FYI

I just wanted to jump on here and let you all know that I got called into work from 3p-11p and then back again at 7a to 3p. So I will not be on here tonight posting what I ate.

I will be back tomorrow so have a great night :)

Day ??

"Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork."

I have lost count on what day I am on. I will have to figure it out and let you know next time.

So this weekend was fun. I went to Monmouth to see my cousin graduate! It was cold on Sunday so I am sure I had shed some calories as I shivered :) But other then that it was a wonderful ceremony and a great weekend with the family.

I did not do a whole lot today except some research and some relaxing so I am just going to tell you what I ate. Now keep in mind that I woke up at about 11:00ish (tired from the weekend) So that is why I start with Breakfast/lunch :)

BREAKFAST/LUNCH:
Veggies; carrots, broccoli, and celery with a little veggie dip-3 points
Tomato soup-2 points
crackers-3 points (?)
1 cup milk-2 points

DINNER: Applebee's
Santa Fe Chicken Salad-13 points (?)

Snack:
Sunflower seeds-2 points

Total points: 25 out of 30 points for the day

I lost count on how much water I had today...maybe about 5 glasses.

I have to get some treadmill time in. Even if its for 10 minutes....everyone has 10 minutes it just getting your lazy but on there to do it!!!

Well that's all for now, see you tomorrow!! ;)

Coming back....AGAIN!

"To find a fault is easy; to do better may be difficult." -Arthur Clive

I know I have not been doing my blog as I said I would. Nor have I been doing the program the way I should. I have just been eating. Sometimes healthy and sometimes not so healthy. and I think that is why I have not been on here, because I don't want to admit to myself or to everyone else that I thought I was not doing well on the program.

But today I got myself up and went to a Weight Watchers meeting and decided that this is my NEW beginning. I have not attended a meeting for 2 weeks and I figured that if I wanted to get back on track that this had to be my first step back into the game.

I thought that getting on that scale today would be HORRIBLE!! But I LOST 2.8 pounds for a total of 13.8!!! I HIT MY 5%!!!! I am now 5% lighter then when I started the program!!! WOO HOO!!

I will not be on this weekend because I am going to see my cousin/koumbara graduate from College. CONGRATS TO HER!!

So I will see you all again on Monday!! Have a good weekend.

Day 89

TIP OF THE DAY: Most scientists agree that the principal healthful ingredient in the Mediterranean diet is olive oil. This amazing oil boasts the highest concentration of monounsaturated fats. Omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats are the most heart-healthy fats known. Monounsaturated oils lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, and can actually clean out your arteries over time.

The Mediterranean Diet gets around 40% of its calories from fat. This is slightly higher than an average diet, but the more we learn about the important role of fat in the diet, the more this seems like a good idea. Dietary fat is the only way for the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, like Vitamins A, D, E and K. It also helps feel full by triggering the release of an enzyme in the small intestine. Fat is a crucial nutrient, fueling both brain and body.

What are the key points of the Mediterranean Diet?

* First and foremost, use olive oil as your main source of fat.
* Eat fresh fruit for dessert
* Eat lots of whole grains and vegetables
* Drink a glass of wine with dinner (don't know how or why this is?)
* Limit red meat and eggs to once per week

Sorry for the long tip but I found it VERY interesting. Since my grandmother lived until she was 100 years old :)

I DID VERY BAD TODAY!! I don't know why it was just one of those days. It started off well and then just went down hill....


What I ate;

BREAKFAST:
Quaker Oats Oatmeal-3 points

LUNCH:
1 mini burger-4 points
green beans and corn mix-3 points
4 chicken nuggets with Honey-5 points

DINNER:
some fries-3 points
shrimp-4 points
2 hush puppies-4 points

DESSERT:
Ice cream-5 points (I REALLY need to go shopping to get some fruit!!)

Total points: 31 out of 30 points for the day.

I drank about 3 glasses of water. I think I need to go and get water bottles with the suck top because for some reason I tend to drink WAY more water with those. I tried to drink it out of a glass but I just don't seem to drink as much that way...I know I'm odd :)

Well, that's all for now, have a great day!

Day 88

TIP OF THE DAY: A recent study proved the power of keeping an accurate food diary. Volunteers were asked to keep a record of everything they consumed. Turns out most women stretched the truth ...

In fact, they were actually consuming close to 1,000 calories more than their diaries let on. Lesson learned? Keep that food diary above board and you will succeed!

Today would have been my parents 42nd wedding anniversary. So my brother and I went to the cemetery with my dad and then we went out to lunch. It was a very nice afternoon. But then I had to go to work. It was originally from 1 to 5 but I ended up staying until 7. Which is fine with me because that means more $$. :)

Well on to what I ate;

LUNCH/BREAKFAST:
1 pancake with butter and syrup-6 points
1 slice bacon-1 point
hash browns-3 points
1 roll with butter-5 points
2 glasses ice tea-0 points

DINNER:
steak-4 points
Whole wheat bun-1 point
salad with dressing-4 points
1 roll with butter-5 points
2 glasses ice tea-0 points

Total points: 29 out of 30 points for the day.

I also drank about 3 glasses of water....I need to drink more!!

We just realized that we have a 5k this Saturday that I was hoping to beat my old record. I have not been "training" for it but I have been walking A LOT at work so I am hoping that would help some. I know that this is going to be a RUDE awakening.

Tomorrow Scott and I are going to get a couples massage since we have had gift cards for them since our wedding...Well have a GREAT Thursday!

DAY 87

I AM BACK! I know that I have not been stable with the blog lately but I will now try to be better.

Yesterday I worked 7p to 7a so when I got home this morning I went right to bed. When I work these hours my days get kind of confusing. So I will post what I ate today.

I keep a log in the bathroom of my weight in the morning. I looked at it today and realized that I have not gotten on the scale since my last weight in, which kinda scared me. BUT I got on the scale today when I woke up and it was 1 pound less then what it said at my last weight in! So that made me feel kinda good. :)

So on to what I ate for today;

DINNER: (remember now that I slept until 4) we went to Red Robin
Salad with taco chip things and 2 char broiled chicken breasts-10 points

DESSERT: (NOW THIS WAS BAD BUT OOOOHHHHH SO GOOD!)
1 Sunday from Baskin Robins-lets say 10 points

I am planing on having some kind of small snack but don't know what yet...

So far my total points is 20 out of 30 points for the day.

I was not keeping track of how much water I had but I do know that I can improve on that intake.

I will try my hardest to blog everyday from here on out

Update...

I have been working odd hrs this week. I have done two 3p-11:30p two 11p-7:30a one 7p-7a and just got called in for an 11p-7:30a tonight and then back at 2p to 7:30p....WE ARE SWAMPED AT WORK!! My body is so messed up on what day it is and when it should be hungry.

So this week I am not really giving up but not writing things down as to what I eat and when. So I just wanted to jump on here and let you know that the next time I blog will be blogging is Friday night.

HAVE A GOOD WEEK ALL...