Denise's Days (Comments Welcome!)

[sharoncity]

Hi Denise!
Sorry you still aren't fully recovered from those nachos. I'll tell you though, its killed any craving I had stirring in the back of MY mind for them!
But glad to see your back on track, gettin the exercise done, eating right. ( We just won't talk about the peanuts and popcorn snack )
Stick with it! Its onward and downward!!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

good morning denise! hope your day is bright and wonderful

 

[DavidandDenise]

Thanks, ladies--I hope you are having a wonderful day! I finally feel much better today, but am disappointed with myself with the week as a whole. I'm just hoping I maintained for the week and didn't gain. I will know tomorrow--I think I can still meet my goal (if for no other reason than to let you two tell my DH HA!) , but I'm going to have to do much better than I have this week--we'll see!

Thursday:

B: 1/2 cup egg beaters, light ww toast, oj

S: 1/2 pb sandwich on light ww

L: chicken sandwich on lww, ff yogurt, sf apple sauce, banana

S: wheat tortilla w/ slice of ff cheese

D: ff chicken pattie on ww toast, corn, mashed potatoes

Hmm, I can't wait until the weekend to regroup; I do so much better at home and don't feel the need to have extra snacks. I guess that's why I tend to lose over the summer and then gain when school starts again! I must stop this pattern. If I can lose weight before summer rolls around then I will be more confindent about keeping that plus what I lose this summer once school starts again. Does anyone here vary the amount of food they eat based on how active they are that day? Er, n/m that's exactly what aps do for you! I just think I need to eat less during the school year, which is actually the time of year I tend to eat more. I've always wondered how many WW points my average daily meal is. There is no way I could stay on a program--so not me. I don't even use my school-provided plan book--not a calendar girl. Just curious how it stacks up, I guess. Anyway, I'm just rambling now--TTYL!

 

[marsh0013]

if ya want, i can run yesterday through my points tracker for you. i'd just need more specific measurements. like, when you say light whole wheat, is it 1 slice or 2? and how much oj? how much pb on the pb sandwich? how much chicken? what brand of yogurt? and what size? how much applesauce? brand of chicken pattie if it has one. how much corn and mashed potatoes?

haha, ok, i know that's a lot of questions. and you may not even know because i don't know if you measure everything out. it's just so ingrained in my head that i measure EVERYTHING now. i could just do guestimates for you. let me know

but yeah, you answered your own question with aps. work out more = eat more. could definitely explain why you tend to gain weight during the school year and then take it off in summer

hope your scale cooperates tomorrow morning. i have a date with mine as well. kinda looking forward to it actually. weird, i know

okey dokey, i hope you have a great day today

 

[sharoncity]

thats okay Denise, we have all had off weeks as some point. I really think if you pull yourself back and regroup, your goal for WDW is very "doable". Like you said, your doing it for you. We're having a little fun joshin your DH, but in all seriousness, its for you! So no matter what that scale says tomorrow, just look forward. (And set it out on the front porch. marcia will take care of it! )
Just looking quick at your food from yesterday, it would be too much bread for me. I think a slice of the WW is 1 pt each. The potatoes and PB, all a little high on WW. Try getting more salad in there. Thats a great 0 pt food. (0 pt if you don't put cheese in it or dressing, although FF dressing is fine.) And the chicken and stuff needs to be without breading. Just a few thoughts since you wanted to know how it stacks up on WW. Soup is another low point food you can team up with something else to fill you up. Okay, enough of my rambling.
Hope you had a good day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

yeah whole wheat bread is usually 1 pt for 1 slice, and 2.5 points for 2 slices (it's a fiber thing). but if it's light whole wheat (which i think you said it might be), then it's 2 slices for 1 pt. just as a guide, things that are high in fiber tend to be higher in calories per point. like, if something has 50 calories and no fiber, it's 1 pt. buuuut, if something has 100 calories and 4g fiber, it's also 1 point. fat also figures in, but that's just in general. i like to squeeze as much out of a point as possible whenever i can

and i know you didn't ask this because you want to follow points, just so that you had some sort of idea. but uh yeah, i tend to go on and on sometimes

 

[tkd lisa]

Denise, I caught up a bit on your journal and just wanted to say "Enjoy that pop" from a fellow Hoosier! I've really made myself say soda since we've moved to Maryland, but pop just sounds right to me!

Hope the scale is nice to you, but just hang in there, no matter what it says! Lisa

 

[DoeWDW]

Denise, I've finally gotten through your journal! You're doing a great job! Your exercise is AMAZING - makes me tired just reading it! Wish I could fit that much into my days!

