Weigh-In: Week 3
Things are getting a little bit better this week; I’ve lost a total of 2.2 pounds so far. I think I could have done much better but I really indulged in the food over the weekend (hello, Garlic Festival?!) and drank with my friends nearly every night. I’ll spare the alcohol details, but won’t hold out on the food. My goal for this week is to incorporate one workout and eat more soups as you all have commented. I had a small bowl of this Vietnamese-style hot and sour soup on Monday and it was filling and delicious!
As for the workout, this Sunday the Boyfriend and I have a date with some friends to hit the tennis courts. I’ve never really played so I hope this workout will kick my butt.
Now for the food…
Wednesday, 7/23
Breakfast: Clear vermicelli with tofu and seaweed
Lunch: 1 Smart Ones chicken quesadilla
Snack: 100 Calorie Pack Baked Cheetos
Dinner: Garlic-Ginger Fish in Parchment and Hot & Sour Soup (small bowl)
Thursday, 7/24
Breakfast: Kimchi noodles
Lunch: 1 Smart Ones chicken quesadilla
Snack: 100 Calorie Pack Baked Cheetos
Dinner: Beef Ravioli & Mushrooms w/ Balsamic Brown Butter, 1/2 slice pepperoni pizza
Late Night: Preztels and drinks
Friday, 7/25
Breakfast: 3/4 of a homemade sausage, egg and cheese on English muffin
Lunch: 1/2 turkey club sandwich (no avocado & bacon), a couple of potato wedges, 3 mini eggrolls, a couple of chips with artichoke dip (We ate out, can you tell?)
Dinner: the other 1/2 turkey club sandwich, 1/2 slice pepperoni pizza
Late Night: 1/2 Taco Bell chicken quesadilla and small mac & cheese
Drinks: 2 cran/vodkas and 1 Hennessey and Coke
Saturday, 7/26
Lunch: 1 garlic steak taco, 1 crab and garlic fries with aioli, 1/2 Sierra Mist, 2 tastes of garlic ice cream (no cone), 1/2 frozen lemonade
Afternoon Snack: 1 slice pepperoni pizza
Dinner: 4-5 pieces of calamari appetizer, 1 slice of salami antipasti, 10-12 tortelli carbonara pieces, 3 forks of linguine with clams (red sauce), 1 small piece of garlic toast, 2 forks of chocolate cake
Drinks: 4 vodka shots and 1 cup pineapple juice
Sunday, 7/27
Brunch: 1/2 serving of Vietnamese Roast Duck with Egg Noodle Soup
Mid-Afternoon: 1/2 Vietnamese sandwich (pate and pickled veggies)
Dinner: the other 1/2 of my Vietnamese sandwich with small bowl of veggie broth soup
After-Dinner Snack: 1/2 kiwi fruit
Monday, 7/28
Lunch: leftover 1/2 serving of Vietnamese Roast Duck with Egg Noodle Soup, small handful of reduced-fat Cheez-its
Dinner: small bowl of Vietnamese hot & sour soup, small side salad with 1 egg, red onions, 5 croutons, and Caesar dressing, and small bowl of sauteed beef and bamboo shoots (this stuff is one of my favorite dishes that the Boyfriend’s mom makes!)
Tuesday, 7/29
Lunch: vermicelli and veggie imperial rolls
Dinner: one serving of lasagna and side Caesar salad
Snack: handful of Combos pretzels
I’m really doing my best this week to break the 130 mark this week and keep it off — I’ve been teetering between 128 - 132 for a long while now. I hope after this week I’ll never see 130 on that scale again!
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On July 30th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
Good job with your weigh in! *high five* But I’ll tell you that I’m hungry now, lol!!! It looks so good. You’re going to have to teach me how to make some good pho and other Vietnamese dishes. Hubbo LOOOOVES pho.
On July 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Thanks Mrs. Lynne!
It’s a slow process but this food diary is really helpful when it comes down to it. I can’t believe I lost 2 lbs without any exercise so far.
