A NEW START!

I've been getting slightly side tracked with my diet, something I need to put a stop to NOW! I'm officially doing a restart. By that I mean cleaning out the diet journal (my paper notebook not the blog) and marking today day1. I am down 8 pounds and it's a better start than a month ago. I still need to focus and now that I got this new job, I will be moving around constantly...and that means more weight loss! I'm actually excited about things now. Money will be coming in which will relieve a lot of my financial stress. Work = Exercise = Money = Weight loss = Happy Me!!! And I promise to keep up with this blog again!!!

Reflection...

It's been almost 3 weeks since I started this diet and I'm basically looking back and thinking about how I've improved my eating habits and what I still need to work on.  For the most part, I think I've been doing pretty good.  Learning moderation is key for me.  I don't necessarily thrive on junk food but I love to eat a lot of the foods I like.  My motivation is summer and it'll be here before I know it...and more than anything I WANT TO LOOK HOT!!! I know if I get this job it'll just aid in my weightloss since i'll be moving around constantly (still waiting to hear back but I think the interview went really well).  I'm doing really good with limiting my alcohol consumption.  I haven't eliminated it totally like i wanted to but i've cut back a great deal.  My outings to the diner have been cut dramatically...and when I do go, I make much better choices.  I've implemented a lot more water into my diet via diluting diet iced tea.  I also drink a lot of hot green tea.  It keeps me busy when I think about food and I know its good for me. Carrots are a plus for curbing my late night binge thoughts.  I'm trying to do good but I really need to try harder.  I know I can do this and I need to focus more and really dedicate myself.

January 25th, 26th and 27th

January 27th
cereal - 3
chicken soup - 6
grated cheese - 3
asiago cheese - 9
apple - 1
yogurt - 1
carrots - 0
24 crackers - 2

January 26th
cereal - 3
yogurt - 1
apple - 1
WAWA hoagie - 10
WAWA Mac and Cheese - 7
yogurt - 1
fiber bar - 1


January 25th
cereal - 3
fiber bar - 1
ice cream - 6
choc. syrup - 2
whipped cream - 1
stuffing - 8
string beans - 0
24 crackers - 2
yogurt - 1

Points for Jan 24th

fiber bar - 1
Turkey Wrap - 10
carrots -0
apple -1
yogurt - 1
roast beef - 3
mashed potatoes - 3
corn - 1
ice cream sandwich - 2
choc sauce - 2
whipped cream - 1

2 Week Weigh In...

Down 2 more pounds. That makes 6.5 pounds total. I'm also at 25 points now.

2 yogurts - 2
apple - 1
pasta - 8
sauce - 3
cheese - 3
chicken - 2
mushrooms - 2
ice cream sandwich - 2
whipped cream - 1
chocolate sauce - 2

DAY 13...

January 22nd - Day 13

Cereal - 2
Milk - 1
salad -5
dressing - 2
Roll - 2
lemons - 0
beer - 10pts
1/2 serving of Chocolate chip pancakes - 4pts

* I definitely don't want to add anymore alcohol to my diet. It is truely empty calories. Being in college, you really do drink way more than you should and now I'm trying to eliminate it all together...I said "trying" lol

Past Two Days...

January 20th - Day 11

2c. Honey Clusters - 4pts
1c. Fat Free Milk - 2pts
1 Stella Dora Sponge - 1pt
2 Yogurts - 2pts
2 Fiber Bars - 2pts
Chicken - 4pts
Veggies - 0
Potatoes - 4pts
salad - 0
olive oil - 2pts
Ice Cream Sandwich - 2pts
cereal - 2
milk -1


January 21st - Day 12

yogurt - 1
fiber bar - 1
17 crackers - 1
Hard boiled egg -2
sponge cookie - 1
Cinnamon Twist - 4
4 Home Made Tacos - 16pts

* At night, I did use some of my extra points for a couple of drinks and snacks. Drinks were 99 Peaches and diet Iced Tea and snacks were were of low points each. All together, I estimated that I exceeded about 10 points. (Weight Watchers gives you and extra 35 points a week for whenever. I usually don't use them but that night I did because I needed a drink!)

