Saturday 2-23-13

Saturday Feb. 23, 2013:  I had to go to the hospital this morning to have some blood work done.  With my blood pressure being so high, I have been on medication for almost 4 years.  Because of this, my doctor routinely checks my lab work.  I am really hoping that with my new lifestyle change my results will be better than ever.

Breakfast:
Light Lemon Cream Pie Yogurt- 2 Points
Apple- 0 Points
Diet Dr. Pepper Soda- 0 Points

Lunch:
Turkey & Cheddar sandwich on Whole Wheat- 6 Points
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffs- 4 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Fiber One Brownie- 2 Points
Weight Watchers Cheese Stick- 1 Point

Dinner:
Honey-Glazed Salmon- 9 Points
Sauteed String Beans- 2 Points
Pot-Luck Pasta Salad- 4 Points
French Bread- 2 Points

After Dinner Snacks:
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffs- 4 Points
Air-Popped Popcorn w/ Unsalted Butter- 7 Points
Spicy Pickles- 0 Points
Dreamy Clusters Candy- 4 Points
Diet Cherry Pepsi- 0 Points

I definitely should not have had so many snacks while watching the movie after dinner.  
I need to remember that my body is not used to eating a lot of snacks anymore.  
It kind of gave me a tummy ache.  Oh well!  Lesson learned...the hard way. 

Friday 2-22-13

Friday Feb. 22, 2013:  Today was a really good day despite the fact that I had a headache all day.  I am just glad that tomorrow is the weekend and I should be able to relax.

Breakfast:
Low-Carb Monster Energy- 1 Point
Multi-Grain Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Light Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt- 2 Points
Apple- 0 Points

Lunch:
Baked Potato w/ Turkey Bacon, Fat Free Cheddar, & Fat Free Sour Cream- 8 Points
2 Cups Baby Carrots- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Heavenly Crisp Candy Bar- 3 Points

Dinner:
Italian Meatballs w/ Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti & Crushed Tomatoes- 10 Points
French Bread- 2 Points
Green Beans- 0 Points
Diet Cherry Pepsi- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffs- 4 Points

I made the Italian Meatballs for dinner tonight because it has been one of Ryan's favorite WW recipes so far.  I also created a menu for the next week and a shopping list to go with it.  If I didn't plan ahead then I know that I would constantly be eating things that are not good for me.  I love that with a little help from my Weight Watchers app on my phone, I am able to create a plan and stick to it.  

Thursday 2-21-13

Thursday Feb. 21, 2013:  Had my weigh-in tonight and I am happy to report that I am down another 3.4 lbs.  It is amazing to me that I am down so much in only 5 weeks.  it makes me wish that I had done this sooner.

Breakfast:
Egg Whites w/ Fat Free Cheese and Diced Ham- 3 Points
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points

Lunch:
Sandwich Thins Pizzas w/ Turkey Bacon & Low Fat Mozzarella- 6 Points
2 Cups Baby Carrots- 0 Points
Unsweetened Applesauce- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Sugar Free Lemon Lime Jell-O- 0 Points
Dreamy Clusters Candy- 4 Points
Dill Pickle- 0 Points

Dinner:
Grilled Herb Chicken Breast- 4 Points
Stove Top Stuffing- 6 Points
Green Beans- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffs- 4 Points

 

Another week down and I could not be happier.  And my husband has been so supportive.  In fact, tonight he made dinner while I went to my meeting.  He does everything that he can to help make this process as easy as possible.  He is my rock and I could not be doing this without him.

Wednesday 2-20-13

Wednesday Feb. 20, 2013:  Back to normal life today after a few days of birthday fun.  Other than that, not much else to report other than that.

Breakfast:
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Light Raspberry Cheesecake Yogurt- 2 Points
Apple- 0 Points

Lunch:
Leftover Mashed Potatoes- 2 Points
Leftover Green Beans- 1 Point
Leftover Pork Roast- 2 Points
No Sugar Added Pears- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Sugar Free Lemon Lime Jell-O- 0 Points
Dreamy Clusters Candy- 4 Points

Dinner:
Jimmy John Turkey Snadwich w/ Fat Free Miracle Whip & Honey Mustard- 8 Points
Thinny Chips- 7 Points
Dill Pickle- 0 Points
Diet Coke- 0 Points

All I can report tonight is being excited for my weigh-in tomorrow.  I hope I get some good news!

