Something’s going on…
December 13, 2007
I’ll say it again, a small shift in my schedule and I’m all off. Now that the semester is over, there just seems to be something going on with me. I’m not happy between 9-11PM unless there is food in arms reach. I think I need to mix things up a bit. Maybe I’ll start posting in the morning or hitting the gym after the toddler goes to bed. Something’s got to snap me out of it. I can feel bad habits starting to form. :~(
| Morning Scale Reading: 145.5 (it’s not budging!) | ||
| Food | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| handful of shredded wheat (I was on the run) | 2 | |
| orange | 1 | |
| apple | 1 | |
| 4 Ricotta Ca-ookies | 2 | |
| Butternut, Carrot and Chicken Soup | 3 | |
| lite yogurt | 2 | |
| Balsamic Dijon Chicken with a side of Garlic Honey Asparagus, steamed broccoli and a whole grain rice side | 8 | |
| soy crisps (the whole bag – these things are ADDICTIVE) | 6 | |
| Pomegranate Watermelon Salad | 1 | |
| Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavored VitaBrownie | 1 | |
| Total | 27 | |
| Daily Activity Log | ||
| nada – i skipped my cardio kickboxing class :~( | ||
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On December 14th, 2007 at 7:47 am CaRoLyN said:
Snap out of it! Start calculating your points so that you have 2 points left over for 9 or 10 pm. That way you can have a yogurt and some fiberone or popcorn or another snack. If you know that’s a tough spot, plan for it!
You know you can do it!!
On December 14th, 2007 at 8:07 am Haley said:
Or you could go to bed early!
On December 14th, 2007 at 8:25 am Kathy said:
I LOVE routine too…I always do best when everything is “normal”. Maybe the previous poster was right that a hot bath and early to bed might be just what you need! Can you say “over achiever”???
On December 14th, 2007 at 9:02 am Kate said:
As Carolyn said, I make sure I eat enough at dinner that I only have a couple points left after dinner, that way I’m not eating up a storm.
I’m totally one for routine too, when I get out of sync, I always have a harder time.
On December 14th, 2007 at 9:03 am Anonymous said:
Snap out of it!! I say this as I preach to myself and start day 1 AGAIN since I too have sunk back into bad habits and can’t seem to whip them. But, now that I have a black tie event ONE week away and that dress HAS to fit and I just feel disgusting I hope this is finally the time. First of all, take a break from having the Soy Crisps at home. Also, I agree with the 1-2 points for 9-11. Have something like Jolly Time popcorn, protein shake, or yogurt and fiber one instead. Also try and cut back on mindless empty snackin and focus on fueling your system.
On December 14th, 2007 at 10:01 am Jenny O. said:
I think you should be commended. Even when you go “off the wagon” you’re still choosing pretty good foods! When I go off the wagon, it’s too bury my head in a bag of cheetos. At least you choose soy crisps. Hey, it’s something right? :) Good luck to you. The first step is recognizing their is a problem, right.
On December 14th, 2007 at 10:04 am Beth said:
Roni, this has nothing to do with your current post but I had to share…I absolutely love your “baked apple pie” oatmeal. I have found a way to decrease its point value by 2!! Walmart sells a sugar free Maple and Brown Sugar that is only 100 cal, 2g fat, and 3 fiber….pair that with a 50 cal, 0 fat and 2 fiber applesauce cup and you get a 2 point oatmeal! (separately their points would add up to 3 but if you add the calories together…I figure you’re mixing them anyways…you get 2 points!)
On December 14th, 2007 at 10:04 am Jenny O. said:
There is a frightening amount of typos in my comment above ( I was typing and on the phone- a bad combo) and I can’t figure out how to edit it. So I’m using this comment to say that frankly, I’m ashamed. :)
On December 14th, 2007 at 10:36 am Lou said:
Roni you know what to do and you can and you will. Make a rule that you will only munch on 94% FF popcorn after 8 p.m. and nothing else unless it is a point free veggie. If you are going to snack make it a good one. Good luck we are all pulling for you.
On December 14th, 2007 at 10:55 am karen said:
That’s a killer-time for me, too! The ff popcorn is a good tip. I think a good one for me is to go upstairs to the study – there’s a couch for reading, a television, bathrooms to clean, clothes to put away – everything but food!
On December 14th, 2007 at 11:01 am Anonymous said:
roni, Looking at what you eat, you are not eating enough in the morning and for lunch to keep you satisfied. PLAN,PLAN,PLAN!!!!!
No wonder you are hungry by the time dinner rolls around. Try eating 3-4 more points for lunch, like with protien or something. I bet you’ll do better. I agree with one of the comments that you are at least making good choices with your “splurges.” It’ll be okay. You are still w/in your weight range. GOOD LUCK,Roni! You are an inspiration.
On December 14th, 2007 at 11:07 am casmommy said:
I recently made a rule for myself that I will not eat after 8 pm and I go to bed at 10 pm. I can, however, drink a cup of decaf or hot chocolate during that time and that seems to help. I have realized that when I feel hungry during that time I’m mostly just tired and looking for a blood sugar spike.
On December 14th, 2007 at 3:08 pm Kristina said:
Maybe you are just pregnant. Just kidding :) I always have those scary thoughts.
On December 14th, 2007 at 8:32 pm Anonymous said:
RONI,
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO AFTER THE TODDLER GOES TO BED AND BURN SOME CALORIES AND EARN ACTIVITY POINTS, WHY DON’T YOU LOOK TO YOUR HUSBAND FOR A LITTLE LOVIN’. THAT’S WHAT WE DO 2-3 NIGHTS A WEEK AND IT HAS WORKED WONDERS. I HAVE LOST 5 POUNDS IN TWO WEEKS. GIVE IT A TRY AND I BET YOUR HUSBAND WILL LOVE IT TOO.
On December 15th, 2007 at 3:04 am No Where to Run ... said:
you are still WAAAYYY ahead of me…at least you have time to blog your food for the day. AND you’re still on point.
On December 15th, 2007 at 8:35 am noelle said:
I’m half asleep on the couch by that time of night so I don’t have the nighttime eating thing. My deal is late afternoon when the kids are all busy and crazy.
You’ll get through it. Make sure to drink a big glass of water before that snack too. Less room in your belly to fill!
On December 15th, 2007 at 12:30 pm Sheila said:
Roni… at my ww meeting this morning, our leader suggested resetting your points at 5 pm so you can adjust your eating in the morning and afternoon to your evening eating. I find that if I eat enough during the day, I don’t have the munchies at night.
On December 15th, 2007 at 5:53 pm Niceven said:
Just a thought, but perhaps with hitting the gym hard lately you’ve actually gained in a good way, muscle mass is known to add some pounds/weight and then levels in terms of gain after going for a few months or so. :) So no beating yourself up! :)