No Wonder

Well, no wonder I've been gaining weight!

I just visited DWLZ, a fabulous website designed to help WW's with accurately counting points, and checked out Dottie's rundown of the points for the menu where I work. I've highlighted the items that I eat on a semi-regular basis.

From her site:
Updated 1/21/07

Appetizers
***Per serving with Four Servings per item - does not include dipping sauces served on the side ***If I eat any appetizers, I'll just have that- so the points are 4 TIMES what is listed here!!!***
Thai Phoon Shrimp (1) (194 cal/13 g fat/1 g fiber/11 g carbs) 5
Spinach Artichoke Dip (1) (332 cal/20 g fat/3 g fiber/27 g carbs) 8
Chicken Quesadilla (1) (226 cal/14 g fat/1 g fiber/11 g carbs) 5.5
Southwestern Spring Rolls (1) (177 cal/10 g fat/2 g fiber/14 g carbs) 4
Classic Sampler (1) (414 cal/20 g fat/3 g fiber/39 g carbs) 9.5
Queso Dip (1) (322 cal/20 g fat/2 g fiber/24 g carbs) 8
Jumbo Lump Crabcake (1) (69 cal/4 g fat/1 g fiber/3 g carbs) 2
Asian Spiced Dumplings (1) (130 cal/6 g fat/1 g fiber/13 g carbs) 3
Spicy Buffalo Wings (1) (219 cal/16 g fat/1 g fiber/2 g carbs) 6
Bacon Cheese Fries (1) (302 cal/17 g fat/2 g fiber/25 g carbs) 7.5
Tuesday Tenders - Classic (1) (122 cal/6 g fat/1 g fiber/7 g carbs) 3
Tuesday Tenders - Spicy Buffalo (1) (180 cal/12 g fat/1 g fiber/9 g carbs) 4.5
The Sampler (1) (324 cal/19 g fat/2 g fiber/17 g carbs) 8

Salads, Soups & Sandwiches
***Does not include salad dressing, bread, or crackers served on the side
White Bean Chicken Chili (1) (218 cal/8 g fat/6 g fiber/22 g carbs) 4 (4.5)
Broccoli & Cheese Soup (1) (334 cal/27 g fat/3 g fiber/12 g carbs) 8.5
Garden Vegetable Soup (1) (183 cal/7 g fat/3 g fiber/18 g carbs) 4
Turkey Sandwich (1) (657 cal/34 g fat/4 g fiber/49 g carbs) 15.5
Club House Salad (1) (898 cal/60 g fat/8 g fiber/30 g carbs) 21.5 (22.5)
Carolina Chicken Salad (1) (1025 cal/72 g fat/7 g fiber/38 g carbs) 25.5 (26)

Chicken
***Does not include bread or dipping sauces served on the side
Gourmet Chicken Pot Pie (1) (1324 cal/105 g fat/4 g fiber/30 g carbs) 34.5
Baked Chicken Parmesan Pasta (1) (1654 cal/96 g fat/11 g fiber/115 g carbs) 39 (40.5)
Smoky Mountain Chicken (1) (1064 cal/58 g fat/6 g fiber/42 g carbs) 25 (25.5)
Chicken Portobello (1) (922 cal/52 g fat/8 g fiber/33 g carbs) 21.5 (22)
Fresh Chicken & Broccoli Pasta (1) (2061 cal/128 g fat/13 g fiber/109 g carbs) 49.5 (51.5)

Handcrafted Burgers
***Does not include side item or dipping sauces served on the side
Ruby's Classic Burger (1) (1013 cal/71 g fat/4 g fiber/48 g carbs) 25.5
Classic Cheeseburger (1) (1103 cal/78 g fat/4 g fiber/48 g carbs) 28
Bacon Cheeseburger (1) (1193 cal/85 g fat/4 g fiber/48 g carbs) 30.5
Smokehouse Burger (1) (1391 cal/96 g fat/6 g fiber/72 g carbs) 35 (35.5)
Alpine Swiss Burger (1) (1267 cal/89 g fat/5 g fiber/56 g carbs) 32
Colossal Burger (1) (1943 cal/141 g fat/7 g fiber/74 g carbs) 49.5 (50)
Bison Burger (1) (892 cal/57 g fat/5 g fiber/48 g carbs) 22
Bison Bacon Cheeseburger (1) (1072 cal/71 g fat/5 g fiber/48 g carbs) 26.5 (27)
Veggie Burger (1) (943 cal/52 g fat/15 g fiber/60 g carbs) 20.5 (22.5)
Turkey Burger (1) (812 cal/45 g fat/4 g fiber/49 g carbs) 19.5
Portobello Swiss Turkey Burger (1) (1038 cal/62 g fat/5 g fiber/51 g carbs) 25 (25.5)
Bacon Avocado Turkey Burger (1) (1024 cal/63 g fat/7 g fiber/49 g carbs) 24.5 (25)
Buffalo Bleu Chicken Burger (1) (1031 cal/71 g fat/5 g fiber/62 g carbs) 26
Chicken BLT Burger (1) (981 cal/63 g fat/5 g fiber/59 g carbs) 24 (24.5)
Hickory Chicken Burger (1) (911 cal/51 g fat/4 g fiber/60 g carbs) 22

