O. M. G.
I don't know how I made it through this week.
BUT I DID! And I'm proud to say so!
Now, we have been going to the gym for... 4 weeks now.
My weight... Has gone UP. I know we do weights every day but I don't increase the weight yet, just the reps.
I guess this means a drastic change in my diet. I think the biggest one is not eating when Hubs gets home since it is too late and I go to bed earlier now (waking up at 430am is HARD).
I'm glad to have the weekend off but was thinking about going to the lake with Hub's dad and playing volleyball or something. Hubs needs the exercise too and it would be a way to still stay active tomorrow.
Trying not to get frustrated. Mainly because I still want to push through this C25K program.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
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Friday, October 28, 2011
Week 1 is OVER
So, week 1 of gym time is officially over!
Monday: 9am-Zumba
Tuesday: 5am-10 min treadmill & weights then Couch 2 5K program Week 1 Cycle 1; 730pm-Yoga
Wednesday: 8am-10 min treadmill & weights; 830pm-C25K W1C2 and some weights
Thursday: 8am-20 min treadmill & weights; 10am-Zumba (HARDCORE)
Friday: 5am-C25K W1C3 and some weights
As of right now I plan on taking the weekend off (mainly since the gym is only open 8am-8pm and I'm sure it will be packed). I think my body could use a rest. I might try to walk the neighborhood with the dogs or something. Speaking of... Gotta see if they are still in the back yard!
Monday: 9am-Zumba
Tuesday: 5am-10 min treadmill & weights then Couch 2 5K program Week 1 Cycle 1; 730pm-Yoga
Wednesday: 8am-10 min treadmill & weights; 830pm-C25K W1C2 and some weights
Thursday: 8am-20 min treadmill & weights; 10am-Zumba (HARDCORE)
Friday: 5am-C25K W1C3 and some weights
As of right now I plan on taking the weekend off (mainly since the gym is only open 8am-8pm and I'm sure it will be packed). I think my body could use a rest. I might try to walk the neighborhood with the dogs or something. Speaking of... Gotta see if they are still in the back yard!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Waking Up When It Is Still Dark
I hate doing that. But today it was SOOO easy. I was looking forward to it. Why?
BECAUSE IT'S GYM DAY #1!!!!!!!!!!!
I met SIL-A and BIL-T at 5am this morning. We did 1/2 a mile on the elliptical (which I had to show both how to do). Then SIL-A wanted to do weights (me and BIL-T wanted to do mainly cardio) so we spent the next 40 minutes doing various machines that covered:
Shoulders
Back
Biceps
Triceps
Obliques
Abdominals
Glutes
Guads
Hamstrings
Calves
It was good to be able to go around and test out the machines (practically empty at that time).
The instructor tried to get us to come in her 530 Cycling class... We all agreed we weren't ready for that.
After SIL-A left, BIL-T and I started the C25K program (Couch to 5K). Actually was pretty easy and downloaded an app for my phone that will automatically time us! I'm gonna try and get Hubs and BIL-A to do it this evening when we go back.
Yes, I said go BACK as in twice today!
There is a yoga class at 730 and I told BIL-T that we have to bust butt at the school so we can get there in time. If not, no biggie, but I REALLY want to!
Gotta head to work now!
BECAUSE IT'S GYM DAY #1!!!!!!!!!!!
I met SIL-A and BIL-T at 5am this morning. We did 1/2 a mile on the elliptical (which I had to show both how to do). Then SIL-A wanted to do weights (me and BIL-T wanted to do mainly cardio) so we spent the next 40 minutes doing various machines that covered:
Shoulders
Back
Biceps
Triceps
Obliques
Abdominals
Glutes
Guads
Hamstrings
Calves
It was good to be able to go around and test out the machines (practically empty at that time).
The instructor tried to get us to come in her 530 Cycling class... We all agreed we weren't ready for that.
After SIL-A left, BIL-T and I started the C25K program (Couch to 5K). Actually was pretty easy and downloaded an app for my phone that will automatically time us! I'm gonna try and get Hubs and BIL-A to do it this evening when we go back.
Yes, I said go BACK as in twice today!
There is a yoga class at 730 and I told BIL-T that we have to bust butt at the school so we can get there in time. If not, no biggie, but I REALLY want to!
Gotta head to work now!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
No Goals
I've decided that I can't make specific goals or action plans. And I especially can't write it down.
I fail at them all. Haven't really treadmilled since the last post on here... OCT 5th!
I can say I have been trying to make arrangements to workout as much as possible now that the gym is open.
So far:
Mondays (that I can) we have Zumba at 9am and I hope to do more afterwards.
Tuesdays are 5am workouts with SIL-A, 8pm workouts with Holly?
Wednesdays are 6am workouts with TJ, 9pm workouts with Holly?
Thursdays are 5am workouts with TJ, 8pm workouts with Holly
Friday is 5am workouts with SIL-A, ZUMBA 530pm with Holly?
School is going to mess with the scheduling a little bit though. I'll have to figure out something because I am tired of only having one pair of pants and refuse to go buy more. Tired of my shirts being too small and limited on options. I hate that I let this happen but I did and now I need to try to gain control back.
I fail at them all. Haven't really treadmilled since the last post on here... OCT 5th!
I can say I have been trying to make arrangements to workout as much as possible now that the gym is open.
So far:
Mondays (that I can) we have Zumba at 9am and I hope to do more afterwards.
Tuesdays are 5am workouts with SIL-A, 8pm workouts with Holly?
Wednesdays are 6am workouts with TJ, 9pm workouts with Holly?
Thursdays are 5am workouts with TJ, 8pm workouts with Holly
Friday is 5am workouts with SIL-A, ZUMBA 530pm with Holly?
School is going to mess with the scheduling a little bit though. I'll have to figure out something because I am tired of only having one pair of pants and refuse to go buy more. Tired of my shirts being too small and limited on options. I hate that I let this happen but I did and now I need to try to gain control back.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Last Night
Last night I was folding and hanging up laundry for the first time in.... a LONG time (normally we just pull it out of baskets!)
And I decided that since I've gained 25-30 pounds, I'm gonna move the clothes that don't fit now, over to the other side of the closet... and now I have almost NO clothes on my side! :(
HOWEVER. Yesterday I did get on the treadmill for the first time in.... a LONG time (longer than since the last time I folded laundry). I wanted to do an hour but pushed myself to 45 minutes.
I'm going to try to stick to a low-carb diet as much as I can too. I might cheat, but I accept that. I just know that I need to nip this in the bud NOW, especially with the holidays coming up! And BIL-1's wedding in December!
And I decided that since I've gained 25-30 pounds, I'm gonna move the clothes that don't fit now, over to the other side of the closet... and now I have almost NO clothes on my side! :(
HOWEVER. Yesterday I did get on the treadmill for the first time in.... a LONG time (longer than since the last time I folded laundry). I wanted to do an hour but pushed myself to 45 minutes.
I'm going to try to stick to a low-carb diet as much as I can too. I might cheat, but I accept that. I just know that I need to nip this in the bud NOW, especially with the holidays coming up! And BIL-1's wedding in December!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Oh and Another Update
I gained weight.
A LOT of weight.
I'm up to 210 again :o(
Its almost liked I gained back double of what I lost on the 17 day diet. Probably because I would splurge on the stuff I couldn't eat.
I don't know what to do.
Probably just need to get off my fat behind and exercise!
And watch what I eat. Time to weed out the snacks in the house!
A LOT of weight.
I'm up to 210 again :o(
Its almost liked I gained back double of what I lost on the 17 day diet. Probably because I would splurge on the stuff I couldn't eat.
I don't know what to do.
Probably just need to get off my fat behind and exercise!
And watch what I eat. Time to weed out the snacks in the house!
Good/Bad
Today's good news: I actually woke up at 630 to work out...
The bad news?
I went back to bed.
Of course I have my excuses:
~I was TIRED. Piranha is in heat and I heard Leo whine for 1 1/2 hours prior to that. He won't leave her alone (she is kenneled) and WHINES. And the whine is SOOO annoying. She's too young to have pups so we are going to have to suffer through this one.
~I only have one house today so I'll walk in the afternoon. Making take Leo and let him get some energy out of his system!
One day this "funk" will get out of my system. I'm sure if I just exercised it would help!
The bad news?
I went back to bed.
Of course I have my excuses:
~I was TIRED. Piranha is in heat and I heard Leo whine for 1 1/2 hours prior to that. He won't leave her alone (she is kenneled) and WHINES. And the whine is SOOO annoying. She's too young to have pups so we are going to have to suffer through this one.
~I only have one house today so I'll walk in the afternoon. Making take Leo and let him get some energy out of his system!
One day this "funk" will get out of my system. I'm sure if I just exercised it would help!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
FINAL Day 11
Today is Day 11. No matter how bad I did.
Today I had my lemon-water... Then didn't eat anything until I had some grilled asparagus.
Then I made Stuffed Bell Peppers with turkey meat (1 lb) & cauli-rice (1 head).
Cauli-rice is where you chop up cauliflower until it is about the size of a grain of rice.
