Weigh-In Thursday: Week 49

Wow, I was not expecting that loss! I mean I have been working harder lately to hit my next mini-goal of 60 pounds lost. I thought for sure I would have one more week of gaining before that happened. Don't get me wrong I am extremely excited that I hit it. I wanted to jump for joy, but chose not too even though everyone who attends the Weight Watchers meeting with me would have been perfectly fine with that response. Hey there might have been a few people that would join me!

I forgot to grab a screenshot of the weigh in, but that it okay. I lost as much as a Newborn Holstein calf weighs. That is completely ridiculous and at the same time very very exciting. I am almost to my one year mark and I would like to be under 240 pounds by that time. However, if it takes me a week or two more then that is okay too. I am feeling good and I know the program only works if you work it. My next mini goal is to hit 65 pounds lost.

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Lets not forget:
Starting Weight: 306.4
Current Weight: 245.4
Current Week: - 2.4
Total Loss: 61

Weigh-In Thursday: Week 48

Well at least I lost this week. Even though it wasn't the big loss that I was hoping for to reach my mini-goal of losing 60 pounds. At least I am going in the right direction. Although it is kind of frustrating to know that I weigh the same as I did two weeks ago. Dang, if only I didn't gain last week. Oh well, it is not like there is anything I can do about it now. I am just happy to get back to seeing that scale go down. I am not 1.4 pounds away from my next min-goal. However, knowing how my journey has gone so far I see another gain in my near future. It tends to happen when I get close. I gain and gain, not much just a little, and then BAM! I drop a bigger amount to hit my goal and then some. It is kind of frustrating because I would much rather see consistent losses.

This weeks meeting topic was about loving yourself. It focused on giving yourself the attention and care that you deserve. We typically put others before ourselves and this causes us to forget about taking any "me time." This is important because when we take care of ourselves and make time for us we in turn are able to better take care of the others in our lives.

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Lets not forget:
Starting Weight: 306.4
Current Weight: 247.8
Current Week: - 0.2
Total Loss: 58.6

Recipe of the Week: Healthy Veggie Scramble

This week's recipe is something that I have in my wheelhouse and will have for breakfast almost everyday when I have the time. I love vegetables and eggs. I could eat it everyday and be happy. This is due to the amount of options that there are out there to change things up because you can use any vegetables that you have access too. Except, eggplant. For me eggplant and eggs just do not work. However, just because they don't work for me doesn't mean that you couldn't try it. Maybe it will work for you.

This weeks recipe was inspired by leftover roasted vegetables which consisted of: yams, zucchini, and yellow squash. The vegetables used are calculated at 2 SmartPoints™. Maybe I will add my roasted veggie recipe to one of the upcoming recipe of the week posts. I took the leftover roasted veggies from the fridge and added them to a warm skillet that had been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. I had PAM so that is what I used. The first picture is of the roasted veggies in the pan after I added 2 ounces of Hormel diced ham which is 1 Smart Point™. Looks good enough to eat doesn't it? HA!

So far we are at 3 SmartPoints™. However, if I don't have leftover veggies I will use whatever vegetable I have on hand. Which usually consists of peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach. I have found that zucchini and broccoli are also great additions when I have them. I used to not like green peppers at all but they are growing on me. I still do not like peppers raw, no matter what color they are, but am starting to like green peppers and even jalapenos when they are cooked. 

When using zero Smart Point™ veggies sauteed in 1 tsp Olive oil your SmartPoints™ total would be 1. If you want to use cooking spray to skip the point in the oil go ahead, but I do not recommend it. The small amount of oil allows the veggies to cook properly and having some oil in your diet is good for you. Anyways I usually have Eggbeaters, and would add 1/2 Cup (1 SmartPoint™) to my sauteed veggies and meat. However feel free to use whole eggs (2 SmartPoints™ per egg) or egg whites (up to 3 egg whites is only 1 SmartPoint™) or any combination that you choose, just adjust the points accordingly. Once the eggs are scrambled with the veggies and meat of your choice, (adjust points if necessary depending on type and brand used) I sprinkle 1/4 Cup of Fat Free Cheese (0 SmartPoints™) and wait until it starts to soften and melt. Place the goodness on a plate add some hot sauce and your good to go!

