Revolving Diet

Day 90 ~ 4/19/10 ~ Summary of Week ~ Oatmeal Diet

Oatmeal….

Loss for week – ZERO –

This is due to the 2 day business trip interruption (and my careless regard for eating good while away)

 

Do I think I would have lost this week if I did not have the business trip - ABSOLUTELY!

I can do without seeing or tasting it for awhile, actually until the first snow of winter and I need a piping hot bowl of the stuff.

It kept me full no doubt.  But it was a FAD DIET. 

 

Any diet that relies on one food item as the focal point is a FAD DIET. 

Oatmeal is filling and has a plethora of health benefits – in my case I was regular as clockwork (TMI).  Oatmeal is a whole grain and being that I ate the Steel-cut Oatmeal I am guessing that I got as whole grain as it comes.  I did also fill up on water between bites – if I hadn’t I am not sure if I would have been as satisfied as I was.

Between the softness of the diet (warm oatmeal and low fat yogurt) I think I got a tunnel vision into my retirement years when I revert to eating only soft foods (absolutely against my will)  but if I lose my teeth for whatever reason and gumming is the only way to go, then this diet will pretty much be it. 

Would I do it again……Only two instances come to mind (1) after surgery and I am forced to a bland soft diet, (2) in my retirement (see above)

Would I recommend it - - not really.

Oatmeal is delicious, I have nothing against – but it was a tough week (and this was even with the business trip interruption for two days).

Day 89 ~ 4/18/10

Oatmeal has definitely had it's benefits - Weight loss - steady and sure to get me back on track.

Meals the same as yesterday:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice, latte, TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Lunch: 1 cup non fat yogurt (went to grocery store), TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Dinner: TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

I have been full and alot of that has to do with after practically every spoonful I take a large drink of water,  in addition to the large amounts of water I am having between meals. 

I was going through my recent "SUCKER MAGAZINES"....you know the ones - - -right when you go to check out the line is always too long because they only have two registers open on a Saturday so you have to pick up a magazine and read it - I read all the trashy ones and then buy the ones that I actually might get some good info out of.....Woman's World, First, etc......but to set record straight I do also buy People & Star magazine (I need pictures to help with my weight loss!!)  Anyway - I thought this week I would do another picture of the (5) fairly recent ones and pick this weeks diet out of one of them....

I actually decided to go with the "Stuff Yourself and lose 10 lbs a week       (Purdue University anti-hunger breakthrough)

Being that my (Day 87) promise to myself to lose at  
least 10 pounds in the next 3+ weeks...this one promises it in a week    WE...SHALL...SEE...   

As always - I will have the diet basics posted on the right side bar.

REALITY CHECK: I look at Memorial Day Weekend as the beginning of summer - growing up in New Jersey it always has been - that's when the boardwalks and the summer rental season starts down the shore!!   In doing a quick calculation that is only 6 weeks until Memorial Day....and if you consider 4th of July the beginning then you have 10 weeks.   

It is time to step it up people!!  If you dieting along with me - LET'S DO IT!!!!!!!!

Day 88 ~ 4/17/10

Down another .8 - still heading in the RIGHT direction!!  I have to go back over the last few days because I think I miscalculated the loss/gains over a couple of days....

Menu the same as yesterday:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice, latte, TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Lunch: 1 cup non fat yogurt (went to grocery store), TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Dinner: TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Low calories - but full (and regular, thank you very much) from the oatmeal.  All those commercials about eating oatmeal to lower your cholesterol must be right because I think I am just releasing it the other end.....(TMI - I know)

Good day today.  Went to a Big Book Sale in the area and got about $150 in books for $40.  Summer reading and misc reference books - I am stocked up!!  Joke for the day was that I am doing a garage sale within the next coupe of Saturdays - so the books I bought today will be in a garage sale come September, gotta remember someones else's trash is another's treasure!!

As you already know I listen to audio books to/from work everyday - right now listening to Karin Slaughter (mystery/forensics/crime) pretty good.  Today I bought a few books that looked like good summer reading - a couple of the titles were funny so they were a must.....

Startled by His Furry Shorts by Louise Rennison

Younger by Pamela Redmond Satran

Candy Freak by Steve Almond

Embracing your Big Fat Ass (AN owners Manual) by Laura Banks & Janette Barber

The last one EMBRACING YOUR BIG FAT ASS....was the first one I picked up - for the simple fact that the back cover encourages you to embrace what you have including all the lumpier parts!

I like to read - I like the fact that I can pick up a book and be transported someplace else - it's the same reason why I also love movies.....I love the characters, the scenery, the banter back and forth of a great story.  I like to immerse myself to the point that I feel like I am in the movie or the story of the book just there along fo the ride. 

Other than the weight I am trying to lose - I like to get away from everyday life and it's worries.  There is no one to judge what I look like, what I wear, what I say or how I feel.  It's an unconditional love of one person seeking the solace of the book or movie that removes me from the everyday normal that does not condemn.  In many ways, like a favorite pet that loves you for you unconditionally.  My cat (Booby) does not give  a rats ass if I decide to wear my pajamas an entire day and not take a shower (this was the norm when I wasn't working a real regular job)....all she cared about was being fed and being around me.

It's a treat to pick up a book or catch a movie.  It is something that will not put weight on you (unless you stop at the concession stand and load up on a Super Popcorn, a Bag of M & Ms and a Diet Coke....which by the way being "diet" wipes out the candy....ONLY KIDDING).

Treat yourself and LOVE ALL YOUR PARTS...LUMPY ONES TOO!!

