Smokin' Hot Green Pepper's 3/26 wk 13

Hey Pepper's!

Busy day here...did my walk then helped my parents with their rental house for 6 hrs. When my dad asked my mom what kind of sandwich she wanted for lunch, then me, I said I have my own. No questions asked. SO, I think my mom is finally understanding me and supporting my meals/food. She knows I'm the only one in the family like this, so I'm just glad she is not making a big fuss about it. Tomorrow we are frosting sugar cookies and I asked her what she was having for lunch, and she said hot dogs and chips...:sick: Gonna do my best at keeping my lips off dozens of cookies..... I know I can do this.

Well, like always, when I start back to eating clean, I have a big loss. I was 191.2 this am. Down 8.4. 5 days this week, completely clean...and 4 days of exercise. I really feel like I am *back*....so I pray that this continues. Lots to plan for in the next 2 mos. I just want to feel/look healthier than I did 2 yrs ago at my oldest son's grad.

Lynette ~ Hope you enjoyed your Spring Break...sounds like you did very good!
Jacque ~ Nice job on the loss! I like the idea of your siggy info!
Miss V ~ you are doing so awesome girl! You are the "Workout Warrior" for the week! Woot Woot! Was that a typo on the *1400 cal deficit*? I bet you need to eat more if you are exercising that much. My cals are at 1500 and w/exercise (370-395) I am almost eating 1800 day. Don't want you starving sweets!
Crystal ~ Congrats on your loss and getting thru the 4 day jump start! I think you did really good!
Barb ~ helllloooooooooooo! hang in there, normalcy is just around the corner! take care!

Crystal....yes, I am the *only* one in my family that cares to eat healthy....and a few of them actually make snide remarks about it. I am adopted and my brother and sister ( they are from the same mother and father/my adopters) are rail thin, and eat junk, and my sis smokes. My adoptive mom and dad both smoked, and my dad had a HA 10 yrs ago w/quad bypass, and has not smoked since but still likes his steaks, cakes and shakes! he is a little over wt. My mom had a HA 3 yrs ago w/triple bypass, and still smokes, and is type 2 diabetic, on insulin and eats like my dad and worse. she is very obese. I used to worry about her so much, but have come to realize it is her choice to live this way. My mom's family has always been large, since their 40's only b/c of lifestyle and my dad's family is very thin. My "aunt", my real mom, my mom's sister (in family adoption) is a slightly obese and smokes. she had to have a stent put in for a blocked carotid a yr ago, and still smokes. she has a son, that is morbidly obese. like 500 lbs. my husband's family are all short, small people, but are much heavier (over wt/a little obese) in their older yrs. they are the ones who have always criticized me when I was pregnant, obese, gained wt, lost wt. They even had me stand belly to belly ( I was 9 mos preg) w/ my dh grandpa to see who had the biggest belly, his was a beer belly and took a PIC of it!! they also say things to their son, my dh, and our boys. and our boys are not fat or chunky by any means. both inlaws are now over wt and my FIL is borderline diabetic and pre- hypertensive. dh was a wrestler in hs and was very lean at 165 lbs, but now is almost 240....and his wt is all in his belly, but it is rock hard, I swear! I have cried many tears over the years..but have recently gotten a backbone and been standing up for myself. I just wish my family would care as well. I can only change myself. There is never anything healthy at a family gathering unless I bring it. At Christmas, my sis was talking about corn oil, vegetable oil, and I mentioned EVOO, and she was like, ewww, yuck, you EAT that stuff? I'm like yeah, and I cook with it too. She was just in shock. And I know I don't look skinny like her, but I am truly healthier than her. I really think you can be over wt and healthy. She is out of breath and has a smokers cough and is 1 yr younger than me, and looks 5 yrs older than me. oh, and both her kids, 12 and 15 are over wt. It's just really, really hard sometimes. I really feel bad that I did not raise my boys on healthier, whole foods. I can only set an example now and just rave about how great I feel! So, I am proud of the mom's who are young and feeding their kids nutritious meals. If it's the only way they know, then hopefully, that will follow them thru their life. sorry for the book here....

I hope you get that ride in today! I know you are looking forward to it! I too am feeling a lot better, motivated and dedicated! I just want it to continue and feel good!

HI to the rest of the pepper's..have a great day/weekend!

Well, I did pretty good. I had a hot dog / bun, 2 serv of chips, and ONE cookie! Drinking lots of water now! Heading to the farm now to check out our pond and hike thru the timber.

Vita, can't wait to hear about your visit w/nutritionist!

Happy Monday ladies!

Seems we have dwindled in size again here lately....hope everyone is just busy and can come back soon. When I post the wt chart it is going to have about 5-7 names on it....when the others come back, I can easily add them.
Today is going well!! The SUN is shining!! AND, we might hit 70*, 3-4 days this week!! YAY! Many are in good spirits bout that! :glasses: The kids on the bus are bonkers! :happy:

Barb, I had to buy Easter candy for my dh and sons.....It is in the kitchen, dining room and family room. UGH! I'm not a real big candy eater, but when my sweet tooth kicks in, look out! :noway: I can empty the candy dishes in no time! Hope your week is pleasant girl! :flowerforyou:

Erica ~ lovin' your plan for the day. Hope you stick to it and get everything accomplished! I know you can do it! I tried on some ss shirts yesterday and was very unhappy by the looks of my upper arms, esp from the back side. I really need to work my triceps! Hey, have a fun time with the kiddos this week! We have a short week of 3 days, then off 5 for Easter. This is a first for our school district, so I am happy!

Jacque ~ have a great day lady! You can do this!!

Plan for 3/29
Meals~ eat every 2-3 hrs, 1500 cal for the day & more w/workout ** follow logged food for today **
Engine Starter ( eat w/in an hr of waking ) check
Brkfst check
Lunch 12:15
Afternoon Snack 3pm
Supper 5:45
Bedtime Snack ( within 1 hr of zzzz's) 8:30
8-9 H2O
Exercise ~ 45 min walk, w/HR in fat burning zone. * might start walk/jog if I feel strong *
work them triceps with push-ups (girly) and 10 lb free wts.
** Keep positive...with Miss V!! ** :bigsmile:

Have a GREAT day folks!