Today was a lot easier than yesterday. I even had frozen yogurt and stayed within my points--but that's mainly because I was out for a walk with Michael in the morning and he fell asleep. I stayed in the library and worked and skipped my 2nd breakfast.
I avoided most of the tempting foods at home. Had just a taste of this really yummy bread my mom bought and then had my sandwich on my regular, 1-pt-piece bread. I also skipped the super fattening "pizza bread". I don't even want to think about how many points would have been in just one bite. Two at least...
Michael also had a better day. Though, he started biting me!
Here's the food journal. I wonder when I will stop wanting to record every single thing... I think not until I've lost the weight. I don't trust myself. Life is too chaotic right now to go on memory.
7:00
cereal, skim milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
9:15
40 min walk
12:00
cottage cheese: 2
12:15
bread, turkey, mayo, carrots: 6
4:30
small frozen yogurt (nutritional info said 2 pts for 1 serving but I forgot to ask how many servings were in the small size... so counting as 3 points, to be safe.
6:30
butterfish 4 or 5 ounces, salad with feta, olives and olive oil: 10
1/2 piece of walnut fig bread: 1
8:30
watermelon: 1
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday: 1 hour walk, slow & fast
6:30
cereal, 2% milk, berries, coffeemilk: 6
10:30
oatmeal, milk, watermelon: 5
2:00
bread, turkey, mayo, carrots&string beans: 5
cereal, 2% milk, berries, coffeemilk: 6
10:30
oatmeal, milk, watermelon: 5
2:00
bread, turkey, mayo, carrots&string beans: 5
5:15
cottage cheese: 2
8:20
salmon, salad, oil & feta: 8
melon: 1
8:20
salmon, salad, oil & feta: 8
melon: 1
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Update
Yogurt+fruit: 3
4 small pretzel sticks. 2
Dinner
Salmon, sweet pot, salad w/oil: 10
1st day at my mom's. I need to do better.
Help!
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Sunday... In philly 40 min walk
7:00
Egg, toast, brummel, 1/2 grapefruit: 6
Egg, toast, brummel, 1/2 grapefruit: 6
Apple, veggies, 2 pt energy bar: 3
1:30
2 pc rye bread, turkey, mayo: 7
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday:
7:00
cereal, milk, mango: 5
9:30
coffee milk: 1
10:00
1/4 bagel, watermelon: 2
12:30
2 eggs, eggwhites, 2 toast, brummel&brown, 1/2 apple: 7
I ended up eating 20 or 23 points instead of 13... how did that happen?
cereal, milk, mango: 5
9:30
coffee milk: 1
10:00
1/4 bagel, watermelon: 2
12:30
2 eggs, eggwhites, 2 toast, brummel&brown, 1/2 apple: 7
I ended up eating 20 or 23 points instead of 13... how did that happen?
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday: 32 min cardio
6:30
cereal, milk, mango, coffeemilk (didn't have time to finish coffee so not counting milk): 5
10:15
oatmeal, milk: 4
12:15
bread, tuna, salad, 15 curly crunchies: 8
3:00
1/2 an apple (leftover from Michael): .5
3:30
yogurt+wheatgerm: 2
6:00
chicken, steamed zucchini, 1 small potato w/brummel&brown: 6
bites of M's dinner: 1
2 remaining. probably will have a light choc pop later... we're out of fruit. :(
cereal, milk, mango, coffeemilk (didn't have time to finish coffee so not counting milk): 5
10:15
oatmeal, milk: 4
12:15
bread, tuna, salad, 15 curly crunchies: 8
3:00
1/2 an apple (leftover from Michael): .5
3:30
yogurt+wheatgerm: 2
6:00
chicken, steamed zucchini, 1 small potato w/brummel&brown: 6
bites of M's dinner: 1
2 remaining. probably will have a light choc pop later... we're out of fruit. :(
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Thursday: 28
6:30
cereal, few berries, milk, coffeemilk: 4.5
10:45
oatmeal, milk: 4
12:45
lunch out with Jenna: 6
4:30
yogurt and wheat germ: 2
(I'm behind in points!!! Maybe this means I can eat a blueberry muffin at home. yum.)
6:15
pork loin, salad w/olive oil, 1/2 toddler muffin: 7
8:00
low cal choc pop: 2
whole wheat english muffin with pear butter: 3
cereal, few berries, milk, coffeemilk: 4.5
10:45
oatmeal, milk: 4
12:45
lunch out with Jenna: 6
4:30
yogurt and wheat germ: 2
(I'm behind in points!!! Maybe this means I can eat a blueberry muffin at home. yum.)
6:15
pork loin, salad w/olive oil, 1/2 toddler muffin: 7
8:00
low cal choc pop: 2
whole wheat english muffin with pear butter: 3
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wednesday: 31 pts; 42 min cardio, weights
7:20
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
10:00
1/2 c cottage cheese, wheat germ, fruit: 3
12:30
bread, tuna salad, mayo on bread, small handful of pretzels, lettuce, 1/2 apple: 10
3:00
yogurt, cereal, honey: 4
4:14 gym 42 min eliptical; chest, bis and tris
6:20
4 oz salmon, 3/4 c rice pilaf, steamed squash: 9
yikes! I went over. How did that happen? The salmon... it's high in points, I know. I counted it as 6 for the 4 oz... I may have over counted my lunch but I rechecked the bread label and realized that it's higher in points than I thought! The pieces aren't all the same size--it's an oval loaf (pre-sliced).
