Thursday, October 28, 2010

October 28, 2010

I met my goal soon after February...but now it is now October and am sad to say...I HAVE GAINED 15 pounds! Here are the top 10 reasons why I have gained weight.

1. I stopped writing down my points.
2. Going to weigh in became unimportant.
3. Choosing wrong foods at meals.
4. Eating high calorie snacks.
5. Eating out almost every meal.
6. Telling myself I'll start on Monday.
7. Sugar...sugar...sugar.
8. Not planning my meals.
9. I thought I could eat what I wanted.
10. And the number 10....I stopped being smart!

S0...here it is! I am going to:

1. Write down my points.
2. Stop with the Sugar.
3. Plan...Plan...Plan
4. Go back to Weight Watchers to weigh in.
5. Be smart...and healthy!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Weight Watcher Weigh In

I went to my Weight Watcher meeting today...another pound GONE!!! I am ONE POUND FROM GOAL!!! I am so excited! It has been such a wonderful year! Success is a wonderful thing. Now...I have to work to keep it off. To continue eating healthy and not let my mind fool me into believing I can eat whatever and how much of it I want!! ;-)


Find of the Week! Went to visit my sister in law and brother this past week-end. They served me "flat tire" buns. WOW are they good. Take a look! One bun is ONE POINT! they are delicious!


Tuesday, January 26, 2010

ONE YEAR LATER

Last January 5th I made the life changing decision to join Weight Watchers. Well...a year later (as of yesterday) I am 70 pounds lighter!!! WOW!!! Just to say, "I have lost 70 pounds." seems like a dream.

The Top Ten Things I Recognize Now That I AM 70 Pounds Lighter:

10. Clothes are easier to find.
9. My shoes are too big. (who knew your feet would lose weight)
8. I don't mind that I have more wrinkles (since they aren't stretched out)
7. I don't snore (as bad! ;-0)
6. An apple tastes like a piece of candy.
5. It is a bit uncomfortable to sit in the bathtub...not as much padding!
4. I enjoy walking.
3. Charles is so proud of (and for) me.
2. I can pass up junk food I used to LIVE for.
1. AND THE NUMBER ONE...I don't want to go back!

At yesterday's weight watchers meeting, a recipe was shared. I haven't fixed it yet...but I plan to this week-end.


Peach (Fruit) Cobbler

2 bags of frozen peaches (or other fruit) NO SUGAR ADDED
1 box of yellow cake mix
1 liter Diet Sprite

Spray 9 X 12 pan with PAM
Place frozen fruit in pan
Pour dry cake mix over fruit
Pour Diet Sprite until mixed well (not too dry...not too wet)

Oven 350
Cover first 20 minutes
Uncover and cook 45 minutes


Monday, December 7, 2009

Thanksgiving has Passed...Christmas Ahead!

It has been over a month since I have posted an update. Had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Even lost 1 1/2 pounds over the couple of weeks I was absent from WW Meetings. Here is a recipe I cooked for Thanksgiving.

4 regular size sweet potatoes
1/2 Cup Fatfree Vanilla Yogurt
Low Fat Granola
Splenda Brown Sugar

Bake sweet potatoes until soft.
Mash and add yogurt.
Put in baking dish.
Add 1/2 cup Splenda Brown Sugar to 1 C low fat granola
Spread granola mixture on top
Bake 350 for 45 minutes

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

WW and Canada

I am in WW trouble!!! I am attending a conference in Vancouver, BC. Each time I leave a session there is food and beverages calling out to me. I have done well passing them up...but I have now determined I have messed up because of............

Tokyo Joe's Sushi!!!! Below you will find a picture of where I am staying. In the front at the corner I have found Tokyo Joe's! I have never looked up points...just assumed they weren't much due to the size...WRONG!


Well...now that I know...Sushi is off of my list unless I am with someone I can share a roll with!!!
SushiFaq

I enjoyed a California Roll and a Cucumber Roll AGHHHHH 7 points!!!! WHEW!!!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Before and After

BEFORE

63 Pounds later 86 pounds later


October is Chili Month!

There is a nip in the air...so CHILI is on the menu! Here are a few Weight Watcher chili recipes I found online!

Weight Watchers One-Point Hearty Chili
10 ounces extra-lean ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, diced
2 (28-oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, diced
2 medium yellow squash diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans
2 (15-oz) cans fat-free, reduced-sodiumbeef broth
4 celery stalks, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 (1 1/4-oz) package dry chili seasonings.

Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and onion and saute' until browned, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the browned turkey and onion mixture to a large soup pot and add the tomatoes, zucchini, squash, beans, broth, celery, bell peppers, and chili seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes
Serves 20.

