I did it, even with activities all weekend long for the holiday weekend and with the power being out last night and the only thing I wanted to do was eat...I still lost 3 lbs this week!
What a great motivator. I have my diet mountain dew (just one), a banana and activia light!
Make it a good one.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Bad day...
Today we had a work shower and I did not eat like I normally would, but I'm not sure I can eat much for dinner. I did take a walk around campus for about 15-20 minutes in this beautiful fall-like weather. But I reallly wanted a can of pop and I am drinking on top of the muffin I ate this morning. The highlight is it was a mini-muffin and I ate it with fruit.
I'll just have to be really good tonight. I did just find this recipe I'm going to try this weekend. Here's the recipe:
Ingredients
3 medium sweet potato(es), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 pounds)
2 medium garlic clove(s), peeled
1/2 cup(s) plain fat-free yogurt, Greek-variety recommended
4 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp table salt, or more to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; pour in enough water to cover potatoes. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil; boil until potatoes are fork-tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain potatoes and garlic; transfer potatoes and garlic to a large bowl. Add yogurt and sugar to bowl; mash until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
I here it's yummy and only 1 point on weight watchers per serving and I love sweet potatoes already.
Let me know if you try it!
I'll just have to be really good tonight. I did just find this recipe I'm going to try this weekend. Here's the recipe:
Ingredients
3 medium sweet potato(es), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 pounds)
2 medium garlic clove(s), peeled
1/2 cup(s) plain fat-free yogurt, Greek-variety recommended
4 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp table salt, or more to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; pour in enough water to cover potatoes. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil; boil until potatoes are fork-tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain potatoes and garlic; transfer potatoes and garlic to a large bowl. Add yogurt and sugar to bowl; mash until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
I here it's yummy and only 1 point on weight watchers per serving and I love sweet potatoes already.
Let me know if you try it!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Day two...
So, my first day went well yesterday. I did not eat when I got home from class, which for me, is a HUGE accomplishment. I packed my lunch and dinner for today last night, since I have class again tonight and I'm trying to plan ahead so I have no excuses.
It's going to be a long semester, I hope I can hang in there.
Yesterday, I walked campus for about a half hour. I ate an orange and a special K bar for breakfast, a 100 calorie bagel with turkey for lunch, and chicken and brocoli for dinner. I snacked on 100 calorie snacks and even had a couple peanut m&m's that my coworker has on her desk. For anyone that knows me I love regular pop. I made sure I drank a full 24 oz of H2O and then rewarded myself with just one can of pop instead of my usual 44 oz fountain pop first thing in the morning.
I was never hungry and completely satisfied since I still got to eat snacks. And I stayed under 1200 calories!
It's all about moderation and portion sizes. Have a great day! If you want that bowl of ice cream take a walk first and see if you still want it. If you must have chocolate, have just a few m&m or a miniature candy bar rather than a king size. Small changes make big differences.
It's going to be a long semester, I hope I can hang in there.
Yesterday, I walked campus for about a half hour. I ate an orange and a special K bar for breakfast, a 100 calorie bagel with turkey for lunch, and chicken and brocoli for dinner. I snacked on 100 calorie snacks and even had a couple peanut m&m's that my coworker has on her desk. For anyone that knows me I love regular pop. I made sure I drank a full 24 oz of H2O and then rewarded myself with just one can of pop instead of my usual 44 oz fountain pop first thing in the morning.
I was never hungry and completely satisfied since I still got to eat snacks. And I stayed under 1200 calories!
It's all about moderation and portion sizes. Have a great day! If you want that bowl of ice cream take a walk first and see if you still want it. If you must have chocolate, have just a few m&m or a miniature candy bar rather than a king size. Small changes make big differences.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Day 1
So, I may my decision yesterday to change my lifestyle. I went to a weight watchers meeting this morning. I'm a little bumbed because there isn't any young people there, but it felt good to get up early, plan my food for the day and not be rushed to work.
The best part of the discussion this morning was making excercise work!
Step 1: Love it! Do something you enjoy, tweak it to your personality and interests. Be creative. I am a social person, so if I'm going to excercise I need something fun and that involves others. So, I signed up for a Zumba class in Grandville on Tuesday nights. And we start bowling again in two weeks.
Step 2: Keep it up! Make a routine and stick to it. Just like you would any other appointment on your calendar. Get your clothes ready and focus on what you like about it. For me I feel accomplishment, energy and in a better mood when I excercise.
Step 3: Kick it Up! Add some extra days or times and vary your routine.
Activity period is better than no activity. So no excuse that it's raining today or that I have class tonight.
So far I've had:
Special K Bar - 90 calories
Orange - 65 calories
Water, Water, Water (A major factor in over weight people is that they are not hydrated!)
The best part of the discussion this morning was making excercise work!
Step 1: Love it! Do something you enjoy, tweak it to your personality and interests. Be creative. I am a social person, so if I'm going to excercise I need something fun and that involves others. So, I signed up for a Zumba class in Grandville on Tuesday nights. And we start bowling again in two weeks.
Step 2: Keep it up! Make a routine and stick to it. Just like you would any other appointment on your calendar. Get your clothes ready and focus on what you like about it. For me I feel accomplishment, energy and in a better mood when I excercise.
Step 3: Kick it Up! Add some extra days or times and vary your routine.
Activity period is better than no activity. So no excuse that it's raining today or that I have class tonight.
So far I've had:
Special K Bar - 90 calories
Orange - 65 calories
Water, Water, Water (A major factor in over weight people is that they are not hydrated!)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The beginning
Here I am AGAIN...starting a new "diet"!
I decided tonight that this next year is about ME! I have a less stressful job, my boys are getting older and I'm finishing my last few classes. I have decided it's time to focus on myself. No fad diet, no miracle drugs, no over night weight loss. Sorry!
My alarm is set 5AM. Planning my meal today for tomorrow, working out in the AM, and blogging. I look forward to another journey and maybe helping someone else along the way.
Thanks for reading.
I decided tonight that this next year is about ME! I have a less stressful job, my boys are getting older and I'm finishing my last few classes. I have decided it's time to focus on myself. No fad diet, no miracle drugs, no over night weight loss. Sorry!
My alarm is set 5AM. Planning my meal today for tomorrow, working out in the AM, and blogging. I look forward to another journey and maybe helping someone else along the way.
Thanks for reading.
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