I’m Not “Dieting”

I was tired this morning- this getting up at 5 AM is starting to wear on me! But it’s almost the end of the work week!

For breakfast, I had 1 cup of strawberries, blueberries and a sliced banana along with a Thomas Cinnamon Raisin Bagel thin topped with whipped honey nut cream cheese and a glass of 1% milk for 7 points.

I spent some time relaxing after hubby left and then I jumped on the stationary bike. I biked for 30 minutes. I’m not sure how many miles I went because the bike doesn’t work right. Every time I try to use resistance it goes dead, so I just pedal. I burned 111 calories- it’s something anyway! I often feel guilty if I don’t burn a ton of calories working out. But I’m trying to tell myself that it’s some activity and I just wasn’t up for running today.

And I was STILL having a hard time waking up. I had 1 cup of coffee left over from yesterday, so I had that- along with FF Vanilla creamer- which I realized is not as many points as I have been counting, I was counting the full fat versions! So I measured out enough so it would be FREE! And it tasted good!

I’ve been thinking about approaching “snacks” differently. When I go for a snack, I think I need to have something, well, “snacky.” But what would be wrong with a small meal instead? It’d be more nutritious, more filling, and probably around the same points. So that’s what I did today. I was boiling some eggs for later use, and decided to eat one of those on toast with 2 Cuties on the side for 3 points.

And it was good.

Before leaving for class, I whipped up a green smoothie with one gigantic orange and spinach for 1 point.

I’ve been buying these 8 lb. bags of oranges at Wal-Mart because they’ve been on sale for a great price. And this time the oranges are HUGE- I compared one from the last bag to the new bag and they’re twice the size. Not only that, but they peal with the ease of a Cuties clementine- they’re PERFECT!

Class went fine today with no harassing- yay! And now it’s spring break!!

When I climbed in the car, I threw my bag over to the passenger seat and it must have grabbed my smoothie cup in the cup holder- because it broke my straw!! I might have to buy a new smoothie glass- I LOVE these. I have two of them, so I still have one good one left.

On my way home, I snacked on a light cheese stick for 1 point.

I made a quick sandwich when I got home and heated it in the microwave: light bread, ham, muenster cheese, and avocado. I also had a serving of Baked BBQ chips for a total of 10 points.

I finished it up with a No Pudge! brownie for 3 points.

For supper, I made a grilled PB/Banana sandwich- which was the most delicious thing I have eaten in a LONG, LONG time. I also used up some egg beaters (which I topped with salsa) for a total of 8 points.

And I decided to use some weekly points for a small turtle sundae for 6 points.

I feel like periodically, I just need to say that I know I am not a perfect “dieter.” I am not trying to “diet” to tell you the truth. I am creating a healthier lifestyle that will be sustainable FOR ME. It is working for me. I am not trying to win any races with losing weight as fast as I can. I’m not trying to be a health fanatic. I know I would lose faster if I ate “diet” foods, but that’s not my purpose. My plan is for the long term. For me, this isn’t just about looking good on a swim suit. It’s about being happy about who I am. It’s about enjoying life, including food, to the fullest in a healthy way. It’s about controlling my emotional eating by being IN CONTROL of my emotions. It’s about having a healthy relationship with food. So when you read my blog- just keep that in mind! I’m not “dieting”. Just throwing that out there.

Hubby and I plan to relax and watch the BL tonight. Yay! I’m happy that tomorrow is Friday but I’d be happier if I didn’t have to work! It’s going to be 54 degrees! Halleluiah! I think spring is almost here!!