Daily Journals: Getting Back To Goal

[WWCarol]

Please post your journals here.

This is intended as a place to dust-off-your-journals (get them out of your HEAD! :rolleyes: ) and SHARE. smile.gif

Let's put a little light on this.

The purpose? Accountability to/for yourself.

Feel free, Buddies, to provide support and motivation for whoever has the guts to post their journal! ;)

(I'll be back after my meeting~)

[raidermom]

Carol, DH said I could use HIS 'guts'. He said I carry them around in my purse anyway...may as well put them to use! ;)

Monday, April 12th

B: Puffins Bar 2/2
Coffee 0/2

L: 2 Egg Salad Sandwiches - made with mustard, no mayo 4/6
SF jello 0/6

S: ice cream sandwich 2/8

D: Scrambled eggs w/ diced ham 6/14
toast w/ butter spray 1/15

S: popcorn 5/20

[ April 12, 2004, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: raidermom ]

[WWCarol]

Hey, Cheryl! Hi! I just came back from the BEST meeting. :D I weighed and took-my-lumps. tongue.gif NOTHING is stopping me from my mission! graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

Breakfast (Had to be on-the-go)
Kashi Go Lean Crunch Bar (2)

Lunch
Grilled chicken, 1.5 oz. (1/3)
Roasted veggies (0)
Whole wheat pasta, 1 C. (3/6)
LF Cottage cheese, 1/2 C. (2/8)
Apple (1/9)

Snack
Chai tea w/ milk (2/10)

Dinner
Soup and salad (7/17)
Sliver of cake (3/20)

Water:********
Vitamin: yes
Milks: **
Fruits/veggies:*****
Exercise? No.

[ April 13, 2004, 12:12 PM: Message edited by: WWCarol ]

[raidermom]

Nothing's stopping ME from MY mission either! graemlins/thumbup.gif

We are now headed into dangerous waters with evening time approaching. This is my worst time of the day for nervous snacking. I am prepared by having that SF jello in the fridge and some Wisecrackers in the cabinet. Now if I could only find my LCC. :( My store has been out of it for about 3 weeks now.

Now Carol....how many lumps didja get? "awwww, tree or four...how about a whooooooooole lotta lumps!"

Please say that someone remembers that dim-witted lion from the Looney Tunes cartoon that kept getting beat over the head. graemlins/ugh.gif The other character always asked him how many lumps he would like.......

I guess you had to be there. :rolleyes:

[WWCarol]

I remember that! I don't remember the character...but I remember the voice!

I'm heading into dangerous waters, too. Taking DS out for his b'day tonight...22 years! And he just asked if he could bring his girlfriend, who we will be meeting for the FIRST time! graemlins/thumbup.gif AND my mom is coming to visit today and tomorrow also. Normally, I would be freaked. But instead I'm thinking: The girlfriend is the newcomer. It's my job to help her feel comfortable. smile.gif
Gotta' run and get my Palm and input my foods here. graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

[raidermom]

Carol, just remember that tonight is about DS's birthday and meeting his girlfriend....not about the food. And tomorrow is about quality time with your mom.........sipping tea

Just picture me standing overhead with that little hammer asking how many lumps you would like if you get tempted. ;) graemlins/kiss.gif

[WWCarol]

So...the reason this is going to work this time is because of fear? ;) tongue.gif :D

LOL!

I'll take ANY and ALL motivation! ;) LOL.

Yes. It's about the people and connections.

(Food is fuel. Food is fuel.)

Actually I've kinda' got a stomach ache. And food is the last thing on my list. I can't even picture being HUNGRY?!

Cheryl. Picture ME above YOUR head, too! (If that would help~ ;) )

[raidermom]

Well, that wouldn't work since I don't havea picture! ;)

I know, I know....when you get back to goal.

How about I picture your cute little flower avatar above me with a hammer? :D

[WWCarol]

So. It's like an angel on one shoulder, a devil on the other, and ME on top of your head with a hammer?!...

Okay. :D

(Don't MAKE me use this now! Get some zero point veggies ready, just-in-case!)

