Weigh in 12/22

Gordon Cherwoniak

So I seem to be going the wrong way 232 for me +1 again this week.  I guess I'm enjoying too much Christmas cheer.

Here's the usual link to the spreadsheet.

Gordon

Nemo Brauch

 Hang in there Gordon!  The holidays are almost over.

I'm maintaining- which is a success from my point of view.  It's a lot easier working from home this time of year- no office cookies or cakes to avoid!  Plus, due to my bet/deal with Kevin last week, I had to keep my food log up to date, and somehow writing it down (or putting it in the PC, I'm using MyFitnessPal.com) always keeps me on track.

Kevin- Glad you enjoyed the Chili last week!  Here is a summary of my food diary for the week.  I look forward to hearing your recommendation for something to try next week.

Wednesday 12/15

Breakfast:  Kashi Cereal, Rasberries, Almonds, 1% Milk, Coffee

Lunch: 2 slices Pizza

Dinner:  Fage 0% Greek Yogurt, Sweet Potato, Steamed Broccoli, Butter

Snacks:  TJs73% Cacao w/ Almonds (2pc), Nestle Hot Chocolate, Whip Cream

 

Thursday 12/16

Breakfast:  Kashi Cereal, TJs Simply Almond, Cashew, Cranberry mix, 1% Milk, Coffee

Lunch: Tunafish sandwich on Ezekiel Sprouted bread, Lindt  85% Cacao (2pc)

Dinner:  Black Beans, Brown Rice, Flounder, Lindt  85% Cacao (2pc)

Snacks:  Fage 0% Greek Yogurt, Decaf Tea

 

Friday 12/17

Breakfast:  Kashi Cereal, Rasberries, Almonds, 1% Milk, Coffee

Lunch: Fried Egg, Whole Wheat English Muffin, Butter, Clementine, V8

Dinner:  Homemade Vegi Chili, Corn Tortilla Chips

Snacks:  Fage 0% Greek Yogurt, Raspberries, 73% Cacao w/ Almonds (2pc)

 

Saturday 12/18

Breakfast:  Kashi Cereal, Rasberries, Almonds, 1% Milk, Coffee

Lunch:  Big Breakfast Cookie, 1% Milk

Dinner:  Homemade Fish Tacos

Snacks:  Lindt  85% Cacao (2pc)

 

Sunday 12/19

Breakfast:  Kashi Cereal, Rasberries, Almonds, 1% Milk, Coffee

Lunch:  Homemade Fish Tacos

Dinner:  Homemade Vegi Chili, Brown Rice, Fruit Cake

Snacks:  Lindt  85% Cacao (2pc), Fage 0% Greek Yogurt, Clementine

 

Monday 12/20

Breakfast:  Kashi Cereal, Rasberries, Almonds, 1% Milk, Coffee

Lunch:  Bocca Burger, Whole Wheat English Muffin, BBQ Sauce, Cheese, Clementine

Dinner:  Homemade Fish Tacos , Homemade Guacamole, Corn Tortilla Chips

Snacks:  Fage 0% Greek Yogurt, Honey

 

Tuesday 12/21/10

Breakfast:  Homemade Banana Pancake, Maple Syrup, Coffee

Lunch:  Kashi Cereal, Rasberries, Almonds, 1% Milk

Dinner:  Homemade Vegi Chili, Brown Rice,

Snacks:  Lindt  85% Cacao (2pc)

 

 

 

 

Al Truscott

Woo Hoo! First time back to some semblance of a normal weight since I left the hospital 12 weeks ago. I'd post my diet, but you all would have to shoot me. Think Jamba Juice creamy treats, ice cream, pumpkin pie, along with a more normal mix of food. 2700-3100 calories a day is hard work when you're not really training, and can't swallow well.

Nemo Brauch

That's great news Al! And what a nice time of year to have an "eat as much as you can" challenge in front of you too!

William Jenks

Essentially no change here. (-0.2) to 152.2. I suppose I should be happy to make it through TG, my first low volume OS, and almost Xmas staying flat. I know I probably can't be sub 145 all year, but I'd sure like to get sub 150 in January. That should be hard...right? :-) Truth is there's nothing magic for me. Just portion and snack control.

zildgen

The roller coaster continues: Back up 1.6 pounds. Can not understand taking in 2000-2100 cal per day with need of ~ 3000 per day w/o the OS work. Add in the OS and the weight should be melting off. Maybe cutting calories to much? Will need to figure it out or will never get to goal of 220#.

rah2774

I'm roller coastering, too... but my self-imposed off season limit isn't too far (1.2lbs).  The parties are behind me, but I start travel today.  Hopefully it won't be too bad, but with eating out and a big holiday dinner, not to mention wine... argh... at least I'll have one solid clean week before OS to try to start OS at 134 (if not lower).  Still ahead of where I was last year at this time... so that's a plus!

kmepham

Up slightly this week from 144.6 to 145.2, but happy to be back in the 145 range vs 148 a week earlier. In any case, I think my electronic scale suffered temporary insanity last week - there's no way I went from 145 to 142.6 and back to 145 over just 6 days.

