November 23 - Monday (new tracking week)

***I'm keeping it ultra low today because I know we're going to have big greasy cheeseburgers again at Five Guys tomorrow for dinner. I'm going to split a burger with someone (anyone!). Plus, I won't run again until Thursday morning. So I'll need to make up for the lack of exercise.***

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus the extra 35 weekly WPA)

Breakfast
steel cut oats 1
agave nectar 0.5
boiled egg whites 1
sub=2.5

Snack
small banana 1
Sub=1

Lunch
boca patty 2
AST 1
lettuce 0
onion 0
can of WW soup 2
Sub=5

Snack
apple 2
sub=2


Dinner
sloppy joe filling 2
AST 1
big salad 0
dressing 2
lots of chopped up fresh veggies 1
pop chips 2
sub=8


Evening Snack
coffee
sub=0

Total today = 18.5

November 22 - Sunday

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus the extra 35 weekly WPA)

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

Snack
Sub=0

Lunch
3 cream cheese jalapeno roll ups 9
jalapeno jelly 1
salsa 0
Sub=10


Snack
white chicken chili 4
corn bread 2
sub=6


Dinner
pork tenderloin 2
tiny bit of mashed potatoes 2
tiny bit of dressing 2
big salad 0
dressing 1
sub=7


Evening Snack
coffee
sub=0

Total today = 28

November 21 - Saturday

***OK, my parents are in town. This is total vacation time for my family, and I plan on living it up....to a point.***

Daily Target= 18-23 daily (plus the extra 35 weekly WPA)

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


Snack
Sub=0

Lunch
leftover pasta stuff 4
salad 0
dressing 1
chips 2
hummus 2
Sub=9


Snack
some samples at costco 2
sub=2


Dinner
white chicken chili 6
cornbread 4
butter 1
sub=11


Evening Snack
lemon cake 5
coffee
sub=5

Total today = 32

Ran 2.8 miles in 30 minutes

November 20 - Friday

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
steel cut oats 2
PB2 1
agave nectar 1
sub=4


Snack
Sub=0

Lunch
????
Sub=?


Snack
sub=0


Dinner
2 slices of pizza 10
big salad 0
dressing 2
sub=12


Evening Snack
chocolate caramel coffee 2
sub=2

Total today = ???

November 19 - Thursday

Daily Target= 18-23

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


Snack
Sub=0

Lunch
3/4 veggie sub 8
light chips 1
Sub=9


Snack
sub=0


Dinner
buffalo chicken meat loaf 5
mashed potatoes 3
big salad 0
dressing 1
sub=9


Evening Snack
chocolate caramel coffee 2
sub=2

Total today =25

November 18 - Wednesday

Daily Target= 18-23

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


Snack
Sub=0

Lunch
pinto beans 6
salad 0
dressing 1
Sub=7


Snack
banana 2
sub=2


Dinner
***I got lazy & didn't want to cook dinner so we had a D.I.Y. night of leftovers instead***
leftover curried potatoes 4
leftover chicken breast 3
leftover steamed veggies 0
cream cheese 1
sub=8


Evening Snack
coffee
cheerios 2
LVSM 1
sub=3

Total today =25

Activity: ran 2.5 miles in 27 minutes!

November 17 - Tuesday

Daily Target= 18-23

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


Snack
Sub=0

Lunch
black bean soup 1
1 AST 1
oven roasted turkey 2
lettuce, onion, tomato 0
mustard 0
Sub=4


Snack
banana 2 (we have a ton of bananas that need to be eaten if you are wondering why I'm eating so many! lol)
string cheese 1
sub=3


Dinner
1 c ww pasta 3
1/4 c light alfredo sauce 2
steamed broccoli 0
2 oz roasted chicken breast 2
salad 0
dressing 2
sub=9


Evening Snack
coffee with chocolate caramel creamer (YUM!!!) 2
sub=2

Total today =23

November 16 - Monday (new tracking week)

***This ended up being a REALLY hungry day for me. I kept the snacks healthy, though. Lots of fruit paired with protein. ***

Daily Target= 18-23

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


Snack
banana 2
Sub=2

Lunch
black bean soup 1
an orange 1
half an apple 1
Sub=3


Snack
hummus 2
crackers 2
banana 2
sub=6


Dinnner
curried pork chop 3
potatoes 2
salad 0
dressing 3
sub=8


Evening Snack
coffee with chocolate caramel creamer (YUM!!!) 2
banana 2
pb2 1
1/2 an apple 1
sub=6

