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.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Weekend Update...
Weekend update...
So, I started my Thanksgiving Day with a 5K "Turkey Trot" I was glad that I committed to participating in Alissa's, Thankful Healthy Blogger 5k, at "A Journey To Thin" because it motivated me to get myself out of bed!
I wanted to finish in under 40 minutes and I almost made it. My time was 40:36. Next time!
Thanksgiving was at my Mom's house. My sister, Joyce, did all the work. I just showed up with some yams and green salads....sweet!
I didn't count points. I simply enjoyed the time with my family.
My Weight Watcher meeting was Friday morning. I was delighted to have lost 2.2 pounds at weigh in!
After the meeting we picked up my mother in law and took her to Disneyland for the day. Again, no counting points.
Saturday I did a 5.3 mile "mostly walk." It was hot and I was tired, so I ended up walking most of the way. Then it was a day of running errands, shopping for new running shoes, and stopping by my mom's house again to visit. Again no counting.
Now it's Sunday morning. I am back to counting points. It's hard to believe that the Holiday Season is upon us already!
So, I started my Thanksgiving Day with a 5K "Turkey Trot" I was glad that I committed to participating in Alissa's, Thankful Healthy Blogger 5k, at "A Journey To Thin" because it motivated me to get myself out of bed!
I wanted to finish in under 40 minutes and I almost made it. My time was 40:36. Next time!
Thanksgiving was at my Mom's house. My sister, Joyce, did all the work. I just showed up with some yams and green salads....sweet!
I didn't count points. I simply enjoyed the time with my family.
My Weight Watcher meeting was Friday morning. I was delighted to have lost 2.2 pounds at weigh in!
After the meeting we picked up my mother in law and took her to Disneyland for the day. Again, no counting points.
Saturday I did a 5.3 mile "mostly walk." It was hot and I was tired, so I ended up walking most of the way. Then it was a day of running errands, shopping for new running shoes, and stopping by my mom's house again to visit. Again no counting.
Now it's Sunday morning. I am back to counting points. It's hard to believe that the Holiday Season is upon us already!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Healthy Blogger 5K
So I am going to participate in this challenge this year. It should be a fun way to be motivated to start the day with a run. Here is a link to the "A Journey to Thin" the blogger who has organized this challenge. I'm kind of excited to be participating!!
I've chosen a 5K near my house...how convenient is that? There just happens to be a 5K, organized by a church in my community to raise money for a couple of worthy causes!
So...I'll report back on how it goes!!
So...I'll report back on how it goes!!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Sunday November 18, 2012
Sunday November 18, 2012
This was an interesting day. I'm happy with my choices.
We decided to make an impromptu trip to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure after church. We hadn't seen the Christmas decorations yet and were itching to see them.
To our surprise, it was really crowded. We hadn't thought about it being the beginning of a vacation week for many people. So yeah. It was crowded and chaotic. But we got to see the decorations and walk around a bit.
Breakfast:
Oatmeal with banana & pineapple
Coffee with SF creamer
(Yes, I am working on eliminating artificial sweeteners but I want to use up the stuff I have and then replace it with natural stuff(
5 PointsPlus
Lunch:
Plaza Inn Fried Chicken Dinner
There were 3 pieces of crispy, fried chicken. I ate the breast.
Mashed potatoes & gravy
Green beans
I estimated this at 22 PointsPlus
It frustrates me that Disneyland will not provide nutritional information for its restaurants. So I just counted the points based on similar foods from other places. I might add that I am REALLY proud of myself for not eating everything on that plate! I didn't eat the other two pieces of chicken or the biscuit. I am making progress!!
We didn't stay late and we were on the road heading home by 7:30.
I was hungry when we arrived home so I made a grilled cheese sandwich. I used two slices of Roman Meal bread, 3 PointsPlus, and two slices of Kraft Fat Free Sharp Cheddar Singles, 1 PointsPlus. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and grill until the bread is browned and the cheese is melted. This is quite the treat for 4 PointsPlus!! I had grapes with it.
Snacks:
Peanuts 8 PointsPlus. YIKES!!!
