YAY ME!!!

Tonight I walked for 20 minutes!!!

National Body Challenge

I just joined the 8 wk National Body Challenge. Now, I am registereing and finding out things I need to do. I am going to go through all my diabetes info tonight and my cookbooks to see what I can make. I am going to the grocery store tomorrow after I make a list. I am going to start journaling like crazy too! I am really excited and I finally feel like I am really ready to do this for me!!

Books, books, books!!

Books are so awesome! I had a great Christmas and got 3 B&N gift cards. One of which I have ALREADY spent at the after Christmas sale!!
Here's what I got:
Spellman Files
The Baby Trail: A Novel
Good Grief
Goodnight Nobody
Big Stone Gap
Three Plums in One: One for the Money, Two for the Dough, Three to Get Deadly

I can't wait!!!! I also got a journal from J and can't wait to write in it!!!!

2008..

I feel like God is really trying to help me. I feel like He is leading me in the direction that I really want my life to go. I can feel that 2008 is going to be a great year for my family. I just have this feeling and I am not really anxious about another year starting. Usually, I dwell on what i HAVE NOT accomplished but, now, for some reason, I feel so at peace. I feel like God is proving me with tools and knowledge and I feel like 2008 is going to be my year!!

To Do Lists....

I am going to start journaling again and spending time for me. I am going to start going to bed early and getting up early to have my time for myself. I think it will make me happier and healthier and not feel so .... desperate?? I don't know if that's the right word or not but, I am going to start taking care of myself and realizing that I am someone too. Not just mommy or the wife. I have decieded to do things to make me happy. I really loved walking this week with ben. He had fun on the playground and I had a great time walking the track. I don't want to lose that. I felt like I was doing something for myself and I was. Now, i am going to keep it up!!

My meds...

Diovan HCT
Tiazac
Synthroid
Potassium
Zoloft
Pravachol

That's alot for someone my age. I am really trying hard.

Dec 6, 2007 lab tests
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL: 203
THYROID RANGE: normal

National Body challenge

DIABETES, PROJECT 2, TOTAL HEALTH

Well, today. I went to a new dr. She is certified with diabetes managment and she is so nice! She is very easy to talk to and she seems to really care. I am going to have to on Cholesterol meds....eventually. There is just no way around it. Oh well, I am starting a life change TODAY!! It's Tuesday and I am going to start checking my blood sugars and managing everything. I am really excited about this. I am ready to get my body into shape and REALLY take care of myself. I have to....for Ben and Jeremy (and anyone else that may come along!!)

I have an appt w/ the OB next month. I know I can do this. I have to! I am going to count and exercise and check my blood sugars!!

I'm tired of it

I am tired of trying to fiugre what eating plan to do. I am tired of thinking about my weight and how miserable I am. I am tired of my house being dirty and messy and cramped. I am tired of it all.

I am just going to do it. As soon as J gets up I'm hopping in the shower and then I am going to get started on my house.

I need a new start

I weigh 195 pounds. That's about 3 pounds in one week. I know it's TOM coming but, I can't keep gaining this weight. I have to get myself TOTALLY COMMITTED TO THIS. Why can't I??

Dr's appt today

My BP was 136/95
Dr G says I need to lose weight but, not at a number, at a comfortable weight where I will feel better.
He said to start out exercising and keep doing it daily.
I am checking into the Y today.

THE CORE LIST (to remind myself)

The Core Foods are nutritious and include all food groups. Use the summary below to help guide your food choices. For more detail on foods, see the Plan Manager Core Food List. You can also use Find & Explore or our site search to find browse or search for more Core Foods.



Vegetables:
Fresh, frozen or canned (without added sauce, fat or sugar)

Details
Vegetables cannot contain ingredients that are not Core Foods (e.g., regular refried beans, pork & beans, corn in butter sauce, dried tomatoes packed in oil, French fries and sweet pickles are not Core Foods.
Vegetable juices are not Core Foods.

Fruits:
Fresh, frozen or canned fruits (without added sugar)

Details
Canned fruit must be packed in water or juice (not syrup).
Dried fruits are not Core Foods.
Fruit juices are not Core Foods.

Soups:


Fresh, dried, canned, frozen or homemade soups made only with Core Foods
Bean soup (e.g., lentil soup, split pea soup)
Bouillon
Broth-based soup
Tomato soup

Details
Cream soups are not Core Foods.

Fat-Free Dairy Products and Dairy Substitutes:


Fat-free milk, cheese, cottage cheese, plain yogurt -- all count towards your daily milk servings
Reduced-calorie dairy shakes and Weight Watchers Smoothies (both count towards milk servings, both are limited to once a day)
Fat-free, sugar-free pudding (counts towards milk servings)
fat-free, sugar-free instant hot cocoa (limited to once a day)
Fat-free sour cream
Soy milk (calcium-fortified and unflavored), cheese and plain yogurt

Starches, Grains and Cereals:


Whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, potatoes, and grains
Cornmeal
Rolled oats
Any whole-grain cereals that do not contain added sugar, nuts or dried fruit
Cooked (hot) cereal

Details
Whole-wheat pasta, brown rice or potatoes are limited to one meal a day
Cold cereals are limited to one meal a day and must be eaten with fat-free milk or fat-free plain yogurt.
Hot cereal must be a plain variety that does not contain added sugar, nuts or dried fruit.
Bread is not a Core Food.

Lean Meats:

Beef, lamb, pork, veal and game meats

At the meat case look for cuts from the "loin," "round," and "leg"
Choose visibly lean cuts and trim any excess fat
Ground beef with no more than 7% fat is limited to one meal a day. Processed meats such as deli products and hot dogs are not Core Foods.
Poultry - Chicken and turkey


Trim any visible fat before preparing and remove skin before eating
Ground turkey or ground chicken is limited to one meal a day

Fish and Shellfish:
Fresh, frozen, or canned, any variety

Details
Canned varieties must be packed in water, broth or tomato juice (not packed in oil).

