Saturday, September 02, 2006
Saturday
2 Blueberry Muffins (Einsteins) - 10 points
Small Orange Juice - 2 points
6 Chicken Taquitos - 12 points
Fruit & Nut Granola Bar - 3 points
TOTAL - 27 points (31)
Not bad today. I was 5 over yesterday, but 4 under today. I always thought taquitos were bad for you (that's probably because I used to eat 10 or more in one sitting). But as with most foods, moderation is key. 6 was actually quite a bit, but when you think about it they aren't that bad. Its just a corn tortilla with chicken.
I went to the gym today, the focal part of my workout is 20 minutes on the treadmill (3/4 mile walk, 1/4 sprint, walk the rest until I reach 20 mins.). I felt very good during my 1/4 mile sprint, this is good news. In a few weeks I'll be ready to sprint/run further. I'll probably go to a 2/3 mile walk, 1/3 miles run/sprint, walk the rest to 20 mins.
I got on the scale today. This was only to see if I lost weight for the week. Despite all the complaining and criticism of myself this week, I do indeed weigh less than 271.5 lbs. Tomorrow we will find out how much. My prediction has been wrong each week. I will go with 269.5 for tomorrow.
2 Blueberry Muffins (Einsteins) - 10 points
Small Orange Juice - 2 points
6 Chicken Taquitos - 12 points
Fruit & Nut Granola Bar - 3 points
TOTAL - 27 points (31)
Not bad today. I was 5 over yesterday, but 4 under today. I always thought taquitos were bad for you (that's probably because I used to eat 10 or more in one sitting). But as with most foods, moderation is key. 6 was actually quite a bit, but when you think about it they aren't that bad. Its just a corn tortilla with chicken.
I went to the gym today, the focal part of my workout is 20 minutes on the treadmill (3/4 mile walk, 1/4 sprint, walk the rest until I reach 20 mins.). I felt very good during my 1/4 mile sprint, this is good news. In a few weeks I'll be ready to sprint/run further. I'll probably go to a 2/3 mile walk, 1/3 miles run/sprint, walk the rest to 20 mins.
I got on the scale today. This was only to see if I lost weight for the week. Despite all the complaining and criticism of myself this week, I do indeed weigh less than 271.5 lbs. Tomorrow we will find out how much. My prediction has been wrong each week. I will go with 269.5 for tomorrow.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Friday
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
6" Subway Cold Cut Combo - 8 points
Baked Lays Chips (Subway) - 2 points
Dinner Casesar Salad - 10 points
Grilled Baja Chicken Sandwich - 10 points
TOTAL - 36 points (31)
I just should have said NO to the side salad and I would have been fine today. Sometimes I just want to slap myself. It may not seem like a big deal right now, I probably will lose weight this week, but what you have to understand is that in a few months I will be down to 27 points a day, and it will be much more difficult to lose weight. I need to maintain discipline now.
No gym today, gym tomorrow, and hopefully Sunday.
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
6" Subway Cold Cut Combo - 8 points
Baked Lays Chips (Subway) - 2 points
Dinner Casesar Salad - 10 points
Grilled Baja Chicken Sandwich - 10 points
TOTAL - 36 points (31)
I just should have said NO to the side salad and I would have been fine today. Sometimes I just want to slap myself. It may not seem like a big deal right now, I probably will lose weight this week, but what you have to understand is that in a few months I will be down to 27 points a day, and it will be much more difficult to lose weight. I need to maintain discipline now.
No gym today, gym tomorrow, and hopefully Sunday.
Thursday
2 Blueberry Muffins (Einsteins) - 10 points
Small Orange Juice - 2 points
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl - 10 points
2 Soft Tacos (Taco Bell) - 8 points
TOTAL - 30 points (31)
No gym today, probably won't go tomorrow. Looks like Saturday and Sunday I'll need to go. I'm not feeling as good about this week. We'll see if I can come away with a 2 lb. loss.
2 Blueberry Muffins (Einsteins) - 10 points
Small Orange Juice - 2 points
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl - 10 points
2 Soft Tacos (Taco Bell) - 8 points
TOTAL - 30 points (31)
No gym today, probably won't go tomorrow. Looks like Saturday and Sunday I'll need to go. I'm not feeling as good about this week. We'll see if I can come away with a 2 lb. loss.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Wednesday
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
Lean Ole Steak Burrito - 7 points
All Bran Snack Bar - 2 points
Chicken Noodle Soup - 4 points
Fruit & Nut Granola Bar - 3 points
TOTAL - 22 points (31)
I was way under today. Awesome. I also went to the gym again today. Let's see if I can make it 3 days in a row tomorrow. Despite Sunday, I again think I will lose weight again this week. I'm leaning towards 2 pounds instead of 2.5 or 3. We'll find out in a few days.
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
Lean Ole Steak Burrito - 7 points
All Bran Snack Bar - 2 points
Chicken Noodle Soup - 4 points
Fruit & Nut Granola Bar - 3 points
TOTAL - 22 points (31)
I was way under today. Awesome. I also went to the gym again today. Let's see if I can make it 3 days in a row tomorrow. Despite Sunday, I again think I will lose weight again this week. I'm leaning towards 2 pounds instead of 2.5 or 3. We'll find out in a few days.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Tuesday
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl - 10 points
Chicken Caesar Wrap - 13 points
1 Cup of Pasta (Side Dish) - 3 points
TOTAL - 32 points (31)
One over again. I went to the gym today. That's good, but I need to come under the rest of the week. Let's see if i get to the gym tomorrow.
