I just can't believe that this is so easy. To do nothing but eat and you just feel the pounds melt off. I am now 155.0. Haven't been this way in a while and I am soooo liking this. I just can't wait for Bev to see me. I just know that she will OOOHHH and AAAHHHH telling me how good I've done. You know that praise/support is a very important of weight loss. I mean, you already are doing this for you. Why not have fun and revel in the "did you dye your hair?" or "there is something different about ou and I can't figure it out". I like that part of this.
Now for another positive week, staying on points, and becomming more active. I am only hoping my friend will have such success this week. She was talking about moving her Weigh in day to the same as mine so we just might find out later.
Ok, now off to breakfast.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Stayin on points
Staying on points means I am working the program. And when you work the program you lose those pounds. I am looking forward to weigh in tomorrow I know I lost something. I can feel it. I am not feeling bloated, I am fittin in my jeans with more room. And I feel great.
I have lots more energy these days as well. I have kept up with the situps and push ups. I still want to be prepared for when we come back to do the p90x. I did the wii fit lastnight and wasn't put off by my weight because I am just where I was when he bought it for me. That means a lot. I know I am chained to the scale. I know that it isn't right. How does one get away from that mind set? I have tried to put my scale in another room that way I won't look at it. I even had thekids hid it so I wouldn't step on it but that didn't work either. SOOOO....
I just can't wait to see just how much melts off when I tie good nutrition along with a good exercise program. Maybe I will take pics when I get back from Paris.
I have lots more energy these days as well. I have kept up with the situps and push ups. I still want to be prepared for when we come back to do the p90x. I did the wii fit lastnight and wasn't put off by my weight because I am just where I was when he bought it for me. That means a lot. I know I am chained to the scale. I know that it isn't right. How does one get away from that mind set? I have tried to put my scale in another room that way I won't look at it. I even had thekids hid it so I wouldn't step on it but that didn't work either. SOOOO....
I just can't wait to see just how much melts off when I tie good nutrition along with a good exercise program. Maybe I will take pics when I get back from Paris.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Dinner with some kick
Tonight I had this wonderful dinner. It was very filling and the spices were out of this world. I tend to like things hot so when the recipie called for cajun seasoning (I use Tony's Chatcheret) I always put more then it says.
POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 8 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Even if you don't live near the gulf coast, you can eat like you do with this sandwich recipe that gets a healthy makeover by sauteing, not frying, the shrimp.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning, divided
4 item(s) French roll(s)
1 serving(s) butter-flavor cooking spray
1 1/4 pound(s) shrimp, large (peeled and deveined)
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup(s) onion(s), yellow, sliced
1 cup(s) lettuce, shredded
4 slice(s) tomato(es), 1/4-inch-thick
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine mayonnaise and 1⁄2 teaspoon Creole seasoning in a small bowl; cover and chill.
Split rolls lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Place on a baking sheet; coat insides of rolls with cooking spray. Bake at 375°F for 4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning over shrimp; set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes. Add shrimp; sauté 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over cut sides of rolls; top each evenly with lettuce and tomato. Spoon shrimp mixture over tomato. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich).
This was really good.
Since we have finished our pushups and are working on week 5 day 2 we have decided to alternate the days that we don't have to do the situps and have decided to do pushups in it's place. I want to keep myself ready for when we come back from Paris. Which we will be leaving in less then 2 weeks and I can't wait. I am looking forward to seeing just how much walking I will do on that because I will be burning calories.
P90X will be in store for when we come back. I have been asked to do before pics but I really can't muster up the courage to do it.
POINTS® Value: 6
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 8 min
Cooking Time: 12 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Even if you don't live near the gulf coast, you can eat like you do with this sandwich recipe that gets a healthy makeover by sauteing, not frying, the shrimp.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning, divided
4 item(s) French roll(s)
1 serving(s) butter-flavor cooking spray
1 1/4 pound(s) shrimp, large (peeled and deveined)
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup(s) onion(s), yellow, sliced
1 cup(s) lettuce, shredded
4 slice(s) tomato(es), 1/4-inch-thick
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine mayonnaise and 1⁄2 teaspoon Creole seasoning in a small bowl; cover and chill.
Split rolls lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Place on a baking sheet; coat insides of rolls with cooking spray. Bake at 375°F for 4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning over shrimp; set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes. Add shrimp; sauté 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over cut sides of rolls; top each evenly with lettuce and tomato. Spoon shrimp mixture over tomato. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich).
This was really good.
Since we have finished our pushups and are working on week 5 day 2 we have decided to alternate the days that we don't have to do the situps and have decided to do pushups in it's place. I want to keep myself ready for when we come back from Paris. Which we will be leaving in less then 2 weeks and I can't wait. I am looking forward to seeing just how much walking I will do on that because I will be burning calories.
P90X will be in store for when we come back. I have been asked to do before pics but I really can't muster up the courage to do it.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Today I had one of those days where I didn't feel like eating but I made myself just because I knew that if I didn't eat my body would go into starvation mode and store anything I ate as fat. I still have two points left and really don't have any desire to eat. I am within my target points. I feel great but not hungry. I wonder if it is the stress of me starting class today? Maybe it is becase I am feeling overwhelmed? I just don't want to become one of those people who hardly eats and when they do finally eat they tend to over eat.
Tomorrow is grocery shopping day. I am currently surfing the ww site for recipies so I can find something new to eat. It worked last time and my cabinets are bare because I planned so well. That hasn't happened in a long time. I am weeding out all the not so good food in my cabinets too. I know that there will always be something unhealthy in there due to the children. They are seeing me eat healthy, I make them taste the new food but I can't deprive them of all their likes. It's okay for them to eat some of it in moderation
Tomorrow is grocery shopping day. I am currently surfing the ww site for recipies so I can find something new to eat. It worked last time and my cabinets are bare because I planned so well. That hasn't happened in a long time. I am weeding out all the not so good food in my cabinets too. I know that there will always be something unhealthy in there due to the children. They are seeing me eat healthy, I make them taste the new food but I can't deprive them of all their likes. It's okay for them to eat some of it in moderation
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The shrimp was no bueno
If you think you may try lastnight's recipie then I need to make one big suggestion. Make sure to either eliminate the lemon zest or only put in just a small amount. I found that the amount they asked for was too over powering for the dish. It was hard to enjoy the meal. It was like someone poured a bottle of lemon juice on your food and made you eat it. So, I am thinkng that I am just gonna leave it out when I attempt to cook this again.