Tuesday 2-19-13

Tuesday Feb. 19, 2013:  My coworkers celebrated my birthday today and it was really a lot of fun.  I got a yummy salad for lunch and had some berries and fat free Cool Whip instead of cake.  And because I work with some really thoughtful people, instead of the normal gift card for a dinner out, they got me an iTunes gift card instead.  I feel very lucky to work with the people that I do.

Breakfast:
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Light Key Lime Pie yogurt- 2 Points
Apple- 0 Points

Lunch:
Cafe Zupas Summer Chicken Salad- 5 Points
Cafe Zupas Bread- 2 Points
Diet Pepsi-  0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Mixed Berries w/ Lite Cool Whip and Light Vanilla Yogurt- 2 Points
Heavenly Crisp Candy Bar- 3 Points

Dinner:
6 Inch Ham & Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat w/ Cheese & Sweet onion sauce- 9 Points
Weight Watchers String Cheese- 1 Point
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffs- 4 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Unsweetened Applesauce- 0 Points

I have said it before but I am going to say it again- having such wonderful  support from everyone around me makes a world of difference.  I have such wonderful family, friends, and co-workers.  For any of you that are reading this, I just want to tell you thank you.

Monday 2-18-13

Monday Feb. 18, 2013:  Had today off from work and was able to take my son to the park.  It was freezing cold but we had a lot of fun.  I was a nice was to get in some extra activity while having fun with my little one.  I wish all activity was this much fun!

Breakfast:
Multi Grain Cheerios w/ Skim Milk- 4 Points

Lunch:
Del Taco Tostada- 7 Points
Del Taco Small Taco- 3 Points
Large Diet Coke- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Apple- 0 Points
Fun Size Twizzler Nibs- 1 Point

Dinner:
Baja Chicken Taco- 8 Points
Low Fat Refried Black Beans- 2 Points
Spanish Rice- 6 Points
Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Dessert:
Frozen Fruit Bar- 1 Point

Also today I went and spent 4 hours at the day spa.  My hubby and kids got me a gift card for Mother's Day last year and I finally got around to using it.  It was a really wonderful 4 hours.  Usually at the spa they give you some sort of treat while you are getting your pedicure.  Today I turned down the delicious scone and asked for the warm apples with no sugar.  Good choices and adorable toes.  It was a great day!

Sunday 2-17-13

Sunday Feb. 17, 2013:  Happy Birthday to me!  And what a great day it has been!  My mom even made a special birthday dinner for me using recipes from Weight Watchers.  It was a really great party spent with my whole family.

Breakfast:
Egg White and Ham & Cheese Omelet w/ Sour Cream & Salsa- 3 Points
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points

Lunch:
Wendy's 1/2 Size Baja Salad- 7 Points
Diet Coke- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffed Corn- 4 Points

Dinner:
Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin w/ Veggies- 7 Points
Garlic & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes- 4 Points
Sauteed Green Beans w/ Turkey Bacon & Garlic- 2 Points
White Dinner Roll- 3 Points
Strawberries- 0 Points

Dessert:
1 1/2 Pieces of Chocolate Applesauce Cake w/ Fat Free Cool Whip and Strawberries- 9 Points
Chocolate Square w/ Caramel- 2 Points

Evening Snack:
Simply Natural Cheese Puffs- 4 Points
Diet Cherry Pepsi- 0 Points

I ended my birthday by watching my favorite T.V. show with my husband.  It was such a wonderful day.  And even with my delicious dinner and birthday cake, I still didn't go over my daily points.  Hooray!  I started this whole journey because I wanted to get healthy before the age of 30 and today I turned 29 and have already improved my health.  I cannot wait to see what the next 365 days holds for me.  Thank you to everyone for all your support.

Saturday 2-16-13

Saturday Feb. 2-16-13:  Spent the day downtown with my family at our local children's museum.  It was great spending some time playing with my kids while earn some activity points.  Even at the food court I was able to have a vegetarian sandwich from Subway.  It was a really fun day with the people that I love.

