One Perfect Day

Kathy has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged those of us in the weight-loss blogging world to make today a “Perfect Day” on our food plans. I LOVE this concept and immediately tossed my hat into the ring. Today is actually day 50 of my 50 Day No Cheat Challenge, and I can’t think of a better way to end it than with a bunch of other weight loss bloggers all striving for a perfect day, too.

As my regular readers already know, I’m using the Flex Plan from Weight Watchers for my eating plan. For me, it’s easy and doesn’t require a lot of thought. The most important part though, it works for me. I know that no one program is the right plan for everybody, but I’ve definitely had more success with WW than any of the other myriad of diet plans I’ve tried over the years. So, if it ain’t broke, don’t fit it.

In light of the Perfect Day challenge, here the “rules” of the Flex Plan.

1. Stay within your points budget (daily points target, any earned Activity Points, plus a weekly points allowance of 35 points).
2. Track what you eat and its points value.
3. Follow the Good Health Guidelines:
   • At least 5 servings of vegetables and fruits
   • Whole-grain foods whenever possible
   • 2-3 servings of dairy products
   • 2 tsp. healthy oil (canola, olive, safflower, etc.)
   • 1-2 servings of protein
   • Limit added sugar and alcohol
   • Drink at least 6 glasses of water
   • Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement

Based on those requirements, here is my plan of action for the day:

1. Reach my daily points target of 30.
2. If I’m still hungry, use earned activity points or weekly points allowance as needed.
3. I will journal my food for the day here on my blog.
4. I will drink a minimum of 48 ounces of water.
5. I will incorporate all of the Healthy Guidelines.

One Perfect Day Diary:

Breakfast:
Fat-free yogurt - 2
Coffee with 1 tbsp half-and-half - 0.5

Snack:
Banana - 2

Lunch:
Salad - 0
1 tsp. salad dressing - 0.5
Carba-Nada pasta with tomato sauce & mushrooms - 4
Gardenburger Mama Mia meatless meatballs - 2

Snack:
String cheese - 2
Z-bar - 2

Dinner:
Black Bean & Chipotle veggie burgers - 2
Salad - 0
Olive oil (2 tsp.) & balsamic vinegar dressing - 2
WW Giant Latte ice cream bar - 1

Snack:
2 cups skim milk - 3.5
Baker’s Double Chocolate Chunk cookie - 6

Total Points: 29.5
Exercise: 27 mins stationary bike - 5 miles (2 AP)
Weekly Points balance: 31.5
Water: 80 oz
Consecutive Days OP: 50

Also, as in my usual way, I will close with my WW stats from yesterday:

Total Points: 29
Exercise: 2 miles wogging - 3 APs
Weekly Points balance: 35
Water: 64 oz
Consecutive Days OP: 49

Until next time …

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