I am one of the baby boomers 'entitled' to live to 108, so it is official.... I really am, finally, middle age at 54. The reason I bring this up is I am convinced middle age means to me simply defined by what I am not -- one of the Belly Boomers.
I see them on the airplane. While I am excited to receive my upgrade to First just for the competitive triumph of it, I know many of these Belly Boomers are appreciating the extra seat width.
I see them at restaurants. I work so hard to focus on smart selections and negotiate with servers on preparation specifics, Belly Boomers simply order and their presented plated selections I often witness is the proof source I am right.
I see their room service trays as I walk down the corridor in the morning. The number one ordered menu item is the club sandwich, because it is easier to justify over the Angus burger. French fries are rarely mentioned in the club sandwich menu description (I know because I check), yet I am certain they are the hidden bribe to place the order, and there would be disappointment if only the cold pickle and generic ridged chips were unveiled as the dome is lifted.
How can I state this as fact? I used to be a Belly Boomer before Weight Watchers, almost 26 years ago. I can go on and on about the madness and mindless antics that supported my obesity. Thanks to the guidance and support from my Weight Watchers friends I appreciate the keen observations and choices I make in my food choices and lifestyle (code word for exercise) and contributions I am making as a Weight Watchers Leader.
I am certain we are wiser as we age, and the middle aged Belly Boomers will get it before obesity related diseases and complications rob them of their lifespan entitlement. We'll be there for them when they enter our Weight Watchers meeting room and they will be surprised to learn the club sandwich has more points than the burger (15 vs. 11)!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Eat a Filling Breakfast Every Day
What I may consider a delicious, filling breakfast may not be the same as yours. There is no escaping the fact that breakfast is the best way to start the day eating smart. Consider this posting a week of breakfast of a former non-breakfast eater.
I love to eat.... but breakfast on a weekday was such a time drag. Habits are hard to break and this was one of the first I tackled as a WW member with the help of suggestions from friends at the meeting and my WW Leader. I have succeeded and I eat breakfast every day.
The WW Momentum plan's focus on filling foods, especially at breakfast, is a powerful tool to launch the day right. For example, today, I combined 100gm of cottage cheese (1% fat), 178gm fresh strawberries and 25gm shredded wheat. Total of 11 oz of food for 3 points!
Yes, use a food scale that coverts to metric measure with a simple press of the button. Why? Bigger numbers :) is one thing, but for me I get more food than conventional standard measure. Example: strawberries are 1 point for 1-1/2 cups. Using volume (cups) to measure weight rather than a food scale is not an efficient conversion to points. If I am cashing in points for food, I better get my points worth of food. Use a food scale. Keep it out on the kitchen counter. Show others in the home how it works so they, too, can control food portions. Be in good company with successful WW members who are doing this.
Wayne's breakfast selections during the last week (thanks to my Tracker as I cannot remember where I placed the car keys, no less what I ate last Sunday to post in this report)
Sunday 7/12: 2 farm fresh scrambled eggs (4pts), sliced farmer's market tomatoes (a lot).
Monday 7/13: 100gm cottage cheese (1.5pts), 100gm blueberries (0.5pt), 25gm shredded wheat (25 pieces if you are curious for 1pt).
Tuesday 7/14: WW SmartOne English Muffin Sandwich with Egg, Cheese and Canadian Bacon (4pts)
Wednesday 7/15: (Atlanta Hotel) - sm bowl fresh fruit (1 pt), 1/2 sm bagel (1.5pts), 1tsp peanut butter - individual packet at bk'fast bar (1pt). Take a few pieces of whole fruit from b'kfast buffet for later in the day!
Thursday 7/16: (Atlanta Hotel) - sm bowl fresh fruit (1pt), 2 scrambled eggs requested oil spray instead of butter in pan! (4pts), sliced tomato (extra charge - ok by me). Forgot to take whole fruit and regretted it later in the day :(
Friday 7/17: 2 WW SmartOne Breakfast Quesadilla (4pts)
Saturday 7/18: WW SmartOne English Muffin Sandwich with Egg, Cheese and Canadian Bacon (4pts).
There you have it. A week in my life of breakfast eating. Hope this helps.
I love to eat.... but breakfast on a weekday was such a time drag. Habits are hard to break and this was one of the first I tackled as a WW member with the help of suggestions from friends at the meeting and my WW Leader. I have succeeded and I eat breakfast every day.
The WW Momentum plan's focus on filling foods, especially at breakfast, is a powerful tool to launch the day right. For example, today, I combined 100gm of cottage cheese (1% fat), 178gm fresh strawberries and 25gm shredded wheat. Total of 11 oz of food for 3 points!
Yes, use a food scale that coverts to metric measure with a simple press of the button. Why? Bigger numbers :) is one thing, but for me I get more food than conventional standard measure. Example: strawberries are 1 point for 1-1/2 cups. Using volume (cups) to measure weight rather than a food scale is not an efficient conversion to points. If I am cashing in points for food, I better get my points worth of food. Use a food scale. Keep it out on the kitchen counter. Show others in the home how it works so they, too, can control food portions. Be in good company with successful WW members who are doing this.
Wayne's breakfast selections during the last week (thanks to my Tracker as I cannot remember where I placed the car keys, no less what I ate last Sunday to post in this report)
Sunday 7/12: 2 farm fresh scrambled eggs (4pts), sliced farmer's market tomatoes (a lot).
Monday 7/13: 100gm cottage cheese (1.5pts), 100gm blueberries (0.5pt), 25gm shredded wheat (25 pieces if you are curious for 1pt).
Tuesday 7/14: WW SmartOne English Muffin Sandwich with Egg, Cheese and Canadian Bacon (4pts)
Wednesday 7/15: (Atlanta Hotel) - sm bowl fresh fruit (1 pt), 1/2 sm bagel (1.5pts), 1tsp peanut butter - individual packet at bk'fast bar (1pt). Take a few pieces of whole fruit from b'kfast buffet for later in the day!
Thursday 7/16: (Atlanta Hotel) - sm bowl fresh fruit (1pt), 2 scrambled eggs requested oil spray instead of butter in pan! (4pts), sliced tomato (extra charge - ok by me). Forgot to take whole fruit and regretted it later in the day :(
Friday 7/17: 2 WW SmartOne Breakfast Quesadilla (4pts)
Saturday 7/18: WW SmartOne English Muffin Sandwich with Egg, Cheese and Canadian Bacon (4pts).
There you have it. A week in my life of breakfast eating. Hope this helps.
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