....THIS GIRL!
Down 1.6 today, made my 10% and then some...Also now into the 170s! Happy dancing! BIGTIME! I've had a fantastic time on the P+ program, and I think I have OP 2 Overcome to thank. What works for me:
- Hitting my GHGs each day, paying special attention to the Healthy Oils. This keeps me...::ahem:: regular.
- Using 3 of my F/V servings on fruit. They make great snacks in the afternoon - especially when I come home from teaching, and need a bite before I get a run in
- CLOSELY watching my sodium. For 2-3 days before my WI, the ONLY foods I eat OUT (from a restaurant) is pizza from a pizza joint. Anything else I would eat out (which is not much - I don't eat fast food) would make me bloat terribly - I am HIGHLY sodium sensitive
- Staying away from frozen, prepacked foods (see above ^)
- Plan, plan, planning. Planning at LEAST two meals a day ahead of time. Planning a day for my workouts, and leaving a little wiggle room for life changes, so that if I run on a Tuesday, instead of a Monday, it doesn't "wreck" my week.
- Trying 1 new recipe a week to keep it interesting.
- Eating ALL of my WPA. Just works for me. :-)
Also, ladies, I am down a P+ value as of today, which makes me a little nervous - cause I am now at 29 DPT. So, I have about 29.4 pounds left to lose, but my DPT is going to stay the same. I imagine, at some point, I am going to have to play with how many WPA I use....
Another date with P tonight. I'm excited. He likes sushi, so I'm thinking maybe we can grab sushi for dinner so I can plan adequately. :-)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Reflecting on January goals/Night before WI
...copied and pasted from a previous post...
- Log about 50 miles (training for half marathon)
- take 2-3 classes (zumba, dance fitness, dance classes, etc)
- Lose 4 lbs (hopefully, and will not beat myself up if I don't)
- Begin INSANITY workout as my cross training (I started this in August, but wasn't fit enough - so now I'm going to do it 1-2 days a week)
OK, so, my goals were a little bit bust in January
1 - ACHIEVED! Will log about 45 miles by the end of the month (tomorrow, Monday). I think this is close enough
2 - FAILED! Will add to February Goals
3 - ACHIEVED! Lost about 4 lbs in January
4 - FAILED! Was just generally lazy
So, WI is tomorrow AM. Right now I am having some water & tea, and then getting cozy for the night. I just ran 4.05 miles to "deal" with the lousy work week I had, and it went REALLY well. I ran the first three miles straight without stopping - I haven't done that since 2007! I made sure to stretch really well after, and take a nice shower. Next step is using THE STICK on my calves to release them a bit. I'm still planning for about 3 miles after WI tomorrow.
When I peeked on Wednesday, I was down about .9. I hope this stays, bc if I hit -.9, I get
a) My 10%!
b) To cash in my savings bonds and get me a MacBook Pro!
It will be my brother's first WI. I got him to come with me last week and join - so whether or not he stays, I will get some free WW magazine issues with the coupon thing I had.
I just hope he lost weight and he's as excited about P+ as I am! He only has about 30 lbs to lose, if that, and as a 24 year old man, he gets soooo many P+, it should be easy.
Good luck to all who WI tomorrow!
- Log about 50 miles (training for half marathon)
- take 2-3 classes (zumba, dance fitness, dance classes, etc)
- Lose 4 lbs (hopefully, and will not beat myself up if I don't)
- Begin INSANITY workout as my cross training (I started this in August, but wasn't fit enough - so now I'm going to do it 1-2 days a week)
OK, so, my goals were a little bit bust in January
1 - ACHIEVED! Will log about 45 miles by the end of the month (tomorrow, Monday). I think this is close enough
2 - FAILED! Will add to February Goals
3 - ACHIEVED! Lost about 4 lbs in January
4 - FAILED! Was just generally lazy
So, WI is tomorrow AM. Right now I am having some water & tea, and then getting cozy for the night. I just ran 4.05 miles to "deal" with the lousy work week I had, and it went REALLY well. I ran the first three miles straight without stopping - I haven't done that since 2007! I made sure to stretch really well after, and take a nice shower. Next step is using THE STICK on my calves to release them a bit. I'm still planning for about 3 miles after WI tomorrow.
When I peeked on Wednesday, I was down about .9. I hope this stays, bc if I hit -.9, I get
a) My 10%!
b) To cash in my savings bonds and get me a MacBook Pro!
It will be my brother's first WI. I got him to come with me last week and join - so whether or not he stays, I will get some free WW magazine issues with the coupon thing I had.
I just hope he lost weight and he's as excited about P+ as I am! He only has about 30 lbs to lose, if that, and as a 24 year old man, he gets soooo many P+, it should be easy.
Good luck to all who WI tomorrow!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
OP 2 Overcome, Cycle 3....& dating!
I am on Day 2 of Cycle 3 of OP to Overcome...still feeling pretty good, and happy with my choice to commit to myself and my WLJ. I've been lazy with my running this week. It as been the week from HELL as far as my students go - they are absolutely crazy and I have been absolutely exhausted when I come home. This cycle, I do NOT want to go into the red @ all, and will start over with my WI day this week if I don't make up my "red" points..It was my birthday, I am being forgiving!
However, as luck would have it - we got hit with 14 inches of snow today! I have a snow day, which basically means, I have time for some QT with my home treadmill (which is prolly my LEAST favorite treadmill ever) but it works! I have accepted that I will NOT be getting in 4 runs this week, but I can still get in 3 without injury, so I am happy with that. I think that sometimes, you just have to listen to your body anyway, and this week, my body was saying NO NO NO....but anyway, it will be another week of half marathon training in the books - and I have just been concentrating on getting in 4 runs, but from this point forth, I will be focusing on increasing my mileage.
