Day 16

I'm frustrated...I'm mad...I'm sad...

I freaking gained weight today [and if you can't tell, I'm not happy about it]. Not much, but I didn't' cheat. I wanted to, but I didn't. I'm tired of sitting around 186-187...

I'm hungry...

I've had two bowls of watermelon today (one for breakfast and one for an afternoon snack)!
I think I need more water in my system.

I want a cupcake...I want something. I just need to be satisfied by some sort of chocolate or something to make me feel better for just a minute. Why am I down today?

Breakfast -- bowl of watermelon [above] 100 calories (2)

Lunch
Smart Ones [tasted like garbage] -- (4)
added some couscous for texture -- 75 calories (1)
Jello Mousse -- (1)

Afternoon snack
bowl of watermelon - 100 calories (2)

Dinner
6 Van de Camp fish sticks -- 230 calories (5)
grilled squash -- 100 calories (2)
sauce [tartar and ketchup] -- 150 (3)

Dessert
my impulse...I wandered all over the store looking for something to splurge on and ended up with a Smart Ones dessert...
peanut butter cup and ice cream -- (3)
I ate two of them...make that (6)

total points consumed -- 25
total points remaining -- (-2)
BONUS points remaining -- 33

Day 12, 13, and 14 [on Day 15]

Well, I've kept track of everything over the weekend...it's not the best but it is what it is.

hopped on the Wii before we left...

Breakfast
bowl of Life cereal and 1% milk -- 200 (4)

what's for lunch [in the car]? so many options...
How about a 2 for 1 milkshake?

Lunch
Kid's Wacky Pack (2 chicken strips, banana, lemon slush)
this banana was HORRIBLE (only ate about half)
Dottie's stats: 9.5 points
Chicken Strips (2 strips) (210 cal/11 g fat/1 g fiber/13 g carbs) 5
Lemon Fresh Fruit Slush - Wacky Pack (12 oz) (170 cal/0 g fat/0 g fiber/46 g carbs) 3.5
banana -- 100 calories (1)

I was starving by the time we made it to Tina's...
Afternoon snack
Water -- (0)
Grips Grahams -- 130 calories (2)

Dinner -- my attempt to be healthy :(
Uptown Turkey (45 grain bread, turkey, bacon, avocado, very little mayo)
The Corner Bakery lists it on the website -- 580 calories (12)
carrots and dill pickle -- 40 calories (0)

ate some of P's fruit -- 70 calories for whole cup (1)

Dessert -- we walked, does that count?
coffee and cheesecake yogurt with Butterfinger and caramel topping
let's just say 350 calories (7)

stats for day 12
total points consumed -- 35
total points remaining -- (-10)
total bonus points remaining -- 22

Day 13

Breakfast
Fiber One (stole from Tina) -- 130 calories (2)

Lunch
(I asked for grilled but Louis didn't realize they gave him the wrong thing till he sat down)
again, stats from Dottie's
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Salad (390 cal/18 g fat/4 g fiber/22 g carbs) 8.5
Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing [2 tbsp/2 servings per container] (60 cal/0 g fat/0 g fiber/14 g carbs) 1 (2 total)

Dinner
didn't eat many of these...probably about 10
chips -- 150 calories? (3)

Meal -- gonna guess the stats based on another Mexican restaurant
Shrimp Chimichanga (1) (360 cal/21 g fat/0 g fiber/33 g carbs) 9
Refried Beans (1/4 cup) (68 cal/12 g fat/0 g fiber/0 g carbs) 2.5
Spanish Rice (1 cup) (213 cal/4 g fat/0 g fiber/41 g carbs) 5
avocado salad -- gonna guess about 150 calories (3)
Cheese Sauce (1/2 cup) (160 cal/8 g fat/0 g fiber/12 g carbs) 4

stats for day 13
total points consumed -- 39
total points remaining -- (-15)
total bonus points remaining -- 7

Day 14

Breakfast
1 egg with Feta-- 120 calories (2)
natural apple sauce -- 50 calories (1)

Lunch
Miso soup -- 40 calories (1)

SUSHI!!! -- stats from http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm
Rock and Roll (shrimp tempura?) -- 500 calories (10)
Avocado roll -- 140 (3)
Rock and Roll sauce -- 50 calories (1)

Dinner
to quote L: "We've had spaghetti, we've had squash, we've had spaghetti squash, now we've had spaghetti with squash"
Veggi Sketi (my title) with parm. -- 350 calories (7)
1/2 cup yellow squash -- 20 calories (0)

Dessert
skinny cow -- 100 calories (2)
not my picture...but a fun one

stats for day 14
total points consumed -- 27 (shoulda skipped the skinny cow)
total points remaining -- (-3)
total bonus points remaining -- 4

weight gain from weekend -- could've been worse

14 Day Challenge Stats...

starting weight 192.7

ending weight -- 186.5

total weight loss -- 6.2 pounds

total days with SQUASH (hehe) -- 6

**Day 15**

I wanted and thought about having a totally bad breakfast since the challenge is over but look...I did okay. Slim Fast shake (with Silk milk and pink grapefruit blended in)

Lunch
Smart One's TV dinner -- (5)
Jello Mousse -- (1)
water

Dinner
1/2 cup Couscous -- 75 calories (1)
cream of chicken and mushroom soup, French's onions, 1 small chicken tender -- 300 calories (7)
biscuit -- 100 calories (2) x2 (4)

total points consumed -- 22
total points remaining -- 2
Bonus points remaining -- 35

PHEW...that took a long time to get entered. I've neglected P this morning (he's running around yelling "NO!"...that's it for now. I think I'm going to keep going for another 14 days of this because taking pictures helps me stay accountable.

