Food Journal (4/5/2009)

Breakfast (6)
3 egg whites
2 slices low-sodium turkey bacon
1 cup grapes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (6)
1 cheese quesadilla
1 cup Progresso Light Beef Pot Roast soup

Afternoon Snack (1)
1 cup grapes

Dinner (11)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Pepperoni Pizza
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ceasar dressing
Weight Watcher's yogurt.

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (4/4/2009)

I can't believe that I let almost an entire week go by without posting my food journal. Not good, Jenn, not good. Consider my hands ironed. I'm not going to spam my blog trying to play catch up, so I'll just start over from here, alright?

Breakfast (5)
3 egg whites
2 slices low-sodium turkey bacon
1 cup grapes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (7)
4 pieces of spicy shrimp roll
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Beef Sirloin with Asian Vegetables
100 Calorie Snack Pack Fudge Stripes

Dinner(12)
1 turkey burger
100 Calorie Snack Pack Sun Chips
Weight Watcher's Chocolate Fudge Cake

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/29/2009)

I know, I know . . . 2 points shy. I really couldn't help it, though, as I was attacked by some form of stomach crud pretty much right after dinner last night. Not fun. Now it's the next day and I'm starving, with horrible stomach cramping, and my body is screaming at me. I also put on 1.3 pounds yesterday! This is just NOT a great start to the week. At least it can only get better . . . right? PLEASE let it get better!

Breakfast (5)
1 granola bar
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
1 Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Calzone Italiano
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

Dinner (9)
1 bowl of french onion soup
w/ 2 slices of melted cheese & 1 slice of texas toast

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/28/2009)

I was accidentally 2 points shy again. McDonald's was out of the dressing for my salad, which I wasn't prepared for, and when I got home it was too late to eat more than I did. It showed on the scale, too - a .4 pound gain. Siriusly, folks, it is no good to be short on calories; your body will NOT thank you.

Breakfast (5)
1 granola bar
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar


Lunch (6)
1 Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Salisbury Steak & Asparagus
1 cup grapes
1 Weight Watcher's yogurt

Afternoon Snack (3)
1 snack-size bag of 94% fat-free microwave popcorn

Dinner (6)
McDonald's Southwest Salad w/ grilled chicken

Evening Snack (4)
100 Calorie Snack Pack Fudge Stripes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/27/2009)

Breakfast (5)
1 granola bar
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (7)
1 smoked turkey chimichanga
1/4 cup guacamole
1 cup grapes

Afternoon Snack (3)
1 snack-size bag of 94% fat-free microwave popcorn

Dinner (9)
1 Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Chicken Fajita Pizza
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/26/2009)

I got slammed with a horrible allergy attack last night, and was short a point. I also didn't get enough water in. I happen to get up every morning and jump on the Wii Fit, so I now know for a fact what not eating enough can do. One day of not eating enough calories, or drinking enough water, and I put on .4 pounds. Seriously, folks! That just amazes me, that one day can cause almost 1/2 a pound of weight gain. I'm not upset - this allergy attack is not pleasant and I did the best that I could - I'm just kind of shock & awed.

Needless to say I've been chugging my water all day today, even if I don't feel like it!

Breakfast (5)
1 bowl apple & cinnamon oatmeal
3 egg whites
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
1 turkey club sandwich
1 cup Progresso Chicken Vegetable Rotini soup
100 Calorie Snack Packs Sun Chips
1 cup grapes

Dinner (10)
1 smoked turkey chimichanga
1 cup tomato avocado salad
2 Tbsp. light sour cream

Evening Snack (3)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/25/2009)

Breakfast (6)
1 slice whole wheat toast
2 slices low sodium turkey bacon
1 Weight Watcher's yogurt
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
1 Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Calzone Italiano
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

Dinner (8)
2 Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft Tacos
1 Fresco-style Pintos 'n Cheese

Evening Snack (4)
100 Calorie Snack Packs Fudge Stripes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/24/2009)

Breakfast (5)
1 bowl maple & brown sugar Cream of Wheat
3 egg whites
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (7)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Pepper Steak
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

Dinner (11)
2 turkey smoked sausages
1 cup sauerkraut
1/2 cup baked beans
10 tater tots

Evening Snack (5)
10 tater tots
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

I went 2 points over, because of the whole tater tot thing again. *hangs head in shame* I think I'm going to have to quit making tater tots - they appear to be my weakness!

