Sophie's Diary--Holding Myself Accountable

nataliejo · April 10th, 2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jw372

Breakfast—one cup coffee with one tsp sugar and skim milk; two slices whole-grain toast, one topped with a poached egg, one spread with one tbsp nutella
Snack—maple brown sugar instant oatmeal
Lunch—sushi rolls
Snack—leftover sushi
Dinner—green beans with cranberries, romaine salad with baked salmon and light caesar dressing, sugar-free jello with raspberries
Snack—one cup hot milk with nutmeg and one tsp sugar

Today felt a bit better—not precisely an exemplary day, but not a day I feel specially ashamed of, either. I managed to do twenty minutes on the elliptical when I got home this evening. It was tough, but I did feel better when it was done, and I'm looking forward to a nice, long workout tomorrow, since I have the morning off (and also a house in desperate need of cleaning and a truly offensive amount of reading to do, but I'll balance it).

I have an absurdly expensive new dishcloth in the kitchen that says "DISHY" on it in various ornate fonts. I think I'm going to use it as a reminder of how healthy food makes me dishier every day!

Rach, it's wonderful to know that you have so much confidence in me. And you know, it does help. Today I was having the usual inner fight with myself about exercising, and I thought, "Think how much nicer it will be to post tonight if you can say you exercised at least SOME."

Heather, I did indeed take that hot bath you recommended! It made me feel a little more alive after another very long day.

Awesome Sophie!! for getting on the elliptical!! and I love the sound of your dish cloth, and yes you are already becoming dishier I am sure!!
That cloth sounds awesome!

love yas
always
your friend
natalie jo

jw372 · April 10th, 2008, 08:27 PM

Breakfast—rolled oats, oat bran, walnuts, various dried fruit, skim milk, half a grated apple; one cup coffee with skim milk and one tsp sugar
Snack—one small orange
Lunch—Amy's burrito with one tbsp. light sour cream and salsa, one light yoghurt
Snack—carrots, asparagus, goat cheese, three crackers, fresh pineapple (very little of each)
Snack—protein bar
Dinner—lots of Indian food

Fifty minutes on the elliptical! I'm so glad I had time to work out today—it makes me feel so much more contented and less stressed and worried about backsliding.

I should feel really terrible about dinner, and I partially do, but I was also tired, hungry, and in need of a really good dinner with a friend, which I got. So while I'm annoyed at having eaten a little too much, I also recognize that tonight was psychologically necessary to me.

Carrie, I've never seen the Kashi commercials (don't own a TV), but they do indeed sounds very fun! And I'm sure your best days are just as good as mine!

Natalie Jo, thank you! I really do love my dishcloth—I kind of want to also buy its mate, which says "DIRTY"

But as I mentioned, very expensive dishcloths. *sigh*

jw372 · April 12th, 2008, 07:48 AM

Yesterday's record:

Breakfast—half a cup of green juice, garlicky mushrooms in very low-fat sauce, two slices whole-grain toast, two cups coffee with skim milk and one tsp sugar
Lunch—very small portion leftover Indian food
Snack—one muffin, two cups coffee with sugar and powdered creamer
Snack—half a nut delight bar (100 calories)
Dinner—chicken breast stuffed with a little bit of chipotle blue cheese stuff; one hamburger bun; fat-free Pringles, two squares chocolate

Knowing that I'd have my friends' barbecue last night, I made myself do 25 minutes on the elliptical before school so that at least the day wouldn't be a complete loss (or, er…gain). My friends' famous inability to buy adequate provisions for a party truly helped me in not veering too far off track for the night, though.

