Life is changing....

Things are so busy here. We're getting ready for new jobs & another huge move. At the end of the day, the online food journal is more of a thorn than a help. So, I've got to let it go for now. I might be back someday. Until then, I'm strictly a paper & ink kind of food journalin' gal (as I've done for the past 9 1/2 years). Thanks for reading along for the past 15 months. Good luck to you with whatever your journey might be.

Peace out.

March 19 - Friday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
forgot to eat (no lectures, please)
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=0

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
quinoa 2
boxed veggies 2
grilled shrimp 5
water
water
sub=9

Snack
odwalla bar 4
coffee
sub=4

Dinner
2 sliced of pepperoni pizza 10
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 12


Evening Snack
clementine 1
small apple 1
sub=2

Total today = 27

March 18 - Thursday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 1
yogurt 1
agave 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=3

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
mexican chicken salad 8
sour cream 2
chips 3
salsa 0
sub=13

Snack
banana 2
latte 4
sub=6

Dinner
quinoa 2
steamed veggies 1
butter lemon sauce 1
salad 1
dressing 3
chicken 3
green beans with evoo 1
2 tiny white potatoes 2
sub= 15

Evening Snack
latte 2
sub=2

Total today =39

I also walkd 4.25 miles today! The doc gave me the OK to walk every other day as long as I keep it under 5 miles. I sooooo very badly wanted to run! Ugggg.

March 17 - Wednesday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 1
yogurt 3
blueberries 1
agave 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=6

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
4 egg whites 1.5
veggies & evoo 1
ham 1
cheese 2
2 slices of lite toast 2
sub=7.5

Snack
banana 2
sub=2

Dinner
beef stew 5
whole grain harvest bread 2
giant garden salad 2
dressing 2
sub= 11


Evening Snack
clementine 1
apple 1
sub=2

Total today =28

March 16 - Tuesday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
2 slices of toast 3
jam 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=4

Snack
yogurt 3
steel cut oats 1
blueberries 0
agave nectar 1
sub=5

Lunch
corn chowder 3
hummus 1
crackers 1
sub=5

Snack
latte 3
sub=3

Dinner
beef stew 5
2 slices of whole grain bread 4
jam 1
sub= 10


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today =27

March 15 - Monday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
SC oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
whole grain giant bun 5
honey mustard 1
turkey 4
lettuce 0
fries 1
latte 3
sub=16

Snack
yogurt 3
blueberries 1
honey 1
sub=5

Dinner
pork 3
mashed potatoes 3
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 8


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today =34

March 14 - Sunday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
SC oats 2
pb2 1
agave nectar 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=4

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
popcorn at the movies 5
sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
cheesy chicken sandwich 7
onion rings 4
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 13


Evening Snack
latte 2
sub=2

Total today =25

March 13 - Saturday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
pb2 1
agave nectar 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=4

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
veggie burger patty 1
AST 1
salad 0
dressing 2
crackers 2
hummus 2
sub=8


Snack
banana 2
sub=2

Dinner
pizza, super thin crust with light cheese & veggies 10
salad 0
dressing 2
a slice of BBQ chicken pizza just because 6
sub= 18


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 32

March 12 - Friday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
4 slices light toast 2
jam 2
light margarine 2
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=6

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
mexican corn chowder 6
cheese 2
sour cream 2
water
sub=10

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
brown rice 3
steamed veggies with evoo 1
chinese chicken 5
sub= 9


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 25

March 11 - Thursday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
2 slices light toast 1
jam 1
egg whites 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=3

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
chipotle salad 8
chips 3
salsa 0
water
sub=11

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
chili 4
rice 3
a little more chili 2
a little more rice 2
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 13


Evening Snack
raisin bran with LVSM 5
sub=5

Total today = 32

March 10 - Wednesday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
1/2 an AST 0.5
peanutbutter 0.5
jam 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=2

Snack
skinny vanilla latte x 2 = 4
sub=4

Lunch
1/2 of a grilled chicken salad 5
another skinny vanilla latte 2
sub=2

Snack
coke 3
sub=3

Dinner
grilled fish sandwich 4
cheese 2
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 8


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 19

March 9 - Tuesday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
1/2 an apple 0.5
slice of toast 0.5
peanut butter 2
jam 1
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=4

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
mexican corn chowder 5
sub=5