Meat Substitutes:


Dried beans and lentils
Tofu, any type
Quorn
Vegetarian burgers, frozen

Egg and Egg Substitutes:


Whole eggs, egg whites and egg substitutes

Oils:


Fat-free salad dressings
Fat-free margarine
Fat-free mayonnaise
Nonstick cooking or baking spray
Extracts, flavorings, and herbs

Details
Include 2 teaspoons of olive, canola, safflower, sunflower, or flaxseed oil each day. Use your weekly POINTS Allowance for any additional oil used.
Beverages:


Coffee (without sugar)
Tea (without sugar)
Diet soft drinks
Club soda
Seltzer (plain or flavored, unsweetened)
Water

Details
Beverages containing alcohol are not Core Foods
Condiments:


Baking powder
Baking soda
Capers
Cocktail sauce
Hot sauce (pepper sauce)
Ketchup
Lemon juice
Lime juice
Mustard
Salsa (fat-free)
Soy sauce (shoyu)
Spices
Steak sauce
Sugar substitutes
Taco sauce
Teriyaki sauce
Vinegar
Worcestershire sauce

Extras:


Gelatin (unflavored and sugar-free flavored)
Weight Watchers Fruities (available for sale at Weight Watchers meetings in participating areas).

At Snack Time Choose:Fat-free milk
Fruits and veggies
Popcorn (94% fat-free)
Vegetable soup
Weight Watchers Fruities
1 Weight Watchers Smoothie
You can also use your weekly POINTS Allowance for between-meal snacks.

Cake

The cake got to me. I HAD TO HAVE IT!! At least that's what my mind kept telling me so, I ate some, ok I ate alot--before putting it in the freezer. I am so mad at myself!! There is NO MORE--I will start over tomorrow. Tomorrow has come and gone my friend. NOW is the time to take care of myself!

As my friend Sandra always told me, "We are not promised tomorrow."

What if I'm not here for Ben and Jeremy and my mom?

I can't keep putting this off--taking car eof myself. I need to find a fat picture!

Monday November 5, 2007

Well I had a gain of 2 pounds. I am not really surprised, nor am I stressing about it. I have been out of some of my meds for the past couple of weeks and I know I have water gain. I also have not been on plan either. I am recommitting today. I planned out today's menu and have fridge full of healthy Core snacks to get me through it!!

One day at a time!!

Focus

Maybe I am trying to do too much. I mean maybe I am putting too much pressure on myself to do things. I need to just relax and not stress out.

I think I really am going to try and do something each day for myself. I am going to limit computer time and have time for cleaning and taking care of myself. I know I haven't been doing that. I didn't even shower yesterday! EWWWW

My house is messy again. I am going to start by cleaning up and THEN I will focus on WW really hard.

I am also going to get some sleep because I haven't been going really early like I want. I am going to focus on me starting TODAY!

My first day on core!!!

This was not bad AT ALL. The only problem I had was I got hungry around 4:00 and didn't have any CORE snacks on hand so, I had to use point foods. but still, I made great choices!!

I also did 20 min of exercise
15 min of Tae Bo
5 min stretching

I can't wait for that scale to go down and those pants to fall off again!!!

I JOINED!!

Ok. I have ot blog this real quick. I joined online tonight!! For MYSELF!! I decided to switch to core and I think I am really going to like it! I have been reading all the materials tonight. It is now 1:49am and I have stuff to do and I need to go to bed ASAP.

To do tonight:
-Pick up toys
-unload.load dishwasher
-fold towels

I have to go get this done now!!

Points/10/24/07/Wednesday

Range: 22-29

Breakfast:
-1 1/2 c Cheerios--4 points
-milk- 1 point
-1/2 bananna- 1 point

Snack/Lunch:
-1 sl bread- 2 points
-2 slices Deli Chicken-1 point
-1 tsp mayo-0 points
-1/2 bananna- 1 point
-Crystal Light- 0 points

TOTAL USED:11 points
POINTS LEFT: 18 points

Lunch:
-Crockpot chicken tacos-3 points
-1 hard shell-2 points
-1 ww tortilla-2 points
-Crystal Light- 0 points

TOTAL USED: 17 points

Dessert:
-1 ww tortilla- 2 points
-1 tsp butter- 0 points
-cinnamon/splenda-0 points
-drizzle of chocolate-0 points
-cool whip- 0 points

POINTS LEFT: 10 points

Dinner:
-lettuce- 0 point
-chicken- 4 points
-black beans- 0 points
-taco sauce/salsa- 0 points
-cheese- 1 point
-Taco Shell- 1 point
-Fiber One Bar- 2 points
-Biscotti- 2 points

TOTAL USED: 29 points
POINTS LEFT: 0

Evening Snack:
-1 baked apple-1 point
-Cool Whip Free- 0 points
-water

TOTAL USED: 30

I went over by one point but, at least it was fruit and not junk! Well, I just ate 2 smores. They were really good and low in points but, I am not satisfied. maybe i just need to get over all this and be fat forever. I need to get myself in gear. I don't want to die young. I don't want to leave Ben and j and momma. i have to do something. i have to get control of my life somehow.

This flex points thing

Ok. I can't handle this flex points thing. I keep thinking I can eat whatever i want. I'm going back to 123 success.

DAILY POINTS RANGE: 22-29points

Tomorrow, I start this over!

POINTS--October 23, 2007/Tuesday

POINTS: 24
35 flex points

Breakfast:
-1 sl toast--2 points
-1 tsp butter- 2 points
-crystal lite- 0 points
TOTAL: 4 points

Lunch:
-1 sl bread-2 points
-1 tsp mayo- 1 point
-6 sl ham (1 serving)- 1 point
-1 cup Progresso Veggie soup- 0 points
-1 SF/FF Pudding- 1 point
-crystal lite- 0 points
TOTAL: 5 points

POINTS LEFT:24-9= 15 left

Snack:
-Yoplait Chocolate Mouse Whipped Yogurt- 4 points

POINTS LEFT: 15-4= 11 left

Dinner:
-chicken breast-1 tender- 2 points
-1 TBSP Mayo dressing- 1 point
-sweet potato fries- 3 points
-broc and cheese- 1 point
TOTAL: 7 points

POINTS LEFT: 4 points

-1 Biscotti- 2 points
POINTS LEFT: 2 points

--2 Biscotti-4 points
-1/2 wrap-0 points
-1 oz chicken-1 point
-1 tsp mayo-1 point
-1 Little Debbie- 5 points
-1 graham cracker w PB- 2 points
TOTAL: 13 points

LATE SNACK:
-1 c decaf coffee- 0 points
-1 TBSP SF Coffee Mate- 1 point
-1 Biscotti- 2 points


35-16= 19 left for the week
(Well, it wasn't as bad as i thought!!)

