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

Hey you! Way to go on all the exercise today and you need to tell me your recipe for cabbage since you ate all FIVE CUPS TODAY! Yay I'm excited about this challenge. We are definitely going to kick some butt with my weight being like 4 pounds higher than it was a week ago. Part of it I'm sure has to do with my trip to Houston, but hopefully it'll come off fast!
 
Wednesday, March 5th

Breakfast:
Weight Watcher's bagel w/ 1 wedge lite cheese spread - 3 points

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

Lunch:
peanut butter & jelly sandwich - 3 points
1 cup tortilla soup - 1 point
28g pretzel chips - 2 points

Dinner:
turkey sandwich - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points
80g prunes - 2 points

Total for the day = 20 points


Workout:
Bike: 60 minutes, 946 calories, 19.42 miles


Day 29 of the Lenten Challenge complete (17 days to go)
 
Thursday, March 6th

Breakfast:
Weight Watcher's bagel w/ 1 wedge lite cheese spread - 3 points

Snack:
1 cup tortilla soup - 1 point

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich - 2 points
28g pretzels - 2 points

Dinner:
4oz. chicken marsala (WW recipe) - 4 points
peas - 1 point

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points
80g prunes - 2 points

Total for the day = 18 points


Day 30 of the Lenten Challenge complete (16 days to go)
 
Friday, March 7th

Breakfast:
Weight Watcher's bagel w/ 1 wedge lite cheese spread - 3 points

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

Dinner:
peanut butter & jelly sandwich - 3 points
5 cups cabbage
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points
28g pretzel chips - 2 points

Total for the day = 16 points
A little low on the points


Workout:
The Firm - Aerobic Body Shaping - 55 minutes
Bike: 70 minutes, 1,057 calories, 21.63 miles


Day 31 of the Lenten Challenge complete (15 days to go)
 
bmohearn said:
You are an exercise bunny!!! Great job. Today was nice out... BEAUTIFUL out. And I didn't go outside because I had a bad experience being as sick as I was... i couldn't even move my eyelids. EEK. Hope your day went as planned!!
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We had a rainy afternoon here which is why I like having the bike and my workout DVD's in the house. I do have to start getting to the gym a little more to do some running on the treadmill and the elliptical. I should try and get there at least once or twice a week.

I hope you have been resting as much as possible.
 
a-n-g-e-l said:
with your attitude and your determination i am sure you will be at your goal by the end of the challenge!!!!

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That's kind of what I'm hoping for, to be at my goal weight by the end of the challenge. I think I should be able to manage it which will be pretty cool to end a challenge at goal.

Thanks for all the support.
 
keepitoff83 said:
Hey you! Way to go on all the exercise today and you need to tell me your recipe for cabbage since you ate all FIVE CUPS TODAY! Yay I'm excited about this challenge. We are definitely going to kick some butt with my weight being like 4 pounds higher than it was a week ago. Part of it I'm sure has to do with my trip to Houston, but hopefully it'll come off fast!
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I'll easily get in 50% of the exercise needed this week for the challenge. After today I'll be more then 1/2 way there. Wish I could contribute more because I'll definitely go over 50%. Hope you like the cabbage recipe, I surprisingly enjoyed it.

Yes, we'll definitely kick some butt. My weight was elevated too at weigh-in Friday so I'm pretty sure I'll have a loss this week. I guess sometimes it pays not to go to the bathroom before weighing in, lol. (Although I did try)

You'll take off that excess weight in no time. You're so close to your goal. It'll be nice if we both get to goal by the end of the challenge.
 
AmberNC said:
Hey, looks like your doing great on your points!!

How do you make the tortilla soup???
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Oh My, It's soooooooo good and so easy to make and only 1 point per cup according to Weight Watcher's.

1 can black beans - rinsed and drained
1 can red kidney beans - rinsed and drained
1 can kernel corn - rinsed and drained
1 can reduced sodium, fat free chicken broth
1 can fat free refried beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 jar salsa

Put everything in a pot, stir it up and simmer for about 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Makes 8, 1 cup servings.

