Update on lack of motivation.....

well the day started out with a slow start.. but i gained momentum and by tonight i was on the elliptical. YEAH!!! i worked out for 50 mintues while i read for a class. i defeated it though when i iced my DH b'day cake for tomorrow. i couldnt resist to have 2tblsp of icing. but the point is i got on the machine and i worked out. now if i can do that in the morning and then choose proper food choices then i will be on track completely. i also cooked today for the week ; turkey & veggie chilli (4pts a serving), spinach triangles (1 pt each on the high side), butternut squash (1pt), turkey kielbasa with saurkraut (4pts).

Sunday food journal
coffee creamer 3pts.
WW egg rolls Qty. 2 2pts.
1/2 serving chilli 2pts.
4 triangles 4pts.
seafood salad 4pts.
100 cal. pack wheat thins 2pts.
turkey kielbasa 4pts.
saurkraut / carrots 0pts.
icing 3pts.

24/23 used 1 flex point gained 3 activity points.

Lack of Motivation.....

i am having such issues with motivation and lack there of it. i am just not motivated to get off my butt and work out. and worse yet last night i was battling the urge for wine.... well wine won. i tapped into my flex points big time..... which means i need to ramp up the workout even more ugghhhh..... i hope today i can get energetic....

saturday's food journal
coffee creamer 3pts.
3 WW egg rolls 3pts.
pretzels 2pts.
2 cups of spinach
red sauce 2pts.
parmesan cheese 1pts.
green beans /broccoli
mashed pot. 4pts
gravy 1pts.
WW bar 1pts.
5 wines @4pts. 20pts.

23/23 flex points 14 :(

Woo Hoo!!!!

Well it just goes to show you that structure is something that I really need in my life. I am back in classes full time, going to the gym, packing lunch, parking way out in the parking lot and wouldn't you know it....... I lost 3.5lbs. Goodbye holiday weight. I am very excited and it was the motivation I needed to keep going. I hope to lose another 4.0lbs by Valentine's Day (which I think is doable).

Todays Journal Yoga 1/2 hour this morning 1 activity point
coffee and creamer 3pts
fiber one bar 2pts
celery and carrots
2 WW egg rolls 2pts
chicken cutlet 4pts
spinach and squash steamed
red sauce 2pts.
parmesan 1pts
2 broccoli bites 2pts
flavored rice 4pts
skinny cow ice cream 2pts

21 pts plus 1 flex point

First Day of School

well today was my first day back at college full time and i have a night class Yuk. it conflicts with my WW meeting, which i love the group leader, so i am sad. but it is only until may then i can go back to her. i have had a great weekend plus monday and tuesday OP. i am so excited to weigh in thursday. the only thing is i did not work out as much as i wanted but i am still satisfied.
i wont be able to post every day once school is in full swing. i have class all afternoon on
M W F with student teaching in the morning. tutoring and meetings on tuesday thursday plus class tuesday night. and fit in home work somewhere.
bye for now......

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where did the weekend go????

i just realized that i have not posted all weekend and it is now sunday night. this weekend was very successful for me not just OP but in getting my life in order before i start school full time again. i was able to spend the weekend overhauling my studio over the garage that houses my teaching arsenal, sewing supplies, and exercise equipment. i now can actually walk in the room and workout. my DH bought me shelves and i unpacked rearranged and threw out what was not needed anymore. i am very excited because i have been talking about doing that for 6 months and i finally did it!! i can actually use the room.

food wise i had a rough start friday night with pizza and beer but i rebounded and did great the rest of the weekend. i stayed within my points and got lots of physical activity all day long both saturday and sunday. weekends are my hardest and i survived and i feel semi-successful. now the start of a new week.......

on track again......

finally, i feel like i am on track again with WW. i had to babysit a full day yesterday so i woke up and completed 1/2 hour of yoga to stretch and focus. i forgot how good yoga was for me.
food wise i felt successful as well.

Breakfast
coffee w/ creamer (3pt)
whole wheat wrap with 1/4 cup egg whites and steamed carrots (2pt)
lunch
apple with 1 tbls peanut butter (3pt)
3 small cookies (3pt)
dinner
4 oz chicken grilled on the foreman (4pt)
steamed broc. and carrots
scalloped potatoes (4pts)
WW chocolate bar (1pt)
20/23 pts.

i like to leave a point of two just in case i had a little more of this or that. but i am usually good since i measure.

I called it......

