Last WI: 216.8 (today)/At Home WI: 218.2
THURSDAY
Well I drug myself back to a meeting today. I've been slacking still. Now it's November, and I've got got get it in gear. I start my new job Monday and have spent the week getting ready from getting my hair cut and colored, to updating my wardrobe. Good thing I'm getting a raise so I can pay for all of this.
I still haven't been able to get focused WW-wise or exercise wise. I've been off all week and haven't been to the gym once. Not good. We were out of town last weekend in biloxi gambling, and I totally overindulged on everything. I've gotten a bit back in line since getting home, but still not tracking fully and not yet exercising. I did get some good news though - looks like I'm getting a treadmill for thanksgiving. My dad got one from an auction recently and is going to give it to me. I'm very excited. No excuses for not exercising over the winter!
Anyway - I'm excited about the new job. I'm not going to put too much pressure on myself to be perfect WW-wise for the next week or so, I'm just going to try to make good choices and lose if possible, but at worst maintain. I need to figure things out with this job priority one.
Just wanted to update!
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Back to Basics
Last WI: 214.6/At Home WI: 215.6
MONDAY
Ok, so I've got to recommit. This 2 weeks of sort of "eh" eating and exercising is par for the course for me. I always do really good for a month or two then can't keep it up. I take some time to sort of re-charge. I hope this has been enough. I'm actually thankful that the scale is still only a pound or so higher than when I was being good. I don't think I can make Onderland by the wedding now, but I can still make some more progress. That's the plan. I'd like to get down another 10 lbs by the wedding. Totally do-able. I have 7 1/2 weeks left, 8 weigh ins including this Thursday. I can do it.
So, I "vowed" I would wi last week. And I didn't. No real good excuse. I just didn't. But, I've not got a plan. I'm going to the gym today. I'm actually at home now. I have the day off for Columbus day. I'm doing laundry/cleaning, and frankly mostly being lazy.
These last couple weeks have been good though. Even if I've not been the perfect weight watcher. This last weekend the bride's sister-in-law threw her a surprise shower, so that was fun and nice. She's also been working on my 30'th birthday party that she's throwing me in a couple weeks. Erik and I are doing great. He had Daniel this weekend and it was a good weekend over all. Generally my life is really good. I'm excited about the new job coming up. Oh- and Erik and I booked a trip to Biloxi for the last weekend in October - leaving my last day at work and staying for 3 nights. That will be fun, and we have enough comps to get them to fly us down there and comp our rooms. I'm trying to talk the bride and her fiance into coming as well. That would be lots of fun.
Over all I just need to get refocused on the weight/exercise thing. It starts today. I'm going to see how much of my endurance I've lost - see how far I can run. :-)
MONDAY
Ok, so I've got to recommit. This 2 weeks of sort of "eh" eating and exercising is par for the course for me. I always do really good for a month or two then can't keep it up. I take some time to sort of re-charge. I hope this has been enough. I'm actually thankful that the scale is still only a pound or so higher than when I was being good. I don't think I can make Onderland by the wedding now, but I can still make some more progress. That's the plan. I'd like to get down another 10 lbs by the wedding. Totally do-able. I have 7 1/2 weeks left, 8 weigh ins including this Thursday. I can do it.
So, I "vowed" I would wi last week. And I didn't. No real good excuse. I just didn't. But, I've not got a plan. I'm going to the gym today. I'm actually at home now. I have the day off for Columbus day. I'm doing laundry/cleaning, and frankly mostly being lazy.
These last couple weeks have been good though. Even if I've not been the perfect weight watcher. This last weekend the bride's sister-in-law threw her a surprise shower, so that was fun and nice. She's also been working on my 30'th birthday party that she's throwing me in a couple weeks. Erik and I are doing great. He had Daniel this weekend and it was a good weekend over all. Generally my life is really good. I'm excited about the new job coming up. Oh- and Erik and I booked a trip to Biloxi for the last weekend in October - leaving my last day at work and staying for 3 nights. That will be fun, and we have enough comps to get them to fly us down there and comp our rooms. I'm trying to talk the bride and her fiance into coming as well. That would be lots of fun.
Over all I just need to get refocused on the weight/exercise thing. It starts today. I'm going to see how much of my endurance I've lost - see how far I can run. :-)
Monday, September 10, 2007
Weekend in Tennessee
Last WI: 215.4/At Home WI: 216.4
MONDAY
Well I survived the weekend. Of course I didn't get all the exercise in that I wanted, but I did get some. I flew on Friday morning. I landed about 10:00 am and was picked up by my sister-in-law. We went and saw my brother before going to my mom's house where I was staying. I ended up not running Friday - I guess I just got lazy and was tired from the flight. I watched my neice play in the high school marching band on Friday night and went to bed relatively early.
Saturday I woke up and went running right away. I had planned on trying to do as many miles as I could on the local high school track - which is very close to my mother's house - but the school track team was practicing and I didn't want to disturb them, so I ran around my mom's neighborhood. I did 20 minutes before I had to walk. I ended up running about 2 miles and walking about 1.5. Not the 5 I had hoped for, but it was extremely muggy and hot out and frankly I haven't run outside in a long while, so I'll take it.
Saturday night we had a birthday party for my brother. Mom made her famous manicotti and french bread. I only had one serving, but still probably too much. The good news is I did munch a lot on the fresh veggies I had cut up.
