On the Menu This Week

Greek Style Cheeseburgers
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Roasted Cornish Hens with Quinoa and Broccoli

Thursday, December 31, 2009

December in Brief

December in a few quick stats....

Days in November that I counted all my points: 24

Number of days I did high intensity activity(ie worked up a sweat): 18

Number of days I did moderate or low intensity activity: 9

Number of days I did some form of organized activity: 27

Number of days I reached my 30 minute activity goal: 28

Fast Food Eaten: 0

Meals Eaten Out: 9

Sodas Consumed: 0

Glasses of Wine: 13

Servings of Beer: 2

Total Weight lost: 1 pounds

Total Inches lost: (not sure)

December 31st Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 31.5 of 25 points. Earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast(5) -Kringle, pear
Lunch (5)-Mushroom, Barley Soup and mandarin oranges
Dinner (21.5)-1/2 serving Sausage, Bulgur and Kale, cheeseball and trisquits, champagne

Earned 5 activity points on the treadmill

Running Weekly totals used 26 of 35 weekly points, earned 29 activity points

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

December 30th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 21 of 25 points. Earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast(4) -oatmeal, brown sugar, pear
Lunch (6)-Lemon Chicken Soup with orzo
Dinner (11)-Chicken Cacciatore(5), brown rice (3), beer (3)

Earned 5 activity points on the treadmill

Running Weekly totals used 19.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 24 activity points

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

December 29th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 24.5 of 25 points. Earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast(6.5) -English muffin, neufchâtel, pear
Lunch (6)-Beef, Mushroom and Barley Soup
Dinner (12)-Beef Bourguignon (5) Potatoes (2), Tomato Basil Soup (1) Chocolate (3) asparagus with brown butter sauce (1) half servings of each

Earned 5 activity points on the treadmill

Running Weekly totals used 19.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 19 activity points

Monday, December 28, 2009

December 28th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25 of 25 points. Earned 6 activity points.

Breakfast(7) -granola, yogurt and a pear
Lunch (9)-Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo (6), Sourdough (2), Brummel and Brown (1)
Dinner (9)-Sweet and Spicy Peanut Soup (7), apple cider (2)

Earned 6 activity points on the treadmill and step aerobics

Running Weekly totals used 19.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 14 activity points

Sunday, December 27, 2009

December 27th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 31 of 25 points. Earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast(5.5) -english muffin with brummel and brown and pear
Lunch (10.5)-Sausage, bulgur and kale(6), chocolate bar(4.5)
Dinner (15)-Beef Bourguignon (10), potatoes (3), wine (2)

Earned 5 activity points on the treadmill

Running Weekly totals used 19.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 8 activity points

Went and saw avatar, good movie worth seeing in 3D

December 26th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 36.5 of 25 points. Earned 3 activity points.

Breakfast(11.5) -english muffin with butter and latte
Lunch (11)-Roast Beef Panini
Snack (1)-pear
Dinner (13)-Roast beef, roast potatoes Zucchini, persimmon pudding, red wine


Running Weekly totals used 13.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 3 activity points

Back on the wagon after a week of not counting points

December 25th Food and Exercise Diary

Breakfast() -kringle, english muffin, butter, scrambled eggs and bacon
Lunch ()-turkey, stuffing, dinner roll and cherry pie with splenda
Dinner ()-persimmon pudding

Running Weekly totals used ?? of 35 weekly points, earned 10 activity points

December 24th Food and Exercise Diary

Breakfast() -cereal with milk
Lunch ()-nachos with reduced fat cheese
Dinner ()-prime rib with horseradish sauce, roasted potatoes and parsnips, roasted brussels sprouts, yorkshire pudding, persimmon pudding with brandy sauce

Running Weekly totals used ?? of 35 weekly points, earned 10 activity points

December 23rd Food and Exercise Diary

Breakfast() -banana oatmeal with walnuts
Lunch ()-Cracked Crab with tomato basil soup
Dinner ()-chicken panini with pesto


Running Weekly totals used ?? of 35 weekly points, earned 10 activity points

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Recipe of the Week 12/19/09

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 14.5 oz can ground peeled tomatoes
  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil.

Place the pot of soup directly in sink, and using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Serving Size 1 cup (1 WW point) (2 points for 2 cups)

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

December 22nd Food and Exercise Diary

Earned 2 activity points.

