Weekends are WAAAAY too Hard!

Well, what can I say? I have no excuse. I did ok during the weekend after my pigfest on Superbowl Sunday. I didn't loose any weight but I didnt gain any either.  It was disappointing.  So to top it all off, I blew it again this weekend!  It was my husband's birthday and I made one of his favorite home-cooked German dishes called Ruladen. It took me 6 hours to prepare. And then I accompanied it with 2 types of spaetzla, 2 kinds of gravy, dumplings and some spinach.  For dessert I made a banana cream pie instead of the traditional birthday cake.  EVERYTHING was SUPER FATTENENING!!!  Butter, cream, sour cream, bacon fat, beef fat.......I could feel my arteries clogging with every tasty bite.  And then the following day my son invited our family friends over for a game night.  Pizzas and CHIPS and CHIPS and cakes and pie and more junk food....I was out of control.  Why do I do this? Why can't I just say no? I feel like crap today. I am all swelled up with water. No doubt way too much sodium.  I'll have to fast a couple of meals again to purge myself of all the rubbage I have floating around in my body.  I truly hope you all did better than I did.  I am mad at myself and feel it's hard to stay positive right now.

#23 It's a beautiful morning.

Well yesterday was a success. I stayed well within my points and I feel much better.  I think fasting the first two meals was a good idea. It gave my body time to recuperate from all the junk I fed it the night before.  For dinner I made a big pot of Chicken Soup.  I'll eat that again tonight. I could eat it all week if it lasted that long. However, with 5-6 people living in this house, food doesn't stick around that long. 
I am currently in a flare-up of Lyme disease. It really sucks the energy from me. My muscles and joints are in pain all day and night. I went to see my Lyme Doctor and he started me on some Chinese herbs. I am glad that there are some conventional docs who chose to use unconventional methods.  I've used them in the past and they do work. It can be a rough road in combatting the little buggers but I know eventually I'll feel good again. You never really get rid of Lyme if it wasn't caught early enough.  Anyway, today I feel good about my diet. Hopefully tonight I will be able to stick to it because I will be getting together with some friends again. That can always be a challenge. I'll let you know how I make out when faced with all those goodies.....

#22 I Blew it Again!

Well, I blew it again! I made hot wings, nachos and pizza for my husband for Superbowl Sunday. I was planning on just leaving it on the sofa table and then heading back upstairs to read or play a game. However, the food seduced me and I bit! I only had 3 wings and 1 little piece of pizza, but I lost it on the nachos. I ate them all so quickly, as if someone was going to steal them from me! I felt like crap after the pig fest was over. I had such good intentions. What went wrong? I really can't answer that? I couldn't rationalize it, yet I still over indulged. Why do I feel like I need to overeat in order to be psychologically satisfied? That is probably a question that eventually needs to be answered. I am not addicted to food per say, I just tend to overeat foods I really really like. I love nachos. Maybe I should have made foods I'm not that crazy about. Oh well. What's done is done. All I can do is move on and start again. So when I got up this morning, I fasted 2 meals and then had some homemade chicken soup. It will take me another day to level things out. Was it worth it? Probably not. But it is what it is and I thank God that tomorrow is a new day. Hope you all did better than I did!

Blog #21 Oh Happy Day!

Well I am pleasantly surprised once again. I weighted in at 148lbs.  I lost all but a half pound of what I had gained over the holidays so I am almost back to where I left off.  Last night I did pretty well considering the food I served my family and guest.  I think my husband was elated he could eat some normal food instead of the small portion low fattening foods I've been serving him.  We had good ole meatloaf and mashed potatoes.  Because I was having a guest, I did not skimp on the fat. I used butter and sour cream and 80% hamburger. Although I ate everything, I was sure to eat small portions and not go back for seconds. After dinner we had coffee and I even indulged in a sliver of chocolate cake. It tasted so yummy. I was a little disappointed when it was all gone....  Oddly enough when I got up to tally my points this morning, I discovered that I stayed within my limit.  So....No Guilt!  Because I ate MEAT before bedtime, I still feel full and bloated. I just can't seem to digest the stuff. 
Today I will try to behave. Not sure what I will do for supper yet because we normally go out to eat on fridays.  Maybe I'll make a "picky plate" and treat myself to a glass of wine(if my stomach can handle it). Hope you all have a good and successful weekend!