**************
I can't stop eating tonight! I think I'm just feeling overwhelmed w housework and tired. I need to get moving.

What Losing 10% Can Do

What Losing 10% Can Do
Article By: Sandra Gordon

Striving for your college-days weight or some other magic number on the scale can be daunting. It's much easier to reach for an incremental goal that promises sizable health benefits: Losing just 10 percent of your current body weight.


"So many projects in life are better managed by breaking them down into small chunks," says Karen Miller-Kovach, MS, RD, chief scientist at Weight Watchers International. "Weight loss is no different."

But the body you've always wanted isn't all you'll get out of accomplishing that one starter goal. Here's what else you'll gain by losing 10 percent:

A Healthier Heart
By losing just 10 percent of your body weight, you can lower your cholesterol and reduce your blood pressure, says G. Ken Goodrick, PhD, psychologist and associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. High cholesterol and elevated blood pressure are two major risk factors for heart disease.

Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
If you're overweight, you're at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, which means your body can't make enough, or properly use, insulin, a hormone that helps convert food to usable energy. By losing just 10 percent of your body weight, you'll improve your body's ability to use the insulin it makes, possibly preventing the onset of the disease, Miller-Kovach says. If you already have type 2 diabetes, shedding that 10 percent may improve your symptoms and possibly prevent complications, she adds.

More Pep
"Just a 10 percent weight loss increases feelings of vigor and vitality," says Miller-Kovach. "You'll feel better and have more energy."

A Mental Edge
Losing 10 percent can give you the self-confidence and motivation you need to keep going. "Success builds on success," says Miller-Kovach. But be sure you recognize it. "Losing 10 percent is a milestone in the journey," says Miller-Kovach. "Once you get there, take the time to congratulate yourself on your efforts."

Reality Check
After losing 10 percent, you gain a sense of what it will take to lose the rest and reach your final goal weight. "It gives you a context in terms of saying, 'Am I willing to put in that much more effort to lose even more weight?'" Miller-Kovach says. If the answer is no, that's okay. "Some people only lose 10 percent and that's it," says Goodrick. If that's you, pat yourself on the back. "Health-wise, a 10-percent weight loss is a great achievement," Goodrick says.

RECOMMITTED

I have just made my announcement on WW board that I have recommitted tonight! I know that I have already blown it today but, that doesn't mean that I cannot plan for tomorrow!

My goal:
-Lose my 10% by 12/31/07--that's down to 171

I will work on my plan tonight and post it here.

I want to do it

I want to officially join WW. I know I can do it. My goal for right now, lose 15 pounds before January 2008. My ultimate goal is to lose 40 pounds by November 1, 2008 (Ben's 3rd b-day). I know I can do this. I just feel like I need some REAL support. J is not really all that suppportive. I can make better choices...I've got to, for me, for Ben...for my health.

I think tonight I will do a round of DIVA's and then figure out what/how to do this without, having to worry about ppl judging me...watching me. Without having to look at MIL and think... OMG I'm going to end up like that. I don't want to think that and I know it's mean but, I can't help it. But, she doesn't care...about herself at all and that makes me kinda feel sorry for her. That makes me feel like I cannot get back in that hole again that I was in. I have way too much at stake now.

So, this is my official confirmation--I am going to FOCUS on the good things, on ME for a change, and for the glory that God will bring, if I will trust in Him for all things in my life.

I know that He provides and wants us to be successful. I know that He is always there and He can provide a way for this to happen for me. I know that I just need a plan and determination and LOTS of hard work.

I have come to accept the fact that I will have to work harder for this than anything I have ever done and i am ready to do just that. I am ready, ready, ready!!

UPDATE:
Well, I can't officially join. I have to do this on my own adn I will.

The need to write

I keep feeling this need to write today. i am not really sure why. I think it is because I have done some things for myself this past week.

-Bought myself a new bag
-Bought myself a new book (James Patterson)
I haven't read crime novels in so long -I can't put it down
-Bought myself 2 pairs of Birks

Now, I just have to take care of myself, gotta go...bbl.

The need to write

I keep feeling this need to write today. i am not really sure why. I think it is because I have done some things for myself this past week.

-Bought myself a new bag
-Bought myself a new book (James Patterson)
I haven't read crime novels in so long -I can't put it down
-Bought myself 2 pairs of Birks

Now, I just have to take care of myself, gotta go...bbl.

I think it's REALLY time

Today I watched on the Today Show about a couple that lost over 200 pounds together. It was so inspirational. They both did Weight Watchers and eat so much better now. You could look at there old pics and see the stress on there bodies. The way they looked so tired. You could look at them now and see new people.

I took a really good look in the mirror at myself and I look tired. Old and tired. I haven't taken any meds in about 2 weeks because I am all out. I am sleepy all of the time. Not tired, but, sleepy. I don't sleep well at night anymore either. I stay up all hours because I cat nap during the day. This is not a pity party blog today. This is a get off your butt and take care of yourself blog!

So that is what I am going to do. TAKE CARE OF MYSELF!

I've been examining alot about what I eat. And wow....I eat terribly. I don't get enough nutrition and Ben is headed to be the fat kid, if something doesn't change. J is just...well... he's equally as tired and eats just as bad as I do.

We went to eat with J's parents yesterday.

Here was the menu on what everyone ordered:
-First of all his mom ordered the Combo appetizer.
-Fried cheese wedges
-Fried Chicken Tenders
-Loaded potato wedges w sour cream

--OMG so much fried stuff!! That was a heart attack waiting to happen.

