Oatmeal Reduction

Ok, I hate it when the microwave decides to reduce your oatmeal for you.  What started out as a nice 1/2 cup of oatmeal, ended up being 4 teaspoons of pure milky bliss.  Oh well, I'm not that crazy about it anyway.

Today is Day 4 that I'm officially on the new 1300 cals a day.  Have had the Sugar Monster on my back the entire way.

• Day 1:  EMOTIONAL DAY!  Took my meals with me to the movie (AM Snack and Lunch) and planned on having the movie theater popcorn.  Well things didn't quite work out to get the popcorn and I went without; didn't have my wallet on me and the Hubby was in another movie theater.  I guess the sliced apple would have to do the trick. 
• Day 2:  Why was I craving sugar by 12:04pm??  I mean, CRAVING!
• Day 3:  Succumbed to the Sugar Monster and had a cup of regular coffee with sugar.  The stresses of the day were driving me to Specialty's for a Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie.  Managed to stay focused until I left work (11 hours later).  Said forget it and went to Taco Bell for a Volcano Taco.  But wait, they have a Diet Taco!  The Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco  is 160 cals with 4.5gs of fat.  Ordered 2.   The 2 Fire Sauce packets were virtually calorie free, but packed on some extra sodium at 180.  That was dinner. Period.  Left myself the option of having a salad when I got home, and said, Nah!  I'm good.  Evening snack was a rice cake with a teaspoon of peanut butter.  This was a victorious day in not giving in to emotional-stressful eating.
• Day 4:  You, know, Oatmeal Reduction Day!!  The good news is I am 3 pounds lighter, which is pretty cool!  Helping me to stay focused today.  Having a Decaf cup of coffee with Splenda.  Oy!

Let's see how the rest of the day goes, as well as the week.  More to come!  Off, that is! :o)

~dw

Reaching for the Moon!

In hopes of catching some stars!

Here are some body types that I am using as goals.  FAR stretch, but it keeps me motivated!  Note, while Sanaa is a size 6 (too small for me), the middle model has 40" hips and weighs 134 in this pic.  The last model is a little shorter, with smaller hips.  As you know, as Steph put it, with my current hips, I will live FOREVER!  LOL!! 

Well, it's 2010 and I'm starting yet again! I'm 235, and my BMI is 41.6.

Weight loss and body sculpting is something I REALLY want and this has GOT to be the year. Maybe if I diary everything it will help.

My tools:

• Total Gym
• Jillian Moore DVD
• Walking/Stairs
• Food Diary (still using pencil, but I should switch to ink!!)
• Chris' 1300cal meal plan
• LOTS OF PRAYER

THANK THE LORD the only health issue is that I am EXTREMELY overweight for my height. No diabetes, no high blood sugar, no cholesterol issues! So, before any of this happens, I need to get my rear in gear!!

Also, getting over letting my emotions dictate my eating (hurt, upset, angry, etc.). Today was really hard due to the "movie issue." Oy!

My daily goals are to simply start on target with motivational pictures and stories. I hope this helps this go round.......

Today's Successes:

• Total Gym (Starter: 1 set, 8 reps)
• On target with eating plan
• Overcame emotions with a workout
• Daily journal of foods and exercise

Today's motivation:

• Looking a body building pictures
• Blogging
• Creating a weight tracker

Until the next time this week.......