Breakfast:
Egg White Ham & Cheese Omlette- 3 Points

Lunch:
12 inch Veggie Sandwich on White w/ American Cheese & Sweet Onion Sauce- 13 Points
Diet Coke- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Sugar Free Lemon Lime Jell-O- 0 Points
Weight Watchers String Cheese- 1 Points
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffed Corn- 4 Points

Dinner:
Drumsticks w/ Sesame and Ginger- 7 Points
Caprese Rice Salad- 5 Points
Sliced Carrots- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Unsweetened Applesauce- 0 Points
Pickles- 0 Points
Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bar- 2 Points

I should have only had half the sandwich at lunch time because I was really full.  But even more important than that?  Tomorrow is my birthday!  I am excited to celebrate my birthday!  It is going to be great!

Friday 2-15-13

Friday Feb. 15, 2013:  Another good day.  I love Friday nights because it is the start to my weekend.  I am getting used to making my new lifestyle fit into my weekends without feeling like I am missing out.  Tonight we took the kids to a Utah Grizzlies hockey game.  I tried to make dinner before we left and the recipe on Weight Watchers was off on its cooking time so by the time the chicken finished cooking it was time to head to the game.  I made some delicious rice and we all ate that plus I microwaved some chicken nuggets for the kids. Guess that means I have dinner ready for tomorrow night!

Breakfast:
Smart Ones Ham & Cheese Scramble- 5 Points
No Sugar Added Applesauce- 0 Points

Lunch:
Tuna Fish in a Whole Wheat Pocket w/ Spinach & Tomatoes- 6 Points
No Sugar Added Diced Pears- 0 Points
Sugar Free Lemon Lime Jell-O- 0 Points
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffed Corn- 2 Points
Weight Watchers String Cheese- 1 Point
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Twizzlers Nibs Fun Size- 1 Point

Dinner:
Caprese Rice Salad- 5 Points
1 Cup Green Beans- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Hockey Game Popcorn- 4 Points
Simply Natural Cheetos Puffed Corn- 4 Points

Not having a great dinner meant that snacked on popcorn at the game more than I normally would have.  Dang it!  Tonight was just another reminder of why it is VERY important to make sure I am eating balanced meals.  If I don't eat right, I get really snacky later which is something I am trying to control.  It is good to have these reminders to help me stay on track.

Thursday 2-14-13

Thursday Feb. 14, 2013: Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!  For a day that is usually filled with candy and all sorts of treats, I kept my cool and didn't splurge.  And the best treat I could give myself on this lovely holiday?  I weighed-in and lost another 3.8 lbs!  That means a total of 18.2 lbs.  Guess what else that means?  I reached my 5% loss goal!  It seems almost unbelievable that I lost 5% of my body weight in 1 month.  Crazy!

Breakfast:
Whole Wheat w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Light Mango Apricot Yogurt- 2 Points
Large Banana- 0 Points

Lunch:
Small Baked Potato w/ Fat Free Cheese- 3 Points
Leftover Beef with Tomatoes- 2 Points
1 Cup Baby Carrots- 0 Points
Weight Watchers String Cheese- 1 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Snack Size Vanilla Cupcake Goldfish- 1 Points
Fun Size Red Vines- 1 Points

Dinner:
Pho Hoa- Pho Tai Soup- 10 Points
Diet Dr Pepper Cherry Soda- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Simply Natural Cheetos- 4 Points
Frozen Fruit Bar- 1 Point

I have made it one month on Weight Watchers.  One month and I feel like a totally different person.  I know I have said this before but I feel empowered with the direction of my life right.  I am happy.  I am getting healthy.  I am feeling better both inside and out.  And I am glad that when I look in the mirror, I am finally starting to see a difference.  FINALLY!  I cannot wait to see what the next month holds for me. 

Wednesday 2-13-13

Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013:  Still hanging in there.  I am getting anxious about my weigh-in tomorrow.  I know I will have lost at least a half a pound which will put me at 15 lbs lost but of course, I am hoping for more of a loss than that.  But no matter what, I am starting to form good habits which is what really matters.  Now if I could just get more motivated when it comes to being active...BLEH!