Tonight I am going to have chicken fried steaks. I am not really into the white gravy that comes with it so I shal eliminate that as well. I am glad that I at least try these recipies when I post them or right after I do post them because if they are horrible I surely don't want you to go out and waste your time and points eating this.
As of right now being 12:20 pm I have had 5 points for breakfast. I have a nap in my future so that will be my points for lunch...LOL Not.
Tonight I am going to have chicken fried steaks. I am not really into the white gravy that comes with it so I shal eliminate that as well. I am glad that I at least try these recipies when I post them or right after I do post them because if they are horrible I surely don't want you to go out and waste your time and points eating this.
As of right now being 12:20 pm I have had 5 points for breakfast. I have a nap in my future so that will be my points for lunch...LOL Not.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Dinner tonight
I am going to start out this one with what I am planning on cooking tonight. I am hoping it's good.
shrimp on angel hair pasta
POINTS® Value: 8
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
In this refreshing dish, the hot pasta will warm up the sauce sufficiently. Be careful not to overheat leftovers. You will 'cook' the sauce, and it could separate.
Ingredients
3 medium scallion(s), chopped
1 Tbsp fresh oregano, or 2 tsp dried
1 tsp lemon zest
3 oz feta cheese
1 cup(s) plain fat-free yogurt
14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
8 oz uncooked angel hair pasta
8 oz shrimp, medium-size, cleaned, peeled and deveined
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
In a food processor, process scallions, oregano and lemon zest until scallions are finely minced. Add half the feta cheese, crumbling and reserving remaining feta in a small bowl. Add yogurt and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in diced tomatoes and reserved feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add shrimp to boiling water and cook until done, about 2 minutes (less if you are using small shrimp). Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and add to sauce. Do not drain water. When water returns to boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes. Combine with sauce and serve.
For some reason I have been in a Pasta mood. I don't know why I feel the need for those limpy noodles all covered in wonderful goodness. But so far I am doing wonderful with the different flavors of the sauces.
I put on a pants that I wear just to lounge around the house. They are made to be baggy from the get go. But, they have gotten snug from my weight gain. Well, I put them on today while I cleaned house and they were baggy in the rear and I so enjoyed that. I kept on shaking my butt and the kids just laughed. I know that this is only the beginning of going on week 4, but I feel great. Who would have guessed that I would feel so great with just this minimal of weight loss. It makes me want to do more, see more, be way more active. I can't wait to take Paris by storm. I will be looking forward to the walking we will have to do as well. And during that time, I don't believe I will be blogging because I don't know of the internet access we will have. So, Please don't give up on me if I am not here for 2 weeks.
And with that, I shall go. Mylunch is calling me.
Don cha hear it?
shrimp on angel hair pasta
POINTS® Value: 8
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
In this refreshing dish, the hot pasta will warm up the sauce sufficiently. Be careful not to overheat leftovers. You will 'cook' the sauce, and it could separate.
Ingredients
3 medium scallion(s), chopped
1 Tbsp fresh oregano, or 2 tsp dried
1 tsp lemon zest
3 oz feta cheese
1 cup(s) plain fat-free yogurt
14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
8 oz uncooked angel hair pasta
8 oz shrimp, medium-size, cleaned, peeled and deveined
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
In a food processor, process scallions, oregano and lemon zest until scallions are finely minced. Add half the feta cheese, crumbling and reserving remaining feta in a small bowl. Add yogurt and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in diced tomatoes and reserved feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add shrimp to boiling water and cook until done, about 2 minutes (less if you are using small shrimp). Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and add to sauce. Do not drain water. When water returns to boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes. Combine with sauce and serve.
For some reason I have been in a Pasta mood. I don't know why I feel the need for those limpy noodles all covered in wonderful goodness. But so far I am doing wonderful with the different flavors of the sauces.
I put on a pants that I wear just to lounge around the house. They are made to be baggy from the get go. But, they have gotten snug from my weight gain. Well, I put them on today while I cleaned house and they were baggy in the rear and I so enjoyed that. I kept on shaking my butt and the kids just laughed. I know that this is only the beginning of going on week 4, but I feel great. Who would have guessed that I would feel so great with just this minimal of weight loss. It makes me want to do more, see more, be way more active. I can't wait to take Paris by storm. I will be looking forward to the walking we will have to do as well. And during that time, I don't believe I will be blogging because I don't know of the internet access we will have. So, Please don't give up on me if I am not here for 2 weeks.
And with that, I shall go. Mylunch is calling me.
Don cha hear it?
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1.5 gone
Makes my total come to 8.5. I am feeling great. Loving what I am eating and my attitude is getting more positive then it was before. I know that I have said this before, the weight didn't just appear overnight. But I am liking the way I feel and I am now noticing a small yet slight difference on my outward appearence and I'm sure that it's my inner self that has everything to do with it. I am just waiting for someone who doesn't exactly know that I am doing WW to come up to me and tell me something. That is what I am aiming for. So with that. I am beginning a new week. Still sitting at 21 daily points and have 35 weekly points. I am still not eating or even counting my activity points. Oh, I calculated how much I would have gotten for that hike if I would have eaten it. It was 13. I thought it would have been more but still. I feel great knowing I did that much. Anyway, I shall blog maybe later. I have to run.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Positive day leads positive things
Today was a great day. I felt great and when you feel great you tend to do what needs to be done. Lastnight I was extreemly tired. I didn't go to bed until midnight. My loving husband comes and wakes me up to tell me that we need to do our situps. He was surprised when I got out of the bed and did my set. I have come so far why stop now. I can't give up even when I am tired. If everyone did that then I wonder just how much would we accomplish.
Saing that. I shall rattle off my point intake today
Passed on breakfast due to we were at a reception and I wasn't about to eat Otismeyer muffins, bagles and doughnuts. So I had coffee instead 2 points.
I had lunch which was 4 points
And due to being up earlier then usual I had more coffee 4 points
Then I made dinner. Chicken stuffed shells. 9 points and a salad with dressing I shall count as 2
So, I have managed to actally eat all my points for today and I am completely satisfied and am ready for my dear hubby to come home so I can feed him and do our situps.
I really enjoyed tonight's recipie. It was a new one for me. Maybe someone else would like it. My only suggestion is to boil more shells then it calls for because they seem to tear or get stuck in the bottom of the pan and it's hard to stuff em that way.
