Week 2 of my 4kg in 4 weeks challenge. I am enjoying the 2nd week of the Weight Watchers ProPoints system, I am eating more fruit and vegetables and less processed foods. I am feeling better for it.
HOW I HAVE I EMBRACED THE PROGRAM?
I am on 29 ProPoints a day, I have struggled to eat all my points even though I am eating healthy and getting most of my health checks ticked off.
My work day menu (based on Yesterday's menu)
Breakfast
- 250ml Coffee with dash of milk (0 ProPoints)
- 45g Weight Watchers Berry Flakes (4 ProPoints)
- 1/2 cup of Physical No fat Milk (4 ProPoints)
- Fruit Salad 1 mango, 2 nectarines, 3 strawberries, 1 banana. (0 ProPoints)
- Leftovers from dinner - spaghetti bolognaise 1/2 serve (3 ProPoints)
- with added 1/2 cup spinach leaves (0 ProPoints)
- Weight Watchers Cereal Bar Hazelnut and orange (4 ProPoints)
- 1 glass white wine (5 ProPoints)
- Chow Mein (7 ProPoints)
1 serving chow mein Kantong Inspirations | |
2 serve(s) Kan Tong Inspirations Noodles, Singapore Style | |
4 serve(s) Pork, mince, raw | |
1 cup(s) chinese cabbage, (wombok) | |
1 medium carrots | |
1/2 medium red capsicum |
Dessert
- 1 tub Nestle Diet Mousse (2 ProPoints)
Total ProPoints: 26
WHAT CHANGES AM I COMMITTED TO MAKING ON THIS NEW PROGRAM!
- More exercise
- Looking at portion contol
- Enjoying eating more fruit and vegies (which has been my goal since starting to loose weight in 2008)
- Try new things
- Learn a new system and use it properly and not get complacent!
WHAT I DID LAST WEEK:
- Monday - Friday I ate fruit instead of processed snacks
- Eating more vegetables in dinner and lunches
CHANGES I'M MAKING THIS WEEK:
- Trying to get my head around ProPoints
- Do more exercise
- Eat more whole foods instead of processed foods
- Watch portion sizing
- Eating fruit and vegetables instead of processed snack foods
- Doing a morning workout with My Workout on Lifestyle You channel or afternoon workout with Zuzana on www.bodyrock.tv
MY AIM THIS WEEK:
- Is to drink less and exercise more.
- Keep pedometer reading above 10000 steps
- I am limiting myself to 2 alcoholic drinks on 2 days a week.
- Do more free weight training
- Start running
- Walk the dog
- Ride more
Pedometer readings for the week of 19th November - 25th November
I'm using the old points pedometer as I am waiting to hear a response from WW about replacing the one I bought 4 weeks ago!
Still no response from WW I am going to call them today!
I'm using the old points pedometer as I am waiting to hear a response from WW about replacing the one I bought 4 weeks ago!
Still no response from WW I am going to call them today!
Friday | 12049 steps | 7.34 km 0.5 Points |
Saturday | 10561 steps | 6.44 km Healthy |
Sunday | 11214steps | 6.81 km 0.5 Points |
Monday | 10418 steps | 6.35 km Healthy |
Tuesday | 11396 steps | 6.95 km 0.5 Points |
Wednesday | 14457 steps | 8.81 km 1 Point |
Thursday | -- steps | -- km |
Measurements (TTOM)
Waist: 70cm (at smallest part) -1.5cm
Hips: 83cm (on hip bone) +1cm
Bust: 88cm +0.5cm
Arms: Right 26.5cm Left 25cm STS
Thighs: Right 51.5cm Left 50.5cm STS
Weight: -- kg THURSDAY AM 25-11-2010. (on my new WW Precision Body Fat Scales)
How are you going with your pre-Christmas goals?
That plate of fruit looks so good. But today being Thanksgiving,not much frit will be on the menu. I am thankful for so much… getting healthy in 2010 is near the top of the list behind family & friends.
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I've just started pro-points too and I agree- I love it!! It is great to eat fruit whenever you like!
ReplyDeleteyour food picture is awesome. It makes me want to eat the screen. Yum.
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