Get Up Offa That Thing- Happy Dance Time!!

Weight: 288.6                        Total: -34.4

Seeing a drop for 2 days straight makes me hopeful, that I'll breeze through
this area that has always been a tough spot! A couple years ago I got down
to 287, and no matter what, I couldn't go any farther. I am pretty confident
though, that it will not happen this time.

Tonight is reward night! YEA! I promised the kids to have a great new desert
for dinner tonight, and I have absolutely no idea what! Guess, I've got some
surfing to do.

Yesterday, I actually had 3 meals and stayed under my calorie and carb limit.
I did good! Today though I will only have 2 since it's a reward night.

Let me just say, you are not required to keep a calorie limit with this way of
eating. I first put it into place so that I would learn to be more of a moderate
eater, and not binge. To help myself be accountable to what I put into my body.
If I go over on that self imposed ceiling, it's all good mate! 

As the weeks wore on, I realized I needed this limit to make sure I was eating
enough. I have days where I barely eat 900, just out of plain not being hungry.
So, if I see at the end of the day I am short, I'll try to add something to my dinner
to bring those calories up.

I do not want to starve nor binge! I want to do this the healthy way. Again, this
limit is solely on me, and has nothing to do with low carb living, or The Carbohydrate
Addict's Diet!

Dad comes down today for the weekend. YEA!! But that means there is some
prepping to do! Clean sheets, organizing (AGAIN) the girls room, and general
cleaning and straightening, so he doesn't feel as though he's coming into a pit.

I hope that all is well with your day! I leave you with a Happy Dance!
Get up offa that thing by James Brown


HUGGZZ
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Meal 1
2 hard boiled eggs
2 stalks of celery

Meal 2
Spinach salad with cukes, pepperoni, provolone-ranch
3 oz pan seared pork chop

Meal 3
1 1/2 cups sauteed cabbage
1 baked leg quarter (chicken)
spinach salad with cukes, tomato, shredded cheese, provolone,
          low sodium pepperonis-ranch

1 gallon water, 3 cups coffee

Boy Did I Breeze Through!! (End of weighing week)

Start weight: 323     Current: 289.3       Total: -33.7 (in 10 weeks)

Insanity on the highest levels! I was sitting at the same weight for almost 2 weeks,
and BAM I get a loss of 3.1 pounds in a day! What is that about?! It made my weekly
average as 1.3, but we all know what number I am looking at!

You know, yesterday I said something about this part from 299 to 199 being the
longest part. But when you pass a zero it's almost like getting older in reverse! When
I turned 30 years old, I was depressed for months. It may happen again next year
as I turn 40.

To surpass 290 pounds without even seeing the number, is kinda like that!! Wow! I am
so happy today I am beside myself! At this rate, if I don't make goal by June I will be
damn close! Close is good enough for me too, because I know I have finally found the
answer.

I know how to get this weight off, and most importantly, I know how to keep it off!

Yesterday, I got to babysit my girls again. This time I brought my daughter Bella to play
with the oldest one. The itty bitty baby was super fussy. I think she is going through
a growth spurt. She would sleep for 20 minutes then want to eat again! It was a good
night though, I love watching these kids!

Well, I am off to start the day! I pray blessings are heaped upon you, and joy abundantly!

HUGGZZ!!
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Meal 1
2 hard boiled eggs
2 stalks celery with cream cheese


Meal 2
Pan seared pork chop (with sesame oil, garlic and onion powder)
spinach salad with cukes, tomato, shredded cheese, fried onions- ranch

Breezing Through

Weight: 292.8                         Total: -30.2

This is the last day in my weigh week, and week 10 will be at it's close.
Officially I have been on this way of eating for 2 months, and been
bouncing back and forth at this weight, give or take a pound, for about 2
weeks now.

I slacked up from the race for a few days, and just followed the CA diet.
It's time to tighten up, and lose some more fat though. I will be going
completely low carb today. Hopefully I will breeze through tomorrow's
weigh in with new numbers!

I think this part of my lifestyle makeover is going to be the longest. The
first 27 pounds and the last 40, probably won't be so bad. It's the stretch
between 299 and 199 that will seem like eternity.

I've been spending a lot of time on Pintrest pinning pictures of ideas for my
transformation makeover. I also have been carousing surgeons for that
inevitable tummy tuck, lower body lift, breast augmentation I will be needing.

