Let me just preface this by saying, I am journaling during the week and then will post on Saturday or Sunday. I am back on Weight Watchers and a normal gym routine. I'm really working hard at this. I want....no need...a lifestyle change. I will not tell you how much I weigh until I reach my very last goal. I will tell you that I have a goal of eating 51 points a day with 49 weekly points so that if I go over it will not completely wreck the points. I also have an activity goal of 16 points a week. I do not count points two days a week. I do this for two reasons: #1: Right Now I don't ever reach my daily points nor do I touch my weekly points. #2: If I counted points and measured food all the time, I would go crazy and this wouldn't work. I'm not advocating going crazy on my two days off, I just feel I need a vacation. I'm not asking for sympathy, I just want prayers, encouragement and accountability. If you notice I haven't blogged in awhile, message me and get me back on track. Thanks guys and gals and I love you all very much:
WEEK ONE SUMMARY:
Days went over daily point goal: 0
Activity Goal Met: YES
Pounds Lost: 4
Pounds to go before 1st goal: 6
I'm doing good so far: Below is my daily journal for week one in case you need ideas for your own lifestyle change. Thanks again everyone!
Day 1: April 16, 2012
It’s been a rough day. The first day of a diet is always pretty rough. I have created a Rewards Chart. The first reward is at 10 pounds which is a $50 hasting shopping spree! So that’s what I’m working on now and it all started today! I did okay until about noon and my tummy started howling like a my dog Ginger when she wants to come in at night. I did eat breakfast, but skipped my morning snack. I made up my morning snack at lunch since I felt famished. Then I ate a snack in the afternoon. Johnathan and I decided to head to the gym strait after work rather than wait until the afternoon. This is a G-REAT decision. Because once we once we were done, it was over. We came home and I started cooking dinner because of course I was starving. So. While I was waiting on the extra-lean pork tenderloin to reach 160 degrees, Johnathan decided to snack on some chips. Until I flipped out on him, and then felt bad. I forgot how mean I can get when I am starving. So, Johnathan slowly and calmly put down the chips with a good sport attitude while dinner finished. Now, I’m sitting around watching Happy Feet Two and I have 21 points left for the day! So, if I get hungry later, I can eat some chips and salsa for a late night snack! Below is my point chart!
Meal Meal Name Points
Breakfast Peanut Butter & Oats Fiber one Bar 1 bar 2 points
Lunch Smart Ones Frozen Entrée 6 points
Applesauce 1 cup 2 points
Smart Ones Brownie Fudge Sundae 1 cup 4 points
Afternoon Snack Sugar Free Caramel Snack Pack 1 cup 2 points
Dinner 6 oz Extra-Lean Pork Tenderloin 6 points
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice Long Grain and Wild ½ cup 5 points
Light Red Kidney Beans ¾ cup 4 points
Total: 29 points
Points Left over 21 points
Activity 30 minutes on the Treadmill 4 points
Day 2: April 17, 2012
Well, since we went to bed at 8:45 pm last night, it was only natural that I wake up at midnight starving right?? Well, no…and it sucked…but thankfully I was able to go to sleep and other than that I slept pretty darn good. My legs were sore when I got up, but it’s that good kind of sore right? Anyways, breakfast went good and I had time for a snack today. But, when noon it, my stomach started rumbling again like thunder on a stormy Oklahoma spring night. J Amber (my new friend and coworker) and I had lunch in the break room. She offered buy me lunch from The Whistle Stop Bistro and you have no idea how badly I wanted a Chicken Salad Sandwich on a croissant and some potato salad. But, I stayed strong and ate my Smart Ones Steak Panini, 12 tortilla chips and 1/3 cup of salsa and smart one key lime pie dessert. I’ve made it known in my office I’m dieting again and I love how everyone in my office is so encouraging. I can do this. Look out Hastings I could be there soon! So we were pretty busy at work and I didn’t get my snack until almost time to get home, but it was worth the wait. Then, after work, Johnathan and I headed to the Wellness Center for water aerobics. After three months off, it kicked my tail. I was huffing and puffing and I’m so sore right now. We made a trek to the dreaded Wal Mart where I got some fruit and veggies and pickles all zero point items! So I can snack and not feel guilty about it. Then, we came home and ate and I discovered a quick low point dessert to satisfy cravings. 1 Shortcake (store bought like strawberry shortcakes) and½ cup of canned peaches. It’s only 5 points and super yummy! Anyways, it felt a little easier today….and while I know it won’t last long…I’m riding this feeling out until I get mean again! OH, and I started taking my Metformin again today. Sorry, Dr. Reshef and Beverly, but I’ve been too upset to continue taking it, but I’m starting to get back on track and that includes medications! Pray for me!
