Food Log — Tuesday, April 29

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
1 anjou pear (1)
1 serv. graham crackers (2)
16 oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. quinoa with black beans and corn (2)
2 whole wheat tortillas (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 extra lean steak (4)
1/2 cup ranch potatoes (3)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
18 points

Activity:
20 minute, 1-mile brisk walk (+1)

Monday Weigh-In

Last week's weight — 125 pounds
This week's weight — 123.5 pounds!

Yay! It stuck! Now there's just 2.5 pounds to go and I'm so excited, but also a little daunted. Those 2.5 pounds are going to be HARD!

Food Log — Friday, April 25

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 anjou pear (1)
1 serv. graham crackers (2)
16 oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 whole wheat tortilla sandwich (4.5)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 baked potato with 2 tsp fat-free ranch dressing (3)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
1 mini bag fat-free popcorn (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
16.5 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Food Log — Thursday, April 24

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 cup grapes (1)
16 oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. albino pasta (6)
1 anjou pear (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 vegetarian enchilada (6)
1/2 cup Mexican rice (3)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
19 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Mid-week weight surprise

So I weighed myself this morning to see how I was doing and the scale reported back to me that I was a mere 123.5 pounds! I know that I can't officially count this as my weight, as it's not weigh-in day, but ... SQUEE! 123.5 pounds!

Just wanted to add: I think that when my mom joined the program it kick-started me into wanting to be a better weight-watcher again. So, thanks mom!

Food Log — Wednesday, April 23

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 cup grapes (1)
1 serv. low-fat graham crackers (2)
16 oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 cheese bagel (6)
2 Snickers minis (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. albino pasta (6)
1/2 cup corn (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
20 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

A note on the Parmesan Turkey Meatloaf

Right after eating the Parmesan Turkey Meatloaf (PTM from now on) for dinner two nights ago I wrote a little note in my daily food log about how PTM wasn't like the REAL meatloaf I grew up eating. Well, I have to confess that now, two days and three PTM meals later, I can't even remember what the other, "real" meatloaf tasted like. PTM is GOOD. It's so good I ate the leftovers for lunch AND dinner! And my mom was right — I never ate leftovers growing up. I hated the way they tasted when they were reheated. But, and I can't stress this enough, it was just so GOOD! So I take back what I said about PTM. It DOES deserve to be called meatloaf.

Food Log — Tuesday, April 22

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 cup grapes (1)
1 banana (1)
16 oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 slice WW Parmesan-Turkey meatloaf (4)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 slice WW Parmesan-Turkey meatloaf* (4)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
3 handfuls of popcorn (4?)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
20 points

Activity:
None

*OK, leftovers are now getting a little, uh, old. I don't think I've ever eaten leftovers for both lunch AND dinner. I blame my husband. Shouldn't he be cooking me new and interesting things? And where are my crunchy peanut butter chocolate bars?!

Monday Weigh-In

Last week's weight — 125 pounds
This week's weight — Can anyone guess?

Yes, it's 125 pounds again. I'm starting to fear that my scale is broken or someone is playing a mean trick on me. I know I waxed poetic last week about being OK with being 125 pounds FOREVER, but I decided yesterday I want to see the number on the scale move to the left again. I also want to try out new and different recipes in my cookbooks (especially in the dessert sections [crunchy peanut butter chocolate bars!]) so losing these last five pounds will be quite the balancing act. Wish me luck!

Food Log — Monday, April 21

Morning:
1 serv. 'Fruity Cheerios' cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk (2)

Afternoon:
1 taco on whole wheat tortilla (7)
1 Light Laughing Cow cheese wedge (1)
6 low-fat Triscuits (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 slice WW Parmesan-Turkey meatloaf* (4)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
18 points

Activity:
90 minutes moderate cleaning (+4)

* This recipe (in the poultry section of the New Complete Weight Watcher's Cookbook) was good, but it really wasn't deserving of the title 'meatloaf'. Meatloaf implies a warm comfort food, brought together by the wonders of ground beef, ground pork, egg, cream of mushroom soup and, let's not forget, simmering bacon on top, saturating the entire thing with bacon-y goodness. Yes, this was no meatloaf. But it was good and I would happily eat it again. The husband and I agreed to call it something else though, like Parmesan-Turkey dinner, because if you go into it thinking it's going to be like the meatloaf you grew up with and loved, you will be disappointed.

