Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 4 - Tuesday

I did Turbo Jam Fat Blaster after work today, and burned 236 calories. Under the old system, that's 2 activity points. Under the new system, it's 3 activity points. I'm going to try not to use more than 2 today. And I think I will continue with the "use them on the day I earn them or I lose them" approach. That seems to be working well.

Food:
oatmeal [4] w/ protein powder [1] & banana [0]
apple [0] & cottage cheese [5], carrot sticks [0] & broccoli [0]
vegetarian chili [10] w/ cheese [2]
air-popped popcorn [4] w/ olive oil [1]
dark chocolate [2] w/ apple [0] - Sebastian had to leave a treat for Helmet, his Elf on the Shelf.

20 ounces of water, two coffees [2] and several teas. I ate all my daily points and met my GHGs. I ate 2 of my 3 activity points, and have 49 weekly points remaining. And I inadvertently went meatless again today.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 4 - Monday

barbell static lunge 5x5x65 lbs

db shoulder press 5x5x27.5 lbs

pronated grip bodyweight row 3x12

mountain climber 3x30

I'm still only taking 2 activity points for strength training.

Today is my first day with the new Weight Watchers plan. My daily target is 29 points, and I have 49 weekly points to draw from, as well as any activity points earned.

Food:
oatmeal [4] w/ protein powder [1] & banana [0]
apple [0] & cottage cheese [5]
salad [0] w/ salsa [0], olive oil [1] & mandarin oranges [0]
apple [0]
vegetarian chili [5] w/ avocado [3]
(more) vegetarian chili [5] w/ cheese [4]

50 ounces of water, three coffees [3] and several teas. I met my GHGs and used all my daily and activity points. I feel like I ate a lot today but I had to meet my minimum. I probably could have left the activity points unused, or had some chocolate instead of cheese, but I thought the cheese would finish me off for the night, and it has. Oh, and I have 49 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 3 - Sunday

I weighed in at 129.5 today, down 4.5 since I started counting points again three weeks ago. Yay me. Technically, this means I drop down to 21 daily points, but since Weight Watchers has unveiled an entirely new plan with new calculations, I'm switching to that, effective tomorrow. So today is more of the same.

Keep in mind that I am not a member of WW. I do it entirely on my own, using what I learn through the various message boards. I've been putting together a reference guide and will add to it as I go along. For the most part, the change is a great one - it sort of pushes one to eat healthier foods. Instead of just focusing on fat and fiber, the new calculations consider protein, total carbs, fiber, and fat, and we're sort of "rewarded" for eating lean proteins (YAY!). Fruit is mostly 0 points now, as are most vegetables (not corn, peas, or potatoes). The points values for most foods have changed because of the new calculations. We get more daily points, as well as more weekly points. [Well, "getting more" isn't entirely true. Points are being readjusted to reflect the current research on how our bodies use macronutrients.]My daily points target is 29, and I have 49 weekly points, as well as activity points (now calculated as 1 AP = 80 calories burned) to use however. I'm excited.

Food:
omelet [4] w/ onion [0] & green peppers [0], Sandwich Thin [1] w/ cheese [1]
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
spaghetti [3] w/ meatballs [3] & sauce [1], garlic bread [4]
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ butter [1]
dark chocolate [5]

Three coffees [3] and several teas. I used up all my daily points and met my GHGs. I went ahead and used up my weekly points, too. I'm looking forward to tomorrow!

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 3 - Saturday

barbell squat 5x5x110 lbs

one arm db rows 5x5x35 lbs

atomic push up 3x12 

I was a bit nervous increasing my squat, but I took a wider than normal stance. Wider for me, even, because my stance is pretty wide. I also tried to go slower today. I'm not a speed demon when I lift, but I do try to slow it down at times to challenge the muscles a bit differently. 2 activity points for today.

