OK, well I'm not a loser (because I keep eating like a cow) so I must be a winner!!! (Yeah, I'll just keep telling myself that...)
Today I had...
9am: Atkins Meal Replacement Bar; 1 cup reg. coffee with creamer and Splenda
11:30 am: another Meal Replacement Bar; diet coke
2pm: A cheeseburger happy meal from McDonald's with a large sweet tea; 90 cal. weight watchers cookie
6:30 pm: 2 strips bacon, 2 eggs scrambled, 3 cinnamon biscuits, 1 cup reg. coffee with cream and Splenda.
Can we say too much junk food? Not enough water? Again, I have failed miserably and I'm still afraid to weigh myself. :(
2.28.2011
It's Cookie Time!
So...in case you are still trying to make up your mind as to whether or not it's worth it to blow your diet, here is link to view the nutrition facts for those sinfully yummy tasty treats known as Girl Scout cookies!!!
http://www.abcsmartcookies.com/cookies_nutrition.asp
http://www.abcsmartcookies.com/cookies_nutrition.asp
How 'Bout a Little Help for My Friends?
Hey! Check out the "Weight Loss on the Web" list I just added to my blog in the upper right hand corner. It features links to several different websites to help you gain arsenal in the battle of the bulge. Of course, all views and info on these sites strictly represent their views and not necessarily my own.
The following article from Marie Claire magazine offers 7 more suggestions:
http://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/news/articles/weight-loss-websites
The following article from Marie Claire magazine offers 7 more suggestions:
http://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/news/articles/weight-loss-websites
Life in the Fast Lane
Fast food is, in my opinion, one of America's best and worst accomplishments. The food is quick, for the most part super yummy, and it's oh so nice to not have to cook every time you want something to eat. However, this is the WORST food to put into your body. It's fattening and greasy, loaded with MSGs, very addictive, and who knows what it's actually made of?
I said I was going to record daily (or almost daily) what I eat in my blog, but I was out of town this weekend with no access to the web, and also I cannot remember a day-by-day run down of what I consumed this weekend, so I will just tell you this: I consumed waaaay too much fast food. 'nuff said.
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/home
If I really wanted to be concious of what I was consuming while eating away from home, I should have perused the "Eat This, Not That" branch of Men's Health's website before going out. (Yes, this is good info for women, too!) Click on the link above to check it out. (Note: I have not been to other sections of Men's Health website and I do not advocate any other part of the site except the "Eat This, Not That" page. View at your own risk.)
Well, all I can say is I plan to do a lot better this week! Details to come....
I said I was going to record daily (or almost daily) what I eat in my blog, but I was out of town this weekend with no access to the web, and also I cannot remember a day-by-day run down of what I consumed this weekend, so I will just tell you this: I consumed waaaay too much fast food. 'nuff said.
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/home
If I really wanted to be concious of what I was consuming while eating away from home, I should have perused the "Eat This, Not That" branch of Men's Health's website before going out. (Yes, this is good info for women, too!) Click on the link above to check it out. (Note: I have not been to other sections of Men's Health website and I do not advocate any other part of the site except the "Eat This, Not That" page. View at your own risk.)
Well, all I can say is I plan to do a lot better this week! Details to come....
2.25.2011
I'm Bad, I'm Bad...You know It...
I did soooo horrible yesterday! Here is what my day was like in terms of food:
Thursday, Feb 24th 2011
Weight: didn't weigh myself
Exercise: none
Breakfast: Special K granola bar, 2 cups of regular coffee with white choc. mac. nut creamer
Snack: 2 slices of multi grain bread with 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, cran grape juice (sweetned with Splenda instead of sugar)
Lunch: Large sweet tea, Southern Style chicken sandwich from McDonald's (I know, Mickey D's is the worst!)
Snack: 90 cal. weight watchers choc. chip cookie, water
Dinner: Newman's Own Thin and Crispy Supreme pizza (the whole thing, which is about the same size as a dinner plate, minus picking the sausage and pepperoni off---so embarrasing!); Diet Coke
Conculsion: fast food=bad. Need to plan better so I won't be so hungry at night that I eat a dinner plate sized pizza. I'm so afraid to weigh myself right now...
