Well, this is the last post for the Get Fit 4 Christ program! I'm very happy with the outcome, although I only lost about 6 or 7 pounds. My daughter was home and took my measurements and I've lost a total of 4 inches off my waist! I'm really excited about that because that's been a real problem area for me. While I understand that you can't lose weight in spots - you have to lose all over - it's been very difficult for me to lose weight in my stomach area. That's where I gain it first and lose it last.
I was not able to go on the 5K walk, but I did make my Killer Core class on Saturday. My daughter went with me and she thought it was very challenging. She's very athletic, so if it was hard for her, it was pretty hard. I was sore after class (as usual), but I felt better by the next day. It seems like we always target different muscles, so something different hurts each time.
Saturday, we went to a baby shower and I ate a few things I shouldn't have, like pasta salad (with meat), tuna salad and a little soda. I only ate very small portions and just had a 1/2 glass of soda. Afterwards my daughter wanted fried chicken wings for dinner (college students), so we had that and some rice-a roni and I made me some brussel sprouts. The chicken smelled so good, but I ate my rice and brussel sprouts first so I wouldn't eat so much chicken. I ended up only eating two wings and I pulled the skin off (my daughter tried to eat the skin off my plate, but I wouldn't let her). On Sunday, I made a ham, sweet potatoes, greens and home made rolls. I only had 2 slices of ham, one helping of potatoes, no greens and two rolls. I did have a couple glasses of sweet tea. But it's OK, because Sunday is my free day.
If anyone is reading this, thanks for watching my progress. Writing about it really helps! I plan to continue eating right, exercising and getting more water and vitamins.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday 10/8/09 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal & sm coffee
Snack: None
Lunch: Longhorn salmon, grilled veggies, seasoned rice and sweet tea (1 glass)
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: Salad w/chicken and fat free sweet italian dressing
1 hour step/cardio class - boy, it was a lot harder that I imagined, but I made it!
45 minutes Abs class (right after)
I was very happy that I made it thru both classes back to back. I'm going to work with a trainer this week to get my arms and back into shape using the weight/resistance equipment.
Snack: None
Lunch: Longhorn salmon, grilled veggies, seasoned rice and sweet tea (1 glass)
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: Salad w/chicken and fat free sweet italian dressing
1 hour step/cardio class - boy, it was a lot harder that I imagined, but I made it!
45 minutes Abs class (right after)
I was very happy that I made it thru both classes back to back. I'm going to work with a trainer this week to get my arms and back into shape using the weight/resistance equipment.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday 10/7/09 Meals
Breakfast: Banana, grape juice, coffee, oatmeal
Snack: None
Lunch: Progresso Chicken and wild rice soup, pineapples tidbits, water
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner:Teriyaki salmon, mixed veggies, spinach, 2 wheat rolls, & sweet tea
My 45 min Rock Bottom Class was cancelled, so instead I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, 4 sets of 10 lat raises, 2 sets of 10 arm curls and the 1 hour Killer Core class (yea me)! I was starving when I got home, so luckily I had the salmon planned and it was thawed by the time I jumped out of the shower. It's great having meals you can throw together quickly. The ultimate fast food!
Snack: None
Lunch: Progresso Chicken and wild rice soup, pineapples tidbits, water
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner:Teriyaki salmon, mixed veggies, spinach, 2 wheat rolls, & sweet tea
My 45 min Rock Bottom Class was cancelled, so instead I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, 4 sets of 10 lat raises, 2 sets of 10 arm curls and the 1 hour Killer Core class (yea me)! I was starving when I got home, so luckily I had the salmon planned and it was thawed by the time I jumped out of the shower. It's great having meals you can throw together quickly. The ultimate fast food!
Tuesday 10/6/09 Meals
Breakfast: Banana, oatmeal, fruit yogurt
Snack: Slimfast
Lunch: Garlic shimp with pasta and vegetables
Snack: Trailmix
Dinner: Veggie thin crust pizza and water
Went to the Y for class and realized I was there at the wrong time! Instead of leaving and coming back, I decided to jump on the elliptical and went for 30 minutes! I burned 300 calories! The most I've ever done at one time is 15 minutes. I also did 4 sets of 10 lat pull downs and 20 arm curls.
Snack: Slimfast
Lunch: Garlic shimp with pasta and vegetables
Snack: Trailmix
Dinner: Veggie thin crust pizza and water
Went to the Y for class and realized I was there at the wrong time! Instead of leaving and coming back, I decided to jump on the elliptical and went for 30 minutes! I burned 300 calories! The most I've ever done at one time is 15 minutes. I also did 4 sets of 10 lat pull downs and 20 arm curls.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday 10/6/09 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal, fruit yogurt, coffee (with non-fat, no cholesterol milnot)
Snack: Slimfast
Lunch: Greenbeans, lean roast beef on 1 slice whole wheat, mandarin oranges
Snack: Trailmix
Dinner: Grilled mesquite chicken breast, brown rice, mixed veggies, canned corn, sweet tea
No workout today :(
Snack: Slimfast
Lunch: Greenbeans, lean roast beef on 1 slice whole wheat, mandarin oranges
Snack: Trailmix
Dinner: Grilled mesquite chicken breast, brown rice, mixed veggies, canned corn, sweet tea
No workout today :(
Last Week!
Well, it's the last week of the program. I'm not sure if I've accomplished my weight goals (my scale and Lyle's scale are completely different). I do know that I have an entirely different relationship with food. Before, I spent most of my morning deciding what I was going to eat for lunch and then the afternoon deciding what to do about dinner. Now that I bring my lunch - the decision is made and I don't have to think about it. My dinner options are limited to fish or chicken, so there's not a lot of work there either. I purchased about 6 bags of frozen vegetables this weekend, so usually if I can't decide what to eat, I just close my eyes and stick my hand in the freezer. Whatever I pull out is what I eat. I limit the amount of starches - mac & cheese, rice-a-roni, etc., so there's not a lot of work there either.