Food:
omelet [3] w/ tomato [0] on light English muffin [1]

turkey breast [4] w/ lettuce, tomato, mandarin oranges [1] & Sweet Heat Addiction [1] (a hot sauce from Chipotle People
apple [1] & yogurt [2], pretzels [2]
dark chocolate [1]
turkey breast [3] &mashed cauliflower [1]
mixed vegetables [0] w/ cheese [1] & olive oil [1]

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I met my daily points and GHGs, and used both activity points. I have 10 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 3 - Friday

No formal exercise today. I rode my bike up and down my block for a while. My son is still learning to ride his bike so we can't go far yet. I did about 2 miles but didn't wear my heart rate monitor and I'm not taking any activity points for it.

Food:
oatmeal [2] w/ coolies & cream protein powder [1] & banana [2]
scrambled eggs [3] w/ sauteed [1] onions & tomato on Sandwich Thin [1]
apple [1] & cottage cheese [3]
turkey breast [5] w/ mashed cauliflower [1]
cinnamon mocha coffee [3] & peanut butter ball [2]

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I used all my daily points and met my GHGs. I have 10 weekly points remaining. I'm so glad I didn't let myself lose control Tuesday night.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 3 - Thursday

[18 inch] step up 5x5x20 lbs

supinated grip bodyweight row 3x12

Romanian dead lift 5x5x85 lbs 

plank 3x60 - up from 45 last week.

I increased everything from last week's numbers. My RDL still isn't where I'd like it to be, but I'm focusing on form. I took 2 activity points for the workout.

Food:

raw vegetables [0]
roasted turkey breast [2], mashed cauliflower [1] & stuffing [5]
Asian vegetables [3] w/ sauteed onions [2]
hot cocoa [3]
cheese [4]

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I ate all of my dailies and met my GHGs. Both activity points went unused, and I have 15 weekly points remaining.

I decided I wasn't going to stuff myself like I usually do on Thanksgiving. Last night, I'd already decided that I was not going to have a roll or biscuit, and that I'd have mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes (which I still made for my husband and son). The plan was to eat a decent brunch, then an early dinner, but the turkey cooked much faster than we were expecting and I never did get my brunch. I just snacked on vegetables while I was rushing around getting the side dishes ready. I ate my stuffing and cauliflower and only part of the turkey I put on my plate. That made me feel pretty much in control.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 3 - Wednesday

I have to take away 20 of my weekly points. I ate a big bagel with cream cheese last night and a couple peanut butter balls. I'm so mad at myself. I'm so screwed for Thanksgiving. I immediately felt like crap, too, all bloated and gross. Why the hell do I do this????

I took a road trip to Raleigh with my son today. We left very early in the morning and went to a museum, then the mall. I am very proud of myself for not eating crap. I'm glad I held myself accountable for last night's post-blogging food. Otherwise, I would have gone into "screw it" mode and just eaten tons of crap today.

Food:
apple [1]
banana [2]
vegetable soup [3] - I bought this at the museum cafe because my son wanted lunch and it had been hours since I'd eaten my banana. I'm erring on the side of caution and taking 3 points for it. It was just a small cup of soup.
string cheese [4]
raw vegetables [0] w/ homemade honey mustard dressing [3]
yogurt [1]
sauteed onions [1], avocado [4] & tomato [0] on Sandwich Thin [1]

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I used all of my daily points and hit my GHGs. 15 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 3 - Tuesday

barbell static lunge 5x5x65 lbs 

db shoulder press 5x5x25 lbs

pronated grip bodyweight row 3x12

mountain climber 3x30

I'm really not a fan of these rows. They are hard! LOL 2 activity points for the workout.

Food:

apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
peas [1], salad w/  dressing [2]
yogurt [1], peppers [0] w/ homemade honey mustard dressing [1]
steak [5] w/ roasted carrots [0] & olive oil [1]
Sandwich Thin [1] /w tomato [0] & avocado [3]

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I used all of my daily points and hit my GHGs. Both activity points went unused, and I have 35 weekly points remaining.

