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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 points MORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 points LUNCH: Tropical Smoothie Strawberry Beach Smoothie made w/Splenda....

Day 38 (Wednesday 12/10)

7:26 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an Apple. 3 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_PJj6hhSac5CJaINhS71hKEgOMMmYBvbqGC5D7FDA2RUcR4aq10oAtYPnUqkUP0XyE3XVGgIYi4YJ9mwf6BmuvPn7-tPaSGYzYYxi45Q-rztEnG4xGSQ0v2cXv6XPFghAzSpfHTJ_IjK/s1600-h/DSC01410.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278541607789065970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_PJj6hhSac5CJaINhS71hKEgOMMmYBvbqGC5D7FDA2RUcR4aq10oAtYPnUqkUP0XyE3XVGgIYi4YJ9mwf6BmuvPn7-tPaSGYzYYxi45Q-rztEnG4xGSQ0v2cXv6XPFghAzSpfHTJ_IjK/s320/DSC01410.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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj85GdJdPXJR7FG49POEQU1I56me5GQcBxEgbJ4LEnDSwKM4XZT75O5ggg5XpJ1KJ_HQ8D_3QA9yyuLvrccTqy7-B7nb9RAsuKcZyFbat_aLlIqBMZ0Vdcqkkp5jo0RLIQiacUu_vdGRKj/s1600-h/DSC01412.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278541602795916738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj85GdJdPXJR7FG49POEQU1I56me5GQcBxEgbJ4LEnDSwKM4XZT75O5ggg5XpJ1KJ_HQ8D_3QA9yyuLvrccTqy7-B7nb9RAsuKcZyFbat_aLlIqBMZ0Vdcqkkp5jo0RLIQiacUu_vdGRKj/s320/DSC01412.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Turkey, Ham, & Cheese Wrap, Baby Dill Pickles, & Strawberry Applesauce. 6 points<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1e_N18wsVtz2kYf45Buu5pKVaekdr40SySoP9c-pScGDGEw1qE7PZnt-27QbRh6LR5EsnuRkMIzp-qNRLIgiG9_3-eWVYwTNKoRALdty9n238w1Mr8vH0jOuka4y8iulkjT9rXNVpKPC/s1600-h/DSC01413.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278541595376233106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1e_N18wsVtz2kYf45Buu5pKVaekdr40SySoP9c-pScGDGEw1qE7PZnt-27QbRh6LR5EsnuRkMIzp-qNRLIgiG9_3-eWVYwTNKoRALdty9n238w1Mr8vH0jOuka4y8iulkjT9rXNVpKPC/s320/DSC01413.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/AVvXsEhY3O_wBVE6IvHq0Ote2fPYhaANYtt_8IQCY109BVJj5lrE58aDXUTRMZpLMGGozl70ULJ2DS0BySoR7nrxuHbWTZq98y5JjTtSRIxOxi6gmPEc4RzC2KMbRxQNfFh-xPyx34dHIYU4i3ef/s1600-h/DSC01404.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278541589434067698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3O_wBVE6IvHq0Ote2fPYhaANYtt_8IQCY109BVJj5lrE58aDXUTRMZpLMGGozl70ULJ2DS0BySoR7nrxuHbWTZq98y5JjTtSRIxOxi6gmPEc4RzC2KMbRxQNfFh-xPyx34dHIYU4i3ef/s320/DSC01404.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Taco (Made w/2oz Ground Turkey, 1/8 c 2% Shredded Cheddar, Taco Sauce, 2TBL ff Sour Cream, & Wheat Tortilla) & 1 c. Corn. 8 points   <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBuzgW_UElmEj97REP9WSojf3dOndmD1ty5s-1riIqG4q0lUToIs3_DF2N40w_eZkQ7R-9W6o1hyphenhyphenWNnGT_61pm9x-_lSriWpthWCBfBEQWK03gWLXc7TRMtSnJoIiURUulzaqTvawYkC7/s1600-h/DSC01414.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278541580118659330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBuzgW_UElmEj97REP9WSojf3dOndmD1ty5s-1riIqG4q0lUToIs3_DF2N40w_eZkQ7R-9W6o1hyphenhyphenWNnGT_61pm9x-_lSriWpthWCBfBEQWK03gWLXc7TRMtSnJoIiURUulzaqTvawYkC7/s320/DSC01414.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 186pt;" width="246" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 62pt;" span="3" width="82">  <tbody><tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24">   <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24">   <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24">   <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td>  </tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">POINTS = 22<br /></div></div>WATER = 154 oz<br />EXERCISE = 40 min weights & 12 min run/walk<br /><br />So I couldn't believe it when I got on the scale this morning............it said 181.5!!!! That means I've lost 20.5 lbs!!!!!!!!! I am so pumped it's seems beyond belief!!<br /><br />So I went the gym like I usually do in the mornings, and planned to have a weight session with my brother-in-law, but he wasn't there. :( So I just decided that was my plan to lift today so that is what I did! I didn't do a lot of free weights, just the weight machines but hey it's better than nothing, right?!?! I did about 8 different machines that worked your arms or legs 15 reps each, 3 times. I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow! And I also got in a nice run at the end of my weight session. I do have one question though, when you are calculating your AP's do you consider weight lifting a "moderate" activity? I really didn't know how to categorize it! Thanks in advance for your input!<br /><br />It was back to work today, but that's ok, because the piles on my desk seem to be getting bigger lately, not smaller!