I might have fruit later if I feel desperate but otherwise, that's it for the night!!
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
10:00
1/2 c cottage cheese, wheat germ, fruit: 3
12:30
bread, tuna salad, mayo on bread, small handful of pretzels, lettuce, 1/2 apple: 10
3:00
yogurt, cereal, honey: 4
4:14 gym 42 min eliptical; chest, bis and tris
6:20
4 oz salmon, 3/4 c rice pilaf, steamed squash: 9
yikes! I went over. How did that happen? The salmon... it's high in points, I know. I counted it as 6 for the 4 oz... I may have over counted my lunch but I rechecked the bread label and realized that it's higher in points than I thought! The pieces aren't all the same size--it's an oval loaf (pre-sliced).
I might have fruit later if I feel desperate but otherwise, that's it for the night!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tuesday: 27 pts; 30 min cardio
6:30
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
7:00
30 min cardio
10:15
oatmeal, milk, dried cranberries: 5
12:30
pork chop, steamed veggies: 4
12:50
walked up the stairs once
4:12
cottage cheese, wheat germ, fruit: 4
6:30
pork tenderloin, salad w/oil & vinegar, 3/4 cup brown-rice/multigrain pilaf: 8
various bites from Michael's tray: 1
skipped dessert--read my book instead and went to bed early.
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
7:00
30 min cardio
10:15
oatmeal, milk, dried cranberries: 5
12:30
pork chop, steamed veggies: 4
12:50
walked up the stairs once
4:12
cottage cheese, wheat germ, fruit: 4
6:30
pork tenderloin, salad w/oil & vinegar, 3/4 cup brown-rice/multigrain pilaf: 8
various bites from Michael's tray: 1
skipped dessert--read my book instead and went to bed early.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday: 28
6:30
egg, toast, 1/4 pear, coffee milk: 5
10:30
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 5
1:15
pork chop, sweet potato, steamed veggies: 7
3:40
grapefruit, yogurt, wheat germ: 3
6:00
small handful of pretzels: .5
6:30
pork loin, steamed veggies, 1/4 cup brown rice: 5
few mango slices: .5
8:00
skinny cow: 2
egg, toast, 1/4 pear, coffee milk: 5
10:30
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 5
1:15
pork chop, sweet potato, steamed veggies: 7
3:40
grapefruit, yogurt, wheat germ: 3
6:00
small handful of pretzels: .5
6:30
pork loin, steamed veggies, 1/4 cup brown rice: 5
few mango slices: .5
8:00
skinny cow: 2
What's going on?
So, I know yesterday I wrote that I was okay with this whole "losing it slowly" phenomenon. Today, I'm not feeling so charitable. What am I doing wrong?? Or is it just the nursing? I know I'm eating less and exercising more than I was two months ago. Why isn't there more of a change in terms of the scale? My friend Julie says "don't let the scale be your higher power". I'm trying to soak that in... easier said than done.
Do I need to cut out another point?
Scale this morning said: 174.
Do I need to cut out another point?
Scale this morning said: 174.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday: 40 min cardio, weights
7:00
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
11:15
3 small blueberry pancakes (6), syrup (2), egg (2), fruit (1): 11
1:30
1/2 c squash w/olive oil: 1?
2:30
big salad w/balsamic vinegar, veggie burger: 1
6:00
pork chop, 1/2 c brown rice, steamed veggie: 6
8:00
skinny cow: 2
I didn't eat the last 2 points of the day b/c I have a feeling I under counted earlier...
I'm upset but the slow loss and thinking that maybe I'm not correct in my estimates?? Or, maybe as Jenna says, it's the nursing?
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
11:15
3 small blueberry pancakes (6), syrup (2), egg (2), fruit (1): 11
1:30
1/2 c squash w/olive oil: 1?
2:30
big salad w/balsamic vinegar, veggie burger: 1
6:00
pork chop, 1/2 c brown rice, steamed veggie: 6
8:00
skinny cow: 2
I didn't eat the last 2 points of the day b/c I have a feeling I under counted earlier...
I'm upset but the slow loss and thinking that maybe I'm not correct in my estimates?? Or, maybe as Jenna says, it's the nursing?