Food Journal:
Meal Meal Name Points
Breakfast Peanut Butter & Oats Fiber one Bar 1 bar 2 points
Morning Snack Applesauce 1 cup 1 point
Lunch Smart Ones Frozen Entrée 8 points
12 tortilla chips 4 points
1/3 c. salsa 1 points
Smart Ones Frozen Key Lime Pie Dessert 4 points
Afternoon Snack Sugar Free Chocolate Snack Pack 1 cup 2 points
Evening Snack Banana 0 points
Dinner 1 Rosemary Chicken Breast 6 points
1/3 Tbsp EVOO 1 points
1 small baked potato 5 points
2 Tbsp Low Fat Sour Cream 2 points
1/3 C. Weight Watchers Shredded Cheese 2 points
1 Store bought shortcake 2 points
½ C. Canned Peaches in Extra Light Syrup 3 points
TOTAL: 43 points
Points Left Over: 8 points
Activity Water Aerobics -- 60 Minutes 9 points
WEEKLY ACTIVITY TOTAL: 13 points
Day 3:
Today went really well. I woke up and got ready for work. It was a busy which means that I usually forget about food. I did forget about morning and afternoon snacks, but made them up. I also called and got my prescription for Prometrium to restart my cycle which means FUN FUN FUN for Johnathan and I…… Anyways, after work, I had a pickle and a banana so that I would be able to fend off the hunger monster while at church. Nana cooked hotdogs…..fried hotdogs…..it was so hard to resist….but, I did it! I saved up enough points to have two Double Cheeseburgers from McDonalds and it was worth it! We didn’t go to the gym, because on Wednesday after church I am exhausted…so back to the gym tomorrow!
Food Journal:
Meal Meal Name Points
Breakfast Peanut Butter & Oats Fiber one Bar 1 bar 2 points
Banana 0 points
Lunch Healthy Choice Frozen Entrée 5 points
Grapefruit 0 points
Smart Ones Frozen Key Lime Pie Dessert 4 points
Afternoon Snack Sugar Free Chocolate Snack Pack 1 cup 2 points
Evening Snack Banana 0 points
Pickle 0 points
Dinner 2 McDonalds Double Cheeseburgers 23 points
½ C. Pineapple in juice 2 points
TOTAL: 38 points
Points Left Over: 13 points
Activity NONE 0 points
WEEKLY ACTIVITY TOTAL: 13 points
Day 4 April 19, 2012
Today was another day that started at 3:00 a.m. Since I started the Metformin, my body has to get used to it once again, which is also no fun. I hate having stomach issues. I was also an emotional day. I just started crying twice today and I really cannot tell you why. I hate that too. I forgot my breakfast bar, so I had so spend a little extra on a Nature Valley bar, but it was well worth it. Anyways, it was busy today at work which again makes you forget about being hungry. Today was a watermelon day. I had watermelon at lunch and at dinner and it was pretty good. After work, Johnathan and I went to water aerobics. There was more focus on strength training and that included 100 push ups. It was hard, but worth it. I feel better about myself for working so hard and trying so hard. I’ve also been thinking about doing a before picture and taking one every time I meet a goal in the same outfit. But I don’t know. I’m pretty embarrassed about how I look now. Sometimes, I just want to feel like I’m beautiful. But, I’m working and praying and that’s all I can do!
Food Journal:
Meal Meal Name Points
Breakfast Nature Valley Dark Chocolate and Nut Bar 4 points
Banana 0 points
Lunch Smart Ones Frozen Entrée 6 points
1 C. Watermelon 0 points
Smart Ones Frozen Key Lime Pie Dessert 4 points
Afternoon Snack Sugar Free Caramel Snack Pack 1 cup 2 points
Dinner 1 C. 95% Lean Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning 9 points
1/3 C. Weight Watchers Shredded Cheese 2 points
2 Medium Flour Tortillas 5 points
½ C. Fat Free Refried Beans 2 points
1 c. Watermelon 0 points
1 shortcake 2 points
TOTAL: 36 points
Points Left Over: 15 points
Activity Water Aerobics 9 points
WEEKLY ACTIVITY TOTAL: 22 points
Day 5: April 20, 2012
Another day that started at roughly 3:00 a.m. I NEED SLEEP. I just can’t sleep which makes me hungry all the time and super emotional. All I’ve done is choke back tears and I really cannot tell you why. Anyways, work went really well because it takes my mind off of everything and I really enjoy my work and coworkers, especially Marge who makes me feel so much better! After work, we hit the gym and I really pushed myself. I walked on the treadmill for 39 minutes and did 2 on the elliptical before I stopped. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but when you are out of shape 15 minutes seems like an hour. But I feel better and I’m hoping I’ll stick with it this time. I just need prayers and encouragement; hence why I’m writing this journal/blog.
Food Journal:
Meal Meal Name Points
Breakfast Peanut Butter and Oats Fiber One Bar 2 points
Banana 0 points
Lunch Smart Ones Frozen Entrée 7 points
1 c. peaches in artificially sweetened water 0 points
Smart Ones Frozen Key Lime Pie Dessert 4 points
Afternoon Snack Sugar Free Caramel Snack Pack 1 cup 2 points
Dinner 8 oz Lean Steak 7 points
1 small baked potato 5 points
1/3 C. Weight Watchers Shredded Cheese 2 points
½ C. Light Red Kidney Beans 2 points
2 Tbsp Reduced Fat Sour Cream 2 points
TOTAL: 33 points
Points Left Over: 18 points
Activity 39 Minutes Treadmill Walking between <3mph and 5mph 6 points
2 minutes Elliptical Training 1 point
WEEKLY ACTIVITY TOTAL: 29 points
