Current: 139.75
Goal: 135
Almost there!!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
This Week..
My checklist worked! I followed everything exactly and I ended up losing 2.25 pounds, which puts my grand total of weight loss at -20.25! I got another "5 pound" sticker. I have been waiting for this sticker since August.
This week starts less calories. Whenever you get out of a "decade" in Weight Watchers, you must take away another point. I'm down to 20 points per day now. I have to plan a little bit more to make up for that one point less. I know that it is only 1, but when you don't get that many, it really gets hard.
With that said, I'M IN A NEW DECADE! Goodbye 150's and 140's! It's time to get to goal. I haven't set my goal weight yet, but I'm really leaning towards 130. I will decide in another 5 pounds or so.
Also, my birthday week is next week. I'm going to eat cake. I'm going to eat my birthday long john cream filled donut on the morning of my birthday (a Rummell household tradition). I'm going to eat every course at Meadowbrook Hall. I'm going to see a gain. It's okay though, because I will be on track all other times and I will not let this stop me from reaching my goal!!!
This week starts less calories. Whenever you get out of a "decade" in Weight Watchers, you must take away another point. I'm down to 20 points per day now. I have to plan a little bit more to make up for that one point less. I know that it is only 1, but when you don't get that many, it really gets hard.
With that said, I'M IN A NEW DECADE! Goodbye 150's and 140's! It's time to get to goal. I haven't set my goal weight yet, but I'm really leaning towards 130. I will decide in another 5 pounds or so.
Also, my birthday week is next week. I'm going to eat cake. I'm going to eat my birthday long john cream filled donut on the morning of my birthday (a Rummell household tradition). I'm going to eat every course at Meadowbrook Hall. I'm going to see a gain. It's okay though, because I will be on track all other times and I will not let this stop me from reaching my goal!!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
"5k" Results:
Official results:
Time: 20 minutes, 40 seconds.
7th place out of 13 for my age group!
Woohoo!!
Time: 20 minutes, 40 seconds.
7th place out of 13 for my age group!
Woohoo!!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tara Grant Memorial 5k and Birthday Dress
I bought a dress to wear to the dinner at Meadowbrook! Let's just say it was a SIZE 5!!! It was the last one left on the rack, so I snatched it and tried it on. Granted, I am NOT a size 5 and I know that this dress was probably cut wrong, but it feels great to buy it. I also bought a pair of size 9 dress pants. Single digits again feels amazing.
Yesterday, I ran my fourth 5k ever.
Here are my times:
Date Time Type Event
5/24/08 Christa 38:56.1 Road Race Rochester Heritage Festival
5/23/09 Christa 35:53.0 Road Race Rochester Heritage Festival
9/24/09 Christa 45:49.9 Trail Race Tara Grant Memorial 5k
9/25/10 Christa l 20:20.0 Trail Race Tara Grant Memorial 5k(ESTIMATED TIME)
Notice that my time is only 20 minutes? Well, the course was mapped wrong, which caused everyone to only run 2 miles. There was a turn where you go to the right for the 10k and to the left for the 5k, and I think the signs were placed too early. They should have been at a further turn down the run. The announcing man said that the signs would be at the 2 and a quarter mile, and I knew that there was no way I was at the 2 and a quarter mile mark at ten minutes.
I'm looking at it optimistically, though. If I would have kept my 10 minute mile pace, I would have crossed the line at around 30 minutes, beating my best road and trail times, making it my best time ever!!
I've also been sick (let's not talk about that fainting situation in front of 26 first graders on my first day of my field..). Turns out that I have an upper respitory infection, and running really made me cough hard for like a half hour after I finished. I wasn't going to sit out after training for so long.
I'm at a standstill with my weight loss. I've been maintaining the same weight (+/- 1 pound) since August 7th. I made myself a goal chart for everyday because I want to see a decent loss this week! Here's what is on my chart:
1. Track Everything
2. Use only AP’s for weeklies
3. Drink 8 glasses of water
4. Exercise at least 30 minutes
5. 2 Healthy Oils
6. 2 Milk servings
7. Plan menu for tomorrow
There's also a spot on top that says "working for_________________," where I can put a reward for myself if I follow all of these things at least 5 out of 7 days.
Yesterday, I ran my fourth 5k ever.
Here are my times:
Date Time Type Event
5/24/08 Christa 38:56.1 Road Race Rochester Heritage Festival
5/23/09 Christa 35:53.0 Road Race Rochester Heritage Festival
9/24/09 Christa 45:49.9 Trail Race Tara Grant Memorial 5k
9/25/10 Christa l 20:20.0 Trail Race Tara Grant Memorial 5k(ESTIMATED TIME)
Notice that my time is only 20 minutes? Well, the course was mapped wrong, which caused everyone to only run 2 miles. There was a turn where you go to the right for the 10k and to the left for the 5k, and I think the signs were placed too early. They should have been at a further turn down the run. The announcing man said that the signs would be at the 2 and a quarter mile, and I knew that there was no way I was at the 2 and a quarter mile mark at ten minutes.
I'm looking at it optimistically, though. If I would have kept my 10 minute mile pace, I would have crossed the line at around 30 minutes, beating my best road and trail times, making it my best time ever!!
I've also been sick (let's not talk about that fainting situation in front of 26 first graders on my first day of my field..). Turns out that I have an upper respitory infection, and running really made me cough hard for like a half hour after I finished. I wasn't going to sit out after training for so long.
I'm at a standstill with my weight loss. I've been maintaining the same weight (+/- 1 pound) since August 7th. I made myself a goal chart for everyday because I want to see a decent loss this week! Here's what is on my chart:
1. Track Everything
2. Use only AP’s for weeklies
3. Drink 8 glasses of water
4. Exercise at least 30 minutes
5. 2 Healthy Oils
6. 2 Milk servings
7. Plan menu for tomorrow
There's also a spot on top that says "working for_________________," where I can put a reward for myself if I follow all of these things at least 5 out of 7 days.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
5k Training/Updates!
It's been 9 weeks of training for the 5k coming up in just 2 weeks! This past week, I ran the trails 3 times, and the runs all went pretty well. I'm hoping to shave off a few minutes from last year's race. Wish me luck!
The weight loss has been very blah lately. Losing small numbers, gaining small numbers. I haven't been giving it my all, but I also haven't given up. This week, I'm really focusing on getting in more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, and eating less (crap) snacks.
My lack of working out is also a big factor. Over the summer, I was working out 5-6 days per week. These past few weeks, I've been at 2-3. I'm searching for that balance of food/workout that will help me continue to lose weight. I have to teach science once per week starting soon, and I have a field that I have to go to once per week starting next week. My schedule is only going to get busier, so I need to start working harder to find that balance.
I'm about 10 pounds away from goal and these last 10 have been so hard to lose!
I bought 2 pairs of jeans--one size smaller than I was! Woot!
The weight loss has been very blah lately. Losing small numbers, gaining small numbers. I haven't been giving it my all, but I also haven't given up. This week, I'm really focusing on getting in more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, and eating less (crap) snacks.
My lack of working out is also a big factor. Over the summer, I was working out 5-6 days per week. These past few weeks, I've been at 2-3. I'm searching for that balance of food/workout that will help me continue to lose weight. I have to teach science once per week starting soon, and I have a field that I have to go to once per week starting next week. My schedule is only going to get busier, so I need to start working harder to find that balance.
I'm about 10 pounds away from goal and these last 10 have been so hard to lose!
I bought 2 pairs of jeans--one size smaller than I was! Woot!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
It's Been Awhile!
I made black bean brownies last night and they are so good!
Recipe:
Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix
1 can black beans
Directions: 1. Drain beans and rinse.
2. Pour beans into blender, add 1 can of water. Puree
3. Pour pureed beans into brownie mix in bowl. Mix
4. Pour batter into pan. Bake as directed on box.
Easy and delicious! The beans make them taste fudgy. My family even liked them and they don't usually go for "healthier" things.
I'm at a total loss of 18 pounds. I was at 19, but gained. School starts in just a few weeks! Hopefully being back on a schedule will improve my eating habits. I've been off work a lot this summer (especially the past few weeks), so I've been snacking a lot.
I've had a lot of day trips and a Mackinac trip coming up next week! Can't wait!
Recipe:
Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix
1 can black beans
Directions: 1. Drain beans and rinse.
2. Pour beans into blender, add 1 can of water. Puree
3. Pour pureed beans into brownie mix in bowl. Mix
4. Pour batter into pan. Bake as directed on box.
Easy and delicious! The beans make them taste fudgy. My family even liked them and they don't usually go for "healthier" things.
I'm at a total loss of 18 pounds. I was at 19, but gained. School starts in just a few weeks! Hopefully being back on a schedule will improve my eating habits. I've been off work a lot this summer (especially the past few weeks), so I've been snacking a lot.
I've had a lot of day trips and a Mackinac trip coming up next week! Can't wait!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Eat Pray Love Quote
“I’m so tired of saying no and then waking up in the morning and recalling every single thing I ate the day before, counting every calorie I consume so I know exactly how much self loathing to take into the shower. I’m going for it. I have no interest in being obese, I’m just through with the guilt..”
OUT OF CONTROL
This has been by far the worst week of the 20ish weeks I've been losing weight. The worst. I have been on a week long binge. I was okay until Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I'm ready to weigh in, face my gain, and start again. I think I ate an entire jar of Nutella over this week, lots of ice cream, bread pudding, a huge sub, and lots of bread that my dad homemade. I'm ready to start over and I need to get it together!!
I'm just going to go ahead and blame it on PMS. While I usually eat more during that week, I think my hormones went crazy or something! I've made it through 4 other PMS's and have never done this terrible.
Discouraged. I'm picking up the pieces and trekking on.
I'm just going to go ahead and blame it on PMS. While I usually eat more during that week, I think my hormones went crazy or something! I've made it through 4 other PMS's and have never done this terrible.
Discouraged. I'm picking up the pieces and trekking on.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Grocery Shopping
Went grocey shopping today. Yes, I look in other people's carts. I try not to judge, but filling your entire cart with Totino's Pizzas just seems ridiculous.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Swimsuit!
