Running for Freedom(of the Seas) The Journey Begins Today!(Comments Welcome)

[VernRDH]

Yes Laurie, it is all sodium I am sure. Yesterday was a good day, I stayed on plan, got lots of water in.

Ran 3 miles on the mill this morning, earning me 4 pts.

weight: 168.4, moving back in the right direction

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
ww bread 1 pt
low sodium ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
ww toffee square 1 pt

dinner: 9 pts
Tonight is DD's play at school, so I have to eat quick. I am going to bite the bullet and eat one of the remaining frozen meals.
WW pizza 7 pts
chips 2 pts

snack: 1 cup of cereal with 1 cup skim milk 6 pts

points used: 32
flex used: 6
flex remaining: 29

I was starving when we got back from the concert, so I opted for a bowl of cereal.

 

[VernRDH]

Well the play at school was interesting.They write a musical each fall and spring (DD is in the writers workshop). This one was the Magnificent Marvelous Multifarious Music Machine. Not as much acting as singing but DD was a dancer this time and she had a good time. And since it is her last production at elementary school, it was kind of bittersweet. She wants to join drama in middle school next year, we shall see.

So today is an off day exercise wise, so no extra points there. ETA: was not going to do anything, but DD and I walked for 2 pts

Weight: holding steady at 168.4. Tomorrow I will see a change I bet.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 1 pt
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
ww toffee square 1 pt

dinner: 7 pts
salad 0 pts
ham 1 pt
hard boiled egg 2 pts
dressing 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
margarine 2 pts

points used: 24
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 29

I ended up not needing a snack tonight, so I saved myself a point. YIPPEE!!

 

[VernRDH]

Yesterday was good-I really stayed on plan and did some walking I hadn't figured I was going to do. Stayed up too late though, so it was tough to get out of bed this morning. But I did, and did the sprints on the mill again. I tried to go 8mph, but it is just too fast for me at this point, so I went back to 7mph. Much better. I will have to try increments from there, so maybe next week I will try 7.2.

35 minutes of intervals earns me 4 pts.

weight: down to 167

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 1 pt
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
ww english toffee square 1 pt

dinner: 6 pts
eggs 3 pts
ww bread 1pt
margarine 2 pts

snack: high test micro popcorn 12 pts.

points used: 35
flex used: 9
flex remaining: 20

ETA: Very stressful evening here, just found out our vacation plan for next year is out (RCI is taking the ship away BOO!) and DD was in a snit about her DBQ for school. DH had a meeting with his dad and dad's lawyer today to sort out estate planning/trust fund stuff. I think I am ready for bed.

 

[VernRDH]

I am still bummed about our vacation plans, but we will figure something out.

No exercise-off day today. Plus I am really tired and have a nice headache.

Points for today: 22

weight: holding steady at 167, should see a drop tomorrow

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
salad 0 pts
chicken 3 pts
bread 4 pts
dressing 2 pts

dinner: tbd

I will be using flex tonight for dinner, but I still have plenty until Sunday.

 

[VernRDH]

I really enjoy my Friday job. Nice people, relaxed atmosphere and free lunch. How can you go wrong? One of our patients brought us lunch again (same pt as last week). This time it was salad, chicken and rice and homemade bread. The rice had spinach and carrots in it and was yumm-o, and that is saying something since I really am not a big fan of rice. All her food is cooked fresh, she is wonderul. But I wasn't terribly hungry for dinner, so I just had a bowl of cereal. Then at 8pm I was starving, so I ended up having the stupid popcorn again. I think I am going to make Friday my "splurge" day, and try to stay on daily/activity points the rest of the time, and save those flex for Friday.

