Catching up for a hot minute....

Glad to FINALLY be living in NY, although it did derail my Weight Watch-ing for a little while. I gained 2.4 2 weeks ago, and I am struggling to get back on a regular eating/exercise schedule. There are a LOT of temptations here food wise...and I treat myself to trigger foods within reason. I'm DYING to get a bagel this weekend, and top it with some (homemade) egg whites and American cheese (cooked in 1 tsp evoo, of course!) I lost 1.6 last week, so I am making up for the gain, but I am in the red this week.

However, despite PMS week, the in-the-red-ness has been under control (fairly). I am 28 points in the red as of today, and plan to WI Friday morning. I would love to squeak out a .8 loss, so I am going to (try) to get in like 6-9 more APs before then, which will put me at about 19-22 points in the red. NOT horrible. The only day I did NOT make my GHGs was Friday - and I only missed my personal goal (16-19 a day) by 1 that day.

I'm experimenting with the program a little - trying to see if things seem more manageable for me by taking 7 points from my WPA @ the beginning of the week, and applying 1 to each day. Then, instead of having 27 points, I have 28...and 28 WPA for the week. It seems to help with meal planning. That one extra point makes a difference. If I am successful, eventually as my POINTS get lower, I may go to 2 a day, or 2 every other day. We'll have to wait and see. Of course, this is not a WW endorsed thing, it's just me!

Going to head back to posting daily menus. I think this blog was REALLY keeping me focused, and it's important for my WLJ to maintain it. Going to add activity component to each day, as well - plus I need to spend some POSITIVE time on the 'net. LoL

End of Tues/Wednesday's Menu

I finished off Tuesday with a "faux" quesadilla & a side of cucumbers in vinegar. I ended up doing my WI this morning, to get it out of the way while I am packing & moving.

I ended up being down 1.2 today, to make my 5%! I also got my 2nd 5 star. VERY excited. Starting next week, my WI is going to be Thursday (I think).

I am continuing my "try to eat without shopping before I move" project. It's going pretty well. Being VERY inventive, to say the least. Today's menu:

AM: (5pts)
Coffee w 2 tsp splenda +
1/2 c skim milk
2 90-calorie special K bars

AM snack: (5 pts)
Smoothie:
3/4 c almond milk
1/2 c water
1 1/2 c frozen sliced strawberries
1/2 scoop protein powder
1 tsp evoo

Lunch: (5 pts)
Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchilada Suiza w
2 tbs salsa
1 tsp lite sour cream
1 WW Lemon Cake

PM Snack: (6pts)
2 WW Ice Cream Candy Bars (I know, I know...)

Dinner: (6 pts)
Mixed:
Lipton Pasta Sides, Cheddar & broccoli
1 can tuna in water
1/2 c frozen peas
1 c frozen spinach
cooked, ate half with 2 tsp hot sauce

^ that was actually REALLY good, and a big serving. However, I will be HEAVILY bloated tomorrow from all of the sodium. Oh well!!

Tuesday, revamped.

DID make that smoothie last night! I was hungry. I peeked today and it looks like I should be lined up for a loss on Friday. I hate a change in my WI schedule, but I will DEFINITELY be changing it when I head back to NY. Hopefully, I can get over my mental hurdle of night WI and can WI with my BFF @ her home meeting, but we'll see! I may keep my WI in the morning and just go to the meeting w her at night (sorry Kat - we'll find out! LoL).

Tue AM: (8 pts)
coffee w 2 splenda
1/4 c FF H & H
Omelette:
1/4 c onions
1/2 c frozen spinach cooked in
1 tsp canola oil
3 egg whites
100 cal pack of cheese

AM Snack: (2 pts)
90 cal special K bar

Lunch: (12 pts)
2 slices leftover Papa John's Thin Crust Garden Fresh Pizza
2 WW mini cakes
1 c uncooked carrots

PM Snack(not planned): (6 pts. EEEK!)
1/2 c Whole Grain Mac & Cheese
1 WW Ice Cream Candy bar

**Dinner is still up in the air. Not *Quite* sure what I want. May just end up being a GINORMOUS smoothie. Dipping more into APs and hopefully will get in a run tonight!**

Lesson Learned: WL Drugs Don't Work

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Tuesday's Plan

AM: (7 pts)
Coffee w Splenda +
1/4 c FF Half & Half
1/2 c frozen spinach + 1/4 c onion, cooked in
1 tsp evoo w
3 egg whites
100 calorie pack of Cheddar/Jack, melted
1 kashi cookie

AM Snack: (2 pts)
90 calorie sp K bar

Midday: (5 pts)
Potato Nachos (recipe for 4 servings in previous entry)
small potato
1 chicken meatball, divided over potato slices
1/4 c RF cheddar cheese
2 tbs salsa
1/4 c beans, divided over potato slices

.....Leaving it here. May be meeting a friend for lunch, and if so, will be having potato nachos for dinner, and most likely a Chick-Fil-A Salad & Diet Coke for lunch. Will be back tomorrow to make any changes!