Breakfast:
Light Vanilla Yogurt- 2 Points
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
1 Cup Fresh Strawberries w/ Truvia- 0 Points

Lunch:
Leftover Chicken Parmagiana w/ Pasta- 6 Points
Leftover Green Beans w/ Garlic and Turkey Bacon- 1 Point
Green Salad w/ Sweet Onion Dressing- 1 Point
No Sugar Added Mandarin Oranges- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Sugar Free Cherry Popsicle- 0 Points
2 Pieces of Gobstopper Candy- 0 Points

Dinner:
Small Baked Potato w/ Fat Free Cheese and Fat Free Sour Cream- 3 Points
Sauteed Beef with Tomatoes- 4 Points
1.5 Cups of Green Beans- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Evening Snack:
Weight Watchers Raspberry Ice Cream Bar- 2 Points
1 Cup Skim Milk- 2 Points

After dinner tonight I realized that I had only consumed 19 points for the day.  I was surprised that I wasn't feeling starving.  But after about an hour I started to get a headache and so I decided to have some milk and ice cream.  It felt like such a treat!  But I have to remember to keep eating balanced or else I will being doing myself an injustice.  Finding balance is proving to be more difficult than I thought it would be.

Tuesday 2-12-13

Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013:  Today was a better day.  And we made such an amazing dinner.  Full of flavor!  Even Ryan commented on how fantastic the meal was.  He said that if you can eat healthy and have it taste this good, why would you not eat healthy?  It made me smile. 

Breakfast:
Lemon Cream Pie Light Yogurt- 2 Points
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Apple- 0 Points

Lunch:

Leftover Skillet Cassoulet- 5 Points
1 Cup Sliced Bell Peppers- 0 Points
No Sugar Added Mandarin Oranges- 0 Points
Sugar Free Black Cherry Jell-O- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:

Light String Cheese- 2 Points
Sugar Free Popsicle- 0 Points
1 Fun Size Airhead Candy- 1 Point

Dinner:
Chicken Parmigiana w/ Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti- 12 Points
Sauteed String Beans w/ Garlic and Turkey Bacon- 2 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Dessert:

Dole Banana Dippers- 2 Points

If you need a delicious chocolate snack and like bananas, get the Dole Banana Dippers!  I found them in the freezer section of my local super center for about $3.00 and it comes with 6 packages of frozen bananas covered completely in dark chocolate.  Each pack contains four slices of banana and it was the perfect snack.  And dark chocolate has been shown in studies to help lower your blood pressure, improve blood flow, and may prevent arteriosclerosis.  (Just a little fun fact from me to you for American Heart Health month.)  Enjoy!

Monday 2-11-13

Monday Feb. 11, 2013:  Today was a bad day.  I had some sad things happen in my personal life and all I wanted to do was eat.  I wanted to comfort myself by having a snack or two or 200.  I didn’t want to eat my good food and instead wanted to reach for French fries, ice cream, or chips.  But I didn’t.  Despite the sadness that I am going through, I am sticking with this.  I have to-it is too important to slip-up now.

Breakfast:

Triple Berry Light Yogurt- 2 Points
Banana- 0 Points

Lunch:

Leftover Honey Balsamic Chicken- 4 Points
Leftover Potato Wedges- 3 Points
Green Beans- 0 Points
No Sugar Added Pears- 0 Points
Sugar Free Black Cherry Jell-O- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:

Kellogg’s Fruit Snack- 2 Points

Dinner:

15-Minute Skillet Cassoulet- 9 Points
2 Slices French Bread- 4 Points
2 Cups Green Salad w/ Sesame Ginger Dressing- 0 Points

Dessert:

Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bar- 3 Points

Night Time Snack:

Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
1 Cup Skim Milk- 2 Points

I am happy that I am breaking old habits or at least making better choices if I do feel like I need to snack on something.  I only hope that I don’t have a lot of days like the one I had today.

Sunday 2-10-13

Sunday Feb. 10, 2013:  Happy Birthday to my wonderful sister today!  It has become sort of a tradition with our family that my mom will cook us a birthday dinner…whatever we want.  It is great until you are on Weight Watchers and can’t eat a giant piece of pot roast with butter-loaded mashed potatoes and rich & fatty gravy.  *SIGH*  And my sister picked lasagna.  LASGNA!  Pasta and cheese and sausage…oh my.   But with my mom saving labels and measuring exactly what she added I was able to calculate my points with no problem.  Thanks Mom!