Total today =30

November 15 - Sunday

Daily Target= 18-23

Brunch
eggs 3
3 blueberry pancakes 6
maple syrup 2
hashbrowns 2
sub=13


Afternoon Snack
banana 2
Sub=2


Dinner
steamed veggies 0
quinoa 4
stir fry beef with sesame oil 4
sub=8


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today =23

November 14 - Saturday

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
cheesy eggs 2.5
AST 1
2 ultra thin slices of bacon 1
sub=4.5


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
black bean soup 2
wg bread 2
bbq chicken salad 12
sub= 16


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0


Dinner
pinto beans 4
veggie soup 0
sub=4


Evening Snack
popcorn 1
sub=1

Total today =25.5

November 13 - Friday

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
2 pancakes 4
2 tbsp maple syrup 2
4 ultra thin slices of bacon 2
cheesy eggs 2.5
sub=10.5


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
***we went to Five Guys for the first time ever***
lots of coke 50
a big greasy double cheeseburger with bacon (and some lettuce) 50
cajun fries 50
sub= 150


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0


Dinner
a big bowl of raisin bran with LVSM 5
water
water
water
sub=5


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 4,371 (that's what it feels like)

November 12 - Thursday

***Have you ever had "one of those days"? Today is THAT day for me. It started off with no breakfast.....then a day of standing (which kills my foot!)....then lunch with the hubs at Ruby Tuesday...then parent teacher conferences....forgot I had milk and eggs in my trunk.....sigh.

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
sub=0


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
ruby tuesday salad bar & white chicken chili 14
ice water 0
sub= 14


Afternoon Snack
water
water
water
McDonald;s coffee 0
Sub=0


Dinner
pinto beans with beef 8
cornbread biscuits 12
water
water
water
sub=8


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today = 34

November 11 - Wednesday

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
oatmeal 2
agave nectar 1
cinnamon 0
scrambled egg whites 0
sub=3


Snack
1/2 an apple 1
Sub=1


Lunch
2 c minestrone soup 4
parmesan cheese 1
grilled cheese AST 3
sub= 8


Afternoon Snack
hummus 1
crackers 1
Sub=2


Dinner
roasted red pepper turkey breast "steaks" 4
skinny mashed potatoes (printable recipe for this dish coming soon!) 4
peas & corn in butter basil sauce 1
water
water
water
sub=9


Evening Snack
an orange 1
hot tea 0
sub=1

Total today = 24

Activity= run 3 miles (w1/d3 of training for the HM)

November 10 - Tuesday

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
AST 1
cheesy eggs 2.5
sub=3.5


Snack
water
water
Sub=0


Lunch
3 c minestrone soup 6
parmesan cheese 1
apple slices 1
sub= 8


Afternoon Snack
hummus 1
crackers 1
Sub=2


Dinner
1 c rice with evoo 5
steamed mixed veggies 2
water
water
water
sub=7


Evening Snack
mini microwave cake 4.5
coffee 0
sub=4.5

Total today = 25

Activity= a WATP with Leslie 2 mile DVD (this is cross training day)

November 9 - Monday (new tracking week)

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
AST 1
cheesy eggs 2.5
sub=3.5


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
AST 1
boca patty 2
lettuce, onion, bell pepper slivers 0
mustard 0
1 c corn chowder 3
sub= 6


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0


Dinner
1 c WW pasta 3
grilled veggies with evoo 0
light alfredo sauce 2
salad 0
dressing 2
water
water
water
sub=7


Evening Snack
yogurt 3
honey 1
dred mixed fruit 1
coffee 0
sub=5

Total today = 21.5

Activity= ran 3 miles

November 8 - Sunday

Daily Target= 18-23

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


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
taco salad 6
1/4 of a bacon cheeseburger 3
plain baked potato 3
iced tea 0
sub= 12


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0


Dinner
3 veggie meatballs 2
spaghetti sauce 0
parmesan cheese 1
salad 0
corn & peas with basil sauce 1
leftover steamed veggies 0
water
water
water
sub=4


Evening Snack
an orange 1
sub=1

Total today = 22

Activity= walked 3 miles with friends

November 7 - Saturday

Today is a new day......