Celebrated my birthday Saturday and used all of my WPA. I'm a BIT in the red with my WPA right now, but after my runs and a little bit of Musical Rehearsal with my students, I will break even. My mid-week peek said I was down about .9, so we will see. That would be AWESOME if it stuck till Saturday AM, bc it would be my 10%! I am trying REALLY hard to stay away from the sodium for the rest of the week, so that at LEAST I can eliminate bloating as a possibility.
So, I REALLY like OKCupid guy, P. He came out for my birthday on Saturday, and Sunday, when he asked how I was doing, called me an "adorable drunk." P texted me all day Sunday, Monday, and asked me over Tuesday, telling me "No pressure, I'd just like to see you." (eeeee! So cute!) I went to go to his house after work (I'd been there before, it's safe, and his bff female gay roommate is AWESOME!) because Tuesdays as LONG hellacious days for me, and I wanted something to look forward to.
I had 14 P+ left @ 3:30 pm. He texted me "I am making dinner soon, what do you like to eat?"
This is a LOADED question, isn't it, WW friends? So:
#1 I was surprised that he was cooking dinner for me, and totally flattered! I planned to eat before I left
#2 I asked him what HE was planning on making, and decided with 14 P+ left, unless it was fried, I would be ok.
He told me he was making Chicken, Veggies, and some pasta - SWEET! So when I got there, the table was all set, and the food was GOOD. I eyeballed my pasta serving size, and the chicken and veggies were cooked in a little bit of tomato sauce, and I assumed EVOO. I had a small serving of this, as well. I counted the pasta as a cup (though I think it was less) and the chicken, veggies, and sauce as a 5. (I DEFINITELY ate less than 3 oz of chicken).
I'm just SO floored by this guy. I stayed till 12, which I DON'T DO on a school night, was home by 12:30, and forgot to pack my breakfast/lunch for the first time since school started.
Threw it together in the AM, used lots of fruit, and my food yesterday was SO satisfying.
I think I could have something REALLY good with P. He is super sweet, and treats me great...and yes, he is overweight, maybe 40 lbs? But I think he is so damn adorable, I can't even be bothered with what his body is like. I already told him what I eat/don't eat....so as long as he can roll with that, it could be good.
So we've had 6 dates in about 3 weeks....and aside from just being happy with my LIFE lately, I'm really happy around him. We spent 3 hours on the phone last night.
I feel like a giddy HS girl...*sigh*
However, as luck would have it - we got hit with 14 inches of snow today! I have a snow day, which basically means, I have time for some QT with my home treadmill (which is prolly my LEAST favorite treadmill ever) but it works! I have accepted that I will NOT be getting in 4 runs this week, but I can still get in 3 without injury, so I am happy with that. I think that sometimes, you just have to listen to your body anyway, and this week, my body was saying NO NO NO....but anyway, it will be another week of half marathon training in the books - and I have just been concentrating on getting in 4 runs, but from this point forth, I will be focusing on increasing my mileage.
Celebrated my birthday Saturday and used all of my WPA. I'm a BIT in the red with my WPA right now, but after my runs and a little bit of Musical Rehearsal with my students, I will break even. My mid-week peek said I was down about .9, so we will see. That would be AWESOME if it stuck till Saturday AM, bc it would be my 10%! I am trying REALLY hard to stay away from the sodium for the rest of the week, so that at LEAST I can eliminate bloating as a possibility.
So, I REALLY like OKCupid guy, P. He came out for my birthday on Saturday, and Sunday, when he asked how I was doing, called me an "adorable drunk." P texted me all day Sunday, Monday, and asked me over Tuesday, telling me "No pressure, I'd just like to see you." (eeeee! So cute!) I went to go to his house after work (I'd been there before, it's safe, and his bff female gay roommate is AWESOME!) because Tuesdays as LONG hellacious days for me, and I wanted something to look forward to.
I had 14 P+ left @ 3:30 pm. He texted me "I am making dinner soon, what do you like to eat?"
This is a LOADED question, isn't it, WW friends? So:
#1 I was surprised that he was cooking dinner for me, and totally flattered! I planned to eat before I left
#2 I asked him what HE was planning on making, and decided with 14 P+ left, unless it was fried, I would be ok.
He told me he was making Chicken, Veggies, and some pasta - SWEET! So when I got there, the table was all set, and the food was GOOD. I eyeballed my pasta serving size, and the chicken and veggies were cooked in a little bit of tomato sauce, and I assumed EVOO. I had a small serving of this, as well. I counted the pasta as a cup (though I think it was less) and the chicken, veggies, and sauce as a 5. (I DEFINITELY ate less than 3 oz of chicken).
I'm just SO floored by this guy. I stayed till 12, which I DON'T DO on a school night, was home by 12:30, and forgot to pack my breakfast/lunch for the first time since school started.
Threw it together in the AM, used lots of fruit, and my food yesterday was SO satisfying.
I think I could have something REALLY good with P. He is super sweet, and treats me great...and yes, he is overweight, maybe 40 lbs? But I think he is so damn adorable, I can't even be bothered with what his body is like. I already told him what I eat/don't eat....so as long as he can roll with that, it could be good.
So we've had 6 dates in about 3 weeks....and aside from just being happy with my LIFE lately, I'm really happy around him. We spent 3 hours on the phone last night.
I feel like a giddy HS girl...*sigh*
Saturday, January 22, 2011
18 Days OP, & Steph, I DID lose....you called it!
Hello my WW friends!