Lost 1.5 today for a total of -19! Yesterday I bought myself a new swimsuit. Nothing that shows my stomach, but super-cute and I'm totally in love with it. Hoping to hit the -20# mark next week!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Dear Scales...
Dear Scales,
Please reflect the hard work I put in this week. I know that I shouldn't have ate all of that kartoffelkaseknodel in Frankenmuth, but they were amazing and I skipped dessert. That was on Monday, and I feel that my hard work Tuesday-Friday should make up for that. Thank you in advance.
Love,
Christa
Please reflect the hard work I put in this week. I know that I shouldn't have ate all of that kartoffelkaseknodel in Frankenmuth, but they were amazing and I skipped dessert. That was on Monday, and I feel that my hard work Tuesday-Friday should make up for that. Thank you in advance.
Love,
Christa
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Other LTF
I had my tennis lessons today. They went pretty well! I decided to do my 5k training after, so I went on the treadmills at the "other" LTF. Well, they were super-cool! You can plug your iPod in and play around with it on the touch screen. Also, you can create workouts online and plug your USB cord into the treadmill and I guess it does it! There's a picture of a track on there and as you're running, it shows you how far you are around the track. I did 10.5 laps!
I burned 800 calories between tennis and 5k training. I'm doing amazing as far as the workouts go and eating pretty decent. Yesterday I had too much cake (1 cupcake+2 slices of a round cake), but it was my first time having cake in 4 months and I went to 2 parties. Ok, no excuses. I tracked it and moved on. Most came out of my weekly points.
I eat A LOT. Last week I had my normal 21 points per day, and I used an extra 65 points throughout the week! 30 of those were earned through working out and 35 were my weeklies. I find that I lose when I use all of my weeklies and activity points. I have been strength training for a little while now, and I realized that my body needs and uses the fuel.
I burned 800 calories between tennis and 5k training. I'm doing amazing as far as the workouts go and eating pretty decent. Yesterday I had too much cake (1 cupcake+2 slices of a round cake), but it was my first time having cake in 4 months and I went to 2 parties. Ok, no excuses. I tracked it and moved on. Most came out of my weekly points.
I eat A LOT. Last week I had my normal 21 points per day, and I used an extra 65 points throughout the week! 30 of those were earned through working out and 35 were my weeklies. I find that I lose when I use all of my weeklies and activity points. I have been strength training for a little while now, and I realized that my body needs and uses the fuel.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
16.5 GONE!
Weighed in this morning, down 2 pounds this week for a total of 16.5!
Worked out..Strictly Strength kicked my butt. It was a guy teacher today and we did a lot of arms. I love doing arms because that's where I need work on. I think my calves are too muscular already. Then, I did the elliptical with Mark for 20 mins. 5 Activity Points total!
I'm drinking a Green Monster right now. I perfected it by adding strawberries and pineapple this time and only using 1/2 of a banana. Great post-workout snack/meal!
Worked out..Strictly Strength kicked my butt. It was a guy teacher today and we did a lot of arms. I love doing arms because that's where I need work on. I think my calves are too muscular already. Then, I did the elliptical with Mark for 20 mins. 5 Activity Points total!
I'm drinking a Green Monster right now. I perfected it by adding strawberries and pineapple this time and only using 1/2 of a banana. Great post-workout snack/meal!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Green Monster Thoughts
So, it was OK. I'm not a huge fan of banana, but I can eat them in moderation. I put WAY too much banana in it and it basically just tasted like a banana smoothie. Next time, I'm going to use 1/2 of a banana, strawberries, and pineapple. As far as the spinach goes, you can't even taste it! What a sneaky way to get vegetable and fruit servings in for the day!
I skipped the gym today. I just feel so tired/lazy/etc. I've worked out 4 days so far this week. I plan on doing yoga tonight before bed, no workout tomorrow, and running+weights Saturday. 6 day workout week! I've earned 27 AP's so far in just 4 days. Insane.
My eating has been 100% perfect yesterday and today (no going over and getting all of my healthy checks in). Here's hoping for perfect eating tomorrow and a perfect weigh in to follow on Saturday!!
I skipped the gym today. I just feel so tired/lazy/etc. I've worked out 4 days so far this week. I plan on doing yoga tonight before bed, no workout tomorrow, and running+weights Saturday. 6 day workout week! I've earned 27 AP's so far in just 4 days. Insane.
My eating has been 100% perfect yesterday and today (no going over and getting all of my healthy checks in). Here's hoping for perfect eating tomorrow and a perfect weigh in to follow on Saturday!!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Green Monster
Today, I'm going to try something crazy. Something that sounds ridiculous. Something that I'm probably very brave for trying. I'm going to make a Green Monster. What is that you ask? It's a smoothie with SPINACH in it.
This one is called the "Virgin Green Monster" for obvious reasons:
-2 cups spinach
-1 cup milk
-1 banana
-1/2 cup blueberries
- ice
I'll update later to post my success or fail at this attempt. People on this board that I follow swear that these give them energy, improve hair/skin/nails, and fill them up. It's worth a shot. I want to put a scoop of whey in it, too.
Yesterday was Day #2 of 5k training for the Tara Grant 5k in September. I'm trying to improve my time from last years. It was a tough run (mostly trail, which I was not ready for..), but I pushed through and ran (jogged) the whole thing. I skipped ahead to week #3 of the training because week #1 and week #2 were just way too easy because this isn't my first 5k.
I also went to a company picnic at the Zoo. I ate decent, filled my plate 1/2 with fruits/veggies, and 1/2 with a hot dog. I did have 2 cookies, but it's fine. I had enough activity in for the day. I drank water the entire time. It was great being there after it was closed to the public! The animals are so much more active at night, and there were so many more out than there normally are in the morning.
Today is weights day and 5k training then grocery shopping. It's my day off!
This one is called the "Virgin Green Monster" for obvious reasons:
-2 cups spinach
-1 cup milk
-1 banana
-1/2 cup blueberries
- ice
I'll update later to post my success or fail at this attempt. People on this board that I follow swear that these give them energy, improve hair/skin/nails, and fill them up. It's worth a shot. I want to put a scoop of whey in it, too.
Yesterday was Day #2 of 5k training for the Tara Grant 5k in September. I'm trying to improve my time from last years. It was a tough run (mostly trail, which I was not ready for..), but I pushed through and ran (jogged) the whole thing. I skipped ahead to week #3 of the training because week #1 and week #2 were just way too easy because this isn't my first 5k.
I also went to a company picnic at the Zoo. I ate decent, filled my plate 1/2 with fruits/veggies, and 1/2 with a hot dog. I did have 2 cookies, but it's fine. I had enough activity in for the day. I drank water the entire time. It was great being there after it was closed to the public! The animals are so much more active at night, and there were so many more out than there normally are in the morning.
Today is weights day and 5k training then grocery shopping. It's my day off!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Tennis!
I just got home from my first tennis lesson. I like tennis, but I am TERRIBLE at it. Practice makes perfect, and luckily I have an amazing boyfriend that's great at tennis! I burned 522 calories in an hour and half, which is more of a workout than I expected it to be. We're going to practice tomorrow night together for a date..aww!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Boat Race
Weighed in this week after no weigh in last week. Up 1 pound, not too terrible.
Today, my parents and I went to watch the boats start in the Port Huron to Mackinac race. We stopped to eat at Bob Evans, and I got soup and salad for a total of 5 points!
Tomorrow I start my tennis lessons. I created a workout plan for the next month. I want to start training for the Tara Grant 5k at the end of September.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Updated Rewards List
☑10 pounds- New Designer Shoes
☑15 pounds- Hair!
☐20 pounds- Massage
☐25 pounds- Facial
☐30 pounds (goal)- Still Undecided
☑15 pounds- Hair!
☐20 pounds- Massage
☐25 pounds- Facial
☐30 pounds (goal)- Still Undecided
Moving Along!
I ca$hed in my 15 pound present to myself today and got my hair highlighted and cut! I'm so happy! I'm going to post an updated rewards list because I have decided to change it.
I'm excited that I'm STILL seeing the scale fall, even after 3 months. I want to lose another 10 before I decide on my final number. My body is slowly slimming in all areas, with my belly being the slowest. I'm hoping that it will be the last thing to go! I can't believe how much of a transformation I have seen in just 3 months.
I need to earn 5.5 AP's before Saturday to not be over my points for the week! Thursdays are yoga/zumba nights, with a typical 500-600 calories loss (5-6 Activity Points).
I'm back on track with workouts this week. So far:
Sunday:none
Monday: Kickboxing +5 AP's
Tuesday: Personal Training Session +3.5 AP's
Wednesday: Strictly Strength class +4 AP's.
I'm excited that I'm STILL seeing the scale fall, even after 3 months. I want to lose another 10 before I decide on my final number. My body is slowly slimming in all areas, with my belly being the slowest. I'm hoping that it will be the last thing to go! I can't believe how much of a transformation I have seen in just 3 months.
I need to earn 5.5 AP's before Saturday to not be over my points for the week! Thursdays are yoga/zumba nights, with a typical 500-600 calories loss (5-6 Activity Points).
I'm back on track with workouts this week. So far:
Sunday:none
Monday: Kickboxing +5 AP's
Tuesday: Personal Training Session +3.5 AP's
Wednesday: Strictly Strength class +4 AP's.
Monday, July 12, 2010
65 Points
Went to a grad party yesterday..ate 65 points! I saved all 35 of my weeklies+ most of my regular points. I was over everything by 9.5. I earned 5 in activity points, so I just have to earn another 4.5. I weighed myself this morning and lost 0.7 since yesterday, even after eating like that!
I slept horrible last night. I have a feeling that is why I lost. Sleep schedule: 6:30-9:30 (yes, I fell asleep right when I got home..exhausted!), 10-1, 4-9. Basically 3 naps. I felt terrible this morning, but not as tired as the day went on.
Tomorrow, I'm going to Santino's for dinner. I planned ahead and I think I'm going to get a salad with no dressing or soup. It didn't list the soup of the day, so I'm hoping it's something good.