I hope the scale shows you a number you like tomorrow. Don't forget, though, that the scale doesn't always tell the whole story. You said DH complimented you on how much better one of your outfits was looking on you and that's wonderful! I could care less what number the scale says as long as I can get into a smaller size of clothes! With all your exercise, you must be building some muscle too.

Enjoy your weekend!!

 

[DavidandDenise]

Thank you guys for all of the info and support. Marcia, I would never ask you to do my whole day for me, but thanks! Sharon, I was complaing to DH about the amount of bread I ate yesterday; I couldn't believe I had that much! At least it's only 35 calories a slice and has 2 grams of fiber. Doe, thanks for stopping by--I know how busy you are. I know you're all busy so thanks for taking time out of your schedule for me. Lisa, GO HOOSIERS! Though I am a boilermaker!

Also, I had to add that I did workout yesterday; I totally spaced including it. I road the bike for 25min. while I was waiting for DH to get home and then we went for a 65min. walk--it was so beautiful outside--not it's cold again.

Thanks for the well wishes for tomorrow; I know I need it. I was just looking at WW online, not only do I not think I'm disciplined enough to do it, DH would never go for it. Oh well--I know I can lose this weight just by eating healthy and exercising and listening to the advice and support of all of you!

Have a great night everyone! TTYL

 

[marsh0013]

one more quick "good luck tomorrow" before i hit the sack. i'll be thinking about you as i weigh, sending skinny vibes your way

 

[sharoncity]

Denise, that is the good thing about journaling your food. You realize when you've got too much of one type of food or not enough of something else.
I wouldn't worry about the WW. Keep doing what you are doing and give it a chance to work. I think you are young enough and active enough to make it work for you. (Once you get a little older, its amazing how much harder it truly becomes to loose the weight! )
Heres some last minute PD for your weigh-in! I hope the scale is good to you!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

alright, i now see what i was doing to you yesterday...you're posting to other journals and not your own! and today was weigh in for you! come back denise!!! i'm anxiously awaiting your check in so i can go run

edit: i'm headed out, so i'll have to check back in on you later

 

[DavidandDenise]

Okay, okay--sorry I kept you waiting. When I was on earlier I had just briefly stolen the computer from DH when he left the room. I was nice and gave it back when he returned--he was on a different board reading about WDW eating! YUM! We were trying to decide if we want PS for a meal or two, but we decided against it b/c we don't like having to be at a certain place at a certain time--we just go and eat when we can.

Anyway, I woke up in a great mood this morning! I felt great--must have been the 10 hours of sleep I got! That's typical for me after a long week with my 130 kids! I tend to get 6-7 hours during the week so I think it's my body catching up. Much to my surprise, despite my week, I lost a tad--0.6 lbs! I'm happy with this b/c I feel like I had a bad week. I wasn't as active as I was the previous week and I splurged on a few snacks. I am now at 139.6--I am very happy to be below 140, again, but I have to be careful b/c it's close. Here's a recap of what I need to stay away from this week--NACHOS, popcorn and peanuts, cereal at night (Apple Jacks), and 6 slices of bread in one day! Despite it being only 35 calories/slice and 3 grams of fiber (it says 3 in one and 5 in two???), it's not good to have that many. Oh, and, and non-diet pop. I will be better this week and then I know I can stay in the 130s and hopfully drop more. I really want to get out our summer clothes next weekend so I can see what I want to pack, but I told DH I'm not allowed to until I'm down to where I was at the end of last summer--138lbs. So, I guess that's where I'm hoping to be at the end of the week--here's hoping!

And, finally, here is the last day of that week--Friday:

B: Coco wheats, 1 slice light ww toast, 8 oz. light oj

L: Turkey sandwich and a mountain dew (OOPS!)

S: banana w/ 1Tbs. PB

D: plain oatmeal and 1 slice of light ww toast w/ 1Tbs. PB

Does anyone have any ideas for "snacks" that are well-balanced in carbs and protein? I really don't want to have more than one Tbs. of PB a day. I also don't want to buy nuts--I can't control myself. The carb part is easy; it's the addition of the protein that I struggle with. Please let me know if you have any ideas--THANKS! K, I'm getting to Marcia length now! You know I'm kidding I love your posts--they make me smile (I just threw that in b/c I know you're reading this) I hope you had a good run and you're having a great day! I'm just trying to stop my own rambling. TTYL!