Breakfast:
Egg Whites with Fat Free Cheddar and Diced Ham- 3 Points
Salsa- 0 Points
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points

Lunch:

2 Boca Burgers w/ Cheese- 6 Points
Fat Free Miracle Whip, Yellow Mustard, Relish, 1 tsp of Ketchup- 0 Points

Afternoon Snacks:

Weight Watcher Raspberry Ice Cream Bar- 2 Points
4 Pickles- 0 Points
Honey Mustard Pretzels- 3 Points

Dinner:

Homemade Lasagna- 15 Points
½ Breadstick- 2 Points
2 Cups Green Salad- 0 Points
Fat Free French Dressing- 1 Point
2 Cups Green Beans- 0 Points
½ Cup Fresh Fruit- 0 Points

Dessert:

Black Bean Brownie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream- 6 Points

Evening Snack:

Popcorn- 3 Points
Sleepytime Tea- 0 Points

I loved the black bean brownies we had for dessert.  I will be making those for sure!  All in all it was a pretty good day and I made mostly-good food choices.  It just proves that with the right tools, knowledge, and will power I can survive any situation. 

Saturday 2-9-13

Saturday Feb. 9, 2013: Today made me really angry.  I worked hard on being really active and it didn't reflect in the results on my activity monitor. DUMB!  I ended up running around our house and doing stairs to make sure I got all my points.  I know this is not what someone in my position should be saying but...EXERCISE SUCKS!  There! I said it!  I feel a little better now.

Breakfast:
Egg Whites w/ Fat Free Cheddar Cheese- 2 Points
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spray- 2 Points
1 Piece of Turkey Bacon- 0 Points
No Sugar Added Applesauce- 0 Points

Lunch:
Tuna Fish in Wheat Pita w/ Baby Spinach- 6 Points
Dill Pickle- 0 Points
Cheddar Cheese Rice Snacks- 4 Points
Cherry Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Sugar Free Cherry Jell-O- 0 Points

Dinner:
Chicken Breast w/ Honey-Balsamic Glaze- 4 Points
Roasted Herb Potato Wedges- 5 Points
Green Beans- 0 Points
Diet Dr Pepper Cherry- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
White Corn Tortilla Quesadilla w/ Salsa & Fat Free Sour Cream- 5 Points

My husband was gone all day so I was by myself all day.  When I am bored and all alone, I eat.  Today I did good with staying away from snacks.  I hope that I do just as well tomorrow.  But tomorrow marks another Sunday dinner at Mom's and we all know what that means....POINTS POINTS POINTS!  I just hope there will be something there that I can eat without using all my bonus points in one meal.

Friday 2-8-13

Friday Feb. 8, 2013:  We spent a nice evening at home tonight.  Ryan really was craving a hamburger and fries so the chicken I was planning on making had to wait.  But even in a sudden change of plans I was able to stay on track.  I got a half Baja Salad from Wendy's and microwaved a Boca burger with no bun for myself.  It was pretty darn good.  It is reassuring for me to know I can still stay true to my goal even when things change suddenly.  It means that when BIG things happen, I will be just as ready for whatever may come.

Breakfast:
Apple- 0 Points
Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Light Orange Cream Yogurt- 2 Points

Lunch:
Leftover Roasted Fingerling Potatoes- 2 Points
Pork Loin w/ Apples & Onions- 6 Points
No Sugar Added Pears- 0 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Sugar Free Cherry Popsicle- 0 Points
Fiber One Brownie- 2 Points

Dinner:
1/2 Size Wendy's Baja Salad- 7 Points
Boca Burger w/ Ketchup, Fat Free Miracle Whip, Mustard, and Sweet Relish- 3 Points
Diet Coke- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Weight Watchers Ice Cream- 2 Points
Salt & Pepper Rice Snacks- 4 Points
2 Dill Pickles- 0 Points
Sugar Free Cherry Jell-O- 0 Points
8 oz Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper- 0 Points

My mom told me today that my sister asked her, on either Wednesday or Thursday morning before I weighed-in for the week, if Mom thought I had lost for the week.  My Mom said that she told my sister she was sure that I had.  I think it is funny that people are so interested in my weight loss but are nervous to ask me.  I don't know why but this made me smile.  It makes me happy that people are excited and nervous for me-it helps keep me motivated.