Saturday night after the party I was still feeling wide awake so I headed to the riverboat casino in Missouri - just about 20 minutes away. I ended up winning $400 at craps and another $40 or so at poker before I headed home a little after 3:00 am.
Sunday I slept in, of course, and totally didn't go running when I did get up. Slacker! I spent the day saying goodbyes to my dad, brother, mother, sister-in-law and neices and nephews. My brother drove me the 2 hour trip to the airport around 5:00 pm. I got home a little after 11:00 pm and crashed out pretty quickly.
All in all the weekend was wonderful, family-wise, but not great food wise. I didn't crazy indulge but I didn't track, and I only ran once. That's about normal for my family weekends though.
Today I'm playing catch up at work. I've got my interview on Friday so it's another short week. Work is completely crazy with trials just 5 weeks away. I'm starting to stress. But that's normal too.
Today I've been ok with food. I had a balance bar for breakfast, popcorn and a nectarine for snack, and subway for lunch. I've got 10 points left for dinner, and I'm not going to get to go to the gym today (as usual for Mondays). I have to hit the grocery store right after work, and get home before 6:30 for our Monday poker night that we're hosting. Now - I just need to make good choices for dinner/poker.
This week I'm worried about WI because of the weekend, and my attitude. I'm totally grumpy because of stress at work, and that is always a recipe for disaster. When I feel grumpy or tired, I don't care about making good choices, and usually fall off the wagon. I'm going to need to find a way to improve my mood so I can keep my good trend going.
Here's to keeping up a good thing...
MONDAY
Well I survived the weekend. Of course I didn't get all the exercise in that I wanted, but I did get some. I flew on Friday morning. I landed about 10:00 am and was picked up by my sister-in-law. We went and saw my brother before going to my mom's house where I was staying. I ended up not running Friday - I guess I just got lazy and was tired from the flight. I watched my neice play in the high school marching band on Friday night and went to bed relatively early.
Saturday I woke up and went running right away. I had planned on trying to do as many miles as I could on the local high school track - which is very close to my mother's house - but the school track team was practicing and I didn't want to disturb them, so I ran around my mom's neighborhood. I did 20 minutes before I had to walk. I ended up running about 2 miles and walking about 1.5. Not the 5 I had hoped for, but it was extremely muggy and hot out and frankly I haven't run outside in a long while, so I'll take it.
Saturday night we had a birthday party for my brother. Mom made her famous manicotti and french bread. I only had one serving, but still probably too much. The good news is I did munch a lot on the fresh veggies I had cut up.
Saturday night after the party I was still feeling wide awake so I headed to the riverboat casino in Missouri - just about 20 minutes away. I ended up winning $400 at craps and another $40 or so at poker before I headed home a little after 3:00 am.
Sunday I slept in, of course, and totally didn't go running when I did get up. Slacker! I spent the day saying goodbyes to my dad, brother, mother, sister-in-law and neices and nephews. My brother drove me the 2 hour trip to the airport around 5:00 pm. I got home a little after 11:00 pm and crashed out pretty quickly.
All in all the weekend was wonderful, family-wise, but not great food wise. I didn't crazy indulge but I didn't track, and I only ran once. That's about normal for my family weekends though.
Today I'm playing catch up at work. I've got my interview on Friday so it's another short week. Work is completely crazy with trials just 5 weeks away. I'm starting to stress. But that's normal too.
Today I've been ok with food. I had a balance bar for breakfast, popcorn and a nectarine for snack, and subway for lunch. I've got 10 points left for dinner, and I'm not going to get to go to the gym today (as usual for Mondays). I have to hit the grocery store right after work, and get home before 6:30 for our Monday poker night that we're hosting. Now - I just need to make good choices for dinner/poker.
This week I'm worried about WI because of the weekend, and my attitude. I'm totally grumpy because of stress at work, and that is always a recipe for disaster. When I feel grumpy or tired, I don't care about making good choices, and usually fall off the wagon. I'm going to need to find a way to improve my mood so I can keep my good trend going.
Here's to keeping up a good thing...
Friday, May 18, 2007
Maintain Equals Loss!
Last WI: 212.4/At Home WI: ????
FRIDAY
WI yesterday was actually good. I weighed exactly what I weighed 2 weeks ago at WI. 212.4. So, I maintained. But in actuality it's a loss. Here's why. Last week I was really bad. I journaled, so to speak. But I was over every day. And by a lot. So last Thursday I was supposed to go out of town to see my dad in Tennessee. I also was coming down with a cold. I ended up deciding not to go to TN, but hadn't followed my WI day rituals, and expected a gain. So I decided not to go to WI last week, and recommit to a good week this week.
Well, I did pretty good. I had 2 flex points left going into yesterday. So, I weighed in and had a "maintain". But since I know I was up last week, that's really a loss - equivalent to the gain from last week. So, mentally I'm telling myself I lost 5 lbs this week. :-) In reality it was probably more like 2, but I like thinking 5.
So, now we are at another new week. I really hope I can get things together and see a true loss next week! So far this month I'm only down 0.2. Not to stellar. Granted it's not a gain, but it will take a long time to get to goal at this rate...
