Thank god for the internet. First of all, all of my best friends live there. But even better, I found the semi-complicated formula for figuring out how many points I get on WW...thereby saving myself $40.
According to this site, I get 30 points (yes, I'm fat. I know this. Hence the WW.). I also still get my 35 "extra" a week, plus any APs I earn.
Now to find that tracking spreadsheet I had been sent forever ago...or just make my own.
Oh...and Day 1 of Operation Office into Gym was a success. I do need to remember to bring in some facial cleanser wipes for when I'm done, though.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Minimizing me.
It's the reverse of Supersize Me. I've been shrinking things in my life lately.
First, I went from a regular laptop to a 9 inch netbook. I adore it. It fits in my purse, boots up fast (something my laptop never did for some reason), and is just downright cute. I have a few typing issues, but I'm the typo queen to start with, so that's nothing new, really. I highly recommend one.
Then...and somewhat less impressive, but I like it...I shrunk my Starbucks card. No, not the balance (well, that, too) but the card itself. They have what are called mini-Starbucks cards, and they fit on your keychain, and are just a little bigger than most store loyalty cards (Kroger, CVS, Publix, etc). Again...I love. Oh, and you get "drink customization" free with a card, so I get a 30 cent discount when I use it for my syrup. BONUS.
So, as I sat in Starbucks, with my latte (have no fear--my caffeine intake has NOT been minimized), mini netbook, and my keys with my mini card, I realized I've been minimizing a lot of things in my life lately, but not the one I want to most: my self. And I think I should do something about that. Soon. Like, really, ASAP, but then I'm setting myself up for failure yet again, because Disney is in 9 days, 7 hours, 9 minutes and someodd seconds. And for me to stay OP in Disney just won't happen. I know this. Well, it might...if I were well into it, and it was second nature, etc. But in 9 days, I don't think I can pull it off.
But what I CAN do is start preparing and getting into other habits. I started class last week. I'm just taking 1 this semester: College Algebra. Not at all exciting, and I think I'm going to be pulling my hair out by the end of it because I'm only in class 1 hour a week, and then 3 hours in a computer lab where I teach myself. Yeah. So, most of this will be on my lunch break. I still plan to eat...please, don't think the fat girl won't be eating. The schedule I would like to work out is:
11:45-heat lunch, inhale while finishing up whatever I'm working on
12:00-head to math lab for homework (it's almost right across the street, walking doesn't count)
12:45-back to office and pop in a 10 minute exercise DVD. Close door, do exercise.
1:00-Open door, back to work
There are a few problems...like my homework may run over from time to time, in which case, I'll have to do something else. And I've actually never WATCHED the DVDs I was looking at bringing...might need to do that to make sure I can do it here.
I figure if I can at least work that in, it's a start.
For my finale, I'm going to steal from my good friend Alyssa. Her thought was that she can't control the outcome, but she can control her behavior, so for every 15 days she stays OP, she gets a reward. Doesn't matter if she loses or not...it's the behavior being rewarded, not the loss. This really made sense to me, since I tend to gain about 6 pounds for TOM (he's such a bastard), which always frustrates me...and then I binge, and then blow it, and don't get back. But, if I look at it as sticking with it gets me something shiny (ok, really, I'm about to think of rewards in a minute...that's where this train is going...but I haven't, and it likely won't be shiny, but you know what I mean), I'm more likely to stay with it.
So...bringing the train back into the station, and without further ado...
What I want (all are consecutive...if I fall on day 29, I start over):
For 15 days OP, I get $5 added to my Starbucks card.
For 30 Days OP, I get to decide on something for $10 (I've been thinking for 2 days and can't think of anything!).
For 45 days OP, I get $15 added to my Starbucks card (gotta support my habit somehow!)
For 60 days OP, I get a pedicure (~$20).
For 75 days OP, I get $25 added to my Starbucks card.
For 90 days OP, I get an Organizer bag from Thirty-One (~$40)
I also think I might do at least 1 month of paying for WW, since it's been so long. Hard to reward yourself for being OP when you have no set definition of OP.
Ok. It's in writing. Kickbox Bootcamp starts tomorrow (class on Wednesday's, so no extra time during my lunch).
First, I went from a regular laptop to a 9 inch netbook. I adore it. It fits in my purse, boots up fast (something my laptop never did for some reason), and is just downright cute. I have a few typing issues, but I'm the typo queen to start with, so that's nothing new, really. I highly recommend one.