Tomorrow will be interesting. I will be on the road all day. We're going to Raleigh to see the Grossology exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. I plan on eating a good breakfast and taking 0 point vegetables with me, as well as apples & bananas and some low fat string cheese. I'm hoping to make good choices once we're in the city.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 3 - Monday

My goal this week is to stay on plan. I have a trip to Raleigh on Wednesday and of course, Thanksgiving.

I did not do any exercise today. I've been nauseated all day, like I ate too much candy. I didn't, but that's what it feels like. Food was the last thing I wanted to deal with, too.

Food:
oatmeal [3] w/ banana [2]
coleslaw [4]
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
black beans [5] & salsa [0]

Two coffees [2] and several teas [1]. I had to force myself to meet all my daily points and GHGs. I did it, and have 35 weekly points remaining. I'm just going to bed early.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 2 - Sunday

I'm down 3 pounds in 2 weeks. I really wasn't expecting to see any loss, but I'm beyond happy! It's very motivating to see the number go down.

For the first time in 2 months, I did Turbo Jam. I did Cardio Party 2 and burned 443 calories (4 activity points). It felt good but I could tell I was out of practice.

Food:
chocolate milk [3], yogurt [1] w/ homemade granola [4] & apple [1]
fried eggs [5] w/ tomato [0] on Sandwich Thin [1] - I passed on regular bacon even though it looked really good and I had enough points.
raw vegetables [0]
string cheese [2] & pretzels [4]
spicy chicken spring roll [8]
dark chocolates [5] - I bought some different Ghiradelli/Lindt chocolate bars and sampled a bit of each. It was either that or binge on candy bar chocolate.

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I used all my daily and activity points and met my GHGs. I have 9 or 10 weekly points unused this week. I might have mis-counted somewhere. I know I still had some.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 2 - Saturday

barbell squat 5x5x105 lbs

one arm db rows 5x5x30 lbs

atomic push up 3x12

Those atomic push ups are exhausting!! I tried to do them today with my arms more in a tricep-kitting position. I almost didn't make it through each set of 12 without stopping. I thought for sure I'd have to pause, but I pushed through. I'm taking 2 activity points for the workout. I moved my squat back up to my pre-5K workouts. I might go higher next time.

Food:
pretzels [2]
fried eggs [5] w/ tomato [0] on Sandwich Thin [1]
pretzels [2]
chocolate milk [3]
chicken thighs [6] w/ whole wheat pasta [1] & Asian vegetables [1]
apple [1]

Two coffees [2]. It wasn't the greatest food day but I did use all my daily & activity points and met my GHGs. I have 19 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 2 - Friday

No cardio today. I suck.

I forgot to mention this yesterday but it's still relevant today. A co-worker brought in Krispy Kreme donuts and I didn't have one. There were leftovers today and I still didn't have one. I also passed on ice cream at work. Go me.

Food:
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ tomato [0], banana [2]
apple [1], mixed vegetables [0], baked potato [3]
Jr Frosty [3], side salad w/ ranch dressing [1] and jr hamburger patty [3]
sugar free fat free pudding [1]
cookies [2] - I felt guilty for a split second but stopped after I only ate one serving! I was worried I'd go back and buy more but I drove away from the store proudly.
salad w/ black beans [2] & olive oil [3], skim milk [2]

Two cofees [2] and several teas. I used all my daily points, met my GHGs, and have 19 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 2 - Thursday

[18 inch] step up 5x5x15 lbs

supinated grip bodyweight row 3x12

Romanian dead lift 5x5x65 lbs 

plank 3x45s

I'm so frustrated with my RDLs!!! I cannot get my freaking form down. I used to rock these. Argh! 2 activity points.

