Week 8: Weight Loss Update

Well it's official I am experiencing a weight loss plateau.  The .5 lb that I lost last week found it's way back.  That means I weigh the same today as  two weeks ago.  I plan to look back and start tweaking a few things and see if I can't get these pesky pounds to hit the road.  Let me know if you have any tips or tricks when you hit a plateau. Thanks,
                        -Rachel

Day 56

Day 48- Hot Pocket Support Group Needed

Only comedian Jim Gaffigan can understand my recent Hot Pocket obsession.  I find myself craving them and have at least 1 a day.  Until today, when 2 lovely hot pockets hit my lips.  At least they were of the lean variety.  Help! I need a support group.  My name is Rachel and I'm a Hot pocket-aholic.

Day 46: Skunk...Appetite Suppressant?

There is nothing like the smell of skunks spraying your house to help you lose your appetite.  That's what happened to us today...on Tuesday they will be humanly relocated to a land far far away.  I wish them well but hope to never lay eyes on them again. Stinkers!
                -Rachel

Day 45- Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day.  There were no chocolate covered treats or conversation hearts for this dieting girl.  But in the spirit of the day of love I did try to include the color red in all my food pics today. Enjoy and may love find you happy and healthy.
                           -Rachel

Day 44- Hunger Sucks!

Today I was extremely hungry.  It was like the way I felt the first few days of this diet.  I managed to only go over my calorie count by 55 cals. but let me say that was no easy feat.  I seriously had to talk myself out of diving headfirst into a bag of chips all day.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better and my normal appetite will return.
                    -Rachel

Day 42- Almost Banana Cream Pie

Craving banana cream pie! Try this combo...a slice of banana on a vanilla wafer.  It tastes almost as good as the real thing and it's 200 calories for eight.

                         - Rachel

Day 42- Lasagna Means I Love You

I went to spend the day with my mom today.  She made homemade lasagna rolls. YUMMY!  What a wonderful way to say I love you.  Right back at ya momma.
                               -Rachel

Week 5: Weight Loss Update

This week I weighed-in at 2 lbs lighter. That makes a total of 12 lbs since Jan. 1st. It's been so motivating to share my journey.  Thanks to all who are supporting me.  I couldn't do it without you.
                                 -Rachel

Day 33- Cabin Fever

We are officially snowed-in.  Not sure when we will be able to leave the house.  Cabin Fever!  We settled in for a night of Netflix streaming.  I had 100 calorie bag popcorn and sugar free vanilla pudding.  Make your own fun I say!
                              -Rachel

Day 32- Calories Overboard

I went a little overboard at Red Lobster today.  I had 1/2 salad with ranch dressing and the pick two option with shrimp scampi and broiled scallops.  It ended up being 530 calories.  I had to cut things back the rest of the day so I could say within my calorie counts.
                      -Rachel

Day 18- Go For Flavor

Today I was unusually hungry toward the end of the day.  I find it really satisfying to eat something super flavorful when this happens. So I gave my palate a shock by eating a few Triscuits with jalapeno white cheddar cheese.   Try it next time...you're waist will thank you.
                                      -Rachel

Day 17- A Good Day for Chili

A cold and grey day calls for chili and grilled cheese.  I don't make chili from scratch so I've tried just about every brand of premade chili that my grocery carries.  Wolf Brand Chili is by far my favorite. Especially if you like it spicy.  It may seem to be high in calories 360 per 1 cup serving. But trust me it will fill you up and then some.
                                       -Rachel