I slept horrible last night. I have a feeling that is why I lost. Sleep schedule: 6:30-9:30 (yes, I fell asleep right when I got home..exhausted!), 10-1, 4-9. Basically 3 naps. I felt terrible this morning, but not as tired as the day went on.
Tomorrow, I'm going to Santino's for dinner. I planned ahead and I think I'm going to get a salad with no dressing or soup. It didn't list the soup of the day, so I'm hoping it's something good.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Godiva...
Dark Chocolate. Bad Christa. I'm lucky they had wrappers because it slowed me down a little. Just a little, though.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
10%!
I hit my 10% Saturday. Total weight loss of 15.5 pounds! I used all of my extras this weekend camping, but made decent choices. Looking forward to continuing my journey.
Hooray!
Hooray!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Completely In Love...
...with almond butter! Where has this been all my life? I'm contemplating an almond butter/peanut butter/Nutella sandwich. Too many nut butters? I think not! Too many calories? Unfortunately...
I remember freaking out after an recurring allergic reaction. It lasted over 2 weeks. I honestly thought it was either peanut butter or Nutella and I was seriously worried. I can't live without PB! Turns out it was the Brita I had just bought..apparently I'm allergic to carbon filters. I returned it. I attempted to save the environment, but I failed.
This weekend I'm going camping. I'm allowing myself 1 S'more Saturday, 2 if I write down everything and exercise/do activity. I'm definitely trying something new..Dark Chocolate Reese instead of Hershey bar. Should be amazing.
I'm excited for a weekend away with Mark and my family! Even if it's only 2 days. Mark and I booked a Mackinaw trip last week. We are overdue for a vacation, it's already been 4 months since our Disney 5 year anniversary trip. We are planning a Disney trip for right after graduation. We wont' be flying first class or staying in a "Savanna View" this time. Budget! Anyway, that is off topic. I'm hoping to lose another 10 pounds by the Mackinaw trip on August 25th.
I remember freaking out after an recurring allergic reaction. It lasted over 2 weeks. I honestly thought it was either peanut butter or Nutella and I was seriously worried. I can't live without PB! Turns out it was the Brita I had just bought..apparently I'm allergic to carbon filters. I returned it. I attempted to save the environment, but I failed.
This weekend I'm going camping. I'm allowing myself 1 S'more Saturday, 2 if I write down everything and exercise/do activity. I'm definitely trying something new..Dark Chocolate Reese instead of Hershey bar. Should be amazing.
I'm excited for a weekend away with Mark and my family! Even if it's only 2 days. Mark and I booked a Mackinaw trip last week. We are overdue for a vacation, it's already been 4 months since our Disney 5 year anniversary trip. We are planning a Disney trip for right after graduation. We wont' be flying first class or staying in a "Savanna View" this time. Budget! Anyway, that is off topic. I'm hoping to lose another 10 pounds by the Mackinaw trip on August 25th.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Fitness Update
Well, the 7 weeks of boot camp at the rec center has done nothing. My strength is actually down. I got an assessment today and it was terrible. I spend too much time doing exercises that apparently aren't doing anything. How's that for discouragement? At least I'm doing a pretty decent job food-wise, though my family likes to keep tons of JUNK here. I HATE that I'm known as the "healthy eater." I'd rather be known as the "eating for how our body was designed eater." Okay, no more venting. I'm definitely stronger because my family eats horrible. In 90% of the cases, I will say no thanks. I want to eat better yet, with less sweets. I used to eat sweets with every meal, now I can get away with doing it once per day. I want to have it be more like once every other day. Anyways...
I stopped at the grocery store totally intending on getting lettuce and celery. I forgot to get celery (craving this w/almond butter). Picked up watermelon, clementines, organic oatmeal, dark chocolate, and lettuce. I want it all right now. I still will have to make another trip for the celery, but I can wait. Also, I'm going to have to stop and get some stuff for this camping weekend.
Today's intake thus far:
Breakfast (late..10:30/11..I was slow moving today.):
Protein Shake: 1 scoop Jay Robb Vanilla PP, 1/4c. raspberries (frozen), 1/4 c. blackberries (frozen), 1/2 c. blueberries (frozen), and 1T natural almond butter (yummmm)- 5 points
Lunch (late again..3:30!)
Salad. 1 cup lettuce, 1T Grapeseed oil, seasoning, 3 ounces of chicken.- 6 points.
As of right now, I have 10 points remaining.
Still really bummed about my fitness.
Happy Eating! Well, don't eat because you're happy. Eat because you are HUNGRY. :)
I stopped at the grocery store totally intending on getting lettuce and celery. I forgot to get celery (craving this w/almond butter). Picked up watermelon, clementines, organic oatmeal, dark chocolate, and lettuce. I want it all right now. I still will have to make another trip for the celery, but I can wait. Also, I'm going to have to stop and get some stuff for this camping weekend.
Today's intake thus far:
Breakfast (late..10:30/11..I was slow moving today.):
Protein Shake: 1 scoop Jay Robb Vanilla PP, 1/4c. raspberries (frozen), 1/4 c. blackberries (frozen), 1/2 c. blueberries (frozen), and 1T natural almond butter (yummmm)- 5 points
Lunch (late again..3:30!)
Salad. 1 cup lettuce, 1T Grapeseed oil, seasoning, 3 ounces of chicken.- 6 points.
As of right now, I have 10 points remaining.
Still really bummed about my fitness.
Happy Eating! Well, don't eat because you're happy. Eat because you are HUNGRY. :)
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sabotage!
I ate really well Saturday, even at a catered dinner after Aunt Helen's funeral :'(.
At the luncheon, I filled half my plate with salad, drizzled 1 spoonful (appx. 1T) of dressing, and then filled the rest of my plate with mixed fruit, and 1/2 an Italian sausage with red peppers and onions. My plate was mostly fruits and vegetables! Victory. I had an extremely small piece of cake (1" by 1"), which was still within my points for the day.
When I got home, Ang ordered pizza and I ate 2 slices (even though points did not allow for this). I also had 1 sticky bun, but this was justified because it was Aunt Helen's recipe and we all remember her for these. My dad made them and left a full batch at home. I only had 1.
It's a new day, I started over. I just feel like I sabotaged my 10% that was supposed to happen tomorrow. I'm going to weigh in on Saturday morning this week. I really want to give myself the extra few days to recover from last night. Also, it's also a good plan because we are camping this weekend and I will have extra points.
I decided that for my goal, I want a Coach bag. I saw this super-cute new style swingpack (they are smaller), and I'm leaning towards this. However, they will probably be different when I reach my goal. That's okay though. I discussed this with the ladies at the Coach store and of course they were like ,"oh get it now and have your bf hide it." No. Reaching goals does not work that way, you don't buy your gift before you reach your goal. If I did, and hid it until goal (a few more months...) I would probably be bored with it already and not like it because, realistically, I would have owned it for a few months and it would be "old news" to me. If I get it when I reach my goal, I can immediately use it and it won't just be collecting dust in closet.
I really want popcorn today! I threw out a box of it today that I found because the expiration date was from 2009, lol. Apparently popcorn does not get touched in my house. Ang's bf went to buy her Dark Chocolate M&M's (mmmmm) and he's picking me up some 94%FF popcorn. I'm excited.
At the luncheon, I filled half my plate with salad, drizzled 1 spoonful (appx. 1T) of dressing, and then filled the rest of my plate with mixed fruit, and 1/2 an Italian sausage with red peppers and onions. My plate was mostly fruits and vegetables! Victory. I had an extremely small piece of cake (1" by 1"), which was still within my points for the day.
When I got home, Ang ordered pizza and I ate 2 slices (even though points did not allow for this). I also had 1 sticky bun, but this was justified because it was Aunt Helen's recipe and we all remember her for these. My dad made them and left a full batch at home. I only had 1.
It's a new day, I started over. I just feel like I sabotaged my 10% that was supposed to happen tomorrow. I'm going to weigh in on Saturday morning this week. I really want to give myself the extra few days to recover from last night. Also, it's also a good plan because we are camping this weekend and I will have extra points.
I decided that for my goal, I want a Coach bag. I saw this super-cute new style swingpack (they are smaller), and I'm leaning towards this. However, they will probably be different when I reach my goal. That's okay though. I discussed this with the ladies at the Coach store and of course they were like ,"oh get it now and have your bf hide it." No. Reaching goals does not work that way, you don't buy your gift before you reach your goal. If I did, and hid it until goal (a few more months...) I would probably be bored with it already and not like it because, realistically, I would have owned it for a few months and it would be "old news" to me. If I get it when I reach my goal, I can immediately use it and it won't just be collecting dust in closet.
I really want popcorn today! I threw out a box of it today that I found because the expiration date was from 2009, lol. Apparently popcorn does not get touched in my house. Ang's bf went to buy her Dark Chocolate M&M's (mmmmm) and he's picking me up some 94%FF popcorn. I'm excited.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
All Over the Place (this entry, that is.)
I have been working out faithfully lately.
Activity points so far (my WW week is Mon to Mon):
Tuesday: +4 (elliptical)
Wednesday: +7 (1/2 hour bootcamp, 1/2 hour team weight loss (cardio/weights), 1/2 hour team fitness/weights)
Thursday: +6 (1 hour yoga+1 hour Zumba)
Total: 17 points
My weight has been up a little yesterday/today, but iPeriod told me that TOM is expected today, so I'm guessing that's why (sorry if that's TMI..).
I scheduled a fitness assessment with the boot camp instructor next week. I hope it shows that I have less body fat because I have actually been doing weights faithfully for almost 2 months.
On a bitter-sweet note, I bought a really expensive pair of Guess jeans a few months ago..and...they are practically falling off. Anyone want a pair of size 31? I wish they could just transform into a smaller size. I have enough shorts/dresses/capris to get me through the summer, but new jeans will definitely be in order in the Fall.
Also, I had 3 people put my name on a referral when they signed up for the gym (Ang/Rose/Andrew), so I have $200 bucks to spend at Lifetime. I'm thinking tennis lessons and maybe swim lessons. I'm not a confident swimmer..I won't go in deep water at all. I plan on getting everything scheduled next week. I have always wanted to get tennis lessons!
