Mission Accomplished!

I did it!  As of this morning, 20.2 pounds.  Not a moment even to spare as we are leaving for Florida tonight at 9 p.m.  The next goal is to NOT gain any weight over the weekend and of course do lots of walking and swimming!  I am taking dietary precautions to avoid any weight gain while in Florida.  I am so motivated right now that I can't even imagine eating something really bad, because I feel like I would actually feel guilty.  The small goal by Christmas is another 5 pounds. For those of you who are wondering...there is a long-term goal of 50 pounds by the end of the school year, June 17, 2011.
Happy Thanksgiving!  There is much to be thankful for and remember to look for the miracles...they are always there.

Stuck!

One week later and still stuck at 19!  3 more days until Florida and I need to get that pound off before I go.  I am getting frustrated with no weight loss this week.  I guess the answer is to cut out the carbs again, the 2 I have per day, and up the protein.  Walking will be on the weekend's menu too.  I can't wait to walk in Florida through my mom's lovely condo complex.  It is beautiful there and will be so inspiring.

Give me some love and encouragement people...I need it!

Good News!

This morning I hit 19 POUNDS!  1 more to go to hit my goal of 20 before I leave for Florida, which is on November 23...no problemo! 

I went over to a friends house this morning and had him check my glucose level (thank you for pricking me twice Harvey Hose lol) and it was 100...down from 132, 5 weeks ago!

Thank you again to all of my friends and family for your continued support.  I am on a mission with little goals that are achievable.  Update...my mom has lost 10 pounds and Jim has lost 20.5 pounds.  Way to go family!

Week 4 Almost Done

First, thank you for all of the support that everyone has been giving me.  It really does help in the process.  As of today,  I am 16.6 pounds less than I was 4 weeks ago.  I am so focused on the actual food components of the diet that I have not been motivated in the exercise department.  I am walking, but the day is coming soon when I must burn those calories and tone up this flab!

Recipe of the Week:  Crustless Pizza mmmm!

Use a pizza tray or stone and line it with aluminum foil to start.  Preheat oven to 350.

Crust-Brown 2 pounds of lean ground beef or ground turkey.  In a large bowl, mix the cooked meat with 2 packages of low-fat or fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese. Spread onto pan in the shape of a pizza.

Add sugar-free pizza or spaghetti sauce, 2 more packages of the cheese and your favorite low-fat or veggie toppings.  We had lots of veggies and turkey pepperoni for some added spice.

Bake for 30 minutes.  The best part is that it is super filling!