Weigh In and Salads

Down 1.4 tonight for a total of 11 lb.  YAY!  I was hoping for a loss of .4 to make 10, but was very pleasantly surprised and happy that I went a whole lb above that!  Especially considering the birthday cake I had over the weekend. 2  pieces in 2 days, not too bad, but all that extra icing I scooped up with a spoon, I was sure it was going to kill any dreams of having a loss.

Tonight at the meeting we talked about salads and how to keep them from being boring.  The group came up with suggestions for different 0 point and low point foods to add to our salads.  Many of them I already do, but there were some new ones that I would like to try.

chick peas (1/2 cup for 3 points+)
black beans, pintos, kidneys, etc ( 1/2 cup for 3 points+)
Bacos imitation bacon bits (0 for 1 TBSP, I believe)
chicken, turkey, ground beef, steak, etc (see book for points+ values)
tuna or salmon (2 points+ for 1/2 cup canned in water)
mushrooms
different types of cheeses
mint leaves
radishes
eggs
turkey bacon (1 points+ per 1 slice)
salsa instead of dressing for 0 points+
home made croutons (about 1/2 cup for 2 points+)
olives, black or green
crab or shrimp
different types of lettuces and greens
corn
left over veggies from lat night's dinner (not a favorite idea of mine though)

Snacks I Love

 Crunchies Mixed Fruit Snacks (Freeze Dried)- 0 points+  (also comes in plain strawberries and plain apples, and veggies)

 Chiquita Super Crunchy Fruit Chips Tropica Mix- 0 Points+  (also comes in plain pineapple and plain banana)

 Special K Multi-Grain Crackers- 24 crackers for 3 Points+

 Brothers Fuji Apple Crisps- 0 Points+ (also comes in banana and strawberry together)

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps in Buffalo Wing flavor- 3 Points+ per serving

Still Doing My Thing

I really need to do better at remembering to update my blog!  It has been almost 3 weeks since my last post!  As of last tuesday I had lost another .4 for a total of 9.6 lb down.  I am really looking forward to hitting that 10 lb mark and getting another star.  I weigh in tomorrow and am praying that I lose that last .4 to make the 10.

I have been super bloaty and I'm sure it is salt.  I'm doing my best to cut down the amount of salt I take in.  I have been sticking to fruits and veggies for snacks, and really I haven't wanted any of that processed junk.  The hard part is trying to get in healthy dinners on a tight budget with a family who is super picky.  I've been trying out some new recipes I found on Pinterest but am getting mixed reviews.  Usually the kids are fine with whatever I cook, but my husband seems to hate everything.  He needs to lose some weight himself and he says so regularly, but he is not willing to change his eating.  He has gained 40 lb in the last year!

I have discovered some yummy new snacks and I will share them in a new post later.

I have made a decision to try to cut out all soda.  I have been allowing myself 1 bottle of diet coke a day to help myself wake up in the mornings.  I want to try to cut that out.  I also need to start an exercise plan.  I have to stop talking and thinking about it and just DO it!  I hate that it is so hot out because I love to walk, but with the 100+ temps lately, its just not happening.  I have looked for a gym near the new house, but there is nothing in my price range.  I refuse to pay $40+ a month, each, when I used to only pay $10 for both of us together.

I have noticed a lot of "buts" in this post.  I will be working on that.  No more "buts"!!!!!

I Promised...

I promised I would update today...

down another lb.  I think its more actually because my fingers and ankles are swollen, but I will take the 1 :)  9.2 total in 4 weeks.  I think I am doing very well this time around.

Doing Well

I suck at remembering to blog!  2nd weigh in was a loss of 1.6 lb and 3rd was a loss of 3.4 for a total of 8.2 down.  I weigh in again on tuesday.

I am really enjoying eating a lot of fruit and veggies.  I have also discovered the joys of Special K products.  They are super yummy and low in points.  I am having some trouble eating all my points each day.  I suppose it is a good thing that the allowance goes down along with your weight.

I'm a bit nervous because on friday I will be going to Cheesecake Factory for dinner and then to see Magic Mike with some friends from work.  I suppose I will have to plan ahead and will probably make use of my weekly extras.

It is so freaking hot outside!  the last 3 days have been around 106 with a heat index of 115.  It is not supposed to let up anytime soon.  I think I will start mall walking for some exercise and relief from the heat :)

I promise not to take so long to write again.