Want2Lose's Diary

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February 17

Ill today with nasty stomach bug going around the office. Will probably not walk usual amount.

Menu
Breakfast: Four corn tortillas, peanut butter
Snack: Apple, herb tea
Lunch: Sweet potato, baked tofu (soy deli brand, honey sesame flavor)
Snack: Hard-boiled egg (salt), carrot and celery sticks, raisins
Dinner: Three corn tortillas with salsa and peanut butter, half grapefruit, brazil nut, herb tea
Snack: 16 almonds, five dried unsulphured apricots, one tablespoon honey, kefir, popcorn (cooking spray, salt)

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; no push ups
 
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February 18

Menu
Breakfast: Four corn tortillas with peanut butter
Snack: Apple, cough drop
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg (salt), green tea
Snack: Tangerine, brazil nut
Dinner: Lentils and brown rice with swiss chard and salsa
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt), twenty almonds, honey

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; ten push-ups
 
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February 19

Menu
Breakfast: Oatmeal (sunflower seeds, blueberries, soymilk)
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt)
Lunch: Soup (small red beans, corn, peas, garlic, tomatoes, swiss chard, turnip, celery, salt, pepper, lemon juice), five almonds
Snack: Green tea
Dinner: Tempeh on three corn tortillas with mustard; broccoli
Snack: Fifteen almonds, five dried unsulphured apricots

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; 6 push-ups
 
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February 20

Menu
Breakfast: Oatmeal (soymilk, blueberries)
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt, garlic-herb blend)
Lunch: Brown rice and tempeh with bok choy, onion, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, low-sodium soy sauce
Snack: Tangerine, pistachios, green tea
Dinner: Leftover rice and tempeh dish from lunch, beets and onions with balsamic vinegar
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt, garlic-herb blend), twenty almonds, five dried unsulphured apricots

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; 7 push-ups
 
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Want2Lose said:
Hello 2Skinny! Thanks for the nice compliments about my weight-loss programs. Weight loss is definitely possible after 40, we just have to work harder! I'm glad that my meals inspire you. I actually met my original goal of 145 pounds in December and now am fluctuating between 127 and 130. I stopped trying to lose at 135, but I'm still experimenting with the right mix of calories and exercise for maintenance.
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Good for you for working so diligently at maintenance, that is really inspiring to see on this forum because so many of us are still working towards goal, your example is a testament to the fact nothing really changes to our habits after we meet our goal.

10 Habits that Mess Up a Woman's Diet ... hmmm .. thanks for sharing those books you like. Do you remember some of the habits the book mentioned and would you mind sharing them in your diary?

Have a great day!
 
February 21

2 Skinny -- I am embarrased to say that I don't remember all the details of that book. The overall theme was eating sensibly with lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, moderate portion sizes. The author also emphasized the importance of exercise and setting realistic weight-loss goals.

The one rule that does stick in my mind is no nibbling. She says that hidden calories can really add up. I am the primary cook in our household and it's easy to taste and sample dishes you are making, finish off leftovers, etc. If you want to see the other 9 rules, the book can be previewed on amazon. The table of contents lists all the rules.

Menu
Breakfast: Oatmeal, blueberries, soymilk
Snack: Green tea
Lunch: Leftover tempeh and rice dish from yesterday with lentils and tomatoes added, topped with yogurt (salt)
Snack: Pistachios, orange
Dinner: Sweet potato, kidney beans, four corn tortillas with peanut butter
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt, garlic-herb blend), twenty almonds, five dried unsulphured apricots

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; five push-ups

It has been dark and overcast since yesterday, snow expected. There will probably be no sunshine until Tuesday, if then. These continuous days of cloudy weather put me in a funk. I have to struggle not to fall into depression, to which I am prone. It is more important than ever to keep to my diet and exercise plan. I have read several studies that say regular exercise and good nutrition may ward off depression. It's ironic because it's times like this when, instead of exercising, I'd rather go back to bed and watch tv, and, instead of eating healthfully, I'd rather grab a bag of cheesy puffs and a carton of ice-cream. Thankfully, there are none in the house at the moment. Now if I can just keep away from the chocolates.
 