Anyhow, I sauteed the cauliflower in a little bit of olive oil (after I had cooked the ground turkey and set it aside) then I added 2 cans of tomato sauce and the ground turkey. I forgot to add salt and pepper. BUT it was still good. Baked it for 45 minutes at 425 and the last few minutes I put cheese on top to melt.
It was surprising good! I ate TWO.
My snack was a few slices of those dark chocolate oranges. Never had 'em before! So good!
And a small bowl of Jeff's fried rice (which he forgot to ask for no veggies in it so he go veggies and won't eat it).
Today I had my lemon-water... Then didn't eat anything until I had some grilled asparagus.
Then I made Stuffed Bell Peppers with turkey meat (1 lb) & cauli-rice (1 head).
Cauli-rice is where you chop up cauliflower until it is about the size of a grain of rice.
Anyhow, I sauteed the cauliflower in a little bit of olive oil (after I had cooked the ground turkey and set it aside) then I added 2 cans of tomato sauce and the ground turkey. I forgot to add salt and pepper. BUT it was still good. Baked it for 45 minutes at 425 and the last few minutes I put cheese on top to melt.
It was surprising good! I ate TWO.
My snack was a few slices of those dark chocolate oranges. Never had 'em before! So good!
And a small bowl of Jeff's fried rice (which he forgot to ask for no veggies in it so he go veggies and won't eat it).
Day 11 (Cont)
So, for lunch I had a Smoked Chipotle Sammie from Quiznos. Pretty good. Small.... and Salt and Vinegar chips... and a rootbeer...
And then for dinner... 2 slices of pizza.
:( Kinda disappointed with myself.
I need to get some motivation back!!!
And then for dinner... 2 slices of pizza.
:( Kinda disappointed with myself.
I need to get some motivation back!!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Day 11 and 10 days left...
Today is day 11 (again...) and I'm ubber determined to make it work. Why?? There are ONLY 10 days left until my 25th birthday. I'd REALLY like to be down to 180-185 again.
I'm gonna have to start working out too. I have to do what I can!!!
So. Today, so far:
Breakfast: 2 over medium eggs. I'll eat an apple on the way to my first house.
Lunch is going to be tricky because I am meeting Donna in Dallas for lunch!!!! (first time I'll have seen here since I left 3C!) But I will try to be as good as I can. Then I have some free time that I can workout before I have to head to the school.
Hope it works!
I'm gonna have to start working out too. I have to do what I can!!!
So. Today, so far:
Breakfast: 2 over medium eggs. I'll eat an apple on the way to my first house.
Lunch is going to be tricky because I am meeting Donna in Dallas for lunch!!!! (first time I'll have seen here since I left 3C!) But I will try to be as good as I can. Then I have some free time that I can workout before I have to head to the school.
Hope it works!
Day 11: NOT Monday...
I started Monday off good...
Just had the lemon water for breakfast and wasn't really hungry.
Had a lot of anxiety because we were trying to trade in the car.
At lunch I met Jeff and he wanted Subway. I didn't want a salad so I got my usual of turkey breast on honey oat. And ate chips... and a cookie (or two).
Then for dinner, after all the drama and stress of the dealership, we had chicken alfredo (I ate a small portion because I had a lunchable before that & cherries).
So, needless to say, TUESDAY will be day 11.
Just had the lemon water for breakfast and wasn't really hungry.
Had a lot of anxiety because we were trying to trade in the car.
At lunch I met Jeff and he wanted Subway. I didn't want a salad so I got my usual of turkey breast on honey oat. And ate chips... and a cookie (or two).
Then for dinner, after all the drama and stress of the dealership, we had chicken alfredo (I ate a small portion because I had a lunchable before that & cherries).
So, needless to say, TUESDAY will be day 11.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Bad Weekend :(
First off:
I had decided to make a "free day" on Friday. Felt guilty all day but enjoyed cereal (which was UBBER sweet), lunchables, canned spaghetti and meatballs...
Then Saturday, I went to drink my lemon-water and realized I was out of lemon. That ruined it. I felt like if I couldn't do the diet right, then I wouldn't do it (I know, easy cop-out). Had a friend's wedding that day so Hubs and I ate at Hoffbrau's after we got their wedding gift. I had steak salad (yum!). Dinner was chedd'r'poppers from Sonic and an Oreo blast...
Today I had donuts... and a Big Mac... My dinner consisted of cherries and a few hours later a (large) bowl of cereal.
Tomorrow it starts again. It will be day 11. I'm hoping that by my birthday I can be down to 180 again.
I had decided to make a "free day" on Friday. Felt guilty all day but enjoyed cereal (which was UBBER sweet), lunchables, canned spaghetti and meatballs...
Then Saturday, I went to drink my lemon-water and realized I was out of lemon. That ruined it. I felt like if I couldn't do the diet right, then I wouldn't do it (I know, easy cop-out). Had a friend's wedding that day so Hubs and I ate at Hoffbrau's after we got their wedding gift. I had steak salad (yum!). Dinner was chedd'r'poppers from Sonic and an Oreo blast...
Today I had donuts... and a Big Mac... My dinner consisted of cherries and a few hours later a (large) bowl of cereal.
Tomorrow it starts again. It will be day 11. I'm hoping that by my birthday I can be down to 180 again.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Day 10: Breakfast
So far today...
I've had 2 scrambled eggs with salsa and a Dannon Greek yogurt (vanilla).
I don't know how I am going to do lunch because I have THREE houses today (joy joy... but off tomorrow, unexpectedly).
Weighed in at 196.8! That is a 10.8 lb loss!
I still have 17 pounds to go until I get to my lowest in my weight-loss journey. But 36-56 more to get to where I REALLY want to be. One step at a time. I'm just really glad that I have been able to keep up this diet as long as I have. Usually I don't survive more than 4 days. Its a lot harder than people think, at first, but once you start losing weight it is a huge encouragement to keep doing so. I need to start adding in workouts but I have plenty excuses on my not... LOL
I've had 2 scrambled eggs with salsa and a Dannon Greek yogurt (vanilla).
I don't know how I am going to do lunch because I have THREE houses today (joy joy... but off tomorrow, unexpectedly).
Weighed in at 196.8! That is a 10.8 lb loss!
I still have 17 pounds to go until I get to my lowest in my weight-loss journey. But 36-56 more to get to where I REALLY want to be. One step at a time. I'm just really glad that I have been able to keep up this diet as long as I have. Usually I don't survive more than 4 days. Its a lot harder than people think, at first, but once you start losing weight it is a huge encouragement to keep doing so. I need to start adding in workouts but I have plenty excuses on my not... LOL
Day 9
For Wednesday:
Breakfast: ate an apple on the go
Lunch: small bag of carrots, Sonic grilled chicken sandwich MINUS the bun and mayo
Snack: 2 SMALL sugar cookies... :(
3 celery sticks with Light Laughing Cow Swiss cheese
Dinner: half a bowl of turkey chili with a little bit of light sour cream.
After class: 2 chicken breast with salsa
Weighed in at 197!!! That is a 10.6 lb loss!
Breakfast: ate an apple on the go
Lunch: small bag of carrots, Sonic grilled chicken sandwich MINUS the bun and mayo
Snack: 2 SMALL sugar cookies... :(
3 celery sticks with Light Laughing Cow Swiss cheese
Dinner: half a bowl of turkey chili with a little bit of light sour cream.
After class: 2 chicken breast with salsa
Weighed in at 197!!! That is a 10.6 lb loss!
Day 8
For Tuesday:::
Breakfast: I had 2 scrambled and 1 over-medium egg. I tend to eat my scrambled with salsa for flavor.
Lunch: Went and had lunch with the Hubs so we went to Whataburger and I got a grilled chicken salad with fat-free ranch (still a no-no, but I didn't want vinegret... or however you spell it). BUT.... I had been craving a chocolate-dipped cone from DQ since SOMEONE (LoL) mentioned it... So I had one on the way home
Dinner: I waited 8 hours later to eat dinner (wasn't really hungry) and had 2 of those Great Value frozen breast filets that you can just microwave (They are REALLY good) with some salsa on top!
Weighed in at 198.4! That is a loss of 9.2 lbs!
Breakfast: I had 2 scrambled and 1 over-medium egg. I tend to eat my scrambled with salsa for flavor.
Lunch: Went and had lunch with the Hubs so we went to Whataburger and I got a grilled chicken salad with fat-free ranch (still a no-no, but I didn't want vinegret... or however you spell it). BUT.... I had been craving a chocolate-dipped cone from DQ since SOMEONE (LoL) mentioned it... So I had one on the way home
Dinner: I waited 8 hours later to eat dinner (wasn't really hungry) and had 2 of those Great Value frozen breast filets that you can just microwave (They are REALLY good) with some salsa on top!
Weighed in at 198.4! That is a loss of 9.2 lbs!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Day 7: NEW
So for today...
I weighed in at 201.4. I went up 2.4 lbs from Sunday but that was to be expected with my splurge yesterday :/
Today's food:
Breakfast: an apple
Lunch: didn't get :(
Dinner: Grilled asparagus (YUM) and 2 Gordon's Grilled Tilapia fish filets
Snack: cucumber slices with a little vinegar
Surprisingly, I wasn't overwhelming hungry when I didn't get lunch. Which is good but still bad for my metabolism. Hopefully tomorrow goes well!
