Thursday 25 November 2010

Fat to fit - 4kg in 4 weeks (Week 2)



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)
Morning Tea
  • Fruit Salad 1 mango, 2 nectarines, 3 strawberries, 1 banana. (0 ProPoints)
Lunch
  •  Leftovers from dinner - spaghetti bolognaise 1/2 serve  (3 ProPoints)
  • with added 1/2 cup spinach leaves (0 ProPoints)
Snack
  • Weight Watchers Cereal Bar Hazelnut and orange (4 ProPoints)
Dinner
  • 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)
During the day I drink 1 -2 litres of water during classes and at home too.

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!

    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?

    3 comments:

    1. 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.

      HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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    2. I've just started pro-points too and I agree- I love it!! It is great to eat fruit whenever you like!

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    3. your food picture is awesome. It makes me want to eat the screen. Yum.

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    Thank you for your gracious comments!

    love Adalita