Cheesy Chicken Shells
POINTS: 9
INSTRUCTIONS
12 shell(s) uncooked jumbo shells
1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
2 medium egg white(s), lightly beaten
1 3/4 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz chicken breast, cooked, skinless, diced
3/4 cup(s) chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp ground oregano, or other Italian seasoning
3/4 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Cook manicotti shells in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent them from cooking further. Set aside.
Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over bottom of pan and set aside.
For filling, in a large bowl, stir together egg whites, ricotta cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic powder and seasoning. Stir in 1/4 cup each of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
To assemble, spoon cheese mixture into manicotti shells and place filled shells in a single layer in baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake about 30 minutes. Yields 3 shells per serving.
Please enjoy!!1
Saing that. I shall rattle off my point intake today
Passed on breakfast due to we were at a reception and I wasn't about to eat Otismeyer muffins, bagles and doughnuts. So I had coffee instead 2 points.
I had lunch which was 4 points
And due to being up earlier then usual I had more coffee 4 points
Then I made dinner. Chicken stuffed shells. 9 points and a salad with dressing I shall count as 2
So, I have managed to actally eat all my points for today and I am completely satisfied and am ready for my dear hubby to come home so I can feed him and do our situps.
I really enjoyed tonight's recipie. It was a new one for me. Maybe someone else would like it. My only suggestion is to boil more shells then it calls for because they seem to tear or get stuck in the bottom of the pan and it's hard to stuff em that way.
Cheesy Chicken Shells
POINTS: 9
INSTRUCTIONS
12 shell(s) uncooked jumbo shells
1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
2 medium egg white(s), lightly beaten
1 3/4 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz chicken breast, cooked, skinless, diced
3/4 cup(s) chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp ground oregano, or other Italian seasoning
3/4 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Cook manicotti shells in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent them from cooking further. Set aside.
Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over bottom of pan and set aside.
For filling, in a large bowl, stir together egg whites, ricotta cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic powder and seasoning. Stir in 1/4 cup each of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
To assemble, spoon cheese mixture into manicotti shells and place filled shells in a single layer in baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake about 30 minutes. Yields 3 shells per serving.
Please enjoy!!1
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Bloated
I don't know why, but I feel so bloated. And no, it's not that time of the month either. I've been feeling it ever since I went on the hike and I have been real good this week so far sticking to my points. I did NOT like what the scale said when I peeked this morning. So, even though I am bloated or feeling that way I am making sure that I am drinking lots of water. Maybe it will do the opposite and make the feeling dissapear.
Today's points are as follows:
I have had the fiber filled pop tarts. The chocolate ones. They are 6 points for two and a cup of milk 2 points.
Lunch I have had a roast beef and cheese sammich 5 points with carrot chips and cherry tomato's. I use the veggies on the side in place of potato chips. I like having something crunchy with my sammich and that seems to be the healthiest way I can think of.
Dinner tonight I am making Spaghetti Pizza for 6 points. That leaves me with 2 points left to snack if I choose to.
Spaghetti Pizza
Makes 10 servings at 6 points per serving
2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
12 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, spaghetti
2 large egg white(s)
1 large egg(s)
2/3 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp table salt
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped (plus extra leaves for garnish)
9 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
32 oz bottled spaghetti sauce
2 oz pepperoni, finely julienned (about 1/2 cup)
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a 9- X 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
Break spaghetti into 2-inch pieces and cook, al dente, according to directions; drain and cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and egg until frothy. Stir in milk, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil and 1/3 of mozzarella; add cooked spaghetti and stir until thoroughly combined. Spread spaghetti mixture evenly in bottom of baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
Spread spaghetti sauce over pasta; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Scatter pepperoni evenly over cheese layer. Return to oven and bake until heated through and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, garnish with basil and then cut into 10 servings. Yields 1 slice per serving.
Hope you enjoy. Let me know!!!
Today's points are as follows:
I have had the fiber filled pop tarts. The chocolate ones. They are 6 points for two and a cup of milk 2 points.
Lunch I have had a roast beef and cheese sammich 5 points with carrot chips and cherry tomato's. I use the veggies on the side in place of potato chips. I like having something crunchy with my sammich and that seems to be the healthiest way I can think of.
Dinner tonight I am making Spaghetti Pizza for 6 points. That leaves me with 2 points left to snack if I choose to.
Spaghetti Pizza
Makes 10 servings at 6 points per serving
2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
12 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, spaghetti
2 large egg white(s)
1 large egg(s)
2/3 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp table salt
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped (plus extra leaves for garnish)
9 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
32 oz bottled spaghetti sauce
2 oz pepperoni, finely julienned (about 1/2 cup)
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a 9- X 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
Break spaghetti into 2-inch pieces and cook, al dente, according to directions; drain and cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and egg until frothy. Stir in milk, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil and 1/3 of mozzarella; add cooked spaghetti and stir until thoroughly combined. Spread spaghetti mixture evenly in bottom of baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
Spread spaghetti sauce over pasta; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Scatter pepperoni evenly over cheese layer. Return to oven and bake until heated through and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, garnish with basil and then cut into 10 servings. Yields 1 slice per serving.
Hope you enjoy. Let me know!!!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Hike
I went on the most beautiful hike I think I ever have been to. I will say this, it was easy on the way in, but posed challenging on the way out. We encountered goat poop, pig poop, cow pies, mud, rocks, and tree roots just to get to the senic overlook. We walked at a non stop pace for over 4 hours. We ate lunch (mine was 8 points) and headed back down/up the mountain until we reached the car.
I found myself more tired then hungry. But I made dinner and treated myself to half of a ribeye and a salad. I ate two bowls of salad rather eat the entire steak. I feel like I ddn't do too bad when it came to my points because of all the activity that I had put my body through.
Needless to say I went to bed very early and woke up refreshed and ready to take on the world.
I am also happy to report that today was V's weigh in day and I believe she's down 7. I am so proud of her that I could do cart wheels. Go V!!!
I found myself more tired then hungry. But I made dinner and treated myself to half of a ribeye and a salad. I ate two bowls of salad rather eat the entire steak. I feel like I ddn't do too bad when it came to my points because of all the activity that I had put my body through.
Needless to say I went to bed very early and woke up refreshed and ready to take on the world.
I am also happy to report that today was V's weigh in day and I believe she's down 7. I am so proud of her that I could do cart wheels. Go V!!!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
2 days doing wonderfully
I have had the best two days (weight watchers). I've been on target for points and loving it. I know that's its been only 2 weeks and 7 pounds gone, but I am happy to report that I am now wearing my size 8 jeans that I had come here to Spain in. Does that feel great?!?! Oh you know it baby. This victory is a grand one for me because this means that I am only going down and it's going to be a great summer. I am looking forward to many things with this victory.