I have 18 days OP today. Almost done with my 2nd cycle of OP 2 Overcome (where I was focusing on "perfect" GHGs...) I lost 1.8 at WI today! I'm calling this an SV AND and NSV, being that I had a wedding Sunday, a birthday dinner Thursday, a birthday lunch AND dinner Friday before WI. I kept my activity level high and still made sure I got in all of my F/V every day - and had a NF latte almost every day bc of all of the free coupons I had. I also had the most EPIC birthday week ever!
Sun - D & J's wedding. It was beautiful, I planned well, I danced a lot, and used about 90% of my WPA.
Mon - D & J's post-wedding brunch. Had LOTS of f/v and egg whites. Got right back OP. Went for a nature walk on the beach to look for seals with P, the guy I met on OKCupid. I counted this as an AP.
Tue - Back to work, had a parent conference with an OBNOXIOUS parent rescheduled. Also had a free latte.
Wed - Brand new couch was delivered to house. Had a FREE birthday dinner @ Moe's Southwest Grill - if you sign up for their e-mail list, they will e-mail you for a coupon for this on your birthday week!
Thurs - Birthday! Day started with a text from P at 7AM. Had a good day at work, a lovely birthday dinner w family that I didn't have to cook, and made a WW Friendly Rainbow Cake. Went for my run even AFTER cake!
Fri - Had a personal day from work. Massages with BFFs in AM, smoothies with BFFs, chick flick on the couch with BFFs. Dinner & hung out with P. First kiss AAAAH! I REALLY like him.
Sat - WI in the AM! Lost 1.8...tonight, heading to mom's to have cake with her family, and then out to the bar to celebrate with friends. It's been a great, great week!
I have my day for today all planned out already. I am going to get a run in around 3, then have dinner here, before heading to mom's for a Strawberry-Shortcake style cake, per my request. Then, booze/food-wise at the bar, I plan to be using my whole 49 WPA. I'll roughly keep track, but if anyone else goes out drinking, you KNOW what this gets like! So, I will do what I can, but mostly, I want to enjoy myself and the company of my friends. It's not every day you turn 28!
I'm .8 away from making my 10%. I'm hoping I can hit that next week...but we'll have to wait and see.
Oh, and in case anyone was wondering, I did not lose ANY P+ for turning 28...I wonder if you do at 30???
What were your successes this week, SV or NSVs??? Every little change COUNTS. Keep positive - you're worth it!!!
I have 18 days OP today. Almost done with my 2nd cycle of OP 2 Overcome (where I was focusing on "perfect" GHGs...) I lost 1.8 at WI today! I'm calling this an SV AND and NSV, being that I had a wedding Sunday, a birthday dinner Thursday, a birthday lunch AND dinner Friday before WI. I kept my activity level high and still made sure I got in all of my F/V every day - and had a NF latte almost every day bc of all of the free coupons I had. I also had the most EPIC birthday week ever!
Sun - D & J's wedding. It was beautiful, I planned well, I danced a lot, and used about 90% of my WPA.
Mon - D & J's post-wedding brunch. Had LOTS of f/v and egg whites. Got right back OP. Went for a nature walk on the beach to look for seals with P, the guy I met on OKCupid. I counted this as an AP.
Tue - Back to work, had a parent conference with an OBNOXIOUS parent rescheduled. Also had a free latte.
Wed - Brand new couch was delivered to house. Had a FREE birthday dinner @ Moe's Southwest Grill - if you sign up for their e-mail list, they will e-mail you for a coupon for this on your birthday week!
Thurs - Birthday! Day started with a text from P at 7AM. Had a good day at work, a lovely birthday dinner w family that I didn't have to cook, and made a WW Friendly Rainbow Cake. Went for my run even AFTER cake!
Fri - Had a personal day from work. Massages with BFFs in AM, smoothies with BFFs, chick flick on the couch with BFFs. Dinner & hung out with P. First kiss AAAAH! I REALLY like him.
Sat - WI in the AM! Lost 1.8...tonight, heading to mom's to have cake with her family, and then out to the bar to celebrate with friends. It's been a great, great week!
I have my day for today all planned out already. I am going to get a run in around 3, then have dinner here, before heading to mom's for a Strawberry-Shortcake style cake, per my request. Then, booze/food-wise at the bar, I plan to be using my whole 49 WPA. I'll roughly keep track, but if anyone else goes out drinking, you KNOW what this gets like! So, I will do what I can, but mostly, I want to enjoy myself and the company of my friends. It's not every day you turn 28!
I'm .8 away from making my 10%. I'm hoping I can hit that next week...but we'll have to wait and see.
Oh, and in case anyone was wondering, I did not lose ANY P+ for turning 28...I wonder if you do at 30???
What were your successes this week, SV or NSVs??? Every little change COUNTS. Keep positive - you're worth it!!!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I'm 28 ALREADY? & 16 days.....or is it 16???
I can't believe it's my birthday, already! My TOM is making it really hard to stay OP this week. I have tracked EVERYTHING...and with my full belly right now, I am about 25 P+ in the red for the week. I'm still counting myself as OP for this cycle, because I am tracking. I need to be more stringent next cycle around. I need to work on staying out of the red again - I don't expect to lose this week at all....
And yes, I KNOW I have been saying that for weeks, but my mid-week peek yesterday showed me as UP, and I usually have 3 runs in before WI...I'll only have two, unless I can get one today, and one tomorrow, which is unlikely.
I've also had a BUTTLOAD of sodium this week.
Oh, and cake tonight. P+ friendly-ish (made with diet sprite), but still, was already 11 points in the red when the day began - and I definitely ate too much garlic bread - I was in control with everything else!
At least I hit ALMOST all of my GHG's today - the only one I was missing is ONE healthy oil, which isn't bad, considering that Dad made dinner (since my request for my birthday was to stay low-key, NOT eat out, and NOT wash dishes).