When I started this, I was very concerned that I would not be able to accomplish the diet portion of the program. I knew that as long as I had an appointment to work out, I would go. We originally (my sister and myself) were supposed to go to Lyle for personal training twice a week, but his schedule got full and we had to stop going. The other option was to go to bootcamp, but I didn't want to work out that late. Usually, this would be enough for me to throw my hands up and say "forget it, its just not for me to lose weight". Instead, I got my YMCA catalog and picked out 2classes that worked for me. I now go to three classes and I'm at the "Y" 5-6 days a week.
Since I've started the program, I've been able to follow the diet. I don't follow it to the letter, but I do have a the required proteins, veggies, fruits etc., per day. Somedays it seemed like too much food and I've actually cut back a little. I can say that other than work lunches, I've not eaten any fast food while I've been at work. That is unheard of for me! I normally eat out 4-5 times a week and at least 2-3 times on the weekend. There have been weeks, where I've eating out twice a day all week! Now, I can't imagine doing that. I keep grilled chicken and fish in the freezer along with canned soup (which I only use as a backup due to the sodium content), veggies and I'll buy "kits", like ckicken fijita that I can throw in the microwave quickly. Fast food gave me the ability to not have to think about what I wanted to eat. I know when I go to McDonalds it's nuggets, fries soda - every time. I was just lazy. It takes time to plan meals, shop and prepare food.
Now, with my current system - I can go from freezer to table in about 15 minutes, the food is good and I don't feel guilty. I'm not going to say I'll never eat fast food again, because I will. But it will be an exception and not a rule.
So, even if I don't reach the magical 10 pounds, I know that so far I've lost 3 inches from my waist, 2 inches from my hips and 1 inch from my chest. I've also gained control over my eating and lost the craving for fast food. For, me that makes me a CHAMP!
When I started this, I was very concerned that I would not be able to accomplish the diet portion of the program. I knew that as long as I had an appointment to work out, I would go. We originally (my sister and myself) were supposed to go to Lyle for personal training twice a week, but his schedule got full and we had to stop going. The other option was to go to bootcamp, but I didn't want to work out that late. Usually, this would be enough for me to throw my hands up and say "forget it, its just not for me to lose weight". Instead, I got my YMCA catalog and picked out 2classes that worked for me. I now go to three classes and I'm at the "Y" 5-6 days a week.
Since I've started the program, I've been able to follow the diet. I don't follow it to the letter, but I do have a the required proteins, veggies, fruits etc., per day. Somedays it seemed like too much food and I've actually cut back a little. I can say that other than work lunches, I've not eaten any fast food while I've been at work. That is unheard of for me! I normally eat out 4-5 times a week and at least 2-3 times on the weekend. There have been weeks, where I've eating out twice a day all week! Now, I can't imagine doing that. I keep grilled chicken and fish in the freezer along with canned soup (which I only use as a backup due to the sodium content), veggies and I'll buy "kits", like ckicken fijita that I can throw in the microwave quickly. Fast food gave me the ability to not have to think about what I wanted to eat. I know when I go to McDonalds it's nuggets, fries soda - every time. I was just lazy. It takes time to plan meals, shop and prepare food.
Now, with my current system - I can go from freezer to table in about 15 minutes, the food is good and I don't feel guilty. I'm not going to say I'll never eat fast food again, because I will. But it will be an exception and not a rule.
So, even if I don't reach the magical 10 pounds, I know that so far I've lost 3 inches from my waist, 2 inches from my hips and 1 inch from my chest. I've also gained control over my eating and lost the craving for fast food. For, me that makes me a CHAMP!
Weekend Update
This weekend went pretty well. I had my class on Friday evening and was on my own for dinner. On Saturday, I had my "Killer Core" class and I was pretty worried about how I would feel afterwards given what happened last week. I was pretty sore after the class, but by the next day I felt fine. I'm going to go back on Monday. Saturday afternoon I had a meeting with a nutritionist who showed us how to select foods based on sodium and cholesterol levels. I recently found out I have high cholesterol (224), so this was very important to me. After class we went out to dinner to Ponderosa, where I got some veggies from the food bar and a small sirloin steak. My sister was very good and got the grilled chicken which came with a baked potato and grilled vegetables. Next time, I'll get that too!
On Sunday, I got up early to do house work, went to the store and cleaned out my car. I fixed barbequed chicken wings, baked beans and mixed veggies for dinner. I normally would have two or three starches and no vegetables when I BBQ. This program has made a huge difference in the way I look at food.
On Sunday, I got up early to do house work, went to the store and cleaned out my car. I fixed barbequed chicken wings, baked beans and mixed veggies for dinner. I normally would have two or three starches and no vegetables when I BBQ. This program has made a huge difference in the way I look at food.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Thursday 10/1/09 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal & med coffee
Snack: Fruit yogurt
Lunch: Leftover salmon, seasoned rice and veggies
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: 1 grilled chicken fajita (diced chicken, red, green, yellow bell peppers, onions), 2 slices honey wheat bread, water.
10 minute warm up on walking track, 1 hour abs class
Snack: Fruit yogurt
Lunch: Leftover salmon, seasoned rice and veggies
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: 1 grilled chicken fajita (diced chicken, red, green, yellow bell peppers, onions), 2 slices honey wheat bread, water.
10 minute warm up on walking track, 1 hour abs class
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday 9/30/09 Meals
Breakfast: 2 turkey link sausages, 1 whole wheat waffle, small coffee
Snack: None (forgot)
Lunch: Lean ham on wheat with honey mustard, baked doritos, mandarin orange fruit cup, carrots (I had a very orange lunch)
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: Salmon, grilled veggies, seasoned rice, wheat bread and 1 glass of sweet tea
Workout: 5 min warmup on stair machine, 1 hour rock bottom class. Apparently our trainer was mad at someone and took it out on us. WOW what a workout!