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February 22

Two 2,000 calorie days over the weekend. The late night snacking was crazy. I was so hungry. It's always my downfall.

Menu
Breakfast: Kidney beans, two corn tortillas with peanut butter
Snack: Grapefruit, green tea
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg, sweet potato, broccoli, corn
Snack: Orange
Dinner: Beets with onion and balsamic vinegar; chickpeas with tomatoes and bok choy
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt, garlic-herb blend), 20 almonds, 5 dried unsulphured apricots, three tortillas with peanut butter

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; five push ups
 
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February 23

Menu
Breakfast: Oatmeal (walnuts, raisins, soymilk)
Snack: Green tea, clementine
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg (salt), butternut squash, corn, broccoli
Snack: Chocolate truffle
Dinner: Leftover chick pea soup from last night, apple with peanut butter
Snack: 20 almonds, five dried unsulphured apricots, lots of pistachios

Exercise
10,000 steps; 5 push-ups

Yesterday was another 2,000 calorie day. Weird. I have to get back on track.
 
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February 24

Ouch! It sure hurt entering yesterday into fitday. Nearly 2300 calories! Reasons why: (1) depressed; (2) stressed at work; (3) late-night snacking;
(4) out of popcorn, so I snack on pistachio nuts which have 5 times the calories! Solution: get to market and BUY MORE POPCORN. I never want to do that again.

Menu
Breakfast: Oatmeal (soymilk, raisins, cinnamon), green tea
Snack: Diet pepsi, square dark chocolate
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg, butternut squash, corn, broccoli
Snack: Clementine
Dinner: Cabbage tossed with light Asian dressing (Kraft) topped with canned salmon; Amy's brand canned minestrone with brown rice, garlic, and turnip added
Snack: Popcorn, two slices cheese, forty almonds, ten dried unsulphured apricots, one square dark chocolate, two large handfuls chocolate-covered pomegranate candies

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; 5 push-ups
 
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February 25

A binge last night. Things are really getting to me at work. And home. I need to get back on track. At least I am keeping up with the exercise. It was hard to log that into fitday.

Menu
Breakfast: Oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon, green tea
Snack: Chocolate soymilk with saccharin
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg (salt), sweet potato, broccoli, corn
Snack: None
Dinner: Garbanzo beans and rice with tomatoes
Snack: 30 almonds, 9 dried unsulphured apricots, popcorn, two corn tortillas with peanut butter

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; no push-ups
 
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February 26

Menu
Breakfast: Two corn tortillas with peanut butter, tangerine
Snack: Decaf coffee
Lunch: Three corn tortillas with fat-free black bean spread (Earl's brand), salsa, avocado
Snack: Popcorn (salt, cooking spray), 20 almonds, 10 prunes
Dinner: Smoked oysters, cabbage with light Asian dressing (Kraft), baked tofu (soy deli brand, honey sesame flavor)
Snack: Apple, blueberries

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; 10 push-ups
 
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February 27

Menu
Breakfast: Three corn tortillas with peanut butter
Snack: Tangerine, decaf coffee
Lunch: Salad (canellini beans, swiss chard stalks, kale, celery, onion, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper, two black olives, two slices avocado); roasted turnips and beets (cooking spray, salt); stewed rhubarb (honey, raisins, cinnamon, cornstarch)
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt)
Dinner: Baked tofu (soy deli brand, honey sesame flavor), apple, butternut squash, two corn tortillas with black bean spread, avocado and salsa
Snack: Thirty three almonds, brazil nut, five prunes

Exercise
Walked 11,000 steps; 5 push-ups
 
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February 28

Menu
Breakfast: Three corn tortillas, peanut butter
Snack: Decaf coffee, tangerine
Lunch: Salad (kale, cannellini beans, celery, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper); rhubarb (raisins, honey, cinnamon)
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt, pepper tumeric)
Dinner: Three corn tortillas with salsa, baked tofu (soy deli brand, honey sesame flavor)
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt), twenty almonds, five prunes, brazil nut, decaf coffee

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps, five push-ups
 
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March 1

Springtime!

