food is just fuel

Eating has become more of a challenge...snacks are creeping in. Nothing horrendous, but the start of something that could derail me if I let it. Have either of you read the philosophy on the 30 flex points vs. using activity points? I may ask about this at my next meeting. I know, the plan wants us to use the flex points. I just read in my week 2 book that the saved up activity points are good to be used, if you want, all week long. That's a change from the last time I did this. My approach thus far has been to NOT eat the activity points, but instead to use up the flex points. Wonder if it matters. I think I'll ask.

Ate a good dinner last night but was not satisfied at 1 microwave s'more. I'm praying for pure pleasure and satiety in just a little sweet stuff. So far, just breakfast today...Quaker low sugar instant oatmeal and tea. Surprisingly, still full from that. Exercising immediately after I think helped to curb hunger cravings.

I exercised today- Wii Yoga. Trying to figure out if that is low or moderate intensity... will have to ponder that.

Enjoy your day/weekend Mama's! Thanks for traveling this road with me. It's less lonely and more fun!

Mama Dub

PS- why do I get emails when Mama K posts?

half a pound down better than nothing!

i'll take it! i was down a full pound the other day, but up .5 this morning....still down.

not sure what today will hold. not thinking exercise is in the forecast.

heading up north with mark tmo morning for a little getaway to chateau chantal in traverse city. should be fun! eating will be a challenge, but thinking of taking some healthy snacks with me.

keep at it mamas. we'll get there!

Tomorrow

Tomorrow all day from 9 - 4 I am at a meeting with other lia sophia ladies from our same zone (200 people). We are at Weber Inn so lunch is provided.  I know how to make the right decisions, but will I?  I am always so hungry after you sit and listen to things all day.   Hoping I can make the right choices.   I will bring some snacks, but always feel funny eating them in front of others, if you know what I mean.   So I'll start the day with my oatmeal and banana.  When I get home I'll be alone too. Bob and the boys are going to Monster Trucks. So that is hard for me to not snack too when I'm alone.  

I'll report back.  Have a great day everyone.  

Mama T

Weigh In Week 2

Yes I switched to a Friday weigh in!!

I am down 1.4 lbs!!  So down I go.  YEAH!

It's been a good week, I've worked hard to stay in my 24 points, using  20 of the extra and no activity points. 10 of that 20 was apple pie and ice cream at Megan's on Sunday.   I don't really want to use the extra but enjoy the flexibility.  I've also exercised 5 of the 7 days.

This just might be the plan for me.  It gives me small but measurable results, a plan to work in, and friends to do it with!!  Thanks girls, couldn't do this without you!

Mama T

Hello there calves!

I was shaving in the shower (hope that's not TMI) and found the razor needed to move differently. I have calf muscles now! I am celebrating this second benefit of exercise...tone! As Joel is fond of saying...AWESOME!

Snacked a bit too much yesterday and so used some of my flex points. I've heard it said many times at WW meetings that they want us to use those points, but I would rather do so in a more planful way. So, today hoping to be more planful!

How were your weigh-ins?

Exercise --- Must get it!

I've realized that exercise is truly important.  I did some searching on the WW site and learned that for approx. every 100 calories burned is 1 activity point.  So my 38 minutes, 251 calories, on the Elliptical is about 2.5 AP.  Good to know.  

Today I worked out in the afternoon. Did my Wii Jillian Ultimate Fitness 2010 workout.  Did the whole body #2.  I timed it this time, 32 minutes.  Not high intensity cardio but cardio with the strength.  Like 99 bicycles, h wait, that is 198, as 1 bicycle peddle for each leg -- almost died. Legs and hips hurt, only did about 1/2.   The 60 obliques, oh wait, 120 obliques is a lot too.  I found my heart rate wasn't as high but I think the strength training is needed too.   So after that I got on my elliptical for 15 minutes and 91 calories burned.   Felt good.

Made a yummy dinner. I'm not over my points.  Tomorrow is weigh in, oh what will 5 days show.   I'll let you know.

Mama T

Not satisfied!

In general, I'm a low energy person...I don't tend to push myself physically. I let go easily and give myself some rational excuses. But, Mama K's post yesterday kept me going on the treadmill today. It popped into my head over and over. While I don't know exactly how many minutes I stayed at the highest intensity (I do 3 levels...fast walk, jog and run), I know I stayed there and went there longer today. Thanks again for the encouragement!

Yesterday eating was good... I went .5 points above my allotment which I will take from my flex points. I haven't been eating my activity points thus far, and I think I will work to keep it that way.

Well, must shower now. We have playdate plans with someone I'm pretty confident will have a WW friendly lunch waiting!

Good day,
Mama Dub