Week 3 Weigh-In

Drumroll, please . . .

Last week I lost 1.6 pounds! A little ways off from the 2 pound loss that I was aiming for, but the numbers speak for themselves and a 9.3 pound loss in 3 weeks is nothing to sneeze at.

The best part about this loss is not even feeling my clothing get gradually looser on my body, it's the way I'm starting to feel. I'm not tiring out as quickly now. I still need to rest the day after running around doing grocery shopping and domestic Goddess duties, but the sick-achy-drained feeling that normally plagued those days after is gone. I'm finding myself wanting to be active - Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 has fast become something of an addiction for me - and I've even been out playing with Bradley!

One thing I've figured out is that setting a 2 pound goal for myself to lose every week is kind of overdoing it. I'm looking to lost weight and lose it for good, not go for another yo-yo type of loss. That being said I'm going to lower my goal for week 4. So, hmmm, goals. I guess I need some . . .

1. I want to lose at least a pound.

2. Add in a bit more exercise time. Maybe shoot for 40 minutes a day, not counting Mondays or Tuesdays. Those are the days that I clean all day and count that as my activity.

That should do it! Nice, attainable, productive goals that it is possible to meet and help boost me along. 'Til next time!

Food Journal - Day 19

I held all of my snacking points for drinking night with the gals tonight. I could use the gal time, what with living with a house full to the brim with males, and a margarita and 1/2 a beer sound like just the ticket to help me unwind!

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 (7)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Pepperoni Smartwich
1 cup Progresso Italian-style Vegatable soup
1 pear

Dinner (7.5)
1 cup pinto beans
1 slice jalapeno cheese bread
1/2 Tbsp. light margarine

Evening Snack (5.5)
1 margarita
1/2 a Heinekin

Food Journals - Day 17 & 18

I'm so late posting today that I'm doing a 2-for-1 deal. I'm posting yesterday's food journal AND todays.

Day 17

Breakfast (4)
3 egg whites
1 apple
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (14)
Panera Pick 2:
French Onion Soup
Half Turkey Artichoke on Focaccia
1 apple

Dinner(6)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Santa Fe Style Rice & Beans

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

Day 18

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

Lunch (6)
Turkey club sandwich
100 Calorie Snack Pack Sun Chips
1 cup Progresso Italian-style Vegetable soup

Afternoon Snack (2)
100 Calorie Snack Pack Fudge Stripes


Dinner (9)
Weight Watcher's Smart Ones Ravioli Florentine
Shrimp salad

Evening Snack (4)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar
1 banana

Food Journal - Day 16

Breakfast (7)
1 slice whole wheat toast
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/3 cup Craisins
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar

Lunch (5)
Tuna Sandwich (2 0z. tuna, 1 Tbsp. light mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, red onion)
100 Calories Snack Pack Cheetos

Dinner (9)
1 slice of meatloaf with homemade gravy
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1 cup broccoli

Evening Snack (5)
8 oz. coffee
2 Tbsp. non-dairy creamer
2 tsp. sugar
100 Calorie Snack Pack Sandies
1/6 cup Craisins

Food Journal - Day 15

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

Lunch (6)
1 cup Progresso vegetable barley soup
1 turkey italian sausage & pepper sandwich
1 pear

Afternoon Snack (4)
1 package of 100 Calories Snack Pack Sandies
1/3 cup Craisins

Dinner (9)
1 Chicken & cheese quesadilla
1/2 cup black beans
Salsa, lettuce & tomato

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

Plus 12 glasses of water.