Thursday 2-7-13

Thursday Feb. 7, 2013: Tonight marks my 3^rd week on Weight Watchers and I am happy.  I am happy that I am trying.  Yes, I am succeeding too.  Tonight I was down another 3.6 lbs making it a total of 14.4 lbs total.   It is hard to believe that I have lost almost 15 lbs.  I am still waiting for my double chin to go away but or course, that will be the last thing to disappear.  I am just happy that I have found the strength inside me to keep going.  And I am happy I am influencing others to make a change.  My friend that sits next to me at work said that she and her husband are going to join Weight Watchers.  The company administrator says that she wants to join too.  And my boss told me today that I inspired her to make a change.  It makes me smile and motivates me even more.

Breakfast:

Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points

Light Vanilla Yogurt- 2 Points

Banana- 0 Points

(Yes I know I should be changing up my breakfasts but I just really love this one!  It fills me up and I think it is really yummy.)

Lunch:

Leftover Italian Meatballs w. Crushed Tomatoes & Whole Grain Spaghetti

2 Cups of Cooked Green Beans- 0 Points

No Sugar Added Mandarin Oranges- 0 Points

Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Dinner:

Cheeseburger w/ Grilled Red Onion & Ketchup- 8 Points

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes- 3 Points

1 Cup sliced Bell Peppers- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:

Cheddar Cheese Rice Snacks- 4 Points

2 Dill Pickles- 0 Points

I love that I am eating well-rounded meals, meeting all my “Healthy Checks,” and I am still not using up all my daily points.  I am not going hungry and if I do get hungry, I eat something.  Eating better has made me feel better both inside and out.  I am sleeping better.  I have more energy.  I am a happier person.  And I cannot wait until I go to next weeks meeting and I have lost that 0.6 lbs and hit the 15 lb goal.  It is going to be great!

Wednesday 2-6-13

Wednesday Feb. 6, 2013:  Can I have one night where my temptation level won’t be 100?  Seriously!  I made a great dinner using a Weight Watchers recipe and then we went to my Grandma’s for a birthday celebration and everyone was having ice cream and cake.  I thought about eating some but then I started to count the points in my head decided it wasn’t really worth it.  Plus my Mom was standing there and I couldn’t let her out-do by saying yes to a piece when she said no.  Best part is that if I really wanted to eat the cake, I could have. 

Breakfast:

Light Cherry Vanilla Yogurt- 2 Points

Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points

Banana- 0 Points

Lunch:

Wheat English Muffin Pepperoni Pizza- 8 Points

1 Cup Baby Carrots- 0 Points

Unsweetened Applesauce- 0 Points

Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:

2 Pieces of Gobstopper Candy- 0 Points

Dinner:

Italian Meatballs w/ Whole Grain Spaghetti and Crushed Tomatoes- 9 Points

One Piece of Garlic Toast- 4 Points

Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:

16 oz of Orange Sugar Free Slurpee- 1 Point

Best part of this day?  I looked up the nutrition info on the Sugar Free Slurpees, entered it into my Weight Watchers calculator, and discovered I can have 16 oz for only 1 point.  SLURPEES!!!  I have to enjoy the little things right?   

Tuesday 2-5-13

Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013: Tonight I had a lot of fun with a very dear friend.  We went to dinner and a movie.  Can I just say how grateful I am for Applebee’s?  Now, before I start hearing about how lame it is to eat at a chain restaurant I want to point out that, although I LOVE eating at local places, trying to find nutrition info on those places is not easy.  And I have to plan ahead when going out to make sure I know what points I will be using.  So get the message out to local eateries that if they would provide easy access to their nutrition info, I would be gung-ho to visit them.  Until then, I am sticking with Applebee’s who not only provides easy access to their nutrition info but will also give me the PointsPlus Values on certain dishes.  So thank you Applebee’s for making it easy for me to stay on track.

Breakfast:

Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Scrambled Egg Whites w/ Cheese and Salsa- 2 Points
Small Apple- 0 Points

Lunch:

Leftover Chili Mac w/ Fat Free Sour Cream- 0 Points
Weight Watchers String Cheese- 1 Point
Baby Carrots- 0 Points
Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Fiber One Brownie- 2 Points

Dinner:

Blackened Tilapia w/ Roasted Red Potatoes and Green Salad w/ No Dressing- 10 Points
Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:

Layered Bean Dip- 3 Points
Baked Tortilla Chips- 3 Points
Light Cheese Stick- 2 Points
 
Another small victory tonight was that I didn’t have any popcorn at the movie and I LOOOOVE movie popcorn.  But for me, it was not worth the points it would have cost me.  I only hope that when I have to go to my next meeting on Thursday that I see some results on the scale.  For some reason I am not feeling as successful this week as I have the past two.  I know that my weight loss would be slowing down but I hope that I am still losing.  Keep your fingers crossed for me and I will try to keep a positive attitude.