Snack
half an apple 0.5
cottage cheese 2
sub=2.5

Dinner
subway 6
chips 1
tea 0
sub= 7


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 18.5

March 3 - 8

Leaving for Disney World to run my first half marathon. Won't be food blogging until I get back home. :)

March 2 - Tuesday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
boiled egg 2
coffee
coffee
coffee
Sub=2

Snack
a banana 2
sub=2

Lunch
foot long sub (I ate the whole damn thing!) 12
iced tea 0
light chips 1
sub=13

Snack
skinny vanilla latte 2
sub=2

Dinner
stuffed pepper soup (1c) 2
steamed veggies with cheese sauce 5
sub= 7


Evening Snack
***I've GOT to switch the behavior of snacking on cereal in the evening to snacking on fruit. Have to! Tonight's the night to get this started.***
an apple 1
grapes 1
graped were fuzzy with mold so I had a clementine instead 0.5
small glass of milk 2
sub=3.5

Total today = 29.5

Ran 2 miles for a loosen up run before the half marathon Sunday. :) Walking miles and miles at Disney World starting Thursday morning will keep me loose as well. No stiff legs!

March 1 - Monday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
2 c stuffed pepper soup 4
sub=4

Snack
apple slices 1
yogurt 1
sub=2

Dinner
pepper pasta (without the sausage for me) 6
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 8


Evening Snack
raisin bran 3
LVSM 1
sub=4

Total today = 23

February 28 - Sunday

***Been averaging 30 pts per day....time to cut down a bit considering I've slowed down my training for the half marathon with it being just a week away. Can't keep eating oodles when I'm not running oodles. ***

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
bread 4
butter 2
grilled chicken santa fe salad 6
1/2 a slice of cake 6
sub=18

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
chili 4
salad 0
cheese 1
crackers 2
tea 0
sub= 7


Evening Snack
multigrain cheerios 3
LVSM 1
sub=4

Total today = 34

February 27 - Saturday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
leftover enchiladas from the freezer 6
salad 0
dressing 1
sub=7

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
2 loaded soft tacos 8
sub= 8


Evening Snack
cakes 6
coffee 0
sub=6

Total today = 26

February 26 - Friday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
cheesy eggs 2.5
bacon 1
AST 1
Sub=4.5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
(lunch date with the hubby)
bread stick 3
salad 3
lasagana thingies 6
pasta with plain sauce 4
water 0
sub=16

Snack
skinny latte 2
sub=2

Dinner
grilled chicken 3
giant lettuce salad with broccoli 0
dressing 3
sub= 6


Evening Snack
cake 6
coffee 0
sub=6

Total today = 34.5

February 25 - Thursday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
taco soup 1
boca burger patty 2
AST 1
hummus 2
crackers 2
sub=8

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
shredded cuban beef 5
brown rice 2
salad 0
dressing 2
fajita veggies 1
sub= 10


Evening Snack
multigrain cheerios 3
LVSM 1
sub=4

Total today = 27

February 24 - Wednesday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
chipotle salad 8
dressing 2
tea 0
sub=10

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
spicy bbq beef 5
brown rice 3
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 10


Evening Snack
multigrain cheerios 3
LVSM 1
sub=4

Total today = 29

February 23 - Tuesday

****Woke up STARVING today. Still hungry come 10pm. Not enough snacking today. Not enough protein. Ran 10 miles yesterday. It caught up with me.***

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
veggie taco soup 1
cheese 2
2 slices lite bread 1
mayo 1
sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
turkey 3
steamed veggies 0
orange sauce from crockpot 3
broc. slaw salad 0
dressing 2
1/2 c rice 3
sub= 11


Evening Snack
grapes 1
banana 2
multigrain cheerios 3
LVSM 1
sub=7

Total today = 28

February 22 - Monday

***I ran 10 miles today!!!! Woo-hoo! I earned all 27 of those Points I ate. :) ***

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
chicken fajita filling 5
tortilla chips 6
salsa 0
sour cream 1
water 0
sub=12

Snack
a pack of GU (energy pack for running) 2
sub=2

Dinner
more steel cut oats with peanut butter and agave 5
(tummy is hurting after this evening's run)
banana 2
grapes 1
sub= 8


