Weight lost: 1lb
Weight to go: 19lbs
Confessions:
Ok, so I did just fine if I stayed at home all day and didn't have any company over. I fooled myself thinking, "oh, weight watchers is easy." Of course it is if you have NO temptation, but the second there is a cupcake in front of your face or a plate of warm cookies (or tub of frozen ones for that matter) forget about it! I just have to tell myself, one day at a time, even one meal at a time... if I screw up, just start over. No point in wasting all the good days I had for one crap day. I did not work out, but really hope to get a few work outs in this week!
What worked for me:
PLANNING, PLANNING, PLANNING. If I know ahead of time what I am going to be eating and when, it is much easier. I am a huge fan of the soups, they are convenient and yummy! I need to be drinking more water though.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Week 1 - Megan
Ok, I'm ready to start!!! I actually started on Monday, so I'll report back next Monday, not Wednesday.
Weight lost - 0
Weight to loose - 20lbs
The Plan: 31pts a day
Breakfast: Slimfast (16oz of milk and one scoop of powder, makes it go further)(5pts)
Lunch: Progresso 0-1pt. or Campbells light soups and a piece of toast (4pts)
Dinner: WW frozen meal or whatever I make for Jason (switch every other night)
My extras to choose from:
Coke 3pts
WW cookie or zinger 1pt
WW ice cream sundaes 3 pts
WW yogurt 1pt
Apple or Orange 1pt
and of course veggies.
May sound kind of boring, but It's easiest for me to have something planned (and easy) to eat every day, simplicity is key for me! The soups are all delicious and so that gives me some variety to choose from, so I don't get bored. The sweets really help me out, that is my biggest temptation, so if I allow myself little treats, I don't end up binging!
I plan on exercising at least 3 times a week and drink 2 big (hospital) cups of water a day. Off I go!
Weight lost - 0
Weight to loose - 20lbs
The Plan: 31pts a day
Breakfast: Slimfast (16oz of milk and one scoop of powder, makes it go further)(5pts)
Lunch: Progresso 0-1pt. or Campbells light soups and a piece of toast (4pts)
Dinner: WW frozen meal or whatever I make for Jason (switch every other night)
My extras to choose from:
Coke 3pts
WW cookie or zinger 1pt
WW ice cream sundaes 3 pts
WW yogurt 1pt
Apple or Orange 1pt
and of course veggies.
May sound kind of boring, but It's easiest for me to have something planned (and easy) to eat every day, simplicity is key for me! The soups are all delicious and so that gives me some variety to choose from, so I don't get bored. The sweets really help me out, that is my biggest temptation, so if I allow myself little treats, I don't end up binging!
I plan on exercising at least 3 times a week and drink 2 big (hospital) cups of water a day. Off I go!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Week 7 & 8 - Mom
Weight lost past two weeks: 4.2 lbs.
Total weight lost: 20 lbs. !!!
What worked for me:
I was afraid that being on vacation would hinder my weight loss. I guess playing mom to Vanessa and Nicole helped keep me active. No wonder Lisa is so skinny! It also helped that we walked a ton in Santa Fe. I was able to stay pretty much on track in Provo. I was also able to make mostly good choices in Santa Fe.
Temptations:
Del Taco is always a favorite of mine, but I only went there once in Provo. There was a really good Ice Cream/Bakery in Santa Fe that we went to a couple of times, but I only ate one scoop of ice cream each time, and stayed away from the pastries. The breakfast at our hotel had a wonderful spread each morning. Lots of good pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereal, toast, frittatas and other things. I ate fruit, yogurt and toast every morning, and had just a bite of Dad's other yummy things!
Goals for next week:
I want Dad to move my treadmill into Mark's bedroom, and get a small TV so I can keep up my walking. It seemed to really help, so I want to keep up the momentum!
I have found some interesting recipes that I will be trying and let you know how they are.
Hope everyone has a good week!
Total weight lost: 20 lbs. !!!
What worked for me:
I was afraid that being on vacation would hinder my weight loss. I guess playing mom to Vanessa and Nicole helped keep me active. No wonder Lisa is so skinny! It also helped that we walked a ton in Santa Fe. I was able to stay pretty much on track in Provo. I was also able to make mostly good choices in Santa Fe.
