Weight: 183
Breakfast: Smallest bowl of Special K ever...I hate when you get to the bottom of the bag and realize you don't have any more. Boo.
Lunch: Hot dog w/ketchup. (Yes, I realize that is 2 days in a row...but when someone else is cooking, I try not to complain...plus, I love hot dogs!!)
Dinner: Chicken enchiladas with tomatoes, ff sour cream and cheese. Dessert was a delicious 9 POINT (holy moly!) piece of Turtle Pie. I don't even regret it, that is how good it was.
Exercise! Woo hoo!! I was getting ready for my run while E was napping and J said he wanted to go with me. I kept telling him that I'm pretty slow, but he said that was fine. My goal was to make it at least 2 miles before walking...and depending on how I felt, I would push for 3. We kept steady at about an 11-12 minute pace and I finished 3.1 miles in 38:00!! That shaved 6 minutes off my last 5k time! The last .4 miles hurt like crazy, going against the wind, but we made it! My legs are a little sore today, but it's totally worth it! I'm glad to know I am ready for this coming Saturday!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
Weight: 183 (For SURE today!)
Breakfast:
1 biscuit with gravy...I know this isn't exactly "healthy" by anyone's standards, but it was delicious! I decided right away that just because I ate it doesn't mean I have ruined my whole day. It just means I have to make very good choices for the rest of the day.
Lunch:
1 hot dog w/ketchup. Yes, I'm a 6 year old little girl...I only eat ketchup on my hot dogs. At least ketchup is 0pts (I think...) I also had a handful of Quakes rice cakes, ranch flavored. Yummo!!
Dinner:
Homemade burger with cheese, ketchup and some ranch. I did also eat some fries. Darn myself! I even thought as I ate them that I would cringe having to own up to them on here. Hopefully next time that will keep me from eating them.
All in all, I would still say I wasn't too far over points, since there was no snacking.
Exercise: Eh...when you read my other blog, Jaime, you'll see that I have Very Good intentions this morning. I will hopefully make up for it tomorrow. Boo I'm a loser. I better get my act together since the "Top of the Mornin' 5k" is next Saturday!!
*Update* I am currently looking around on a website called DailyMile. It looks like it will be pretty neat. It's one more thing I have to keep up with, but it looks like a great way to track my mileage and seems like it might motivate me to get in more miles. We shall see!
Breakfast:
1 biscuit with gravy...I know this isn't exactly "healthy" by anyone's standards, but it was delicious! I decided right away that just because I ate it doesn't mean I have ruined my whole day. It just means I have to make very good choices for the rest of the day.
Lunch:
1 hot dog w/ketchup. Yes, I'm a 6 year old little girl...I only eat ketchup on my hot dogs. At least ketchup is 0pts (I think...) I also had a handful of Quakes rice cakes, ranch flavored. Yummo!!
Dinner:
Homemade burger with cheese, ketchup and some ranch. I did also eat some fries. Darn myself! I even thought as I ate them that I would cringe having to own up to them on here. Hopefully next time that will keep me from eating them.
All in all, I would still say I wasn't too far over points, since there was no snacking.
Exercise: Eh...when you read my other blog, Jaime, you'll see that I have Very Good intentions this morning. I will hopefully make up for it tomorrow. Boo I'm a loser. I better get my act together since the "Top of the Mornin' 5k" is next Saturday!!
*Update* I am currently looking around on a website called DailyMile. It looks like it will be pretty neat. It's one more thing I have to keep up with, but it looks like a great way to track my mileage and seems like it might motivate me to get in more miles. We shall see!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Step away from the cookie...
Beginning this process of getting to a healthier lifestyle has forced me to reevaluate (probably just Evaluate, can't say I've done it before)the decisions I make concerning food, exercise, etc.
The biggest issue of mine was easy to see, as it stared at me in the form of a cookie...I call it an oral fixation. (This will cause my one and only reader, Hi Jaime!, to giggle, but it is true). I have a need to always be chewing on something. And that is why I love snacking. Let's face it, a chocolate chip cookie, chips or whatever else it might be will always taste better than my pen cap (which is a regular item I chew on...gross, I know).
