Fluff's not-so-fluffy diary

Hey fluff... hope things look up for everyone soon :) We're all here for ya! Ohhhh yeah, congrats on the weight loss :)
 
Hi, Fluff. Just poppin in for a peeksy... Hope you have a great day today and keep up the good work. :)
 
Have a good weekend...

Hey There Fluff,
Just checking in too:)
Hope things are well with you. Have a great weekend, have fun and stay strong! Cabana
 
Thanks everyone! Your words of encouragement really help me stick with this diet. I know I couldnt do it without the support I get here. Thanks! :)

Stress or no stress, I am not giving up on losing weight. I finally got the ball rolling the right direction. I want to keep it going that way. I got my first compliment the other day. A neighbor I havent visited with since I started this told me that I looked like I had lost weight. I have only lost ten pounds, and I really dont think its that noticeable, but I was delighted at her comment!! It really made my day.

Today is going good. My breakfast was 200 calories. I just finised my lunch -- tuna sandwich on low cal. multigrain bread, with fake cheese, right around 300 calories. Tonight is pizza night. (I skipped getting pizza last week -- ooohhh was that unpopular with my children!! So I promised this week. lol.)
I am going to have one piece and then a salad with my favorite low cal dressing.

I went to the grocery this morning and picked up some of my favorite being-good snacks in preparartion for this weekend. Super Bowl weekend has always been a big big big eating weekend for us. My kids are anxiously awaiting there 50 chicken nuggets of 8 bucks deal. Its all good with me-- cause I'm ready!!!!!

Thanks again to everyone for your kind words and thoughts ! :)
 
Fluff said:
Stress or no stress, I am not giving up on losing weight. I finally got the ball rolling the right direction. I want to keep it going that way.
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Good for you! If you've ever read Body for Life you'll know that Bill Phillips says that if we wait for everything to be perfect, we'll never lose the weight. You continuing to push through the weight loss even during this trying time, says a lot for your determination! YOU GO GIRL!

I got my first compliment the other day. A neighbor I havent visited with since I started this told me that I looked like I had lost weight. I have only lost ten pounds, and I really dont think its that noticeable, but I was delighted at her comment!! It really made my day.
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That always feels nice! :D

Tonight is pizza night. (I skipped getting pizza last week -- ooohhh was that unpopular with my children!! So I promised this week. lol.)
I am going to have one piece and then a salad with my favorite low cal dressing.
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I think it's important to eat these things with your kids on occasion... you don't want them to develop a negative relationship with food! I think having one piece and then a salad is perfect!

You are doing awesome and you and your family will get through this tough time and when you do, you'll not only be happy, but skinnier too! ;)

Keep it up, we're all rootin' for ya! :D
 
hey Fluff,

Sorry to hear about the Hubby's job. We've all been there and no matter what happens, life goes on and you and your family will get through this. Remember "God" never gives us more than we can handle. Some people can handle more than others.

And I have to give you Kudos for sticking with the diet through all the stress, most of us have issues with emotional eating and rough times always bring that out.

You are a strong woman and we are very proud of you ;) . If you need any advice or help with anything you know all you have to do is post it and we will all chime in :)

Keep up the good work :D

Maew
 
hi fluff.
sounds like u did exactly like me, the salad and slice of pizza! I always felt like a planned event like that is just part of life, and without fun days, it would become drudgery. its what im trying to incorporate into my life...mostly healthy with occasional splurges. and KEEPING those splurges as just that. and not a daily occurence like before. If we can keep that attitude, I think we will do fine!
 
Thanks Paula, Maew and Kate for your replies. You guys are awesome and your encouragement is what helps keep me going!

Paula, you are completely right about being careful about dieting around the kids. I really don't want them to have a negative relationship with food. My oldest daughter is almost 12 and already she is concerned about her weight despite being very thin already. The girls at school talk about weight a lot, and she knows girls who are already dieting. I am trying to do this weight loss thing, but keep it in perspective. If she sees me dieting in an unhealthy way, or getting too emotionally wrapped up in this diet, then I am afraid I will send her the wrong message. That is why it is so important to me that I find a way to diet and lose weight without disrupting their normal eating routine too much.

Maew, thanks for your encouragement. I agree with you that God doesnt give us more than we can handle. It will work out one way or the other. I know that my husband feels terrible about the way things turned out and it makes me sad to see him sad. I try to tell him the same thing, but he is not ready to hear it just yet. He is still angry and disappointed. But I keep thinking about how this could end up working out even better than we think. The old addage, when one door closes another opens up. I really believe that. :)

Kate, I completely need those little cheats or I would lose my mind. I did good though last night. I had my one piece of pizza, and I really really wanted another one, but I made a nice salad instead. Once I finished my salad I found I really wasnt hungry anymore. It does really help me to take my time when I eat now and evaluate if I am reallys still hungry. That is something I never did before and I can see now how much I ate just because I was caught up in the process of eating!!

One thing I am learning is that this isnt just a diet. It really is about changing the way I think about things, the way I do things, the whole way I used to look at food. Hopefully I will learn enough to reach my goals and then stay there!

Today has been good so far. Light breakfast -- 200 calories. I walked on my treadmill for 35 minutes. And I have had my first two bottles of water. I need to go clean my downstairs which should burn at least a few calories.
Tomorrow is my day I have to watch out for. Dont want to get caught up in the football frenzy of eating!! :)

Be back later to update on my day. :)
 
Just cruising the diaries (okay, so I'm nosy) and wanted to say that you're doing a good job! Good Luck in your endeavors!