What I had:
-14 oz Louisianna Sirlon w herb butter sauce (I didn't eat all of it)
-Loaded baked potato w butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits
-a Bowl of loaded potato soup
-2 rolls w butter
-2 bites of Ben's chicken tenders
-1 cheese wedge

Halfway through eating I started having these wierd chest pains. Like right under my bra. I could not eat another thing. It was like the food just stopped. I didn't feel anything in my stomach...it was all in my chest......I walked around feeling like that for the rest of the night. I seriously thought I was going to have a heart attack. I seriously thought about my body and how I was just destroying it. Also, the other night I woke up with Ben (he woke up) and was in a cold sweat and dizzy. My chest was pounding. I didn't tell anybody but, I know my blood sugarwas screwed up.


I am going to get a notebook and log everything I eat. I am going to get back on WW and JUST DO IT!
I am going to start walking. I am not sure for how long or when or where, but, I am going to. I want to show Ben how important it is to be healthy.

I will write more later. I need to get some things done.

Asparagus Salad Recipe

Asparagus SaladDiscover how the Joy Fit Club members lost 100 pounds or more!
Read the story
Joy Bauer

INGREDIENTS
• 2 pounds asparagus
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
• 1 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
Dressing
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tsp. dry Italian dressing mix

DIRECTIONS
Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Break ends off asparagus and throw away. Break asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces and steam until tender-crisp. Immediately plunge asparagus in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and toss with dressing mix.

Green Beans Italiano Recipe

Green Beans Italiano
Discover how the Joy Fit Club members lost 100 pounds or more!
Read the story
Joy Bauer
3 servings


INGREDIENTS


• 1 (28-oz.) can cut green beans, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil or light margarine
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes (OPTIONAL)


DIRECTIONS
Note: 1 ½ tsp. of Italian seasoning may be substituted for the oregano and basil

In a large skillet, sauté onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until onion is tender. Add drained green beans and tomatoes; heat through.

I have totally gone off plan!

Well, I haven't been watching anything or counting anything for about a week now. It will be about another week too because I am seriously PMSing and I am miserable!!

I've been thinking though, I have to get Ben on a schedule. It's awful...he dowesn't nap during the day (unless it's with me) and I can't stand it anymore. He hasn't been going to bed a decent time either. We are soooo getting on a schedule. I am going to get it motion soon!

DIRTY DIVAS!! SUNDAY

Round 1
START: 12:45
CHECK IN: 1:30

-put laundry away--done
-clean the bathroom--almost done
-change quilt over and wash comforter--done
-finish emptying dishwasher-done
-feed DS--done

Round 2
START: 1:45
CHECK IN: 2:30

-finish cleaning the bathroom -done
-fold sheets -done
-put sheets on the bed -done

vaccumed bedroom
put up halloween decorations
cleaned out garbage

Dirty Divas -ROUND 3

Round 3

-fold basket of laundry--will do it in the next round!
-figure something for dinner--DONE

Dirty Divas--ROUND 2

ROUND 2

-change laundry and start another load--DONE
-eat lunch--DONE
-load dishwasher--DONE
-unload dishwasher--DONE

CHECK IN TIME: 1:05

Done all on the list
Also done:
-mopped bathroom
-changed sheets in Ben's room
-emptied garbage
-wiped down kitchen counters

DIRTY DIVAS-ROUND 1

Dirty Divas-- Round 1 (no one's on so, I am doing this myself!)

Be back here at 11:35 (45min)

-pick up Ben's toys--DONE
-wipe down highchair--DONE
-fold basket--DONE
-fold clothes in the chair--DONE
-start another load--DONE

CHECK IN: EVERYTHING DONE ON THE LIST!!!

UGGGHH!

I have been off plan since last Friday. I need to get started back on but, I am about to start soon and feeling like crap. I think I will just watch what I eat and try and eat healthier this next week. Then, once it's over--it is total overhaul for my body!!!

I am excited to be feeling this way....like I can REALLY do this!!

Oooohhh, and I joined Dirty Divas on my WW board but, there is no one on there right now. So I think I will Dirty Diva myself a round for 45 min.

Saturday-October 6-points

22-29
aim for 25-27

Breakfast:
-I know I should have eaten but, Ben kept waking up and I had a monstorous headache!

Lunch:
-Sandwich
-1 svg ham- 1 point
-2 sl ww bread- 2 points
-1 tsp mayo- 1 point

Friday night

Well, I really blew it AGAIN! But, I am starting over TODAY and taking care of myself. I looked back @ my journals and I know what the problem is as to why I have been starving the last 2 days. I know now how to plan!

FRIDAY-October 5, 2007

Range: 22-29
Aim for 24-25

Breakfast:
-1 c raisin bran-3 points
-milk-1 point

Lunch:
-6 fish sticks- 6 points
-1 c sf/ff jello pudding w cw- 1 point

Dinner:
-AA Grilled Chick Salad- 6 points
-2 TBSP FF Ranch- 1 point
-3 mini corn dogs- 4 points
-1/2 baked potato-2 points
TOTAL: 23 points

-Triple Chocolate Cookie- 6 points (DON'T EAT THESE AGAIN-SICK TO MY STOMACH!)
TOTAL: 29 points

CHANGE YOUR MIND! (TOPIC #1)

I have decided to incorporate some things from Winning Points into my 123 Success strategy.

TOPIC OF THE DAY: WINNING OUTCOMES

-My winning outcome:
my short term goal: WEIGH 177 by Halloween (October 31)

How?
-I am going to follow the points system and journal, journal, journal like crazy and plan! I want to be healthy for ben and j. I want to be around for a long time and not become LAZY.

I don't want to not have the energy to do anything. I want to run around and not have aches and pains and wt issues and diabetes. I want to be a better person in all ways. I am going to achieve this and not worry about ppl watching me to screw up or what they think.

PLAN FOR TOMORROW:
-Plan the days meals (DONE!)
-Work on Water
-Fill up WW cup and put in the fridge!

