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Days 52-56 (Wednesday 12/24-Sunday 12/28)

5:38 AM Tukiyooo 0

Days 52-56 (Wednesday 12/24-Sunday 12/28)

Well I don't have any pictures to post of my eats for the last 5 days, but I can tell you that if I did it would be no where even close to within my points range! I think I went WAY overboard, but it's the holidays and Monday I'm back to the plan. I …

Day 51 (Tuesday 12/23)

9:54 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & a Pear. 3 points<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXtQQ4xUO3jF3bA4xwX5SGcwSmSEGM0eHM5V7_eZUeNIjWfQ_joiwGoywrDEcRC0JZkX5oOvAQAMw5LEJlOBIhtNNEX6zwaiXRmFlZyTgmfgV4wZL_ezjy87Lrnpn4AivVLmsuD5F4RX0/s1600-h/DSC01481.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283049161984075378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXtQQ4xUO3jF3bA4xwX5SGcwSmSEGM0eHM5V7_eZUeNIjWfQ_joiwGoywrDEcRC0JZkX5oOvAQAMw5LEJlOBIhtNNEX6zwaiXRmFlZyTgmfgV4wZL_ezjy87Lrnpn4AivVLmsuD5F4RX0/s400/DSC01481.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /></div><p><br /><br />POINTS = ???<br />WATER = 58<br />EXERCISE = 30 min cross ramp & abs<br /><br />I finally got back into the gym. It's been two days and I could defiantly feel that it had been two days! I felt very weak, which I think is because I'm all stuffed up & congested, but I pushed through and got in a good 30 min workout, even though I really wanted to quit at 20 min! </p><p>I made my 10% at ww! I was super pumped! I couldn't stay for the meeting though because we went out tonight with some friends for Christmas to Joe's Crab Shack. It was my first night and not eating well this week. My main goal for this week is to just maintian and NOT gain! We'll see how that goes with all those yummy goodies around!</p><p>Well I won't be around much after today. I am off work till January 5th and we don't have internet access at home. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a great New Years!!</p>

Day 51 (Tuesday 12/23)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & a Pear. 3 pointsPOINTS = ???WATER = 58EXERCISE = 30 min cross ramp & absI finally got back into the gym. It's been two days and I could defiantly feel that it had been two days! I felt very weak, which I think is because I'm all …

Day 50 (Monday 12/22)

6:37 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an English Muffin w/Cream Cheese. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1j7FNeOxg74RNM3eaUwOo-G1BCZWywDK-e0qw6ytrJBGq7RCJ2K34F4Ga2q8HS5Ogv05wx-EfEnhDybk-WLD4rOA__Rf9nkTzjSFbC1iQVaEqlsrX_RE3F_wbxblr7RyC5PrzbNdxTjc2/s1600-h/DSC01347.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282624331731228738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1j7FNeOxg74RNM3eaUwOo-G1BCZWywDK-e0qw6ytrJBGq7RCJ2K34F4Ga2q8HS5Ogv05wx-EfEnhDybk-WLD4rOA__Rf9nkTzjSFbC1iQVaEqlsrX_RE3F_wbxblr7RyC5PrzbNdxTjc2/s320/DSC01347.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">LUNCH: Subway Ham & Turkey Sub, Diet Coke,  & Baked Lays. 9 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32jf0yv6el2fvy-LW5Zg5XrSpDwWmh9rObHUrIsYa-DB71YoEQEv5HUhtO40OBkYouoBqln1CGDSFzTJRfiMlpOe6nfRpUMsUZaV76tZM1xVNKyVGhp1d_YCkLn3plVDauIMBPZxghpit/s1600-h/DSC01476.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282990712025833234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32jf0yv6el2fvy-LW5Zg5XrSpDwWmh9rObHUrIsYa-DB71YoEQEv5HUhtO40OBkYouoBqln1CGDSFzTJRfiMlpOe6nfRpUMsUZaV76tZM1xVNKyVGhp1d_YCkLn3plVDauIMBPZxghpit/s320/DSC01476.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Applebees Garlic Herb Chicken. 7 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPJB9b0cNUczGHnBLWp2Wzm1vQte-C-ym4JbF9iptrMAS6WHDmMWGOZwiGy1f4X9OQkMyiWMeUnbFpYh2fGSuPdJ0Gz0vVo5Z7-eHKyTvF29sQB1-o3NsTmZ-Zwn8_RtnRY1gh5cs3Mvu/s1600-h/DSC01479.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282990689679164162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPJB9b0cNUczGHnBLWp2Wzm1vQte-C-ym4JbF9iptrMAS6WHDmMWGOZwiGy1f4X9OQkMyiWMeUnbFpYh2fGSuPdJ0Gz0vVo5Z7-eHKyTvF29sQB1-o3NsTmZ-Zwn8_RtnRY1gh5cs3Mvu/s320/DSC01479.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>POINTS = 20<br />WATER = 58 oz<br />EXERCISE = none<br /><br />I didn't go to the gym this morning, still not feeling very well. But the good news is that I'm outta the 180s! I weighed this morning thinking I would pri gain because of how I ate on Saturday, but nope...it said <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">179.5</span></span>!!! :) So I met my goal to be out of the 180s by 12/31/08 over a week early and it feels great! The last time I was in the 170s was early 2007! And I'm getting to the point now that I'm in the skinniest pants in my closet! So I will have to do some shopping!<br /><br />Speaking of shopping, I earned my first reward! So my little sister & I went boot shopping  tonight and I got my "180 Reward"....Chocolate Brown Ugg boots! Love em!! I know you can't really tell a big difference, but I posted another "progress picture" on the left. Notice I have my new boots on! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qv2EyRy_f0Hpa5sNHjQ5mdo8YbFC64IgyGUgT2P6pV7prbwY2usW1rZ14qXxr8JNjA8xQWkpwxYK7B_GUqCzS43pt3TuVPrRL6ixiugxFscYdw2RQ2naDFxOJqRCdf9iCblwiYZ2ky8T/s1600-h/DSC01480.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282994311674917250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qv2EyRy_f0Hpa5sNHjQ5mdo8YbFC64IgyGUgT2P6pV7prbwY2usW1rZ14qXxr8JNjA8xQWkpwxYK7B_GUqCzS43pt3TuVPrRL6ixiugxFscYdw2RQ2naDFxOJqRCdf9iCblwiYZ2ky8T/s320/DSC01480.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />This is for <a href="http://heathersaloser.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>. Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a family favorite in my family, but it has way too many points! I want to try it with ff ingredients and see how it would turn out, just haven't done it yet. So here's a pic & the recipe! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlBCtYyxttea65TP1wF9VOnRVitBoRnkMINJfncWAOdb3rCjkZ3krNaefmehZENUZvAW60KQsS7ykQ_6AEyDXHmquYiqCiJt94GW7sQQYv9t1wNrwz10KatSxToexTdD1o63AhBTf43Po/s1600-h/strawberry_pretzel_squares.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282644764305305346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlBCtYyxttea65TP1wF9VOnRVitBoRnkMINJfncWAOdb3rCjkZ3krNaefmehZENUZvAW60KQsS7ykQ_6AEyDXHmquYiqCiJt94GW7sQQYv9t1wNrwz10KatSxToexTdD1o63AhBTf43Po/s320/strawberry_pretzel_squares.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 188px;" /></a><table width="99%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td id="title" style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 206); border-left: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 206); border-right: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 157); color: rgb(140, 170, 158); padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px;" align="left" bgcolor="#ffffcc" nowrap="nowrap">STRAWBERRY PRETZEL JELLO SALAD</td><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 206);"><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 206); border-right: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 157); border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 157); padding: 20px;" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffcc"><div style="padding-left: 20px; color: BLACK;">2 c. crushed pretzel sticks<br />3/4 c. melted butter<br />3 tbsp. sugar<br />8 oz. cream cheese<br />1 c. sugar<br />8 oz. Cool Whip<br />1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello<br />2 c. boiling water<br />2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries, partially thawed</div><div style="color: rgb(119, 34, 34);">Mix first three ingredients and press in bottom of a 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees (metal pan) or 325 degrees (glass pan) 8 minutes. Let cool completely. Beat 1 cup sugar and cream cheese. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzels. Mix Jello and water until dissolved. Add strawberries. Stir into Jello, then set aside for 10 minutes. Pour over cheese mixture. Chill.</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

