Mini goal

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Registered: 09-14-2004
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Mon, 11-28-2005 - 4:04pm

Ok, I have two pairs of pants that I still cannot fit into. I bought them both when I weighed something less than 125 and I love them. So I want to fit into them by Xmas if possible. That probably means I have to get back down to my goal weight of 125, but my goal is the fit, not the weight for now . . .

-V

131/127/125 or below

P.S. I cheated some over the weekend, I'm now convinced I let myself cheat way too much when I eat out. No wonder I can't lose weight faster!

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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Mon, 11-28-2005 - 7:07pm

v,


Baby steps will get you where you want to be. This is a way of life and cheating (or as we say, treating) is part of the plan! Keep up the good work, and don't beat yourself up!


Hugs,


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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Tue, 11-29-2005 - 11:02pm

Ok, I have a meal plan question . . . I'm only having at most one grain and one fruit a day during the week (I always have more on weekends). Is this a problem? I'm not sure why I haven't fully integrated in Phase II. I was in Phase II before and I had more but I've been more hesitant this time. Could this be causing my stall?

131/127/125 or below

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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Wed, 11-30-2005 - 7:03am
Yup.
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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Wed, 11-30-2005 - 8:29am

I think I've done that again. Here has been my menu:

B: soy patties, egg, coffee w/soy milk
L: large salad or soup
S: almonds
D: large spinach salad, fruit or sweet potato or cottage cheese/yogurt

I am definitely overly hungry and not losing weight. Where should I add in grains and fruit??

Thanks!

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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Wed, 11-30-2005 - 8:50am

Hi V,


Here are my two cents. Add a grain with your breakfast or lunch. How about your egg and soy patty on a whole wheat bagel or piece of toast? Or, make some whole wheat garlic toast to go with your soup or salad at lunch. Have your fruit as your snack (especially because fruits are portable if you are on the run!). Have an apple or banana with peanut butter or your almonds. How about a more substantial dinner - some grilled chicken or fish would be great with your salad. You can also add 2 more snacks to your day - before lunch and after dinner. Remember, when we deprive ourselves we tend to go for the bad stuff- planning ahead and ensuring that you eat enough will keep you on track!


Why don't you post your meal plans a day ahead for us? We can offer some advice that you can implement!


Good luck!

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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Wed, 11-30-2005 - 10:05am
There is plenty of room in there to add more! First off - you totally skip your morning snack and desert. You could add in a fruit for both of those. You could add toast or english muffin with breakfast, a grain with lunch, and a grain with dinner! The way I generally plan my day is that I have 1 grain serving with each meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and then have fruit as my snacks and desert - that way I get 3 each every day.


















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Registered: 09-14-2004
In reply to: vaperkygirl
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 9:50am

I think I did better yesterday. Here was my menu:

B: soy patties, egg, coffee w/soy milk
L: ww tortillas w/black beans, sugar snap peas w/hummus
S: butternut squash risotto (SBD recipe)
D: cottage cheese w/apple, large spinach salad, handful of almonds

I haven't been to the store so that's why my dinner is still not up to par. Here is today's menu:

B: soy patties, egg, coffee w/soy milk
L: turkey chili, Triscuits
S: fruit, almonds
D: I'm not sure yet because I'm going out, but I wanted to save some grain/fruit servings for the meal just in case!

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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 11:42am

Hi V,


Your menu looks good but light in the dairy area. I see you have soy milk in your coffee, but you should get 2 - 3 cups per day in phase 2. How about adding yogurt as a snack?


Take a look at the serving sizes of the ww tortillas and make sure you aren't overdoing your grain servings for the day. I know how hard it is for you to add grains and fruits to your diet ;) I just don't want to see you overdo it!


Keep up the good work!!!! I'm rooting for you!

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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 12:56pm

Dairy is very hard for me because I'm lactose intolerant so I can't have yogurt. I keep trying to find ways to get more dairy in my diet, soy milk is really all I can do.

The tortillas are from La Tortilla and are just one grain serving each. I had two and then the risotto I figured was a third serving.

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In reply to: vaperkygirl
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 3:47pm

Great! If you have found that you can continue to lose with 3 grains that's terrific! Keep up the good work!


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