Temptations:
Del Taco is always a favorite of mine, but I only went there once in Provo. There was a really good Ice Cream/Bakery in Santa Fe that we went to a couple of times, but I only ate one scoop of ice cream each time, and stayed away from the pastries. The breakfast at our hotel had a wonderful spread each morning. Lots of good pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereal, toast, frittatas and other things. I ate fruit, yogurt and toast every morning, and had just a bite of Dad's other yummy things!
Goals for next week:
I want Dad to move my treadmill into Mark's bedroom, and get a small TV so I can keep up my walking. It seemed to really help, so I want to keep up the momentum!
I have found some interesting recipes that I will be trying and let you know how they are.
Hope everyone has a good week!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Week 6 - Mom
Weight lost this week: 2.2
Total weight lost: 16
What worked for me:
I did about the same as last week, lots of veggies, fruit, water & soup. I discovered that Thomas' has an multi grain english muffin with 100 cal and 8 gr. fiber. They are pretty good, especially for 1 pt. I also found Progresso Turkey Noodle Soup (3pts. a can) at Albertson's. I really like that variety. They had them, along with other types on sale for 2/$3.00. When you purchase 10 cans, they give you a $10.00 coupon for your next purchase at Albertson's. That is only 50 cents a can! Pretty good deal!
Temptations:
It was a kind of stressful weekend, and I had a migraine on Sunday. I always want to eat more when I have a headache, so I overdid it a little on Sunday. Valentine's day wasn't a distraction, because Dad gave me some beautiful red roses, and I gave him "TV Ears", which work great for him! Not that romantic, but he knows I love him!
Goals for the next two weeks:
Try to stay on program while I am on vacation. It will be pretty easy when we are at Matt & Lisa's with the girls. The week in Santa Fe is what I am worried about, lots of good food and all eating out! I have done it before, so I know I can do it if I really decide to. Wish me luck, and good luck to everyone else!
Total weight lost: 16
What worked for me:
I did about the same as last week, lots of veggies, fruit, water & soup. I discovered that Thomas' has an multi grain english muffin with 100 cal and 8 gr. fiber. They are pretty good, especially for 1 pt. I also found Progresso Turkey Noodle Soup (3pts. a can) at Albertson's. I really like that variety. They had them, along with other types on sale for 2/$3.00. When you purchase 10 cans, they give you a $10.00 coupon for your next purchase at Albertson's. That is only 50 cents a can! Pretty good deal!
Temptations:
It was a kind of stressful weekend, and I had a migraine on Sunday. I always want to eat more when I have a headache, so I overdid it a little on Sunday. Valentine's day wasn't a distraction, because Dad gave me some beautiful red roses, and I gave him "TV Ears", which work great for him! Not that romantic, but he knows I love him!
Goals for the next two weeks:
Try to stay on program while I am on vacation. It will be pretty easy when we are at Matt & Lisa's with the girls. The week in Santa Fe is what I am worried about, lots of good food and all eating out! I have done it before, so I know I can do it if I really decide to. Wish me luck, and good luck to everyone else!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Double Benefit
So, I was eating my Cherrios this morning, and realized I never read the box. Usually it's just the basic bright yellow I always see, but right now there is a charity opportunity called the Pound-for-pound Challenge. You pledge your weight loss goal, and they match every pound you lose with a donation of a pound of food to local food banks. Check it out!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Week 5 - Mom
Weight lost this week: - 2.4
Total weight lost: - 13.8
What worked for me:
I had a good week, it was pretty easy and I am getting into a routine. I always have hot chocolate for breakfast. It is cold here and I like something hot in the morning. I'm not that hungry in the morning, so this keeps me satisfied until lunch. Then I almost always have a can of soup with some of the veggies I cook. This is very filling and I'n not hungry until about 4:00. I have some small 2 pt. snack around then. Dinners have been more creative, as I am trying some new recipes. Last Sunday I made "Mexican Meatloaf" from my WW info. I also made some spanish rice from a mix. I didn't use any butter, so it was low in points. Then I sauteed some zucchini in Olive Oil Pam to go along with it. It was a total WW meal and Dad loved it! There were lots of leftovers so I have been able to morf it into other meals. I added a small portion of the meatloaf to my Southwestern Vegetable soup along with some beans and corn and had a great soup. It has been fun trying new things and I think that keeps me motivated!