[wendyj]

Hi Ladies, graemlins/wave.gif
Great idea!!! :D
This is just what we all need.
Here goes:

Monday~April 12
E~3M WATP +6
B~ 2-Baked Oatmeal 2(I made 12 and it came out to 1 point each.)
1C Sk. Milk 2/4
2C Coffee/2T H&H 1/5

L~ 1 Michelina's Lean Gourmet Pep-Pizza6/11

S~ 3oz. Ham 4/15
1/2c Hashbrown Casserole 3/18
1/2c Jello/Pineapple chunks 3/21
2T Pistachio,AngelFood,Toffee Dessert 2/23

Snack~ 2 Very Small Choc-Chip Bars 6/29

I used 1FP and all 6AP's ( I usually try to not use my FP's or all of my AP's, but know that they are there if I need them)

WATER 6 Going for 8+ The rest of the week. graemlins/thumbup.gif

Wendyj


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HPGW~214/SW~197.6/CW~167/GW~140/PG~135
HT 5'3"
LIFETIME 6/1992
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"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize"

[raidermom]

Glad you could join us Wendyj! graemlins/thumbup.gif

Tuesday, April 13th

Breakfast: Puffins bar - 2/2
Coffee - 0/2
(wanted to have Baked Oatmeal...but does anyone know how long you can keep oatmeal around without it getting rancid? LOL since it's too hard to tell by looks..I'll take a pass and go buy some fresh oats! ;) )

Lunch: Mushroom omelette - 2/4
Toast w/ butter spray - 1/5
SF jello - 0/5

Snack: 1 serving Breyers SF ice cream and cone 1.5/6.5

Dinner: 2 Pierogies - 3/9.5
8 oz. Tilapia - 4/13.5
salad w/dressing - .5/14
bread w/ ICBINB - 1.5/15.5
watermelon chunks - 1/16.5

Snack: pretzels - 2/18.5

Late snack: popcorn - 4/22.5


Back from the store...I have fresh oats for tomorrow's breakfast!! AND Breyer's was on sale and I noticed that one of their flavors is only 90 calories, 1.5 grams of fat and 4 grams of FIBER...so 1 serving is ONE POINT! :D

[ April 13, 2004, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: raidermom ]

[WWCarol]

GOOD Morning, Buddies!

I made it through yesterday!

Lessons Learned: Order a crab or shrimp cocktail next time. That would be a good low-point protein. (The Caesar salad was "swimming" in dressing tongue.gif and I left almost ALL of it. :rolleyes: )

Hi, Wendy! graemlins/wave.gif Thanks for joining us~

I think you can tell by the smell, Cheryl... :confused: But fresh oats is a great idea, since you're on your healthy track! graemlins/thumbup.gif

Mom's here. We're going to exercise and head out soon! graemlins/kiss.gif

Breakfast
Egg (2)
1/2 toasted pita (1/3)
Chai with milk (2/5)

Lunch
Cup of minestrone and 1/2 turkey sandwich (10/15)


Dinner
Rice and beans (4/19)
Apple (1/20)

Water:****
Milks:*
Fruits/veggies:**
Vitamins:yes
Exercise:no

Lessons Learned: I am SO used to eating MY foods at home; I'm having a hard time eating out AND getting in my fruits/veggies/milks/waters/etc. I totally became involved in my frantic "changing IRAs" and dealing with my mom's stuff. I got lost-in-the-shuffle and did not exercise again tongue.gif or meet all my goals. PLAN. PLAN. PLAN!!! graemlins/crazy.gif

[ April 14, 2004, 04:32 PM: Message edited by: WWCarol ]

[wendyj]

Tuesday~April 13
E~30 min WW Get Fit Tape 4AP

B~ 2-Baked Oatmeal 2
1/2T PB 1.25/3.25
1C Sk. Milk 2/5.25
2C Coffee/2T H&H 1/6.25

S~ 4C Light Popcorn 1.6/7.85

L~ 2sl RedCal Wheat Bread 1/8.85
1/2C Egg Beaters 1/9.85
1 Morningstar Breakf. Pattie 1/10.85
1 Kraft 2%Milk Swiss Cheese Slice 1/11.85

S ~ 1 Graham Cracker 1.5/13.35
1-1/2C Strawberries with 4T CWLite 2/15.35
Sup~ 1C Carrots 1/16.35
2oz Ham 2/18.35
1pc Multigrain Bread 2/20.35
2 French Twists 2 /22.35

Used .35 of an AP ( :D I told you all that I was going to count every bite)

Water ********

Have a great night,
Wendy
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HPGW~214/SW~197.6/CW~167/GW~140/PG~135
HT 5'3"
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"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize"

[ April 13, 2004, 09:59 PM: Message edited by: wendyj ]

[wendyj]

Hi BCB's, graemlins/wave.gif

I wanted to get here and at least get my post started for tomorrow.