DAY 10

January 19th - Day 10

milk - 1
cereal - 2
yogurt - 1
yogurt - 1
chicken cheesesteak - 8
2 eggs - 4
cheese - 3
toast w/ butter - 3

I've Got An Interview...YAY

Today was much better but I'm still feeling so-so. What really made my day was this morning when I got the call to come for an interview!!! Oh how I want to say good-bye to the world of being a nanny. Hope all goes well!

January 17th - Day 9
Weight Watchers Points - 26
Weight Loss - 4.5 lbs

1/2 piece bread - 1pt
jelly - 1pt
2c. Honey Clusters - 4pts
1c Fat Free Milk - 2pt
Yogurt - 1pt
1c. grapes - 1pt
2c. pasta - 8pt
1/2c sauce - 3pt
4 tbs grated cheese - 4pts
strawberries - 1pt

Total: 26

Feeling Terrible...

Feeling so bad today!!!

January 17th - Day 8
Weight Watchers Points 26
Weight Loss 4.5 lbs

1c. grapes - 1
yogurt - 1
2 pizza bites - 10
salad 0
1 tbs Honey Mustard - 2
milk - 1
cereal - 2
bagel - 6
jam/jelly - 3

total : 26

Weigh-In Today...

I finally weighed myself today and after 1 week of dieting, I've lost 4.5 lbs! That means I have 50.5 more pounds to lose. I just cannot wait to be thin again!!! I'm so tired of feeling fat and slow and uncomfortable in my clothes. This extra weight just makes me unhappy overall and I've really had enough.  Now I really have to concentrate and keep focus...On another note, I have a possible job lead in my career field! Also, yesterday, as you can see below, I got a hoagie at WAWA and before I got it, I went on their website and you can build your own sandwich and they give you the nutritional information for whatever you put together! Super helpful for the weight watchers diet!

January 16th - Day 7
Weight Watchers Points : 26
Weight Loss : 4.5 pounds

1/2 c Fat Free Milk - 1pt
1c. Honey Clusters Cereal - 2pts
2 Fiber One Pop Tarts - 6pts
WAWA Turkey Hoagie (Shortie w/mustard, some mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion) - 10pts
salad - 0
carrots - 0
1 Hard Boiled Egg - 2pts
1 tbs Honey Mustard - 2 pts
apple - 1pt
Fiber One Yogurt - 1pt
17 Special K Crackers - 1pt

Total: 26

Slow Sunday...

Not much going on today. Just football and hockey.  Day off tomorrow for the holiday. Oh and Jerseylicious is on tonight (it's ridiculous but I can't help myself).

January 15th - Day 6
Weight Watchers Points - 26
Weight Loss - 0

2 Fiber One Yogurts - 2pts
1 Restaurant Quesodilla - 12pts
Spanish Rice - 10pts
Apple - 1pt
carrots - 0
1 Stella Dora Cookie - 1

Total : 26

It's the F-ing Catalina Wine Mixer...

I watched Step Brothers again today and it sooo hilarious. Went out to dinner today (which I'll post tomorrow). Diet is going well so far. Watching the football games now. Can't believe Green Bay is about to beat Atlanta!...at least Inter Milan won today!

January 14th - Day 5
Weight Watchers Points - 26
Weight loss - 0

Dannon Lite and Fit Yogurt - 1pt
Fiber One Fiber Bar - 1pt
Small Red Potatoes - 4 pts
Broccoli -0
Cauliflower -0
Chicken - 3 pts
salad - 0
1 tbs Honey Mustard - 2 pts
butter - 3 pts
apple - 1 pt
2 Fiber One Pop Tarts - 6 pts
3 Stella Dora sponge cookies - 3 pts
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich - 2 pts

Total - 26

Sooo Tired Today...

I have the worst sleeping habits these days. I can't seem to fall asleep any earlier than 4am. Therefore, I tend to not wake up until the late afternoon. I feel so drained sometimes. I really need to have some sort of normal schedule. I'm taking a couple of classes and they start next week, so maybe that will get me on the right track.

January 13th - Day 4
Weight Watchers Points - 26
Weight Loss: 0 lbs

1/2c Fat free Milk - 1pt
1c. Honey Clusters cereal - 2pt
1 Stella Dora sponge cookie - 1pt
2c. Pasta - 8pts
1/2c tomato sauce - 3pts
Bragioli - 2pts
1/4 Garlic Bread - 1pt
salad - 0
3 tbs grated Parm - 3pts
carrots - 0
apple - 1pt
12 Special K crackers - 1pt
yogurt - 1pt
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich - 2pts

Total : 26

My Toilet Blew Up...

