only added ten!

5^th October 2011

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha

Glad the temperatures dropped a little, I had a fab nights sleep, 9-5 which has just made me smile because that used the average working day if it was in the day time, but for me it means a fab 8 eights sleep and I’m raring to go this morning.

Not doing so well with aiming for that 120 different food types a day, only managed to add the following to the list;

Jam, pasta, chicken, sweetcorn, cod, potato, breadcrumbs, green pepper, capers

So that’s another ten added, making a total of 30, only 90 more to find then!  Mmm not so easy when you’re short on time and not really cooking from scratch.  My trackers better though, I’m well within my daily’s and I’m earning lots of activity propoints, although I’m indulging quite a bit in bread, it’s quick isn’t it and doesn’t need cooking which is a bonus when I’m busy.  I’m definitely going to cook today though I’ve defrosted beef for a stir fry.

ProPoints™ Tracker entries Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Breakfast
jam on toast - Quick-added food	4
2 medium Banana	0
Subtotal	4
Lunch
1 serving(s) Heinz mini meals chicken & sweetcorn	4
bread & spread - Quick-added food	4
Subtotal	8
Dinner
fishcake sandwich - Quick-added food	12
roasted green pepper - Quick-added food	0
capers - Quick-added food	0
Subtotal	12
Any Time
milk in tea - Quick-added food	3
beef slice - Quick-added food	1
banana - Quick-added food	0
Subtotal	4
Food ProPoints values total used	28
Food ProPoints values remaining	1
Activity
pedometer - Activity I created	7
30 min Running	5
Activity ProPoints values earned	12

Trying to save my weeklies and activity ProPoints for the weekend as I’m visiting my best friend and we will no doubt partake in eating, drinking and being merry.  I’ve also had a couple of alcohol free days to give my liver a rest, it surely won’t hurt. 

I’m pleased to say that my 30 minute run has started to be enjoyable and yesterday I managed to run the route I started with and didn’t stop once, it was just a tad under 3 mile so I’m going to have to change it slightly to get the 5k that I’d like to do 3 times a week to keep me fit, healthy, give me energy and help me keep my weight in check.  I have to say it really is making me feel better and giving me more energy.  Boring ain’t I :D but I can’t believe how much of a difference it’s making to how I feel and I know time is an issue for most of us but by being more productive and paying attention to where I waste time I have managed to fit it in, its amazing how much less tv I’m watching and how little time I’m spending on facebook both of which zap your time and energy.

2 more members achieved they goal weight yesterday, that’s 103 in total this year now, Stephen had lost 43lb in 24 weeks and he’s loved coming to the meetings too, so if you’re a lad, remember it’s not just about the girls.

This week in my meeting we looking at shopping and how it can affect your weight loss, I’ve noticed there are lots of articles on Weight Watchers esource regarding shopping so if you have the monthly pass go check then out.  The main thing you need to remember when shopping though is your calculator; if you have that then you can work out the ProPoints before putting something in your trolley!  I couldn’t cope without mine because I do like to try different foods although looking at my food list for this week you wouldn’t think it!

Well it’s 6am now, I better get a wriggle on, lots to do, dog to walk and all that.

Enjoy your day. xx