CC's Weight Loss Journey

[solar]

Listen...

we're human, right? We live life, we go off plan, but here's where you can win - you have two choices

1. beat yourself up for going off plan -- BOO, don't like this plan
2. put it behind you and move forward - YEAH, good plan

what happens - happens...and just learn what triggers you along the way.

I'll tell you one of my little tricks that helps me when i'm cooking - i am eating different stuff that my DH and son right now - so if i cook for them, and it's tempting, or something sweet is looking at me, I grab a small packet of (single serve size) of those mini baby gherkins and pop one in my mouth...the entire little packet is zero calories, and totally kill any craving...i keep them right on the counter in easy reach if i need a quick distraction. I only end up needing it 1-2x a week, but it's totally helped

 

[cclovesdis]

Listen...

we're human, right? We live life, we go off plan, but here's where you can win - you have two choices

1. beat yourself up for going off plan -- BOO, don't like this plan
2. put it behind you and move forward - YEAH, good plan

what happens - happens...and just learn what triggers you along the way.

I'll tell you one of my little tricks that helps me when i'm cooking - i am eating different stuff that my DH and son right now - so if i cook for them, and it's tempting, or something sweet is looking at me, I grab a small packet of (single serve size) of those mini baby gherkins and pop one in my mouth...the entire little packet is zero calories, and totally kill any craving...i keep them right on the counter in easy reach if i need a quick distraction. I only end up needing it 1-2x a week, but it's totally helped

Omg. I love the dill pickles idea. I will definitely buy some. I was just posting about needing to buy gum on another thread. It looks like I'm going to be hitting up the grocery store tomorrow. I had a rough day today, but like you said, tomorrow is a new day. Thanks so much. You are such an inspiration to me. You really know how to keep me optimistic.

 

[solar]

I'm glad I can be helpful to you...

Life is just a series of choices we make - dieting, exercise, just choices...one at a time.

just because you had a bad morning, doesn't mean you have to make another bad choice at lunch...see what I mean?

Just one choice at a time, it's all it takes.

I'm doing the journey, just like you are-- it's just trying to find what works for you

 

[cclovesdis]

I'm glad I can be helpful to you...

Life is just a series of choices we make - dieting, exercise, just choices...one at a time.

just because you had a bad morning, doesn't mean you have to make another bad choice at lunch...see what I mean?

Just one choice at a time, it's all it takes.

I'm doing the journey, just like you are-- it's just trying to find what works for you

Thanks, Deb!

 

[cclovesdis]

Well, after a not so great last few days, I've decided to start completely fresh and more goal-oriented. To hold me more accountable, I'm going to post them in my WISH Journal. I broke my goals into different areas.

Eating: Eat 20 POINTS per day plus # APs earned for the day following the Good Healthy Guidelines.
- aka: I earned 3 APs so I must eat 23 POINTS for the day.

# Steps: Increase by 10% each week until I reach 15,000 steps/day
- current average is about 6,500
- week beginning Th. 11/19: Aim for 7,150 steps/day
- recalcuate average on Wed. 11/25
- I got this idea from a magazine I bought at Borders.

Activity: Earn 2 APs per day, gradually increase to at least 5 APs per day. Some ideas:
- 30 minute bike ride
- 9,100 steps
- 30-day Shred
- Biggest Loser DVD
- Pilates DVD
- 15 minutes in basement (2)
* Input exercise into the POINTS tracker daily so that it is accurate for weight. Then, transfer the data to the written journal/tracker. (I can't wait for the new journal I bought from amazon.com to come in.)

Do some type of stretching and yoga, plus 100 crunches and 250 jumping jacks daily as well.

Couch to 5K Training Program:
- First, increase walking to 5 minute warm-up (1.0 incline), 30 minutes at 3.5 mph (1.5 incline), and 5 minute cool-down (no incline). Do this every other day for at least 2 weeks.
- Then, begin the training program. Use the treadmill at the gym at a 1.5 incline.
- Use the calorie counter on the treadmill to determine APs. Round to nearest half.
- Goal: Train every other day, alternated with strength training!

Write in my tracker and WISH Journal daily.

Ultimate Goals:
- Morning: 30-day Shred, followed by yoga (3 APs total)
- 15,000 steps walked throughout the day (2 APs)
- Evening: Couch to 5K every other day (1-2 APs) alternated with strength training
- Start morning workout and evening workout with stretching. End evening workout with a cool-down in addition to the warm-up built into the C25K.
- Earn 5-7 APs a day.
- Take a multivitam, calcium supplement, and magnesium supplement daily.
* Lose 20 pounds to weigh 117 pounds!

Wish me luck! It's a lot of work, but I know I can do it! I'll be like the Little Engine that Could. "I think I can. I think I can." I can't wait for my copy of the 30-day Shred to come in. I bought that plus 5 Biggest Loser DVDs, and 1 Pilates DVD. I'm hoping they come in soon. I know they will be 100% worth the money. Plus, my sister is going to join me when she is home. There's nothing better than having an exercise buddy.

I'll be back later.

