Going Strong

Another day chalked up as a success!  I did go over my daily point tally today, but thankfully only by a few points.  Even although I do have 28 points per day, I find it hard to stay within that value.  I know that I can cut back on certain things like bread, but I do find it frustrating that other than a frozen yogurt bar everything I ate was healthy today ( oops forgot about a couple of taters I ate with my daughters).  I shouldn't have had them, I was hungry by the time we arrived home and they were quick and easy to reach for.  Next time I need to take more time to think about what quick fix I am reaching for.  Preferably before it reaches my mouth.

Regardless of the taters I would have been over my points or at least very very close to being over.  I need to find a way to eat enough to stay satisfied but also stay within my daily points.

Today I ate...

- whole wheat bread with peanut butter
- clementine
- apple
- walnuts
- 2 slices whole wheat toast
- mayo, cheese, tomato
- 1/4 apple
- banana
- taters
- penne from heaven
- frozen yogurt bar

TOTAL= 35 pts, 7 points over my daily alloted points.

After seeing it in writing I think I could have cut out the taters and the cheese on the sandwich.  Also on a day that I have bread for breakfast perhaps I should avoid having bread at lunch as well.

Tomorrow my goal is to pay more attention to what foods I am eating to make sure I am not overeating high point foods.  Also I would like to take the time to pay attention to what quick fix I reach for when I am hungry.

As always I know I CAN DO IT!  I am PROUD of my success so far this week and that I'm taking the time to acknowledge even my small successes.

Jacquie