I am anxiously awaiting Monday. My friend is going to have her frist weight in and I know she's stuck to things and is doing great. I am so happy for her and her wanting to get healthy.
Tomorrow I don't know if I will be able to blog. We (Chris and the kids and I) are going on an all day hike. Supposed to be about 4 hours with lots to see. Supposed to be about 9 miles for the full trek with the hardest part being the last half (of course). I am so stoked for this because it makes me wish that Friday was here and I can see just how much this exercise did to help me lose weight and be healthy.
Tonight we had Maine Crab rolls and a baked potato for dinner. It was on my count 9 points.
Breakfast: 5 points
Coffee: 2 points
Snack: 3
and Dinner 9
With one point left over. And if I do decide to eat something else I do have my extra 35 for the week. I tr not to eat those but sometimes it's hard not to. And I don't eat my activity points that I earn. Why bother with those, you are trying to lose the weight why eat if you are trying to get fit.
Well, after doing my situps yesterday we are still alternating days of pushups too. I did do my hundred but they weren't at all pretty. I may try to do them again.
Oh, here's my Bravo for the day (only because I deserve this) My landlord brought us a tray of pastries to try. They looked so yummy. So full of chocolate goodness and such. Instead of eating, trying them, I ate my dinner and got full and was able to walk away from the tray. Didn't even sneak a small taste. Sometimes you gotta have will power. And today, I think I had it.
I am anxiously awaiting Monday. My friend is going to have her frist weight in and I know she's stuck to things and is doing great. I am so happy for her and her wanting to get healthy.
Tomorrow I don't know if I will be able to blog. We (Chris and the kids and I) are going on an all day hike. Supposed to be about 4 hours with lots to see. Supposed to be about 9 miles for the full trek with the hardest part being the last half (of course). I am so stoked for this because it makes me wish that Friday was here and I can see just how much this exercise did to help me lose weight and be healthy.
Tonight we had Maine Crab rolls and a baked potato for dinner. It was on my count 9 points.
Breakfast: 5 points
Coffee: 2 points
Snack: 3
and Dinner 9
With one point left over. And if I do decide to eat something else I do have my extra 35 for the week. I tr not to eat those but sometimes it's hard not to. And I don't eat my activity points that I earn. Why bother with those, you are trying to lose the weight why eat if you are trying to get fit.
Well, after doing my situps yesterday we are still alternating days of pushups too. I did do my hundred but they weren't at all pretty. I may try to do them again.
Oh, here's my Bravo for the day (only because I deserve this) My landlord brought us a tray of pastries to try. They looked so yummy. So full of chocolate goodness and such. Instead of eating, trying them, I ate my dinner and got full and was able to walk away from the tray. Didn't even sneak a small taste. Sometimes you gotta have will power. And today, I think I had it.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
2.5 gone
That makes a total of 7 pounds gone. I wan't sure how much I would lose this week due to the craziness of it. I woke up this morning prepared to see a gain actually but I was wrong. Must have been those 100 pushups that were really funky looking. LOL...
Anyway, my mouth does feel better. So I can get back to eating like normal. The only thing that has changed for me is how many points I am allowed to have each day. I have dropped from 22 to 21. One point isn't that bad. When I seen that show up on the screen that I needed to recalculate my points I was prepared to have this 5 point change. I am happy with the one.
My husband thinks he may have suckered me into going on a hike on Sunday. He just doesn't know how eager I am to go. I think it's 14k. We plan on taking the kids and see how they do. We aren't in any race or anything just going to pace ourselves slow. The say the hike back is worse then going. We'll see. I am curious on just how much exercise I will get for that day. Whoo wee.
Also, I am dissapointed to say that The nikeplus thing will not work on my ipod. They want to make you buy stuff you don't need. For me it wil be to buy a nano. They do have the bracelet thing but I don't think you get to hear Lance saying You can do it in your ear with that.
Anyway, New week beginning here. Let's see how much I can lose this time.
Anyway, my mouth does feel better. So I can get back to eating like normal. The only thing that has changed for me is how many points I am allowed to have each day. I have dropped from 22 to 21. One point isn't that bad. When I seen that show up on the screen that I needed to recalculate my points I was prepared to have this 5 point change. I am happy with the one.
My husband thinks he may have suckered me into going on a hike on Sunday. He just doesn't know how eager I am to go. I think it's 14k. We plan on taking the kids and see how they do. We aren't in any race or anything just going to pace ourselves slow. The say the hike back is worse then going. We'll see. I am curious on just how much exercise I will get for that day. Whoo wee.
Also, I am dissapointed to say that The nikeplus thing will not work on my ipod. They want to make you buy stuff you don't need. For me it wil be to buy a nano. They do have the bracelet thing but I don't think you get to hear Lance saying You can do it in your ear with that.
Anyway, New week beginning here. Let's see how much I can lose this time.
Dentist today
Today I went to the dentist and haven't really done anything but sleep due to pain meds. I have eaten things that were soft and I honestly can't remember my points. So, with that. I will weigh in tomorrow morning and stick better to things then. Fresh start with the new day
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I stayed on points yesterday. It felt great. But because of the way I felt, I did't do my pushup test. Call it an off day. So Chris wanted me to do it on Thursday. I know that I have a dentist appointment so I chose to do them this morning. I know that we still have situps to do today as well. So, I did my 100 pushups. They weren't at all pretty. I don't think I did them correctly at all to tell the truth. Chris says that I can wear the shirt he gave me but I may wait until I do them properly.
I have to try to remember that my weigh in will be on Friday morning. I tend to lose track with it. I am glad that I am doing it before the weekend so that I don't feel like I can't enjoy my weekend. I don't have any plans for this weekend. No company is expected. I don't foresee my weightloss to be as a bigger number as last week. I will be settled with one pound.
And for those who don't think that one pound is a lot, just hold 4 sticks of butter in your hands. See what that looks like. That is what is lost. And if you do that with all the pounds that you lose, you will see your progress and you will count those small deductions as one big victory. Don't get discouraged. Keep up with what you are doing. I may have said this before but you didn't gain that weight overnight and you sure won't lose it that way either. Baby steps.
