WNM week 2 - Prairie Roots

In my meeting we had a young lady that felt like this. However she said she
was moving and did not have time to cook and ended up with fast food. Well
here is an idea:

Subway is fast food and very good--- 6" Ham for 5 points
Taco Bell "Fresco Style" is fast food--- 2 Chicken Soft
Tacos Fresco Style ot 2 Beef Hard Shell Tacos Fresco Style
for 6 Points Rice Krispy Treat Snack is great--- 2 points
each Carnation Instant Breakfast---- 1 Can for 5 points
(Great breakfast)

I know how you feel and it can be hard. You are doing so
well and offer so much to everybody else here. I see your
post all the time and you have no idea how much that helps
others. Keep it up and keep it well. Hell, I know you can do
it. If I can anybody can.... :o)

Charlie "Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date: -
78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my
mother. I'm not terribly concerned about making good
choices. Even if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest
of the week. Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy
anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145 WNM week 2:
155.6/153.6/145 next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5
lbs to WW goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-
2003 5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

Thanks Charlie. I'm not giving up. No way. Just feeling the
exhaustion. At this very moment, I'm feeling the frustration
too of following the directions for assembling a couple of
sawhorse/workbenches so I can set up a paint stripping area
in my basement. Agonized over the parts and directions on
one for over an hour until I finally concluded that one of
the parts included is the wrong size. Opened the box for the
2nd bench and sure enough, the part in question is smaller.
Used the part from the 2nd box, but now I have to make an
extra trip back to Menard's. ARGH! All that thinking makes
my stomach churn, which I then interpret as hunger, which
then sends me hunting for pretzels or Miss Meringues. Maybe
I should find the end of a pencil to chew on instead!

Except for the last couple of days, I've been doing OK with
the food. Even then, my food's been OK but I haven't been
sticking to MY program, which is to weigh or measure and
journal everything I eat. This is the part that's been a bit
lax. You've offered some excellent low-point suggestions.
Subway is indeed one of my lifesavers. Smart Ones and Lean
Cuisine are holding up my safety net too.
--
Linda P
232/153.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Charlie said:

In my meeting we had a young lady that felt like this. However she said she
was moving and did not have time to cook and ended up with fast food. Well
here is an idea:

Subway is fast food and very good--- 6" Ham for 5 points
Taco Bell "Fresco Style" is fast food--- 2 Chicken Soft Tacos Fresco Style
ot 2 Beef Hard Shell Tacos Fresco Style for 6 Points
Rice Krispy Treat Snack is great--- 2 points each
Carnation Instant Breakfast---- 1 Can for 5 points (Great breakfast)

I know how you feel and it can be hard. You are doing so well and offer so
much to everybody else here. I see your post all the time and you have no
idea how much that helps others. Keep it up and keep it well. Hell, I know
you can do it. If I can anybody can.... :o)

Charlie
"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: +.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project is starting
to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing every evening, the dust
and grime everywhere, the distance to my one water source (in the
basement), and the total aggravation involved with food preparation, I
found myself giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't count,
measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been getting enough sleep,
which always lessens my ability to make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And worked on house
projects last weekend and most evenings as well. The tile for the
bathroom walls is late, but the kitchen cabinets are ready a week
early. So while progress on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work
will proceed in the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work
will be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll continue
to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in one of the bedrooms
where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother. I'm not
terribly concerned about making good choices. Even if I overindulge, I
know what to do the rest of the week. Special occasions don't throw me
into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself. That's always
a good thing for me to do when the weight loss slows or reverses. In
the last 2 months, I've decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12",
and since starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the clothes
that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145
WNM week 2: 155.6/153.6/145
next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5 lbs to WW goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

An up on the scale when you know why isn't as bad as when
you have no clue as to why. You have done great so far, you
know what you need to
do. Can you fill up some bottles with water to make it
easier to get to. Maybe some healthy quick to go snacks
like fruit, prewashed and sliced in a sealed bowl,
Yogurts so that when you need convienience food it is
ready and healthy. Good luck with the renovations
Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 60.2 / 61kg 134 lbs

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date:
-78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother.
I'm not terribly concerned about making good choices. Even
if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest of the week.
Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!

Great...
Hope you have success with those saw horses...
That is enough to make you go crazy... :o)

Good Luck with the paint project.