Activity points so far (my WW week is Mon to Mon):
Tuesday: +4 (elliptical)
Wednesday: +7 (1/2 hour bootcamp, 1/2 hour team weight loss (cardio/weights), 1/2 hour team fitness/weights)
Thursday: +6 (1 hour yoga+1 hour Zumba)
Total: 17 points
My weight has been up a little yesterday/today, but iPeriod told me that TOM is expected today, so I'm guessing that's why (sorry if that's TMI..).
I scheduled a fitness assessment with the boot camp instructor next week. I hope it shows that I have less body fat because I have actually been doing weights faithfully for almost 2 months.
On a bitter-sweet note, I bought a really expensive pair of Guess jeans a few months ago..and...they are practically falling off. Anyone want a pair of size 31? I wish they could just transform into a smaller size. I have enough shorts/dresses/capris to get me through the summer, but new jeans will definitely be in order in the Fall.
Also, I had 3 people put my name on a referral when they signed up for the gym (Ang/Rose/Andrew), so I have $200 bucks to spend at Lifetime. I'm thinking tennis lessons and maybe swim lessons. I'm not a confident swimmer..I won't go in deep water at all. I plan on getting everything scheduled next week. I have always wanted to get tennis lessons!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
35 Points..
I used all of my 35 weeklies within 2 days. Ouch. I'm just going to focus on earning activity points and eating filling foods until weigh in next Monday. On the positive side, as long as I'm following, I will definitely lose because my I used all my extra points at the beginning of the week. Wish me luck! I'm trying to hit my 10% on Monday (15 pounds). I just have 1.5 to go!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Losing!! In a Good Way..
This week, I lost 2 pounds. It has been going well. This Wednesday, Rose and I are trying out TEAM Fitness/TEAM Weight Loss/Team Boot Camp at Lifetime. I might be able to get it for free because I referred Rose and Andrew to LTF and I'm supposed to get 100 myLT bucks, which will pay for 12 weeks of one of these classes. That would be great because my boot camp class ends next week.
I just finished my first 12 weeks of eating better. Here are my stats:
Week 1: Start (we just get an initial weigh in so, so no loss/gain)Began April 6, 2010
Week 2: -5 (down 5 total)
Week 3: 0 (5 total)
Week 4: -3 (8 total)
Week 5: 0 (8 total)
Week 6: -2 (10 total)
Week 7: +.75 (9.25 total)
Week 8: No Weigh In
Week 9: -3.75 (13 total)
Week 10: +1.5 (11.5 total)
Week 11: -2 (13.5 total)
I missed a week somewhere in there. Overall, I am happy with my 13.5 pound loss so far and I look forward to hitting my goal by the end of the Summer/beginning of Fall.
I worked out 6 days last week!
Yesterday was a NSV(non-scale victory). I spent the whole day at KOA and still stayed on plan. It was Father's Day, too! I always had a hard time on holidays (eating-wise), but now I see that it;s just another day and I can do this.
I just finished my first 12 weeks of eating better. Here are my stats:
Week 1: Start (we just get an initial weigh in so, so no loss/gain)Began April 6, 2010
Week 2: -5 (down 5 total)
Week 3: 0 (5 total)
Week 4: -3 (8 total)
Week 5: 0 (8 total)
Week 6: -2 (10 total)
Week 7: +.75 (9.25 total)
Week 8: No Weigh In
Week 9: -3.75 (13 total)
Week 10: +1.5 (11.5 total)
Week 11: -2 (13.5 total)
I missed a week somewhere in there. Overall, I am happy with my 13.5 pound loss so far and I look forward to hitting my goal by the end of the Summer/beginning of Fall.
I worked out 6 days last week!
Yesterday was a NSV(non-scale victory). I spent the whole day at KOA and still stayed on plan. It was Father's Day, too! I always had a hard time on holidays (eating-wise), but now I see that it;s just another day and I can do this.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Will Gain This Week
Yesterday, my stomach was bottomless. I was so hungry and nothing hit, even if it was packed with fiber and whole grains. New day today.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Quote...
"I have never found any answers to any of life's problems in my refrigerator."- From the Jay Robb fan page today.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
13 Pounds GONE!
Today, I weighed in at WW and lost 3.75 pounds! I've been following the WW points system with Maximized Living recipes/food choices. It hasn't even been hard! I have a new love of guacamole and celery. Almond butter and celery rocks, too! I made meatloaf last night and saved me some for tonight's dinner. I need to do the dishes, I'm not used to cooking this much!
My leader started discussing my goal weight. I told her that I wanted to be around 130 pounds, which is well within the BMI range of 120-150 pounds (as per WW) for my height of 5'5". She told me that I need a doctor's note if I want to go below 138. The reason I am confused is because I joined WW 2 years ago at 146 and got to 138. I never reached my 10% goal and they never made me stop at this weight. I ended up quitting right around then, but still..why do I have to stop at this weight now? Because I started at a higher weight than before? Oh, well. I guess I will have to waste a $20 copay on an visit to the doctor to ask for a note. I don't even remember the last time I was at the doctor's...I just don't want to give in and say yeah, okay 138 is my goal. I will be happy there, but it's not the number I want to be at.
I shouldn't focus on the numbers so much, but I was at 132 at one point and I want to be there again. I have 8.5 pounds before I reach 138, so once I get there, I will just keep going. I have a feeling that my body will let me know what weight it's comfortable at. If I'm eating the same amount of points and I'm still losing big numbers each week, I have a feeling that I'm able to keep going. I feel that my body will hit a plateau once it's where it wants to be.
After all, eating the same amount of points and giving my body as much food as it needs will keep me within the healthy weight range, it's just up to my body to figure out where it wants to me be at (within reason, of course).
My leader started discussing my goal weight. I told her that I wanted to be around 130 pounds, which is well within the BMI range of 120-150 pounds (as per WW) for my height of 5'5". She told me that I need a doctor's note if I want to go below 138. The reason I am confused is because I joined WW 2 years ago at 146 and got to 138. I never reached my 10% goal and they never made me stop at this weight. I ended up quitting right around then, but still..why do I have to stop at this weight now? Because I started at a higher weight than before? Oh, well. I guess I will have to waste a $20 copay on an visit to the doctor to ask for a note. I don't even remember the last time I was at the doctor's...I just don't want to give in and say yeah, okay 138 is my goal. I will be happy there, but it's not the number I want to be at.
I shouldn't focus on the numbers so much, but I was at 132 at one point and I want to be there again. I have 8.5 pounds before I reach 138, so once I get there, I will just keep going. I have a feeling that my body will let me know what weight it's comfortable at. If I'm eating the same amount of points and I'm still losing big numbers each week, I have a feeling that I'm able to keep going. I feel that my body will hit a plateau once it's where it wants to be.
After all, eating the same amount of points and giving my body as much food as it needs will keep me within the healthy weight range, it's just up to my body to figure out where it wants to me be at (within reason, of course).
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Maximized Living
I went to a Maximized Living Seminar yesterday and I have put forth a conscious effort to change my eating these past 2 days. I have been doing the WW plan modified with recipes from the Maximized Living Plan. The scale showed a 3.1 pound loss since yesterday! I weigh in on Tuesday, and I KNOW that I will have a great weight loss!
Last night, I made coconut chicken tenders. They were amazing! Ang, Mark, and my parents tried them and liked them. Mark was completely in love with them.
Recipe:
Coconut Chicken Tenders
Ingredients: 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 eggs
2 cups of coconut
1/2 cup of coconut oil
1. Melt coconut oil at medium heat, be sure not to scorch.
2. Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then roll in coconut.
3. Cook in coconut oil until done.
Easy and delicious! High in points on Weight Watchers (16 for 1/4 of the recipe), but this would be if you use ALL of the coconut oil. I found that I had some left after frying and lots of coconut left, which absorbed some of the oil. I counted all of the points anyways. Ang is making them right now for Nick and her.
I have used 11.5 points today thus far. Here is what I have had:
Breakfast: 4 slices turkey bacon (2 points), 2 eggs (scrambled, 4 points), skim milk (2 points)
Lunch: 2 tablespoons guacamole (1 point), 1 cup celery (o points), 1T almond butter (2.5 points). I didn't eat them together. I ate all the almond butter then finished my celery with guacamole.
Normally, I would eat more, but I'm going to Mark's dad's house for dinner, so I wanted to save 10 points for that. I don't know what we're having, but I'm going to be reasonable about my choices. I'm not hungry right now at all, so I don't feel deprived saving those points for later.
I'm OBSESSED with Zumba, officially. There's a class at 8:30 in the morning tomorrow, but it's not with the amazing teacher on Thursday nights. I may try it, undecided though! I have boot camp tomorrow night. I'm noticing a difference especially in my arms and thighs from this class. I actually am able to lift heavier weights, too!
Overall, I am still extremely motivated. Watching the scale go down in great, but seeing my body change is amazing. I'm now exactly 2 months into my journey, and I am ready to conquer this.
Last night, I made coconut chicken tenders. They were amazing! Ang, Mark, and my parents tried them and liked them. Mark was completely in love with them.
Recipe:
Coconut Chicken Tenders
Ingredients: 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 eggs
2 cups of coconut
1/2 cup of coconut oil
1. Melt coconut oil at medium heat, be sure not to scorch.
2. Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then roll in coconut.
3. Cook in coconut oil until done.
Easy and delicious! High in points on Weight Watchers (16 for 1/4 of the recipe), but this would be if you use ALL of the coconut oil. I found that I had some left after frying and lots of coconut left, which absorbed some of the oil. I counted all of the points anyways. Ang is making them right now for Nick and her.
I have used 11.5 points today thus far. Here is what I have had:
Breakfast: 4 slices turkey bacon (2 points), 2 eggs (scrambled, 4 points), skim milk (2 points)
Lunch: 2 tablespoons guacamole (1 point), 1 cup celery (o points), 1T almond butter (2.5 points). I didn't eat them together. I ate all the almond butter then finished my celery with guacamole.