I probably won't go bigger on the boobs, no matter how small they get. I'll
just have a lift, so I don't have floppy bags. I've noticed a lot of surgeons
have a special package called "Mommy Makeover." I'm not sure if I will fit
into that category or not. It's still somewhere between $15-20,000.

That price is great compared to 17 years ago, when I first researched it!
Less than half. But it's still a hefty price. I would need to save $833 for the next
24 months to afford it.

I've had a couple non-scale victories this week. A pair of pants that I couldn't
fit at the beginning, are just about to hit the goodwill pile. Last night when
cuddling on the couch with Hubby, I wasn't being harassed by the wood
support in the back. I also didn't feel squished. Oh and I wore a pair of
21/22's this week without cutting off blood flow!

Hopefully by Thanksgiving I'll be in a pair of 20's. I couldn't tell you the last
time I was in a size 20. Maybe, just maybe, 14 years but it might be longer.

Well I guess it's time to bid you good day, and get my show on the road!
HUGGZZ

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Complimentary Meal
2 scrabbled eggs with spinach cheese and smoked ham

Reward Meal
3 small fried pork chops
1/4 cup of instant mashed potatoes
1/2 cup of green beans and corn
spinach salad with cukes, tomato, shredded cheese, fried onions-ranch
piece of key lime pie with cool whip

1 gallon water
3 cups of green tea

The Best Laid Plans

Weight: 293                                  Total: 30 lbs

What was it I said about best laid plans of mice and men? I went to make mashed
sweet potatoes last night, and they had gone bad. Then I went to fry the pork chops
and someone had put them in the freezer! Oh, I was so disappointed. I was still on
plan though. It just wasn't the dinner I was expecting!

So here I sit, at the same weight again. I am happy for the weight I've lost, and if
I have to sit for a minute, I guess 30 lbs lost is a good place to hold at.

I have a job interview and a job fair to go to this morning. So I'm going to make
this super short. My brain is on everything except writing anyways, especially
since my phone is burning up with texts!

Have a happy productive day!
HUGGZZ
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Complimentary Meal
4 oz cheeseburger (no bun)
3 cups sauteed cabbage (not burnt this time)

Reward meal
Spinach salad with cukes, tomato, shredded cheese, fried onions-ranch
1 cup cooked spinach
3 oz burger patty

Date Night With The Miller's

Weight: 293                          Total: -30 lbs (up 0.6 from yesterday)

Last night Hubby and me had a date night at the movies. We try to go on dates
at least once or twice a month. Sometimes we don't because of finances, but
we try. Dad tries to get us out almost every time he comes down too.

Rarely is there a movie out that I really care to see, so Robert usually picks the
flick. I have been waiting what seems to be endlessly for this movie to come
out at Redbox. I finally gave in and we made it a night out, kid-free.

It IS funny. It was worth the money to see, and I enjoyed every minute of our
night. We even came home to the boys having cleaned up the living room and
dining room. That was icing on the cake.

So I knew that I would probably go up a bit today, because movie popcorn is
so salty. I have been craving popcorn for over a week now, and let myself
enjoy it.

Staying moderate and within my hour. I had a Kansas BBQ sandwich with fries,
coleslaw, and possibly the smallest side salad ever seen. About half way
through my sandwich, I took the the bread off and just ate the meat.

There also was plenty of fries and popcorn left for waste. This has been very
hard for me to learn and apply, because I was taught to clean my plate. If you
were also taught this, then you know how hard it is emotionally and mentally,
to leave food on your plate for waste. I could have brought it home, but for
what?!

Tonight, the plan is having a small fried pork chop, with a sweet potato and spinach.
I may or may not have desert. Hopefully, the well laid plans of mice and men are
actually effective.

Sometime during the movie my back started hurting. It hurt through the night, and
I ended up staying in bed until 7 this morning. Even on a weekend this is not normal,
because I enjoy my coffee and computer time by myself so much.

Finally, I gave in since I had to get up to get the pain pills anyway. If any of you are
frequent readers, you know that I hardly ever take my pain pills. It was a no option
this morning. I am particularly upset about this, because it means that I am no
where near getting approval for higher impact exercise.