Ruby Minis
***Does not include side item or dipping sauces served on the side
Ruby Minis (4) (1310 cal/90 g fat/2 g fiber/72 g carbs) 33.5
Turkey Minis (2) (517 cal/33 g fat/1 g fiber/32 g carbs) 13

Premium Burgers
***Does not include side item or dipping sauces served on the side
Triple Prime Burger (1) (883 cal/56 g fat/3 g fiber/50 g carbs) 22
Jumbo Lump Crab Burger (1) (755 cal/45 g fat/6 g fiber/57 g carbs) 18 (18.5)

Steaks
***Does not include side items, bread, or dipping sauces served on the side
Petite Sirloin (1) (206 cal/5 g fat/0 g fiber/2 g carbs) 5
Top Sirloin (1) (256 cal/6 g fat/0 g fiber/2 g carbs) 6
Ribeye (1) (591 cal/35 g fat/1 g fiber/5 g carbs) 15
Peppercorn Mushroom Sirloin (1) (497 cal/28 g fat/1 g fiber/9 g carbs) 12.5
Premium Aged Prime Sirloin (1) (544 cal/30 g fat/0 g fiber/0 g carbs) 13.5

Ribs
***Does not include dipping sauces served on the side
Premium Baby Back Ribs - Classic BBQ (Half Rack) (1107 cal/64 g fat/11 g fiber/66 g carbs) 25.5 (27)
Premium Baby Back Ribs - Classic BBQ (Full Rack) (1600 cal/96 g fat/11 g fiber/81 g carbs) 38 (39.5)
Premium Baby Back Ribs - Memphis Dry Rub (Half Rack) (1148 cal/71 g fat/11 g fiber/55 g carbs) 27 (28.5)
Premium Baby Back Ribs - Memphis Dry Rub (Full Rack) (1672 cal/91 g fat/13 g fiber/107 g carbs) 38.5 (40.5)
Triple Play (1) (1672 cal/91 g fat/13 g fiber/107 g carbs) 38.5 (40.5)

Dressings, Sauces & Toppings
Bleu Cheese (1 oz) (177 cal/19 g fat/0 g fiber/1 g carbs) 5.5
Caesar (1 oz) (97 cal/10 g fat/0 g fiber/2 g carbs) 3
Ranch (1 oz) (101 cal/11 g fat/0 g fiber/1 g carbs) 3
Light Ranch (1 oz) (55 cal/5 g fat/0 g fiber/1 g carbs) 2
Smoky Honey Dijon (1 oz) (100 cal/8 g fat/0 g fiber/7 g carbs) 3
Salsa (1 oz) (10 cal/0 g fat/0 g fiber/3 g carbs) 0.5
Barbecue Sauce (1 oz) (50 cal/0 g fat/0 g fiber/13 g carbs) 1
Marinara Sauce (1 oz) (17 cal/1 g fat/0 g fiber/2 g carbs) 0.5
Sour Cream (1 oz) (30 cal/2 g fat/0 g fiber/2 g carbs) 1
Chocolate Sauce (1 oz) (100 cal/1 g fat/1 g fiber/23 g carbs) 2
Caramel Sauce (1 oz) (100 cal/0 g fat/0 g fiber/25 g carbs) 2
Thai Peanut Sauce (1 oz) (66 cal/3 g fat/0 g fiber/8 g carbs) 2
Garlic Butter (1 oz) (180 cal/20 g fat/0 g fiber/0 g carbs) 5.5
Fresh Avocado Ranch (1 oz) (59 cal/5 g fat/0 g fiber/3 g carbs) 2
Sweet & Spicy Chile Sauce (1 oz) (170 cal/17 g fat/0 g fiber/2 g carbs) 5
Honey Mustard (1 oz) (92 cal/8 g fat/0 g fiber/5 g carbs) 3