I have to try to remember that my weigh in will be on Friday morning. I tend to lose track with it. I am glad that I am doing it before the weekend so that I don't feel like I can't enjoy my weekend. I don't have any plans for this weekend. No company is expected. I don't foresee my weightloss to be as a bigger number as last week. I will be settled with one pound.
And for those who don't think that one pound is a lot, just hold 4 sticks of butter in your hands. See what that looks like. That is what is lost. And if you do that with all the pounds that you lose, you will see your progress and you will count those small deductions as one big victory. Don't get discouraged. Keep up with what you are doing. I may have said this before but you didn't gain that weight overnight and you sure won't lose it that way either. Baby steps.
Monday, January 11, 2010
I apparently had some sort of memory lapse that I didn't blog yesterday. I saw myself blogging in my mind and well, I guess that's why I think I did.
Yesterday was ok. I was back on target. Feels good to eat healthy. The food to me is way more filling. I guess it's because of the increase in fiber in my diet. That combined with the fact that I now put my fork down in between bites and actually enjoy my food makes a difference. A lot of people just sit there and eat. Not noticing that they don't really stop until they have eaten too much. With putting your fork down and chewing you give your food time to hit your stomache and you actually wind up eating less because you are full.
We finished up with our last set of pushups yesterday. I did 245 and tomorrow we will do our last test so we can see if we need to go back and continue till we can do 100 at on time or if I can pull it off. I feel strong in that area for some reason. Call it self confidence. I am hoping to do 100 so I can wear my shirt.
Today as of right now (6:03pm) I have points to spare. We completed our sit-ups and are on week 3 day 1. I did 111. Is my stomache hurting/burning oh yeah. Is it a good thing? I think so. I am enjoying the beginnings of getting fit. We are even thinking about getting that nike plus running shoe thing that works with your ipod and helps you with your running by creating workouts for you to run. Sorta like helps you train for a run. I need to look into it.
Today my points have been used as follows:
Coffee: 2 points
Lunch: 6 points. I chose a prepackaged meal since I was on the go
Dinner: 8 points Szechuan Steak with Noodles
I have 6 points left. I am hoping that I don't have some sort of hunger burst that makes me wanna snack fiercely.
The noodle dish was very tasty. My daughter Amberlin helped me make it and actually ate a small portion of the noodles. She liked the steak when it wasn't mixed with the noodles. I count that in as a small victory. So, I thought that I would share it with you.
Szechuan Steak with Noodles
4 servings 8 points
1/2 pound lo mein noodles
3/4 pound (1/2-inch-thick) boneless sirloin steak or beef top round steak, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons of hot pepper jelly (I used sweet and sour sauce do to the jelly not being available)
1 1/2 table spoons Asian Hot Chili sauce
Cook the noodles according to the directions
Cook the meat in a non stick skillet sprayed with pam. Cook till done about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a plate.
In the same skillet put the broth, jelly, and chili sauce. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until slightly thickened.
Add the steak and stir until just heated through. Poor over noodles and serve.
Serving is 1 1/2 cup.
I also added brocolli florets. They made the dish much tastier and more filling.
Enjoy!!!
Yesterday was ok. I was back on target. Feels good to eat healthy. The food to me is way more filling. I guess it's because of the increase in fiber in my diet. That combined with the fact that I now put my fork down in between bites and actually enjoy my food makes a difference. A lot of people just sit there and eat. Not noticing that they don't really stop until they have eaten too much. With putting your fork down and chewing you give your food time to hit your stomache and you actually wind up eating less because you are full.
We finished up with our last set of pushups yesterday. I did 245 and tomorrow we will do our last test so we can see if we need to go back and continue till we can do 100 at on time or if I can pull it off. I feel strong in that area for some reason. Call it self confidence. I am hoping to do 100 so I can wear my shirt.
Today as of right now (6:03pm) I have points to spare. We completed our sit-ups and are on week 3 day 1. I did 111. Is my stomache hurting/burning oh yeah. Is it a good thing? I think so. I am enjoying the beginnings of getting fit. We are even thinking about getting that nike plus running shoe thing that works with your ipod and helps you with your running by creating workouts for you to run. Sorta like helps you train for a run. I need to look into it.
Today my points have been used as follows:
Coffee: 2 points
Lunch: 6 points. I chose a prepackaged meal since I was on the go
Dinner: 8 points Szechuan Steak with Noodles
I have 6 points left. I am hoping that I don't have some sort of hunger burst that makes me wanna snack fiercely.
The noodle dish was very tasty. My daughter Amberlin helped me make it and actually ate a small portion of the noodles. She liked the steak when it wasn't mixed with the noodles. I count that in as a small victory. So, I thought that I would share it with you.
Szechuan Steak with Noodles
4 servings 8 points
1/2 pound lo mein noodles
3/4 pound (1/2-inch-thick) boneless sirloin steak or beef top round steak, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons of hot pepper jelly (I used sweet and sour sauce do to the jelly not being available)
1 1/2 table spoons Asian Hot Chili sauce
Cook the noodles according to the directions
Cook the meat in a non stick skillet sprayed with pam. Cook till done about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a plate.
In the same skillet put the broth, jelly, and chili sauce. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until slightly thickened.
Add the steak and stir until just heated through. Poor over noodles and serve.
Serving is 1 1/2 cup.
I also added brocolli florets. They made the dish much tastier and more filling.
Enjoy!!!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
way off the mark
Yep, that's me. I went way off the mark. I ate over my points today. Am I happy? No, but I did use my extra points so I will just get back on the band wagon tomorrow. Dust myself off and regrop. This is a part of life. I have ups and downs as I am sure others do. But what is different about this for me is that I don't feel as guilty about it. I mean it's not like I can't work it off and do more exercise and make up for it. I never eat my activity points during the week anyway so that's why I guess my outlook is good.
So, tomorrow, back counting points and doing this the correct way.
So, tomorrow, back counting points and doing this the correct way.
Friday, January 8, 2010
1st Weigh In
Yes, this morning was my first weigh in. I had forgotten that it was today. For some reason I had been thinking it was Monday. Maybe it is because I have a friend beginning her journey then. I talked to her this morning to let her know how much I lost and she informed me that she has another friend that was a former WW member that had gotten pregnant was also starting on Monday. So that makes three of us.
I managed to lose 4.5 pounds this week. I know that the norm with WW is only 1-2 pounds but usually the first week is a bigger number because of all the water weight you lose. But still, 4.5 is nothing to shy about. It really seemed to motivate my friend and that makes me extreemly happy.
Yesterday I did my situps too. I don't know how many I did but I so feel the burn. I am so excited.