On another topic, Erik and I just booked a trip to Vegas next month. I'm very excited. I totally can't afford it. But it's going to be super fun. I wasn't sure we'd be going, and Erik just decided. Here's the deal. For about 9 months we played in a Sunday poker league. It consisted of weekly poker tournaments where the coordinator withdrew 20% of the prize pool to put in a fund to pay for some of our best player to go to Vegas to play in a $1500 buy-in World Series of Poker event. Well, Erik did really well, and won one of the buy ins. We don't get any of our expenses paid, but he gets the free buy in. We were really considering not going because finances are pretty tight right now, but Erik made some calls. Based upon our status with MGM Grand, they gave us 3 nights free plus buffets and a $50 promotional chip. Very cool. We got the flights through Spirit Airlines Atlanta to Vegas for $440 total for the both of us. So we're going to Vegas for 4 days 3 nights for a sum total of $440. Not counting gambling money of course.
They other cool thing about it is we're going over Erik and my 2 year anniversary of dating. The tournament he's playing is actually on our anniversary (June 9) and we're flying in the night before. I'm very excited. I think it's totally going to be a blast. And maybe Erik can win some money in the tourney. First place last year ws $600,000! Boy would that be nice.
As for me, I haven't decided what, if any, tournaments I'm going to play. There's another tournament the same day as Erik's that I would love to play but it's $2500 and I totally can't afford that. Of course I could also consider playing the one Erik's playing for $1500 but even that is pretty steep. Remember he got his buy in paid for. I don't know. I'll think about it over the next 3 weeks of anticipation. :-)
Oh - I don't have a number on my "at home wi" today because I totally forgot to get on the scale this morning. Honestly completely forgot. That is so not like me, but it's ok because I'm sure it would be somewhere around 214 or higher since I was out drinking last night - my typical Thursday night indulgence. So - we'll see what tomorrow brings.
Today I've had 7 pts so far - 5 pts for breakfast and 2pts of popcorn snack. I wanted to go to the gym tonight but I forgot I agreed to work for this casino company I help out with part time dealing roulette as some business function. Should be fun as Holly, Dana and Marine are dealing too. I totally plan on getting some AP's this weekend, though!
FRIDAY
WI yesterday was actually good. I weighed exactly what I weighed 2 weeks ago at WI. 212.4. So, I maintained. But in actuality it's a loss. Here's why. Last week I was really bad. I journaled, so to speak. But I was over every day. And by a lot. So last Thursday I was supposed to go out of town to see my dad in Tennessee. I also was coming down with a cold. I ended up deciding not to go to TN, but hadn't followed my WI day rituals, and expected a gain. So I decided not to go to WI last week, and recommit to a good week this week.
Well, I did pretty good. I had 2 flex points left going into yesterday. So, I weighed in and had a "maintain". But since I know I was up last week, that's really a loss - equivalent to the gain from last week. So, mentally I'm telling myself I lost 5 lbs this week. :-) In reality it was probably more like 2, but I like thinking 5.
So, now we are at another new week. I really hope I can get things together and see a true loss next week! So far this month I'm only down 0.2. Not to stellar. Granted it's not a gain, but it will take a long time to get to goal at this rate...
On another topic, Erik and I just booked a trip to Vegas next month. I'm very excited. I totally can't afford it. But it's going to be super fun. I wasn't sure we'd be going, and Erik just decided. Here's the deal. For about 9 months we played in a Sunday poker league. It consisted of weekly poker tournaments where the coordinator withdrew 20% of the prize pool to put in a fund to pay for some of our best player to go to Vegas to play in a $1500 buy-in World Series of Poker event. Well, Erik did really well, and won one of the buy ins. We don't get any of our expenses paid, but he gets the free buy in. We were really considering not going because finances are pretty tight right now, but Erik made some calls. Based upon our status with MGM Grand, they gave us 3 nights free plus buffets and a $50 promotional chip. Very cool. We got the flights through Spirit Airlines Atlanta to Vegas for $440 total for the both of us. So we're going to Vegas for 4 days 3 nights for a sum total of $440. Not counting gambling money of course.
They other cool thing about it is we're going over Erik and my 2 year anniversary of dating. The tournament he's playing is actually on our anniversary (June 9) and we're flying in the night before. I'm very excited. I think it's totally going to be a blast. And maybe Erik can win some money in the tourney. First place last year ws $600,000! Boy would that be nice.
As for me, I haven't decided what, if any, tournaments I'm going to play. There's another tournament the same day as Erik's that I would love to play but it's $2500 and I totally can't afford that. Of course I could also consider playing the one Erik's playing for $1500 but even that is pretty steep. Remember he got his buy in paid for. I don't know. I'll think about it over the next 3 weeks of anticipation. :-)
Oh - I don't have a number on my "at home wi" today because I totally forgot to get on the scale this morning. Honestly completely forgot. That is so not like me, but it's ok because I'm sure it would be somewhere around 214 or higher since I was out drinking last night - my typical Thursday night indulgence. So - we'll see what tomorrow brings.
Today I've had 7 pts so far - 5 pts for breakfast and 2pts of popcorn snack. I wanted to go to the gym tonight but I forgot I agreed to work for this casino company I help out with part time dealing roulette as some business function. Should be fun as Holly, Dana and Marine are dealing too. I totally plan on getting some AP's this weekend, though!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Frustrated
Last WI: 214.6/At Home: 214.6
(Grrrr.)