Normally, I would eat more, but I'm going to Mark's dad's house for dinner, so I wanted to save 10 points for that. I don't know what we're having, but I'm going to be reasonable about my choices. I'm not hungry right now at all, so I don't feel deprived saving those points for later.
I'm OBSESSED with Zumba, officially. There's a class at 8:30 in the morning tomorrow, but it's not with the amazing teacher on Thursday nights. I may try it, undecided though! I have boot camp tomorrow night. I'm noticing a difference especially in my arms and thighs from this class. I actually am able to lift heavier weights, too!
Overall, I am still extremely motivated. Watching the scale go down in great, but seeing my body change is amazing. I'm now exactly 2 months into my journey, and I am ready to conquer this.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Etools
Not a long entry today.
I signed up for 2 free weeks of WW etools. I am unsure about it right now, but if I don't cancel, I will be charged $29.95 for 3 months. I am not sure if I want to pay that much since I no longer have HAP and must pay for the next 12 weeks of meetings (ouch!).
Two positive things today: 1. Crystal Light now makes a drink mix that is aspartame-free! I got a free sample at Lifetime yesterday, but I didn't try it yet. It's 30 calories, but I am learning that it's better to just have the real stuff instead of the fake. 2. I did boot camp and I am tired.
I signed up for 2 free weeks of WW etools. I am unsure about it right now, but if I don't cancel, I will be charged $29.95 for 3 months. I am not sure if I want to pay that much since I no longer have HAP and must pay for the next 12 weeks of meetings (ouch!).
Two positive things today: 1. Crystal Light now makes a drink mix that is aspartame-free! I got a free sample at Lifetime yesterday, but I didn't try it yet. It's 30 calories, but I am learning that it's better to just have the real stuff instead of the fake. 2. I did boot camp and I am tired.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Pop
Well, last week I gained 3/4 of a pound. I plan on using my no weigh in pass tomorrow due to the 3 s'mores over the weekend and 2 slices of pizza today. I feel so off track this week. I made my food and workout plan for the week, so hopefully it will be a quick bounce back.
Tonight I drank a can of Pepsi. I used to love Pepsi, but gave it up about 8 or 9 weeks ago because it was just too many points. Well, I officially feel disgusting right now, but I consider it a good thing. My body doesn't want that junk anymore and that is a great sign. It's almost like it's rejecting it. My eating has changed a lot in the past nearly 2 months. Even though the scale might not agree, I feel like a new person.
The aspartame/sucralose thing has been going amazing. I was getting bored of drinking just water or the occasional Trop50, so I hunted around this weekend and found that SoBe is sweetened with stevia. VitaminWater is also, but I have yet to find a flavor that I like.
Camping went better than I expected over the weekend, though I was over my points. It was much better than ever and I'm more confident that I can work my new eating into my favorite things to do. I made sure to make better choices (sorbet over ice cream, 3 s'mores instead of 8, LOTS of water, more walking than usual).
Tonight I drank a can of Pepsi. I used to love Pepsi, but gave it up about 8 or 9 weeks ago because it was just too many points. Well, I officially feel disgusting right now, but I consider it a good thing. My body doesn't want that junk anymore and that is a great sign. It's almost like it's rejecting it. My eating has changed a lot in the past nearly 2 months. Even though the scale might not agree, I feel like a new person.
The aspartame/sucralose thing has been going amazing. I was getting bored of drinking just water or the occasional Trop50, so I hunted around this weekend and found that SoBe is sweetened with stevia. VitaminWater is also, but I have yet to find a flavor that I like.
Camping went better than I expected over the weekend, though I was over my points. It was much better than ever and I'm more confident that I can work my new eating into my favorite things to do. I made sure to make better choices (sorbet over ice cream, 3 s'mores instead of 8, LOTS of water, more walking than usual).
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Best Workout Ever!
I just had the greatest workout. I did an hour of Strike and a half hour of Zumba for a total of 811 calories burned. The last time I burned nearly this many calories (750-ish)..I almost passed out. It's actually a funny story. See, I loved doing this class called Soul Grooves. Well, it was at a time like 6:45 to 7:45 or 7 to 8. I was meeting my friends at Starbucks right around the corner just after 9. So, I decided to do the class and then workout after just to kill time. I got to Starbucks with the girls and suddenly felt like I was going to pass out. Mark came and picked me up and we left my Jeep in the parking lot until late that night. It was the scariest feeling!
I actually was in pretty decent shape then, but it feels great to know that I can do this much and not pass out and feel great! I am a little sore, but that's a combination of tonight's workout and last night's boot camp. I feel great!
I actually was in pretty decent shape then, but it feels great to know that I can do this much and not pass out and feel great! I am a little sore, but that's a combination of tonight's workout and last night's boot camp. I feel great!
Keep Moving Forward
I love Meijer. I stopped and got a few groceries for this camping weekend. This included:bread, watermelon, mixed fruit, and a few other things. This week's weigh in was not good..I gained 3/4 of a pound. So, it's not that bad. I was kind of surprised that I gained because I ate really bad Saturday, but not as bad as my best day off of Weight Watchers. I ate all crap, but I expected my body to bounce back after doing pretty well all week and the days after. I guess I blew it on Saturday. The next day I woke up and started over. All people losing weight have slip-ups, but as long as I realize that I need to pick up the pieces and start over, I'm confident that I'm able to get back on track.
I think I'm retaining water like whoa. I've been drinking A LOT of water lately because it's been so hot. I think I'm close to 100 ounces per day. Is there way to fix this? I feel bloated!
I've been pushing myself extra hard in boot camp. I figured that because I only get an hour a week of it, I might as well make the best out of it. Tonight I am going to do Strike for an hour then hopefully pop into Zumba for a half hour.
My goal this weekend is to walk 30 laps around the camp. I don't know why I picked this number. Also, I'm going to play tennis with Mark, perhaps ride my bike and swim. I just want to keep busy so I don't EAT. Camping makes me nervous because I always eat too much. I just have to stay focused on the bigger picture.
I feel like I have to keep fighting for what I want because I am the only one who can achieve it or give up on it. I can do this. As Walt Disney once said, "Keep moving forward.."
I think I'm retaining water like whoa. I've been drinking A LOT of water lately because it's been so hot. I think I'm close to 100 ounces per day. Is there way to fix this? I feel bloated!
I've been pushing myself extra hard in boot camp. I figured that because I only get an hour a week of it, I might as well make the best out of it. Tonight I am going to do Strike for an hour then hopefully pop into Zumba for a half hour.
My goal this weekend is to walk 30 laps around the camp. I don't know why I picked this number. Also, I'm going to play tennis with Mark, perhaps ride my bike and swim. I just want to keep busy so I don't EAT. Camping makes me nervous because I always eat too much. I just have to stay focused on the bigger picture.
I feel like I have to keep fighting for what I want because I am the only one who can achieve it or give up on it. I can do this. As Walt Disney once said, "Keep moving forward.."
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Cake, Anyone?
Today I did Zumba for the first time, and it was great! I will definitely be adding that to my workout routine. I burned just under 1700 calories this week in 5 workouts, which earned me a total of 17 activity points for the week. My HR monitor told me so. I did Boot Camp (1/2 hour) twice, Strike once, Zumba once, and Yoga once. I think it's a good balance between strength and cardio.
Tonight I am going to my cousin's birthday party, which means there will be cake. If it's chocolate, no big deal, I don't like chocolate anyways. If it's vanilla...well, I have extra points saved for a slice.
Tomorrow: Movies possibly. Shrek came out and I really want to see it. I may pop 94% FF popcorn and bring it in a ziploc baggie, along with a fudge stripe 100 calorie pack. Hey, it beats eating from Mark's popcorn and buying a bag of candy for $4 and LOTS of calories.
Tonight I am going to my cousin's birthday party, which means there will be cake. If it's chocolate, no big deal, I don't like chocolate anyways. If it's vanilla...well, I have extra points saved for a slice.
Tomorrow: Movies possibly. Shrek came out and I really want to see it. I may pop 94% FF popcorn and bring it in a ziploc baggie, along with a fudge stripe 100 calorie pack. Hey, it beats eating from Mark's popcorn and buying a bag of candy for $4 and LOTS of calories.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
You Must Begin to Think of Yourself as Becoming the Person You Want to be.
"You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be."~ David Viscott
How inspirational! I do this. Often.
I cleared out the aspartame last night. Gone. My Weight Watchers started out aiming to be within the points, but now I'm aiming to eat better within WW.
I can't believe I lost 10 pounds. It just doesn't seem real. I was 10 pounds heavier 7 weeks ago? It's hard to believe. I feel much better overall. When I gained the weight, I started having issues with acid and my throat getting tight. Those symptoms? I have only noticed the acid 2 times in the past few weeks, which is amazing. My throat getting tight...I can't remember when the last time was.
My workout this week has kicked my @*!. Boot camp twice, yoga, Strike (kickboxing with a Strike bar and weighted gloves), and possibly Zumba Saturday. I have made sure to get my protein shake in everyday. It really helps..and it tastes great. I'm thinking about buying the 80 ounce container since my 12 ounces is going fast. It's expensive, though. I just have to keep reminding myself that this is an investment in ME, so $ should not matter. I might think about it and buy it when I have a good cash week (babysitting/pay days). We'll see.
Anyways, I feel like I repeat myself in this blog constantly. I will try to spice things up. Hence, the quotes the past 2 posts.
Can I tell you a fear? Next weekend starts camping season and I know that I gain weight eating constantly when camping. This is going to the be the biggest challenge for me. I can see myself eating 75 s'mores in one sitting. Well, not that many. My biggest thing will be planning. I am doing really well planning out my meals. Wish me luck.
Tonight I rejected my Skinny Cow ice cream again. I am full from my shake (mango, pineapple, Trop50, Vanilla PP)..yum. My family is on a nightly brownie kick apparently. The brownie mixes were on sale for $0.75 this week and I guess we need to stock up in case there's some sort of brownie shortage (haha). There is a whole fresh pan of brownies with (gross) chocolate frosting on them. I am less tempted because of the frosting because I hate chocolate frosting. They don't even appeal to me. What is wrong with me?!
