This stinks

I bought a new scale from Amazon.com. The Biggest Loser scale that also has a body fat analyzer. It provides fat %, water %, muscle mass and BMI. The best feature I think is the calories needed to maintain the weight. I think it should make it easier to know what to stay under calorie wise. The stinky part is, my old scale seems to be off about 5 lbs! Ugh! I will re-weigh in the morning and adjust my weight loss tracker at the top.

The last few weeks, I've been a little discouraged in that I had a hard time eating all my points until I was exercising like a fiend. Then I was nothing but hungry! I have been maintaining, which is good, although now I find out the scale was wrong!

Onward bound, y'all

Daily Nosh

What I had today:

Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
High Fiber O's 55g - 2.08
bread - .34
bread - .34
bread - .34
bread - .34
Morning Star Chicken patty - 2.8
Morning Star Chicken patty - 2.8
Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Skinny Cow - 2.32

Total calculated points 14.56 there was some butter on the toast and a little reduced fat mayo on the chicken patties. So the remaining points will cover that without dipping into the weekly points.

I've been MIA for a few days. I'm afraid to get on the scale to be honest. My pants still fit so that's good but I went to Ann Arbor for a few days and probably didn't eat the best. I'm expecting my Biggest Loser scale any day now. It is supposed to tell me how many calories I need to maintain. That should make it easier to cut back and lose.

It's getting colder in Michigan. It was cold and rainy all day so I couldn't go on a bike ride. I'll probably walk on the treadmill although I really have no energy. I drove past the gym that is at the end of my road and the name changed AGAIN! I might go check it out this week. I'd really like to start swimming although, yes, I should have been going all summer. Hopefully I'll get a job soon. That will help justify the monthly fee.

Daily Nosh

What I had today:

Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Egg Beater - .6
Egg Beater - .6
Skinny Cow - 2.32
Pita Chips 28g - 1.84
Pita Chips 28g - 1.84
Mexican bean & cheese dip - 1.18
apple 170g - .952
Skinny Cow - 2.32
Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Rotisserie Chicken 3 oz - 2.7

Total points 19.152. I'm going to knitting tonight and might have some coffee. Either that or I stay home and walk on the treadmill and watch Biggest Loser. Haven't decided. Yesterday I stayed in points but was starving when I went to bed. Why? Because I had 2 (not 1 but 2) servings of Peanut Butter Cup Ben & Jerry's. That is 8 points a SERVING! Did it taste good? You betcha! Was it worth it? No way! Not when I go to bed hungry.

Fiber One Yogurt - OMG!

So I went to a Grand Opening of a grocery store near me yesterday. Without a list. And I was hungry. Usually not a good combination. I bought a few things that sounded really good but not necessarily good for you. However, for the most part I did really well. I even remembered some things from my on-going grocery list. One of the things I bought was Fiber One Yogurt in vanilla. Zero points people! It is only 4oz but it whops 5 grams of fiber at ya. Click here for $1 off coupon.

Daily Nosh

Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Fiber One 30g - (1.52)
apple 90g - .5
Fiber One bar - 1.24
Pita chips 1oz - 1.84
Pita chips 1oz - 1.84
hummus 56g - 3.2
Skinny Cow - 2.32
Pita chips 1oz - 1.84
WW Lasagna - 5.48
Skinny Cow - 2.32

Total points 20.66. Plus I rode my bike for 9.16 miles. I had only gone 6 miles this summer so far. And this route was much more hilly. I had to walk a couple times but I finished. I've haven't been eating the best but I have stayed within points so I'm hoping tomorrow's weigh in will be good.

Went to Costco today and got some healthy things. Arnold Select sandwich thins, Dole pineapple chunks, pita chips, frozen vegetables, canned chicken, capers, and Laughing Cow. And shared a box of Skinny cow ice cream sandwiches. OMG...those are great!

Daily Nosh

What I had:

Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Fiber One 30g - (1.52)
apple 199g - 1.11
Arnold Select - 1.08
Low fat mayo - .38
Tomato 35g - .03
Lettuce 20g - 0
Turkey Bacon - .94
Turkey Bacon - .94
Tomato & roasted red pepper soup 8oz - 1.96
Lean Cuisine Asian style pot stickers - 4.92
Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
popcorn - ?

Total calculated points 14.65. I shared the popcorn with the dog and, yes, I had butter. It tasted good too. Caffeine free diet Dr. Pepper. Yummy. I need to ride my bike tomorrow. I took a few days off. It seemed that I was burning calories and it just made me want to eat more. Seems to defeat the purpose of exercise, don't you think? I seem to eat less when I have something constructive to do. Like today my mom was here, helped me take the pets to the vet. I ate really well. Even dinner was good. I was watching TV tonight and HAD TO HAVE A SNACK. Popcorn it was. The butter just called my name from the fridge. Stupid butter.

Interview tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Daily Nosh

What I ate today:

Skim Milk 8oz - 1.6
Breakfast Sandwich
Arnold Select - 1.08
Egg beaters 1/4c - .6
Egg beaters 1/8c - .3
Reduced fat cheddar 28g - 1.56
Veggie sausage patty - 1.64
Veggie sausage patty 1/2- .82
Fiber One bar - 1.24
Tortilla chips 1oz - 2.6
Tortilla chips 1oz - 2.6
Reduced fat cheddar 49g - 3.64
Smartfood popcorn - 1.28

Total points 18.96. I still have a few for a snack/dinner tonight. My breakfast sandwich that I made ended up being more points than anticipated. Then I threw out about 1/4 of it so that is why the points and servings look weird. I was excited when I found the Morning Star Farms Sausage patties. I'm hoping I just nuked them too long. They were really tough and hard to chew. I'm thinking I can pair down my breakfast sandwich to 5.18 points. And that is with reduced fat cheddar. I'm going to look for fat free singles. I tried fat free cheese eons ago and texture and melting capability just wasn't there. But I think the cheeses have improved. We'll see.

I took the dog for a walk 1.5 miles and I mowed the backyard for an hour. Whew! I'll be glad when the grass stops growing, although that will mean winter is here. Boo! :(