Then...and somewhat less impressive, but I like it...I shrunk my Starbucks card. No, not the balance (well, that, too) but the card itself. They have what are called mini-Starbucks cards, and they fit on your keychain, and are just a little bigger than most store loyalty cards (Kroger, CVS, Publix, etc). Again...I love. Oh, and you get "drink customization" free with a card, so I get a 30 cent discount when I use it for my syrup. BONUS.
So, as I sat in Starbucks, with my latte (have no fear--my caffeine intake has NOT been minimized), mini netbook, and my keys with my mini card, I realized I've been minimizing a lot of things in my life lately, but not the one I want to most: my self. And I think I should do something about that. Soon. Like, really, ASAP, but then I'm setting myself up for failure yet again, because Disney is in 9 days, 7 hours, 9 minutes and someodd seconds. And for me to stay OP in Disney just won't happen. I know this. Well, it might...if I were well into it, and it was second nature, etc. But in 9 days, I don't think I can pull it off.
But what I CAN do is start preparing and getting into other habits. I started class last week. I'm just taking 1 this semester: College Algebra. Not at all exciting, and I think I'm going to be pulling my hair out by the end of it because I'm only in class 1 hour a week, and then 3 hours in a computer lab where I teach myself. Yeah. So, most of this will be on my lunch break. I still plan to eat...please, don't think the fat girl won't be eating. The schedule I would like to work out is:
11:45-heat lunch, inhale while finishing up whatever I'm working on
12:00-head to math lab for homework (it's almost right across the street, walking doesn't count)
12:45-back to office and pop in a 10 minute exercise DVD. Close door, do exercise.
1:00-Open door, back to work
There are a few problems...like my homework may run over from time to time, in which case, I'll have to do something else. And I've actually never WATCHED the DVDs I was looking at bringing...might need to do that to make sure I can do it here.
I figure if I can at least work that in, it's a start.
For my finale, I'm going to steal from my good friend Alyssa. Her thought was that she can't control the outcome, but she can control her behavior, so for every 15 days she stays OP, she gets a reward. Doesn't matter if she loses or not...it's the behavior being rewarded, not the loss. This really made sense to me, since I tend to gain about 6 pounds for TOM (he's such a bastard), which always frustrates me...and then I binge, and then blow it, and don't get back. But, if I look at it as sticking with it gets me something shiny (ok, really, I'm about to think of rewards in a minute...that's where this train is going...but I haven't, and it likely won't be shiny, but you know what I mean), I'm more likely to stay with it.
So...bringing the train back into the station, and without further ado...
What I want (all are consecutive...if I fall on day 29, I start over):
For 15 days OP, I get $5 added to my Starbucks card.
For 30 Days OP, I get to decide on something for $10 (I've been thinking for 2 days and can't think of anything!).
For 45 days OP, I get $15 added to my Starbucks card (gotta support my habit somehow!)
For 60 days OP, I get a pedicure (~$20).
For 75 days OP, I get $25 added to my Starbucks card.
For 90 days OP, I get an Organizer bag from Thirty-One (~$40)
I also think I might do at least 1 month of paying for WW, since it's been so long. Hard to reward yourself for being OP when you have no set definition of OP.
Ok. It's in writing. Kickbox Bootcamp starts tomorrow (class on Wednesday's, so no extra time during my lunch).
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Portion sizes
Allow me to rant for a moment about a combination of things: vending machines, portion sizes, and "single serving" packages that are not.
Just now, I wanted breakfast. Unfortunately, the cafeteria stops serving at 10. It's 10:07, and by the time I walk there, it'd be 10:15. They really aren't forgiving. So I figured I'd check the vending machine for something instead. We usually have Poptarts in there, and sometimes other stuff. Today, the poptarts were blueberry (ew), but there were some Knotts Berry Farm Strawberry Shortbread cookies. YUM. So I swipe my card (love working at a college just for that...use the credit card to add money to my account, then swipe my ID at the vending machine...and we get a discount for that!) and get said cookies. The package isn't very big...and was only .80, which is the same as a candy bar. I think it's a single serving. I pull it out...nope. It's THREE servings. 12 cookies that are each about an inch in diameter. Really? Now, I know portion sizes have gotten out of control, but I'll be the first to say that 4 one inch cookies is just not enough. Especially as a breakfast substitute. 120 calories, 5 grams of fat and no fiber in each serving. 360, 15 and still none for the package. Ok...actually, that's not bad for a meal. But who in their right mind would eat 1/3 of a package you buy at a vending machine? And why can't you see this BEFORE you buy a package?
