Wasn't it the hare that said, "Slow and steady wins the race?" Well I guess that's me this time. It's a frustrating conclusion to come to. But at least it's coming off at all, huh? And really what's the other option, to quit? To give up? I just can't go there. I was my correct weight such a short time ago. The memory is still too fresh of how good it felt to give up now. All that to say, I only lost 1 lb this week, but I'm feeling good about it and I have been sufficiently pumped up from my meeting last night. :)
This week my non-weight goal is to not eat any BLT's. I am SO guilty of taking a bite off a kid's cookie. Or "sampling" the lunch that I'm making for the kids. Today has been good so far. As with everything in my life, I'm posting it on my refrigerator so that I'm reminded multiple times a day. :)
wk #10:
Weight Loss this week: -1.2 lbs
Total Weight Loss: -17.4 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 38.8 lbs (THIS feels good! Less than 40 lbs?! That's do-able!)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
You May Think I'm Crazy...
I have a tendency to be... detailed oriented. I love my lists, I love checking boxes, I love having things already planned so that there's no thinking involved, just execution. I like to have all my thinking done ahead of time.
Anyway, I was realizing the other day that I am falling into a weight loss trap. Thinking about food has started to consume WAY too much of my day and I'm going to burn out here pretty soon. The burn-out has even already started with the bad habit of counting the points of what I ate AFTER I ate it and not BEFORE. Leading to some supper-less nights and that pendulum swinging that has been happening at the scale.
So this list girl decided to employ my beloved list tendency to decide what I'm going to eat for the whole week all at once, and then to follow it this week. I've done it for a 1 1/2 days now, :) but it's going well. This might become a weekly habit!
Anyway, I was realizing the other day that I am falling into a weight loss trap. Thinking about food has started to consume WAY too much of my day and I'm going to burn out here pretty soon. The burn-out has even already started with the bad habit of counting the points of what I ate AFTER I ate it and not BEFORE. Leading to some supper-less nights and that pendulum swinging that has been happening at the scale.
So this list girl decided to employ my beloved list tendency to decide what I'm going to eat for the whole week all at once, and then to follow it this week. I've done it for a 1 1/2 days now, :) but it's going well. This might become a weekly habit!
Monday Night Weigh in #9
I can't believe that I have been doing this for 9 weeks now! These weeks just seem to have flown by. I'm so thankful that I have been on the Weight Watchers these past months. And even though the progress has at sometimes been frustratingly slow, I'm glad that I don't have those 15 lbs still on my body.
This last week went fairly good. I still found myself indulging when I shouldn't have. But overall I kept my head and didn't fall off any deep ends. And I didn't let the "pendulum" swing in the wrong direction this week. Hopefully this week heralds a better weight loss efforts to come.
Oh, and we had a new leader this week! Finally a good one! She was funny, engaging, relevant. But then she said that she is only going to be here for the next two weeks, and then doesn't know if she is going to be our permanent leader of not. Ugh. I really like her, I hope that she stays.
wk #9:
Weight Loss this week: -1.6 lbs
Total Weight Loss: -16.2 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 40
This last week went fairly good. I still found myself indulging when I shouldn't have. But overall I kept my head and didn't fall off any deep ends. And I didn't let the "pendulum" swing in the wrong direction this week. Hopefully this week heralds a better weight loss efforts to come.
Oh, and we had a new leader this week! Finally a good one! She was funny, engaging, relevant. But then she said that she is only going to be here for the next two weeks, and then doesn't know if she is going to be our permanent leader of not. Ugh. I really like her, I hope that she stays.
wk #9:
Weight Loss this week: -1.6 lbs
Total Weight Loss: -16.2 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 40
Thursday, March 5, 2009
On my Refrigerator...
I'm reading this book called Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney. What I read today was so timely and applicable to my current life. I decided to post this on my refrigerator so I am constantly reminded of her words and don't forget as soon as I close the book :)
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"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!" Psalm 127:3-5
"May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant." Psalm 119:76
"One of the ways that the Spirit's name is translated in scripture is Comforter. He wants to teach you to comfort yourself not with food, but with His comfort. His comfort is so winsome, so wholesome, so encouraging - why go anywhere else?" Elyse Fitzpatrick
Dear Heavenly Father:
Please forgive me for, once again, trying to take control from you. I forget to rejoice that my children are a reward from you, and instead wallow in the resentment of servant hood. I feel the need to be comforted, yet I do not turn to you, I turn to food. Lord help me to remember that YOU are the source of real, long lasting comfort and to turn away from this food that is empty and meaningless.
