Jenny's New Foods

Jenny Craig came out w/ some new foods this week. They are, of course, totally delicious. My two personal favorites are the "soupitizers". These are small bowls of soup that have very low calories (45/50). They actually are supposed to count as 2 servings of your "limited free foods". (On Jenny's plan you get 3 servings of limited free foods a day.) They are made to be eaten before a meal. Studies show that when a person eats a small bowl of soup before a meal they will actually consume less calories than they would have w/o the soup. I guess that is b/c the soup helps to fill them up and they don't go back for seconds, etc. (This was quoted to me by my consultant. I don't have the study source. But, I am just realizing as I type this that, this isn't a research paper so I guess I don't' need a source! Whoa- felt like I was in college again for a minute.) Anyway- I love the delicious soupitizers and I do feel more full. The flavors are Chicken Rosemary and Tomato Florentine. I have been eating them before dinner every night. They have really helped to get rid of my late-night cravings. And- have I mentioned that they are delicious? Jenny Craig has the BEST food. It is so funny that you can eat it every day and still lose weight!

Pass the ham

I am down -1.8 pounds today!!!!!!!! And after all that food I ate earlier this week.... crazy! I should add ham, mashed potatoes, sticky buns, and 350 calorie cheesecake to my regular diet. I feel like my body just gives in and lets me have the loss b/c I get so worked up about it. It is like: "Oh, I better lose weight this week or Sarah will be hysterical." I am a little over 5 pounds from my goal now. I am so close I can taste it. Or is that the ham I am tasting?

It's not you. It's me.

If you have tried to call me in the past few days and not got a hold of me.... I apologize. Things have been a little crazy around here. Jack has been gone 13 weeks. I am feeling a little overwhelmed to say the least. Lisa had a CT Scan Tuesday. Baby Jack had surgery Thursday. I've had physical therapy. The sheer volume of doctor's appointments alone could drive someone over the edge. We've also had our normal appointments- ballet, swim, school, etc. And some that we have just missed- gym class and holy hour. Things have been hectic. I will be calling you all back. Promise.

In weight-loss news.... I am extremely nervous about my weigh in tomorrow. As I mentioned in a previous post or two, I indulged myself earlier in the week. I've been drinking a lot of water and sticking to my diet this last part of the week. But alas, I know how this works. The scale should be up tomorrow. I just don't know how much. However, I am prepared to deal w/ it. My Mother's ham was delicious. I ate it. I am moving on.

I'll be in touch! Peace and good night!

Appetite Control

Well, I am doing good today. It is 7:45 and I have consumed 1260 calories.... that is all I can have. I have run my 1 mile allotted by my physical therapist. I am about to lift weights for 45 minutes. However, I am still extremely hungry. I know this is my mind playing tricks on me. I am not going to eat another thing tonight. The past three days have been difficult. I am ready to put my recent struggles w/ cravings behind me. (See previous posts.) So- What is a surefire way to lose your appetite? Watch America's Next Top Model while lifting weights and doing an ab workout! I have not been watching this cycle b/c I gave up TV for Lent. But now that Lent is over I think I can jump right back into the high-fashion, self-absorbed, super-skinny drama of it all!! The show is highly entertaining. Tyra Banks is extremely personable and fun to watch. And the girls on it are so tall and beautiful and, of course, rail-thin. Oh- it is just starting the opening song. I think my cravings are gone already! Peace!

Food, food everywhere

On Easter I let myself eat normal food. I had mashed potatoes, ham (oh the glorious ham), a dinner roll, dessert, etc. That is now looking like it was a mistake. I am having the hardest time reigning in my taste buds again. I am not going full-out binging but I am having difficulties getting back on my Jenny Craig food. Oh- I should have left well enough alone. I am going to spend the next few days trying to tame my appetite and crush all cravings! I am increasing my water intake to 2 gallons a day until the end of the week. And I need to re-motivate. Here are 3 reasons to not eat any more ham:
1. Have almost finished what I started- 7.6 pounds left to go.
2. Will be getting new wardrobe at goal.
3. I feel so much better when my portions are controlled.

Back in the Saddle

My therapist gave me the okay to start running today. I was so excited to run! He said only to run between a half mile and a mile-- at a very slow pace. He instructed me to stop immediately if my leg started to hurt. So I hopped on the treadmill at 2:30 this afternoon. It was great to be back in the saddle again. I had my ipod on, my running shorts on, my lift in my shoe, and a smile on my face! I ran at an embarrassingly slow pace and felt great. My leg felt great. It did start to hurt a few hours later but the therapist said he thought it would be sore afterwards. I am so happy to be running. I can run the same distance again on Wednesday. And then I will have therapy again on Thursday. I am really hopeful that this is the beginning of the end of my injury. Peace out!

Happy Easter

He is risen!