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Saturday: 27
7:00
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
10:00
coffeemilk: .5
11:00
egg, toast: 4
1:00
salad w olive oil, toast w little PB, little jam: 5
5:00
yogurt w/ wheat germ: 2
fruit: 1
6:15
2 veggie burgers, salad w/dressing, 1 c. roasted butternut nut squash with drizzle of olive oil: 7
8:00
skinny cow: 2
cereal, milk, berries, coffeemilk: 5
10:00
coffeemilk: .5
11:00
egg, toast: 4
1:00
salad w olive oil, toast w little PB, little jam: 5
5:00
yogurt w/ wheat germ: 2
fruit: 1
6:15
2 veggie burgers, salad w/dressing, 1 c. roasted butternut nut squash with drizzle of olive oil: 7
8:00
skinny cow: 2
176.4
That's what the WW scale said this morning. Down 1.8 from last month. Feels like it should have been more... But I'm not going to let myself be discouraged. It's still down. Next month I will aim to be at least 2 pounds down. If it takes this long, then it takes this long. It's not like doing nothing is an option!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Friday: 28; 30 min cardio
6:30
cereal, milk, fruit, coffee/milk: 5
30 min cardio
10
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 5
1:00
salad from whole foods with lots of yummy things: 5
whole wheat/flax/seek roll: 2
3:30
veggies
6:30
Pork loin, sweet potato, salad w/dressing: 8
watermelon: 1
skinny cow: 2
cereal, milk, fruit, coffee/milk: 5
30 min cardio
10
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 5
1:00
salad from whole foods with lots of yummy things: 5
whole wheat/flax/seek roll: 2
3:30
veggies
6:30
Pork loin, sweet potato, salad w/dressing: 8
watermelon: 1
skinny cow: 2
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Thursday: 29 points
6:30
egg, toast, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee+milk: 5
11
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 4.5
1:30
1/2 piece feta chicken, 3/4 c lentils, veggies: 6
2:45
yogurt+wheat germ: 2
3:30
peach: .5
6:15
lean cusine with extra veggies: 7
toast w/brummel: 3
8:00
skinny cow: 2
egg, toast, 1/2 grapefruit, coffee+milk: 5
11
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 4.5
1:30
1/2 piece feta chicken, 3/4 c lentils, veggies: 6
2:45
yogurt+wheat germ: 2
3:30
peach: .5
6:15
lean cusine with extra veggies: 7
toast w/brummel: 3
8:00
skinny cow: 2
Milestones
I'm wearing a dress at work today--first time since Michael was born. I've also decided that I'm not going to pump today. This is a big step. I've been down to 1 pump for several weeks now. Last week I dropped the pumping time from 20 minutes to 10. I'm wearing a real bra. I'm a little nervous: a) about being uncomfortable, b) about what will happen to my supply for morning/evening feedings once I have stopped pumping during the day.
Michael shows no sign of wanting to stop nursing and I'm not interested in pushing him. But I am ready to stop pumping at work. I'm still getting about 5 ounces at that noon pump. But, he can have whole milk. And, we still have about a dozen bags of milk in the freezer.
I'm feeling good in the dress and trying to focus on the bigger picture of getting my body back, at least during the day.
Michael shows no sign of wanting to stop nursing and I'm not interested in pushing him. But I am ready to stop pumping at work. I'm still getting about 5 ounces at that noon pump. But, he can have whole milk. And, we still have about a dozen bags of milk in the freezer.
I'm feeling good in the dress and trying to focus on the bigger picture of getting my body back, at least during the day.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday: 28 pts; 45 min cardio
7:00
1/2 banana, cereal, milk, few berries, milk+coffee: 6
10:45
1/2 c cantaloupe, toast + PB: 4.5
12:30
3/4 c rice, 1/2 c chili, veggies: 4.5
1:30
yogurt, fruit, wheat germ: 3
2:20
1 mini toddler muffin: 1
6:30
salmon, 3/4 c brown rice, peas: 8
watermelon: 1
1/2 banana, cereal, milk, few berries, milk+coffee: 6
10:45
1/2 c cantaloupe, toast + PB: 4.5
12:30
3/4 c rice, 1/2 c chili, veggies: 4.5
1:30
yogurt, fruit, wheat germ: 3
2:20
1 mini toddler muffin: 1
6:30
salmon, 3/4 c brown rice, peas: 8
watermelon: 1
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tuesday: 28 pts, 30 min cardio
6:30
cereal, milk, 1/2 c berries, coffee+milk: 5.5
7:15
30 min cardio
9:45
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 5
12 noon
beef chili, 1/2 c brown rice, salad: 5
2:00
peach: .5
3:45
yogurt/wheat germ (I realized today that it's 2 tbsp for 50 cal and I've only been eating about 1 tbsp... so not counting it as a point anymore!): 2
4:15
apple: .5
6:15
1/2 piece feta chicken, 1/2 c brown rice, salad w/balsamic vinegar: 5
1/4 cantaloupe: 1
8:00
2 smallish pieces of multigrain toast w/brummel and brown: 4
cereal, milk, 1/2 c berries, coffee+milk: 5.5
7:15
30 min cardio
9:45
oatmeal, milk, cherries: 5
12 noon
beef chili, 1/2 c brown rice, salad: 5
2:00
peach: .5
3:45
yogurt/wheat germ (I realized today that it's 2 tbsp for 50 cal and I've only been eating about 1 tbsp... so not counting it as a point anymore!): 2
4:15
apple: .5
6:15
1/2 piece feta chicken, 1/2 c brown rice, salad w/balsamic vinegar: 5
1/4 cantaloupe: 1
8:00
2 smallish pieces of multigrain toast w/brummel and brown: 4
Monday, June 15, 2009
Monday: 28.5
6:30
egg, toast, small peach, coffee+milk: 5
9:30
oatmeal, milk, cherries (it overflowed in the microwave so counting as fewer points): 4
12:15
salad, dressing, chicken: 5
2:15
1/2 banana: 1
4:15
yogurt+wheat germ: 3
apple: .5
6:30
Chili, small baked potato, chives, tomatoes, big salad w/green goddess dressing: 8
8:00
skinny cow: 2
egg, toast, small peach, coffee+milk: 5
9:30
oatmeal, milk, cherries (it overflowed in the microwave so counting as fewer points): 4
12:15
salad, dressing, chicken: 5
2:15
1/2 banana: 1
4:15
yogurt+wheat germ: 3
apple: .5
6:30
Chili, small baked potato, chives, tomatoes, big salad w/green goddess dressing: 8
8:00
skinny cow: 2
Reviewing the weekend
Although I wrote down a skinny cow for an after-dinner treat last night, I didn't end up eating it!