Monday 2-4-13

Monday Feb. 4, 2013:  Tonight Ryan and I went to the Utah Jazz game and it was great.  This is the second basketball game I have been to since being on Weight Watchers and this time around it was much easier.  I brought some Baked Cheese Puffs and a Fiber One Brownie to snack on.  (Full disclosure: I also had a few handfuls of stadium popcorn.)  Even better?  I made dinner before we left for the game so I wasn’t tempted to get a pizza or a hot dog.  Woot woot! 

Breakfast:

Banana- 0 Points

Light Cherry Vanilla Yogurt- 2 Points
Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spray- 2 Points

Lunch:

10 Turkey Meatballs- 5 Points
1 Cup of Bell Peppers w/ Strawberry Balsamic Dressing- 1 Point
Weight Watchers String Cheese- 1 Point
No Sugar Added Diced Pears- 0 Points
12 oz Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:

1 Piece of Dole Frozen Banana Dippers- 1 Point
1 oz of Goya Coconut Water- 0 Points

Dinner:

Cheesy Chili-Mac- 7 Points (AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!)
1 Tbsp of Fat Free Sour Cream- 0 Points
5 Ritz Crackers- 2 Points
2 cups of Green Salad w/ Sesame Ginger Dressing- 1 Point

Game Time Snacks:

Weight Watchers String Cheese- 1 Point
2 Cups of Popcorn- 3 Points
Fiber One Brownie- 2 Points
2 Cups Baked Cheese Puffs- 3 Points
Small Apple- 0 Points

After Game Snack:

1 Dill Pickle

I also earned quite a few Activity Points using my ActiveLink™ device because during half time Ryan and I went out and walked around the arena.  Plus we parked 1,000 MILES AWAY, so we walked quite a bit both to and from the arena.  So really, I don’t feel too bad about eating that popcorn.

Sunday 2-3-13

Sunday Feb. 3, 2013:  Holy Super Bowl!  Good news?  I offered to bring a lot of the snacks along with my mom so we had plenty of good options that weren't going to overload our points.  I made Layered Mexican Bean Dip, Fudge Cookie Bites (Those were not so good.), and Turkey and Garlic Meatballs w/ BBQ sauce.  Mom had LOTS of fresh veggie and fruit along with some dips for them.  We rock.  And everyone else at the party seemed to enjoy them too.  Once again, Weight Watchers works because it fits so well into my lifestyle and makes it simple for me to make better choices. 

Breakfast:
Umm...well...ya see...I was out late and I uh, kind of slept in until 10:45 a.m. so I missed breakfast.  Oops!

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich on wheat w/ cheese and turkey bacon- 4 Points
Baked Cheese Puffs- 3 Points
20 oz Diet Dr. Pepper

Evening/Party:
3 Servings of Bean Dip- 9 Points
2 Servings of Baked Tortilla Chips- 6 Points
14 Turkey Meatballs- 7 Points
Small Baked Potato w/ Cheese- 4 Points
Green Salad w/ Italian Dressing- 1 Point
3 Cups Chopped Veggies- 0 Points
Ranch Dip- 1 Point
1 Cup Sliced Apples- 0 Points
2 Cups Strawberries w/ Fat Free Cool Whip- 0 Points
2 Cans Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

I also came home from our Super Bowl party and did my Biggest Loser workout which was really hard considering what I ate.  But for it being one of the BIGGEST snack/junk food parties of the year, I am proud of what I ate.  I kept it under control and didn't eat the chicken wings or brownies or stuff like that.  Again, the little battle are what counts.  And a special thanks to my husband for helping me out today when I had a breakdown and got really overwhelmed.  I had not had anything to eat and was stressed out about getting everything ready for the party and I just snapped.  But he kept calm and made my a turkey sandwich.  He is a good man and without his love and support, I wouldn't even be doing this.  So thanks Babe!  I love you.