THURSDAY OCTOBER 4, 2007-points

AIM FOR RANGE: 24-25 points (22-29 listed-aim for the middle)
-Can bank points to use later in the week-must be used before next weigh in

Breakfast:
-Fiber One Bar- 1 point

Lunch:
-1 cup 0 point soup-0 points
-1/2 PB&J
-1 TBSP RF PB- 2pts
-1 sl ww bread-1 pt
-1 TBSP Low Sugar Preserves- 1 point
(WATER: 1)

SNACK:
-1 graham cracker (sheet)- 1.5 points
-1 TBSP RF PB- 2 points
-0 point soup- 0 points
-Granola bar- 3 points

-1 graham craker sheet- 1.5

DINNER:
-WW Dinner: 1/2 chicken and picante- 2.5 points (DON'T BUY AGAIN!! TOO SPICY!)
-Roll- 1 point
-1 tsp butter- 1 point
-1 cup broc & cheese- 1 point
-1 SF Fudgsicle- 1 pt

SNACK:
2 graham cracker sheets- 3 points
-1 cup Raisin Bran- 3 points
-milk- 1 point
-1 cup sf/ff pudding- 1 point


TOTAL USED: 27.5 points

Wed thoughts

Wow! I just looked at some success story pics and it makes me not want to give up! I can do this...I just know it. I just need to tune everyone else out and focus on ME for a change. I am doing this for ME!!

I am not going to worry about ppl watching me...to see what i eat, what i don't eat. i don't want any comments made to me either. i am going to do it once and for all and nothing will stop me.

starting after i get well:
-WATP 1 mile walk

Wednesday- 10/3/07-points/123 SUCCESS

AIM FOR RANGE: 24-25 points (22-29 listed-aim for the middle)
-Can bank points to use later in the week-must be used before next weigh in!

Okay, so last night I really blew it. I have decided to REALLY do this. I HAVE TO!
I have decided to follow 123 SUCCESS
I don't think I was REALLY COMMITTED TO IT! I am now, especially after that shower I just took...I got to thinking and well, I don't want to write it right now!

Breakfast:
-1 decaf cup coffee- 1 point

Lunch:
-6 fish sticks- 6 points
-green beans- 0 points

TOTAL: 7 pointsSnack:
-1/2 PB&J
-1 sl bread- 1 point
-2 TBSP RF PB- 4 points
-1 TBSP Jelly- 1 point
TOTAL: 6 points

(WATER:1)
TOTAL USED: 13 points
POINTS LEFT:12 points
-100 cal pack cupcake (YUCK! Don't buy these again!)- 1 point
TOTAL USED: 14 points
POINTS LEFT: 11 points

DINNER:
-WW Lasagna Dinner-6 points
-1c SF/FF Jello Pudding w Cool whip- 1 point
TOTAL USED: 7 points
POINTS LEFT: 4 points

SNACK:
-1 WW tortilla toasted w olive oil-2 points
-2 TBSP Salsa-0 points
(WATER: 1)
TOTAL USED: 2 points
POINTS LEFT: 2 points

POINTS USED: 23
POINTS BANKED: 2

LATE SNACK:
PROTEIN: 4 sl ham- 1 point

POINTS USED: 24
POINTS BANKED: 1 point

Tues-thoughts

Well, I pretty much stayed OP today! YAY for me!! Now, I have to decide which plan I want to do. My 123 Success of switch to Winning Points. They are both very similar. I had great luck w 123.

I think I will get my stuff done and go to bed now.

Tuesday-October 2, 2007-points

22-29 points

Breakfast:
-1 sl ww toast- 1 point
-1/2 c tea- 0 points
-1 tsp butter-1 point
TOTAL: 2 points

Lunch:
-6 Fish Sticks- 6 points
-1 cup brocolli- 1.5 points
-1/2 pc corn on the cob- 1 point
TOTAL: 8.5 points
POINTS LEFT:18.5
(WATER:1)

Snack: 2 graham cracker (2 sheets)- 3 points
POINTS LEFT: 15.5 points

Dinner:
-1.5 chicken tenders- 1 point
-marinade- 0 point
-green beans- 0 points
-butter- 2 points
-rolls-4 points
TOTAL: 7 points
POINTS LEFT: 8.5 points
(WATER:1)
-100 cal pack: 1 point (I thought these would be higher!)
POINTS LEFT: 7.5 points

-Fiber One Bar- 1 point
POINTS LEFT: 6.5 points

Snack:
-1/2 c OJ-1 point
-1/2 bb nachos-2 points
POINTS LEFT: 3 POINTS

-WW Choc Chip Cookie Dough Sundae- 3 points
POINTS LEFT: 0

Well.... not a bad day

I think I will just go to bed. I just need to load the dishwasher is all and I don't feel like folding laundry-besides me and little man can do it tomorrow!

I want to read on my new book and get to sleep early!!

Oh yeah--I bought myself a new book:
"What A Girl Wants" By: Kristen Billerbeck
It's a new series that I have started. I really want to finish the Yada Yada Series too but, it just got soooo serious, I had to back away and wanted some good chick lit.

So, here is what I am currently reading:
-The yada yada prayer group- #5 (I think)
-Harry Potter- #2
-What a Girl Wants

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Books I want -I may have to make these my goal books!
Kristen Billerbeck:
Ashley Stockingdale Trilogy:
-What a Girl Wants
-She's Out of Control
-With This Ring, I'm Confused

Spa Girls Collection:
She's All That
Calm, Cool and Adjusted
A Girl's Best Friend

50 Reasons to lose weight

Here are some reasons to lose weight from my Newbies WW Borad. There are not 50 here, but I will keep adding to it for myself!

1. To feel good about myself,and live a healthy long life

2. To go shopping and not worry about what size you are going to wear.

3. To have fewer insecurities about your appearance when in social situations

4. Increased energy!

5. So I won't have to poke myself everyday to test my blood sugar.

6. So I can chase my 3 year old around without huffing and puffing and telling him to slow down

7. So my knees won't ache.

8. So my body won't ache

9. So I will be around for Ben when he grows up.

10. So I will feel better all the way around!

11. So i can shop in "normal" stores and not have to buy "granny clothes"

12. So I can be a hottie wife and hot mamma!

13. To prove to myself that I can do this!

14. To lower my cholesterol

15. To have a normal BMI range for the first time ever!

16. To sleep better

17. To prove to myself that I AM WORTH every point I count!

18. To wear a regular size and not plus size anymore

19. I can buy some new PJ's in a normal size!

20. No chest pains.

21. No heavy heart burn.

22. Maybe I won't get sick as much!

My Ultimate Black Bean Nachos

1- ww tortilla
(coated w olive oil and salt)
1- can black beans
Seasoned w Tostitos natural salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder
1- left over grilled hamburger patty
-A little ff cheese on top

Pour beans and spices into pot and crumble hamburger. Toast the tortilla in the oven until crispy. Break up when done, top w black beans and bit of cheese and taco sauce if want.