I'm feeling good about the choices I made this weekend. I got a lot of exercise, ate a lot of fruit and vegetables. I made a big batch of chili and prepped feta chicken, which I'll cook tonight. I enjoyed spending time with my family and had some fun outings... yet this morning I'm feeling kind of blah. I think it's partly the Monday-blahs... and missing Michael after a nice weekend together. I'm also worried about my parents.
My impatience over the whole weight-loss thing is also still an issue. I don't have much that fits me, still. Doug is stressed about money so I don't feel like I can buy any interim clothes. I know I just need to stay focused and things will slowly start to fit better. Jenna says by end of July. That seems very far off right now.
I skipped the gym this morning since we had a late start, despite Michael waking up at 5:25!
I'm feeling good about the choices I made this weekend. I got a lot of exercise, ate a lot of fruit and vegetables. I made a big batch of chili and prepped feta chicken, which I'll cook tonight. I enjoyed spending time with my family and had some fun outings... yet this morning I'm feeling kind of blah. I think it's partly the Monday-blahs... and missing Michael after a nice weekend together. I'm also worried about my parents.
My impatience over the whole weight-loss thing is also still an issue. I don't have much that fits me, still. Doug is stressed about money so I don't feel like I can buy any interim clothes. I know I just need to stay focused and things will slowly start to fit better. Jenna says by end of July. That seems very far off right now.
I skipped the gym this morning since we had a late start, despite Michael waking up at 5:25!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Sunday: 28 pts, 38 min cardio, push-ups/plank
7:00
egg, toast, grapefruit, coffee+milk: 5
8:20
cardio, pushups+plank @gym
9:30
iced coffee with 1 shot vanilla syrup+milk: 1
10:30
eng. muffin, 1 tbsp PB, 1 tsp jam: 5
12:45
salad, chicken, dressing: 4.5
2:00
yogurt: 2
6:00
beef/bean chilli, small baked potato, scallions, tomatoes, 1 pinch of cheddar cheese: 7
1/2 small toddler muffin: 1
8
1/3 c strawberries: .5
skinny cow: 2
egg, toast, grapefruit, coffee+milk: 5
8:20
cardio, pushups+plank @gym
9:30
iced coffee with 1 shot vanilla syrup+milk: 1
10:30
eng. muffin, 1 tbsp PB, 1 tsp jam: 5
12:45
salad, chicken, dressing: 4.5
2:00
yogurt: 2
6:00
beef/bean chilli, small baked potato, scallions, tomatoes, 1 pinch of cheddar cheese: 7
1/2 small toddler muffin: 1
8
1/3 c strawberries: .5
skinny cow: 2
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Saturday: long walk
8:30
cereal, milk, few berries, coffee milk: 5
9:45
toast, 1tbsp PB: 3
1:45 p.m.
shredded chicken, lettuce, veggies, dressing, watermelon: 6
3:00 p.m.
yogurt + wheat germ: 3
5:30 p.m.
dinner out at glen echo pub! I think I did okay
small part of one piece of bread: 1
salmon: 7 ? it was a pretty generous portion
fingerling potatoes: 2 (there were 5 split-length pieces)
steamed spinach & other veggies: 1 (for any possible sauce, though there was none on the fish, or spinach...
total: 11
That brings me to 28 for the day. I think I'll eat some watermelon later, but that won't be more than 1 pt and I walked a ton today so I think I'm good...
that said: I tried on some clothes and though things are getting better, a lot of my summer clothes still don't quite fit. Frustrating. Instead I'm wearing these shorts that are too big on me and therefore make me look even bigger than I am. :(
Slow and steady...
tomorrow I'm going to the gym with Naomi in the morning.
cereal, milk, few berries, coffee milk: 5
9:45
toast, 1tbsp PB: 3
1:45 p.m.
shredded chicken, lettuce, veggies, dressing, watermelon: 6
3:00 p.m.