Honestly, I know I have done MUCH worse damage on my birthday. I am planning to get on the home treadmill @ about 9:30, and at LEAST get in 2 miles, even if I have to walk them. It's less APs, but every little bit matters. Right now, I am drinking as MUCH water as possible.
Going for a massage tomorrow AM thanks to BFF & her sis, I took a personal day. I am SO looking forward to it. I deserve it! I'm hoping I can still get in a run in the evening, and it will not make me lethargic....
Hope everyone's having a good week! Mine's been fantastic!
And yes, I KNOW I have been saying that for weeks, but my mid-week peek yesterday showed me as UP, and I usually have 3 runs in before WI...I'll only have two, unless I can get one today, and one tomorrow, which is unlikely.
I've also had a BUTTLOAD of sodium this week.
Oh, and cake tonight. P+ friendly-ish (made with diet sprite), but still, was already 11 points in the red when the day began - and I definitely ate too much garlic bread - I was in control with everything else!
At least I hit ALMOST all of my GHG's today - the only one I was missing is ONE healthy oil, which isn't bad, considering that Dad made dinner (since my request for my birthday was to stay low-key, NOT eat out, and NOT wash dishes).
Honestly, I know I have done MUCH worse damage on my birthday. I am planning to get on the home treadmill @ about 9:30, and at LEAST get in 2 miles, even if I have to walk them. It's less APs, but every little bit matters. Right now, I am drinking as MUCH water as possible.
Going for a massage tomorrow AM thanks to BFF & her sis, I took a personal day. I am SO looking forward to it. I deserve it! I'm hoping I can still get in a run in the evening, and it will not make me lethargic....
Hope everyone's having a good week! Mine's been fantastic!
Monday, January 17, 2011
I survived the wedding!!!
So, I drank conservatively, ate conservatively, and danced my ass off! It was a gorgeous wedding and I had a FABULOUS time! Unfortunately, though I was staying at the castle, I did not bring flip flops - but I did have my converse sneakers to dance in when the heels got old - which were a HIT with the other guests when I put them on, and now I think I am going to be wearing blue Chuck Taylors under my wedding dress one day, should I ever get married!
The night ended with me drinking beers in the bathtub...and using, about 50 P+ for the day, leaving me with 10 WPA to get me to Saturday.
But I tracked, and I drank water, and I barely even ate dessert!
The biggest success is that today - I just got right back on track like nothing happened - starting with a BIG plate of fruit at the castle breakfast!
Also, this week, my new "recipe" is gonna be this on Thursday for my birthday cake:
http://www.omnomicon.com/rainbowcake
But, I'm just going to make it the "diet soda" ww way, without pudding. White cake, vanilla icing...delicious!
Anyway, 13 days OP.....
The night ended with me drinking beers in the bathtub...and using, about 50 P+ for the day, leaving me with 10 WPA to get me to Saturday.
But I tracked, and I drank water, and I barely even ate dessert!
The biggest success is that today - I just got right back on track like nothing happened - starting with a BIG plate of fruit at the castle breakfast!
Also, this week, my new "recipe" is gonna be this on Thursday for my birthday cake:
http://www.omnomicon.com/rainbowcake
But, I'm just going to make it the "diet soda" ww way, without pudding. White cake, vanilla icing...delicious!
Anyway, 13 days OP.....
Saturday, January 15, 2011
11th Day OP/WI Results/Wedding Guest
If you follow me on the boards, you know I peeked at my results last night on my Wii, and it was showing that I was up 4.2 lbs! I always WI Saturday AMs, so, I drank TONS of water, and took an Excedrin Menstrual (PMS has been a b*tch to me this week! Migraines Galore!)....and literally floated myself to sleep! I even got up at 7 to pee for the first time, which is unusual for me...
Anyhow, I was down another .4! I'm so psyched for anything. I'm equally psyched that I have lost EVERY SINGLE WI since P+ began! Who knew! I attribute my weight loss this week to the fact that I have been active 6/7 days, despite feeling lousy! I still have to run 2.4 miles today to make my 12 mile goal for the week. If I'm feeling good, I will go ahead and make it a full three miles, but I won't know until I am IN it.
My WI tradition is:
-no breakfast before WI
-bring water
-stop off from a Medium NF Latte w splenda
-bring fruit
When I arrive home from WI/errands, I eat my FAVORITE weekend meal (which served as lunch today):
9 P+
egg sandwich:
1 Seven-Grain Deli Flat (7-grain is the ONLY one that is 2 P+, all others are 3)
3 egg whites, cooked in
1 tsp canola oil
1 slice American Cheese (full fat, .5oz)
and
3 Banquet Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links
1 clementine
with a sprinkle of Sea Salt over my egg sandwich
bottle of water...yummm
I'm debating on what dinner will be tonight, there will be a snack in between there somewhere, but I have a wedding tomorrow, and other than the sausage, I want to keep the rest of my day SUPER low sodium, as to not be bloated in my dress.
ALSO, I am hanging out with P (from OKcupid) again later tonight...I'm kinda hoping he doesn't want to eat things, and that we can come up with something else fun to do, bc I am trying to keep the sodium down...I think he *may* be interested in me, and I'm a bit interested in him. He texted me yesterday to tell me:
"If you end up with no plans on your last weekend of being 27, I'll hang out after work one day"
I think that
a) It's sweet that he remembered my birth date, we've been talking since November, but I only mentioned my birthday once or twice.
b) We already have plans Monday, can he stomach my quirkiness for TWO days
c) If he's interested, he should just kiss me. Cause I'd let him
Going to a BIG wedding at a castle tomorrow, and going to do my BEST to stay OP.
Planning for:
1)Super-filling, protein-y breakfast and lunch
2)Eating as many fruits/veggies I can find at cocktail hour
3) Alternating alcoholic drinks/water (though it will prolly be 2/1 rather than 1/1...I like my booze!)
