fun!)

snack- 1c milk/vanilla/splenda concoction!!

Saturday so far...

Breakfast- 2 eggs

Lunch- chicken/bean/avocado soup with a little cheese... yummy!!

keep it up ladies!!

Kill me!

Okay, so basically I still want to die! Today was a little bit better but I still felt hungry pretty much all day! I'm not really needing sweets, I'm just always hungry! Maybe I'm not eating enough or something...I keep thinking "10 more days to go!!" I can do anything for 10 days right? I came across this picture of me from my senior prom! Too funny. I'm just looking for more motivation. Not that I expect to look like i did in high school. Hopefully not. My nose was too big for my face and I had no boobs. But now my boobs are saggy! I guess everything is a trade off?! Anyway, here is my food journal for the day... Keep it up ladies! I'm proud of you all...I've official lost 2 pounds!

Breakfast-

3 eggs, scrambled with a little cheese on top

Lunch- Chinese Chicken salad with peppers, almonds

Snack- broccoli (how depressing is that!!?)

Dinner- 1 c. Lentil Soup, 1 c leftover turkey/peppers roast from Tuesday

I'm going to the grocery store tonight to get sugar free jello . I'm dying here! But, no pain no gain!!!!!!!!!

PS my sister had just recently tore her ACL and had surgery 2 days before this picture was taken. She usually isn't this lurpy.

Not Cool...

Goal Weight from behind!! Keep on going!!

I'm sitting here picking at my salmon and edamame and lets just say I WANT TO DIE! So far I've been thinking this diet was going to be a walk in the park until I woke up this morning. After playing basketball for 2 hours last night (what was I thinking?) my body has basically been screaming for carbs and sweets!! This afternoon I was making a peanut butter and honey sandwich and just the smell of the bread made my mouth salivate. Then, when I forgot and licked the knife that had peanut butter and remnants of honey, my body felt like I got a shot of drugs!! It made me realize how dependent I must be on carbs. Oh, how I would love a chocolate croissant or a piece of homemade cornbread with honey butter! Okay...SNAP OUT OF IT! Back to the real world!! I am still on track and hopefully you all are too. Remember, we are delaying gratification! We can do this. I'm just hoping it gets better before it gets worse. Here is my daily menu! Lisa, Lisa and Camille are so far in my good graces with their food logs! Annie and Leslee are in the dog house. Lets make up for that ladies!! Anytime now! Also, Lisa Wa. has lost 1.5 lb. Leslee has lost .5 lbs and I have lost 1 lb!! Not bad for 3 days...

Breakfast-
1 c low fat milk with vanilla extract and splenda
7 almonds
Snack-
1 wedge laughing cow low fat cheese
1 slice roasted turkey
Lunch-
In-n-Out Burger Protein Style
Diet Coke
Snack-
1/4 c. salmon with 1/4 cup edamame
Projected Dinner-
Chicken Lettuce wraps
Side Salad with almonds
PS I HAVE A COLD AND ITS NOT HELPING!!!!

Lisa's Log

this is lisa's log from yesterday. She posted it as a comment on my other blog so I thought I would transfer it! Carry on ladies!!!'

DAY 1 FOOD LOG:2 boiled egg whitesChicken spinach salad2 Salmon PattiesOrangeTrail MixSalmon and SalsaAlmondsMilk/Vanilla Extract/SplendaSnack-carrots/potatoes1 day down! Thanks to Mandy for a delicous dinner and a movie- Love you!
April 22, 2008 11:29 AM

Okay, off to a good start ladies! I'm really proud of you all. I noticed yesterday that Annie, Laura, Leslee and Lisa W. all forgot to post their food diaries!! This is essential for success. Plus it helps us all to get ideas about what to eat as the process gets more difficult. Something Lisa and i discovered is 1/2 c. warm non fat milk with vanilla extract and splenda! It really helped with cravings last night. Just a little sweet, warm treat after dinner. Also, I'm going to get some sugar free hard candy today because that is legal in small amounts. Today I have eaten the following:

breakfast:

2 egg/mushroom and shallot omelet with 1 TB low fat cheese

projected lunch:

lettuce wraps, diet coke

projected dinner:

turkey foil dinners with onions, peppers, mushrooms and carrots

snack: almonds and water!! sounds exciting

ps as far as the Trader Joe's cleanse goes... lets just say I better stay close to the toilet today. =)

Lets have a perfect record today with every body's food journals complete tonight!! We CAN DO IT!!

A case of the Mondays?

Okay people, we are off to a roaring start! I have had a great day so far... believe it or not. I went to Costco this afternoon and spent over 200$ on food that will get me through the first phase. I have never felt so healthy before while in the check out. Usually I'm embarrassed because of the ice cream/circus cookie/twix diet I used to be on. Anyway, I found some awesome stuff at Costco. First of all they have these lettuce wraps in the fridge room that look awesome and low cal. Then I got the rotisserie chicken salad that is outstanding(a little bit of sugar but not enough to count.) I also got the shelled edamame and put it with the chicken salad and it made an awesome snack. I found some nut snack packs and some organic soup with lentil and minestrone that looks really good. I also got some low fat cheese and tons of salmon. I got 2 rotisserie chickens that I'll use in everything. I feel good! Here is my daily food log. I'm looking forward to seeing all of yours by the end of the day. I will call if i don't get it. Side note: please welcome Laura to the group! She is committed and I'm stoked to have her!! Lurpy be gone!!

Mandi Food Log: Day 1

Breakfast: 2 eggs with shallots, turkey bacon, parm cheese, s/p

Lunch: In and Out no carb style burger with grilled onions, diet coke

Snack: 1/2 cup edemame with 1/4 cup chicken salad

Dinner (projected): Salmon fillet with black bean salsa, steamed asparagus

we got this girls!!

No looking back!!

Tomorrow is Day 1 and I'm really excited! Remember, "It's hard to soar with eagles when you are surrounded by turkeys!" I have no idea how that applies but I thought you would think it was funny(ps that was my sister's senior quote.)

Okay, here we go! I am going to the grocery store tomorrow and I've compiled a list of snacks and stuff that will work with the diet. I am calling each one of you tonight to remind you of your commitment. Also, here is a link to the diets official website and more free info on the rules of the 1st two weeks.

snack ideas-

• celery with natural peanut butter
• string cheese (low fat)
• Turkey rolled up with low fat Swiss cheese
• mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes,basil and olive oil with balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper
• nuts with a diet coke with splenda
• Camille's cucumber salad- cucumbers, avocados, tomatoes, red peppers, lime juice s/p

Dinner ideas-

• Foil dinners with ground turkey, carrots (technically not allowed but too bad!), red peppers, onions (onion soup mix)
• steamed veggies with cheese melted under the broiler
• omelets or this looks good
• chicken bean soup (best recipe ever, just take out the chips and add low fat sour cream, salsa and avocado!!)
• Julia's corn salsa recipe with fish/grilled chicken (canned corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado tossed with Italian dressing mix and balsamic vinegar...so good!!!!)
• veggie burgers
• steamed cauliflower mock mashed potatoes
• steamed veggies with low fat cheese on top

so, lets get our thinking caps on and share our ideas!! Ashley, are you reading this? it is time to come out of the shadows and comment already!!

Welcome...

more to come starting Monday April 21st! Get ready to live ladies...