I wonder if the truth in labeling laws (or whatever they are called) cover vending machines? Because I should not have to buy the item to look at the nutritional information. And not have any recourse if I should change my mind after seeing it. Granted, there are a few things I know aren't too horribly bad...pretzels are fat free (no idea how many servings these are, though), gummy bears are fat free (but those are also in a 3 serving bag), and when I'm in desperate need of chocolate, a 3 Musketeers is the best option. But the fact that I can't pick them up and compare...or even see the info inside the machine...just isn't fair.
And they wonder why we are all fat. Fast Food places have to have their little pamphlets out. Why shouldn't vending machines?
Just now, I wanted breakfast. Unfortunately, the cafeteria stops serving at 10. It's 10:07, and by the time I walk there, it'd be 10:15. They really aren't forgiving. So I figured I'd check the vending machine for something instead. We usually have Poptarts in there, and sometimes other stuff. Today, the poptarts were blueberry (ew), but there were some Knotts Berry Farm Strawberry Shortbread cookies. YUM. So I swipe my card (love working at a college just for that...use the credit card to add money to my account, then swipe my ID at the vending machine...and we get a discount for that!) and get said cookies. The package isn't very big...and was only .80, which is the same as a candy bar. I think it's a single serving. I pull it out...nope. It's THREE servings. 12 cookies that are each about an inch in diameter. Really? Now, I know portion sizes have gotten out of control, but I'll be the first to say that 4 one inch cookies is just not enough. Especially as a breakfast substitute. 120 calories, 5 grams of fat and no fiber in each serving. 360, 15 and still none for the package. Ok...actually, that's not bad for a meal. But who in their right mind would eat 1/3 of a package you buy at a vending machine? And why can't you see this BEFORE you buy a package?
I wonder if the truth in labeling laws (or whatever they are called) cover vending machines? Because I should not have to buy the item to look at the nutritional information. And not have any recourse if I should change my mind after seeing it. Granted, there are a few things I know aren't too horribly bad...pretzels are fat free (no idea how many servings these are, though), gummy bears are fat free (but those are also in a 3 serving bag), and when I'm in desperate need of chocolate, a 3 Musketeers is the best option. But the fact that I can't pick them up and compare...or even see the info inside the machine...just isn't fair.
And they wonder why we are all fat. Fast Food places have to have their little pamphlets out. Why shouldn't vending machines?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Seriously, I'm funny.
Ok, lately, I have just been making people laugh left and right. Sarcasm at it's best. And it all started when one of my good friends posted a quote from A League of their Own, meant to be inspirational to her weight loss (hey...misery loves company. It's how I met most of my best friends...) and I was just far too tired and my mind went straight to the gutter. Honestly, all I said was that I needed to get my mind out of the gutter...but someone else evidently could see exactly what I was thinking...and though it was hilarious.
Then, there was the breastfeeding vs. formula feeding discussion. Granted, I have no kids. But it's my feeling that everyone should do what is best for them and their family in their very individual circumstances. But the BF Nazis say formula makes kids stupid and sick...to which I tweeted an open letter: "Dear BF Nazis: Intelligence capabilities are determined at conception, then it's just working with the kid to develop them. Maybe if you put your boob away and read to your kid, it could compare to the ones who get a bottle of formula while being read to." Yes, it took 2 tweets. And apparently, even mentioning "boob" got me found by the x-rated spam bots. Oh, well. That's why I have protected tweets.
Then...there was this morning's meeting. Ok, I probably shouldn't have gone here, but really, the question was so dumb it required a dumb answer. Other person asks (not directly to me but we were in a group) "What is the difference between the 1:00 and the 2:00 meeting?" to which I replied "One is later than the other." Straight face and all. Everyone laughed. Really, though? Who asks that and DOESN'T expect a smartass response? As it turns out, one was for system bugs and the other was going over a task list...which probably included many of the system bugs. I can understand the confusion. Luckily, I'm not involved in said meetings.