WEDNESDAY
Ok, today I'm just frustrated. I've been good this week, for the most part, and am just not seeing on the scale. I guess that Monday's morning weight WAS a lie. I'm so sad. I did splurge a "little" on Monday night. I was very good at work, and through the day on Monday. I came home with 13 points left. Now, I knew we were going to Holly's house for our weekly Monday night poker league game. I knew there'd be bad for me snacks there, and I knew I'd want to drink some beer. So I tried to plan accordingly. I had a dinner of left over pork roast and rice (4 pts), some protein in the form of nuts and cheese (3 pts) and a huge bowl of green beans, in an attempt to fill me. up. That left me with 6 pts for the night.
I got to Holly's about 6:30 and the tournament started just after 7. I ended up having 4 beers, a bag of pocorn, and a bunch of full fat chips. I counted the evening's "munching" at 17pts. So I went over by 11 pts for the day, but that wasn't TOO Bad.
Tuesday I was PERFECT. I mean PERFECT. The morning weight that day was 216. Not too happy about that, but I figured it was water retention from the beer and salty foods. Yesterday I at right at my points and ended up running my six mile route after work. My run was wonderful. I shaved 8 minutes off my time from Sunday. I was very pleased. AND I drank tons of water.
So, this morning's weight was 1.4 lbs lower than yesterday, but still up from Monday's mysterious beautiful number. What gives? If WI was today I'd see a gain. I REALLY don't want to see a gain. I've worked out 3 times this week so far - ran a total of 15 miles - a good week for me!
So, I'm trying to stay positive. I still have one day left before WI. Today. I've been right on track so far. I've eaten 15 pts between breakfast, lunch, and a sanck. I have 13 left for tonight. I'm going to the gym after work. I'm a little sore from the run yesterday, but I'm going to try to get in some cardio anyway. Maybe the elliptical. I'd like to get 5 AP's today, but we'll see. I'm just really frustrated.
On other matters, I've spent the day evaluating my finances. I've been really bad over the last year letting credit card debt creep up. I was ALWAYS one of those people who paid off thier credit cards in full every month. I didn't pay a cent in interest on credit cards all through college and law school. It wasn't until I took this job, and the pay cut that went with it, that I started using credit cards as credit. Now, I've let it spiral out of control. A combination of lesser pay and a recent binge of gambling in the last year has really increased my debt. I'm not happy. I've always been very fiscally responsible and looking at my statements now makes me sick. So - I've vowed to get it under control. Erik and I are talking about getting married. He has some financial issues he's trying to resolve before he asks me, and I would LOVE to go into the marriage credit card debt free. Now I'll still have my car loan and my student loan, but both of those are very managable and reasonable. Credit card debt is not.
I looked at my income and mandatory expenses for the month, and it looks like if I really buckle down and eliminate extraneous spending, I could have it all paid off in about 10 months. Not bad. I'm not too out of control. But I need to do this. I need to feel confident again in my financial status.
Back on WW issues, I've still be journaling. I gave myself the manicure/pedicure reward for journaling all of last month (at least from the point where I recommitted). I'm going to do the same this month if I get through it. Today is officially my 34 day of journalling straight. I know it's helped me a lot, but I really want to see a loss this week. I've lost the last 4 weeks in a row, and would love to see that by journaling every week, I CAN lose every week!
So - time to chug some more water, and try to make this another "perfect" OP day. And hope for a good number tomorrow.
(Grrrr.)
WEDNESDAY
Ok, today I'm just frustrated. I've been good this week, for the most part, and am just not seeing on the scale. I guess that Monday's morning weight WAS a lie. I'm so sad. I did splurge a "little" on Monday night. I was very good at work, and through the day on Monday. I came home with 13 points left. Now, I knew we were going to Holly's house for our weekly Monday night poker league game. I knew there'd be bad for me snacks there, and I knew I'd want to drink some beer. So I tried to plan accordingly. I had a dinner of left over pork roast and rice (4 pts), some protein in the form of nuts and cheese (3 pts) and a huge bowl of green beans, in an attempt to fill me. up. That left me with 6 pts for the night.
I got to Holly's about 6:30 and the tournament started just after 7. I ended up having 4 beers, a bag of pocorn, and a bunch of full fat chips. I counted the evening's "munching" at 17pts. So I went over by 11 pts for the day, but that wasn't TOO Bad.
Tuesday I was PERFECT. I mean PERFECT. The morning weight that day was 216. Not too happy about that, but I figured it was water retention from the beer and salty foods. Yesterday I at right at my points and ended up running my six mile route after work. My run was wonderful. I shaved 8 minutes off my time from Sunday. I was very pleased. AND I drank tons of water.
So, this morning's weight was 1.4 lbs lower than yesterday, but still up from Monday's mysterious beautiful number. What gives? If WI was today I'd see a gain. I REALLY don't want to see a gain. I've worked out 3 times this week so far - ran a total of 15 miles - a good week for me!
So, I'm trying to stay positive. I still have one day left before WI. Today. I've been right on track so far. I've eaten 15 pts between breakfast, lunch, and a sanck. I have 13 left for tonight. I'm going to the gym after work. I'm a little sore from the run yesterday, but I'm going to try to get in some cardio anyway. Maybe the elliptical. I'd like to get 5 AP's today, but we'll see. I'm just really frustrated.
