Just a quick update. I did levels 1 & 2 today, back-to-back - it was a great workout!
Taking 40 minutes was hard to do, and I'm not sure how to fit 40 minutes into my regular schedule, but I'd really like to continue to do two levels back-to-back instead of the way I did it yesterday (a couple hours apart). Keeping the kids occupied and out of my hair was the hard part- 20 minutes is much easier than 40!
Hoping to do 40 tomorrow during naptime... but will still likely have the Princess to deal with, because she doesn't nap (only ThirdKid naps). We'll see how it goes!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
30 Day Shred, Day 4, Round 2
Just got done with a second round of shredding for today. This round I did Level 1, and I'm glad I did... I'm feeling it way more than I was a few hours ago. (And I have a feeling that I'll be a bit sore tomorrow, too!)
I followed my workout with 5 minutes of hula-hooping for a few extra calories burned.
I know that twice today doesn't make up for skipping the shred three times over the weekend, but it sure helps!
I followed my workout with 5 minutes of hula-hooping for a few extra calories burned.
I know that twice today doesn't make up for skipping the shred three times over the weekend, but it sure helps!
30 Day Shred, Day 4
Day 3 was Friday and I only 'shredded' once. Totally ran out of time to do even the 10 additional minutes that I'd planned.
BUT.
I'm a bartender! It was a FRIDAY! I worked HARD on Friday, for hours (I worked for 8 hours, probably burned pretty decent calories during at least 4 of them!). So I figure that I met my 30 minute workout goal on Friday. And again on Saturday, even though I didn't manage to shred at all- I still worked pretty hard behind the bar.
Sunday was a quieter day, along with Monday. I didn't shred either day, nor did I do any kind of physical activity worthy of calorie-burning praise. I spent several hours over the past two days sewing, catching up on 3 quilt blocks that I was very tardy in completing for the virtual quilting bee that I participate in. Not great weight-loss-wise, but VERY great "weight off my shoulders"-wise.
I have already completed the shred today, Level 2. Thank goodness for my TiVo and sitcom reruns... you wouldn't believe how much faster the workout seems to go when you're paying attention to the activity on the tv instead of listening to Jillian yell on the computer! (Even when we do get the DVD player hooked up again, I think I'm going to keep watching it on my computer- it helps that much!) I'm sure you're wondering if I'm really working as hard as I should if I'm paying attention to the TV instead of the Shred. I have done the shred the "right" way, on the TV, listening to Jillian's motivation... eh. I'm keeping up with Natalie and making sure to squeeze all that can be squeezed. I watch the computer screen just as much as I watch the TV screen, but my method seems to take away some of the ugh of the workout- and makes it go quicker!
I'm all set to head in and shred again today. Workout clothes still on, I haven't showered yet because I knew that I'd be doing it again... honestly planned on doing it twice today. (Even if I stink, it's only been about 1.5 hours since I finished; and I haven't left the house. I'll shower after this!) I'm just trying to decide which workout to do this time...
BUT.
I'm a bartender! It was a FRIDAY! I worked HARD on Friday, for hours (I worked for 8 hours, probably burned pretty decent calories during at least 4 of them!). So I figure that I met my 30 minute workout goal on Friday. And again on Saturday, even though I didn't manage to shred at all- I still worked pretty hard behind the bar.
Sunday was a quieter day, along with Monday. I didn't shred either day, nor did I do any kind of physical activity worthy of calorie-burning praise. I spent several hours over the past two days sewing, catching up on 3 quilt blocks that I was very tardy in completing for the virtual quilting bee that I participate in. Not great weight-loss-wise, but VERY great "weight off my shoulders"-wise.
I have already completed the shred today, Level 2. Thank goodness for my TiVo and sitcom reruns... you wouldn't believe how much faster the workout seems to go when you're paying attention to the activity on the tv instead of listening to Jillian yell on the computer! (Even when we do get the DVD player hooked up again, I think I'm going to keep watching it on my computer- it helps that much!) I'm sure you're wondering if I'm really working as hard as I should if I'm paying attention to the TV instead of the Shred. I have done the shred the "right" way, on the TV, listening to Jillian's motivation... eh. I'm keeping up with Natalie and making sure to squeeze all that can be squeezed. I watch the computer screen just as much as I watch the TV screen, but my method seems to take away some of the ugh of the workout- and makes it go quicker!
I'm all set to head in and shred again today. Workout clothes still on, I haven't showered yet because I knew that I'd be doing it again... honestly planned on doing it twice today. (Even if I stink, it's only been about 1.5 hours since I finished; and I haven't left the house. I'll shower after this!) I'm just trying to decide which workout to do this time...