Food Journal (3/23/2009)

Breakfast (6)
1 slice whole wheat toast
2 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 pear
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Calzone Italiano
1 apple
1 Weight Watcher's yogurt

Dinner(10)
1 cup whole wheat angel hair pasta
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup ground turkey
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/22/2009)

Breakfast (5)
1 bowl apples & cinnamon oatmeal
3 egg whites
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
1 smoked turkey chimichanga
1 cup black bean & corn salad
1/4 cup guacamole

Afternoon Snack (2)
1 banana

Dinner (9)
1 turkey burger w/ light mayonnaise
100 Calorie Snack Pack Sun Chips
1 Weight Watcher's yogurt

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/21/2009)

Breakfast (5)
3 egg whites
1 bowl maple & brown sugar Cream of Wheat
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (4)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Schezuan Vegetables & Noodles

Dinner (12)
Smoked turkey chimichanga
1/2 cup guacamole
1 cup black bean & corn salad
2 Tbsp. light sour cream
1/4 cup Weight Watcher's shredded Mexican cheese

Evening Snack (5)
1 margarita
3/4 cup 2% milk

Food Journals (3-19-2009 & 3-20-2009)

Two-for-one today, as I was too busy yesterday to sit down and post. I didn't do well these past 2 days, either - I was a point shy both days and didn't drink near enough H2O yesterday. Needless to say, I woke up this morning feeling lethargic and bloated. Lesson learned, I dare say. Who would've thought that hydration was so key to increased energy and weight loss?

3-19-2009

Breakfast (7)
3 egg white, low sodium turkey bacon & cheese sandwich
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (7)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Chicken Fajita Pizza

Dinner (9)
McDonald's Southwest Salad with grilled chicken
1 packet of Southwest Dressing

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

3-20-2009

Breakfast (5)
1 package of maple & brown sugar Cream of Wheat
3 egg whites
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
6" Subway Club on wheat, no cheese
1 bag Baked Lays potato chips

Dinner (8)
1 cup chicken stir-fry
1 egg roll
1 cup brown rice

Evening Snack (4)
100 Calorie Snack Pack Fudge Stripes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/18/2009)

Another SQUEEful! moment from yesterday: I was getting ready to go out and be an awesome wife (I took the hubby out and let him buy new rims for his SUV) and grabbed my old, comfortable jeans to throw on. I had just done laundry, so they were fresh out of the dryer. Yeah, you know the routine, they're always just a little snug - not tight - but just snug enough that they stretch to perfect by the time you run out the door, right? WRONG! These puppies were saggy and baggy!! I started turning from side to side in the mirror looking, and then decided to experiment to see just how baggy they were. After pulling and tugging various parts of the jeans, I discovered that I could take them off easily while they were still buttoned and zipped!!!

This is the 5th week of my new healthy lifestyle, folks - that's right, I only started this on February 16th. It's been slow going, a little here and a little there, but it's working! Because of that I offer this suggestion - celebrate the little victories. Take pride in the way you feel. Even losing 1/2 a pound can result in holding your head higher, standing taller. It's so easy to lose focus on the positive, to become fixated on the fact that you're "dieting", on focusing on what you're missing - as opposed to what you're gaining. Fight it, people! Take pleasure in feeling your hip bones when you lay down at night. Enjoy the fact that your jeans don't leave ugly red marks on your stomach any longer. Notice that your knees and back aren't quite as stiff when you're up and about. That's what it's about and, after all, the little things will eventually all add up to something big!

