I'm down another 0.6 pounds this week, bringing my total loss to 11 pounds! I was sure I had gained this week. We had a luncheon for my SIL at Sam Choy's BLC (Breakfast, Lunch and Crab) on Saturday. I had a veggie wrap, but then went nuts on the french fries. Then, we had dinner at my in-laws' on Sunday night. I always eat way too much because my MIL always makes SO MUCH FOOD! You can overeat just by having a little bit of everything. What was on the menu? Spaghetti, garlic bread, ribeye steak, hot dogs, Portuguese sausage, green salad, chips, salsa, boiled peanuts, grilled shrimp, apples and cantaloupe.
I did okay on Monday. I made some chili and rice for dinner (6 points total). Last night, Brian and I both came home late from work. We decided to go to a nearby Japanese restaurant for dinner. I was in the mood for some comfort food and ordered the chicken sukiyaki. It was delicious and the portion was generous. I ate the whole thing! I have no idea how many points it was, but it was chock full of veggies and I passed on the white rice. I'm actually craving it again!
The first step toward becoming a lifetime WW member is to achieve a weight that is within the range for my height (or outside the range with a doctor's note). The "range" they speak of is based on that stupid BMI. At 4 feet 10-1/2 inches, the absolute maximum I can weigh according to the BMI and still be considered "Normal" is about 122 pounds. That's another 15 pounds!!! The last time my weight was down that low was probably in early high school...14 years ago?! Aah, we'll see where I stand once I reach my 10% goal and go from there. :)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Etsy Addict
It's terrible. Here's what I've purchased...all within about 20 minutes. I had been contemplating it for about a week and then, at the urging of Brian to pamper myself, I bought these (not all for me, BTW):
From Etsy seller JPATPURSES (I LOVE her stuff and am a repeat customer)
The listing for this one no longer works so I could only snag this tiny photo...it does not do the fabric justice!
From Etsy seller Momistyle
I am in LOVE with this "Kiku" fabric!
"Tsumami" flower
Fabric-covered buttons that act as ponytail holders!
The listing for this one no longer works so I could only snag this tiny photo...it does not do the fabric justice!
From Etsy seller Momistyle
I am in LOVE with this "Kiku" fabric!
"Tsumami" flower
Fabric-covered buttons that act as ponytail holders!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
A Visual
This is how my weight loss looks to date:
My Weight Chart:
I think that's a pretty good downward trend. :)
My Weight Chart:
I think that's a pretty good downward trend. :)
I've reached a milestone!
As of today, I am 10.4 pounds closer to my goal!!! I really can't believe it. I've got 3.6 more pounds to go until I achieve my first big goal of a 10% weight reduction.
I haven't been updating as often as I said I would. I've been dealing with some personal issues surrounding the 1st anniversary of my Grandma's passing. It's some pretty heavy emotional stuff that I won't get into. I am feeling better, though. I would have normally turned to food for comfort during such a time, but because of WW, I've had to actually deal with my feelings as opposed to eating a cupcake for temporary relief. Pretty interesting stuff.
I lost 0.2 pounds each of my two previous weigh-ins. 0.2 pounds?! It was initially discouraging, but I tried to stay positive. At least it was -0.2 pounds and not +0.2 pounds, right? A loss is still a loss, no matter how you look at it. :)
I was a bit more diligent this week, but I did eat until I was uncomfortable when we took my Grandpa to Ushio-Tei's all-you-can-eat buffet at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort. Somehow, I still managed to lose. Something else I did differently this week? I started eating yogurt again and cut back on the broccoli. I wonder if that had anything to do with it. Maybe I was getting too much fiber from the broccoli? Maybe I wasn't getting enough calcium without the yogurt? Maybe my body just needed a little jump-start by changing up my food? Who knows. :P
Today was the last meeting of my very first 10-week session and I'm down 10.4 pounds. I lost about 1 pound per week! I'm actually quite shocked at the results I've achieved. I went into this with cautious optimism...who am I kidding? I was downright skeptical! But, it has worked. I think I'm also shocked because I haven't "suffered" as much as I thought I would need to in order to lose the weight. This tells me that I'm approaching WW with the right attitude. It's a LIVE-it, NOT a DIE-t! Rather than depriving myself and being overly-restrictive, I'm making changes that I can live with for the long term. I want to be able to sustain this loss once I've reached my ultimate goal (I'd love to get down to 110 pounds, but think I may look malnourished...I'd be ecstatic with 120 pounds).
