I have tracked everyday since the first of the year. I've also taken the time to clear out junk food and get more fruits and veggies (freggies) in the house. I noticed my breakfasts were really lacking this time of year. In the Spring/Summer/Fall, I usually have a post-workout smoothie for breakfast. I get 2 servings of milk, 2-3 servings of freggies and protein powder for only 6 points. Great way to start the day. Not so great when it's 38 degrees outside. I cannot drink nearly 32 ounces of icy cold goodness, no matter how good it tastes, when it's that cold out!
Other breakfast options have left me not feeling recovered after a good workout. Lots of carbs - oatmeal with blueberries, waffles, toast, cereal, English muffins. I went back to an old standby this week and I forgot just how much I enjoyed it! Scrambled egg whites with veggies. This week I had mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach. It takes no time at all once the veggies are prepped. Two bell peppers, two zucchini, a bag of spinach and a handful of mushrooms have lasted all week. I'm not opposed to using whole eggs, I just find the pourable egg whites a lot easier, and when I come in from a run I want to eat NOW!
I use half a cup of egg whites which equals 50 calories, 2 grams of carbs, and 10 grams of protein for ONE point! I cook about one cup of veggies (2 servings) then pour my egg whites over it. This takes about the same amount of time that I need to toast an English muffin! I've been having an orange (0), coffee (with light almond milk for creamer = 0), and sometimes an English muffin (3.) I start my day with good protein, 3 servings of freggies and some carbs for only 4 points! {Side note: I calculate based on the points plus system, but am too lazy to type points plus every time, so I just type points!}
My tracking week starts on Friday, so I'm going to recap last week's points. I've read different views on activity points. Some people use their weekly points before their activity points. I've always used my activity points first. I feel like I've earned them. I carry them throughout the week, but once the week is gone so are they. I did use some of my weekly points last week, but not all. I've used the WW app to calculate activity points, then compared to the calories my Suunto watch says I burned. It averages out to 50 calories a point, so that's what I use.
Friday (daily allowance = 26)
Used 31 PP
Earned 2 AP
Used 2 AP + 3 WP
3 F/V (Fruits/Veggies)
Saturday
Used 43 PP (went out to eat)
Earned 0 AP
Used 17 WP
4 F/V
Sunday
Used 23 PP
Earned 5 AP
Used 0 AP + 0 WP
5 F/V
Monday
Used 25 PP
Earned 8 AP
Used 0 AP + 0 WP
6 F/V
I was feeling pretty good up to this point (although it's kind of unusual for me to not use all my daily points.) Then my hormones went crazy! I didn't sleep a wink on Monday night and spent all day Tuesday fighting anxiety and my blood pressure was up. I'm surprised I didn't eat more points on Tuesday! Les was out of town, which meant I didn't cook dinner so that probably saved me. If there had been any chocolate in the house it would not have been safe! We have none and I plan to keep it that way.
Tuesday
Used 28 PP
Earned 0 AP
Used 2 AP + 0 WP
7 F/V Woo hoo!
Took Tylenol PM before bed on Tuesday and slept like a rock! I had to make an unplanned grocery trip for food for a funeral. A Snickers bar at the checkout line jumped into my cart. It made it home, but did not survive the night.
Wednesday
Used 33 PP
Earned 0 AP
Used 7 AP + 0 WP
5 F/V
I made the mistake of buying an Asian salad without closely reading the label. 17 points for a bunch of cabbage! The dressing was full of sugar, but still... I know better.
Thursday
Used 36 PP
Earned 6 AP
Used 10 AP + 0 WP
7 F/V
Weekly recap
Daily Allowance 182 PP (26*7)
Earned (and used) 28 AP
Used 20 WP
Used 219 PP Total - Average of 31 PP per day
In spite of a midweek meltdown I was down half a pound this morning. I'll take it! I see other areas that I need to work on (drink more water!) but I'm happy to see my plate getting cleaner.
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