So after my workout class, I get a call from my mother and she wants to go out for dinner. I suggest my favorite place Long Horn - where I know I can get the salmon and veggies. When my plate comes, I immediately cut my salmon and rice in half and put it in a to go box. I will have that for lunch tomorrow. My mother was very impressed with my willpower!! And, I only had one glass of tea.
Snack: None (forgot)
Lunch: Lean ham on wheat with honey mustard, baked doritos, mandarin orange fruit cup, carrots (I had a very orange lunch)
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: Salmon, grilled veggies, seasoned rice, wheat bread and 1 glass of sweet tea
Workout: 5 min warmup on stair machine, 1 hour rock bottom class. Apparently our trainer was mad at someone and took it out on us. WOW what a workout!
So after my workout class, I get a call from my mother and she wants to go out for dinner. I suggest my favorite place Long Horn - where I know I can get the salmon and veggies. When my plate comes, I immediately cut my salmon and rice in half and put it in a to go box. I will have that for lunch tomorrow. My mother was very impressed with my willpower!! And, I only had one glass of tea.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday 9/29/09 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal, fruit yogurt small coffee
Snack: None
Lunch: Progresso High Fiber Minestrone soup with "Hint of Salt" Ritz crackers, prunes and water
Snack: Trailmix (FiberOne cereal, almonds, raisins, craisins, dried pineapple
Dinner: Bronzed tilapia, canned corn, sauteed green beans an water
I had a late breakfast due to some blood tests I had scheduled first thing this morning.
I did 10 minutes on the elliptical, 4 sets of 10 reps on the pulldown lat machine, 2 sets of 10 reps on the bicep machine and a 1 hour abs class.
I made the mistake of not eating until after my class, which was about 9pm. I'll have to figure out how to eat before my late classes.
I've been having problems with my stomach and think it is due to the multi-vitamins. I'm going to skip those until I figure out what's wrong.
Snack: None
Lunch: Progresso High Fiber Minestrone soup with "Hint of Salt" Ritz crackers, prunes and water
Snack: Trailmix (FiberOne cereal, almonds, raisins, craisins, dried pineapple
Dinner: Bronzed tilapia, canned corn, sauteed green beans an water
I had a late breakfast due to some blood tests I had scheduled first thing this morning.
I did 10 minutes on the elliptical, 4 sets of 10 reps on the pulldown lat machine, 2 sets of 10 reps on the bicep machine and a 1 hour abs class.
I made the mistake of not eating until after my class, which was about 9pm. I'll have to figure out how to eat before my late classes.
I've been having problems with my stomach and think it is due to the multi-vitamins. I'm going to skip those until I figure out what's wrong.
Monday 9/28/09 - Meals
Breakfast: Slimfast & fruit yogurt
Snack: None
Lunch: Lean roast beef (2 oz) in half pita with lettuce, tomatoes & cucumber with fat free italian dressing, cup of pineapples & water
Snack: Raisins
Dinner: Grilled skinless chicken breast, broccoli & cauliflower, 1 wheat biscuit & water
Multivitamin, B-12, vinegar, flaxseed oil
Snack: None
Lunch: Lean roast beef (2 oz) in half pita with lettuce, tomatoes & cucumber with fat free italian dressing, cup of pineapples & water
Snack: Raisins
Dinner: Grilled skinless chicken breast, broccoli & cauliflower, 1 wheat biscuit & water
Multivitamin, B-12, vinegar, flaxseed oil
WOW - It's lonely here!
I'm feeling pretty lonely out here. No one comments anymore, I hope somebody's listening! Anyhoo, here goes:
This weekend was pretty good. My grandson spent the weekend with me which means we're having McDonalds at least once! On Friday, we did some running around and instead of picking up fast food, I explained to him that I'm eating healthier and we will fix something at home. Of course, he was disappointed, but I made italian seasoned grilled chicken, veggies and brown rice. He really liked it and actually had two helpings of rice!
We got up the next day and headed to the YMCA. He got dropped off in the daycare while I jumped on the eliptical for 15 minutes or so. I then did 4 sets of 10 reps on the lat pulldown and 2 sets of 10 on the bicept machine. I then thought it would be a good idea to set in on a new abs class called "Killer Core". I should have been worried when the first part of the title had Killer in it. The class was very hard, but I made it through. I paid for it on Sunday and Monday.
This weekend was pretty good. My grandson spent the weekend with me which means we're having McDonalds at least once! On Friday, we did some running around and instead of picking up fast food, I explained to him that I'm eating healthier and we will fix something at home. Of course, he was disappointed, but I made italian seasoned grilled chicken, veggies and brown rice. He really liked it and actually had two helpings of rice!
We got up the next day and headed to the YMCA. He got dropped off in the daycare while I jumped on the eliptical for 15 minutes or so. I then did 4 sets of 10 reps on the lat pulldown and 2 sets of 10 on the bicept machine. I then thought it would be a good idea to set in on a new abs class called "Killer Core". I should have been worried when the first part of the title had Killer in it. The class was very hard, but I made it through. I paid for it on Sunday and Monday.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday 9/24/09 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal & small coffee
Snack: Trailmix (FiberOne cereal, raisins, almonds)
Lunch: Progresso Minestrone soup & water
Snack: None
Dinner: Chili w/ beans & water
Multivitamin, B-12, Flaxseed oil, vinegar
1 hour Abs class - NOTE: If you're taking a one hour abs class (we must have done over 200 crunches), DON'T have chili before hand.