I was reminded of this fact when I went to our lunchroom to warm up my lunch. I walked past an open container of Chips Ahoy cookies (drool). In my mind, I was already justifying eating one, since it was "Just One". Oral fixation aside for one moment, SERIOUSLY?? I am down here to fix my LUNCH and I am thinking about snacking while my enchiladas are warming?? There is something wrong with this picture! I, of course, did not eat a cookie. But, it is still the fact that my mind automatically went into justification mode and I would have devoured that cookie before the microwave had time to ding.
I know this about myself. I want to change my habits. But, I also have to be real and say that I will probably always feel the need to be chewing on something. So, what will I do about it? A couple of things-
1. Stock up on gum. I *love* chewing gum. I love wintermint, peppermint, pretty much anything but spearmint (which reminds me of when I was a social smoker in HS and College...yuck). When I start feeling a snack attack coming on, I will make myself stop and think: "Am I really hungry, or do I just want something to chew on". If I am not hungry, I will chew gum.
2. Have healthy snack options on hand. While I have already calculated how many points a handful of tortilla chips are (yum, one of my weaknesses!), and I have written the point values of all my 100 calorie pack snacks (don't be fooled, 100 calories doesn't always mean 1 point!), I still want to have other, FRESHER options for snacking. Such as:
*Peppers! I never liked peppers at all growing up, but I have found a new
love for them as an adult. I love cutting them into long strips and just
munching on a baggie full. They are crunchy like chips, but without all the
salt.
*Fruit! I pretty much love all (normal) fruits. Grapes, melons, apples,
strawberries- they are all good stuff in my book!
*Other veggies: I don't love carrots, broccoli, cucumber, cauliflower, etc. as
much as peppers. But, I plan to throw them in the mix as well. I need
options to keep myself from caving in on the chocolate chip yumminess!
As I have probably already mentioned at some point (here or on my other blog), we are currently living with my husband's parents while we wait for Jason to find a job at a church. So, any food in the house is up for grabs. I don't mind that at all, but it just means I need to make sure these foods are always well stocked. I am hoping for a trip to the grocery store this weekend. I'll let you (Jaime) know how it goes! (O:
The biggest issue of mine was easy to see, as it stared at me in the form of a cookie...I call it an oral fixation. (This will cause my one and only reader, Hi Jaime!, to giggle, but it is true). I have a need to always be chewing on something. And that is why I love snacking. Let's face it, a chocolate chip cookie, chips or whatever else it might be will always taste better than my pen cap (which is a regular item I chew on...gross, I know).
I was reminded of this fact when I went to our lunchroom to warm up my lunch. I walked past an open container of Chips Ahoy cookies (drool). In my mind, I was already justifying eating one, since it was "Just One". Oral fixation aside for one moment, SERIOUSLY?? I am down here to fix my LUNCH and I am thinking about snacking while my enchiladas are warming?? There is something wrong with this picture! I, of course, did not eat a cookie. But, it is still the fact that my mind automatically went into justification mode and I would have devoured that cookie before the microwave had time to ding.
I know this about myself. I want to change my habits. But, I also have to be real and say that I will probably always feel the need to be chewing on something. So, what will I do about it? A couple of things-
1. Stock up on gum. I *love* chewing gum. I love wintermint, peppermint, pretty much anything but spearmint (which reminds me of when I was a social smoker in HS and College...yuck). When I start feeling a snack attack coming on, I will make myself stop and think: "Am I really hungry, or do I just want something to chew on". If I am not hungry, I will chew gum.
2. Have healthy snack options on hand. While I have already calculated how many points a handful of tortilla chips are (yum, one of my weaknesses!), and I have written the point values of all my 100 calorie pack snacks (don't be fooled, 100 calories doesn't always mean 1 point!), I still want to have other, FRESHER options for snacking. Such as:
*Peppers! I never liked peppers at all growing up, but I have found a new
love for them as an adult. I love cutting them into long strips and just
munching on a baggie full. They are crunchy like chips, but without all the
salt.
*Fruit! I pretty much love all (normal) fruits. Grapes, melons, apples,
strawberries- they are all good stuff in my book!
*Other veggies: I don't love carrots, broccoli, cucumber, cauliflower, etc. as
much as peppers. But, I plan to throw them in the mix as well. I need
options to keep myself from caving in on the chocolate chip yumminess!