4) Dancing my booty off!
5) Possible Wii Yoga before I go, just to get focused and relaxed
6) Eating HALF of my entree - the protein and veggies portion
7) No rolls!
Honestly, if it WASN'T my birthday Thursday, I wouldn't be so concerned about all of this. I would just drink what I wanted, not eat much, and call it a was of my AP/49 WPA...BUT
If I want to eat out on my birthday, I hope to have a few P+ for "play" room. Thank goodness I'm not celebrating my birthday with friends till the following weekend - Saturday night, right after my WI. THAT will definitely be called a WASH of my AP/WPA...lol
Anyhow, I was down another .4! I'm so psyched for anything. I'm equally psyched that I have lost EVERY SINGLE WI since P+ began! Who knew! I attribute my weight loss this week to the fact that I have been active 6/7 days, despite feeling lousy! I still have to run 2.4 miles today to make my 12 mile goal for the week. If I'm feeling good, I will go ahead and make it a full three miles, but I won't know until I am IN it.
My WI tradition is:
-no breakfast before WI
-bring water
-stop off from a Medium NF Latte w splenda
-bring fruit
When I arrive home from WI/errands, I eat my FAVORITE weekend meal (which served as lunch today):
9 P+
egg sandwich:
1 Seven-Grain Deli Flat (7-grain is the ONLY one that is 2 P+, all others are 3)
3 egg whites, cooked in
1 tsp canola oil
1 slice American Cheese (full fat, .5oz)
and
3 Banquet Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links
1 clementine
with a sprinkle of Sea Salt over my egg sandwich
bottle of water...yummm
I'm debating on what dinner will be tonight, there will be a snack in between there somewhere, but I have a wedding tomorrow, and other than the sausage, I want to keep the rest of my day SUPER low sodium, as to not be bloated in my dress.
ALSO, I am hanging out with P (from OKcupid) again later tonight...I'm kinda hoping he doesn't want to eat things, and that we can come up with something else fun to do, bc I am trying to keep the sodium down...I think he *may* be interested in me, and I'm a bit interested in him. He texted me yesterday to tell me:
"If you end up with no plans on your last weekend of being 27, I'll hang out after work one day"
I think that
a) It's sweet that he remembered my birth date, we've been talking since November, but I only mentioned my birthday once or twice.
b) We already have plans Monday, can he stomach my quirkiness for TWO days
c) If he's interested, he should just kiss me. Cause I'd let him
Going to a BIG wedding at a castle tomorrow, and going to do my BEST to stay OP.
Planning for:
1)Super-filling, protein-y breakfast and lunch
2)Eating as many fruits/veggies I can find at cocktail hour
3) Alternating alcoholic drinks/water (though it will prolly be 2/1 rather than 1/1...I like my booze!)
4) Dancing my booty off!
5) Possible Wii Yoga before I go, just to get focused and relaxed
6) Eating HALF of my entree - the protein and veggies portion
7) No rolls!
Honestly, if it WASN'T my birthday Thursday, I wouldn't be so concerned about all of this. I would just drink what I wanted, not eat much, and call it a was of my AP/49 WPA...BUT
If I want to eat out on my birthday, I hope to have a few P+ for "play" room. Thank goodness I'm not celebrating my birthday with friends till the following weekend - Saturday night, right after my WI. THAT will definitely be called a WASH of my AP/WPA...lol
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Day 7 OP
So, I ended up going into the red last night...swapped some AP's, so I'm 7 in the red. If I can keep my eating/activity together (2 more runs before WI, 1 day of cross training aka "XT")I will be able to break even. The problem this week has been PMS - lots of cravings for salty, nasty food. I've tracked everything, and I'm moving forward. Didn't want to HAVE to swap APs this week, but I will now. I'm being forgiving of myself on program and moving forward. (The 7 points in the red yesterday were in Cheez-its, in case you wondered).
I originally said I would NOT continue to call myself "OP" for the week if I went into the red, but I've been working SO hard and tracking everything - I need to remember that I am not perfect. That said, with PMS/TOM coming this weekend, I expect my first gain on P+. Hopefully, if I keep flushing myself with water, I will NOT be bloated for the wedding I am attending on Sunday...
I "peeked" today bc I have a snow day and am home, and am UP about a pound, but I *did* have frozen pizza for dinner last night -> SODIUM!
Tomorrow, I will post today's menu, as I want to make sure I stay as OP as possible with it. I'm dying to bake cookies cause the PMS monster wants sweet, but I'm going to try to stay with fruit, as it would be a better usage of my P+. I think *maybe* tonight though, I may have to have 1/3 c of vanilla ice cream with a banana, to satisfy the MONSTER.
I originally said I would NOT continue to call myself "OP" for the week if I went into the red, but I've been working SO hard and tracking everything - I need to remember that I am not perfect. That said, with PMS/TOM coming this weekend, I expect my first gain on P+. Hopefully, if I keep flushing myself with water, I will NOT be bloated for the wedding I am attending on Sunday...
I "peeked" today bc I have a snow day and am home, and am UP about a pound, but I *did* have frozen pizza for dinner last night -> SODIUM!
Tomorrow, I will post today's menu, as I want to make sure I stay as OP as possible with it. I'm dying to bake cookies cause the PMS monster wants sweet, but I'm going to try to stay with fruit, as it would be a better usage of my P+. I think *maybe* tonight though, I may have to have 1/3 c of vanilla ice cream with a banana, to satisfy the MONSTER.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Tuesday's Menu (While tomorrow's breakfast cooks)
I should mention that since P+, I have pretty much been the QUEEN of planning...
So here goes..