Food Log — Thursday, April 17

Morning:
1 non fat yogurt (2)
6 baby carrots (0)
1 cup red grapes (1)
1 serv. low-fat graham crackers (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. curried tomato and lentil stew (3)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 extra lean thin steak (4)
1/2 cup garlic mashed potatoes (3)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
18 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Food Log — Wednesday, April 16

Morning:
1 non fat yogurt (2)
6 baby carrots (0)
1 cup red grapes (1)
1 serv. low-fat graham crackers (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. quinoa with black beans and corn (2)
1 whole wheat tortilla (1)
1 Hershey's milk chocolate bar with almonds* (9)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. curried tomato and lentil stew (3)
1 italian hoagie roll (3)
1 mini bag fat-free popcorn (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
24 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

* I, like, NEEDED some chocolate this afternoon and I didn't care what it cost me! Luckily, it really didn't cost me that much thanks to my activity points :)

Food Log — Tuesday, April 15

Morning:
1 non fat yogurt (2)
6 baby carrots (0)
1 cup red grapes (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. homemade egg flower soup (6)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1 wedge light Laughing Cow cheese (1)
6 low-fat Triscuit crackers (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
2 serv. quinoa with black beans and corn (4)
2 whole wheat tortillas (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
19 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk with hills (+2)

Monday Weigh-In

Last week's weight — 124 pounds
This week's weight — 125 pounds

Urgh! Last week I managed to lose a pound (probably through sheer force of will) and this week that pound is back, probably because we went out to eat twice. And both times involved cheeseburgers and fries. Oh well. Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE to lose those last, pesky, five pounds and make my goal but I'm also really and truly fine if I don't. I like where I am. I also like eating cheeseburgers and fries and if doing so means I stay where I am, well then good.

Also, I meant to write this earlier, but my mom finally hopped on the bandwagon and joined Weight Watchers! Congratulations mom! I'm so proud of you!

Food Log — Monday, April 14

Morning:
1 non fat yogurt (2)
6 baby carrots (0)
1 anjou pear (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. mac and cheese (8)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 cup homemade egg flower soup (6)
1 serv. yakisoba noodles with veggie stir-fry (3)
1 mini bag fat-free popcorn (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
22 points

Activity:
4 hours heavy cleaning with mop and broom (+2)

Food Log — Thursday, April 3

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
2 tsp blueberries (0)
1 banana (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 whole wheat tortilla sandwich (4.5)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1/2 serv. tortilla chips and salsa (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 Baked potato with margarine and fat-free ranch (5)
Handful chocolate chips (3)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
18.5 points

Activity:
45 minute, 2.5 mile BRISK walk (+2.5)

Food Log — Wednesday, April 2

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
2 tsp blueberries (0)
1 banana (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. macaroni and cheese (8)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 taco with ground turkey (7)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
18 points

Activity:
none

Food Log — Tuesday, April 1

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
2 tsp blueberries (0)
1 banana (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 cup homemade egg flower soup (6)
6 saltine crackers (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1.5 serv. vegetarian non-sloppy joes (6)
Handful of leftover Easter candy (3)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Total:
20 points

Activity:
none

Food Log — Monday, March 31

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 banana (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. yakisoba noodles with vegetable stir-fry (3)
1/2 serv. tortilla chips and salsa (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. garlic chicken (7)
1/2 cup garlic mashed potatoes (3)
1 mini bag fat free popcorn (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Total:
19 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile walk with hills (+2)

Food Log — Wednesday, March 26

Morning:
5 baby carrots (0)
1 serv. Teddy Grahams (3)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1/2 serv. tomato soup (.5)
6 saltine crackers (2)
3 mini pieces chocolate (4.5)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. (new & improved!) cheese-less pizza (4)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
14 points

Activity:
none (raining much too hard)

Food Log — Tuesday, March 25

Morning:
1 mini piece of chocolate (1.5)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 cup albino pasta (6)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. garlic chicken (7)
1/2 cup red beans and rice (3)
1/2 cup corn (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
19.5 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

I'm back, but the weight isn't!

I just wanted to let you know that I'm back, and hopeful about regularly posting my food logs again. We got rid of the internet at home in an attempt to slim-down extraneous costs and because I feel SO GUILTY posting stuff like this from work, I just stopped. But I've been thinking lately about all the extra time I spend at work — much much more than the 40 hours I'm only legally supposed to be there — so I decided screw it! I'll post from work and I'll be fine with it!