Breakfast() -peanutbutter, banana, sandwich thin
Lunch ()-Cracked Crab with Salad and Sourdough (9.5)
Dinner ()-greek dinner (pita, hummus, baba ganoush, gyro meats, greek salad), beer

Earned 2 activity points on the wii fit.

Running Weekly totals used ?? of 35 weekly points, earned 10 activity points

Pain in my left ankle and right knee so taking tomorrow off from activity to see if it helps.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

December 21st Food and Exercise Diary

Earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast() -peanutbutter, banana, sandwich thin
Lunch ()-Tomato Basil Soup (2), sourdough (2)
Dinner ()-chili beef tacos, roasted cauliflower, non-fat refried beans

Earned 5 activity points on the EA active and wii fit.

Running Weekly totals used ?? of 35 weekly points, earned 8 activity points

December 20th Food and Exercise Diary

Earned 2 activity points.

Breakfast() -eggs benedict
Lunch ()-kozy shack low fat chocolate pudding
Dinner ()-fondue (cheese, veggie/meat, chocolate) wine and and port...

Birthday dinner at The Melting Pot
I'm not tracking points this week, except activity al

Running Weekly totals used ?? of 35 weekly points, earned 3 activity points

Sunday, December 20, 2009

December 19th Food and Exercise Diary

Earned 1 activity points.

Breakfast() -mandarin oranges, pear
Lunch ()-Tomato Basil Soup (2), sourdough (2)
Snack ()-hot buttered rum, cookies, fudge, soup etc (21.5)
Dinner ()-cheeseburger, fries, beer (18.5)

Lost 0.6 pounds, went to a christmas party oh my :P
I'm not tracking points this week, except activity al

Running Weekly totals used ?? of 35 weekly points, earned 1 activity points

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Recipe of the Week 12/12/09

Thai Pork & Peanut Sauce

Adapted from a cooking light recipe

Serve over hot jasmine rice

Ingredients


2 pounds lean pork loin
2 large sweet red peppers
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicier)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup peanut butter
Chopped green onion, for garnish
Chopped dry roasted peanuts, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

Coat crock pot with cooking spray.

Put pork, bell peppers, teriyaki sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and garlic in crockpot. Cover and cook on low until pork is fork tender, 6-8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).

Remove pork and coarsely chop. Add the peanut butter to the liquid in crockpot, stir well to dissolve.

Return pork to sauce, stir to coat meat evenly. Serve with rice, garnishing with green onion, peanuts and lime wedges

Serves 8
6 points per serving (not including rice)

Friday, December 18, 2009

December 18th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 24.5 of 25 points earned 3 activity points.

Breakfast (5)-apple cinamon oatmeal with walnuts
Lunch (10)-Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce (6), Tomato Basil Soup (1), mandarin oranges (1)
Dinner (7)-Chili Beef Tacos (6) green beans with butter (1)
Snack (2.5)-Moose Munch

Earned 5 Activity Points on the EA Active and Wii.

Running Weekly totals used 25 of 35 weekly points, earned 28 activity points

Thursday, December 17, 2009

December 17th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 21 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (5)-Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
Lunch (5)-Tomato Basil Soup (2), Sourdough (2), mandarin oranges (1)
Dinner (11)-Chili Beef Tacos (6) fat free refried beans (1), cumin-lime roasted cauliflower (1), beer (3)

Earned 5 Activity Points on the EA Active and Wii.

Running Weekly totals used 25 of 35 weekly points, earned 25 activity points

December 16th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 24.5 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (5)-Peanut butter, banana, sandwich thin, skim milk
Lunch (8)-Campbell's Select Harvest 98% Fat Free New England Clam Chowder (4.5) Sourdough with Brummel and Brown (3) tangerine (0.5)
Dinner (9)-Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce, brown rice and green beans.
Snack (1)-Kozy Shack lowfat chocolate pudding

Earned 5 Activity Points on the treadmill.

Running Weekly totals used 25 of 35 weekly points, earned 20 activity points

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

December 15th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 24 of 25 points earned 3 activity points.

Breakfast (6)-Latte, sandwich thin, laughing cow
Lunch (7)-Cracked Crab, cocktail sauce, light mayo, sourdough, lettuce
Dinner (11)-Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce, brown rice and snow peas with sesame oil.

Earned 3 Activity Points on the wiifit and step aerobics

Running Weekly totals used 25 of 35 weekly points, earned 15 activity points

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

December 14th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 36 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (5)-Oatmeal with apples and walnut
Lunch (11)-Dim sum
Dinner (20)-Prosciutto with persimmon, beef flatiron with blue cheese and desserts...