So that brings me to now. DH's birthday is tomorrow (he's less than thrilled, but tough. I have to deal with mine soon, so he does too). Anyway, his mother texts me to find out if he is taking off at all (Umm? No...the only time he's not at work is Sunday's and Disney trips. Haven't you figured this out yet?) and says she is giving him $$ for his birthday. So I warn him she might be stopping by (we have a no-surprise-visit rule between us...like those warnings when it comes ot his parents) and tell him what she is giving him and to act surprised. He responds "Where did she get $$?" Yeah..honestly, that is the bigger surprise. But anyway. I tell him I don't know, and take a guess she got student loans early. He says she will be asking for money in 6 months. I say "I give it 1 month if she is going through it this fast." Seriously, they are incapable of dealing with money.
Well, that wasn't that funny, but I had to tell someone.
In other news...umm. I paid off 2 credit cards today. Go me/us (DH did help). One more will be paid next month, and if all goes as planned, another in December, leaving us with only 2, and 50000000 car payments (ok, fine. 4. Four car payments. And 2 are bikes, not cars. Get off my back), the mortgage and the standard utilities. *happy dance*
Oh...and I'm trying to figure out just how many days I will be furloughed. It's somewhere between 4 and 13 total. Maybe I should start a pool for guessing and make it a 50/50, so that I can make up some of my lost wages. Hmm...any bets? Also, they are talking re-org for my department. This could actually work to my advantage. What they want to do is eliminate a vacant position. But the one that is currently vacant is a senior level. So they are talking about shifting us around back into 2 teams of 3 (like when we were fully staffed), and then moving me into the shifted lower level and leaving mine vacant (admin job). So basically, I'd get a promotion. Not sure if/how much more money I'd get, since the whole point is as a cost cutting measure (damn those 28% budget cuts...and, sadly, this is not a joke...that really is what we had to plan on cutting), but experience-wise, it's an AWESOME move. And I've been training for it for the last 2 weeks (which is where I heard it from...). It's gonna suck next week when the person who has been out comes back and I'm back to nothing to do. Though, I might get to finish my file room.
I'm outta witty remarks, so that means our time has come to a close. See ya in about 3 more months when I think of something else blog-worthy...
Then, there was the breastfeeding vs. formula feeding discussion. Granted, I have no kids. But it's my feeling that everyone should do what is best for them and their family in their very individual circumstances. But the BF Nazis say formula makes kids stupid and sick...to which I tweeted an open letter: "Dear BF Nazis: Intelligence capabilities are determined at conception, then it's just working with the kid to develop them. Maybe if you put your boob away and read to your kid, it could compare to the ones who get a bottle of formula while being read to." Yes, it took 2 tweets. And apparently, even mentioning "boob" got me found by the x-rated spam bots. Oh, well. That's why I have protected tweets.
Then...there was this morning's meeting. Ok, I probably shouldn't have gone here, but really, the question was so dumb it required a dumb answer. Other person asks (not directly to me but we were in a group) "What is the difference between the 1:00 and the 2:00 meeting?" to which I replied "One is later than the other." Straight face and all. Everyone laughed. Really, though? Who asks that and DOESN'T expect a smartass response? As it turns out, one was for system bugs and the other was going over a task list...which probably included many of the system bugs. I can understand the confusion. Luckily, I'm not involved in said meetings.
So that brings me to now. DH's birthday is tomorrow (he's less than thrilled, but tough. I have to deal with mine soon, so he does too). Anyway, his mother texts me to find out if he is taking off at all (Umm? No...the only time he's not at work is Sunday's and Disney trips. Haven't you figured this out yet?) and says she is giving him $$ for his birthday. So I warn him she might be stopping by (we have a no-surprise-visit rule between us...like those warnings when it comes ot his parents) and tell him what she is giving him and to act surprised. He responds "Where did she get $$?" Yeah..honestly, that is the bigger surprise. But anyway. I tell him I don't know, and take a guess she got student loans early. He says she will be asking for money in 6 months. I say "I give it 1 month if she is going through it this fast." Seriously, they are incapable of dealing with money.
Well, that wasn't that funny, but I had to tell someone.
