Level 1 - Day 46 (Weigh-in day)

The Scale's Moving In Both Directions

This week, one of us gained a pound, and one of us lost a pound.  And, I'm happy to report that I'm the latter.  After gaining one pound last week, I was relieved to see the scale show a one pound loss.  So, I'm back to square one with a total of 12 pounds lost in 11 weeks.  Not bad considering I faltered a bit during two of those weeks.

However, my husband is another story.  He gained another pound, so his dramatic 21 pound loss has been reduced to 19 pounds.  My mother doesn't help, as she tempts him each night with her 100 calorie cookie packages which he can't seem to resist.  Plus, he had a business lunch this week and didn't choose wisely.

My mother joked this morning and said, "You can get back to losing weight once I leave town.  I know I'm a bad influence on you." 

I don't think my mom is intentionally sabotaging our healthier way of eating.  She just doesn't want to give up her snacks and perhaps feels we're looking down on her for doing so.  Plus, she has always enjoyed spoiling my husband. 

And, in case you're wondering, my mother is not overweight.  However, her doctor would like her to lose 5 pounds due to her Type II Diabetes.  But, she doesn't seem too concerned about it because her blood test readings are good.

Breakfast - Exercised, then had puffed wheat cereal and non-fat milk.

AM Snack - Watermelon. 

Lunch - The last of the Chopped Salad with Roasted Chicken from Day 43.

PM Snack - Hot Apple with Cinnamon (from SS web site).  This snack was absolutely delicious and very easy.  I cored and sliced a small organic apple.  Then microwaved it on high for 1 minute.  When done, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of SomerSweet (or your favorite sugar substitute).  It's really pretty on the plate and very satisfying.

Dinner - Leftover Lemon Shrimp with Fresh Green Beans and Snap Peas (from Day 44).  With the exception of the snap peas that I over cooked, this tasted better after reheating.  The first night it was crisp and light, but tonight it was more evenly flavored and mellow in taste.