#20 Will I ever be a size 10 again?

I'm actually doing pretty well and have stuck to the dietary changes so far. I am having a guest for dinner tonight so I did not cook "healthy" so to speak. So I will take very small portions of the meatloaf, gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes. I hope I can say no to the chocolate cake I made. If not, I'll settle for a sliver. Tomorrow is WEIGH IN day! Now I know that I usually don't loose the first week or so because my body holds fluid when I begin to diet, so I will need to be patient and not give up because the scale is lying to me. I actually do feel a little weight loss. My pants feel more comfortable. I am taking my youngest daughter to the mall on Sunday to go dress shopping for her. I MIGHT have the courage to try a few dresses on myself. At some point soon I will need to pour this body into a mother of the bride dress.
I really hope I can get down to a size 10.
I was going to join water aerobics, however my body is not ready for exercise yet. I need to take it super slow. I went to a therapist who gave me a very light workout and I am not only sore, but the nerve pain has been fierce. It's not easy loosing weight when you can't exercise and boost your metabolism. But I have no choice at this point. I so need to take this extra baggage off! Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions. We are all battling this horrible monster together.

Blog #19.

So last night was pretty ok. I actually stayed within my points even with the cherry pie whispering my name. Today I am in lots of pain and need to take my pain meds. I tend not be as hungry while in pain so I guess you could call that a positive. Tonight I will make a chicken stir fry with basmati rice. Please keep in mind that I cook for a large family so you can cut the ingredients in half.

Chicken tenders( you can marinate the chicken for a few hours if u have the time)
Teriyaki marinade or soy sauce mixed with a little brown sugar
Bag of frozen broccoli florets
Can of water chestnuts
Can of baby corn
Can of bean sprouts
Sesame seeds
( feel free to substitute or add different vegetables)

Sauté chicken in a little marinade until cooked. Drain and Set aside
Cook all the veggies using the marinade also. Cook until aldente.
Mix chicken with veggies and serve over some rice. Garnish with sesame seeds
Delicious, nutritious and low fat.

So how are you all doing? You know who you are

Blog #18 The Hunt Begins

Since I am trying to follow "Weight Watchers", I have to write down everything I eat and tally the points as I go along.  I am allowed 26 points per day. Any expert will tell you that the only way to reduce your weight is to reduce your caloric intake (especially if you are not active). That's why fad diets don't last. All they do is play tricks with your brain and body and as soon as you go off the diet, the weight comes right back on. Now since supper is my favorite meal, I prefer to save the points for evening. So I need to be smart and find low point (low calorie) foods to eat for breakfast and lunch.  This takes some time and effort but it's sort of like a game or a hunt. I just found a wonderful high protein breakfast food...Egg Beaters. They are 0 points! So I had 2 servings and a piece of lite italian toast with strawberry jam for breakfast.  The whole thing was only 1 point.  Now that's a find! For lunch I'll have a salad piled high with veggies and a low fat dressing. I mix a little water with the dressing to make it spread more evenly..nice little trick.  I have a busy evening so for supper I will eat a left-over stuffed pepper (which by the way, came out delicious). I think today will be a good day. I have lots to keep me busy. The only challenge will be getting together with some of my friends tonight. I love to have coffee, chat and snack!  Maybe I should pack a snack. Yeah, that's probably the wise thing to do.  I have to make a practice to always plan ahead. Otherwise I will get sucked into the temptation of the food abyss!  Nothing but evil lurking in there!!!