This is how my breakfast ended up. Can you believe that is only 1/2 TBSP of Strawberry Jam? Here is the breakdown of the picture shown, I measure everything on my scale for accuracy and portion control. Total of 8 SmartPoints™ for everything. Subtract 1 SmartPoint™ of you are sauteing zero SmartPoint™ veggies in 1 TSP of oil.

• Serving of leftover roasted veggies warmed using cooking spray = 2 SmartPoints™
• Two ounces Hormel Cure 81 Diced Ham = 1 SmartPoint™
• 1/2 Cup Eggbeaters = 1 SmartPoint™
• 1/4 Cup Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar = 0 Smart Points™
• Bubba Light English Muffin = 2 SmartPoints™
• 1/2 TBSP Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread with Flax Oil = 1 SmartPoint™
• 1/2 TBSP of Strawberry Jam = 1 SmartPoint™

Weigh-In Thursday: Week 47

Wow look at that I gained again this week. I know only 0.2 pounds really isn't much of a gain. That is what I would consider water weight. Especially with all of the crackers that I have been eating. I don't know what it is but I have been a carb-a-holic lately. I haven't been trying as hard to stay on plan and this is something that I am trying to overcome again. It seems like the closer I get to my one year weight watchers anniversary I am not as motivated to continue. Weight loss is hard and it is something that you have to work at everyday. Even when you don't want to. I have to remind myself this everyday especially now when I know that I am likely to falter.

The topic of this weeks meeting was about treating yourself. It focused on taking time for yourself and to treat yourself with non-food treats. It defeats the purpose of weight loss if you lose weight and then go out and eat those donuts to celebrate your recent weight loss.

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Lets not forget:
Starting Weight: 306.4
Current Weight: 248
Current Week: + 0.2
Total Loss: 58.4

Recipe of the Week: Fruit Cup Dessert

The recipe of the week this week involves a revisit of my Zero Points Plus Snack. I was going through my blog and found that old post and wondered if it was still zero points. For something I really loved last summer I don't eat that much anymore. I think it is due to the link between summer and fruit. I tend to eat more fruit in the summer because it is more refreshing. This is definitely something that I need to put back into my repertoire. Especially with summer just around the corner.

This is a very simple recipe because it involves two things. Fruit of your choosing (for zero Smart Points) and fat free cool whip. Which I m sad to report is no longer zero points. However 2 tablespoons are only 1 Smart Point. That is still a great number for a snack. I plan on adding this in as a dessert. There is something that I just love about desert and with Weight Watchers Smart Points dessert is not off limits. The biggest part of this recipe is to put it into a 'fancy' glass because it makes it more enjoyable.

Weigh-In Thursday: Week 46

Hey look I gained this week. That has been how my journey has progressed thus far. Especially when I am close to a number that ends in a zero. It has just been pretty discouraging. This is something that I am still battling. I know the scale should not dictate my emotions because that is not the only measure of my progress. It is just hard to be working so had and doing things right and to not see the scale move in the direction that I want it to.

I also know that I tend to lose 3-4 pounds and then gain 0.1 - 1 pound for the next couple of weeks before I drop 3-4 pounds. That seems to be how my body is reacting to this weight loss. It could be water weight or a muscle gain, but that doesn't mean that it is any less frustrating. I am still moving towards my goal of being out of the 240's by my birthday. I just need to hunker down and follow the plan.

This weeks meeting was about eating out. The main focus was on ways in which we can make good choices when we are dining out. Keep portion sizes under control. When dining out avoid things at are labeled: sauteed, au gratin, battered, tempura, hollandaise, pan-fried, or crispy. These terms typically mean buttery, breaded, fats, or cheesy.

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Lets not forget:
Starting Weight: 306.4
Current Weight: 247.8
Current Week: + 0.6
Total Loss: 58.6