http://tamira.buddyslim.com Diet, weight loss, fitness blog from BuddysSlim.com Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:28:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I just wanted to pop and share a good deal I got on a 20" Turkey Platter Set from Linens N Things.  The set is on sale for $9.99.   You can order it for a total of $8.40 including shipping.  It is the “deal of the day” so shipping is free and ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/11/07/thanksgiving-deal-of-the-day/ Well, for my official weigh in, I have lost 7lbs!  I know this is my first week, but I've never lost this much weight in one week ever!  I am realistic and do not expect to stay in the 7lbs/week trend, but it's a great way to get back in ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/11/05/i-feel-like-im-in-the-biggest-loser-today/ So, my choices were assorted sandwich wraps, potato salad, pasta salad, green salad, potato chips, cupcakes, cookies and dessert bars.  I filled my entire plate with green salad with a low-cal raspberry vinagraite dressing and NO croutons.  Then I add half of a turkey and cheese wrap to my plate, ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/11/01/i-survived-the-halloween-luncheon/ I'm grateful that I am on the second leg of my journey.  After having my experiences last year I am no longer trying to figure out what works for me, portions, etc.  Yesterday was a breeze for me.  I did have a few pieces of candy, but since I had ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/11/01/im-grateful/ First this morning, i weighed myself and I was 217.1 lbs from 220.9 on Sunday.  I'm not counting a 3.8lb weight loss until Sunday when it will be official, but it will sure make sticking to my plan at the Halloween Party today SO much easier! Secondly, they announced our new ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/10/31/today-is-a-twofer/ Halloween was a challenge last year, but this year will be much easier for me.  My daughter went to a Halloween carnival on Saturday and collected plenty of candy.  Since I raided most of it, I'm over the sugar rush.  And since I officially got back on track yesterday, it ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/10/30/happy-halloween-eve/ Well, I've conquered two of my bigget problems today.  I haven't had my daily cup(s) of coffee and I didnt grab any of the goodies leftover from a meeting.  The past few months, I've been doing both with no consider of the consequences.  Now that the consequences are slapping me ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/10/29/me-again/ Hello all, I am back and 18 pounds heavier than when I started almost 2 years ago.  I lost 78lbs last year and went from an 18/20 to an 8 in 11 months.  The problem was that I have been heavy for the past 9 years now and my brain could ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/10/29/my-journey/ How is everyone? http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/04/05/so-i-think-im-back/ Thank you all for your comments the other day.  I was in a bad space and really needed the encouragement you all offered.  I've taken a few baby steps to get myself back on track.  I've purged my house of all thing offensive and will be going to the grocery ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/02/23/baby-steps/