weigh-in & wednesday

I jinxed myself by being all happy the other day apparently .. the last two days have just been bloody dreadful. As in not-sure-I'm-making-the-right-decisions-and-I-think-I've-messed-up-my-life dreadful. With a bit of some people being mean and me crying and missing my home and family and feeling like a crummy parent and ugh. All of that. However - I haven't screwed everything up completely. I've been over points the last two days, which isn't great, but it's also due largely to the drink I had yesterday, and the drink I had tonight - what evil diet god made alcohol soooo high in points? Hmm? hmm? Uncool, diet god, uncool. 

Yesterday was weigh-in day.. and I was down 1.8 pounds! Was I hoping it would be more? Yes, of course I was.. but I'll take it. I have noticed a sneaky trend with myself when it comes to losing weight.. I go down a bit, up a bit, down a bit, up a bit and it feels like I'm never getting anywhere, but when I look back over say a two month period, I actually usually get okay results. I just need to try to remember that is the problem! ;) 

So eating for the last two days: 

Tuesday

Breakfast: 

EAS Shake = 3 Points

I'm really getting sick of this picture..

 Lunch: 

Cup of chili from work + 2 saltines  = 5 Points

Ok, this chili is actually really good. Also, it's the quickest and lowest point option there is when I don't bring something from home and my work is always freezing. I literally keep a blanket in my office.

 Dinner: 

Lean Cuisine Steak tips & portobello served over a small baked potato = 7 Points

That lean cuisine meal is my "go-to" frozen meal. Super low in calories and actually tastes alright for frozen crap. (it doesn't come with the potato.. I add that to the meal)

 Snack: 

Wasa crackers, cheese, & a small tomato = 10 Points 

Ah cheese & crackers. My nemesis. 

Bits & Pieces: 

Milk for my coffee = 2 Points 

Glass of wine = 3 Points 

 Daily Summary: 

(Note: My daily allowed points changed due to the weight loss. I now get 26 points per day instead of 27. The 49 Weekly points are the same though)

Points Used: 26/26 + 4 Weekly Points = 30 Points

Weekly Points Used: 4/49

Weekly Points Remaining: 45/49

Exercise: 0 days / 1 day 

Sanity Level: 1/5

Wednesday

Breakfast: 

EAS Shake = 3 Points

(For same generic picture that I use everytime, see above) 

Lunch: 

Noodles & Company small bangkok curry = 6 Points

Eh, meh.

 

Dinner: 

Honey mustard chicken, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, spinach served over whole wheat linguine = 12 Points

This was supposed to be less points, but I ran into two problems - it was the first time making it, and the recipe I used (Rachel Ray) needed tweaking, and the tweaks added calories (I had to add honey & agave nectar, as well as a bit of flour) and the other problem was that we served it with pasta. I do so love my pasta. *sigh*

  

 Bits & Pieces: 

Milk for my coffee = 2 Points 

1 Vodka w/ cranberry juice = 7 Points (right? wth! screw juice.. ;) )

I could have posted a picture of milk I guess..

Daily Summary: 

Points Used: 26/26 + 4 Weekly Points = 30 Points total

Weekly Points Used: 4/45

Weekly Points Remaining: 41/49

Exercise 0 days / 2 days 

Sanity Level 1.5/5 

And now we're caught up - I feel a bit lousy about how badly I've done the last two days, but I am trying to just ignore it and continue on etc etc. I have a huge weekend coming up and I anticipate going over my points, but I still think I can make the best choices possible and at least not go over by much - if it comes to that. 

And I have a 7am start tomorrow, which means getting up at 5:30, so this is it kittens.. night!!

click here for whining, realization, & a summary

Today I: 

went to work on 2.5 hours of sleep (stupid manager meetings at 7am on mondays..why don't they understand I like to sleep!!)

got to have my lunch break 40 minutes before I finished work for the day 

fell asleep on the lounge at 5:30 

had stressful, fitful dreams about work 

woke up to my husband pretending to be an alarm clock @ 7:30pm - no one had eaten dinner yet & I thought my work dream was real

had to fulfill volunteering obligations 

watched my family eat takeout while I made myself tuna & rice 

squirted lemon juice directly into my eye 

completed yet another weeks coursework.. nearly there.. 

firmly told this day to go to hell 

...realized that if this is what I call a shitty day, then I'm not doing too badly. ;) 

Breakfast: 

EAS Shake = 3 Points

 Lunch: 

Multi-grain turkey, spinach & cheese wrap from work = 13 Points

I hate spending that many points on one sandwich.

Dinner: 

Tuna pan-fried w/ olive oil cooking spray, red & yellow onion, lemon juice, chili flakes, & baby spinach, served over a cup of brown rice. = 8 Points

This is actually REALLY good. I must thank a certain someone for introducing this to me (granted, I've tweaked it somewhat) when we were on vacation in a beautiful spot - my most favorite place in the world in fact - called Second Valley, many years ago. 

 

This place is so unbelievably special.

