Monday, April 23, 2012

Weigh-In: 235.4

Weight:  235.4 lb
Week Change: 0 lb
Fat Smash/Ready for Summer Loss: -15.8 lb
Total Loss: -39.6 lb
Left to Lose:  60.4 lb

My 4 week loss is -15.8 pounds. I am really happy with this. I didn't have such a great week.  I had good intentions and made things like this for dinner...

Salad with chicken breast, romaine, carrots, tomatoes, radishes, goat cheese, and cherry dressing.

I also made steel cut oats with craisens and walnuts for breakfast. (My favorite.)

But on Wednesday and Thursday I was full of anxiety and stress and all that ugliness. I ate junk.  And it made me feel wonderful during and horrible after. It even did this to my tongue.

Can you see how swollen that is?  There are imprints from my teeth.  Ick.

I am proud of myself because I did not wait for Monday to get back in the saddle. I jumped back on the wagon Friday morning. I did not let myself beat me up about my two bad days. They happened. They are over.

"Losers quit when they are tired...Winners quit when they have won."

There is no way I am giving up when I have come so far.  Hubs and I had another double date on Saturday.  Plans about which restaurant we were going to kept changing. (Which I hate because I plan eating out VERY carefully with a lot of online menu recon.)  We ended up at the worst place a fat girl on a diet can be....a buffet.  Cringe.

I rocked it.  I had this....

Crab legs (and really that whole plate gives you about 1/2 cup of meat)

and sushi (mmm....sushi). Pay no attention to that sesame roll and crab rangoon. I don't know how those got there :-)

I was shocked to see the picture of me and Hubs.  I think I look pretty good!! Here is a comparison of a photo of us from about a month ago and the photo from Saturday.

Is it all in my head?  Or can you see a change?

After playing games at our friends' house we decided we needed frozen yogurt.  Another self-serve place opened up and we had to try it.

You start here.

And grab a cup.

Choose your flavor(s)...

They give you combination ideas!
 
Unlike the first place we tried last week, this place did not list the portion size or calories. Just the weight watchers points (most were about 3 points each).

I got White Birthday Cake, Chocolate Dream, and Cookies n Cream.

Then you throw on your toppings from this section.

And this section.

I stuck with a lot of fruits and tried to keep it small. This is what it looked like.

And this is what it looked like 5 minutes later.



Hubs was more than happy with his choice :-)
 
We really had a good time! I feel so thin and happy lately (even though I know I'm still very very chubby).  But it feels good! I'm not complaining.  Once I lose 0.4 more pounds I will post an official Progress Photo.  Until then, here is a shot of me all dolled up (in one of those Pretty Dresses Hanging In My Closet).

Here's to a great week!!! 



24 comments:

  1. I agree that you look thinner in the second picture. You also did great with the buffet. We love frozen yogurt but I have a problem judging what a serving is at those self serve places. :( Good luck with week five. :)

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    1. I know. It's hard to judge how much you are serving up. And of course they give you monster containers :-)

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  2. Looking lovely in that dress (and love the shoes!!), and you DEFINITELY look thinner now - well done! :)

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    1. Thanks! I do love those shoes too. I don't know anything about fashion...and those shoes seem safe to wear with anything.

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  3. You definitely look thinner in the second picture!!

    And your food pics.....yums delish!!!!!

    Lol @ your tongue!!

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    1. Isn't that tongue pic ridiculous! I think I have an allergy to something. Or maybe it's all the salt.

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  4. Yep, your face is definitely thinner in the 2nd photo! WTG!! Good luck this week.

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  5. I love pretty dresses :) I can definitely see a difference between the photos especially in the face! The tongue indentations make me wonder if you were at all dehydrated or low on water (because when I am, that is consistently how my tongue gets. True story)
    Also, WAY to go at the buffet, because that looks like a lot of work for 1/2 cup of meat :)

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    1. Really??? When you are dehydrated? Hmmmm.....

      It is a lot of work! And soooo worth it. Plus it slows me down. Which is always good.

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  6. You do look thinner in those two pictures with the both of you! And in that dress! I think you are really beautiful.

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    1. Awww....*blush* thanks so much. I love this dress. It makes me feel pretty whenever I wear it.

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  7. You are so beautiful! I can see the difference! Go El!

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    1. So glad you can see the difference. I dooo feel pretty lately. I can't lie :-) I don't know how long that feeling will last so I am gonna enjoy it while it's here!

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  8. Your dress is beautiful and your confidence is just pouring out of your smile! Way to take control at the buffet. I don't think I am or could be as strong as you. Successful week for you, lady!!!

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    1. Confidence? You are RIGHT. Hard to believe!

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  9. You look like your own hot little sister now! There's a very noticable difference in the pics. You also have great style (pretty dress, shoes and cardigan!), so it's wonderful that you're feeling pretty and girly and want to enjoy it. YOu earned that, for sure!!

    Have a great new week!

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    1. Hahahhaa!!! You crack me up. Love the idea of looking like my hot little sister :0) It is wonderful. And you're right. I have been really really working soooo hard.

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  10. You can definitely see a change - especially in your face. Congrats on a job well done :)

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    1. That's what I think too. My face seems so much thinner. Maybe it's just the tan? Whatever it is, I'm psyched!

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  11. I'm in a program now where I'm sure their mantra is "avoid buffets at all costs". Hah! Sounds like you did awesome! :D

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    1. Hahaha. Yes!! That is usually my motto. I think I have a t-shirt that says that on it :-)

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  12. I mean this will all honesty: Before I came to your blog post, I hated the idea of eating salad. I'd prefer to juice or have green smoothies, but never actually eat greens and veggies. However...the photo you took of the salad you made, has actually made me stop and rethink salad. IT LOOKS SO GOOD! You may have just changed my life. Thanks for creating a salad that actually looks awesome!

    Re: Yogurt place: I admire your restraint. Of course those wise decisions are working out for you because you look amazing! The change from the month-old photo to the present one is huge. :)

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    1. Thanks!! I love that something I whipped up looked appetizing :-)

      I really appreciate that!

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