Day 50 (Monday 12/22)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an English Muffin w/Cream Cheese. 4 pointsLUNCH: Subway Ham & Turkey Sub, Diet Coke, & Baked Lays. 9 pointsSUPPER: Applebees Garlic Herb Chicken. 7 pointsPOINTS = 20WATER = 58 ozEXERCISE = noneI didn't go to the gym this morning…

Day 49 (Sunday 12/21)

6:30 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">MORNING SNACK: Strawberry Pretzel Salad. 6 points<br /><br />BRUNCH: 2 Oranges & Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lNCdI-YmK3zRPGWxFEDbT4gU-0jecjaiq-3WuOYZ-S9_PZwbxK-rq-Jc0ViG6GJImrh_3q7LunEKILaqr_osgbfCyZwNRvQqB0hBS2aSZ7OAnRID-Mv2VaEg70Vb6WB31sVELkoSb1xM/s1600-h/DSC01474.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282621961695001666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lNCdI-YmK3zRPGWxFEDbT4gU-0jecjaiq-3WuOYZ-S9_PZwbxK-rq-Jc0ViG6GJImrh_3q7LunEKILaqr_osgbfCyZwNRvQqB0hBS2aSZ7OAnRID-Mv2VaEg70Vb6WB31sVELkoSb1xM/s320/DSC01474.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />AFTERNOON SNACK: 1 WW Chocolate, 1 pc Fudge, & Kettle Corn. 5 points<br /><br />SUPPER: Ham & Pineapple Pizzas & 1 sm Slice of homemade Pizza. 9 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-8qSPejCS2OhyMh685VsWN6IeNuHzcblZ9YPKLtIj4B-PZsaR8c5IzglB8GcaIs_aSscoYJSBPYOABpbkEvhQ3DYzGNLHK8UUj3V8rflfFO8DxteOmE1l1UakVE4aJnOeHWQ7e4k4AiM/s1600-h/DSC01475.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282621953697081954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-8qSPejCS2OhyMh685VsWN6IeNuHzcblZ9YPKLtIj4B-PZsaR8c5IzglB8GcaIs_aSscoYJSBPYOABpbkEvhQ3DYzGNLHK8UUj3V8rflfFO8DxteOmE1l1UakVE4aJnOeHWQ7e4k4AiM/s320/DSC01475.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK:Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin. 3 points<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK27GNNsxksw0x8GaotqVfxX3tBKVk_UaaCM-QUy2JL9FzlAtiBBNOZtmHkQu4-KuR7TLMLIdKkvE0S7V_-Nc0FkFFd_qDa0gIYCLM8xH8yNIABwAC1gElQ7BA0bpay_1JN635f7oV-uMg/s1600-h/DSC01405.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282622251334005522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK27GNNsxksw0x8GaotqVfxX3tBKVk_UaaCM-QUy2JL9FzlAtiBBNOZtmHkQu4-KuR7TLMLIdKkvE0S7V_-Nc0FkFFd_qDa0gIYCLM8xH8yNIABwAC1gElQ7BA0bpay_1JN635f7oV-uMg/s320/DSC01405.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />POINTS = 27<br />WATER = 96 oz<br />EXERCISE = 30 min shoveling snow<br /><br />I woke up this morning with a horrible sore throat and stuffed up nose. I was really hoping that since I was more active & eating healthier that I wouldn't get sick this winter. I really didn't do much at all today, tried to relax and take it easy. Church was cancelled because it was blizzard like conditions outside with the blowing wind & drifting snow. I hope I can kick this cold before Christmas comes, I don't want to be sick when I'm off work. Sorry for the short post!

Day 49 (Sunday 12/21)

MORNING SNACK: Strawberry Pretzel Salad. 6 pointsBRUNCH: 2 Oranges & Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 4 pointsAFTERNOON SNACK: 1 WW Chocolate, 1 pc Fudge, & Kettle Corn. 5 pointsSUPPER: Ham & Pineapple Pizzas & 1 sm Slice of homemade Pizza. 9 pointsEVENING SNACK…

Day 48 (Saturday 12/20)

9:44 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">MORNING SNACK: Applesauce. 1 point<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKZ-s4vMiM3YOU6lCEQeG_-1J4SWULcBKvNLX290k0C1nxAThd8uQRW7w2zMWDiNYUcK_0McUmrqm_297-dRQVmPjqzSqsuZIYXpaIRXHUspQQsn5XufQk6vfMYS-tzuy7DuiORU7trZ_/s1600-h/DSC01471.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281929716392601554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKZ-s4vMiM3YOU6lCEQeG_-1J4SWULcBKvNLX290k0C1nxAThd8uQRW7w2zMWDiNYUcK_0McUmrqm_297-dRQVmPjqzSqsuZIYXpaIRXHUspQQsn5XufQk6vfMYS-tzuy7DuiORU7trZ_/s320/DSC01471.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>BRUNCH: Breakfast Burrito (ham, 3 egg whites, & 1/4 c shredded cheddar) & an Orange. 7 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbUvn-cP5mog8Xs8RvsVLGgB3DZhCAvp6i9ZlE35mRjHotQpie0U1K58aW4H8diN0tTDJN02drMTCoyIV6GCTkE4o2u3TUz0S2BcTC4hWRYdk7RIOAEpADQuOHVeUm_UP5AGXhY9qSm5b/s1600-h/DSC01472.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282619870836364738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbUvn-cP5mog8Xs8RvsVLGgB3DZhCAvp6i9ZlE35mRjHotQpie0U1K58aW4H8diN0tTDJN02drMTCoyIV6GCTkE4o2u3TUz0S2BcTC4hWRYdk7RIOAEpADQuOHVeUm_UP5AGXhY9qSm5b/s320/DSC01472.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitr2SzAXUe4o885nYd8Rr5ge5uC5WpDfYrEjdu3vMp-Gw7kOUWbUNir1Kngb_WRVoXNHJ2dc0tSEychtDLjfmXchIfBsnBPmIKGuSpWrnbUhy41DteWBws2BTeiahsWJjru8B3BHA5MlMl/s1600-h/DSC01473.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282619866292520482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitr2SzAXUe4o885nYd8Rr5ge5uC5WpDfYrEjdu3vMp-Gw7kOUWbUNir1Kngb_WRVoXNHJ2dc0tSEychtDLjfmXchIfBsnBPmIKGuSpWrnbUhy41DteWBws2BTeiahsWJjru8B3BHA5MlMl/s320/DSC01473.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />SUPPER: Pork Chop w/Stove Top Stuffing, Green Beans, Carrots, Crackers, & Dip, 1 slice of Beer Bread w/Butter, Strawberry Pretzel Salad, & Apple Crisp. 32 points<br /><br />EVENING SNACK: 3 pcs Fudge. 9 points<br /></div><br />POINTS = 49<br />WATER = 90 oz<br />EXERCISE = 30 min weights & abs and 30 min run/walk<br /><br />Ok so this whole habit of not weighing every morning is SSSOOO hard to break! I think I might do it through the holiday season just to keep tabs on where I am at and then in 2009 try to weigh less. So I hopped on the scale this morning and it said <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">180</span></span>!!! That means I lost another1.5lbs and I'm down 22 lbs total!! I am so pumped!! My goal is to be 179 at the wi on Tuesday before Christmas!<br /><br />We had supper tonight at a friend's house. It was such a fun night, but I totally went over my points. I think this is the first time since I started almost 7 weeks ago that I ate <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">WAY</span> too much! But I'm not going to let it get me down. I'm enjoyed myself for one night and that's it...this is <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">NOT</span> going to make me fall off the wagon! I have to say though it really surprised me when I got home and was adding up all the points that I ate...<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">WOW</span>! No wonder I was overweight because this is how I always used to eat!

