Woo!Hoo! Down another 1.2 pounds!!!!! It got a little harder this week.....I had a semi-binge (eating healthy foods).....just couldn't get enough food in me one day.....so kept snacking throughout the day. Didn't go over my points, but I usually don't do that.
WHAT I LEARNED THIS WEEK: I learned that it will be a long time before I will eat ground beef, ground sirloin, sirloin burger, etc. since the point value is not worth the taste in my mouth. We went to Lone Star on our way home from the shore this weekend and since I haven't had beef all month, I thought I would order their ground sirloin with mushrooms on the side and broccoli. I also got a side salad, so there was no potatoe, butter, etc. Luckily I cut 1/4 of the sirloin burger and gave it to Leon, because when I got home to see how many points was in it, I almost fell off my chair......the ground sirloin came to 27 points. I'm only allowed 26 per day, so I knew I was in trouble. Since I gave Leon 1/4 of it, I counted 20 points, but that even made me sick. I get extra points to use during the week, but what a way to use them up.....that was a big awakening. Ground beef is very high in points because of the fat. I must say though.....it was heaven while I was eating it. But I will forego eating that again for a long while.
While shopping yesterday I found Campbell's Select Soups that were only 2 points for the whole can....Italian Vegetable was one of them and it even has ditalini in it, so I'm excited about that.
Looking forward to a 4 point McD cone is the highlight of my week......ahhhhhhh....so good!
I'm down 12.4 now and I shall continue down my path....so on I go!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Week Four
This week's weigh-in at Weight Watchers brought a 1-1/2 lb. loss. I'm very happy with that.....I'll take it~!
My total loss in one month is 11.2 lbs......I'm at my 5% weight loss, so you see how much more I have to go.
I must say, it is easier this time since my main focus is my health and getting this weight off of my sore knees.
WHAT I'VE LEARNED THIS WEEK: If you are dying for something good, then just have it......just make sure you count your points. We took Kate and grandsons to the Airport Restaurant down at the shore and I wanted a Chicken Cheese Steak. I thought I'd get it and only eat half. I didn't get any oil or mayo on it, and it was so, so good. So good that I finished the whole thing.....YUM! But then I cut way back the rest of the day.....it was worth it.
I am also finding that I am happy with GOOD fruits and air-popped popcorn at night instead of a WW ice cream bar.
What I'm doing is eating alot less.....staying away from Fast Food Restaurants and having healthy snacks in between meals. It's working so I will continue!!!!!
My total loss in one month is 11.2 lbs......I'm at my 5% weight loss, so you see how much more I have to go.
I must say, it is easier this time since my main focus is my health and getting this weight off of my sore knees.
WHAT I'VE LEARNED THIS WEEK: If you are dying for something good, then just have it......just make sure you count your points. We took Kate and grandsons to the Airport Restaurant down at the shore and I wanted a Chicken Cheese Steak. I thought I'd get it and only eat half. I didn't get any oil or mayo on it, and it was so, so good. So good that I finished the whole thing.....YUM! But then I cut way back the rest of the day.....it was worth it.
I am also finding that I am happy with GOOD fruits and air-popped popcorn at night instead of a WW ice cream bar.
What I'm doing is eating alot less.....staying away from Fast Food Restaurants and having healthy snacks in between meals. It's working so I will continue!!!!!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
My Third Week
I just arrived home from my third weigh-in at Weight Watchers and I am very happy with my weight loss this week - I'm down 2.4 lbs......for a total of 10 lbs. - Woo! Hoo!
I was a little concerned this week because I only got to ride my bike three times, but I put everything I had into those three bike rides.
Because I wasn't keeping track of everything over the weekend when the kids were down visiting at the shore, I thought I might have gone over my points, but once I got home and figured them out.....I was okay. I did have a small piece of Italian Pound Cake with some strawberries and a tablespoon of lite cool whip (it was heaven), but overall, I ate well.
What I learned this week is that I do like Vegetarian Vegetable Soup (especially since the points are lower than the other soups).......I can sit down to a big meal with my family and be happy with the food that I am eating (I even had fresh Italian bread with some light butter on it - YUM!)........That I can have a tablespoon of bread stuffing and mashed potatoes and still stay within my points........that Weight Watcher's Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bars are a great 3 pt. treat at night.