Food:

Sandwich Thin [1] w/ tomato [0] & banana [2]
turkey breast [1] w/ baby carrots & fat free dressing [1]
venison [2] & black beans [2] w/ olive oil [1]

scrambled eggs [4] w/ cheese [2] & salsa [0], turkey bacon [2], toast [4] w/ butter [2]
popcorn [2] w/ olive oil [1], hot sauce & Parmesan cheese [1]

20 ounces of water, two coffees [2] and several teas. I used all of my daily & activity points and hit my GHGs. I have 23 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 2 - Wednesday

No cardio this morning. I had a super early meeting. I swear, for as much as I wanted to be able to Turbo, I don't have a lot of desire to actually do it.

Food:
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ tomato
apple [1] & yogurt [1]
mixed vegetables [0], salad [0] & baby carrots [0] w/ fat free dressing [1]
pretzel M&Ms [3]
black beans [2] & venison [2] in olive oil [3]
banana [2]
grilled cheese & tomato sandwich [6]

One cup of coffee [1] and several teas [1]. Blah blah, blah, 29 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 2 - Tuesday

barbell static lunge 5x5x65 lbs 

db shoulder press 5x5x25 lbs

pronated grip bodyweight row 3x12

mountain climber 3x30

My legs were still a bit sore so I didn't get good depth with the lunges. I'm taking 2 activity points. I also spent 4 hours cleaning my house, but no activity points for that!

Food:
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ avocado [2] & tomato [0]
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
meatballs [4] & popcorn chicken [3]
salad w/ black beans [5], cheese [1] & salsa [0]
oatmeal [2] & peanut butter [1] w/ banana [2]

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I ate all my daily points, both activity points, hit my GHGs and have 31 weekly points remaining.

It's been a crazy few months but my school obligations are pretty much behind me. I finished cleaning my house today. I can finally relax. The only thing I'm worried about is the temptation to do holiday baking. That made me gain 12 pounds last year, and I still haven't gotten all of that off!!!

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 2 - Monday

No workout today. I'm still sore and it was hard enough just going to work! I'm trying to get my house ready for the holidays so even though I'm not "busy" I am still busy!

Food:
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
granola [3] & baked potato [4]
slow cooker black beans & cilantro [7] & salad w/ cheese [1]

Two coffees [2] and several teas. I got all my GHGs and ate all my daily points, 35 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 1 - Sunday

No workout today. I'm a bit sore from yesterday. I did manage to clean my house a bit, just so I wasn't sitting around.

Food:
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
vegetable salad [0] w/ cheese [4] & homemade honey mustard dressing [3]
avocado basil pasta [8] w/ roasted pork loin [5]
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ avocado [2] & tomato, almonds [5]

Two coffees [2 pts for milk]. I got in my GHGs and used all my daily & weekly points.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 1 - Saturday [MY FIRST 5K!!!]

Today was the big day. My Go Far kids had been "training" for this for 8ish weeks. Most of them signed up to do the 1-mile Fun Run, then about half of those never showed up. Quite a few ran the 5K. I'm super proud of them!!! As for me, I was dreading it completely. After I hurt my hip last month, I hadn't planned on running it, but then I was talked into it the week before the registration deadline. I never did get a chance to train after hurting my hip, so I expected this to suck completely. It didn't . My hip hurt immediately but I kept going. I was able to run most of the time. I ran about 7 minutes, walked 450-60 seconds, then ran again. Until the last half mile or so when the intervals of running were shorter and the walks were longer. But I was running when I rounded the corner and back onto the track to the finish line. My official tag time was 33:03 (gun time 33:11), pace 10:40, and finish place was 204 out of 435. I burned 386 calories - I'm taking 4 activity points for that, 1 point for the Fun Run, and 1 point for the walk to and from the event (it was about 3/4 of a mile away). I am taking every damn AP I can today.

I really wanted to raid the bake sale and the concession stands after the race, but I kept myself in check. I did get a few pieces of bagel bread they had at the finish line, as well as a quarter of a bag of some sort of cereal with powdered sugar (they called it White Trash, and it was goooooood). On, and a part of a banana at the track, in addition to the one I ate before the race. I just guestimated my points for that stuff. I was probably on the conservative side with my number.