Lastly, I want to let you all know that there will probably be before/during pictures soon. Ang, Nick, and I took pictures around Christmas time of front and side views, and I want to wear the same outfit and do it again. I will post these pictures when I get around to it, hopefully by the beginning of next week.
I want to thank everyone for reading this blog! You keep me going!
How inspirational! I do this. Often.
I cleared out the aspartame last night. Gone. My Weight Watchers started out aiming to be within the points, but now I'm aiming to eat better within WW.
I can't believe I lost 10 pounds. It just doesn't seem real. I was 10 pounds heavier 7 weeks ago? It's hard to believe. I feel much better overall. When I gained the weight, I started having issues with acid and my throat getting tight. Those symptoms? I have only noticed the acid 2 times in the past few weeks, which is amazing. My throat getting tight...I can't remember when the last time was.
My workout this week has kicked my @*!. Boot camp twice, yoga, Strike (kickboxing with a Strike bar and weighted gloves), and possibly Zumba Saturday. I have made sure to get my protein shake in everyday. It really helps..and it tastes great. I'm thinking about buying the 80 ounce container since my 12 ounces is going fast. It's expensive, though. I just have to keep reminding myself that this is an investment in ME, so $ should not matter. I might think about it and buy it when I have a good cash week (babysitting/pay days). We'll see.
Anyways, I feel like I repeat myself in this blog constantly. I will try to spice things up. Hence, the quotes the past 2 posts.
Can I tell you a fear? Next weekend starts camping season and I know that I gain weight eating constantly when camping. This is going to the be the biggest challenge for me. I can see myself eating 75 s'mores in one sitting. Well, not that many. My biggest thing will be planning. I am doing really well planning out my meals. Wish me luck.
Tonight I rejected my Skinny Cow ice cream again. I am full from my shake (mango, pineapple, Trop50, Vanilla PP)..yum. My family is on a nightly brownie kick apparently. The brownie mixes were on sale for $0.75 this week and I guess we need to stock up in case there's some sort of brownie shortage (haha). There is a whole fresh pan of brownies with (gross) chocolate frosting on them. I am less tempted because of the frosting because I hate chocolate frosting. They don't even appeal to me. What is wrong with me?!
Lastly, I want to let you all know that there will probably be before/during pictures soon. Ang, Nick, and I took pictures around Christmas time of front and side views, and I want to wear the same outfit and do it again. I will post these pictures when I get around to it, hopefully by the beginning of next week.
I want to thank everyone for reading this blog! You keep me going!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
You Don't Drown by Falling in the Water. You Drown by Staying There
I worked for a few hours this morning, and was exhausted after. I ended up napping for 2 hours, and it was amazing. I never nap anymore, I should do this more often.
I gave in to the brownies today. 8 points worth. Ouch...won't do that again. They weren't worth it at all and did not taste like I expected. I'm still so over sweets..why?! I didn't even want a Skinny Cow tonight and I ALWAYS want those. Did I loose my sweet tooth? Is this possible?
I just realized that I used an extra point today..because I am in a new "decade," I lose a point! I now get 21 per day. On a good note, I was jogging at my class tonight and I realized that my pants were too loose! I need smaller workout pants because I hate when they are loose and I'm constantly tugging on them. I'm hoping to go down a size in jeans soon.
I'm trying not to focus on the journey ahead of me because I don't want it to become overwhelming. I take it a day at a time, a meal at a time, a workout at a time. Just focusing on the near future is really helping me continue my journey to my long term goals.
I found a fitting quote today.
"You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there." ~Unknown
I just like it a lot. I'm not staying in the water anymore. I'm doing this and I remind myself everyday that I am well into my journey and there is no turning back. So motivated right now..if it wasn't 10 at night and dark, I would be jogging around my sub.
I gave in to the brownies today. 8 points worth. Ouch...won't do that again. They weren't worth it at all and did not taste like I expected. I'm still so over sweets..why?! I didn't even want a Skinny Cow tonight and I ALWAYS want those. Did I loose my sweet tooth? Is this possible?
I just realized that I used an extra point today..because I am in a new "decade," I lose a point! I now get 21 per day. On a good note, I was jogging at my class tonight and I realized that my pants were too loose! I need smaller workout pants because I hate when they are loose and I'm constantly tugging on them. I'm hoping to go down a size in jeans soon.
I'm trying not to focus on the journey ahead of me because I don't want it to become overwhelming. I take it a day at a time, a meal at a time, a workout at a time. Just focusing on the near future is really helping me continue my journey to my long term goals.
I found a fitting quote today.
"You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there." ~Unknown
I just like it a lot. I'm not staying in the water anymore. I'm doing this and I remind myself everyday that I am well into my journey and there is no turning back. So motivated right now..if it wasn't 10 at night and dark, I would be jogging around my sub.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Aspartame-Free
I'm going completely aspartame free. I have already cut out anything and everything "sugar-free," but I am reading the labels extremely carefully. No Splenda (sucralose) or aspartame. I bought a bunch of Diet A&W on sale a few weeks ago and I'm really regretting it. That's my last thing to kick w/aspartame in it. No more sugar-free jello, pudding, drinks, etc. Nothing. I'm just going to bring the pop camping next weekend and hope everyone else drinks it.
Ang and I were in Kroger the other day looking for a pomegranate mix of some sort to make and found that EVERY Crystal Light pack had aspartame in it. I used to use the On-The-Go packs. It was such a bummer that I never knew this.
I was in my WW meeting and the people were raving about sugar-free this and Splenda that. Do they know the studies on this crap?! One time awhile ago, Ang and I were at Beaumont and some lady next to us started talking about her daughter and aspartame. She said that her heart was racing, and all these other symptoms, but when she gave up things with aspartame and sucralose in it, these symptoms stopped.
It's a hard thing to do. Yes, things sugar-free are less in calories, but is this worth it? More and more I'm starting to think not. Saving calories means nothing when the stuff you are taking in is terrible for you. Ang has long been telling me I shouldn't have this stuff, and ever since I have made this commitment to become healthier, I have regretted not listening earlier. I have been aspartame-free for 4 days now.
Goodbye, Aspartame!
http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/dangers.htm
Ang and I were in Kroger the other day looking for a pomegranate mix of some sort to make and found that EVERY Crystal Light pack had aspartame in it. I used to use the On-The-Go packs. It was such a bummer that I never knew this.
I was in my WW meeting and the people were raving about sugar-free this and Splenda that. Do they know the studies on this crap?! One time awhile ago, Ang and I were at Beaumont and some lady next to us started talking about her daughter and aspartame. She said that her heart was racing, and all these other symptoms, but when she gave up things with aspartame and sucralose in it, these symptoms stopped.
It's a hard thing to do. Yes, things sugar-free are less in calories, but is this worth it? More and more I'm starting to think not. Saving calories means nothing when the stuff you are taking in is terrible for you. Ang has long been telling me I shouldn't have this stuff, and ever since I have made this commitment to become healthier, I have regretted not listening earlier. I have been aspartame-free for 4 days now.
Goodbye, Aspartame!
http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/dangers.htm
10 Pounds..See Ya!
There it is! The 10 pound ribbon that I got during the meeting today. It's such a huge accomplishment. The last time I did WW (like 3 years ago), I never got past like 8 pounds. I did it! This has motivated me to make a tentative non-food rewards list.[x] 10 pounds- New Shoes (Lacoste..ordered them and I can't wait!)
[ ]15 pounds- Hair
[ ]20 pounds- Massage and Mani/Pedi (any clean salons out there?)
[ ]25 pounds- New Bike
[ ]30 pounds (goal)- Weekend Trip? Mackinac? Chicago?
I just made an amazing smoothie. 1/2 cup frozen mangoes, 1/2c. frozen pineapples, 10 ounces Trop 50, and 1 scoop Jay Robb Vanilla Protein Powder. Yum! Worth a try.
My dad is baking brownies right now..it's 4 points for 1/20..hardly worth it. I think I have the willpower to pass at this point. I haven't had a craving for sweets this week. Odd?
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Whey Protein
Yesterday, I went to Whole Foods to get the protein that was recommended to me. I'm going to try it tonight (and have Mark try it with me, too!). It smells like cake batter so hopefully it tastes like it, too. It was sort of expensive ($22.99), but I wanted to get it anyway and compare it with the 365 brand when it's back in stock (it was all out--good sign?).
I also bought bags of 365 brand frozen mangoes, pineapples, and mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) for my smoothies. 365 has a great Asian Stir-fry mix. They also have an awesome mix of peppers (red, yellow, green) that they call "stoplight peppers." It was $2.39 for the bag, which is amazing because they have all three colors in them. The red and yellow peppers are always more expensive than the green ones, so I find myself buying only green because I can't ever justify spending more on the other colors. This morning I put 1/2c. frozen peppers with egg beaters and low-fat cheese. It was GREAT!
Did I mention I splurged and treated myself to cucumber/avocado/asparagus sushi? $5.39..ouch! I made myself an Excel spreadsheet of my earnings/savings, so I am really watching my purchases. My goal is to save more than I have already been.
I have been sick the past few days. I think it's just allergies. I can't taste anything.
Anyways, today's goal is to be outside a lot. Ang and I are probably going to go for a bike ride at Stoney. I'm not sure if anyone even reads this blog, but at least I'll be able to look back on it and see my journey.
I also bought bags of 365 brand frozen mangoes, pineapples, and mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) for my smoothies. 365 has a great Asian Stir-fry mix. They also have an awesome mix of peppers (red, yellow, green) that they call "stoplight peppers." It was $2.39 for the bag, which is amazing because they have all three colors in them. The red and yellow peppers are always more expensive than the green ones, so I find myself buying only green because I can't ever justify spending more on the other colors. This morning I put 1/2c. frozen peppers with egg beaters and low-fat cheese. It was GREAT!
Did I mention I splurged and treated myself to cucumber/avocado/asparagus sushi? $5.39..ouch! I made myself an Excel spreadsheet of my earnings/savings, so I am really watching my purchases. My goal is to save more than I have already been.