 

[cclovesdis]

Now, it's time to plan my menu for tomorrow.
Breakfast: 1/2 cup plain oatmeal made with 1/2 cup fat-free milk and topped with 1 medium apple (diced) and cinnamon plus 1/4 cup of liquid egg whites cooked in 2 tsp. of canola oil (with 1/2 cup fat-free milk and 1 cup water to drink) equals 8 POINTS

Lunch: 1/2 chicken breast breaded in 1/8 cup cornmeal dipped in mustard with 1 cup cooked carrots, 1/2 cup of sugar-free fat-free J-E-L-L-O pudding made with fat-free milk, and 6 oz. WW yogurt (with 16 oz. water to drink) equals 9 POINTS

Dinner: Subway Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Salad with loads of veggies and fat-free honey mustard dressing and apple slices (with 16 oz. water to drink) equals 3 POINTS

That brings my total to 20 POINTS and gets in all of the Good Healthy Guidelines. I will stick to my plan.

I read somewhere (I think the WW message boards, or maybe SparkPeople, or maybe here) that it helps to plan an indulgence into the day. I plan to earn 2 APs tomorrow, so that means I need to eat 22 POINTS for the day. I'm going to eat a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich for dessert. I love those and find them filling.

Speaking of filling, I'm pretty much eating Filling Foods tomorrow. I'm getting in loads of fruits/veggies, which really help to keep me full.

Does anyone know if there is a way to print oute my menu from either eTools or here? TIA.

I'm looking forward to a great week on Weight Watchers, one that includes plenty of exercise and the Good Healthy Guidelines!

Until next time...and, hopefully with great news! I will stick to my plan. I will stick to my plan!

 

[cclovesdis]

Well, I weighed-in today and gained just over a pound. No big deal considering how much I ate this week. I'm just glad it wasn't me. Also, I found out that my daily POINTS should be 22, not 20 so I got to have some WW Fruities and a 1-POINT bar. I got in all of my Good Healthy Guidelines except for the water. I got close, but still need more. I have to remember my water bottle for lunch. I even earned 1 AP today from all the walking I did. I was hoping for 2 APs, but I'm not complaining. I had a really great day! I'm hoping for another great day tomorrow. I'd love to reach 10,000 steps for tomorrow, but that is over 2,500 over my goal of 7,150 steps per day for this week. Today, I hit about 9300 steps. I decided against eating that AP as it was earned from the walking I did throughout the day. I'm not going to eat those APs. I don't want to be one of those people who overestimates the number of APs earned. So, far I've only decided on breakfast for tomorrow's menu. It's my usual, but using only 1 tsp. of canola oil. I plan to eat another tsp. at dinner. I have no idea what dinner will be, but I'm going grocery shopping with my mom tomorrow night, so I'll have a say in what we are eating. I really like having fish, but I might be having tuna fish for lunch tomorrow. Perhaps we'll have lean steak or turkey burgers. I guess it depends on what is on sale too. I'm off to go check the circular. Until tomorrow...

 

[solar]

Good job on getting your steps in. I'm glad you had a good day, and hope today is also.

Let us know when you hit 10,000 steps

 

[cclovesdis]

Not the best day, but not the worst day either. I ate 28.5 POINTS today, which I can very happy with, certainly no complaints. I was able to stop after 2 mini brownies, again something I'm proud of. I didn't get too many of the Good Healthy Guidelines in, but I'm determined to do so tomorrow. I guess it's time to plan for tomorrow. My goal is no more than 25 POINTS and to get in a trip to the gym to earn 2 APs.

Breakfast: serving of oatmeal made with 1/2 cup of milk with 1 medium diced up apple and cinnamon plus 1/4 cup of liquid egg whites microwaved in a bowl greased in 1 tsp. of canola oil plus 1/2 cup of milk and 1 cup of water to drink equals 6.5 POINTS

Lunch: 2 oz. lean roast beef topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, WW cream cheese, and mustard on a 1 POINT roll plus 1 cup of milk and at least 1 cup of water to drink equals 6 POINTS

Dinner: beef sirloin (SetPOINTS) with veggies or salad (and fat-free Italian dressing) brushed with 1 tsp. olive oil plus at least 1 cup of water to drink (or maybe Diet Pepsi) equals 6 POINTS

Total: 18.5 POINTS, which I am excited to say are spread out evenly throughout the day. I also have a few leftover if the veggie with dinner is roasted potatoes.

I forgot to wear my pedometer today. I have to remember to do so tomorrow. My goal is at least 7,150 steps, but I'd love to reach 10,000 steps in addition to a workout at the gym. I'm hoping the workout dvds I ordered come in soon. There was a chance that they'd come in today, but no luck. I'm hoping for Monday, or even tomorrow. They are being shipped U.S. Mail so there's a chance I'll get them tomorrow. That's about it for now. I will be sure to post tomorrow night. I will stick to my plan. I will walk 7,150 steps. I will drink 6 glasses of water. I will get in my Good Healthy Guidelines. I had a decent day today. I'm hoping for a great day tomorrow!