And I'm proud to say that in spite of this very difficult week, I've still lost. This morning's weigh-in is somewhere between 268.8 and 270.8 (temperamental scale), so I decided to split the difference and call it 269.8 for the ticker. I'm so excited to see numbers in the 260s! I haven't seen those in…probably over five years. Maybe more—there was a big long chunk of time when I just refused to weigh myself. Anyway, yay!

nataliejo · April 12th, 2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw372

Yesterday's record:

Breakfast—half a cup of green juice, garlicky mushrooms in very low-fat sauce, two slices whole-grain toast, two cups coffee with skim milk and one tsp sugar
Lunch—very small portion leftover Indian food
Snack—one muffin, two cups coffee with sugar and powdered creamer
Snack—half a nut delight bar (100 calories)
Dinner—chicken breast stuffed with a little bit of chipotle blue cheese stuff; one hamburger bun; fat-free Pringles, two squares chocolate

Knowing that I'd have my friends' barbecue last night, I made myself do 25 minutes on the elliptical before school so that at least the day wouldn't be a complete loss (or, er…gain). My friends' famous inability to buy adequate provisions for a party truly helped me in not veering too far off track for the night, though.

And I'm proud to say that in spite of this very difficult week, I've still lost. This morning's weigh-in is somewhere between 268.8 and 270.8 (temperamental scale), so I decided to split the difference and call it 269.8 for the ticker. I'm so excited to see numbers in the 260s! I haven't seen those in…probably over five years. Maybe more—there was a big long chunk of time when I just refused to weigh myself. Anyway, yay!

Congrats for being out of the 270s Sophie!! Your doing wicked awesome!! I am looking forward to being in the 260s lol 265 is my next goal!!

I love your determination!!
Keep trecking hun!!
love yas
your friend
always
natalie jo

heathercb04 · April 12th, 2008, 10:55 AM

CONGRATS on getting into the 260's, Sophie! And just think - it was on the heels of a horrific week. You kept yourself in check as much as was possible without losing your sanity. I'm sooo impressed with your hard work.

And glad that you were able to have some fun as well at the BBQ and out to dinner with your friend!

carrie3101 · April 12th, 2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jw372

Yesterday's record:
And I'm proud to say that in spite of this very difficult week, I've still lost. This morning's weigh-in is somewhere between 268.8 and 270.8 (temperamental scale), so I decided to split the difference and call it 269.8 for the ticker. I'm so excited to see numbers in the 260s! I haven't seen those in…probably over five years. Maybe more—there was a big long chunk of time when I just refused to weigh myself. Anyway, yay!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I know what you mean about refusing to weigh myself. A year or so ago, I knew it was getting out of hand. Yet, I REFUSED to look at a scale. At one point, I even joined weight watchers, and I NEVER looked at my booklet. I only went to two meetings, but I would walk in, hand them my booklet that I had not glanced at, and take it back...without once taking a look at the number.

I guess the truth will set you free and all that jazz. Now that I know, even though the number sucks, at least I can take responsibility for it and try to improve.

Keep it up, girl!

jw372 · April 12th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Breakfast—one and a half cups green fruit juice
Snack—one tangerine, coffee with sugar and powdered creamer
Lunch—chicken salad pita, eggplant, baba ganouj, half a pita, two small squares baklava
Dinner—sweet potato fries, curried chicken breast, spinach
Snack—one cup coffee with skim milk and one tsp sugar, three Hershey's kisses

Natalie Jo, that's so cool that we're both moving along together. I'm sure you'll be at 265 before we know it!

Heather, you're a dear. It has been a hard week, but in a few more, it will be summer and I can just focus on taking care of myself.

Carrie, isn't it silly how a number seems so horrible, when knowing it doesn't change anything about what our bodies really are and how they work? But you're right—knowing means we're taking responsibility.

jw372 · April 13th, 2008, 09:21 PM

Breakfast—coconut rice with banana (I used light coconut milk), two cups coffee with skim milk and one tsp sugar
Lunch—spinach and feta pocket
Dinner—Russian tea, poppy roll, toast and caviar, dried apricots stuffed with walnut halves, one cookie

Did 42 minutes on the elliptical today. Oh, dear, time to go back to the week.