My guilty pleasure!
Banana
39 PointsPlus Total
Weekly Points Allowance used 13
Weekly remaining 33
ActiveLink Points Earned 2
ActiveLink remaining 18
This was an interesting day. I'm happy with my choices.
We decided to make an impromptu trip to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure after church. We hadn't seen the Christmas decorations yet and were itching to see them.
To our surprise, it was really crowded. We hadn't thought about it being the beginning of a vacation week for many people. So yeah. It was crowded and chaotic. But we got to see the decorations and walk around a bit.
Breakfast:
Oatmeal with banana & pineapple
Coffee with SF creamer
(Yes, I am working on eliminating artificial sweeteners but I want to use up the stuff I have and then replace it with natural stuff(
5 PointsPlus
Lunch:
Plaza Inn Fried Chicken Dinner
There were 3 pieces of crispy, fried chicken. I ate the breast.
Mashed potatoes & gravy
Green beans
I estimated this at 22 PointsPlus
It frustrates me that Disneyland will not provide nutritional information for its restaurants. So I just counted the points based on similar foods from other places. I might add that I am REALLY proud of myself for not eating everything on that plate! I didn't eat the other two pieces of chicken or the biscuit. I am making progress!!
We didn't stay late and we were on the road heading home by 7:30.
I was hungry when we arrived home so I made a grilled cheese sandwich. I used two slices of Roman Meal bread, 3 PointsPlus, and two slices of Kraft Fat Free Sharp Cheddar Singles, 1 PointsPlus. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and grill until the bread is browned and the cheese is melted. This is quite the treat for 4 PointsPlus!! I had grapes with it.
Snacks:
Peanuts 8 PointsPlus. YIKES!!!
My guilty pleasure!
Banana
39 PointsPlus Total
Weekly Points Allowance used 13
Weekly remaining 33
ActiveLink Points Earned 2
ActiveLink remaining 18
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Saturday November 17, 2012
Saturday November 17, 2012
I started my day with a long training run. I'm behind on my training for the Tinkerbell Half Marathon in January. So anyway, today was the day to get that long interval run in.
On the mornings when I do my long runs I have a banana and some Greek yogurt before I run. Of course I have coffee as well....I ALWAYS have coffee!
So, I had my coffee and my pre-run breakfast, used my inhaler to ward off my exercise induced asthma, mixed my Performance drink in my water bottles, strapped on my running belt and headed out.
It was hard getting started. I spent most of the first two miles feeling like I was gasping for air. My feet felt heavy and awkward, like I was running in mud or sand. Eventually though, I found my stride. My muscles warmed up....and I began to enjoy the run. When I run, I run intervals. I run for 45 seconds and walk for 30 seconds....over and over and over again. This run was 10.8 miles. I ended up with a 13 min/mile pace. I walked the last miles and a half. This was a hard one. It's been too long since I did a long training run. By mile 7 I was feeling it. It's Sunday morning as I type this update and my legs are sore. But I feel good that I did it!
My menu for Saturday was odd. And I didn't do a good job of photographing my day. But anyway... I had my pre-run breakfast, my performance drink while I ran, and another banana when I was done.
7 PointsPlus
Lunch and Dinner were combined into one meal. I had to go to work for a few hours after my run and I wasn't hungry at lunch time. So when I got home I fixed shredded beef, the one from Costco. It's in a sealed foil pouch in the aisle where the canned tuna is. The brand is Sampco. It's extra lean and it's 1 PointsPlus per ounce. I made rice and black beans. I had a big bowl with rice, black beans, salsa, FF cheese, and shredded beef.
15 PointsPlus
Snacks:
Yogurt with PB2, WW smoothie mix, and banana.
Grapes
7 PointsPlus
Total 29 PointsPlus
Weekly Points Allowance used 3
Weekly remaining 46
ActiveLink Points earned 15
ActiveLink remaining 16
I started my day with a long training run. I'm behind on my training for the Tinkerbell Half Marathon in January. So anyway, today was the day to get that long interval run in.