Charlie

"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message -"]news:[email hidden]-
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Quoted message said:

Thanks Charlie. I'm not giving up. No way. Just feeling
the exhaustion. At this very moment, I'm feeling the
frustration too of following the directions for assembling
a couple of sawhorse/workbenches so I can set up a paint
stripping area in my basement. Agonized over the parts and
directions on one for over an hour until I finally
concluded that one of the parts included is the wrong
size. Opened the box for the 2nd bench and sure enough,
the part in question is smaller. Used the part from the
2nd box, but now I have to make an extra trip back to
Menard's. ARGH! All that thinking makes my stomach churn,
which I then interpret as hunger, which then sends me
hunting for pretzels or Miss Meringues. Maybe I should
find the end of a pencil to chew on instead!

Except for the last couple of days, I've been doing OK
with the food. Even then, my food's been OK but I haven't
been sticking to MY program, which is to weigh or measure
and journal everything I eat. This is the part that's been
a bit lax. You've offered some excellent low-point
suggestions. Subway is indeed one of my lifesavers. Smart
Ones and Lean Cuisine are holding up my safety net too.
--
Linda P
232/153.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Charlie said:

In my meeting we had a young lady that felt like this.
However she said

she

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

was moving and did not have time to cook and ended up
with fast food.

Well

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

here is an idea:

Subway is fast food and very good--- 6" Ham for 5 points
Taco Bell "Fresco Style" is fast food--- 2 Chicken Soft
Tacos Fresco

Style

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

ot 2 Beef Hard Shell Tacos Fresco Style for 6 Points
Rice Krispy Treat Snack is great--- 2 points each
Carnation Instant Breakfast---- 1 Can for 5 points
(Great breakfast)

I know how you feel and it can be hard. You are doing so
well and offer

so

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

much to everybody else here. I see your post all the
time and you have

no

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

idea how much that helps others. Keep it up and keep it
well. Hell, I

know

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

you can do it. If I can anybody can.... :o)

Charlie "Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in
message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date:
-78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling
project is starting to get the best of me. With the work
I'm doing every evening, the dust and grime everywhere,
the distance to my one water source (in the basement),
and the total aggravation involved with food
preparation, I found myself giving in to eating whatever
was convenient and handy towards the week's end. Not so
bad in itself, but I didn't count, measure, or weigh. In
addition, I've not been getting enough sleep, which
always lessens my ability to make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings
as well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but
the kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while
progress on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will
proceed in the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the
contracted work will be done on schedule by the end of
the month. Today I'll continue to strip paint and rip
out plaster and lathe in one of the bedrooms where I've
removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my
mother. I'm not terribly concerned about making good
choices. Even if I overindulge, I know what to do the
rest of the week. Special occasions don't throw me into
a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas
are baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145 WNM week 2:
155.6/153.6/145 next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150
(5 lbs to WW goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target:
1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

Great job Linda!

It's aweseom to hear that you're not thrown into a tizzy
when going out to eat now.

Julie "Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date: -
78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my
mother. I'm not terribly concerned about making good
choices. Even if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest
of the week. Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy
anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145 WNM week 2:
155.6/153.6/145 next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5
lbs to WW goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-
2003 5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date: -
78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my
mother. I'm not terribly concerned about making good
choices. Even if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest
of the week. Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy
anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145 WNM week 2:
155.6/153.6/145 next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5
lbs to WW goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-
2003 5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/194.5/155 WNM 193.5/194.5/181.5 50 lbs off
241.5/194.5/191.5

I'm not sure but I think I sent the last reply to this one
empty!! Linda, congrats on your loss of inches!! 8.75" is
great. I find that I lose inches when my weight loss slows.
That is quite an NSV, going with the flow around holidays!!

--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/194.5/155 WNM 193.5/194.5/181.5 50 lbs off
241.5/194.5/191.5

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date: -
78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my
mother. I'm not terribly concerned about making good
choices. Even if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest
of the week. Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy
anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145 WNM week 2:
155.6/153.6/145 next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5
lbs to WW goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-
2003 5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

Sorry about that slight gain. And remodeling is like
vacation does not happen every week so treat it likewise. It
too shall pass.

Hope things finish on time and on budget and this week
sees a loss. Good job riding the bike - is a commute
getting close.