Can’t wait until you’re here in the Bay, we’ll go grub it up anytime!
On July 30th, 2008 Nikki said:
yay!! congrats, and do not worry, it really takes time to lose weight, i gained so much weight when i was working in China, probably homesick. And i lose all extra 15lbs in a year plus!!! or almost 2 yrs!!! it takes time, but so worth it!
On July 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Wow Nikki, good for you! Working in China must have been quite an experience!
For your weight loss, did you do any special diets or more exercise to work it off?
On July 30th, 2008 Nikki said:
thanks, it was memorable!!!
Special stuffs I did? Nothing special, exercised 4x a week, ate healthily and did not eat after 7pm
On July 30th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
Once I get settled in and everything dies down, you’re on girlfriend
On July 30th, 2008 Marisol said:
Congrats on your loss!
That soup looks really yummy.
On July 30th, 2008 mandypandy said:
I’m drooling! That food looks so good! *sobs*
New rule: you can’t post pictures of food without also including the recipe!
On July 31st, 2008 aiko said:
i am totally for that new rule:D
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
Have a safe move Mrs. Lynne! Hopefully you’ll settle in somewhere close to SF — I can’t hang in San Jose
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
Thanks Marisol,
I wish that the Boyfriend’s mom would teach me her recipe!
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Mandy,
The Boyfriend’s mom sure can make a few mean dishes.. my tummy is starting to growling again (what time is lunch?).
I wish I had recipes for these but she keeps ‘em all in her head. I’ll definitely post recipes when I have ‘em though!
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
Most def, aiko! I’m totally on board with sharing food.
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Nikki,
I’m all for the not eating after a certain hour, but 7pm is way too early for me! I try to avoid food after 7:30, 8pm at the very latest
We’re that much closer to the weekend now, any plans?
On July 31st, 2008 Stephanie said:
Great job on the wieght loss, I joined Jenny Craig about 8 weeks ago and have managed to drop about 18 pounds and have kept it off.
On July 31st, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
Awww… sadly that’s where I’ll be at girl. But we’ll collaborate something and I’ll go up to your hood. I’m sure I’ll need to go to the PRO store anyways
And if you ever find yourself at the Berryessa Flea Market, hit me up!
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
Thanks Stephanie!
Sounds like you’re doing a great job as well! Is Jenny Craig very costly? I’ve heard that places like Weight Watchers have an online or in-person program; the in-person program seems more effective to me.
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
Ack! The flea market! You’re on lady! We can attend events together too; it’ll be a ball
On July 31st, 2008 Stephanie said:
Jenny Craig is quite coastly but for me it was just time I needed to do something, I need to answer to someone. The food is great!
On August 1st, 2008 Audrie aka Petitebelle said:
omg *droool* your food pics always look so delish!!
On August 1st, 2008 Shannon DLight said:
Hey Lady - let me know if you’re down for more early Saturday morning runs…I’ve started tarining for my 1/2 marathon….oh boy.
On August 1st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Stephanie,
I’ve heard that Jenny Craig has tasty eats, too! Do you know if they have any ethnic or Asian foods in their offering? As you can see, I love my Vietnamese food!
On August 1st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hey Audrie,
Thanks! And congrats on the new site, it look fabulous!
On August 1st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Miss Shannon,
Which 1/2 are you doing? I’m definitely up for the exercise, let me know when and where!
On August 1st, 2008 Shannon DLight said:
Doing the Nike Women’s 1/2 marathon in October…need to start training…you know how much I love running!
On August 1st, 2008 Shannon DLight said:
One more thing - I’m gong to try to find some healthy recipies for cookies to bring to the hair party! Love them cookies…hate the saddlebags.
On August 6th, 2008 jk said:
hmm… wonder which day you went to the garlic festival…
don’t know if you’ve already heard of this or not, but i’ve found this website pretty helpful with my weight loss goals:
good luck with your goals!