So I didn't get weighed in today. I wanted to get weighed in when I woke up but my toilet blew up! A bit of a distraction.

January 12th - Day 3
Weight Watchers Points: 26
Weight Loss: 0 lbs

1/2 c fat free milk - 1pt
1c Honey Clusters- 2pts
2 tortilla wraps - 4 pts
1c Purdue short cuts - 5 pts
4 tbs Ken's Honey Mustard dressing - 8pts
lettuce - 0
carrots -0
4 sponge cookies - 4 pts
apple - 1pt
12 Special K crackers - 1pt

Total: 26

I Used To Be Fat...

Currently I'm watching the MTV show I Used To Be Fat.  It's crazy to think that these kids can lose a 100 lbs in the span of less than 3 months.  I'm pretty sure that's not healthy, not to mention that they must have a ton of loose skin on their bodies.  Perhaps I'm even being unrealistic with my goal to lose 55lbs in 6 months.  I know the slower you lose weight the better but I'm such an impatient person. Definitely something I need to work on.  I know I need to start working out.  I do have a membership to Curves and sadly I haven't been there since mid August.  I'm nervous to go back because all I can picture in my head are the workers thinking "wow she gained a bunch of weight...that's what happens when you stop coming". I still want to join a real gym for the cardio though.  On another note, tomorrow is my weigh-in...fingers crossed!

January 11th - Day 2
Weight Watchers Points: 26
Current Weight loss: 0 lbs

Fiber One Fiber Bar - 1 pt
5 oz Pineapple - 2 pts
Carrots - 0
2c Pasta - 8 pts
Tomato Sauce - 2 pts
4 tbs Grated Parm - 4 pts
Bragioli - 3 pts
1/2 Piece of Garlic Bread - 1 pt
Apple - 1 pt
24 Special K crackers - 2 pts
2 Stella Dora Sponge Cookies - 2 pts

Total: 26 points

Now that the intro is out of the way...

Yesterday was the first day of my diet. I'm following Weight Watchers so each post I'll list what I've eaten the day before and the points values (will be at end of post). My goal is to lose 55 pounds in 6 months. Difficult, I know, but it's a challenge and I feel like it's a now or never situation. I've never been this heavy and I don't want my weight going any higher. I'm going to weigh myself every 3 days to keep track of my progress. I can hide in sweats for now but come summer I will be back in good shape!

January 10th - Day 1
Weight Watchers Points: 26
Weight Loss to date: 0 lbs

1c. Honey Clusters Cereal - 2 pts
1/2c. Fat Free Milk - 1 pt
Coffee - 0
2 tbs Coffee Creamer - 2 pts
Fiber One Fiber Bar - 1 pt
1c. Stoffers Stuffing - 8 pts
2 Chicken Legs - 4 pts
1/2c. Corn - 1 pt
Green Beans w/ EVOO - 1 pt
Salad w/ Fat Free Italian Dressing - 0 
Carrots - 0
24 Specials K crackers - 2 pts
Small Apple - 1 pt
Fiber One Fiber Bar - 1 pt
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich - 2 pts

Total Points: 26

Here we go....

So I've decided to write this blog as a last ditch effort to save money. I figure it would cost less to type my thoughts than to go to some over paid psychiatrist to sit there, have them judge me in silence and hand me a prescription. Sadly, I seem to be having a mini mid-life crisis...at the age of 22 mind you.  I got my youth bubble popped when I graduated from college in May.  Turns out that finding a job as a radiology tech in this crummy economy is not an easy feat.  I'm back living with my parents which has its pros and cons. I'm also working as a nanny, something I never thought I would do.  Basically, I'm broke. Actually, I'm in tremendous debt thanks to an expensive college education which is yet to pay off.  Well, all of that has got me a little down so I guess I've been eating a ton lately. And let's just say....well...I'M FAT! But I've decided to take hold of things (at least I'm going to attempt to) and this blog is how I'm going to track my weight loss as well as talk about my daily endeavors. Just gotta take it one day at a time.