In weight news, I'm still holding steady at 125 pounds. I think I've hit one of those fabled plateaus, but I can't say I mind. I LOVE being 125 pounds! I mean, I would love to be 120 pounds too, but I am so fine with this weight. I'm wearing a size 7 junior jeans. I'm back into size small shirts. Someone I didn't know called me 'that skinny girl' at work. I love it. This whole thing has been so worth it, even though I don't get to eat cheeseburgers and fries nearly as often as I would like :P

Food Log — Wednesday, Feb. 27

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
2 tbsp blueberries (0)
1 small banana (1)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 small satsuma mandarin (.5)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 whole wheat tortilla sandwich (4.5)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1 mini chocolate bar (1.5)
1 mini light Babybel cheese (1)
6 saltine crackers (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 cup spaghetti squash (0)
1/2 cup Hunts spaghetti sauce (0)
1/2 serv. focaccia bread (4)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
17.5 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Monday Weigh-In (Thursday edition)

Last week's weight — 125.5 pounds
This week's weight — 126.5 pounds

Hmm, a gain this week. That may have had something to do with all the snacking I did last week. And also the mini hamburgers and pizza and girl scout cookies on Sunday night (it was the Oscars! What ELSE could I have possibly eaten?) This week I've been trying harder at not eating anything that I don't record, but it's hard work. A constant vigil.

Food Log — Wednesday, Feb. 20

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
2 tbsp blueberries (0)
1 small banana (1)
5 baby carrots (0)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
Tortilla chips and salsa (7)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
2 Hershey's kisses (3)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. orange crusted baked chicken (3)
1/2 cup brown rice (3)
4 ricotta ca-ookies (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
22 points

Food Log — Tuesday, Feb. 19

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
2 tbsp blueberries (0)
1 small banana (1)
5 baby carrots (0)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. albino pasta (6)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
2 ricotta ca-ookies (1)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 baked potato (4)
1 tsp margarine (1)
2 tsp fat-free ranch dressing (1)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
19 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Food Log — Monday, Feb. 20

Morning:
4 ricotta ca-ookies [recipe from www.greenlitebites.com] (2)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 taco (9)
1/2 cup low-fat ice cream (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. albino pasta (6)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Total:
21 points

Activity:
2 hours painting ceiling/upper molding (+2)

Monday Weigh-In (Thursday edition)

Last week's weight — 125.5 pounds
This week's weight — 125.5 pounds

Sigh.

Food Log — Tuesday, Feb. 12

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1/4 cantaloupe melon (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. creamy leek and yukon potato soup (2)
12 saltine crackers (4)
2 coconut cookies (4)
12 fl oz. Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. quinoa with black beans and corn (2)
1 whole wheat tortilla (1)
16 fl oz. water (0)

Total:
16 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)
30 minute walk with dogs (+1)

Food Log — Monday, Feb. 11

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1/4 cantaloupe melon (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. minestrone soup (4)
6 saltine crackers (2)
2 mini chocolate bars (3)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. creamy leek and yukon potato soup (2)
6 saltine crackers (2)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
16 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk with hills (+2)

Monday Weigh-In (Wednesday edition)

Last week's weight — 125.5 pounds
This week's weight — 125.5 pounds

Ugh, well, at least I didn't gain anything this week, the way I've been eating. I know, I know, too much information, but that time of the month started in earnest on Friday and I just lost myself in a downward spiral of ice cream, chocolate and those notorious graham crackers. I seriously couldn't stop myself! But obviously I did manage to exert some semblance of self-control and that's why I held steady this week instead of gaining any more weight.

I did some research on the weight watchers website and discovered that now, at 125.5 pounds, I should only be eating 19 points a day instead of 20 if I want to continue to lose weight. Ack! I've been having so much trouble keeping myself confined to 20 points though! I swear, sometimes I just want to give in and eat the way I used to — without thinking about it. I'm tired of constantly checking the nutritional info and deciding whether eating a snack with 4 grams of fat is really worth it to me, or if I should just go eat some carrot sticks. I'm tired of carrot sticks!

I feel like the hardest part of this healthy eating endeavor should be behind me, that I should have been having these feelings 15 pounds ago. I'm so near to my goal that I feel like I ought to feel energized and ready to give that last ounce of effort to making it. I think though, that it's exactly BECAUSE I'm so near to my goal. After that, all I've got left to look forward to is a lifetime of watching what I eat. Decades of eating carrot sticks. Sigh.