Temptations:
We have been deluged with goodies from the ward! The Laurels brought over yummy heart shaped cookies last week. I just had one little corner of one cookie! Sister Clark felt well enough to make her wonderful "cherry bread" and brought that over on Tuesday, and then the same night the McClellans brought over some more heart shaped cookies!!! I haven't partaken of either of those, I am leaving them for Dad!
Goals for next week:
Try to avoid all the chocolate and goodies for Valentines Day! Keep trying new foods and recipes and stay on track!
Hope everyone has a good week and watch out for the Valentines chocolate!
Total weight lost: - 13.8
What worked for me:
I had a good week, it was pretty easy and I am getting into a routine. I always have hot chocolate for breakfast. It is cold here and I like something hot in the morning. I'm not that hungry in the morning, so this keeps me satisfied until lunch. Then I almost always have a can of soup with some of the veggies I cook. This is very filling and I'n not hungry until about 4:00. I have some small 2 pt. snack around then. Dinners have been more creative, as I am trying some new recipes. Last Sunday I made "Mexican Meatloaf" from my WW info. I also made some spanish rice from a mix. I didn't use any butter, so it was low in points. Then I sauteed some zucchini in Olive Oil Pam to go along with it. It was a total WW meal and Dad loved it! There were lots of leftovers so I have been able to morf it into other meals. I added a small portion of the meatloaf to my Southwestern Vegetable soup along with some beans and corn and had a great soup. It has been fun trying new things and I think that keeps me motivated!
Temptations:
We have been deluged with goodies from the ward! The Laurels brought over yummy heart shaped cookies last week. I just had one little corner of one cookie! Sister Clark felt well enough to make her wonderful "cherry bread" and brought that over on Tuesday, and then the same night the McClellans brought over some more heart shaped cookies!!! I haven't partaken of either of those, I am leaving them for Dad!
Goals for next week:
Try to avoid all the chocolate and goodies for Valentines Day! Keep trying new foods and recipes and stay on track!
Hope everyone has a good week and watch out for the Valentines chocolate!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Week 4 - Mom
Weight Lost This Week: 5.2
Total Weight Lost: 11.4
What worked for me:
I cut back my points to 24, which is still a lot. I am having trouble eating all my points. I think I am paranoid, so I save lots of points for the evening, and then have trouble eating them all. Fruit has been on sale, grapes, apples, grapefruit, strawberries, and I have stocked up on them. I am finding that they are delicious, satisfying and filling! The online points tracker has been great and motivating. It keeps track of points, water, milk, fruit and veggies, vitamin and excercise. It is fun to fill in all the squares, and get a little smiling face! Sounds crazy, but it works!
Confessions:
I can't think of much, except that I didn't excercise much. I have been busy in the kitchen, taking dinner to the Clark's twice this week. That's been good for me, I'm up and busy and not dwelling on Laurie's conditon. Dad has benefitted too, because I have cooked extra for him!
Goals for next week:
Keep on track, drink my water, and find new recipes or foods to keep from getting bored!
Have a good week!
Total Weight Lost: 11.4
What worked for me:
I cut back my points to 24, which is still a lot. I am having trouble eating all my points. I think I am paranoid, so I save lots of points for the evening, and then have trouble eating them all. Fruit has been on sale, grapes, apples, grapefruit, strawberries, and I have stocked up on them. I am finding that they are delicious, satisfying and filling! The online points tracker has been great and motivating. It keeps track of points, water, milk, fruit and veggies, vitamin and excercise. It is fun to fill in all the squares, and get a little smiling face! Sounds crazy, but it works!
Confessions:
I can't think of much, except that I didn't excercise much. I have been busy in the kitchen, taking dinner to the Clark's twice this week. That's been good for me, I'm up and busy and not dwelling on Laurie's conditon. Dad has benefitted too, because I have cooked extra for him!
Goals for next week:
Keep on track, drink my water, and find new recipes or foods to keep from getting bored!
Have a good week!
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