Thursday, Feb 24th 2011
Weight: didn't weigh myself
Exercise: none
Breakfast: Special K granola bar, 2 cups of regular coffee with white choc. mac. nut creamer
Snack: 2 slices of multi grain bread with 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, cran grape juice (sweetned with Splenda instead of sugar)
Lunch: Large sweet tea, Southern Style chicken sandwich from McDonald's (I know, Mickey D's is the worst!)
Snack: 90 cal. weight watchers choc. chip cookie, water
Dinner: Newman's Own Thin and Crispy Supreme pizza (the whole thing, which is about the same size as a dinner plate, minus picking the sausage and pepperoni off---so embarrasing!); Diet Coke
Conculsion: fast food=bad. Need to plan better so I won't be so hungry at night that I eat a dinner plate sized pizza. I'm so afraid to weigh myself right now...
When Is It an Eating Disorder? (from southbeachdiet.com)
If you're overweight, trying to shed unwanted pounds is certainly a step toward improving your health. But for people who suffer from an eating disorder, the desire to lose weight is an unhealthy obsession.
People with eating disorders may become dangerously thin or use extreme measures to lose weight. For example, those suffering from anorexia practice self-starvation, while people suffering from bulimia participate in a cycle of bingeing followed by purging, typically through self-induced vomiting. If you're concerned about your own health — or that of a friend or loved one —get to know these common signs and symptoms of eating disorders:
People with eating disorders may become dangerously thin or use extreme measures to lose weight. For example, those suffering from anorexia practice self-starvation, while people suffering from bulimia participate in a cycle of bingeing followed by purging, typically through self-induced vomiting. If you're concerned about your own health — or that of a friend or loved one —get to know these common signs and symptoms of eating disorders:
- Obsessive thoughts about food, weight, and appearance
- Binge eating, with or without purging (induced vomiting or laxative use)
- Isolation at mealtimes or frequent disappearances during and/or after meals
- Skipping meals or other restrictive behaviors around food
- Significant and rapid weight loss
- Frequently weighing in on the scale
- Overexercising
- Abuse of laxatives, diuretics, or weight-loss medications
- Avoidance of activities such as social events or sports due to weight concerns
2.24.2011
A Day in the Life
Since I work full time in an office, I sit in front of a computer at least eight hours a day. Not helpful if you are trying to lose weight. I have to be extra careful of every morsel I put in my mouth and I have to make myself exercise as soon as I get off work, or it will NOT happen! Everyday, to keep me accountable mostly, I am going to keep a diary of what I consume as well as record any weight loss (or gain--yikes!) and what I did for exercise that day.
Here goes...
Wednesday, Feb 23rd
Weight: 212 lbs.
Exercise: went on approx 2 mile walk
Breakfast: 2 slices of multi-grain bread with 3 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 cups regular coffee with about 4 tsp white chocolate macadamia nut creamer (hey, I'm not perfect!)
Snack: Special K granola bar, water
Lunch: approx 4 oz. grilled chicken breast, about a handful of pasta with cheese sauce, grilled zucchini, 2 pita wedges, about a handful of ranch potatoes, 8 oz sweet tea, 1 (90 cal.) weight watchers choc. chip cookie (we had lunch brought in for us at work-it was not all good for me, but it was free!)
Snack: 2 or 3 handfuls of Cinnamon Cheerios (I know, I should have stopped at 1 handful, but I was beyond stressed!)
Dinner: Deluxe Chick-fil-A sandwich with wheat bun and American cheese, large sweet tea
Analysis: All in all, I didn't do too awfully bad, but I should have cut back on my portions and not eaten so many carbs and sugar. At least I walked! Also, I should chew gum or take a break when I feel stressed, not cram more food in my mouth!
Here goes...
Wednesday, Feb 23rd
Weight: 212 lbs.
Exercise: went on approx 2 mile walk
Breakfast: 2 slices of multi-grain bread with 3 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 cups regular coffee with about 4 tsp white chocolate macadamia nut creamer (hey, I'm not perfect!)
