02/01/2016 100%

Hi
I think I went nuts this morning
Currently it is snowing, started around 6AM, I got fully dressed in rain gear and Insulated Shoe replacement boots and went out walking around 7:15. I will say that the walking was not bad due to staying on a route where the sidewalks had been cleaned and dry from the previous snow. 8200+ steps I was back home around 9:10. My guess that the walking would be good with traction from the snow was proven correct

Later on when the snow stops and the town has plowed my street back out shoveling
I did see them plowing as I was nearing the house. They do the streets that get more traffic such as that street first.

Have a Nice Friday
RogerToo

02/07/2016 100%

Hi
I was out walking + 12 Cents, a little earlier than usual due to the weather forecast showing Snow starting shortly. It was 37 Degrees this morning with a intermittent Breeze which made it feel colder when it was blowing.

I added a a little distance to my walk. I'll have to go to MapMyRun later and see how far I walked. I am with the weather forecast showing some snow today and more tonight into tomorrow from a different weather system.

Off to breakfast shortly featuring The NS Granola Cereal with Low fat UHT milk and a NS Vanilla Protein Shake. I already had a Banana before I left for my walk as Well as a Extra Large 7 Eleven Coffee where I used Decaf & Regular coffee mixed together in the cup.

Have a Great Monday
RogerToo

02/07/2016 100%

Hi
I decided to abandon my walk this morning. We had what looks like a dusting of snow overnight, However when I walked down the driveway I slid on that and then the street that looked Dry turned out to be icy so after slipping twice in 50 feet I turned around and am home making coffee home today. I may decide to take the day off from walking entirely or head our later if/when things get better for walking outside, Part of that decision will hinge on the weather forecasts for overnight into tomorrow.

Mini Review:
NutriSystem Ranch Snack-A-Rounds, What can I say 4 out of 10 on a 1 to 10 scale. I won't be reordering. I fed a sample to my brother and the feedback was Meh. I suggest You do try them for Yourself, They must have had taste tests so It is probably me, However the Snack-A-Rounds are three of the new Desserts I will not reorder.

Have a Good Tuesday
RogerToo

dharris1014 wrote: »

Here is my day, weather is cold for us, 42 this morning, all week is supposed to be usually cold for us.

NS maple brown sugar oatmeal
Protein bar for snack
NS chicken noodle soup and salad with fat free drawing
Apple and cheese stick for snack
Taco salad with NS vegetarian chili.
NS peanut butter chocolate cookies for dessert.

2/6 100
2/7 not 100
2/8 100
w/I 197.4

Hi Donna
FWIW I think the Quaker Instant oats will work on plan for NutriSystem. Being less expensive and more flavors @160 calories per serving if made with water, more if made with milk. The Oatmeal packet doubles as the measuring cup for the liquid too. That would let You get other harder to replace NS Breakfasts. Of course read the label.
Here is the one I use.
Satisfy your hunger with Quaker® Weight Control Select Starts Instant Oatmeal. Each serving contains 37 grams of whole grains, 7 grams of protein, and 6 grams of fiber so you can start your day off full.*
*Contains 3 grams of fat per serving.
Calories 160
Total Carbohydrate 29g(10% )
Dietary Fiber 6g(23% )


Today's Foods so far will be NS Nutriflakes Cereal, Banana, NS Chocolate Protein Shake & Coffee. The rest of the day I will be deciding as I go, I am winging it today.

I reordered the Shelf Stable Cinnamon Bun in case it had been reformulated when they changed the packaging. It was OK, Much more dense than the Frozen Cinnamon Roll which is much better.

Your days food looks interesting. Thank You
Roger

dharris1014 wrote: »

Today was not a good day, of course, I should say I was blessed as no ice like you had. Let's see, today's foods were:

NS apple cinnamon oatmeal
Pineapple cup
NS Spicy Kao Po noodles
Salad with fat free dressing
Cheese stick
Nachos (not NS)
NS Vegetarian Lasagna
NS white chocolate cookies

dharris1014 wrote: »

Not 100

Hi Donna
Yesterday I tried the NS Shelf Stable Donut to see if it was any better, not really. I do like the NS Bagel sliced and toasted with a spritz of ICBINB.

So Yesterday was
Breakfast NS Nutriflakes Cereal, Banana, NS Chocolate Protein Shake & Coffee.
Midmorning snack was the NS Donut.
Lunch was the NS Southwest Melt, Cottage Cheese, 170g Frozen vegetables, and a Apple.
Afternoon Snack, a Mens Plan thing, was a NS Golden Pound Cake.
Dinner was NS Meatballs in Marinara with Whole Wheat Bread, 170g Frozen Vegetables, The other half of the bag , Light & Fit Pineapple Greek Yogurt and a serving of Cherries as a SC.
Then the NS Ice cream Sandwich for a later in the evening Dessert.

In case You are wondering I am using the NS 1800 calorie Plan currently, it may be time to switch to the 1500 calorie plan, Weight loss is slowing down. I suspect it would have stopped if I were not getting out walking.

OTOH I am toying with doing a maintenance month as I have been at it slightly over 2 years now. And I am fine where I am, Just not where I would like to be based in the Mirror and what research on the Internet shows is a normal weight.

Have a Nice Wednesday
Roger

02/10/2016 100%

02/11/2016 100%

Hi
I did better today than yesterday, I got out early before 8AM, 8100+ steps currently, Despite the temperature being colder than yesterday at 15 degrees it was more comfortable due to a much lower breeze so the wind chill was warmer. This upcoming weekend the forecast is for a windchill in the -15 to -25 degree range for this area. Since that is getting into a danger range for frostbite I may stay home or do a much shorter than usual walk
I picked up Bananas and a head of lettuce on the way back home. I would have picked up more except that I did it on the spur of the moment and therefore was not wearing my backpack as well as being worried that the lettuce might freeze on the way home.

