52 Days to Go, Weight Update

Current Weight = 199, -5 pounds, 19 to Vegas goal

Buying a dress for Vegas this week (1 of what I hope will be 2 or 3). Wish me luck!

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Complete Wheat Bran = 100,0.5
1 P Skim Milk = 80,0
Granny Smith Apple, small = 55,0
Salisbury Steak w/Macaroni & Cheese = 260,7
Peach Tea Crystal Light = 13,0

55 Days to Go

Why is it that when I start posting what I eat, it's easier to stick to a plan? Why do I feel obligated by this blog, rather than obligated to myself and my own health? Is embarrassment of putting what I consume here what motivates me, rather than looking better and feeling better?

By the way, I hopped (yes hopped) on the scale this morning and I only have six more pounds to lose to get back to where I was four months ago...then eleven more to my Vegas goal!

12:56 Edit: A vendor brought in Panera Bread today for lunch. I thought I would be okay if I only had 1/2 sandwich and declined the (awesome looking) cookies and potato chips, my only side dish was a Diet Pepsi. I looked up the nutrition facts online, and holy crap...I should have politely said "no thank you".

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Complete Wheat Bran = 100,0.5
1 P Skim Milk = 80,0
Orange, small = 60,0
Sierra Turkey 1/2 Sandwich = 475,27
Diet Pepsi = 0,0
Lettuce, Carrot, Red Onion Salad = 50,0
FF Western Dressing = 45,0

Total = 825,27.5

56 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Complete Wheat Bran = 100,0.5
1 P Skim Milk = 80,0
Banana = 100,0
Rosemary Chicken = 220,4
Light Lemon Yogurt = 60,0
Lasagna - 270,4
Reduced Fat Triscuts (7) = 120,3
Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Bar = 60,0.5

Total = 1070,12

Feelin' good, lookin' good.

57 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
1.25 C Rice Cereal = 120,0
1 P Skim Milk = 80,0
Granny Smith apple, small = 55,0
Chicken with Almonds = 260,4.5
Lettuce w/Baby Carrots = 15,0
FF Western Dressing = 45,0
Diet Dr. Pepper = 0,0
Sweet Corn (4 small ears) = 384,0
Butter Spray = 0,0
Chocolate Mousee Ice Cream Bar = 60,0.5

Total = 1079,5

Damn, I had no idea when I decided "let's eat sweet corn for dinner" that corn was so high calorie. I'm glad I had some of that soy-based butter spray that is calorie and fat free, or it would have put me over the top.

By the way, I hopped on the scale this morning and saw a weight that started with a "1". That deserves a "WOOO-HOOO"!

58 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Baby Carrots, raw = 50,0
Margerita Pizza = 320,9
Light Strawberry Banana Yogurt = 80,0
Diet Dr. Pepper = 0,0
Salmon w/Bazil and Orzo = 230,6
Chocolate Mousse Fudge Bar = 60,0.5

Total = 800,15.5

I need to not skip breakfast anymore if I plan to take in enough calories for the day. My minimum should be no less than 1200. Eat more tomorrow.

59 Days to Go, Weight Update

Current Weight = 204 pounds, +1, 24 to Vegas goal

I was seriously menstrual last week and had a really hard time saying no to late night binges and sweets. Hopefully this week I will have more stability and control.

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
1.25 C Rice Cereal = 120,0
1 C Skim Milk = 80,0
Sesame Chicken = 340,9
Watermelon, 1 cup = 46,0
1/2 Low Calorie Strawberry Banana Smoothie = 50,0
Trail Mix = 200,8
Baked Cod 4 oz = 90,1
Veggies & Pasta = 114,1.5
Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Bar = 60,0.5

Total = 1160,20

63 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Light Rasberry Yogurt = 80,0
Shredded Wheat Minis = 100,0.5
Potato Crusted Baked Cod = 295,9
Roasted Potatoes = 160,1
Green Beans = 75,1
Orange = 65,0

64 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Complete Wheat Bran = 100,0.5
1/2 P Skim Milk = 80,0
Reduced Fat Triscuts (7) = 120,3
Chicken in Peanut Sauce = 280,8
Tuna Casserole = 320,5
Chocolate Chip Cookies (2) = 140,10
Sugar Cookie (1) = 100,5
1 C Skim Milk = 80,0
Trail Mix = 150,7
Gummie Bears = 87,0

Total = 1517,38.5

Totally menstrual this week, craving sweets like there was no tomorrow (which is unusual for me). I need to prepare for this "week" next month and have more reasonable, healthy sweets in the house.