I managed to lose 4.5 pounds this week. I know that the norm with WW is only 1-2 pounds but usually the first week is a bigger number because of all the water weight you lose. But still, 4.5 is nothing to shy about. It really seemed to motivate my friend and that makes me extreemly happy.
Yesterday I did my situps too. I don't know how many I did but I so feel the burn. I am so excited.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Busy day - Quiet evening
Ok, today was good. I got up, had coffee and set out on my day. Was really busy and away from home until about 3. I made a sandwich for 5 points. Then off again to take my middle child to swimteam practice. I got another coffee because I was dragging and the rain was making me sleepy. I would say that coffee was 4 points. So, I came home and we did our pushups. Let me say my arms are throbbing. We are on week six of doing those and I am still in the middle group. I anticipate me having to do week 6 again next week at the higher level so I can do my 100 pushups and can finally wear my shirt that says "I did the hundred". But my total pushups including the small breaks you get was 200. I need to be able to do the final set which consists of :
set 1: 26
set 2: 26
set 3: 33
set 4: 33
set 5: 26
set 6: 26
set 7: 22
set 8: 22
set 9: Max ( at least 60)
you need to wait or rest 45 seconds in between each set. And if you need a bit more time you are allowed.
I am still amazed at how far I have come in just a short period of time. I am anxiously awaiting our Paris trip in February so when we get back I will begin to bring it
set 1: 26
set 2: 26
set 3: 33
set 4: 33
set 5: 26
set 6: 26
set 7: 22
set 8: 22
set 9: Max ( at least 60)
you need to wait or rest 45 seconds in between each set. And if you need a bit more time you are allowed.
I am still amazed at how far I have come in just a short period of time. I am anxiously awaiting our Paris trip in February so when we get back I will begin to bring it
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
I did a big No No
today I did some things I am both proud and not so proud of. What I am proud of is that I took my friend Aivi shopping for groceries today and showed her how to use her point slider and even provided her with a cookbook and the necessary tools to begin her journey. We were able to be honest about things about weight and health issues that we are currently facing and the things I know from experience that we will face. Bonus of that is we both will face them together. She plans on beginning on Monday. I will be beginning week 2 on Monday.
I also joined WW online because there is lots of useful information I can get there. Including more recipies and if I do hit a plateau, I can ask them for help. Because sometimes you just have to do that. This acting like you don't need it is not an option. We all need help. Some of those like myself don't always ask for it.
What I am not so proud of is the fact that during all the running around I have done I only consumed 5 points with minimum water intake. I was so famished, I ate 2 baked potato's with little butter and cheese. Now I know that it wasn't bad, but I don't want to begin that habbit. Here I am being some sorta teacher if you wanna call me that for my friend and I am not following the program correctly.
I managed to do my shopping for the week and I am trying new recipies. I am hoping that they will curb my craving for Chineese food. I am not sure exactly where to go here in Spain for it, they do have places but I know that the points aren't worth it.
And speaking of being here in Spain. One of the many perks of being here and not being able to speak the language so much is that I find myself cooking everynight. Which that is great. I mean, I don't have the temptation to stop at Burger King, Taco Bell, and Subway. Which they do have here. But it's so expensive that is a bonus for me not giving into to much take out food. I am only worried a bit about when I make the trip back to the states for a month. Oh the foods I have missed and it will be tempting to go to all my favorite places to eat. I will cross that ocean when I get to it.
So, here's my points for today.
Breakfast: Coffee(s) 4points
snack: Grapes 1 cup 1 point
Dinner: 2 baked potato's with butter and Cheese (I am going to say 15) because I am not sure because I didn't measure anything (bad me)
Will refocus and do what is necessary for tomorrow. Gotta do this. BRING IT!!!
BTW, I so did 75 situps today. Small bravo for me.
I also joined WW online because there is lots of useful information I can get there. Including more recipies and if I do hit a plateau, I can ask them for help. Because sometimes you just have to do that. This acting like you don't need it is not an option. We all need help. Some of those like myself don't always ask for it.
What I am not so proud of is the fact that during all the running around I have done I only consumed 5 points with minimum water intake. I was so famished, I ate 2 baked potato's with little butter and cheese. Now I know that it wasn't bad, but I don't want to begin that habbit. Here I am being some sorta teacher if you wanna call me that for my friend and I am not following the program correctly.
I managed to do my shopping for the week and I am trying new recipies. I am hoping that they will curb my craving for Chineese food. I am not sure exactly where to go here in Spain for it, they do have places but I know that the points aren't worth it.
And speaking of being here in Spain. One of the many perks of being here and not being able to speak the language so much is that I find myself cooking everynight. Which that is great. I mean, I don't have the temptation to stop at Burger King, Taco Bell, and Subway. Which they do have here. But it's so expensive that is a bonus for me not giving into to much take out food. I am only worried a bit about when I make the trip back to the states for a month. Oh the foods I have missed and it will be tempting to go to all my favorite places to eat. I will cross that ocean when I get to it.
So, here's my points for today.
Breakfast: Coffee(s) 4points
snack: Grapes 1 cup 1 point
Dinner: 2 baked potato's with butter and Cheese (I am going to say 15) because I am not sure because I didn't measure anything (bad me)
Will refocus and do what is necessary for tomorrow. Gotta do this. BRING IT!!!
BTW, I so did 75 situps today. Small bravo for me.
Adjusting to entertaining
I knew it would eventually happen but I was not sure that it would happen during my first week. I know how to entertain. Put out the tapas, bring out the wine, have a great time. Snack when I see fit. I am a great hostess if I may say so myself. I remember when I first started out on WW many moon's ago that I waited to do that after I had been on the program for a bit. But lastnight I had company. And I really didn't clear my cabinet's from all the "unhealthy" foods before starting again because of the children. I am trying to watch my weight, not them. Anyway, I made sure that I ate before they showed up. I didn't want to be tempted to eat things that I knew I would feel guilty for later.
WEll, my plan worked. I was able to resist those bad foods and just stay on target. I had a glass of wine. Well not really, I do what I usually do. Pour it. Sip it only to look as if I am drinking it because some of the red wine here in Spain is really peppery and gives you heartburn afterwards. And Thank God that was the case last night. Even though I had 4 points before I drank the wine which happens to be 2 points per glass. Not huge glasses nope. Just a regular glass. And I still have those extra points for the week lying around. So even though I may feel as if I have eaten a tad bit too much chili (2points per 1 cup) I overall feel great.
