Wednesday Weigh In

I'm not sure how much difference there is in the fat. The whole idea of the fat is to keep you from getting hungry right away. I have bought some Kind Bars to eat for lunch when the senior center is having something I don't like. They're about 220 calories, but are fairly high in fat because they're mostly nuts. I can eat one at lunch and not be hungry until dinner. I think it's important to eat often enough that you're not hungry. Have smaller meals and good snacks. I go haywire when I'm hungry and there's sugar around. And once I start eating sugar, I eat it the rest of the day.

Have you all heard of the Pink Ribbon Diet book. I love it. Check it out at your library or I have a library at out cancer center is where I first read it.  The recepies are so easy to make and its a very simple eating plan to follow.  its writen by a Registered Dietitian who did a study on diets and breast cancer for the Komen Foundation.  Today I tried to put on my size 10 petite dress slacks from when I was working and I could barely get them on. Yikes! I'm on disability now and have been running around too long in yoga pants. I even went and bought some clothes in the next size up.  I'm glad I tried on my old work clothes and can see now how much I've gained. it was like throwing cold water in my face.  Got to start taking this seriously.

So happy to have reached one of my goals today. Since I am back down to my original Weight Watchers goal weight of 126 lbs and became a lifetime member in 2010, I went back there today after being away for 2 years. As long as I stay within two pounds of my goal weight and weigh in once a month I can go for free. We are on a really tight budget right now since DH's business has gone dry and my medical expenses, even with insurance, have hit us hard. Weight Watchers helps me with great accountability and I'm so glad to be able to go for free again.

This thread is a great support system too!

I feel that keeping to a healthy weight is one of the most imporant things I can do to reduce my risk of recurrence, and since I'll be on Arimidex for 5 years, I know it won't be easy. I've lost the same 20 lbs over and over again for years, but it's time for me to stop playing that game.

After going to WW, I went out to lunch with my dad at Cracker Barrel. They have a great new collection of lighter meals. I had pecan crusted catfish, steamed broccoli and fresh fruit. It was yummy and it felt so nice to leave a restaurant feeling satisfied, but not stuffed and guilty.

Congrats Annie. I agree with you. I wish more restaurants would cook reasonable meals. When I find one, I like to keep it in the rotation.



Heidihill you may be onto something with your chocolate muffin breakfast. I saw a recent study where people did better at weight loss eating their sweet at breakfast. For women breakfast was 600 calories and included the carb sweet treat. Then lunch was 500 calories and dinner 200 and both of those low carb. Exactly the opposite of how we eat in the states.

Heidi, I thought it sounded like good advice. Never followed it however. Actually, I do better with the waistband just below my waist (which is non-existent). I always wear my top out anyway. I'm noticing in ads that you only tuck the front of your shirt in, letting the rest hang out.

The next goal in sight for me is to keep on track to lose that 10 lbs by Christmas. I have 4 more to go, need to get to 122 and stay there, or below, by the end of the year.

I am not into paleo and don't need to go gluten free, but I do find that keeping refined carbs and sugar to a minimum make a big difference in keeping cravings at bay.

Ruth you may not be the only one in the good grief category. This week of post chemo hunger and holiday weekend is doing some major damage. I need to get on the wagon today not tomorrow.

GuyGirl - I'm in the ditch with you. I gained 2 pounds from this weekend. I'm trying better today. You are doing great. We will get there.

Down 0.7 lbs.

I have been keeping a food log in a small spiral notebook since I started trying to lose. It really helps even if I don't count calories or ww points.

Up .5 to 163.  Dealing with a rotten cold, so not very concerned with what I am putting in my mouth right now (except lots of soothing tea).  Will get back on the wagon when I get over this.

Up 2 pounds. Ugh.  I feel so bloated. Will watch th sugar and carbs this week, try to do better. have a super week and so happy for those of you who lost this week. You all give me the encouragement I need.

Good for you Dulci!



Hang in there Rangermom.



We will all get there slowly but surely, with each other's encouragement.



Have a great day

Down .5 to 130. Maybe I'm going to have to exercise yet. I don't know why I hate it so much. I'm ok walking with a destination; always walk from home to our neighborhood downtown.

hi ladies, I'm down .5 this week, but it's the .5 I was up last week, so really I'm right back where I started from lol.  Anyone need a hand up onto the wagon?  I just climbed back on myself.

Wren thanks for the thoughts on almond butter vs. almonds.  The difference may be the softness factor.  I love the 100-cal pack of natural almonds but haven't had any in a while.  I've had dental issues in the last year and worry about cracking a tooth so switched to cashews.   Small pkg for morning snack is higher in fat & cal than almonds but it holds me until lunchtime.

Have a good week everyone, we are trying our best and I'm proud of us!  ♥

Peggy, Liefie way to go!!

I'm trying hard not to resort to stress eating. Had my first post BC (hope it's post) unilateral mammogram today and was there 3 hrs. They did extra views and an ultrasound. Found new calcifications that could be from tissue damaged by surgery and radiation, but they said it's not typical to see that so soon. The calcifications could also be from cancer, but it would be unusual to see that so soon after chemo and radition, too. The only way to know for sure is to have another core needle biopsy, which is scheduled for Monday...sigh