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"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!" Psalm 127:3-5
"May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant." Psalm 119:76
"One of the ways that the Spirit's name is translated in scripture is Comforter. He wants to teach you to comfort yourself not with food, but with His comfort. His comfort is so winsome, so wholesome, so encouraging - why go anywhere else?" Elyse Fitzpatrick
Dear Heavenly Father:
Please forgive me for, once again, trying to take control from you. I forget to rejoice that my children are a reward from you, and instead wallow in the resentment of servant hood. I feel the need to be comforted, yet I do not turn to you, I turn to food. Lord help me to remember that YOU are the source of real, long lasting comfort and to turn away from this food that is empty and meaningless.
Turkey Enchilada Casserole
It's that time of year where I am sick of everything that I usually cook. So I've been searching through some of my Weight Watchers cookbooks to find some fresh inspiration. I made this YUMMY recipe last night. I think it's a keeper!
Turkey Enchilada Casserole
2 t olive oil ( I just sprayed the pan with Pam)
1 lb ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 t salt
1 t dried oregano
1/4 t cumin
2 (10 oz) cans enchilada sauce
1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped mild green chilies
1 t red wine vinegar
1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, halved
1 C shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 7X11-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 1 t of the oil, then add the turkey, half of the onions, half of the garlic, and 1/4 t of the salt. Cook, breaking up the turkey until browned, about 8 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the remaining 1 t oil, then add the remaining onions, garlic, 1/4 t salt, the oregano, and the cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well softened, about 8 minutes. Then stir in the enchilada sauce, chilies, and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cilantro.
4. Arrange one-third of the tortilla halves in an overlapping layer on the bottom of the dish. Spoon one-third of the turkey mixture over the top; top with one-third of the sauce and sprinkle with one-third of the cheddar. Repeat the layering twice. Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake 20 min. Remove the foil and bake 5 min. longer or until the cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Per serving (1/8 of the casserole): 218 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g fiber
Points: 4
Turkey Enchilada Casserole
2 t olive oil ( I just sprayed the pan with Pam)
1 lb ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 t salt
1 t dried oregano
1/4 t cumin
2 (10 oz) cans enchilada sauce
1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped mild green chilies
1 t red wine vinegar
1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, halved
1 C shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 7X11-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 1 t of the oil, then add the turkey, half of the onions, half of the garlic, and 1/4 t of the salt. Cook, breaking up the turkey until browned, about 8 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the remaining 1 t oil, then add the remaining onions, garlic, 1/4 t salt, the oregano, and the cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well softened, about 8 minutes. Then stir in the enchilada sauce, chilies, and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cilantro.
4. Arrange one-third of the tortilla halves in an overlapping layer on the bottom of the dish. Spoon one-third of the turkey mixture over the top; top with one-third of the sauce and sprinkle with one-third of the cheddar. Repeat the layering twice. Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake 20 min. Remove the foil and bake 5 min. longer or until the cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Per serving (1/8 of the casserole): 218 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g fiber
Points: 4
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday Night Weigh in #6 & #7 & #8
The road of weight loss is a winding and bumpy road. After Lilia's birth I was so focused on losing weight. You could've put my FAVORITE food (Apple Fritter donuts...) in front of me and I would've been rock solid in my resolve. You couldn't GET me to cheat.
This time that tunnel vision isn't as strong. I DO get tempted by things. I let my emotional eating rear it's ugly head, sometimes I sneak some B.L.T.'s (Bites, Lickes, & tastes) from my kids plates.
But this is real life. I'm not always going to WANT to eat right. This is where I learn to be disciplined and do it even when I don't feel like it. I think this trip down the weight loss road is more realistic than last time. Last time I was the uber loser. This time I'm just living life. Trying to eat appropriately and take care of myself. So with that dire intro. here are my stats for the last couple of weeks. :)
So wk #6:
Weight Loss this week: -2.2 lbs (This was the start of my pattern. I would slack off the week before and pay for it on the scale. So then really stick to the plan the next week and then have this kind of weight loss.)