Friday, April 3, 2009
30 Day Shred, Day 3
I didn't have tons of time this morning (and wasn't feeling sore at all), so I did Level 2 today. Hoping to do at least 10 minutes of something later, so I can fulfill my 30 minute commitment to Bodies in Motion.
I am feeling my abs now, after the workout. It's a good sore- so I'm not complaining.
I work late at night, coming home between midnight and 1 usually. Last night I seriously considered doing the Shred again after work. I might just do it tonight, especially since I'm not sure when else I'll have time to do it tomorrow.
What do you think about doing the Shred twice in one day- like 12 hours apart?
I am feeling my abs now, after the workout. It's a good sore- so I'm not complaining.
I work late at night, coming home between midnight and 1 usually. Last night I seriously considered doing the Shred again after work. I might just do it tonight, especially since I'm not sure when else I'll have time to do it tomorrow.
What do you think about doing the Shred twice in one day- like 12 hours apart?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
30 Day Shred, Day 2
I got up and did Day 2 this morning, all of Level 1, followed by half of Level 2.
We've recently added a new component to our TV room and need to buy another cord to make the DVD player work again, so I've done the past 2 days by playing the Shred DVD on my computer (a laptop, set up on a tv table right next to the tv).
Last night I did my workout the same way, but I wasn't paying much attention to Jillian- just following along with the exercises. My attention was on the series finale of Life on Mars... I highly suggest this method! I was so focused on what was happening on the big screen that the workout sailed by quickly. Now I need to remember to set it up the tivo so I can watch something interesting every day during my workout. I tried it with Word World and Caillou this morning and trust me when I say that it didn't work! LOL
I feel pretty good so far. I felt a bit wobbly during the first 5-10 minutes this morning, but really not too bad. I read through all of Kristen and Bill's posts last night, and tried to follow their suggestions about being careful with my form; and making sure to squeeze what could be squeezed.
My motivation here is to get back to being free at qeiht watchers (140 lbs is within 'free' range!) and to fit into my summer clothes again. They didn't fit last summer and I ended up buying others. I don't want to wear those clothes again this summer. Also, I'll have more choices for work clothes available, because more things in my closet will fit again.
We've recently added a new component to our TV room and need to buy another cord to make the DVD player work again, so I've done the past 2 days by playing the Shred DVD on my computer (a laptop, set up on a tv table right next to the tv).
Last night I did my workout the same way, but I wasn't paying much attention to Jillian- just following along with the exercises. My attention was on the series finale of Life on Mars... I highly suggest this method! I was so focused on what was happening on the big screen that the workout sailed by quickly. Now I need to remember to set it up the tivo so I can watch something interesting every day during my workout. I tried it with Word World and Caillou this morning and trust me when I say that it didn't work! LOL
I feel pretty good so far. I felt a bit wobbly during the first 5-10 minutes this morning, but really not too bad. I read through all of Kristen and Bill's posts last night, and tried to follow their suggestions about being careful with my form; and making sure to squeeze what could be squeezed.
My motivation here is to get back to being free at qeiht watchers (140 lbs is within 'free' range!) and to fit into my summer clothes again. They didn't fit last summer and I ended up buying others. I don't want to wear those clothes again this summer. Also, I'll have more choices for work clothes available, because more things in my closet will fit again.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Day 1 Final Check-In
Forgot to mention.
I'm tracking my caloric intake and making sure that I don't eat much crap. I'm also trying to drink extra water... I usually only drink water, coffee, or Diet Coke (but I don't keep that at home, so just drink it at work or out to eat). I really enjoy eating healthy foods, but at work it gets boring and/or difficult (I work at a restaurant that doesn't have much in the way of healthy foods). Motivation to eat well there is nonexistent, so this blog and the Team Jillian approach will hopefully help encourage me to eat well.
I found an iPhone app called LoseIt, which helps track calories spent and earned (through exercise). Looks like it might be a good app, so I'm going to give it a shot.
Also, weighed myself tonight on the not-so-accurate scale. Completely empty, it should have read zero, right? It read about -7. With that info, I weighed about 155 tonight- not too bad, I don't think.
Did about 35 minutes of the Shred today- 15 minutes this afternoon (Level 1), then all of Level 2 tonight. I'm not nearly as worn out as I was when I tried this a few weeks ago- nor do I hurt. I'm optimistic about trying levels 1 & 2 back-to-back tomorrow. We'll see how it goes!
I'm tracking my caloric intake and making sure that I don't eat much crap. I'm also trying to drink extra water... I usually only drink water, coffee, or Diet Coke (but I don't keep that at home, so just drink it at work or out to eat). I really enjoy eating healthy foods, but at work it gets boring and/or difficult (I work at a restaurant that doesn't have much in the way of healthy foods). Motivation to eat well there is nonexistent, so this blog and the Team Jillian approach will hopefully help encourage me to eat well.
