Journal 9/22/02 - 9/28/02 - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Rabbit · 09-22-2002, 02:08 PM

SUNDAY 9/22/02

EXERCISE
10 minutes elliptical
10 minutes bike
10 minutes walk

BREAKFAST
oatmeal
bacon

BRUNCH
eggs
whole grain toast
sausage

SNACK
tortilla chips

DINNER
grilled salmon
salad

SNACK
skinny cow

ACTICITY = 2
WATER = 8
VEGGIES = 2

FRUIT = 0

REFLECTIONS ~ really low on veggies & fruit today. Ate too many tortilla chips. Must do better at that!

Rabbit

Rabbit · 09-23-2002, 12:29 PM

MONDAY 9/23/02

WEIGH IN DAY ~ lost one pound

EXERCISE
17 minute bike
2+ mile walk
weights

BREAKFAST
oatmeal
sausage

LUNCH
salad
parmesan
ham
cheese
bread
tortilla chips

DINNER
taco salad - yummy!

SNACK
popcorn

ACTIVITY = 4
WATER - 8
VEGGIES = 6
FRUIT = 1

REFLECTIONS ~ fruit it still a problem, as are tortilla chips. the taco salad was great. went over a few points today.

lizzard_h · 09-23-2002, 12:52 PM

I need to start journaling on the weekends!! I did good Fri night and Sunday but not so good on Saturday. Rabbit, I like the way you reflect on how you've done each day. I'm gonna try and do that too.

MONDAY

EXERCISE:
30 min elliptical
15 min climbing system
30 min weights
5 min stretching
30 min jog outside after work

BREAKFAST:
ff sf yogurt -2
banana -2
water -0

LUNCH:
soup -2
sandwich -4
watermelon -2
kudos bar -2
diet pepsi -0

DINNER:
watermelon -1
salad -5
3 med size meatballs -6
1/3 cup pasta -1
water
16 oz skim strawberry milk -5

32 pts. Reflection: I felt really alert and good all day. I ate the extra meatball cuz I thought the extra protein was needed after all the exercise I did.

lizzard_h · 09-24-2002, 08:00 AM

TUESDAY

My butt is dragging low today but I still managed to have a great workout. I'll be going to sleep early tonite!!

EXERCISE:
5 min versa climber
50 min weights
20 min bike
5 min stretching

BREAKFAST:
pbj -4
water -0
ff sf yogurt -2

LUNCH:
sandwich -4
soup -2
watermelon -2
diet dew -0
snickers -7 (my 1 candybar for the month)

DINNER:
lf crackers -1
lf sour cream -1
spaghetti & meatballs -10
water

33 pts.

lizzard_h · 09-25-2002, 08:28 AM

WEDNESDAY

EXERCISE:
30 min elliptical
5 min rowing
10 min climbing system
15 min weights
5 min stretching
20 min walk

BREAKFAST:
pb&j -4
water -0

LUNCH:
Subway sandwich -10 (I thought I was being good)

soup -2
diet pepsi -0

SNACK:
kudos bar -2
watermelon -1

DINNER:
chicken breast -3
steamed veggies -1
2 pcs lf bread -1
2 glasses wine -4

28 pts -- Reflection: Feeling much better. I'm happy I was able to eat lite for dinner and stay within my pts (even with the wine).

Also happy I walked the dog -- I enjoy that a lot so I need to do it every night (she loves it too!!).

Rabbit · 09-25-2002, 12:27 PM

Liz - I like your idea to have one candy bar/month!

TUESDAY 9/24/02

EXERCISE
2+ mile walk
17 minute bike
weights
1 hr water aerobics

BREAKFAST
egg
bread

LUNCH
salad
parmesan
ham
cheese
bread
tortilla chips - but not as many!!

DINNER
minestrone

SNACK
skinny cow

Activity = 8
Water = 8
Veggies = 5
Fruit = 0

REFLECTIONS ~ pretty good day. Stayed within points, got a ton of exercise, didn't eat as many tortilla chips. No fruit still.

Rabbit · 09-25-2002, 12:28 PM

WEDNESDAY 9/25/02

EXERCISE
2+ mile walk
15 minutes bike
weights

BREAKFAST
egg
whole grain toast

LUNCH
salad
parmesan
tortilla chips

DINNER
chicken fajitas

SNACK
popcorn
more tortilla chips

ACTIVITY = 4
WATER = 8
VEGGIES = 5
FRUIT = 0

REFLECTIONS ~ I have a weakness for salty tortilla chips at the moment. Didn't actually eat many at the restaurant, they were not as good as the ones at home. Need to work on the fruit still.