Well, I called it that I was not going to lose weight this week and could possibly gain at WI. I gained a 1/2 lb, which I can't say I regret gaining since I had an amazing weekend with my bf. But I know if I didn't visit her I would have lost definately.
I am determined and motivated so I woke up this morning at 5:30 and went to the gym. I must continue the momentum and I will lose the 2 1/2 lbs that I have gained over the holidays and go forward from there.
But on the other hand I was tested today with amazing catered food at an event and I tasted but did not over eat. I had 1 small meatball, a piece of sausage the size of a 1" cube, raw veggies, and a pecan bite that was the size of 1/2" cube. I was extremely proud of myself that I didn't go back for more and controlled my portions. Right there I feel like I succeeded today.

starting over......

wow i am already starting over. i am little discouraged that i have fallen off the WW wagon but it was difficult not to when i only see my bf twice a year. so it was kind of worth it but i may not feel that way tomorrow when i get on the scale. so i am crossing my fingers and toes and pray that i just didn't gain weight.
so back to the weight drawing board.....

Ugghhhh...

well, yesterday was busy for me since i have traveled down to nj to spend the weekend with my best friend from college and her adorable two daughters. needless to say by 7pm the WW thing was out the window and this morning i am paying for it. so back to the drawing board as soon as i leave tomorrow. and the weigh in will not be too good this week. i can deal i guess... i am not even going to bother sharing my food journal because how do you figure out points on lots and lots of wine with wonderful lobster ravioli in a creamed seafood sauce topped with italian crust bread? need i say more......

Tonight was a challenge.....

my day went real well except for the fact that i did not eat enough until 6:30 tonight. then it went all down hill from there...... we had a board meeting and i ate these really good pretzel crisps and crackers with carrots. but i must say i was proud because i didn't eat the cheese. usually i cave around cheese and do not know when to stop. hopefully all the playing with a 3 yr old that i babysit helped balance things out a little...

breakfast
ww english muffin 1pt.
lf cheese spread 1pt.
1 tangerine .5pt
coffee ff creamer 2pt

lunch/early dinner
1/4 cup of pasta with brocoli and cheese 3pt
carrots 1/4 cup
1/4 potatoes 2pt
butternut squash 1pt
chicken cutlet 4pt

2 tangerines 1pt.

pretzel crisps 4pt.
crackers 4pt.

23.5 pts total (i think)
but then i ran around all day with a 3 yr old...... tomorrow is another day.

Finally.......

well, i finally woke up this morning starting to feel like my old self. then i went and babysat a 3 year old and the back pain started creeping back, but with stretching and relaxing this evening i think i am ok. i cannot wait to get back in the gym.
food has been a challenge for me today. in my WW meeting last night we talked about portions at different times of the day. i wish i could eat a large breakfast, medium lunch, and light dinner. i tried that today and in the end i picked tonight, ended up eating more than needed, and tapped into my flex points (only 5) but i am trying to save them for the weekend because i am going to nj to visit my best friend. i am so excited to see her because the last time she saw me was one week before i joined WW

my food journal
Breakfast
WW english muffin 1pt
laughing cow LF cheese 1pt
2 mini tangerines 1pt
coffee with FF creamer 2pt

Lunch
1/4 cup whole grain pasta 3pt
2oz chicken sausage 3pt.
steamed squash and spinach

fiber one bar 3pt.
Duncan hines mini delights 3pt.

Dinner
mashed potatoes 6pt.
butternut squash 1pt.
carrots steamed

WW bar 1pt
then i picked on turkey while making my husband's dinner so added (3pts)

I am allowed 23 points .
Oh and by the way if you want a decadent treat the Duncan Hines mini delights are awesome! i had my first one today.......
I am also struggling to consume my dairy and oils... any suggestions????

oh well.....

well, tonight was weigh in and i can't say i am disappointed or shocked since i enjoyed the holidays, but i gained 2lbs. so i need to get my back in shape and get rid of those 2 lbs. it was nice to get back to meetings since my meetings fall on tuesday nights so we have not met since the tuesday before christmas.
this just makes me realize that when i meet my goal and become lifetime i must continue to go to meetings to remind me that this will always be a challenge for me.......

January 7th.....

for the last five days i have been struggling with a bad back, that under doctor's strict orders has stopped me from bending, lifting, and working out. so the WW new year plan has been a little squashed for now. i have been strictly following the eating plan keeping within my 23 points but i have been totally laid up. which if you know me well, is driving me CRAZY!!!!!! today i am feeling a little better so i hope to finally take down the christmas tree before it torches my living room since it is crispy. my goal is to be back on track and to the gym again to join the other new years resolutioners(is that a word). anyway...... all i can do for now is watch what i eat and log it.... if i bite it write it...... tomorrow is weigh in......

First time....

Well there is a first time for everything and since i am starting 2008 on a new foot i figured lets try blogging. Along with journaling, WW meetings, and meeting all new friends to help motivate me through my weight loss journey, i hope blogging will just be another inspirational tool. In the last week i have met some great individuals that are all up for the same challenge i am and we will all succeed....... So as my title states that this is an adventure that will have many ups and downs i look forward to meeting all the people who will join with me....