From the monthly archives: January 2008

Lost is on so I’m logging off. Popcorns popping!

Day 6 – Morning Scale Reading: 143.5 Target: 20 Food Points Countdown lite yogurt 2 18 granola bar 2 16 banana 2 14 Wendy’s small chili and a baked potato (no cheese or butter) 10 4 Leftover Meatball Wrap 5 -1 A handful of Special K [...]

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Ok, you guys may be wondering why in the world I am weighing in day 5 of my week instead day 7.  Well, I learned a long time ago perfection isn’t worth it. I felt myself slipping. I thought I needed some structure so I began a week on plan without ‘officially’ weighing in. (For [...]

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This morning I felt like Kelly Bundy. Remember the episode of Married with Children when Kelly said, every new piece of information pushes an old one out? Well it’s true, it happens. I think I have hit my maximum brain capacity.

This morning went off without a hitch. I ate breakfast with the toddler, [...]

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L-o-n-g day, Short post.

My workday secret is lots of low points snacks to keep me going all day. It’s all about preparation!

Day 3 – Morning Scale Reading: 145 Target: 22 Food Points Countdown Mommy and Me Omelet 3 19 cantaloupe 1 18 100% Whole Wheat Banana Muffin 2 16 Veggie [...]

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I started my day in the kitchen, homemade sauce, meatballs, banana muffins, and some homemade soup. It was fun! There is something therapeutic about cooking for me, especially when I’m starting my week off.

Tomorrow is my first day of classes. I have a night class so that means packing a lunch and [...]

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EatSmart Scale Winners Announced!

On January 27, 2008 By

The toddler did it again! This time he acted like an old pro at picking winners. He even did a little showboating!

Help me congratulate Laura of The Pursuit of Healthyness, she was our blog winner!

The subscription winner has been notified (I don’t want to publish the email because of [...]

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Most of you know I’m a maintainer and (not to pat myself on the back or anything) I’ve kept the weight off for almost 2 years. In the past 6 months I’ve been giving myself a little more freedom in the diet department, testing my maintenance ability and learning that you can really live, eat [...]

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I Wanna Win Something Too!

On January 26, 2008 By

;~P

A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible!

I told you these contests were too much fun!

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Thanks for the idea!

On January 24, 2008 By

I went with the Wonton Pizza Bites. :~)

Now I’m ready for bed.

Here’s a quick update…

Morning scale reading: 145.5 (Yesterday:145.5 – Tuesday:146) Gym: Got a late start this morning. :~( But I have my first trainer appointment set up for next Friday!) Water: Check! One jug down! Points: [...]

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My New Buddy

On January 23, 2008 By

The other day I hit Bed Bath & Beyond.  Man I love that store!

They were having a big sale and as soon as I walked in I was immediately attracted to a large bin with these water cooler looking water bottles in it. They were huge! (74oz) With a great handle and a [...]

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A few people sent me a link from the NY Times entitled In the Fatosphere, Big Is In, or at Least Accepted and wanted to know what I thought.   

Why my opinion?

I don’t know, but, OK, I’m always up for sharing my 2¢ :~)

The article showcases fat acceptance blogs like Shapely Prose [...]

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“Once I started, I figured I’d blown it anyway, so I might as well have everything I like”

How many times have you said that?

Be honest, come on.

I’ll help you get started.

I just did it….  Sunday!

Yup, Sunday. I went out the night before, drank a bit, overindulged, nothing [...]

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