Daily Target= 18-23

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


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
1 c wendy's chili (homemade) 2
1 slice WG bread 2
hummus 2
fiber crackers 2
water
water
sub= 8


Afternoon Snack
a coke 4
Sub=4


Dinner
1 slice (of pizza LC family size pizza) 2.5
a giant salad with parmesan cheese 2
2 tbsp light ranch dressing 2
broccoli with cheese sauce 3
leftover steamed veggies 0
water
water
sub=9.5


Evening Snack
an orange 1
sub=1

Total today= 27.5

Activity= ran 1/2 a mile with my 11 year old :)

November 6 - Friday

***I haven't been running all week, so today it's a goal to do so before dinner.***

***Update: I didn't run. I also gave into some cravings I had. Thank goodness tomorrow is a new day.****

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
scrambled egg whites with onion & peppers 1
4 corn tortillas 2
salsa 0
sub=3


Snack
an apple 2
cheese stick 1
Sub=3


Lunch
chipotle salad 8
(no chips today....I cannot "afford it this time")
iced tea
water
water
sub= 8


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0


Dinner
veggie sub with bacon 10
light chips 1
coke 3
water
water
sub=14


Evening Snack
pumpkin bread (yum!) 8
1 c ice cream 8
sub=16

Total today= 44

November 5 - Thursday

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
agave nectar 1
steel cut oatmeal 2
1 tbsp peanut butter 2
sub=5


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
black bean soup 2
1/2 a med. veggie sandwich 6
a tiny apple that really was too small to even count, but I'm gonna count it anyway 'cuz that's how I roll 1
coffee
water
water
sub= 9


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0


Dinner
pizza burger 8
dressing 2
another pizza burger patty with cheese & veggies (no bun this time) 6
salad 0
water
water
sub=16


Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today= 30

November 4 - Wednesday

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
cheesy eggs 2.5
2 slices of toast 4
salsa 0
sub=6.5


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
2 cups mexican corn chowder 6
chip crumbled on top 1
water
water
sub= 7


Afternoon Snack
1/2 an apple 1
hummus 1
crackers 1
Sub=3


Dinner
***The kids are having company for dinner, and hot dogs are on the menu. I sooo don't want hot dogs. ***
dressing 2
salad 0
2 potstickers leftover 2
leftover steamed veggies 0
1 cup corn chowder 3
water
water
sub=7

Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today= 23.5

November 3 - Tuesday

***This was a "hungry" day. At least I snacked on healthy stuff instead of the leftover Halloween candy & cupcakes. lol ***

Daily Target= 18-23

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


Snack
1/2 a banana leftover from my daughter's smoothie 1
Sub=1


Lunch
hummus 2
crackers 2
salad 0
dressing that I made and ended up hating 1
2 cups bean soup 2
water
water
sub= 7


Afternoon Snack
banana 2
peanut butter 2
Sub=4


Dinner
sweet & sour chicken 2
steamed veggies 0
spring rolls 3
potstickers 5
water
water
sub=10

Evening Snack
raisin bran 3
lvsm 1
1/2 an apple 1
sub=5

Total today= 32

November 2 - Monday (new tracking week)

***No more vacation for me. Time to start following Weight Watchers instead of Vacation Watchers. :) ***

Daily Target= 18-23 or 1,200-1,550

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


Snack
banana 2
Sub=2


Lunch
chipotle salad 8
iced tea 0
sub= 8


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0

Dinner
1 serving of buffalo chicken meat loaf 5
1/2 c hashbrowns 2
lettuce 0
carrot 1
bell peppers 0
dressing 2
water
water
sub= 10

Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today= 25 (? calories total)

November 1 - Sunday

***AGAIN....I didn't have time to count calories today, only WWPs. Probably will be that way all weekend since we have company in town. This is basically "vacation" for me. I certainly could have done worse. The important thing is to keep tracking even on the days you'd rather not!!! Mission accomplished. This is why I've kept those 80 pounds off for almost 8 years. :) ***

Daily Target= 18-23 or 1,200-1,550

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
egg whites 2
turkey 2
spinach, onion, tomatoes 0
biscuit 6
oatmeal 2
brown sugar 2
sub=14


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
mexican corn chowder 3
tortilla chips 1
hummus 1
pineapple 2
sub= 7


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0

Dinner
coke 2
salad 0
mixed grilled veggies with evoo 2
a few fries off Riley's plate 1
water
water
sub= 5

Evening Snack
halloween candy (4 pc) 8
sub=8

Total today= 34 (? calories total)

October 31 - Saturday

***I didn't have time to count calories today, only WWPs. Probably will be that way all weekend since we have company in town. This is basically "vacation" for me. I certainly could have done worse. The important thing is to keep tracking even on the days you'd rather not!!! Mission accomplished. This is why I've kept those 80 pounds off for almost 8 years. :) ***