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date:
-78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother.
I'm not terribly concerned about making good choices. Even
if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest of the week.
Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!

sorry you gained but your attitude will carry you through, Lee
Prairie Roots <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date: -
78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my
mother. I'm not terribly concerned about making good
choices. Even if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest
of the week. Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy
anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145 WNM week 2:
155.6/153.6/145 next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5
lbs to WW goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-
2003 5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

Thanks Michelle. These are all good suggestions. Under the
current circumstances--one day I have a laundry tub full
of plaster, the next a sofa stacked with kitchen cabinets,
and all the time a thin coating of grit and grime covering
EVERYthing--I'm just doing what I can to keep my sanity
and to exercise patience. Some days, those are harder to
accomplish than others.
--
Linda P
232/153.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Michelle Guy said:

An up on the scale when you know why isn't as bad as when you have no
clue as to why. You have done great so far, you know what you need to
do. Can you fill up some bottles with water to make it easier to get
to. Maybe some healthy quick to go snacks like fruit, prewashed and
sliced in a sealed bowl, Yogurts so that when you need convienience
food it is ready and healthy.
Good luck with the renovations
Michelle
Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 60.2 / 61kg 134 lbs

On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 08:45:43 -0500, Prairie Roots <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: +.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project is starting
to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing every evening, the dust
and grime everywhere, the distance to my one water source (in the
basement), and the total aggravation involved with food preparation, I
found myself giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't count,
measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been getting enough sleep,
which always lessens my ability to make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And worked on house
projects last weekend and most evenings as well. The tile for the
bathroom walls is late, but the kitchen cabinets are ready a week
early. So while progress on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work
will proceed in the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work
will be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll continue
to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in one of the bedrooms
where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother. I'm not
terribly concerned about making good choices. Even if I overindulge, I
know what to do the rest of the week. Special occasions don't throw me
into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself. That's always
a good thing for me to do when the weight loss slows or reverses. In
the last 2 months, I've decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12",
and since starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the clothes
that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!

Thanks Julie.
--
Linda P
232/153.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

skiur said:

Great job Linda!

It's aweseom to hear that you're not thrown into a tizzy when going out to
eat now.

Julie
"Prairie Roots" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: +.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project is starting
to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing every evening, the dust
and grime everywhere, the distance to my one water source (in the
basement), and the total aggravation involved with food preparation, I
found myself giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't count,
measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been getting enough sleep,
which always lessens my ability to make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And worked on house
projects last weekend and most evenings as well. The tile for the
bathroom walls is late, but the kitchen cabinets are ready a week
early. So while progress on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work
will proceed in the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work
will be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll continue
to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in one of the bedrooms
where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother. I'm not
terribly concerned about making good choices. Even if I overindulge, I
know what to do the rest of the week. Special occasions don't throw me
into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself. That's always
a good thing for me to do when the weight loss slows or reverses. In
the last 2 months, I've decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12",
and since starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the clothes
that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145
WNM week 2: 155.6/153.6/145
next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5 lbs to WW goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

You're probably right about the inches and the weight. My
current work wardrobe consists of 3-4 pairs of pants, which
were loose last week and this week, positively baggy! What
great timing. The weather has turned so I can look forward
to replacing my baggy winter clothes with seasonally
appropriate smaller clothes.
--
Linda P
232/153.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Connie said:

I'm not sure but I think I sent the last reply to this one empty!!
Linda, congrats on your loss of inches!! 8.75" is great. I find that I
lose inches when my weight loss slows. That is quite an NSV, going with
the flow around holidays!!

Remodeling is lasting longer than any vacation I've ever
had. But the kitchen cabinets went in today; the project's
more than halfway done. So far, the construction is running
on schedule and under budget. I'm feeling very lucky to have
found the people doing the job.

A tentative agreement has been reached on the transit
strike. Ratification by union members is expected by
Thursday at the latest. Buses could start running again as
early as Saturday with a routine to regular commuting
patterns on Monday. With the weather now taking a pleasant
turn to warmer, bike commuting is definitely near.
--
Linda P
232/153.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Fred said:

Sorry about that slight gain. And remodeling is like vacation does
not happen every week so treat it likewise. It too shall pass.

Hope things finish on time and on budget and this week sees a loss.
Good job riding the bike - is a commute getting close.