Today I have some plans. I am meeting a friend at the comissary to show her how to make wise choices when it comes to shopping. She is on a budget and I want to show her how to look at lables and to show her that it's not always the really healthy things that you get *more bang for your point*. I am excited that I now have a person here besides my hubby that I can talk about things with concerning weight loss. I feel that with this friend she as more weight to lose then I do that when I do hit goal, she will still be working and it will help motivate me to begin the maintence and to keep working at it. I am happy about that.
Breakfast: Fiber one 5points
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Cheese Ravoli 4 points
Dinner: Chili 4 points
Wine: 2 points.
WEll, my plan worked. I was able to resist those bad foods and just stay on target. I had a glass of wine. Well not really, I do what I usually do. Pour it. Sip it only to look as if I am drinking it because some of the red wine here in Spain is really peppery and gives you heartburn afterwards. And Thank God that was the case last night. Even though I had 4 points before I drank the wine which happens to be 2 points per glass. Not huge glasses nope. Just a regular glass. And I still have those extra points for the week lying around. So even though I may feel as if I have eaten a tad bit too much chili (2points per 1 cup) I overall feel great.
Today I have some plans. I am meeting a friend at the comissary to show her how to make wise choices when it comes to shopping. She is on a budget and I want to show her how to look at lables and to show her that it's not always the really healthy things that you get *more bang for your point*. I am excited that I now have a person here besides my hubby that I can talk about things with concerning weight loss. I feel that with this friend she as more weight to lose then I do that when I do hit goal, she will still be working and it will help motivate me to begin the maintence and to keep working at it. I am happy about that.
Breakfast: Fiber one 5points
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Cheese Ravoli 4 points
Dinner: Chili 4 points
Wine: 2 points.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Ok, Did okay yesterday by my standards. I managed to do 69 situps. Feeling the burn. Which is what I waht so I know that it's working. I didn't drink the water I was supposed to but I did eat with in my 22 points so that was great. I even resisted temptation when Amberlin and Chris came to me with a bunch of mini cup cakes telling me to eat more then one. I only ate one because of the look in Amberlin's face. But no more. I had to tell them firmly that I am not going to cheat and let it go. Nope. I needed to be strong from the get go so when there is a day when I don't do so good and I slip up bad I will have all those good days behind me and I won't feel so bad.
The guilt that I feel when I do eat something that I know is not reallly what I need to eat is really bad. I should just be able to move on but ya know, I can't. I seem to harp on the idea that I ate either what I shouldn't have or more then I should. So with this being my 3rd time around on WW shouldn't be such a chore and Maybe this time, just maybe I can stick with it. Not just lose for the here and now.
I have motivated a friend to do WW with me and she's wanting to get the P90X as well. I told her that my Sis in Law is a rep for them and could answer more of her questions then I ever could. Heck, I haven't even began exercisisng yet using that program. I can't wait to though. I am going to her house tomorrow afternoon so I can explain how to do the WW and to help her get started if she chooses. She's excited about me helping her. That is when the term Strength in numbers holds true. One person doing this weight battle alone is tough, but when you have two or more doing the same thing, it makes it much better. You can learn and laugh about your mistakes and move on. And the cheering section that you get as a reward is amazing. I am hoping to help her. I am also hoping to help myself.
Breakfast: Coffee *two cups) 4 points
Fiberone Cereal 5 points
Dinner: B-b-Q chicken sand 1/2 cup shreed chicken, one whole grain bun, 6points
baked potato: 4 or 5 points.
I had points left over which is something I am not proud of but that's why I didn't feel so bad when I ate that mini muffin. So, that should cancel out my points even though I don't think it was 5 points because it small enough to fit in my mouth in one bite.
I have to remind myself on Monday to Weigh in. In the morning. And yes, I so enjoy the doing that part at home beacuse I can weigh straight out of bed and be done with it instead of standing in line and doing it when people waiting for their turn.
The guilt that I feel when I do eat something that I know is not reallly what I need to eat is really bad. I should just be able to move on but ya know, I can't. I seem to harp on the idea that I ate either what I shouldn't have or more then I should. So with this being my 3rd time around on WW shouldn't be such a chore and Maybe this time, just maybe I can stick with it. Not just lose for the here and now.
I have motivated a friend to do WW with me and she's wanting to get the P90X as well. I told her that my Sis in Law is a rep for them and could answer more of her questions then I ever could. Heck, I haven't even began exercisisng yet using that program. I can't wait to though. I am going to her house tomorrow afternoon so I can explain how to do the WW and to help her get started if she chooses. She's excited about me helping her. That is when the term Strength in numbers holds true. One person doing this weight battle alone is tough, but when you have two or more doing the same thing, it makes it much better. You can learn and laugh about your mistakes and move on. And the cheering section that you get as a reward is amazing. I am hoping to help her. I am also hoping to help myself.
Breakfast: Coffee *two cups) 4 points
Fiberone Cereal 5 points
Dinner: B-b-Q chicken sand 1/2 cup shreed chicken, one whole grain bun, 6points
baked potato: 4 or 5 points.
I had points left over which is something I am not proud of but that's why I didn't feel so bad when I ate that mini muffin. So, that should cancel out my points even though I don't think it was 5 points because it small enough to fit in my mouth in one bite.
I have to remind myself on Monday to Weigh in. In the morning. And yes, I so enjoy the doing that part at home beacuse I can weigh straight out of bed and be done with it instead of standing in line and doing it when people waiting for their turn.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Week 1 Day 2
So far, so good. I have managed to remember my medication that I am supposed to take daily. That will also aid in my weight loss. I also have been drinking pleanty of water and I have enlisted my daughter in telling me when my glass is empty and to fill it if she thinks I need more. She's stayed on task with that today.
Today was a push-up day. I managed to do 175. Not too shabby. My arms are burning in a good way. I can see an actual muscle growing and my flabby wings slowly disapearing. It has been 5 weeks since beginning that program and I feel like I am or have been actually doing something.
Today my food intake was more on target then yesterday. I usually get breakfast in but with me sleeping late these past few days I have been just eating lunch. Today however I have eaten so far:
Coffee: 2points (because of the milk)
Lean Cuisuine Cheese ravaloi: 4 points
Grapes : approx 1 cup 1 point
Beef Stew: 4 points.
As of right now, I have 11 points left and I can enjoy my evening cup of coffee plus a snack or a low fat dessert if I need one.
