Food Log: May 25

Flex points are there to be used. That's something I have to remind myself of when I feel guilty about using them. I met an out of town friend last night for a drink when she got into town, and I had one drink (amazing, one Woodchuck Cider is only 2 points now), and I wanted to have something on my stomach rather than just drinking on an essentially empty stomach. Besides, it's toward the end of this week for tracking, and I'd not used any of the flex points yet, and I still have activity points behind it.

And yes, Taco Bell is bad for me. However, I needed something quick when I ran out today, and it was the only thing remotely palatable to my mind.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Morning
1 cup(s) Raisin Bran 5
1/8 cup(s) 2% reduced fat milk 0
Subtotal 5
Midday
1 item(s) Burritos Burrito Supreme, Beef 10
1 item(s) Tacos Soft Taco Supreme, Beef 6
Subtotal 16
Evening
1 serving(s) Broccoli Florets (plain) 0
2 serving(s) Classico Sun-dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce 5
2 serving(s) Buitoni Herb Chicken Tortellini 17
Subtotal 22
Anytime
1 medium orange(s) 0
1 small pear(s) 0
1 serving(s) Sunbelt Fruit & Grain Bar 4
1 serving(s) Land o' Frost Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Slices 2
2 serving(s) Skinny Cow Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream 8
3 serving(s) Newton Fruit Crisps 8
1 large banana(s) 0
1 serving(s) Kroger Lite Key Lime Pie Yogurt 2
1 serving(s) Woodchuck Amber Cider 2
Queso Poblano & Chips - Quick-added food 14
Subtotal 40
Food PointsPlus values total used 83
Food PointsPlus values remaining 0

Food Log: May 24

I'm actually rather amused at how many points I get for shooting pool, but I suppose it's rewarding being active rather than sitting on your ass.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Morning
1 serving(s) Kroger Lite Peach Yogurt 2
1 serving(s) Sunbelt Fruit & Grain Bar 4
Subtotal 6
Midday
3 small flour tortilla(s) 3
1 fillet(s) cooked grouper fillet(s) 4
1/2 cup(s) refried beans 4
24 chip(s) tortilla chips 7
Subtotal 18
Evening
Chicken Bacon Wrap - Quick-added food 12
1 cup(s) Canned Beanless Chili 5
Cheese - Quick-added food 2
Subtotal 19
Anytime
1 serving(s) Land o' Frost Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Slices 2
1 medium orange(s) 0
2 serving(s) Skinny Cow Caramel Cone Ice Cream (Single Serve) 9
1 small pear(s) 0
1 1/2 cup(s) vanilla ice cream 11
1 serving(s) Newton Fruit Crisps 3
Subtotal 25
Food PointsPlus values total used 68
Food PointsPlus values remaining 2

Food Log: May 23

I worked out of the office yesterday rather than at home, and there was some snacking that should have likely have been avoided. I am, however, a big fan of the Hebrew National Reduced Fat Hot Dogs. At one point a dog, I can get a solid hot dog fix without the bloat of your standard gas station hot dog (which is one of my big temptations). I really need to find the time to make it back to the gym so I can push the weight loss from that direction. Unfortunately, having added back on weight has brought back to the fore the ankle and foot issues that have plagued me over the years, which makes going to the gym quite literally a pain.

Monday, May 23, 2011
Morning
1 serving(s) Kroger Lite Peach Yogurt 2
1 serving(s) Sunbelt Fruit & Grain Bar 4
Subtotal 6
Midday
Chin Chin Mongolian Chicken Lunch 16
Subtotal 16
Evening
3 serving(s) Sara Lee Whole Grain White Hot Dog Buns 9
1 serving(s) Publix Shredded Cole Slaw 4
4 serving(s) Hebrew National 97% Fat Free Beef Franks 5
Subtotal 18
Anytime
1 serving(s) Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Chips 6
1 serving(s) Newton Fruit Crisps 3
2 serving(s) Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bar 8
2 1/2 serving(s) Orville Redenbacher's Natural Simply Salted Popcorn 2
1 item(s) Fast Food Hotdog 7
2 serving(s) Kroger Lite Key Lime Pie Yogurt 4
Subtotal 30
Food PointsPlus values total used 70

Food Log: May 22

Posted for accountability and with no real need for commentary. I will note, however, that it was somewhat disturbing to find out that a small order of hashbrowns from BK is 11 points. You'll notice that means the side is more fattening than the main course in their Croissan'wich value meals.

Sunday, May 22, 2011
Morning
1 serving(s) Breakfast CROISSAN'WICH® with Ham, Egg & Cheese 9
Subtotal 9
Midday
Mall Japanese - Quick-added food 11
Subtotal 11
Evening
1/2 cup(s) cooked green beans 0
6 oz cooked trimmed pork loin 9
1 slice(s) Texas Toast 3
Subtotal 12
Anytime
2 large banana(s) 0
Grilled Chicken Wrap - Quick-added food 11
3/4 cup(s) vanilla ice cream 6
1 brownie(s) Brownie, prepared 9
1 serving(s) Kroger Lite Key Lime Pie Yogurt 2
Subtotal 28
Food PointsPlus values total used 60
Food PointsPlus values remaining 10

Food Log: May 21

In the interests of keeping accountable on things, here is what I had yesterday:

Saturday, May 21, 2011
Morning
1 serving(s) Sunbelt Fruit & Grain Bar 4
3/4 item(s) cooked skinless chicken thigh with bone 2
Subtotal 6
Midday
2 cup(s) seafood gumbo 11
Subtotal 11
Evening
Grilled Chicken Wrap - Quick-added food 11
1 item(s) chicken chimichanga 10
Subtotal 21
Anytime
1 serving(s) Fritolay Peanut Butter Crackers 6
1 item(s) Fast Food Hotdog 7
1 1/2 cup(s) vanilla ice cream 11
1 serving(s) Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich 4
Subtotal 28
Food PointsPlus values total used 66
Food PointsPlus values remaining 4
Activity
45 min bowling 5
Activity PointsPlus values earned 5

Some commentary on yesterday:

- I was a bit shocked at how many points the Peanut Butter Crackers were. It worked out to about a point a cracker. Of course, it's carbs and peanut butter, so I shouldn't be so surprised.
- I should probably check on the gumbo to see what variety they use. The one I had used okra as the thickener, which is usually a bit better for you than one that uses a classic rue.
- I'm am horribly out of shape when it comes to doing things like bowling. It was fun, but my body was obviously not used to it.

I am glad I stayed within my point total yesterday. Weekends are always a pain, and when I went out to play poker last night, I wondered if I'd be dipping into my flex points. The main key for me is getting out of the comfort habit of grabbing a milkshake about once a day. That will go a long way to cutting down on my caloric intake.

Starting Over

So the last few months have been difficult, and, as is often the case, my weight loss took a 180 and headed in the wrong direction. As of this morning, I'm back up to 349.4 pounds, which is a backslide from my lowest weight of almost 40 pounds.

This changes today. Saturday has been my weigh-in day for a while, and this is an appropriate day to turn it around and start going in the correct direction again.

What this also means is I'll be posting here on a daily basis, even if it's just my food log to stay accountable in a public fashion for staying on track. I made good progress before, and I can start doing so again. I also hope this will help get me out of my funk in other arenas and put me on a more positive path.

The roller coaster has crested its second hill. It's time to finish the downhill run.