Like Minded Lushes March 2011

nisijam5

Kim, that's exactly what I was plotting! He brought home 3 boxes of Girl Scout cookies about 3 weeks ago.

Amy, I haven't tried the cottage cheese topping in years and years! I'm going to do that next time we have potatoes. Thanks!
And glad you are having a better week. :happy:

Cheers! :drinker:

Pam, devious mind think alike...:devil:

Amy, I've never tried the cottage cheese topped on a baked potato. But have used it to stuff manicotti and twice baked potatoes. I did just started topping a baked potato with greek yogurt which tastes just like sour cream...lots of protein & no fat.

Also, I've noticed that I don't drink when I have a bad week...I think the pattern is when I have too much time on my hands, it gets me into trouble. I'm more a social drinker and I'm good company

tashjs21

I want to try these toppings on baked potatoes. The yogurt and cottage cheese both sound interesting!


My man is really good about eating whatever I make too (I think because he does not want to have to learn how to cook, he'll just eat whatever I make :laugh:)

He does however drink a beer before I get home sometimes so when I kiss him I can smell the beer and then it makes me want one. :sad:

At least he is sweet enough to do it before I get home so I am not tempted.

jennymaree05

Ok, so I hadn't had any alcohol since Sunday...until last night. A whole 2 days! Here were my justifications for doing so:

1. I walked to and from the store to buy beer.
2. I only bought a six pack of Bud Light 55s.
3. I didn't eat dinner.
4. I worked out twice yesterday.

Now, I did not wake up and work out like my 5th justification would have had me do. I can't work out tonight because I'll be working until 9 or so...from 8 this morning. At which point, I'll probably go out for drinks with my coworker. And tomorrow is Friday...aye yay yay!

Oh...and of the 6 beers I bought, I drank 7....how did I manage that you ask? Found one in the fridge I somehow missed last time!

Debbisue52

Thirsty Thursday for me! Weighed in this morning and lost another 1.5 lbs! Expected more but I'll take it. Drink of choice today is margarita. I make them myself with 1/2 lime, Jose gold, triple sec, and a shot of margarita mix. I think the calories are about 321. It will be a red number day for me but.....i want margaritassssss! LOL! Tomorrow.....right back on track!

Just_Dot

Wow, 2 a day workout? Crazy! Nicely done with the mystery beer though!!

We have a kegerator in the garage, so it's very easy for the hubs to grab a cold beer--I'm glad I'm not a beer fan or I'd really be in trouble!

faithikins

Pam - I live with my ex-husband/ex-boyfriend/now just flatmate and he is skinny as and eats crap all the time. Dinner two nights ago for him was maccas and empty coke cans everywhere. I was making a salad yesterday for lunch and he walked in with 2 hot fresh pizzas. He always has chips, chocolates etc in the fridge and pantry.

I think it has done me a good service in a way. If I can resist it when it is right in my face that is a good thing. He tells me to suck it up and use my willpower, and in a way he is right. :laugh: I call him a total ****, then walk off with my salad.

I am more a savoury then a sweet person. On my wine binges I used to have a whole small wheel of brie, gherkins, salami stix, crackers, olives and kabana. Geez those days were awesome. :grumble:

I don't know how I'll go tonight. I don't see my girls often as I work weekends alot. I actually have today and Sat off, 30th bday dinner. Last time I went out with them I had a big slice of cake after dinner! I will be coming home afterwards and drinking too I'd say.....:blushing:

jennymaree05

That was close - thought I had to work till 9 tonight but found out I didn't at the last minute. So, I poured some wine with my salad already deciding i wasn't going to work out. This must be a breakthrough because I felt so bad about it that I had to go workout. I burned 570 calories doing an hour on the elliptical. I may have another glass of wine in my hand, but if I hadn't worked out, this would be the 5th rather than the 2nd!

nisijam5

Sunday, 0 drinks
Monday, 0 drinks,
Tuesday, 4 drinks
Wednesday, 0 drinks
Thursday, 0 drinks...but, I had a Mcdonalds milkshake for over 400 calories...I could have had 3 beers instead...what a waste
Friday, I'm gonna get my skinny on
Saturday
Sunday

rjadams

Kim you are doing great ths week.
Jenny great decision good for you for taking control.