Earned 5 Activity Points, went out to lunch and dinner

Running Weekly totals used 25 of 35 weekly points, earned 12 activity points

December 13th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (6.5)-Granola, skim milk and 1/2 pear
Lunch (10.5)-Shrimp, sourdough and beer
Dinner (8)-Four Cheese Baked Penne (7), Green Beans with Butter (1)



Running Weekly totals used 14 of 35 weekly points, earned 7 activity points

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Recipe of the Week 12/5/09

Four Cheese Baked Penne

Ingredients

  • 1 pound whole-wheat penne
  • 1 cup small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese or Fat Free Quark
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes more if you like it on the spicier side
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese(or quark, I prefer quark, less calories and fat, but it's not available everywhere), 1/2 cup mozzarella and parsley in a bowl and stir with a fork to incorporate and set aside. Cook pasta until tender but still firm, a minute or 2 less than the package directs. Drain.

Heat the oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, rosemary, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Return pasta to pot with sauce and turn off heat. Add cheese mixture.

Spray a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray then transfer pasta mixture to pan. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and the parmesan. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 30 minutes. You can assemble this dish in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Makes 8 servings

Per Serving:

Calories 400
Total Fat 10 g
Sat Fat 5 g
Protein 24 g
Carb 55 g
Fiber 7 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 670 mg

The Weekly Round up 12/5-12/11

I got in 7 workouts this week.

Summary I used 35/35 Weekly Points and I earned 26 Activity Points.

I'm down 1.2 pounds for a grand total of 50!!!!!!!

Saturday 60 of 25 points went to El Gaucho in Bellevue, really good steaks and lovely wine lis. Earned 2 activity points

Sunday 25 of 25 points. Earned 2 activity points, Made Tuna Noodle Casserole for dinner, lots of veggies, very tasty

Monday 25.5 of 25 points. Earned 5 activity points, Autumn Pot Roast for dinner, so many great root vegetables in it.

Tuesday 22 of 25 points. Earned 5 activity points. Leftovers for dinner and Sausage, Bulgar and Kale for lunch, quick, hot and delicious.

Wednesday 24.5 of 25 points. Four Cheese Penne Bake for dinner, very filling. Earned 5 activity points.

Thursday 24 of 25 points, leftovers. 5 activity points, leftovers

Friday 22.5 of 25 points leftovers. 2 activity points, leftovers

My plan for the coming week is to exercise every day with very light exercise on saturday and friday.
I hit 50 pounds I still want to hit 52 by January 10th to have 1 pound a week, it will be hard with holidays, birthdays etc but its still a goal... Basically 0.5 a week for the next 4 weeks, I think I can, I think I can.

December 12th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 39 of 25 points earned 2 activity points.

Breakfast (9)-Latte and Croissant
Lunch (22)-Cheeseburger, Fries and Beer at wingdome
Dinner (8)-Four Cheese Baked Penne (7), Green Beans with Butter (1)

Earned 2Activity Points, Got the WiiFit set up and played a bunch of the games for about an hour, it was fun and I hope it will be a nice change of pace for afternoon fast low key workouts.

Running Weekly totals used 14 of 35 weekly points, earned 2 activity points

I HIT THE 50 POUND MARK!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited, now I just need 2 more by 1/10/10

Saturday, December 12, 2009

December 11th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 22.5 of 25 points earned 2 activity points.

Breakfast (6)-Scramble with spinach and herbs, sourdough with bummel and brown
Lunch (6.5)-Sausage with Bulgur and Kale(6), 2 small mandarin oranges (0.5)
Dinner (10)-Autumn Pot Roast (7), Sautéed Spinach
Snack (2.5)-Hot Chocolate

Earned 2 Activity Points on the treadmill and probably more moving furniture in the garage, but its as done as it will be until spring. WOOT!!!!

Running Weekly totals used 35 of 35 weekly points, earned 26 activity points

Thursday, December 10, 2009

December 10th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 24 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (5.5)-Oatmeal with apple and walnuts
Lunch (7.5)-Autumn Pot Roast and Mandarin oranges
Dinner (10)-Four Cheese Baked Penne (7), Delicata Squash (1), Butter (2)
Snack (1)-pudding

Earned 5 Activity Points, forced myself to do an hour on the treadmill, really was feeling lazy today.

