Day 1 - Ten Pounds To Go

The Last 10 Pounds

You may have noticed that I have changed the title of my blog entries.  Up until today my blog entries were titled in relation to the days I have been in Level 1.  However, now that I'm so close to reaching my goal, I'm changing the daily blog titles to reflect the days associated with the last 10 pounds. 

I'm doing this for two reasons:

1.  I'm hoping this change will be a motivator for me.  From past experience, I am well aware of the pitfalls that can occur during the last 10 pounds.  This is a critical stage and it's very easy to lose focus. 

2.  I also hope that this change will be a motivator for my blog followers, as well.  In other words, if I can do it, you can do it, too!  Or, on the flip side, if I start to slide and lose focus, perhaps we can motivate each other to get back on track.

With that said, below is my meal plan for today.  As you will see, I didn't start the last leg of my weight loss journey very strongly.

Breakfast - Zucchini and Green Tomato Frittata (SS web site) plus breakfast sausages.  This breakfast was another wonderful frittata recipe from Suzanne.  However, I must mention that the green tomatoes were not in the frittata.  But instead a side dish.

The frittata has sauteed onions with grated zucchini added 10 minutes later.  Then, some herbs and the beaten eggs are added and finished in the oven.  The tomatoes are simply cut into chunks and drizzled with EVOO plus salt & pepper.  They complimented frittata very well.

AM Snack - Hot Apple with Cinnamon (SS web site).  I've made this many times and it's extremely satisfying.

Lunch - The last of the Jalepeno Chili from day 113.  As I've mentioned before, this recipe indicates that it will yield 10 servings, but it actually made 12.  Earlier this week I froze two of them for a later use.

PM Snack - slice of cheese.

Dinner -  I didn't get my act together and therefore wasn't able to plan our upcoming meals.  Consequently, I didn't have anything in the house for supper as everything was frozen.  So, we had a sub sandwich from Subway.  One of the "Jared" varieties. 

I also had a gin and tonic because my hubby thought we should celebrate my achievement.  And, while it's not on the plan, I think it's okay to give yourself a reward once in a while when warranted.  And, I think this day was worth celebrating, don't you?

In addition, I did complete my meal plan and will be grocery shopping tomorrow.