Day 38 (Wednesday 12/10)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an Apple. 3 points MORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 points LUNCH: Turkey, Ham, & Cheese Wrap, Baby Dill Pi...

Day 37 (Tuesday 12/9)

6:28 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, 2 Clementines, & an English Muffin w/Cream Cheese. 5 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIypYq3n-c0MbLtR2t5a6RDQW0Z6YfOom6h5bXXRmzSEo3DoNHtNBvTa4ZazFusgwzaGebjtVPHLixkkV5jPOx4BKrMNL2XCICjrLxXTJzOdKLNZWWuHA2zXBsAf2TF0cU5xMmLCOuEBB/s1600-h/DSC01402.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278168080570966114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIypYq3n-c0MbLtR2t5a6RDQW0Z6YfOom6h5bXXRmzSEo3DoNHtNBvTa4ZazFusgwzaGebjtVPHLixkkV5jPOx4BKrMNL2XCICjrLxXTJzOdKLNZWWuHA2zXBsAf2TF0cU5xMmLCOuEBB/s320/DSC01402.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>MORNING SNACK: Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin. 3 points<br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Super easy to make: Mix a box of Devils Food Cake Mix w/ 1 Can of Pumpkin. Bake @ 400 for 20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins - 3 points each!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2q5_LB2eVL0LCmI6KwOfImpV2cOs_wlR3EF_rLn-5D3bX8Q_tgIOmAdjrWQaQ_5ll1q90C1rMl77FaGS7XH6RYfM8uNf2VqCy59CLmHk0DMGNMBOif3d2iUkeyGx7fHda4Rpd3FY5Z6k/s1600-h/DSC01401.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278167965272900450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2q5_LB2eVL0LCmI6KwOfImpV2cOs_wlR3EF_rLn-5D3bX8Q_tgIOmAdjrWQaQ_5ll1q90C1rMl77FaGS7XH6RYfM8uNf2VqCy59CLmHk0DMGNMBOif3d2iUkeyGx7fHda4Rpd3FY5Z6k/s320/DSC01401.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/AVvXsEh6YF5zZ6mu-FYKLP_0VgCTByHmBi3n5heiIfO_p_YdQrRpq2LquuEZGL9GodF9rs5qu1WG1hoRDWgZuDKiUtgtcCKI0-FBH2PXckcL__R-KmiNNZQuptLGY6Oc93WUPXqJOd_b7ZZeCm1h/s1600-h/DSC01403.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278167954273219522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YF5zZ6mu-FYKLP_0VgCTByHmBi3n5heiIfO_p_YdQrRpq2LquuEZGL9GodF9rs5qu1WG1hoRDWgZuDKiUtgtcCKI0-FBH2PXckcL__R-KmiNNZQuptLGY6Oc93WUPXqJOd_b7ZZeCm1h/s320/DSC01403.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/AVvXsEgxNADCQ5wkDG8RMu-v-IMW4SGStmEW229uc6kMT1BU4oCe6Pqnp-jtN6asnwTYD70u9IQzbJgGZm9C2jwoH4xAPSjI4KxDTera0xQ3f1AjoFb1mlU27gyoLMBtO5-HY61ZQth-9fBMcoPN/s1600-h/DSC01405.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278167947214996082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNADCQ5wkDG8RMu-v-IMW4SGStmEW229uc6kMT1BU4oCe6Pqnp-jtN6asnwTYD70u9IQzbJgGZm9C2jwoH4xAPSjI4KxDTera0xQ3f1AjoFb1mlU27gyoLMBtO5-HY61ZQth-9fBMcoPN/s320/DSC01405.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Broccoli & Cauliflower w/Cheese. 1 point<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Zz6W2w-n7AR2bejBG2_aqbPEzRr6KL3qMa3WdgABEbDAzUxgYNfcwIlMQCF5sje4DOL3P_eoTXtpLeLqtAArS_TVQpNF-7ta-GrPYNwye-TtBzEC1KgM9aNNoNSiGIQuNOlrhDiz-MZ9/s1600-h/DSC01407.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278167941733486530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Zz6W2w-n7AR2bejBG2_aqbPEzRr6KL3qMa3WdgABEbDAzUxgYNfcwIlMQCF5sje4DOL3P_eoTXtpLeLqtAArS_TVQpNF-7ta-GrPYNwye-TtBzEC1KgM9aNNoNSiGIQuNOlrhDiz-MZ9/s320/DSC01407.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Sauted Zucchini & Cellentani Pasta w/ Sauce. 9 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVE6ziY1ip02sYh9MRnCObRdFBKXqr5X7eNkyA-qeEYg7NAwP-FeYsmyQRpdT-tXawa1QjXgb4FKONKJb9Z5vPShC9qJ7zFYoP4RxbcsnJqxweh77XBwaJvw2WJpe34_SFKJ0pPPlgVTYp/s1600-h/DSC01408.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278167938104447554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVE6ziY1ip02sYh9MRnCObRdFBKXqr5X7eNkyA-qeEYg7NAwP-FeYsmyQRpdT-tXawa1QjXgb4FKONKJb9Z5vPShC9qJ7zFYoP4RxbcsnJqxweh77XBwaJvw2WJpe34_SFKJ0pPPlgVTYp/s320/DSC01408.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">EVENING SNACK: WW Fudge Bar. 1 point<br /></div><br />POINTS = 19 points<br />WATER = 157 oz<br />EXERCISE = 65 min cross ramp & 30 min bike<br /><br />When my 5:15am alarm went off I didn't have a message that we were going to be closed. I looked out the window and thought for sure we should be, there was a GIANT snow drift in the back yard. But I got dressed anyway and trudged through the snow to the garage and slid, I mean, drove myself to the gym! It was me and two of the personal trainers there and that was it! So it was kinda nice. Right when I was starting my workout, which I figured I would have to cut short to leave extra time for the bad roads to get to work on time, I saw on the news that we were now <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">closed</span>!!! I was so happy!! And that also meant I could get in a longer work out, so that is exactly what I did. I hope it will help with the wi tonight.<br /><br />I weighed this morning (just like always!) and for some reason the scale went up 2.5lbs. I think it probably has something to do with all those random snacks I ate last night instead of a healthy, well balanced supper. Note to self: DON'T DO THAT AGAIN! But I am not going to let it bother me, my goal this week was to get another 5lb star at ww and I feel pretty confident that I can pull that off!<br /><br />I enjoyed my day off! I cleaned up the house a bit, wrapped Christmas presents, organized the storage room, watched "Step Brothers", and had some nice time with DH. I love "snow days"!<br /><br />Since my scale went up this morning I was nervous about what the ww scale would say. But I went and lost 5lbs! So for ww I've lost 17.2 lbs total and got my next 5lb star!! Very excited about that. I would really like to get to 20 lbs next week and that will be my 10% as well!<br /><br />Watched BL tonight. For some reason I wasn't into it all. Vicky drives me nuts!! I really hope Michelle wins. I didn't vote, but I think if I did I would vote for Heba. How about you guys? Can't wait for the finale next week. Has anyone heard if there is going to be another BL in the spring? I sure hope so.