I weighed in at 201.4. I went up 2.4 lbs from Sunday but that was to be expected with my splurge yesterday :/
Today's food:
Breakfast: an apple
Lunch: didn't get :(
Dinner: Grilled asparagus (YUM) and 2 Gordon's Grilled Tilapia fish filets
Snack: cucumber slices with a little vinegar
Surprisingly, I wasn't overwhelming hungry when I didn't get lunch. Which is good but still bad for my metabolism. Hopefully tomorrow goes well!
Day 7: SCRATCH-WILL NEED TO REDO!
Day 7 (Sunday) started off great weighing in at 199! Actually LOST weight during a weekend!
For breakfast I had a yogurt parfait from McDonald's for breakfast.
Didn't get lunch but wasn't too hungry til 2...
Then we went to see Captain America (AWESOME) at the Movie Tavern. With only a few healthy choices I choose a stuffed pita... and the fries that comes with it... and an Oreo shake....
And then Hubs ordered pizza when we got home... And I had 2 pieces...
Opps...
I'm not proud of it but I will be redo-ing Day 7 on Monday (today). Believe me. Guilt trip enormous.
For breakfast I had a yogurt parfait from McDonald's for breakfast.
Didn't get lunch but wasn't too hungry til 2...
Then we went to see Captain America (AWESOME) at the Movie Tavern. With only a few healthy choices I choose a stuffed pita... and the fries that comes with it... and an Oreo shake....
And then Hubs ordered pizza when we got home... And I had 2 pieces...
Opps...
I'm not proud of it but I will be redo-ing Day 7 on Monday (today). Believe me. Guilt trip enormous.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Day 6: Breakfast, Good News, Bad News
So...
Breakfast: I had 2 over-medium eggs and 1 scrambled egg with some salsa. After I ate some greek yogurt.
Good News::: After my "splurge" yesterday I didn't gain any weight!
Bad News::: I didn't lose any either...
Breakfast: I had 2 over-medium eggs and 1 scrambled egg with some salsa. After I ate some greek yogurt.
Good News::: After my "splurge" yesterday I didn't gain any weight!
Bad News::: I didn't lose any either...
Friday, July 22, 2011
Day 5: Lunch and Dinner
Well...
Lunch was ok, kept it light and just had 4 slices of turkey deli meat and 2 hardboiled eggs (made wraps with the deli meat!)
And I was going to be good at dinner and eat a chicken fajita salad. We were having fajitas since my mom and sisters are in town as they drive through to Tennessee...
And I did eat the salad... and 2 beef tacos... with beans, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
I feel ashamed of myself. Pretty sure I will feel worse in the morning when I look at the scale!
Oh, and two slices of banana nut bread... and 6 reese's pieces...
Lunch was ok, kept it light and just had 4 slices of turkey deli meat and 2 hardboiled eggs (made wraps with the deli meat!)
And I was going to be good at dinner and eat a chicken fajita salad. We were having fajitas since my mom and sisters are in town as they drive through to Tennessee...
And I did eat the salad... and 2 beef tacos... with beans, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
I feel ashamed of myself. Pretty sure I will feel worse in the morning when I look at the scale!
Oh, and two slices of banana nut bread... and 6 reese's pieces...
Day 5: Breakfast
I wasn't super hungry this morning and was really sad I missed out on my apple yesterday...
So I had a Yoplait Light Apple Turnover yogurt (I don't think that was is allowed exactly... but it was going to expire soon) and a big apple.
YUM.
Only lost .4 lbs from yesterday but that put me at a total or 7.8 lbs lost! AND I'm at 199.8!!!!
And I would advise, before you go shopping or start, to make a meal plan on what you are going to eat. It will help you stay on track. And make sure to mix it up a little... it sure can get boring sometimes!
So I had a Yoplait Light Apple Turnover yogurt (I don't think that was is allowed exactly... but it was going to expire soon) and a big apple.
YUM.
Only lost .4 lbs from yesterday but that put me at a total or 7.8 lbs lost! AND I'm at 199.8!!!!
And I would advise, before you go shopping or start, to make a meal plan on what you are going to eat. It will help you stay on track. And make sure to mix it up a little... it sure can get boring sometimes!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Day 4
So, I was going to have an apple for breakfast since I woke up late. Figured I could eat it while I drive to my first house... Halfway through my first house I realize I forgot it. And I wasn't REALLY hungry but was getting there.
So, on the way to wait for the Hubs so we can go to lunch together, I got a Sunrise Smoothie from Sonic. Its not on the menu but they still make it! It has strawberry, banana, and orange (even though the banana isn't allowed... crap).
For lunch we went to Sonic again because I wanted one of their simple salads.
THEY DON'T SELL THEM ANYMORE! WTF???!!!
So I got to watch the Hubs eat his 2 corndogs (my fav) and tator tots. I did have ONE tot.
After I dropped him back off at work I stopped at Jack-in-the-Box for a Chicken Club salad. The only no-no was a little bit of bacon and a little bit of ranch. But still not too bad.
After my 2nd house I came home to study and soak off my shellac (which is harder than getting fake nails off!) and ate 3 slices of turkey sandwich meat to tide me over class.
Took my test (I THINK I did well...) and she said we could just go home and do the lab at home since we would just be filling in things.
So I heated up the remainder of my steamed green beans and had a Grilled Tilapia filet. Delicious.
I think I'm done for the night but if I get a "sweet craving", I might have my Vanilla Greek yogurt!
Weight this morning was 200.2! That is -7.4 lbs since Monday! Hoping I can bust through 200 tomorrow morning!!!
So, on the way to wait for the Hubs so we can go to lunch together, I got a Sunrise Smoothie from Sonic. Its not on the menu but they still make it! It has strawberry, banana, and orange (even though the banana isn't allowed... crap).
For lunch we went to Sonic again because I wanted one of their simple salads.
THEY DON'T SELL THEM ANYMORE! WTF???!!!
So I got to watch the Hubs eat his 2 corndogs (my fav) and tator tots. I did have ONE tot.
After I dropped him back off at work I stopped at Jack-in-the-Box for a Chicken Club salad. The only no-no was a little bit of bacon and a little bit of ranch. But still not too bad.
After my 2nd house I came home to study and soak off my shellac (which is harder than getting fake nails off!) and ate 3 slices of turkey sandwich meat to tide me over class.
Took my test (I THINK I did well...) and she said we could just go home and do the lab at home since we would just be filling in things.
So I heated up the remainder of my steamed green beans and had a Grilled Tilapia filet. Delicious.
I think I'm done for the night but if I get a "sweet craving", I might have my Vanilla Greek yogurt!
Weight this morning was 200.2! That is -7.4 lbs since Monday! Hoping I can bust through 200 tomorrow morning!!!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Day 3: Lunch & Dinner
So, today's late lunch & dinner...
"Lunch" actually occurred about 4 o'clock. I had a salad with 1 egg, some turkey sandwich meat, and 1 precooked chicken breast with Fat Free Italian.
Then I proceeded to make our dinner, which I would have to eat when I came home, if it wasn't too late.
Hubs said it was delicious. I made him 2 chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and some cheesy mashed potatoes (the instant ones).
Then I had to go to school. Luckily we got out at 8 instead of 10 so, even though it was later than I like, I was kinda hungry so I had my 1 chicken breast with Mrs. Dash's chicken seasoning (YUM) and some steamed green beans.
I did have 3 more of those pretzel bites before class. Only 2 are left in the fridge... But I have resisted all other temptations today. And believe me, some of the temptations sounded SOOO good... Like Hub's unopened ice cream (Ben&Jerry's Everything But The...) that is in the freezer..........
"Lunch" actually occurred about 4 o'clock. I had a salad with 1 egg, some turkey sandwich meat, and 1 precooked chicken breast with Fat Free Italian.
Then I proceeded to make our dinner, which I would have to eat when I came home, if it wasn't too late.
Hubs said it was delicious. I made him 2 chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and some cheesy mashed potatoes (the instant ones).
Then I had to go to school. Luckily we got out at 8 instead of 10 so, even though it was later than I like, I was kinda hungry so I had my 1 chicken breast with Mrs. Dash's chicken seasoning (YUM) and some steamed green beans.
I did have 3 more of those pretzel bites before class. Only 2 are left in the fridge... But I have resisted all other temptations today. And believe me, some of the temptations sounded SOOO good... Like Hub's unopened ice cream (Ben&Jerry's Everything But The...) that is in the freezer..........
Quick Snack Before Dinner
So, in contemplating what I felt like eating tonight, I had a freezer pop. You know one of those cheap ones that comes in a box or bag of 100?
Yeah.
SOOOOOO sweet. Like, unbearably sweet.
Yeah.
SOOOOOO sweet. Like, unbearably sweet.
Day 3: Breakfast
For breakfast today I had 3 scrambled WHOLE eggs with 3 slices of turkey sandwich meat cut up and put in it. YUM. I wish I had some salsa to go with it but all I had was HOT and I wasn't that desperate for salsa.