I was listening to music from the 50s, 60, and 70s as a change of pace from listening to "The Shadow" radio shows form 1946 for the last week or so.

Have a Great Friday
RogerToo

mariska9664 wrote: »

Sorry for not being here. In the last week I've actually typed up 2 posts and lost both before I got them posted---ARRGHHH! Hoping this one sticks!

It's been a tough couple of weeks of eating for me. Completely off the rails over Super Bowl weekend and it really had nothing to do with football. Green the past 3 days so yahoo for me! Goodness I want to stop gaining and losing the same 5 pounds! Ready to head into a new decade, that's for sure...

Spreadsheet is updated.

Have a great weekend!

100% Challenge Spreadsheet - Loving the Journey (1/18 thru 2/28)

Hi Mary
I thought we had lost You. Maintaining is better than gaining, It could be worse

I have decided that if I have a no loss or gain month it could be worse, I have been at it over two years now.

I wonder why You lost the posts, I know why it happens to me and when it does it is always my fault. That is what I get for playing around with JavaScript settings mid message.

Thank You for that update
RogerToo

dharris1014 wrote: »

2/11 100
2/12 absolutely NOT. 100, I was really bad today. That's what boredom does to me.

Back at it tomorrow.

Hi Donna
That sort of eating is why I try and keep foods that might be a temptation out of the house as much as possible.

Good Luck this Weekend
RogerToo

02/12/2016 100%
2 3/4 pounds total loss for the challenge so far, not great but Decent

Hi
It is cold out there this morning in NJ, in a nearby town local cable News12 channel is showing 2 degrees there, with a wind chill of -16 and a temperature at their studios of 1 degree at 8AM. No walking for me today. Tomorrow looks as if I will be going out later than usual too to give the Overnight temperatures a chance to warm up.

Not too much planned for today except to work on staying warm.

I have added the latest new foods I just saw available from NutriSystem here, 2 Frozen Dinners and a Shelf Stable Lunch Bar.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105887-ns-food-reviews

I keep checking to see if the CostCo NutriSystem Gift cards are back on sale, no luck so far this year. I have enough for the upcoming order, if they do not I will have to pick them up at the $79.99 for $100 face value. Still better than paying $100 for $100 of NS.

Have a Good Sunday, Valentines Day
RogerToo

mariska9664 wrote: »

Definitely, Roger. I am grateful for not gaining. It can take me 3 to 5 days to gain 5 lbs and then 5 to 7 days to take it back off.

Oh, it was user error & happy fingers when typing responses. I'm a fast typer but sometimes get careless. I'm sure I hit some keyboard shortcut combination to lose my web page and everything I had in the reply. My laptop has a sensitive control pad that gets me too. If I hover too long, it will select something on the page. Who knows for sure...

Had another decent day today, but can't call it green. Although in line with how my doctor wants me to eat, had about 300 more calories than I should have had for the day.

Happy Sunday!

Hi Mary
Have You considered turning off the Touchpad and using a Mouse with the laptop instead?
I have had trouble with the palm of my hand hitting the touchpad when typing in the past myself and end up inserting or deleting where I did not want that to happen.

300 calories off of the NS guidelines but in line with what Your Doctor wants is something I would consider 100% as long as it meets NS guidelines. What I would do just to give an example:
If You are on the 1200 calorie plan and Your doctor wants You on 1500 switch to the 1500 calorie NS plan, Done.

Or if You are on the 1500 calorie plan and Your doctor wants You on 1800 switch to the 1800 calorie NS plan, Done. The worst that can happen is You loses slightly slower.

If You do not have the Plans summaries on hand let me know and I can dig them out of saved NS documents. As an example here is the NS guide for a 1500 calorie flex plan broken down by PF, SC and vegetables.


Have a Great Sunday
Roger

02/15/2016 Not 100%
I had some Home made fruit cake with a little dab of
Home made Chocolate Whipped Cream no more left

Hi
No walk yesterday, just too cold, I did get out today despite the 15 degree starting temperature. It was OK out for most of the walk until near the end, Around the time I left the Dunkin Donuts with my coffee it started to snow, there was enough snow to be swirling in the street when cars passed by. Then a little breeze came up and it felt colder despite being 20 degrees when I arrived home. Snow later today turning to rain at some point. If we get the wind whipped rain forecast for tomorrow no walk

On the news yesterday
New Yorkers were able to warm up Sunday with free hand warmers from Modell's.
Employees from the sporting goods retailer gave hand warmers out for free in Times Square and Penn Station.
Temperatures dropped to record lows Sunday, making it the coldest Valentine's Day in New York City in 100 years.

Which was nice of them. Also it seems that there were weddings taking place in Times Square despite the record cold for Valentines day too, Only in NYC.

Have a Good Week
RogerToo

mariska9664 wrote: »

Thanks Roger but don't really need the info. NS is too high in carbs for my body. Will continue with advice from my doctor. It's still a red day for me yesterday. Appreciate it.

Hi Mary
Just trying to be helpful Good Luck with the green for the rest of the week.

Have a Good Day
RogerToo

Hi Again
I walked after I posted early this morning It drizzled a couple of times and after I was home home the skies opened up and it poured with high wind gusts. Then it ended this afternoon and I was out walking again as I was a little under on @ 7K+ steps + 1 cent, now I'm over @ 12K steps.

there was some slush and puddles this morning so I wore the insulated waterproof boots, this afternoon it was fine just a few puddles I could easily avoid.

Cheers
Roger