Friday, June 30

90-Day Challenge: Day 62 of 90

Happy Birthday, Terri!!!!

Breakfast:

Banana
SF/FF Vanilla iced latte

Lunch:

BAS w/FF dressing

Dinner:

Veggie burgers
Baked potato
FF cheddar cheese
FF sour cream
Roasted garlic salsa

Snack:

Nonfat milk
Organic Z-bar - 2

Total: 2 (used 2 WPA)
WPA balance: 31.5
Water: 32 oz
Exercise:

Thursday, June 29

90-Day Challenge: Day 61 of 90

Breakfast:

Eggs cooked with 1 tsp canola oil
SF/FF Chai latte

Snack:

Strawberries

Lunch:

BAS w/1 tsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Applesauce

Snack:

Banana

Dinner:

Veggie burgers
Artichoke hearts
Parmesan cheese - 2
Tomato

Snack:

Nonfat milk
Organic Z-bar chocolate brownie - 2

Total: 4 (used 3 AP and 1 WPA)
WPA balance: 33.5
Water: 72 oz
Exercise: 2 miles walking - 3 AP

Wednesday, June 28

90-Day Challenge: Day 60 of 90

This is it … 2/3rds of the challenge is now behind me. I only have 30 days left in this challenge after today. I’m pretty amazed. It’s actually gone by much more quickly than I would have anticipated. If the scale were being more cooperative, I’m sure it would seem even faster.

Speaking of the scale being more cooperative, I’ve decided to really shake things up with my body to see if that will help. I have decided to switch to the Core plan on Weight Watchers. I’ve been doing the Flex plan which consists of counting points for everything I consume. On the Core plan, I will not have to count points for items I consume that are on the Core foods list. This list is comprised basically very whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, etc. with no sugar, no refined carbs, etc. I will still have a weekly points allowance of 35 points to spend on treats and foods that aren’t on the core food list.

Breakfast:

SF/FF Chai latte
Fresh fruit

Lunch:

Baked potato w/salsa, onions, and tomatoes
BAS w/FF dressing

Snack:

100 calorie Balance bar - 1.5

Dinner:

Veggie burger patties
Couscous w/olive oil & FF feta
Sliced peaches

Snack:

Nonfat milk
Organic Z-bar - 2

Total: 3.5 (used 3 APs and 0.5 WPA)
WPA balance: 34.5
Water: 80 oz
Exercise: 2 miles walking - 3 AP

Tuesday, June 27

90-Day Challenge: Day 59 of 90

Breakfast:

Zen apple cranberry muffin - 3
SF/FF Chai latte - 1.7

Lunch:

TUL - 8

Snacks:

String cheese - 1.2
Whole Grain Harvest power bar - 4.5

Dinner:

GB original vegan patties - 3
Couscous salad - 7.2
(olive oil, feta cheese, cucumbers, and tomatoes)

Snack:

Nonfat milk - 3.6

Total: 32.2 (used 3 APs and 1.2 WPA)
Water: 80 oz
Exercise: 2 mile WATP - 3 AP

Monday, June 26

90-Day Challenge: Day 58 of 90

I went to my WW meeting today. As expected, I was up 2.2 pounds since my last weigh-in 2 weeks ago. I spent 7-8 minutes talking to the leader and going over my food diaries from the past 2 weeks with her. Unfortunately, she didn’t have a lot of suggestions and said that both my intake and activity look pretty good.

She said the best suggestion she could give me was to be patient and try to limit my intake of empty calories a bit more on things like the granola bars and ice cream treats. She said that eating more protein in place of the treats will help fuel my body better. I mentioned that the treats really help me stay OP since they satisfy my sweet tooth. So, instead of eating the Quaker granola bars, I’m going to try just sticking with the Organic Z-bar treats instead since they are a baked whole grain bar, contain no trans fats or high fructose corn syrup, and have 3 grams of fiber. So, in the long run, they will help satisfy my sweet tooth and aren’t as much just empty calories as what I’ve been eating.

The only other thing she mentioned was being more consistent in getting my 2 tsp of healthy oils in per day. She saw that some days I did that and other days I didn’t. She said she didn’t know if it would make a difference for me with weight loss, but that it would be beneficial nutritionally. So, I’m going to work on that as well.