65 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
1.25 C Rice Cereal = 120,0
1 C Skim Milk = 80,0
Tuna Pita = 251,3
Baked Lays BBQ Chips (1/2 bag) = 70,1.5
Light Strawberry-Banana yogurt = 80,0
Baby Carrots, raw = 50,0
Hot Dog = 242,14
1 Scoop Culvers Vanilla = 307,18
1 Scoop Culvers Chocolate = 294,14
Trail Mix = 150,7
Cheese Curds = 100,8

Total = 1804,65.5

I attended a Concert in the Park and let the power of free hotdogs and Culvers ice cream break my resolve, I should have just snacked on the trail mix and cheese curds. Tonight, I head to a stadium baseball game....not hotdogs or ice cream for me.

66 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
1.25 C Rice Cereal = 120,0
1 C Skim Milk = 80,0
Asian Beef w/Ginger & Soy = 200,3
Orange = 65,0
Baked Chicken = 400,10
Steamed Veggies = 75,0
Chocolate Cake (1/4 piece) = 200,7

Total = 1200,20

69 Days to Go, Weight Update

Current weight 203 = 7 pounds lost, 23 to go to reach Vegas goal.

Don't be alarmed by this number, my experience with dieting or changing my eating habits always offers the same results; I lose the first 10-15 pounds VERY quickly and then slow to a more reasonable 3 pounds a week.

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
1.25 C Rice Cereal = 120,0
1 C Skim Milk = 80,0
Light Strawberry Banana Yogurt = 80,0
Spinach & Mushroom Pizza = 310,7
Orange = 65,0
Diet Cherry Pepsi = 0,0
Tuna Pita = 251,3
Pasta & Veggies = 114,1.5
Diet Coke = 0,0

Total = 1080,11.5

70 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Light Banana Cream Pie Yogurt = 80,0
Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup = 25,0
1 C Skim Milk = 80,0
Pasta w/Vegetables = 361,4.5
Orange = 65,0
4 Slices Vegetable Pizza = 800,40
Brownie = 150,5

Total = 1621,48.5

71 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
1 C Toasted Rice Cereal = 110,0
1 C Skim Milk = 80,0
Light Banana Cream Pie Yogurt = 80,0
Deluxe Pizza = 370,9
Orange = 65,0
Power Edge Wild Berry Energy Drink = 0,0
Pasta w/Vegetables = 361,4.5
Granny Smith Apple = 60,0

Total = 1186,13.5

72 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Complete Wheat Bran cereal = 100,0.5
1/2 pint skim milk = 80,0
Light Rasberry Yogurt = 80,0
Tuna Pita = 270,4.5
Baked BBQ Lays (1/2 bag) = 70,1.5
Banana (small) = 90,0
Crystal Light peach tea = 6,0
Orange = 65,0
Potatoes & Broccoli w/cheese = 220,6
French Bread = 30,0.5
Butter Spray = 0,0
Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Bar = 60,0.5
Granny Smith Apple = 60,0

Total = 1191,13.5

73 Days to Go

Intake = Calories, Total Fat Gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF Creamer = 60,0
Banana Cream Pie Yogurt = 80,0
Roast turkey with rice & veggies = 220,1.5
Romaine, spinach, mushroom & red onion salad = 31,0
1/2 packet Light French dressing = 30,1.5
Crystal Light Peach Tea = 12,0
Orange = 65,0
Bruschetta = 150,1
Tuna Salad Pita = 270,4.5
1 C Skim Milk = 90,0
Granny Smith apple = 60,0

Total = 1068,8.5

75 Days to Go

Intake = Calories,Total Fat gms
Coffee = 0,0
Sweetner = 0,0
2 T Creamer = 50,0
Spinach & Mushroom Pizza = 310,7
Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Bar = 60,0.5
Tuna Pita = 270,4.5
Bruschetta = 150,1
Diet Coke = 0,0
Mozzerella Cheese 1 slice = 25,2
Colby Jack Cheese 1 slice = 35,3

Total = 900,18

76 Days to Go

Four months since my last post, seventeen pounds* gained.

*11:43 a.m. edit: I just went back and read all of the posts on this site and didn't realize I had made it down to 191 at one point. That makes it 19 pounds gained.

In 76 days I will be boarding a plane to Las Vegas.

I will weigh no more than 180 pounds.
I will walk in the City of Lights and not be short of breath.
I will wear clothes that do not restrict my ability to breathe or mark my skin.
I will feel light and healthy and happy.
I will look forward to time with friends, not time with food.
I am a priority.

Current Weight: 210

Intake = calories,Total Fat gms
2 cups coffee = 0,0
1 artificial sweetner = 0,0
2 T FF creamer = 60,0
Complete Wheat Bran = 100,0.5
1/2 Pint Skim Milk - 80,0
Roasted potatoes, broccoli & cheddar cheese sauce = 220,5
Strawberry & banana fruit juice smoothie = 100,0
Lasagna = 300,6
2 C Iceberg Lettuce = 20,0
2 T FF Western Dressing = 45,0
Diet Coke = 0,0
Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Bar = 60,0.5

Total = 985,12