Awesome Taco Chili Recipe (Weight Watchers)
1 lb. lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped
1 package taco seasoning
1 package hidden valley ranch mix
1 15 oz. can pinto beans*
1 15 oz. can hot chili beans*
1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn*
1 15 oz. can stewed tomatoes*
1 15 oz. can tomatoes with hot chilies (like Rotel)*
Brown meat and onion, drain. Mix ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning mix into meat. Then, without draining, add all the other ingredients. Simmer 1 hour.

Each Cup of chili is equal to 2 points.
Add a dollop of lite sour cream and a sprinkle of 2% cheese.


Weight Watcher Classic Crockpot Beef Chili
Estimated POINTS value per serving 2 Serves 6
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef (10% or less)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup canned diced chilies
2 tbsp. tomato paste
Oregano sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large nonstick skillet brown beef and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally to break up meat. Drain excess fat. Add chili powder and cumin and stir to combine.
2. Combine tomatoes, beans, onion, chilies, and tomato paste in crockpot. Stir in beef mixture. Cover and cook on High until flavors are blended, 4 - 5 hours. Serve garnished with oregano.
Best Ever Weight Watcher Skillet Cornbread
Estimated POINTS value per serving 2
Serves 12 Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup white cornmeal
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup egg whites
2 tbs. fat free egg substitute
Instructions
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add cornmeal and stir until blended.
Add remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
Pour into 9 inch cast iron skillet prepared with cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Quick Tips
Spray crockpot with cooking spray for easier cleanup.
This meal is very filling but if you aren't quite satisfied you can add a garden salad.

I can't wait to have CHILI this week-end!!!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

10 Months

First of all, how did 10 months go by so quickly. It has been almost a month since I last left a Weigh Down report, also. I am excited to report that 62 pounds are gone...13 pounds to go to reach that 75 pound mark!! It has been such a successful journey getting here. But, I want a year from now to be able to report that it is STILL OFF!

I am gearing myself up to face the next few months which include HOLIDAYS!!! Food is such the center of all of the holiday festivities. I am going to plan some WW menus and finger foods that can satisfy my "need" to celebrate! Also, I am going to stay busy serving others instead of myself!

I have also been hearing alot about Couch to 5K I am reading up about it (that doesn't burn many calories) but I am hoping to convince myself to start this plan. I know in my heart that it would help me finish "the race" with WW's as well. Now...if I can convince my head!!!

Best Eat of the Week! With fall in the air and October here...I have fond childhood memories of hotdogs and Rice Krispie Treats! That was on the menu this past week-end!

98% Fat Free 40 calorie weiner! 1 Point

Oscar Mayer Free Hot Dogs will have no fat, 40 calories, 460 milligrams of sodium, 15 milligrams of cholesterol and 7 grams of protein.


Sarah Lee Light Wheat Hot Dog Buns (I am still searching...because the bun I ate was only 80 calories.) 1 Point
Rice Krispie Treats (from a box) 2 Points
Baked Lays Chipolte Chips 2 points
6 points total! It was a great meal!!!!
During my searches came across another Great Site! One Point Snacks!!!
Has my hotdog and bun listed!!
I will be attending my 40th Class Reunion this week end in Natchez, MS! Looking forward to seeing old friends! Report on Monday!!!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

September 15




It is that time again! I am looking forward to the new season and for some new tips and motivation. I MAY even start doing something physical!!!

Monday, September 14, 2009

September 14

I am not sure what week I am on!! My materials are in my car. But, you can tell by my counter...I am going down WEIGH DOWN!!!

Fall is ahead...football, Halloween, Thanksgiving...then Christmas and New Years. We are entering the NO FAT ZONE!!! Plan ahead. I am gearing up to face the challenges that present themselves during this time of year. I AM NOT GOING BACK!!!


Receipe for Tail Gating!

Lemon Cake Mix
I can of Sprite Zero
2 egg whites

Blend together, and bake as directed on box.

Mix together 1 lemon Jello (sugar free)
Poke holes in baked cake
Pour 1/2 of Jello mix over the cake
Cover and Refrigerate

Serve with strawberries, and Fat Free Cool Whip

1/12 of cake = 4 points
Strawberries = 1 point

DELICISH!!!!!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

One Advantage to School Starting

Although I love summer...it tends to be my busiest time at work and I travel quite a bit!!! WELL...school has started and I MADE IT!!!! I am grateful that I was able to have a hiccup in meeting attendance, yet still continue on my Path!!

I don't have any tips today...but I will share my goal for the week. I haven't tracked my points lately writing it down...so my goal??? WRITE IT DOWN! If anyone is reading and wants a suggestion on how to start...how to restart...or how to take it up a notch...WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU EAT this week and determine your points!

Thank you for walking along with me on this journey. Thanks WW for having a program that will motivate, guide, and cheer one on to their goal weight.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Still on it

I will be so glad when my schedule gets back to normal. BUT...I have learned something! I can go out of town, visit Washington, DC...work at different centers...eat out...and STILL LOSE WEIGHT!!!!