Snack: Trailmix (FiberOne cereal, raisins, almonds)
Lunch: Progresso Minestrone soup & water
Snack: None
Dinner: Chili w/ beans & water
Multivitamin, B-12, Flaxseed oil, vinegar
1 hour Abs class - NOTE: If you're taking a one hour abs class (we must have done over 200 crunches), DON'T have chili before hand.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday 9/23/09 Meals
Breakfast: 2 whole wheat waffles (plain), apple juice, fruit yogurt, small coffee
Snack: Trailmix of FiberOne cereal, raisins, almonds
Lunch: 1/2 Deli chicken on 12 grain bread with honey mustard, green beans, 1/2 peach
Snack: Slimfast, apple sauce
Dinner: Teriyaki salmon, mixed veggies canned corn
Multivitain, B-12, Flaxseed oil, vinegar
Snack: Trailmix of FiberOne cereal, raisins, almonds
Lunch: 1/2 Deli chicken on 12 grain bread with honey mustard, green beans, 1/2 peach
Snack: Slimfast, apple sauce
Dinner: Teriyaki salmon, mixed veggies canned corn
Multivitain, B-12, Flaxseed oil, vinegar
What a Discouraging Week!
This week started off bad and got worse! I wasn't feeling well on Monday so I didn't go to work. I called and made an appointment to weigh in and found out I had only lost 2 pounds. 2 pounds! How could that be? I've been eating better and getting more exercise than I have in years! I've given up soda and drink mostly water. I've cut waaaay back on the fast foods and eat a lot of veggies and whole grain. Ughhhhhh!
Ok tantrum over. If I'm going to make my goal of 10 pounds I have to look at what could be holding me back:
1. I'm eating well, but maybe too much of a good thing. I'm going to pay more attention to my portions. Today instead of eating a whole sandwich, I only ate half (and I still felt full).
2. I'm exercising 4-5 days a week, but I'm doing classes and not bootcamp. While the classes are not easy, maybe I'm not getting enough of the aerobic exercise I need. So, I plan to do the DVD that Lyle gave us 3 days a week in the mornings before work in addition to my classes at the Y in the evenings.
3. I'm still not eating breakfast before work. That's causing me to cram my meals into a smaller window of time. I'm going to try to have breakfast at 6, snack at 9, lunch at 12, 2nd snack at 3, dinner at 6 and last snack around 8 (if needed)since I ususally go to bed around 10. This should spread out my meals more evenly. Right now I eat breakfast around 8, snack around 10 and lunch at 12. That's too close.
4. I'm on target with my multi-vitamins and vinegar - so no problems there.
I just need to re-group and re-start. It's not too late! My goal is still within reach and my faith is renewed!
Ok tantrum over. If I'm going to make my goal of 10 pounds I have to look at what could be holding me back:
1. I'm eating well, but maybe too much of a good thing. I'm going to pay more attention to my portions. Today instead of eating a whole sandwich, I only ate half (and I still felt full).
2. I'm exercising 4-5 days a week, but I'm doing classes and not bootcamp. While the classes are not easy, maybe I'm not getting enough of the aerobic exercise I need. So, I plan to do the DVD that Lyle gave us 3 days a week in the mornings before work in addition to my classes at the Y in the evenings.
3. I'm still not eating breakfast before work. That's causing me to cram my meals into a smaller window of time. I'm going to try to have breakfast at 6, snack at 9, lunch at 12, 2nd snack at 3, dinner at 6 and last snack around 8 (if needed)since I ususally go to bed around 10. This should spread out my meals more evenly. Right now I eat breakfast around 8, snack around 10 and lunch at 12. That's too close.
4. I'm on target with my multi-vitamins and vinegar - so no problems there.
I just need to re-group and re-start. It's not too late! My goal is still within reach and my faith is renewed!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Weekend Update
Well, another weekend, another missed opportunity to take control. The weekend started off well enough, on Friday I had my breakfast and snacks as usual. I had a class at the YMCA after work, but when I came home, my husband was working on something in the yard, so I decided to pitch in - although I was worn out from working and working out! We didn't get finished until almost 9pm! By that time, I was starving and decided to "REWARD" myself with some McDonalds. As I've said in the past, when I let myself get hungry I make bad eating decisions. So off to Micky D's I went. The only positive thing was I did manage to get an iced tea instead of a soda. I have to stop looking at fast food as some type of reward instead of the punishment it actually is.
On Saturday I woke up late, and had a quick breakfast of yogurt and wheat waffles. I ended up running around shopping with my mother and sister. We planned to go to my favorite restaurant Long Horn, where I know I can get a meal of salmon and grilled veggies. Well, when we got there, the restaurant had closed down! So, we went to a buffet around the corner - Golden Corral. If you like down home southern-style foods it's a great place. If you're trying to watch what you eat, not so much. I ended up with a plate of pot roast, fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, soda and other stuff I can't remember. I know I didn't eat as much as I used to at a buffet, but I was uncomfortably full. Luckily, we had more shopping and walking to do. That meal ended up being my lunch and dinner for Saturday.
Sunday, I puttered around the house doing laundry and housework. I got my breakfast in, and decided on rotisserie chicken for dinner. I also picked up some sweet rolls and made come candied sweet potatoes. I bought a pumpkin pie, but haven't eating it yet. I think I'll take it to work for my coworkers!
On Saturday I woke up late, and had a quick breakfast of yogurt and wheat waffles. I ended up running around shopping with my mother and sister. We planned to go to my favorite restaurant Long Horn, where I know I can get a meal of salmon and grilled veggies. Well, when we got there, the restaurant had closed down! So, we went to a buffet around the corner - Golden Corral. If you like down home southern-style foods it's a great place. If you're trying to watch what you eat, not so much. I ended up with a plate of pot roast, fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, soda and other stuff I can't remember. I know I didn't eat as much as I used to at a buffet, but I was uncomfortably full. Luckily, we had more shopping and walking to do. That meal ended up being my lunch and dinner for Saturday.