 

[sharoncity]

Hey Denise, I like a piece or two of lunch meat rolled up as a snack. Roast beef would be a good protein source. You could even roll up some baby spinach leaves with it. YUM!

Alright now, our goal is 138 for next Sat. We can do this! (Like how its become "we" instead of "you"! ) I think a 1.5 loss is a very "doable" goal for this week! You had your bad week (although it really wasn't all THAT bad! ) and now its out of your system. Stay focused this week. We're here for you. And think how nice it will be to be at your end of summer weight at the end of Feb!!!!!
Good job Denise!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

you are forgiven. but don't do that to me again! hahaah, nothing like the pot calling the kettle black, eh? (talking about myself of course )

first off, congrats on that .6 pounds gone wahoooooooooo! denise, that is so great! so see, even when you have a "bad" week, you still lost! so it really wasn't as bad as you thought it was . so glad you're in a great mood, that extra sleep is always nice. i myself got 10 hours last night too. ah, sleeping in on the weekends feels so good

K, I'm getting to Marcia length now! You know I'm kidding I love your posts--they make me smile (I just threw that in b/c I know you're reading this)

oh man denise, you've seriously got me laughing out loud here! no joke, my brothers just looked at me like i'm nuts! haha, that's great, i love it! and of course, i'm not done with this post yet. it has to be typical marcia-length, hehe.

as for protein/carb snacks...i think cheese has protein in it. like, a string cheese or a laughing cow cheese wedges on some crackers. and i know you said you don't want to do nuts because you can't stop yourself, but what i do is put them into individual portions in mini ziploc baggies. that helps me stop. yogurt i think has some protein in it too. i'm a big fan of mixing cereal in my yogurt. my new fav is "smart ones soy protein". hey! that has protein in it! just realized that, says it in the name, duh marcia. alright, i'm talking to myself. definitely a sign to cut myself off. ok, i'm outta here. hope you have a great day

 

[DavidandDenise]

Thanks for the ideas and the support, ladies. That gives me some new ideas for snacks. And, Marcia, I'm sure your brothers already know you're nuts! Just kidding! I just had to post b/c I don't know why I keep forgetting to put my exercise in my post (that's two days in a row now). Yesterday after school, I did my upper body (boy am I feeling it today) and abs. I'm pretty sure I'm done eating for the day, but you never know so I better not post yet. I'll do my usual morning post. Have a great night everyone!

 

[R_Judy]

Food Glorious Food. Even on the computer. Just wanted to wish you a good upcoming week.

 

[DavidandDenise]

Thanks, Judy, I appreciate your support. BTW, Marcia, making you laugh once in awhile is the least I can do b/c you crack me up all the time. Saturday was the start to my new week and I think I did well:

B: 1 cup dry Crispix, 8 oz. light chocolate soymilk

W: 15min. ellipticating , 15min. running, 20min. Winsor Pilates

L: ff baked beans in a ww pita w/ 1 slice ff cheese

D: 1 slice thin crust pizza w/ lf cheese and Canadian bacon (ham)

S: 1/2 cup pineapple and 1/2 rf pf sandwich on ww

Like I said, I think it was a pretty good day, but I did feel a little too full after my snack. Maybe I should have just had one of those things??? I made myself have just 1 slice of pizza so I wouldn't feel the guilt I did last time. The elliptical machine was broken for a few weeks, so I just had to hop on when I saw it was fixed. I really like it and it actually burns more calories than running, but I just don't think it gets me "in shape"--that's why I split it between the two. I don't know; I never decide what I'm doing until I'm there so who knows what I'll end up doing today. K, I'm done rambling now; have a great day everyone!

 

[sharoncity]

Hey Denise! Sat menu sounded very good. I am super impressed with the 1 slice of pizza. I don't know if I'll ever have that type of self control when it comes to pizza! You have to understand, you haven't REALLY had pizza until you've had Pepe's Pizza (or Sallys or Modern) in New Haven, CT. Honestly, if we travel, we never order pizza cuz it is not nearly as good as it is here at home! And I was just at MIL's house and BIL and SIL had all been to Modern yesterday..... Oh man, I can almost smell it.. Oops, sorry about that Denise! I took over your journal!

The exercise looks very good. I haven't tried the elliptical. How is that thing? Do you have to be coordinated to use it?! I guess I better just stay with my stepper.
Hope you had a great day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[hlane]

Hi Denise,

It sound like you did well today, I think maybe I should start listing my menu in my journal, sounds like a way to keep me honest with myself Anyways, great job with the exercising, I still hate the "E" word but want to learn to at least like it. Well have a good week!!

Holly