Jessica's back and what fell by the wayside

I have to say that i really turned a corner this weekend. At the begginning of July I was beside myself with worry about all these graduation parties and family events and rightly so, i gained. But this past weekend I did fine at 3 graduation parties and stayed OP! The difference is paying attention to what fell by the wayside, and improving my attitude.

Instead of complaining about having to go to all these parties and finding the time, i remind myself how blessed i am to have such a terrific family and exteneded family and friends.

The things that fell by the wayside were the very things that made me a success at weight loss. Why would i expect to do anything else other that gain big when i abruptly stopped lving thin?

If i no longer exercise vigorously and consistently, I will no longer look like someone who exercises vigorously and consistently. So if you want to look like a workout queen, you have to be a wokout queen and not a poser. If you want to look like someone who does not eat sugary desserts, you cannot eat sugary desserts. And most importantly, if you want to have admirable cholestreol and trygliceride numbers and overall excellent health, you cannot expect to maintain your good health if you abuse your body with food and unhealthy habits.

When the good health habits fall by the wayside, so does our good health. We need to put ourselves first so we can deal with our busy schewdule. If you dont have time 4 a serious illness, you need to find time to exercise.

what i ate on weight watchers sept 12 2007

Morning
1 cup grapes
1
1/2 cup store-bought hummus
4.5
veggies
0
Subtotal
5.5
Midday
1 Tbsp olive oil
3.5
1 Tbsp peanut butter
2
3 slice high-fiber bread
4
1 serving Gazpacho Cocktails
1
Subtotal
10.5
Evening
4 Tbsp T. Marzetti Greek Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
4.5
fatouch salad
0
River Diner 2040 Ottawa River Rd
0
2 serving Stuffed Grape Leaves
5.5
Subtotal
10
Snack
1 Tbsp peanut butter
2
1/4 cup raisins
2
1/2 cup celery
0
Subtotal
4
Total Food POINTS values used
30
Food POINTS Balance over (-) under (+)
-10

what i ate on weight watchers sept 11 2007

Morning
1 cup grapes
1
2 medium banana(s)
3.5
Subtotal
4.5
Midday
1 Tbsp olive oil
3.5
2 slice high-fiber bread
2.5
i serving fritos
4
1 serving Gazpacho Cocktails
1
Subtotal
11
Evening
2/3 cup homemade hummus
8
chicken basket
0
veggies
0
Subtotal
8
Snack
Subtotal
0
Total Food POINTS values used
23.5
Food POINTS Balance over (-) under (+)
-3.5
Exercise

what i ate on weight watchers sept 10 2007

Morning
1 cup grapes
1
1 slice high-fiber bread
1
2 medium banana(s)
3.5
Subtotal
5.5
Midday
1 1/3 Tbsp olive oil
4.5
3 slice high-fiber bread
4
1 serving Gazpacho Cocktails
1
Subtotal
9.5
Evening
1 Tbsp olive oil
3.5
1/2 cup store-bought hummus
4.5
veggies
0
Subtotal
8
Snack
1 Tbsp peanut butter
2
1/8 cup raisins
1
1/2 cup celery
0
Subtotal
3
Total Food POINTS values used
26
Food POINTS Balance over (-) under (+)
-6
Exercise
20 min strength training--free weights
1
Total Activity POINTS values earned
1
Check off these important items daily

My Weight sept 7 2007 at WW 151.6

i stayed the same but i am xcited b cause if i have a plateau like the last time, i will suddenly drop when i break thorough the plateau. The last plateau was 5 lbs ago, so perhaps i will be 146 in a few weeks!!! But I am really in no hurry. I love my new trimmer shape and i am close enough to goal that i am already living the maintenance lifestyle. I learned today at WW that you can budget your pnts and treat yourself, just not as often as you did when you were gaining weight. You have to learn it is ok to say no, and if you say no to junk food most of the time. then you can ocasionally treat yourself and still lose. (or maintain.)

what i ate on weight watchers sept7. 2007

Check All
Target Food POINTS values remaining
0
Morning
1 3/4 Tbsp peanut butter
4
1 slice high-fiber bread
1
tofu pudding
5
Subtotal
10
Midday
1 1/3 oz cooked Italian pork sausage
3
8 oz canned ready-to-serve chunky chicken soup
3.5
Subtotal
6.5
Evening
1 Tbsp olive oil
3.5
1 cup mixed baby greens
0
2 1/8 small slice restaurant-type medium crust cheese pizza
bambinos pizza point place
9
Subtotal
12.5
Snack
Subtotal
0
Total Food POINTS values used
29
Food POINTS Balance over (-) under (+)
-9
Exercise
10 min jogging
1
Total Activity POINTS values earned
1
Check off these important items daily
Water
Milk & Milk Products
Fruits & Vegetables
Multivitamin
Notes

what i ate on weight watchers sept 5 2007

Check All
Target Food POINTS values remaining
0
Morning
1 medium banana(s)
1.5
1 large peach(es)
1
tofu pudding
5
Subtotal
7.5
Midday
1 cup mixed baby greens
0
1/2 cup guacamole
3.5
other veggies venturas
0
Subtotal
3.5
Evening
20 items tortilla chips
5
1/4 cup guacamole
2
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1
1/2 cup salsa
0
4 oz cooked shrimp
2.5
el camino real
0
Subtotal
10.5
Snack
1 1/2 average white pita bread
4.5
1/3 cup homemade hummus
3.5
phoenicia cusine
0
Subtotal
8
Total Food POINTS values used
29.5
Food POINTS Balance over (-) under (+)
-9.5
Exercise
Total Activity POINTS values earned
0