Foodie Magazine “Diet” Challenge — Week 1 Recap

Foodie Magazine “Diet” Challenge — Week 1 Recap

So let’s just cut right to the chase here, shall we?

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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.

Foodie Magazine Diet Challenge Week 1 | LaughingLemonPie.com

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 GreensAsian Chicken Noodle Saladsalami & 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

 

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