15 day Mary's mini--Nov.1-Nov. 15

[desertwind56]

Going to start a seven day Mary's mini tomorrow.

Mmmm, potatoes.

Connie M.

[sksamboots]

Yay the more the merrier!!! Welcome

I'm on Day 23. My pants are really really lose. It seems I'm losing inches faster than I'm losing pounds.. Not a bad thing if you ask me. Keep on keepin on everyone

[Potatohead]

I'm going to try this, I love taters.

[Della Street]

Hi Della

Are you really on day 18? I only ask cause yesterday you posted day 16, but I may have lost a day somewhere.

Deb

Hi Deb:

Glad someone's on the ball. I checked my calendar and today was Day 17 for me. It's also the 18th and I guess I was looking at the date by mistake.

[Della Street]

Day 18 today. Also weigh in day. I lost 2 lbs this week.

[sksamboots]

Congrats to your weight release!!!

I'm frustrated with my weight loss but will continue to follow Mary's Mini for 30 days, which will put me up to Thanksgiving Day

[CraftyeLadye]

I am checking in today is day 18, I have less headaches my blood sugar is within normal range. My pants feel a little looser (they were really tight) and I am not starving. I have days where I am hungrier than others, but I eat when I am hungry and stop when I am satisfied. I am also reading MWL again and more of it is clicking this time.

I walked another 4 laps last night 1 mile, so I am proud of myself for sticking with it. It gets easier each day. I did skip my walk on Tuesday because I was bone tired and achy all over, but I told myself I cannot feel guilty because I did walk 6 out of 7 days the last week. I am hoping to increase to 1-1/2 miles a day atleast 6 if not 7 days per week. Anyway that is my update today.

[Potatohead]

I'm starting this today, I have 8 potatoes baking in the oven, and a big pot of greek style greenbeans are cooking on the stove..(whole greenbeans, onions, garlic, and diced tomatoes with oregano..just cook them all together until they are soft..add about a cup of water or veggie broth at the start... I cook them on low all day)
potatoes will be my starch..I just love them, I'll eat 2 fruits,and my greenbeans with the taters.

[MaryW]

debbie, I hear you about the cranberries. I bought a big bag on sale a few days ago. I CANNOT open them, cuz they will be gone long before Thanksgiving!

I found some of those Simply Potatoes on sale, buy one get one free the other day. I bought a bunch and have been happily eating them. I got the southwest hashbrowns. They were much spicier than I thought! So I had to mix them with some plain hash browns. I won't get the southwest ones anymore cuz the ingredients listed a trace of oil. But I'll be going back for more of the plain ones while they are on sale!

I've only said it a gazillion times, but I need to exercise more! My once a week yoga class is just not cutting it. I'm planning to go for a walk in a little while. It's a nice day here and I'm off today. No excuses!

[CraftyeLadye]

Today is day 19 for me and last night I let myself get a little too hungry and ended up eating a few rice cakes with peanut butter (gasp). So feel like I screwed up the whole day, but today I am back on track and promise not to let the peanut butter get me, lol.

Wasn't able to walk last night and it is storming here today so may do a Leslie Sanson video tonight in my living room with my adorable walking partner Keaondray (my almost 3 year old grandson). He is the best exercise partner.

Keep it up ladies. I am rereading MWL slowly this time and it makes so much more sense to me than when I first came here in 2008. I think going back to SAD makes me understand more how important it is for ME to eat this way for life and health. I noticed my face is slimmer this week and my double chin is receding . I am glad that we have this forum, because even when we slip up a little we have each other to talk to. Atleast I am losing that old dieters mentality of all or nothing. I am sure you all know what I mean when I say that.

[desertwind56]

This is my second day of Mary's mini. Mmmm, hash-browns.

I also made potato salad yesterday. We are going to take a walk along the river today, instead of our normal walk. So that will be a nice tasty snack to take with us.

Connie

[Della Street]

Checking in on Day 19 today. Another good day and I'm looking forward to my mashed potato and veggie dinner shortly. Then I'm going to snuggle into my easy chair and watch an old Doris Day movie tonight.

[sksamboots]

I wasn't on MM today either. Hope everyone had a good day

[desertwind56]

On my 4th day of Mary's mini. Mmm, hash-browns for breakfast.

[Della Street]

I never had a chance to report in yesterday because I was out all day and didn't get home until late. Today is Day 21 for me. Still going strong.