Day 48 (Saturday 12/20)

MORNING SNACK: Applesauce. 1 pointBRUNCH: Breakfast Burrito (ham, 3 egg whites, & 1/4 c shredded cheddar) & an Orange. 7 pointsSUPPER: Pork Chop w/Stove Top Stuffing, Green Beans, Carrots, Crackers, & Dip, 1 slice of Beer Bread w/Butter, Strawberry P…

Day 47 (Friday 12/19)

8:08 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Apple, Pear, & a Fiber One Bar. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xHN6XdtI6MqNsffk9w2fLcJt8tWT-MaRCxt5D7d5VGCXAcdIMCwNwkwXEGSH8Jt3JzibvPvIQOo5W6-V8o8tE7tKO_GNqUcP3z25M_r8Pm4_nzgonzQg2l_DnbSqH4mYyzKSMQYRPwRD/s1600-h/DSC01458.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281927646946286226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xHN6XdtI6MqNsffk9w2fLcJt8tWT-MaRCxt5D7d5VGCXAcdIMCwNwkwXEGSH8Jt3JzibvPvIQOo5W6-V8o8tE7tKO_GNqUcP3z25M_r8Pm4_nzgonzQg2l_DnbSqH4mYyzKSMQYRPwRD/s320/DSC01458.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: 2 pc Chicken w/o the Skin, Corn, & Pickles. (Didn't eat the roll or butter) 8 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYWslxAairIjuOsfiI4taGlH7UIDeaNJCJsvrFqo-ujlISF2DO9Hh-W4HCHBh6LBD-aq4YkIDxUO_At5UYeis6X8r-0bquZYYcDOxeCkBcKiugZIXv2Bt30oG7p-_T69vf8uQ1SqnAKsu/s1600-h/DSC01459.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281927635957806258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYWslxAairIjuOsfiI4taGlH7UIDeaNJCJsvrFqo-ujlISF2DO9Hh-W4HCHBh6LBD-aq4YkIDxUO_At5UYeis6X8r-0bquZYYcDOxeCkBcKiugZIXv2Bt30oG7p-_T69vf8uQ1SqnAKsu/s320/DSC01459.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Ham & Pineapple Pizzas, 1 sm slice of reg. Pizza, & Cauliflower & Broccoli w/Cheese. 11 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaBLTI2dy72JpcGYVlqk_XkU5olDx4jF2KVAOeAS4hySCJayiPD1Xp_mLKW7ju_FRpQr1x9yztV6m7V4KzIGGjnHJRQaZHz1tw9YuMHoCbJ44lVoX0Ntk_53UXCVAEVVxjNIxw9Chxqav/s1600-h/DSC01469.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281927630546753778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaBLTI2dy72JpcGYVlqk_XkU5olDx4jF2KVAOeAS4hySCJayiPD1Xp_mLKW7ju_FRpQr1x9yztV6m7V4KzIGGjnHJRQaZHz1tw9YuMHoCbJ44lVoX0Ntk_53UXCVAEVVxjNIxw9Chxqav/s320/DSC01469.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: WW Ice Cream Bar. 2 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0169apn0c0IDe9NeN9DVLeyc-Pe2WNvuU6oM16zIBBdS3c8zMd2uovLpirZ1AUGhxL-Vf1v6ysl8zV40gM_Wmnd31igmFu7tyuPwPtj-wpnUguqLZDSs7jU7HCW-rNvkFzkRqt9KncpP/s1600-h/DSC01470.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281927624091571650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0169apn0c0IDe9NeN9DVLeyc-Pe2WNvuU6oM16zIBBdS3c8zMd2uovLpirZ1AUGhxL-Vf1v6ysl8zV40gM_Wmnd31igmFu7tyuPwPtj-wpnUguqLZDSs7jU7HCW-rNvkFzkRqt9KncpP/s320/DSC01470.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><br /><br />POINTS = 25<br />WATER = 92 oz water<br />EXERCISE = 62 min cross ramp, 30 min bike, 20 min weights & abs<br /><br />So I got up at my usual time this morning and I didn't have a txt message yet that we were closed, but there was  TON of snow outside. So I got ready and then saw we had a two hour delay. That made me happy 'cause then I knew I could get in a nice long work out! So I got to the gym by 7am and by 9am I saw that we were closed! Let me tell you...I was ecstatic!!! I was the only one in the cardio room tho, so it didn't matter that I was jumping up & down with a giant smile across my face!! If I could do cart wheels I would have done them all the way to the weight room!! THREE DAY WEEKEND!! And then two day work week next week and I'm off for almost 2 weeks for Christmas break!!<br /><br />Ok I'm done celebrating...sorry! :)<br /><br />I don't think the fried food affected me last night. The scale stayed the same. (yes I weighed...I'm know I'm naughty!)<br /><br />When I left the gym my sister (the one from Georgia) called and said they wanted to go to Ames (a town about 40 min away w/more shopping options than the town I live in) for lunch at <a href="http://www.hickorypark-bbq.com/">Hickory Park</a> (one of my fav. restaurants there!) and then shop. So since I had the day off we decided to go! It was a fun time with my sisiters, all four of us ended up going! I feel that I made smart choices at Hickory Park, I know my sides are a little odd, pickles & corn, but they were the healthiest choices on the menu! And I didn't have dessert (everyone else did and I didn't have any desire to have even one bite!) We went to Sam's Club, Target, Best Buy, and the mall! And then the whole way home we sang Christmas carols...so fun!<br /><br />I am totally getting into the Chirstmas spirit and trying to enjoy other things about this wonderful season than having my main focus be all that fattening food that is around...so far, so good, but I have a feeling this coming week will be the hardest. But I <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">CAN</span> do it!

Day 47 (Friday 12/19)

BREAKFAST: Apple, Pear, & a Fiber One Bar. 4 pointsLUNCH: 2 pc Chicken w/o the Skin, Corn, & Pickles. (Didn't eat the roll or butter) 8 pointsSUPPER: Ham & Pineapple Pizzas, 1 sm slice of reg. Pizza, & Cauliflower & Broccoli w/Cheese. 11 pointsEVENIN…

Day 46 (Thursday 12/18)

7:30 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: English Muffin w/Cream Cheese, a Pear, & Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 5 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyvLleLFw-Re5eyUe80UMhO93uWNU0o_2YuvsKwBF_4SNPVVoNUrlHnnI8Tkj4a3rO-NiZ37ejnLdtuw70rVgFMcYr65-7VZ4nj7M727RUYk0gObVd_BtTxziDkDc2OiDI4CuedhBHSwF2/s1600-h/DSC01454.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281153170788098274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyvLleLFw-Re5eyUe80UMhO93uWNU0o_2YuvsKwBF_4SNPVVoNUrlHnnI8Tkj4a3rO-NiZ37ejnLdtuw70rVgFMcYr65-7VZ4nj7M727RUYk0gObVd_BtTxziDkDc2OiDI4CuedhBHSwF2/s320/DSC01454.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Ham, Turkey, & Cheese Wrap w/an Apple & Diet Sunkist. 4 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVZs2mdvu89jqD7xhv_vd_T33p2XIEeovF-irl_5NeKTUK17_zuOYqBgl5FyroU77MaFd3jadXOOX0Eccb_eUMCihLo9aSi_hYguVPwSprqZsUclmLPzI1kfZU-C9lZSpiU7mAbJl4xN1/s1600-h/DSC01455.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281532187322551906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVZs2mdvu89jqD7xhv_vd_T33p2XIEeovF-irl_5NeKTUK17_zuOYqBgl5FyroU77MaFd3jadXOOX0Eccb_eUMCihLo9aSi_hYguVPwSprqZsUclmLPzI1kfZU-C9lZSpiU7mAbJl4xN1/s320/DSC01455.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />SUPPER: Very small portion of Cheese Balls & Onion Peels and 3 Diet Pepsi's w/Grenadine. 11 points<br /><br />EVENING SNACK: English Muffin w/PB2 & a Banana. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjGfGhjs3c83Z1n-f1IX23py_O18YoiR-nIENKj2a-f7Zme5Eb4sFZI74qQI3FX8s0SXB8StIg6C1ESOJPdcD0dj_qOTsSUS_MJ2nMD4HXc8YB-prhfoqk2zq1tAVDbdKXSiuNK5Mvyx8/s1600-h/DSC01456.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281532178492982242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjGfGhjs3c83Z1n-f1IX23py_O18YoiR-nIENKj2a-f7Zme5Eb4sFZI74qQI3FX8s0SXB8StIg6C1ESOJPdcD0dj_qOTsSUS_MJ2nMD4HXc8YB-prhfoqk2zq1tAVDbdKXSiuNK5Mvyx8/s320/DSC01456.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><br /><br />POINTS = 24<br />WATER = 68 oz water<br />EXERCISE = 40 min elliptical<br /><br />Once again a big snow storm is headed my way. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the day off tomorrow! They are expecting us to get almost a foot of snow!!<br /><br />We had a "Christmas Social" with the Enrollment Services area tonight. And it was just drinks and appetizers...so everything was FRIED! But I feel that I did pretty good. I think ate about 4-5 cheese balls and probably less than 1/2 c of onion peels. What I wasn't thinking about was my drink, I had Diet Pepsi with grenadine, not even thinking that there are calories in grenadine! But I looked them up when I got home and I think between the 3 drinks it was probably about 200 calories, estimating high! I was kinda bummed with myself though that I did that completely unconsciously!<br /><br />It's almost the weekend!! Happy Thursday nite!!