Cheryl~ I am going to have to check that Breyer's out. It'll be a nice treat. I love the baked oatmeal because it is so good and so filling. I will need to make more tomorrow. Glad you got your Oats so you will be set for awhile too.

WWCarol~ Glad you made it through your DS Birthday. It is always good to enjoy those special times and with planning we can do very well. Good Job graemlins/thumbup.gif

Wed~ April 14

B~ Coffee with only 1T H&H
2Baked Oatmeal (2)& 1T PB (2.5) 4.5/4.5
1C Skim Milk 2/6.5

Snack/Lunch~ 1HB Egg 2/8.5
1-1/2C Strawberries 1/9.5
1/4C CoolWhip Lite 1/10.5
2 French Twists 2/12.5
1 Graham Cracker 1.5/14

Snack~ 2slices RC Bread 1/15
1/2T ICBNB Light .5/15.5
1/2T Grape Jelly .5/16
1C Carrots 1/17

Supper 2oz Ham 2/19
1oz Colby Jack Cheese 3/22
1/2C Broccoli 0/22
1Lean Gourmet Chk Alfredo Fettuccini6/28

Snack~ 1 small Choc Chip Bar 2.5/30.5
3/4C Angel Food/Pistachio/Toffee Dessert3/33.5

I used all 4 AP's and 6.5 Flex Points (Ouch)


Water *********
Fruit/Veg ***(Need to do better on these)
Milk * (These Too)


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HPGW~214/SW~197.6/CW~167/GW~140/PG~135
HT 5'3"
********

"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize"

[ April 15, 2004, 08:14 AM: Message edited by: wendyj ]

[cheryl39]

B- 1/4C oatmeal w/tsp PB 2
cereal and milk 2

S- light yogurt 2

L-ff bologna sandwich on lite brd w/smear lite mayo 2.5
celery/carrots 0
just 2 bar 2

D- bulgar and mushrooms 2
2 eggs 4, green beans 0, lite pudding 3

total 20.5
3AP's

[raidermom]

Day 2 under my belt! Onward to day three.....
Next week hopefully I'll be back at the gym and reporting that as well.

Shrimp is always a good choice Carol...I could eat shrimp most nights of the week if my pocketbook would allow it! Gentle reminder to fill in the rest of your journal for yesterday........ ;)

Wendy - I have my oats, but in the midst of making it this morning I realized I had no baking powder!!! But fortunately there are emergency substitutions for that......... smile.gif

Wednesday, April 14th

Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal - 3/3 (with peaches!)

Lunch: 16 Bean Soup (tomato based) - 6/9

Dinner: Grilled Chicken Caeser Salad - 4.5/13.5
Dressing - 1/14.5
Pretzels - 2/16.5

Snack: popcorn - 4/20.5

[ April 14, 2004, 09:21 PM: Message edited by: raidermom ]

[WWCarol]

Hi, Buddies. Just filled in yesterday, with "Lessons Learned"~ There's ALWAYS something to learn, isn't there?!

Started out needing to get DD to Dr. by 9 A.M. The electricity went OUT before 8, as I was heading towards the elliptical. :eek: On a well, that means: no shower, no water, no flushing...pain in the seat.

I HAVE my smile.gif -stickers for my calendar, for exercise days...and BIG smile.gif -stickers for an OP WEEK!

So. Here's today so far (and I hope the baked oatmeal recipe is pulled up. I want to try it. I've only made my BIG Pennsylvania Casserole recipe~)

Wednesday, April 14th

Breakfast (on the run)
Kashi Go Lean Crunchy bar (2/2)
Hot chocolate (6/8)

Lunch
Chicken, 3 oz. (2/10)
Whole wheat bread, 2 slices (2/12)
Tomatoes and mustard (0/12)

Dinner
Roasted veggies (0/12)
LF Cabot cheddar cheese, 1 oz. (1/13: This cheese is WONDERFUL! Tastes like "sharp" to me! :D )
Grilled chicken, 3 oz. (2/15)
Milk, 1 C. 1% (2/17)
Baked oatmeal w/raisins/walnuts (3/20: "Out of this world!" Like a BIG OATMEAL COOKIE~ :D ))
Fig, dried (1/21: JUST to try and get to 22! Couldn't eat another one. :eek: )


Water:********** (Did GREAT on water)
Veg/fruit:****
Milks:**
Vitamins:yes
Exercise:no graemlins/sobbing.gif

Lessons Learned: I MUST get up early and exercise FIRST THING Monday through Friday!

