Hi.

I've never written a journal before, but after reading all the different journal entries ...it seems like it has really helped people stay commited to the LCE WOL. I will treat this as my personal journal, to write not only what I eat on a daily basis but also my thoughts and reflections.

I started LCE last September 2003. I did really well on induction losing 6 pounds after 2 weeks. However after that, I was so excited about my weight loss that I slipped and went back to my bad eating habits. I was treating LCE as a diet, which I know shouldn't be doing.

The second,third,fourth etc time I would go back to LCE, it was more difficult. I would be great for the first 2 days and then I would succumb and slip due to piece of chocolate, a doughnut, etc. I actually love food...I've always loved it, looking towards it to comfort me when I'm depressed or stressed with work. I actually had a fast metabolism when I was young, but as the years have been piling on, my metabolism has slowed dowm. Over a year ago, I reached my highest at 165lbs, I've been slowly losing the weight and now I am down to 130lb. I want to be 110lbs. That is my ideal weight. I know I am so close...but yet so far because I am struggling with this food battle. My husband likes to tease me that "I live to eat and not eat to live". I actually agree with him as I am always looking forward to my next meal and I'm already planning what i"ll eat.

This time around I am commited to losing the 20 lbs and really living a LCE WOL. When I am on it, I feel a world better. I'm more alert, I don't feel tired or sleepy.

Anyway, I started with Induction again last night. I had a cup of romaine lettuce with mustard like dressing with 5 pcs of pork. I was good because no dessert ( I love dessert!)

Day 1 -
B - 1 scrambled egg
L - Fried Fish, 1 cup of salad leaves with raspberry dressing.

Dinner will be a challenge because I have a Valentine's Date tonight. I'll update you on that tomorrow.

Btw, I hate to exercise so that will be a challenge for me too.

Thank you for allowing me to share. Happy V-Day to all of you.

Oh btw, I named my journal as Prety Sexy Me because that is what I am aspiring to achieve. If you envision it, it'll happen, right??

You are right Jayda and you can do, we will all help you here. The journal is great and it's really fun to come back and see how far you have progresses.

Kameron
198/185.8/155 16/16/10 size goal

Hi Jayda!

I am glad you decided to keep the journal. It is a good source to keep track of your progress. The added plus is it also helps keep you from wanting to snack. LOL Everytime I feel the urge, I come here.

Kelli
176/155.5/130
"Today is a new day to make tomorrow better."

Happy V-day, Jayda, and thanks for popping by my journal...support is always welcome!

Thanks for the tip, CrazeeKat. Your right, every time I had an urge to snack, I would just read the posts...

caroline81, thanks for dropping by..I'll drop by your journal soon.

I was really proud of myself with Valentine's Dinner. I had a family dinner, and I was able to turn my back to the dessert buffet:my sister's apple pie, pecan pie, ice cream...

anyway, for V dinner I ate:
Liver pate - don't know how many carbs were in that but I thought it was ok
1 cup of romaine lettuce with strawberry salad dressing
2 thin slices of smoked salmon
1 slice of pork tenderloin

Day 2
Breakfast - 1 egg omelete; 1/2 onion, 1/2 tomato, 1 slice of cheese
Snack - 2 teaspoon of mascarpone cheese
Lunch - 1/2 cup of mixed carrots,spinach,ground pork, beef broth with two meatballs
Dinner - 2 pcs of squid, 2 pieces of boiled shrimp, 1 1/2 stick of pork barbeque, 1 pcs of pork with peanut sauce, 5 strawberries with cream

Dinner was harder to resist because I had a birthday party to attend to. I notice that since I started LCE again, I think before I put something in my mouth. I make more of a concious effort to choose the food I eat. I'm hoping the following days ahead will be easier. I know it's difficult when you are just starting something. I'm a little scared though about going to the office tomorrow because I always get influenced by the girls during our coffee breaks. That's when they bring out the chips and the chocolates while talking about their weekends.

I'm also dying to step on the weighing scale but I promised myself I wouldn't until friday.
2 cheat free days (or so I think) so far. I know I can keep this up.

I also promised myself that I would start exercising. I'm curious about the body flex workout that I read in one of the forums. I tried doing a couple of breaths and actually got winded. I feel good about myself. In a way, I feel like I am finally getting in control of my eating, my life.

I also went to the mall today, it seems like they are getting ready for summer already. I was getting way ahead of myself because saw some cute bikinis and had the guts to try one on. Apparently, the one I tried on was low waist, so I had my big gut sticking out...whatta sight..that's something I'm working towards.. By summer I wana wear a bikini.

Good night..talk to you tomorrow!

Jayda,
Are you in induction? If so tomatos are a no-no. You did well with your dinner last night. So did I dh had dessert and when he finally said I could taste it, I didn't! I feel you on the bikini, even though I never wore one, even when I was smaller, I do wanna be able to have a nice swim suit, I think I am leaning toward the boy cut bikini. I have those panties now and love them

Kameron
198/185.8/155 16/16/10 size goal

Hi Jayda,

Looking at your meals made me hungry! LOL

I understand your dread about going to work. My co-workers always stock the coffee room with cookies, brownies, danishes and etc. Unfortunately, I have to pass the coffee room inorder to get to my office. That means EVERY time I leave to fax, make copies or do anything, I have to walk past temptation.