Day 46 (Thursday 12/18)

BREAKFAST: English Muffin w/Cream Cheese, a Pear, & Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 5 pointsLUNCH: Ham, Turkey, & Cheese Wrap w/an Apple & Diet Sunkist. 4 pointsSUPPER: Very small portion of Cheese Balls & Onion Peels and 3 Diet Pepsi's w/Grenadine. 11 pointsEV…

Day 45 (Wednesday 12/17)

7:09 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an Orange. 3 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6PTi5FLaILDhYV0j9Q_ixZjItvSNBn1zYHTfGuO58F7ty1qJ1IW43haZg-NTPpVVTvJmCir8ntQ3Kp3jE8X0hYeTU3RMUQRgTNqeSk2vOMs0Tn0X81Ub26wOXTrjJ3eRRGbB9OEwwFxy/s1600-h/DSC01452.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280776576291988482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6PTi5FLaILDhYV0j9Q_ixZjItvSNBn1zYHTfGuO58F7ty1qJ1IW43haZg-NTPpVVTvJmCir8ntQ3Kp3jE8X0hYeTU3RMUQRgTNqeSk2vOMs0Tn0X81Ub26wOXTrjJ3eRRGbB9OEwwFxy/s320/DSC01452.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">MORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4ljAZPkn2ZARaxBbejfw91mgBCYtrgYTCEBDrWpWjCygoUQKkb3Tk9WeueyqJ4IE2PEI9cT_S2hvGKrx57mzzYx7yIFl83CtsyK5DxavPPLiZWNBO2RGT2qMJfeyebXzBKgPBwtm-iBN/s1600-h/DSC01453.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281136680980051442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4ljAZPkn2ZARaxBbejfw91mgBCYtrgYTCEBDrWpWjCygoUQKkb3Tk9WeueyqJ4IE2PEI9cT_S2hvGKrx57mzzYx7yIFl83CtsyK5DxavPPLiZWNBO2RGT2qMJfeyebXzBKgPBwtm-iBN/s320/DSC01453.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Large Wendy's Chili & 2 packets of crackers. 7 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnSwbgSbVs5xwSyjhSUDML2uwt0DpyOVwosaQp4r_VcTaWuOTY2g2qPUDE8pBAjBZweXxTidbs2IeFARR9nCXI7zQaXzYa6sO-FDYa_Mk1h47X3XWqBvH8pqK8QryH-90ajKfq8iTE-yz/s1600-h/02-image.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281136670083534610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnSwbgSbVs5xwSyjhSUDML2uwt0DpyOVwosaQp4r_VcTaWuOTY2g2qPUDE8pBAjBZweXxTidbs2IeFARR9nCXI7zQaXzYa6sO-FDYa_Mk1h47X3XWqBvH8pqK8QryH-90ajKfq8iTE-yz/s320/02-image.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: 2 Hard Shell Meat & Cheese Tacos, Frozen Strawberry Margarita, & 2 Bud Lights. 17 points<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">POINTS = 29<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">WATER = 58<br />EXERCISE = 30 min weights, 15 min run/walk, lunges, & squats<br /><br />Today marks the 9th (dating & married) year that DH & I have been together. It's so crazy to think back that far! We don't have any plans to celebrate just the two of us, but we went out for Mexican with all my sisters tonight! A local bar has 50 cent tacos & $1.50 margaritas on Wednesday nights! I really would have had way more than just one margarita, but I decided switch to beer because I knew what the points were! It was a fun night. Do you think 4 points was enough for a regular sized glass of a strawberry margarita? <br /><br />Looks like my area is in for another snow storm. They are predicting 6-9 inches of snow for tomorrow through Friday morning. Keeping my fingers crossed for another day off!<br /></div></div>

Day 45 (Wednesday 12/17)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an Orange. 3 pointsMORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 pointsLUNCH: Large Wendy's Chili & 2 packets of crackers. 7 pointsSUPPER: 2 Hard Shell Meat & Cheese Tacos, Frozen Strawberry Margarita, & 2 Bud Lights. 17 pointsPOINTS = 2…

Day 44 (Tuesday 12/16)