I found an iPhone app called LoseIt, which helps track calories spent and earned (through exercise). Looks like it might be a good app, so I'm going to give it a shot.
Also, weighed myself tonight on the not-so-accurate scale. Completely empty, it should have read zero, right? It read about -7. With that info, I weighed about 155 tonight- not too bad, I don't think.
Did about 35 minutes of the Shred today- 15 minutes this afternoon (Level 1), then all of Level 2 tonight. I'm not nearly as worn out as I was when I tried this a few weeks ago- nor do I hurt. I'm optimistic about trying levels 1 & 2 back-to-back tomorrow. We'll see how it goes!
30 Day Shred, Day 1
I'm joining Team Jillian and am GOING to do the 30 Day Shred! I'm going to add an extra 10 minutes every day so I can also do the Bodies in Motion- Thirty Initiative...
These pictures aren't the greatest, (and OMG I can't believe I'm posting them!!!), but here are my before stats and pictures.
waist- 37
hips- 39.5
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
(Not sure that these are accurate. Looking back at the past month or so of measurements, they seem to fluctuate quite a bit. Maybe I measure in slightly different places each time?)
Not weighing myself due to lack of an accurate scale and lack of desire to purchase such an item. On Ash Wednesday I did use an accurate scale and I weighed 156, so that will be my starting point. I think I weigh about the same now as I did 5 weeks ago.
These pictures aren't the greatest, (and OMG I can't believe I'm posting them!!!), but here are my before stats and pictures.
waist- 37
hips- 39.5
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
(Not sure that these are accurate. Looking back at the past month or so of measurements, they seem to fluctuate quite a bit. Maybe I measure in slightly different places each time?)
Not weighing myself due to lack of an accurate scale and lack of desire to purchase such an item. On Ash Wednesday I did use an accurate scale and I weighed 156, so that will be my starting point. I think I weigh about the same now as I did 5 weeks ago.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Measurements, Week 3
It's been about a week and a half since I've done my measurements, so I thought I'd do them again. Let's see how I'm doing...
waist- 36.5
hips- 39.25
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
waist- 36.5
hips- 39.25
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
What Exactly am I Doing?
This Lenten fasting is going pretty well so far. A friend mentioned that the first 4 days of the fast are the hardest, and I think he was right. I usually eat oatmeal for breakfast, then not much lunch, and a nice dinner... now I'm not eating breakfast or lunch, just the dinner. I didn't notice much hunger until around 1 or so on Wednesday, then closer to 2 on Thursday, and even later over the weekend. My body seems to be adapting to my new schedule.
Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we had dinner at church, just like every Wednesday. I was starving by the time we got there, and consumed about 1200 calories over dinner. I felt like a pig. My typical caloric consumption is between 1500-2200 calories per day, so 1200 all at once seemed like a lot.
I really wanted to track my consumption throughout Lent, and even cut back on my intake- I don't want to eat a full day's worth of calories and fat in one meal every day before bed. If I'm going to be doing this, I might as well make it worthwhile and lose some weight while I do it. I haven't counted calories before (ever!), but decided that I'd rather count calories than points during Lent. I downloaded a calorie tracker thing for my iPhone and have been tracking my "spending" that way. I've been very careful to eat healthier items, making sure that I stay within a weight-loss caloric range. I took the time and input the nutritional info for items that I tend to eat at the restaurant where I work, so I can easily track what I eat at work. Did you know that sauteed onions are only about 15 calories per ounce?
I don't want my metabolism to get all screwed up- I'd like to continue burning a decent number of calories each day (instead of it adjusting to the smaller number that I've been consuming!), so I'm using the yo-yo method: a couple of days of lower calories followed by a day of higher calories.
I know that this is not the healthiest way to lose weight. I am NOT advocating this for anyone else, just documenting what I am doing.
I have already noticed that some pants fit a bit looser than they did the last time I tried them on. In my opinion, this is progress- proof that I'm doing something right. It's only 40 days, I'm not planning to live like this forever.
Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we had dinner at church, just like every Wednesday. I was starving by the time we got there, and consumed about 1200 calories over dinner. I felt like a pig. My typical caloric consumption is between 1500-2200 calories per day, so 1200 all at once seemed like a lot.
I really wanted to track my consumption throughout Lent, and even cut back on my intake- I don't want to eat a full day's worth of calories and fat in one meal every day before bed. If I'm going to be doing this, I might as well make it worthwhile and lose some weight while I do it. I haven't counted calories before (ever!), but decided that I'd rather count calories than points during Lent. I downloaded a calorie tracker thing for my iPhone and have been tracking my "spending" that way. I've been very careful to eat healthier items, making sure that I stay within a weight-loss caloric range. I took the time and input the nutritional info for items that I tend to eat at the restaurant where I work, so I can easily track what I eat at work. Did you know that sauteed onions are only about 15 calories per ounce?
