Well, I've figured that I cannot get to the computer every day to do a daily post (who can with 2 kids and husband). Therefore, I'll make his a weekly post.
This past week had been sort of difficult. I've come to a conclusion though, if I didn't blow through my weekly points allowance by Saturday night, I could spread them out all week. I've calculated that I'm over my points about 4-5 points a day. Now, I am using my excercise points, but I shouldn't have to.
On a positive note, I was able to get activity in EVERY day! Whether it was walking, mowing the lawn, or walking through Disneyland, I did it!
So, the goal this week is to spread my points allowance out throughout the week and to get activity in EVERY day again.
Todays Weekly weigh in: 156.4 Down 1 pound!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Day 4: As cliche as it is, THINK POSITIVE!
It is so easy to focus on the negative! What I want to think about goes as follows: I can't believe how fast the weight came back on, its not coming off fast enough, why did I blow it and eat too much junk the other day, blah, blah, blah.
That fact is, there is nothing I can do about those thoughts and, lets face it, facts of my life. It is, what it is, right? I think that I'm not the only one out there who defeats themself when it comes to their weight loss and body image. Its hard to get past.
But, there is hope!! I know this is so cliche, but thinking positive can do wonders! Instead of focusing on the negative I need to focus on the postive. Easier said than done though. In order to do this, I'll have to try to be positive the majority of the time.
For those of you, like me, who focus on the negative, here's some positive things to focus on: Wow, I actually got some activitiy today!, It felt good to turn down that brownie yesterday!, I feel so much better when I eat healthy!.
So, try to focus on three positive things you are doing right! Whenever you feel yourself being negative, think it away, and focus on something positive you've done today!
That fact is, there is nothing I can do about those thoughts and, lets face it, facts of my life. It is, what it is, right? I think that I'm not the only one out there who defeats themself when it comes to their weight loss and body image. Its hard to get past.
But, there is hope!! I know this is so cliche, but thinking positive can do wonders! Instead of focusing on the negative I need to focus on the postive. Easier said than done though. In order to do this, I'll have to try to be positive the majority of the time.
For those of you, like me, who focus on the negative, here's some positive things to focus on: Wow, I actually got some activitiy today!, It felt good to turn down that brownie yesterday!, I feel so much better when I eat healthy!.
So, try to focus on three positive things you are doing right! Whenever you feel yourself being negative, think it away, and focus on something positive you've done today!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Day 3: Recipe of the week: Jambalaya
This recipe is come from an old, discontinued Weight Watchers recipe book called Winner's Circle. I made this about a month ago, and it was a HIT! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 lb large shrimp,peeled and deveined
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 Tbs olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain white rice
4 cups low-sodioum chinken broth
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 lb smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch-think slices
1. Sprinkle the chicken and shrimp with the Cajun seasoning. Heat the oil in a large nonstick deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and the shrimp is just opaque in the center, about 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tnder, about 8 minutes. Stir in the rice; cook 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Add the chicken, shrimp, and kielbasa; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
per serving (1 1/2 cups): 325 Cal, 8 grm fat, 2 grm sat. fat, 0 grm trans fat, 104 mg chol, 611 mg sod, 38 grm carb, 3 grm fiber, 25 grm prot, 65 mg Calci.
Points: 7 (the 1 1/2 cups is a generous portion, I ate about a cup and was full :-))
Ingredients:
1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 lb large shrimp,peeled and deveined
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 Tbs olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain white rice
4 cups low-sodioum chinken broth
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 lb smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch-think slices
1. Sprinkle the chicken and shrimp with the Cajun seasoning. Heat the oil in a large nonstick deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and the shrimp is just opaque in the center, about 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tnder, about 8 minutes. Stir in the rice; cook 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Add the chicken, shrimp, and kielbasa; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
per serving (1 1/2 cups): 325 Cal, 8 grm fat, 2 grm sat. fat, 0 grm trans fat, 104 mg chol, 611 mg sod, 38 grm carb, 3 grm fiber, 25 grm prot, 65 mg Calci.
Points: 7 (the 1 1/2 cups is a generous portion, I ate about a cup and was full :-))
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Day 2: I am so not a morning person!
When the alarm started screaming this morning I thought to myself "what was I thinking?" I am so not a morning person! I can barely get up at 6:00, let alone, workout at 6:00. But, the first day is always the hardest, right?
So, I scrambled out of bed, got dressed, put my shoes on and stumbled out the door. With Guns N Roses' "November Rain" blaring from my ipod, I started with a warm up.
Surprisingly enough, there were quite a few people out this morning. My warm up went quickly and I started out with my jog.
"Don't stop, don't stop, don't stop" This phrase repeated itself over and over as I struggled to slowly jog down the street. A mile and a half of jogging, I gave up and started a fast walk.
At first, I felt so defeated but then I told myself "this is the first day, its only going to get easier from here". My goal is to add a further distance every day.
For those of you who say to yourself, "its too hard" or "I just don't think I can", here's my advice. Yes you can!! Just start slow!! The best thing to do to get yourself jumped started is to GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY! :-)
So, I scrambled out of bed, got dressed, put my shoes on and stumbled out the door. With Guns N Roses' "November Rain" blaring from my ipod, I started with a warm up.
Surprisingly enough, there were quite a few people out this morning. My warm up went quickly and I started out with my jog.
"Don't stop, don't stop, don't stop" This phrase repeated itself over and over as I struggled to slowly jog down the street. A mile and a half of jogging, I gave up and started a fast walk.
At first, I felt so defeated but then I told myself "this is the first day, its only going to get easier from here". My goal is to add a further distance every day.
For those of you who say to yourself, "its too hard" or "I just don't think I can", here's my advice. Yes you can!! Just start slow!! The best thing to do to get yourself jumped started is to GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY! :-)
Friday, August 20, 2010
Day 1: Here we go!!
Yet, in the back of my mind I can't help but think about how I'm looking at this point. Yes, I wish my weight wasn't an issue. I wish I could just eat three meals a day and not need to snack. I wish I could just live my life and never have to worry. The reality is, I HAVE to watch what I eat with every mouthfull, I HAVE to worry about. Why? When I don't, my weight spirals out of control
So, since my weight is such a "weighty" issue, I've decided to start TODAY to get in shape. My goal: To get my body in shape before we ship out to Mexico in January.
Here's the plan:
1. With he help of Weight Watchers, make sure I write down every single piece of food that enters my mouth.
2. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day (I know, it sounds simple, but sometimes its hard for me to remember)
3. Start joggig and, eventually, running every morning t 6:00 am.
Next, here are my begining stats (I know, this is imbarrasing, but I've got to do it :-))
Weight: 157.6
Measurements:
Waist: 34
Arms: 25 (for both)
Hips: 40
Thighs: 24
Okay, there it is, for everyone to see. Wish me luck!
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