Oh yeah. You see that? I lost 3.4 poundsand I weighed in a day early!!!
Passion makes great success. I worked hard to lose those pounds. I did not cheat the system. I ate all of my points. I dipped into my WPAs on Saturday. I even at a Herbert's fully loaded chocolate bar Saturday, a whopping 11 points! I even felt like I binged on pasta a cheese. I even ate out three times! I still lost weight because I stayed within my alloted points, measured at every possible moment, and worked my butt off in the gym and on my walks. I am determined to get this weight off.
So, my weekend in review:
Saturday: I was planning on going to a party Saturday night with DBF after he got out of his concert. I had lots of plans to get things accomplished while he was at the concert. Ummm. No. He convinced me to drive him to the venue, which was only 7 miles from my apartment. I sat in 2 HOURS of traffic taking him there. He got out an hour later than he thought he would, and I spent another 2 hours getting home because we got lost in the dark and the GPS wouldn't pick up any satellites. UGH. When we got back to my apartment at like 1am, he passed out and we didn't go to the party. Of course I was angry, but it worked out well food-wise because I ate the above mentioned chocolate bar in addition to more than a measured portion of pasta and cheese. It's my weakness. I gave in. I'll do better next time. I had WPAs to cover it.
Sunday: Such a lazy day. I didn't wake up until 12noon. We went to a buffet for lunch. I only at the salad bar and some frozen yogurt with granola sprinkled on top. I was very proud. Dinner was good and OP. We went on 6 mile walk. Nothing all that interesting.
I had to weigh in today because I have exams this week and tomorrow is going to be hell. UGH. I hate exams.
So far, so good today. I'll be back to post later. I'm off to start writing my three papers due on Wednesday!
I'm sitting here, enjoying a decadent 100-calorie portion of Mrs. Smith's Apple Piewith fat free whip cream atop the crumbles. Ah... Yes. Life is good.
Seriously though, it tastes delish and life weight loss-wise is going swimmingly well.
Nothing but work, and then a great boat load of grocery shopping. I'm pretty pumped about my grocery shopping. It took me about an hour to plan and then an hour to shop. I saved... $159.97. And my total purchase of 105 items was $113.11. This included two bottles of wine and a 12 pack of beer. The wine and beer alone were at least a 1/4th of that bill. Also included were 4 pork tenderloins (which are normally $9.99) and 4 12-packs of diet Coke. Now, I'm not one of those people who goes out and buys WW friendly everything. I don't think you can do that and not go broke unless you were rich...
Or not living on a student's measly income . I buy things on sale and adapt them to my meal plan. It works well because a lot of items are quick. I do make sure that I get in my 8GHG (well, I try for the most part). Needless to say, I'm stoked.
So, that being said, food for today:
Brekkie: Cheerios, Fiber One and Silk light (3pts)
Lunch: grilled chicken salad and baked potato (10 pts)
Dinner: pork tenderloin, zucchini, and snow peas (8 pts)
Snack: apple pie (2pts)
I still have 3 pts left for the evening. I also need to go work out. Though, I must say I was pouring sweat by the time I brought all the groceries up to my third floor apartment. I'll probably do the elliptical and maybe some easy walking on the treadmill.
Off to chill and catch up on some blogs and later hit the gym.
So, we've all heard that as soon as you get your plate at a restaurant, to ask them to bring you a box at the same time and box up a portion of it before you even dig in. I'm not sure if it is hard for any of you, but as soon as I see my food, I want it all. I don't want to box it up. I don't care if it's triple the points I have left or even if I am full half way through it. I want it ALL. Well, despite my inner voice telling me that I needed to eat it, I politely asked for a box before the meal even came, and as soon as it came, I split everything in half and boxed it up. Out of sight, out of mind! IT WORKED! I only ate half my portion.
Last night was simply amazing; amazing even so in its simplicity. I really didn't want to cook. I now realized it wasn't because I was tired of cooking, rather I was limiting myself to what I could cook because I wanted to be frugal. I'm going to start mixing in other proteins, etc. But because of this, I wanted to go to dinner. When DBF called, he agreed and told me I should just come downstairs from the apartment and meet him outside. I got excited because I was just thinking earlier how great he looked in his suit and tie and how I never got to look at him in it because it was on before I woke up and off in like the five minutes after he's home. But, needless to say... He's HOT in it!
