Motivation Challenge Day 7

Tuesday's Food

• Breakfast was 2 waffles loaded with blueberries, 1tbsp of maple syrup, and 1c of skim milk. Used 6 Points, got 1 Dairy GHG
• Lunch was a roasted veggie sandwich (containing roasted red peppers, eggplant and mushrooms) on a whole wheat flatbread with some melted swiss cheese, and a salad on the side. Used 7 Points, got 2 Fruit/Veggie GHGs
• Dinner was homemade pizza, loaded with mushrooms, peppers, pineapple, zucchini and 1 turkey sausage, and a sprinkle of mozzerella cheese. Used 7 Points, got 1 Fruit/Veggie and 1 Lean Protein GHG
• Snacks were a banana, 1/2c of 1% cottage cheese with 1/2c of berries, and a WW fruitty nutty bar. Used 5 Points, got 2.5 Fruit/Veggie and 0.5 Dairy GHGs

Used 25 Points (+2 weekly points)

I also drank 2L of water and 1.5 cups of coffee.

GHGs:

• Liquids: 9/6
• Oils: 0/2 (oops)
• Dairy: 1.5/2
• Fruit/Veggies: 5.5/5
• Lean Protein: 1/2
• Whole Grain: 0/1 (oops)

Tuesday Activity

In my search for lunch (didn't have leftovers, had to hunt and gather from a nearby coffee shop), I got a good 20 minute walk into my day. Why did it take 20 minutes? First I walked to a sushi place, but it was closed. So I went across the street to a sandwich shop that didn't accept debit (the only form of payment I had with me at the time). Went back across the street to a burrito place (in sheer desperation) which ALSO did not accept debit. Gave up and went to the coffee shop. Sigh :(

On Tuesdays, I sometimes fill in for a Weight Watchers meeting downtown, so that's what I did today! I didn't get home until about 8:45pm, so the sun was long gone and my motivation dwindled as my hunger for a hearty dinner roared. No run tonight :(

Wow, Motivation Challenge has reached the end of it's first week! There are only 6 days left! PS: New challenge starts on May 25th. More details to come! Spoiler --- it's a 30 Day Challenge and involves a lot of yoga :D

So let's review my progress so far...

• Tracked food every day: Yes, however reluctantly!
• Got GHGs every day: No, but came close. Oils and dairy remain a challenge.
• Got activity 3 days per week, at least one yoga practice and at least one run: I did get moving 3 days, and I did get 2 yoga practices. Sadly, no running due to my pathetic excuses.

Hmm. I've also used 23 Weekly Points so far. While this is totally fine, since I have 35 of them to use in a week, it indicates to me that I might need to reign it in a little bit. Reviewing my food log shows that I've been using those weekly points mostly on a lack of planning (Fruit and Cheese plate at Starbucks, not reading the NI on my pasta or measuring it before cooking, not planning lunches and ending up with takeout...). Mind you, I have not been counting the Activity Points earned against it. Then again, I haven't been earning many APs anyway...

After reviewing my progress (?) this week, I've identified where I need to make changes. In the last 7 days of the challenge, I will make those changes!

Let the last week of Motivation Challenge begin!