Well, I lied the last time I posted.  I told you I would be posting my food journal the next day, and well, I didn’t.  Truth is, I became discouraged on Tuesday because by the time 3:00 hit, I only had 4 points left for the day.  I realized that I really needed to go to the store and buy some low point lunch options, so that’s what I did, and Wednesday went much better.  I bought some Morningstar veggie burgers (2 pts. each) and some frozen veggies.  Part of the problem on Tuesday was that I chose an afternoon snack that was NOT filling.  I basically wasted points on a McDonald’s iced coffee, when I should have eaten something with some substance.  The other problem is that I have been swimming (lap swimming) more this week, so my metabolism is up.  It is a good thing that I’m swimming more, but I just need to find the balance.  Counting points is like a balancing act with me.  I have to find the most filling foods with the lowest points possible and eat before I feel myself getting hungry.  I’ll keep you posted!

Well, I have to confess that I have not tracked my points since Friday afternoon.  However, I did much better this weekend than I normally do.  I made wiser choices about what I chose to ate and didn’t go crazy, like I tend to do on the weekends when I don’t track points.  And, I had some flex points saved up from the week, so that lessened my guilt about indulging in pizza.  Saturday, I knew I would be eating pizza with friends, so I limited my points for the day.  I offered to bring the dessert, which gave me the freedom to choose a healthy alternative to brownies, which are my weakness.  I made raspberry trifle, and it was awesome!  I’m back on track today, keeping up with my points, and I’ll be posting them here tonight.  I have to say that posting my eating habits for the world to see really has helped me out!

Breakfast:

Healthy Life cinnamon bun- 2 pts.

1 c. milk- 2 pts.

Lunch:

Morningstar black bean burger on Healthy Life bun- 3 pts.

carrots- 0 pts.

Snack:

PB&J on lite wheat bread- 3 pts.

Dinner:

Stuffed Pepper- 4 pts.

Broccoli (from Trader Joe’s in a special sauce)- 1 pt.

Snack:

Smoothie- 3 pts. (I left out the banana)

2 Oatmeal Chocolate freezer thingys- 2 pts.

Total Points-20 Flex Points used- 0!

And, I went swimming today, so today was a good day.

Breakfast:  Healthy Life cinnamon bun- 2 pts.

1 c. milk- 2pts.

Lunch: 1/2 chicken breast (leftovers from last night’s dinner)- 3 pts.

Thai rice- 3 pts.

Brussel sprouts- 1 pt.

Snack: 1/2 granola bar- 1 pt.

Dinner:  Chicken Vindaloo (frozen meal from Trader Joe’s)- 6 pts.

Spinach- 0 pts.

Snack:  PB&J on lite wheat bread:  3 pts.

Total Points:  20  Flex Points:  1 

Breakfast- same as yesterday.  This is a daily ritual for me. 4 pts.

Lunch- Chicken salad on a pita- 4 pts.

1/2 can of coke- 2 pts.

Snack- PB and J on lite wheat bread- 3 pts.

Dinner- 1/2 chicken breast (orange breaded chicken)- 3 pts.

Thai rice- 3 pts.

Brussel Sprouts- 1 pt. ( I used oil)

Snack- Starbucks Tall Vanilla Bean Frappuccino- 5 pts.

Total Points Used: 20  Flex points: 5  

Now, I better go to bed because I’m getting hungry!

I have to admit, I haven’t been tracking my points for the past couple of weeks.  This is not good for me, because I easily slip off the wagon this way.  So, I’ve decided I’m going to keep up with my daily points on this blog.  I’m hoping it will hold me accountable, and also give you some ideas for meal choices if you are doing Weight Watchers.

Breakfast:  Healthy Life bun with country crock and 1 tsp. of cinnamon sugar (2 pts.)

1 c. milk (2 pts.)

coffee

Total points: 4

Lunch:  Chicken salad in a pita (4 pts.)

Butternut squash (1 pt.)

Un-sweet tea

Total Points: 5 

Snack:  1 slice of pumpkin bread (3 pts.)

Dinner:  Breaded Tilapia fillet (4 pts.)

Southwestern potatoes (3 pts.)

Spinach

Total Points:  7

Snack:  1 slice of pumpkin bread (3 pts.)

Points Used:  20              Flex Points used:  2