Doing pretty good, get to go food shopping tomorrow. Any ideals on so good food to get?

I didn't get to work out yesterday. I really meant to get up early again but Saturday nights me and the kids dod a movie and sty up late. Sunday mornings/afternoons are church and then we had a family BBQ. Everyone didn't leave until 11pm and then I passed out. I did stay in my calorie range. Thank goodness for grilled chicken. It was so tempting to eat the cupcakes, chips and dip but I restrained myself. I had a bit of motivation. My cousin came who has recently lost 30-40lbs and he looks great. I wish I had a before and after picture. I asked him what was the key for him to losing weight and he said "cardio, cardio, cardio", which is now my motto and motivation. He is jogging 4 to 5 miles up and down hills so I am sure he can do so much more on flat land. I admire him and wish to achieve the same goals. With him in front of me yesterday, it gave me strength to remain on track.

Les see.... I have not been doing well as we had bbq's all weekend long and i completely did not think about the diet and aenjoyed all the good food. However, i did do better today and still have 99 calories left and i have not worked out at all. after coming back from the trip and looking at all of the pics with no difference shown to me i have been in a really day slump. I have completely stopped going to work out at the gym and let the membership lapse... not in a good place about my weight right now. I am really praying that this is the thing that i need to get back on track for good.

Having a really bad couple of days. Had a great Saturday, Started 30 day shred, kicked my butt. I did stepper and cleaned. Went to drive in with my husband and made decent choices. Sunday we went kayaking. My parents got me an inflatible two person kayak for my birthday. Apparently I didn't seal it well and there was a slow leak. We had gone about 2 miles and we were slowly sinking. Decided to get out and try to blow it back up. I rolled out, very graceful. My husband thought he could pop up. Threw his back out. Was awful. He has been hobbled since. Had to take him to the walk in clinic yestarday. My back had been sore but not unbearable. While waiting for my husband my back started spasming. Had to take some of his pain pills. My eating has been out of control. And of course no exercise. Well Monday before work I did a moderate ten minute walk to try and loosen up. Feeling better now, So gonna try either the bike or just some stepping later. Will not make my first weeks goal, but I'm not giving up.

First week has gone great! I'm always the most motivated at the beginning though so we'll see if I can keep it up.
Bought almost all fruit & veggies. It's been pretty fun playing around with recipes! I think spaghetti squash and I will be good friends!
I've excersized everyday too!

Only problem I've come across is getting to 1200 calories believe it or not! I was so used to eating processed food, fast food ect and struggling to get under 1500. Now that I've switched to fresh produce and such I find I have so much left over to hit my minumum but I feel like I'm eating ALL day!

I worked out on Monday, and have been shirking ever since! Have been for a couple of short walks, but not the work up a sweat type of workout.

We have a cross country ski machine that I love, and I plan to get on it when I get home today. Will report later whether I stuck to my good intentions, lol.

Thanks for the encouragement, its good to know its not just me. Maybe we've laid down some muscle, which weighs heavier than fat?

I was out of town this past week. I am not weighing in until sat. I would be happy -2lbs. I was 179 at the dr in august. Im buying a scale asap, no more denial!

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Thanks!