I don't want my metabolism to get all screwed up- I'd like to continue burning a decent number of calories each day (instead of it adjusting to the smaller number that I've been consuming!), so I'm using the yo-yo method: a couple of days of lower calories followed by a day of higher calories.
I know that this is not the healthiest way to lose weight. I am NOT advocating this for anyone else, just documenting what I am doing.
I have already noticed that some pants fit a bit looser than they did the last time I tried them on. In my opinion, this is progress- proof that I'm doing something right. It's only 40 days, I'm not planning to live like this forever.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Measurements, Week 2
I'd planned on doing this once a week, so I'm 2 days late with this week's measurements.
waist- 37.25
hips- 39.75
thigh- 22
chest- 39
I can't guarantee how accurate these are- would I really lose .25 inch in a week? That's great if I did, but I am questioning myself.
I'm looking forward to the season of Lent, because I think I'll lose some weight over that time- hubby and I have decided to fast. In the past, we've discussed Lenten fasting but have not done it. We have given up meat for Lent, in addition to fried foods and desserts. I think this will be the hardest yet. BUT, we will be following the Muslim tradition of fasting (one meal, after sundown; beverages whenever), which should make things easier. Also, I don't eat too much during the day as it is. Hopefully, this challenge will help me on my quest to get rid of some of this extra poundage, and will help shrink the size of my stomach once again- I've noticed that the portions I've been eating are larger than they were when I was actively doing ww.
I'll make sure to drink lots of water and supplement with extra vitamins, and my evening meal will be well balanced. I am going to try to stay as healthy as possible throughout this time, and I am excited that hubby and I will be doing it together- moral support!
waist- 37.25
hips- 39.75
thigh- 22
chest- 39
I can't guarantee how accurate these are- would I really lose .25 inch in a week? That's great if I did, but I am questioning myself.
I'm looking forward to the season of Lent, because I think I'll lose some weight over that time- hubby and I have decided to fast. In the past, we've discussed Lenten fasting but have not done it. We have given up meat for Lent, in addition to fried foods and desserts. I think this will be the hardest yet. BUT, we will be following the Muslim tradition of fasting (one meal, after sundown; beverages whenever), which should make things easier. Also, I don't eat too much during the day as it is. Hopefully, this challenge will help me on my quest to get rid of some of this extra poundage, and will help shrink the size of my stomach once again- I've noticed that the portions I've been eating are larger than they were when I was actively doing ww.
I'll make sure to drink lots of water and supplement with extra vitamins, and my evening meal will be well balanced. I am going to try to stay as healthy as possible throughout this time, and I am excited that hubby and I will be doing it together- moral support!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
First Measurement Post
Weeks ago I said that I was going to take my measurements and post them here. I haven't done that yet, but I keep thinking about it. I have been doing better about eating less crap at work, so that helps, I hope. I'll keep coming back here and post updates to my measurements weekly, hoping that this will help keep me accountable- especially because I won't be heading back to WW any time soon.
waist- 37.5
hips- 40
thigh- 22.25
chest- 39
I don't know where my old WW tracker books are, so I don't have a record of what these measurements were when I started my WW journey, or when I got to my goal and eventually achieved Lifetime. I'll have to look for those. In the meantime, let's watch these numbers fall!
waist- 37.5
hips- 40
thigh- 22.25
chest- 39
I don't know where my old WW tracker books are, so I don't have a record of what these measurements were when I started my WW journey, or when I got to my goal and eventually achieved Lifetime. I'll have to look for those. In the meantime, let's watch these numbers fall!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, January 5, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Baked Spaghetti with a twist
I LOVE this recipe. Since I first made it and posted about it, I've made it a few more times. Each time I've made it (after the first try), I've made extra and frozen it for later consumption- turns out perfect every time! (The only downside being that I cook it 2-2.5 hours at 350 from frozen... you have to plan ahead.)
Today I decided to try something a little different with this recipe. I am low on frozen/canned veggies; and more than once I've considered tossing in a can of vegetable soup to add more veggies and flavor. Today I took the plunge and added THREE cans of soup- minestrone, vegetable, and tomato. I also added a bag of mixed soup beans (dry). I don't have much ground meat in my freezer, so I'd rather not use what I have to make this sauce meaty- I figured that adding the beans would bulk it up and add fiber and protein, cheaply. I used 2 cans of spaghetti sauce and 4 cans of diced tomatoes, so this is a big pot of sauce- I sure hope it tastes ok! I started simmering my sauce around noon, so the beans will have plenty of time to re-hydrate before it's time to eat them.