I have a plan in mind. I have been really letting myself go this week and I am finally startng to get really disgusted with myself. I am going to work on my head this weekend so that come Monday I really get back into it and reverse all this weight gain I have incurred. I will put my plan out there to be held to when I have it all figured out. I have finally drank enough this week that I don't feel good and healthy any more. I hate crap yesterday (and I didn't enjoy it) so I think I am about ready to kill it again. I will keep you posted.

lefrance12

RJ, at least you are aware of it.. I think we all fall off sometimes and mentally have to start over. I just started over this week, so be strong and re-establish the motivation. Dont waste time beating yourself up, just do it. Good Luck MFP!!

nisijam5

Robin, you've proved that you have done it before...so, when you have your plan, I am sure that you will stick to it...thanks for the kudos

I am not sure if I am going to drink tonight. I always sound so strong in the day. Then, something clicks and I just start to crave me some lickers. I would not like to feel like crap tomorrow. I wish I could have it both ways.:ohwell:

I would love the scale to MOVE on Monday after my gain last week.

Is there anybody else not drinking tonight???

amysj303

I was going to be good last night but getting frustrated quilted decided to drink a 90-schilling. yum, but one beer, come on, what was the point, and it put me over on cals for the day...
Tonight I will drink. Maybe red wine. We are going to a pizza place, but the beer pitchers are pretty cheap so maybe do that instead...

Just_Dot

Robin, I "started over" this week and it was great for my head...

I had 3 shots last night...darn Jersey Shore! It's the end of the quarter today, and we're done at 1 so a bunch of people are going to hit a bar after we're done. If I can find a sitter I'll go but if not, I'll just send the hubs.

Sunday=0
Monday=0
Tuesday=4 drinks
Wednesday=0
Thursday=3 shots

jacquejl

I'm so happy I gound this thread! It's difficult to balance alcohol and weight loss. I work at a steakhouse/bar and my man is a bartender. I like to enjoy a drink (or few) after work. It seems I work hard all week just to eat and drink freely all weekend and I make no progress at all. I did do well last weekend tho, sticking to 1 drink Friday night, 1 drink Sunday night, but come Monday I had like 4....felt so good! But, I haven't had any since. Here it is Friday again, not sure if I'll have one tonight or not. Have a great weekend everyone and I look forward to checking in with you next week!

Cheers!! :drinker:
Jackie

yvonnej1

Hi Lushes, happy Friday.

I've had a pretty good week so far, only 1 glass of wine on Monday night and that's been it. That's partly due to a return of will power but mainly to the fact I haven't been feeling too good so have lost my appetite a bit. I had a couple of bad weeks where I was drinking wine most evenings and not eating quite so well and I really feel like it's had an effect, both on my weight and how I feel generally.

I've got a bottle red wine sitting in the kitchen, it's Friday night, but I don't even fancy it. I'm going to make the most of this miracle!

charityateet

Yay! It's Friday - whoo hooo! Getting excited for the Husband to come home and have a few beers and a nice dinner/evening with him. Didn't have one drink at all during the week - and am aming for just tonight and tomorrow - NO Sunday drinks for me, just makes me tired.......

:drinker: Have a great weekend everyone!!!:drinker:

faithikins

Mon - 1 bottle of wine
Tues - 0
Wed - 1 bottle of wine
Thurs - 0
Fri - 1 bottle of wine, 2 jager shots, at least 7 vodka, lemon lime and bitters.....I lost count...:blushing:

Have not had a massive night out with the girls in a very long time. I sure made the most of it. :smokin:

10swampdonkey

Hi all. I am new to this thread, but I think I fit in on this one, after reading through. I really enjoy Mt. Gay rum, or whiskey, mixed with cola. I realized recently that a couple doubles, a few nights a week was part of the problem, so I switched to Coke Zero when I started using this site in Feb. I don't really like the taste of diet pop, but Zero tastes real.
Not willing at all to give up liquid refreshment, but so far I have been making my numbers work. I am having a couple drinks tonight, but my numbers for the day are still under my goal. Decided not to have that extra slice of pizza. Choices.

rydn4h2o

bump

Just_Dot

Did 2 happy hours yesterday...