POINTS: 5 (depends on if add meat and cheese)
if just beans and seasonings: 2 points
YUM!

MONDAY-OCTOBER 1, 2007

22-29 points

I'M GONNA STAY OP TODAY!!!!

Breakfast:
Didn't have breakfast-had to take Ben to the Dr.


Lunch:
-1 cup 0 point soup-0 points
-1/2 grilled cheese sandwich-
2 slices ww bread (1/2)- 1 point
1 slice cheese- 1 point
1 TBSP butter- 1 point
(WATER: 1)
TOTAL POINTS: 3 points
-100 cal pack Hostess- 3 points
-1/2 glass Coke Zero- 0 points
TOTAL POINTS: 6 points

SNACK:
-1 Fiber One Bar- 1 point


DINNER:
-1 WW Dinner- 5 points
-1 tsp butter- 0 points
-1 pc corn on the cob- 1 point
-1/2 cup broc and cheese- 1 point
TOTAL: 7 points
(WATER:1)
-Smart Ones Fudge Cake- 4 points
TOTAL: 4 points
-1 sl ww bread- 1 point
-1 tsp RF PB- 1 pt
2 points

TOTAL USED: 20 POINTS
POINTS LEFT: 9 POINTS

SNACK:
Ultimate Nachos
-1 ww tortilla- 2 points
-1 c black beans-0 points
-salsa- 0 points
-some ground beef (1/2 30z patty- 2.5 points
-sprinkle of cheese- 2 points
-OMG that was soooo good. It doesn't even need hamburger meat! That is definantly on my snack list!

TOTAL SNACK POINTS: 6.5 points
(WATER:1)

POINTS LEFT: 3.5

11 pc candy corn-1.5 points
TOTAL PTS LEFT: 2.5 points
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OK- I've stayed OP ALL DAY! I am so proud of myself. I just know that I have eaten too much junk and processed food though! I did get some veggies in, which is good. However, I will start evaluating that tonight.
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ACTIVITY TODAY:
-I danced with ben for 10 minutes, then my bronchitiskicked in and made me tired! Still good though! Think I'll give myself an NSV!

10% GOAL-TOTALLY RECOMMITTED!!

9/30/07//SUNDAY

WEIGH IN: 187
10% GOAL: 18.7 pounds
10% GOAL WT: 169 pounds

Sunday-Sept 30, 2007-thoughts

Ok. NO MORE OFF PLAN FOR ME. Tonight, I binged bad--really bad. Like about 20 extra points bad. I have come to the comclusion that NO ONE can do this for me. I need to eat what I want and budget to stay OP. I can do this, I know I can. I have done it in the past and I will do it again.

Starting tomorrow-MONDAY
I will stay within my range
Get some form of activity (even if for 10 minutes)
Get some sleep
Get caught up on work for Donna
Keep the housework caught up

I can't believe that I have blown this whole day off. I think it may be because I didn't feel a support system. I need a support system. I'm gonna have to be my own but, I will take a point from a meeting and find an anchor. To anchor me to my goal!!

I will do this-for me and no one else!

Saturday-9/30/07-points

22-29 points

Breakfast:
-1 sl ww toast--1 point
-1 tsp butter--1 point

TOTAL: 2 points

Oatmeal Cookie- 4 points

Lunch:
-MCD's CB-7 points
-MCD's 1/5 fries- 2 points
-1.5 3 Musk. Mint- 1.5 points

TOTAL USED: 16.5

BALANCE: 12.5 left

Dinner:
-1/2 Hamburger Meat (3 oz patty): 3 points
-1 cup broc and cheese: 1 point
-1 ear corn on the cob- small-1 point
-1/2 WW Deli Bun- 2 points
-1/2 tsp RF Mayo-.5 point

BALANCE: 5 points left

-1 c sf/ff pudding-1 point
-2 TBSP coolwhip free-0 points

-1 oatmeal raisin cookie- 4 points
-1- 100 cal hostess pack- 3 points

TOTAL USED: 8 points

Over 3 points--not bad!!
TOTAL USED: 33 points

(If I want a snack later-have some tea w lemon and splenda)

Daily Activity: We went shopping ans walked alot-about 90 minutes total

Later....
-candy corn- 4 points
-KK donughts (2)- 8 points
-Diet coke- 0 points

Saturday-I WENT OFF PLAN!! TO REMIND MYSELF

Yes, I am posting every single OFF PLAN thing I ate today to remind myself that I DO NOT WANT TO DO THIS AGAIN!! I want to remind myself how crappy I feel at this moment.

-SNS-Single w everything
-SNS- chili w cheese and oyster crackers
-SNS- fries (a whole order)
-SNS- Double Choc Chip Shake

Now, that the damage is done. I will move on.

QUICK POINTS REFERENCE:

-85% Ground Round (3 oz patty)- 5pts
-1 cup Taco Bake- 6 pts

-1 sl ww toast--1 pt
-1 tsp butter-1 pt
-1 tsp Low Sugar Preserves-1 pt
-1 cup tea w Splenda and Lemon-0 pts

-1 SF Fudgsicle- 1 point

-6 Gorton's Fish Sticks- 6 points
-SF Caramel Pudding- 1 point

-WW Salsbury Steak Dinner:4 points
-1 ear of corn: 1 point
-1 roll: 1 point
-1.5 tsp butter: 1/2 point

Rib and Loin:
-chopped chicken--4 points
-1/2 plain baked potato--1.5
-green beans-0 points
-oil (in beans)--1 point
-1/2 pc bread w butter-3 points

-2 tacos--4 points (homemade)
-Taco sauce--0 points
-1 wholw wheat tortilla- 2 points

-1 slice bread-- 1 point
-1/2 banana-1 point
-1 TBSP RF PB-2.5 points

-1/2 bag Orville Redenbacher lt butter--2 points
-Snack Size Reese Cup-2 points

-1 can Progresso zero point soups- 2 pts (check NI incase different)

Wendy's:
-Taco Salad (no chips, sour cream, dressing)-8 pts

-Lance's Captain's Wafers (4 crackers)-2 pts

-1 sweet potato-2 points
-1 TBSP Hellmans Mayo (FF)- 1 point

Saturday-Sept 29, 2007-points

22-29 points
WATER: 6 -8oz glasses or 3-16oz bottles

Breakfast:
-1 sl ww toast--1 pt
-1 tsp butter-1 pt
-1 tsp Low Sugar Preserves-1 pt
-1 cup tea w Splenda and Lemon-0 pts
(WATER: 1)
total: 3 pts

14 pepperoni slices: 4 pts
1/2 c gatorade- .5 pts
total: 4.5 pts

(WATER CHECK: 1 -16oz bottle down-2 to go!!)

