No more Yo-Yo'ing. V's Journal

Saturday, January 19th

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cheerios - 2 points

Lunch:
salad - 4 points
14g pistachio nuts - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point

Dinner:
6oz. catfish - 4 points
mushrooms - 0 points
1 cup cherries - 1 point

Snack:
1 bag 94% fat free popcorn - 3 points

Total points for the day = 17


Workout:
Bike: 60 minutes, 919 calories, 19.02 miles
 
Sunday, January 20th

Breakfast:
Low sugar oatmeal - 2 points

Lunch:
salad - 4 points
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
1 cup cherries - 1 point

Dinner:
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
Turkey sandwich - 4 points
2 cups cherries - 2 points

Snack:
1 bag 94% fat free popcorn - 3 points

Total points for the day = 19


Workout:
Treadmill: 40 minutes, 428 calories, 3.64 miles
Elliptical, hill program, level 1: 40 minutes, 467 calories, 4.04 miles
 
Hello, my name is Valerie and we have similar themes in our threads; trying not to Yo-Yo with our weight. Looks like you're doing extremely well, nice! Lots of cardio. Have a great Monday!
 
Hi Valerie, thanks for stopping by. I'm definitely back on track but yes as our themes suggest, I'm a terrible yo-yo'er. I'm really trying to break that habit. That has always been my biggest challenge, maintenance. Right now I'm working on getting back to my goal weight. Then I just have to stay focused and not lose all control.
 
Monday, January 21st

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cheerios - 2 points
114g 2% cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries

Lunch:
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
2 cups cherries - 2 points

Dinner:
6oz. catfish - 4 points
mushrooms - 0 points

Snack:
Yoplait yogurt - 4 points
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points

Total points for the day = 21


Workout:
Bike: 95 minutes, 1,463 calories, 30.50 miles
 
Tuesday, January 22nd

Breakfast:
Low sugar oatmeal - 2 points

Snack:
114g 2% cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch:
1 cup grapes - 1 point
1 cup cherries - 1 point

Dinner:
turkey sandwich - 4 points
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points

Snacks:
a couple of handfuls of popcorn - 1 point
Yoplait yogurt - 4 points
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points

Total points for the day = 21
 
Hi Angel, you're right, things are going really well. All of a sudden I'm finally seeing a big difference in my appearance which is great. And more and more of my "smaller" clothes are fitting again.

I really enjoy the challenges which are a great way to keep focused too. This current one has been fun. The bonus challenges have been pretty much what I normally do every day so they haven't been giving me any problems with getting all the bonus points. Hopefully my weight loss in the next few weeks will be enough to keep me in it until the end.
 
Wednesday, January 23rd

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cheerios - 2 points
114g 1% cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch:
String cheese - 2 points
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point
1 cup cherries - 1 point

Dinner:
Turkey sandwich - 4 points
Veggies - 0 points

Snack:
136g fat free ice cream - 2 points
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points

Total points for the day = 21


Workout:

Treadmill: 40 minutes, 429 calories, 3.68 miles
Elliptical: 35 minutes, 450 calories, 3.5 miles
 
Thursday, January 24th

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cheerios - 2 points
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch:
String cheese - 2 points
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point
1 cup cherries - 1 point

Dinner:
Turkey sandwich - 3 points
Weight Watcher's yogurt - 1 point

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points
2 cups cherries - 2 points

Total points for the day = 21
 
Friday, January 25th

Breakfast:
Low sugar oatmeal - 2 points
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch: 4oz. turkey cutlet - 2 points
1 cup butternut squash soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point
1 cup cherries - 1 point

Dinner:
salad - 4 points

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points

Total points for the day = 19

Water intake = 112 oz.


Workout:
Treadmill: 40 minutes, 431 calories, 3.73 miles
Elliptical, hill program, level 1: 30 minutes, 360 calories, 3.11 miles
 
Saturday, January 26th

Breakfast:
Weight Watcher's bagel w/ 1 wedge lite cheese spread - 3 points
114g 1% cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch:
1 cup butternut squash soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point
1 cup cherries - 1 point

Dinner:
Smart Ones pasta primavera w/ added veggies - 5 points

Snack:
Pretzels - 2 points
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points

Total points for the day = 21

Water intake = 160oz.


Workout:
Bike: 70 minutes, 1,082 calories, 22.40 miles
 
Nice job! I am so so impressed with how much you work out. I barely find the time to squeeze in an hour a day. I know I know......if it's important enough I should make time :). But I think it's great how much you're exercising....you'll be at your goal weight in no time :). I still haven't been able to find those WW bagels anywhere! Oh well, guess I'll keep my eyes out for them and hopefully find em somewhere :). Off to the gym!!!!!!!!!
 
Hi Brandy,
Yeah, once I get in that "zone" the weight comes off pretty easily for me. Losing it isn't the problem. It's the keeping it off that's my biggest challenge.

Hi Keepitoff,
Once you get into a routine of exercising it gets easier. It's just becomes part of my daily routine on the days that I work out. Just try and get into a steady routine. Regular exercise definitely helps the weight loss journey.

Too bad you can't find those bagels. They're pretty good.
 
Sunday, January 27th

Breakfast:
Weight Watcher's bagel w/ 1 wedge lite cheese spread - 3 points
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch:
Weight Watcher's yogurt - 1 point

Dinner:
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points

Total points for the day = 13

Very low on points today. I wasn't very hungry.

Water intake = 112 oz.


Workout:
Bike: 60 minutes, 934 calories, 19.36 miles
Denise Austin - Hit the spot Arms & Chest, Abs and Thighs
 
I accomplished one of my goals yesterday. I worked my way back to running on the treadmill for my entire workout (minus warm-up and cool down) in a 10 minute mile or less, 6.0 mph. Feels great to be running at that speed again.

Been getting plenty of water in thanks to the bonus challenge. Far exceeding the 74oz. needed. I normally drink a lot of water but for the challenge I'm trying to up my intake.

Was low on my points again yesterday. I'm still full when my next meal rolls around so I haven't been eating as much. Plus, being so busy on the weekends the timing of my meals is thrown.

Here's how yesterday looked:

Monday, January 28th

Breakfast:
Low sugar oatmeal - 2 points

Lunch:
salad - 4 points
procuitto - 1 point

Dinner:
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points

Snack:
1 bag 94% fat free popcorn - 3 points
2 cups cherries - 2 points

Total points for the day = 15

Water intake = 192oz.


Workout:
Treadmill: 39 minutes, ? calories, 3.72 miles
Elliptical, hill program, level 1: 46 minutes, 557 calories, 4.53 miles
 
LOL, I make several extended trips to the bathroom throughout the day. What goes in, must come out.

Here's how yesterday went:

Tuesday, January 29th

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cherrios - 2 points
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch:
85g crab meat - 1 point
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point

Dinner:
4 1/2oz. Tilapia - 3 points
Veggies - 0 points

Snack:
1 bag 94% fat free popcorn - 3 points
2 cups cherries - 2 points

Total points for the day = 18

Water intake = 128oz.
 
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