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)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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
"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.
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.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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)
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?
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?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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
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, January 21, 2008
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?
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?
Saturday, January 19, 2008
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.
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, January 14, 2008
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!
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)
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
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)
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)
Friday, January 11, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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
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
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
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.)
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.)
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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
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
Monday, January 7, 2008
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
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
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
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
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)
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)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)