6:50 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an Orange. 3 points<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglY4_qBwenUbDsamHpFI98_5B-UWWVEyhyLCLCpEMPpLMkB8EOcIgVCeWOqyRjR1VoBQBCwwR6bWb88_3yQztrSJRBDx8W6pWjTJxlHOhbH44omGbxuRwXXG9UC83j89M3cPnVe7PtAm-b/s1600-h/DSC01447.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280401536048558946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglY4_qBwenUbDsamHpFI98_5B-UWWVEyhyLCLCpEMPpLMkB8EOcIgVCeWOqyRjR1VoBQBCwwR6bWb88_3yQztrSJRBDx8W6pWjTJxlHOhbH44omGbxuRwXXG9UC83j89M3cPnVe7PtAm-b/s320/DSC01447.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>MORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EkUuinf_VbRse4hGdkelYsezmgvQ43gJnLrXNsZ_BTLnUQxlu3aYglsY9kUWQ9USqAmXh4OF6nP6k8uHMpsLQ_pSeyL68qIuhkijf-_d8-cBZkiayGR7wuTVpOPDNudPaByBjZK7ljme/s1600-h/DSC01448.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280762642463305602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EkUuinf_VbRse4hGdkelYsezmgvQ43gJnLrXNsZ_BTLnUQxlu3aYglsY9kUWQ9USqAmXh4OF6nP6k8uHMpsLQ_pSeyL68qIuhkijf-_d8-cBZkiayGR7wuTVpOPDNudPaByBjZK7ljme/s320/DSC01448.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Ham & Turkey Slices w/Pickles and Cauliflower & Broccoli w/Cheese. 3 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4PLwlnLbcOelN1QSvqDpCNc04V0pFF_03cHKGLw1Q0UuxTZW5yNKO8BdApOTB1I5v7PsFzLzOFEbRVfX0uQluh6g-6fR37VztZdl0Crcvh4OGBnyJemyRHguV5mLHNgvHjHnm6-OIskZ/s1600-h/DSC01450.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280762625834430594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4PLwlnLbcOelN1QSvqDpCNc04V0pFF_03cHKGLw1Q0UuxTZW5yNKO8BdApOTB1I5v7PsFzLzOFEbRVfX0uQluh6g-6fR37VztZdl0Crcvh4OGBnyJemyRHguV5mLHNgvHjHnm6-OIskZ/s320/DSC01450.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdkt9vzPT7DCxhc-4GJPtgdRbRoVxP6tLykqN5vjXbG5PhsCqRMagEpGDWjNtbHQo60nEgCaHQtnP2stJ3q0KWG4jNQ7Z3-BTgp6Kf9hhP_d8SH_5oV4ruoWWwO3oEWFLe76CK9twVpUb/s1600-h/DSC01449.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280762641636146786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdkt9vzPT7DCxhc-4GJPtgdRbRoVxP6tLykqN5vjXbG5PhsCqRMagEpGDWjNtbHQo60nEgCaHQtnP2stJ3q0KWG4jNQ7Z3-BTgp6Kf9hhP_d8SH_5oV4ruoWWwO3oEWFLe76CK9twVpUb/s320/DSC01449.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />AFTERNOON SNACK: Strawberry Beach Smoothie & String Cheese. 3 points<br /><br />SUPPER: Ham & Pineapple English Muffin "Pizzas". 5 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5hiuP8pzugIr9M_Y40JXCuygpl_2HVttB_obSk5Zm1iL5sPQGZUriMfwxXNvbpcalVVJAPMwMZPf3SGHUjHeeBst_nFBbTQdOQ1ollrTE8LWPjnGUVdt0k83hyphenhyphenpjgxhwiVr8kDyoSdcO/s1600-h/DSC01451.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280762620295690194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5hiuP8pzugIr9M_Y40JXCuygpl_2HVttB_obSk5Zm1iL5sPQGZUriMfwxXNvbpcalVVJAPMwMZPf3SGHUjHeeBst_nFBbTQdOQ1ollrTE8LWPjnGUVdt0k83hyphenhyphenpjgxhwiVr8kDyoSdcO/s320/DSC01451.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: WW Ice Cream Bar. 2 points<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />POINTS = 18<br />WATER = 82 oz<br />EXERCISE = 40 min cross ramp and lunges & squats around the gym<br /></div></div><br />What a fun morning!! My youngest sister who is home from college in Florida is staying with me and I made a deal with her that if she would go to the gym with me at least 3-4 times/week I would pay her membership. But keep in mind I am usually at the gym by 6am and she is <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">NOT</span> a morning person at all! But she agreed and went with me this morning and my other sister (the one who lives in the area) was there too!! So 3 out of the 4 of us sisters were together...working out!! It was so fun!! She is also helping me out part time in my office so it works out good, we work out, make our breakfast, and go to work together!<br /><br />I had the most AMAZING orange this morning!! Mmmmm!!<br /><br />It has been snowing since about mid-workout this am. I keep thinking that we're going to close, but I need to keep in mind that finals are going on right now and it will probably take a big storm to close, but lo & behold, we closed an hour early!!<br /><br />I had wi tonight. I didn't make my 10%, but did lose 1.2 lbs. So I am going to be happy with that....even tho I really wanted to make my 10%. I know that lifting is going to affect the scale. I guess I am just going to work hard and hope for my 10% next week!<br /><br />My younger sister & I made our little pizzas and watched the BL tonight. We were rooting for Michelle the whole time, I'm glad she won! She looks AMAZING!!! Also I can't believe that America didn't listen to Ed and voted him in instead of Heba...wow! But yeah, it was fun to see everyone's transformations, very motivating!!

Day 44 (Tuesday 12/16)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an Orange. 3 pointsMORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 pointsLUNCH: Ham & Turkey Slices w/Pickles and Cauliflower & Broccoli w/Cheese. 3 pointsAFTERNOON SNACK: Strawberry Beach Smoothie & String Cheese. 3 pointsSUPPER: Ham & Pi…

Day 43 (Monday 12/15)

7:07 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, Clementine, & a Pear. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmTopfZ84w5ebLroGg-WwGE_yt6a33XH0eq-YkTiFWQ9-s3GF3MFxyOvhTH78k6b0OXnA36tRw33oRkqWJ2oYq5vEDHYZb_r2YDj2act6dqovo7X0IhIpEhseU2QQwP4ke8j5Eb23UfQf/s1600-h/DSC01439.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280036988366379922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmTopfZ84w5ebLroGg-WwGE_yt6a33XH0eq-YkTiFWQ9-s3GF3MFxyOvhTH78k6b0OXnA36tRw33oRkqWJ2oYq5vEDHYZb_r2YDj2act6dqovo7X0IhIpEhseU2QQwP4ke8j5Eb23UfQf/s320/DSC01439.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">MORNING SNACK: Apple. 1 point<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDvD8FCtkvZg_fbObJUZwgQJk-SJ7kg1I8llspxLfELSFmxVsm51Up8I6NX9ta40P9cM6dx2kwz7mR9RVk3reQHGEDvHJpw4ynguybgG-JWiGoATHEieJKRmwQKnbksWD8_VeaL20irH-/s1600-h/DSC01440.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280390172858281906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDvD8FCtkvZg_fbObJUZwgQJk-SJ7kg1I8llspxLfELSFmxVsm51Up8I6NX9ta40P9cM6dx2kwz7mR9RVk3reQHGEDvHJpw4ynguybgG-JWiGoATHEieJKRmwQKnbksWD8_VeaL20irH-/s320/DSC01440.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Bacon, Chicken, Ranch Wrap & Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 9 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMjKUlOPGa7PzimEMzmY8K8EeB4XvVCr_EG9G3quC5UD1hVz2LrULZvF-eQ1jPAcWYW2SgBLgRuK8iiZzjEUF7qwTKauttGsjtjYzz1ulqlZJirC4G6U3wvisbW6KaMBtpP7_1XdZCaoe/s1600-h/DSC01443.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280390143238265842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMjKUlOPGa7PzimEMzmY8K8EeB4XvVCr_EG9G3quC5UD1hVz2LrULZvF-eQ1jPAcWYW2SgBLgRuK8iiZzjEUF7qwTKauttGsjtjYzz1ulqlZJirC4G6U3wvisbW6KaMBtpP7_1XdZCaoe/s320/DSC01443.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1FVccPuhomJeVJUXV7B_gQGJKu6LA9XWrvkbsAUK_YQWj3mSwadqR2k1w24Mjdj14VHyRlSIAF-qMUOK5uPdwslunAVh9dtG-sBHj1Q7tgCjPPRz1tukkemWxxunU2Om6ujeHhLyzQ6O/s1600-h/DSC01442.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280390151471949234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1FVccPuhomJeVJUXV7B_gQGJKu6LA9XWrvkbsAUK_YQWj3mSwadqR2k1w24Mjdj14VHyRlSIAF-qMUOK5uPdwslunAVh9dtG-sBHj1Q7tgCjPPRz1tukkemWxxunU2Om6ujeHhLyzQ6O/s320/DSC01442.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfnWrjrVjxqKyWEZlYQtZRxGbcz2OsrLbrE07EVYW4VyJXehk3ceUx1lMsx1GyDZSq6wBKb8_xlC-PSIDy4uDyZxmTC1URav0tcIJp7czB7TdznGEGxiiIzc3YhQB1uz07vZ4vP1sYtl2/s1600-h/DSC01441.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280390160564763874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfnWrjrVjxqKyWEZlYQtZRxGbcz2OsrLbrE07EVYW4VyJXehk3ceUx1lMsx1GyDZSq6wBKb8_xlC-PSIDy4uDyZxmTC1URav0tcIJp7czB7TdznGEGxiiIzc3YhQB1uz07vZ4vP1sYtl2/s320/DSC01441.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup. 2 points<br /><br />EVENING SNACK: Fiber One Bar & a Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin. 5 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEmjLDr5mDTtefVUq8s6piTmBQrSmodap-CshDfEoEdoJqftCKl_yMT6F1c1Kc_KlSNXiZTgeTjhPShGd9oMP0bxq8r1QyFOJJSQkHhpTkc4LHIwLGjAwvWw0_sXy-iFdYSj__BOSNqDJ/s1600-h/DSC01418.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280391925711971554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEmjLDr5mDTtefVUq8s6piTmBQrSmodap-CshDfEoEdoJqftCKl_yMT6F1c1Kc_KlSNXiZTgeTjhPShGd9oMP0bxq8r1QyFOJJSQkHhpTkc4LHIwLGjAwvWw0_sXy-iFdYSj__BOSNqDJ/s320/DSC01418.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrE_RwO-yWGN8mMB1enEucIqMvQHlLi187YBdx8ZH2g1VxbnpYCwtUrHXc7rBIwb6xwy4yPQ86Nt7nOfO_JcA6owIJy7Nf-t2xUoJ7SmfrqZ835iY_PRamZuRZ0Z3P6GelPZPakhc_LRNY/s1600-h/DSC01393.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280391928267067522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrE_RwO-yWGN8mMB1enEucIqMvQHlLi187YBdx8ZH2g1VxbnpYCwtUrHXc7rBIwb6xwy4yPQ86Nt7nOfO_JcA6owIJy7Nf-t2xUoJ7SmfrqZ835iY_PRamZuRZ0Z3P6GelPZPakhc_LRNY/s320/DSC01393.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br />POINTS = 21<br />WATER = 122 oz<br />EXERCISE = 26 min run/walk<br /><br />So I have been doing a lot of research about strength training and weight loss. It's so hard to not see the scale go down like it has been the first 5 weeks. But I need to keep in mind that using the scale to determine progress can be very misleading, it's just hard when that is what I have relied to measure my success for so long. But I think now that I've added weights to my routine I am not going to weigh everyday so I don't get discouraged seeing that same stinkin' number!<br /><br />Today is our "Christmas Potluck" at work. And guess what the only time I've been in the break room was this morning to make my oatmeal before work. I have absolutely NO desire to even go check out what kind of full fat goodies are back there. Now last year at this time is a whole different story, I think I was probably on plate 3 or 4 by mid afternoon, not this year!! No!!<br /><br />Two of my sisters who live out of state got back today. Today it's one of their birthdays, the big 30!! So we had a family get together for her. My Mom made homemade potato soup, ham & cheese sandwiches, and our family's all time favorite, Oreo ice cream cake. Guess what.....I didn't eat any of that!! I brought my own can of Progresso soup and was just fine! It feels good to make smart choices!<br /></div></div>