This is a great way to start my second 10-week session with renewed motivation. Maybe I'll lose another 10 pounds in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
I haven't been updating as often as I said I would. I've been dealing with some personal issues surrounding the 1st anniversary of my Grandma's passing. It's some pretty heavy emotional stuff that I won't get into. I am feeling better, though. I would have normally turned to food for comfort during such a time, but because of WW, I've had to actually deal with my feelings as opposed to eating a cupcake for temporary relief. Pretty interesting stuff.
I lost 0.2 pounds each of my two previous weigh-ins. 0.2 pounds?! It was initially discouraging, but I tried to stay positive. At least it was -0.2 pounds and not +0.2 pounds, right? A loss is still a loss, no matter how you look at it. :)
I was a bit more diligent this week, but I did eat until I was uncomfortable when we took my Grandpa to Ushio-Tei's all-you-can-eat buffet at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort. Somehow, I still managed to lose. Something else I did differently this week? I started eating yogurt again and cut back on the broccoli. I wonder if that had anything to do with it. Maybe I was getting too much fiber from the broccoli? Maybe I wasn't getting enough calcium without the yogurt? Maybe my body just needed a little jump-start by changing up my food? Who knows. :P
Today was the last meeting of my very first 10-week session and I'm down 10.4 pounds. I lost about 1 pound per week! I'm actually quite shocked at the results I've achieved. I went into this with cautious optimism...who am I kidding? I was downright skeptical! But, it has worked. I think I'm also shocked because I haven't "suffered" as much as I thought I would need to in order to lose the weight. This tells me that I'm approaching WW with the right attitude. It's a LIVE-it, NOT a DIE-t! Rather than depriving myself and being overly-restrictive, I'm making changes that I can live with for the long term. I want to be able to sustain this loss once I've reached my ultimate goal (I'd love to get down to 110 pounds, but think I may look malnourished...I'd be ecstatic with 120 pounds).
This is a great way to start my second 10-week session with renewed motivation. Maybe I'll lose another 10 pounds in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Halfway There!
Sorry folks...I've been slacking on the updates.
I gained 1 pound at last week's weigh-in. I think I actually lost last week, but I sabotaged myself by partaking in an "Aloha" luncheon for a co-worker who was leaving the shipyard for greener pastures. I didn't want to be a party-pooper so I ordered the Makino-Chaya fifteen (yes, FIFTEEN!) item bento that everyone was getting. Yikes. Of course, I could have eaten only half and saved the other half for the following day, but I really have ZERO self-control when it comes to Japanese food. The bento included a little bit of everything you could imagine...small quantities, but lots of different items: sushi rice, cone sushi, nishime, azuki bean, shumai, croquette, mochiko chicken, gobo, misoyaki butterfish, fried mahi (I think), shrimp tempura, gyoza...hehe, I forget the rest already!
Anyway, I met a friend for breakfast at the Naupaka Terrace buffet at the Ihilani. Absolutely heavenly! Buffets are this dieter's enemy, but, I really tried to have some self-control. I loaded up on fruits, but still had reasonable portions of breakfast potatoes, chicken-apple sausage, a tiny waffle with fresh berries and creme fraiche (instead of butter and syrup), and I couldn't stay away from the omelet station. I had a bell pepper, mushroom and hint-of-cheese omelet.
Then, we BBQ'd on Saturday and Sunday. Chicken tenders, ribeye, hot dogs, cantaloupe, watermelon, and a veggie platter.
I went waaaaay over on points during the weekend, but was surprisingly diligent during the rest of the week. It must have paid off because....
