Three for Thanksgiving: Mommy Challenge Part 4

Well today started out good. Got up at 5am did my workout, had breakfast and then went to work. That is where it took a turn for for the worse. I had to take one of my operators (I am a supervisor) to get scrubs and since we didn't have anything at home for me to take to work for lunch I thought I would get a sub from Subway while I was out. Well all was good until I got to the mall and then I crumbled. I had Chick-fil-A nuggets and waffle fries and iced tea. Then I washed all that down with an order of cinnamon pretzel sticks from Auntie Anne's. UGH I am so mad at myself right now. I only have 136 calories left for my dinner tonight. So I guess I am going to have to go home and do some yard work just so that I can eat dinner. I hate when I cave :explode: ! Hope you all have a great evening. I will be at home raking leaves...lol!

Tracy

P.S. We will miss you Latoya!!!!

Bhurley - here's hoping your little angel does start sleeping through the night. I may have spoke too soon because he has been waking up the last 3 nights...so tonight I made sure he got in all his meals because he always wakes up to eat and then goes right back to sleep so I think it's mainly because he's hungry.

Breakfast today - Oatmeal, strawberries, a little brown sugar and a sprinkle of granola and cranberries
snack - .5 cup of Special K fruit and yogure
Lunch - 2 small slices of pizza
this is where things went out of control
Dinner was late and no snack in between -
Dinner was a granola thin and banana, 4 perogies, 4 oz of lemon chicken, and then 2 servings of dark chocolate almonds, and a chocolate dipped macaroon.

Ok...so really not bad calorie wise because I was only 100 over my calories for the day but I didn't do a structured work out today.
So not the best...and I was way over on the fat but surprisingly it was mainly due to the pizza....oh well drank lots of water and was active when I took my son to the park to play for 30 min.

On a different note...anyone have tips for not gaining tons of weight while pregnant. I may be and I am totally worried as I gained 60lbs with my son and just never want to go back there...I think I would still track my food if it turns out I am...because I know keeping track of my food will keep me focused...

Some food for thought According to Reader's Digest:


Although it seems too good to be true, dark chocolate can actually be good for you! When consumed in moderation, this delicious treat has some powerful health benefits. Following are three of the major reasons to indulge:

1. It can help prevent heart disease: Like tea, dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are compounds that act as antioxidants. Flavonoids protect cells from harmful molecules—called free radicals—that are produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to sunlight or smoke. Free radicals can cause cell damage that leads to heart disease. Flavonoids can also lower blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol (i.e., the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent.

2. It can improve your mood: Dark chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. It also contains the chemical serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant.
3. It can protect your skin: German researchers found that the flavonoids in dark chocolate absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, and improve skin’s hydration and complexion.

For all of its health benefits, though, dark chocolate does contain a lot of calories. So, experts recommend sticking to no more than three ounces of the sweet stuff per day.

SO I will have two squares of dark chocolate today!!!

I did not meet my goal on my other challenge. So, to lose 3 lbs. by Thanksgiving, I need to adjust my goal to 140.

Hello Mommies! Today was much better than yesterday food wise! Still not back to normal, but better...baby steps! I woke up this morning and I have pain behind my right knee so I was afraid to exercise. I don't want to make it any worse. I will see how it goes tomorrow. Have a great weekend, Ladies!

Tracy

here is my update my starting weight was 11/2 272
11/7 271

11/1- 143.2
11/7- 143

...I'll take it LOL

Here's my update!

11/1- 239
11/7 - 236

Woohoo!!!!!

so according to the challenge, you have made it, lol!!! go u!!! 3 pounds wowsa!!! u will definitely be able to maintain through the holidays and you will probably lose some more!!

Well my first month- month and a half of my healthier life style ( I think that sounds better than diet ) I lost only a pd to pd and a half per week. I've up'ed my exercise time per day and it's been coming off faster. I'll make my goal 3pds/wk for the 3 wks before Thanksgiving. May not reach it, but I like the challenge of trying. The fact that I have so much to lose probably affects my weekly lose too.

Good Morning Mommies! Had a fabulous weekend now that my hubby is finally home. Got in 10 miles between Sat and Sun and it paid off!!

SW - 149
11/7 - 146.4

Heres to a productive week!!! :drinker:

10/31 - 155.5
11/7 - 157.0

UGH! Wrong way!!! :grumble: I'm pretty sure it's water weight so hopefully it'll come back off this week and then some!

I REALLY hope this isnt like the Labor Day Challlenge for me... where i often record a gain on Mondays!! Dang weekends. Happy to say the halloween candy is gone and Im ready to refocus. Started slipping last week and kind of just let myself go. This week, back at it. And to flush the junk, MrsWilson and I are doing a 4 day Vegitarian Diet/Cleanse type thing. Basically Clean Eating, minus the meat dairy and eggs, to flush our body of the garbage. Feel free to check out our diaries all week, they are both open. We are both a little nervous, but excited to see if this is something we may find fun to do every so often. Great job last week Mommies. Lets hit this week even harder. Remember this is a shorter goal period so we need to work extra hard to hit our goals. Happy Monday, now go drink some water!! :drinker:

10/31-138.5
11/7- 140.8
11/14-
11/21-
11/28-
11/30-
Total loss- +2.3 :grumble:

Great losses so far ladies!
-Bhurley we too are probably going to just have some family and friends over (watch the Charger game) and have a little party too. My little man had a rough weekend sleepwise, but seems like he may be gettting back on track ... fingers crossed.
-I can't remember but someone mentioned Monday weight increases ... I HATE Monday weigh ins. Sunday is my only day off and ineviteably (sp?) I also weigh more on Mondays than any other day.
At least this week it is showing a loss though ... I was 146.1 during the week. But the biggest and best news is my favorite pre-pregnancy jeans fit again (albeit not well, but they fit nonetheless)! Have a great week!

10/31-150.2
11/7- 147.7
11/14-
11/21-
11/28-
11/30-
Total loss- 2.5 so far

ok i am thinking water weight but i will get it next week!
10/31- 160
11/7/- 161.5