I'm trying to decide whether to use whole wheat or regular spaghetti. I'd rather use the whole wheat, but I have a ton of regular stockpiled (bought a lot when it was on sale, maybe before I started Core). At this point, I'm considering using some of both- maybe a box of the ww and a bag of the other.
I'm getting hungry just thinking about this- hope it's good!
Today I decided to try something a little different with this recipe. I am low on frozen/canned veggies; and more than once I've considered tossing in a can of vegetable soup to add more veggies and flavor. Today I took the plunge and added THREE cans of soup- minestrone, vegetable, and tomato. I also added a bag of mixed soup beans (dry). I don't have much ground meat in my freezer, so I'd rather not use what I have to make this sauce meaty- I figured that adding the beans would bulk it up and add fiber and protein, cheaply. I used 2 cans of spaghetti sauce and 4 cans of diced tomatoes, so this is a big pot of sauce- I sure hope it tastes ok! I started simmering my sauce around noon, so the beans will have plenty of time to re-hydrate before it's time to eat them.
I'm trying to decide whether to use whole wheat or regular spaghetti. I'd rather use the whole wheat, but I have a ton of regular stockpiled (bought a lot when it was on sale, maybe before I started Core). At this point, I'm considering using some of both- maybe a box of the ww and a bag of the other.
I'm getting hungry just thinking about this- hope it's good!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
A Change
Folks, it is time for a change in my life. I have been primarily a SAHM for the past 5 years, before that I worked in restaurants (serving, bartending, and managing), and in aquatics. During my time as a SAHM, I've worked part-time for the Red Cross, and I even had an 8-month stint as a manager at a local fine dining restaurant (I quit because the hours sucked big-time).
We've decided that I need to go back to work, and I decided to get back into a restaurant- mainly because the hours are somewhat flexible and they are definitely NOT non-profit (like the Red Cross or most places where I could use my education). I wanted to stay close to home to save on gas, and a friend got a job working at a new place that's opening pretty close to home... it sounded like a fun place to work, so I applied too- training starts Monday! I'll be working nights and weekends, so Hubby will have to sacrifice some of his Masonic activities to stay with the kids, but I think this will be good for us. I'm really excited about working in a restaurant again, especially about being just an hourly employee- management is nice because the pay is steady, but the hours are terrible and often the waitstaff makes every bit as much (or more) as the managers do.
The thing with working in a restaurant is that you're always around food. I happen to like food. Fortunately, I've been reading Kath Eats Real Food and have been trying to eat more like Kath does lately (she eats "real" food- less grease, more purpose); her choices must be rubbing off, because as I look at the menu of this restaurant, there isn't much that really interests me. It is typical American fare- lots of grease and fatty stuff, not much on the healthy side, though there is a salad bar. Hopefully I'll be able to withstand the temptation and continue in my quest to eat healthier. In an effort to do so, I am going to take an idea from Kath and attempt to photograph everything I eat. (Yes, she really does post a picture of everything she eats!) If I'm going to be working in a restaurant and trying to be accountable for what I consume, this makes sense to me- be accountable to myself and to the internet for what I eat. Maybe I won't be successful at this... I'm sure Hubby will laugh... for sure I'll get some weird looks as I snap photos of my food... but if that's what it is going to take to hold myself accountable, I'm sure willing to try.
I did not take photos of breakfast, but wow was it yummy! I had about a half serving of oatmeal, mixed with 2 handfuls of homemdade granola, about a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a tablespoon of brown sugar- all mixed up it is SO good. I also had an iced latte, with sugar-free syrup and skim milk.
We've decided that I need to go back to work, and I decided to get back into a restaurant- mainly because the hours are somewhat flexible and they are definitely NOT non-profit (like the Red Cross or most places where I could use my education). I wanted to stay close to home to save on gas, and a friend got a job working at a new place that's opening pretty close to home... it sounded like a fun place to work, so I applied too- training starts Monday! I'll be working nights and weekends, so Hubby will have to sacrifice some of his Masonic activities to stay with the kids, but I think this will be good for us. I'm really excited about working in a restaurant again, especially about being just an hourly employee- management is nice because the pay is steady, but the hours are terrible and often the waitstaff makes every bit as much (or more) as the managers do.
The thing with working in a restaurant is that you're always around food. I happen to like food. Fortunately, I've been reading Kath Eats Real Food and have been trying to eat more like Kath does lately (she eats "real" food- less grease, more purpose); her choices must be rubbing off, because as I look at the menu of this restaurant, there isn't much that really interests me. It is typical American fare- lots of grease and fatty stuff, not much on the healthy side, though there is a salad bar. Hopefully I'll be able to withstand the temptation and continue in my quest to eat healthier. In an effort to do so, I am going to take an idea from Kath and attempt to photograph everything I eat. (Yes, she really does post a picture of everything she eats!) If I'm going to be working in a restaurant and trying to be accountable for what I consume, this makes sense to me- be accountable to myself and to the internet for what I eat. Maybe I won't be successful at this... I'm sure Hubby will laugh... for sure I'll get some weird looks as I snap photos of my food... but if that's what it is going to take to hold myself accountable, I'm sure willing to try.