I made the Baked Oatmeal and Pineapple Muffins after dinner. It's 8:42...We go to bed around 8-8:30. I'm pooped! Another long, productive day, but I still did not meet my goals. Almost OP (missing ONE FRUIT/VEG). I'm GETTING there, Buddies! graemlins/thumbup.gif

[ April 14, 2004, 10:57 PM: Message edited by: WWCarol ]

[raidermom]

Carol, we'll get over all these rough spots.......

You only had 20 points for the day....are you doing Winning Points? I am. I noticed that your expensive lunch yesterday caused you to skimp on dinner. I would've added a few points (if you're doing Winning Points) and added some meat to that meal.

Do you always eat at the lower end of your range? Not a criticism, just curious. I lean towards the high side.......23-25 points.

Now a BAD day would've been if you had gone offP...and you didn't! So you didn't get your exercise in for a day...you were visiting with mom. Don't beat yourself up. I'm sure you were fussin' around out in the garden though, weren't you? Just because it's not formal exercise doesn't mean you haven't exercised. How much shopping/walking did you do yesterday?

You're doing great buddy! Keep it up! graemlins/thumbup.gif

[WWCarol]

Okay. I'm totally goofed-up! My Palm is on FlexPoints...my BRAIN is on Winning Points! tongue.gif :eek: Sorry.

I was thinking "20" for some reason, but my Palm says "22"! I've been eating 22. I'm trying to not eat my Flex, but I WILL eat ALL my APs! graemlins/thumbup.gif graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

When I lost on Winning points, I ate at the middle of the range and ate NO APs?! (WHAT was I thinking?) But I sure lost easily. :rolleyes:

Oh yeah. I'm feeling like a new bride. smile.gif I can't remember how to DO Weight Watcher's!...LOL! I guess if I'm going to be traveling a lot, around town, I'm going to need cut-up veggies and fruits to carry WITH me for "snacks" to get those F&Vs in! (Like I said, when I'm at home: no problem.) And maybe something like a Wasa with Laughing Cow, prepared to carry in the car.

Tomorrow's another (and BETTER) day! graemlins/kiss.gif

[wendyj]

Good Morning Ladies graemlins/wave.gif

It is going to be a great OP day.
It is kinda fun to see what everyone is eating as it gives new ideas to all.
Glad to hear that everyone is doing so well!!!
GBTG is going to be SWEET!!

Thursday April 15th

Breakfast~Coffee
2Baked Oatmeal 2/2
1/2T PB 1.25/3.25
1C Skim Milk 2/5.25

Snack~ 1 Banana 2/7.25
4C Popcorn 1.6/8.85

Lunch~ 1C Carrots 1/9.85
1 String Cheese 2/11.85
1 Graham Cracker 1.5/13.35

Snack~ 1Pc bread 2/ 1T G Jelly 1/16.35

Supper~ 1 slcPizza (1/11 of pizza pie)3.25/19.6
1/4C Egg Beaters Cheddar and Chive 1/20.6
1 MS Farms Brkfst Pattie 1/21.6

Snack~ 1 Dannon L&F yogurt 2/23.6

Used 1.6 FP
Water*******
Exercise~ graemlins/sobbing.gif None except running my bump off all day!!!

Wendy
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HPGW~214/SW~197.6/CW~ 164.2 /GW~140/PG~135
HT 5'3"

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"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize"

[ April 15, 2004, 11:00 PM: Message edited by: wendyj ]

[raidermom]

Yes, another great OP day is upon us! :D

Wendy - I must say, I love the enthusiasm I hear in your posts. Between you and Kyoot with her "can-can" attitude...we are a shoo-in for GBTG. Let's keep this energy up! graemlins/thumbup.gif

Carol - I love your menu choices for yesterday...MUCH BETTER..in fact, you're making me look bad. odear.gif LOL Doncha just love that baked oatmeal? No, DH wouldn't try it...but that's ok by me..it's MINE, ALL MINE!