yogurt + wheat germ: 3
5:30 p.m.
dinner out at glen echo pub! I think I did okay
small part of one piece of bread: 1
salmon: 7 ? it was a pretty generous portion
fingerling potatoes: 2 (there were 5 split-length pieces)
steamed spinach & other veggies: 1 (for any possible sauce, though there was none on the fish, or spinach...
total: 11
That brings me to 28 for the day. I think I'll eat some watermelon later, but that won't be more than 1 pt and I walked a ton today so I think I'm good...
that said: I tried on some clothes and though things are getting better, a lot of my summer clothes still don't quite fit. Frustrating. Instead I'm wearing these shorts that are too big on me and therefore make me look even bigger than I am. :(
Slow and steady...
tomorrow I'm going to the gym with Naomi in the morning.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Friday: 30 min exercise
7:00
toast, 1 tbsp PB, coffee milk: 3.5
7:15
30 min cardio
10:00
oatmeal/milk/dried cherries: 5
12:15 (then had to dash to a meeting, finished lunch at 2:15)
pork loin, salad w/garbanzo beans, pine nuts and raisins, peach: 5.5
3:00
yogurt: 2
4:45
apple: .5
6:30
feta chicken, 1/2 c lentils, peas: 7.5
Points remaining: 4--how did I end up with extra points today??
toast, 1 tbsp PB, coffee milk: 3.5
7:15
30 min cardio
10:00
oatmeal/milk/dried cherries: 5
12:15 (then had to dash to a meeting, finished lunch at 2:15)
pork loin, salad w/garbanzo beans, pine nuts and raisins, peach: 5.5
3:00
yogurt: 2
4:45
apple: .5
6:30
feta chicken, 1/2 c lentils, peas: 7.5
Points remaining: 4--how did I end up with extra points today??
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Milestone?
Tonight it's a little chilly in the house--left the air on all day. So I was looking for long pants PJs. I pulled out my favorite woven cloth (i.e. not jersey knit) cotton pj bottoms (Calvin Klein--very comfy). They haven't fit since my 5th or 6th month of pregnancy. Tonight--yup. they fit. Very happy...
signing off now...
signing off now...
Thursday: 29.5
I weighed myself yesterday: 174. I hope it's not a fluke!!
7:15
1 egg/egg whites; toast; peach; coffee-milk: 5
10:00
oatmeal; 1 c skim milk; dried cherries: 4.5
12:30
diet coke; pork; sweet potato; salad: 6
2:30
yogurt 3
4:00
apple .5
5:30
2 veggie burgers, salad with garbanzo beans, pine nuts raisins, oil: 6
7:30
watermelon .5
8:30
skinny cow; berries, 1/4 c whole milk yogurt, 1 tsp honey: 4
I went over tonight... not sure why I wanted a 2nd dessert... at least I made the 2nd one a little healthier.
7:15
1 egg/egg whites; toast; peach; coffee-milk: 5
10:00
oatmeal; 1 c skim milk; dried cherries: 4.5
12:30
diet coke; pork; sweet potato; salad: 6
2:30
yogurt 3
4:00
apple .5
5:30
2 veggie burgers, salad with garbanzo beans, pine nuts raisins, oil: 6
7:30
watermelon .5
8:30
skinny cow; berries, 1/4 c whole milk yogurt, 1 tsp honey: 4
I went over tonight... not sure why I wanted a 2nd dessert... at least I made the 2nd one a little healthier.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday: 28 pts; 1 hr, 40 min walk
6:30
1 egg, egg whites, toast, bites of fruit, coffee+milk: 4
10:15
cereal, milk, 1/2 banana, few strawberries: 5
12:45
salad + small amt of dressing; salmon, two bites chicken, BBQ sauce, carrots, grapes: 7
(was still hungry so got carrots)
1:00
watermelon, 1/2 piece pizza: 3
2:00
small energy bar: 2
(was hungry in car and feared BIG snack at home if I didn't tamp down hunger).
4:00
steamed veggies
6:00
pork loin, salad with olive oil and a few raisins/pine nuts: 6
8:00
fruit: 1
1 egg, egg whites, toast, bites of fruit, coffee+milk: 4
10:15
cereal, milk, 1/2 banana, few strawberries: 5
12:45
salad + small amt of dressing; salmon, two bites chicken, BBQ sauce, carrots, grapes: 7
(was still hungry so got carrots)
1:00
watermelon, 1/2 piece pizza: 3
2:00
small energy bar: 2
(was hungry in car and feared BIG snack at home if I didn't tamp down hunger).
4:00
steamed veggies
6:00
pork loin, salad with olive oil and a few raisins/pine nuts: 6
8:00
fruit: 1
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Tuesday: ate 28, exercised 30 min
7:00
banana 2
EXERCISE 7:15
30 minutes of elliptical with heart rate between 130-150. Felt light-headed afterward; very sweaty but accomplished
7:55
1 light whole wheat English muffin, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp jam, coffee-milk: 5
(This exercising early cost me extra points!! And, I didn't get in to the office until 9. Not ideal. But, at least I got in some exercise today. I didn't have time to stretch or do weights. Still, better than nothing.)