Day 43 (Monday 12/15)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, Clementine, & a Pear. 4 pointsMORNING SNACK: Apple. 1 pointLUNCH: Bacon, Chicken, Ranch Wrap & Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 9 pointsSUPPER: Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup. 2 pointsEVENING SNACK: Fiber One Bar & a Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin. …

Day 42 (Sunday 12/14)

6:24 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BRUNCH: 1 large Orange, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, 2 tbls reg. Ranch, 1/2 Slice of French Toast w/sf Syrup, 1/8 c Cheesy Potatoes, Chicken Leg w/o the Skin, & 1/4c Cashew Chicken. 10 points<br /><br />AFTERNOON SNACK: WW Chocolate, Banana w/PB2, & 2 Clementines. 5 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGKzj-x32914O1wOwnTOZDE0VcM0-vZlTgTv9ddCJOYQUKywnofdNqb-tVYz7pOXeLX_eNWxOOxRoOah75hF1nOQgXZWcoJu6zBk42E5rnVvGiP0pbaxuIET4hiYt8r0ESlLNygZaIMVO/s1600-h/DSC01435.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280023049631642978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGKzj-x32914O1wOwnTOZDE0VcM0-vZlTgTv9ddCJOYQUKywnofdNqb-tVYz7pOXeLX_eNWxOOxRoOah75hF1nOQgXZWcoJu6zBk42E5rnVvGiP0pbaxuIET4hiYt8r0ESlLNygZaIMVO/s320/DSC01435.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnxwFel4RwWTsCE8jAXKd0D6igPYg7kPhcXt79PB1ieeul6CI3gDdcernoDXPzfeQHak8xxKv5qUHBM8MXwdzKui_fspC1nRcy-oh0FsXvgXUvm4fLghWlpM26UuiHQW8w21b1wSEC5sw/s1600-h/DSC01436.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280023040795745426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnxwFel4RwWTsCE8jAXKd0D6igPYg7kPhcXt79PB1ieeul6CI3gDdcernoDXPzfeQHak8xxKv5qUHBM8MXwdzKui_fspC1nRcy-oh0FsXvgXUvm4fLghWlpM26UuiHQW8w21b1wSEC5sw/s320/DSC01436.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla w/ 5 tbls ff Sour Cream. 7 points<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4-c8F8_JNIOU_TSQc6eyUrvjAWFzwbmER4Oo4j2AlMl9KqbbbAcxGWbJjNuVeNF6uDEuuSujbaa7_gMRzgCLHW1mxvc3AdTTF2NfLtcb0lDpNAIRnkgDG833gjk5XYWC6WZI1A8Rgr-U/s1600-h/DSC01437.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280023039314824802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4-c8F8_JNIOU_TSQc6eyUrvjAWFzwbmER4Oo4j2AlMl9KqbbbAcxGWbJjNuVeNF6uDEuuSujbaa7_gMRzgCLHW1mxvc3AdTTF2NfLtcb0lDpNAIRnkgDG833gjk5XYWC6WZI1A8Rgr-U/s320/DSC01437.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4B4q-0FV0xQjlL2D6x3hyhhYQfQokX3C_fc6DCkVvX_0VLtfjjTFlOb1cFDNA-7hpoEcpd2j1aCDnM1E_ak1_Cspgr7bJMt-ZkKRf65FmVdxpk20dwqHFUIKy0-wY1QDAH3GQPwHalcZB/s1600-h/DSC01438.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280023033801082898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4B4q-0FV0xQjlL2D6x3hyhhYQfQokX3C_fc6DCkVvX_0VLtfjjTFlOb1cFDNA-7hpoEcpd2j1aCDnM1E_ak1_Cspgr7bJMt-ZkKRf65FmVdxpk20dwqHFUIKy0-wY1QDAH3GQPwHalcZB/s320/DSC01438.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: 1/2 Slice DH's Homemade Pizza & WW Ice Cream Bar. 5 points<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">POINTS = 27<br />WATER = 80<br />EXERCISE = 30 Day Shred DVD<br /><br />Today after church we went to a local Chinese buffet that serves breakfast as well, DH LOVES breakfast! So I figured I would just hit the salad bar and be good, which I started out that way, but had a few other things. And overall I think I did ok. The only thing I wasn't sure on was the Cashew Chicken, I counted it for 3 points for 1/4 c, but it might not have even been that much.<br /><br />I absolutely love the PB2. Thanks to everyone who has posted about it on their blogs! PB is one of my favorite things and the amount of points it is for only a tablespoon or two was never worth it for me, but this is so much better points wise! And the chocolate PB2 is great too!<br /><br />I also did the 30 day shred DVD, Jillian Michaels from Biggest Loser. It was a good workout for only 20 minutes, she really keeps you moving. My gym has the weirdest hours on Sundays so I didn't make it there, but I felt better doing at least a little something. I really want to get my 10% on Tuesday. I'm just nervous since I started lifting this week that I might not make that big of a loss, the scale hasn't went down since Wednesday.  :(<br /></div></div>

Day 42 (Sunday 12/14)

BRUNCH: 1 large Orange, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, 2 tbls reg. Ranch, 1/2 Slice of French Toast w/sf Syrup, 1/8 c Cheesy Potatoes, Chicken Leg w/o the Skin, & 1/4c Cashew Chicken. 10 pointsAFTERNOON SNACK: WW Chocolate, Banana w/PB2, & 2 Cleme…

Day 41 (Saturday 12/13)