Total Weight Loss: -13.2 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 43
So wk #7:
Weight Loss this week: +.6 lbs (See that pattern that I was talking about?! :( )
Total Weight Loss: -12.6 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 43.6
So wk #8:
Weight Loss this week: -2 lbs (The pendulum is swinging once again)
Total Weight Loss: -14.6 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 41.6
My very important goal this week is to lose weight again. I don't even really care how much. Just that I keep on a the decline.
This time that tunnel vision isn't as strong. I DO get tempted by things. I let my emotional eating rear it's ugly head, sometimes I sneak some B.L.T.'s (Bites, Lickes, & tastes) from my kids plates.
But this is real life. I'm not always going to WANT to eat right. This is where I learn to be disciplined and do it even when I don't feel like it. I think this trip down the weight loss road is more realistic than last time. Last time I was the uber loser. This time I'm just living life. Trying to eat appropriately and take care of myself. So with that dire intro. here are my stats for the last couple of weeks. :)
So wk #6:
Weight Loss this week: -2.2 lbs (This was the start of my pattern. I would slack off the week before and pay for it on the scale. So then really stick to the plan the next week and then have this kind of weight loss.)
Total Weight Loss: -13.2 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 43
So wk #7:
Weight Loss this week: +.6 lbs (See that pattern that I was talking about?! :( )
Total Weight Loss: -12.6 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 43.6
So wk #8:
Weight Loss this week: -2 lbs (The pendulum is swinging once again)
Total Weight Loss: -14.6 lbs
Pounds to reach goal: 41.6
My very important goal this week is to lose weight again. I don't even really care how much. Just that I keep on a the decline.
Knockoff Burritos
I found this recipe in the Star Tribune Taste section while I was pregnant with Caleb. This makes A LOT of burritos and the meat is so yummy!
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This is how the recipe appeared:
Um Ya Ya Burritos
Makes 15 to 20 servings
Note: Cost/ serving for 15 burritos with pulled pork, tortilla, and spices, about 80 cents/ burrito. These are very spicy, so adjust seasonings if you prefer.
2 tbsp. cumin
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp garlic salt
2 tbsp black pepper
4 lbs pork shoulder roast (also called a butt roast)
Black beans, soaked and cooked or from a can and warmed (whatever amt. you prefer)
Cooked Rice (whatever amt you prefer)
salsa, optional
15 flour tortillas
Combine the cumin, oregano, garlic salt, and pepper. Rub the spices into the pork roast, place in a large bowl and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
Place the roast in a slow cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat shreds easily
Divide into individual portions, add rice and beans, and salsa, if desired, and wrap in a flour tortilla.
Nutritional Information per serving with 1/4 C black beans, and 1/4 C rice:
Calories - 426
Fat - 14g
Dietary Fiber - 5g
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Now if you break it down like I did below, the burritos become a more manageable 6 pts.
2 oz Pork Shoulder Roast - 2 pts
1/4 C white or brown rice - 1 pts
1/4 C Fat free black beans - 1 pt
Tortilla - 2 pts
Enjoy!!!
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This is how the recipe appeared:
Um Ya Ya Burritos
Makes 15 to 20 servings
Note: Cost/ serving for 15 burritos with pulled pork, tortilla, and spices, about 80 cents/ burrito. These are very spicy, so adjust seasonings if you prefer.
2 tbsp. cumin
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp garlic salt
2 tbsp black pepper
4 lbs pork shoulder roast (also called a butt roast)
Black beans, soaked and cooked or from a can and warmed (whatever amt. you prefer)
Cooked Rice (whatever amt you prefer)
salsa, optional
15 flour tortillas
Combine the cumin, oregano, garlic salt, and pepper. Rub the spices into the pork roast, place in a large bowl and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
Place the roast in a slow cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat shreds easily
Divide into individual portions, add rice and beans, and salsa, if desired, and wrap in a flour tortilla.
Nutritional Information per serving with 1/4 C black beans, and 1/4 C rice:
Calories - 426
Fat - 14g
Dietary Fiber - 5g
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Now if you break it down like I did below, the burritos become a more manageable 6 pts.
2 oz Pork Shoulder Roast - 2 pts
1/4 C white or brown rice - 1 pts
1/4 C Fat free black beans - 1 pt
Tortilla - 2 pts
Enjoy!!!
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