I'm also going to have an apple and I'll save my probiotic for this evening.
Today's weigh in brought me to a total of -6.2 lb! Hubs is down 2 more too. It will help once I make room for exercise.
My biggest struggle is fighting off the feeling of "hungry" towards late evening. You aren't supposed to eat til stuffed and you burn protein more. I curbed my craving yesterday with two hard-boiled eggs. I have found eggs to be a big, main staple of this diet! Hard-boiled are quick snacks and great on salads. And they are easy to cook scrambled or omelet in the morning!
I'm also going to have an apple and I'll save my probiotic for this evening.
Today's weigh in brought me to a total of -6.2 lb! Hubs is down 2 more too. It will help once I make room for exercise.
My biggest struggle is fighting off the feeling of "hungry" towards late evening. You aren't supposed to eat til stuffed and you burn protein more. I curbed my craving yesterday with two hard-boiled eggs. I have found eggs to be a big, main staple of this diet! Hard-boiled are quick snacks and great on salads. And they are easy to cook scrambled or omelet in the morning!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Day 2: Lunch & Dinner (& Snack)
Today for lunch I met hubs so he could cash his check so I can deposit it. So, we went to Subway. He got an oven-roasted chicken on flatbread and I got the chicken and baby spinach salad with some regular lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, and green bell peppers.
For dinner I just ate 2 piece of Gordan's Grilled Tilapia (YUM) and a salad with 2 hardboiled eggs, 3 shredded slices of turkey sandwich meat, and a little bit of fat free catalina dressing. I must tell you. Catalina dressing + Hardboiled eggs is DELICIOUS.
For a snack I cheated only a TINY bit...
See, I hate seeing food go to waste and I have left over chinese from Saturday... Which I didn't eat! Instead I had 3 pieces of my FarmRich Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites. Those 3 had less carbs and sugar than the dressing. So, its not on the diet but I didn't have a snickers bar like someone else...
For dinner I just ate 2 piece of Gordan's Grilled Tilapia (YUM) and a salad with 2 hardboiled eggs, 3 shredded slices of turkey sandwich meat, and a little bit of fat free catalina dressing. I must tell you. Catalina dressing + Hardboiled eggs is DELICIOUS.
For a snack I cheated only a TINY bit...
See, I hate seeing food go to waste and I have left over chinese from Saturday... Which I didn't eat! Instead I had 3 pieces of my FarmRich Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites. Those 3 had less carbs and sugar than the dressing. So, its not on the diet but I didn't have a snickers bar like someone else...
Day 2: Breakfast
For breakfast today I had 3 egg whites, scrambled, and the small (5.5oz) can of V8 Vegetable juice.
I'm not going to lie, the eggs were gross. Kinda watery and I couldn't get them to dry out any more. Even with regular eggs I don't like them watery. I might not be able to do just egg whites again! And I just added some pepper to it for flavor.
I was going to have another Greek yogurt but decided I needed something with flavor so I went for my V8. I might have to buy more! It is definitely something to give you a flavor kick on a "dull" diet!
I weighed this morning (Hubs and I will every morning). He is down 5.2 lbs! And I'm down 4.4! SINCE YESTERDAY! I'm sure it was mostly water weight but it really makes me determined to keep this going!
I'm not going to lie, the eggs were gross. Kinda watery and I couldn't get them to dry out any more. Even with regular eggs I don't like them watery. I might not be able to do just egg whites again! And I just added some pepper to it for flavor.
I was going to have another Greek yogurt but decided I needed something with flavor so I went for my V8. I might have to buy more! It is definitely something to give you a flavor kick on a "dull" diet!
I weighed this morning (Hubs and I will every morning). He is down 5.2 lbs! And I'm down 4.4! SINCE YESTERDAY! I'm sure it was mostly water weight but it really makes me determined to keep this going!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner
I got called into work because my boss messed up my schedule and put me off when I wasn't... grr..
Anyhow, I had a late lunch (2pm) of a salad with 2 hardboiled eggs and grilled chicken breast with some fat free Italian dressing. I followed it with a DELICIOUS apple. I know the rules say no fruit after 2pm, but I think 205 is ok :o)
By the time I needed to leave for class (5) it was still too early to eat anything because I wasn't hungry. I resisted vending machines, except for water, while at school and when I got home I had two more grilled chicken breast patties. And Light Pineapple Upside-down Cake yogurt.
Hubs cheated! He was good all day but before bed he ate our leftover pizza from yesterday (2 small slices of Digorno).
I can tolerate that. And I can be proud to say that I went all day without cheating.
But I just realized that my yogurt had fruit in it.... :o( Hopefully it won't be enough to make a huge difference!
Anyhow, I had a late lunch (2pm) of a salad with 2 hardboiled eggs and grilled chicken breast with some fat free Italian dressing. I followed it with a DELICIOUS apple. I know the rules say no fruit after 2pm, but I think 205 is ok :o)
By the time I needed to leave for class (5) it was still too early to eat anything because I wasn't hungry. I resisted vending machines, except for water, while at school and when I got home I had two more grilled chicken breast patties. And Light Pineapple Upside-down Cake yogurt.
Hubs cheated! He was good all day but before bed he ate our leftover pizza from yesterday (2 small slices of Digorno).
I can tolerate that. And I can be proud to say that I went all day without cheating.
But I just realized that my yogurt had fruit in it.... :o( Hopefully it won't be enough to make a huge difference!
Day 1: Breakfast
So today is day 1 of the 17DayDiet.
Breakfast:::
First thing was a glass of hot/very warm water with half a lemon (juice).
After about an hour I had some Dannon Greek Yogurt (vanilla, of course!) and a Fruit2Day drink (strawberry & orange).
So far so good. Lets see if I can keep this up!
Stats for this morning:
Weight: 207.2 lbs
Neck: 14.5 in
Waist: 43 in
Hips: 47 in
I will probably weigh every day but will only update MyFitnessPal. I plan on "official" weigh-ins on Fridays and Mondays. Fridays to see how much I lost, and Mondays to see how much I gained back :o)
Breakfast:::
First thing was a glass of hot/very warm water with half a lemon (juice).
After about an hour I had some Dannon Greek Yogurt (vanilla, of course!) and a Fruit2Day drink (strawberry & orange).
So far so good. Lets see if I can keep this up!
Stats for this morning:
Weight: 207.2 lbs
Neck: 14.5 in
Waist: 43 in
Hips: 47 in
I will probably weigh every day but will only update MyFitnessPal. I plan on "official" weigh-ins on Fridays and Mondays. Fridays to see how much I lost, and Mondays to see how much I gained back :o)
Hmm... An Interesting Idea
I was reading another blog about someone going through dieting, etc.
And she had an interesting "punishment" when she didn't follow her dieting rules.
She (and her roommates) would put a dollar in the jar. Her's was if she went over her daily caloric limit, one roommate's was not enough protein and workouts, and the other's was eating sweets.
BUT, being this as a punishment, they can't spend it on themselves and thought about donating it.
What if I did it as a REWARD system? Each day I stay under calorie limit and workout its a dollar (each) and when its full I can reward myself?
Or would it work better as a punishment? And what would that punishment be??
And she had an interesting "punishment" when she didn't follow her dieting rules.
She (and her roommates) would put a dollar in the jar. Her's was if she went over her daily caloric limit, one roommate's was not enough protein and workouts, and the other's was eating sweets.
BUT, being this as a punishment, they can't spend it on themselves and thought about donating it.
What if I did it as a REWARD system? Each day I stay under calorie limit and workout its a dollar (each) and when its full I can reward myself?
Or would it work better as a punishment? And what would that punishment be??
Sunday, July 17, 2011
17 Day Diet TAKE 2!
So, tomorrow the Hubs and I start the 17 Day Diet again...
I'm REALLY hoping I can keep the will power up to keep doing it this time.
I've gained weight and am SO mad at myself.
DETERMINED :o)
I'm REALLY hoping I can keep the will power up to keep doing it this time.
I've gained weight and am SO mad at myself.
DETERMINED :o)
Monday, July 11, 2011
Tomorrow is a New Day
My clothes are ubber tight...
Serious muffin-topping and its NOT pretty.
So, tomorrow is a new day with new opportunities. I've let my wright get out of control, again, and I'm determined to get back on tract.
I wish I didn't have to fight with my weight. But there are a lot of things I wish for and wishing them only gives me the idea but doesn't do the work.
It is going to be hard but after how my clothes fit today... And the fact that I pulled my fat pants out of the guest closet... I'm in trouble and need to change.
Here goes!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Ashamed = Avoidance
I am so ashamed in myself... and in having said that, it explains why I have been avoiding this blog.
I'm over 200 again.
I hate that it is SO unbelievably easy for me to gain.
I don't want diet and exercise to be a lifelong battle. It sucks.
I'm sure I can make excuses as to why I have gained back TWENTY pounds...
1) Not making time to exercise
2) Not eating right
3) Stressing over school
4) Eating while I study
5) Being unhappy at work...
And I'm sure I could go on and on.