As I have probably already mentioned at some point (here or on my other blog), we are currently living with my husband's parents while we wait for Jason to find a job at a church. So, any food in the house is up for grabs. I don't mind that at all, but it just means I need to make sure these foods are always well stocked. I am hoping for a trip to the grocery store this weekend. I'll let you (Jaime) know how it goes! (O:
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010
Weight: 183ish. (Kind of between 183 & 184...darn arrow scale!)
Breakfast: Ice cream bar (2pts) and tortilla chips (3pts) I really enjoyed the ice cream bar...any time I eat ice cream for breakfast it reminds me of my Grams. She always let us do that growing up. (O:
Lunch: I brought in leftover chicken enchiladas with lettuce and less cheese today. Mmm, I can hardly wait!! (O:
Afternoon Snack: 100cal chips ahoy and 100cal yogurt pretzels w/sprite zero. (4pts)
Exercise: The plan for tonight is to get on the treadmill after Emilia goes to bed. It is always tricky to run in the evenings because I get home late. So, if I eat at 6:00-6:30, I have to wait at least an hour or so before running to avoid cramps. That puts me at 7:30ish to run. Maybe if I put my running clothes on when I get home, it will help me keep my decision! (O:
Breakfast: Ice cream bar (2pts) and tortilla chips (3pts) I really enjoyed the ice cream bar...any time I eat ice cream for breakfast it reminds me of my Grams. She always let us do that growing up. (O:
Lunch: I brought in leftover chicken enchiladas with lettuce and less cheese today. Mmm, I can hardly wait!! (O:
Afternoon Snack: 100cal chips ahoy and 100cal yogurt pretzels w/sprite zero. (4pts)
Exercise: The plan for tonight is to get on the treadmill after Emilia goes to bed. It is always tricky to run in the evenings because I get home late. So, if I eat at 6:00-6:30, I have to wait at least an hour or so before running to avoid cramps. That puts me at 7:30ish to run. Maybe if I put my running clothes on when I get home, it will help me keep my decision! (O:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010
Weight: 183
Breakfast: Special K cereal w/skim milk
Morning: Sprite Zero
Lunch: Box lunch from drug rep, sandwich, chips and sugar cookie (I hated to be eating it...but it is considered rude to not eat what the reps bring in...)
Snack: Chips with dip and salsa (5pts), Sprite Zero
Dinner: Chicken Enchiladas (In actuality, these might not have been so bad for me, except I did add shredded cheese and fat-free sour cream). I also had an ice cream bar for dessert (2pts)
I didn't get on the treadmill...I need to work on discipline. I've got a 5k next weekend and I am not really ready for it. Ugh.
Breakfast: Special K cereal w/skim milk
Morning: Sprite Zero
Lunch: Box lunch from drug rep, sandwich, chips and sugar cookie (I hated to be eating it...but it is considered rude to not eat what the reps bring in...)
Snack: Chips with dip and salsa (5pts), Sprite Zero
Dinner: Chicken Enchiladas (In actuality, these might not have been so bad for me, except I did add shredded cheese and fat-free sour cream). I also had an ice cream bar for dessert (2pts)
I didn't get on the treadmill...I need to work on discipline. I've got a 5k next weekend and I am not really ready for it. Ugh.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010
Breakfast:
Special K Cereal w/Skim Milk
Lunch:
Subway Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, wheat bread, American cheese, tomato,
lettuce, green peppers and Ranch dressing
Baked Lays
Water
**I drove past THREE Hardee's today and didn't stop for the Hot Ham 'n' Cheese sandwich like I usually would...I love Hardee's and no one else does, so I usually eat it when I'm alone. But not today. I didn't know how many points it would be, so I didn't do it. Go me! (O:
Afternoon snack: salad with grilled chicken, cheese and low-fat ranch dressing (5pts) (I ate my sack lunch early since I knew I would be running when I would have normally be eating dinner)
Dinner: Bowl of Special K
Exercise: The plan is to jog/run tonight with the ladies of my small group! I've got my running clothes here at work, ready to change! (O: *UDPATE* I only ran one mile...I think I started out at a quicker pace than normal and it caught up with me in a hurry. At least it's one mile!