I use no salt added corn and tomatoes to reduce the sodium. I also use either spicy refried beans or medium salsa to give it a little kick.
 
V, I've noticed you've become even more the exercise machine you were just a month ago....I am very impressed at your determination.....it's pretty motivating for me too!
 
I'm glad I can motivate you. Exercise is a big key factor in taking the weight off and keeping it off. Plus it makes you feel so much stronger both mentally and physically. Which is why I like to push it a bit. I get kind of bummed out when I can't get my exercise in on days I would normally exercise. But then I tell myself, life happens sometimes, so don't put so much pressure on yourself, you'll just pick it up tomorrow.
 
Saturday, March 8th

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

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich - 2 points
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points
28g pretzel chips - 2 points
1 cup grapes - 1 point

Dinner:
1 cup Tortilla soup - 1 point
1 cup grapes - 1 point

Snack:
1 bag 94% fat free popcorn - 3 points
80g prunes - 2 points

Total for the day = 20


Workout:
Biggest Loser 2 DVD:
Warm-up - 5 minutes
Low Intensity Cardio - 15 minutes
High-Intensity Cardio - 10 minutes
Power Sculpt - 10 minutes

Bike: 60 minutes, 936 calories, 19.23 miles


Day 32 of the Lenten Challange complete (14 days to go)
 
hey yall just joined, 25 yr old female. So I stepped on the scale today and I don't know how but it was 160lbs, not sure if i'm just retaining water or what not because usually it is about 152lbs, so I wanted to start today and get fit and healthy again. I used to be 135 about 2 years ago but since then my weight has fluctuated back and forth, this time I want to get on the right track and stay there. Any ideas or advice? I also think this results in my over eating due to stress or sometimes even boredum...and it makes me very upset that I let myself climb back because before I was 135 I used to weigh 165and my lowest was 120 but that was way short lived. I know 135 is a goal weight that I could maintain because I did for two years. I just need to get on the right track again!
 
Hi Bell,
Thanks for stopping by my journal. I know exactly how you feel because as the title of my journal states, I am a terrible yo-yo'er myself. My high was probably around 215 and my low was 122. I have fluctuated up and down everywhere between there. This last time going up to 180 before I was able to turn things around.

The key is to find what works best for you. What you think you can live with as a lifestyle rather then a temporary thing to lose weight. Have a game plan set in place for not only what you are going to do to lose the weight, but what you are going to do once you reach your goal.

I eat out of boredom too. Try and find some other activities to do when you are bored to take your mind off of food.

This forum is great for motivation and insipration. Just get on that track and don't look back. Good luck in your journey.

V.
 
Sunday, March 9th

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

Lunch:
1 cup tortilla soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points

Dinner:
1 slice pizza - 6 points

Snack:
Dunkin Donuts Cappuccino - 2 points
1 bag 94% fat free popcorn - 3 points

Total for the day = 20 points


Workout:
Tae Bo Focus on Abs & Glutes - 30 minutes
Bike: 40 minutes, 614 calories, 12.61 miles


Day 33 of the Lenten Challenge complete (13 days to go)
 
Thanks V! That's exactly what I'm planning to do, instead of looking for that quick fix that keeps you 10lbs lighter for 3days I want to make it a lifestyle change. Its sad that some days I will start off great, but then it could lead to one to many of anything, and then my day is ruined. Thank you and congrats and good luck to you :)
 
I love the points system!!!

Here's how yesterday went:

Monday, March 10th

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

Lunch/Dinner:
Smart Ones Pasta Primavera w/ added veggies - 5 points
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points

Snack:
Dunkin Donuts Cappuccino - 2 points
2 small no sugar added italian ices - 6 points (est)

Total points for the day = 21


Workout:
Bike: 70 minutes, 1,049 calories, 21.44 miles


Day 33 of the Lenten Challenge complete (13 days to go)
 
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