Day 139 - weigh in #10

... Did not lose or gain anything this week....   I hope that I have not reached the all dreadful - plateau - that everyone talks about!!  I am keeping a food journal for the next two weeks so that the doctor can review what I eat to ensure that I am on the right track.  I know that I have not been the strictest with my diet this past month, so I am really happy that I am now being forced to re-evaluate what I am putting into my body.  The next weigh in should reveal a lot, I am looking forward to it...

Day 140 here I come.... with journal in hand.
Pictures as usual...

Wings, zucchini, mashed cauliflower.

Feta chicken breast, steamed asparagus.

The Keg... steak, asparagus and roasted veggies.

Day 132 - just an update!

Why hello everyone.  I am proud to announce that I am another pant/dress size smaller.  I went shopping today and for the first time it wasn't a huge disappointing mess...  I used to dread shopping mainly because I could never enjoy the experience; what, with all the mirrors constantly telling you how huge you are, how could I possibly  enjoy it?  Now however, I actually liked trying on clothes and being able to shop in a regular store!  I cannot remember ever being able to try things on in a regular store, but today was just another confirmation that this journey is well worth the sacrifice.  :)  Thanks again to Dr. Poon and all the staff at the Brampton clinic who are there for their patients.  On that note, I will end this entry with an invitation to look at the last few meals I have made... enjoy!

Greek inspired chicken shish-kebobs, mashed cauliflower and roasted veggies!  DELISH

Chicken fingers breaded with Dr. Poon approved bread and roasted zucchini...

Chicken burgers on cabbage leaves.... had to toss the cabbage leaves

 though, way better with salad!

 

Day 126 - WEIGH IN #9

It has been 4 and a half months since I began this journey, and although I am losing less weight weekly, I am still proud of my results and the lifestyle changes that accompany them.  Today I went for my weigh in and lost another 3.8 pounds.  Which puts me at 55 pounds lost...  In discussion with the Dr.  he informed me that I really lost 6 pounds of fat but am retaining water which makes my loss seem lower.... Hmmmmm this can only mean one thing, SALT INTAKE!  I know I have not been as strict as I should be over the last couple of visits which would explain my results.  Fact is, they are not as good as they can be.  Alright, time to go back to day one and along with the exercise remember that what I put into my mouth is vital to my success.

So much has changed since I began this road to a better self; my mood is better, I look and feel 100% better and now in addition to the family and friends who have been with me since day one,  I have someone special in my life who supports and aids me in this journey as well!  Couldn't ask for anything more!  On to day 127......... hip hip hooray!


Of course, some pictures for your viewing pleasure!!!

Chicken wings and roasted veggies.

Spinach and feta omelet and turkey bacon.  Yummy breakfast.

Steak, roasted veggies and mashed cauliflower....

Greek inspired chicken, grilled zucchini and mashed cauliflower....

Steak, mashed cauliflower roasted veggies.

Recent Picture of me and my nephew... Sept. 3rd, 2011

Sept 7th - day 117

Hello everyone....

I continue to follow this journey and am really trying to stay strict this week so that I may have better results for my next weigh in.  I find that my quality of life has improved so much since I began this journey almost 4 months ago.  I am happier than I have ever been.  I am most definitely healthier than ever and it is just getting better!  September marks the beginning of new things to come, my supply teaching kicks in again and I can't wait to be teaching in school again!  A new season begins as fall starts to creep in.  My challenge now is to keep going strong on this journey and try not to fall off the path..  With the amount of love and support that I have, I doubt that I will falter. On to day 118....... :)

Here are some pictures of meals that I have had recently...  I also threw in a picture of my first tattoo that I got on September 5th, just reminding me to love myself unconditionally.

Pork and Chicken shish kabob with turkey burger, bean  salad

and olives! It was really yummy!

Greek salad, oven roasted chicken wings and zucchini.

My new tattoo.... just a reminder to love myself always!

Day 111 - Sept. 1st

Today was my 8th weigh in,  It went probably as well as I expected.  I lost 2.8 pounds over the past 2 weeks and I can attribute that to less exercise and eating not as well as I should have been.  I only have myself to blame, but on the plus side, I have lost a total of 52 pounds!  This is an amazing fact and I am so thankful that I have found something that finally works!  I encourage anyone who is trying to make a healthy change in their life to make a stand and finally do something for themselves, its the best feeling ever.  I want to lose another 5 by my next weigh in and that will take focused eating and more physical activity.  I can do it though!!
As always, here are some pictures of some meals that I have had...

 Jerk Chicken and broccoli

 Chicken Souvlaki and veggies.  Yum Yum.

 Home made ground Pork Lettuce burgers.  :)

Steak, broccoli and mashed cauliflower!! Yum Yum.