At Front Page News, I wanted to order the Sweetwater 420 beer-battered fish and chips. Instead, I ordered with the salmon with wild rice and seasonal vegetables. It was delish. I boxed up half of it as soon as I came and I was very satisified with my half portion (even though I later figured out points-wise I could have consumed the entire thing because it was such a healthy choice and I had so many points left.
Then we went on a romantic walkthrough downtown Atlanta at night when all the lights were on. When I say romantic, we were both in our work out clothes doing a moderate pace completing 3 miles in a little over 38 minutes (LOL). And then... I got to have the second half of my dinner!!! I'm pretty sure I was 3 points under points for the day, but I figured that would cover any oil in the food I ate, etc. And that didn't include my 4 APs I earned for the day. Go me!!
Side note: When I get to his car, he has a dozen roses and another bouquet of sunflowers waiting for me in the passenger seat. Tears are trickling down my face as he tells me he is so lucky to have me and he feels like he never does enough for me. And while it's been so long since he's gotten me flowers, he's meant to do it everyday. He just so caught up in work (which is completely true), that sometimes it doesnt happen.
Today's been great being on plan. I can't complain, well at least about food/weight issues. Actually, I'm slightly annoyed that DBF hasn't called to tell me when he is coming home. UGH. And I don't think this calling thing is ever going to change. It must be a man thing.
I was talking with the girls at work today about WW and how when I reached my goal, I wanted to be a WW leader. I told them it would be a while before that happened because I needed to lose another 65 pounds. They were astounded. No one thought I could weight more than 160. The thing is, I get this all the time. And I know people aren't just being nice and saying that. Yes, I do look like I could loose a few pounds (maybe like 30 or so), but definitely not 65. And I remember my dad telling me the last time I lost a bunch of weight, that at 159 I was way too skinny and I needed to stop. Has anyone every had this problem? I know it doesn't seem like a problem, but whatever.
So yeah today:
Brekkie: Cheerios, Fiber One, and Silk light (3pts)
Lunch: salad with grilled chicken (7pts)
Snack: Fiber One bar (2pts)
Dinner: TBA (but around 14pts)
Exercise: 30:05 minutes and 354 calories burned (2 APs earned if I need them later)
I am really proud of myself. I've been keeping to it. I'm stoked. I know it's only been 4 days OP. But that's more than I can remember for a long time. Off to figure out what is for dinner.
I woke up at like 4am with the worst stomach ache every. I kept getting up because I *thought* I had to throw up and I never would. Finally, DBF was getting ready to leave for work around 7am and I asked him to bring me a cup of water, a rolaid, and a trashcan before he left. As soon as I popped the rolaid in my mouth, my stomach lurched. I thought washing it down with water would help, and then all hell broke loose. I seriously couldn't stop for like half an hour. I'm still feeling icky. What could it be?
I have felt like crud most of the day. I did get up around 10am to go to work and came back after to lie around for a while. I always make sure I look presentable and have dinner on the table for when DBF comes home, so I showered and got to work on dinner. He says he always looks forward to coming home to a pretty girl and thanks me everytime he walks through the door.
So, in the midst of all this, at 2pm, I knew I need to try to eat something, so I came home and had some pasta spray butter (3pts), and then had a turkey wrap (3pts), as well as a bowl of cereal (3pts). Hey! I hadn't eaten for most of the day and there wasn't anything in my stomach. Dinner was chicken, rice, and potatoes (total of 11pts). I had a Fiber One bar to tide me over before dinner (2pts). Which leaves me with 4 points to eat for the evening, not to mention my APs which I'm just not going to eat.
Oh yeah, despite feeling like crap, I made myself walk 6 miles this evening. And by make, I mean I was about to double over with the knots in my stomach by mile four. I'm hoping I feel better tomorrow.
I'm going to have an eight ounce glass of real Sprite (2pts) and two pieces of Dove chocolate (2pts) to finish off my daily total. I obviously didn't follow the eat every three hours portion, but how could I? I did get in all my fiber and am on points. BDS will just have to wait...