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl - 10 points
Chicken Caesar Wrap - 13 points
1 Cup of Pasta (Side Dish) - 3 points
TOTAL - 32 points (31)
One over again. I went to the gym today. That's good, but I need to come under the rest of the week. Let's see if i get to the gym tomorrow.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Monday
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
6" Turkey & Ham Sub (Subway) - 5 points
Baked Lays - 2 points
Chicken Caesar Salad - 16 points
Fruit & Nut Granola Bar - 3 points
TOTAL - 32 points (31)
One over today. I'm ok, just need to right the ship tomorrow after Sunday's debacle. Thime to go to the gym tomorrow.
Special K Cereal (with Skim Milk) - 6 points
6" Turkey & Ham Sub (Subway) - 5 points
Baked Lays - 2 points
Chicken Caesar Salad - 16 points
Fruit & Nut Granola Bar - 3 points
TOTAL - 32 points (31)
One over today. I'm ok, just need to right the ship tomorrow after Sunday's debacle. Thime to go to the gym tomorrow.
Sunday
2 Chicken Tacos (Del Taco) - 14 points
1 Beef Chalupa (Taco Bell) - 9 points
Chipotle Chicken Salad (Macayo's) - 30 points
TOTAL - 53 points (31)
So the good news today is that I weighed in 2.5 lbs less. The bad news is that I've had my worst day of the diet so far. I got stuck at a restaurant and choose poorly (special thanks to Macayo's for providing the nutrition stats online). This week will now be even more important than last week due to what happened today. It's days like these that in the past, would send me into a tailspin of failure. So, I must regain focus tomorrow.
The question is: Do I want it bad enough?
The answer is: YES
2 Chicken Tacos (Del Taco) - 14 points
1 Beef Chalupa (Taco Bell) - 9 points
Chipotle Chicken Salad (Macayo's) - 30 points
TOTAL - 53 points (31)
So the good news today is that I weighed in 2.5 lbs less. The bad news is that I've had my worst day of the diet so far. I got stuck at a restaurant and choose poorly (special thanks to Macayo's for providing the nutrition stats online). This week will now be even more important than last week due to what happened today. It's days like these that in the past, would send me into a tailspin of failure. So, I must regain focus tomorrow.
The question is: Do I want it bad enough?
The answer is: YES
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Start Weight: 283.25 lbs
Current Weight: 271.50 lbs
Weight Lost: 11.75 lbs
Weight Left to Lose: 71.50 lbs
Ok, I didn't work out today, but 3 times this week was very good. I got there today for the weigh-in, but I had to meet up with my family for dinner. Very encouraged by this week. The extra 2 days at the gym translated into minus 1/2 lb. It was very close to 271 even, but I wasn't quite there. So, at this pace I should be into the 260s in one week.
I weighed 271 in May and I gained 12 pounds while studying for the LSAT. So I've now erased that weight in 22 days. I haven't totaled today's points but I was little undisciplined today, I believe I am over for the day (f*ck!), but not by alot.
Here's my progress. The Purple line is the pace I need to maintain to make it by May 18th. The blue is the actual results. I'm 4.5 lbs ahead of the pace so far.
264 Days until May 18th.
Current Weight: 271.50 lbs
Weight Lost: 11.75 lbs
Weight Left to Lose: 71.50 lbs
Ok, I didn't work out today, but 3 times this week was very good. I got there today for the weigh-in, but I had to meet up with my family for dinner. Very encouraged by this week. The extra 2 days at the gym translated into minus 1/2 lb. It was very close to 271 even, but I wasn't quite there. So, at this pace I should be into the 260s in one week.
I weighed 271 in May and I gained 12 pounds while studying for the LSAT. So I've now erased that weight in 22 days. I haven't totaled today's points but I was little undisciplined today, I believe I am over for the day (f*ck!), but not by alot.
Here's my progress. The Purple line is the pace I need to maintain to make it by May 18th. The blue is the actual results. I'm 4.5 lbs ahead of the pace so far.
264 Days until May 18th.
Saturday
3 Weight Watcher's Muffins (3.25 pts each) - 10 points
1 bottle Sunkist Orange Juice - 4 points
Turkey & Swiss Sandwich (Vine's Sports Bar) - 11 points
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce - 3 points
1/2 serving Cole Slaw - 3 points
TOTAL - 31 points (31)
So I got the Turkey & Swiss Sandwich served with Cole Slaw at the Vine's Sports Bar. Basically I took what would be a 10 inch Turkey Sub at Subway and added points for the Swiss cheese. I didn't consume all of the dipping sauce and the Cole Slaw. So I finished on target for today. I need to be more careful when eating out though. 17 points for that meal total is an educated guess based on comparisons, but still a guess. But the moment of truth is tomorrow.
I got on the scale today at the gym (that means I've gone 3 times this week) but only to see if I was less than 274 lbs (implying that I lost weight this week), and yes I am less than 274. My guess for tomorrow is that I will come in at 271.5 lbs.