On other matters, I've spent the day evaluating my finances. I've been really bad over the last year letting credit card debt creep up. I was ALWAYS one of those people who paid off thier credit cards in full every month. I didn't pay a cent in interest on credit cards all through college and law school. It wasn't until I took this job, and the pay cut that went with it, that I started using credit cards as credit. Now, I've let it spiral out of control. A combination of lesser pay and a recent binge of gambling in the last year has really increased my debt. I'm not happy. I've always been very fiscally responsible and looking at my statements now makes me sick. So - I've vowed to get it under control. Erik and I are talking about getting married. He has some financial issues he's trying to resolve before he asks me, and I would LOVE to go into the marriage credit card debt free. Now I'll still have my car loan and my student loan, but both of those are very managable and reasonable. Credit card debt is not.
I looked at my income and mandatory expenses for the month, and it looks like if I really buckle down and eliminate extraneous spending, I could have it all paid off in about 10 months. Not bad. I'm not too out of control. But I need to do this. I need to feel confident again in my financial status.
Back on WW issues, I've still be journaling. I gave myself the manicure/pedicure reward for journaling all of last month (at least from the point where I recommitted). I'm going to do the same this month if I get through it. Today is officially my 34 day of journalling straight. I know it's helped me a lot, but I really want to see a loss this week. I've lost the last 4 weeks in a row, and would love to see that by journaling every week, I CAN lose every week!
So - time to chug some more water, and try to make this another "perfect" OP day. And hope for a good number tomorrow.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Weekend at the Casino - not TOO bad
At home weight: 217/Last WI: 215.2
MONDAY
Well, the scale was not friendly today, but I'm not surprised either as I was at the casino all weekend. We left Friday at about noon. First of all I have to note that I love Biloxi! We usually go to Tunica for our casino trips, but the drive is killer, and flights are expensive. The drive to Biloxi was almost pleasant. It was 5 hours, all interstate. And the Beau Rivage, where we stayed, was very nice. They had sent us some comps, and we just had a great time. Friday night we went to see Chris Cagle in concert. I didn't realize how many songs of his I knew. He was a wonderful performer and we had GREAT seats - thanks Beau Rivage! I'm very impressed and surprised that he hasn't been more successful than he is. I'm definately now a big fan.
Then on Saturday at noon, we played a poker tournament. It was $130 for 4500 chips, 20 minute blinds. Not a bad structure. It makes for a 5-6 hours tournament. On Saturday there were about 105 players, so first place was a little over $4000. I did pretty well, but got myself in trouble a couple times over valuing some high pairs. I ended up busting out about 30th (which didn't pay) but I enjoyed the tourney.
Saturday night we went to the bull riding concert. The Beau Rivage bused us over to the colloseum and again we had GREAT seats. I'm so pleased with the comps this weekend. I've never been to a bull riding show, and it was lots of fun. I can't believe these guys do this. I mean those bulls are BIG and MEAN! Most of the riders looked like they were about 18 or 20. Very scary. Fortunately no one got hurt and we had a great time.
Sunday we played the noon tournament again. Again, neither of us cashed, but had a good time. After the tournament we had comps for the cafe. We waited about 30 minutes for seats then proceeded to have very poor meal. It was cajun/southern food, which I generally like. I had the gumbo to start, but it was very fishy tasting. I had the shrimp po boy for my entree and ended up just eating the shrimp as the bread was toasted too much and just plain crumbly. I had fries to, but only ate about 5 of those as they weren't very good either. Erik ordere the Seared Tuna Rare to Med Rare, and it came out well done. So overall disappointing lunch. But it was at least free.
Then we hit to road to come home about 6:00 pm. We got home just after 11:00 after hitting some rain and a little traffic. I'm a bit tired today from our busy weekend, but very pleased we went. Oh - and we lost our butts playing of course, but that's normal. :-)
Food-wise, I was ok. I did "journal" to the extent I could remember and guess points values. My biggest downfall (as usual) was the alcohol. Free drinks at the craps table makes for an uncountable number of (light!) beers. I guessed though, as I have promised to journal every day. I went way over on points, but only ate 1 meal a day with snacks and alcohol the rest of the time. Over all, it could have been worse. I made good choices at the buffet on Saturday and stuck with light beer.
Now to be back on track. This morning start off a bit bad as I had court and forgot to pick up my dry cleaning. I had the pants/shirt but now suit jacket. I went to the cleaners who were supposed to open at 8:00 and had to sit there till 8:15 when the clerk finally showed up. I had grabbed a balance bar for breakfast and had planned on a very low point day, but in my frustration I drove through Chick-fil-a and got a chicken burrito as well(8pts). So - a total of 12 pts for breakfast.
Lunch I've had at my desk, not bad - 4 pts for soup and 4 pts for popcorn. That leaves me 8 pts for tonight but I'm planning on going for a run when I get home, which will earn me about 7 more. Hopefully I can stick to just eating the 8 and use the 7 against this weekend's indulgences.
I hate going into a WI hoping for a maintain, but that might be the plan this week. I'll see how the next few days go. I seem to be very munchy today. Hopefully that will abate as the week progresses.
Tonight should be fun. Erik and I are hosting a poker game at our house about 6:30 which gives my time to run home after work and do my 5 mile run and shower before people show up. I'll probably take out some chicken or something for a light dinner.
