So let’s just cut right to the chase here, shall we?
That’s a screen-grab from my Weight Watchers tracker showing my weight loss for week 1 of my Foodie Magazine “Diet” Challenge!
(If you missed what we’re talking about, check out the original Foodie Magazine “Diet” post here.)
Can I get a WOO-HOO? 😉
In case you were skeptical, I feel like this is a pretty good indication that this works. It’s a lot less about what you eat and a lot more about paying attention to what you eat.
And when the food tastes this good? You want to sit up and pay attention.
So what did I eat? Well, for full accountability purposes, I’ve copied and pasted my WW trackers below. (I’m using Weight Watchers for the challenge, but you can use any calorie counting method you want.)
You’ll see, I’m no saint! I took my kiddo to Chick-fil-a for lunch one day, and I couldn’t resist getting a small package of waffle fries. I had a slice of cake with a friend one afternoon and a cupcake with my daughter another afternoon. And last night I had sweet potato fries (and a ZERO POINT MARGARITA, WHAT???) at Chili’s for happy hour with my husband.
Oh, and I ate Pasta with Dandelion Greens, Asian Chicken Noodle Salad, salami & eggs with tomato toasts, and butter braised cod with polenta for dinners.
Does that sound like a “diet” to you? 😉
I made notes on the trackers about how I adjusted the recipes (if at all). You’ll also note that I’m not doing a ton of exercise, either. My goal for this next week is to add in one 5-minute workout, five days a week. (We’ll see!)
Got questions or comments? (Or just want to give me a virtual high-five?) Hit me up in the comments below!
Saturday, May 17, 2014
| Morning | |
| 1 large egg(s) | 2
|
| 1 oz lox | 1
|
| 1 slice(s) whole wheat bread | 2
|
| 1 tsp salted butter | 1
|
| Subtotal | 6 |
| Midday | |
| 2 Tbsp Ranch dip | 1
|
| 1/2 cup(s) fresh vegetable sticks | 0
|
| 1 cup(s) raspberries | 0
|
| 1 slice(s) thin crust cheese pizza | 7
|
| 1/3 piece(s) homemade cake with icing | 5
|
| Subtotal | 13 |
| Evening | |
| pita salad – Quick-added food | 10
|
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Anytime | |
| 1/2 cup(s) fresh vegetable sticks | 0
|
| 3 tbsp Eat Well Enjoy Life Hummus | 2
|
| Subtotal | 2 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 31 |
| Food PointsPlus values remaining | 0 |
| Activity | |
| ActiveLink activity | 4
|
| Activity PointsPlus values earned | 4 |
Sunday, May 18, 2014
| Morning | |
| 1 medium banana(s) | 0
|
| 1 serving(s) Organic Valley Stringles String Cheese | 2
|
| Subtotal | 2 |
| Midday | |
| pita salad – Quick-added food | 10
|
| 1 cup(s) fresh watermelon | 0
|
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Evening | |
| 1 serving(s) Ling’s Mandarin Orange Chicken | 6
|
| Subtotal | 6 |
| Anytime | |
| 4 cup(s) plain air popped popcorn | 3
|
| 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese | 3
|
| Subtotal | 6 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 24 |
| Food PointsPlus values remaining | 3 |
| Activity | |
| ActiveLink activity | 3
|
| Activity PointsPlus values earned | 3 |
Monday, May 19, 2014
| Morning | |
| 1 slice(s) whole wheat bread | 2
|
| 1 tsp regular butter | 1
|
| 1 medium banana(s) | 0
|
| Subtotal | 3 |
| Midday | |
| 1 cup(s) grapes | 0
|
| Nachos | 10
|
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Evening | |
| Pasta with Dandelion Greens – Quick-added food • reduced olive oil to 1 T |
13
|