I grabbed a half dozen cookbooks last night (that's out of the MANY I have scattered about) and started planning meals. This is bringing back some enthusiasm about this whole thing..."oh, can't wait to try that!" "Oooooh, that looks good!" So on payday (NEXT Thursday) I'll be stocking up on all the essential ingredients and puttin' that $2500 stove to use!
BTW - Carol, just wanted to mention that after cooking convection for a bit now, I recently cooked something with "regular bake" and couldn't stand it...it's funny how you can grow accustomed to something so quickly. I actually wanted to go out and buy an oven thermometer because I thought it was cooking so slow...DH says, "no honey, it's cooking the way it's supposed to..." :rolleyes:

Thursday, April 15th (are YOUR taxes done? ;) )

Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal - 3/3

Lunch: 16 Bean Soup - 3/6
crackers - 1/7
yogurt - 2/9

Snack: honey tangerine - 1/10
1/2 serving pretzels - 1/11

Dinner: The LAST of the bean soup - 3/14
crackers - 1/15
ice cream - 1/16

Snack: Popcorn - 4/20

jellybeans - 3/23

[ April 17, 2004, 08:57 AM: Message edited by: raidermom ]

[WWCarol]

Oh yeah...I can feel it, too! graemlins/thumbup.gif

C'mon, Every Buddy! Join in! Give it a try it for a day or two, and see how it feels to you.

Grandma's Rule: You can get on the computer AFTER you exercise! ;) So that's what I did!

I'm anxious to pull out some recipes and make some good stuff, too. Your bean soup looked good, Cheryl! I'm hungry for that! (Did I mention I cooked the the Baked Oatmeal on convection? It only took 18 minutes at 350 degrees, and was nicely browned~ smile.gif )

Wendy~ That's what we'll have to all say to each other at goal: "Sweet."

April 15th, Thursday- Target:22+3 APs=25

Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal w/raisins/walnuts (3)
Apple slices, Pink Lady (1/4)

Morning Snack: 1 egg and spinach (2/6)

Lunch: Lentil Vegetarian Chili, 2 C. (3/9)
Pineapple oat bran muffin (3/12)

Snack: Grapefruit, 1 whole (2/14)
Popcorn, air-popped (0/14)

Dinner: Kashi cereal (2/16) w/ 1 C 1% milk (1/17)
Pita (1/18) w/ 1 TBS. p'nut/soynut butter (2/20)
Cottage cheese LF, 1 C. (4/24) w/ chopped apple (1/25)


Exercise: Yes! 1 hr. Callanetics tape = 3 APs
Water, 8:XXXXXXXXXX
Fruits/Veggies, 5:XXXXXX
Milks, 2:XX
Vitamins:yes

Lessons Learned:

[ April 15, 2004, 10:38 PM: Message edited by: WWCarol ]

[Kyoot]

hi I'll add to the obsessing. smile.gif I'm daring to post my journal!!

Breakfast Target 22 egg 2/20, small chopped onion slice, on wholewheat 2/18point pita with 2/16 points of havarti cheese (very small that stuff is very fatty but 1/4 cup spinkles are good)
coffee 5cals no milk, but aspartame fix.
Snacks
3 diet fake sprite,0/16
4 500ml bottles of water so far 0/16
Snacks (yes again)
20chips 3points/13
Lunch
whole wheat pita (2pt/13, tomato slices, tomato sauce, spices, more evil harvati (4/9points worth) 8 slices of pepperoni (2points/7 per ww handout winter2003) yellow pepper, another onion slice,

Activity 40minute walkpushings boys in stroller and the mad dash to get back home for potty really added to the impact! activity2-swap back for later eating. back to 7pts

small byers icecream sandwich (not worth hte $6.48 for 6 at 2points each) 2/5

Supper (5points left and still trying to figure out what I want, I'm thinking salad, and soup?) OK here's what happened,
Soup 2points (homemade-barley adn corn and chicken in it)
Cheese (I'm addicted)3points worth in my salad with 2TBSP fat free dressing, lots of lettuce
then came the bad news, 20crackers 3 points, 6eggs 3 points and right now I'm out 6 points so I'm going to definitely try to win some of those back. LOL it does feel like its a something I have to "win" back.