I know that weight loss and getting fit is something that is done over time. You need to work at it and when you reach your goal you still have to keep up with the maintence. For me and I am sure that it is like this for many other's as well. The weight didn't just appear over night. So why do we expect it to just vanish that way? I am one that watches the scale. Watches clothes size. To me, that is important. Why? For as long as I can remember my weight has always been an issue for me. I can remember me eating a bowl of oatmeal and a piece of toast when I was younger only to have my great grandmother say ver loudly...."Anngel, you are getting so fat". I was like 8. And ever since then, it didn't matter how active I was, or how little I ate, I was still "fat".
I remember when I first lost the weight. I was in a size 16 jeans needing to go to a higher size. My husband decided that we needed to get healthy and decided to sign me up for Weight Watchers. He presented me with the meeting passes and said go see what we can do. My feelings were hurt at first because I knew that I wasn't happy with what I had become, but now it was effecting him. And he is so loving that he just wouldn't come out and say so. But a year later, when I was so shocked at myself when I went shopping with my sister-in-law. We went to Old Navy. I never shopped in that store before because I was to "fat" for their clothes. But, she convinced me to go. She grabbed a pair of jeans and said try these on. I did and was shocked. It was a size 4. I had never been in that size before. I even asked the lady at the register if the size lables on the jeans were correct. But honestly, I still felt fat.
But that was before the tummy tuck. I have been a sedintary creature since then. And now, I am tired of being a couch potato. I want to be "cute and sassy". I don't want to be the big one when I am with my friends. Most of all, I am hoping that after this time, I will be able to hold my head up high and be proud of me. So, this time. I want to do it for me. New year, new outlook, new things are going to happen and ya know, I am not getting any younger and I want to enjoy things with my hubby when we get older.
Today was a push-up day. I managed to do 175. Not too shabby. My arms are burning in a good way. I can see an actual muscle growing and my flabby wings slowly disapearing. It has been 5 weeks since beginning that program and I feel like I am or have been actually doing something.
Today my food intake was more on target then yesterday. I usually get breakfast in but with me sleeping late these past few days I have been just eating lunch. Today however I have eaten so far:
Coffee: 2points (because of the milk)
Lean Cuisuine Cheese ravaloi: 4 points
Grapes : approx 1 cup 1 point
Beef Stew: 4 points.
As of right now, I have 11 points left and I can enjoy my evening cup of coffee plus a snack or a low fat dessert if I need one.
I know that weight loss and getting fit is something that is done over time. You need to work at it and when you reach your goal you still have to keep up with the maintence. For me and I am sure that it is like this for many other's as well. The weight didn't just appear over night. So why do we expect it to just vanish that way? I am one that watches the scale. Watches clothes size. To me, that is important. Why? For as long as I can remember my weight has always been an issue for me. I can remember me eating a bowl of oatmeal and a piece of toast when I was younger only to have my great grandmother say ver loudly...."Anngel, you are getting so fat". I was like 8. And ever since then, it didn't matter how active I was, or how little I ate, I was still "fat".
I remember when I first lost the weight. I was in a size 16 jeans needing to go to a higher size. My husband decided that we needed to get healthy and decided to sign me up for Weight Watchers. He presented me with the meeting passes and said go see what we can do. My feelings were hurt at first because I knew that I wasn't happy with what I had become, but now it was effecting him. And he is so loving that he just wouldn't come out and say so. But a year later, when I was so shocked at myself when I went shopping with my sister-in-law. We went to Old Navy. I never shopped in that store before because I was to "fat" for their clothes. But, she convinced me to go. She grabbed a pair of jeans and said try these on. I did and was shocked. It was a size 4. I had never been in that size before. I even asked the lady at the register if the size lables on the jeans were correct. But honestly, I still felt fat.
But that was before the tummy tuck. I have been a sedintary creature since then. And now, I am tired of being a couch potato. I want to be "cute and sassy". I don't want to be the big one when I am with my friends. Most of all, I am hoping that after this time, I will be able to hold my head up high and be proud of me. So, this time. I want to do it for me. New year, new outlook, new things are going to happen and ya know, I am not getting any younger and I want to enjoy things with my hubby when we get older.
Friday, January 1, 2010
And so it begins
I started counting points today. Which is something I am use to but I need to make sure I get back on target with this. I already find this not so fair as Chris gets way more points to begin with just for being a man. So, he gets like 30 something points and an additional 35 extra points for the week. I get 22 points and an additional 35 for the week.
I stuck to my points for the day with one exception. I forgot to drink my water. You need to drink 6-8 glasses of liquid a day. I just need to get back to hydration. And before it is asked, I am not going to use wine as my liquid. As easy as that could be I know better.
We did day 3 of week one on our sit-ups today. Let me say this. OUCH. I haven't done any exercise since I had my tummy tuck years ago so you can imagine how I am feeling it. But I am sticking with it and I am not giving up. And after we do all this prep work for P90x, we will be off to Paris. So, it has been said and it is on the calendar for when we get back, we will start it. We won't be going anywhere for at least 90 days so there will be no excuses on that. Well, I am off. I'll update soon.
Breakfast: Fiber One Honey cluster things 1 cup= 3points
Milk 1% (because the commisary was out of 2%) 1 cup = 2 points
Another cup of milk 2 points
Dinner: Creamy beef and noodles 1 serving = 6 points
Salad and baked potato = 9 points
Coffee: 2 points (because of the milk)
Total points used 24. 2 were out of my extra 35 leaving 32 extra points for the week. Not bad.
I stuck to my points for the day with one exception. I forgot to drink my water. You need to drink 6-8 glasses of liquid a day. I just need to get back to hydration. And before it is asked, I am not going to use wine as my liquid. As easy as that could be I know better.
We did day 3 of week one on our sit-ups today. Let me say this. OUCH. I haven't done any exercise since I had my tummy tuck years ago so you can imagine how I am feeling it. But I am sticking with it and I am not giving up. And after we do all this prep work for P90x, we will be off to Paris. So, it has been said and it is on the calendar for when we get back, we will start it. We won't be going anywhere for at least 90 days so there will be no excuses on that. Well, I am off. I'll update soon.
Breakfast: Fiber One Honey cluster things 1 cup= 3points
Milk 1% (because the commisary was out of 2%) 1 cup = 2 points
Another cup of milk 2 points
Dinner: Creamy beef and noodles 1 serving = 6 points
Salad and baked potato = 9 points
Coffee: 2 points (because of the milk)
Total points used 24. 2 were out of my extra 35 leaving 32 extra points for the week. Not bad.
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