9:52 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Fiber One Bar. 2 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DSYxGw-WF9BOLD-Su4UcgW9bVABN3nbQ75BvFHOYzWzkqM0VtqQih9tWWJRzb0Bp2OZOGydrIGRmoQyxkBkR_bKlkHgUHhGdNBk_Pc6Vt4AcLUzbxWgfln1h1QwF-KtstjGoXdqb9R6m/s1600-h/DSC01393.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280021091231050338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DSYxGw-WF9BOLD-Su4UcgW9bVABN3nbQ75BvFHOYzWzkqM0VtqQih9tWWJRzb0Bp2OZOGydrIGRmoQyxkBkR_bKlkHgUHhGdNBk_Pc6Vt4AcLUzbxWgfln1h1QwF-KtstjGoXdqb9R6m/s320/DSC01393.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">MORNING SNACK: English Muffin w/2 TBLS Chocolate PB2. 2 points.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhF8vsUQH3eT8LM_KbEMNn3Fn0H-tYrpMkyStgwLin-ZN5FcXCoPFlHSNwitRye3eHkgM0JzJls2K62l0EQMJrhvJQBlVa5WXQ8NQDgD0STI5QMWmp2JMEyl1Lo-tq5kX0rqpi-9IJ09z/s1600-h/DSC01430.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280020636571939810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhF8vsUQH3eT8LM_KbEMNn3Fn0H-tYrpMkyStgwLin-ZN5FcXCoPFlHSNwitRye3eHkgM0JzJls2K62l0EQMJrhvJQBlVa5WXQ8NQDgD0STI5QMWmp2JMEyl1Lo-tq5kX0rqpi-9IJ09z/s320/DSC01430.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Taco & 1 c Corn. 6 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tPDiKGN4HRVEikOkbvS8e6Qt8EKcPGGPT2IbR87-n_cRwUPcSPlCeH66C_IqLVukOBVT65-ggFsmPCjYE9Q1bgjDsDYPzImG66_L4eGKZJ_UeplpxrHrFQgdRyNmt_AG37xhqIWChUOj/s1600-h/DSC01431.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280020633368425474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tPDiKGN4HRVEikOkbvS8e6Qt8EKcPGGPT2IbR87-n_cRwUPcSPlCeH66C_IqLVukOBVT65-ggFsmPCjYE9Q1bgjDsDYPzImG66_L4eGKZJ_UeplpxrHrFQgdRyNmt_AG37xhqIWChUOj/s320/DSC01431.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Subway Ham & Turkey Sub. 6 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6oMZOW14Ndx4Eo0SQN1ZQ_cvfctNvVlhGfLPd1vwagLxyhrgIUEfyWcDh3cV7kzvJu4ZyaBUkV-0LnQa0kaEMZ5D7-dUsEs15xPPgodnt3bsCrhpaigDzc2GcawgCYS0ZGcnAKcljGss/s1600-h/DSC01432.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280020627168392402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6oMZOW14Ndx4Eo0SQN1ZQ_cvfctNvVlhGfLPd1vwagLxyhrgIUEfyWcDh3cV7kzvJu4ZyaBUkV-0LnQa0kaEMZ5D7-dUsEs15xPPgodnt3bsCrhpaigDzc2GcawgCYS0ZGcnAKcljGss/s320/DSC01432.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: 2 WW Chocolates, Kettle Corn, & a Fiber One Bar. 5 points<br /></div><br /><br />POINTS = 21<br />WATER = 114<br />EXERCISE = 50 min weights, 22 min run/walk, & 30 min cross ramp<br /><br />I love days that I don't have to work! I think I could just stay in the gym all day! It always feels so good to get in a nice long workout and not feel rushed. I finished week 4 of my <a href="http://bellaeats.wordpress.com/about/10-mile-training-program/">training </a><a href="http://bellaeats.wordpress.com/about/10-mile-training-program/">program</a>. Today was a 1.75 run/walk. I did a 1 min warm up at 4.0 mph and then ran the rest of the time, 17.5 minutes straight at 5.8 mph! I couldn't believe it! I know that isn't the fastest pace, but I feel like I'm getting more endurance.<br /><br />Ok so here's a topic for discussion - amount of clothing worn in the locker room...so I would say that I'm not too "conservative", but also not going to walk around the locker room naked. So Friday morning when I was getting ready in the locker room there was this girl who was also getting ready, but zero clothes on and she was drying her hair in front of this floor to ceiling mirror. It was just kinda weird. And maybe it's just not my "thing", but I would think she would be a bit more comfortable if she put on a towel or at least got dressed. So what are you thoughts...do you girls do this??<br /><br />I finally went through the "health food section" at the grocery store today.  I think the most exciting things that I found were the PB2 and 1 point tortillas that are HUGE! I also got some more ww ice cream bars....so good! Since I've been having an "ice cream treat" now DH wanted some ice cream so I bought him his all time favorite "Bunny Tracks" and I'm proud to say I'm not even tempted to eat it! Oh and I also picked up a couple magazines, WW & Oxygen. I'm excited to read Oxygen because it looks like it's really all about fitness and lifting weights!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZufVz_E5szXwmhjvqD2Uvgpel4GiQFxWYd6dhwG-FBBpNCjHEYQW6YBK28WLvadw_ZrNrL78ch5OF4b4yC-pPYmQwPPiEqfNcL9PkNYnxWAeaF4VLJHxOgvX5x5chLU8zKtv2b2hpf1J/s1600-h/DSC01428.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280020623832386866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZufVz_E5szXwmhjvqD2Uvgpel4GiQFxWYd6dhwG-FBBpNCjHEYQW6YBK28WLvadw_ZrNrL78ch5OF4b4yC-pPYmQwPPiEqfNcL9PkNYnxWAeaF4VLJHxOgvX5x5chLU8zKtv2b2hpf1J/s320/DSC01428.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>

Day 41 (Saturday 12/13)

BREAKFAST: Fiber One Bar. 2 pointsMORNING SNACK: English Muffin w/2 TBLS Chocolate PB2. 2 points.LUNCH: Taco & 1 c Corn. 6 pointsSUPPER: Subway Ham & Turkey Sub. 6 pointsEVENING SNACK: 2 WW Chocolates, Kettle Corn, & a Fiber One Bar. 5 pointsPOINTS =…

Day 40 (Friday 12/12)