I "lost" 4.2 pounds this week!!! I say "lost" because I think I actually must have lost some of those 4.2 pounds last week, but it didn't show at weigh-in because I was engorged with Makino-Chaya. :P
It's crazy, but, as I mentioned in a previous post, the more weight I lose, the more afraid I get that I won't be able to keep it off. It's a weird feeling. It's my innate pessimistic attitude rearing its ugly head. I think I'm going to have to start incorporating actual exercise soon. I've lost the weight so far by just tracking and being a bit more active around the house. Some of the members exercise for at least an hour every day of the week at the gym. Hmm, I don't think that's for me, but Brian and I could probably go walking around the neighborhood a few times a week (if it's not raining--we live in Mililani, afterall).
Anyway, my new favorite foods have been fresh, steamed broccoli (0 pts), blueberries (1 pt), Healthy Choice Fudge Bars (only 1 pt) and Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter Popcorn (1 pt for 6.5 cups)! Need to buy more broccoli and blueberries...I'm addicted! The WW challenge for this coming week is to try a fruit or vegetable that you've never had before or haven't eaten in a really long time and report back on it at next week's meeting. I have NO idea what to pick! Need to hit up the supermarket and browse. Any suggestions?!
I gained 1 pound at last week's weigh-in. I think I actually lost last week, but I sabotaged myself by partaking in an "Aloha" luncheon for a co-worker who was leaving the shipyard for greener pastures. I didn't want to be a party-pooper so I ordered the Makino-Chaya fifteen (yes, FIFTEEN!) item bento that everyone was getting. Yikes. Of course, I could have eaten only half and saved the other half for the following day, but I really have ZERO self-control when it comes to Japanese food. The bento included a little bit of everything you could imagine...small quantities, but lots of different items: sushi rice, cone sushi, nishime, azuki bean, shumai, croquette, mochiko chicken, gobo, misoyaki butterfish, fried mahi (I think), shrimp tempura, gyoza...hehe, I forget the rest already!
Anyway, I met a friend for breakfast at the Naupaka Terrace buffet at the Ihilani. Absolutely heavenly! Buffets are this dieter's enemy, but, I really tried to have some self-control. I loaded up on fruits, but still had reasonable portions of breakfast potatoes, chicken-apple sausage, a tiny waffle with fresh berries and creme fraiche (instead of butter and syrup), and I couldn't stay away from the omelet station. I had a bell pepper, mushroom and hint-of-cheese omelet.
Then, we BBQ'd on Saturday and Sunday. Chicken tenders, ribeye, hot dogs, cantaloupe, watermelon, and a veggie platter.
I went waaaaay over on points during the weekend, but was surprisingly diligent during the rest of the week. It must have paid off because....
I "lost" 4.2 pounds this week!!! I say "lost" because I think I actually must have lost some of those 4.2 pounds last week, but it didn't show at weigh-in because I was engorged with Makino-Chaya. :P
It's crazy, but, as I mentioned in a previous post, the more weight I lose, the more afraid I get that I won't be able to keep it off. It's a weird feeling. It's my innate pessimistic attitude rearing its ugly head. I think I'm going to have to start incorporating actual exercise soon. I've lost the weight so far by just tracking and being a bit more active around the house. Some of the members exercise for at least an hour every day of the week at the gym. Hmm, I don't think that's for me, but Brian and I could probably go walking around the neighborhood a few times a week (if it's not raining--we live in Mililani, afterall).
Anyway, my new favorite foods have been fresh, steamed broccoli (0 pts), blueberries (1 pt), Healthy Choice Fudge Bars (only 1 pt) and Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter Popcorn (1 pt for 6.5 cups)! Need to buy more broccoli and blueberries...I'm addicted! The WW challenge for this coming week is to try a fruit or vegetable that you've never had before or haven't eaten in a really long time and report back on it at next week's meeting. I have NO idea what to pick! Need to hit up the supermarket and browse. Any suggestions?!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Chugging along!
I'm 0.2 pounds away from 5 pounds lost! Yipee! I'm shocked, really. I would have been thrilled with maintaining after the 4th of July I had! Yikes...I totally went overboard and even made myself sick from buffalo wings. :P
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
It moved again!