Bits & Pieces: 

Milk for my coffees = 3 Points

Daily & Weekly Summary: 

Daily Points Used: 27/27

Weekly Points Used: 0/28

Weekly Points Left at End of Week: 28 

Exercise: 0 days / 7 days 

Sanity Level: 2/5

Weekly Notes

So I'm not too upset to tell the truth. I'm ending the week with points left over, I feel like I made the best choices that I could throughout the week - that are sustainable that is - and I actually kept up everyday. Clearly the exercise was, uh, non-existent, but I'm not overly concerned about that - yet. I am giving myself the leeway of just getting through school - if I exercise before then, great, if not, no drama.. after school is done I will have no excuse not to get a great routine down pat before the next school year begins in a few months. I will probably set another "challenge" where if I don't keep up with my exercise I will commit to some kind of torture like boot camp - that scared the crap out of me last year (still hate early mornings!) and really kept me going when I just did not feel the motivation to move, so we'll see. So - food - not bad, fitness - have a plan, feelings.. ah well.. those are always fluctuating aren't they. For the most part, I've felt relatively sane this week, although I've definitely had a few bouts of not so awesome.. while school is out, I plan on trying to spend this summer on my physical health, as well as emotional health. I'm not depressed by any means, but there are always things that could use improvements.. so I may as well get to work on those. It might be time to read The Happiness Project again. And if you haven't read it ever.. then go read it. Now.

The Weekend. (dun-dun-duunnnn!!!!)

Actually, the weekend wasn't too bad for me! I got a ton done that I have been meaning to get done around the house, I finally got some much needed sleep in and I spent some quality time with the family - all while not completely screwing up my eating. Which for me, on the weekend, is great.
Can't complain about any of that at all. 

So, here's the eating.

Saturday

Breakfast: None

Lunch:
Roll w/ provolone, spinach, basil pesto, lettuce, tomato, & jalapeño = 8 Points 

 

Snack:

2 Wasa crackers w/ hot cheddar & tomato = 5 Points
 

 

Dinner:

Pulled pork, whole wheat small burger bun, home made coleslaw & bbq sauce = 8 Points 

The husbands creation..damn that boy can cook.

 Alcohol:

White wine & a Jagerbomb = 27 Points

The fact that I got this at a bowling alley just blows my mind. Oh America. You and I were meant to be.

Saturday Summary

Daily Points Used: 27/27 + 21 Weekly Points 

Total Points Used: 48

Weekly Points Remaining: 28

Exercise: 0 days / 5 days 

 

 Sunday

Breakfast: 

Toasted sandwich w/ sundried tomato pesto, baby spinach, onion & plastic cheese = 6 Points

 

 Lunch: 

Lean Cuisine meal = 7 Points

This was okay for a frozen meal I guess

  Dinner: 

Lentil soup w/ 2 slices bread = 11 Points

I loovveee lentil soup.

 Snack: 

Strawberries, pear, pineapple & banana = 1 Point

 

 Snack: 

Granola thin = 2 Points

These are absolutely delicious.

 Sunday Summary

Daily Points Used: 27/27

Weekly Points Used: 0/28

Exercise: 0 days / 6 days 

And that is that, and now it's REAAALLLY late, and I have to go to sleep. Night munchkins!

i could change the world if only i could sleep in

 IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!! Well, that may have lost some it's intended impact, considering it's actually 3:35am on Saturday now. But still. It was Friday. And you know what that means??? Does it mean getting ready for the weekend, dressing up, dancing, and cocktails???? 

Well, no..it doesn't, cause I actually have a ton of schoolwork to do...but I don't have to work tomorrow, and right now that's quite enough for me. 

Cocktails will come soon enough after all.. they always do. ;) 

So eating wise, I've done better, I've done worse, and I'm sure I'll do better another day and worse another day as well. S'all good. (See what a good mood not having to wake up early puts me in? The world would be a happier place if I got to sleep in everyday. I'm sure of it. I am that arrogant.) 

Breakfast: 

EAS shake = 3 Points

 

 

 Snack: 

Oikos Greek yogurt = 4 Points

 Lunch: 

Cup of chili at work = 4 Points

 

 Dinner: 

Chipotle (I tried to be careful and made them put really minimal rice, only a touch of guacamole and skipped the black beans and sour cream, but he didn't understand my "no cheese" gesture) Lettuce, chicken, capsicum & onions, salsa, rice, cheese, guacamole = 15 Points

Bits & Pieces: 

Milk for my coffee = 2 Points

Enjoy your weekend, Angelpuffs!!!! 

Summary

Daily Points Used: 27/27 + 1 Weekly 

Total Points Used: 28

Weekly Points Used 1/49

Weekly Points Remaining: 48

Exercise Points Earned: 0

Exercise: 0 days / 4 days 

Sanity Level: 4/5

Thursday.

School and work took all of my mental energy so here's what I ate today.