Rabbit

TechAlum · 09-25-2002, 06:36 PM

I thought I'd join you so that I'm responsible to someone else. My goal for this week is to stay w/in points and drink at least 48 oz water. When I succeed I'll add stuff.

WEDNESDAY 9/25/02

EXERCISE

BREAKFAST
english muffin - 2
2% chedder cheese - 3
diet Coke - 0

LUNCH
Smart Ones - Chicken Penne - 6
Apple - 1
H2O - 0

SNACK (s)
WW 2 pt bar - 2
Tortilla chips - 3
Salsa - 0

DINNER
Tequila Shrimp w/rice - 7
Salad - 0
Dressing - 1
Wine - 3

Activity = 0
Water = 64
Veggies = 3.5
Fruit = 1
Total Pts = 28

REFLECTIONS ~ Well I met my goals for toaday. On to day number 2

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LA Hopeful · 09-25-2002, 08:49 PM

still no exercise

BREAKFAST
kashi cereal + skim milk

LUNCH
fat free bologna sandwich
WOW ruffles

SNACK
WOW ruffles
fat free onion dip

DINNER
not sure.. some kind of angel hair pasta with some spinach, tomatoes, garlic, olives.. mom calls it "flying by the seat of her pants"

2 slices of laaaaaaaarge bread
probably 2 tbs of smart balance butter (it's supposed to lower your cholesterol!)

liz - what subway sandwich was 10 points????

lizzard_h · 09-26-2002, 07:47 AM

THURSDAY

LA, I had the roasted chicken (6 pts) but then got cheese (2 pts) and the spicy sauce (2 pts).

EXERCISE:
5 min bike
40 min weights
20 min treadmill
5 min stretching
25 min walk

BREAKFAST:
ff sf yogurt -2
pbj -4
water -0

LUNCH:
soup -2
sandwich -4
watermelon -2
diet pepsi -0

SNACK:
popcorn -4
water -0

DINNER:
pork chop -5
green beans -0
lf mac & cheese -5
glass of wine -2
8 oz skim milk -2

32 pts. Reflection: I felt very energetic. I'm really starting to think about things before I eat and drink them -- weighing the decision if I really want it or not. It's like I'm getting a clearer picture.

Rabbit · 09-26-2002, 10:47 AM

Welcome to all the journalers!!

Note - I have noticed recently that I take longer to realize I am full than other people. Maybe my trigger is off?? If I realize this and take it into account, it could be an important key for me to succeed.

THURSDAY 9/26/02

EXERCISE
none! sat in dentist chair.

BREAKFAST
oatmeal
little link sausage, 1

LUNCH
salad
parmesan
walnuts

SNACK
tootsie pop

DINNER
lean cuisine
peas

SNACK
popcorn
skinny cow, 2

Activity = 4
Water = 9
Veggies = 7
Fruit = 0

REFLECTIONS ~ the first skinny cow tasted so good I had 2.

TechAlum · 09-26-2002, 08:45 PM

THURSDAY 9/26/02

EXERCISE
35 min Walk (the dog was happy)

BREAKFAST
None

LUNCH
2 slices LC pizza - 10
crazy bread - 2
Diet Coke - 0

SNACK
LF town house (12) - 1.5
cheese (1.5 oz) - 4.5
Wine - 2

DINNER
Pork Chop - 6
Potatoes - 4
Salad - 0
Dressing - 1

Activity = 2
Water = 59 oz
Veggies = 2
Fruit = 0
Total Pts = 31

REFLECTIONS ~ Well I met my goals for toaday, though I need to eat breakfast when I'm home, or I grab what's handy (ie pizza). Oh well, on to day #3

.

lizzard_h · 09-27-2002, 07:45 AM

FRIDAY

EXERCISE:
45 min treadmill (5K in 33:05)
10 min weights
5 min stretching
5 min laying on floor wishing I didn't have to go to work

BREAKFAST:
ff sf yogurt -2
pb&j -4
water -0

LUNCH:
bbq beef sandwich -7
chips -5
diet pepsi -0
kudos bar -2

SNACK:
watermelon -1

Rabbit · 09-27-2002, 10:50 AM

FRIDAY 9/27/02

EXERCISE
2+ mile walk
11 minute bike
weights

BREAKFAST
1/2 egg cheese sausage croissant

OK - leaving for the weekend for the big birthday bash. Will try to behave myself.

Rabbit

LA Hopeful · 09-27-2002, 07:26 PM

still no excercise, but i'll be moving (again!) on saturday so that should take care of that.

BREAKFAST
ff yoplait
1 slice of toast

LUNCH
2 veggie burgers
WOW ruffles

SNACK
quite a few grapes

DINNER
probably turkey sandwich and home baked fries (no oil!). not sure yet but i'm leaving tonight so i wanted to finish up before i go