Day 37 (Tuesday 12/9)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, 2 Clementines, & an English Muffin w/Cream Cheese. 5 points MORNING SNACK: Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin. 3 points Super ...

Day 36 (Monday 12/8)

7:44 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, 2 Clementines, & an Apple. 4 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YCL03X4BRZ8wNa93VtN1YsSUqV4deOY1NeSSIJkbTTlUoSBE5wAXFSaqzOTt80tVMASHJXUSIsNhtVtUkayjFZwws4qwX_VIdJlaXD3uJX2m9d0qJDUO7u0k28G5_mo4rrSCUKSiwwpg/s1600-h/DSC01383.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277446335674078594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YCL03X4BRZ8wNa93VtN1YsSUqV4deOY1NeSSIJkbTTlUoSBE5wAXFSaqzOTt80tVMASHJXUSIsNhtVtUkayjFZwws4qwX_VIdJlaXD3uJX2m9d0qJDUO7u0k28G5_mo4rrSCUKSiwwpg/s320/DSC01383.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Ham & Turkey Wrap w/Cheese, Broccoli & Cauliflower w/Cheese, and ff Pudding w/ff Cool Whip. 8 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV80d-e-0E3lDWb8Rcc_MZ14PmFN8cYNGAL1HvyMjkKFGEXae0kGRyVN-HbNepTLH-hjbgefCXNHX85zozXwZhM84GAZsz4bAGRvEVpFazMsoFQDRy7U6TKldDxzr9k4AlolWGIx1Xsc9p/s1600-h/DSC01396.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277791557883801218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV80d-e-0E3lDWb8Rcc_MZ14PmFN8cYNGAL1HvyMjkKFGEXae0kGRyVN-HbNepTLH-hjbgefCXNHX85zozXwZhM84GAZsz4bAGRvEVpFazMsoFQDRy7U6TKldDxzr9k4AlolWGIx1Xsc9p/s320/DSC01396.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>AFTERNOON SNACK: Cucumbers w/ff Ranch. 1 point<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziD14x2-WSCdDkJRI3V6FgCrrOzjyKHIzqkY0QWxV7ZXCPL8SkDTWRJ1EU1G1D839mDespq5Ym0xrxnA0BPd58HAkORpW4Conl4i7kHwqkk6jA3QGJ6mwpwtgzh8H6dVFMeP0WFcG7TVV/s1600-h/DSC01397.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277791544136018466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziD14x2-WSCdDkJRI3V6FgCrrOzjyKHIzqkY0QWxV7ZXCPL8SkDTWRJ1EU1G1D839mDespq5Ym0xrxnA0BPd58HAkORpW4Conl4i7kHwqkk6jA3QGJ6mwpwtgzh8H6dVFMeP0WFcG7TVV/s320/DSC01397.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Diet Hot Chocolate, Fiber One Bar, & Kettle Corn. 3 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXom2_6bfqsn24FLaOLZYavzxc1S2yyAdmv0t6LQtkLwnIY8X5Dm9pRIVx8OV9xhGdTigfteJF525-5aaZdGj_GYHkfJ8hzMUXOYhovjsGoKLX05yOrN3_fqvCIPBJCwmcKLHZDJO8YHlj/s1600-h/DSC01398.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277791534763384466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXom2_6bfqsn24FLaOLZYavzxc1S2yyAdmv0t6LQtkLwnIY8X5Dm9pRIVx8OV9xhGdTigfteJF525-5aaZdGj_GYHkfJ8hzMUXOYhovjsGoKLX05yOrN3_fqvCIPBJCwmcKLHZDJO8YHlj/s320/DSC01398.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/AVvXsEgRMEZt2KreIUPClZgMomrzrLBlpwCOnOtrSWOvqBB6twe5Bvnj0JbCS6_2OWDKFDw1RcLIkelVr1NdE9ZCEY5QGIunS7AdYHrapRFJo_xNC1dV8GdR2000bHM81XA-78pVEdYkhT9KBSIZ/s1600-h/DSC01400.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277791529088437698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMEZt2KreIUPClZgMomrzrLBlpwCOnOtrSWOvqBB6twe5Bvnj0JbCS6_2OWDKFDw1RcLIkelVr1NdE9ZCEY5QGIunS7AdYHrapRFJo_xNC1dV8GdR2000bHM81XA-78pVEdYkhT9KBSIZ/s320/DSC01400.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: WW Fudge Bar & String Cheese. 2 points<br /></div><br /><br />POINTS = 18<br />WATER = 130 oz<br />EXERCISE = 12 min run/walk & 30 min cross ramp<br /><br />I am ecstatic, the scale went down AGAIN this morning! So that means I've lost 18 lbs in 5 weeks!  I know I just need to keep working hard, I am really scared that I'll hit a plateau and get de-railed and TOM is just around the corner. But I just have to stay positive and not worry about things like that!<br /><br />For some reason I was not in the mood to make anything for supper so I just kept snacking, which was NOT good! I don't plan to do that again. Anyway, I am still keeping my fingers crossed for a "snow day" tomorrow! Right now it's really starting to snow pretty good, so I think the odds are in my favor!

