Catching Up...Whew, I'm BUSY!!

Monday & Tuesday 12/3-4/2012

Such a busy, busy season!! It's hard to find time to fit everything in! So there will probably be a few of these "hit the highlights" posts over the course of the next month.

I'm trying to be more intentional about getting my activity points each day, rather than only hitting my activity goals on the days when I run. So one thing I've done is set my iPhone alarm to go off every hour at work to remind me to get up and move. On Monday I was able to take a quick walk around the outside of our building each time. Tuesday was more chaotic but I did at least get up and stretch and walk laps around the shop. I also left early for work on Monday and walked the long way to get there. On Tuesday I interval ran 3.5 miles

On Minday I had a cheeseburger from In-n-Out for lunch. I had it "protein style" (wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun) it was 9 PointsPlus. I am pretty stinkin happy about THAT!!

Here are my stats for both days:

Monday:
39 Total PointsPlus
Weekly Points used 13
Weekly remaining 32
ActiveLink earned 5
ActiveLink remaining 16
Goals:
Under 33 PointsPlus-no
At least 2-4 ActiveLink Pts-yes

Tuesday:
28 PointsPlus total
Weekly used 2
Weekly Remaining 30
ActiveLink earned 7
ActiveLink remaining 23
Goals:
Under 33 PointsPlus-yes
At least 2-4 ActiveLink Pts-yes

The photo collage is a from both days. Just the meals I had. There are some frozen entrees in the mix. I add stuff to them and "doctor them up" to make them healthier and more satisfying....they are a life saver for me when I am busy!!

Okay...that's it...onward!!

Sunday December 2, 2012

Sunday December 2, 2012

Another on plan day under my belt!

This was a non-run day. I went for a walk in the afternoon but I should have walked a little farther. I fell short on my activity points. I am learning that I am going to need to be very intentional about getting those points! My plan today is to walk to work and to try and get some movement in for 5 minutes each hour.

So anyway...

Breakfast:
Pineapple Banana Oatmeal
Cooked in Almond/Coconut milk
Coffee with half and half
7 PointsPlus

Late Lunch/Early Dinner
Kale Salad sautéed in olive oil
Baked yam
Rotisserie chicken breast
10 PointsPlus

Snacks:
Sliced apple
Popcorn with olive oil
Pineapple Coconut smoothie
made with Weight Watchers
Smoothie mix and frozen pineapple
12PointsPlus

Total 29
Weekly used 3
Weekly remaining 45
ActiveLink earned 1
ActiveLink remaining 11

Goals:
Stay under 33 Points-yes
2-4 Activity Points-no

Friday November 30, 2012

Anyone who reads this has probably already figured out that when I'm not doing so well I tend to avoid my blog. This past week was not so good. I seem to start the week determined to do better than the week before, only to fall right back into old habits within days!

Once again I am staring a new week determined to make healthy choices. The holiday season is tough. It seems like the perfect storm of circumstances comes together during the holidays to make it more difficult to stay the course.

I have a plan. I'm going to make one healthy choice at a time. I'm going to do my best and be kind to myself. I am continuing with my goal of staying under 30-33 PointsPlus per day and earning 2-4 ActiveLink points per day.

My Weight Watcher meeting is on Friday morning. I gained 1.6 pounds.

I stayed on plan yesterday. :)

Breakfast:
PB2 and Banana Sandwich
Coffee with half and half
6 PointsPlus

Lunch:
Veggie Burger on a sandwich thin
With FF cheese, tomato, and
spinach.
Sliced Apple
6 PointsPlus

Dinner:
Rotisserie chicken breast
With BBQ sauce
Mixed Vegetables with olive oil
10 PointsPlus

Snack:
Pumpkin Spice Yogurt
(Nonfat Greek yogurt mixed with canned pumpkin, stevia, and pumpkin pie spice)
5 PointsPlus

Total 27
Weekly used 1
Weekly remaining 48
ActiveLink Earned 0

Under 33 points---yes
2-4 Active Link Points earned--no

Goals...

It's Monday morning after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. I just got home from a 4 mile interval run. I have new running shoes. I'm ready to set some goals and get through this holiday season without losing my mind from all the food temptations!

So, here are three goals that I'm ready to commit to.

1. I am committed to staying at 30-33 PointsPlus per day. That's my 26 Point target plus some activity points each day.

2. I am committed to eliminating diet soda with aspartame or sucralose from my diet.

3. I am committed to achieving 2-4 ActiveLink points per day.

There, that's it. Such simple goals and yet I think it's a great strategy for success.