12 noon
apple; pork tenderloin; sweet potato: 6.5
2 p.m. (HUNGRY!)
yogurt, 1/2 grapefruit: 4
(frustrated that hubby bought the wrong yogurt that is 1 point higher!!! and no more filling)
6:30 p.m.
pork loin, roasted potatoes, carrots & onions, steamed veggies: 6
8:20 p.m.
skinny cow: 2
Remaining: 10
banana 2
EXERCISE 7:15
30 minutes of elliptical with heart rate between 130-150. Felt light-headed afterward; very sweaty but accomplished
7:55
1 light whole wheat English muffin, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp jam, coffee-milk: 5
(This exercising early cost me extra points!! And, I didn't get in to the office until 9. Not ideal. But, at least I got in some exercise today. I didn't have time to stretch or do weights. Still, better than nothing.)
12 noon
apple; pork tenderloin; sweet potato: 6.5
2 p.m. (HUNGRY!)
yogurt, 1/2 grapefruit: 4
(frustrated that hubby bought the wrong yogurt that is 1 point higher!!! and no more filling)
6:30 p.m.
pork loin, roasted potatoes, carrots & onions, steamed veggies: 6
8:20 p.m.
skinny cow: 2
Remaining: 10
Monday, June 8, 2009
Monday
7:20
1 egg, 2 egg whites; toast; 1/2 grapefruit, coffee-milk: 5
10:20
1/2 c oatmeal; 1 c skim milk; dried cherries: 5
12:45
big salad with garbanzo beans, raisins, pine nuts & chicken; apple: 5.5
2:00
banana & diet coke: 2
4:00
watermelon: 1
4:30
short walk outside; one flight of stairs
5:00
yogurt: 2.5 (Doug bought the wrong one!)
Points remaining: 7
Dinner is ginger marinated pork loin, roasted carrots, onions and potatoes, steamed broccoli. Leaves room for a skinny cow, or fruit!
1 egg, 2 egg whites; toast; 1/2 grapefruit, coffee-milk: 5
10:20
1/2 c oatmeal; 1 c skim milk; dried cherries: 5
12:45
big salad with garbanzo beans, raisins, pine nuts & chicken; apple: 5.5
2:00
banana & diet coke: 2
4:00
watermelon: 1
4:30
short walk outside; one flight of stairs
5:00
yogurt: 2.5 (Doug bought the wrong one!)
Points remaining: 7
Dinner is ginger marinated pork loin, roasted carrots, onions and potatoes, steamed broccoli. Leaves room for a skinny cow, or fruit!
Monday: 176
Weighed myself again this morning, just to see that Saturday's number wasn't a fluke. Scale said 176 (wearing nothing but socks--same as Saturday). I am pleased with this. It's a real drop in weight. I am slowly coming to terms with just how long it will take me to get back to my former shape. I'm still not 100% okay with it...
I'm planning my exercise for the week. I've determined that at least 1 day/week I need to go to the gym early in the morning, before work. I'm planning to go tomorrow. I'll get Doug and Michael out of the house by 6:45 and then can leave myself by 7, hit the North Bethesda WSC by 7:20/7:30 and do 40 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of weights and then shower and be out of there by 8:50--cutting it close, I know. I can be to the office by a little past 9, unless I stop for coffee. Would it make more sense to go to the gym in our building??
I'm planning my exercise for the week. I've determined that at least 1 day/week I need to go to the gym early in the morning, before work. I'm planning to go tomorrow. I'll get Doug and Michael out of the house by 6:45 and then can leave myself by 7, hit the North Bethesda WSC by 7:20/7:30 and do 40 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of weights and then shower and be out of there by 8:50--cutting it close, I know. I can be to the office by a little past 9, unless I stop for coffee. Would it make more sense to go to the gym in our building??
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Weekend wrap-up
It was a good weekend. I stayed within 28 pts Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I even managed to exercise both days: 20 min walk on sat; and sun I went to the gym. 40 min of cardio--heart rate between 138 and 150. Then weights: bis, tris, chest, leg press, plank and stretches.
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
Saturday
Last night was great! Went out to dinner with Doug and ate my 7 pt salad, went to the movies and had a great time! Stayed on program for the day!!
This morning I weighed myself at home: 176.5 without clothes. Why am I disappointed by this? It's fine!! I just need to focus on this week's goal of staying on program and weighing in next week at 175.5. Slow and steady.
8:45 am
1 egg + egg whites, toast, brummel, cantaloupe, 1/2 grapefruit shared with M, coffee with milk: 6
Headed to birthday party where I will eat fruit salad. Also on the menu there: bagels and cake. Might eat 1/2 bagel since I will need 2nd breakfast.
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Friday
I'm not sure how I feel about this week. I think I did well. Yesterday I was feeling very positive about my choices and the stick-to-itiveness required for the long-term commitment it will take to lose the weight.
Still, every day when I look in the mirror I see no change.