I have no motivation. I feel like getting pregnant is almost a hopeless cause. That I won't do well enough in my classes to get into nursing. A lot of pressure is on me and when I think about exercising I think about how much I need to study and how I can't do both at the same time.
Motivation... where are you???
I'm over 200 again.
I hate that it is SO unbelievably easy for me to gain.
I don't want diet and exercise to be a lifelong battle. It sucks.
I'm sure I can make excuses as to why I have gained back TWENTY pounds...
1) Not making time to exercise
2) Not eating right
3) Stressing over school
4) Eating while I study
5) Being unhappy at work...
And I'm sure I could go on and on.
I have no motivation. I feel like getting pregnant is almost a hopeless cause. That I won't do well enough in my classes to get into nursing. A lot of pressure is on me and when I think about exercising I think about how much I need to study and how I can't do both at the same time.
Motivation... where are you???
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
MUST get out of this FUNK!
My funk is really bad. Not smell, lol!
I think I am working my way out of it:::
Step 1: Proper study time for a test. Even recorded my notes on my phone so I could listen to them while cleaning.
Step 2: Start back up on the treadmill. I did 60 mins Monday and 60 mins today. I may not get to do it again until Friday, but that is probably already more than I have done all year!
Step 3: DIET. I am in the 190s again. I vowed not to go back up there once I was in the 180s and I failed myself. And I'm at the point in my weight for 5 lbs will make a TREMENDOUS difference on how my jeans fit... right now I'm muffin' toppin' :o( I may not be able to start this until after we go grocery shopping for next week. But I think I am going to try the 17 Day Diet again but maybe not quite as extreme with the no carbs. I'm not regular enough to not have carbs/fiber.
Step 4: Regain my will power & self confidence. I think I am going to start finishing things that I have started or need to work on... Like the office/game room. And the crochet afghan I started when I was a teen and is in a box in the garage... almost done too!
I need to find someone or someones that are as dedicated as I am but with just as tight a schedule that we can keep each other motivated and on track. IDK.
Wish me luck!
I think I am working my way out of it:::
Step 1: Proper study time for a test. Even recorded my notes on my phone so I could listen to them while cleaning.
Step 2: Start back up on the treadmill. I did 60 mins Monday and 60 mins today. I may not get to do it again until Friday, but that is probably already more than I have done all year!
Step 3: DIET. I am in the 190s again. I vowed not to go back up there once I was in the 180s and I failed myself. And I'm at the point in my weight for 5 lbs will make a TREMENDOUS difference on how my jeans fit... right now I'm muffin' toppin' :o( I may not be able to start this until after we go grocery shopping for next week. But I think I am going to try the 17 Day Diet again but maybe not quite as extreme with the no carbs. I'm not regular enough to not have carbs/fiber.
Step 4: Regain my will power & self confidence. I think I am going to start finishing things that I have started or need to work on... Like the office/game room. And the crochet afghan I started when I was a teen and is in a box in the garage... almost done too!
I need to find someone or someones that are as dedicated as I am but with just as tight a schedule that we can keep each other motivated and on track. IDK.
Wish me luck!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Need to Get in Control...
My weight this morning is 192. Granted, I've been enjoying food lately but that is a 12 lb increase since a month ago. I really need to focus on watching what I eat and finding a way to exercise more often. I wish I had an extra hour every day to do so. I may have to drop Facebook (dundundunnnnnnn). I'm sure that would free up some time too... Or I would just find another way to waste time on the laptop.
I need a buddy as determined as I need to be to lose weight. I don't really have one here...
I need a buddy as determined as I need to be to lose weight. I don't really have one here...
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Another Photo Comparison
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| Jeff and Me - Approx 250 lbs; May 2009 |
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| Me - approx 180 lbs - and Jeff; March 2011 |
Photo Updates
Remember the first post on here?
Well, I realized I have put a more recent photo since that one...
These are some of the most recent photos of me. They are from Julie's wedding.
Well, I realized I have put a more recent photo since that one...
These are some of the most recent photos of me. They are from Julie's wedding.
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| Upper body shot |
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| Julie (Bride) and me at her wedding |
Frustrated
Do you ever hate who you can be but not enough to change it?
I'm not talking just physically, but mentally too.
I hate that I have no determination or will power.
I want to lose weight, but would rather be lazy than get on the treadmill. I know it won't fall off on its own (although that would be AWESOME!) and I know it will be a fight for the rest of my life.
I also know that I want to do really well in school, yet here I sit, procrastinating once again.
I want to keep a clean house but blame work and school and helping at Jeff's work as not having time to exercise or clean.
Let's be honest. Facebook. Computer period. And pure laziness are my downfalls.
I feel so hurried and busy that I don't even feel like I have time to exercise. Can I wake up earlier... yes... but who wants to do that??? I guess I should find the motivation to wake up earlier if it means losing weight. But I guess I just don't want it that bad enough. Then again, I go to try on new clothes and HATE how it fits...
How do you fix that?
I'm not talking just physically, but mentally too.
I hate that I have no determination or will power.
I want to lose weight, but would rather be lazy than get on the treadmill. I know it won't fall off on its own (although that would be AWESOME!) and I know it will be a fight for the rest of my life.
I also know that I want to do really well in school, yet here I sit, procrastinating once again.
I want to keep a clean house but blame work and school and helping at Jeff's work as not having time to exercise or clean.
Let's be honest. Facebook. Computer period. And pure laziness are my downfalls.
I feel so hurried and busy that I don't even feel like I have time to exercise. Can I wake up earlier... yes... but who wants to do that??? I guess I should find the motivation to wake up earlier if it means losing weight. But I guess I just don't want it that bad enough. Then again, I go to try on new clothes and HATE how it fits...
How do you fix that?
Sunday, April 10, 2011
I Need Help
I don't have the will power to do a strict diet by myself. Jeff needs a dory that gives him more energy to work his 18+ hour days.
I'm happy with my weight compared to what I WAS but know I want to be better. I just can't do it by myself. No matter how much I want it, I feel like I need a Jillian on my shoulder yelling at me!
I don't have any one really pushing me, and I'm not pushing myself.
Monday, April 4, 2011
ReDo
So, last week was not a good week on the diet. I cheated every day... Jeff... :)
SO. He promised that he would go Mon-Fri without cheating one time this week. He knows that if he cheats then I'll cheat.
SO. We are starting today at Day 6 on this 1st round of 17 day diet. Granted, that meant we ate REALLY bad this weekend so my weight is back up to 186.8. But I'm also on my period and have been eating crazier than I normally would.
Here goes!!
SO. He promised that he would go Mon-Fri without cheating one time this week. He knows that if he cheats then I'll cheat.
SO. We are starting today at Day 6 on this 1st round of 17 day diet. Granted, that meant we ate REALLY bad this weekend so my weight is back up to 186.8. But I'm also on my period and have been eating crazier than I normally would.
Here goes!!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Huh????
Scale today says I gained 3.8 pounds! How the hell did I do that in one day???
I followed my diet about 98%. And worked from 830a-930p.
I made myself eat salads and chicken. Even at subway! Oh how I wanted that meatball sub....
Grrrrrrrrrrr
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
In a blah
This week had been horribly hard sticking to the diet. I cheat every day... Usually with a spoonful (or two) of present butter... Yesterday was a cadbury egg too... Today was jellybeans (like 7) and peanut butter.
My weight isn't really dropping this week.
Either its because of the diet cheating, or not working out, or stress over the Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology tests I had yesterday and just now, or that I'm on day 9/10 of my Provera perception which means my period will start in a few days...
I feel like I'm in a slump again. Doesn't help that I'm .8 lbs away from breaking 180 FINALLY...
And I crave food constantly. Taco bueno, lasagna, ice cream, hamburgers, bread, etc.
I gotta get through this! Now that my tests are done I want to kick my workouts up a notch! Start training Star on a leash...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wedding Weekend
So, I didn't make my goal of 10-15 lb loss. BUT I did lose 8.5 lbs that last week!!!
Friday we were good until the rehearsal dinner... then I had ceasar salad, a roll, sweet tea, and a nice big piece of LASAGNA. I don't get lasagna much here because Jeff doesn't like it. SO YUM.
That night at Julie's we had.... apples, strawberries, and cheese. I KNOW. No fruit after 2pm was shot out of the window! However I did stay away from all alcohol.
Saturday for breakfast I had two bacon-egg-potato tacos from taco cabana and a Starbucks caramel machiato (which I wish I iced... but I had no clue).
For the reception lunch we had a strawberry, spinach, candied walnut salad, a roll, baked chicken with spinach and a rice&onion ball thingy. Then the cake was SOOOO good: white chocolate with raspberry filling for the bridal cake. And the grooms cake was chocolate with a reese's peanut butter filling. I liked the white cake best. YUM.
After the reception we went to my mom's house for a few hours and stopped and picked up chicken nuggets and sweet tea at McDonalds. And then there were oreos there. Needless to say my fingers bloated really fast from all the salt.
We headed out at 930pm and I started to go back on the diet a little bit by getting water. Did have a twix for a snack though.
Yesterday I was really good except for a mini cup of my FAVORITE vanilla-caramel coffee drink... And we saw icecream on tv so we went to coldstone.
