I have pretty much banned snack foods and restaurants for my first 6 weeks of WW. I found out late last week that I had to go on a business trip and leaving in the am and coming back on Friday. I am a little nervous about buffets and being off the leash so to speak. I am planning on eating eggs or cereal for breakfast with fruit and trying to make smart choices for lunch and dinner with protein and a couple sides of veggies. It can be kind of difficult to eat well when you are in a group but I know I can do it - so go me. I read the WW handout/flier on restaurants and things to avoid - fried/breaded, cream sauces and butter.
On the other hand, I am looking forward to catch up with some friends that I haven't seen in a long time. It is hard enough to eat right and be disciplined without dealing with catty co-workers: two chicks I work with keep trying to bring me brownies and all kinds of no-nos. So today, I politely explained that I was not interested in the goodies and I appreciate the thought but if I wanted anything then I could come get in. Oh and I made a lovely pan seared tuna steak for dinner with a large salad and corn on the cobb - it was so yummy.
I have not really been excercising because I have really felt the need to get my eating under control before really focusing on working out in my third week of WW. I was able to put on a pair of jeans this morning that have been tight and they fit perfectly - so yay me.
Who doesen't love the Olympics? Its a great concept and brings together the world's greatest athletes. I was fairly excited for the Chinese women and men's gymnastic teams good for them!! On to my other fave event swimming - Michael Phelps seriously has to have a pair of gills somewhere - he's a superfish:) I went through college on a swimming scholarship - UNC Chapel Hill - and was ranked nationally at one point in time - have a few NCAA rankings in my day which makes it even worse that I let myself slide this much. I have a new goal which is to lose enough weight to get rid of my shinsplints so I can start doing some serious water workouts:)
I have a definite love of french fries - I found this recipe on-line (WW friendly) so I have it in lieu of ff - its a good substitution bc sweet potatos or yams are packed with godd for you nutrients
2 pounds of sweet potatos scrubbed and sliced up, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, seasoned ( I skip the salt and use cayenne, black and chili powder). Combine potatos, olive oil and seasonings and back at 350 - 400 for 35 minutes - yields 4 servings and (I use 3-4 potatos). Each serving is 4 points but a good swap for junk :)
I think that we all know that we have issues with food at least I do. I love salt and sugar. This second week of WW has been moderately difficult. I have managed not to have any chips or junk which is a big victory so I am totally giving myself credit for that. I am down one pound, I have started with a 15 minute walk in the am and one after dinner. I would like to do more but I have severe shin splints so my doctor wants me to work up to it so that I can excercise without pain. I am doing two yoga classes a week - I love yoga it helps me to release stress and its fun.
I cleaned out my kitchen and house of all of my trigger foods which include bread, chips, even the 100 calorie packs - because I can't stop with just one. I am also looking at food labels in an attempt to limit the high fructose corn syrup and planned meals out for the week on Friday. I am also learning to figure out when I am hungry. This sounds easy I know but - I am used to eating when I watch my fave shows so I am trying to drink a bottle of water and then doing something - then if I am still hungry I will have a good snack. I have been really trying to get the house put together and am still surrounded by boxes - its a little overwhelming but hey it will come together.
I have actually done pretty good between today and yesterday - I went about 4 points over my point total but it was on fig newtons and I actually got all of my water in and that was a huge acheivement for me. It has been really difficult to stick to my plan but I am trying. Wrote down all of my food and logged the points which is the big thing. Tomorrow I am going to walk to work its only 5 minutes from the house but its a process right :)
Because I am having major snack attacks I thought I would post what I am currently cooking - I am a fan of cook once eat twice. Meaning I am making 2 servings of dinner and taking left overs for lunch. This recipe is both SOBE and WW friendly and its quick. En papillote is french for in parchment or paper - it is a method of cooking meat or veggies in foil or parchment - generally with a form of liquid. This one is from a WW cookbook but South Beach has its own version. I cut the recipe in half to produce two servings - I am taking one for lunch tomorrow. It is 3 points and 145 calories.
Makes 4 servings or cut it in half - 1 cup snow peas (I left these out), 2 shallots minced - I used regular onion,1 red bell pepper diced and seeded, 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth, 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon parsely
Preheat the oven to 450. Spray a large nonstick skillet with canola oil spray and set over medium high heat.Add the snow peas, bell pepper, shallots, and broth, cook stirring constantly until the veggies bengin to soften 2 -3 minutes.
Place 4 12 inch squares of aluminum (use two sheets if its regular) on a work surface. Place chicken breast in the center of each square and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with snow pea mixture, drizzling any pan juices over the veggies and sprinkle with the parsley. Make a packet by bringing the sides of the foil up to meet in the center and folding over the edges, then folding the edges of the ends together. Allow room for the packets to expand crimp the edges. Bake the packets until the chicken is cooked through about 18 minutes. Open the packets carefully when testing for doneness as steam will escape. Serve drizzled with any juices.
I didn't do so good this week. so I have come up with an alternate plan. I have planned out menus this week and did my grocery shopping and cleaned out the kitchen and the fridge. I have plotted out my 28 points for tomorrow and plan to work the flex plan. I am just tired of being heavy and am wanting to let the skinny me out. Tomorrow I am going to have tuna steak, salad and black beans with tomatos.YAY at least I am excited about my menus.
My goals for this week are modest but one has to start somewhere:
Hello EP world .......I found the site through a friend and am looking for some support and help to lose the extra weight. I am attempting to focus on losing it in 20 pound blocks because I get so incredibly frustrated when I think about how much I actually have to lose. I am 30 will be 31 next year and have done so much dieting that it boggles the mind. I kind of feel like it has to be now because it is just getting entirely too easy to say oh I will start next week so I am going to post what I am eating and my goals for each month. Oh and did I mention I recently split with a long time bf? And on top of it I moved from Miami to NY.....so I am feeling challenged but at least I know I can do it.
My goals for the month of August:
1) to walk for 15 minutes every day (if I can do more great but this is what I am going to start with)
2) planning meals
3) counting points
4) drinking water
5) joining OA
I would love any feedback from successful folks who have lost or anyone who would like a buddy!!