Sunday, I puttered around the house doing laundry and housework. I got my breakfast in, and decided on rotisserie chicken for dinner. I also picked up some sweet rolls and made come candied sweet potatoes. I bought a pumpkin pie, but haven't eating it yet. I think I'll take it to work for my coworkers!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday 9/18/09 - Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal, apple juice, small coffee
Snack: None
Lunch: Deli chicken on wheat bread, green beans, fruit yogurt, apple sauce and water
Snack:None
Dinner: McDonalds (yuk)
I'm not feeling well today and I think it's because I jumped on the scale this morning and it said I was only down about 3 pounds. It fluctuates depending on when I weigh myself (which is why I normally only do it in the morning). That's really discouraging because I've been eating great and I worked out 4 days this week so far.
I know I'm very impatient, so I'm going to keep at it.
Snack: None
Lunch: Deli chicken on wheat bread, green beans, fruit yogurt, apple sauce and water
Snack:None
Dinner: McDonalds (yuk)
I'm not feeling well today and I think it's because I jumped on the scale this morning and it said I was only down about 3 pounds. It fluctuates depending on when I weigh myself (which is why I normally only do it in the morning). That's really discouraging because I've been eating great and I worked out 4 days this week so far.
I know I'm very impatient, so I'm going to keep at it.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday 9/17/09 Meals
Breakfast: 2 Eggo Whole Wheat Waffles, apple juice, small coffee
Snack: Fruit Yogurt
Lunch: Thai Stirfry with chicken and veggies (cabbage, onions, corn, green beans, mushrooms, carrots) w/ white rice & water
Snack: Slimfast & pineapples
Dinner: Burger King Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/lettuce & tomato (no mayo), canned corn and water
Multi-vitamin, B-12, Flaxseed Oil & Vinegar
Today was great! I wasn't prepared to go to lunch at a Thai food place, since I don't like Thai food. But some coworkers REALLY wanted me to go and so I went. I usually have a plan when I go out at lunch, so I don't get sidetracked, but I wasn't sure what I would order. I ended up going with the stir fry chicken and vegetables with steamed rice. It was pretty good and I didn't feel like I had made a bad decision. We were there almost an hour and I drank about 24 oz of water!
I've been so busy this week that I decided to eat out for dinner - fast food. So, I chose someplace I knew I could get my old standby - yup the grilled chicken sandwich. I wasn't happy with their choice of sides, so I just got the sandwich and fixed some corn at home and added a large glass of water. Yea me!
I had my abs class today and I was worried because my stomach is pretty sore from Tuesday's class. I should have been worried, because she showed us no mercy! I feel good that I finished the class. I've been doing so well this week, I'm really looking forward to next week!
Snack: Fruit Yogurt
Lunch: Thai Stirfry with chicken and veggies (cabbage, onions, corn, green beans, mushrooms, carrots) w/ white rice & water
Snack: Slimfast & pineapples
Dinner: Burger King Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/lettuce & tomato (no mayo), canned corn and water
Multi-vitamin, B-12, Flaxseed Oil & Vinegar
Today was great! I wasn't prepared to go to lunch at a Thai food place, since I don't like Thai food. But some coworkers REALLY wanted me to go and so I went. I usually have a plan when I go out at lunch, so I don't get sidetracked, but I wasn't sure what I would order. I ended up going with the stir fry chicken and vegetables with steamed rice. It was pretty good and I didn't feel like I had made a bad decision. We were there almost an hour and I drank about 24 oz of water!
I've been so busy this week that I decided to eat out for dinner - fast food. So, I chose someplace I knew I could get my old standby - yup the grilled chicken sandwich. I wasn't happy with their choice of sides, so I just got the sandwich and fixed some corn at home and added a large glass of water. Yea me!
I had my abs class today and I was worried because my stomach is pretty sore from Tuesday's class. I should have been worried, because she showed us no mercy! I feel good that I finished the class. I've been doing so well this week, I'm really looking forward to next week!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday 9/16/09 Meals
Breakfast: 2 Eggo Whole Wheat Waffles (no syrup), Apple juice, small coffee
Snack: None
Lunch: 1/2 can Campbells Select Harvest Potato & Garlic Soup, fruit yogurt, mandarin oranges & Water
Snack: Slimfast & apple
Dinner: Teriyaki salmon, brown rice, mixed veggies and sweet tea
Multivitamin, B-12, flaxseed oil & vinegar
I did not like today's soup. Creamy soups are not good unless you get the regular full-fat version. I'll stick with my vegetable and minestrone soups!
Today was the first day of my lower body workout class at the YMCA called 'Rock Bottoms'. I thought it would just be a bunch of lunges, but it turned out to be very interesting and hard work. I was soaking wet within the first 5 minutes!
I realized I haven't been logging my multivitamins and vinegar all week. I've been taking them, I just forgot to put them on the blog. I'll do better!
Snack: None
Lunch: 1/2 can Campbells Select Harvest Potato & Garlic Soup, fruit yogurt, mandarin oranges & Water
Snack: Slimfast & apple
Dinner: Teriyaki salmon, brown rice, mixed veggies and sweet tea
Multivitamin, B-12, flaxseed oil & vinegar
I did not like today's soup. Creamy soups are not good unless you get the regular full-fat version. I'll stick with my vegetable and minestrone soups!
Today was the first day of my lower body workout class at the YMCA called 'Rock Bottoms'. I thought it would just be a bunch of lunges, but it turned out to be very interesting and hard work. I was soaking wet within the first 5 minutes!
