Food Log: 01.21.09

I feel like death warmed over. The cold from hell still lingers and has zapped every ounce of extra energy I ever possessed out of me. I want to be well!!!

I ate less than I wanted to today, but I'm too tired to worry about it.

There won't be any walking tonight. It is far too cold and, as mentioned above, I want to get well. Colds and freezing temperatures don't mix well.

The good news is that I will get a new computer tomorrow and can finally join in on all of the Biggest Loser fun. I am so sorry I've missed out on supporting everyone on the A-Team these past 2 weeks. Don't forget to weigh in!

food	ww points
b: coffee w/ skim milk (1 - 16 oz) *central market*	1
b: veggie corn dogs (2) *morningstar farms*	6
l: sauteed snap peas & carrots (6 oz) *central market*	3
l: lemon flavored rice (5 oz) *central market*	4
l: vegetable egg roll (1) *central market*	5
s: garlic & herb crackers (9 crackers) *all bran*	1
s: coffee w/ skim milk (1 - 16 oz) *central market*	1
Total:	21

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Food Log: 01.20.09

Since I had my doctor's appointment this morning I wasn't able to do my usual routine of stopping off at Central Market on the way to work. I had to improvise and buy food from the food court. I forgot how freaking expensive that is. My meals from Central Market run about half of what a typical food court day runs me. It also ran me more points wise than I like to eat in a day, but I will be back on the routine tomorrow. I did still only eat my allotted daily WW points.

I will walk tonight. I've already done about a mile and a half this morning walking to the doctor's appointment and then walking to work from there. So I won't have to do much tonight.

food	ww points
b: coffee w/ sugar free creamer [1]	2
b: bean & cheese tacos [2] *taco cabana*	12
l: veggie burger w/ bun [1] *eats*	16
s: garlic & herb crackers [9 crackers] *all bran*	1
s: coffee w/ sugar free creamer [1]	2
s: coffee w/ skim milk [1 - 16 oz] *central market*	1
Total:	34

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Non-Scale Victory: New Year, New Numbers

I hate love going to the doctor.

I've spent half of my life avoiding the doctor's office because I always get this pained, disgusted look in which they tell me that I really should lose some weight and then shove pamphlet after pamphlet into my hands about proper nutrition and send me on my way. It was always uncomfortable and they never understood that I just couldn't do it.

But today?

It was bloody awesome! I walked into that doctor's office and was eager to hop on the scale because I knew the number was drastically lower than the last time I weighed in. The nurse's eyes popped out of her head when she saw how much weight I've lost in the past year. She asked me what I was doing, how I had lost the weight. I told her that I do Weight Watchers, eat a vegetarian diet and walk a lot. She was so impressed. I was getting a big, fat head just sitting there on the thin strip of paper that runs the length of the exam room table.

Then the doctor comes in, reviews my chart and her eyes widen.

She says, "you've lost a lot of weight."

I say, "yeah, I've worked hard."

She asks, "what are you doing"?

I reply, "I started doing Weight Watchers again, I cut out meat and eggs and I walk at least 3.5 miles per day with a little jogging I've thrown in recently."

This is the part that kills me. She gets this big grin on her face and tells me that "you are the poster child for doing things right. We've been telling everyone out there about you."

My head puffs up even more and I am concerned I won't get back through the exam room door. I smartly add that "there is no magic pill, why hasn't anyone ever told me that before?"

She laughs, tells me to scoot down and gives me that exam that no woman wants to have because there is just no dignified way to have it done.

I can't wait until next year's physical! Maybe I should alert them to have the jaws of life on hand to cut me out of the exam room when my head becomes too big for the room itself?

Food Log: 01.19.09

The home computer is still busted. I'm getting a new one on Thursday, but until then I have to post the food logs early (before I leave work). I ate well today and stayed in range of the points I wanted to eat. Skipping dinner is working well for me so I am going to keep doing that. My nightly coffee and a book are a great way to end the day. It really puts me in a great frame of mind.

My intention is to walk tonight. It probably won't be my normal 3.5 miles but I do plan on getting out there and back into a routine. I'm still not 100% well, but I feel well enough to do something. Maintaining the habit and the routine is 80% of the battle so when I am well, I can kick it up a few notches and not feel like I am starting over.

food	ww points
b: coffee w/ skim milk [1 - 16 oz] *central market*	1
b: bagel [1 large] *sweet retreat*	7
b: cream cheese [4 tbsp] *sweet retreat*	4
l: refried beans [6 oz] *taco cabana*	6
l: couscous w/ spinach and feta [5 oz] *central market*	4
l: steamed vegetables [6 oz] *central market*	2
s: garlic & herb crackers [9 crackers] *all bran*	1
s: coffee w/ skim milk [1 - 16 oz] *central market*	1
Total:	26

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WSR: Weight 278.2 - Weight Left To Lose 108.2

Height: 5'7"
Age: 40

Starting Weight: 370 lbs
Goal Weight: 170 lbs

Current Weight: 278.2 lbs
Pounds Lost: 91.8 lbs
Pounds Left To Lose: 108.2 lbs

Percent Of Weight Lost: 24.81%
Percent Of Way To Goal: 45.90%

Starting BMI: 57.9
Current BMI: 43.6
BMI Lost: 14.3

In a week that I didn't exercise at all, because I've been sick, I still managed to lose 6 pounds. I've said it before and I will say it again - I don't understand my body at all.