The good news is that there is nothing going on this weekend. Erik has his son, and it's easter, so we'll probably decorate eggs or something. I'll try to get through the week and have a good OP weekend. Maybe I can forgo my thursday night indulgence if WI doesn't go too good. That would make for a long 1.5 weeks OP for a good WI next week. We'll see. We don't have plans to go out of town again until possibly mother's day so I should be able to be good for the foreseeable future.
MONDAY
Well, the scale was not friendly today, but I'm not surprised either as I was at the casino all weekend. We left Friday at about noon. First of all I have to note that I love Biloxi! We usually go to Tunica for our casino trips, but the drive is killer, and flights are expensive. The drive to Biloxi was almost pleasant. It was 5 hours, all interstate. And the Beau Rivage, where we stayed, was very nice. They had sent us some comps, and we just had a great time. Friday night we went to see Chris Cagle in concert. I didn't realize how many songs of his I knew. He was a wonderful performer and we had GREAT seats - thanks Beau Rivage! I'm very impressed and surprised that he hasn't been more successful than he is. I'm definately now a big fan.
Then on Saturday at noon, we played a poker tournament. It was $130 for 4500 chips, 20 minute blinds. Not a bad structure. It makes for a 5-6 hours tournament. On Saturday there were about 105 players, so first place was a little over $4000. I did pretty well, but got myself in trouble a couple times over valuing some high pairs. I ended up busting out about 30th (which didn't pay) but I enjoyed the tourney.
Saturday night we went to the bull riding concert. The Beau Rivage bused us over to the colloseum and again we had GREAT seats. I'm so pleased with the comps this weekend. I've never been to a bull riding show, and it was lots of fun. I can't believe these guys do this. I mean those bulls are BIG and MEAN! Most of the riders looked like they were about 18 or 20. Very scary. Fortunately no one got hurt and we had a great time.
Sunday we played the noon tournament again. Again, neither of us cashed, but had a good time. After the tournament we had comps for the cafe. We waited about 30 minutes for seats then proceeded to have very poor meal. It was cajun/southern food, which I generally like. I had the gumbo to start, but it was very fishy tasting. I had the shrimp po boy for my entree and ended up just eating the shrimp as the bread was toasted too much and just plain crumbly. I had fries to, but only ate about 5 of those as they weren't very good either. Erik ordere the Seared Tuna Rare to Med Rare, and it came out well done. So overall disappointing lunch. But it was at least free.
Then we hit to road to come home about 6:00 pm. We got home just after 11:00 after hitting some rain and a little traffic. I'm a bit tired today from our busy weekend, but very pleased we went. Oh - and we lost our butts playing of course, but that's normal. :-)
Food-wise, I was ok. I did "journal" to the extent I could remember and guess points values. My biggest downfall (as usual) was the alcohol. Free drinks at the craps table makes for an uncountable number of (light!) beers. I guessed though, as I have promised to journal every day. I went way over on points, but only ate 1 meal a day with snacks and alcohol the rest of the time. Over all, it could have been worse. I made good choices at the buffet on Saturday and stuck with light beer.
Now to be back on track. This morning start off a bit bad as I had court and forgot to pick up my dry cleaning. I had the pants/shirt but now suit jacket. I went to the cleaners who were supposed to open at 8:00 and had to sit there till 8:15 when the clerk finally showed up. I had grabbed a balance bar for breakfast and had planned on a very low point day, but in my frustration I drove through Chick-fil-a and got a chicken burrito as well(8pts). So - a total of 12 pts for breakfast.
Lunch I've had at my desk, not bad - 4 pts for soup and 4 pts for popcorn. That leaves me 8 pts for tonight but I'm planning on going for a run when I get home, which will earn me about 7 more. Hopefully I can stick to just eating the 8 and use the 7 against this weekend's indulgences.
I hate going into a WI hoping for a maintain, but that might be the plan this week. I'll see how the next few days go. I seem to be very munchy today. Hopefully that will abate as the week progresses.
Tonight should be fun. Erik and I are hosting a poker game at our house about 6:30 which gives my time to run home after work and do my 5 mile run and shower before people show up. I'll probably take out some chicken or something for a light dinner.
The good news is that there is nothing going on this weekend. Erik has his son, and it's easter, so we'll probably decorate eggs or something. I'll try to get through the week and have a good OP weekend. Maybe I can forgo my thursday night indulgence if WI doesn't go too good. That would make for a long 1.5 weeks OP for a good WI next week. We'll see. We don't have plans to go out of town again until possibly mother's day so I should be able to be good for the foreseeable future.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
To go or Not to go ... to the Casino.
At home weight: 213.8/Last WI: 216.2
THURSDAY
Well, I missed a couple days of update. Tuesday was busy and yesterday I was just lazy. As for WW days, I was very good Monday. Erik had his son Monday and Tuesday this week,. so we had a quiet night at home. I didn't get to the gym, but only ate 27 points so that was good. Tuesday was another quiet day at home. Another day I didn't exercise, but I did use a few flex points. I want to vary my days 'a la' wendie plan. So Tuesday I had 46 points.
