Happy Birthday to Hubby!

Today was my day off and since it’s finals week I didn’t have any classes or finals today! But it was Hubby’s birthday and I had a lot to get done today for school so I got up with him at 5 AM.

For breakfast, I had 1 cup Cheerios, 1/2 cup Fiber One, 1/2 cup 1% milk and 1/2 cup blueberries for 6 points.

Lot’s of 1/2 cups there!

First things first- I made my list for the day.

Thanks so much to Jury for giving me the Cherry on Top Award. It means so much to know people enjoy reading my blog!

By 7:30 my stomach was literally growling. So I ate an apple with peanut butter for 3 points.

I worked on my research project for about 2.5 hours and got a lot accomplished! That was such a relief!

I headed to the store to get the ingredients to make a specific cheesecake he requested. He wanted a healthy one this year. awww.

And once again I was HUNGRY! So I had 1/2 cup of light vanilla yogurt and a serving of Lori’s almond joy granola for 3 points.

I took my pink coat to get it altered today and I am excited to see how it turns out!

After that, I did a little shopping and then met Hubby for lunch for his birthday! This is the first time we’ve been able to do this in the 4 years we’ve been married. I really enjoyed it! We went to Panera Bread, I had You Pick 2- Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Asian Sesame Chicken salad and a Whole Grain Baguette for 15 points.

I went grocery shopping and had quite the experience at Wal-Mart. I am so dropsy! At the checkout line, I dropped a package of blueberries and they rolled ALL OVER the floor. Everyone was staring at me and I wanted to disappear! And then the manager happened to walk by and shouted, “OH MY GAWD!” More stares. But I lived to tell it.

After that, I thought I would go over to Starbucks and get a coffee, but they had a sign out that their power was out and they were closed. So I headed home. I ate a banana on the way home for 0 points.

Here’s what I got grocery shopping:

I have to admit I am frustrated. I am frustrated that the end of my week has come and I am all out of points. To tell you the truth, I had a healthy snack last night (no not fruits or veggies) but about a cup of plain cheerios and went over my activity points. So tonight is hubby’s birthday and I am definitely going to go over my points again. I am cooking the meal and it’s all healthy food, but there’s just no way I won’t go over. I want to enjoy it and live life tonight and not worry about counting points and feeling guilty. All I can say is that I am happy that tomorrow is a new week and I can start again with a clean slate. So judge me if you will, but I am signing out for the night. I am going to eat wisely. We’re eating Tilapia for goodness sake and I am making veggies for sides. I am also making “light” cheese sticks using light mozzarella string cheese and fiber one for a breading. I made a very low calorie cheesecake for dessert, that would be 4 points per slice. I am not going to feel guilty. I am going to eat consciously and watch my portions.

Someone’s comments on my blog left me discouraged. I know they were meant to be helpful (and I respect this person a lot for all they have accomplished- they are amazing) but they just frustrated me. We all have our own journey to travel. Your way may not be my way and vice versa. I have lost almost 75 lbs, maybe not quickly. But I am doing what has been working for me. So my frustration with this program has nothing to do with me not knowing how to eat right and how to lose weight. I am doing it. Have faith in me. But I refuse to give up any foods. REFUSE IT. I believe moderation is the key and that is what I am going to live by. Let me just make that known so it’s clear. If, FOR YOU, eating sweets or chips once in a while is a no no, then don’t do it. But for me, it’s what keeps me going. All in moderation.

But maybe the new WW program was not meant for me. I’m going to give it more time and then I may just switch back to the old program. I really don’t know what to do though because I may just be going through a rough patch, we all have those weeks- those months. What would you do?

So Thanks for reading my blog. I hope that I encourage you and motivate you. That is my purpose on this blog. I don’t want to lead anyone in the wrong direction with my food choices. But I certainly don’t want to be making a fool of myself on this blog if I think I am being healthy and I am not. Maybe taking pictures of what I eat everyday is the wrong way to go. But it helps keep me on track. It helps me to look back and see where I need to make changes. In no way do I recommend doing EXACTLY what I am doing. Do WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. (I’m still not at peace with this issue but I will work through it)

Happy Birthday to My Wonderful Hubby! Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Thanks for changing my world and making my life beautiful every day. I love you!

So I am signing out early and will spend the evening with hubby! Have a great night!

Here’s what’s planned…