In other news...umm. I paid off 2 credit cards today. Go me/us (DH did help). One more will be paid next month, and if all goes as planned, another in December, leaving us with only 2, and 50000000 car payments (ok, fine. 4. Four car payments. And 2 are bikes, not cars. Get off my back), the mortgage and the standard utilities. *happy dance*
Oh...and I'm trying to figure out just how many days I will be furloughed. It's somewhere between 4 and 13 total. Maybe I should start a pool for guessing and make it a 50/50, so that I can make up some of my lost wages. Hmm...any bets? Also, they are talking re-org for my department. This could actually work to my advantage. What they want to do is eliminate a vacant position. But the one that is currently vacant is a senior level. So they are talking about shifting us around back into 2 teams of 3 (like when we were fully staffed), and then moving me into the shifted lower level and leaving mine vacant (admin job). So basically, I'd get a promotion. Not sure if/how much more money I'd get, since the whole point is as a cost cutting measure (damn those 28% budget cuts...and, sadly, this is not a joke...that really is what we had to plan on cutting), but experience-wise, it's an AWESOME move. And I've been training for it for the last 2 weeks (which is where I heard it from...). It's gonna suck next week when the person who has been out comes back and I'm back to nothing to do. Though, I might get to finish my file room.
I'm outta witty remarks, so that means our time has come to a close. See ya in about 3 more months when I think of something else blog-worthy...
Friday, June 26, 2009
Why I could never be president:
Ok, aside from the whole I'm not old enough yet thing, I realized while reading this article that there is no way I could ever be president. Why, you ask?
My solution to the North Korea problem:
Get everyone out of South Korea. Start with US residents, and just get everyone moved. Then, just nuke the hell out of the North. I mean, it's what they are threatening us with, right? We've had the capability LONG before they ever did. It's painfully obvious nothing will ever come from peace talks with them, so lets put everyone out of their misery and just wipe them off the planet...after making sure that our people are safe, that is. Especially since "our people" includes 2 of my family members who just moved to S. Korea.
Then again, it could just be the PMS talking...
My solution to the North Korea problem:
Get everyone out of South Korea. Start with US residents, and just get everyone moved. Then, just nuke the hell out of the North. I mean, it's what they are threatening us with, right? We've had the capability LONG before they ever did. It's painfully obvious nothing will ever come from peace talks with them, so lets put everyone out of their misery and just wipe them off the planet...after making sure that our people are safe, that is. Especially since "our people" includes 2 of my family members who just moved to S. Korea.
Then again, it could just be the PMS talking...
Thursday, June 4, 2009
I'm already supersized.
I just watched Supersize Me for the first time. I've always wanted to watch it, but for whatever reason, hadn't. I was hoping it would cure me of ever wanting to eat McDonald's again. Sadly, all it did was make me want a Big Mac. D'oh!
Anyway, here are my thoughts on the movie, whether you want them or not. First, I realize that at the end he says that his test was "a little extreme." Umm, ya think? Yes, some people occasionally eat fast food more than once a day. I will say, there have been days I've eaten it 3 times a day. But then there are many days in between where I don't eat it at all. He also made sure that he ate each menu item at least once. Most of us are creatures of habit. There might be only 2 or 3 things I will eat from McDs. Ok...it's actually 5 if you include the breakfast items. But still. So yeah...I think it was kind of skewed to show all bad and no good. Granted, the positives are small. But, especially in this economy, cheap and filling can be a good thing if you are struggling...not everyday, 3 times a day, but once or twice a week.
Other thoughts:
-They didn't ask the one group of people that could have told you what a calorie is. Fat women. Oddly enough, overweight females know more about the caloric and fat content of most foods and the definitions of all label terms than ANYONE else. We are an obsessed group.
-What does it say that when I saw him puke after the supersized double qpc meal, I thought to myself "What a wuss. You can tell he isn't fat. That's nothing. I can eat that and then go for dessert!" Yeah. I'm thinking it doesn't say good things about me.
-I don't get the whole vegan thing. I'm sorry. I'm not a HUGE fan of meat, but at the same time, I don't think I could live without it for eternity. A few days, maybe even 2 weeks, maybe. And to compare ham to heroin? Uh, yeah. The girlfriend is on crack.
For the record, my McD's meals of choice:
-10 piece chicken nugget meal with Dt. Coke
-Big Mac meal with Dt. Coke
-Quarter pounder with cheese meal...with, you guessed it, Dt. Coke
-Sausage biscuit with a vanilla iced coffee
-Sausage McMuffin with cheese, no egg, with vanilla iced coffee
Though...their lattes aren't bad, but the one by me doesn't have them. And yes, I grew up on diet soda. My grandfather was diabetic, and everyone in my family overweight. I hate the taste of most regular soda. I did used to drink regular Sprite, but I gave that up YEARS ago. Didn't change jack.