Food Log — Wednesday, Feb. 6

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 asian pear (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 vegetarian sloppy joe (6)
1 tsp. pumpkin seeds (1)
1 rice cake (1)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. albino pasta (6)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
1 WW lemon cake bar (1)
1/2 cup low-fat ice cream (2)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
22 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)
20 crunches and 10 EXCRUCIATING butterfly kicks

Monday Weigh-In (Thursday edition)

Last week's weight — 129 pounds
This week's weight — 125.5 pounds

Well, it only took me a week to shed those extra pounds I picked up while on vacation, PLUS an extra half a pound. I've been holding steady all week at this weight too, which makes me very happy, especially since I've had the munchies like crazy. I think it's because that wonderful time of the month starts, uh, tomorrow. I blame the hormones. They make me desire ice cream and graham crackers above all else.

The husband and I have decided we should start jogging in the evening, as well as doing sit-ups, crunches and push-ups. Even though I am getting skiiiiiiiiinnny, I'm still all flabby. We did some crunches and butterfly kicks (moan) last night, but still haven't gotten around to jogging. We plan to start at just a mile and I know it will be easy, and more importantly good for me, but I still don't want to do it.

Food Log — Thursday, Jan. 31

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1/2 asian pear (.5)
2 tbsp blueberries (0)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 whole wheat tortilla sandwich (5.5)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. homemade egg flower soup (6)
1 mini light Babybel cheese (1)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1/2 scoop low-fat ice cream (2)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
20 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Food Log — Wednesday, Jan. 30

Morning:
1 serving low-fat graham crackers (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 apple (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. quinoa with black beans and corn (2)
2 toasted whole wheat tortillas (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1.5 serv. Jujyfruit candy (3)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. homemade egg flower soup (6)
1 serv. yakisoba noodles with veggie and tofu stir-fry (3)
1/2 cup low-fat ice cream (2)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
22 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn

I had never even heard of quinoa until I started this whole healthier-eating, weight-loss thing. I didn't even know how to pronounce it (it's "KEEN-wha" by the way), much less what it was, how it tasted or how you cooked it. Turns out it's this incredibly nutritious food that is like a grain, but is not a grain. It's related to spinach and is listed in the World's Healthiest Food list Got that? Here's what news-press.com said about this super-food:

"Quinoa is called a super grain even though it is not a grain at all but the seed of a leafy plant that is related to spinach. The excellent quality protein in quinoa has been compared to the quality of the protein in milk. It has twice as much protein as any grain and is also high in potassium, riboflavin, niacin and thiamin, as well as being gluten-free. Quinoa is indigenous to the Andes in South America where it has been grown since 3,000 B.C. — and where it was called the "mother grain" by the Incas."

If you're reluctant to try it, don't be! It tastes great by itself, but it tastes even better mixed with spices and veggies like garlic. That's because it absorbs the flavors of whatever you cook it with. It makes a great side dish to chicken and steak, but this recipe makes a hearty, filling and (best of all!) low-point meal unto itself!

You can find quinoa in almost every supermarket, in the bulk natural foods section. It will probably be next to things like millet and rice.

QUINOA WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN (2 points per serving, plus 1 point for the tortilla)

Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
3/8 onion, chopped
1-1/4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup and 2 teaspoons uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons vegetable (or chicken) broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon frozen corn kernels
3/4 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 whole wheat tortillas

Directions
1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
2. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
3. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans.
4. Lightly toast tortillas in a pan until lightly browned. Cut into fourths and give every plate 6 wedges.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 154
Total Fat: 1.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 513mg
Total Carbs: 28.3g
Dietary Fiber: 7.4g
Protein: 7.7g

Food Log — Tuesday, Jan. 29

Morning:
1 serving low-fat graham crackers (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 kiwi (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. Progresso vegetable soup (0)
1 packet WW sourdough pretzels (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 mini light Babybel cheese (1)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1 serv. quinoa with black beans and corn (2)*
1.5 whole wheat tortillas cut in wedges (1.5)
1/4 red bell pepper (0)
1 mini bag fat-free popcorn (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
13.5 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

* We decided to have this for dinner a second night in a row because it was SO GOOD (also, we hadn't gone grocery shopping since getting back from vacation so the options were thin)! My husband, who has been less than thrilled with some of the food we've started eating, even declared that it was now his favorite meal! I promise to post the recipe later so you all will be able to experience the culinary delight that is quinoa with black beans and corn on toasted tortilla wedges.

