A big thank you to everyone who left me a comment! A few emails came through and I appreciated those as well. Lots of tears shed over reading them! The virtual hugs were much needed too! :) THANKS GUYS! XOXO
To help me see how far I have come I always look back at old pictures. This morning to give myself a little scrap book of sorts I made a new TAB here on my blog. CLICK HERE to be sent over to this NEW section. (or scroll up to the top to view later) I loaded it with pictures- some what in order of my journey. Some will be familiar and some I have never shared. It was nice to scroll through them after I finished it today- being able to see myself shrink. lol
When I got over to my parents house today I shared it with my Mom and she stopped at some of the pictures where I was at my heaviest and she said, " I don't remember you being this heavy, or thinking you looked bad." Thanks Mom. :)
EATS were good today- I survived another day! lol Went out to lunch with my Mom at Mimi's- Chopped Cob Salad from the "Fit & Fresh" Menu. Got the fat free balsamic dressing on the side.
Snack- HONEYCRISP APPLE!! YUM!
Dinner was either tacos, taco salad, or nachos- Take your pick...mine was NACHOS! Making Mexican food at home is a HUGE help to get my cravings met! This HUGE plate- 9 WW points and I ate the whole THING! :)
-2 Mission Extra Thin Corn tortillas - sprayed w/ PAM & baked into chips (1pt.)
-3 oz. Lean ground beef w/taco seasoning (4pts)
-1.5 Tablespoons Light Sour cream (1)
- 1/8 C 2% cheddar cheese (1)
- Few dashes Hot sauce (1)
- black olives (1)
-tomatoes & lettuce (0)
Once again thanks guys...I really loved all of the support I got from you all! I am leaning on all of you through tough times. I know I can do it! :)
Hope everyone is having a great weekend! :) BYE!
**Don't forget to go look at my NEW picture TAB up at the top! :)
Wow, those nachos looks a.maz.ing! I can't believe they're only 9 points. I'll definitely have to give that a try.
ReplyDeleteAs I said to you earlier on Twitter, your pics are so inspiring! I definitely need to pull together some pictures from along my journey as well in order to remind myself that I'm making progress.
@MelGetsFit
TJ you seriously rock! I just watched your vlog and I think it's so genuine of you to tell us when your struggling and we can all relate to you...we've all been there!! Your my hero girl :-)
ReplyDeleteHope your in good spirits and having a little easier day.
((HUGS))
Food looks great! You rock!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures TJ! I love to see photos of other people's journeys. Also love the food pics!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to pick up some Mission Extra Thin Corn tortillas when I'm in the US next week and give those nachos a try!
I am so proud you are my Friend. Just when I didn't think it was possible to love you even.....I do! The vlog was real, honest and heartfelt. It touched my heart and made me want to do better.
ReplyDeleteThank you for example.
Dana\xoxo
I saw your pictures from your twitter post. AMAZING transformation- you have come so far! :) Those nachos are calling my name. I've got to try that!
ReplyDeleteTJ You're the best cook I know! EVERTHING you show us is beautiful. You could put all those pics and recipes together in a cookbook! SO happy you are out of your funk. Doing a new picture scrapbook was a good ACTIVE choice to help.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Awesome nachos!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you feel better and got through your little slump. What a difference and day can make. The support from the blogging community is amazing!
I'm busy planning meals to keep me on program. Taco salad is now going to be one of them. That looked amazing. It would get veg in for me too!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to click your tabs now. Oh er!
you always post the best foods. TY
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspiring, TJ. I just love your attitude :)
ReplyDeleteThose nachos look amazing and are definitely going on my next meal plan!
Glad we could be here for you! It's funny, my daughter was already 8 before I lost my 70 pounds, and she never remembered me being fat!
ReplyDeleteI just watched your vlog...sorry your struggling...it is hard...I have been trying to do better...but I do slip here and there. I couldn't imagine having the chronic pain that you have...:( If you ever need to vent or whatever you have my email:) Take care!!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap now I'm going to have to make some nachos soon, lol. And you sound sooo much better today...I'm glad...I've had you on my mind this wknd since watching the VLOG. :)
ReplyDeleteOk, first of all, I looked at all of your pictures, and you have some shirts that I love love love! Where do you shop?? Secondly (and perhaps this should have been first :P ) how much you have changed and how far you have come is nothing short of amazing. I know that some people think that the act of choosing healthy foods over non-healthy foods is nothing astounding, but to me, for you to have done it day after day and come so far, makes you a superhero! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteTJ,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. My fave is the one of you doing the warrior pose.
The Brussels sprout sculpture is, um, interesting too.
TJ ~ You are such a huge inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your struggles on your vlog. I've been offline a lot over the past couple of days, so I didn't see it until today, and it really tugged at my heart. Thank you for being so open and honest with all of us. *BIG HUGS* to you.
ReplyDeleteYou ROCK. I love your before and after photo page. :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is really inspiring me to eat better! I enjoy the recipes and the ideas--keep it coming.
ReplyDeletehoney crisps are my FAV kind of apple!
ReplyDeleteMissed your vlog Friday but just wanted to chime in on my support and encouragement for you. Struggling's a bitch, and you're right... many if not most of us know what that's like. But that doesn't necessarily make going through it any easier. Kudos to you for working your way through the tough patch.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you need me to come over and torch that McDonald's, just say the word and I'll grab my ski mask and gas can and hit the road.
look at me rocking in all late to offer any support :( I suck.
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspiring to me and others Teej, just love ya xx