Daily Target= 18-23 or 1,200-1,550

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


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
mexican corn chowder 6
tortilla chips 3
cheese 1
sub= 10


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0

Dinner
beer 3
beer 3
pizza 6
2 cosmic health nut cookies (but no halloween candy!) 12
water
water
sub= 24

Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today= 40 (? calories total)

October 30 - Friday

***I didn't have time to count calories today, only WWPs. Probably will be that way all weekend since we have company in town.***

Daily Target= 18-23 or 1,200-1,550

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
banana 2
sub=2


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
chipotle salad 8
chips 2
iced tea 0
sub= 10


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0

Dinner
veggie fajitas 1
tortilla 2
sour cream 1
chips 4
2 margaritas (YUM) 10
water
water
sub= 18

Evening Snack
graeters ice cream 10
sub=10

Total today= 40 (? calories total)

October 29 - Thursday

Daily Target= 18-23 or 1,200-1,550

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
steel cut oats 2
2 tbsp peanut butter 4
agave nectar 1
sub=7


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
????
water
water
water
sub= ??


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0

Dinner
wendy's homemade chili 2
1/2 a large baked potato 3
cheese 2
big salad 0
dressing 2
water
water
sub= 9

Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today= ? (? calories total)

October 28 - Wednesday

Daily Target= 18-23 or 1,200-1,550

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
2 slices 8 grain toast 4
2 tbsp peanut butter 4
1 apple 2
sub=8


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
1 c chicken soup 3
4 corn tortillas 2
refried beans 1
cheese 1
lettuce 0
taco sauce 0
water
water
water
sub= 7


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0

Dinner
boca patty 2
lite bun 1
lettuce and onion 0
ketchup & mustard 0
waffle fries 3
steamed cheesy veggies 2
water
water
sub= 8

Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today= 25 (1355 calories total)

October 27 - Tuesday

Daily Target= 18-23 or 1,200-1,550

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
2 slices 8 grain toast 4
1 tbsp peanut butter 2
1 apple 2
sub=8


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
1 c chicken soup 3
4 corn tortillas 2
refried beans 1
cheese 1
lettuce 0
taco sauce 0
water
water
water
sub= 7


Afternoon Snack
Sub=0

Dinner
boca patty 2
lite bun 1
lettuce and onion 0
ketchup & mustard 0
waffle fries 3
steamed cheesy veggies 2
water
water
sub= 8

Evening Snack
sub=0

Total today= 23 (1355 calories total)

October 26 - Monday (new tracking week)

*** Back to 18 - 23 today. I know I can do it. ****

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
sub=0


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
1 c chicken soup 3
side salad 0
dressing 2
apple 2
hummus and crackers (just a bite) 1
water
water
water
sub= 8


Afternoon Snack
banana 2
pb2 (check it out at www.bellplantation.com) 1
Sub=3

Dinner
4 corn tortillas 2
shredded mexican crockpot chicken 2
refried beans 1
lettuce 0
broccoli slaw 0
onion 0
salsa 0
giant salad 0
dressing 2
about 4 tortilla chips 1
water
water
sub= 8

Evening Snack
coffee
coffee
water
water
water (so thirsty from running & I'll probably pee the bed because if it lol)
sub=0

Total today= 19

Activity = ran 4.18 miles this beautiful fall day!

October 25 - Sunday

***I've had WAY too many 30'ish Point days this week. Time to get serious before the slope gets too slippery. Enough is enough.***

Daily Target= 18-23

Breakfast
coffee
coffee
coffee
steel cut oats 2
1 tbsp peanut butter 2
agave nectar 1
sub=5


Snack
Sub=0


Lunch
1 c chicken soup 3
2 slices of milton's bread 4
roast beef 2
spicy mustard 0
lettuce 0
american cheese 2
1/2 an apple 1
water
water
water
sub= 12


Afternoon Snack
crackers 3
hummus 3
Sub=6

Dinner
peas & corn with butter basil sauce 1
broccoli with cheese 0
salad 0
dressing 2
veggie meat balls 2
turkey chili 1
2 tbsp cheese 1
water
water
sub= 7

Evening Snack
mini snicker bar 1 (why did I eat this? I don't even like them!)
water with lime 0
1/2 an apple 1
sub=2

Total today= 32

Activity = steam cleaned carpets & shopped all day (I never stopped moving & I'm soooooo tired!)