Now seriously...someone bring me a Big Mac. I'm dyin' here!
Anyway, here are my thoughts on the movie, whether you want them or not. First, I realize that at the end he says that his test was "a little extreme." Umm, ya think? Yes, some people occasionally eat fast food more than once a day. I will say, there have been days I've eaten it 3 times a day. But then there are many days in between where I don't eat it at all. He also made sure that he ate each menu item at least once. Most of us are creatures of habit. There might be only 2 or 3 things I will eat from McDs. Ok...it's actually 5 if you include the breakfast items. But still. So yeah...I think it was kind of skewed to show all bad and no good. Granted, the positives are small. But, especially in this economy, cheap and filling can be a good thing if you are struggling...not everyday, 3 times a day, but once or twice a week.
Other thoughts:
-They didn't ask the one group of people that could have told you what a calorie is. Fat women. Oddly enough, overweight females know more about the caloric and fat content of most foods and the definitions of all label terms than ANYONE else. We are an obsessed group.
-What does it say that when I saw him puke after the supersized double qpc meal, I thought to myself "What a wuss. You can tell he isn't fat. That's nothing. I can eat that and then go for dessert!" Yeah. I'm thinking it doesn't say good things about me.
-I don't get the whole vegan thing. I'm sorry. I'm not a HUGE fan of meat, but at the same time, I don't think I could live without it for eternity. A few days, maybe even 2 weeks, maybe. And to compare ham to heroin? Uh, yeah. The girlfriend is on crack.
For the record, my McD's meals of choice:
-10 piece chicken nugget meal with Dt. Coke
-Big Mac meal with Dt. Coke
-Quarter pounder with cheese meal...with, you guessed it, Dt. Coke
-Sausage biscuit with a vanilla iced coffee
-Sausage McMuffin with cheese, no egg, with vanilla iced coffee
Though...their lattes aren't bad, but the one by me doesn't have them. And yes, I grew up on diet soda. My grandfather was diabetic, and everyone in my family overweight. I hate the taste of most regular soda. I did used to drink regular Sprite, but I gave that up YEARS ago. Didn't change jack.
Now seriously...someone bring me a Big Mac. I'm dyin' here!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
3.5 down...
96.5 to go. Ok, my goal really isn't to lose 100 pounds. I'd be ok with 50. And let me just say again: 3.5 down. I have LOST 3.5 pounds. That is a win in itself, and I'm trying to focus on that.
Granted, it would be easier if my pants felt looser instead of tighter. Damn PMS. But still.
Ok, so that is the basic update. Here's how it happened:
I just started taking Alli 2 weeks ago. I started the diet on Sunday, May 17, and I started the Alli on May 22. So far, I'm down 3.5 pounds total (I know, I'm repeating myself. Get over it. I'm happy)...and will weigh in again on Saturday morning.
Because of all I read before I started the Alli, I try to keep VERY close track of what I'm eating. The amount of fat per meal depends on your total calorie intake...in my case, I shoot for around 1800 calories, which allows up to 19g of fat per meal. Overall, the goal is 30% or less fat.
So far, I have only had a few very minor effects...and no "accidents". I have gone over the fat target a couple times. Once I really thought I was doing well, too. Boo. Just goes to show, when you eat out, you can never be sure if you don't look things up ahead of time! FYI: the Honey Balsamic chicken at Macaroni Grill has FIFTY NINE grams of fat! For grilled chicken, grilled broccoli, and some pasta. 59!!!! Yeah...my tummy wasn't happy the next day. If I had known beforehand, I wouldn't have taken the pill. But really, I thought it wouldn't be that bad.
For me, it's not so much that the Alli will help me lose. It's that it keeps me from cheating. Without it, it's so easy to say "Well, just this one order of fries won't kill my diet. I've been good lately and can spare it" but when there is a consequence...I really think hard about it. And usually, "just this one" would turn into a major fall off the wagon...and a few day binge. So by thinking about it, I do still find ways to have things I enjoy, but I also stay in the guidelines 98% of the time.