I'm not sure what week I am on. My WW journal is in my car. Will document correct week ASAP. Monday...July 20th I weighed in...LOST 3 POUNDS (now I have been absent two weeks!)

TOTAL LOSS: 55 POUNDS! WHOOO HOOOO!

Finally found good Homemade Ice Cream recipe. Thank you Mary Ann Smith (Charles' sister!)

Homemade Ice Cream

1 can fat free sweetened condensed milk

1 large COOL WHIP (lite)

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 gallon (fat free) milk to "fill line" in ice cream maker

Want Chocolate??? Use Skinny Cow fat free Chocolate Milk!!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Where Have I Been???

Well...as always, summertime has hit, and I have been busy traveling for work! I am going to have to refer back to my Weight Watcher card for what week I am on!!! BUT...the last weigh-in I have now lost...52 1/2 pounds!!!! YEA!!!

July 4th is tomorrow...and with that holiday comes some "holiday food memories!" Here are some ideas WW July 4th!!!

1 cup watermelon = 1 point
1 grilled turkey burger = 5 points
1 wheat hamburger bun = 2 points

Homemade Fat Free - Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream




While searching for a good Ice Cream recipe...came across this great site! My Favorite Weight Watcher Sites

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Charles Before...On the Way

January 1, 2009 4 days before we started on our LIVE IT!!!


EIGHTY POUNDS LATER


Friday, May 29, 2009

Week Twenty-One


CELEBRATION!!!! A new mile stone!!! I have gone under 200 pounds! YIPEE!!! 199.5 was my weigh in at Weight Watchers this week. Two More Pounds, GONE!!! The next mile stone will be 50 POUNDS!!! Stayed tune to see when I do it!!! ;-0

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Week Twenty

I am so proud of yet another pound gone. But, I guess I am most proud that for 20 straight weeks, 14o days...I have kept my focus on my goal...to eat healthy and lose the extra weight that has been dragging me down!

What I haven't had in 140 days that I thought I could never live without:
  1. diet coke
  2. caffeine
  3. McDonald's french fries
  4. chocolate: candy, cake, covered donuts
  5. unhealthy fast food
  6. Shipley's donut holes
  7. garlic toast
  8. cinammon rolls

Well...you get the idea.

What I have loved the last 14o days that I thought I could never live WITH:

  1. turnip greens
  2. baked fish
  3. steamed vegetable
  4. an apple a day
  5. Sprite 0
  6. salads with dressing on the side
  7. grilled chicken salad instead of fried
  8. water, water, water

So...on to Week 21! This is Memorial Week-end and cooking out is on the plans. We'll SEE!

Friday, May 15, 2009

40th Year Class Reunion

OK...I did NOT start this "live it" with the thought of being thinner when I go home for my 40th Year High School Reunion...but I am glad the two will intersect! I just looked at my calendar and determined there are 21 weeks before the big week-end. If I can loose at least 1 pound a week, that will be 21 more pounds gone! That would be only 5 pounds away from my 71 pound loss goal!!! But...let's not get too cocky! I will still be over 25 pounds more than I weighed when I graduated! HA!

I laugh about carrying my driver's license with a ficticious weight listed. I hope one day to be telling the truth again! Can that policeman not recognize a big (no pun intended) fraud when he sees one. I guess sitting behind the wheel masks my deception!

Natchez Adams High School, CLASS of '69! Here I come!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Week Nineteen

Lost 1 1/2 pounds this week. OK, I am excited about the loss, but writing this I am full of excitement that I have consistently attended meetings, tracked my food, and have stayed focus for 19 WEEKS! That is as amazing as losing the weight. This is not a diet...but a LIVE IT!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Week Eighteen

Charles, as has been the practice this whole journey...has lost twice as much as me. He has lost 81 and I have lost 42. WOW! Together we have lost a small, young woman!!!
I feel like it is time for mid-term pictures. I will get some pictures of us this week-end and post next week.
Favorite of the week...slices of apple with peanut butter spread on them. YUM!

Apple = 1 point

1 T Peanut butter = 4


Saturday, May 2, 2009

Are you wondering how many WW points you have a day?

To figure out how many points you are allowed each day answer these questions and add your score:

1. Gender:
Female- score 2
Male- score 8
A nursing mom- score 122.

How old are you?
17-26- score 4
27-37- score 3
38-47- score 2
48-58- score 1
over 58- score 0

3. What do you weigh?
Enter the first two digits of your weight in pounds.(for example, if you weight 199, you will add 19 to your score) Remember to subtract a point each time you get to new numbers 199 - 189 (-1)

4. How tall are you?
Under 5’1- score 0
5’1-5’10- score 1
Over 5’10- score 2

5. How do you spend most of your day?
Sitting down? score 0
Occasionally sitting? score 2
Walking most of the time? score 4
Doing physically hard work most of the time? score 6

Now add them all together and that’s your daily total.

You are allowed an additional 35 points per week, if you wish to use them. You must use all your points each day in order to lose weight.