So, yesterday, I started back on WW... AGAIN. I'm determined for this to be the final time.
In conjunction with WW, I am also doing the Beck Diet Solution (BDS), as well as ensuring that I get at least 35 grams of fiber a day and that I eat every three hours. The BDS is going to change the way I think about food and weight loss so that I can keep losing and eventually maintain my goal weight when all is said and done. I have also read several accounts of how getting in at least 35 grams of fiber helps your digestive system and ultimately rids you of more waste quicker. And lastly, I recently read that eating every three hours helps you keep a high metabolism and will help you lose fat quicker than eating further apart. I'm not sure if this aspect of eating every three hours is true, but I do know that I am more satisfied the more often I eat. I no longer concentrate on when I'm going to eat again, starve myself for long periods of time to splurge on a 15 point dinner (which I may do once a month or so), etc. It's just a healthier more fulfilling way to eat.
I've stayed on the above four combined programs yesterday and so far today. I woke up and felt so much better about my body with just one day of staying on play. I need to focus on why I want to get to my goal and every time I think I need or crave something to remember the important reasons why I actually don't need that food and focus on doing a different activity to make the craving go away.
It's important that I stay committed to my weight loss efforts this time around (and well, for the rest of my life) because I'm quickly approaching my last year in college. Upon graduation, I will be getting a new job, possibly becoming even more serious with my boyfriend, and will start searching for new friends. When applying and interviewing for jobs, I know that subconsciously interviewers are more likely to pick the skinnier candidate; if things to progress with my boyfriend, I want to look good for all those moments we have together, and if they don't... well, at least I'll be looking good for the next guy around the corner. And even though I'm an outgoing person who is typically never shy in most situations, I know that when I start to make friends with coworkers and neighbors, that I don't want to feel like the first thing they notice is my weight. I no longer want to be self conscience about my weight. It has been a road block to too many other opportunities in my life. While my health and ultimately my weight will always be on the front burner (sucks, doesn't it?), I don't want it to take up the whole stove. I want to be able to live my life without constantly thinking that when my boyfriend squeezes my side that he is gauging how fat I am, or when I try on clothes, I don't have to fear going into the plus size section, and even more so, when I go out of town or country that strangers do no think I'm pregnant.
I want to be healthy for me. I want to enjoy my life.Are you enjoying yours?
I am going back to WW meetings tonight. I'm not going to miss a meeting (barring they are closed and my cruise in December) until I hit goal weight. There are no excuses. It's a Tuesday night. Nothing goes on a Tuesday night. Wait, let me rephrase that... The ONLY thing that goes on during a Tuesday night is my Weight Watchers meeting.
So... Now that I've given you my "time to lose weight, no other chances" rant... here's what's gone on today:
Brekkie (10am):
Fiber One Cereal (1/2 cup) 0pts
Cheerios Oat Cluster Cereal (2/3 cup) 2pts
Silk Light (6 oz) 1 pt
TOTAL: 3 pts
Lunch (1pm):
Spring mix lettuce (1 cup) o pts
Radishes (3 small) 0 pts
White onion (2 slices) 0pts
Grilled chicken (1/2 breast) 3 pts
Light ranch dressing (2 tbsp) 2 pts
Raisins (20 g) 1 pt
TOTAL: 6pts
Snack (4pm):
Double Fiber bread (2 slices) 1pt
Skippy Peanut Butter Extra Crunchy (1 tbsp) 2.5 pts
Blackberry jelly (1 tbsp) 0 pts
TOTAL: 3.5 pts
So, far so good. I also went to the gym today. 31:05 minutes on the weight loss course on the elliptical, which burned 354 calories. I'm going to go slow with working out. I think before I would quit early on in the game because I expected too much out of myself and when I didn't achieve it, I just quit. So, slow and steady wins the race.
I already have dinner planned out. I'm hoping to get the chance to blog again after my WW meeting, so I can update my weight, etc.
So, I went afterschool to my 2nd favorite store. I just don't like going there in the mornings because there's a guy there that doesn't like coupons and seems to conveniently not scan some and then says he never saw them after he puts them in his register.
