jennielynn

Good morning friends! How is everyone today???

Andrea: welcome back hon! Missed you lots!!!

Worldsfinest: I know what you mean about the exercise slump. Every so often I go through this phase where I just can't motivate myself to exercise. But it usually only lasts a short time. I've just recently started my wiehgt lifting routine again (like on Sat) and since then I've been back into the groove. I'm actually going to do it right after I'm done posting. Maybe you just need to find something different to do. OR something that doesn't seem so much like exercise: go rollerskating, bike riding, hiking, just try to move more.

MtnMama: The scale and I have developed a personal relationship--it has become part of my daily routine! I get up in the morning; I visit the bathroom; next stop--the scale! It is frustrating when you don't see any progress for a while; but on the other hand--it does keep you in check. Think of it this way--staying at the same weight is definately much better than watching the #'s go up, right??? I really should try to limit my visits with "the dreaded scale"!LOL But like I said--it does keep me in line!

While we're on the subject: the scale still reports that I'm holding steady at 145.8! Which isn't bad. I only started counting calories & stuff 3 days ago; and I didn't expect it to come off that fast. Atleast that's what happened several years ago when I lost 50 pounds doing what I am now. It seemed like it took a while to see any results--however, in the end I was amazed at the amount of weight I lost. I'm not expecting it to happen overnight!

I did very well this weekend with eating! I made my ham & mashed potato dinner last night but instead of eating lima beans; I opted for a fresh spinach salad. And I even budgeted in a small sliver of pumpkin pie and later in the evening--about 1/4 cup of mint choc. chip ice cream! It feels great to eat foods that I like (some that would be forbidden on most "diets") and still be able to say I'm losing weight. It's all about budgeting and allowing yourself the occasional treat! For me; occasional will only be on the weekends--not during the week. It'll be like my reward!

This morning I had a bowl of cereal w/skim milk and a banana! I can't tell you how long it's been that I've had that for breakfast! Lunch is going to be tuna salad (made with hb egg and fat-free mayo)- no bread. Not sure about dinner--probably leftovers. Maybe chicken parmesan and spinach salad. Although I'm not being "Atkins strict" with my carbs; I am managing to keep them below 120 most days. And it's surprisingly easy! I though that maybe once I increased my carbs after doing Atkins that I would have these monster cravings--but that just isn't happening.

As for exercise; I've been doing pretty good there too! I'm getting ready to go do my weight workout. I did it for the first time on Sat. and yesterday I could definately feel it! But, I could also feel & see my muscles again so it was worth it! But my thighs were so sore from lunges and squats; it hurt to walk up the stairs! And my chest--under my arm pits hurt from the weights as well. I know that I didn't overdo it; I'm just not used to it anymore. It will get easier! But I've got to keep at it!

And if I don't force myself to get off my butt (and this computer)now.....I'm afraid it won't get done! So, as much as I would love to sit here longer and chat with all of you--I must go!!!! I'll be back later to report my progress though! In the meantime; I'm sending lots of motivation and love out to all my buddies!!! Have a good one!

Jen