Bjork
 
Hey ya Fluff! :D Just checkin' in with ya, keep up the good work :D
 
Too much going around...

Hi fluff!!

Wow, I did'nt read the diaries for a couple of days and a lot of things are going on for everyone. The best thing I read so far is your commitment even when you are crossing a difficult time. I don't have to tell you a lot about it because I know that you are the kind of person that thinks that everything happen for a reason and some times for a very good reason. So keep calm, support your husband and keep your goals in mind. There is no coinsidence, things happen to get you to a next level in your life. That is the magic of leaving. Let's see what is next for you and your family. It will be great!!!!

Congratulations on your progress. I think you are doing amazing!!! Keep writting me, pleaaasseee!!

chimi
 
Thanks for checking in on me everybody!! :)

Having a very good weekend diet wise. We ate out last night and I actually was very good. We had a big fajita platter for the whole family to eat off of, so there was a lot of temptations - rice, tortillas, beans, guacamole. I had one fajita and then I made a small salad with some of the chicken and lettuce. I had just a bit of rice. I walked away feeling great!

I did my 3 sessions on the treadmill. I am finding walking to be a great stress reliever these days. I almost find myself looking forward to going upstairs and walking alone. Gives my mind a chance to think as well. My steps for yesterday were over 17,000.

Been good today was well, only I havent drank nearly enough water. I have to start so late on Sundays. If I start drinking in the mornings I find it very hard to make it through church without need to go to the bathroom!! So I wait until afternoon, and I just never seem to catch up. I have been on the treadmill twice today -- I will try to do one more 30 mins session, but I probably wont. I will probably watch the game instead. But I already have 10,000 steps...so I feel kinda ok with that.

Now if I can just make it through the evening without getting seriously munchie....I will be ok. :)
 
half time check in :)

Hi Fluff :D Just checkin' in really quick at half time (jagger sounds better on tape!! :rolleyes: ). Great job on the food AND the exercising! Isn't walking great ? :D I like it when I can walk outside on nice days when the seasons let me. THere is nothing like it :) Hope u made it through superbowl without getting the serious muchies :D (Those Seahawks better catch up!) Have a great day and keep up the good work!
 
Wow well done your doing so great. Passing up all that temptaion is great. Man it feels so good when you make good decisions doesnt it, such a high feeling lol. Your exercising sound great, Man you really keep me motivated.
 
I saw that you said something about resisting temptation with chocolate. I take these multivitamin which also have a calcium supplement (good for us girls) and they are a little chewable tab like thing. they taste like chocolate. it ake two a day and it keeps me from craving that chocolate. just thought i would share this with you. they are called viactive. they ahve them i know at target and sams...and since they have them at sams im sure they have them at wal mart.
 
Well, I made it through the Super Bowl without blowing my diet. I feel really good about that. My trick was to buy things to eat that my husband loves (keeps him happy) but that I dont care much for (keeps me from falling off the wagon). Seems to have worked pretty well.

I never did get back on the treadmill last night. I didnt do much of anything last night except sit and watch tv. I did horrible drinking water yesterday. I think I only drank maybe two bottles - which I know is horrible. But I am back on track today. I am already on my second bottle of water. My goal is six, which is about 90 oz or so.

Only two more days until my weigh in day, so I am feeling pretty motivated to work hard. I really want to see that scale move down some more!

Sara, I have heard of the Viactive. I thought it was only a calcium supplement though. I thought it was a good idea making it taste like chocolate. :) I have never tried them. I am on a multivitamin right now, the One-a-Day for weight loss. I have never been very good about taking vitamins regularly before now. I have been taking these for about three weeks now. I am sure my body needs it. I have no doubt that I was missing out before.

Thanks Zoila and Bize. I am really feeling a new sense of determination these days. With things at home kinda stressing me, and having that feeling like so much of it is out of my hands at the moment... I am finding that this diet is something I actually have control over. For some weird reason, I find that very comforting right now. I think I just need a project to work on to keep my mind and body busy, and this diet is a good one. Its either this, or start painting the inside of the house again. The last time we had a little family crisis, I repainted the entire downstairs! Walls, trim...everything.

Here's to a good week ahead!!! Thinking positive and ready for good things to happen! Hope everyone has a great Monday and I will be back later today to update and check in on everyones journals! :)
 
Hi Fluff! Great strategy for the superbowl!!! To keep yourself busy, try learning to crochet, cross-stitch, etc. or take up scrapbooking :D I am glad I have my business. My sewing room is far away from the kitchen and I can't take anything but water in there or I risk damaging fabrics. Man, I love it! :D Have a great day and keep up the good work :D
 
I am so happy for you Fluff, and your positive attitude, thats all you need to succeed at anything!
Kudos on surviving the superbowl weekend. It was a good weekend for me as well! Like zolia said, there no feeling like passing up the temptation and feeling GOOD about it:)

LOL ---Ha! BizeB, your right, Jagger does sound better on tape, he's really gotten old:D

Its good that your trying to stay busy Fluff, it does help to keep you mind and soul at ease. And hey, painting is good exercise and you really benefit from that kind of episdoe:D lol

Here's to another week!.................Cabana:p
 
Great job Fluff! This weekend was tough for all of us, and you did great! I like your strategy. :cool:
 
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