Day 43 (Monday 12/15)

<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 points MORNING SNACK: Apple. 1 point LUNCH: Bacon, Chicken, Ranch Wrap & Yogurt w/Grape ...

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Day 42 (Sunday 12/14)

<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, Ch...

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