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Day 62 and another pound gone!

2007-10-22T11:56:00Z

I am usually pretty strict to only weigh myself once a week. But I weighed myself today instead of waiting until Weds, when I knew I would be enjoying PMS.

To my joy I was down another pound!!!!!

Oh another thing...when I got my last order I got my 1st Bear - HOW FUN!!! He is proudly displayed on my wall unit right smack in the livingroom for all to see.

THANK YOU NS!!!

=^..^=

08/22/07 = 193

10/22/07 = 179

61 and just begun!!!

2007-10-21T09:01:00Z

I am on Day 61! I have so many things to be greatful for - THANK YOU NS!!! I came in at 193 - I'm at 180 now!

My only regret is that I wish I would have measured myself. But my clothes are the perfect reminder. All the jeans that I could not button 61 days ago - are NOW BAGGY! I'm fitting into the nice SLIM clothes I purchased when I lost weight before I got married (May 2006).

I have to say when I started this program on 8/22/07 I wasn't sure I would last. When I received the food the portions seemed SO SMALL! But not learning to eat the right portion and "grazing" all day has really helped.

Also I have to say it's been rather stressfull Sept/Oct my youngest is in his senior year at HS. Between varsity football games, college apps, SAT/ACT exams...now the play-offs around the corner - THANK GOD FOR NS!

I do my best to keep the refrig stocked with all the add-in's. Sticking to this program has been wonderful and a blessing.

I'm working to get my last 10 lbs off before Thanksgiving - then I will work on my strech goal of 10 lbs more.

I am also greatful for the support my NS friends give!

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PS Treating myself to some news clothes very soon!

Day 50! :)

2007-10-10T07:58:00Z

All right it took me about nearly 7 weeks to do it - but I have at last lost 12.5 lbs! I have 10.5 to go to hit my first goal. Then I will work on my stretch goal of 10 lbs more!

I have to be totally honest, I have done little to no exercise. So if I wanted to lose more weight quicker - I could have. Exercise continues to be a problem! Due to work, my son's football program, fund-raising, blah - blah - blah. I just don't feel like going for a walk or going to the gym.

On a positive note, as I lose this weight I have much more energy! I have made a commitment to eating better - by taking NS serious - now I need to take the next step - EXERCISE!!!

Started on 8/22/07 @ 193, as of today 10/10/07 I'm @ 180.5!

Thanks to all my NS friends for sticking by me, the slow-snail weight loss gal!

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PS Mentor HS is now 5-2, we have 2 more reg season games...then onto the Play-offs!

Day 36 - 10 lbs gone!

2007-09-26T12:22:00Z

I have been non-stop since end of August with HS football, looking for a new job, researching colleges, etc etc etc.

But today is 9/26/07 - my Day 36 - I have lost 10 lbs! I have 13 more to go for my 1st goal. Then I will work for my stretch goal of a total of 33 lbs.

I am so grateful to be able to eat basically all day and evening! I love to graze - now I am doing it the RIGHT WAY!!!

Got to work on my exercise - still my downfall - but I'm getting there.

Love to all!

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World-wind!

2007-09-09T10:44:00Z

It seems like forever since I posted or even got on this site! As Day 19 comes to a close I thought I list some postive's!

Thank NS for your little check list booklet & online tracking. Sometimes I use both, other times 1 or the other.
Thank NS for the easy grab and go food - makes meal planning easy! Just a little thought B4 grocery shopping and the add-in's are all there in the frig!
Re-educating my eating habits - learning again - that you don't need TONS OF FOOD to be satisfied. Making sure I hit the Dairy/Protien...seems to stave off my carb addiction!
Hitting all the required food - sometimes creativity is in order - but it sure helps the "binging" go away.
Thank you to all my NS friends - I promise to do some posting and catching up this week!
Thank you to my family & friends that have all been super supportive & positive!

Well that's all for now. Football update, Mentor HS is now 2-1. We shutout Solon 27 to 0! My youngest is playing GREAT!

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Day 15 - the best 2 lbs loss ever, why you ask???

2007-09-05T11:04:00Z

As the ladies can relate - weigh in time is scary enough - but when Aunt Flo is visiting.... Let's just say I really didn't want to weigh in today! But I determined Weds is weigh in day - so I made myself stick with it.

So with much dread/fear I stepped on the scale this morning - fully expecting to have either gained or not lost any. Lo and behold I lost 2 lbs!!! Now why does this excite me??? Because I am normally 3-5 lbs heavier when Aunt Flo is in town.

