The Thin Side

Writing a food plan for a week is easy, once you do it once, you can copy and paste the previous weeks plan in and then adjust it. Change the dates and plan for the week and do the shopping.I didn’t follow last weeks plan as well as I would like to.  I have a long week ahead of me and I did plan dinners for the week yesterday morning.

- I’ve been writing down my food in a small book I’m carrying around and then transferring it into my on line food and activity diary at fitday.com.  Sometimes I can’t always follow my plan.  something comes up and I have to deal with it – good or bad.  writing down my food has worked really well.  It gives me the awareness of how much and when I’m eating.  I can’t give in to the urges of thinking I need something or want something.  I have to think about it first!

Monday – Sept 27, 2010

Breakfast (6:30 am): homemade egg mcmuffin w/ ham & swiss

Snack (10 am): apple

Lunch (3pm ): chicken & swiss sandwich w/ cucumbers and carrots

Snack (3pm): apple

Dinner (6 pm):spagehetti and turkey meatballs, greek salad

Snack (8:30 pm):  1/2 c. cottage cheese, tomato

Exercise:   Y Not Shrink IT – class no. 5 Continue Reading…

Zoom – It’s Friday

The week has gone FAST and a little bit better than last week,  I don’t feel as angry or on edge and I’m feeling more peace,  Thank you higher power! I haven’t really done much differently but I guess it’s about getting use to the changes,  Also writing down my food and keeping track – keeps me accountable,  I’ve heard people say this at my OA meeting but I just didn’t want to do it – my reasons were (I thought) because I didn’t want to be on another diet, that’s why I didn’t want to weigh and measure as well.  The truth is I have to cut my caloric intake and increase my activity and the only way I’m going to know where I’m at is  to keep track.

A New Discovery

The trainer who is working with my group told us about a web site called fitday.com – it’s free and very easy to use.  I like it a lot.  You can track your progress and it gives you guide lines to follow.  I’m keeping track of my food by entering into my food log.  I can print it off to show my trainer and my sponsor or review it on the site.  I’m still learning the nuances and I have to spend more time setting things up right now but as I use it it will get faster and easier to use.  If your looking for a really excellent weight management site – it is worth checking out. Time to get ready for work – so have a great abstinent day and remember – one day at a time….

The food diary is starting today….

that is I’m writing down what and how much I eat when I eat it and showing it to my trainer.  I may ask my sponsor to review it with me weekly so I’ll be scanning and posting.  I have to be accountable! I’m still going to post my weekly food plan and not deviate from it – but sometimes life gets in the way.  I’m feeling sorry for myself right now.  I’m mourning, I’m angry I could cry on a dime.  I ask my inner guide and my higher power for wisdom and strength. I don’t feel I’m coping well with these latest changes but I know I need them – for my health and future well being.  I do  understand why I’m feeling this way… my program continues to evolve and like I’ve said before – it’s hard! and it sucks…. but it really does need to happen.

Breakfast: 1 egg w/egg whites(2) green  & yellow peppers, green onion slice lean ham and 1 sl. swiss cheese, 1 sl. ww bread lightly buttered, c. tea w/ milk

Snack: apple

Lunch: ham & cheese sandwich, veggies

Snack: pear, 1/8c mixed nuts (roasted, no salt)

Supper: 1 1/2 c chili (turkey) salad w/feta & sun dried tomato dressing

snack: 1/2c cottage cheese, tomato

So above is my plan for today – but I’m writing it in my book as well – if I deviate from it for whatever reason it goes down in the book….

Good news is I only gained 2 of the 3 pounds I lost … -

Writing a food plan for a week is easy, once you do it once, you can copy and paste the previous weeks plan in and then adjust it. Change the dates and plan for the week and then do the shopping.I followed last weeks plan pretty well and adjusted as I went.  I have a long week ahead of me and I simply copied last’s weeks over – I have a paper copy of my plan and I need to adjust this one for the coming week. The shopping was done yesterday by Paul so I’m all set.  Good news – I’m down 3 lbs from last week.

