LW 08 - Week 5
I maintained this week, so I’m pretty happy with that. I had Starbucks twice and I only had a cup of normal coffee each time. When Dave first read my goal for last week, he thought I meant no Starbucks at all and he nearly hyperventilated. He was very relieved to find out I meant no lattes. The Pumpkin Spice Latte Season (some people call it Autumn or Fall) is marked on my calendar far in advance. Those things are like a drug to me. SO GOOD! But I didn’t have a single on last week. Pretty good if I do say so myself.
I really need to get a reign on my nighttime eating. It’s starting to take on a life of it’s own? Any suggestions from all of you wise readers??
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10/17/07 weight: 157
10/24/07 weight: 157
This week’s goal - No food after 9pm
“I will to maintain my weight between 154 lbs and 157 lbs throughout this challenge. I will increase weight training to 2 times a week. I will continue to do cardio work for 3 or 4 days a week. I will walk between 8,000 and 10,000 steps a day EVERY DAY.”
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First, you *had* to mention blizzards! I only have one about every year or two (except when I was pregnant!), but they are so good! And I’m doing the exact same Starbucks thing; I tried no lattes, then I “pretended” a caramel macchiato was not a latte (I mean, it’s the same ingredients, isn’t it?), then non fat mochas…now I can only get drip coffee or tea there. That’s my rule, I’m going to try to stick to it for at least 3 weeks. And, your haircut looks awesome! Wow!
I love starbucks, too…I have a grande non fat latte with sugar free syrup (usually vanilla) for only 3 points….a treat WELL worth the point spending. But I understand if it is a trigger for you….
My advice for the night time eating is to have a plan for each moment in the night…something to do that keeps you busy….and I drink hot herbal tea or a bottle of water to keep my mouth busy.
You are doing really well, though!! See you next week!
I know what you mean about “pumpkin spice latte” season!! I managed to stick to plain coffee as well this week–easier on the waistline and the pocketbook!
As for night time eating, I try to keep my hands busy–the laptop is good for that. Going through pictures for album, folding laundry, whatever I can do so that my hands are busy when I finally sit down to watch TV is what helps me.
Doing things with your hands is the key for me not snacking. If I’m scrapbooking or quilting, I forget to eat. Congrats on maintaining!
Someone posted a couple pumpkin spice latte recipes to make ‘em at home during the last challenge. One was only 2 points, I think. I’ll have to see if I can find them and when I do, I’ll put ‘em on my blog.
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