I think it might help me more to track my points in a paper journal where I can write down each day and then flip through to evaluate my choices. This online version is great for venting, but not so good for looking back across the week.
Yesterday I think I did just fine with points. I had a 5-point piece of Mexican lasagna for dinner and a big salad with balsamic vinegar. A 2-pt skinny cow for dessert and not even an itch for a second one. I think I may have even eaten just 27 or 28 points yesterday, though I'd have to check my previous post to be sure.
That's something else that I'm thinking: maybe I shouldn't be eating 30 points. Maybe the reason I'm not losing as quickly is because of those extra points... it might be time to go down to 28 points/day. Since I'm down to one pump a day I've noticed that I'm a little less hungry... I hate to put in all this effort and lose so slowly. I know I could up the exercise, but it's hard to find the time. I have two walk dates set for the weekend...
7:15
cereal, milk, 1/2 banana, berries, coffee-milk: 6
11:15
1/2 c oatmeal; 1 c skim milk; 15 dried cherries: 5
12 noon
banana: 2
1:30 pm
lean cuisine balsamic chicken:7
I have 8 points left for the day and I'm going out to dinner with my husband... so, we ditched the plans for fancy-sit-down dinner and instead will do the 7:15 movie at the Uptown and dinner at California Tortilla. I just looked at their menu (they have a nutritional calculator) and I have have the Crunchy BBQ Ranch Salad (without cheese or tortilla strips) for 7 points.
I'll have an apple on my way home and that takes me to 28 points.
Pfew!
Still, every day when I look in the mirror I see no change.
I think it might help me more to track my points in a paper journal where I can write down each day and then flip through to evaluate my choices. This online version is great for venting, but not so good for looking back across the week.
Yesterday I think I did just fine with points. I had a 5-point piece of Mexican lasagna for dinner and a big salad with balsamic vinegar. A 2-pt skinny cow for dessert and not even an itch for a second one. I think I may have even eaten just 27 or 28 points yesterday, though I'd have to check my previous post to be sure.
That's something else that I'm thinking: maybe I shouldn't be eating 30 points. Maybe the reason I'm not losing as quickly is because of those extra points... it might be time to go down to 28 points/day. Since I'm down to one pump a day I've noticed that I'm a little less hungry... I hate to put in all this effort and lose so slowly. I know I could up the exercise, but it's hard to find the time. I have two walk dates set for the weekend...
7:15
cereal, milk, 1/2 banana, berries, coffee-milk: 6
11:15
1/2 c oatmeal; 1 c skim milk; 15 dried cherries: 5
12 noon
banana: 2
1:30 pm
lean cuisine balsamic chicken:7
I have 8 points left for the day and I'm going out to dinner with my husband... so, we ditched the plans for fancy-sit-down dinner and instead will do the 7:15 movie at the Uptown and dinner at California Tortilla. I just looked at their menu (they have a nutritional calculator) and I have have the Crunchy BBQ Ranch Salad (without cheese or tortilla strips) for 7 points.
I'll have an apple on my way home and that takes me to 28 points.
Pfew!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Stuck in a meeting and getting hungry
My meeting started at 12:30. It's still going strong at 2:15 and I'm
starting to get hungry... Beginning to think through what I've eaten
so far:
starting to get hungry... Beginning to think through what I've eaten
so far:
2 breakfasts: 10.5
Lunch: 5
No wonder I'm hungry!! I should have brought my yogurt with me. I'm a
little short on points for the day.
Jenna was so supportive and proud this morning--it's so great to have
her in my corner.
I'm planning to weigh myself on Saturday morning. I need to try to
remember what I weighed on my home scale last time. I was 178.8 at
weight watchers... Probably less at home.
Update:
Afternoon snack: yogurt & cantalope: 3.5; 1 piece of hard candy: .5?
Dinner: mex lasagna & salad 5
Dessert: skinny cow 2
Total for the day: 26.5 (???)
Thursday and realization...26
I had another successful day yesterday. While I was working from home I made Mexican lasagna (easy and healthy! corn tortillas, salsa, pinto beans, cheddar cheese, a puree of spinach, cilantro and scallions). I counted a portion as 5 points. Ate a big salad with balsamic vinegar (0 points) and then treated myself to "dessert". I made shortcakes to go with some rhubarb I made earlier in the week--Doug loves it. Initially I was going to have just 1/2 of one but I had 5 points remaining so I went for it and had a whole one. I split the shortcakes, layered sliced strawberries with a little sprinkle of sugar to bring out the juices, and topped with the rhubarb. I think it was 5 or 6 points total. What I noticed is that it completely satisfied me. No cravings for a second portion. I really enjoyed it too! And Doug was ecstatic. I think eating "real" dessert is better than something low-cal/low-fat, as long as it will fit into my points for the day.
I also did 50 minutes of cardio on the treadmill while watching Gilmore Girls--HEAVEN. And, I managed to get a shower in before the boys got home. What a successful day!!
Now, on to today's roll-call of food intake
7:30
cereal/milk/berries/coffee-milk: 5.5
(brought in stuff to make oatmeal but forgot microwave safe bowl... must figure out what to do now for 2nd breakfast).