Okay, enough of the PSA (lol), time for the food journal:

Breakfast (6)
1 slice whole wheat toast
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 Weight Watcher's yogurt
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (7)
Chicken breast
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup pork'n beans

Dinner (11 points)
1 cup whole wheat spaghetti
3/4 cup meat sauce (made with turkey)
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/17/2009)

I just started my day by having to call and exchange my Old Navy order for a smaller size. *beams* It has made me so ridiculously proud of myself and what I'm doing that I'm almost in tears!

The best part? One more size to go down and I'll be out of plus size in bottoms!! I sure hope this great feeling lasts throughout the day!!

Breakfast (7)
Maple & Brown Sugar Cream of Wheat
3 egg whites
1 banana
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Pepperoni Smartwich
1 1/2 cups salad
2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

Dinner (9)
Made a run for the border :P
2 Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft tacos
1 Pintos 'n Cheese

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/16/2009)

Breakfast (5)
3 egg whites
1 slice low sodium turkey bacon
1 cup cantaloupe
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (16)
Penn Station 7" Aritchoke sub & small fries

Dinner (3)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Shrimp Marinara

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/15/2009)

Breakfast (5)
Apple & cinnamon oatmeal
3 egg whites
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (7)
Turkey club sandwich
1 cup Progresso beef pot roast soup
1 banana

Dinner (10)
1 chicken breast
1 baked potato
1 Tbsp. light margarine
2 Tbsp. light sour cream
1 cup broccoli

Evening Snack (4)
100 Calorie Snack Pack Fudge Stripes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/14/2009)

Breakfast (5)
2 slices turkey bacon
1 slice whole wheat bread
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (8)
Turkey burger with light garlic mayo
1 pear
1 Weight Watcher's yogurt

Dinner (9)
2 Chicken fajitas
1/2 cup refried beans
2 Tbsp. light sour cream

Evening Snack (4)
100 Calorie Snack Pack Fudge Stripes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/13/2009)

Breakfast (6)
1 slice whole wheat toast
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 cup cantaloupe
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (9)
Cheese quesadilla
1/4 cup guacamole
1 cup Progresso Vegetable Barley soup
12 tater tots

Dinner (8)
2 turkey smoked sausage links
1/2 cup sauerkraut
1/2 cup baked beans

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Food Journal (3/12/2009)

Let me start of with a SQUEEful little yell, because I am wearing my skinny jeans today - AND THEY ARE LOOSE!! Insert happy dance here. What a feeling, this makes it all just that much more worth it, you know?

Okay, so on to yesterday's food journal. I must admit, the stress of yesterday caught up with me last night and I nommed a handful of tater tots. While I totally hang my head in shame, I also realize that it's not a setback. I did it, I felt guilty, I'll think twice about doing it again. Period. No sense crying over spilled milk.

Breakfast (5)
3 egg whites
1 slice of low sodium turkey bacon
1 cup cantaloupe
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (7)
Weight Watcher's Smart One's Broccoli and Cheddar Roasted Potatoes
1 Weight Watcher's yogurt
1 apple

Afternoon Snack (4)
1/4 cup guacamole
100 Calorie Snack Pack Sun Chips

Dinner (6)
Turkey Burger with light garlic mayo

Evening Snack (4)
100 Calorie Snack Pack Fudge Stripes
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Faux Pas (4)
Tater tots

Food Journal (3/11/2009)

Breakfast (5)
Oatmeal
3 egg whites
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (6)
*Applebee's Cajun Lime Tilapia

Afternoon Snack (3)
1 snack size bag of microwave popcorn

Dinner(10)
2 chicken fajitas
1/2 cup refried black beans
1/4 cup guacamole

Evening Snack (2)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

*A little note about Applebee's Cajun Lime Tilapia. While the menu lists it as 6 points, they actually served me a double-sized portion of the fish itself yesterday. In order to really be able to count it as 6 points, you'd probably need to ask for a box and put half of what is on your plate into it, then eat the remaining half.