Monday November 29 2010

Lost to date: 5lbs (out of 40)

Breakfast (4 pts)

1 C of Kashi Go Lean Cereal (3 pts)

1/2 C Skim Milk (1 pt)

Coffee (2 pts)

8 oz  Fresh Ground Coffee (0 pt)

1/3 C Homogenized Milk (1 pt)

1 tbsp Organic Cane Sugar (1 pt)

Lunch (5 pts)

2 C Baby Romaine lettuce (0 pt)

3oz Pot Roast (clubhouse slow cooker pot roast packet) meat only (4 pts) http://www.clubhouse.ca/en/products/detail.aspx?Slow_Cookers_Pot_Roast&id=c1e1d50a-ff52-4b62-a8d6-687f278e1a42&category_id=3da8f821-efc2-456f-b410-b042011e36cf

1 TBSP of Remark House Dressing (1 pt)

8oz of water

Snack (2 pts)

Activia Strawberry Yogurt (2 pts)
6oz water

Dinner (10 pts)

3oz Pot Roast (4 pts)
Edamames, Corn & Peas (0 pt)
Bow Tie pasta with Parmesan cheese and butter (6 pts)
6oz water

Evening (8 pt)... this is a guess
Godiva biscotti and Hot Chocolate
6oz water

Point Totals: 31pts (goal 22 pts)

Nutritional Summary:

Calories 

Fat 

Carbs 

Fiber 

Sugar 

Protein 

Water:  26oz (goal: 64 oz)

Learnings:

1) I blame the weekend festivities on my lack of motivation yesterday, but today I am back on the train!

2) I need to say NO to Godiva, despite the fact that we have this glorious basket of goodies at our house.

3) Increasing my H2O intake will help curb the sugar cravings and make it easier to walk away from such temptations. A good plan to implement now so I am ready once the full roll of holiday gatherings start.

4) I am really enjoying all the compliments I am receiving lately....good motivator to stay on track.

Thursday November 25 2010

Lost to date: 5lbs (out of 40)

Breakfast (6 pts)

1 C of Kashi Go Lean Cereal (3 pts)

1/2 C Skim Milk (1 pt)

Coffee (2 pts)

8 oz  Fresh Ground Coffee (0 pt)

1/3 C Homogenized Milk (1 pt)

1 tbsp Organic Cane Sugar (1 pt)

Snack (2 pts)

Raspberry Activia Yogurt (2 pts)

Lunch (5 pts)

2 C Baby Romaine lettuce (0 pt)

2.5oz of Pork Loin Roast (meat only) - recipe can be found here: (3 pts) http://www.kitchenlink.com/cookbooks/1998/096806311X_1.html

1 TBSP of Remark House Dressing (1 pt)

16 oz water

Snack (0 pt)

Carrots (0 pt)

Cucumber (0 pt)

Fat-Free Remark Garlic & Mango Dressing (0 pt)

Dinner (24 pts)
McDonalds...do we really want to know how many points??

Evening (TBD pt)
Fudgeo x 1
Smart Pop
1 glass of red wine

Point Totals:  39pts+ (goal 22 pts)

Nutritional Summary:

Calories 

Fat 

Carbs 

Fiber 

Sugar 

Protein 

Water:  24oz (goal: 64 oz)

Learnings:

1) an impromptu girls gathering is well worth the fudgeo cookie and the red wine....which by the way I throughly enjoyed for the first time without getting a migraine - woohoo!!!

2) the McDonalds was pure survival...could I have chosen a better option over a Bic Mac combo, yes...would I have enjoyed it as much, no!

Wednesday November 24 2010

Lost to date: 3lbs (out of 40)

Breakfast (2 pts)

3/4 C of Multigrain Cheerios (1 pts)

1/2 C Skim Milk (1 pt)

Coffee (2 pts)

8 oz  Fresh Ground Coffee (0 pt)

1/3 C Homogenized Milk (1 pt)

1 tbsp Organic Cane Sugar (1 pt)

Snack (0 pt)

Lunch (5 pts)

2 C Baby Romaine lettuce (0 pt)

2.5 oz Pork Loin Roast (meat only) - recipe can be found here: (4 pts) http://www.kitchenlink.com/cookbooks/1998/096806311X_1.html

1 TBSP of Remark House Dressing (1 pt)

16oz water

Snack (0 pt)

Carrots (0 pt)

Cucumber (0 pt)

Fat-Free Remark Garlic & Mango Dressing (0 pt)

Dinner (20 pts)

with Teagan at Milestones. Points is an estimate (an underestimate most likely)

Evening (0 pt)

Point Totals: 29 pts (goal 22 pts)

Nutritional Summary:

Calories 1506

Fat 76g

Carbs 108g

Fiber 12.6g

Sugar 26.5g

Protein 102g

Water:  70oz (goal: 64 oz)

Learnings:

1) I don't feel guilty about eating out tonight...one has to enjoy life and catching up with my niece over a nice meal is worth the points

2) I resisted having chocolate even though I was really tempted...this often happens with me once I've eaten a high calorie meal, I crave something sweet and for me that usually means chocolate

3) I am dreading lunch tomorrow because I don't have anything planned...planning is important

Goals

I thought it would be a good idea to set my goals...make them real, tangible, something I want to hold onto (unlike my love handles and spare tire).