PS...has anyone noticed that there is a warning label on Silk that says "NOT FOR USE AS INFANT FORMULA!" They only put those things on there because someone did it.

Day 11

Well, I wish I could say that today started out good...I knew that dang cookie was going to hit me -- but I didn't think it would hit this hard.

I'm starting to doubt this Wii a little bit. I mean, it's nice and all, but according to my scale, I'm down 6 lbs since the challenge started (and I'm just going to have to take that instead. I haven't been keeping up with my weight loss but I know I'm losing. I've got such a long way to go, but at least it isn't the 100 lbs that it used to be that I had to lose.

Breakfast
Life cereal and 1% milk -- 160 calories (3)
water
Parker helped me eat this bowl of cereal :(

Lunch

I saw these on an end cap at Walmart the other day and figured I'd try one...I must say, it was pretty good and was almost better than their normal TV dinner's because it's steamed (single serving). The only thing I don't like (and what will stop me from buying it again) is that I can't recycle the bag (I can recycle the box and tray in the traditional boxes).

Lean Cuisine -- 280 calories (5)
Fruit 2 day -- 110 calories (2)

L called and he's working a double shift tonight. I'm not sure what I'll cook for dinner. I'm kind of tired of cooking squash but I still have SOOO much left to cook. Who knows...I always wait to see what I'm in the mood for. I'm bored...boredom usually leads to me eating. I've already taken several trips to the kitchen in search of something to eat but I've stopped myself. Now that P is done with lunch and his nap, I think I'm going to leave the house for a while. I might have to hit up Starbucks this afternoon when P and I take a trip to Target. I really like their Caramel Frap (lite) and at only 130 calories, it's not bad for a 'suck through a straw snack.'

Dinner
I'm not usually one who goes for 2 TV dinners in one day. Mainly because they are loaded with sodium and generally are not the best thing for ya...but this was pure laziness (and the fact that P was still sleeping at 7pm when I was hungry). While I ate my Smart Ones, I grilled up some squash.
Smart Ones -- Ziti something (6)
Zucchini squash -- no idea: 100 calories (2)

meanwhile...P wakes up and wants dinner. So I get a cup of Dark Chocolate mousse
60 calories -- (1)
[not my picture]

total points consumed -- 19
points remaining -- 5
bonus points remaining -- 32

Day 10

I cannot believe that we're almost done with the 14 day challenge (will we keep going??)! I'm about to head out for A's birthday celebration without the kiddos (we're going to a movie--Killers) but wanted to get something going for those of you waiting for a post [all three of you who read this]...pictures later on.

The Wii greeted me today with a nice 2.2 pound loss since yesterday (185)...even with that dessert Applebee's. I bet that mess hits me hard tomorrow. It always takes a couple of days for bad eating to hit me. At least I'm back to just being overweight for now [not obese again].

Breakfast
Life cereal and 1% milk -- 200 calories (4)

ignore the cup of grapefruit...I didn't take a picture of my cereal this am

Lunch
PF Deli flat with tuna (regular mayo and dill relish) -- 270 (5)
bowl of watermelon -- 100 (2)

Afternoon snack
Cherry ICEE (3)

not my picture...forgot to take one

Dinner
did you really have to guess??
I ate a whole squash (about 1/3 fried and 2/3 grilled) -- gonna estimate 400 (8)
left over veggie chili -- 150 (3)

points consumed -- 25
points remaining -- (-1) I feel the need to start adding if I go over
bonus points remaining -- 31

Day 9

So, the day started off like any other day...nothing big going on today. Had to take the dogs to the vet, L and I did a little shopping, and eating...but that's further down.

If you remember, I've had some issues with the Wii, but I am pretty sure that these results are as accurate as they can be at this point. I'm back to being obese, but I've lost weight [0.7] since Friday (I had apparently gained weight but I wasn't sure because of the 11 pound loss the day before so I didn't take a picture)...anyway.

As promised, here's my squash pile...
Breakfast
Going against recommendations from Tina, I decided to try a "Fruit 2 day" and was actually impressed. She hates it because it tastes like 'liquid snot', but I dig the texture and flavor.
Breakfast sandwich -- 200 calories (3)
Fruit 2 Day -- 110 calories (2)

Lunch
L wanted to go to Applebee's for lunch because we get 10% cash back. I wasn't too upset because they have a WW menu that I can order from. I tried...look, the punk ordered my favorite dish!