Menu
Breakfast: Three corn tortillas with peanut butter
Snack: Tangerine, gum, green tea
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg (salt), butternut squash, broccoli
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Lentils and brown basmati rice (five pimento-suffed olives, tomatoes, garlic, salt), two corn tortillas with peanut butter
Snack: Popcorn (salt, cooking spray), twenty almonds, five prunes

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps, no push-ups
 
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March 2

Menu
Breakfast: Three corn tortillas with peanut butter
Snack: Apple, decaf coffee with chocolate soymilk (saccharin)
Lunch: Butternut squash, peas, broccoli, hard-boiled egg (salt)
Snack: Tangerine
Dinner: Cabbage with canned salmon and cannellini beans (green onions, light Asian dressing (Kraft), lemon juice, black pepper, apple cider vinegar)
Snack: Sixteen almonds, five prunes, popcorn (cooking spray, salt), two corn tortillas with peanut butter

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; five push-ups
 
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March 3

Menu
Breakfast: Three corn tortillas with peanut butter, blueberries, green tea
Snack: Apple, slice mango, slice pear, chocolate soymilk (saccharin)
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg (salt), sweet potato, peas, collard greens
Snack: Tangerine
Dinner: Salad (kale, navy beans, lemon juice, light Asian dressing (Kraft brand)); rapini (garlic, green onions, ginger, hoisin sauce, sesame oil)
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt), two corn tortillas with peanut butter

Exercise
Walked 10,000 steps; 10 push-ups

I've been slacking off on my vegetable consumption. Tonight realized I had a bunch of kale and rapini about to go bad. No wonder I've had a hard time with my calories.
 
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Hi there; I read back a week and half in your diary and kudos to you for getting back on track after having some night snackies. If I feel insecure or my needs aren't met ... I can try to meet them with binging at night. Like, this is my little reward kinda crap. I love your food choices - it's a real pleasure to read your daily menus. Keep on having success -- you deserve it!
 
Hi Everyone,
Since my last post I have snacked a lot which has countered my exercising efforts.

Generally, I would eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, 3-5 cups of chocolate/coffee drinks and crisps, biscuit and chocolate. However, I realise these areas are where my weight problems lay.

However, yesterday it was my three main meals and chocolate drinks to keep warm.

I'll keep you posted.
 
March 4

Thanks, 2Skinny. The puzzling part is that I really don't know why I was eating so much. I suppose it's the stress I've been under at work, but when those nighttime cravings hit, I simply could not talk myself out of it. They were so powerful. I'm grateful I was able to get back on track and not too much damage done. I gained a pound, but am putting off adjusting my ticker.

EJ Obuaya, I hear you about the chocolate cravings. I struggle with those too. Good luck in your weight loss journey.

Menu
Breakfast: Three corn tortillas with peanut butter, blueberries, green tea
Snack: Apple, chocolate soymilk
Lunch: Hard-boiled egg (salt), two tomatoes, sweet potato, green peas, broccoli
Snack: None
Dinner: Salad (cannellini beans, cabbage, green onions, vinegar, light Asian dressing (Kraft brand); jasmine tea
Snack: Popcorn (cooking spray, salt), 5 prunes, two corn tortillas with peanut butter
 
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Yah stress at work will do it for me also. But. You're back! :party:

I'm watching Misery and I want to kill Kathy Bates!!! lol

I'm eating a wheat/gluten free diet right now and it's moving my weight loss in the right direction again. I plan to stay on it for a couple weeks.

Have a great day tomorrow :)
 
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