I did not take photos of breakfast, but wow was it yummy! I had about a half serving of oatmeal, mixed with 2 handfuls of homemdade granola, about a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a tablespoon of brown sugar- all mixed up it is SO good. I also had an iced latte, with sugar-free syrup and skim milk.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
HELP!!!
PLEASE HELP!
My computer suffered a heart attack Monday night and yesterday it was wiped clean and revived. I have spent the better part of the last two days working on it and have it almost back up and really going... but I lost ALL of my bookmarks.
I know that doesn't sound like much, but I had a lot of bookmarks.
Please help me replace them! I would love it if you would leave a comment (or several), recommending sites that I should visit and bookmark. Here I'm really looking for cooking/weight loss/WW/recipe sites and blogs.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
My computer suffered a heart attack Monday night and yesterday it was wiped clean and revived. I have spent the better part of the last two days working on it and have it almost back up and really going... but I lost ALL of my bookmarks.
I know that doesn't sound like much, but I had a lot of bookmarks.
Please help me replace them! I would love it if you would leave a comment (or several), recommending sites that I should visit and bookmark. Here I'm really looking for cooking/weight loss/WW/recipe sites and blogs.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Stress Consuming
So I've realized that I don't "stress eat" as I've said. I "stress consume". This means I'll inhale any high-calorie consumable possible when I've experiencing stress. Especially child-induced stress.
I've decided that the planets must have been aligned the past 3-4 days, because every child I've had contact with has been behaving badly. Yesterday I seriously considered bringing out the booze at 9:30 AM. I did not, but I DID stop at a gas station for a Diet Coke and was thrilled to find a Little Debbie display... I caved in to two items that surely had enough fat and calories for the week... oh well.
Last week was just off. We ate out a lot (several invitations from friends and family) and I didn't have many groceries or a planned menu- which made it harder to turn down dinner out. I did make significantly better choices than I would have made even a year ago. I did NOT request my food without butter/sauce (as Core would dictate), but I did order Core foods and ate them as prepared... so, with the added fat and calories. I also drank an adult beverage every time we went out. And you know what? I have zero regrets about my choices last week. Sure, it wasn't the best; but it certainly could have been much much much worse.
Saturday I wrote a new menu and went grocery shopping and we got back on track once again. Our menu for the remainder of April isn't all Core, but it is family friendly. Tonight's meal was Margarita Pita Pizzas, from an older Pampered Chef "It's Good for You" cookbook. You make a sauce out of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning; spread it on a pita round (uncut, without a pocket); and top it with roma tomato slices (I used canned diced tomatoes), basil, and mozzarella. This time I also added sliced mushrooms. Bake at 425 until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. YUM. Great with a red wine.
If you haven't guessed it, I'm really not on track here; mainly because I gave up my Monthly Pass and haven't been weighing in. Honestly, don't really care right now, either. I have two pairs of size 8 jeans that fit me fine. No, the jeans (size 4) I wore a year ago don't fit- they're way too tight. No, I haven't tried on my capris or shorts, so I don't know what of those will fit. I probably need to lose a good 10 pounds for those to fit well, but not knowing is kinda nice.
I'm not sure how often I'll be posting here in the next month or so, but I am trying to post more on my non-food blog. If you're wanting to check in, stop over there and say hi!
I've decided that the planets must have been aligned the past 3-4 days, because every child I've had contact with has been behaving badly. Yesterday I seriously considered bringing out the booze at 9:30 AM. I did not, but I DID stop at a gas station for a Diet Coke and was thrilled to find a Little Debbie display... I caved in to two items that surely had enough fat and calories for the week... oh well.
Last week was just off. We ate out a lot (several invitations from friends and family) and I didn't have many groceries or a planned menu- which made it harder to turn down dinner out. I did make significantly better choices than I would have made even a year ago. I did NOT request my food without butter/sauce (as Core would dictate), but I did order Core foods and ate them as prepared... so, with the added fat and calories. I also drank an adult beverage every time we went out. And you know what? I have zero regrets about my choices last week. Sure, it wasn't the best; but it certainly could have been much much much worse.
Saturday I wrote a new menu and went grocery shopping and we got back on track once again. Our menu for the remainder of April isn't all Core, but it is family friendly. Tonight's meal was Margarita Pita Pizzas, from an older Pampered Chef "It's Good for You" cookbook. You make a sauce out of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning; spread it on a pita round (uncut, without a pocket); and top it with roma tomato slices (I used canned diced tomatoes), basil, and mozzarella. This time I also added sliced mushrooms. Bake at 425 until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. YUM. Great with a red wine.
