Heading into Baltimore today for a music conference! Today's a busy travel day, so I don't have time for a large update. Starting the day off with my yogurt and packing many fig bars so that at any point throughout the next few days, if I'm a little hungry, I have a guilt-free snack right there!
Interesting fact- Baltimore has very few Weight Watchers centers. I may not be able to weigh-in until next week! I'm still going to attempt to find some place I can get to, but if not, you and I will all have to wait in suspense until next week!
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
You're going to think I'm insane...
...but I hate shopping!
I've accumulated a decent amount of gift cards to a department store. I finally was in the mall area, so I decided to finally use them and get some clothing that actually fits. I swear, I walked around every women's clothing department at least 5 times and didn't see anything I even wanted to try on! NOTHING!!! Everything was either meant for 13-17 year olds or way too old and farty looking. I can't deal.
I'm hoping that I was just not in shopping mode because I've been running around like crazy. I'm going to give it another go over spring break when my play is over and I'm more relaxed. I think I'll drag Chris with me, too. He's a great shopping partner!
On another note, the next few days are going to be a challenge for me. I'm going to be in Baltimore at a conference, and I'm a little nervous about being able to find food that fits my plan. I know I can do it, and I'll probably feel less anxious about it once it's here. I'll let you know how it goes!
I've accumulated a decent amount of gift cards to a department store. I finally was in the mall area, so I decided to finally use them and get some clothing that actually fits. I swear, I walked around every women's clothing department at least 5 times and didn't see anything I even wanted to try on! NOTHING!!! Everything was either meant for 13-17 year olds or way too old and farty looking. I can't deal.
I'm hoping that I was just not in shopping mode because I've been running around like crazy. I'm going to give it another go over spring break when my play is over and I'm more relaxed. I think I'll drag Chris with me, too. He's a great shopping partner!
On another note, the next few days are going to be a challenge for me. I'm going to be in Baltimore at a conference, and I'm a little nervous about being able to find food that fits my plan. I know I can do it, and I'll probably feel less anxious about it once it's here. I'll let you know how it goes!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Breakfast Burrito
Normally, I try to keep my breakfasts around 5-6 Points+. This one is 8, but it's simple and delicious! I'm going to keep it in mind for days when I am home and want a slightly more substantial breakfast. It's pretty much what I eat on the weekends for breakfast, just in a tortilla (thus the extra points). One of the keys ingredients are Mission Carb Control tortillas. They have a great texture, and so much fiber.
For this meal, I use a large one (4 Points+). Place one slice of WW American Cheese on it, heat for 15 seconds. Cook up 4 slices of center cut bacon, add on top of the cheese. Then, make 4 egg whites in a pan (salt and pepper if you like). Place cooked eggs on bacon, roll up the burrito, and viola!
For this meal, I use a large one (4 Points+). Place one slice of WW American Cheese on it, heat for 15 seconds. Cook up 4 slices of center cut bacon, add on top of the cheese. Then, make 4 egg whites in a pan (salt and pepper if you like). Place cooked eggs on bacon, roll up the burrito, and viola!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Panera
Panera Bread used to be one of my favorite places to go when I had time to kill in between driving to teach lessons or go to class. I would have a you-pick-two with broccoli cheddar soup, a baguette and bacon turkey bravo sandwich, sit there reading a book, and relax for a while. Delicious!
20 POINTS+ PEOPLE!!!!! (For those of you not doing WW, my total Points+ allowance for an entire day is 31, to put it in better perspective). Now, the soup and half sandwich aren't that good to justify spending 2/3 of my daily points on that meal, especially when it's likely that I'll be hungry not too long after.
Saturday night, I was planning on going to Panera for dinner. I haven't been there in months. I knew I would plan ahead so that I wouldn't make a quick decision that I would regret later on. Panera has a really great nutrition calculator on their website, so I went on to explore. I decided on a full portion chicken noodle soup and a full thai chopped chicken salad with everything (including the crispy wonton strips)! The meal was HUGE and cost me 14 Points+. The soup was delicious, and the salad was amazing! It's spicy, and has so many different flavors going on that all work together. I got apples as a side and enjoyed a great unsweetened iced tea. Next time, I think I'll stick with the same soup and salad, but as a you-pick-two because it really was too much! The combo will only be 8 Points+.
If you are heading out to a Panera, whether you are watching what you eat or not, try that salad! It's really a winner!
20 POINTS+ PEOPLE!!!!! (For those of you not doing WW, my total Points+ allowance for an entire day is 31, to put it in better perspective). Now, the soup and half sandwich aren't that good to justify spending 2/3 of my daily points on that meal, especially when it's likely that I'll be hungry not too long after.
Saturday night, I was planning on going to Panera for dinner. I haven't been there in months. I knew I would plan ahead so that I wouldn't make a quick decision that I would regret later on. Panera has a really great nutrition calculator on their website, so I went on to explore. I decided on a full portion chicken noodle soup and a full thai chopped chicken salad with everything (including the crispy wonton strips)! The meal was HUGE and cost me 14 Points+. The soup was delicious, and the salad was amazing! It's spicy, and has so many different flavors going on that all work together. I got apples as a side and enjoyed a great unsweetened iced tea. Next time, I think I'll stick with the same soup and salad, but as a you-pick-two because it really was too much! The combo will only be 8 Points+.
If you are heading out to a Panera, whether you are watching what you eat or not, try that salad! It's really a winner!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Week 14 Weigh In
Current Weight: 195.2 lbs
Weekly Loss: 0 lbs Total Loss: 26.8 lbs
I apologize for the lack of a posting yesterday, and the lack of pictures today.
Life has been crazy.
I'm also attributing the lack of weight loss to the lack of gym-attending. Lots of lacks going on. The next few weeks are going to continue to be hectic, but then it'll get back to normal. I'm just glad I'm not gaining!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Must...stay...away...from.......
TAKEOUT!!!
My busy schedule is catching up to me, and I've been coming home between 8 and 9 at night. Eating dinner at that time sucks enough, but cooking then eating dinner makes it even worse. I'm allowing myself to pick up dinner somewhere on the way home just once a week. It's never as healthy as I would eat at home, and it's expensive!
Monday was a very rough day, so takeout it was! Enter Tuesday. A better day overall, but still very long. Takeout was calling my name! My wallet and my stomach didn't really want it though, so I decided to go home and figure out something fast! I also had 20 points left for the day (I didn't eat much because I was busy), so that was another issue. I don't want to eat anything heavy or mass quantities that late at night.
So, off I go to scour the pantry and the fridge for a satisfying lower quantity-higher points dinner that would be ready quickly with little effort. Enter soup and salad. Now, when most people hear soup and salad, they don't exactly think of filling or dinner. If you have the right soup and salad, it can seem just as hearty as a full meal.
I started boiling some water, put in 2 oz. of whole wheat rotini. As that's cooking away, I start getting together my gorgonzola salad. It's my favorite, but it's high in points as far as salads are concerned, so I rarely make it. It's made up of spring mix, 1 oz. gorgonzola cheese (never buy the pre-crumbled! Not only is it more expensive, it has no flavor compared to buying a good wedge and crumbling it yourself!), 1/8 cup Craisins, and your favorite light raspberry vinaigrette. Deliciousness in a bowl, and it adds up to 6 Points+ (depending on your dressing). If you want to add more points to it, throw in some almonds!
By this time, the pasta was done cooking. I drained it, and added 2 cups of Trader Joe's creamy tomato soup. Heat that up, and viola! The soup with the pasta comes to 10 Points+, and it's so satisfying! The soup and salad did the job, but didn't leave me feeling overly full (as takeout usually does!).
What is your favorite soup/salad to make?
My busy schedule is catching up to me, and I've been coming home between 8 and 9 at night. Eating dinner at that time sucks enough, but cooking then eating dinner makes it even worse. I'm allowing myself to pick up dinner somewhere on the way home just once a week. It's never as healthy as I would eat at home, and it's expensive!
Monday was a very rough day, so takeout it was! Enter Tuesday. A better day overall, but still very long. Takeout was calling my name! My wallet and my stomach didn't really want it though, so I decided to go home and figure out something fast! I also had 20 points left for the day (I didn't eat much because I was busy), so that was another issue. I don't want to eat anything heavy or mass quantities that late at night.
So, off I go to scour the pantry and the fridge for a satisfying lower quantity-higher points dinner that would be ready quickly with little effort. Enter soup and salad. Now, when most people hear soup and salad, they don't exactly think of filling or dinner. If you have the right soup and salad, it can seem just as hearty as a full meal.
I started boiling some water, put in 2 oz. of whole wheat rotini. As that's cooking away, I start getting together my gorgonzola salad. It's my favorite, but it's high in points as far as salads are concerned, so I rarely make it. It's made up of spring mix, 1 oz. gorgonzola cheese (never buy the pre-crumbled! Not only is it more expensive, it has no flavor compared to buying a good wedge and crumbling it yourself!), 1/8 cup Craisins, and your favorite light raspberry vinaigrette. Deliciousness in a bowl, and it adds up to 6 Points+ (depending on your dressing). If you want to add more points to it, throw in some almonds!
By this time, the pasta was done cooking. I drained it, and added 2 cups of Trader Joe's creamy tomato soup. Heat that up, and viola! The soup with the pasta comes to 10 Points+, and it's so satisfying! The soup and salad did the job, but didn't leave me feeling overly full (as takeout usually does!).
What is your favorite soup/salad to make?
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Portion Control!
A major part of developing healthy eating habits is working on portion control. It is so easy to over-do it and make healthy foods unhealthy.
A new habit of mine is portioning out food right when I bring it home. I whip out my food scale and little baggies, and start measuring away! Then, when you are hungry for a snack, you can just pick up a little baggie instead of being tempted to just eat out of the larger bag (and probably eat much more than just one serving!).
With other foods, such as meats, I also measure out one pound quantities before I put them away. This helps make dinner quicker. Just grab the pre-measured, pre-trimmed meat, and you cut out one step.
Give it a try this week when you do your shopping!
A new habit of mine is portioning out food right when I bring it home. I whip out my food scale and little baggies, and start measuring away! Then, when you are hungry for a snack, you can just pick up a little baggie instead of being tempted to just eat out of the larger bag (and probably eat much more than just one serving!).
With other foods, such as meats, I also measure out one pound quantities before I put them away. This helps make dinner quicker. Just grab the pre-measured, pre-trimmed meat, and you cut out one step.
Give it a try this week when you do your shopping!
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