Ran this morning: 3 miles in 29:44 WOOHOO First time I have ever broken the 30 minute mark. I was jazzed, once the nausea and dizziness went away

ETA: we went out as a family to the driving range and hit balls, so 1 hour of light activity gets me 2 more activity points

weight: still holding at 167, which is success considering yesterdays food debauchery.

points for today: 22 + 6 = 28

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
ww bread 1 pt
roast beef 2 pts
russian dressing 2 pts
chips 2 pts
pineapple 1 pt

dinner: 11 pts
salad 0 pts
dressing 1 pt
baked sweet potato 3 pts
brummel and brown spread 1 pt
steak 2 oz 3 pts
shrimp 1 pt
watermelon sherbert 2 pts

points used: 27
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 0

 

[VernRDH]

Another fantastic run today. I have to say that making the decision to run by myself without my inlaws is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I am running faster, feel better and am allowing myself walk breaks when necessary (something I could never do with my inlaws). So today I ran 5 miles in 53:03, a 10:36 pace. And that was with 3 short walk breaks. FIL called me after I got home to ask where I was, they saw my car (I started at a different spot than them). DH had told him I would be running Saturdays (which I will once I start my new training program). He said he will call me to see if I want to run with them, but I have to say I just don't think I want to.

So my run earned me 7 exercise points.

weight: down to 165.8 a 1.4 lb loss from last week. I am now 1.4 lbs from my lowest weight 2.5 yrs ago. I am hoping to pass that next week and keep on going down!!

points for today: 22 + 7 = 29

breakfast: 13 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
cereal 4 pts
milk 2 pt

lunch: 3 pts
I am volunteering at a health and fitness expo for the running club, so I am not having lunch (hence the bigger breakfast) I am going to take a snack and some water however.

fiber plus bar 2 pts
pineapple 1 pt

dinner: 12 pts
ww bread 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
lettuce/tomato 0 pts
turkey 1 pt
bacon 5 pts
chips 2 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

points used: 28
flex used: 0 pts
flex remaining: 35

 

[VernRDH]

Yesterday was kind of busy too, where do my weekends go? I ran 5 miles, went and volunteered at the sports and fitness expo, came home, did stuff, made dinner, walked the dog and then DH and I did 3 podcast episodes we had to make up (we were behind schedule). Then called our friend in LA to discuss next years vacation plans, since we are trying to figure out a Plan B. Didn't get to bed until 11:30. UGH. I am beat. Now back to work. Going to bed early tonight.

I did get my new training plan, it looks good, I start on the 24th of May. I am trying to get into that cycle of exercising, and since Monday and Friday are the off days, I did not walk or run this morning. So no exercise points.

weight: 166.8, up from yesterday. We had club sandwiches last night and I know I did not get enough water in as we were doing the podcasts. So I will try to make that up today.

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pt
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 20 pts
popcorn 3 pts
meatloaf 8 pts
mashed potato 4 pts
gravy 4 pts
corn 1pt

dinner: since I ate so much for lunch, I am still stuffed and am not having dinner. The lunch was really good, sometimes I just need a homestyle meal like that. But it did come at a price, my tummy was not happy this afternoon.

points used: 28 pts
flex used: 6 pts
flex remaining: 29

 

[VernRDH]

So yesterday was not one of my best days, but I think I salvaged it okay. I really wasn't hungry for dinner, and was so tired I was in bed by 9pm.

Ran intervals on the mill today 34 minutes earned me 4 pts. Am walking on the mill with DD so will get another 1 pt.

weight: 166.4, down from yesterday, which is good.

points for today: 22 + 5 = 27

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 6 pts
salad 0 pts
turkey 1 pt
dressing 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
brummel and brown 1 pt
pineapple 1 pt
grapes 1 pt

I stil have 4 pts left for a snack tonight if I want, may just have some almonds and chocolate chips or a cup of Cheerios to snack on while we watch BL.

ETA: I had the almonds for 4 pts, well not quite since there wasn't a full serving left but it was close enough to call it that.

points used: 27
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 29

 

[momof2minnies]

WOW Veronica you are doing good- I have been MIA for a while, you are making great progress- weight and speed.

Linda

 

[VernRDH]

Watched BL last night, DD and I walked for the first half hour. Show is winding down, finale is coming up in a few weeks. Can't wait for next week, Makeovers, one of my favorites.