Evening Snack
sub=

Total today = 27

February 21 - Sunday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
Sub=5

Snack
grapes 1
sub=1

Lunch
leftover pizza casserole 5
sub=5

Snack
banana 2
sub=2

Dinner
coke 3
leftover mashed potatoes 3
leftover veggie chicken stew 3
sub= 9


Evening Snack
a sliver of a black bean brownie 2
coffee 0
sub=2

Total today = 24

February 20 - Saturday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
2 reduced fat breakfast sandwiches made with biscuits eggs, bacon and cheese! 8
coffee
Sub=8

Snack
grapes 1
sub=1

Lunch
leftover mexicali chicken 3
salad 0
dressing 2
sub=5

Snack
coke 3
hummus 2
crackers 2
sub=7

Dinner
a little bit of dip 2
a few crackers 1
a blobber of pizza casserole 2
tea 0
sub= 5


Evening Snack
a big black bean brownie 4
sub=4

Total today = 30

February 19 - Friday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
coffee 0
coffee 0
Sub=5

Snack
grapes 1
sub=1

Lunch
manwich filling 3
salad 0
raw veggies on salad 0
dressing 2
sub=5

Snack
sub=0

Dinner
large chicken breast 5
mexicali veggies from crock pot 2
1/2 c mashed potatoes 2
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 11


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 22

Exercise: 2.5 miles on the elliptical / 1 fast mile running on the treadmill

February 18 - Thursday

***My legs are REALLY feeling yesterday's elliptical workout! Holy smokes! ****

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
boiled egg 2
coffee 0
Sub=2

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
2 c chicken soup 4
sub=4

Snack
hummus 2
crackers 1
apple 2
sub=5

Dinner
AST 1
manwich filling 1.5
oven fries 3
salad 0
raw veggies 0
cheese 2
dressing 2
sub= 9.5


Evening Snack
sour cream triple chocolate frosted brownie!!!! 5
(this brownie will be the highlight of my day lol)
sub=5

Total today = 25.5

February 17 - Wednesday

***I feel a lot better today! Thank God for antibiotics!!!! I actually ran at the gym this evening. Woo-hoo! ****

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
forgot to eat breakfast! EEEK! The 2 hour school delay screwed up my entire schedule for the day.
coffee 0
Sub=0

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
small chili 4
1/2 a grilled chicken burger 3.5
a few fries 1
coke 3
sub=11.5

Snack
skinny vanilla latte 2
sub=2

Pre-run Snack
banana 2
1 tbsp peanut butter 2
sub=4

Dinner
salmon 6
steamed veggies with sauce 2
peas 1
pasta 3
pasta sauce 1
sub= 13


Evening Snack
frosted sour cream brownie 5
sub=5

Total today = 35.5

February 16 - Tuesday (8 year goal weight anniversary!)

***I feel a little better today. Still sick & feeling super exhausted, but better. ****

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
boiled egg 2
coffee 0
Sub=2

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
2 c chicken soup 4
sub=4

Snack
pineapple chunks 2
yogurt 1
granola 1
coffee 0
sub=4

Dinner
AST 1
manwich filling 1.5
hashbrowns 3
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 7.5


Evening Snack
Cosmic cookie (YUM) 6
sub=6

Total today = 23.5

February 15 - Monday

***I'm feeling so wiped out today. My entire head is throbbing & stopped up. I feel like an elephant is sitting on my chest making it difficult to breathe. I'm ready to feel better AND for spring to get here!!!! ****

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
boiled egg 2
coffee 0
Sub=2

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
2 c chicken soup 4
sub=4

Snack
apple slices 2
yogurt 1
granola 1
coffee 0
sub=4

Dinner
skinny mashed potatoes 3
gravy 1
crunchy onion oven fried chicken 5
salad 0
dressing 2
sub= 11


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 21

February 14 - Sunday

***Feeling a little better today. Just a little. I'm ready to be 100% again!***

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus my "banked" & Activity Points saved)

Breakfast
oats 2
brown sugar 1
Sub=3

Snack
sub=0

Lunch
salad 0
boca patty 2
dressing 2
fajita veggies 0
soup 1
sub=5

Snack
pineapple 2
sub=2

Dinner
veggie "chicken" patty 1
AST 1
mayo 1
mustard 0
salad 0
raw veggies 0
dressing 2
cheese 2
baked beans 3
sub= 11


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 21