Food:
banana [2]
random bites of stuff at the track [8]
yogurt [1]
venison roast [4] w/ mashed potatoes [3]
string cheese [4] & pretzel M&Ms [3] - I am really proud of myself here. We were on the road and I really wanted to pig out on junk food. I wanted chocolate covered nuts but could only find big containers and I knew I would not be able to control myself if I bought it. So I bought some cheese and a bag of the M&Ms and I was good to go!
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ tomato & olive oil [1]

70 ounces of water and 1 coffee [1 pt for milk]. I used all of my daily points, all of my activity points, and I hit my GHGs. I have 13 weekly points remaining. I think. My head and body hurt too much to do any detailed math. And yes, right now, adding and subtracting is too much for me.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 1 - Friday

barbell squat 5x5x80 lbs

one arm db rows 5x5x30 lbs

atomic push up 3x12 - killed 2 birds here, doing an ab workout at the same time

I'm only taking 1 activity point for this. I took it easy with the squats because my 5K is tomorrow.

Food:

apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
egg roll & rice [10]
granola bar [2]
chocolate covered cherries [3] - My husband bought some and I had to try them, but at 3 points per 2 pieces, it really hurt!!!
chicken breast [5] w/ salad vegetables & fat free dressing mixed with olive oil [3]
yogurt [1]

Two coffees [2 pts for milk] and several teas. I used all my daily points, my activity point, hit my GHGs, and have 14 weekly points remaining. I hope my math is right. 

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 1 - Thursday

No school/work today. You'd think I would have taken the opportunity to finally do some Turbo Jam. Nope. Instead, I took my son to the rec park and froze my ass off while he played. I'm, uh, resting up for my 5K on Saturday.

Food:
oatmeal [2] w/ chocolate protein powder [1] & banana [2]
tuna salad [4]
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
homemade chicken nuggets [6] w/ mixed vegetables [1] & honey mustard sauce [1]
carrot sticks [0] & green pepper slices [0]
rice cake [1] w/ cottage cheese [2]

Three coffees [3 pts for milk] and several teas. I used all my daily points and have 21 weekly points remaining. I got in all my GHGs, as well.

I think I'm going to stick with counting daily points for a while. As much as I loved the Simply Filling Technique, this isn't so bad, and I know I'm not over eating.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 1 - Wednesday

[18 inch] step up 1x5xbw, 4x5x10 lbs - I was going to use a barbell but my balance is good on this high of a step

supinated grip bodyweight row 3x12

Romanian dead lift 2x5x120 lbs, 3x5x80 lbs - UGH!

plank 3x45 s

2 activity points earned for this. I struggled with it, mentally. I was tired from working 9+ hours today. My head was not in this game. I could NOT get my RDL form down. I love RDLs but it's been so long since I've done them, I couldn't remember how. The weight I chose first just killed my shoulders and I couldn't get into a position that felt right. Even at the lower weight, it felt weird. I'll have to really back off and practice with just the bar. My shoulders are a bit sore though, so I'm hoping that's a big factor, and not my wimpiness.

Food:

apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
skim milk [2], chicken nuggets [10]

salad [0] w/ chicken breast [2] & homemade honey mustard dressing [3]
grilled cheese [5] - I tried out a new bread recipe and needed to sample it! 

One coffee [1 pt for milk] and several teas. I used all my daily points, and both of my activity points, and have 27 weekly points remaining.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 1 - Tuesday

No workout today - I was up ridiculously late and up ridiculously early working on our fundraiser for school.

Food:
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
broccoli [0]
butternut squash apple bake [6] & skim milk [2]
spaghetti [8]
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ sugar free jelly [1]

Three coffees [3 pts for milk] and 16 ounces of water. I'm missing one oil serving. I used up all my daily points and I have 31 weekly points remaining. It was a crappy food day.

