This has been the two weeks I've been dreading. We all know that during our journeys there are always the expected and the unexpected. The first week of this two-week period was a breeze. There was nothing really that I can say that threw me off. I got a visit from my best friend/ cousin and my oldest Godchild (MyTeé and Seriyah) on the 13th and 14th which was fun. We went to the mall and dinner. We made chocolate (excuse me white chocolate, Seriyah doesn't like real chocolate) dipped strawberries and pineapples when we returned to my place. I set a couple of the strawberries aside so that my hubby and I could enjoy them for dessert after our Valentine's lunch date. The following Monday we shopped for our meal prep items to prepare on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning since we'd had leftovers from the previous week. I roasted the drumsticks and carrots Tuesday after work, but I got a headache while it was in the oven, so I put the rest of the meal off until the next day. Well, I'd planned for this weekend because I knew that Ciera's, one of my best friends, baby shower/gender reveal would be on Saturday. So I knew that the shower for Baby Seymour would be when I had my cheat meal for the next week, so I'd be taking it early and skipping next weekend's cheat meal. What I hadn't planned for was going to be with my dad after he'd had a stent put into his heart that Wednesday and Thursday. I packed up a some of the drumsticks and carrots I'd cooked the night before and got on the road. I hadn't planned to be ripping and running the whole weekend which is what happened, so I slipped back into grabbing what was convenient and still had my cheat meal at the baby shower (And I got an extra helping of Ma Celita's seafood salad. It's soooooo good, y'all). By the way...Baby Seymour is a Boy!!! Congratulations to Ciera and Brian. Even though I was Team Girl, I just pray for a healthy baby for these two!
Another thing I found myself doing is consuming liquid, empty calories. That damn Northern Neck Ginger Ale got me! The only time I drink it is when I visit home, and I don't do every time. I committed a major screw up this week, and I gained weight I mean A LOT, and I'm pretty much back where I began while my husband gained a measly pound. We decided that from here on we will do monthly weigh-ins instead. I'm not sure when I will post next, but it will be in either one week or three weeks. I am very, very disappointed in myself, but you reap what you sow. I own up to my irresponsibility because I am a work in progress in so many ways.
Some things I realized over this two-week period:
1. Life is very short! My father having that blockage in his heart made me realize that I have to really decided if I'm going to take care of ME now, so that I can take care of my family. I don't want to have to rely on anyone to care for me unless I'm in old age, and I'd still prefer to be that 115 year old woman waving a my great-grand children getting on/off the bus. The lady who confections the town loves, and the one who holds everything together.
2. On this journey, there needs to be a Plan A, B, C, and D in order for me to be successful. My weakness is home cooked food, you know the back kind with the sauces and gravies made with mayo and starches.
3. Again, life is short! You can't deprive yourself all the time, and giving in isn't necessarily a weakness. We are all human, so we shouldn't deprive ourselves. I will try to indulge in moderation.
4. Tracking my food intake and exercise is imperative! I've said this before, but tracking helped me to lose 40 lbs. before, so I know this works for me!
VITTLES
Week 2 (2/7-13/2016)
Breakfasts:
Peanut Butter Banana Sandwiches (Treats from my husband because he knows I like them, but I asked him to stop because of the carbs.)
Oatmeal
Fruits (Bananas and Apples)
Greek Yogurt
*We use some of our breakfast items and snacks interchangeably
Lunches & Dinners:
Broccoli and Cheese Soup (recipe) doubled sans potato.
Crockpot Chicken Chili (canned chili ready tomatoes, 1lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (or whatever part of the chicken you have, chili seasoning, two cans of beans of your choice. On High for 4 hours)
Curry Pulled Chicken (1.5-2lbs. chicken or your choice again we used thighs, curry, onion, s&p. High 4 hours) We made these into tacos.
Roasted Broccoli
Salad with various protein (tuna and this week) with OPA Greek yogurt dressing
Last weeks' leftovers
Snacks:
Smartfood Delight popcorn
Kroger Cowpals (Cheese snack)
Mixed Nuts
Greek Yogurt
Terra Chips (in moderation)
Fruits and Vegetables
Triscuit and Laughing Cow Cheese
Kashi Trail Mix Bar
Powerful Yogurt Protein Drinks (Vanilla Maple is BOMB!)
Beverages:
Water
Unsweetened Tea
Watermelon Drink (Sugar Free/ 0 Cal. Drink)
Cheat meal: Burrito Bowl from Moe's Southwest Grill (no beans or rice) 601 Cal per the website's nutrition calculator.
Week 3 (2/14-21/2016)
Breakfasts:
Oatmeal
Fruits (Bananas, Apples, Pears, Pineapple)
Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries)
Greek Yogurt
*We use some of our breakfast items and snacks interchangeably
Lunches & Dinners:
RoastedChicken Drumsticks
Roasted Carrots
Leftovers from the previous week
Snacks:
Smartfood Delight popcorn
Kroger Cowpals (Cheese snack)
Greek Yogurt
Fruits and Vegetables
Beverages:
Water
Unsweetened Black/Green Tea
Watermelon Drink (Sugar Free/ 0 Cal. Drink)
Diet Ginger Ale
Cheat meal: Shawarma Wrap w/ falafel (I don't know the calories because this information isn't accessible) Whatever it was, it was sooooooooo worth it. I could eat their falafel aaaaaalllll day! This was our Valentine's Day treat. I kept a strawberry each for me and my hubby for V-Day dessert from .