My goal is to lose 40lbs by April 1st, 2011


I will update my posts with my achievements as I go...and yes sometimes I weigh myself every morning just after I brush my teeth, it keeps me motivated. Some people don't think this is healthy, but it works for me to see the ounces falling off and keeps me on track.


Since Monday I have lost 3 lbs (its now Wednesday)....oh if only that rate of loss would remain steady, but alas I know it wont, so I am enjoying it while it lasts!


With Open Eyes,
B

Tuesday November 23 2010

Lost to date: 1lb (out of 40)

Breakfast (4 pts)

1 C of Kashi Go Lean Cereal (3 pts)

1/2 C Skim Milk (1 pt)

Coffee (2 pts)

8 oz  Fresh Ground Coffee (0 pt)

1/3 C Homogenized Milk (1 pt)

1 tbsp Organic Cane Sugar (1 pt)

Snack (2 pts)

1 Strawberry Activia Yogurt

Lunch (5 pts)

2 C Baby Romaine lettuce (0 pt)

2.5oz of Pork Loin Roast (meat only) - recipe can be found here: (4 pts) http://www.kitchenlink.com/cookbooks/1998/096806311X_1.html

1 TBSP of Remark House Dressing (1 pt)

16 oz water

Snack (0 pt)

Carrots (0 pt)

Cucumber (0 pt)

Fat-Free Remark Garlic & Mango Dressing (0 pt)

Dinner ( 8 pts)
Vegetable Pad Thai (8 pts)

Diet Pepsi (0 pt)

Evening (0 pt)

Water 16 oz

Point Totals:  21 pts (goal 22 pts) - yaaaaa I stayed below my goal!

Nutritional Summary:

Calories 1043

Fat 27g

Carbs 136g

Fiber 18.1g

Sugar 60.5g

Protein 76.9

Water:  40oz (goal: 64 oz)

Learnings:

1) Need to drink more aqua!

2) Having a morning snack makes a huge difference

3) My energy levels are back, hooray! Now if only I could curb that when I am trying to sleep

4) Went shopping tonight and I actually found clothes I liked and I could wear in stores I haven't dare to go into in many years....this is a great motivator!

Monday November 22 2010

Breakfast (6 pts)
1 C of Kashi Go Lean Cereal (3 pts)
1/2 C Skim Milk (1 pt)
8 oz  Fresh Ground Coffee (0 pt)
1/3 C Homogenized Milk (1 pt)
1 tbsp Organic Cane Sugar (1 pt)

Snack (5 pts)
1 homemade Hello Dolly...there was a team meeting with treats, not an excuse just being real, plus if I denied myself I would have just eaten one later today....the aroma fills our workspace (5 pts)

Lunch (5 pts)
2 C Baby Romaine lettuce (0 pt)
Palm sized portion of Pork Loin Roast (meat only) - recipe can be found here: (4 pts) http://www.kitchenlink.com/cookbooks/1998/096806311X_1.html
1 TBSP of Remark House Dressing (1 pt)
1 bottle of water

Snack (0 pt)
Carrots (0 pt)
Cucumber (0 pt)
Fat-Free Remark Garlic & Mango Dressing (0 pt)


Dinner (11 pts)
Palm sized portion of Pork Loin Roast (7pts)
1 C Garlicky Baked Butternut Squash - recipe can be found here:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Garlicky-Baked-Butternut-Squash/Detail.aspx (3 pts)
1 Small Potato, boiled (1 pt)
1 C Green Beans, steamed (0 pts)
16 oz water

Evening (0 pt)
16 oz water


Point Totals: 27 pts
* should not have had the Hello Dolly :(


Nutritional Summary:
Calories 1629
Fat 49g
Carbs 185g
Fiber 26.6g
Sugar 43.4g
Protein 108g


Water: 48 oz (goal: 64 oz)

Learnings:
1) measure my portions - I didn't take the time to make my lunch last night so when I was throwing it together this morning I didn't weigh the pork roast piece that when into my salad.
2) always, always, always bring a full water bottle to work with me. I cant count on the water cooler at work.
3) bring a morning snack
4) drink more aqua!

The Beginning

Today is the first day....I told my self two weeks ago I was going to lose 40lbs before our big trip to Disney in April, but as always (and as per my fear of being skinny again...I know - issues) I haven't really committed and found many *naughty* things to eat over the last 14 days.

But today is the day. I am being realistic however, because full denial of goodies doesn't always go over so well with me...I just end up wanting them more...if you tell me "no you can't", I say "YES I CAN!", so don't be surprised if you see something non-healthy on here now and again.

My plan is to log what I've eaten each day...then add a summary point wise (wat up Weight Watchers!) and a summary nutritionally (love my Diet Power!).

Feel free to share some tips and your favourite recipe....variety is always a good thing!

With Open Eyes,
B