Weight lost this week: 1.4
Total weight lost: 11.4
Confessions:
This week was pretty ordinary. Not much going on, but for the most part I stayed on program. Night time is the hardest for me. I don't sleep well, and I always think that if I eat something when I wake up, it will help me go back to sleep. It really doesn't help, but I still have some toast or pretzels. These things are usually beyond my points for the day, so I am going over by a few points each day. The only thing saving me is that I have so much to lose, that I can still cheat a little and still lose weight. That won't last forever, so I need to convince myself not to eat in the middle of the night!
What worked for me:
Going to my meeting helps every week. It is comforting to hear others having the same difficulties and challenges I have. Also, having the right foods in the house helps stay on track. I have a whole bunch of veggies and salad in the fridge at all times, along with other snacks I enjoy. I also discovered that the Progresso Light Southwestern Vegetable Soup is delicious! If you add 1/2 cup black beans and 1/2 cup corn that adds 2 points and really makes a filling meal!
Recipe:
I found this online and it looks easy and good!
Chicken Italiano
6 POINTS per serving
Ingredients:
5 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup light Italian dressing
11 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
3-1/2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, (optional)
Instructions:
Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 4-5 minutes until al dente. Drain. Set aside and keep warm. Combine chicken and 1/4 of the dressing in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté chicken 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Add vegetables and remaining dressing. Cover and simmer 7-9 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender, stirring frequently. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese (add points for cheese).
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Information:Per serving: calories 289, fat 5.5g, 17% calories from fat, cholesterol 38mg, protein 21.6g, carbohydrates 38.3g, fiber 4.3g, sugar 5.3g, sodium 377mg
Goals for this week:
The weather has been really nice, and if it continues, I want to start walking for 30 minutes each day. The Chehailis Western Trail is right outside my window at work, and I think Dad or Linda would walk with me. I have done better at drinking water, so I want to keep that up. I am going to try to avoid eating when I wake up at night, any suggestions? Hope everyone has a great week!
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YOU TAKE THE LEAD!!! Congratulations on staying strong! That trail sounds like a great solution to the exercise dilema. When I worked at the credit union I would go walk the river trail each day. Not only did it provide the exercise, but it was great to have time to ponder. As far as the midnight eating goes, the only thing that has worked for me is to have a big bag of those baby carrots in the fridge. They are only about 4-5 calories each, so you can fill up on them and not feel guilty. Coke is always good in the middle of the night, but I guess that won't help with sleep or weight loss.
mom, you are awesome! the trailblazer! an inspiration to us all!
i am excited about all of your ideas and progress. i am definitely going to have to try the soup idea and that recipe looks very tasty! i like the walking idea for you, too. wish i could say the same about the weather here!!
another idea for late-night (or anytime) munching is to get the costco-sized bag of sugar snap peas. i guess they might not sound good late at night, but at least they are sweet! or you could always make yourself a hazelnut mocha, with torini's sugar-free hazelnut syrup (you can get it at world market) and fat free hot chocolate. yummmm! good luck this week!
It's too bad that our stomachs don't stay asleep when we wake up at night. That only contributes to sleeplessness. Congrats on all your success! You give the rest of us encouragement by doing so awesome yourself. You have so many good tips to share, too!
Enjoy your walk on the trail. It sounds delightful (and it's not just my cabin fever talking)!
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