AM: (8)
(2) Coffee w 2tbs creamer (ALWAYS flavored. always)
egg white sandwich
(2) One 7-Grain Deli Flat
(1) 3 egg whites cooked in
(1) tsp EVOO spray
(2) 1 slice of REAL American cheese
(0) Sprinkle of sea salt
(0) Clementine
Lunch: (10)
(5) 1 serving of leftover chili (Monday's)
(1) 2 tbs RF shredded cheddar
(3) 2 pieces Hershey's Minis
(0) apple
PM Snack: (0) on the way to dentist...
(0) 1 c raw carrots
Dinner: (11)
(1) 2 tbs garlic lover's hummus with
(1) 1 tsp evoo mixed in and
(0) 1 c celery for dipping
(8) 1/3 of Freschetta Thin Crust Spinach Pizza w
(1) 1 tsp evoo for dipping crust
I have 1 point left here for "play" room, and I generally eat at LEAST all of my DPT a day, so I am sure I will find somewhere to "spend" it...though it may just be a decaf coffee w HH & Splenda @ night...I'll have Wed menu on Wed!
So here goes..
AM: (8)
(2) Coffee w 2tbs creamer (ALWAYS flavored. always)
egg white sandwich
(2) One 7-Grain Deli Flat
(1) 3 egg whites cooked in
(1) tsp EVOO spray
(2) 1 slice of REAL American cheese
(0) Sprinkle of sea salt
(0) Clementine
Lunch: (10)
(5) 1 serving of leftover chili (Monday's)
(1) 2 tbs RF shredded cheddar
(3) 2 pieces Hershey's Minis
(0) apple
PM Snack: (0) on the way to dentist...
(0) 1 c raw carrots
Dinner: (11)
(1) 2 tbs garlic lover's hummus with
(1) 1 tsp evoo mixed in and
(0) 1 c celery for dipping
(8) 1/3 of Freschetta Thin Crust Spinach Pizza w
(1) 1 tsp evoo for dipping crust
I have 1 point left here for "play" room, and I generally eat at LEAST all of my DPT a day, so I am sure I will find somewhere to "spend" it...though it may just be a decaf coffee w HH & Splenda @ night...I'll have Wed menu on Wed!
Monday's Menu
As promised, here it is. Now, I already made changes, bc I didn't *plan* on the afternoon snack, but PMS is starting to happen, and changes HAD to be made.
DPT: 30
AM: (4)
(2) Coffee w 2 tbs creamer
(1) 2 oz Luncheon Meat Turkey, wrapped with
(1) 1 Laughing Cow French Onion cheese
(0) 1 Clementine
Lunch: (13)
(10) 1 serving Ziti (recipe as posted previously)
(3) 2 pieces Hershey's Mint Mini's (seasonal treat)
(0) 1 clementine
Afternoon Snack: (5)
(3) 2 tbsp chocolate icing
(2) 1 cracker with about 1 tsp Port Wine spreadable cheese
(0) apple + pineapple
Dinner: (8)
(5) 1 serving 3 Bean Turkey Chili (Skinnytaste Recipe, with 12 oz turkey, instead of what is listed)
(2) 1/4 c RF shredded cheddar cheese
(1) 1 tsp evoo, mixed into chili
So, basically, this hits all of my GHG's today, except for 1 healthy oil. I had planned to have two servings of the chili, but after my little "controlled binge," I only have room for 1 serving, so I may add celery with my chili if I'm not quite full. I'm sitting here planning my meals for tomorrow, so when I am done, I will be sure to post!
DPT: 30
AM: (4)
(2) Coffee w 2 tbs creamer
(1) 2 oz Luncheon Meat Turkey, wrapped with
(1) 1 Laughing Cow French Onion cheese
(0) 1 Clementine
Lunch: (13)
(10) 1 serving Ziti (recipe as posted previously)
(3) 2 pieces Hershey's Mint Mini's (seasonal treat)
(0) 1 clementine
Afternoon Snack: (5)
(3) 2 tbsp chocolate icing
(2) 1 cracker with about 1 tsp Port Wine spreadable cheese
(0) apple + pineapple
Dinner: (8)
(5) 1 serving 3 Bean Turkey Chili (Skinnytaste Recipe, with 12 oz turkey, instead of what is listed)
(2) 1/4 c RF shredded cheddar cheese
(1) 1 tsp evoo, mixed into chili
So, basically, this hits all of my GHG's today, except for 1 healthy oil. I had planned to have two servings of the chili, but after my little "controlled binge," I only have room for 1 serving, so I may add celery with my chili if I'm not quite full. I'm sitting here planning my meals for tomorrow, so when I am done, I will be sure to post!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Down 1.8, For a total of 12.8 on P+!
I never got in my 2.61 miles last night, so I will be running it today!
But I'm down 1.8 more lbs! I'm so stoked! This means from my rejoining weight of 200.2 lbs, I have exactly 3 lbs to make my 10%!!
I can't BELIEVE I was able to recover from the damage of NYE/going into the red a few times this week - I think being back at work (my classroom is on the THIRD floor, and everywhere the kids go for specials is NOT), in addition to beginning my half marathon training REALLY gave me a boost. I'm excited to start this week off - I have some new recipes to try @ the end of the week, a comedy show in NYC, and a wedding on Sunday. I'm going to keep my drinking on Thursday to a minimum at the comedy show, as I have work Friday...
BUT - I find that using my WPA in addition to my dailies works for me. I am going to try NOT to use my AP this week. That's my goal for P+....NOT eating AP. I used it too much on Momentum to try to "save" myself, and frankly, I feel like with all of these P+ I can eat, there is no reason to really NEED the extras, unless there is an emergency.