Lunch:
-1 cup Veggie and Noodle Soup- 0 points
-1 sl ww toast-1 point
-1 tsp butter-1 point
total: 2 points
(WATER:1)
POINTS LEFT: 19.5 pts

Dinner:
-O'Charley's Grilled Chicken Breast
-O'Charley's Mashed Potatoes
-Griled Veggies
TOTAL: 10 points
-Yeast Roll:2 points
TOTAL: 12 points
(WATER/UNSWEET TEA: 1)POINTS LEFT: 7.5 points left
(WATER: 1 -16oz bottle)
-2 Snack Size Reese Cup- 4 pts
-1 granola bar- 3 pts
-O POINTS LEFT
WATER CHECK: GOT ALL WATER IN TODAY!!

Friday-thoughts on exercise

Well, I might just get up about 9:30 and take the baby for a walk at the park. It will depend on how my bronchitis feels anyway. BUT I WILL DO SOMETHING TOMORROW.
It may just be stretches but, I am going too!!

And I will record it here what I did!

Tonight I bought myself a little notebook to put in my purse and a WW magazine too. I am going to relax and read it tonight!

Friday-- September 28, 2007-points

22-29 points

Breakfast:
-WW Toast- 1 point
-1 tsp butter- 1 point
-1 tsp Low Sugar Preserves- 1 point
-6-8 oz Gatorade- 1 point
-1 cup tea w lemon and splenda-0 pts
TOTAL:4 points
(WATER: 1)


Lunch:
-1 can Southwestern Style veggie Progresso soup- 1 point
-1 sf Jello pudding- 1 point
-2.5 TBSP FF Cool Whip- 1 point
TOTAL: 3 points
(WATER:1)

Snack:
-Granola Bar: 3 points
TOTAL: 3 points
(WATER: 1)
TOTAL USED: 10 points

WATER: 3 down--3 to go!

Dinner:
-Grilled Chicken Salad from Ankars-4 pts
-FF Honey Mustard- 1 1/2 pks- 1.5 pts
-4 captain's wafers- 4 pts
TOTAL: 9.5 pts
USED: 19.5 points
(WATER: 1)
2 Reeses Snack PB Cup: 4 pts (mmmmmmm WORTH IT-TOTALLY!!)
USED: 23.5 pts

POINTS LEFT: 5.5

Snack:
-1 ww tortilla-2 points
-1 TBSP salsa- 0 points
TOTAL: 2 points
(WATER:1)

-1 SF Fudgsicle- 1 point
-1 TBSP RF PB- 1 point
-2 TBSP FF Cool Whip-0 points
TOTAL: 2 points
POINTS LEFT: 1.5 points

WATER: 1
I MET MY WATER GOAL TODAY!!

Workout moms

I have decided that I want to be a workout mom. I want to be able to get up early and workout for me. I want to be a healthy mom for my family and a hot wife for my hubby. I want to do something constructive with my life instead of just sitting around the house all day playing w baby B.

At least I feel like I am getting my house and health in order. This blog seems to be working alot. I think I will check out some workout options I can do here in the am -ALONE without being interrupted. I do know that this will take a lot on my part to get up early and do it but, I have to and I will, because I am not going to let my Diabetes get me nor, am I going to wind up with Asthma-because the doc asks me that everytime I get bronchitis, if I have it or anyone in my family has it.

So, I have decided to join a WW challenge and I will be accountable there as well. I feel like I am finally doing something for myself!

Eight Good Health Guidelines

Eight Good Health Guidelines

1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible.
3. Include two servings of milk products – low fat (1%) or fat-free – each day.
4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed) each day.
5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein.
6. Limit added sugar and alcohol.
7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.
What's a serving size?

1. Fruits, vegetables and leafy greens: Serving sizes are 1 cup for leafy greens and 1/2 cup for all other vegetables and fruits. The lettuce alone in a large salad may well count for 2 or more vegetable servings. The default portion for most fruits and vegetables is 1 cup.

2. Packaged whole grains: Use the nutrition label to determine the serving size of packaged whole grain foods.

3. Milk and dairy: If you are more than 50 years old or are a teenager or a nursing mom, increase milk servings to three each day. Examples of one milk serving include 1 cup of milk or yogurt or 1 1/2 ounces of many cheeses.

4. Healthy oils: Having 2 teaspoons of healthy oil each day ensures that you get the vitamin E and essential fatty acids that your body needs. Use the oil on salads, in cooking or as an ingredient in a mixed dish. 2 teaspoons of oil is not even 1 tablespoon, so be careful to measure, since each additional teaspoon counts as another POINTS® value of 1.

5. Lean meat and fish: A serving of lean meat or fish is generally 3 to 4 ounces, about the size of a deck of cards.

6. Water: Six 8-ounce glasses of water is just 3 standard 16-ounce bottles.

Points--Thurs 9/27/07

22-29 points
TIME TO START TRACKING WATER
Breakfast:
1 cup orange juice- 2 points
TOTAL: 2 points
WATER: 1
Snack:
2 reeses cup eggs- 8 points (and sooo worth it!)
14 sl pepperoni: 4 points
TOTAL: 12 points

Lunch:
Fish Sticks- 6 points
SF Caramel Pudding- 1 point
TOTAL: 7 points
USED: 21 points
BALANCE: 8 points
WATER: 1
WATER: 1

Dinner:
WW Salsbury Steak Dinner:4 points
1 ear of corn: 1 point
1 roll: 1 point
1.5 tsp butter: 1/2 point
TOTAL: 6.5 points
POINTS USED: 27.5
BALANCE= 1 1/2 point
WATER: 1
WATER: 1

3 musketeers mini-.75 points
1 nsa fudge bar-1 point
ff cool whip-1 TBSP-0 points
1 TBSP Reduced Fat PB-2 points
TOTAL: 3 points
TOTAL: 31 points


Yes, I know I ate over my points. I don't feel guilty one bit, not one bit! I went over 2 whole points!

