TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY

THIS IS OUR 300TH POST. We are doing so good on this diet and exercise challenge this year and I think for me it is because of this blog in part. It is so great to have the support of family because this is hard. Not just to diet and exercise but to not get discouraged and give up, which would be so easy to do some days. So for today's tip it is to give yourself a big pat on the back and tell yourself you can do it. I have struggled with believing I could really lose 100 plus pounds but just as the camping trip ended, Renee was standing behind me and pull some of the extra fabric of my green jumper to the back while Eileen took a picture and do you know what? I think I am losing the weight I want and I now know I can do it. I wanted to be down at least 80 pounds by my birthday and was only down 59 pounds so I was very discouraged but then after Renee and Eileen's little boost and while on the way home we stopped in Glide and got a chicken sub to share, I went in the bathroom and looked in the mirror and pulled the dress back myself and DO YOU KNOW WHAT? 59 pounds it a lot of weight and I did it and I can lose the rest of the weight. I am over half way there now. So give yourself a pat on the back and praise yourself for what you have done and know, YOU CAN DO IT!!!

WEIGH INS FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY

WE ARE ALL STILL ON TRACK AND STILL TRYING...I think considering that it is summer and very hot, and a time for barbecues, shakes, and chilling and no real exercise, I think we are are doing great. Here are the numbers for the second week of July:
Liisa lost 1.2 pounds
Angela lost 2 pounds
Sarah lost 2 pounds
Eileen lost 1/2 pound
Linda added 1/2 a pound (She has lost 11 pounds since April so she is doing great)
Elizabeth lost 1 pound
Yvonne lost 1/2 pound and
Joleane and Becky stayed the same.

GREAT JOB LADIES...

TOP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY

DRINK WATER...Thirst is often mistaken for hunger. When you feel an overwhelming urge to snack, drink a glass of water and wait 20 minutes. Your "hunger" pangs will likely recede. I like this idea and with 90 plus degree weather water is just refreshing.

TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY

SPRITZ IT UP. The next time you go out for cocktails, ask the bartender to cut your drink with seltzer or club soda. You'll save calories and the bubbles add a festive touch. Okay I know nothing about this one so you are on your own.

TIP OF THE DAY - WEDNESDAY

DISTANCE YOURSELF...When you're feeling the pull of something verboten, move away. don't sit next to the buffet table, find something to do with your hands at cocktail parties and don't let co-workers leave doughnuts near your next.

TIP OF THE DAY - TUESDAY

BRUSH YOUR TEETH. a mouthful of minty freshness will wipe away any memory of your craving. If it doesn't. take a bite. Toothpaste is a sure way to make any food taste bad. Your pearly whites will thank you. A good idea we all hate to eat right after we brush too.

TIP OF THE DAY - MONDAY

BRING ON A BETTER BANANA SPLIT'''Split a banana, add three "scoops of watermelon and top with strawberries, chopped nuts and a drizzle of vanilla yogurt. Don't forget the cherry on top. Now this is a clever idea.