If you haven't guessed it, I'm really not on track here; mainly because I gave up my Monthly Pass and haven't been weighing in. Honestly, don't really care right now, either. I have two pairs of size 8 jeans that fit me fine. No, the jeans (size 4) I wore a year ago don't fit- they're way too tight. No, I haven't tried on my capris or shorts, so I don't know what of those will fit. I probably need to lose a good 10 pounds for those to fit well, but not knowing is kinda nice.
I'm not sure how often I'll be posting here in the next month or so, but I am trying to post more on my non-food blog. If you're wanting to check in, stop over there and say hi!
Monday, March 31, 2008
March
So March is almost gone and I really haven't said much this month... I'd planned on working hard at getting the rest of the way back to goal this month, weighing in by the end of the month, and being free.
Then I went to my final WI of February, and I was so mad when I left that it really affected my losing. I went off-plan and stayed off for a while. My house was in total disarray for a while due to the installation of 350 sq feet of hardwood flooring, and with that, my kitchen was buried and we did a lot of eating junk. Also, March is Shamrock Shake month at McDonald's. I absolutely adore Shamrock Shakes... I love love love them and I do not know when to stop. And there is a McDonald's roughly 2 blocks from my house.
I got back on schedule for our planned dinners, realizing how much more money we were spending by not planning ahead. I made Roni's whole wheat pizza dough and topped it with Core toppings.
I planned out a new menu, sticking to healthier-but-not-necessarily-Core entrees, and am halfway through that. Easter dinner wasn't totally Core, but was very point friendly (as both of my parents are on Flex). I didn't buy too much Easter candy, and while I did eat some, I didn't OD on it.
But then I got sick (again). All last week I was miserable, this week seems to be slightly better. I was eating roughly one meal per day and wasn't really hungry for more. My stomach shrank and my appetite did as well... I lost a good five pounds. All of my pants are too big, but my at-goal jeans from a year ago are still a bit too tight. (I tried them on this morning, hoping that just maybe today would be the day!)
I'm getting over this yucky bronchitis, but I don't want to destroy the progress I made towards goal... my self-control kicked in today and I am pleased to report that I did not give in to desire and stop for a fast-food shake or other treat. This week's menu is almost entirely Core, which should also aid in additional weight loss. That being said, I'll try to pop in here more often...
Then I went to my final WI of February, and I was so mad when I left that it really affected my losing. I went off-plan and stayed off for a while. My house was in total disarray for a while due to the installation of 350 sq feet of hardwood flooring, and with that, my kitchen was buried and we did a lot of eating junk. Also, March is Shamrock Shake month at McDonald's. I absolutely adore Shamrock Shakes... I love love love them and I do not know when to stop. And there is a McDonald's roughly 2 blocks from my house.
I got back on schedule for our planned dinners, realizing how much more money we were spending by not planning ahead. I made Roni's whole wheat pizza dough and topped it with Core toppings.
I planned out a new menu, sticking to healthier-but-not-necessarily-Core entrees, and am halfway through that. Easter dinner wasn't totally Core, but was very point friendly (as both of my parents are on Flex). I didn't buy too much Easter candy, and while I did eat some, I didn't OD on it.
But then I got sick (again). All last week I was miserable, this week seems to be slightly better. I was eating roughly one meal per day and wasn't really hungry for more. My stomach shrank and my appetite did as well... I lost a good five pounds. All of my pants are too big, but my at-goal jeans from a year ago are still a bit too tight. (I tried them on this morning, hoping that just maybe today would be the day!)
I'm getting over this yucky bronchitis, but I don't want to destroy the progress I made towards goal... my self-control kicked in today and I am pleased to report that I did not give in to desire and stop for a fast-food shake or other treat. This week's menu is almost entirely Core, which should also aid in additional weight loss. That being said, I'll try to pop in here more often...
Saturday, March 15, 2008
still here, not doing so hot
I've been off plan since my last weigh in... have had a ton going on and haven't been on plan really at all.
I exercised all week last week, but then with everything else I didn't keep it up this week. The prince has spring break this coming week, so I'm not sure if I'll get it in then, either (I've been doing it during naptime).
I bought a regular hula-hoop at Target (I spent some time and found the biggest one there, it comes to about my waist), and I've been doing that for about 15 minutes a day. I also bought a workout DVD, but I haven't tried it yet- I'll let you know!
I exercised all week last week, but then with everything else I didn't keep it up this week. The prince has spring break this coming week, so I'm not sure if I'll get it in then, either (I've been doing it during naptime).