Thursday -9/27/07

Well, I haven't been counting points since I have been really sick and feeling very run down. It's hard to feel better chasing a 2 year old around all day, who btw, is also sick but, none more energetic than before. Not that I want him to be...I just want to take a nap and some peace and quiet. I'm really kind of bummed because I will only get pd for 12 hrs this pay pd instead of my 20. But, I haven't worked all week, so, at least I get something. That's good.

I am going to start counting points again as soon as I feel better. I have been watching what i eat anyway. I just want to see the scale go down even more. I think I will join a WW challenge on the board.

STATS

Weigh In Stats:
RECOMMITED 10/23/07

Starting: 190
Current: 190
Goal: 171

WK 1: +2

TICKER

Time to make some goals!

-When I reach 184--Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir of War, Disasters, and Survival (Paperback)

5 pounds- new dressy shirt
10 pounds- new pj's
15 pounds- pedicure
20 pounds- new jeans
MY 10% WEIGHT: 29 pounds- ask J for a B&N gift card or DSP gc

I know this is cheesy but I am going to collect something for every pound I lose! (I just have to fugre out what!)

One pound motivation!!

Hello, do you know me?

If you don't, you should. I'm a pound of fat,

And I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.

Want to know why?

It's because no one ever wants to lose me;

I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound!

Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds, or fifteen pounds, but never only one.

So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.

Then I add to myself, ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice it.

That is, until I've grown to ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds in weight.

Yes, it's fun being ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT, left to do as I please.

So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, "Oh, I only lost one pound."

(As if that were such a terrible thing.)

For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around because they'll think I'm not worth losing.

And, I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you.

Happy Days!!!

After all, I'm ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT!!!

Some motiviation!

This will make me think twice about going off plan!!

Only one pound of fat..... May. 15th, 2007 @ 11:10 am
Hello, do you know me?

If you don't, you should. I'm a pound of fat,

And I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.

Want to know why?

It's because no one ever wants to lose me;

I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound!

Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds, or fifteen pounds, but never only one.

So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.

Then I add to myself, ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice it.

That is, until I've grown to ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds in weight.

Yes, it's fun being ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT, left to do as I please.

So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, "Oh, I only lost one pound."

(As if that were such a terrible thing.)

For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around because they'll think I'm not worth losing.

And, I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you.

Happy Days!!!

After all, I'm ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT!!!

Saturday- 9/22/07-points

22-29 points
11.5 banked points

Breakfast: none

Lunch:none
Snack: Reese Cup-2 points
9.5 banked points plus 29 points left

Dinner:
-chopped chicken--4 points
-1/2 plain baked potato--1.5
-green beans-0 points
-oil (in beans)--1 point
-1/2 pc bread w butter-3 points
TOTAL: 8 points

-3=3musketeers mini's--4 points
-1 no sugar added fudgesicle- 1 point
TOTAL: 5 points

24 points left

Friday-9/21/07-points

22-29 points

Breakfast:
(5 points)
-1 sl whole wheat toast-- 1 point
-1 tsp butter-- 2 points
-1 tsp Low Sugar preserves--1 point
-1 cup GIF coffee-- 1 point
TOTAL: 5 points

Snack:
Rees's cup--2 points
TOTAL: 2 points
BALANCE: 22 points left

Lunch:
2 tacos--4 points
Taco sauce--0 points
TOTAL: 4 points
BALANCE: 18 points left

Snack:
-1 slice bread-- 1 point
-1/2 banana-1 point
-1 TBSP PB-2.5 points
TOTAL: 3.5 points
BALANCE:14.5 points left

Dinner:
-1 pc bread--1 pt
-.5 bag Orville Redenbacher lt butter--2 points (and I don't feel guilty one bit!)
TOTAL: 3 point
BALANCE: 11.5 points left

BANKED POINTS: 11.5

Thursday--9/20/07--points

22-29 points

Breakfast:
(5 points)
-1 sl whole wheat toast-- 1 point
-1 tsp butter-- 2 points
-1 tsp Low Sugar preserves--1 point
-1 cup GIF coffee-- 1 point
TOTAL: 5 points

BALANCE: 24 points

Lunch:
-4 chicken fingers--6.5 points
-french fries--6 points
-honey mustard--1 point
-2 snack size reese's cup--4 points
TOTAL: 17.5 points

BALANCE: 6.5 points


Dinner:
-Lean Cuisine Chicken Meditranean--4 points
-Pudding w/ cool whip--2 points point
TOTAL: 6 points

BALANCE: .5 point left

TOTAL USED: 28.5 points

Wednesday--9/19/07--points

22-29 points for the day

Breakfast: nothing

Marshmallow ghost: 3 points

Lunch:
-1 taco (homemade): 5 points
Black Beans: 2 points
Dulce de leche-SF Jello pudding: 1 point (YUM!)

18 points left for the day!!

Snack:
-1 sl whole bread-- 1 point
-1 TBSP reduced fat PB-- 2 points

16 points left for the day!!

Snack:
-14 slices of pepperoni--4 points

12 points left for the day!!

Dinner:
-Lean Cuisine Dinner--4 points
-2 Dinner Rolls--2 points
-1 tsp butter--1 point

6 points left for the day!!

Snack:
-1 cup Raisin Bran--3 points
-1/2 cup milk--3 points

TOTAL POINTS USED: 29

Strategy

I can have between 22-29 points on WW.

My strategy:
-Eat breakfast--keep it under 5 points
-Journal, journal, journal (to keep myself accountable)
-Read something inspirational everyday
-Watch my carbs throughout the day
-Monitor Blood Sugar