Saturday 2-2-13

Saturday Feb. 2, 2013: What a busy day.  We took the kids to a place with a lot of bounce houses and a giant play place and boy am I tired.  I feel like that should count as my work out even though I was having a lot of fun.  I am glad that I am focusing on staying more active throughout my entire day.  I know that it will only help me in my weight loss.  And also, who doesn't love playing in a giant play place or jumping on a 40 foot inflatable pillow?

Breakfast:
Scrambled Egg Whites w/ Cheese and Ham- 3 Points
Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Unsweetened Applesauce- 0 Points

Lunch:
Subway Veggie Sandwich on Wheat w/ Cheese and Light Mayo- 7 Points
Small Bag of Nacho Dorritos- 4 Points
20 oz Diet Coke- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Chocolate Cookie Bites- 1 Point
Cheddar Pretzels- 3 Points

Dinner:
Beef Pho- 8 Points
Salad w/ Italian Dressing- 2 Points
Unsweetened Applesauce- 0 Points

Friend Game Night Snacks: (And here went all my hard work...)
Lo-Carb Monster- 0 Points
Shot of Vodka- 4 Points
Apple Beer- 6 Points
Baked Cheese Puffs- 4 Points
Tortilla Chips w/ Queso- 5 Points
Twizzlers Nibs- 4 Points

I do not in any way regret my night out with my friends.  It is so important to me to still be able to enjoy myself and be who I am.  It just makes me very grateful for my Weekly Bonus points.  VERY GRATEFUL!  Let's just hope I do better tomorrow for Super Bowl Sunday.

Friday 2-1-13

Friday Feb. 1, 2013:  Today at work we celebrated a co-workers birthday which means we order lunch in.  And I am happy to report that instead of getting a very large chicken salad sandwich, I opted for the veggie sandwich and even brought in my Fat Free Miracle Whip instead of having regular mayo.  I also brought Cheddar Flavored Rice Cakes instead of chips.  But I do have to say how sweet my co-workers are because they made it a point to bring Baked Lays for me.  I stuck with my rice cakes because I could have more of them but I thought it was a very kind gesture on their part.

Breakfast:
Banana- 0 Points
Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points
Light Red Raspberry Yogurt- 2 Points

Lunch:
Veggie Sandwich on Roll w/ Fat Free Miracle Whip- 10 Points
Cheddar Rice Cakes- 4 Points
12 oz Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Dinner:
Homemade Mac and Cheese- 7 Points
Green Salad w/ Italian Dressing- 2 Points
2 Cups Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

After Dinner:
Cheddar Rice Cakes- 4 Points
Dill Pickles- 0 Points

I didn't feel the urge to snack as much today so I was very happy with that.  And to be honest, I think I am still on a high from my 6 lb loss this past week.  YAY!  Life is good right now.

Thursday 1-31-13

Thursday Jan. 31, 2013:  It is that time of week again...weigh-in day.  I was not nearly as nervous today as I was last week.  I just knew that I had lost again.  I could feel it.  But what I did not anticipate that I had lost another 6 pounds.  You read that right.  I lost another 6 pounds for a total of 10.8 pounds in two weeks.  I am so very proud and very happy with my progress.

Breakfast:
2 Eggs Whites w/ Fat Free Cheddar and Salsa
Whole Wheat Toast w/ Buttery Spread- 2 Points

Lunch:
Leftover Asian Pork w/ Vegetables & White Rice- 7 Points
No Sugar Added Pears- 0 Points
12 oz Diet Pepsi- 0 Points

Afternoon Snack:
Fiber One Brownie- 2 Points

Dinner:
Cheesy Chicken Shells- 11 Points
Garlic Bread- 4 Points
Green Beans- 0 Points

After Dinner Snack:
Cheddar Rice Cakes- 4 Points


My Dad gave me a hug tonight and told me that he was really happy for me because he knows this has to be hard.  But as he said that I realized that this change has not been nearly as hard as I thought it would be.  Yes I have plenty of weak moments but all in all, it has been easy because I want it so bad.  And I am excited to see what happens in this next week.  I know that my weight loss is going to start slowing down and I will only lose 1 or 2 pounds in a week but for now, I am just going to smile at what I have already accomplished.