Day 36 (Monday 12/8)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, 2 Clementines, & an Apple. 4 points LUNCH: Ham & Turkey Wrap w/Cheese, Broccoli & Cauliflower w/Cheese, and ...

Day 35 (Sunday 12/7)

2:07 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BRUNCH: Pumpkin Pie French Toast 4 tbls ff Cool Whip, 1/4c sf Syrup, & Scrambled Egg Whites w/Ham & Cheese. 6 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJWOttl3yxK3MPTf22hsWi_Rg29UykNRB8V_tieIIjirIBYPXCH8S1_mggxhcujczdFhBQMjQXXrbXesjKx-5z8R5z_Elu42vUODyxxy2ZVEReJI5FS0Pz4kBqEFcbNZxspbv9V6OHt9D/s1600-h/DSC01392.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277438579948578994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJWOttl3yxK3MPTf22hsWi_Rg29UykNRB8V_tieIIjirIBYPXCH8S1_mggxhcujczdFhBQMjQXXrbXesjKx-5z8R5z_Elu42vUODyxxy2ZVEReJI5FS0Pz4kBqEFcbNZxspbv9V6OHt9D/s320/DSC01392.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>AFTERNOON SNACK: Fiber One Bar. 2 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-OcRHFvoR_fRQRo-29aU_nkZ2_zlhUJ-fMf9cQXZk_5Jgd5-1W9VEG7ZhBbFyeuMP-y5vGPzZ4ky9wAMMuda2zXuZcG3W8jpa6kmltCi2xYU-UvGqo7fh_Av6sb3E2PEyenb4uWzWv-2/s1600-h/DSC01393.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277438574802228722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-OcRHFvoR_fRQRo-29aU_nkZ2_zlhUJ-fMf9cQXZk_5Jgd5-1W9VEG7ZhBbFyeuMP-y5vGPzZ4ky9wAMMuda2zXuZcG3W8jpa6kmltCi2xYU-UvGqo7fh_Av6sb3E2PEyenb4uWzWv-2/s320/DSC01393.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Ham & Pineapple English Muffin Pizzas, Broccoli, & Cauliflower w/Cheese. 6 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwtChGMVw3RV4wswaWFWp5TieXU-iCwxZZ1M4IWdSTVI4WyCH_TbtnHy3Zp27zDgaRKsVgxGgUcjoMIOUoCCaapOcvVgHOe-HLQwXIsE8gJa9KNflvPTLoZwRQeWQSb88WuIacdBJ7khH/s1600-h/DSC01394.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277438565222929938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwtChGMVw3RV4wswaWFWp5TieXU-iCwxZZ1M4IWdSTVI4WyCH_TbtnHy3Zp27zDgaRKsVgxGgUcjoMIOUoCCaapOcvVgHOe-HLQwXIsE8gJa9KNflvPTLoZwRQeWQSb88WuIacdBJ7khH/s320/DSC01394.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 points<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaPTFR5GE65QdgoPPRT4pV2Gk-3lKedpltS2YyOtybEa55gRdjpWjtWtbEu_AdYLywGzkQv3xFo2JSDfPQMKACfDIiqbBxxcDxeSZoSe4O36AZtapCWuKNd-FHOJz4It_wk91xCZ1KWvsO/s1600-h/DSC01395.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277438559453912082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaPTFR5GE65QdgoPPRT4pV2Gk-3lKedpltS2YyOtybEa55gRdjpWjtWtbEu_AdYLywGzkQv3xFo2JSDfPQMKACfDIiqbBxxcDxeSZoSe4O36AZtapCWuKNd-FHOJz4It_wk91xCZ1KWvsO/s320/DSC01395.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><br />POINTS = 16<br />WATER = 96 oz<br />EXERCISE = 45 min elliptical<br /><br />I really hope you guys aren't getting tired of reading about me losing weight; because I know I sure am not getting tired of blogging about it! Once again, the scale went down this morning: 1.5 lbs, 17 lbs total! It is so motivating to see the number keep going down, down, & down! I know I have to attribute a lot to my time in the gym. I just hope it continues!<br /><br />Today since we didn't eat breakfast before we went to church (I usually save points to go out to eat after church, but we just came home and made "brunch") I had a bunch of left over points. But I really felt satisfied and didn't want to eat 8 points at 8pm just to use them up, so I didn't. I hope that doesn't hurt me. I know it's not good to not eat all your points either.<br /><br />I can't believe the weekend is almost over. I am excited for wi on Tuesday. I hope to get another 5 lb star! And I am also hoping for the day off on Tuesday. A major snow storm is headed our way, we're on the line for 3-6 or 5-7 inches of snow and they are predicting some major wind gusts (Not that I want snow, but a day off is always nice)! And since I work at a community college we usually close when it's bad out because a lot of our student's commute. So I am keeping my fingers crossed for a day off on Tuesday! :)