As for being bad last week I took 10points off my flex for this week so starting today I have 25flex for the week versus 35 incase anyone was wondering. so my goal is to eat activity first! save the flex for wayyy later!
Kyoot

[ April 15, 2004, 05:35 PM: Message edited by: Kyoot ]

[WWCarol]

Maybe it should be: "Getting Back To Goal Obsessively"?! ;)

Hey. Is there any other WAY to journal?! LOL! graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

Kyoot~ I suppose you've already tried out Gallo's RF Pepperoni? 50 calories/3 g. fat/ 18 slices = one point! :eek:

[Kyoot]

Carol thanks for the pepperoni idea but I can't get that here in Canada, :( Ok back to update my supper
kyoot

[raidermom]

I'M OUT OF BEAN SOUP...NOW WHAT???? http://www.dearbornheightsraiders.org/Fussbudget.gif

:D ;)

~ Friday, April 16th ~

Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal - 3/3

Lunch?: Apple - 1/4
yogurt - 2/6
pretzels - 1/7

Dinner: Baked Walleye - 4/11
baked potato - 2/13
2 slices bread - 4/17
smidgen Country Crock spread - 1/18
1 Bud Lite - 2/20

Snack: Slim-a-Bear - 2/22

[ April 17, 2004, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: raidermom ]

[WWCarol]

Well, that Lentil Chili was GREAT, Cheryl. Fast and easy and delicious (and you get TWO cups for 3 points!). I'm looking forward to it again today. Make a VAT of SOMETHING! ;) :D

Friday, April 16th: Day Five

Breakfast: Baked oatmeal (3)

Lunch:(out :rolleyes: )
Clam chowder, small (6/9)
TCBY NF Soft Serve, Small (5/14)
3 fries (1/15)

Snack: Baked oatmeal (3/18)

Dinner:LF Cottage cheese, 1/2 C. (2/20), NF plain yogurt, 1/2 C. (1/21), apple (1/22), Kashi (1/23)
Lentil chili w/ 1 oz. LF cheese (3/26)
Apple (1/27)

Vitamins:yes
Exercise: yes! 30+ on elliptical/upper body (need to finish)
Fruits/veggies, 5:XXXX
Milks, 2:X (plus Viactive)
Water, 8: XXXXXXXX
Target point:22 +3 AP = 25 + 3 FLEX (now 32 left).

Lessons Learned: Go to Subway OR Baja Fresh for a lunch out. NEED VEGGIES at lunch! :eek:

[ April 16, 2004, 09:30 PM: Message edited by: WWCarol ]

[wendyj]

Friday April 16th

Breakfast~Coffee

Snack~ 1 Banana 2/2
4C Popcorn 1.6/3.6

Lunch~ 1Potato Roll2/5.6
1 slice Deli Ham 2/7.6
1 tsp. butter 1/8.6
1/2 pickle 0/8.6

Snack~ 1/2C Strawberries .6/9.2
Supper~ 3oz Ham 3/12.2
1/2C Hashbrown casserole 3/15.2
1/2C Broccoli 0/15.2
1C Angelfood-Toffee-Pistachio Dessert 4/19.2
1/4C Cool Whip Lite 1/20.2

Diet Coke Lime 1 glass


Water***********
Fruit/Veg ***
Milk

Exercise~ 30 minute WW Get Fit
4AP's None used :D
Wendy
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HPGW~214/SW~197.6/CW~ 164.2 /GW~140/PG~135
HT 5'3"
LT 6/1992
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"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize"

[raidermom]

Ok...I'm thinking of trying those Flexpoints. I was sitting at the Moose last night figuring out my points and wanting another Bud Lite. I couldn't remember if I had any banked points....actually I forgot about banking and haven't kept track. Then I though that if I were on Flex that I could just take those 2 or 4 points from my flex and be done with it. I've just always been afraid to use this method...but I guess it's pretty similar, but you don't have to worry about banking. I have just always liked the range of Winning Points...I can eat wherever in that 20-25 range. If I allow myself even just 3 flex points a day, I'll be in the same boat....so I think I'll give it a try. I'm rambling incoherently aren't I....... :rolleyes: Okay....starting MONDAY I will try Flex. :D

Carol - Lentil Chili sounds good! But I think I'll let my body rest (and give DH a break, LOL) from the effects of my 16 bean soup before I attempt another "bean" recipe. :rolleyes: :D

~Saturday, April 17th~

Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal - 3/3

Lunch: Grilled chicken breast - 4/7
rasberry chipotle sauce - 1/8
baked potato wedges - 4/12
corn - 1/13 (1/2 cup....don't have my points book with me and I just don't remember, if I'm wrong on this PLEASE let me know!)