Did 30 minutes of inclines on the treadmill this morning for 3 exercise points.

weight: still 166.4, that is okay

points for today: 22 + 3 = 25

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
chips 2 pt
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 6 pts
eggs 3 pts
ww bread 1 pt
brummel and brown 1 pt
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

I still have 2 pts for a snack later. Don't know what I may have, I do have to run to the store later though.

 

[VernRDH]

Had a good day yesterday. We are still mulling over our options for vacation next year, I think I have made a decision, DH wants to wait until next week to book the cruise. Our friends may or may not be able to go, we are trying to make it easy for everyone to be able to join us.

This morning I was sleepy, so I walked for a few minutes before running. Did 3 miles in 35 minutes. Earned me 4 exercise points

weight: down to 165.0 I am now only 0.6 lbs from my low weight 2.5 yrs ago, and am hoping to be past it by weigh in on Sunday.

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

fat free cappuccino 3 pts

lunch: 11 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
2 hersheys miniatures 2 pts

dinner: 6 pts
salad 0 pts
dressing 1 pt
baked sweet potato 3 pts
brummel and brown 1 pt
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

points used: 28
flex used: 2
flex remaining: 27

 

[VernRDH]

Looking forward to the beautiful weather coming our way this weekend. Today is supposed to be in the high 70's, tomorrow and sunday in the 80's. Definately looking forward to running in shorts and t shirt.

No exercise this morning, but I may mow the lawn tonight.

weight: up to 165.8

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1pt

lunch:tbd, hopefully salad

dinner:
We are having pizza, we decided to have a splurge tonight, we have not done so in some time. It may set me back a little on the weight loss (or it might not) but it is good to do this once in a while so as not to feel deprived forever. I am not going to have the soda, so that will help.

 

[VernRDH]

I slept in today instead of running. I really needed the sleep. The scale, well, it was sooo not kind to me today, but that is what I get for having the pizza last night. I basically used all my flex yesterday. That's okay though, I am really on track today.

weight: 167.8, it will go down once I rehydrate.

exercise: well 2 hours of mowing, planting trees, transplanting plants earns me 6 points.

points for today: 22 + 6 = 28

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 10 pts
honey wheat sandwich thin 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
chips 2 pts
snapple 4 pts

dinner: 8 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
portobella mushroom 0 pts
onion/roasted red pepper 0 pts
olive oil 2 pts
mozzarella cheese 1 pt
chips 2 pts
sherbet 2 pts

snack: wheat thins flatbread (4 pieces) 2 pts

points used: 28
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 0

 

[VernRDH]

A bit sore from yesterdays yard work, but that did not stop me from getting out to run 8 miles this morning. Its great to go out in shorts and t shirt instead of tights and layers. Felt good, took my short walk breaks when needed. Ran it in 1:29, so 11:07 avg pace. Not too bad. More yard work on tap today once DH is back from his walk.

So all that running earned me 12 exercise points!

weight: 163.8, the lowest I have been in probably 12 years. I was super excited to see that!!!

points for today: 22 + 12 = 34

pre run and run: 5 pts
bread with peanut butter 3 pts
energy gels blasts 2 pts

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
hot dog 5 pts
chips 4 pts

dinner: 10 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
hamburger 6 pts
guacamole 2 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

We went to the movies this afternoon, I ate too much popcorn. 12 pts worth.

points used: 34
flex used: 10
flex remaining: 25

 

[VernRDH]

UGH. Apparently I can no longer eat beef. We had hamburgers last night, and as soon as I ate it, I felt horrible. Its still sitting like a rock in my gut. Oh well, I'll stick with the portobella mushrooms while DH and DD eat the burgers. Less points.

No exercise today.

weight: 166.6, waaaay up, from the beef and the popcorn at the movies yesterday.

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
salad 0 pts
grilled chicken 3 pts
italian dressing 2 pts
fat free cappuccino 3 pts

dinner: 7 pts
portobella mushroom 0 pts
onions and peppers 0 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
mozzarella cheese 1 pt
olive oil 2 pts
wheat thins flatbreads 2 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

points used: 23
flex used: 1
flex remaining: 24

 

[VernRDH]

Yesterday was a pretty good day. I stayed on plan, and finally started to feel better following my beef debacle.