I also invested in a Popcorn Air Popper to save on some points.
Anyway, I feel good....I'm in it for the long haul this time. Thanks for all of your support.
I was a little concerned this week because I only got to ride my bike three times, but I put everything I had into those three bike rides.
Because I wasn't keeping track of everything over the weekend when the kids were down visiting at the shore, I thought I might have gone over my points, but once I got home and figured them out.....I was okay. I did have a small piece of Italian Pound Cake with some strawberries and a tablespoon of lite cool whip (it was heaven), but overall, I ate well.
What I learned this week is that I do like Vegetarian Vegetable Soup (especially since the points are lower than the other soups).......I can sit down to a big meal with my family and be happy with the food that I am eating (I even had fresh Italian bread with some light butter on it - YUM!)........That I can have a tablespoon of bread stuffing and mashed potatoes and still stay within my points........that Weight Watcher's Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bars are a great 3 pt. treat at night.
I also invested in a Popcorn Air Popper to save on some points.
Anyway, I feel good....I'm in it for the long haul this time. Thanks for all of your support.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Second Weigh-in
Okay.....I kept off the first 5.8 lbs. that I lost last week and I lost 1.8 this week for a total of 7.6 in two weeks.....Yippee!!!
What I found out this week is that when you eat out...your points really add up. Panera Bread's food is very high in points, including their salads and soups.....so I will try not to go there very often.
Another thing I found out......I thought Ruby Tuesday's cauliflower was low in points, but it's 4 points - that's alot for a vegetable. The green beans are only 1 pt. and the broccoli 2 pts., but if I ate them at home - steamed with no butter, they would be NO POINTS!!!!
I love the Arnolds sandwich thins, which are only 3 pts. and with some oven roasted turkey I can have a great lunch for about 5 pts.....super!
I'm trying to give up diet soda because of all the talk out there about the rats that drink it and get tumors and cancer (I guess that would be a good enough reason - ha!)......but then again they say that's all they fed them and they drank so much. Right now I have maybe one per day, but I'm still trying to give it up. It's hard.
In the meantime, I will keep on the track of reaching my goal.
What I found out this week is that when you eat out...your points really add up. Panera Bread's food is very high in points, including their salads and soups.....so I will try not to go there very often.
Another thing I found out......I thought Ruby Tuesday's cauliflower was low in points, but it's 4 points - that's alot for a vegetable. The green beans are only 1 pt. and the broccoli 2 pts., but if I ate them at home - steamed with no butter, they would be NO POINTS!!!!
I love the Arnolds sandwich thins, which are only 3 pts. and with some oven roasted turkey I can have a great lunch for about 5 pts.....super!
I'm trying to give up diet soda because of all the talk out there about the rats that drink it and get tumors and cancer (I guess that would be a good enough reason - ha!)......but then again they say that's all they fed them and they drank so much. Right now I have maybe one per day, but I'm still trying to give it up. It's hard.
In the meantime, I will keep on the track of reaching my goal.
Monday, March 5, 2012
My First Weigh In
My first weigh in was last Wednesday and I was thrilled to see the scale go down 5.8 pounds. I knew I was doing well and not cheating on my diet and I also rode my stationary bike five times last week, but I don't weigh myself at home so I had no clue what to expect.
Anyway, starting off with such a big weight loss motivated me for this week to continue.
I haven't been tempted by any sweets yet, which is my one big downfall when I am not dieting.
I have really cut back on my quantities of food, as well as introduce many more vegetables and fruits into my diet. I feel much better and can say that I haven't had a headache all week.
Anyway, I have a long, long way to go yet to get to my goal and I will post again on Wednesday after I get weighed.
Anyway, starting off with such a big weight loss motivated me for this week to continue.
I haven't been tempted by any sweets yet, which is my one big downfall when I am not dieting.
I have really cut back on my quantities of food, as well as introduce many more vegetables and fruits into my diet. I feel much better and can say that I haven't had a headache all week.
Anyway, I have a long, long way to go yet to get to my goal and I will post again on Wednesday after I get weighed.
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