Snack: Apple - 1/14

Dinner: Tabatchnick Balsamic Tomato & Rice Soup - 2/16
crackers - 2/18

Snack: Ice cream - 2/20

[ April 17, 2004, 07:59 PM: Message edited by: raidermom ]

[WWCarol]

Cheryl~ TWO words: Bean-O. ;) (Try Flex! Give it a whirl. Share what happens~)

Hi, Wendy. smile.gif Hi, Buddies. Day SIX. We're doing very well! graemlins/thumbup.gif

I've weighed daily (something I did NOT do when I lost...) and I LOST weight on the days I did NOT exercise and the scales did not move on the days that I DID?! tongue.gif Oh well. Who cares? I should just stop the "daily weighing". graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

April 17th, Saturday: Day Six

Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal (3)

Snack: 1/2 C. NF yogurt (1/4), 1/2 LF cottage cheese (2/6), Kashi (1/7), apple (1/8)

Lunch:Asparagus fritatta (6/14)
(Sweet tooth kicked-in!)
Slim Fast peanut crunch bar (2/16)
Kashi Go-Lean CRUNCHY (2/18)

Dinner:Chicken, 3 oz. (2/20)
Apple (1/21)
Other Chicken, 1.5 oz. (1/22)
Pria, mint chocolate (2/24)
Milk, 1/2 C. (1/25)

Exercise: yes, 30 elliptical and rest of upper body. 3 APs earned. Target: 22+3= 25 Total

Vitamins:yes

Water, 8:XXXXXXXX
Fruits/veg, 5:XXX
Milks, 2:X

Lessons Learned: Wanted to eat. Realized I hadn't been drinking my water on time. Drank my water. Felt FULL! (Next day: Had a good loss from this day. I think it was the PROTEIN!)

[ April 18, 2004, 11:49 AM: Message edited by: WWCarol ]

[redhotmama]

Well, I am here and committing to journal here and in my journal.
Target: 26
Saturday:
Breaky: oatmeal with raisins and 3/4 c soymilk - 5/21
Coffee(capp.)w/1/4 c. soymilk -2/19
Snack; lg. orange 2/17
Lunch: soup - 2/15
Snack: carrots and celery, diet pop - 0/15

Dinner:

Snack:

Vitamins: yes
Exercise: yes
F/V: yes
Milk: no
Water:32 +

Lessons learned. I let myself get too hungry. Need to have pt. friendly snacks ready at all times.

Diana graemlins/wave.gif

[ April 17, 2004, 05:38 PM: Message edited by: redhotmama ]

[WWCarol]

Hi Diana! WELCOME! :D

[WWCarol]

Corn kernels, cooked, 1 cup = 2

Sounds right, Cheryl~ graemlins/thumbup.gif

[raidermom]

Thanks buddy! graemlins/kiss.gif

[wendyj]

High all, and welcome Radhotmamma, graemlins/wave.gif
I went to the Store today and picked up my oatmeal, but forgot my Egg Beaters :mad: . This is no little matter, as I stopped at three different stores.LOL (What a doofus!)

Here we go with Day 6,
Saturday April 17

Breakfast Coffee
Snack~ 10 saltines 2/2
5C popcorn 2/4
1 string cheese 2/6
1 orange 1/7
1 Graham Cracker 1.5/8.5
(Mind you, this was not at one sitting, ;) I was grazing.)
Supper~ 4C Salad (Lettuce, Tomatoes, 2slices Deli Ham cut up, 10 olives, 1oz shredded mozarella, 1HB egg, 7/15.5
1T Green Goddess Dressing 2/17.5
3oz Beef & Pork rolled roast 4.5/22

Snack~

Water ********
Milk~*
Fruit~****

AP's 8 Oh YA!!
30min WATP Express 2mile
30min WW Get Fit
Still need to work on getting all of the milk and fruit/veg servings. Definitely getting better.
Wendy
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HPGW~214/SW~197.6/CW~161.8 /GW~140/PG~135
HT 5'3"
LT 6/1992
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"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize"

[ April 18, 2004, 07:45 AM: Message edited by: wendyj ]

[raidermom]

Heh, don't feel bad Wendyj. I got up and discovered that I was out of vanilla AND baking powder. That's it...I'm headed back to the store! (DH has put the kye-bash to going to the grocery store more than once a week because we [I should say I] end up spending $40-60 for each little extra trip we make...IT'S HARD STAYING AWAY!!!)