Beautiful out this morning, ran 3 miles in 30:50, 10:17 avg pace. I love running outside, its nice to not have to rely in the mill. Earned 4 exercise points.

weight: down to 165, still have to get back to where I was, but probably in a day or 2.

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pt
chips 2 pt
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 7 pts
eggs 3 pts
ww bread 1pt
brummel and brown 1 pt
skinny cow ice cream sandwich 2 pts

snack banana 2 pts

points used: 26
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 24

 

[VernRDH]

Fell asleep right at the end of BL last night, had to watch the end on the DVR this morning. Slept well, felt refreshed this morning.

Ran 3 miles in 32:14, a little slower, but still doing well. Earned me 4 points

weight: 165.2

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
fresco soft grilled steak taco x 2 6 pts
guacamole 2 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

Since it was Cinco de Mayo, DH wanted Taco Bell. That is one place I feel okay about eating at while on WW.

points used: 26
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 24

 

[VernRDH]

Raining here this morning, so I hit the treadmill for intervals. Ran 1 min intervals at 7.3mph. Felt pretty good. Earned me 4 exercise points. Will walk with DD tonight for another point

weight: up to 165.8, don't know whats going on, but hopefully things will go back in the right direction soon.

points for today: 22 +5 = 27

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

snack: cake donut 6 pts

lunch: 7 pts
salad 0 pts
dressing 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
flatbread 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 15 pts
hot dogs 10 pts
chips 4 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pts

points used: 36
flex used: 9
flex remaining: 15

I had the donut at work, our patient brings them from the local Italian bakery every 6 months when she comes for her cleaning. I chose the plain cake donut as it was probably the least "bad" Boy was it good!! So I will use a couple flex points for it, no worries.

Ok so I hit the flex points hard-stressful day dealing with DD, who 1/2 day in school suspension for calling someone a deragatory name, though the person she called the name was not the appropriate ethnicity and DD did not know what the word meant. So I ate too much, but I am going to walk on the TM with DD here in a little while.

 

[VernRDH]

What a stressful end to my day yesterday. Ate more than I should have, but I went out to run this morning to make up for it. Today was supposed to be an off day, but tomorrows forecast calls for heavy rain in the am, so I decided to run today instead.

Ran 3 miles in 31 minutes, earned me 4 pts

weight: 165.2, up and down all week.

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: tbd, our patient who usually brings us lunch may be away this week, so we may order out.

dinner: ???? I am planning to mow the lawn when I get home, so I don't know what I will end up eating, probably cereal and toast.

 

[VernRDH]

Rainy morning today, was absolutely pouring. DD was supposed to go to golf clinic, but they are postponing until next week. So we left early for Walmart to shop, dropped her off at TKD, went home to put away groceries and pick up the dog. Took dog to PetSmart to make appts for grooming and vet check and buy some stuff. Then back to TKD to pick up DD. Then DH called about lunch, wanted Taco Bell again. Ok, so drive thru there and head home. Unfortunately, they made my tacos wrong (regular instead of fresco style, didn't know it until I got home ). So I had to suck it up and eat em anyway.

No exercise today.

weight: 166, up again.

points for today: 22

breakfast: 7 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts

lunch: 16 pts
2 grilled steak soft tacos 14 pts
hush puppies(2) 2 pts

dinner: 10
sandwich thin 1 pt
boca burger 2 pts
mozzarella cheese 1pt
onions/peppers 1 pt
chips 2 pts
skinny cow ice cream cup 3 pts

So I am WAAAAY over. Wouldnt have been had I had the fresco tacos at lunch, but what was I to do. Tomorrow is a long run, 6 miles. Next weeks Sunday is my last long on Sunday, then I switch to Saturdays. The first couple weeks of the plan I do not run on Sunday at all, how nice it will be to be able to sleep in on a weekend!! Hoping that this week becomes a maintain, hopefully not a gain tomorrow. And even if so, well, I am still doing well, just have to get back on track.