Countdown to Christmas Challenge - Week 1 - Monday

After I blogged last night, I used my 10 remaining weekly points on cheese & almonds.

A new challenge starts today! I can do exercise videos this week. Today though, was a new weight routine. I did have pull ups and chin ups in here again, but I wanted to use the suspension trainer I built earlier this year. So, I changed things to bodyweight rows.

barbell static lunge 5x5x65 lbs 

db shoulder press 5x5x25 lbs

pronated grip bodyweight row 3x12

mountain climber 3x30

2 activity points for this. It's an okay workout. I forgot how challenging the suspension trainer is.

Food:

oatmeal [3] & banana [2]

peas and potatoes [6] - I ate this at work. It's an estimate. I might have eaten less than that, but certainly not more.

scrambled eggs [5] w/ onion, green pepper &amp, Sandwich Thin [1] w/ tomato [1]
apple [1] & yogurt [1]
cheese [2]

Two coffees [2 pts for milk] and several teas. I used all my daily points, and both of my activity points, and I have 35 weekly points remaining.

No Videos Challenge - Week 6 - Sunday

After I blogged last night, I had an apple [1] and cottage cheese [4]. I was hungry and really, really wanted food. I wanted something like bread or waffles but didn't think it would satisfy me. Mentally, it would have been great but I would have been hungry shortly after eating it, so I went with fruit & protein. I almost think I'd rather binge.

Today was the last day of my self-imposed exercise video restriction. I might Turbo on Tuesday. I have to arrange my lifting so that I'm not doing it Saturday, which is my 5K. I really should be training as much as I can for that, but I'm just going to wing it. I'm not expecting a stellar time, but I know I won't be last. I can probably jog a good bit of it, especially if I just do intervals.

Food:
oatmeal [3] & banana [2] w/ sugar [1] & cinnamon
cream of broccoli soup [2] w/ shrimp [4]
yogurt [1] & apple [1]
venison [3] w/ stuffing [4] & butternut squash apple bake [2]
fudge pop [1] - It is much too cold to be eating this stuff!
quesadilla [5]

Two coffees [2 pts for milk] and some tea. I used all my daily points and have 10 weekly points unused this week. Overall, I'm happy with how this week went. It's not as tedious as I remember it to be, but re-learning the points values took a few days to get used to. And when the program changes at the end of the month, I'll have to re-think it again. I don't anticipate the change to be too bad for me. I like what I am hearing so far.

Oh, and I weighed in at 134 this morning. I officially want to lose 14 pounds.

No Videos Challenge - Week 6 - Saturday

I had another sugar free fudge pop [1] after blogging last night. Okay, then I had another [1] but that was it, I swear!

squat 5x5x105 lbs

db bench press 5x5x37.5 lbs

assisted pull up 3x12 

3-minute plank test 

2 activity points. I'm glad this one is done!

Food:
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
eggs [4] cooked in canola oil [2] w/ onion, green pepper & tomato [0], avocado [3] & Flat Out bread [1]
carrot sticks [0]
pork ribs [5] w/ slow cooker brussels sprouts [2]
grilled cheese [3]
carrot sticks [0] - I was hungry but I didn't know what I wanted to eat. I had points but was afraid one thing would lead to another and another.

Two coffees [2 pts for milk] and lots of tea. I used all my daily and activity points, and I have 24 weekly points remaining.

No Videos Challenge - Week 6 - Friday

No workout today. I was feeling lazy.

Food:
banana [1]
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
salad w/ dressing [1]
shrimp quesadilla w/ tomato & avocado [8] , corn w/ EVOO [3]
sugar free fudge pop [1]
Sandwich Thin [1] w/ butter [2]

Two coffees [2 pts for milk] and lots of tea. I got all my diary, oil & fruit/vegetable servings in. I used all my daily points and have 29 weekly points remaining.

