Day 12

I'm back home. I didn't do too bad while I was gone but definitely consumed more calories than I would have liked. But I'm back home where it's always easier to have self-control.
BREAKFAST
1 coffee -60cal
small banana -50cal
I worked in the garden for 30 minutes or so then came inside and did some leg lifts and reverse pull-ups. Hopefully later tonight I can get in a walk.

Pay Off

I lost 7 pounds!!! Not much but it's a start.
Going to be out of town for a couple day. I won't be blogging but I will be keeping track of my calories. :):):)

Day 8

BREAKFAST
leftover fish -120cal
2 coffee -120cal
Exercised!! :)
LUNCH
Small portion noodles, roasted veggies, chicken -240cal
Have a doctor appointment tomorrow. Wonder how much I'll weigh?
SNACK
Tuna from pouch seasoned with lemon and pepper (YUM) -197cal
Mt. Dew :( -290cal
DINNER
horseradish turkey burger on ciabatta roll -460cal
salad with oil&vin -50cal
Coors light -102cal

Day 7

Its been a week since I measured my waist. I thought I would measure it again in one week. But I don't think I will.
BREAKFAST
2 coffee -120cal
shared and avocado with baby -138cal
LUNCH
Casey's hamburger -601cal
Diet Dr. Pepper -0cal
Not a healthy lunch, not at all!
DINNER
Small portion coleslaw -18cal
3 small fish fillets -360cal
6 onion rings -90cal
SNACK
Peanut butter on honey wheat -195cal
No exercise today.

Breastfeeding

While I was pregnant last year I took excellent care of myself. I ate healthy foods, drank plenty of water and got exercise. All that diligence paid off. I was in the hospital nearly two weeks due to complications but when we finally came home I weighed what I weighed when I got pregnant. I was so proud of myself. I was also looking forward to losing even more weight while breastfeeding. As I had read over and over, breastfeeding mothers expend an extra 500 calories a day. I was sure to shed the pounds! Unfortunately that didn't happen. Since I have become a breastfeeding stay-at-home mom I have gained 20lbs. I thought, "There must be something wrong with me!" I even went to my doctor and had my thyroid checked, but it was fine. I can't say that this is a myth. It's is very true for many mothers. I've heard it in my LLL meetings, on TV and read on the Internet. It seems everywhere I look a new mother is exclaiming "I can eat whatever I want! I don't gain an ounce while I'm breastfeeding!" I must admit, I sorta want to hurt those women.

Day 6

No Mt. Dew for 2 days! AWESOME! I have had soda (sprite) but just getting away from Dew is an accomplishment! I'm going to Mom's today. She always has tons of junk food but I will stick to my diet! I learned my lesson last time I was there. Oreo cookies and so quickly take up all the day's calories!
BREAKFAST
2 Coffee -120cal
small banana -65cal
sprite -140cal
Well, I did not stick to my diet at Mom's. I didnt keep close tabs on calories but here's what I've got
3, yes THREE cans of Dew -510cal
fried chicken strips -450cal
cheese and crackers -200ish?
Who ever said "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" obviously has never eaten my Mom's pineapple upside down cake! -375cal
For dinner I had a sprite -140cal
Thats 2000 calories.

overly processed foods

This is a great tip! One which I plan to follow, for sure! To help you keep you intake of overly processed food in check, don't eat anything in which the milligrams of salt is larger than the calories :) Happy Eating!!