I realized I haven't been logging my multivitamins and vinegar all week. I've been taking them, I just forgot to put them on the blog. I'll do better!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday 9/15/09 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal, apple juice, 1/2 small coffee
Snack: trail mix (raisins, craisins, pecans & almonds)
Lunch: 1/2 grilled chicken breasts w/lettuce in a whole wheat half pita, carrots, 4 meatballs, 24 oz water
Snack: Fruit yogurt
Dinner: 2 oz salmon, Slim Fast & water
Today was our dept lunch. It was potluck, so everyone brought something in. I made meatballs in BBQ sauce. When I got there, most of the food was fatty - chili cheese dip, pizzas, M&Ms, and pinwheels. I decided this morning that I would take my lunch as usual. I was able to participate in the luncheon, but I brought my own lunch. Some people made fun of me, and others admired my willpower. It wasn't too hard, I just thought about how far I've come and I didn't want to spoil it. Tomorrow is another dept luncheon at my favorite Chinese buffet. I've decided to skip the lunch at the buffet. I don't know if I would be able to hold out when I see so much of my favorite foods. Sometimes, you have to know your limitations!
Today was my first Abs class at the YMCA. It was a lot more intense than I thought, but fun.
Snack: trail mix (raisins, craisins, pecans & almonds)
Lunch: 1/2 grilled chicken breasts w/lettuce in a whole wheat half pita, carrots, 4 meatballs, 24 oz water
Snack: Fruit yogurt
Dinner: 2 oz salmon, Slim Fast & water
Today was our dept lunch. It was potluck, so everyone brought something in. I made meatballs in BBQ sauce. When I got there, most of the food was fatty - chili cheese dip, pizzas, M&Ms, and pinwheels. I decided this morning that I would take my lunch as usual. I was able to participate in the luncheon, but I brought my own lunch. Some people made fun of me, and others admired my willpower. It wasn't too hard, I just thought about how far I've come and I didn't want to spoil it. Tomorrow is another dept luncheon at my favorite Chinese buffet. I've decided to skip the lunch at the buffet. I don't know if I would be able to hold out when I see so much of my favorite foods. Sometimes, you have to know your limitations!
Today was my first Abs class at the YMCA. It was a lot more intense than I thought, but fun.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday 9/14/2009 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal, 2 turkey link sausages, & coffee
Snack: None
Lunch: Lean roast beef on whole wheat, green beans, pineapple cup & water
Snack: Fruit Yogurt
Dinner: Boneless, skinless, grilled chicken breast; corn on cob, mixed veggies (carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, squash, green beans, kidney beans and red peppers)
So, today my old supervisor stops by after lunch to bring me a McDonald's apple pie. This is one of my favorite desserts! I haven't had any McDonald's for almost two weeks (other than coffee). Whenever I would go, I would grab him a pie (they were 2 for a $1) or some fries. When he went to drop it on my desk, I told him 'No thank you'! He couldn't believe it and tried 3 more times to leave the pie with me. I told him thanks, but there will be no more pie for me, and I suggested he give it to another employee. It would have been easier to take the pie (and probably eat it) and not risk hurt feelings (especially since he's a superior). I'll stop by later and explain why I couldn't take it. Now that I think about it, I may have been a little more forceful than I thought!
Note: I did stop by and talk to my old manager. I explained the program and what I was doing. He was very supportive and offered to bring me some edemame! Yea!
Snack: None
Lunch: Lean roast beef on whole wheat, green beans, pineapple cup & water
Snack: Fruit Yogurt
Dinner: Boneless, skinless, grilled chicken breast; corn on cob, mixed veggies (carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, squash, green beans, kidney beans and red peppers)
So, today my old supervisor stops by after lunch to bring me a McDonald's apple pie. This is one of my favorite desserts! I haven't had any McDonald's for almost two weeks (other than coffee). Whenever I would go, I would grab him a pie (they were 2 for a $1) or some fries. When he went to drop it on my desk, I told him 'No thank you'! He couldn't believe it and tried 3 more times to leave the pie with me. I told him thanks, but there will be no more pie for me, and I suggested he give it to another employee. It would have been easier to take the pie (and probably eat it) and not risk hurt feelings (especially since he's a superior). I'll stop by later and explain why I couldn't take it. Now that I think about it, I may have been a little more forceful than I thought!
Note: I did stop by and talk to my old manager. I explained the program and what I was doing. He was very supportive and offered to bring me some edemame! Yea!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Weekend Update
Is the weekend gone already? My weekend started out busy and ended pretty quietly. I always have trouble maintaining my eating plans on the weekends and this one was no different. Friday, I got thrown for a loop when I realized I had a lunch meeting. I don't do well if I don't plan ahead. Well, I did great! We went to the Smokehouse (next to Annie Gunn's) and they have great food. I looked at the menu and all I saw were high fat sandwiches and salads. Sooo, I kept looking until I found what I was looking for - a grilled chicken sandwich! I got the grilled chicken w/honey mustard, baked Lays and Water. Usually when I go there, I get the prime rib sandwich. So I probably saved myself about 1,000 calories!
On Saturday, my daughter had her family weekend at Mizzou. I got up early and made a trip to the YMCA to get in a little workout just in case I overate. I made sure I had breakfast, but wasn't sure about dinner. We ended up going to a little pub, where I had- again - a grilled chicken sandwich! I did get some waffle fries, but they went very good and I didn't eat many (my husband ate most of them). On the down side, I did have 3 of his hot wings and a soda : ( I will say, we walked at least 3-4 miles around campus and it was hot. I did breakdown and buy myself a cool Mizzou hat (I can't believe I spend $20 on a hat)!
Sunday is my do nothing day and I didn't let myself down. I slept late, but I did get in breakfast. I snacked on sunflower seeds and fruit (no lunch) until dinner - which was Long John Silvers. I had the baked tilapia meal with veggies (green beans, carrots and zuccini) and corn on the cob. I also had a side of popcorn shrimp. And I had a giant sweet tea.
