Sunday, February 7, 2010

A New Dawn Has Arrived

How have I done?
I have done very well this week. I am thinking I will change my weekly official weigh-in to Sundays because doing them Wednesday late evening…well just does not work for me. I will still have a Wednesday evening weigh-in at Weight Watchers but my official number will come from my scale on Sunday mornings…I did not however weigh  myself today so it will be next Sunday…
The scale is not the only tool I am using to measure my success though. I am doing body measurements and how I feel, my attitude, as well as how my clothes fit.
I took a step back to learn a little about me this week and it was a success…though in the past I would have classified it as a total failure. Did you catch that blog entry? No That is ok you can jump over all about that failure success it here…it is ok I’ll wait…
So I have learned a GIANT lesson this week…an AHA moment! It was good to take a step back. I also learned that I can stay within my “calorie” goal intuitively, as a matter of fact even on my failure success day I was only over very little when the days previous I have been a little under each day. THAT made me feel really good. I listened to my body and ate when I felt hungry…if I determined I was not really hungry but thirsty or bored I found something else to do. I did not however eat ONLY what my body needed, but what I wanted. This week I am working on only eating what my body needs when I am hungry.
How do I feel…
I am feeling great! I feel very positive with what I have accomplished no matter what the scale might say…and I have no idea because I was not able to go Wednesday to weight watchers due to the weather and I am not weighing myself this morning. But that is ok…mentally I feel AWESOME!!
Meal planning…
Breakfasts: yogurt/fruit parfaits topped with granola /creamy grits topped with cheese/ scrambled eggs with peppers and onions /oats with natural PB and ground flax drizzled with a little agave nectar

Lunches: Leftovers from dinner or veggie soup or beans and brown rice

Snacks: fruit, yogurt, popped popcorn

Dinners…
Monday ~
                     broiled chicken, spinach and brown rice
Tuesday ~
                  Black Bean Burger  on bun with corn, oven fries
Wednesday ~
                 Thai Tofu and steamed broccoli
Thursday ~ 
               Broiled Salmon with pineapple salsa, mashed sweet potatoes and steamed asparagus and spinach
Friday ~
                 Chili with cornbread
Saturday ~
                   Fish Chowder and crusty rolls
Sunday ~
               Crock-pot pulled chicken, brown rice, applesauce and carrots
Goals:
  • Lose 17 pounds (left from the 20)
  • do 30 minutes of activity daily, something…anything
  • Get 7500 steps a day
  • Get in 64oz water daily
  • Take vitamin daily
  • Continue to Journal my food/steps/exercise
  • Eat whole unprocessed foods 90% AKA Clean Eating

26 Supporters Commented:

  1. Way to go on the intuitive eating, Trish!! Your success in this will go a long way towards helping you reach your healthy eating/healthy weight goals.

    Ever thought of giving up the scale entirely?
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  2. Trish I love your enthusiasm - still trying to workout how to post a comment though...
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  3. Hi Trish - I think I've sussed commenting on your posts now - just put in the name of my website - check it out - it tells you all sorts about me! xtremedrama.co.uk

    I'm loving your journey and enthusiasm. It's a reminder of where I was around 8 months ago. Things started to get in the way of my progress in September last year but I'm getting back on track and managed to maintain my 33lb weight loss so far. Still wanting to shift another 20lbs though. I shall continue to watch with interest as you progress through the programme. Trust me, you really have found the answer in Pete. Kindest regards, Mandie :-)
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  4. Trish, you are an awesome and inspiring woman! You were having a rough time and you kicked its ass! You are making serious progress! 90% of this journey is mental and you are taking some huge steps to get over the mental bumps! I am learning lots from you!

    Keep up the amazing work!

    much love, J
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  5. You're doing amazing! Keep it up! =]
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  6. Wow that is just a great success! You are doing awesome. I am also doing Pete's program, just started, but I too hope to learn a lot about me too! Keep it up!
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  7. Woohoo! You're amazing! Great attitude Trisha.
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  8. I'm so very proud of you. It's important to learn about yourself, especially ur weaknesses so u can formulate a plan of attack BEFORE they take over. Then u can stand up and say to them, "who's in charge now? Bbbeeeyyyyaaaaccchhh!!!"...lol...or maybe that's just me ;)
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  9. I'm getting hungry reading from your food journal, lol! I'm glad that you are feeling much better about yourself, and you're continuing to see a whole new perspective about your relationship with food. Pete Cohen is really amazing. You are doing great on your journey. Keep it up! --- @ImAHotMom
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  10. My comment got eaten!! You're doing awesome learning about yourself and I need to take a page form your book. Let's turn those failures into successes together!!
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  11. I am glad that you took some time this week to really look at yourself. Sometimes it really helps to stop and reflect. It was refreshing to read your positive attitude today! Have a great week!
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  12. Love this (and the last) post Trish! You are kicking major booty! I know I have the same issue, and have to really set myself up for a good day - to make good decisions. I think half of weight loss is just being prepared. So good for you! Big hugs from me. :)
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  13. What a way to stay positive and start looking at all the successes!
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  14. Trish, you are doing GREAT!! I'm so proud of you for pushing on in spite of the "stuff" that has been going on around you.

    You truly are an inspiration!
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  15. WTG Trish you're doing great!
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  16. Your "step backward" was so beneficial. You are right about how getting to learn something like that will help you in the long run. I am feeling extremely positive for you going into this week.
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  17. Congrats! I use the measuring tape as well as the scale. As long as I see something move. lol
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  18. You are doing great!!! Keep up the good work!
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  19. You are doing great. I love that you post your meal planning here. Ours is on the fridge.=) Keep it up!
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  20. I am LOVING seeing that number drop from 20. Love. You're doing a great job and I know you can keep going. I can't wait to see you hit that 20lb goal!
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  21. What an inspiration you are to me! I definitely need to listen to my body more, giving it foods it needs, not wants. My inner brat is so noisy sometimes... :) Keep it up! You're doing awesome!
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  23. keep up the great work. I hope you have a great week. chili sounds so good right now, i may have to make some this week
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  24. Trish, you are so great at supporting others, and I'm proud of the work you are doing. Can't wait to watch that scale drop each Sunday!
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  25. Trish you are really working hard and your attitude is wonderful. I look forward to reading more of your posts
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  26. Trish I am so blessed to have met you! You are working really hard and doing a great job! Look forward to reading future posts.
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