I have been sick the past few days. I think it's just allergies. I can't taste anything.
Anyways, today's goal is to be outside a lot. Ang and I are probably going to go for a bike ride at Stoney. I'm not sure if anyone even reads this blog, but at least I'll be able to look back on it and see my journey.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Boot Camp
This morning, my legs are so sore from boot camp! I actually was surprised by myself last night. The trainer makes us run 2 laps around the indoor track to warm-up. I was in the lead the whole time. I really like it. It's only a half hour and I think that I might sign up for the hour long one next session.
On a different note, I got an 86% on my Calculus final! I missed only 7 questions..woot woot! I have some free time now because I have no classes. More free time to workout! Finally!
On a different note, I got an 86% on my Calculus final! I missed only 7 questions..woot woot! I have some free time now because I have no classes. More free time to workout! Finally!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Off Track
Well, I am off track and struggling to get back on. Friday I ate within my points, Saturday I used almost all of my weeklies, Sunday I used the rest and then some (yikesss!), and Monday I ate a giant piece of pineapple upside down cake at about 11:30 at night. Tuesday I was back on track, and today I am doing well thus far. I just need to get it together!!
Yesterday I had a great workout. I did an hour of yoga, then a half hour of cardio. Tonight I start boot camp, tomorrow I'm hoping to get into Strike, and Saturday I'm doing a bosu class. Pretty decent workout week if all goes well.
I have decided to weigh in on Saturday just to give me an extra few days. I will be going to the 7 a.m. meeting since it's the only one that works with my schedule.
In other news, I have a calculus final tomorrow. Normally, I would eat junk and stress about it, but I'm not and I don't even miss it. Stress is something that I don't want/need, so I refuse to have it today.
Yesterday I had a great workout. I did an hour of yoga, then a half hour of cardio. Tonight I start boot camp, tomorrow I'm hoping to get into Strike, and Saturday I'm doing a bosu class. Pretty decent workout week if all goes well.
I have decided to weigh in on Saturday just to give me an extra few days. I will be going to the 7 a.m. meeting since it's the only one that works with my schedule.
In other news, I have a calculus final tomorrow. Normally, I would eat junk and stress about it, but I'm not and I don't even miss it. Stress is something that I don't want/need, so I refuse to have it today.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Meijer!
I didn't gain/lose anything, but I'm okay with that. I talked to the WW lady today and she said that my pattern is lose a lot, lose nothing, lose a lot, lose nothing...so next week..lose a lot!!
I went grocery shopping after work today. Meijer is on my way home and I love Meijer, especially the one at 26/Van Dyke because I used to work there and it's newer than the one on Hall/Hayes. Anywho, I had a $6 in coupons and only bought sale items...my receipt said that I saved $25 and some change! Yeah! I might not make a lot of money, but I spend it and save it wisely.
I have been on WW exactly one month today! These first 30 days have left me a little more confident, but overall more prepared to keep moving along on this journey. It's the best feeling when people begin to notice what you are working for. It seems like this week was the week that people have started noticing!
Side note: I'm wondering if I should re-name my journal? It's been 30 days, and I am a better me. I will try to think of a new blog title. Suggestions are welcome.
I went grocery shopping after work today. Meijer is on my way home and I love Meijer, especially the one at 26/Van Dyke because I used to work there and it's newer than the one on Hall/Hayes. Anywho, I had a $6 in coupons and only bought sale items...my receipt said that I saved $25 and some change! Yeah! I might not make a lot of money, but I spend it and save it wisely.
I have been on WW exactly one month today! These first 30 days have left me a little more confident, but overall more prepared to keep moving along on this journey. It's the best feeling when people begin to notice what you are working for. It seems like this week was the week that people have started noticing!
Side note: I'm wondering if I should re-name my journal? It's been 30 days, and I am a better me. I will try to think of a new blog title. Suggestions are welcome.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Yoga.
I'm nervous about weigh-in Thursday. I was on track today, I did 30 minutes of cardio and an hour of yoga. I'm getting into this yoga thing. I have been pushing myself harder each time and trying to stay in the poses. I have never liked it, but I am glad that I gave it a second chance.
Tomorrow I'm going to get some cardio in after work. I'm excited to spend a little bit of time with Mark tomorrow night! :)
Tomorrow I'm going to get some cardio in after work. I'm excited to spend a little bit of time with Mark tomorrow night! :)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Weekend..
I am so stressed out, and my eating has really suffered because of it.
Yesterday, my uncle ended up in the hospital with a serious injury. We were there the entire day and I ate junk. A Starbucks frapp, Odwalla bar, piece of cheese pizza, bagel, cream cheese, pop. It was just a stressful situation and when I get worried, I eat. This is a bad habit that I need to break.
Tomorrow I have a calculus test. I'm so stressed over that because if I blow this test, then my grade will suffer a lot. I ate a lot of junk today again because I have been CRAVING it. Anything sweet, anything! After tomorrow, I will only have 1 exam left before summer..I really really really need it. I weigh in Thursday and I already expect a gain. I will be back on track tomorrow.
I have scheduled a session of yoga tomorrow right after my test. It is very needed and I just want to melt into my yoga mat. I'm also going camping this weekend and I start boot camp Monday. I have a lot to look forward too, I just have to get through this test tomorrow! Keep moving forward...
Yesterday, my uncle ended up in the hospital with a serious injury. We were there the entire day and I ate junk. A Starbucks frapp, Odwalla bar, piece of cheese pizza, bagel, cream cheese, pop. It was just a stressful situation and when I get worried, I eat. This is a bad habit that I need to break.
Tomorrow I have a calculus test. I'm so stressed over that because if I blow this test, then my grade will suffer a lot. I ate a lot of junk today again because I have been CRAVING it. Anything sweet, anything! After tomorrow, I will only have 1 exam left before summer..I really really really need it. I weigh in Thursday and I already expect a gain. I will be back on track tomorrow.
I have scheduled a session of yoga tomorrow right after my test. It is very needed and I just want to melt into my yoga mat. I'm also going camping this weekend and I start boot camp Monday. I have a lot to look forward too, I just have to get through this test tomorrow! Keep moving forward...
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Boot Camp!!
I just signed up for boot camp at the Macomb Rec center! I can't wait! It ended up being only $5 per session. Hopefully I can see some results and go on to the longer/harder bootcamp they offer. We shall see! It starts Monday, May 10th.
Strike!
This morning, I decided to do Strike (kickboxing with weighted gloves and a strike bar). I loved the teacher, she was extremely motivating and really pushed me to "get it." I burned almost 650 calories in an hour, which earned me 6 activity points today!! I am so energized right now!
I really need to get to Sears today to replace the battery in my heart rate monitor and strap. It has read "low battery" for a few weeks now, and I know that the battery is almost done for. I heard Sears replaces it because it's hard to do on your own.
Today, I am making those mini pizzas again per Mark's request! Can't wait.
I really need to get to Sears today to replace the battery in my heart rate monitor and strap. It has read "low battery" for a few weeks now, and I know that the battery is almost done for. I heard Sears replaces it because it's hard to do on your own.
Today, I am making those mini pizzas again per Mark's request! Can't wait.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
8 pounds!
This week I lost 3 pounds, which brings my total weight loss to 8 pounds. My jeans that I just bought before FL are really loose, and I fit into my capris from last summer! I'm also noticing that my promise ring that Mark got me is constantly spinning around my finger. Yeah!
In just 1.5 pounds, I lose 1 point. It's sad that I have to start eating less, but I'm more excited about being in a new "decade."
On my way out of weigh in, some lady in the parking lot asked me "How are the scales today?" I said, "I LOST 3 POUNDS!" She was really excited and I know she could tell I was.
Also, I went to Meijer on my way home from work, and I had 3 coupons for a total of $4.25 off my order. This is exciting because after all of the sales and coupons, I walked out with 2 full big Whole Foods reusable bags of groceries for just $20!
So, all in all, it's been a good day. I'm semi-stressed about school because I have a lot of Calculus homework to do and a big test on Tuesday, but I've been working constantly on it, so hopefully I will get a big part of it done. As always, I'm optimistic.
In just 1.5 pounds, I lose 1 point. It's sad that I have to start eating less, but I'm more excited about being in a new "decade."
On my way out of weigh in, some lady in the parking lot asked me "How are the scales today?" I said, "I LOST 3 POUNDS!" She was really excited and I know she could tell I was.
Also, I went to Meijer on my way home from work, and I had 3 coupons for a total of $4.25 off my order. This is exciting because after all of the sales and coupons, I walked out with 2 full big Whole Foods reusable bags of groceries for just $20!
So, all in all, it's been a good day. I'm semi-stressed about school because I have a lot of Calculus homework to do and a big test on Tuesday, but I've been working constantly on it, so hopefully I will get a big part of it done. As always, I'm optimistic.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Weigh In Tomorrow!
Let's hope it goes well! I didn't eat brownies the night before so I'm hoping for the best!
Monday, April 26, 2010
NO POINTS!
I used all my points for the day by 5 o'clock. I have 8 weeklies left and I don't want to use them all, but I might just have to. I planned out my meals, but I just ended up being more hungry after I got out of work.
Work has stressed me out a little..I just went from 20/25 hours to 9. Things are totally messed up and I hope they all get fixed soon. I need to keep saving for everything! I have to pay in for my classes next year because all of my grants only lasted 8 semesters. I only 6 classes and student teaching left! That may be the root of my eating today. I also have a final exam tomorrow, and lots of calculus homework to do. I should really get off this computer because I am accomplishing nothing. At least I only have 3 weeks left of classes!
Work has stressed me out a little..I just went from 20/25 hours to 9. Things are totally messed up and I hope they all get fixed soon. I need to keep saving for everything! I have to pay in for my classes next year because all of my grants only lasted 8 semesters. I only 6 classes and student teaching left! That may be the root of my eating today. I also have a final exam tomorrow, and lots of calculus homework to do. I should really get off this computer because I am accomplishing nothing. At least I only have 3 weeks left of classes!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
M & M's
On the down side, those dark chocolate M & M's that I calculated to be 3 points are actually 5. How did I calculate wrong? ugh. I eat 1/4 c. microwaved at night for my treat. It looks like I'm cutting down to 1/8 of a cup, or I can continue with the 1/4c. and use my weeklies.