That leaves yesterday where I was VERY good. I had a balance bar for breakfast (4 pts) some soup (4 pts) and popcorn (2 pts) for lunch, some light chips (3 pts) for a snack, and a large salad (10 pts) for dinner. That's only 24 points. And I went 5 miles outside for 7 AP. Thus the low weight on the scale this morning.
I was very happy with my 5 mile run/walk yesterday. Last week when I tried that route, I ran a total of 28 minutes and walked a total of 35 minutes. This time I ran 34 minutes and walked 26 minutes - shaving a total of 3 minutes off the total time, and running 6 more minutes. I'm getting stronger. My goal is to run this very hilly route, straight through, by the end of the summer. I think I can do it and I'll be a lot stronger if I can. Maybe I'll even get it up to 6 miles.
So I have WI today, which means I'm chugging water and diet coke until about 12:30 then I cut it off for my 5:00 pm weigh in.
This weekend's plans are up in the air. Erik and I have reservations in Biloxi for the weekend with tickets to a Chris Cagle concert and a bull riding competition on Friday and Saturday repsectively. We're really not sure if we're going yet, as neither of us can afford it really, but we really like going. I haven't been to Biloxi since Katrina, and I'd really like to go. I know financially I shouldn't, but I really want to! Hopefully I can talk Erik into it.
Today I had an 8 pt breakfast. I usually have a larger one on WI day b/c it has to last me through lunch, but I just wasn't that hungry this morning. I might have some popcorn before lunch so I don't get too starving before WI, but I'm worried about the sodium and retaining water. We'll see.
Hope to see a good loss today!
THURSDAY
Well, I missed a couple days of update. Tuesday was busy and yesterday I was just lazy. As for WW days, I was very good Monday. Erik had his son Monday and Tuesday this week,. so we had a quiet night at home. I didn't get to the gym, but only ate 27 points so that was good. Tuesday was another quiet day at home. Another day I didn't exercise, but I did use a few flex points. I want to vary my days 'a la' wendie plan. So Tuesday I had 46 points.
That leaves yesterday where I was VERY good. I had a balance bar for breakfast (4 pts) some soup (4 pts) and popcorn (2 pts) for lunch, some light chips (3 pts) for a snack, and a large salad (10 pts) for dinner. That's only 24 points. And I went 5 miles outside for 7 AP. Thus the low weight on the scale this morning.
I was very happy with my 5 mile run/walk yesterday. Last week when I tried that route, I ran a total of 28 minutes and walked a total of 35 minutes. This time I ran 34 minutes and walked 26 minutes - shaving a total of 3 minutes off the total time, and running 6 more minutes. I'm getting stronger. My goal is to run this very hilly route, straight through, by the end of the summer. I think I can do it and I'll be a lot stronger if I can. Maybe I'll even get it up to 6 miles.
So I have WI today, which means I'm chugging water and diet coke until about 12:30 then I cut it off for my 5:00 pm weigh in.
This weekend's plans are up in the air. Erik and I have reservations in Biloxi for the weekend with tickets to a Chris Cagle concert and a bull riding competition on Friday and Saturday repsectively. We're really not sure if we're going yet, as neither of us can afford it really, but we really like going. I haven't been to Biloxi since Katrina, and I'd really like to go. I know financially I shouldn't, but I really want to! Hopefully I can talk Erik into it.
Today I had an 8 pt breakfast. I usually have a larger one on WI day b/c it has to last me through lunch, but I just wasn't that hungry this morning. I might have some popcorn before lunch so I don't get too starving before WI, but I'm worried about the sodium and retaining water. We'll see.
Hope to see a good loss today!
Monday, March 26, 2007
Poker Frustration Used for Exercise
At home weight: 214.8/Last WI: 216.2
MONDAY
Yesterday was a very nice day at home with the boys for the first part of the day. Then Erik and I were scheduled to play a poker tournament at a friends house. This tournament has been a bi-weekly thing for a few months, so we really know the people we play with. Well, we went there and the game started about 4:30. We had 7 players, which is about typcial. I was doing ok through the evening until about 8:00 when I just started getting the WORST beats of my life. I would go into a hand a huge favorite and get sucked out on - usually by the same exact player. It got so bad, at one point, I was dealt pocket aces, and I raised. This guy who'd been "lucking" out on me all night, re-raised all in. Of course I called and was a HUGE favorite against his AK off-suit. I looked it up today and I was 92% to win, 1.25% to tie and 6.75% to lose. Yet, against him I was CONFIDENT I wouldn't win. And guess what? I didn't. We tied when K, Q, J, 10 came on the board. I mean - I couldn't have BEEN a bigger favorite.
I was so frustrated, I was out of the game shortly after. I really had no choice at that point, and think I played as well as I could. You just can't beat luck.
But - all of this has a WW moral. I was livid when I left there last night about 8:30 PM. I decided to take the anger out on the treadmill. So I went home, immediately changed into my workout clothes, and headed to the gym. I did 30 minutes and 3 miles on the treadmill. Why is it I can run for 3 miles straight on the treadmill, but not at home? Weird. Anyway - by the end, I accepted that it was just a poker game, and although it was for $, it didn't break the bank and I usually do really well in that group, so loss was to be expected sometime. Very frustrating, but at least I turned it into a constructive workout.
So I ended up doing 5 miles on Saturday and 3 miles yesterday. Pretty good considering I only made it to the gym once last week.