Seafood
***Does not include bread or dipping sauces served on the side
Creole Catch (1) (662 cal/31 g fat/5 g fiber/38 g carbs) 15 (15.5)
Louisiana Fried Shrimp (1) (825 cal/42 g fat/8 g fiber/65 g carbs) 18.5 (19.5)
New Orleans Seafood (1) (845 cal/46 g fat/4 g fiber/41 g carbs) 20
Shrimp Pasta Parmesan (1) (1221 cal/64 g fat/10 g fiber/98 g carbs) 28 (29)

Kid's Meals
Kid's Pasta with Marinara (1) (314 cal/4 g fat/7 g fiber/53 g carbs) 5.5 (6)
Chicken Fingers & Fries (1) (596 cal/25 g fat/6 g fiber/66 g carbs) 13 (13.5)
Grilled Cheese & Fries (1) (929 cal/50 g fat/7 g fiber/88 g carbs) 21.5 (22)
Macaroni & Cheese (1) (595 cal/33 g fat/0 g fiber/54 g carbs) 15
Mini Cheeseburger & Fries (1) (907 cal/49 g fat/5 g fiber/82 g carbs) 21.5
Kid's Fried Shrimp (1) (571 cal/21 g fat/6 g fiber/71 g carbs) 12 (12.5)
Kid's Fried Cheese (1) (704 cal/34 g fat/9 g fiber/73 g carbs) 15.5 (16.5)

Side Items
Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad (1) (112 cal/7 g fat/1 g fiber/6 g carbs) 3
Tossed Caesar Salad (1) (174 cal/15 g fat/2 g fiber/5 g carbs) 4.5
Premium Baby Green Beans (1) (85 cal/5 g fat/3 g fiber/5 g carbs) 2
Sauteed Portobello Mushroom Slices (1) (131 cal/11 g fat/1 g fiber/5 g carbs) 3.5
Fresh Steamed Broccoli (1) (129 cal/8 g fat/3 g fiber/5 g carbs) 3
White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes (1) (274 cal/16 g fat/3 g fiber/21 g carbs) 6.5
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower (1) (166 cal/11 g fat/6 g fiber/9 g carbs) 3.5
Baked Potato - with butter and sour cream (1) (459 cal/19 g fat/11 g fiber/51 g carbs) 9 (10)
Baked Potato with cheese and bacon (1) (614 cal/32 g fat/11 g fiber/52 g carbs) 13 (14.5)
Brown Rice Pilaf with cheese and tomatoes (1) (221 cal/6 g fat/2 g fiber/33 g carbs) 5
Fresh, Hot Fries (1) (359 cal/13 g fat/5 g fiber/52 g carbs) 7.5

Desserts
Double Chocolate Cake (1) (979 cal/48 g fat/6 g fiber/118 g carbs) 22.5 (23)
Blondie (1) (677 cal/31 g fat/2 g fiber/91 g carbs) 16
Chocolate Tallcake (1) (591 cal/23 g fat/1 g fiber/84 g carbs) 14
Fresh Strawberries & Cream (1) (220 cal/8 g fat/2 g fiber/28 g carbs) 5



According to Roni, I only have 23-24 pts each day. Even though I haven't counted points for a LONG time, I know that without a doubt I am WAY WAY over that. I cannot continue this way. My "fat" clothes are getting tight and I am so not ok with that.

New Year's Resolutions

On the weight front, I've gotta lose some. I think I've mentioned before that I don't have a trustworthy scale, so I'm not going to go by that kind of number this time around. Later today I'll measure my waist, hips, and thighs (maybe more?) and post those as my starting point.


Image found here

What will I be doing to lose some weight these days? Hubby and I are going to do the 30 Day Shred (but not quite yet... borrowing it from the library!). I'm going to cut out my use of grenadine (at work, I use a LOT of it!). I also intend to cut out fried foods and most breads. I've been eating a lot of burgers and sandwiches at work lately, and I need to stop that. When I got this job, most of the menu was really pretty unappetizing to me- I need to get back into that mentality and simply eat much healthier than I've been eating lately.



Americans enjoy one of the most luxurious lifestyles on Earth: Our food is plentiful. Our work is automated. Our leisure is effortless. And it's killing us.


Isn't a healthy weight something that we should all strive for?

I've purchased a new water bottle. This is a bottle that I've had my eye on for a long time, but I'm a cheapstake and have never wanted to spend the money on myself. I love the new bottle and I think that it will help me to drink more water.

So, in a nutshell:
-Drink more water
-No more grenadine
-No more fried foods
-Drastically reduce carb consumption

I need something to keep me on track, so I'll have to post.