On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 08:45:43 -0500, Prairie Roots <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: +.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project is starting
to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing every evening, the dust
and grime everywhere, the distance to my one water source (in the
basement), and the total aggravation involved with food preparation, I
found myself giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't count,
measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been getting enough sleep,
which always lessens my ability to make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And worked on house
projects last weekend and most evenings as well. The tile for the
bathroom walls is late, but the kitchen cabinets are ready a week
early. So while progress on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work
will proceed in the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work
will be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll continue
to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in one of the bedrooms
where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother. I'm not
terribly concerned about making good choices. Even if I overindulge, I
know what to do the rest of the week. Special occasions don't throw me
into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself. That's always
a good thing for me to do when the weight loss slows or reverses. In
the last 2 months, I've decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12",
and since starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the clothes
that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!

At this moment, I'm just grateful not to have lost my focus
permanently. Back on track, making wiser accommodations to
the inconveniences, and generally not being too hard on
myself for not always being 100% prepared for every little
aggravation.

As my house is coming together, and my clothes are
getting smaller, I'm feeling myself coming out of hiding.
Hello world!
--
Linda P
232/153.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Miss Violette said:

sorry you gained but your attitude will carry you through, Lee
Prairie Roots <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: +.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project is starting
to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing every evening, the dust
and grime everywhere, the distance to my one water source (in the
basement), and the total aggravation involved with food preparation, I
found myself giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't count,
measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been getting enough sleep,
which always lessens my ability to make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And worked on house
projects last weekend and most evenings as well. The tile for the
bathroom walls is late, but the kitchen cabinets are ready a week
early. So while progress on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work
will proceed in the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work
will be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll continue
to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in one of the bedrooms
where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother. I'm not
terribly concerned about making good choices. Even if I overindulge, I
know what to do the rest of the week. Special occasions don't throw me
into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself. That's always
a good thing for me to do when the weight loss slows or reverses. In
the last 2 months, I've decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12",
and since starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the clothes
that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 59: 232/153.6/WW goal 145
WNM week 2: 155.6/153.6/145
next mini-goals: 152 (80 lbs lost); 150 (5 lbs to WW goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F

[email hidden]

You're still doing great Linda - up a tad isn't a biggie,
especially with the circumstances you are dealing with. I
seem to recall you relying more on convenience type foods
... such as canned, frozen, etc. My guess would be that
there is more sodium content in those foods also. I've also
wondered about the lack of sleep aspect and think there very
well may be something in that thought. I did expect my
weight to show up this morning, I did not expect it to be as
much as it was ... I did not get 1 minute of sleep last
nite, was just *one of those nights*. (I did get a heck of a
lot done early this morning though. LOL)

I'm amazed you are finding the time to get out on that
bicycle - GOOD FOR YOU!!! The exercise will help you
maintain what little bit of sanity you have left from the
remodeling projects. <g> Glad to hear progress is going
well, and hopefully you will be back to full functioning,
more modern and enjoyable mode very soon. Keep hanging in
there, it won't be long now.

And wow, wow, wow ... all those amazing inches disappearing
in only a few months. What a fantastic victory!!!

Joyce

Prairie Roots said:

My current weight: 153.6lbs Weight change since my last
recorded weight: +.6 lbs Total weight change to date:
-78.4 lbs

Not such a great week, program-wise. My remodeling project
is starting to get the best of me. With the work I'm doing
every evening, the dust and grime everywhere, the distance
to my one water source (in the basement), and the total
aggravation involved with food preparation, I found myself
giving in to eating whatever was convenient and handy
towards the week's end. Not so bad in itself, but I didn't
count, measure, or weigh. In addition, I've not been
getting enough sleep, which always lessens my ability to
make good decisions.

Still, I rode my bike several evenings this week. And
worked on house projects last weekend and most evenings as
well. The tile for the bathroom walls is late, but the
kitchen cabinets are ready a week early. So while progress
on the bathroom is stalled for a bit, work will proceed in
the kitchen. I'm hopeful that all the contracted work will
be done on schedule by the end of the month. Today I'll
continue to strip paint and rip out plaster and lathe in
one of the bedrooms where I've removed a closet.

Tomorrow I'll be going out to Easter brunch with my mother.
I'm not terribly concerned about making good choices. Even
if I overindulge, I know what to do the rest of the week.
Special occasions don't throw me into a tizzy anymore.

It's been a while--Feb. 7--since I last measured myself.
That's always a good thing for me to do when the weight
loss slows or reverses. In the last 2 months, I've
decreased 8.75" in size, since Christmas 12", and since
starting WW in Feb. '03, 71" overall . No wonder the
clothes that I bought a bit snug just after Christmas are
baggy now!

It's the best day of my life!