I think I may pin a bikini on my wall. That way everytime I get tempted to eat their sugary snacks, I will vision what I will look like in that bikini. Now that will scare me straight!

Kelli
176/155.5/130
St. Patrick's Day goal-10 lbs (145.5)
"Today is a new day to make tomorrow better."

I just wanted to drop in and welcome you! We are glad you are here!

Good luck all!!
Seesko






242/229/135

"What my mind can envision; my body can master!"

Hi Seesko, Thanks for the support..so need it right now... especially after my scale story.

CrazeeKat,thanks for dropping by...we do what works...but I'm sure you don't look that bad in one. I know that in due time, you'll look great in a bikini...that should be your summer goal!

Thanks Kameron on the tomato advice...I kinda knew that they were a no-no but I just needed some extra taste in the scrambled eggs...that's why I only put in 1/2tomato..heheh, can you see..I'm trying to justify my actions...heehe.

I did well yesterday..had trouble with the coffee girls for a second though..my friend brought in mint chocolates (my favorite) and I saw my hand reach over and try to grab one...and then I changed my mind...THANK GOD!!! I was chanting to myself, I can do this, I can do this...

Day 3
B - was on the run so just grabbed a hard boiled egg
L - 2 sticks of bbq, 1/2 cup romaine lettuce and light raspberry dressing
S - 1 bbq stick, 1 boiled egg
D - beef broth soup, 3 pcs of boiled beef for dessert, I had 2 tablespoons of mascarpone cheese

Sigh...I succumbed to the weighing scale and I think it is a liar and a cheat...I woke up and felt really good about myself...I saw the weighing scale and it was like luring me towards it...I decided to step on it...I just wanted to check. Big mistake...I went on it 3 times and it totally gave me 3 different weigh-ins. The first one was at 125lbs- I was like WOW!!! no wonder I feel great...Couldn't believe the eyes so stepped on it again...130lbs, my heart sank to the bottom of my stomach...last time, 122lbs...which I know is not true...so right now I feel despair, despair, despair...Shouldve stuck to the friday weigh-in....sigh...we work so hard that we want to see instant results, yet I know we should be patient...

Anyway, just wanted to lament...I'm on day 4 today so I know I can still do it..Just no weighing scales for the next few days...

Jayda,
You did the same exact thing I did this morning with the scale. I don't know why we torture ourselves. I also stepped on the scale 3 times and each time I got a higher weight. I should have left it alone altogether! LOL

Kelli
176/155.5/130
St. Patrick's Day goal- 145.5
Easter goal - 140

"Today is a new day to make tomorrow better."

Ms Jayda,
The scale is a cheat and liar. What kind do you have? I noticed that if I weigh in the afternoon I weigh less, that is so crazy since everyone knows you are supposed to weigh in the morning with a empty bladder. I tell you what I wish my scale would say 120 anything. Heck that's 30 pounds below my goal weight

Kameron
198/184.4/155 16/16/10 size goal


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Hey...it's been hectic at the office the last couple of days so haven't been able to come in and post.

Day 4
B - 3 pcs of spam, 1 fried egg
L - 1/2 salad with dressing, 1/4 chicken
D - 1 small tenderloin steak, mixed vegetables, calamari,

Day 5
B - none because was in a hurry
L - Caesar Salad with chicken strips and bacon
S - 5 pieces of Calamari, 1 small slice of cheesecake
D - 2 pieces of fried chicken

Day 6
B - 3 pcs of spam
L - 1/2 cup spinach, oysters, wintermelon soup, 3 pcs steamed shrimp, 5 pieces of pork,
s- 1 chicken drumstick
d- sashimi

Today is friday so I weighed myself...I weighed 128. I lost two pounds!! I'm overjoyed but in a way kinda disappointed in myself that I wasn't more disciplined in sticking to the induction phase. I'm sure all of you can relate..If we had stuck with it, we could have lost more...oh well.

obviously, i'm not completely 100% in induction. I'm kinda in Low Carb eating with a little cheats here and there. At least every day when I wake up, I say ok back to my RIGHT WAY of eating...Well, will build up my discipline again..I am continuing this! I realized however that by day 4 and 5, I was feeling really bloated...how do you get rid of the bloated feeling?? Do I drink more water?

Overall, I could the results of this new lifestyle..I slept better, had more energy and felt more in control. On Monday I will start exercising...How about that!

Jayda,

Congrats on the 2lbs. Don't be too hard on yourself. Induction is difficult and I've only done it twice. Hopefully I'll never do it again. I just reduce my carbs and increase my water until I start to lose. I guess the hardest thing for me is REDUCING the carbs.

To answer your question about reducing the bloated feeling, water does work for me. Now this is sorta strange, but if I eat a lot of fiberous food, like veggies, I increase my water. Veggies tend to make me feel bloated, but they help keeps things moving.

You are doing GREAT!!!

Kelli (LCing since 01/01/03)
176/153.5/130
Restarted 02/09/04 @ 155.5
St. Patrick's Day goal- 145.5
Easter goal - 140

"Today is a new day to make tomorrow better."