Cruisin through a rainy diet day 5

As scary as it seems....it's almost been a no brainer morning....not much diet thinking or planning. Although I am still keeping my notebook/journal with day's meal replacements, snacks, drinks and planned dinner. I wish the struggle could be over in just 5 days but I don't think I can erase decades of bad eating habits in a week.

I used a shake packet today and made a chocolate slushy in the blender. I tried it yesterday and it was a bit grainy...today I mixed the water & mix in a shaker first then poured it over ice in the blender...much better. It will be really good when it's 80 degrees and sunny!

I talked to my mom today about keeping on the program when I'm not able to buy all the pre-made, pre packaged meals. We think it will be pretty easy. I was very worried about the soy protein foods...I didn't like it with the Nutri System program...those soy chips left the worst taste in my mouth..bluck....these Medifast bars, drinks are really good! I've ordered a few more to test taste...anxious to try more soups.

No fruit yet and probably won't be back on it until we have lost a substantial amount of weight, then it's introduced back in gradually.

Funny how much time and dedication I am putting into this now. I could have cared less a month ago. Just goes to show that you have to be ready in your heart and your head! Ok..REALITY CHECK...it's only been 5 days...not 5 months! I know I have some big challenges coming up!!! Mother's Day Banquet dessert buffet....I will be strong...I will be strong...I will be strong....I will win!!!

Diet Day 5....Calm early morning

I don't feel anxious at all this morning. I'm a little tired but I really think it's the weather. We are all ready for the rain and clouds to be over. The summer weather last week was so energizing!

I actually tucked in my earlybirds this morning and laid back down, which I haven't done all week. They are cleaning up their sleeping bags and turning on lights while I do a quick blog post.

Thawing ground turkey for dinner. We have never had ground turkey....hope it's good. Ordered salmon from Schwan...never had it either. Any suggestions on making salmon?

I have to call at 2 today to see if I report for Jury Duty tomorrow morning. Praying it's a NO!! I have so many things I want to do. Val leaves for Cincinnati on Saturday and the girls are staying here. Her race is Sunday morning. Hoping she makes it back for Mother's Day Banquet at church on Sunday evening.

A couple of challenges this weekend....granddaughters who love the DQ, Earls and cooking with Gma.....Banquet Dinner on Sunday (baked steak, potatoes, green beans and homemade dessert buffet). I'm glad I am a week into the program....feeling pretty strong.

Wishing you all a calm morning....

Orange....my favorite color!

The ORANGE roughy for dinner was fantastic. Small salad of spinich & 3 halved cherry tomatoes, and cauliflower & garlic cooked in a teas of olive oil. That fish tasted like it was cooked in butter and all I used was a short spray of Pam in my non stick pan....little salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end!!! I used to cook my food in a pool of oils, butter and sauces...seems like just 4 days ago...oh...it was just 4 days ago!!! lol

Funny how important that lean and green meal is in our daily routine. I can't wait for Mike's days off so we can have it a little earlier in the day.

Getting ready for Idol...sorry...NOT an Adam fan. He's too much of a performer. Like having a ready made star. I would prefer Danny, love his story or Chris or 16 year old rocker girl...more authentic. Adam will do it on his own.

Ate at 6 and still feeling full!! Enjoy your evening!

Diet Day 4....Lunch Challenge

I have a cute little threesome here today for daycare & they were very excited about the Ravioli scheduled for lunch! Me....not so much! I LOVE leftover ravioli!! (with lots of fresh cheese).

So the pan with the leftovers is still out there and their plates are still on the table. I BEGGED them to eat 2nd helpings....just a little more by the three of them would have finished it off. I had already filled their plates with extra big helpings today and little Aidon said "Miss Leslie, if I eat more Ravioli, I will be throwing up Ravioli." Well...lets not do that!

Talked to my health coach today....she is very encouraging. AND Mike called from work and said he sneaked another weigh-in too and hadn't lost anymore! THAT made me feel even better!!

Having a chocolate crunch bar in an hour...they are yummy!

Does anyone want leftover ravioli?

Diet Day 4.....cloudy morning...cloudy mood

Did great yesterday....enjoyed the chicken breast with just a tablespoon of Montgomery Inn Barbecue sauce brushed on. It was plenty.

Found a great salad dressing...Red Wine & Olive Oil. Love it!

Okay...this is why you DON'T WEIGH YOURSELF EVERYDAY....I couldn't resist this morning after seeing the scale go down 4 pounds yesterday...so I stepped on it again this morning. It's still at the minus 4 pound loss weight. Now I am fighting my gloom and doom mood. I told myself that it was ok...but honestly, I was not okay. I didn't even want to blog...I really wanted to eat the extra chicken breast I had ready to go in a salad in the frig!! That's my life...emotional eating!!!

I'm bringing myself out of it with a piece of watermelon sugarfree gum, prayer and now....hot cocoa. Decided to have orange roughy for dinner.

Looking forward to oatmeal around 9-10am. I might try the apple cinnamon.

One of my little guys is sick this morning. He's staying with his Grandma. Praying he will feel better soon. We will miss him today.

Valerie is preparing to run her Half Marathon in Cincinnati this weekend. It's called the Flying Pig Marathon and she thinks she will be carrying a chip so we can somehow track her 13+ mile race through Kentucky hills and Cincy. She sent me the website but I haven't gone to it yet.

I'm feeling better now.....thanks for the support. I will leave the extra chicken breast for the salad later in the week. :)

More Catching up....

Andrew with dancing sisters following the Elite Spectacular performance!


Madison and Grace at the "Q" in Cleveland. The Elite Cav's dance was AWESOME!!


Andrew counting down the days until his DRIVER'S PERMIT!

Christmas Play costumes...Angel Madison...Shining Star Grace.


Matt and Valerie went to Cancun for their 10th Wedding Anniversary in March!

A teeny tiny bit of anxiety...

I enjoyed all of today's meals. The pudding was very good and I love the chicken noodle soup. I felt a little snacky after the kids left so I grabbed some celery sticks. I started thinking about cream cheese and peanut butter! Old habits die hard!

I can't wait for barbecued chicken for dinner.