My first week back, I would deem as a success. This week will definitely bring some challenges – we are having family stay with us all week, plus it is Thanksgiving week!
I am working on a plan for food for the week – I was out of town so I didn’t think too much about it. I’m off work Wednesday – Friday as well; so that should give me some time to think through stuff and get some extra activity in.
My activity goals: I would like to run at least 3 times this week and maybe get on the bike 2 times – we will see with how it fits in. I would like to get in 1 strength workout!
Points Used: 34/26 Points
Weekly Points Earned: 8 Points
Breakfast – 8 points
- Light English muffin with cheese
- Protein latte
Lunch – 12 points
- Chipotle veggie bowl
Afternoon Snack – 5 points
- Trails end white cheddar popcorn
Dinner – 9 points
- Veggie dog on a bun
- 1 1/2 mich golden light
Activity
- Run: 3.47 miles
Tuesday
Points Used: 33/26 Points
Weekly Points Earned: 3 Points
Breakfast – 6 points
- Banana
- Half light English muffin with 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter
- Protein latte
Lunch – 6 points
- Tofu with black bean sauce, veggies and brown rice
Afternoon Snack – 6 points
- Crafted press
Dinner – 17 points
- 3 hard-shell bean tacos
- 1 Mich Golden Light
- 1 glass white wine
Activity
- Rest day
Wednesday
I decided that I’m not going to count points Wednesday or Thursday and just track what I ate. This will allow me to still be accountable to making good choices but not get too caught up if I want to have a little more with family time.
Breakfast
- 3 eggs with a sprinkle of cheese
- Protein latte
Lunch
- 5 dessert bars… oops
Afternoon Snack
- Frosted Mini Wheats
Dinner
- 4 slices Pizza Luce Pizza Athena
Activity
- Rest Day
Thursday
I decided that I’m not going to count points Wednesday or Thursday and just track what I ate. This will allow me to still be accountable to making good choices but not get too caught up if I want to have a little more with family time.
Breakfast
- Protein latte
- Banana
Lunch
- Cheese and crackers
- Chips and spinach artichoke dip
- Chips and French onion dip (w/ non fat greek yogurt)
Dinner
- Vegan roast
- Veggies
- Mashed potatoes and vegan gravy
- Pumpkin dessert
- Sweet potato casserole
- Reese’s peeces
- Dessert bar
- Lots of alcohol
Activity
- Morning run/walk
- Afternoon walk with family
Friday
Points Used: 50/26 Points
Weekly Points Earned: 7 Points
Breakfast – 7 points
- Butter braid – 1 inch pastry
Morning Snack – 6 points
- Caribou Crafted press w/ a shot of espresso
Lunch – 19 points
- Thanksgiving Leftovers: vegan roast w/ mashed potatoes and gravy
- Veggies
- Stuffing
- Homemade dinner roll
Dinner – 18 points
- Salad with basil Dijon vinaigrette, nutritional yeast, croutons
- Bottle of spotted cow
- Can of Mich Golden Light
Activity
- 3.5 mile walk
- 30 minute strength for runner
Saturday
Points Used: 60/26 Points
Weekly Points Earned: 14 Points
Breakfast – 5 points
- Bun with cheese
Lunch – 23
- El Bol, pretzels and cheese
- Leftover pumpkin fluff stuff
Dinner – 20 points and 12 points for dessert
- Thanksgiving leftovers
Activity
- Run: 6.2 miles
Sunday
Points Used: 46/26 Points
Weekly Points Earned: 10 Points
Breakfast – 7 points
- Latte
Lunch – 7 points
- Salad with croutons
Afternoon Snack – 2 points
- Protein latte
Dinner – 30 points
- Mexican restaurant – bean burrito, enchilada, beer
Activity
- 45 minute peloton ride
Weekly Recap
I ended the week at -9 weekly points (but that’s not counting Wednesday or Thursday, so definitely more than that..) and 52 weekly points added with activity.
I gained 2.2 pounds this week but that still leaves me with a net -2 pounds so far for November. I am actually pretty proud of last week. I had a few high point days, but with having family in town and a holiday centered around lots of food – I feel like I enjoyed the days with family and moved on. Looking forward to a new week that is a little more normal (except for a happy hour and book club!)