Monday, January 30, 2012

Sorry for disappearing. I have (once again) a TON going on in my life right now. My husband has been really, really sick with a mysterious lung infection. We know it was pneumonia right before Christmas and it's now cleared up but he keeps getting worse when he goes off of steroids. That's kept me plenty busy since he can't do much right now. Oh and let's not even talk about work. Ai, yi, yi, yi!

I'm having my own health problems as well. I've been having some chest pain off and on for several months now. Could be my heart, could be my gall bladder, could be anxiety. I'm hoping it's the latter but I'll keep you posted. I've got an echocardiogram and EKG tomorrow. My insurance company denied my doctor's request for a stress test but if the two tests come back funky, they may approve it based on medical necessity. My bloodwork did come back a little odd; my platelets were high so I have to go back for another draw tomorrow to see whether or not that was just an anomaly. Bloodwork always gets me nervous because I've had "odd" bloodwork before. In fact, I had to see an oncologist a few years back for several months until my blood was back to normal. I hope this isn't another issue like that. As long as it's not serious, I'm fine with whatever, LOL. Don't Google high platelet counts...you'll convince yourself that you have cancer or some other crazy disease. Ugh.

Anyway...despite going out of town last week for a night (and eating at Ihop, LOL), I managed to lose 1.6 lbs. and 0.5% body fat. Yay me! I didn't get a chance to work out but I'm getting back on the train this week. I'm hanging in here...even if I'm not posting my food and whatnot everyday.

Monday, January 23, 2012

I lost no weight this week but I didn't gain any either. I weighed exactly the same. I know what the issues are: 1) I'm eating too much salt (I am craving it like crazy for some reason...and it's not even that TOTM?!), 2) I'm not drinking enough water, 3) I'm snacking too much and not choosing good snacks, and 4) I'm eating too much processed food. Too late for the latter...have to wait to go grocery shopping this weekend to change that. I'll work on a couple of those items this week and hope to see an improvement next week.

I am proud of myself for staying the course and not giving up completely. I nearly cut out all pop completely. I worked out 3 times last week. And last but certainly not least...I'm not giving up! :)

FYI - I doubt I'll be on here tomorrow. My husband and I have a hot date in Toledo, Ohio to see Tool. Yeah!!! :)

Morning
No entries for this meal time.
Subtotal	0
Midday
1 item(s) Classic Favorites Salisbury Steak (9.5 oz)	7
1 large clementine(s)	0
1 tray(s) Just For ONE! Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce	1
Subtotal	8
Evening
2/3 cup(s) Mashed Potato Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, just add water, prepared	4
1 cup(s) cooked broccoli	0
1 tsp whipped salted butter	1
1 1/3 Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms	5
Subtotal	10
Anytime
6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt	2
1/4 cup(s) sunflower seeds	5
1 large banana(s)	0
3 serving(s) Pita Chips - Parmesan, Garlic, & Herb (Aldi's)	11
Subtotal	18
Food PointsPlus values total used	36
Food PointsPlus values remaining	2
Activity
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Activity PointsPlus values earned	0
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Had a rough night last night but doing much better today. I am sad to report that I went over my weeklies and used all of my APs (and then some), but I am proud of myself for working out 3x this week and for being more active. I have already noticed a difference in my energy levels, how I feel in general, and clothes so that means more to me than any number on a scale. I have no clue where I'm at weight loss-wise. I decided to stop weighing in more than once a week, since my weight fluctuates so much. So...I'll be interested to see what the scale says tomorrow. Cross your fingers for me! :)

Morning
2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)	2
1 large clementine(s)	0
1 serving(s) Morning Express Egg sausage and cheese smart morning wrap	6
2 cup(s) black coffee	0
6 oz Light 'n Fit nonfat vanilla yogurt	2
Subtotal	10
Midday
12 item(s) uncooked baby carrots	0
2 wedge(s) Light Creamy Swiss Original Flavor	1
1 serving(s) Classic Favorites Swedish Meatballs	7
1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce	1
Subtotal	9
Evening
2 cup(s) tossed salad without dressing	0
5 oz grilled chicken breast fillet(s)	4
1 serving(s) Marzetti Honey Dijon Mustard	5
1/4 cup(s) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese	3
Subtotal	12
Anytime
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Subtotal	0
Food PointsPlus values total used	31
Food PointsPlus values remaining	7
Activity
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Activity PointsPlus values earned	0
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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Having a rough time but I'll get through it. :) Not giving up...just pushing through!

Morning
1 serving(s) Morning Express Egg sausage and cheese smart morning wrap	6
2 cup(s) black coffee	0
2 serving(s) Sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer (Aldi)	2
Subtotal	8
Midday
1 item(s) Classic Favorites Chicken Enchiladas Suiza	7
1 medium green pepper(s)	0
1 serving(s) Mott's Plus Light Applesauce	1
1 cup(s) 1% low-fat cottage cheese	4
Subtotal	12
Evening
5 strip(s) Chicken Chicken Strip Dinner	31
Subtotal	31
Anytime
No entries for this meal time.
Subtotal	0
Food PointsPlus values total used	51
Food PointsPlus values remaining	0
Activity
Kettlebell - Activity I created	1
40 min Walking (>3.0 mph [20 min mile] and <5.0 mph [12 min mile] on level surface)	5
22 min elliptical trainer, moderate intensity	3
Activity PointsPlus values earned	9
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