Day 45: Being Active and Fixing my Diet

Fixing What I Eat!

This is written on day 45. I am doing this so I can properly reflect on my meals and see where I am going wrong. This is my attempt to be accountable.

So, without further ado: Monday Brunch and how I fixed it for Wednesday!

Brunch:

Admittedly, I did not have breakfast on Monday so I ate much more than I usually would. I was hungry and I could justify having the extra calories. I didn't realize how much fat was in this meal. I knew it would be high calorie, but the fat shocked me. I usually have half an avocado on it which would bring the fat up to 56g and the calories to 710. The sad, funny part about this is that I consider this sandwich healthyish. I would have this over a cinnamon roll or something like that beacuse I thought it to be healthier... 
I've got to change this recipe. 

Here is what I ate:

Becky's Breakfast Sandwich

Weight Watchers Whole Wheat Bread

1 Egg and 1 Egg white omelette (with green onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and 1/8 cup shredded cheese)

Tomato Slice

1 slice of bacon

Franks Hot Sauce

President's Choice Monterey Jack Jalapeno Cheese Slice

President's Choice Smoky Bacon Mayo (1/2 tbs)
1 tbs of butter (unsalted)

Total Calories: 601

Total Carbs: 20

Total Fat: 46g (yikes)

Total Protein: 33g

Total Fiber: 6g

I also chugged back a huge glass of water with this meal.

Reflection: 

Okay, so this was not the healthiest of lunches. I did well to start, omelette sandwich (one egg and one egg white), it is the extras that I put on that makes it less healthy. I always put one slice of bacon on my egg sandwiches because of the flavour. The Mayo and extra cheese are not needed. I should have either put cheese in the omelette OR a slice on the sandwich, not both. I mean, since I didn't have breakfast, I wanted a lot of protein to fuel me. 

Breakfast (Brunch):

I remade my breakfast this morning, cutting out everything unhealthy, just to see what would happen and if I would like it. I was literally about to cook the bacon and thought NO it is not worth it. Too much fat. So I did not. Here is my new and improved breakfast-- and I really enjoyed it!

(This is a picture from google, I forgot to take a picture)

Weight Watchers Whole Wheat Bread

1 Egg and 1 Egg white omelette (with green onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder)

Franks Hot Sauce

1/4 tbs of butter (unsalted)

I also had 2 big glasses of water with my breakfast this morning.

                      Monday                                                             Wednesday

          Total Calories: 601                                             Total Calories: 166

               Total Carbs: 20                                                    Total Carbs: 10

                    Total Fat: 46 (yikes)                                         Total Fat: 8

           Total Protein: 33                                                Total Protein: 13

               Total Fiber: 6                                                       Total Fiber: 4

Reflection

Now it seems as thought I am under eating at breakfast. I think I need to add something dairy to the meal, perhaps yogurt or a glass of milk. I didn't have yogurt on hand so I couldn't eat some. I also could add fruit to my breakfast but its grocery day, so I am out of apples and bananas. I was just as full as Monday after I had my breakfast today, but I am sure I will be wanting a snack sooner than Monday. It is time now that I sort out what that snack should be.

I have created this blog entry to be more accountable in my daily life. I can see the difference here. This is why I am not losing weight like I would like to. Just because something isn't sugary does not mean it is healthy. Just because you are FINALLY eating breakfast doesn't mean it is healthy. I ate 50% of my calories in breakfast alone on Monday, and I didn't even realize it until I sat down to make this blog post. I even tracked my calories on Monday (for breakfast) and it didn't compute that it was a huge number until today when I had to write them down for this post. The saddest part is that on Monday I said it was okay to add extra cheese and bacon and mayo because it was "brunch" and therefore I could eat the calories of two meals. I need to stop doing that. I need to be more active in my life. I cannot just assume something is healthy, or eat unhealthy because I woke up after a reasonable time to have breakfast.

I don't know if anyone is still reading this. I don't know if this helps anyone in anyway... but today's post has opened my eyes to make me see that I am not eating like I should be, and that is why these 2lbs have been so hard to lose!

I've got to sort this out.

Have a great day!

Make good choices,

xo 

Day 43: I Will Not Give Up!

Hello All, 

Sorry for my absence on my blog lately.

I have faced another gain this week (it's okay, it was only 0.4lbs). I am slightly disappointed in myself. I baked cookies this week, went to a potluck, yesterday I had a chicken burger with fries, and Friday my boyfriend made mac and cheese casserole.  I know I shouldn't be eating and indulging in all of that high fat, high calorie, high carb food. I see my flaws this week and vow next week to make it better.

I have come to a realization about weight loss this week:

 I have this trouble with setting goals. My first weight-loss goal was to be under 190 by Christmas. Every time I set a goal like that something holds me back right when I am on the verge of completing it. Maybe it is because I think I am doing well so I am a little more lenient when it comes to eating. Maybe it is because I am afraid of failing and therefore if I do fail I can say "well, I wasn't trying very hard." I don't know what it is, but I do know one thing. I have got 14 days to lose 2.3 lbs, and it is GOING to happen. I am slightly discouraged because last week I only had 1.9 to lose, but I need to get over it and get back on track. I WILL learn from my gain, move on, and make a major loss for next Monday, I can assure you of that. I CAN and WILL do this.

Here are my weigh in results this week:

Original Weight: 202.6 lbs

Last Week's Weight:   191.8 lbs         

         This Week:  192.2  lbs

Weight Lost from Last Week: +0.4 lbs                  

              Total Lost: 10.4 lbs

Total Left to Lose: 39.6

Goals to lose at least 2.3 lbs in 14 days:

1. Eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at appropriate times.

It is 12:30 pm as I write this, and I still haven't had breakfast OR lunch. I know this leads to extra snacking after supper. For the next 7 days, I will have all three meals at the right time! 

2. Drink PLENTY of water

I don't know what is wrong with me. I see that whenever I drink LOADS of water I lose weight, its simple fact. However, for some reason, that doesn't motivate me to drink enough water. This week (and next week) I will be drinking plenty of water. At least four water bottles a day (I have one right beside me right now that I am going to finish by the end of this blog post).

3. Nap Less and at proper times.

It is hard not to nap every day. Napping is okay, but I need to be more strategic about when I allow myself to nap. For example, I find myself  napping after a meal (and we all know that is terrible for you). I also have been napping for 2-3 hours. NOT GOOD. It results in me being up  until 1-2 in the morning which then leads to me not waking up early enough and not having breakfast before work. IF I nap in the next 14 days, it will be between 4-6 and I will set a one hour timer. No more napping at 8-10/11. 

Wish me luck everyone! I am still motivated and I know I can do it.

Hope you are well.

xo