Day 35 (Sunday 12/7)

BRUNCH: Pumpkin Pie French Toast 4 tbls ff Cool Whip, 1/4c sf Syrup, & Scrambled Egg Whites w/Ham & Cheese. 6 points AFTERNOON SNACK...

Day 34 (Saturday 12/6)

8:21 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BRUNCH: <a href="http://spunkysuzi.blogspot.com/2008/12/yogurt.html">Pumpkin Pie French Toast</a>, 4 tbls Cool Whip, 1/4 c Lite Syrup, & 2 Clementines. 4.5 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpMUoAqMq-nz2brPQgwEy1l3dR26T2dtra3YdRbvgFdQpQqJM8rMSuyBIn2DQODPhKmLSZzCVGMq9cQ_Wu3tid9xerNSKx4HkRhvDvQdLUxvShhDLHfHg4I6McLqIZxuSaMy4W2vYGLBF/s1600-h/DSC01389.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277437051870609922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpMUoAqMq-nz2brPQgwEy1l3dR26T2dtra3YdRbvgFdQpQqJM8rMSuyBIn2DQODPhKmLSZzCVGMq9cQ_Wu3tid9xerNSKx4HkRhvDvQdLUxvShhDLHfHg4I6McLqIZxuSaMy4W2vYGLBF/s320/DSC01389.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>AFTERNOON SNACK: Diet Hot Chocolate & a Fiber One Bar. 2 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeNxVQcCnj2eWpsiYPUZuUBe6aP67SS4Sz025H1LiJIyq6CmPLKsSCEbgkibrBRDE8HQVkccq0LEzeAYejX6WBPjiPjrVPWEl9txomzyaN3mkrqv_8FapqQ7OUoLMu20YgpQvSM827blT/s1600-h/DSC01393.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277437045458080914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeNxVQcCnj2eWpsiYPUZuUBe6aP67SS4Sz025H1LiJIyq6CmPLKsSCEbgkibrBRDE8HQVkccq0LEzeAYejX6WBPjiPjrVPWEl9txomzyaN3mkrqv_8FapqQ7OUoLMu20YgpQvSM827blT/s320/DSC01393.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: 2 Slices of Pizza & a Budlight. 14 points<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YoV9QHUplIJrKq9nr7EbPd71_NE-xmOg4g8Duv1-eNn6M9wUgVeqonsCHNFo7Far2OE9cRlyZMvBqB3YBXInkEDAUIG0ifzlV3QS5ZbZI-uiNWK17f7YRUT0vTbU7ApBagIIm8EQMnMh/s1600-h/DSC01391.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277437039325689602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YoV9QHUplIJrKq9nr7EbPd71_NE-xmOg4g8Duv1-eNn6M9wUgVeqonsCHNFo7Far2OE9cRlyZMvBqB3YBXInkEDAUIG0ifzlV3QS5ZbZI-uiNWK17f7YRUT0vTbU7ApBagIIm8EQMnMh/s320/DSC01391.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><br />POINTS = 20.5<br />WATER = 96 oz<br />EXERCISE = 18 min run/walk & 65 min cross ramp<br /><br />Since I've been getting up during the week around 5:15ish I think my body is getting adjusted to that and for some reason I woke up right around that time this morning. I was really hoping to sleep in a bit, but I'm glad that I got up. I continued reading in my book (New Moon...2nd book in the Twilight series) and then I was the gym at 8am when it opened. And I got in a great workout; finished week 3 of my <a href="http://bellaeats.wordpress.com/10-mile-training-program/">training program</a>, earned some major AP's, and finished my book. What a nice way to start the morning!<br /><br />I also took my measurements this morning. I measure myself in 10 different places and lose 9 3/4 inches in one month! Couldn't believe it, but that is probably why some of my smaller pants are fitting me again!