| 1 slice(s) bread | 2
|
| 1 tsp regular butter | 1
|
| Subtotal | 16 |
| Anytime | |
| 1/2 slice cutie cake – Quick-added food | 3
|
| Subtotal | 3 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 32 |
| Food PointsPlus values remaining | 0 |
| Activity | |
| ActiveLink activity | 1
|
| Activity PointsPlus values earned | 1 |
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
| Morning | |
| 1 serving(s) Organic Valley Stringles String Cheese | 2
|
| 1 medium banana(s) | 0
|
| Subtotal | 2 |
| Midday | |
| 1 serving(s) Chick-fil-a Asian Salad | 8
|
| 1 serving(s) small waffle potato fries | 8
|
| Subtotal | 16 |
| Evening | |
| Asian Chicken Noodle Salad – Quick-added food • used chicken breasts for chicken thighs |
10
|
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Anytime | |
| 1 item(s) caramel candies | 1
|
| Subtotal | 1 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 29 |
| Food PointsPlus values remaining | 0 |
| Activity | |
| ActiveLink activity | 3
|
| Activity PointsPlus values earned | 3 |
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
| Morning | |
| 1 slice(s) whole wheat bread | 2
|
| 1/3 oz cheddar or colby cheese | 1
|
| 1 medium banana(s) | 0
|
| Subtotal | 3 |
| Midday | |
| 2 oz tortilla chips | 7
|
| 1/4 cup(s) canned pinto beans | 1
|
| 1 serving(s) mixed greens | 0
|
| 1/2 cup(s) fat free salsa | 0
|
| Subtotal | 8 |
| Evening | |
| salami & eggs with tomato toasts – Quick-added food • Reduced olive oil to 1T |
7
|
| Subtotal | 7 |
| Anytime | |
| 1 item(s) homemade cupcake prepared from mix with 2 Tbsp frosting | 7
|
| 2 servings Annie’s Bunny Graham Friends (honey, chocolate & c | 7
|
| Subtotal | 14 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 32 |
| Food PointsPlus values remaining | 0 |
| Activity | |
| ActiveLink activity | 4
|
| Activity PointsPlus values earned | 4 |
Thursday, May 22, 2014
| Morning | |
| 1 slice(s) whole wheat bread | 2
|
| 1 tsp regular butter | 1
|
| 1 serving(s) Organic Valley Stringles String Cheese | 2
|
| 1 cup(s) unsweetened fresh fruit | 0
|
| Subtotal | 5 |
| Midday | |
| 2 serving(s) Annie’s Shells & Real Aged Cheddar | 14
|
| 1 cup(s) cooked spinach | 0
|
| Subtotal | 14 |
| Evening | |
| butter braised cod with polenta – Quick-added food • Used mahi-mahi for cod and sriracha instead of harissa (what I had on hand). |
13
|
| Subtotal | 13 |
| Anytime | |
| No entries for this meal time. | |
| Subtotal | 0 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 32 |
| Food PointsPlus values remaining | 0 |
| Activity | |
| ActiveLink activity | 3
|
| Activity PointsPlus values earned | 3 |
Friday, May 23, 2014
| Morning | |
| 1 slice(s) whole wheat bread | 2
|
| 1 tsp regular butter | 1
|
| 1 serving(s) Organic Valley Stringles String Cheese | 2
|
| 1 medium banana(s) | 0
|
| Subtotal | 5 |
| Midday | |
| 2 slice(s) whole wheat bread | 3
|
| 1 oz cooked turkey breast without skin | 1
|
| 1/2 cup(s) fat free salsa | 0
|
| 18 crackers 34 Degrees Crispbread | 2
|
| 1 tbsp Kraft Mayonnaise | 1
|
| 1 tbsp Safeway Pickle Relish | 0
|
| Subtotal | 7 |
| Evening | |
| 1 serving(s) Chipotle Chicken Salad | 12
|
| 2 oz tortilla chips | 7
|
| Subtotal | 19 |
| Anytime | |
| 1/2 serving(s) Sweet Potato Fries | 5
|
| Subtotal | 5 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 36 |
| Food PointsPlus values remaining | 0 |
| Activity | |
| ActiveLink activity | 2
|
| Activity PointsPlus values earned | 2 |