Food Log — Monday, Jan. 28

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
10 pieces of Jujyfruit candy (1.5)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. Progresso vegetable soup (0)
12 saltine crackers (4)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1 mini light Babybel cheese (1)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
Quinoa with black beans and corn (2)
1.5 toasted whole wheat tortillas cut in wedges (1)
2 tsp fat-free sour cream (0)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
12.5 points

Activity:
4 hours of cleaning, including sweeping, swiffering, mopping, laundry, dishes, etc. (+7)

Monday Weigh-In

Last week's weight — 126 pounds
This week's weight — 129 pounds

Hmmm. I guess when you take a week off in order to guiltlessly eat all the food you want including, but not limited to THREE fast food meals, TWO Asian cuisine meals, TWO hotel continental breakfasts consisting of eggs, bacon and biscuits and gravy, FIVE (or six or seven or ... uh, eight) homemade prune tarts, FOUR Chips Ahoy cookies with a glass of 2% milk, FOUR homemade macadamia cookies, ONE piece of chocolate angel food cake with THREE scoops of ice cream, ONE grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup, ONE huge plate of straight-up creamy fetticini alfredo, ONE bag of buttery microwave popcorn and ONE (okay, TWO) alcoholic beverages, you will gain weight. In fact, you will gain three pounds of weight.

The question is now ... how long will it take to lose it?

Food Log — Monday, Jan. 21

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 small banana (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1/2 cup minestrone soup (2)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
1/4 small pear (.5)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 cup spaghetti (4.5)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
1/2 serv. focaccia bread (4)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
20 points

Activity:
none

Monday Weigh-In

Last week's weight — 127 pounds
This week's weight — 126 pounds!

I just have to say that I am thoroughly baffled! I don't know HOW I managed to lose a pound this week, other than maybe most of my snacking excess was in my head and in reality I still stayed on point? That's happened to me before. A few weekends ago I felt like I was snacking nonstop and had eaten enough to gain all my weight back. But when I went back over my food log, the things I was snacking on were 0 or 1 point each and actually weren't that bad for me, like rice cakes or pumpkin seeds. I guess Weight Watchers DOES teach you to live healthier, rather than being just another diet (like the TV commercials keep saying).

Anyway, this week I've vowed to be better and actually write down what I'm eating, although I'm going to give myself some leeway in WHAT I eat because I'm going on vacation to visit my parents (and parents-in-law) this week!! I can't wait, I miss them so much! The last time any of my family saw me was when I weighed 148 pounds and my mother-in-law just recently found out that I lost a good deal of weight. I wonder if they'll notice the difference?

Sorry about that ...

Well, this week was definately not my best. In fact, it was my worst. Despite starting out on a strong foot by losing 2.5 pounds for a whopping 127 pound weigh-in ... I lost my motivation. It was that time of the month AND my husband started taking a pottery class twice a week so I was alone and bored most of the night on Tuesday and Thursday. Not to mention work has been a bitch and I have just been feeling generally crappy. I tried to satiate that crappy (and bored) feeling with food. It hasn't really helped.

Well, I gave up this week. That's why I haven't posted at all. But next week I promise to get back to it.

Monday Weigh-In

Last week's weight — 129.5 pounds
This week's weight — 127 pounds!

Wow! This feels so good, losing this weight and being only seven points away from my goal! I don't have a whole lot else to say, but just wanted to check in and let you all know I lost 2.5 pounds this week!

Food Log — Sunday, Jan. 13

Morning:
1 serv. Special K cereal (3)

Afternoon:
3/4 cup minestrone soup (3.5)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1 rice cake (1)

Evening:
1 cup cooked spaghetti squash (0)
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce (0)
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla ice cream (2)
1 WW lemon cake (1)

Total:
13.5 points

Activity:
50 minute, 2.5 mile brisk walk with dog (+2)

Food Log — Saturday, Jan. 12

Morning:
1 piece of chocolate (1.5)

Afternoon:
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
4 saltine crackers (1)
1 mini light Babybel cheese (1)

Evening:
3 oz. 96% extra lean hamburger on bun with tomato, onion and pickle (6.5)
1 serv. oven fries (4)
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla ice cream (2)

Total:
17 points

Activity:
none

Food Log — Friday, Jan. 11

Weight on the scale today — 127.5 pounds!

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
2 satsuma mandarins (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 Chinese food Mar Far chicken plate (20?)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 cup minestrone soup (4)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1 Smart Ones Cookie Dough sundae (3)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
31? points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

Food Log — Thursday, Jan. 10

Weight on the scale this morning — 127.5 pounds!