So, here's my last transaction (number 2):
Nature's Bounty, Vitamin C, 100 capsules
Nature's Bounty, Vitamin C, 100 capusles
Vanilla Ensure Shakes, 6 pack
Airwick Mini FreshMatic Starter Kit
Sally Hansen Nail Polish
Sally Hansen Nail Polish
Sally Hansen Nail Polish
I got all of the above for $1.24.
I saved $34.76.
I know it seems like a lot of nail polish, but I'll give these away for presents during Christmas, etc. A lot of times I just put a bunch of stuff together in a bag for friends of the family and people I'm not close to. We always have so many people at our house during Christmas, and I'd feel bad if people didn't have presents to open while we were all opening ours from each other. I sometimes make "Overnight Bags" or "Hangover Bags" for my friends that are just cute ways of giving out all the free stuff I have gotten.
I'll drink the Ensure's for breakfast... So there's my breakfast for a week. And it barely cost me anything! Isn't saving money fun?!!?
So, in beginning my frugal blogs in addition to my weightloss will be my addiction to CVS. Through reading numerous blog sites, I've been able to get all my household, cosmetics, and hair/skincare products for next to nothing... This will I will be going to CVS SEVEN times. And just wait and see what all I'll get for under $5 out of pocket (OOP).
I went this morning before work to the CVS I hate. I live near four CVS's, all of which I frequently visit. It was one of the best visits I've had there, though they didn't have out the sales signs. Good thing I come with a detailed list of what I was planning on buying!
Herbal Essence Hydration Shampoo
Herbal Essence Hydration Conditioner
Airwick Mini FreshMatic Starter Kit
Sally Hansen Nail Polish
Sally Hansen Nail Polish
Sally Hansen Nail Polish
I got all of the above for $0.80 out of pocket after coupons!
I did well up until Friday afternoon. I knew I was going to blow all my points by going to the bar, so I decided to let myself eat whatever I want. UGH. Why do I do things like that?!?! So, then Friday night gorging turned into Saturday eat even more, and while yesterday wasn't so bad... It wasn't great. I didn't count Points, but I'm pretty sure that I didn't super over eat. It's hard to stay on track and even harder when I know that I'm not going to stay OP for the entire evening.
Something funny happened.. I was sitting in a booth on Saturday afternoon eating a salad with DBF, when this girl of like 6 or 8 walked up to us, looked me straight in the eye, and said very matter of factly, "You are BEAUTIFUL". I didn't know what to say. I just smiled and said thank you. But seriously, do you know how touched I was by that? Nothing like child's innocence. DBF kept telling me for the rest of the day how beautiful I must be. Definitely made my day.
I had cereal for breakfast and a Smart Ones for lunch. I'm going to OK Cafe for dinner. I won't be OP, but I think I'll be okay for the most part.
Oh! And I've also decided that I'll start posting my frugal success here as well. Because being financially smart, and saving money is also going to help me lose weight because I can focus on my weightloss versus how I'm going to be able to afford X.
It's only 12:09pm here. I've already had 16 out of my 26 points for the day. That leaves me 10 points (not including APs). I'm famished. Did I also mention that I'm going out the bar tonight with some friends?
UGH.
So, MAX- I have 14 points (if I have time to earn 4 APs) to eat and drink for the rest of the day... I'm going with: impossible.
Do you every feel like you want to be off plan just for the sake of being off plan? I feel like staying OP is controlling my life. I've been great for the past three days. I've only used 7.5 of my extra WPA. Then again, I have four days left, so maybe I'm not doing so hot... LOL. Ugh. I feel like I need the meetings.
I can get through today. I might dip into those WPAs, but I'll do it gracefully.
In other news, I'm addicted to being financially frugal. Six months ago, I was a spend-aholic. Now, I try to get by with spending a little as possible. I really want to pay down my credit card debt and sorority debt (not that much... under $2500). I was one of those silly college students that didn't think about the consequences of spending a lot on credit cards. While most of you don't think that's a lot, I don't have an actual real job because I'm still in college. I have a plan to get it all paid off by November.
. I buy things on sale and adapt them to my meal plan. It works well because a lot of items are quick. I do make sure that I get in my 8GHG (well, I try for the most part). Needless to say, I'm stoked.