I am not even supposed to be dancing right now, which I sometimes ignore, because
I love it so much. Walking is boring, Pilates is great but...it is also BORING! I want to
be playing soccer, or football, running, skating (which will probably NEVER happen
again).

So, Tis The Season. November 1st marks the holidays for me. Christmas and
Thanksgiving are a special wonderful time for me. I am the kind of person that
lives for the holidays. Family, crafts, gifts, lights, music...it just makes me a jolly
ol' gal. Yay!

I have read this post by Ben Stein several times and it is possibly the best
explanation of why our country has gone to shit. I've included a link, if
you care to read it also...

Ben Stein "Tis The Season" by Be & Don

Have an awesome day!

HUGGZZ
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Complimentary Meal
2 hard boiled eggs
2 mozzarella cheese sticks

Reward Meal
Kansas BBQ sandwich with coleslaw (1/2 with bun, 1/2 without)
Fries
Small side salad-ranch
movie popcorn

Bust A Move!

Weight: 292.4                   Total: -30.6

It finally moved!! Yea!! I am down to where I was and better, for a total
move of 1.7 pounds. Granted it's only 0.6 better, but after not moving
at all, this is great!

Yesterday I was called for a babysitting job. It really wasn't as bad as I
thought it would be. For half of the day I had 5 kids (including Jude) all
3 and under. Then at 3:30 pm, the big sister came home from school. Ah,
that was nice! An extra set of hands.

I may be taking them on full time, and I'm actually looking forward to it!
The biggest problem was remembering everyone's name, and pay attention
to both babies. One is not quite a year, the other is only 2 months.


Every time Jude came down to go potty he would say "I'm going to go back
and play with my girls!" Which I thought was hilarious.  "His Girls" were
the 2 and 3 year old cuties, that were both unbelievably articulate.

I tried to wait until I got home before I ate, but I at around 5 pm was worried
I'd feel famished by then, so I went ahead and ordered in and fixed the kiddos
something also.

At the end of the night I got a few I love you's, that completely melted my
heart. What a way to end the day! That is the feeling I want at the end of a
work day. Maybe child care or some other form of care, is where I need to be.

Have an awesome day everyone!
HUGGZ
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Complimentary Meal
4 oz cheeseburger (no bun)
*I was going to have sauteed cabbage, but walked away and burnt it! UGH

Reward Meal
7 naked hot wings with ranch
Small Greek Salad with oil and vinagar
1 fun size Kit Kat, Reese cup, and 10 candy corns

Body Changes Might Not Always Be For The Better

Weight: 294.1

Oh my L'rd, this is driving me crazy, crAZY, CRAZY! I'm stuck still and I don't
know what to do except stay on course.

Last night, I was so hungry after having such a small lunch, I went ahead and
had a regular CAD meal. I did really well, but Hubby made the sauce. I'm sure
it was probably higher in sodium than if I had made it. The good thing is, I'll
use what I was going to eat for dinner, for my lunch today. Cheeseburger, no
bun and sauteed cabbage.

We've been in a debate about seasoning food lately. I think he's making an honest
effort. I don't suppose he's trying to sabotage me intentionally, but I may need to
be more in command at the stove.

Speaking of Hubby, we made another weight loss discovery last night, and I'm not
sure if it's a positive. I've always known that he was, let's say, well endowed. Big,
but not too big. Well last night it actually hurt. I'm hoping it was a fluke.

Before it was pleasantly painful, today hours later I still am tender about the abdomen.
I am really concerned about this. Very, very concerned. Even at my highest, I had a
high drive. I really don't know what to think.

If weather permits, I'm going to take the big walk today around the circle. I have
found myself the last two afternoons, aching for some exercise. Afternoons are
hectic, so it's usually a bad time for an exercise break.

I still have something going on with my shoulder, because my hand gets tingly several
times a day. The pain is gone though. With that said, it's time to hit the mat again
with Pilates, stretching, and walking.

I hope y'all have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by!

HUGGZZ
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Complimentary Meal
2 slices grilled bologna
1 stalk celery with cream cheese

Reward meal
Spinach salad with cukes, 3 grape tomatoes, shredded cheese-ranch
2 1/2 cups of Spaghetti with burger, sausage, wheat noodles, and Parmesan
2 fudge striped shortbread cookies

1 1/2 gallons of water