Invariant · April 13th, 2008, 09:48 PM

YEY, Sophie!!

Congrats on FINALLY getting into the 260's!! I'm so proud of you, chica. Look what rockin' out that elliptical is doing for you!!

I'm also glad your friend's barbecue didn't stray you too far off course. I know how tempting boards of food are. I love and hate friendly picnics. Everyone brings any and every kind of fattening salad you can think of, Macaroni, Potato, and Jello. It's crazy. I actually have to bite my fork in order to resist. The last time I ate Macaroni salad, it was three quarters of the tub, I'm not kidding. Odd cravings and I are intimate associates. LOL.

I do hope the beginning of your week starts off well, honey!! I can't wait to see that ticker reach 165!! Hey, you never know, maybe even by the end of the week, it'll surprise us!!

heathercb04 · April 14th, 2008, 05:00 PM

Hi Sophie!!!

Here's a big HUG to get your week started!!!

Hope things are going OK. Take good care of yourself!

sammyboy24 · April 14th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Hey. Just thought I would stop by and say hello. Hello

Your doing a great job. That elliptical trainer is great exercise, I do it sometimes as well. Congrats on your success so far and hope to see ya around on here.

-Sam

jw372 · April 15th, 2008, 07:06 AM

Yesterday's record:

Breakfast—half a chicken salad pita
Snack—one slice poppy seed roll and two cups of tea with one tsp sugar
Lunch—curried chickpeas and cauliflower, fresh strawberries, half a slice poppy seed roll, one fresh tangerine, two cups coffee with one tsp sugar and crappy powdered creamer
Snack—90-calorie bag of sweet oaty things
Dinner—three small slices of pizza

I am consoled by the fact that yesterday could have been worse had I not made time to make my lunch last night. And I cleverly took the poppy seed roll I baked on Sunday into the office where I copy-edit so that I would not devour the rest of it.

Rach, you're lovely to be so supportive. I think, though, that given that I'm now into my week of retaining water, we'd be more likely to see five pounds going the other way!

Heather, thanks for the hug—I always need one.

Sam, thanks for stopping in! Always good to see new faces hereabouts.

Invariant · April 16th, 2008, 08:05 AM

Hey Sophie!!

Just stopping by to wish you a good Wednsday!! I know how difficult the middle of the week can be on not only our schedules, but our food plans as well!! I hope you'll come out swinging, honey!! (((Big Hugs)))

nataliejo · April 16th, 2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw372

Yesterday's record:

Breakfast—half a chicken salad pita
Snack—one slice poppy seed roll and two cups of tea with one tsp sugar
Lunch—curried chickpeas and cauliflower, fresh strawberries, half a slice poppy seed roll, one fresh tangerine, two cups coffee with one tsp sugar and crappy powdered creamer
Snack—90-calorie bag of sweet oaty things
Dinner—three small slices of pizza

I am consoled by the fact that yesterday could have been worse had I not made time to make my lunch last night. And I cleverly took the poppy seed roll I baked on Sunday into the office where I copy-edit so that I would not devour the rest of it.

Rach, you're lovely to be so supportive. I think, though, that given that I'm now into my week of retaining water, we'd be more likely to see five pounds going the other way!

Heather, thanks for the hug—I always need one.

Sam, thanks for stopping in! Always good to see new faces hereabouts.

Hey Sophie!!
Hope your day is going well! I finally am getting around to diaries again, after being so down, but I am feeling better. .

just thought I would stop in....

ttylater
love yas
always
natalie jo

carrie3101 · April 16th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Popping into say hello!!! Don't get discouraged, think where you were before you started this journey! I think you're great. And I really, really hope you consider becoming a chef if you're not already (specializing in creating delicious and healthy specialties!)

Anyway, I always look forward to reading your entries! Keep it up, girl! You're doing great!

Sophie's Diary--Holding Myself Accountable

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Sophie's Diary--Holding Myself Accountable