Planned lunch/snack: 1/2 c homemade tuna salad with light mayo; 2 pieces multigrain bread; veggies; 1.5 c cantaloupe; yogurt. Dinner is left-overs from last night.
I also did 50 minutes of cardio on the treadmill while watching Gilmore Girls--HEAVEN. And, I managed to get a shower in before the boys got home. What a successful day!!
Now, on to today's roll-call of food intake
7:30
cereal/milk/berries/coffee-milk: 5.5
(brought in stuff to make oatmeal but forgot microwave safe bowl... must figure out what to do now for 2nd breakfast).
Planned lunch/snack: 1/2 c homemade tuna salad with light mayo; 2 pieces multigrain bread; veggies; 1.5 c cantaloupe; yogurt. Dinner is left-overs from last night.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wednesday... 32
Another successful night of avoiding the 2nd skinny cow. I have decided that the skinny cow people must be adding some kind of addictive agent to keep you wanting to eat more!
My dinner last night was 5 pts of chicken (feta chicken is higher in pts...), 3 points of rice, salad (0 points) and a 2 pt skinny cow. That means I ate within my points again yesterday! YAY.
So far today I had a 5.5 pt breakfast. Working from home. Will do some cooking, but also some exercise...
2nd breakfast of toast, brummel & brown, 3 egg whites 1 yolk, grapes (5.5 pts). Still hungry.
Drinking water to see if it's not really hunger but thirst.
My dinner last night was 5 pts of chicken (feta chicken is higher in pts...), 3 points of rice, salad (0 points) and a 2 pt skinny cow. That means I ate within my points again yesterday! YAY.
So far today I had a 5.5 pt breakfast. Working from home. Will do some cooking, but also some exercise...
2nd breakfast of toast, brummel & brown, 3 egg whites 1 yolk, grapes (5.5 pts). Still hungry.
Drinking water to see if it's not really hunger but thirst.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday....31
7:30
2 egg whites, 1 yolk
toast
1tsp brummel & brown
1 c. berries
coffee/milk
5.5
9:45
1/3 c oatmeal
1 c. milk
20 dried cherries
5
11:45
feta chicken
1/2 c brown rice
veggies
7
Planned snacks: apple (1), yogurt (2), grapes (1)
Planned dinner: feta chicken, rice, salad
2 egg whites, 1 yolk
toast
1tsp brummel & brown
1 c. berries
coffee/milk
5.5
9:45
1/3 c oatmeal
1 c. milk
20 dried cherries
5
11:45
feta chicken
1/2 c brown rice
veggies
7
Planned snacks: apple (1), yogurt (2), grapes (1)
Planned dinner: feta chicken, rice, salad
Monday, June 1, 2009
Early evening cravings
Spending time in kitchen cooking for later in the week and wanting a 2nd skinny cow. I need to say no. I've eaten my points for the day. If I think rationally, I know I'm not hungry. I just don't feel like denying myself. I'm trying to reframe in terms of 'I want to be down next week more than I want to eat a second'. It's the small choices that make a difference. I know this to be true. There will be an opportunity tomorrow night to eat a skinny cow if I want. Tonight instead I will watch Gossip Girl and work on my needlepoint.
Monday...30
I've decided that I should consider my official start of WW to be when I began this blog--when I started in earnest with the counting and staying within my points. So, that makes this just my 2nd week, not my 4th. I like that a lot better!
7:30
cereal
milk
strawberries
total: 5
9:30
1/2 c oatmeal
1 c milk
10 dried cherries
total: 5
10:30 pumped for 20 minutes
12:30
Lean cuisine
zucchini
cucumbers
tomatoes
total: 7
1:30
1 set of stairs (I think I hurt my quad by sprinting in high heels on Saturday morning! No more stairs today....)
3:30
apple (1)
4:30
yogurt (2)
Leaves me with 10 points for dinner. Planned dinner: lentils (4) chicken (3) steamed veggies with oil (1) skinny cow/fruit (2).
I'm feeling a little down at having to just slog through for 2 months before I start to see real results... trying to stay positive and distract myself with other things, per Jenna's suggestion.
Challenges this week: date night on Friday, birthday party Saturday morning. Should be manageable....
7:30
cereal
milk
strawberries
total: 5
9:30
1/2 c oatmeal
1 c milk
10 dried cherries
total: 5
10:30 pumped for 20 minutes
12:30
Lean cuisine
zucchini
cucumbers
tomatoes
total: 7
1:30
1 set of stairs (I think I hurt my quad by sprinting in high heels on Saturday morning! No more stairs today....)
3:30
apple (1)
4:30
yogurt (2)
Leaves me with 10 points for dinner. Planned dinner: lentils (4) chicken (3) steamed veggies with oil (1) skinny cow/fruit (2).
I'm feeling a little down at having to just slog through for 2 months before I start to see real results... trying to stay positive and distract myself with other things, per Jenna's suggestion.
Challenges this week: date night on Friday, birthday party Saturday morning. Should be manageable....
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