7:13 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & 2 Clementines. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZNDEjOI2ISPDozA12hXnP0DZgZVf_RedZGSytNFvj83geSQslJyBvHE3UoJrrSWYEVL-0GS2vh3UDypQIkfjgSy05nHXZDCtloJIp3gVox7zItxGKl03fbzg0m1OJq3nJVLf3klrt7uJ/s1600-h/DSC01422.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278922934253488290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZNDEjOI2ISPDozA12hXnP0DZgZVf_RedZGSytNFvj83geSQslJyBvHE3UoJrrSWYEVL-0GS2vh3UDypQIkfjgSy05nHXZDCtloJIp3gVox7zItxGKl03fbzg0m1OJq3nJVLf3klrt7uJ/s320/DSC01422.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">LUNCH: Four Cheese Chicken - this is the description on the menu - A boneless breast of chicken is stuffed with three kinds of cheese, spinach, baked and smothered in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Served over a bed of garden blend rice, candied carrots, a cup of broccoli cheese soup, and side of fruit. Wow! I just ate half of everything you see...no idea on the points, but I'm going to estimate 15 just to go high!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5OSTadShOxRMSSuTGmP2leRjiw8A3n9lk-PjboOg5tJC47oAlZvXQ0QbNMMi2rXg5aZPcWSqtx3VC3ZggBFJzY6NfnGlhZR3rJHVrxWRvZ_7FhD6RtR8ZorQmILhyphenhyphenOY8uiouZkjcp98k/s1600-h/DSC01423.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279323075174259362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5OSTadShOxRMSSuTGmP2leRjiw8A3n9lk-PjboOg5tJC47oAlZvXQ0QbNMMi2rXg5aZPcWSqtx3VC3ZggBFJzY6NfnGlhZR3rJHVrxWRvZ_7FhD6RtR8ZorQmILhyphenhyphenOY8uiouZkjcp98k/s320/DSC01423.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>AFTERNOON SNACK:Diet Hot Chocolate & Fiber One Bar. 2 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiL-YSdfNcF7vfpEwWZyjmqQF0jZ0n2_CYc95JMj9VMctsgTuyHNzN_AtWoTE_VBJzhxdQdsNP044loPEfPo4WlOIlLgJbJu2dkPvxkudxgJa88S5XNlI3B4jqlMv0LsMtEUbFqSO4KuLt/s1600-h/DSC01398.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279323058446992802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiL-YSdfNcF7vfpEwWZyjmqQF0jZ0n2_CYc95JMj9VMctsgTuyHNzN_AtWoTE_VBJzhxdQdsNP044loPEfPo4WlOIlLgJbJu2dkPvxkudxgJa88S5XNlI3B4jqlMv0LsMtEUbFqSO4KuLt/s320/DSC01398.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Broccoli & Cauliflower w/2 Slices of ff Cheese and a WW Fudge Bar. 3 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLcuQYQ2UYAjUZwfko9jy2Oor0UKchVKBYsYqeUwfJ76o4_uaWJa7EwmtysggUAc5cXhbhaZGyUYhBvvIYlOO_ElmXOZ-tz8KtASYhUlDL8LUHDZiKty_RvnxGbOMVBOcSTWZwhT2sTAS/s1600-h/DSC01427.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279323050384558002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLcuQYQ2UYAjUZwfko9jy2Oor0UKchVKBYsYqeUwfJ76o4_uaWJa7EwmtysggUAc5cXhbhaZGyUYhBvvIYlOO_ElmXOZ-tz8KtASYhUlDL8LUHDZiKty_RvnxGbOMVBOcSTWZwhT2sTAS/s320/DSC01427.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: Kettle Corn. 1 point<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImk8nMB65-ylFf9eOrAiSCKai75mqAwt4rsvnzSgNEo7d-xjNLpPJBy9c3dKwvF493qcDJOby8yKjADRb5Yjm_VUgCEMtYeDZLUH7gAxNx-20FiOLYaJr6gSoQeGnsk-LzaQf4r8XhMiy/s1600-h/DSC01424.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279323064527580594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImk8nMB65-ylFf9eOrAiSCKai75mqAwt4rsvnzSgNEo7d-xjNLpPJBy9c3dKwvF493qcDJOby8yKjADRb5Yjm_VUgCEMtYeDZLUH7gAxNx-20FiOLYaJr6gSoQeGnsk-LzaQf4r8XhMiy/s320/DSC01424.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><br /><br />POINTS = 25<br />WATER = 108 oz<br />EXERCISE = 45 min elliptical<br /><br />I went out for lunch today with some friends to the tea room I went right before Thanksgiving. It was really good and I am pretty proud of myself. I only ate half of everything on my plate and I'm pretty sure I stayed within my points range. Do you girls think I estimated correctly? Or am I way off? It's so hard to know.<br /><br />I am so ready for the weekend. Not too many plans, need to get a few last minute Christmas gifts and I want to get in some good long work outs so I can hit my 10% on Tuesday. I am excited though because 2 of my sisters are coming home, one is from Georgia and the other one is going to school in Florida, so it will nice to have them around these next couple of weeks for Christmas. And the one from Florida wants to get a membership to the gym with me while she's home so that will be fun to work out with her!<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><br /></span>

Day 40 (Friday 12/12)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & 2 Clementines. 4 pointsLUNCH: Four Cheese Chicken - this is the description on the menu - A boneless breast of chicken is stuffed with three kinds of cheese, spinach, baked and smothered in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Served o…

Day 39 (Thursday 12/11)

7:35 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: None. :( 0 points<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />MORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2ksJPnZThycDgfvjMbCqUK8AbZR5K8IkclyacUgs_VWeo3svE3uNqZCHEi2Haipp8HAPnxH5-CKkwZbCT28cgCuv50TjEjRDuDspazcOyWddeYCx4dtv7C7qH35Z0JdlbFXhCInioFQS/s1600-h/DSC01415.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278906474238310402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2ksJPnZThycDgfvjMbCqUK8AbZR5K8IkclyacUgs_VWeo3svE3uNqZCHEi2Haipp8HAPnxH5-CKkwZbCT28cgCuv50TjEjRDuDspazcOyWddeYCx4dtv7C7qH35Z0JdlbFXhCInioFQS/s320/DSC01415.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Tropical Smoothie Strawberry Beach Smoothie made w/Splenda. 2 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9EOBElGSM6UbWUz9ihfYbRjrzbiArLovDdOT_IuC_CkR2EoUboiGpi0OKPGTo1ZblDzjV8A_r7DM9wc6HAyEK4W-ZmAOMEX5fs2vdjHsEM0XXVVhxlZJFn9NEwYOG-tip4TqVWxkz_c_/s1600-h/DSC01417.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278906472607655250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9EOBElGSM6UbWUz9ihfYbRjrzbiArLovDdOT_IuC_CkR2EoUboiGpi0OKPGTo1ZblDzjV8A_r7DM9wc6HAyEK4W-ZmAOMEX5fs2vdjHsEM0XXVVhxlZJFn9NEwYOG-tip4TqVWxkz_c_/s320/DSC01417.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>AFTERNOON SNACK: Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin. 3 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2f9Hvw2FGNU4BWwBjG1ozD6_R24N1UcwipGahfxzXX8g5sFEI4AppG7ZpDUZs_Pi2ADeUBWjP94Tam6N90dXVySjkV9NGGlTQNZFWoUWVwLGfmfn5p_vkMC4FWufOXb2kWw_zn7lWJbxY/s1600-h/DSC01418.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278906465163036946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2f9Hvw2FGNU4BWwBjG1ozD6_R24N1UcwipGahfxzXX8g5sFEI4AppG7ZpDUZs_Pi2ADeUBWjP94Tam6N90dXVySjkV9NGGlTQNZFWoUWVwLGfmfn5p_vkMC4FWufOXb2kWw_zn7lWJbxY/s320/DSC01418.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Ham & Pineapple English Muffin Pizzas, Coke Zero, & 1 small Slice of Homemade Pizza. 10 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0vmlw-PoxNZ5ybTwlU9ApDzLRW7FWzkkqpSfj7NjfMYB__jMuHH-J0hdIkKzODYuG1Pugui0glu4iOMCBfSYH2ZA8Zpn3rKXFUQCuO4IjKhYfKoIJsZC34r-26cPRfxMah7LG-Jv7UqJ/s1600-h/DSC01420.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278906452981419666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0vmlw-PoxNZ5ybTwlU9ApDzLRW7FWzkkqpSfj7NjfMYB__jMuHH-J0hdIkKzODYuG1Pugui0glu4iOMCBfSYH2ZA8Zpn3rKXFUQCuO4IjKhYfKoIJsZC34r-26cPRfxMah7LG-Jv7UqJ/s320/DSC01420.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSefYnybVmFvkfYLOZWcT2LjP3OlP3cwQlBOGIVTzClrQvaGdY6368TdqiIYHU98Ndf9jz03ieqbQqreEDcYFuTBziIZ0roK25iyr9giQjEBcM3sTDcO1WOVuXnDKIKMt9Usg_i6OMvEk/s1600-h/DSC01421.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278906441298622386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSefYnybVmFvkfYLOZWcT2LjP3OlP3cwQlBOGIVTzClrQvaGdY6368TdqiIYHU98Ndf9jz03ieqbQqreEDcYFuTBziIZ0roK25iyr9giQjEBcM3sTDcO1WOVuXnDKIKMt9Usg_i6OMvEk/s320/DSC01421.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: String Cheese. 1 point<br /></div><br /><br />POINTS = 18<br />WATER = 92 oz<br />EXERCISE = 40 min cross ramp<br /><br />Today is a "ho-hum" day. Nothing too exciting. Worked out this morning, went to work, got off at 2pm, and went home to work on some "household" projects. One thing I know for sure, I'm ready for the weekend!!<br /><br />Since I've been working out in the mornings I have been trying to leave a few minutes before work to make my oatmeal, but days like today don't really allow time for that. So it just seemed like it messed up the rest of my day "food wise". I know it's not good, I really need to be better about getting all my points in or at least shoot for 20! So that's my goal for tomorrow, eat 24 points!

Day 39 (Thursday 12/11)

BREAKFAST: None. :( 0 pointsMORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 pointsLUNCH: Tropical Smoothie Strawberry Beach Smoothie made w/Splenda. 2 pointsAFTERNOON SNACK: Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin. 3 pointsSUPPER: Ham & Pineapple English Muffin Pizzas, Coke …