 

[cclovesdis]

So far, so good. I've eaten 5 POINTS already. I'll probably have a snack in a little bit and eat the rest of the breakfast I was supposed to eat. I just wasn't feeling a big breakfast this morning. I may have eaten too early. I'm still planning to eat the lunch I picked out, but my mom found 1 POINT bagels in the freezer so I may have my sandwich on one of those. There's something really satisfying about having roast beef with mustard and cream cheese on a bagel. I guess it sounds like normal food and not "diet" food. Well, that's about it for now. I'm hoping for 7,150 steps today. Of course, I won't know for sure until I put my pedometer on. I guess I better go find it. Until later...

 

[cclovesdis]

Ok, so I ate a great lunch. I even indulged in a mini snack of WW Multigrain Chips with salsa. I skipped the brownies that my mother and sister were eating. I'm very proud of myself. It looks like I'm going to eat between 24 and 25 POINTS for the day. That is right where I want to be. It also looks like I'm going to get all my Good Healthy Guidelines in for the day. I've already got in some of them. I've had 2 servings of dairy and whole grains, plus 4/5 fruits/veggies and 4/6 of my 8 oz. of liquids. I am doing great for the day, if I do say so myself. Off to get some things done...

 

[cclovesdis]

I ate 25.5 POINTS today. I'm content with that. I got in most of the Good Healthy Guidelines. No exercise and 5/6 glasses of liquids. Still a very good day. I'm exhausted so I'm off to bed. Will post more tomorrow.

 

[solar]

Sounds like you are on top of your points, and writing about what you're eating is a great way to stay accountable.

How many steps are in your plan today? Let us know how you do with getting your steps in today.

 

[cclovesdis]

Sounds like you are on top of your points, and writing about what you're eating is a great way to stay accountable.

How many steps are in your plan today? Let us know how you do with getting your steps in today.

Thanks! My goal was 7,150 and I beat it!

 

[cclovesdis]

Today was an ok day. I used a lot of my WPA, but I still have a lot of it left, so not a huge deal. I want to earn a few more APs this week, though. I got in a some of the Good Healthy Guidelines: liquids, protein, dairy, and fruits/veggies, plus 1/2 oils. I'm excited about getting in the liquids and dairy. I wasn't expecting to do that. I'm hoping my dad was able to fix the exercise machine in the basement. I'm not really sure what it's called. It's similar to an elliptical, but the handle bars do not move. All I know is it is a great high-intensity workout. I'd love to earn 2-3 APs tomorrow. And, now for the best part of the day...I got in 7800+ steps and I didn't start wearing my pedometer until after 1 PM.

Last night, I bought The Biggest Loser 30-Day Jump Start. I'm going to start following the exercise suggestions as soon as DVD I ordered with a similar (or same) title arrives in early December. I pre-ordered it. There are recipes in the book and I know I'll try some of them. I'm hoping to really shed some pounds before the holidays and my upcoming physical. I'd love to lose 8 pounds between now and Christmas. I have to stay positive and really up the exercise. I have to remember to put my pedometer on as early as possible. Well, I'm exhausted and ready for bed. I hear sleeping is essential for weight loss. Hopefully, I'll be able to wake up and get in some yoga before work tomorrow morning. Night!

 

[cclovesdis]

I've only done a little menu planning for the day because I have a dinner function tonight and I'm not doing the cooking. Breakfast is my usual oatmeal made with milk and topped with diced apples and cinnamon plus 2 servings of liquid egg substitute on a Fiber One English muffin. Lunch is a turkey wrap with 1 cup of pudding. That should leave me 9 POINTS for tonight. I'm afraid it's going to be pizza. Well, I can have 2 slices, but I won't be getting in any more Good Health Guidelines by eating it. Well, it's breakfast time.

 

[solar]

congrats on reaching your stepping goal the other day

sounds like you're making good choices and staying active, which means soon you'll be seeing the rewards!

I leave for Dis tomorrow - i'll check in and see how you're doing when i get back

 

[cclovesdis]

Have a great trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cclovesdis]

Well, today was an ok day. I ate a lot at dinner and dessert, but still a lot less than I would have before WW, so that is good. The good news is that my workout DVDs arrived today and my father fixed the exercise machine in the basement so I can get in lots of exercise tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll wake up early enough to get in a workout and get ready to leave work and go directly to the gym. I'll prep a little tonight as well. The worst part of today was that I lost my pedometer. I walked a lot today, but I wish I knew how much I walked. I guess I better go find it. Until later...

 

[cclovesdis]

In light of my missing pedometer, I decided to buy a new one. This time, though, I bought a better one that I know is more accurate. I'm hoping for at least 7,150 steps tomorrow. I'll take my steps for tomorrow and adjust my goal beginning Thursday accordingly. Tomorrow, I start working on my new/revised weight loss and exercise goals. Once I finalize them, I will post them in my WISH Journal. Otherwise, today was an ok day. I got in 40 minutes of exercise so that is a good thing. I'm hoping to increase my exercise time every other day to daily. I'm going for the gold here and hoping to lose 10 pounds by Christmas. That would put me just under 130 pounds, which is just shy of the max weight for my height. Off to work on my goals...night