I'm not going to put a time frame on when I get my 10%. Of COURSE I would LOVE for it to be next week (before my Birthday!) but, I have been SO successful on this plan, that I think it would be pretty silly to set a deadline.
That said though, I would really love to lose these last 33 lbs and hit goal in 2011 - and I FEEL it. I really think it's my year.
BTW, if I ever am using negative self-talk, please kick me!
Feeling GREAT!
But I'm down 1.8 more lbs! I'm so stoked! This means from my rejoining weight of 200.2 lbs, I have exactly 3 lbs to make my 10%!!
I can't BELIEVE I was able to recover from the damage of NYE/going into the red a few times this week - I think being back at work (my classroom is on the THIRD floor, and everywhere the kids go for specials is NOT), in addition to beginning my half marathon training REALLY gave me a boost. I'm excited to start this week off - I have some new recipes to try @ the end of the week, a comedy show in NYC, and a wedding on Sunday. I'm going to keep my drinking on Thursday to a minimum at the comedy show, as I have work Friday...
BUT - I find that using my WPA in addition to my dailies works for me. I am going to try NOT to use my AP this week. That's my goal for P+....NOT eating AP. I used it too much on Momentum to try to "save" myself, and frankly, I feel like with all of these P+ I can eat, there is no reason to really NEED the extras, unless there is an emergency.
I'm not going to put a time frame on when I get my 10%. Of COURSE I would LOVE for it to be next week (before my Birthday!) but, I have been SO successful on this plan, that I think it would be pretty silly to set a deadline.
That said though, I would really love to lose these last 33 lbs and hit goal in 2011 - and I FEEL it. I really think it's my year.
BTW, if I ever am using negative self-talk, please kick me!
Feeling GREAT!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Day before WI ramblings....
I have 2.61 more miles left tonight before I complete my 10.5 miles for the week/first week of Half Marathon training. I had planned to go to the gym, but it's snowing, and while the gym is SUPER close, I can just run on my at-home treadmill....It's definitely subpar, but I'm being lazy, and I can run while dinner is in the oven! LOVE to multitask.
This is what I am adapting tonight:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/09/low-fat-baked-ziti-with-spinach.html#more
Changes:
Adding 1/2 lb 93/7% Ground Turkey to sauce, to add a protein.
I'm putting it together now, so I can relax a little before I pop it in the oven. Lesson planning to do later, bc in the nature of the first week back, of COURSE I didn't finish all of my planning during school hours. BOOHISS.
So, like I mentioned before, I might be lined up for a gain this week - BUT, I am trying to focus on the following positive things:
1. Two pairs of jeans that didn't close in October now close, and are loose in the leg.
2. One pair was SKINNY Jeans! I can wear SKINNY JEANS!
3. I am committing to the Marathon training, and myself.
4. Writing/Reading WLJ blogs has been quite therapeutic!
Thank you all!!!
This is what I am adapting tonight:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/09/low-fat-baked-ziti-with-spinach.html#more
Changes:
Adding 1/2 lb 93/7% Ground Turkey to sauce, to add a protein.
I'm putting it together now, so I can relax a little before I pop it in the oven. Lesson planning to do later, bc in the nature of the first week back, of COURSE I didn't finish all of my planning during school hours. BOOHISS.
So, like I mentioned before, I might be lined up for a gain this week - BUT, I am trying to focus on the following positive things:
1. Two pairs of jeans that didn't close in October now close, and are loose in the leg.
2. One pair was SKINNY Jeans! I can wear SKINNY JEANS!
3. I am committing to the Marathon training, and myself.
4. Writing/Reading WLJ blogs has been quite therapeutic!
Thank you all!!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Welp, the damage is done....ish.
So, lately, I've been trying not to "peek" at the scale, but I've been struggling since NYE. WAY too much booze - and not ENOUGH food - poor drunken judgment on my behalf, which ended with my head in my BFF's waste basket, while I repeatedly said "I'm not 22 anymore..." btwn heaves. STUPID ASS I am. Usually a beer drinker, but drank a TON of vodka drinks.
At least Gina's (Skinnytaste!) Buffalo Chicken Dip was delish - I'll be making it for Superbowl!
Right now (at night, before dinner) the scale said I am up about 1.8 lbs. I WI Saturday AM and have 3 workouts before that, so it's POSSIBLE to still maintain, but I was REALLY hoping for even a little loss for my first **official** WI of the New Year.
I DID go into the red yesterday, so I am going to have to start Cycle 2 of OP 2 Overcome YET AGAIN. Today is Day 1 - (Focus on perfect GHGs...and NOT going into red) and right now, I have 3 points left and only need one healthy oil, but have nothing to drizzle it over, so I might just have to call it a loss, and move on to Day 2. I'm not going to KILL myself to be "perfect," but am trying not to miss more than 1 GHG a day. From previous experience w WW, I know they make a WORLD of difference in my overall feelings of health, and on the scale...And I am also learning the importance of forgiving myself along my WLJ.
All in all, this week is the most working out I will have done since I was sick/injured/stressed for most of December. So, I guess there is a good chance I could be retaining water, anyway - and I am FINALLY changing my WI back to Saturdays after my holiday stint back @ Victoria's Secret....
Date from OKcupid on Sat night. Nervous. I think he's overweight a bit though (I like Teddy Bears) so not TOO self-conscious about my weight, which has ALWAYS been an issue...but am still concerned that he will be more overweight than his pictures say - hypocritical, I suppose. Just nervous. Period.
2.5 miles to get in on the home treadmill tonight. I'm READY!
At least Gina's (Skinnytaste!) Buffalo Chicken Dip was delish - I'll be making it for Superbowl!
