Scale Confusion
I did really good today. I even walked a mile on the treadmil this evening. I'm setting a small goal for myself to exercise at least 5 times this week. I think I can do it. My knee and ankle may not agree, but they'll come around. :) I tried a new recipe tonight. I'll list it below. Also, if you haven't done so already, check my friend Ben's Blog out. He's writes about some interesting stuff on his journey to lose weight. :)
Ok, here's the newest recipe...
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
2 Pounds Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast
8 oz. Lean Diced Ham
1 (10 3/4 oz.) Can 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 Cup Light Sour Cream
6 Pieces Light String Cheese
Black Pepper
1/2 Cup Panko (Japanese style bread crumbs)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces, season with black pepper and cook in a nonstick skillet until no longer pink. While the chicken is cooking, place the ham, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream into a 9X13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cut each piece of cheese into 8-10 pieces and add to the soup mixture. Once the chicken is done, allow to cool so that it's warm, but not hot (about 5 minutes). Add the chicken to the soup mixture and stir to combine. Add more pepper if desired. Sprinkle the top with the Panko (you can find these usually in the asian section of the grocery store). Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly. I know 1 cup doesn't seem like a lot for the points, but this is good and much easier than making the real thing. I was full with 1 cup and a salad on the side. You could add a zero point veggie on the side too if you feel you need more. Do not add salt to this if you have a habit of salting your food before tasting. The ham adds enough salt.
Serves: 6 (approx. 1 cup)
Per Serving: 330 Calories; 10g Fat (29.5% calories from fat); 43g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 118mg Cholesterol; 1128mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. WWP: 7 (www.AimeesAdventures.com)
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4 comments:
Way to go Aimee! Don't be too hard on yourself. The way I see it, everything's coming up roses for you: you're more than 6 lbs less than you were a month ago, you're eating better and apparently feeling better too (kudos on your exercise!), and you're making a whole bunch of positive changes all around from what I can tell from your blog. So whenever you get frustrated because you aren't where you thought you'd be, just think to youself: where would I be if I'd never started? I bet you'll realize how far you've come :)
You're absolutely right! I think I was just venting some frustration last night. LOL! When I went to my WW class before, their scale always reflected what my scale said. If I was down a pound at home, I knew I'd be down a pound at class (even though the weight didn't match exactly, the pounds lost or gained always did). Now it's like shaking up an 8 ball and wondering what's going to come up when I step on their scale. LOL! You are right though, I have made a lot of changes for the better since getting back on track, and I'm proud of myself for doing what I have. I shouldn't even care about the numbers because I already feel better mentally and physically, but like most people, those numbers can get to me. I tend to weigh my success by the number on the scale. As much as I don't want to be like that, It's hard not to be. Thank you for your encouraging comment. I appreciate it. :)
Another thing for you to consider - what time of day do you weigh in at WW? If it is after any meal, and I'm assuming it's at least after breakfast, what you've eaten throughout that day will affect your weight. So maybe the past two weeks what you ate prior to your WW weigh in made it seem like you didn't lose as much. Or the other way around, maybe you were dehydrated in the morning. But either way, if you lost the weight, you lost it, and it will show up at WW eventually!
Actually, I weigh around 9:40 AM on Wednesday mornings. I try not to eat past midnight the night before and I don't eat or drink anything before I weigh (sort of a ritual I've always had). Most of us bring our breakfast with us (usually some kind of 2 point bar and a bottle of water). Then I stop for lunch on the way home. I usually stop at Wendy's and get a grilled chicken sandwich on a regular bun without tomato, chili instead of fries (or a side salad) and a diet lemonade. :) Thanks!
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