Day 34 (Saturday 12/6)

BRUNCH: Pumpkin Pie French Toast , 4 tbls Cool Whip, 1/4 c Lite Syrup, & 2 Clementines. 4.5 points AFTERNOON SNACK: Diet Hot Chocolate &...

Day 33 (Friday 12/5)

7:06 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;">BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, 2 Clementines, & an Apple. 4 points<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWW6AwQXIq53shddwxuQBusX7oxe2BnJF60z1-5jyl8dfHBajLPS4LJw8P-t3ha_NY-WwK-ACavhyphenhyphenDO7lIExsc8X2yvJWGAgWKBZEazmqoS2O90aXhVtfsqNRSg_XtOKqrI_GyCFUJS-_l/s1600-h/DSC01383.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276324245424641714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWW6AwQXIq53shddwxuQBusX7oxe2BnJF60z1-5jyl8dfHBajLPS4LJw8P-t3ha_NY-WwK-ACavhyphenhyphenDO7lIExsc8X2yvJWGAgWKBZEazmqoS2O90aXhVtfsqNRSg_XtOKqrI_GyCFUJS-_l/s320/DSC01383.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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZqzJEunWBfY0OqGg3CGBqlV4RbNZnlRx_ENXuzj7AO5FxsDdXF0ZVZua-b8E4mLdh-IvyrdyUShqbID8HXjet_nKB3RjkSv-0pDJ3rMrdfObAiWIt4d0yw-1XNlPskWRlnhbtZgNkL3i/s1600-h/DSC01385.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276706911337801330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZqzJEunWBfY0OqGg3CGBqlV4RbNZnlRx_ENXuzj7AO5FxsDdXF0ZVZua-b8E4mLdh-IvyrdyUShqbID8HXjet_nKB3RjkSv-0pDJ3rMrdfObAiWIt4d0yw-1XNlPskWRlnhbtZgNkL3i/s320/DSC01385.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Turkey & Cheese Wrap and String Cheese. (Didn't have time to eat the Fiber One bar). 6 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9rkWBUwlCFriBs7I6CzfDraZcewVIrd0krnT-WOrn2Uz4iMuRxY-BM_9WmXgoOqW2Om7IXWLSp8vmIb6rgcA412HpMHRy3qhQHorD8QQo1vcQwVO0w_-6fFQyWIIUoVdm83VjwoVuyAU/s1600-h/DSC01386.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276706908286596466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9rkWBUwlCFriBs7I6CzfDraZcewVIrd0krnT-WOrn2Uz4iMuRxY-BM_9WmXgoOqW2Om7IXWLSp8vmIb6rgcA412HpMHRy3qhQHorD8QQo1vcQwVO0w_-6fFQyWIIUoVdm83VjwoVuyAU/s320/DSC01386.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Applebees Garlic Herb Chicken w/Ranch. 9 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66D-gM8A7q2UbKVNkP6qSGCIZfEiAbEo-TGdekIjbDFN6g4WeBWDf15DxQau7EkylpLQANTRkNX9akdGWLTx-x7Li8A-tW8_PwGfCXWxQgDDayhL8irjWYJmTBCLmF5NN2PV3yQEo6diI/s1600-h/DSC01387.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276706903502041602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66D-gM8A7q2UbKVNkP6qSGCIZfEiAbEo-TGdekIjbDFN6g4WeBWDf15DxQau7EkylpLQANTRkNX9akdGWLTx-x7Li8A-tW8_PwGfCXWxQgDDayhL8irjWYJmTBCLmF5NN2PV3yQEo6diI/s320/DSC01387.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>EVENING SNACK: Kettle Corn. 1 points<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">POINTS = 22<br />WATER = 122 oz<br />EXERCISE = 30 min cross ramp<br /><br />I LOST TWO MORE LBS!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited (you just have me imagine me dancing & jumping around the house with excitement! My neighbors probably think I'm nutso) The scale hadn't moved much since Sunday and I was starting to get discouraged because I've been right on track....but it's NOT stuck anymore!! So that's 15.5 lbs total that I've lost! I am pumped! Now I know my scale and the ww scale are different, but lately the ww scale has been less so I think that is to my advantage! TOM is right around the corner so I don't want that to hurt my wi on Tuesday, so I am going to be very focused this weekend and get in some <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">good </span>work outs.<br /><br />Just as if the morning couldn't get any better, I thought well I haven't tried any of my "skinny pants" (ones that I haven't worn in over a year) (way TOO tight) and so I thought I should just try to see how much more I need to lose before they fit and low & behold, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">they FIT!!!!</span> And I didn't even have to lay down, no muffin top....it feels great!! These are pants when I bought them they were on super clearance at Gap and they were longs (which I have a hard time finding on the clearance rack) and so I had to buy them, even if at the time they didn't fit...I couldn't even get that button even a bit close to the stinking hole on the other side, but now <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">I CAN!!!<br /><br /></span>Aaaaahhh!! Sorry for the excessive amount of exclamation points....I'm just so excited! And to top it off, It's Friday!!! Hopefully this is a good preview of how my weekend will go!<span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />DH took me out on a much needed "date" tonight. (he's been working a TON lately and I feel like we don't see each other much) We went to Applebees for supper. I love that they have the ww menu. It helps TREMENDOUSLY. As you have probably been noticing I am NOT a salad person at all. And if I was that would be the easy thing to order at any restaurant, but not for me. And believe me, I've tried to eat lettuce, in many forms and in large beautiful salads, but I just can't do it. It makes me gag! Sorry for that little detour! But anyway, it's nice to be able to go there and know what the points are! After supper we went to the movie "Twilight". I finished the book on Sunday and was dying to see the movie and much to my surprise DH wanted to see it too! It was a fun evening. Oh and I have a confession to make, I took my own food into the movie theater. I made ww 1 point kettle corn before we left, put it in zip lock baggie, and put it in my "over sized movie purse"! Part of me felt bad, but then once we were at the theater and I had the "munchies" I was glad to have a "healthy" snack and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything because I still had my "movie & popcorn"!<br /><br />I hope everyone has a good weekend! I'm definitely looking forward to it!<br /></span></div></div>