All-in-all I had a pretty good week. I guess the moral for this week is when in doubt, get a grilled chicken sandwich! Most fast food and sitdown places have on now - so it's a good standby. I'm mad at myself for the soda lapse - I was doing so good! But, I can't beat myself up, just keep going. I'm happy I haven't forgotten to take my vitamins or vinegar since we've started and I usually forget on the weekends.
Next week will be very interesting because I start two classes at the YMCA in addition to the book camp classes! Hopefully, this will kick up my weight loss a notch!
On Saturday, my daughter had her family weekend at Mizzou. I got up early and made a trip to the YMCA to get in a little workout just in case I overate. I made sure I had breakfast, but wasn't sure about dinner. We ended up going to a little pub, where I had- again - a grilled chicken sandwich! I did get some waffle fries, but they went very good and I didn't eat many (my husband ate most of them). On the down side, I did have 3 of his hot wings and a soda : ( I will say, we walked at least 3-4 miles around campus and it was hot. I did breakdown and buy myself a cool Mizzou hat (I can't believe I spend $20 on a hat)!
Sunday is my do nothing day and I didn't let myself down. I slept late, but I did get in breakfast. I snacked on sunflower seeds and fruit (no lunch) until dinner - which was Long John Silvers. I had the baked tilapia meal with veggies (green beans, carrots and zuccini) and corn on the cob. I also had a side of popcorn shrimp. And I had a giant sweet tea.
All-in-all I had a pretty good week. I guess the moral for this week is when in doubt, get a grilled chicken sandwich! Most fast food and sitdown places have on now - so it's a good standby. I'm mad at myself for the soda lapse - I was doing so good! But, I can't beat myself up, just keep going. I'm happy I haven't forgotten to take my vitamins or vinegar since we've started and I usually forget on the weekends.
Next week will be very interesting because I start two classes at the YMCA in addition to the book camp classes! Hopefully, this will kick up my weight loss a notch!
Sunday 9/13/09 Meals
Breakfast: Grapenuts cereal w/milk & water
Snack: Fruit & sunflower seeds
Lunch: Nothing
Snack: Sunflower seeds
Dinner: Long John Silvers - Grilled tilipia meal with seasoned rice, popcorn shrimp, veggies, corn on the cob and Sweek tea.
Multi-vitamins & vinegar
Snack: Fruit & sunflower seeds
Lunch: Nothing
Snack: Sunflower seeds
Dinner: Long John Silvers - Grilled tilipia meal with seasoned rice, popcorn shrimp, veggies, corn on the cob and Sweek tea.
Multi-vitamins & vinegar
Saturday 9/12/09 Meals
Breakfast: 3 egg white omlet w/ spinach and mozzarella & small coffee
Snack: Nothing
Lunch: Nothing
Dinner: Grilled chicken sandwich, waffle fries, 3 hotwings (drummettes), Dr. Pepper
Snack: Sunflower seeds, bottled water
Multi-vitamins & vinegar
Snack: Nothing
Lunch: Nothing
Dinner: Grilled chicken sandwich, waffle fries, 3 hotwings (drummettes), Dr. Pepper
Snack: Sunflower seeds, bottled water
Multi-vitamins & vinegar
Friday 9/11/2009 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal & small coffee
Snack: Fruit Yoguart
Lunch: Grilled chicken w/ honey mustart, Baked Lays & water
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: Nothing - I was still pretty full from lunch.
Multi-vitamins & vinegar
Snack: Fruit Yoguart
Lunch: Grilled chicken w/ honey mustart, Baked Lays & water
Snack: Slimfast
Dinner: Nothing - I was still pretty full from lunch.
Multi-vitamins & vinegar
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday 9/10/2009 Meals
Well, today was going to be a challenging day. I knew I had meetings all day and a business lunch. I packed my lunchbox with my morning and afternoon snacks and also breakfast. I got up late and wasn't able to eat at home, although I did get my multi-vitamins and vinegar. I ate breakfast in my early meeting which ran almost up until lunch so I didn't get my morning snack.
Then came lunch. We went to my favorite Japanese restaurant where I normally get sushi (and they had the nerve to have an all-you-can-eat sushi special - Satan get behind me)! Everyone ordered sodas and tea, I stuck to my water. It's one of those places where they cook the food in front of you - so you get to see and smell everyone else's food! I ordered shrimp and chicken with veggies. It was so good! I also had fried rice (I love their fried rice), but it's not like the "ghetto rice" I normally get. After lunch, I was pretty full because I haven't been eating that much food at one time - now that I think back, I should have gotten a to-go box and put half the rice and chicken in there and eaten the rest. Tip for next time.
After work, I got home in time to change and go to boot camp. My sister and I decided to do the plus-size boot camp instead of the personal training - I think we made a mistake! In my mind, this should be a little easier than the regular boot camp or personal training -WRONG. I was so tired when I got home, I couldn't fix dinner. I actually had a fleeting thought of picking up some fast food, but I told my husband we were having soup for dinner. I bought cans of soup for those days when I didn't want to cook or just didn't want anything heavy. I couldn't eat the whole can, so I'll have the other half tomorrow! I am so happy with myself that I'm able to make good food choices and haven't fallen back into my old habits. I know it's only been a week, but it's been a great week. This weekend will be challenging because I'm going to Mizzou for a football game. I'll have to have my plans A & B ready!
Oh and I STILL have not had any soda. Yay me!
Breakfast: Oatmeal, grape juice & coffee
Lunch: Grilled shrimp & chicken with veggies, fried rice, and water
Snack: Slim-Fast
Dinner: Progresso High-Fiber Chicken Tuscany soup, Ritz "Hint of Salt" crackers and water
Muti-vitamins and vinegar
Note: Progresso has a new line of high fiber soups and they don't have a lot of preservatives. This flavor had broth, chicken, great northern beans, onions, tomatoes, celery, carrots, zucchini and spinach. A good source of fiber and veggies! Still a lot of sodium though :( I tried to make up for it with the low salt Ritz crackers.