On the plus side, my home scale (WW brand) shows a total loss of 9 pounds!!! My scale has a thing where you can program up to 4 people's weight and it shows loss or gain amount after you weight. Well, my weight is now exactly 1 pound away from where I was in January of 2009. I'm on my way down!!
I decided to try and make mini goat cheese and turkey pizzas tonight. It was just a random thought yesterday in Kroger. Hopefully the come out tasting like I had imagined. I will update later with my overall thought of them and my recipe.
Update: These were AMAZING. Mark loved them, too! My sister is scared of goat cheese, but I assured her that the name is worse than the cheese.
Turkey and Goat Cheese Mini Pizzas
Makes 12
Nutrition Facts for 12:
On the plus side, my home scale (WW brand) shows a total loss of 9 pounds!!! My scale has a thing where you can program up to 4 people's weight and it shows loss or gain amount after you weight. Well, my weight is now exactly 1 pound away from where I was in January of 2009. I'm on my way down!!
I decided to try and make mini goat cheese and turkey pizzas tonight. It was just a random thought yesterday in Kroger. Hopefully the come out tasting like I had imagined. I will update later with my overall thought of them and my recipe.
Update: These were AMAZING. Mark loved them, too! My sister is scared of goat cheese, but I assured her that the name is worse than the cheese.
Turkey and Goat Cheese Mini Pizzas
Makes 12
Nutrition Facts for 12:
Calories: 1430, Fats:52, Fiber:4, 32 points total
Nutrition Facts for 1:
Calories: 119, Fats:4, Fiber: 0, 3 points each.
Ingredients:
Thomas’ Better Start Light Multi-Grain English Muffins, 1 package
4 ounces Goat Cheese (I used 80 calorie, 5g. fat regular)
Pizza Sauce, 1 cup (I used Kroger Brand pizza parlor style)
Ground Turkey (I used two Jennie-O 95/5 Turkey burgers)
Directions:
1. Thaw turkey.
2. Heat oven to 400.
3. Break the thawed turkey apart and cook on the stove top.
4. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray and lay halves of the English muffins on the pan. It’s best to keep the inside/softer side of the muffin faced up because it will hold the toppings better.
5. Put 1 Tablespoon of Pizza Sauce on each English muffin, then spread.
6. Divide the turkey into 12, about 1 ounce of turkey each. Put turkey on mini pizzas.
7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on each mini-pizza.
8. Bake 8-10 minutes.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
P.F Chang's
I'm going to P.F Chang's tonight with Mark, Rose, and Andrew. I planned ahead. I will be getting the Buddha's Feast stir-fried with brown rice, packaging half up before eating, then getting a mini dessert if I feel like it (half stir fry: 4 pts, half rice: 3 points, mini dessert: 2-3 points, depending on which one). I don't want to use more than 5 of my weeklies today, but I still have 28 available.
Getting ready to make a breakfast smoothie. 1 WW Chocolate smoothie packet (1 p.t), 1 cup skim milk (2 pts), 2 teaspoons olive oil (3 points), and 1 teaspoon peanut butter (2 points). Total: 8 points. It should keep me full for a while. For those of you reading this and not doing WW, we have to get 2 teaspoons of olive oil in during the day and I find it easy to add it to the smoothie. You can't even taste it!
Update: All went well with dinner! I asked for a to go bag with my meal and packaged half up before I ate. The waiter laughed, but I didn't care. Now, I have lunch for the next day.
Getting ready to make a breakfast smoothie. 1 WW Chocolate smoothie packet (1 p.t), 1 cup skim milk (2 pts), 2 teaspoons olive oil (3 points), and 1 teaspoon peanut butter (2 points). Total: 8 points. It should keep me full for a while. For those of you reading this and not doing WW, we have to get 2 teaspoons of olive oil in during the day and I find it easy to add it to the smoothie. You can't even taste it!
Update: All went well with dinner! I asked for a to go bag with my meal and packaged half up before I ate. The waiter laughed, but I didn't care. Now, I have lunch for the next day.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Week 2?
I am worried about weighing in today, even though I am doing it in the morning as opposed to night like the previous 2. Last night Ang made brownies. 'nuf said.
Update: +/- 0.0. I stayed the same.
Update: +/- 0.0. I stayed the same.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The First Week is Over! Weigh-In #1
Well, today was my first weigh in. I wanted to scream when I heard how much I had lost. *Drum Roll* FIVE POUNDS!! I got my 5 pound star sticker at my first weigh in. I am so motivated and confident right now. I know that I can tackle what comes at me. Bring it on.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Day 5
Well, last night Mark and I ended up going to bd's. I was excited because it was in my dining out companion book, however, I found it more useful to just create my stir fry online and find the points with the total calories, fat, and fiber. It would have ended up being much less points with the dining out companion. Anyways, it turned out to be 11 points, but I rounded it up to 13 because I couldn't use exact measurements.
I had water with lemon, too. I find it so easy to drink a lot of water at restaurants. That's not different though, I rarely order pop and never order anything alcoholic. I don't drink. I feel like it's a waste of calories. I think that I've had maybe 4 drinks since I turned 21. Only 1 being in 2010. Go me!
After, we went to DQ for ice cream! I got a small cocoa fudge sundae (8 points). This went into my weekly extra points, but I still have 23 left for 2 days. I also found 0 point fudge bars at DQ, so Mark bought me a box. I can't wait to try them out tonight or tomorrow as a treat!
Today, my sister and I are going to bike ride around Stoney Creek (6 miles). We're just waiting for my dad to get home to see if he wants to join.
It's been 5 days since I've joined Weight Watchers and I feel much better already! It was easy to dive right in knowing that I HAVE to weigh in at the meetings. I'm really excited to weigh in and hopefully it shows a loss. I will be weighing in on Wednesday this week because I don't get home from class until about 8 at night.
I had water with lemon, too. I find it so easy to drink a lot of water at restaurants. That's not different though, I rarely order pop and never order anything alcoholic. I don't drink. I feel like it's a waste of calories. I think that I've had maybe 4 drinks since I turned 21. Only 1 being in 2010. Go me!
After, we went to DQ for ice cream! I got a small cocoa fudge sundae (8 points). This went into my weekly extra points, but I still have 23 left for 2 days. I also found 0 point fudge bars at DQ, so Mark bought me a box. I can't wait to try them out tonight or tomorrow as a treat!
Today, my sister and I are going to bike ride around Stoney Creek (6 miles). We're just waiting for my dad to get home to see if he wants to join.
It's been 5 days since I've joined Weight Watchers and I feel much better already! It was easy to dive right in knowing that I HAVE to weigh in at the meetings. I'm really excited to weigh in and hopefully it shows a loss. I will be weighing in on Wednesday this week because I don't get home from class until about 8 at night.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Days 2-4
It's day 4. I already feel better and have noticed my new jeans getting looser! I'm hoping to weigh in at 5 pounds less on Tuesday. I went out to eat twice so far and made good choices (sushi-3 points, french onion (no bread bowl)-6 points).
Downfall: snacked late last night (100 cal cheez-its, 2 mini candybars). Not bad though!
Tonight is date night with Mark. He's supportive so I know that he will help me make good choices IF we decide to eat out. Though, I'm trying to change our date nights into mostly non-food related dates (i.e. no restaurants). I still have 31 free points left, though.
It's almost time for work! I'm packing myself 2 clementines so that I can get my two fruit requirements in on break.
Downfall: snacked late last night (100 cal cheez-its, 2 mini candybars). Not bad though!
Tonight is date night with Mark. He's supportive so I know that he will help me make good choices IF we decide to eat out. Though, I'm trying to change our date nights into mostly non-food related dates (i.e. no restaurants). I still have 31 free points left, though.
It's almost time for work! I'm packing myself 2 clementines so that I can get my two fruit requirements in on break.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Just Joined!
Well, today is Day 1. Officially. After much thought, I decided to invest in Weight Watchers. An investment, that's all. Investing in me. Lately, I have put money into a vacation, my savings, my boyfriend, my cricut, my education, etc. Now, me.
The scale has been tipping a lot lately. In high school, I was 132 pounds. I liked it, I felt fine. After going up a little, down a little, I settled in at 138. I wasn't happy with it, but it was ok. Last year, I weighed in for a Biggest Loser challenge at work at 149. Ouch. I cried. Tonight, 159.5. Ouch. The most I have ever weighed. 27.5 pounds away from my weight that I was satisfied with.
I transferred extra money into my checking account, fully expecting to burn a hole in my wallet in order to invest in myself. I spent $25. Thanks HAP! I didn't think I qualified for the discount, but I get a full 12 weeks on WW for just $25?!
My meeting tonight was at 5:30. It was the only night that worked for me because I have school and work all other times. I would have rather weighed in in the morning, but I know that I will still see a weight loss no matter what time my meeting falls.
This blog will be private. I won't tell anyone about it until I start losing weight and feeling better.
Goals: Weight: 125-135; Pants: 4 or 6
The scale has been tipping a lot lately. In high school, I was 132 pounds. I liked it, I felt fine. After going up a little, down a little, I settled in at 138. I wasn't happy with it, but it was ok. Last year, I weighed in for a Biggest Loser challenge at work at 149. Ouch. I cried. Tonight, 159.5. Ouch. The most I have ever weighed. 27.5 pounds away from my weight that I was satisfied with.
I transferred extra money into my checking account, fully expecting to burn a hole in my wallet in order to invest in myself. I spent $25. Thanks HAP! I didn't think I qualified for the discount, but I get a full 12 weeks on WW for just $25?!
My meeting tonight was at 5:30. It was the only night that worked for me because I have school and work all other times. I would have rather weighed in in the morning, but I know that I will still see a weight loss no matter what time my meeting falls.
This blog will be private. I won't tell anyone about it until I start losing weight and feeling better.
Goals: Weight: 125-135; Pants: 4 or 6
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)