I like the sound of 99% so I just have to use it even if it's only 99% of my first 10% goal weight that I've lost. Ha
Let me start by saying I was a little concerned as to what would happen at weigh in tonight. I did just fine last week yet this week was difficult due to eating out approximately 3 times last week and preparing the Blue and Gold Banquet food on Thursday. I tried to calculate exactly what I ate but found it difficult with so many restaurant options that don't list calorie information and you are relying on what you know.
For example: I went to Ruby Tuesdays last Saturday for lunch when Claire was playing softball. I thought "Salad Bar" When we got there I picked the lunch special of salad bar and two turkey mini burgers that look a lot like white castles but they are turkey and decided to switch out the fries for steamed broccoli. I even thought I think I can keep the garlic mayo on them and we will be fine. I made a large plate of 0 point greens and picked the Lite Ranch. I enjoyed this VERY much. The turkey burgers were great and I loved the broccoli. Later at home and with my computer I go to the RT website and found my meal not listed on the Smart Choice menu????? I then went to Dotties website and found them all right. Those turkey burgers were 12 points, broccoli 3 and lite ranch 3. I was disappointed once again because it seems so crazy in my head. Broccoli 3???? What was on it? It tasted seasoned but I know the true butter taste and I didn't get that. Who Knows!! Garlic Mayo probably had 2 t on each burger so that must have been worth 4. I guess next time no garlic mayo and find something else on the menu besides broccoli with no points. I'm also considering carrying around my Fat Free Italian which I do like.
ENOUGH
I used all of my extra 35 points. When I weighed in and saw the 2.6 weightloss I really was relieved and confident that I'm still making the better decisions right now in my life. Last week and this week only total 3lbs. but that is still in the right direction and healthy. My choices are much healthier than they were and the choices I did make this week are choices I can live with and not feel deprived : )
Today I'm going to buy a new pair of jeans that are one size smaller and tight. One of the ladies mentioned last night how we can get a little to comfortable when the clothes start fitting and we feel like we can have this or that and it won't hurt. I felt like that advice clicked with me and I'm thinking I need the reminder that I don't want these current clothes to fit or be baggy. I'm going down down down baby and I'm not stopping here for a snack.
Last week. Dr. put me on the blood pressure medicine. I hope it's working. I'm checking it out today. Next Tuesday I'm going in for surgery for female stuff but it's outpatient and I should be good to go by next Friday. Low Iron, 2 more days of antibiotics, What else is going to start clicking with my body. It's time to get everything working as a symphony again. Last night two ladies stayed after the meeting to talk to me about the BP issues and one of them prayed for me. It was so nice and I felt content after knowing that others are praying for me.
Later Broccoli Sprouts
Dawna
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Awesome Dawna!!! You need to add your total pounds each week. From what I can tell, you have lost over 20lbs! That is so wonderful. I had some of the same issues with eating this week and having to make choices while eating out. Sometimes I could only choose from bad or worse. Anyway, I don't think I faired so well. I think I might show a gain this week. Boo Hoo! Well anyway, I'm on track again and feeling motivated. Way to be committed and consistent. My hero.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Hey There,
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. You have been so committed to losing this weight. I think you have to remember that 1.5 pounds a week is still considered awesome. I know this sounds boring, but when eating out, you can always be pretty safe with grilled chicken, veggies and a baked potato. And don't be afraid to ask them to prepare you food, veggies, whatever, with no or light oil. And sometimes I say extra light oil, because light to them is sometimes still way too heavy for me. I don't think you compromise much on the flavor without the oil. Also, I have found that a lean steak, such as sirloin or filet, is actually less points than other dishes. When I ate at Olive Garden, I asked them to give me half of the pasta portion and add extra vegetables. Most salad bars now days have balsamic vinegar and olive oil seperately. You could control the oil (and actually count it towards your good fat). Also, if you look at the breakdown of foods, such as points for the bun, points for the actually meat, the bun is the majority of the points. I know, crazy, huh? So maybe, ditch one of the buns and have a double meat turkey burger.
I know your week was very busy and there are only so many hours in a day, but if you think you've eaten too much, just move a little more. (I know easier said than done). But it helps me to know that I can burn some of what I ate. If I know I cannot workout, I don't eat as much. (I indulged in guacamole and chips with Laura the other night and then got up the next morning and worked it all off.
You are doing great!!!
Have fun shopping for your new jeans. With 20 pounds gone, you may have to go down 2 sizes to get them tight!!!