October 2006 Archive

These posts are from my old old site

A Halloween Treat – October 31, 2006

I had to run to the store today to get some extra halloween candy and I was hungry. Not a good combination. While at the check out I can across these little 1 point gems. It satisfied my sweet tooth and saved me from a disastrous halloween splurge.

I didn’t plan at all and, well, today wasn’t my healthiest day but, hey, it’s halloween! Hope you had a good one!

Bad Day – October 30, 2006

I got some bad personal news today and it really threw me off track. My husbands company decided they are closing his office at the end of the year. We are dealing with that together tonight and I almost didn’t post. Then I realized this is when I need to post the most. I already felt like I wanted to eat for no other reason then I’m stressed. That’s not a good position to be in. So I decided I will still be accountable and post my points today.

I ended up going to lunch today and splurging on onion rings and a couple of beers. Ouch! I didn’t realize how many points that hour cost me!! No worries I’m moving on.

I Lied and I Gained – October 27, 2006

Well I ended up not having the turkey sandwich last night. Once I made it to the fridge I discovered a Damascus Whole Wheat Roll-Up and then all of a sudden pizza sounded good. So I made that instead. I also had some yogurt and a small piece of dark chocolate. So my daily points for yesterday was about 27.

I guess my punishment for lying to you was a 2 pound gain this week. I’m only kidding but I was a little bummed. I thought I did pretty well this week and I would stay about the same. I’m not going to let it get me down I’m just going to keep doing what I’ve been doing. It’s been working so far. ;)

Weird Day – October 26, 2006

OK, It’s about 8:30 PM and I’m hungry but I don’t want to eat. I know that makes no sense and I KNOW people are rolling their eyes at me right now. But seriously, I’ve eaten 17 point so far and I feel hungry but nothing sounds good. I’m going to have to raid the cupboard or make something up. All my old standby snacks just aren’t going to hit the spot.

Actually now that I’m thinking about it a sandwich is starting to sound good. I think I’m going to make a turkey sandwich on one of those bagels I have. Yup that’s it! With a pickle on the side! Ok I’m off to make it. :)

Out to Lunch – October 25, 2006

I went out to lunch today and ordered a veggie quesadilla from one of my favorite restaurants. It’s a HUGE serving and I’m estimating the points at 8 but honestly I have no idea how many. Here is my "points logic"… The tortilla is burrito size so I figure at least 3, the veggies are free, the cheese another 3, the beans are maybe 1 and a point for good luck? What do you think?

Office Splurge – October 24, 2006

Well I have a new challenge at work. A few co-workers have a new favorite place to eat, Five Guys famous Burgers. Let me tell you, this place is a grease feast! But the fries are to DIE FOR! I usually bring my lunch so it’s not that big of a deal BUT they always bring some fries back for me to nibble on. I did eat a few today so I estimated my points at 4. I figure that’s what a small fry is at a fast food place so it makes a good estimate.

I’m Back! – October 23, 2006

Ok, I got me life back together! I’m back to post my menus for a bit. I also updated my progress and added a new product to the food finds.

MIA – October 17, 2006

Sorry guys, I’ve been missing in action this week. I have had a lot going on and I may need to take a break from posting daily. I’ve been so swamped that I missed my weigh in and meeting last week but didn’t even realize it until Sunday!

I have a few ideas on redesigning the site and may start working on that off line. I’ll be back when things calm down a bit. I’m also a bit behind on answering emails. I’ll catch up soon. I try to answer everyone’s questions but it takes some time.

I will make a meeting this week and update my weight and progress page.

Hungry Day – October 13, 2006

I have just been hungry ALL day! I don’t know what wrong with me. Friday’s are always tough because I’m off schedule. I didn’t preplan at all so this food journal is from memory today.

I’ll try to post over the weekend but no guarantees. I’m have visitors coming in and I’ll probably be running around like a nut. I’m off to watch a movie and enjoy my popcorn! :)

Working on New Recipe – October 12, 2006

Watching the food network yesterday I saw a show about the pillsbury bake off contest and was inspired! Stupid I know, but I’m liking the challenge of it. They have a "brand new you" category for healthy recipes and I figure why not? So I’m working on a Salisbury steak recipe because my husband loves that meal and I would like a healthier alternative. I tried a few things tonight but it could have been better, it was a little dry. I have awhile before next years contest so I’ll be trying a few more ideas.

Anyway, other then that nothing big happened today. I did splurge on a peanut butter cookie after lunch.

Right now it’s 8:30 and I’m starving. I’ve eaten my 20 points so I’m going to have a snack but I have no idea what. I’m shooting for about 4 points. Probably popcorn again unless I can find something better. :)

Back on Track – October 11, 2006

I feel better already. Just because I tracked. I did get a nice workout in this morning and ate really healthy. I did have a case of the munches tonight but I stuck with good choices. My go to is always a bag of popcorn because it can take me a whole hour to eat it. It’s perfect for munchies like me. :)

I’m off to plan tomorrow. Good Night.

Disastrous – October 10, 2006

The last 3 days have been Disastrous!!! A wedding and visitors over the weekend. Pizza, cake, bagels AACK!!! I’m going to get right back on track and start posting my food journals for the rest of the week.

Last week I started more structured exercise routines. A lot of people ask me how I work out and my answer was always "I stay active". Which is true but I feel like a need a more consistent work out routine especially with winter coming. My night time walks will be cut short and we probably won’t get out as much on the weekends. I added a new section called workouts to track my progress.

Stop back tomorrow night to see my daily food journal. Until Then. :)

I Made It! – October 7, 2006

I made it to a meeting today! I’m glad I did, I lost 1.8 pounds. The meeting was a little dry, we talked about nutrition. I’m always surprised at the lack of knowledge when it comes to food and nutritional labels. I don’t buy or eat much that I don’t make a conscience decision to eat by reading the ingredients and nutritional info. It just became a habit.

I added another product to the food finds section. I forgot about this great sugar free jelly I tried. It goes great with the bagels and cream cheese I also had recommendation from a visitor to try Alternative Bagel. I’m going to look for them next weekend but Steph said she can find them at Albertsons or Stater
Brothers. I don’t have them buy me but I wanted to pass on the info.

Bagels and Cream Cheese Anyone? – October 6, 2006

I didn’t make it to weigh in but I did a quick grocery shopping today. I found the BEST two products for a new quick 3 point breakfast! Check out my food finds.

Sorry, Got Busy – October 5, 2006

I’m so sorry. I had all intentions of posting my daily food journal this week but I got too busy. My weekend doesn’t look much better either. I’m not sure I’m going to make weigh in this week. Tomorrow I’m going to try and squish a visit to weight watchers in the morning. If so I’ll post an update.

Just a Day – October 2, 2006

Just a regular day. I was quite hungry this evening so I made some english muffin pizza and of course had to get in my soy crisps!

New Week – October 1, 2006

‘m starting a fresh week after a pretty out of control weekend. Just in a mood to munch! So today went pretty well. I made my homemade spaghetti sauce, and my husband is psyched! He loves a good pasta meal. I stick with measuring out 2 ounces of whole wheat pasta for myself and cooking it in a smaller pot. That way there is no mistakes. I can get a little nuts when it comes to pasta.

As for breakfast today I was surprised to find Kix a low point option. I bought them for my son who is getting sick of Cheerios and when I calculated the points it’s only 2 for over a cup! And that’s a lot of kix! I’m pretty impressed.

I’m off to plan tomorrows lunch I already know I’ll be having pasta again for dinner as my husbands a fiend!