I bought a regular hula-hoop at Target (I spent some time and found the biggest one there, it comes to about my waist), and I've been doing that for about 15 minutes a day. I also bought a workout DVD, but I haven't tried it yet- I'll let you know!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Latte Demonstration
I've had a couple of questions about how I make my morning latte, so I decided to walk you through. The princess thought I was nuts this morning, taking pictures of myself making my coffee- but I guess it's nothing new! LOL
About a year and a half ago I worked out how much hubby and I were spending on buying coffee... waaay too much. I decided that we could be making our own for much less money, so I did a little investigating and decided to start with a stovetop espresso maker. We paid less than $20 for the silver one at World Market, I THINK it is the 6 serving size.
I bought the pink one recently, thinking that I never use all of the espresso that I make each morning, and that I wanted the smaller, cuter one for myself. Hubby hasn't been drinking coffee lately, and I thought that this would be the perfect size for just me. I was wrong- I've only used it once, and it didn't make nearly as much as I use... I guess I use more than I realized.
I don't actually make espresso- it is technically called "stovetop espresso", which is similar to a "cafe americano"- or halfway between coffee and espresso. For more info on my espresso maker and how it works, this Wiki page about the Moka Express is fantastic!
I use regular coffee grounds instead of the expensive espresso grounds. I don't know if there is a taste difference, but the cost difference is incredible. I've been buying my grounds at Sam's Club- I pay about $6 for this big tin:
I measure out a cup of skim milk and microwave it- my microwave has a "beverage" setting that I use... about a minute and a half, I think.
While the espresso and milk are cooking, I measure out my syrup. This week I'm using the Kahlua flavor, and since I decided to decrease the amount of syrup I use, I've been using 50 mL- which is about 1.6 ounces. The measuring tube I use is a teeny baby bottle (Enfamil) that we got from the hospital when the princess was born- I use it because I don't have a teeny measuring cup and this does the job. I go ahead and pour it into my mug while I'm waiting for the milk and espresso.
When the milk is done, I pour it in, then add espresso to top off the mug- if I'm using a bigger mug, I end up having more caffeine for the day. I'd never measured the espresso before today, but it turns out that I use almost a full cup (!!!) of espresso! (Wow, no wonder I have the jitters sometimes!) I ALWAYS use a travel mug. I like to take my time with my coffee, and it might take me an hour or two to drink the whole thing... the travel mug really helps to keep it warm. Also, I am picky about my mugs and will only buy 16 or 20 oz mugs- anything smaller and I don't have enough room, anything bigger and it takes too much espresso.
And that, my friends, is how Blondie makes her morning latte. :)
About a year and a half ago I worked out how much hubby and I were spending on buying coffee... waaay too much. I decided that we could be making our own for much less money, so I did a little investigating and decided to start with a stovetop espresso maker. We paid less than $20 for the silver one at World Market, I THINK it is the 6 serving size.
I bought the pink one recently, thinking that I never use all of the espresso that I make each morning, and that I wanted the smaller, cuter one for myself. Hubby hasn't been drinking coffee lately, and I thought that this would be the perfect size for just me. I was wrong- I've only used it once, and it didn't make nearly as much as I use... I guess I use more than I realized.
I don't actually make espresso- it is technically called "stovetop espresso", which is similar to a "cafe americano"- or halfway between coffee and espresso. For more info on my espresso maker and how it works, this Wiki page about the Moka Express is fantastic!
I use regular coffee grounds instead of the expensive espresso grounds. I don't know if there is a taste difference, but the cost difference is incredible. I've been buying my grounds at Sam's Club- I pay about $6 for this big tin:
I measure out a cup of skim milk and microwave it- my microwave has a "beverage" setting that I use... about a minute and a half, I think.
While the espresso and milk are cooking, I measure out my syrup. This week I'm using the Kahlua flavor, and since I decided to decrease the amount of syrup I use, I've been using 50 mL- which is about 1.6 ounces. The measuring tube I use is a teeny baby bottle (Enfamil) that we got from the hospital when the princess was born- I use it because I don't have a teeny measuring cup and this does the job. I go ahead and pour it into my mug while I'm waiting for the milk and espresso.
When the milk is done, I pour it in, then add espresso to top off the mug- if I'm using a bigger mug, I end up having more caffeine for the day. I'd never measured the espresso before today, but it turns out that I use almost a full cup (!!!) of espresso! (Wow, no wonder I have the jitters sometimes!) I ALWAYS use a travel mug. I like to take my time with my coffee, and it might take me an hour or two to drink the whole thing... the travel mug really helps to keep it warm. Also, I am picky about my mugs and will only buy 16 or 20 oz mugs- anything smaller and I don't have enough room, anything bigger and it takes too much espresso.
And that, my friends, is how Blondie makes her morning latte. :)
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