Weigh-in Time!
So as I stated I am back where I started, actually I'm in the negative, so I'm 4 lbs. above my beginning weight. (-4) Which means I have 54 lbs before I hit my goal. I actually thought about changing my weigh-in date to the last Sunday of every month, so I may weigh-in next week, February 28th, as well then not again until March 27th. I may post again next week just to keep consistent with our weigh-ins, but since we are only weighing in once a month the other post may be just about food, recipes, etc to keep it biweekly.
The Goals for Next Week (Technically this week)
Kick the exercise in gear.
Start Tracking food and exercise again.
Make appointment with my dietitian and chiropractor.
Start modified/conservative couch to 5k program.
Search for some Greek yogurt salad dressing recipes.
Another thing I found myself doing is consuming liquid, empty calories. That damn Northern Neck Ginger Ale got me! The only time I drink it is when I visit home, and I don't do every time. I committed a major screw up this week, and I gained weight I mean A LOT, and I'm pretty much back where I began while my husband gained a measly pound. We decided that from here on we will do monthly weigh-ins instead. I'm not sure when I will post next, but it will be in either one week or three weeks. I am very, very disappointed in myself, but you reap what you sow. I own up to my irresponsibility because I am a work in progress in so many ways.
Some things I realized over this two-week period:
1. Life is very short! My father having that blockage in his heart made me realize that I have to really decided if I'm going to take care of ME now, so that I can take care of my family. I don't want to have to rely on anyone to care for me unless I'm in old age, and I'd still prefer to be that 115 year old woman waving a my great-grand children getting on/off the bus. The lady who confections the town loves, and the one who holds everything together.
2. On this journey, there needs to be a Plan A, B, C, and D in order for me to be successful. My weakness is home cooked food, you know the back kind with the sauces and gravies made with mayo and starches.
3. Again, life is short! You can't deprive yourself all the time, and giving in isn't necessarily a weakness. We are all human, so we shouldn't deprive ourselves. I will try to indulge in moderation.
4. Tracking my food intake and exercise is imperative! I've said this before, but tracking helped me to lose 40 lbs. before, so I know this works for me!
VITTLES
Week 2 (2/7-13/2016)
Breakfasts:
Peanut Butter Banana Sandwiches (Treats from my husband because he knows I like them, but I asked him to stop because of the carbs.)
Oatmeal
Fruits (Bananas and Apples)
Greek Yogurt
*We use some of our breakfast items and snacks interchangeably
Lunches & Dinners:
Broccoli and Cheese Soup (recipe) doubled sans potato.
Crockpot Chicken Chili (canned chili ready tomatoes, 1lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (or whatever part of the chicken you have, chili seasoning, two cans of beans of your choice. On High for 4 hours)
Curry Pulled Chicken (1.5-2lbs. chicken or your choice again we used thighs, curry, onion, s&p. High 4 hours) We made these into tacos.
Roasted Broccoli
Salad with various protein (tuna and this week) with OPA Greek yogurt dressing
Last weeks' leftovers
Snacks:
Smartfood Delight popcorn
Kroger Cowpals (Cheese snack)
Mixed Nuts
Greek Yogurt
Terra Chips (in moderation)
Fruits and Vegetables
Triscuit and Laughing Cow Cheese
Kashi Trail Mix Bar
Powerful Yogurt Protein Drinks (Vanilla Maple is BOMB!)
Beverages:
Water
Unsweetened Tea
Watermelon Drink (Sugar Free/ 0 Cal. Drink)
Cheat meal: Burrito Bowl from Moe's Southwest Grill (no beans or rice) 601 Cal per the website's nutrition calculator.
Week 3 (2/14-21/2016)
Breakfasts:
Oatmeal
Fruits (Bananas, Apples, Pears, Pineapple)
Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries)
Greek Yogurt
*We use some of our breakfast items and snacks interchangeably
Lunches & Dinners:
RoastedChicken Drumsticks
Roasted Carrots
Leftovers from the previous week
Snacks:
Smartfood Delight popcorn
Kroger Cowpals (Cheese snack)
Greek Yogurt
Fruits and Vegetables
Beverages:
Water
Unsweetened Black/Green Tea
Watermelon Drink (Sugar Free/ 0 Cal. Drink)
Diet Ginger Ale
Cheat meal: Shawarma Wrap w/ falafel (I don't know the calories because this information isn't accessible) Whatever it was, it was sooooooooo worth it. I could eat their falafel aaaaaalllll day! This was our Valentine's Day treat. I kept a strawberry each for me and my hubby for V-Day dessert from .
Weigh-in Time!
So as I stated I am back where I started, actually I'm in the negative, so I'm 4 lbs. above my beginning weight. (-4) Which means I have 54 lbs before I hit my goal. I actually thought about changing my weigh-in date to the last Sunday of every month, so I may weigh-in next week, February 28th, as well then not again until March 27th. I may post again next week just to keep consistent with our weigh-ins, but since we are only weighing in once a month the other post may be just about food, recipes, etc to keep it biweekly.
The Goals for Next Week (Technically this week)
Kick the exercise in gear.
Start Tracking food and exercise again.
Make appointment with my dietitian and chiropractor.
Start modified/conservative couch to 5k program.
Search for some Greek yogurt salad dressing recipes.
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