Weekly Summary (July 12) - The sweets monster on the prowl

This week my weight climbed by half a pound. The sweets monster came out toward the end of this week. There is no denying. I also wasn't tracking my calories at the beginning of the week when I wasn't feeling well, and when I started counting I was already well over for each day. I feel confident that I can do better this next week because I was able to do a bit better yesterday and am not feeling the cravings today. I also have my kitchen nicely stocked with veggies and have my hubby's support.

Very importantly, the hubby helps my motivation by telling me I look skinny and good and is very tolerant of the days when I need to cut back on calories because I realize I have some making up to do. :)

I did manage to get in my exercise, walking 2-6 miles every day with some weight training and yoga mixed in, but I did take it easy toward the beginning of the week (slower pace). I also had some fun experimenting with recipes and will be posting a few more later this week.

Weekly food summary (Sweets monster on the prowl late in the week)
Sunday (Yikes, mainly sugary, useless carbs):
Gluten-free pancakes
Mac and Cheese
Apple slices and cherries
Sparkling Pomegranate- Apple Juice

Monday (Pretty good day):
Gluten-free pancakes
Apple
Yogurt with black currant jam
Sparkling Pomegranate- Apple Juice
Egg ranchero (egg, cheese, dab of sour cream, fresh salsa) with 2 slices of turkey bacon
Figs with Greek yogurt, honey, and caramelized pecans

Tuesday (Pretty good day):
Sparkling pomegranate apple drink
Soup
English Muffin
Soup
Figs with Greek yogurt, honey, and caramelized pecans

Wednesday (Uh ohs, I bring home ice cream from the store...):
English Muffin
Rice & Shine made with water, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar
2% yogurt & jam
Soup
Chips
Ice cream
Strawberries

Thursday (...and rice pudding):
Strawberries
2 rice puddings
Ice cream
Plum
Chips
Hummus
Rice Crackers
chocolate pudding
Mango

Friday (...and chocolate pudding...thankfully child sized, but still):
Rice pudding and Strawberries
Banana
Cucumbers and Rice crackers with hummus
2% Yogurt
Chocolate pudding

Saturday:
Rice and shine
Egg, cheese, turkey bacon souffle
Watermelon
Mango
Banana, almond meal and honey dessert
Tom yum soup with shrimp
Plum wine

Exercise:
Sunday: Walked 6 miles and strength
Monday: Walked 6 miles
Tuesday: Walked 6 miles
Wednesday: Walked 2 miles and strength training
Thursday: Walked 6 miles
Friday: Walked 6 miles
Saturday: Yoga, ran 4 miles, walked 2 miles