I lost another 1.2 pounds this past week!
I still feel like my moods are better. Again, I'm not sure if that's coinciding with work stresses, but I even have a better outlook at work. Things that I'd normally have a meltdown about aren't as upsetting to me.
I've noticed that my gut is shrinking and my jeans are getting loser in the thigh areas!
My digestion has been great. I kind of assumed that my eczema would improve if I began to eat better. No such luck just yet. :( I'm still itchy. The summer heat is not helping.
My energy level is slightly lower this week, but, without getting into details, there's a perfectly good reason for that. :)
I'm surprised at how much I used to NOT do before WW. The mere fact that I'm planning meals ahead of time and preparing healthy snacks for the following day has increased my daily activity level quite a bit.
I'm really surprised that I don't feel deprived. Don't get me wrong, I'm not eating like I used to, but, to be honest, I really don't miss it that much. I ate chili for dinner last week, spaghetti with meat sauce over the weekend, and chicken katsu (all homemade) last night. I'm just controlling my portion size and cutting back on my white rice consumption--I'm struggling to let go of it completely!
I sometimes find myself wondering if I'll be able to keep this up. The progress I'm making is kind of scary, if that makes any sense to anyone. I'm excited about the changes I'm seeing, but I'm also worried I won't be able to maintain it.
When I start to feel overwhelmed, I try to step back and remind myself to take all of this one day at a time.
I still feel like my moods are better. Again, I'm not sure if that's coinciding with work stresses, but I even have a better outlook at work. Things that I'd normally have a meltdown about aren't as upsetting to me.
I've noticed that my gut is shrinking and my jeans are getting loser in the thigh areas!
My digestion has been great. I kind of assumed that my eczema would improve if I began to eat better. No such luck just yet. :( I'm still itchy. The summer heat is not helping.
My energy level is slightly lower this week, but, without getting into details, there's a perfectly good reason for that. :)
I'm surprised at how much I used to NOT do before WW. The mere fact that I'm planning meals ahead of time and preparing healthy snacks for the following day has increased my daily activity level quite a bit.
I'm really surprised that I don't feel deprived. Don't get me wrong, I'm not eating like I used to, but, to be honest, I really don't miss it that much. I ate chili for dinner last week, spaghetti with meat sauce over the weekend, and chicken katsu (all homemade) last night. I'm just controlling my portion size and cutting back on my white rice consumption--I'm struggling to let go of it completely!
I sometimes find myself wondering if I'll be able to keep this up. The progress I'm making is kind of scary, if that makes any sense to anyone. I'm excited about the changes I'm seeing, but I'm also worried I won't be able to maintain it.
When I start to feel overwhelmed, I try to step back and remind myself to take all of this one day at a time.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Palm Tree Moved!
I had my weigh-in today and was pleasantly surprised to learn that I lost 2.6 pounds this past week!!! :D I would write more, but I need to have a snack. I'm getting hungry....
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
WW 1:1
I thought it might be fun to share what I've eaten with you all. Here's what I ate during Week 1 Day 1, along with their points:
Breakfast
Plain Instant Oatmeal, 1 packet (2)
Coffee (0--I think this is what did me in on the first day. I've since decided to lay off the coffee)
Equal sweetener (0)
Non-dairy creamer, 1 Tbsp. (1)
Lunch
Lean Cuisine (6--can't remember which flavor)
Leftover Chicken Salad, ~2 Tbsp. (1--I was desperately hungry!)
