03/17/2012 07:23
Blowfish Recap
Week Recap: Water, Celery, 50, Vino, Hospital, Family, Thunder, Protein, and Celebration
Challenge for tomorrow: Make a good choice when having lunch with my cousin.
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- Name: CaliGal
- City: Sacramento
- Region: California
- Country: United States
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My Weight Loss
| Height: | 154.9cm |
| Start weight: | 216.20lb |
| Current weight: | 207.80lb |
| Goal weight: | 129.00lb |
| Lost to date: | 8.40lb |
| Remaining: | 78.80lb |
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03/04/2012 01:33
Fleet Feet
Yesterday was a good day 
. It was beautiful, sunny and I was non-stop with a friend all over town till 9:30 p.m. We went downtown to Fleet Feet (an athletic store I’ve been wanting to
go to for years because I heard they are the best place to buy walking shoes). They
were great! They analyzed my walk,
measured my feet, took into consideration that I have Plantar Fasciitis = perfect new shoes
for me = SCORE!
I also got a new sports bra. For most people, I’m sure that’s no big deal but for me…it’s MAJOR! When I’m thin, I’m naturally well-endowed. When I’m 80+ pounds overweight, they are uncomfortably HUGE. So that place having a size big enough to fit/support me was a SCORE! Also, it is the only place I‘ve found that carries Electrolyte Pills…something I’ve wanted to get ever since I knew they existed. Another SCORE!
Other good stuff:
- Going to join a walking group sponsored by Fleet Feet.
- Made appointment with Dr. to get weighed in.
- Went to movies and had NO popcorn or other goodies.
- Made a good choice for lunch by having a salmon taco and not eating the chips and salsa.
03/01/2012 02:31
UPDATE to: Last week was I just 'practicing ' :p
It's been a week and I am struggling with getting into gear. I know what I need to do but I haven't quite totally dove it my new healthy eating. My plan was to weigh in once a week but didn't this first week because I know I haven't lost...I can feel it...ugh. 
So I guess last week was just "practice".
Re-read my weight loss plan manual. Stock fridge with water. Go shopping for fresh veggies. Get vitamins out and organized. Buy new walking shoes. Post motivational statements.
So I guess last week was just "practice". A couple of the days, I haven't been eating all day because I'm not hungry and then I'm starving at 10 p.m. but nothing sounds good. All I have is protein shakes and an empty fridge. So I go to the store starving (not good) to grab something which is quick and easy=not a good choice.
I was going to do this on my own but I think I'm going to have to make an appointment to get officially weighed in. That will help to hold me accountable.
To do's that will help me get in "the zone":
OK...ready, set, GO!
UPDATE: I hesitantly got on the scale to see what my weight was and I actually lost a couple of pounds...YAY! It's not a big loss for my first week...but a loss is still a loss.
02/25/2012 04:40
I have to eat more!?!
Yes I do! I’ve
got to get back on my weight loss program 100%. I need to have 6-8 protein mini meals (15 oz each), veggies,
good fats, vitamins and a ton of water. These past couple of days, I’ve had a
few protein shakes, an apple, and two Soy Cinnamon Dolce Latte’s without whip. I know my eating plan is hard-core…no fruit, no processed
and starchy carbs and no bad fats.
However I have been on a lot of diets throughout my life…and they are
all a challenge! Doing the WW plan
is just as hard as doing this medically supervised plan. With the amount I have to lose, I like
to see my weight loss worth the eating changes I have to make. This time, I REALLY need to focus on
maintaining my weight. I thought I
had done it last time but old habits are hard to break. 
02/23/2012 08:41
Dreaming of Donuts and Bagels
In the middle of the night, I was lying in bed and all I could think about was either buying donuts or bagels when I got up. Not a good way to start my first day of healthy eating! I even was planning what types of donuts or bagels I would buy. When I woke up, I thought of this blog and the commitment I had just made. Thankfully I came to my senses and the craving was gone. Yay!
How many times have you said "I'm going to start my diet and eat healthy"? Then go out right away to get your favorite food...pizza, ice cream, cheese burger with fries, etc. I know I have too many times to count!
02/22/2012 11:16
I'm a Blowfish Again!
Hi ExtraPounds ~ I'm baaaaaack! Six years ago I began blogging here as I started a high protein/low carb diet...and I did it! I met my goal weight losing over 80 pounds. Life was great and I was having fun.
Then a couple years ago I got into the "I don't care" mode regarding what I was eating and gained a chunk of weight back. This past year, things in my life caused me to gain another 45 pounds. I've taken pictures of myself and can't believe what I see. Who is that person? That can't be me! But it is...I look like a blowfish again
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. This site was such a great place to give and receive support as we all had a common goal. I believe that was a huge part of my original success. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with old EP friends and finding new ones as I start my journey again. So here we go.. beginning Day 1.