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 satsuma mandarin (.5)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. Kraft macaroni and cheese (9)*
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
3 baby carrots (0)
1 WW Smart Ones dinner (5)**
1 serv. pistachio pudding (2)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
19.5 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)

* Why is one of my favorite foods so terribly BAD for me?! Why?!!

** My husband was away at a Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight until 8:00, and I had to go to bed at 9:00 because Friday is one of those really early mornings for me, so I just ate something quick. My husband confessed to eating at the Chamber meeting.

Food Log — Wednesday, Jan. 9

Weight on the scale this morning — 127.5! Wow, again!

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 satsuma mandarin (.5)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 whole wheat tortilla sandwich (5)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
5 baby carrots (0)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serv. twice baked potato (6)
1 cup salad with dressing (2)
1 rice cake (1)
3 cups popcorn with brewers yeast (3)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
20.5 points

Activity:
none

Food Log — Tuesday, Jan. 8

Weight on the scale this morning — 128 pounds! WOW!

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 satsuma mandarin (.5)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. Progresso veggie soup (0)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1/4 cucumber (0)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 cup albino pasta (6)
1 cup corn (2)
1 light mini Babybel cheese (1)
2 chocolates (3)
1/2 serv. cinnamon Teddy Grahams (1.5)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
19 points

Activity:
none (It's been pouring around here and everyone's enthusiasm is a bit dampened. Hopefully will pull myself out of the house tomorrow night.)

Food Log — Monday, Jan. 7

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
5 baby carrots (0)
1 satsuma mandarin (1)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 serv. Progresso veggie soup (0)
6 saltine crackers (2)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1/4 cucumber (0)
1 piece of chocolate (1.5)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 vegetarian enchilada (6)
1 cup red beans and rice (3)
1 WW cookie dough sundae (3)
16 fl oz water (0)

Total:
19.5 points

Activity:
none

Food Log — Sunday, Jan. 6

Morning:
1/2 cup millet with vanilla extract (2)
1 tsp margarine and 2 tsp skim milk (1)

Afternoon:
4 baked spring rolls, adapted from WW (4)
1 mini bag popcorn (1)
1 tsp pumpkin seeds (1)
1 light mini Babybel cheese (1)

Evening:
1 serv. homemade egg flower soup (7)
1 cup yakisoba noodles (0)
1 cup vegetable and tofu stir-fry (2)
1/2 cup low-fat ice cream (2)

Total:
21 points

Monday Weigh-In

Last week's weight — 129.5
This week's weight — 129.5

Woohoo! When I weighed myself at 4:15 this morning, I was seriously so elated at not having GAINED anything that I ran into the bedroom and jumped on my sleeping husband, who was not as thrilled with the news as I was. In fact, he rolled over and growled at me. Well.

I did not start out the first week of the new year by making the best food choices. I had great intentions, but things just did not work out the way I hoped they would. My first meal of 2008 was at IHOP. I ended up staying late at work on Thursday and my friend bought me Quiznos. I ordered a salad, but that turned out to be more points than a sandwich would have been. Said friend also moved away this weekend and my husband and I spent Saturday helping him pack and load the moving truck. We were there ALL DAY and on the way home, famished and obviously not thinking straight, we picked up fast food burgers and fries. Yesterday we got back to work eating right, although I found myself snacking a lot, and hopefully the rest of the week I will be OP and eating healthy again.

I am also crossing my fingers and hoping I can drop more weight than this, because it feels like I have been hovering around this 129-130 mark FOREVER. However, even if I do stay here, lately I am feeling more attractive, energetic and happy with myself than I had for a long time. Must be the pumpkin seeds ;P

Food Log — Wednesday, Jan. 2

Morning:
1 non-fat yogurt (2)
2/3 serving cinnamon Teddy Grahams (2.5)
8 baby carrots (.5)
16 fl oz water (0)

Afternoon:
1 cup 'Albino' pasta (6)
5 baby carrots (0)
1/4 green pepper (0)
12 fl oz Diet Coke (0)

Evening:
1 serving curried tomato and lentil stew (3)
1 cup salad with 2 tsp dressing (2)
1/2 serving focaccia bread (4)
32 fl oz water (0)

Total:
20 points

Activity:
40 minute, 2-mile brisk walk (+2)
45 minute, 2-mile walk with dogs (+2)