At-Work Snack
Mixed Vegetables (0)
Edamame, 5.5 oz. with shells (2)
Dinner
Homemade Chili, 1/2 c. (4)
Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 c. (3)
After-Dinner Snack
After going to see "The Hangover", we went to Zippy's since Brian hadn't had dinner yet. In the land of Portuguese Bean Soup and Plate Lunch, I ordered:
Fruit Salad, couple of pieces each of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries (2)
Tossed Salad, greens + mushrooms (0)
Ginger-Sesame Dressing, 1 Tbsp. (1)
Points Target = 19
Points Total = 21
Points Balance = -2 (I went 2 points over my limit for the day)
Breakfast
Plain Instant Oatmeal, 1 packet (2)
Coffee (0--I think this is what did me in on the first day. I've since decided to lay off the coffee)
Equal sweetener (0)
Non-dairy creamer, 1 Tbsp. (1)
Lunch
Lean Cuisine (6--can't remember which flavor)
Leftover Chicken Salad, ~2 Tbsp. (1--I was desperately hungry!)
At-Work Snack
Mixed Vegetables (0)
Edamame, 5.5 oz. with shells (2)
Dinner
Homemade Chili, 1/2 c. (4)
Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 c. (3)
After-Dinner Snack
After going to see "The Hangover", we went to Zippy's since Brian hadn't had dinner yet. In the land of Portuguese Bean Soup and Plate Lunch, I ordered:
Fruit Salad, couple of pieces each of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries (2)
Tossed Salad, greens + mushrooms (0)
Ginger-Sesame Dressing, 1 Tbsp. (1)
Points Target = 19
Points Total = 21
Points Balance = -2 (I went 2 points over my limit for the day)
Update!
Okay, so I haven't been as religious with the updates as I had hoped to. But, I promise to get better.
Things are going better than expected so far. Day 1 was SUPER HARD as you can tell from my last post. :P I think my body was going into shock and I wasn't very well prepared with snacks.
I've noticed a few changes to my energy level, mood and overall well-being, all positive. :)
I assumed that since I'd be eating less food/healthier food, I'd have less energy. Strangely enough, I've felt pretty darn good this week. I'm not nearly as tired/sluggish as I usually am. It's difficult to explain....
My mood has also been better. I feel more positive than I've felt in a really long time. This change in mood has coincided with a slow week at work and my boss being out, but I think the fact that I'm doing something positive for myself must have something to do with it.
My digestion has greatly improved! It's not uncommon for me to have indigestion and an upset bowel (TMI!). I also haven't had a migraine in about a week (also unusual).
Being on the program hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be. I won't lie and say I'm never hungry, but at least now when I think I'm hungry, I actually take the time to think about it and make some educated food choices. Am I really hungry or do I just need to drink a little water? Should I have some carrots or a cupcake? The awareness has been great. I'm mostly still eating what I'd normally eat, but I'm keeping my portion sizes in check and am trying to incorporate filling snacks into my days.
Tomorrow is my first weigh-in! I'm excited. Even if it turns out I haven't lost any weight this first week, I know I'm doing the right thing by sticking with it. Hopefully the weight loss ticker will have moved a bit come this time tomorrow!
Things are going better than expected so far. Day 1 was SUPER HARD as you can tell from my last post. :P I think my body was going into shock and I wasn't very well prepared with snacks.
I've noticed a few changes to my energy level, mood and overall well-being, all positive. :)
I assumed that since I'd be eating less food/healthier food, I'd have less energy. Strangely enough, I've felt pretty darn good this week. I'm not nearly as tired/sluggish as I usually am. It's difficult to explain....
My mood has also been better. I feel more positive than I've felt in a really long time. This change in mood has coincided with a slow week at work and my boss being out, but I think the fact that I'm doing something positive for myself must have something to do with it.
My digestion has greatly improved! It's not uncommon for me to have indigestion and an upset bowel (TMI!). I also haven't had a migraine in about a week (also unusual).
Being on the program hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be. I won't lie and say I'm never hungry, but at least now when I think I'm hungry, I actually take the time to think about it and make some educated food choices. Am I really hungry or do I just need to drink a little water? Should I have some carrots or a cupcake? The awareness has been great. I'm mostly still eating what I'd normally eat, but I'm keeping my portion sizes in check and am trying to incorporate filling snacks into my days.
Tomorrow is my first weigh-in! I'm excited. Even if it turns out I haven't lost any weight this first week, I know I'm doing the right thing by sticking with it. Hopefully the weight loss ticker will have moved a bit come this time tomorrow!
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