Now I am really excited to weigh in next Weds! I will have to work for it - Thursday & Friday we are going to Casino Windsor to celebrate my B-day. When I get back I will definately concentrate on exercise (my problem area).

Here is how it looks so far:

STARTED 8/22/07 @ 193

8/29/07 = 188

9/5/07 = 186

MY GOAL FOR 9/12/07 IS 180!!!

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Stay the course - Day 14

2007-09-04T03:40:00Z

It seems like forever since I blogged last. Well the long holiday weekend went pretty well. Rather than focus what I did "outside" the plan - I have thought about how much "improved" my eating habits are becoming.

Let me share what I did & what I would have done 14 days ago.

Friday:

No snacks during the football game (although I did bring baby carrots). After our win (44-28) against Strongsville, I had 1 Corona Light as we sat around my firepit celebrating. I drank it slowly and enjoyed it!

Prior to NS - that would have been 2 -3 beers and during the game sugary snacks like M&M's etc.

Saturday:

At the county fair - 1 batter/fried cheese stick & diet soda.

Prior to NS - that would have been; in addition to the Cheese Stick, an Elephant Ear and on and on and on.....

Sunday:

Cleveland Indians game, 1 Corona Light and a few hand-fulls of peanuts.

Prior to NS - 2 - 3 beers and peanuts and nachos and......

Monday:

At the family picnic/b-day party - lots of veggies & small amount of chili on top of my salad. 3 bites of my b-day cake. Diet soda - NO BEER OR WINE!

Prior to NS - 2 or 3 beers or glasses of wine. NON-STOP EATING, BEFORE -DURING AND AFTER THE MEAL!

In closing, I'm sorry I haven't been in touch with my NS buddy's I will catch up soon! Love to all! =^..^=

Long holiday weekend=plan in advance!

2007-08-31T10:43:00Z

Well this is Day 10, doing well! I seem to struggle the last few evenings (due to my PMS) but I am dealing with it. Last night 5 strawberrys did the trick - the night before 1/2 cup of Choc Reddi whip did the trick :) ahhhh little cheat is better than a big bowl of ice cream with all the toppings!

My schedule:

Tonight/Friday - home football game = danger munchie food & beer after the game. Answer: eat lots of NS foods prior to game, bring baby carrots for munching!

Saturday - County Fair = danger batter coated, fried cheese on a stick Answer: Again I find if I go full - it helps! If I HAVE TO HAVE IT, I will buy 1, take a bite and give the rest to my skinny-minny husband. BUT I WILL TRY TO BE STRONG!

Sunday - Cleveland Indians Game = danger beer and peanuts. Answer: again go full! If I must have beer - it will only be 1 LIGHT BEER. Peanuts I guess I can eat a few (as my fat for the day).

Monday - Labor Day/B-day Party = danger food galore & B-day cake. Answer: bring my NS Chili and making a big Salad to share. The cake...it is my b-day (actually on 9/7) I will see... If I must it will only be a few bites.

In summary, the lesson is all things in moderation. I have been sooo good for the past 10 days (no beer or wine) I want to continue until I see a major loss. Also, I will be doing lots of walking!

Everyone have a safe and fun-filled weekend!

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Weds is Weigh in Day!

2007-08-29T07:49:00Z

I started Weds 8/22/07 @ 193

Today Weds 8/29/07 = 188!

So Weds will continue to be my weigh in day, once a week is scary enough.

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Lot's of thoughts to share!

2007-08-28T11:10:00Z

First of all I really enjoyed today's CLICK, I like getting that daily positive boost! It get's you starting to think about summer of 2008. I will be hosting a large graduation party next summer for my youngest! Funny thing when my weight is down, people take me for much younger. When I have been out running errands with my youngest son, (and the weight is down) people think I am his sister or girlfriend.

Well with the weight up - I look my age. Don't get me wrong - I'm not trying to look like a young thing - but it is nice to be taken for a much younger age.

Talking about weight - I have been scared to death to get on the scale. I started a week ago (Weds 8/22/07). So tomorrow AM I am stepping on the dreaded scale. I am hoping for 3-5 lbs loss - tune in tomorrow for more news!

Exercise! I just started on Sunday and Monday walking. I have had some "issues" with my right foot. Since I have been wearing an elastic ankle support, it seems to be improving. I have been walking my dear old dog (I need to add her pic to my page) and she loves it.

We walk about 20 - 30 minutes, not real fast - but we are walking!

I will get to where I want to be - it may take awhile - BUT I CAN DO IT!