Breakfast:

English muffin w/jam - 2.5
SF Chai latte - 1.7

Lunch:

Greek salad - 2.5
Grape tomatoes - 0

Snack:

Banana - 2

Dinner:

Veggie delite sub - 8.1
2 tsp olive oil - 2
Frozen yogurt - 5.2

Snack:

Nonfat milk - 3.6
Granola bars - 3.4 (the last of the box)

Total: 31.0
Water: 80 oz
Exercise:

Sunday, June 25

90-Day Challenge: Day 57 of 90

Breakfast:

Whole wheat toast - 1.6
LC light cheese - 1.5
Roasted pepper hummus - 0.8

Lunch:

BAS w/gorgonzola cheese & craisins - 3.5
Baked potato - 3
LF cheese & salsa - 1.2

Dinner:

Organic polenta - 3
Artichokes & cremini mushrooms in a balsamic reduction with parmesan cheese - 4
Peach smoothie - 3.4

Snack:

Nonfat milk - 1.7
Granola bars - 3.4

Total: 27.1
Water: 72 oz
Exercise: 1.5 miles walking - 2 AP

Saturday, June 24

90-Day Challenge: Day 56 of 90

Thanks for the comments yesterday! It really helped me stay focused and not give up on this challenge. I WILL make it to the end!

I’ve started training in earnest for the half marathon I’ve signed up to walk in October. I’ve decided to commit my weekly training schedule here to help hold me accountable to actually get my walks in each week. So, here is my plan for the upcoming week:

Sunday: 30 mins easy walk or cross-training
Monday: Rest day
Tuesday: 2 mile walk at a quicker pace
Wednesday: Cross-training
Thursday: 2 mile walk at a comfortable pace
Friday: Rest day
Saturday: 3 mile walk at a comfortable pace

Now, on to the food journal …

Breakfast/Pre-Walk:

Harvest whole-grain energy bar - 4.5

Lunch:

Baked potato - 3
Light sour cream & salsa - 1.5
WB pita - 1.4
Roasted pepper hummus - 1.6

Snack:

SF Tapioca - 2.5

Dinner:

Organic polenta - 1.8
lowfat cheese & rustico tomato sauce - 1.2
Roasted pepper hummus - 1.2
Sauteed mushrooms - 2
Sliced fresh peaches - 2

Snack:

Nonfat milk - 3.6
Granola bars - 3.4

Total: 29.7
Water: 96 oz
Exercise: 5k walk - 4 AP

Friday, June 23

90-Day Challenge: Day 55 of 90

Well, I guess it’s a good thing I’ve set this challenge for myself. Last night was the closest I’ve come thus far to chunking everything and eating with adandon. I literally had the jar of peanut butter and a big spoon on the counter getting ready to eat when I realized it would mean breaking my streak, so I put it away and went to bed instead.

I think part of it was I was having a bit of an emotional evening and also in part because I’m very frustrated with my progress of late. I’ve been following my food plan, yet the scale is going UP. I have no idea why it’s happening, but it’s pissing me off to NO end!

Breakfast:

Zen apple-cranberry muffin - 3

Lunch:

Baked potato w/cheese - 6
BAS - 0
Z-bar chocolate brownie - 2

Dinner:

BAS w/gorgonzola cheese & craisins - 4
Spinach pizza - 7.5

Snack:

Pumpkin smoothie - 3
Nonfat milk - 3.6
Granola bars - 3.4

Total: 32.5
Water: 112 oz
Exercise:

Thursday, June 22

90-Day Challenge: Day 54 of 90

Breakfast:

Zen apple-cranberry muffin - 3

Lunch:

TUL - 8

Snack:

Banana chips - 4.2

Dinner:

Veg delite sub - 8.1

Snack:

Nonfat milk - 3.6
Granola bars - 3.4

Total: 30.3 (used 2 WPA)
Water: 80 oz
Exercise:

Wednesday, June 21

90-Day Challenge: Day 53 of 90

Breakfast:

3 cups watermelon - 3

Lunch:

Qdoba grilled veggie naked taco salad - 2.8
Cheese & lite sour cream - 1.9
Peanut butter crisp snack bar - 1.5

Snack:

Z-bar chocolate brownie - 2

Dinner:

Spinach pizza - 7.6
Tapioca - 4.2

Snack:

Nonfat milk - 3.6
Granola bars - 3.4

Total: 30.0 (used 2.0 WPA)
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: