WEIGH INS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY

WE ARE PLUGGING RIGHT ALONG. I know it seems like the weight will never come off at least it feels that way to me, but if we will just stick to it we will see some positive results. Not as fast as we want of course, but we are also learning some patience. So here is how we did last week.
Liisa lost 1.2 pounds
Sarah lost 1.5 pounds
Eileen lost 1/2 pound
Becky had an off week and gained 2 pounds
Yvonne and Joleane each lost a pound and
Elizabeth stayed the same.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND WE WILL SEE MOST OF YOU THIS WEEKEND...
I CAN'T WAIT...

TIP OF THE DAY - MONDAY

START WITH SOUP. Research has found that eating a broth based soup at the beginning of a meal can help prevent overeating. Soups are high-volume foods but often low in calories. Choose low-sodium varieties or make your own. A big glass of water (2 cup size) fills me us just the same. I do love a good tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich or homemade bean or chicken noodle (wheat noodles of course) soup so this is a good tip if you are wise in your choices.

TIP OF THE DAY - SUNDAY

MIX UP SOME MILK. If you're craving creamy chocolate treats and nothing else will do, mix up a cup of lowfat milk with some chocolate syrup, then slowly savor each rich, sweet sip. Bonus: You'll get a boost of calcium. Now this is a tip for me. Another great treat with only 60 calories is fat free, sugar free chocolate pudding.

TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY...ENJOY. Take a break and enjoy the day. Just be wise in what you are eating. if you have a few minutes today with nothing to do why not make a list of what needs to be brought to the campout. It is a week from today. I talked with Linda last night and she and Lee and Ivan will be there. I think she is going to try to stay at the same motel as Becky and Eileen. I also talked to Renee and she will be coming as well. I am going to try to get a hold of everyone this weekend so I can order the cake by Tuesday so give me a call if you have a minute. BUT ENJOY THE HOLIDAY AND THE FREEDOMS WE ALL ARE BLESSED WITH.

JUNE WEIGH INS

A MONTH OF UPS AND DOWNS, BUT WE ARE STILL AT IT AND THAT IS WHAT COUNTS.
I think just knowing we have attempted to stay with a diet and exercise program for over six months is a great accomplishment. Just look how far we have come and how much better we are doing than last year at this same time. The important thing to remember, I think, is that even if we falter we pick our self up, and begin again. That alone shows we mean what we do and say about losing this extra, unhealthy weight.
Here are our results for June:
Liisa lost a total of 2.4 pounds
Sarah lost a total of 2 pounds
Eileen lost a total of 1/2 pounds
Becky lost a total of 1 1/2 pounds and
Yvonne lost a total of 2 pounds
Joleane and Elizabeth are still getting used to summer foods and no school so
we will just look for their losses next month.

TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY

DOWNSIZE. Instead of buying-and ultimately eating-an entire pint of ice cream, buy a box of low-calorie frozen treats. They're instantly portion controlled, and you'll feel like you're spoiling yourself. Another idea and the one I use is that I buy extra packages of sugar free chocolate pudding cups, only 60 calories and freeze them. They make a great treat when I really need one.

TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY

PERK UP YOUR PIZZA. Ask for light cheese, plenty of veggies, and lean protein. Blot the grease, don't eat the crust and stop after one or two slices. Better yet; Make your own pie at home with wheat crust (you can use premade crusts). They just took all the joy and fun out of pizza didn't they. Might as well eat the delivery box or be like me at least for a while and just skip pizza all together.