Monday – Sept 13, 2010

Breakfast (9:30 am): oatmeal, 1/8 c mixed unsalted roasted nuts, 1 tbsp maple syrup

Snack (10 am): apple

Lunch (3pm ): salmon cakes, peach

Snack (3pm): yogurt and fruit

Dinner (6 pm): last nights dinner – beef stew

Snack (8:30 pm):  cereal

Exercise:   Y Not Shrink IT – class no. 2 Continue Reading…

Writing a food plan for a week is easy, once you do it once, you can copy and paste the previous weeks plan in and then adjust it. Change the dates and plan for the week and then do the shopping.This one is the last one I did in March….. I’m trying again….

Monday – Sept 6, 2010

Breakfast (9:30 am): huge labour day breakfast – eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes and toast

Snack (10 am): no snack

Lunch (3pm ):chicken sandwich, apple

Snack (3pm): no

Dinner (6 pm): chili, english muffin

Snack (8:30 pm):  no

Exercise:   walk roxy & bruce

Tuesday’s food plan – September 7, 2010

Breakfast (6:30 am): egg mcmuffin (homemade),w/1 breakfast saugsage link – tea w/milk

Snack (10 am): grapes

Lunch (12 noon):chicken w/ swiss cheese sandwich, veggies, tea w/milk

Snack (3pm):  no snack

Dinner (6 pm): Yesterday’s chili -  veggies

Snack (8:30 pm):  yogurt w/ fruit 1 tbsp cereal

Exercise: no walk

Wednesday’s food plan – September 8th, 2010

Breakfast (6:30 am): fruit w/yogurt and cereal, sliced banana  , tea w/ milk

Snack (10 am):no

Lunch (12 noon): lasagna w/ salad,  tea w/milk

Snack (3pm): no

Dinner (6 pm): chili, salad, english muffin

Snack (8:30 pm): 3 crackers w/ olive tapanade

Exercise: 1st Y NOT SHRINK IT CLASS – walk the dogs

Thursday’s food plan – September 9th, 2010

Breakfast (6:30 am): oatmeal w/ tsp maple syrup , milk ,tea w/ milk

Snack (10 am):  apple

Lunch (12 noon): egg salad sandwich, veggies  tea w/milk

Snack (3pm): yogurt w/ fruit

Dinner (6 pm): pasta, chick pea and tomato (Kate)

My anniversary – 21 years – going out for dinner

Snack (8:30 pm): pear

Exercise: swimming, walk Bruce & Roxy Continue Reading…

Planning for another busy week

Writing a food plan for a week is easy, once you do it once, you can copy and paste the previous weeks plan in and then adjust it. Change the dates and plan for the week and then do the shopping. I was too busy to shop today so I have Monday and Tuesday looked after and then Tuesday night I’ll have to do the shopping.  I’ll revisit the plan and update it on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Continue Reading…

A change is as good as a rest….

In this case – a change from routine has not worked for me.  I’ve taken a break from writing and come to realize that plunking out a few words each day keeps me focused and honest.  I of course need to get up earlier or find another time in the day that will work for me.  The mornings make the most sense so my plan is to continue writing first thing in the morning.  If I can find time later in the day to write I can – but experience tells me my time is in short supply. Continue Reading…

A weeks worth of food

This is my second attempt to post my food plan for one week.  I will reference this before I start my day and will try and follow as closely as possible.  Fortunately this week shouldn’t be as crazy as last week but it will be very busy.  My hope is by having my food planned in advance I don’t have to worry about what to make.  The only thing I need to do is make sure the ingredients are available. (PLease note – ran out of time – post is under construction) Continue Reading…

Deadlines looming

I’m so crazy busy this week I can hardly see straight. well I’m just trusting that once  I get the kinks out of my new job that I’ll get my life back!!! Continue Reading…

Yesterday

I worked long hours and had to come to terms with the reality that if I’m to get this new job to where they want it to be – it will take some time.  The person who is the office manager requires more training than I expected. I’m a bit disappointed in this because I was thinking she had more understanding of the processes than she does or lets on that she does? Continue Reading…