Snack: Special K granola bar, water
Lunch: approx 4 oz. grilled chicken breast, about a handful of pasta with cheese sauce, grilled zucchini, 2 pita wedges, about a handful of ranch potatoes, 8 oz sweet tea, 1 (90 cal.) weight watchers choc. chip cookie (we had lunch brought in for us at work-it was not all good for me, but it was free!)
Snack: 2 or 3 handfuls of Cinnamon Cheerios (I know, I should have stopped at 1 handful, but I was beyond stressed!)
Dinner: Deluxe Chick-fil-A sandwich with wheat bun and American cheese, large sweet tea
Analysis: All in all, I didn't do too awfully bad, but I should have cut back on my portions and not eaten so many carbs and sugar. At least I walked! Also, I should chew gum or take a break when I feel stressed, not cram more food in my mouth!
2.23.2011
Come along and ride on a fantastic voyage...
Before you even start reading my blog, you should know two things about me:
1) I am blunt.
2) I do not like using "PC" words for the term fat. So, you will not hear me call my self "big", "overweight", "fluffy", or anything besides fat. Let's call it what it is.
Now, since you know that about me, you should also know that since I can remember, I have always had a love/hate relationship with food and that since childhood, I have struggled with yo-yo dieting, fluctuating in pounds, having to make room in my closet for "fat" and "skinny" clothes, overeating, and well, just being plain FAT.
On the exercise front, I have never been athletic and don't plan to be either. It's always been a struggle for me to get motivated to do anything physical. Not that I don't enjoy being outside or going for walks or anything, but if I had my choice, I would rather be sitting on my couch in front of the TV, sitting on the couch drinking coffee, sitting on the couch reading a magazine or a good book, or sitting on my couch doing nothing.
My breaking point was in the Spring of 2009 when I tipped the scale at 240 lbs and started having to shop for my clothes in the plus size section. After months of feeling sorry for myself, I finally started the South Beach Diet on August 9th, 2009 and after the first two weeks, I lost 11 lbs. I lost 29 more pounds, very slowly, over the course of the next few months. Since March 2010, my weight has been holding steady at 200 lbs...that is, until Thanksgiving of 2010.
Once I put that first bite of "bad" food in my mouth, it was all over with. I fell off the wagon. Then, a cold spell hit and there went the end of excising. I am now at 212 lbs. and not getting any smaller.
So, this past Monday, Februrary 21st, 2011, I started over. I have trying to eat healthier foods and smaller portions, and have started walking again. This blog is the journal of the rest of my journey...I'm not saying you'll learn anything, but it is what it is. I welcome you to come along on my "fantastic voyage".
1) I am blunt.
2) I do not like using "PC" words for the term fat. So, you will not hear me call my self "big", "overweight", "fluffy", or anything besides fat. Let's call it what it is.
Now, since you know that about me, you should also know that since I can remember, I have always had a love/hate relationship with food and that since childhood, I have struggled with yo-yo dieting, fluctuating in pounds, having to make room in my closet for "fat" and "skinny" clothes, overeating, and well, just being plain FAT.
On the exercise front, I have never been athletic and don't plan to be either. It's always been a struggle for me to get motivated to do anything physical. Not that I don't enjoy being outside or going for walks or anything, but if I had my choice, I would rather be sitting on my couch in front of the TV, sitting on the couch drinking coffee, sitting on the couch reading a magazine or a good book, or sitting on my couch doing nothing.
My breaking point was in the Spring of 2009 when I tipped the scale at 240 lbs and started having to shop for my clothes in the plus size section. After months of feeling sorry for myself, I finally started the South Beach Diet on August 9th, 2009 and after the first two weeks, I lost 11 lbs. I lost 29 more pounds, very slowly, over the course of the next few months. Since March 2010, my weight has been holding steady at 200 lbs...that is, until Thanksgiving of 2010.
Once I put that first bite of "bad" food in my mouth, it was all over with. I fell off the wagon. Then, a cold spell hit and there went the end of excising. I am now at 212 lbs. and not getting any smaller.
So, this past Monday, Februrary 21st, 2011, I started over. I have trying to eat healthier foods and smaller portions, and have started walking again. This blog is the journal of the rest of my journey...I'm not saying you'll learn anything, but it is what it is. I welcome you to come along on my "fantastic voyage".
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