Day 33 (Friday 12/5)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, 2 Clementines, & an Apple. 4 points MORNING SNACK: Yogurt w/Grape Nuts. 2 points LUNCH: Turkey & Cheese Wrap and...

Day 32 (Thursday 12/4)

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<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/AVvXsEgAZmMHPgOgdsoGi3E3BQJG1FPPd58NVKx0VcPUg49HyuRxT6RLT6MEeSOtzWcSgPkbKKWus64dhiF6qazNHIHu4TgDOZkXztToT4jUZ3lhqY6-wc0-z2IjIL_XqBGcUWF7oq-E2qmu9wTP/s1600-h/DSC01347.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275962913202943058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZmMHPgOgdsoGi3E3BQJG1FPPd58NVKx0VcPUg49HyuRxT6RLT6MEeSOtzWcSgPkbKKWus64dhiF6qazNHIHu4TgDOZkXztToT4jUZ3lhqY6-wc0-z2IjIL_XqBGcUWF7oq-E2qmu9wTP/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;">MORNING SNACK: Apple & Cucumber w/ff Ranch. 2 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl_t6jNZSpvMluZkLpVLNC-PsPEDX-2FAuFsOEAYDj9ZnBC2QrEyE5X93oR4nYc571SW7MFOOC4fXlGs7GdCxLnFkoMQsp7QqtfcnTWfM8Ef1RWUnZCkVRQ1uogp318a-wT92LJUcQHey/s1600-h/DSC01351.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276314181269848370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl_t6jNZSpvMluZkLpVLNC-PsPEDX-2FAuFsOEAYDj9ZnBC2QrEyE5X93oR4nYc571SW7MFOOC4fXlGs7GdCxLnFkoMQsp7QqtfcnTWfM8Ef1RWUnZCkVRQ1uogp318a-wT92LJUcQHey/s320/DSC01351.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/AVvXsEjmohRXh1swsBmO2XAxYRNKRxVZwdN0ptJv2kNrfJAbmeZF9DFWzTaUsYT312AbG_-6FSiXtyRm51gSywDxKtM6mRtJZR0-KmQQPf69VcoYaqbIBDKvLdfY4jWRQLHEDm8-j75LqPgymS6E/s1600-h/DSC01361.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276314176736699106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmohRXh1swsBmO2XAxYRNKRxVZwdN0ptJv2kNrfJAbmeZF9DFWzTaUsYT312AbG_-6FSiXtyRm51gSywDxKtM6mRtJZR0-KmQQPf69VcoYaqbIBDKvLdfY4jWRQLHEDm8-j75LqPgymS6E/s320/DSC01361.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>LUNCH: Ham & Pineapple English Muffin Pizzas & Broccoli w/Cheese. 6 points <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFTrjWL6IdlAi76wPngredB2fWXbTGB6XcOvl-nz2p5HziSG8IFySMv-Oe_p4n80xw6wYJ5JPuPEHfezJBG1u6mQjCWnld7pQJCwiBE5NIsALU5QMxSFP1vdhNTpuU1lFht_U5wskJYL0d/s1600-h/DSC01354.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276314146999632066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFTrjWL6IdlAi76wPngredB2fWXbTGB6XcOvl-nz2p5HziSG8IFySMv-Oe_p4n80xw6wYJ5JPuPEHfezJBG1u6mQjCWnld7pQJCwiBE5NIsALU5QMxSFP1vdhNTpuU1lFht_U5wskJYL0d/s320/DSC01354.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>AFTERNOON SNACK: Diet Sunkist & Fiber One Bar. 2 points <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDOYKrKYq1Ob-9fcJ_SEJFVQN3pMtL_WRW9Qu3keEVfzSeSQ_44yZFvYPBme57YMITuZ3i_F-u80K53GZcW6CLPaGye_Xb61ErQa__Z36dayoXnDsNEqd2f6vAdY3GWn0CQUbf3AqstU9/s1600-h/DSC01359.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276314142719813042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDOYKrKYq1Ob-9fcJ_SEJFVQN3pMtL_WRW9Qu3keEVfzSeSQ_44yZFvYPBme57YMITuZ3i_F-u80K53GZcW6CLPaGye_Xb61ErQa__Z36dayoXnDsNEqd2f6vAdY3GWn0CQUbf3AqstU9/s320/DSC01359.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a>SUPPER: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, 1 c Corn, 3/4 c Mashed Potatoes, & 1 tbs "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter". 8 points<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrtCnt9rN0fcD2TxcTyjq0vxPDPLRT4XMYPMRf_k1Vgb8D8U2v_sXTWXw43RMYKwWwDXH2pjQ-ye1ic4ZPghP1uBI7sEJS5H9feLfUtJIS6UQfnOWkI9MfQWY0c9oXYmHv5vhTHH5bTzn/s1600-h/DSC01358.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276314131764239698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrtCnt9rN0fcD2TxcTyjq0vxPDPLRT4XMYPMRf_k1Vgb8D8U2v_sXTWXw43RMYKwWwDXH2pjQ-ye1ic4ZPghP1uBI7sEJS5H9feLfUtJIS6UQfnOWkI9MfQWY0c9oXYmHv5vhTHH5bTzn/s320/DSC01358.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a></div> <br />POINTS = 22 points <br />WATER = 118 oz water <br />EXERCISE = 30 min cross ramp <br /> <br />Made it to the gym again this morning. And again my sister & her hubby were there! I think I might have new gym buddies! I'm excited too because her husband is all about lifting and I am hoping he can come up with a good weight routine for me to do. I haven't done any weights so far and know that it would definitely benefit me to add those to my workout routine. <br /> <br />So last night I was watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and just thinking to myself how stinking' skinny those girls looked and then I read <a href="http://fiftyeightdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2008/12/day-15.html">"Fifty Eight Day Challenge's" post</a> this morning...kinda ironic! It's sad that those are the images that young girls are trying to replicate in themselves. But for some reason for me it just makes me want to work that much harder to get into shape. So I think there's two sides to it. On the news they