Special K Cereal w/Skim Milk
Lunch:
Subway Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, wheat bread, American cheese, tomato,
lettuce, green peppers and Ranch dressing
Baked Lays
Water
**I drove past THREE Hardee's today and didn't stop for the Hot Ham 'n' Cheese sandwich like I usually would...I love Hardee's and no one else does, so I usually eat it when I'm alone. But not today. I didn't know how many points it would be, so I didn't do it. Go me! (O:
Afternoon snack: salad with grilled chicken, cheese and low-fat ranch dressing (5pts) (I ate my sack lunch early since I knew I would be running when I would have normally be eating dinner)
Dinner: Bowl of Special K
Exercise: The plan is to jog/run tonight with the ladies of my small group! I've got my running clothes here at work, ready to change! (O: *UDPATE* I only ran one mile...I think I started out at a quicker pace than normal and it caught up with me in a hurry. At least it's one mile!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, Feb. 22, 2010
Weight: 184
Breakfast:
2 servings Special K cereal (4 points total)
1 serving skim milk
Mid-Morning:
Sprite Zero (0 points)
Lunch:
6" Oven Roasted Chicken Breast sub on Wheat bread (6pts) with American Cheese (1pt), Ranch Dressing (2pts), lettuce and loads of green peppers (9 points total) I realize I'm posting this before lunch time, but that is what I ordered from Subway! (O:
Afternoon Snack:
Chips w/salsa & cheese dip (5pts)
Dinner:
Exercise: None. :-(
Breakfast:
2 servings Special K cereal (4 points total)
1 serving skim milk
Mid-Morning:
Sprite Zero (0 points)
Lunch:
6" Oven Roasted Chicken Breast sub on Wheat bread (6pts) with American Cheese (1pt), Ranch Dressing (2pts), lettuce and loads of green peppers (9 points total) I realize I'm posting this before lunch time, but that is what I ordered from Subway! (O:
Afternoon Snack:
Chips w/salsa & cheese dip (5pts)
Dinner:
Exercise: None. :-(
Here I go again...again!
Alright, well, I don't exactly feel great about myself when I look back at where I was last summer...seeing as it's basically where I am now...which means I went UP in weight and am now coming back down some. But, nonetheless, here I go (again).
My good friend Jaime and I have decided that we need to figure out a way to keep each other accountable for our food choices and exercise discipline. We don't yet know what that will exactly look like. But, my first step is to hold myself accountable. I started to think this blog was kind of silly, because who really wants to read exactly what I eat each day. But, I think the reason it kept me on track was knowing that even though people might not WANT to read this, they COULD read it. Knowing it was out there in cyber-world for anyone to look at, helped me stay accountable as to what I was deciding to eat and if/if not to exercise.
Last night was my last bad night...we went to Cracker Barrell after church. This whole weekend I have been gearing myself up for starting Weight Watchers again today. So, I was starting the process of making well thought out decisions about what- and how much- I was eating. But, last night as I looked over the salad section of the menu, I decided that I needed one last yum-fest. So, I ate YUMMY dumplins and mashed potatoes with gravy. They were delicious!
This morning, I gave myself extra time in the morning...I should have gotten up early to run, but we're working on baby steps...haha. I packed my breakfast and lunch for today. But, more about that in my food day post which I better get started on.
I think to break up the monotenous-ness of each day's food post, I will try and post other things too. Like my list of goals and the rewards assigned to each, some yummy new recipes as I come across them as well as updates on the races I will be running next month!
My good friend Jaime and I have decided that we need to figure out a way to keep each other accountable for our food choices and exercise discipline. We don't yet know what that will exactly look like. But, my first step is to hold myself accountable. I started to think this blog was kind of silly, because who really wants to read exactly what I eat each day. But, I think the reason it kept me on track was knowing that even though people might not WANT to read this, they COULD read it. Knowing it was out there in cyber-world for anyone to look at, helped me stay accountable as to what I was deciding to eat and if/if not to exercise.
Last night was my last bad night...we went to Cracker Barrell after church. This whole weekend I have been gearing myself up for starting Weight Watchers again today. So, I was starting the process of making well thought out decisions about what- and how much- I was eating. But, last night as I looked over the salad section of the menu, I decided that I needed one last yum-fest. So, I ate YUMMY dumplins and mashed potatoes with gravy. They were delicious!
This morning, I gave myself extra time in the morning...I should have gotten up early to run, but we're working on baby steps...haha. I packed my breakfast and lunch for today. But, more about that in my food day post which I better get started on.
I think to break up the monotenous-ness of each day's food post, I will try and post other things too. Like my list of goals and the rewards assigned to each, some yummy new recipes as I come across them as well as updates on the races I will be running next month!
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