I was so ready to go to Weight Watchers on Saturday morning that I was up at 7:00 a.m. for my 8:30 meeting! You know how some weeks you feel like you’ve gained weight, but have to go anyway and face the music. Um, that wasn’t me this last Saturday. I killed it last week. Except for my 45 point day the previous Saturday when I met friends out for lunch and beer (which I totally tracked) I tracked 100%, did my Max Insanity 5 times, went to the gym every night except Wednesday night when I had to work late.
I had huge NSVs last week – from not reverting to food and wine like I do in stress situations, like when my phone was stolen out of my hand, or when I thought I lost the brand new phone. That was huge for me!
When I got home from work Friday night, the kadults were napping (they worked early shifts that day) so I went on a 45 minute walk. Then went to the gym – I had my highest step totat to date – over 27,000 for the day!
So I was shocked at a 2 pound gain. Like really shocked. But then I thought back to the week, and the only thing I didn’t really track was my water intake. Maybe with all the exercise I wasn’t drinking enough. Could I possibly be gaining muscle? I felt smaller, so I took this gain in stride and know that my efforts for the last 7 days aren’t going to magically show up on the day of weigh in. It’s all good.
After WW I went to Hannah’s coffee shop to meal plan – my next blog post for The Chopping Block was due today and I did a Meal Planning 101 blog post – a topic they surprisingly hadn’t covered since they started blogging several years ago. That sugar free caramel latte with almond milk is 4 points and worth it – so good!
Later that day, this popped up on my phone – since I’ve had my Fitbit, I’ve walked 5,000 miles!
I had a busy day in my kitchen Saturday, which I’ll post recipes for later this week – one is a Premier Protein blueberry scone that is only 4 smart points and absolutely delicious. I’ll be posting that recipe tomorrow.
I made my way to the gym on Saturday, and as I was walking in, I saw that an elderly couple was coming out of the grocery store and were parking in the handicapped parking. They had these giant bottles of water, so I ran over and asked if I could help load their car for them.
The woman looked me up and down and said “honey, in your condition, you shouldn’t be lifting anything heavy!” I had this look like “what the fuck did you just say?” but that didn’t stop her from asking me when my baby was due. When I didn’t say anything she asked “you aren’t pregnant?!” And I just said NO! and walked into the gym.
I realize that most of my weight is in my middle, but seriously?! I took this picture after my workout. My face shows that I am still pissed by the comment, but I didn’t let that derail my workout, if anything I pushed harder.
I spend a lot of time in my kitchen this weekend that makes me very happy. While I easily could have walked out of my WW meeting across the parking lot and walked into IHOP for a giant cinnamon roll as big as my head, I came home and made these cinnamon roll waffles with apples – the waffle is 5 points, I sauteed the apples with coconut spray and the 1/4 cup sugar free syrup was 1 point. In case anyone was wondering, a Cinnabon classic cinnamon role is 37 points.
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (I use McCormick brand)
- 3 tablespoons egg whites
- 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 scoop vanilla Premier Protein powder
Instructions
- In a 4 cup measuring cup, add the almond milk and vinegar, stir with a fork and let it sit for 5-10 minutes - you are making a mock buttermilk so if it looks all chunky, that's what you want!Stir in the egg whites, eggs, vanilla and stir just until combined. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon sugar and protein powder. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir just until combined.I used 3/4 cup of the batter per waffle (I have a cheap $10 waffle maker) to make 5 waffles at 5 smart points each.
So this week I am going to continue on like I have been, the only thing I am adding this week? The gallon of water a day challenge. We have well water so we can’t drink our tap water, but we refill our gallons of water at Walmart for .37 cents a gallon. Jacob drinks a lot of water, so with my gallon a day challenge, we may need to refill midweek. I thought it was going to be near impossible to finish a gallon of water in a day, but I had no problem with it, I just kept refilling my 8 ounce glass of water throughout the day and by the time I was ready to go to bed, I had finished it. I am going to buy a gallon of water at Walgreens across from my office today and have that at my desk as a reminder, then refill it before I leave for the next day.
I grilled skirt steak and pork last night, but I wasn’t really hungry and only ate some yogurt and fruit for dinner. Hannah lit a fire and then quickly realized she and Jacob were going inside to watch Game of Thrones, so I manned the fire until it died down.
It’s nights light last night that I miss Tony the most. It’s not as fun sitting outside by myself, but I enjoyed the cool night, the chirping of the birds and the sounds of the fire crackling. I just wish there were two chairs instead of one.
I bet you’ll have a good loss next week! And, hey, those people must have thought you looked young enough to be pregnant so that’s something!! 🙂
Biz – I’m sorry about the unexpected gain – I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – it SUCKS when that happens. Good for you for staying the course. Good thing to remember is that weekly weigh in is just a moment in time – could be a million different things. Sounds like you are like me and only weigh in at your meeting – daily weighing would make me nuts!
You do not in any way shape or form look pregnant that lady needs her eyes checked!
You look so healthy and strong, plus pretty and feminine! Thanks so much for sharing your ups and downs with us. You have a way with words!!
I have a bit of trouble with depression and stagnant issues with emotion and some grief. You truly inspire me!! I want to hopefully join WW late Sept or early Oct.
That lady was way off and (pardon my inappropriate humor) probably getting a bit of senility!! Thank You for enriching our lives through your journey. Glad you enjoy and make the most of each day the best you can even though you are missing your husband so! ??????
Aww Beth I’m so sorry. Your grief hurts my heart too. Hugs
You look incredible Biz, I think it is easy to gain a coiple just from sodium! However, your minor gain is just muscle, you’re looking lean!
Geez…that lady was dumb and rude. Sorry you had that experience. 🙁 She’s wrong. You are looking so great lately – thinner and strong and healthy. Thanks for your example in shaking it off and moving on.
That 2 lbs is NOT fat! Don’t worry about it. It’s just extra fluid in your muscles because you worked out so hard!
My sister has put her foot in her mouth (a few times) asking a woman when she’s due. She was embarrassed every time. I told her NEVER ask that question unless the woman has a t-shirt on that says “baby” with an arrow pointing to her stomach. The last time she did it she was in Baby’s R Us so, in spite of her past mistakes, she thought it was safe to assume. Nope! Turns out the poor woman was just buying a gift.
You’d think a woman would know better than to ask that! Of course you described them as elderly and I find that often elderly people say whatever pops into their heads, even if it is rude. You just keep working out and never mind them or that dumb comment.
I’m leaning toward the muscle weight gain as you can see the difference in your body definition. I bet this weeks weigh in will show a big difference. Congratulations for keeping your sanity and your eating under control with everything you had going on this last week. Sometimes people just blurt things out without thinking.
Take the pregnancy comment as a compliment, you look young enough to be having a baby! Just thing, most people in their 30s when they are pregnant! You go you young looking woman!
I was just going to say the same thing! You look really young and fresh in that post-gym picture. You even have a glow about you. That is what she was reacting to. Plus that particular woman needs a quick tutorial in questions not to blurt out at strangers.
Honey , you are the toughest woman . I just love you . Hang in there!!!!!