No Videos Challenge - Week 6 - Thursday

I managed to do my workout before work today! I haven't been sleeping well this week, but for the first time, I wasn't exhausted at 5 AM, so I got up and got this out of the way. I knew my afternoon would be busy with Go Far, and I have to work on our cookie dough orders for our fundraiser. The last day to turn the order forms in is fast approaching and I need to input everything to the vendor site. I did order some for myself, but next year I will just donate to the PTA instead of them only getting half of what I spend on crap I don't need.

squat 5x5x100 lbs

push up 3x12

conventional dead lift 5x5x115 lbs

hanging leg raise 3x12

2 activity points for this. I'm glad those CDLs are over. I hate them with a passion.

Food:

apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
Asian tangerine chicken [6] w/ rice [4] & broccoli [0]
sugar free fudge pop [1]

venison stew [6]
apple [1] & cottage cheese [2]
grapes [1]

40 ounces of water and two coffees [2 pts for milk]. I used all my daily points and my activity points with ease, thanks to lunch at work. The Asian tangerine chicken is a new recipe this year and it's fantastic!!!!

31 weekly points remaining. I'm missing my oils for the day. I was definitely hungrier today - I don't know if it's because I ate lunch at work or what. Lunch was worth it though.

No Videos Challenge - Week 6 - Wednesday

No real exercise today - I took a 30 minute walk in the rain after work. I'll take 1 activity point for it. I didn't wear my heart rate monitor though.

Food:
apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
baked potato [3]
baked chicken parmesan [7] w/ corn [1] - I used canola oil in the recipe instead of butter, so I'd get my oil servings in.
carrots [0] w/ dressing [1], grapes [0]
Fiber One cereal [3] w/ milk [1]

Lots of tea and two coffees [2 pts for milk]. I managed to hit my minimum points for the day, and use my activity point. I wasn't really that hungry, but I had to get my dailies in. I was going to have a sugar free fudge pop, but went with cereal instead.

No Videos Challenge - Week 6 - Tuesday

squat 5x5x100 lbs

db push press 5x5x30 lbs

chin up 3x12 - 1 unassisted in each set

prone jackknife 3x12

I took 2 activity points for this. It was the last workout for this particular routine. I'm glad it's over. I'm not a fan of the push press.

Food:

apple [1] & cottage cheese [4]
banana [2]

venison tenderloin [4] w/ homemade honey mustard sauce [2 pts for EVOO] & Asian vegetables [1]
grilled cheese sandwich [5] w/ carrot sticks [0]

40 ounces of water, lots of tea and two coffees [3 pts for milk]. Diet hot chocolate [2 pts].

I think today went better than yesterday. I didn't have to scramble to get my points in. I used all my daily points and both activity points. 35 weekly points remaining.

No Videos Challenge - Week 6 - Monday

No workout today, because I exercised 7 days straight, with a double yesterday. This is my last week of no exercise videos and I can't wait for it to be over!!! I am going to Turbo my butt off a week from today. Or, tomorrow, rather. I have to schedule next week to accommodate the Go Far stuff we've been training for. I'm only listed as a volunteer and not an official racer but I may run the 5K anyway. I'm definitely doing the 1-mile Fun Run with Sebastian.

Back on daily points now. I get 22 per day. I'm still going to pull from my activity points before weeklies.

Food:
WW yogurt [1] & apple [1]
carrot sticks [0]
cream of broccoli soup w/ EVOO [6]
cheese [2]
oatmeal [3] & banana [2]
almonds [4]

Lots of tea and 2 coffees [3 pts for milk].

It was hard, switching back to daily points. I still think Filling Foods, which is great, but I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to use my points on today. By dinner, I'd only used half my points and met all my GHGs. So I broke out the cheese & almonds and ate late in the evening. It still wasn't enough, but I didn't want to eat if I wasn't hungry. And I wasn't. Or at least, I didn't think I was. So I was either not hungry, too busy to notice that I actually was hungry, or just trying to convince myself that I wasn't hungry.