Erik and I are supposed to go to Biloxi this weekend to the casinos. We're really thinking about canceling and just staying home. We booked it after we got a flyer in the mail offering us a free room for 2 nights, + tickets to see Chris Cagle, + tickets to a bull riding event. I thought it would be fun, and still do, but we really can't afford it. I don't know, I'm still torn. I want to go to the concert and show, but know that I'll spend major $ gambling. I just can't decide.
Points wise was ok yesterday. I had a VERY low day on Saturday eating only 26 of my 28 points and earning 7 AP. So I was planning on having a semi-high day yesterday. I ended up eating all my 5 AP + 12 flex points. But that's ok b/c I hadn't used any this week (week starts on Friday) and I still have 23 remaining for Monday -Thursday. I don't plan to eat any tonight. I want to have a low point day. I'm planning on eating just my 28 points possibly any AP I earn. I'm going to try to exercise today after work - maybe walk/run my 3 mile route near the house. I'm a little sore though from 2 days in a row (after slacking so much lately). We'll see. So far, I've had a 6 pt breakfast and 2 pt snack. So - I still have 20 pts for the day. I'm thinking about Applebees for lunch. I kinda want to get out of the office for a bit.
On the job interview. I haven't heard from them today (it's about noon). I figured that if I got the job, I'd hear today, but if they didn't want me I'd get a letter in a couple days/week or so.
We'll see.
MONDAY
Yesterday was a very nice day at home with the boys for the first part of the day. Then Erik and I were scheduled to play a poker tournament at a friends house. This tournament has been a bi-weekly thing for a few months, so we really know the people we play with. Well, we went there and the game started about 4:30. We had 7 players, which is about typcial. I was doing ok through the evening until about 8:00 when I just started getting the WORST beats of my life. I would go into a hand a huge favorite and get sucked out on - usually by the same exact player. It got so bad, at one point, I was dealt pocket aces, and I raised. This guy who'd been "lucking" out on me all night, re-raised all in. Of course I called and was a HUGE favorite against his AK off-suit. I looked it up today and I was 92% to win, 1.25% to tie and 6.75% to lose. Yet, against him I was CONFIDENT I wouldn't win. And guess what? I didn't. We tied when K, Q, J, 10 came on the board. I mean - I couldn't have BEEN a bigger favorite.
I was so frustrated, I was out of the game shortly after. I really had no choice at that point, and think I played as well as I could. You just can't beat luck.
But - all of this has a WW moral. I was livid when I left there last night about 8:30 PM. I decided to take the anger out on the treadmill. So I went home, immediately changed into my workout clothes, and headed to the gym. I did 30 minutes and 3 miles on the treadmill. Why is it I can run for 3 miles straight on the treadmill, but not at home? Weird. Anyway - by the end, I accepted that it was just a poker game, and although it was for $, it didn't break the bank and I usually do really well in that group, so loss was to be expected sometime. Very frustrating, but at least I turned it into a constructive workout.
So I ended up doing 5 miles on Saturday and 3 miles yesterday. Pretty good considering I only made it to the gym once last week.
Erik and I are supposed to go to Biloxi this weekend to the casinos. We're really thinking about canceling and just staying home. We booked it after we got a flyer in the mail offering us a free room for 2 nights, + tickets to see Chris Cagle, + tickets to a bull riding event. I thought it would be fun, and still do, but we really can't afford it. I don't know, I'm still torn. I want to go to the concert and show, but know that I'll spend major $ gambling. I just can't decide.
Points wise was ok yesterday. I had a VERY low day on Saturday eating only 26 of my 28 points and earning 7 AP. So I was planning on having a semi-high day yesterday. I ended up eating all my 5 AP + 12 flex points. But that's ok b/c I hadn't used any this week (week starts on Friday) and I still have 23 remaining for Monday -Thursday. I don't plan to eat any tonight. I want to have a low point day. I'm planning on eating just my 28 points possibly any AP I earn. I'm going to try to exercise today after work - maybe walk/run my 3 mile route near the house. I'm a little sore though from 2 days in a row (after slacking so much lately). We'll see. So far, I've had a 6 pt breakfast and 2 pt snack. So - I still have 20 pts for the day. I'm thinking about Applebees for lunch. I kinda want to get out of the office for a bit.
On the job interview. I haven't heard from them today (it's about noon). I figured that if I got the job, I'd hear today, but if they didn't want me I'd get a letter in a couple days/week or so.
We'll see.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Can I Survive 5 Days at a Casion?
So, I'm leaving this weekend to go to the casino for 5 days. I'm very nervous about being able to stay OP. I'm leaving in Friday, after I weigh in on Thursday, and get back on Wednesday. Typically we get all of our meals comped, so long as we eat at the buffet - the worst WW-wise. So, here's my plan - I'm going to ALWAYS fill up on salad and a whole plate of as many 0 pt veggies as I can find. Then I'll use a small plate to pick small portions of the other things I want to try.
I find it incredibly hard to count points on a buffet. I'm going to try, but I really don't think it'll be accurate. I'll either way over or underestimate.
I'm also going to bring my work-out clothes and try to exercise once per day, even if for only 30 minutes.
I hope I don't lose ground. I've been on a steady loss of about 1 lb per week for over a month. I'm not loving the slow pace, but I am loving the consistent losses. I know a gain now would really effect my motivation.
Here's hoping and planning...
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