Note to Self

You are not hungry. You are a huge bundle of emotional stress right now. You do not need or want food.

Positive thinking.

Weigh In Update

My last update I announced a 2 pound loss. I'm a couple weeks behind so the following will show those weeks:

Last posted weigh in 5/17: 173.2 -2.0
                                5/24: 173.0 -0.2
                                5/31: 174.2 +1.2
                                  6/7: 174.0 -0.2

To be totally honest, I didn't fully track after the week of 5/17. I've been hit or miss in the tracking department. The 1.2 pound gain was the week of PMS I had before/during my period. That's a pretty normal reflection for me lately. I have a small gain each month that correlates to my hormones and monthly cycle. Would that gain each month continue if I would commit to 100% tracking? Maybe-maybe not.

Tomorrow is an important day for me. I am going for an appointment with an endocrinologist. I scheduled the appointment over 6 months ago, when my primary care physician said once again that my thyroid levels "look fine." They very well may be fine, but I want a second opinion.

My story began August 14, 2007 when I joined weight watchers at 176.0. Over the course of 7 months, I got down to 140 pounds. I looked great and felt great. Fast forward to May 2009, I had started a course of medications, and hit 171.4 while still following the WW Momentum Plan. Well here I am exactly two years later, and I weigh 174.0. In the last 24 months, my weight has been between 169.0 and 181.4. I have pretty much maintained, with the average of being right at 173.5 pounds.

During the last 2 years, I have found that regardless of being a strict WW or not, I have maintained (in my opinion.) I have other symptoms that lead me to believe that something is wrong. I am anxious to hear what the specialist has to say tomorrow. I may explain things a little further then.

*Note: my last two weigh ins have been on Thursdays because of Tuesday commitments, and I wanted to try a new leader. I don't know what day I will weigh in this week.

Egg Scramble Breakfast Recipe

Bell Pepper Egg Scramble



1 tsp canola oil

1 c frozen pepper and onion mix

1 egg

1 egg white

salt and pepper

1/8 c 2% shredded cheddar cheese

Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the tsp of oil and let it warm for a few seconds, then add the pepper mix. Cook the peppers until they're warm. They'll probably leave a bit of water which is fine.

Add the beaten egg and egg white. As the egg cooks on the outer rim, pull back to let the center run outward. Flip the mixture once it's almost solid. Cook another minute.

Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

I use all store name brands unless something is unavailable. In that case, I buy the cheapest name brand.

Budget Breakdown:

oil = $0.06

pepper and onion mix = $0.25

egg = $0.13

egg white = $0.13

cheese = $0.10

This recipe made one breakfast scramble.

Total Recipe Cost = $0.70

I ate this breakfast scramble with 1 c fresh watermelon and 1 c of skim milk. My entire breakfast cost around $1.00. How's that for budget friendly?