Sunday--0
Monday--0
Tuesday--4
Wednesday--0
Thursday--3
Friday--2 mango margs at the Rio (1 was mini) and 4 tall vodka sodas at Bar Louie (2 were double)

We're thinking about heading to the St. Patty's parade today with the kids, so if we do I won't drink. My goal is zero today. Happy weekend!

nisijam5

Sunday, 0 drinks
Monday, 0 drinks,
Tuesday, 4 drinks
Wednesday, 0 drinks
Thursday, 0 drinks...but, I had a Mcdonalds milkshake for over 400 calories...I could have had 3 beers instead...what a waste
Friday, 10.5 drinks:drinker: ...dinner and a pub crawl, the numbers are ugly...3.5 beers at dinner, 4 or 5 lemon drop shots (lost count) and 2 vodka tonics
Saturday, 0 drinks, working from 3 to11
Sunday, 0 drinks, weigh in on Monday

Total: 14.5

My head hurts:ohwell:

rjadams

wow Kim.:sick: I hope you had fun . lemon drops are my favorite but they are so sneaky.


So dear lushes, I am gearing up for my new lease on life and new do over come Monday. I have planned all my food and it looks like a good week. I am setting up an exersize plan that includes doing one video every day on top of my dreadmill time. I am not setting a goal for no alcohol but I just want to see how long I can go. I have been drinking a lot and I don't feel so good :embarassed: in general so I think I am ready to forgo for a while. Please send me strength and will power vibe!

calmmomw3minimeez

Hi everybody, I haven't posted in awhile, but I'm back. I did a little better this past week than usual, but today, hubby is having a birthday party so I know I'll be celebrating too. We haven't had a big family gathering in a LONG time and I'm sure it's gonna be a WANG DANG DOODLE, so here's my past week:
Mon. 6 oz
Tue. 8 oz
Wed. 0
Thu. 10oz
Fri 0
Sat. party
If anyone needs to know of a good tasting drink, try vodka with crystal lite or the great value lemonade/cranberry drink mix. It's extra yummy if it sits in the freezer until slushy! I make sure I do my workouts BEFORE having any fun so today I have already added about 700 exercise cals to my diary. Good luck to us all on the days of restraint, congrats to those of us who actually made it! Either way, I hope we all have a great weekend....Happy Saturday!!!!!!:drinker: :smokin: :drinker: :bigsmile:

charityateet

Sending lots of positive thoughts out for all my friends that are trying to not drink as much. You can do it, you are stronger than you know - think of the reward at the end..................that's all. xoxo

nisijam5

wow Kim.:sick: I hope you had fun . lemon drops are my favorite but they are so sneaky.


So dear lushes, I am gearing up for my new lease on life and new do over come Monday. I have planned all my food and it looks like a good week. I am setting up an exersize plan that includes doing one video every day on top of my dreadmill time. I am not setting a goal for no alcohol but I just want to see how long I can go. I have been drinking a lot and I don't feel so good :embarassed: in general so I think I am ready to forgo for a while. Please send me strength and will power vibe!

Robin, I tried to drink water inbetween...your right, tho, they are sneaky little devils:devil:

Sounds like you have plan, now it just time to implement it. You can do it. Loads and loads of strength and will power being sent your way. :flowerforyou: Of course, I don't have much to share

faithikins

All the best Robin. You can do this!:flowerforyou:

emaybe

I hereby join and adore this thread.

Two girls who work at the late-hour bar down the block from me (closes at 4am M-F and 5am on Saturdays) suggested this app and that's why I'm here.... we were just discussing the other night how exciting it is when you have that one extra drink you probably shouldn't and put it into your calorie count... and you're still a few under! Ha.

Just_Dot

Welcome! I can totally relate to the "I still have how many calories?" after entering drinks...it's nice!

I'm contemplating having an Ace Pear Cider...

nisijam5

OK, so today I had a needle stick at work:noway: ...my first one ever...so, basically, the pt consents to HIV and hepatitis testing since I am now at risk. I also get tested if I want to.

So, all I'm thinking about is hepatitis is a liver condition and I drank like a fish yesterday and all they are going to see is my elevated liver enzymes and tell me that I need to see a doctor for liver failure. :sad: *kitten*, *kitten*, *kitten* :embarassed:

The rapid tests came back negative and I waived the tests for myself...whoosh, a narrow escape:happy:

Saturday, 0 drinks...the liver must rest...oh, I bought the B12 vitamins today as well

Just_Dot

Sunday--0
Monday--0
Tuesday--4
Wednesday--0
Thursday--3
Friday--2 mango margs at the Rio (1 was mini) and 4 tall vodka sodas at Bar Louie (2 were double)
Saturday=1 Ace Pear Cider and 1 vodka s.f. Red Bull

Meh...I need to decide if I should be focusing on days off or number of drinks.

Kim, that is so scary about the needle stick...I'm glad it came back okay.