On the mornings when I do my long runs I have a banana and some Greek yogurt before I run. Of course I have coffee as well....I ALWAYS have coffee!
So, I had my coffee and my pre-run breakfast, used my inhaler to ward off my exercise induced asthma, mixed my Performance drink in my water bottles, strapped on my running belt and headed out.
It was hard getting started. I spent most of the first two miles feeling like I was gasping for air. My feet felt heavy and awkward, like I was running in mud or sand. Eventually though, I found my stride. My muscles warmed up....and I began to enjoy the run. When I run, I run intervals. I run for 45 seconds and walk for 30 seconds....over and over and over again. This run was 10.8 miles. I ended up with a 13 min/mile pace. I walked the last miles and a half. This was a hard one. It's been too long since I did a long training run. By mile 7 I was feeling it. It's Sunday morning as I type this update and my legs are sore. But I feel good that I did it!
My menu for Saturday was odd. And I didn't do a good job of photographing my day. But anyway... I had my pre-run breakfast, my performance drink while I ran, and another banana when I was done.
7 PointsPlus
Lunch and Dinner were combined into one meal. I had to go to work for a few hours after my run and I wasn't hungry at lunch time. So when I got home I fixed shredded beef, the one from Costco. It's in a sealed foil pouch in the aisle where the canned tuna is. The brand is Sampco. It's extra lean and it's 1 PointsPlus per ounce. I made rice and black beans. I had a big bowl with rice, black beans, salsa, FF cheese, and shredded beef.
15 PointsPlus
Snacks:
Yogurt with PB2, WW smoothie mix, and banana.
Grapes
7 PointsPlus
Total 29 PointsPlus
Weekly Points Allowance used 3
Weekly remaining 46
ActiveLink Points earned 15
ActiveLink remaining 16
Friday November 16, 2012
Friday November 16, 2012
My WW meeting was a good turning point for me. Stepping on that scale and seeing my weight above 180 again was quite the reality check. I love my meetings!
So I am back at it.....reminding myself that it's not magical or mystical. It's choices.
Breakfast:
Oatmeal Pumpkin Breakfast Cookie
1/2 sliced apple
Coffee with SF creamer
7 PointsPlus
Lunch:
1/2 cup Quinoa
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
GardenBurger Portabella Patty
5 PointsPlus
Dinner:
Lean Cuisine Chicken Fettucini
Shirataki Noodles
Kale salad mix
FF Cheese slices
8 PointsPlus
Snacks:
Banana
Pineapple
Deep Chocolate VitaTop
Coffee with SF creamer
24 PointsPlus Total
Weekly Points Allowance used 0
Weekly remaining 49
ActiveLink Points Earned 1
ActiveLink remaining 1
I am working towards eliminating most, if not all, artificial sweeteners from my diet. I have given up diet soda and I think I'm going to go back to using half and half in my coffee. That's not to say that I won't use artificially sweetened products occasionally, but I'd like for them to not be such a big part of my regular diet. So there we go...
My WW meeting was a good turning point for me. Stepping on that scale and seeing my weight above 180 again was quite the reality check. I love my meetings!
So I am back at it.....reminding myself that it's not magical or mystical. It's choices.
Breakfast:
Oatmeal Pumpkin Breakfast Cookie
1/2 sliced apple
Coffee with SF creamer
7 PointsPlus
Lunch:
1/2 cup Quinoa
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
GardenBurger Portabella Patty
5 PointsPlus
Dinner:
Lean Cuisine Chicken Fettucini
Shirataki Noodles
Kale salad mix
FF Cheese slices
8 PointsPlus
Snacks:
Banana
Pineapple
Deep Chocolate VitaTop
Coffee with SF creamer
24 PointsPlus Total
Weekly Points Allowance used 0
Weekly remaining 49
ActiveLink Points Earned 1
ActiveLink remaining 1
I am working towards eliminating most, if not all, artificial sweeteners from my diet. I have given up diet soda and I think I'm going to go back to using half and half in my coffee. That's not to say that I won't use artificially sweetened products occasionally, but I'd like for them to not be such a big part of my regular diet. So there we go...
Friday, November 16, 2012
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