Right now (at night, before dinner) the scale said I am up about 1.8 lbs. I WI Saturday AM and have 3 workouts before that, so it's POSSIBLE to still maintain, but I was REALLY hoping for even a little loss for my first **official** WI of the New Year.
I DID go into the red yesterday, so I am going to have to start Cycle 2 of OP 2 Overcome YET AGAIN. Today is Day 1 - (Focus on perfect GHGs...and NOT going into red) and right now, I have 3 points left and only need one healthy oil, but have nothing to drizzle it over, so I might just have to call it a loss, and move on to Day 2. I'm not going to KILL myself to be "perfect," but am trying not to miss more than 1 GHG a day. From previous experience w WW, I know they make a WORLD of difference in my overall feelings of health, and on the scale...And I am also learning the importance of forgiving myself along my WLJ.
All in all, this week is the most working out I will have done since I was sick/injured/stressed for most of December. So, I guess there is a good chance I could be retaining water, anyway - and I am FINALLY changing my WI back to Saturdays after my holiday stint back @ Victoria's Secret....
Date from OKcupid on Sat night. Nervous. I think he's overweight a bit though (I like Teddy Bears) so not TOO self-conscious about my weight, which has ALWAYS been an issue...but am still concerned that he will be more overweight than his pictures say - hypocritical, I suppose. Just nervous. Period.
2.5 miles to get in on the home treadmill tonight. I'm READY!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Half Marathon Training, Day 2. OP 2 Overcome Cycle 2: Day 3
Wow, that title was a mouthful. I just wanted to "capture" what it is I'm writing about today - but maybe I should have rethought it!
As for the Half Marathon, I'm 2 days in, I have 5.32/10.5 miles completed for the week. I'm happy with this, though am glad that tomorrow is my scheduled cross-training day. I'm thinking I'm going to do my Biggest Loser Wii game, or check out a workout streaming from Netflix on my Wii. Either way, tomorrow will be a low-key day. (After work) Not sure what I will be making for dinner yet.
I'm having a hard time getting in all of my GHGs every day - for the reason that I switched a lot of my cheeses back to full fat! I'm not eating much nonfat/lowfat dairy bc I'm LOVING having a real slice of cheese every now and again. Does anyone just count their regular cheese as their dairy???
I've had super salty dinner meals for the last two days. Need to go the low-sodium route for the rest of the week - WI is on Saturday morning, and I'm hoping that in light of the New Year's Eve I had, and getting my 10.5 miles in before Sat - I at LEAST maintain!! :::fingers crossed:::
As for the Half Marathon, I'm 2 days in, I have 5.32/10.5 miles completed for the week. I'm happy with this, though am glad that tomorrow is my scheduled cross-training day. I'm thinking I'm going to do my Biggest Loser Wii game, or check out a workout streaming from Netflix on my Wii. Either way, tomorrow will be a low-key day. (After work) Not sure what I will be making for dinner yet.
I'm having a hard time getting in all of my GHGs every day - for the reason that I switched a lot of my cheeses back to full fat! I'm not eating much nonfat/lowfat dairy bc I'm LOVING having a real slice of cheese every now and again. Does anyone just count their regular cheese as their dairy???
I've had super salty dinner meals for the last two days. Need to go the low-sodium route for the rest of the week - WI is on Saturday morning, and I'm hoping that in light of the New Year's Eve I had, and getting my 10.5 miles in before Sat - I at LEAST maintain!! :::fingers crossed:::
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011: Cycle 2: OP 2 Overcome
Ok, so I was definitely NOT OP yesterday, as I had planned to be. I'm restarting my Cycle 2 of OP 2 Overcome. What better day than the first day of the New Year??? Today is the official start of my Half Marathon training. I'm not sure if today will be my first run, but I do have high hopes for that later. We shall see. If not, tomorrow for sure.
My first new recipe of 2011:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html
Lots of people on the boards have said these are DELICIOUS, and dad made some marinara sauce the other day, so I'm taking advantage of the fact that it's still in the house. Nothing beats homemade sauce :-) Part of my Day Zero Project is to try a new recipe, once a week...so here it is! Hopefully, I will remember enough to take a picture later.
Today, I'm also beginning Project 365 with my new digicam! I just need to pick a website to put my photos on. Photobucket? Snapfish? Whatever I can do for free!
http://365project.org/
This week, I need to make it my goal to work out 5 times...I am meeting someone from OKcupid.com this weekend, so I need to keep my morale up - and working out makes me feel pretty damn good! I'm not sure if this guy would be someone I would date, per se, but from the conversations we have had online and on the phone, we could at least be friends if nothing else. I was pleasantly surprised when he texted me this morning to ask about my New Year's Eve....
So, I'm ready, 2011! Feeling good and VERY much looking forward to having a GREAT, OP year that will hopefully lead to my hitting goal!
My first new recipe of 2011:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html
Lots of people on the boards have said these are DELICIOUS, and dad made some marinara sauce the other day, so I'm taking advantage of the fact that it's still in the house. Nothing beats homemade sauce :-) Part of my Day Zero Project is to try a new recipe, once a week...so here it is! Hopefully, I will remember enough to take a picture later.
Today, I'm also beginning Project 365 with my new digicam! I just need to pick a website to put my photos on. Photobucket? Snapfish? Whatever I can do for free!
http://365project.org/
This week, I need to make it my goal to work out 5 times...I am meeting someone from OKcupid.com this weekend, so I need to keep my morale up - and working out makes me feel pretty damn good! I'm not sure if this guy would be someone I would date, per se, but from the conversations we have had online and on the phone, we could at least be friends if nothing else. I was pleasantly surprised when he texted me this morning to ask about my New Year's Eve....
So, I'm ready, 2011! Feeling good and VERY much looking forward to having a GREAT, OP year that will hopefully lead to my hitting goal!
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