I'm facing another challenge tonight, and I can't decide what to do about it. It's Bike Night...when we go out to dinner with other scooterists/motorcyclists. Great PR for DH. Unfortunately, a lot of times, they choose wing places. Some places, like Taco Mac, I can find something I can work with without being the obnoxious person ordering "Grilled chicken, no oil, with a side salad, no cheese, no bacon, fat free dressing on the side, and steamed broccoli, no butter or oil." I just want to smack those people...so I try to find something as close as possible to what I want to minimize the "special" stuff. Tonight, however, they chose Shane's Rib Shack. I don't eat BBQ, so my options are a Fresh Greens Salad with char grilled chicken, or corn on the cob. I'm really not a big fan of salad as a meal...especially for dinner. Lunch, I can deal with. So there is really nothing left for me to have. DH, god bless him, said "If it's not worth it, we won't go." And if it was just this one time, I would have said ok...we'll skip this week. But it's not. It's a consistent thing for this group. I'm one of only 2 or 3 girls, and the others are skinny chicks that can apparently eat anything. *sigh* So, I need to learn to deal with this.
I have 2 choices:
1) Get the damn salad. And then go to Rita's for dessert (high in calories, but no fat...I've had NO trouble staying in my calorie range, still).
2) Skip the Alli pill, and get a cheeseburger and fries. Or chicken tenders and fries. Downside: I'll probably still have a few tummy issues, but not as bad as if I took the pill. Upside...it's a cheeseburger and fries. How is that a bad thing?
I'll probably decide when I get there.
Granted, it would be easier if my pants felt looser instead of tighter. Damn PMS. But still.
Ok, so that is the basic update. Here's how it happened:
I just started taking Alli 2 weeks ago. I started the diet on Sunday, May 17, and I started the Alli on May 22. So far, I'm down 3.5 pounds total (I know, I'm repeating myself. Get over it. I'm happy)...and will weigh in again on Saturday morning.
Because of all I read before I started the Alli, I try to keep VERY close track of what I'm eating. The amount of fat per meal depends on your total calorie intake...in my case, I shoot for around 1800 calories, which allows up to 19g of fat per meal. Overall, the goal is 30% or less fat.
So far, I have only had a few very minor effects...and no "accidents". I have gone over the fat target a couple times. Once I really thought I was doing well, too. Boo. Just goes to show, when you eat out, you can never be sure if you don't look things up ahead of time! FYI: the Honey Balsamic chicken at Macaroni Grill has FIFTY NINE grams of fat! For grilled chicken, grilled broccoli, and some pasta. 59!!!! Yeah...my tummy wasn't happy the next day. If I had known beforehand, I wouldn't have taken the pill. But really, I thought it wouldn't be that bad.
For me, it's not so much that the Alli will help me lose. It's that it keeps me from cheating. Without it, it's so easy to say "Well, just this one order of fries won't kill my diet. I've been good lately and can spare it" but when there is a consequence...I really think hard about it. And usually, "just this one" would turn into a major fall off the wagon...and a few day binge. So by thinking about it, I do still find ways to have things I enjoy, but I also stay in the guidelines 98% of the time.
I'm facing another challenge tonight, and I can't decide what to do about it. It's Bike Night...when we go out to dinner with other scooterists/motorcyclists. Great PR for DH. Unfortunately, a lot of times, they choose wing places. Some places, like Taco Mac, I can find something I can work with without being the obnoxious person ordering "Grilled chicken, no oil, with a side salad, no cheese, no bacon, fat free dressing on the side, and steamed broccoli, no butter or oil." I just want to smack those people...so I try to find something as close as possible to what I want to minimize the "special" stuff. Tonight, however, they chose Shane's Rib Shack. I don't eat BBQ, so my options are a Fresh Greens Salad with char grilled chicken, or corn on the cob. I'm really not a big fan of salad as a meal...especially for dinner. Lunch, I can deal with. So there is really nothing left for me to have. DH, god bless him, said "If it's not worth it, we won't go." And if it was just this one time, I would have said ok...we'll skip this week. But it's not. It's a consistent thing for this group. I'm one of only 2 or 3 girls, and the others are skinny chicks that can apparently eat anything. *sigh* So, I need to learn to deal with this.
I have 2 choices:
1) Get the damn salad. And then go to Rita's for dessert (high in calories, but no fat...I've had NO trouble staying in my calorie range, still).
2) Skip the Alli pill, and get a cheeseburger and fries. Or chicken tenders and fries. Downside: I'll probably still have a few tummy issues, but not as bad as if I took the pill. Upside...it's a cheeseburger and fries. How is that a bad thing?
I'll probably decide when I get there.
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