Nemo, I'm glad you eat pancakes because I have a favorite pancake recipe from the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook that I'll share with you (unless you already have that cookbook?). And I'm with you 100% on that dark chocolate...

Here's my food diary for this past week:
Wed 12/15 144.6 lbs
5:15am Yogurt/berries/granola, coffee
8:00am Chocolate milk
9:00am Coffee
10:15am Apple with almond butter
12:30pm Tofu, wheat pilaf w/veggies, cheesecake
1:45pm Coffee
3:15pm Bircher muesli
5:00pm Clementine
6:30pm Fish, potatoes, spinach, wine, chocolate
7:00pm Cereal

Thu 12/16 144.2 lbs
5:15am Yogurt/berries/granola, coffee
8:00am Chocolate milk
9:00am Coffee
10:30am Apple with peanut butter
12:00pm Fish, spinach, wheat pilaf w/veggies
1:00pm Coffee
5:30pm Bircher muesli
7:00pm Pasta w/peanut sauce, veggies, wine, chocolate, cookie

Fri 12/17 143.0 lbs
5:15am Yogurt/berries/granola, coffee
9:30am Oatmeal/pecans/cranberries
11:45am Pasta w/peanut sauce, veggies
1:00pm Banana with peanut butter
4:00pm Popcorn, skim milk
4:30pm Almonds
7:30pm Veggie burger, rice pilaf, veggies, wine, chocolate
9:30pm Cereal

Sat 12/18 142.6 lbs
7:00am Yogurt/berries/granola, coffee
10:30am Chocolate milk
11:15am Egg w salsa, toast w marmalade
12:00pm Pancakes
3:30pm Apple with almond butter
4:30pm Tea and cookie
6:00pm Nemo’s veggie chili, bread, wine, chocolate
10:00pm Cereal

Sun 12/19 144.2 lbs
9:00am Coffee
10:00am Pancake w syrup, tangerine
3:00pm Veggie chili, bread
4:00pm Tea
6:00pm Soup, crackers, wine, cookies

Mon 12/20 145.0 lbs
5:30am Yogurt/berries/granola, coffee
9:00am Hot chocolate
10:00am Half grapefruit, small donut
12:00pm Veggie chili, brownie bite
3:00pm Apple with peanut butter
5:15pm Milk, popcorn
7:15pm Eggs, veggie/potato hash, toast, wine, chocolate

Tue 12/21 144.8 lbs
5:30am Yogurt/berries/granola, coffee
9:00am Coffee, toast/marmalade
10:30am Apple w/peanut butter
1:30pm Soup, breadstick, shrimp pasta
6:30pm Breadsticks
7:00pm Pasta/veggies, wine, chocolate
8:30pm Cereal

Nemo Brauch

I'd love the pancake recipe! Joe makes them from scratch, but new recipe's are always appreciated. I don't have that recipe book.

trigirl1203

How can I join this spreadsheet??? I need something to keep me honest...do I just enter in my name/goal weight somewhere?

Nemo Brauch

Yup- just use the link and insert yourself into the spreadsheet. Welcome to the party (we don't have a ton of great food at this party- but you'll still have a good time!)

wareagledusty

I have set my goal to finish the holidays without gaining any weight, so far okay I guess. Up 3 pounds since Thanksgiving but given the prodigious amounts of Christmas cookies that have been at the office I am pretty happy about that. Come 1/1/11 I am going to get back on the wagon and really watch every bite that goes in my mouth. I'd love to drop 20# before IMFL.

kmepham

As promised, Nemo, here's my favorite pancake recipe, from the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook.
GOOD GRAINS PANCAKE MIX (makes 3 batches)
1 cup rye flour
½ cup wheat germ
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 ½ cups unbleached white flour
½ cup cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp salt

Stir together all ingredients. Divide into thirds (just under 2 cups each) and seal each batch in a plastic bag. Store in your freezer.

GOOD GRAINS PANCAKES (makes 10, serves 5)
1 ¼ cups skim milk or soymilk
¼ cup egg substitute (or 2 eggs)
2 tbsp canola oil
1 batch Good Grains Pancake Mix (previous recipe)

In a bowl, whisk together the milk or soymilk, egg substitute or eggs, and oil. Whisk in the pancake mix until the dry ingredients are just moist. (The batter will be somewhat lumpy.)

To cook the pancakes, pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto a hot nonstick griddle. Cook until bubbles form and the underside is lightly browned, turn and cook the other side until browned. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Per pancake: 230 Cal.; 8g Prot.; 8g Fat; 30g Carb.; 2mg Chol.; 708mg Sod.; 4g Fiber

If I end up with extra pancakes, I stick them in a freezer bag seperated by wax paper and freeze them. To reheat, I thaw partially in the microwave and finish in the toaster.

Enjoy! I'm off to the kitchen now to make a fresh batch of mix, we have guests for breakfast tomorrow.