Running Weekly totals used 35 of 35 weekly points, earned 24 activity points

December 9th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (6.5)-Sandwich thin, peanut butter and banana (4.5), skim milk (2)
Lunch (7)-Sausage with Bulgur and Kale (6) apple (1)
Snack (1)- Pudding
Dinner (7)-Four Cheese Baked Penne (7)
Snack (3)-Chocolate bar

Earned 5 Activity Points. Made Four Cheese Penne Bake for dinner, very savoury and filling.

Running Weekly totals used 35 of 35 weekly points, earned 19 activity points

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

December 8th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (5)-Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
Lunch (8)-sourdough, cheese and soup
Dinner (9)-Tuna Noodle Casserole
Snack (1.5)-lowfat chocolate pudding and 1/2 pear

Oatmeal is a must in this cold weather for me. Made Bulgur, Chicken Sausage and Kale for lunch, super yummy and filling. Had Tuna Noodle Casserole leftovers for dinner. Hour on the treadmill.

Running Weekly totals used 35 of 35 weekly points, earned 14 activity points

December 7th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25.5 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (5.5)-Oatmeal with walnuts and cranberries
Lunch (6.5)-sandwich thin, peanutbutter and banana
Dinner (8)-Autumn Pot Roast with Horseradish Sauce
Snack (5.5)-popcorn and eggnog

Pot Roast was excellent, have made it before, although stupid grocery store was out of parsnips which are one of my favourites! I did an hour on the treadmill and a bunch of boring errands.

Running Weekly totals used 35 of 35 weekly points, earned 9 activity points

Monday, December 7, 2009

December 6th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25 of 25 points earned 2 activity points.

Breakfast (6.5)-Muesli and skim milk
Lunch (8)-sourdough, cheese and soup
Dinner (9)-Tuna Noodle Casserole
Snack (1.5)-lowfat chocolate pudding and 1/2 pear

Did more moving of furniture and painting, got a christmas tree. Earned 2 activity points, lifting, carrying and moving stuff. The Tuna Noodle Casserole was good, tons of veggies (mushrooms, onions, peas, broccoli and celery).

Running Weekly totals used 35 of 35 weekly points, earned 4 activity points

Sunday, December 6, 2009

December 5th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 60 of 25 points earned 2 activity points.

Breakfast (6)-WW 2 point apple cinnamon bar, latte
Lunch (12.5)-chili, baked potato soup, sourdough
Dinner (41.5)-wine (5), caesar salad (7), New York Steak (16.5), Potatoes Au Gratin (13)

Worked on moving furniture and SUPER heavy TVs. Earned 2 activity points, lifting, carrying and moving stuff. Went out to dinner at El Gaucho, really good steak, nice wine, totally worth the points...

Running Weekly totals used 35 of 35 weekly points, earned 2 activity points

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Recipe of the Week 11/28/09

White Turkey Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 3 medium poblano peppers (about 4 ounces each), seeded and white ribs removed, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste
  • 1 pound ground white meat turkey
  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans white beans such as cannelini, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Directions

Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, celery, poblanos, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and cayenne and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink about 2 minutes. Add the white beans, broth and oregano. Cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.

Add the hominy and salt and more cayenne pepper, to taste, and continue cooking, partially covered, 10 minutes longer. Ladle into individual bowls and top each serving with 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cilantro. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Per Serving:

Calories 320

Total Fat 6 g

Sat Fat 0.5 g

Protein 31 g

Carb 37 g

Fiber 9 g

Cholesterol 30 mg

Sodium 310 mg

Friday, December 4, 2009

December 4th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 24.5 of 25 points earned 2 activity points.

Breakfast (5)-Granola, Yogurt, maple syrup
Lunch (9.5)-2 eggs, soughdough, 1 tsp butter, 2 slices turkey bacon, pear
Dinner (10)-White Turkey Chili

Did 30 minutes slowly on the treadmill as well as unpacking a bunch of boxes in the garage. I think I will be up a bit at this week's weigh in :(

Running Weekly totals used 27.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 20 activity points

Thursday, December 3, 2009

December 3rd Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25 of 25 points earned 3 activity points.