Carol - Are we going to do a weekly thread with the journals as we do with the regular GBTG thread? May as well start them both fresh on Monday.......

~Sunday, April, 18th~

Breakfast: Puffins Bar - 2 :rolleyes:
Coffee - 0

Lunch: 4 oz. hamburger - 4/6
Aunt Millie Low Carb Bun - 1/7
Salad - 0/7
Baked Doritos 2/9

Dinner: 2 tuna sandwiches - 4/13
cantaloupe - 1/14


See what I told you? I'm back from the store and I spent $52! And Carol...I had a list. :rolleyes: The trouble is sticking to it. But who can pass up a new find like the Aunt Millie's buns? Not me! And cantaloupes were on sale....and my FF Ballpark turkey franks. LOL

[ April 18, 2004, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: raidermom ]

[WWCarol]

I agree, Cheryl. graemlins/thumbup.gif It SHOULD say, "Daily Journals: The Road (or The Key) To SUCCESS!" LOL~

Cheryl. Just take a list and don't buy anything else. Stores are "geared" to make you buy more! tongue.gif

Did GREAT yesterday. The scales moved again! graemlins/thumbup.gif

Today is DAY SEVEN for me. ONE WEEK. I am so proud of us all~ :D

April 18th, Sunday

Breakfast: 1/2 C. plain LF yogurt, 1/2 C. LF cottage cheese, apple, Kashi (6)

Lunch:(out :rolleyes: ) 1 egg, small toast, teeny jam, hot chocolate (10/16)

Dinner:Pita (2), chicken, 3 oz. (2), tomatoes (0): (4/20) and spinach (0/20)

DESSERT! Kashi Go Lean CRUNCHY bar (2/22)

Exercise:no
Vitamins:yes
Water, 8:XXXXXXX
Milks, 2:XX
Fruits/veggies, 5:XXXX

Lessons Learned:

[ April 18, 2004, 08:45 PM: Message edited by: WWCarol ]

[redhotmama]

Sunday: (Day 2 for me)

Breaky:
Fiber One cereal - 2/24
Banana - 2/22
soymilk - 2/20
green tea 0/20

Snack:Baked oatmeal 1.5/18.5

Lunch:soup - 2/16.5
ryvita w/lt.cr.cheese - 2.5/14

Snack:

Dinner:Chicken Potpie - 6/8

Target: 26
Flex pt. rem. - -32

Vitamins: yes
Exercise:no
F/V:yes
Water:64 oz.
Lessons learned: Midnight eating is out!

Diana

[ April 18, 2004, 07:40 PM: Message edited by: redhotmama ]

[wendyj]

Hi ladies, graemlins/wave.gif
I had absolutely no chance of getting on the computer yesterday, but still wanted to post my journal.
WWCarol this truly is the Key to Success. Wow!! I look so forward to checking our Journals and our GBTG thread you all inspire and drive me on.
Thankyou!! Kudos!!! Thankyou!!!!

April 18,Sunday

B~ WW Breakfast Bar 2/2

L~ 1 bite scrambled egg, 2apple slices 1/3
1 Lightly breaded Lemon-Pepper Chk Breast 5/8
5 steamed carrots
1 B potato with 1T butter and 1T SC 6/14
1C Tossed Salad & Croutons with fork tines only dipped in dressing 2/16

Snack~ 10 saltines 2/18
1WW Bar 2/20

Supper~ 1pc String Cheese 2/22
2oz beef/pork roast 3/25
2rasins 1grape 1/2oz Cojack cheese 1.5/26.5
5 More saltines 1/27.5
1-1/2C Strawberries 1/28.5
1/2C skim milk 1/29.5
1pkt splenda 0/29.5
1C Angel food dessert 4/33.5

The angel food dessert is almost gone ;) . I was on the go most of the day yesterday so no time for formal exercise, but still did well. I really hate to use as many flex points on a day where I have no AP's, but everything was okay on the scale today and I did not go Off Program!!

Water ********
Fruit/Veg **
Milk *&1/2
FP's 11.5

Wendy
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HPGW~214/SW~197.6/CW~161.8 /GW~140/PG~135
HT 5'3"
LT 6/1992
********

"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize"