[bizi]

Slept soundly last night, got up at 7:15 a solid 8 hours of sleep.
Weighed my self. Down 5 pounds in 5 days of not drinking and dieting. I know it is water weight from bloating after drinking so heavily for so long.
Still it is encouraging to see the numbers go down.
Have a great day all.
bizi

[OhKay]

I have noticed the way I look approaching glass doors… not flattering at all.

I carry most of weight in my hips, thighs, and ***. But for the first time I actually have a little belly fat. My BMI is literally right on the cusp of normal and overweight right now. I'm surprised it's not higher.

I tried the NuStevia in a cup of coffee this morning. It totally blows the Stevia in the Raw away. It tastes much better, and it's not as bitter. It does have a little bit of an aftertaste, but it's not as bad, and it doesn't linger. It's also better than the Truvia.
I haven't tasted the fat free half and half at all yet. I'm sure I'm not going to be thrilled by the combination, but I'll manage. I'm going to savor my coffee with cream and sugar today while I still can.

I guess I timed the purchase of the ice cream cake perfectly. We have two pieces left that we will finish tonight, so they will be gone before I start my diet tomorrow. Having that around would have been a great temptation.

[OhKay]

Originally Posted by bizi

Slept soundly last night, got up at 7:15 a solid 8 hours of sleep.
Weighed my self. Down 5 pounds in 5 days of not drinking and dieting. I know it is water weight from bloating after drinking so heavily for so long.
Still it is encouraging to see the numbers go down.
Have a great day all.
bizi

That's awesome Bizi!

You should be proud of yourself for your AF days, and as far as weight loss, as long as it's done in a healthy way, it doesn't matter how you get there, as long as you do

[bizi]

look at your fat free creamer ingredients list. You may not like what you see. How many carbs compared to full fat one that has none.
let us know what you think.
enjoy your ice cream cake tonight!
my client gave me fresh figs and I bought fresh cherries which are delicious this morning. Have to watch my fruit intake!
bizi

[OhKay]

That's probably why I'm supposed to limit the fat free half and half to 2 teaspoons a day, which is not a lot. I have a feeling I'll be switching to skim milk in my coffee. They also recommend limiting caffeinated beverages to 2-3 cups a day.

I probably won't be adhering to the caffeine limit. I will be compliant regarding what I put in it, but it's like a med to me, and I have to drink enough to stay alert.

[Kitty]

I have to admit that I haven't done as well as you girls have.

I hurt my foot (my "good" foot ) and my mobility is terrible. I'm eating whatever is easiest but trying not to make terrible decisions.

My son bought me a NuWave Oven back at Christmas time and that thing is a life saver. Really......it will cook anything. I have been cooking boneless chicken breast and it is SO good. 7 or 8 minutes a side, depending on thickness, and you have an incredibly juicy piece of chicken. Salmon is great cooked in it, too. I have roasted asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli florets, potatoes, green beans (my favorite!) in it. Here's a link to show you what it is. This is an appliance that I truly could not live without. http://www.target.com/p/nuwave-oven-...ACIA&gclsrc=ds

I plan to get back on track this week....

[bizi]

I love slow cookers!
I actually have a hot plate the pan can be used on the stove first then put on the p[late and used as a slow cooker with ented lid or not. Love it! I have to find a pork roast...it is so good in there!
glad that yours is working out for you!
sorry about your foot.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

[OhKay]

I'm sorry to hear about your foot, Kitty. I'm disabled and walk with a cane as well. My "good leg" isn't really that great, and I would be SOL if something happened to it, so I can understand your predicament. I hope it heals fast

It sounds like you are eating healthy to me


Diet Day 1:

height: 5'9"
weight: 167lb
BMI: 24.7 (normal= 18.5-24.9, overweight= 25-29.9)

I have hypothyroidism due to long-term lithium use. I take 75mcg of synthroid a day. I'm going to have my thyroid levels checked today to make sure they are within the normal range and not contributing to my weight gain at this time.

I'm actually supposed to limit the fat free half and half to 2 tbsp a day. There's a lot of sodium in it and it has 3g of carbs (probably "bad carbs") in it per 2 tbsp. I need that per cup of coffee. I'm letting myself off the hook today, but will be switching to skim milk (which I don't currently have in the house) tomorrow. I'm using 1 little packet of NuStevia per cup, which is about the equivalent of 2 tsp of sugar. It's tolerable. The second cup went down easier. I will get used to it.

I'm having 2 1/2 slices of canadian bacon and sliced tomatoes for breakfast. Lunch and dinner are up in the air until when/if I go food shopping, but I see a lot of salads and turkey bacon in my future.

[Dmom3005]

Good luck Kay.

Kitty, I also sometimes use a cane. I really am lucky that I got the
motion and function back in my right leg after its compound break.
I know how hard it is to not move. I couldn't step down on it for 12 weeks.

Really glad its behind me by a couple of years now.

Donna

[bizi]

yes good luck kay!
keep us posted.
We have almost exactly the same BMI!
So we are in this together.
bizi