Breakfast (6.5)-Oatmeal with walnuts and applebutter (5.5), pear (1)
Lunch (9.5)-1/2 serving white turkey chili (4.5), 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (2), slice sourdough (2), green beans with butter (1)
Dinner (6)-Sloppy Joes (5), salad with de-lightful ranch dressing (1)
Snack (3)-hot chocolate and vita muffin

Leftovers for lunch and dinner. I added about half a cup of mashed potato to the white turkey chili which thickened it quite a bit and was tasty and filling. Burned 304 calories on the treadmill today in about 45 minutes. My knee has been sore the last 4 days and it doesn't seem to be getting any better with walking, like last time, so I'm debating staying off it a few days.

Running Weekly totals used 27.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 18 activity points

November in Brief

November in a few quick stats....

Days in November that I counted all my points: 28

Number of days I did high intensity activity(ie worked up a sweat): 16

Number of days I did moderate or low intensity activity: 9

Number of days I did some form of organized activity: 24

Number of days I reached my 30 minute activity goal: 28

Fast Food Eaten: 1

Meals Eaten Out: 12

Sodas Consumed: 1

Glasses of Wine: 9

Servings of Beer: 4

Total Weight lost: 3.4 pounds

Total Inches lost: (not sure)

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

December 2nd Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 25 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (4.5)-1 TBsp peanutbutter (2), 1 small banana (1.5), sandwich thin (1)
Lunch (8.5)-1/2 serving white turkey chili (4.5), 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (2), slice sourdough (2)
Dinner (11)-Sloppy Joes (5), salad with de-lightful ranch dressing (1), green beans with 1 tsp butter (1), beer (3), apple chips (1)
Snack (1)-pudding

Yum yum I love my sloppy joe recipe so tasty and only 5 points, and its filling too! burned 510 calories on the treadmill today in a bit over an hour.

Running Weekly totals used 27.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 15 activity points

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

New Month New Resolution

Thank you Roni of http://ronisweigh.com for the idea that we don't have to wait til the new year to make resolutions.

So on this first day of December I'm making some resolutions for the month.

1. Remember that a holiday is just that a day. I learned from Thanksgiving that I can't be near the leftovers, I have to give them away and have plans for light nutritious meals after the holiday fare.

2. To enjoy what I eat and not eat mindlessly.

3. To enjoy some form of activity every day.

4. To keep blogging and journaling no matter how "bad" it looks

December 1st Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 22.5 of 25 points earned 5 activity points.

Breakfast (3.5)-oatmeal, apple
Lunch (5)-soup (3), sourdough(2)
Dinner (10)-White Turkey Chili
Snack (4)-Brownie and pudding

Got on the treadmill today (burned 461 calories), made white turkey chili 2.5 cups for 10 points, not bad.

Running Weekly totals used 27.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 10 activity points

November 30th Food and Exercise Diary

Ate 38 of 25 points earned 0 activity points.

Breakfast (4)-yogurt, english muffin, grapefruit(1/2)
Lunch (3)-ww bar, pudding
Dinner (31)-chinese

Running Weekly totals used 27.5 of 35 weekly points, earned 5 activity points.
My Plan

I did WeightWatchers once before in 2004-2005. I lost 50 pounds. I gained some back going through my divorce but the good news is I kept off 20 of them until I restarted WeightWatchers in January 2009.

For the first time, I have found a plan that was easy to stick to. Something just felt right this time. Before embarking on WeightWatchers I re-read some books I had found helpful in the middle of my last journey. The books are listed under "Weight Loss" Books on the side bar, and a blog post about them will follow soon. These books helped get me mentally prepared to lose weight and they are the reason I think I am finding losing to be less of a struggle. I am not letting myself get discouraged by small gains and I am seeing far more consistent results.

WeightWatchers gives you a points target based on weight and basic daily activity level. Every food has a points value based on calories, fiber and fat. Then its like a checkbook you start with your daily balance, subtract for foods eaten and add for activity done which can earn you points. Exercise=More Food. Each food point is roughly 50 calories and each activity point is worth roughly 100, I use a heart-rate monitor to calculate my activity points earned.

You also get 35 weekly points to use as you want anytime during the week. For me the most successful both mentally and on the scale is to use most of those points on Saturday night for a splurge and to then stick to my daily points fairly closely the rest of the week. It helps me to know my favourite foods are only a week away if I want them. People can manage the plan however they want but for me this is the most successful. When I'm working out a lot I try to eat some of those activity points as well. Ironically I get much smaller losses the weeks I don't eat those points on Saturday, maybe it shakes up my metabolism, who knows I just know it works

Finally my last key to my plan is attending meetings. It helps keep me accountable and on track.

Weight Loss Slideshow