I am not counting my weight for yesterday (184.something) because of the bloating, but from Friday morning to today I only gained 1.4 lbs!
Friday we were good until the rehearsal dinner... then I had ceasar salad, a roll, sweet tea, and a nice big piece of LASAGNA. I don't get lasagna much here because Jeff doesn't like it. SO YUM.
That night at Julie's we had.... apples, strawberries, and cheese. I KNOW. No fruit after 2pm was shot out of the window! However I did stay away from all alcohol.
Saturday for breakfast I had two bacon-egg-potato tacos from taco cabana and a Starbucks caramel machiato (which I wish I iced... but I had no clue).
For the reception lunch we had a strawberry, spinach, candied walnut salad, a roll, baked chicken with spinach and a rice&onion ball thingy. Then the cake was SOOOO good: white chocolate with raspberry filling for the bridal cake. And the grooms cake was chocolate with a reese's peanut butter filling. I liked the white cake best. YUM.
After the reception we went to my mom's house for a few hours and stopped and picked up chicken nuggets and sweet tea at McDonalds. And then there were oreos there. Needless to say my fingers bloated really fast from all the salt.
We headed out at 930pm and I started to go back on the diet a little bit by getting water. Did have a twix for a snack though.
Yesterday I was really good except for a mini cup of my FAVORITE vanilla-caramel coffee drink... And we saw icecream on tv so we went to coldstone.
I am not counting my weight for yesterday (184.something) because of the bloating, but from Friday morning to today I only gained 1.4 lbs!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
2 Days
Weight: 182.8
I've lost 5.8 lbs on the 17 Day Diet in 2 days!
I don't know how much I'll lose for tomorrow, but it is getting harder. I love carbs. And sweets. And one of myt houses made BROWNIES while I was there. How cruel!
I've lost 5.8 lbs on the 17 Day Diet in 2 days!
I don't know how much I'll lose for tomorrow, but it is getting harder. I love carbs. And sweets. And one of myt houses made BROWNIES while I was there. How cruel!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
3 Days & HOLY CRAP
Weight: 184.6.... I've lost 4 lbs since yesterday!!!
Maybe this 17 Day Diet will work afterall... especially if I keep seeing results like this!
Maybe this 17 Day Diet will work afterall... especially if I keep seeing results like this!
Monday, March 21, 2011
4 Days Til the Wedding & 1st Day of 17-Day-Diet
Weight: 188.6
I must've had a LOT of water weight though! I peed a bunch yesterday and even woke up this morning at 330 to pee and again when Jeff left at 5.
Obviously I'm not going to make my goal for Jewel's wedding. But I'm not mad as much as I should be because I already have my bridesmaids dress and it fits!
So excited for the wedding!
17 Day Diet is going... interesting. First thing you have to do is drink 8oz of hot water with half a lemon squeezed in. First thing in the morning. Jeff said it almost made him throw up but he said he had lukewarm water. Might see if its better for him with a Truvia packet... he also did 16oz. lol
I must've had a LOT of water weight though! I peed a bunch yesterday and even woke up this morning at 330 to pee and again when Jeff left at 5.
Obviously I'm not going to make my goal for Jewel's wedding. But I'm not mad as much as I should be because I already have my bridesmaids dress and it fits!
So excited for the wedding!
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| Me & Jewels at my wedding on 3-18-06 |
Sunday, March 20, 2011
17 Day Diet
Tomorrow Jeff and I are starting the 17 Day Diet.
My stepmom has lost about 30 lbs in 40 days on this diet.
I consists of 4 cycles of 17 days and each cycle the diet varies.
This first cycle is pretty much like the Atkins diet. Lean meats, no carbs. It gives very specific lists on what kind of meats, vegetables, fruits, condiments, drinks, etc. that you can eat.
I already know this first 17 days is going to be the hardest. I LOVE carbs and breads... and sweets...
I remember the last time I did the Atkins diet was back in high school and I lost 9 lbs in 4 days... then ate chinese food and never looked back, lol.
We went and bought food and made a meal schedule for the week (so we knew how much to buy). Spent a lot of money.
Hopefully it will get easier!
I will try to keep everyone updated on my progress. I think it is AWESOME that Jeff has actually agreed to do this with me! Its a sign of "unity", as he says.
I can't agree to update EVERY day... especially since school starts again tomorrow. But I will try to keep it updated.
17 Day Diet Website
My stepmom has lost about 30 lbs in 40 days on this diet.
I consists of 4 cycles of 17 days and each cycle the diet varies.
This first cycle is pretty much like the Atkins diet. Lean meats, no carbs. It gives very specific lists on what kind of meats, vegetables, fruits, condiments, drinks, etc. that you can eat.
I already know this first 17 days is going to be the hardest. I LOVE carbs and breads... and sweets...
I remember the last time I did the Atkins diet was back in high school and I lost 9 lbs in 4 days... then ate chinese food and never looked back, lol.
We went and bought food and made a meal schedule for the week (so we knew how much to buy). Spent a lot of money.
Hopefully it will get easier!
I will try to keep everyone updated on my progress. I think it is AWESOME that Jeff has actually agreed to do this with me! Its a sign of "unity", as he says.
I can't agree to update EVERY day... especially since school starts again tomorrow. But I will try to keep it updated.
17 Day Diet Website
7 Days (for Friday)
Weight: 185.6
Anniversary Day! I'm sure Saturday wouldn't be good (forgot to weigh in Saturday and today).
Anniversary Day! I'm sure Saturday wouldn't be good (forgot to weigh in Saturday and today).
Thursday, March 17, 2011
8 Days
Weight: 185.4
Dropped down a little... probably because I was busting my butt all day cleaning without much of a chance to eat anything.
Dropped down a little... probably because I was busting my butt all day cleaning without much of a chance to eat anything.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
9 Days
Weight: 187.6
I swear, I don't know what's going on with my body any more. I guess it would help if I had time to workout. But I don't even have time to keep the house near decent!
Between the dogs, work, school, helping jeff at the church, infertility, and just relaxing... I don't want to do anything!
I swear, I don't know what's going on with my body any more. I guess it would help if I had time to workout. But I don't even have time to keep the house near decent!
Between the dogs, work, school, helping jeff at the church, infertility, and just relaxing... I don't want to do anything!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Busy
I've been getting behind the daily update because we have had a crazy busy week or two.
Mid-terms. Alicia in the hospital. Work. Etc.
Mid-terms. Alicia in the hospital. Work. Etc.
14 Days
Weight: 183.8
Did ok.
Yesterday Jeff bought dinner (McD's!) which was fine with me because I was HUNGRY and hadn't eaten all day.
Did ok.
Yesterday Jeff bought dinner (McD's!) which was fine with me because I was HUNGRY and hadn't eaten all day.
15 Days (for Thursday)
Weight: 184.2
Spent a lot of time at the hospital.
Didn't have too much time to eat so didn't eat dinner til after class... and that was 2 corndogs!
Spent a lot of time at the hospital.
Didn't have too much time to eat so didn't eat dinner til after class... and that was 2 corndogs!
16 Days (for Wednesday)
Weight: 185.6
See what I mean by roller coaster??? Up then down then up then down.
Its like the Steel Eel at the SeaWorld San Antonio theme park.
Had a test Monday & Tuesday so no exercising.
See what I mean by roller coaster??? Up then down then up then down.
Its like the Steel Eel at the SeaWorld San Antonio theme park.
Had a test Monday & Tuesday so no exercising.
17 Days (for Tuesday)
Weight: 186.2
Went down a little bit.
Yesterday one of my houses gave me lunch, lol. A chicken and a beef tamale with celery and tomatoes on the side (humus optional... but not for me).
No workout yesterday either.
Went down a little bit.
Yesterday one of my houses gave me lunch, lol. A chicken and a beef tamale with celery and tomatoes on the side (humus optional... but not for me).
No workout yesterday either.
Monday, March 7, 2011
18 Days
Weight: 186.6
I expected to gain a little from the weekend.
I always do.
And I had made fresh banana bread for the FIRST time! YUMMMM....
I hope to lose some of the weight today in water weight that I usually carry over from the weekend.
I won't have any time to exercise until Wednesday because of midterms this week! YIKES!
And my dad and Joyce sent me a diet program that she has been using, 17 Day Diet, and she has had amazing results so I will probably sit down and read that book after my midterms are over!!!
I expected to gain a little from the weekend.
I always do.
And I had made fresh banana bread for the FIRST time! YUMMMM....
I hope to lose some of the weight today in water weight that I usually carry over from the weekend.
I won't have any time to exercise until Wednesday because of midterms this week! YIKES!
And my dad and Joyce sent me a diet program that she has been using, 17 Day Diet, and she has had amazing results so I will probably sit down and read that book after my midterms are over!!!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
19 Days
Weight: 184.6
I will not complain AT ALL.
Went to Outback last night to celebrate Mary's birthday. Ate the Aussie cheese fries... yum... but ordered the 500 calorie salmon and veggies. YUM!!!! So delicious!
Tomorrow won't be so great... just had a couple slices of homemade banana bread!
I will not complain AT ALL.