Breakfast:
None = 0 Points

Snack: 
Oikos Greek yogurt + strawberries = 3 Points 

Lunch:
Roll w/ basil pesto, provolone, shaved chicken breast, tomato, spinach, red onion, jalapeno & romaine. = 8 Points 

Dinner: 
Evil Pasta Bake = 13 Points

I should never have taught the husband how to make good pasta.

Bits & Pieces:
Milk for my iced coffee = 3 Points 

Summary
Daily Points Used: 27/27
Weekly Points Used: 0/49
Exercise Points: 0
Exercise: 0 days / 3 days 
Sanity Level 3/5

Organization thy name is D.. oh wait.. no it's not..

 One day, maybe, I will be more organized... for now however, me in the morning resembles a hurricane that thinks it's an earthquake colliding with a tornado that thinks it's a tsunami. Having said that, by 9am (when I should have been tiredly sipping on a venti hazelnut coffee and replying to emails at my desk) I still hadn't eaten breakfast or made the lunch that i had so optimistically decided I would make.. as a result, I ate half of my (delicious) roll right after I made it and saved the other half to have at lunch with a cup of soup from work. So, while it may not have been a conventional breakfast, it did the trick. ;)





 Breakfast:
1/2 of the roll pictured below. Whole wheat roll, provolone, shaved roasted chicken breast, red onion, jalapeno, tomato, baby spinach, romaine. = 4 Points

yum.

 Managed to remember to throw a yogurt in my handbag before I left - yay for remembering something! it's far easier to bring your lunch and remember to bring a healthy snack when you simply stroll into work half an hour late.

Snack: 

Oikos organic greek yogurt with caramel = 3 Points

I told you to try these last year.. if you didn't, then try them now. 

 Lunch:
The other half of my roll and a cup of chili = 8 Points

That's how cold my office is.. 90 degrees out (33 celsius) and I'm wearing a cardi and eating lovely warming chili for lunch.

 The Lion made grilled burgers tonight. It's charcoal grilling, rubbish removal and bug killing that makes it worth it to keep a man around.

Dinner: 
Burger on a whole wheat bun w/ hummus, tomato, baby spinach and feta. = 8 Points

I recommend this.

 Bits and Pieces: 
milk for my coffee and for my late night Chai = 3 Points

This cup makes me happy.

Exercise: NONE

And that was my day.. the big countdown in my life right now is school being over .. 2.5 weeks and fail, pass, or excel, it'll all be over for a few months!

Just keep swimmin' buttercups!

Summary
Points Used: 26/27
Weekly Points Used: 0/49
Exercise Points Earned: 0
Days Exercised: 0 days / 2 days 
Sanity Level: 4/5

excuse the year between posts..

Holy crap, it has literally (or litrally) been a year. I'd love to say the past year has been good to me but..well.. not so much. Actually that's a lie. Work is great, school is.. well.. I haven't failed yet anyway.. family is great, winter was afreakingmazing here this year and so far allergies haven't kicked in. So, on those fronts, life is grand. In fact, I got a job that I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted, so I'm pretty happy about that. Of course I'm now busier than I ever planned to be in my life and odds are that a nervous breakdown will occur at some point, but why focus on the negative? ;) However - the whole healthy me thing? Not so great. Actually quite shockingly horrific. So, as I liked doing this so much last time, and I seem to be a glutton (see what I did there? see? see? it means i'm smart) for punishment in terms of committing to far more things than I can handle, I figured I may as well jump back on the wagon! The flog wagon of course. No one is taking my vino away. Ever. Not unless they're replacing it with appletini's anyway.

So, Breakfast: 

EAS Shake - 3 Points

Perfect for those mornings (every morning) when I'm in a mad rush!

Lunch: 
"The Veggie Med" (From Noodles & Company)It's a piece of pita, filled with baby spinach, red capsicum (peppers), cucumber, onion, mushroom with a sprinkling of feta and something that tastes sort of like vinegar = 8 Points

If you haven't tried this, you really should. This is something I have whether I'm dieting or not.. so good! 

Snack: 
1 wasa cracker, 1oz hot cheddar, 1/2 tomato = 4 Points

You all know how I feel about Wasa.

 Dinner:
Tortilla crusted tilapia (frozen..), salad w/ cucumber, tomato, red onion, romaine, a bit of feta, olive oil and tons of balsamic and a frozen "Just for 1" cauliflower and cheese thing. = 9 Points

 Bits & Pieces: 

Milk for my coffee(s) = 2 Points

Exercise: NONE

 So, Day 1 of my flog for 2012 is posted.
These days I'm a whole lot busier and more tired than I've ever been in my life, so sacrifices have to be made at this point.  I'm really hoping that this focus on what I'm consuming by posting pictures and details will help me to find some of my old enthusiasm for cooking again.. but no matter what, I need to be counting points because I've gained way too much weight and it's effecting my wardrobe very negatively.

Daily Points: 26/27
Weekly Bonus Points: 0/49
Activity Points: 0
Exercise: 0 days / 1 day
Sanity Level: 3/5