I did eat on plan and in the points range I was aiming for each day but I didn't move at all. I just went about my days as normal. I plan to get back on the walking track tonight though.

Onward and downward!

Rest Stop

I feel better today, the cold is dissipating, but I am literally worn all the way out.

My diet is good. I am eating within the points range I want. The scale is still drifting downward and I am at an all-time low. I've lost 88 pounds! I just haven't had the energy to exercise. So, I am going to take the next few days to finish getting well and resume walking and blogging on Monday.

Have a great weekend y'all. I know mine should certainly be better than the last.

Food Log: 01.14.09

I am feeling really crappy today. Everyone in the office told me to go home, but I persevered and am making it through the entire day. Tomorrow, if I feel no better, I am staying home.

I ate a little out of the points range I like to stay in, but I am trying to get well and my choices were all good. I am still under the allowed WW points (34 points) I am supposed to eat. So I feel good about today.

I also scheduled a well woman exam and a dental appointment that I've been procrastinating on forever. I'll get a referral for a mammogram during the physical and that is really what I am going for. But I am also interested to see the change in my cholesterol level and other labs since last year. I bet there is a huge drop due to my vegetarian diet. It will be fun to see those numbers.

There will be no walking tonight. I am going home to bed and there I will stay until the morning.

Have a good night y'all. If you are on Team Angie, don't forget to weigh in this week. Lets show that other team how it is done. ;)

food	ww points
b: skinny vanilla latte [grande] *starbucks*	3
b: bagel [1 large] *alonti*	7
b: cream cheese [4 tbsp] *alonti*	4
l: couscous w/ spinach & feta [6 oz] *central market*	4
l: sauteed snap peas & carrots [7 oz] *central market*	4
s: skinny vanilla latte [tall] *starbucks*	2
s: banana [1 large]	2
d: coffee w/ skim milk [1 - 16 oz] *central market*	1
d: orange [1 large]	2
Total:	29

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Non-Scale Victory: Yes I Am

This morning I was dragging slowly due to my first cold in three years and took the latest bus in to work I possibly could and still make it in on time. I haven't taken this bus in a long time and it had the same driver as the last time I took it.

Well, as I was getting off the bus to walk into my building she said, "can I ask you something?"

I turned around and said, "sure."

"Are you on a diet?", she asked.

I had such a rush of inner pride and told her that "yes, I am. I am doing Weight Watchers, eating vegetarian foods and I walk."

She then said, "Well, you look good!"

I love these types of encounters from people who saw me before my weight loss began but don't know that I am on a diet. It is my favorite kind of recognition because they have nothing to prompt them to ask me if I have lost weight other than seeing the difference in my size and shape.

It was a great start to my day in which I feel like utter crap.

Food Log: 01.13.09

It was a good day. It was a day that fits within my routine and hits the points range I was aiming for. I feel solid with where I am now and there will be many more days like this to come.

My home computer finally died (it won't turn on anymore at all). So posting may be spotty and I still haven't been able to visit most of my Team Angie teammates. I really want to support y'all in this endeavor. I'm thinking about you, if I am not able to visit and offer up support.

I am really tired after moving this past weekend and eating so lightly. It will probably take a few days to get back to feeling like myself, plus I've acquired my first cold in 3 years from being out in the cold so much during the move. All I want to do is go home, watch some tv and go bed. Luckily I have the first 4 hours of the new season of 24 (my favorite show on tv). Jack and Tony are back and that makes me a very happy gal. I knew Almeida wasn't dead. Nobody goes out in such a lame fashion when they are a main character and he didn't get the silent clock. Almeida definitely deserved a silent clock.

food	ww points
b: coffee w/ skim milk [1 - 16 oz] *central market*	1
b: bagel [1 large] *alonti*	7
b: cream cheese [4 tbsp] *alonti*	4
l: borracho beans [6 oz] *taco cabana*	3
l: penne w/ asparagus [5 oz] *central market*	4
l: steamed vegetables [5 oz] *central market*	2
s: skinny vanilla latte [tall] *starbucks*	2
s: coffee w/ skim milk [1 - 16 oz] *central market*	1
Total:	24

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WSR: Weight 284.2 - Weight Left To Lose 114.2

Height: 5'7"
Age: 40

Starting Weight: 370 lbs
Goal Weight: 170 lbs

Current Weight: 284.2 lbs
Pounds Lost: 85.8 lbs
Pounds Left To Lose: 114.2 lbs

Percent Of Weight Lost: 23.19%
Percent Of Way To Goal: 42.90%

Starting BMI: 57.9
Current BMI: 44.5
BMI Lost: 13.4

I reversed the damage from the previous two weeks and came out of last week 7.2 pounds lighter. This was due in part to the unplanned two-day marathon move I did this weekend, but I am not turning it down.

My routine is back in a big way and I am so pleased.

I updated my sidebar with my Biggest Loser Blog Edition weigh in. It is a different starting weight because I registered in BLBE on Saturday and had a major binge on Sunday that gave me the weight that I posted on the last WSR.

Onward and downward!