Went to Outback last night to celebrate Mary's birthday. Ate the Aussie cheese fries... yum... but ordered the 500 calorie salmon and veggies. YUM!!!! So delicious!
Tomorrow won't be so great... just had a couple slices of homemade banana bread!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
20 Days
Weight: 184.0!
I was actually able to lose the .4 lbs!
We went to a Chinese buffet yesterday...
And I avoided ice cream!!!
SUCCESS FOR ME!!!
I also only had THREE fried items: 1 crab ragoon, 1 egg roll, and 1 sugar donut thingy.
I was actually able to lose the .4 lbs!
We went to a Chinese buffet yesterday...
And I avoided ice cream!!!
SUCCESS FOR ME!!!
I also only had THREE fried items: 1 crab ragoon, 1 egg roll, and 1 sugar donut thingy.
21 Days (For Friday)
Weight: 184.4
I went up a tiny bit, but not bad since I usually go up a lot more on Thursday-Friday.
I went up a tiny bit, but not bad since I usually go up a lot more on Thursday-Friday.
22 Days (For Thursday)
Weight: 184.0!
Yay! I was able to drop down some more! It has been a crazy busy week!
Yay! I was able to drop down some more! It has been a crazy busy week!
23 Days (For Wednesday)
Weight: 185.8!
I'm getting it back down a little bit... I always prefer low 180's to high 180's!
I'm getting it back down a little bit... I always prefer low 180's to high 180's!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
24 Days
Weight: 186.8
I'm pretty sure it was just excess water weight from the weekend.
Now, off to clean houses!
I'm pretty sure it was just excess water weight from the weekend.
Now, off to clean houses!
Monday, February 28, 2011
25 Days
Weight: 188.4
I did gain a little over the weekend but I am hoping that it is water weight, as usual.
We shall find out!
I did gain a little over the weekend but I am hoping that it is water weight, as usual.
We shall find out!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
26 Days
Weight: 188.8
So... I did gain. Pretty sure it is just water weight though because I have been peeing like crazy.
I have a test to study for tonight for Anatomy. I HAVE to do better than before.
So... I did gain. Pretty sure it is just water weight though because I have been peeing like crazy.
I have a test to study for tonight for Anatomy. I HAVE to do better than before.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
27 Days
Weight: 186.8
I didn't gain from Friday!!!!
My goal today is to not gain for tomorrow!
The hubby and I are going to go walk Leo in about 15 minutes! Yay!
And I am going to make a recipe from my Hungry Girl cookbook: Crab stuffed mushrooms!!! And I bought a salad and some veggie sticks.
I didn't gain from Friday!!!!
My goal today is to not gain for tomorrow!
The hubby and I are going to go walk Leo in about 15 minutes! Yay!
And I am going to make a recipe from my Hungry Girl cookbook: Crab stuffed mushrooms!!! And I bought a salad and some veggie sticks.
28 Days (for Friday)
Weight: 186.8
For once, I actually did good on Thursday. Usually I eat a lot.
But because I had to go to the school and turn in some homework, I still got to go walking with Holly that afternoon.
Then I went and worked at the church for a while.... THERE I wasn't so good because the elementary teachers have candy... good candy... LoL
For once, I actually did good on Thursday. Usually I eat a lot.
But because I had to go to the school and turn in some homework, I still got to go walking with Holly that afternoon.
Then I went and worked at the church for a while.... THERE I wasn't so good because the elementary teachers have candy... good candy... LoL
29 Days (for Thursday)
Weight: 187.2
Went up a little but I had a test on Wednesday and was really nervous... and so I ate...
Couldn't workout and study at the same time so I sat and read and ate...
Need to learn not to do that!
Went up a little but I had a test on Wednesday and was really nervous... and so I ate...
Couldn't workout and study at the same time so I sat and read and ate...
Need to learn not to do that!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
30 Days
Morning weight: 186.4
So I lost 1.8 pounds from yesterday.
I can almost guarantee I've eaten more than my share to make up for it today, though...
Apparently I don't just eat when bored... But when stressed too.
Hopefully it will all work out for the better by tomorrow morning... If only food didn't look so good!!! And taste so good!!!
So I lost 1.8 pounds from yesterday.
I can almost guarantee I've eaten more than my share to make up for it today, though...
Apparently I don't just eat when bored... But when stressed too.
Hopefully it will all work out for the better by tomorrow morning... If only food didn't look so good!!! And taste so good!!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
44??
My calorie intake & diet tracker says that for today:
I have eaten 1327 calories
BUT
I have exercised -1283 calories.
So, I have 44 calories of my goal of 1330 daily. LoL
And Angel, we WILL NOT gain this weekend! And we will continue to lose for the rest of the week too!
I have eaten 1327 calories
BUT
I have exercised -1283 calories.
So, I have 44 calories of my goal of 1330 daily. LoL
And Angel, we WILL NOT gain this weekend! And we will continue to lose for the rest of the week too!
31 Days
Morning weight: 188.2.
Exactly where I started a week ago.
I would like to say lesson learned, but we shall see.
Exactly where I started a week ago.
I would like to say lesson learned, but we shall see.
Monday, February 21, 2011
32 Days
I am so beyond frustrated.
I'm not perfect, I know that. But after my HORRIBLE Thursday I was trying to be a lot more careful than usual. Yes, still had a weak spot here and there... but STILL.
My weight this morning (same as yesterday, I knew you were curious): 189.6.
WTF?!
Friday: Lunch - banana & small package of trail mix & a gatorade; After workout snack: 2 slices of watermelon & 2 bananas (YUMMY); Dinner - homemade chicken fried steak with instant mashed potatoes and brown gravy. NOT perfect, I know. But Holly and I had walked for 40 minutes ON TOP OF my cleaning houses for 6 hours. And I didn't go to bed til a LONG time after we ate dinner. And I drank a ton of water.
Saturday: Jeff bought breakfast pre-park (we went to the park later) and so I had an McGriddle. At the park we had hotdogs and sausages and chips and cookies. I had two sausages, couple cookies and some chips. Tried to be good because my body absorbs salt like there is no tomorrow. AND I played volleyball for an hour BEFORE we ate and, at least, an hour AFTER we ate... This included RUNNING after the ball because, needless to say, we aren't the best volleyball players! Came home, had a couple more cookies, and took a 3 hour nap. Woke up about 8 and we went and got Brusters ice cream. Stayed up really late again.
Sunday: Breakfast was a Whataburger taquito since we were headed to the tax office. And a chocolate shake. 4 hours later we had lunch with Marc & Irby and I had a club sandwich with fries. Dinner Jeff ordered Mr. Jims. Pizza for him, salad for me! I ate most of the salad but it had onions and I don't like raw onions. So I had 2 slices of pizza. The SMALLEST two slices of pizza. No actual exercise but I was running around the house trying to finish getting tax stuff together.
This is ridiculous. My body gains weight WAY too quickly! I'm so frustrated with it.
I'm not perfect, I know that. But after my HORRIBLE Thursday I was trying to be a lot more careful than usual. Yes, still had a weak spot here and there... but STILL.
My weight this morning (same as yesterday, I knew you were curious): 189.6.
WTF?!
Friday: Lunch - banana & small package of trail mix & a gatorade; After workout snack: 2 slices of watermelon & 2 bananas (YUMMY); Dinner - homemade chicken fried steak with instant mashed potatoes and brown gravy. NOT perfect, I know. But Holly and I had walked for 40 minutes ON TOP OF my cleaning houses for 6 hours. And I didn't go to bed til a LONG time after we ate dinner. And I drank a ton of water.
Saturday: Jeff bought breakfast pre-park (we went to the park later) and so I had an McGriddle. At the park we had hotdogs and sausages and chips and cookies. I had two sausages, couple cookies and some chips. Tried to be good because my body absorbs salt like there is no tomorrow. AND I played volleyball for an hour BEFORE we ate and, at least, an hour AFTER we ate... This included RUNNING after the ball because, needless to say, we aren't the best volleyball players! Came home, had a couple more cookies, and took a 3 hour nap. Woke up about 8 and we went and got Brusters ice cream. Stayed up really late again.
Sunday: Breakfast was a Whataburger taquito since we were headed to the tax office. And a chocolate shake. 4 hours later we had lunch with Marc & Irby and I had a club sandwich with fries. Dinner Jeff ordered Mr. Jims. Pizza for him, salad for me! I ate most of the salad but it had onions and I don't like raw onions. So I had 2 slices of pizza. The SMALLEST two slices of pizza. No actual exercise but I was running around the house trying to finish getting tax stuff together.
This is ridiculous. My body gains weight WAY too quickly! I'm so frustrated with it.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
34 Days
My weight this morning: 187.0.
I always go up on weekends. Even walked with Holly for 40 minutes. And had two slices of watermelon with banana.
And for diner I made chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Yum.
Hopefully tomorrow will be better because I played a lot of volleyball with the in-laws today with a lot of running after the ball...
Friday, February 18, 2011
35 Days
My weigh in this morning... 186.0
I did not do well last night...
I cleaned for 1 1/2 hours at my first job, 2 1/2 at my second, and than 5 at the church.
Had Taco Bell between 1st & 2nd (I promised that would be my only weakness because we don't eat before or at the church....).