were talking about it and how it is such a bad image for girls to look up to, but then someone else pointed out that a huge portion of our country is overweight....interesting point! And these girls are also more "curvy" than traditional runway models. So what do you think? <br /> <br />So I just realized this last night, 1 c of cucumbers are 0 points!! I was pretty excited, I've been counting it as 1 point this whole time! (just thought I would share that!) <br /> <br />I really am not able to see the difference yet in how I look 13.5 lbs lighter, but I've gotten 2 comments in the past day. One from my sister last night at the gym, she said "Your face is really starting to look a lot thinner" and then a co-worker (who doesn't know I'm trying to lose weight) stopped by my office and said "Darci you look really skinny today, are you losing weight?". It's great to hear those comments, really makes all the time & effort worth it! I just can't wait till I can see the difference. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoD5c68Wi6gQILI599cbPvMN7LJmux_L3Ar_BFr1CaKcrdEEyouYSUWCl0nmZlRSpotC3-dqwyRMkjyCKymf0HVELHbtGE4AD4fxyGXb_kQKdR6btBgh398Qnci9Po_YOIrw9igcxnGXOz/s1600-h/marieantonette.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276331629610684306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoD5c68Wi6gQILI599cbPvMN7LJmux_L3Ar_BFr1CaKcrdEEyouYSUWCl0nmZlRSpotC3-dqwyRMkjyCKymf0HVELHbtGE4AD4fxyGXb_kQKdR6btBgh398Qnci9Po_YOIrw9igcxnGXOz/s320/marieantonette.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 150px;" /></a> <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style> <style>  </style><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"  >which honors people writing about their real lives</span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"  >. I have to agree with Sandy, I also am humbled by this award. Thanks girl!!</span> <br /> <br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style>  </style>  </div><p class="MsoNormal"  style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">In the one month that I have been a part of the "blogging community" I really have gained so much from writing this blog. I think I have learned a lot about myself and LOVE the encouragement everyone gives eachother. It definately keeps me "in check"! I think we all really put ourselves out there posting about the battles & victories that encounter on this journey. I know I have been so inpired by SSSOOO many of you!</span> <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style>  </style><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>  <meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5Ctemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style> </style><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Here are The Rules:</span></span> <br /> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Please put the logo in your blog</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Place a link from the person, from whom you received the award</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Nominate at least 7 or more</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Put the links of those on your blog</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Leave a message on their blog to let them </span>know</span></span> <br /><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Every weight loss blogger I've encountered deserves an award bigger and better than this one. But, since this is the one I have to pass here, here are my nominations (in no particular order):</span></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://road2skinny.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> <br /></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://angiealltheway.blogspot.com/">Angie</a></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://kristaskraziness.blogspot.com/">Krista</a></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://amysquesttoskinny.blogspot.com/">Amy</a> <br /></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://thresholdofgreatness.blogspot.com/">Laura</a></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://fiftyeightdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fifty Eight Day Challenge</a></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://heathersaloser.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heather</span></a></span></p><p  style="text-align: left;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Definitely check out these girls' blogs...they're great! Thanks again, Sandy. And thank you to all my blogging friends who have helped me so far in my journey!</span></span></p>

Day 32 (Thursday 12/4)

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal & an English Muffin w/Cream Cheese. 4 points MORNING SNACK: Apple & Cucumber w/ff Ranch. 2 points LUNCH: Ham &am...