Have a FANTASTIC NIGHT!!!!

 

 

Day 87 ~ 4/16/10

Down .4 - moving and groovin' back to where I belong!!

Today's Meals:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice, latte, TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Lunch: 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (out of non fat yogurt), TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Dinner: TJ's Steelcut Oatmeal

Although yesterday and today I got myself back on track - I am further behind than I planned on being.  Doing different diets is great and so far it's giving me a change of pace weekly (ALL GOOD) my vacation set me back about 7 pounds and then I was back on track then a business trip set me back about 2 pounds.  I have another vacation coming up in about 3+ weeks and am looking forward to it but dreading it the same.

I know I should learn from my past slips - but this coming vacation is a cruise.

Or should I say an EATING ORGY???? 

I have been on cruises in the past and the abundance of available foods and the option of experiencing different foods is a bit hard to decline.  Between now and when I go I have set myself a mini "MAJOR" goal of trying to lose at least another 10 pounds before cruise.  Since I have  had the back and forth gains/losses - - this is where I have to PUT UP OR SHUT UP and  stick to  the  plan(s). In knowing ahead of time that I will gain (hopefully mostly water weight from the additional salt in the fancy foods)...I have to prepare for the set-back.

My Re-Focus Plan:

(1) Religiously Stick to the weekly diets (no little cheats, lattes, etc)

(2) EXERCISE!!!!!  Get Moving More!!!!

(3) Being good if opportunity arises to go to dinner, getaways, business trips, etc.

All of this is easy to say.  I am down 15 pounds since mid January (I am not complaining)  - here we are the end of April, in a perfect world I would have lost 10 pounds a month resulting in at least a 40 pound weight loss. But this isn't a perfect world and I am dealing with everyday life.  I would love to not work, have a personal trainer and chef......It Ain't Happening!

I have re-adjusted my already positive attitude and set my sights on my 10 pound goal.

 I've cut out a few celebrity photos, pulled out a pair of cute capris I want to take with me (that are too tight now) and hung them all where I will pass them everyday!!!!!

10 POUNDS OR BUST ~ Already busting...a little less busting is the plan....  :0)

Day 86 ~ 4/15/10

Business trips and vacations kill me!!  I lose all track of any dieting while away.  IT IS MY KRYPTONITE!!

Seriously, it is hard to diet while away.  Especially if you are not driving and are with other people and have to make an agreement with a group of people of where to go to eat.  I am sure I could have make some healthier selections - but I just went with it and now I am paying for it. A gain of 2.4 pounds after I was just back to where I was before I went away over a month ago on my mini-vacation is not where I want to be right now.

I could beat myself up about this and I did before I sat down to write - but it's my own fault and my goal is to just to stick to the Oatmeal Diet the balance of this week and get back on track.

Breakfast: 1/2 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice, Trader Joe's Steelcut Oatmeal

Lunch: Trader Joe's Steelcut Oatmeal, non fat yogurt

Dinner: Trader Joes Steelcut Oatmeal

Entirely Plain and bland today.......(not really - Oatmeal is tasty........!!!

It was a VERY GOOD day today!  I stuck to the program & feel better for it....getting that bad stuff out of my system!!  I was especially good being that back at work today they had a company BBQ at lunch and I stuck to my oatmeal and yogurt.

Cutting it short tonight - I need to catch up on a little sleep. 

Be good to yourself and have a wonderful evening!!!

Days 84 & 85 ~ 4/15/10

I have to confess my lack of eating anything remoting healthy these last two days.

I walk the WALK OF SHAME..........Gained 2 pounds!!!!

Away for business trip and here is what I ate:

Tuesaday 4/13/10

Breakfast: Dunkin' Doughnuts French Roll - Buttered

Lunch: Wendy's Small Frosty & a small fry - split both with hubby so only 1/2 bad here

Dinner: Cotton Candy Martini (YUMMY), Nacho appetizer and a cheeseburger & fries

Wednesday 4/14/10

Breakfast: McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Snack: Snack size bag of Munchees, snack bag of chocolate chip cookies

Lunch: Sonic CHeeseburger & small fries, Root Beer Float

Dinner: 1-1/2 English Muffin with butter & a little jelly

Today I am back on track.............Need to clean EVERYTHING OUT!!!!!!

OATMEAL - OATMEAL - OATMEAL!!!!!

Day 83 ~ 4/12/10

Oatmeal Diet. 

I like oatmeal.  Usually for breakfast when I need that warm homey feeling on a cold day in the middle of winter.  Oatmeal three times a day with a smidge of veggies, fruit and yogurt.....not sure if I can do it but will try my best......I have a slight blip in the week as I have a business meeting out of town Tuesday and Wednesday......

There are a couple of obstacles (not really) but when you like convenience like I do, not being able to have instant oatmeal or granola bar as a substitute adds a few extra steps.  BUT!!!!  Trader Joes has Steelcut Oatmeal pre-packed all you have to do is heat in microwave....a trip to Trader Joes is needed as I only have (2) packages at home and there are only (2) servings in each box.  If I do not get to Trader Joes I will be making good old Quaker Oats from scratch to keep within the guidelines.

Today's meals:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup unsweetend grapefruit juice (45 calories), non fat vanilla yogurt (120 calories)

Lunch: TJ Steelcut Oatmeal (150 Calories)

Dinner:  TJ Steelcut Oatmeal (150 Calories)

Typing what I had today was easy - not much to type!!!

Just a reminder I will post Tuesday & Wednesday meals on Wednesday....Have a great night & a wonderful tomorrow!!!