Paradise Chicken Salad

Get tropical with an island blend of pineapple, mandarin oranges, fresh apple chunks, pico de gallo and crisp greens. Topped with slices of blackened grilled chicken and served with cool balsamic vinaigrette.

in true Tina style...my leftovers

Look what punk face ordered for dessert [10% cash back excuse]!!
I admit I ate a bunch. (guessing 10 pts.)

Dinner
grilled squash/1 fried squash -- approx. 200 calories (4)
broccoli and cheese with rice -- 110 (2)

L was a bit hesitant about a completely vegetarian dinner...again. But afterward, he said that he thinks I should research veggie meals and serve at least one a week. I think I'm going to shoot for at least 2 a week. We've discussed going vegetarian lately [not vegan] (he's reading a book that mentions how eating meat is bad in more ways that we know--and he believes everything he reads). Neither of us can completely give up meat but since he's open to the possibilities of a semi-vegetarian diet, I'm open as well.

points consumed -- 27
points remaining -- 0
bonus points remaining -- 32

Day 6, 7, and 8

I've been out of town the last 3 days. I had initially planned to blog while I was gone, but I didn't have ANY internet connection in Vicksburg (phone or computer). Let's scratch V'burg off the list of places to move. Hehe...Anyway, counting down

Day 6
My goal was to get on the road early so I knew I wouldn't have time to make a super nice breakfast...although looking back, I could have. Once I arrived in V'burg, food was literally put on my plate for me and no matter how many times I said no, I was not respected. I did not take a picture of my meals on days 6 and some of 7 because it was completely awkward but I will list what I remember eating.

Breakfast
Slimfast chocolate royale milkshake (Silk, ice, Slimfast) -- 200 (4)

Lunch
2 small fried chicken bites (ketchup)
more fried squash than I could keep up with (kept being shoved on my plate)
chocolate cake (I asked for a small piece and got a big one)
small spoon of mashed potatoes (I'm sure they were loaded with butter and whole milk)

Dinner
lots and lots of grilled squash (seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper)
pasta salad with shrimp (she claims it had very little mayo...hmmm)
banana pudding (about a cup)

points -- no friggin idea
bonus points -- probably all gone

Day 7

Breakfast
food was waiting on me...but I fixed my plate and did not allow any extra to be put on it.
grits (1/2 a cup)
eggs (probably 1.5 eggs)
1 sausage patty
1 biscuit with a tsp of homemade jelly

Lunch
Turkey
sliced cucumbers with lite Italian
squash casserole (squash, cheese, eggs, onions?)
some sort of crab stuffing
green beans
cabbage
grilled squash (not pictured because it was thrown on my plate after I was finished)
banana pudding

afternoon snack

I ABSOLUTELY HAD TO HAVE ONE...we don't have a Sno Biz in TN
small (kiddie) orange with cream -- 260 calories (5)

Dinner
leftovers (nothing more than what you see)
squash casserole
turkey
honey dew melon
banana pudding

points -- see day 6
Bonus points remaining -- absolutely none

Day 8
Today was a traveling day so I had anticipated that eating would not go well. We got up and out the door by 8:30 this morning. Had to take my car by the shop because the check engine light came on for the trip down and well, since we spent the time to fix the air, might as well ahve the car checked. Found out that my brake wire (or something, I'm totally not car savvy) was causing the check engine light to come on and also was why my cruise wasn't working. They didn't have the part (and it wasn't unsafe to drive) so I was on my way back to Memphis.

Breakfast
Special K chocolate drizzle bar -- 90 calories (2)
bottle of water along the trip

Lunch
Subway Seafood 6" on wheat (no cheese, pickles and black olives) -- 450 (10) healthy...ha! what was I thinking...oh yeah, it was a moment of weakness because it was mom's favorite.
Lay's Light -- 75 calories (2)
finished P's apples -- ?? not counting them
sweet tea -- needed the caffeine (2)

I made a special and totally inconvenient trip to Subway in hopes of eating a bit healthier. Picture me with a 16 month old, my purse, his diaper bag, toys falling out of the car, kid screaming, etc (didn't take a picture, sorry)...but all with healthy eating in mind. P refused lunch...apparently subway is not his thing (too much bread if you ask me -- oh, and he hates slimy things).

Dinner
Have I mentioned that I came home with a ginormous bag full of all kinds of summer squash...you name it, it's in the bag. Yellow squash, patty pan squash, zucchini squash...

this isn't an actual picture of my bag o'squash...I'll take one for tomorrow's blog.

Anyway...back to Dinner
leftover veggie chili with a small bit of 2% cheese-- 250 calories (6)
squash...lots and lots of squash -- no idea...gonna guess 200 calories (4)

total calories consumed -- 26
total remaining -- (0)
total bonus remaining -- 34

tomorrow I'm going to get back on the scale and see how bad my weekend was...L is off work so I'm sure we'll probably go out to eat somewhere...stay tuned.