The church gave us personal pan pizzas from pizza hut & breadsticks... Who can resist those?? NOT ME.
Even though I was sweating my butt OFF the whole time.
And then Jeff wanted a French Dip from Arby's (so good). But he wouldn't get one unless said I did... and I ate it. Who can resist those??? NOT ME.
Today I will be good. And we already decided that we CAN NOT be lazy on the weekends anymore.
I think I retained a lot of water. My fingers are kinda swollen...
I did not do well last night...
I cleaned for 1 1/2 hours at my first job, 2 1/2 at my second, and than 5 at the church.
Had Taco Bell between 1st & 2nd (I promised that would be my only weakness because we don't eat before or at the church....).
The church gave us personal pan pizzas from pizza hut & breadsticks... Who can resist those?? NOT ME.
Even though I was sweating my butt OFF the whole time.
And then Jeff wanted a French Dip from Arby's (so good). But he wouldn't get one unless said I did... and I ate it. Who can resist those??? NOT ME.
Today I will be good. And we already decided that we CAN NOT be lazy on the weekends anymore.
I think I retained a lot of water. My fingers are kinda swollen...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
36 Days
This morning I weighed in at....
184.2!!!
That brings a total loss, since Monday, to 4.2 lbs! I know it sounds like a lot but I can almost guarantee I will gain a lot back over the weekend. I'm going to REALLY try not to, but I usually do.
Today I have to clean 3 houses AND work at the church.
Trying to eat a bowl of cereal before I leave to meet Alicia for our walk this morning. Once we are done I have to go straight to my first job.
Have a good day and keep up the good work!
184.2!!!
That brings a total loss, since Monday, to 4.2 lbs! I know it sounds like a lot but I can almost guarantee I will gain a lot back over the weekend. I'm going to REALLY try not to, but I usually do.
Today I have to clean 3 houses AND work at the church.
Trying to eat a bowl of cereal before I leave to meet Alicia for our walk this morning. Once we are done I have to go straight to my first job.
Have a good day and keep up the good work!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
37 Days
We are now at 37 days until Jewel's wedding!
As of this morning I have lost.... 2.8 lbs!
Did 30 minutes of yoga last night with Holly before class.
This morning I walked for 40 minutes with Alicia.
And I have another exercise session this afternoon with Holly.
Right now I've gotta jump in the shower and go clean 2 houses... Exercise right there too!
As of this morning I have lost.... 2.8 lbs!
Did 30 minutes of yoga last night with Holly before class.
This morning I walked for 40 minutes with Alicia.
And I have another exercise session this afternoon with Holly.
Right now I've gotta jump in the shower and go clean 2 houses... Exercise right there too!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
38 Days
So, we have 38 days to Julie's wedding.
I decided to put more effort into losing my 10-15 pounds starting yesterday.
So. Yesterday was 188.4 lbs.
Today is 187.0!
1.4 lbs down, 8.5-13.5 left to go!
Didn't have time to workout yesterday except for some Wii Fit games.
And decided to sleep in this morning (yesterday was exhausting-not the workout, the day itself).
Should have time to workout this afternoon with Holly!
Angel, you better be keeping track! We gotta work together!
I decided to put more effort into losing my 10-15 pounds starting yesterday.
So. Yesterday was 188.4 lbs.
Today is 187.0!
1.4 lbs down, 8.5-13.5 left to go!
Didn't have time to workout yesterday except for some Wii Fit games.
And decided to sleep in this morning (yesterday was exhausting-not the workout, the day itself).
Should have time to workout this afternoon with Holly!
Angel, you better be keeping track! We gotta work together!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Jewel's Wedding
Yesterday I made a goal to lose 10-15 pounds by Jewel's wedding on March 26th. That gives me 45 days (it was 46 days yesterday).
Right now (and yesterday) I am sitting at 188.0 lbs.
Go figure once I decided my goal yesterday morning, all I wanted to do the rest of the day was EAT. LoL
I am going to get serious and determined. I want to look awesome and I am a very FAT 188. If I get brave enough I will post pictures to show later...
Right now (and yesterday) I am sitting at 188.0 lbs.
Go figure once I decided my goal yesterday morning, all I wanted to do the rest of the day was EAT. LoL
I am going to get serious and determined. I want to look awesome and I am a very FAT 188. If I get brave enough I will post pictures to show later...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Woot!
I RAN!!
Ok, ok, I'll settle for jogged :)
Jumped on the treadmill for a total of 1 hour!
BUT
I didn't run the whole hour...
I did:
5 min warm-up
5 mins at 4 mph
5 mins at 3.3 mph
5 mins at 4mph
5 mins at 3.3 mph
5 mins at 4 mph
10 mins at 3.3 mph (I missed the clock for the 5 minute mark)
5 mins at 4 mph
10 mins at 3.3 mph
then a 5 min cool-down
That totals 20 mins and a mile jogging!
YAY!!!
I know most people could WALK at 4 mph... I can't (legs are too short, lol) so it was a nice steady jog!
I'm so proud of myself!
Now I'm going to make homemade (white) bread (neighborhood walmart doesn't carry wheat... grr), take a shower, and see whether Jeff picks stuff up for chili or for chicken and dumplings!
Ok, ok, I'll settle for jogged :)
Jumped on the treadmill for a total of 1 hour!
BUT
I didn't run the whole hour...
I did:
5 min warm-up
5 mins at 4 mph
5 mins at 3.3 mph
5 mins at 4mph
5 mins at 3.3 mph
5 mins at 4 mph
10 mins at 3.3 mph (I missed the clock for the 5 minute mark)
5 mins at 4 mph
10 mins at 3.3 mph
then a 5 min cool-down
That totals 20 mins and a mile jogging!
YAY!!!
I know most people could WALK at 4 mph... I can't (legs are too short, lol) so it was a nice steady jog!
I'm so proud of myself!
Now I'm going to make homemade (white) bread (neighborhood walmart doesn't carry wheat... grr), take a shower, and see whether Jeff picks stuff up for chili or for chicken and dumplings!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
"Serious"?....
Yeah right, who am I kidding???
LoL, I have every potential of waking up at 630 and getting an hour workout in before taking an hour to get ready for work... But do I?
NO.
It is too damn cold to get out of bed that early! LoL.
I don't know how Husband does it... 415 does NOT sound fun. It sounds FrEeZiNg!
I want to try, I really do... but I'm lazy.
I can't even keep the house clean and I clean houses for a living! Ugh!
LoL, I have every potential of waking up at 630 and getting an hour workout in before taking an hour to get ready for work... But do I?
NO.
It is too damn cold to get out of bed that early! LoL.
I don't know how Husband does it... 415 does NOT sound fun. It sounds FrEeZiNg!
I want to try, I really do... but I'm lazy.
I can't even keep the house clean and I clean houses for a living! Ugh!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Gonna Get Serious
It is time for me to get a little more focused on my workouts. I have the treadmill back in the living room and I need to focus on using it as often as possible, in addition to the workouts that Holly and I do. I should've made a lot more progress this past year. This year will be different. I want a lot of changes, physically, this year. Hopefully 2011 will be the year that I can make everything happen!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
182.6
I went up to 185.8 over the weekend after maintaining 182.something all last week. Glad to say that by Tuesday I was back down to 182.something again! I really want to get back down into the 170s and then further into... oh... 140s? 130s? Somewhere where I look good and my stomach doesn't look like I've had kids even though I haven't had any. I've seen better looking 180s. Mainly on others. Most of my weight is "in my BELLY". Sorry, Austin Powers moment there... Holly and I are working out every day and weighing in on the Wii. Some days we have very trying exercise moments, lol. Others we try to just have fun and play on the Wii Fit Plus (kinda cool cuz they have yoga on there too and you can create your own routine... might try that one day!).
Monday, January 17, 2011
185.0
I got down to 182.4 last week. After this (LAZY) weekend I ended up at 185.0 this morning. And after a bowl of cereal, I had to fast until my 4 pm doctor's appointment so they could draw blood. Do you know how hard that is??? OMG I was sooo hungry that my stomach was growling!
Not sure how our workout sessions are going to be after school starts tomorrow. I have to be at TCC everyday (Mon-Thurs) for 7pm classes. Which means I'll have to leave home by 640 to allow enough time for traffic and parking. We should still be able to squeeze in a quick workout though!
Not sure how our workout sessions are going to be after school starts tomorrow. I have to be at TCC everyday (Mon-Thurs) for 7pm classes. Which means I'll have to leave home by 640 to allow enough time for traffic and parking. We should still be able to squeeze in a quick workout though!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
183.6
My lowest has been 178.4. I went up a bit when I went off the pills. But there were finals and holidays coming up and the treadmill was in the guest room. I would like to say that I won the compromise about keeping the treadmill in the dining room :). Hopefully I can get back into my routine once classes start.
Never Under-Estimate Cleaning
I have found out that you should NEVER under-estimate the workout house cleaning gives you! I lost 4 pounds in 3 days last week just from cleaning houses. I was so sore every night. Good workout, that's for sure!!! So, if you don't feel like exercising, give your house a good clean!!!
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