Then came lunch. We went to my favorite Japanese restaurant where I normally get sushi (and they had the nerve to have an all-you-can-eat sushi special - Satan get behind me)! Everyone ordered sodas and tea, I stuck to my water. It's one of those places where they cook the food in front of you - so you get to see and smell everyone else's food! I ordered shrimp and chicken with veggies. It was so good! I also had fried rice (I love their fried rice), but it's not like the "ghetto rice" I normally get. After lunch, I was pretty full because I haven't been eating that much food at one time - now that I think back, I should have gotten a to-go box and put half the rice and chicken in there and eaten the rest. Tip for next time.
After work, I got home in time to change and go to boot camp. My sister and I decided to do the plus-size boot camp instead of the personal training - I think we made a mistake! In my mind, this should be a little easier than the regular boot camp or personal training -WRONG. I was so tired when I got home, I couldn't fix dinner. I actually had a fleeting thought of picking up some fast food, but I told my husband we were having soup for dinner. I bought cans of soup for those days when I didn't want to cook or just didn't want anything heavy. I couldn't eat the whole can, so I'll have the other half tomorrow! I am so happy with myself that I'm able to make good food choices and haven't fallen back into my old habits. I know it's only been a week, but it's been a great week. This weekend will be challenging because I'm going to Mizzou for a football game. I'll have to have my plans A & B ready!
Oh and I STILL have not had any soda. Yay me!
Breakfast: Oatmeal, grape juice & coffee
Lunch: Grilled shrimp & chicken with veggies, fried rice, and water
Snack: Slim-Fast
Dinner: Progresso High-Fiber Chicken Tuscany soup, Ritz "Hint of Salt" crackers and water
Muti-vitamins and vinegar
Note: Progresso has a new line of high fiber soups and they don't have a lot of preservatives. This flavor had broth, chicken, great northern beans, onions, tomatoes, celery, carrots, zucchini and spinach. A good source of fiber and veggies! Still a lot of sodium though :( I tried to make up for it with the low salt Ritz crackers.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday 9/9/09 Meals
Breakfast: Fiber One ceral with milk & Small coffee
Snack: Fruit Yoguart
Lunch: Baked Teriayki Salmon, Salad with Fat Free Italian dressing, Orange & Water
Dinner: Roast beef with mushrooms and mixed vegetables
Snack: Strawberry jell-o
Multivitamin & Vinegar
Getting in the groove of putting my meals together. I have a business lunch tomorrow, so hopefully I can stick to my plans.
Snack: Fruit Yoguart
Lunch: Baked Teriayki Salmon, Salad with Fat Free Italian dressing, Orange & Water
Dinner: Roast beef with mushrooms and mixed vegetables
Snack: Strawberry jell-o
Multivitamin & Vinegar
Getting in the groove of putting my meals together. I have a business lunch tomorrow, so hopefully I can stick to my plans.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Tuesday 9/8/09 Meals
Breakfast: Oatmeal & coffee
Snack: Fruit yoguart & carrots
Lunch: Lean roast beef, green beans, pineapples and water
Snack: Almonds & an apple
Dinner: Grilled boneless chicken breast, leftover baked beans, 1 ear sweet corn, 1 glass decaf sweet tea.
Multivitamin & vinegar
Worked out today and felt pretty good. I see that when I plan ahead, my eating works out much better. I put today's lunch together last night after dinner and all I had to do was grab and go! I need to work on getting up earlier to have breakfast at home instead of waiting until I get to work.
Snack: Fruit yoguart & carrots
Lunch: Lean roast beef, green beans, pineapples and water
Snack: Almonds & an apple
Dinner: Grilled boneless chicken breast, leftover baked beans, 1 ear sweet corn, 1 glass decaf sweet tea.
Multivitamin & vinegar
Worked out today and felt pretty good. I see that when I plan ahead, my eating works out much better. I put today's lunch together last night after dinner and all I had to do was grab and go! I need to work on getting up earlier to have breakfast at home instead of waiting until I get to work.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Monday 9/7/09 Meals
So today was the big holiday. I didn't have any plans so I didn't have any food temptations. I ate OK during the day, but got off at dinner. I didn't go overboard, but I ate more than I should have and felt very uncomfortable afterwards.
Breakfast: Fiber One cereal with Milk, Grape juice, Water
Snack: Fruit yoguart
Lunch: Albacore tuna (packed in water) in a whole wheat pita with lettuce, Water
Dinner: 3 bbq chicken wings, 2 ears of sweet corn (no salt, no butter), baked beans, 2-3 glasses of sweet tea (decaf).
No evening snack as I was still pretty full. Looking over this, I didn't have a lot of food, but too much tea!
I'm feeling pretty good so far. I weighed myself today and it looks like I've already lost 2-3 pounds! That's very encouraging! I'm looking forward to working out next week.
Breakfast: Fiber One cereal with Milk, Grape juice, Water
Snack: Fruit yoguart
Lunch: Albacore tuna (packed in water) in a whole wheat pita with lettuce, Water
Dinner: 3 bbq chicken wings, 2 ears of sweet corn (no salt, no butter), baked beans, 2-3 glasses of sweet tea (decaf).
No evening snack as I was still pretty full. Looking over this, I didn't have a lot of food, but too much tea!
I'm feeling pretty good so far. I weighed myself today and it looks like I've already lost 2-3 pounds! That's very encouraging! I'm looking forward to working out next week.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sunday 9/6/09 Meals
Today was the start of the holiday feasting. I made sure I had breakfast and lunch before going to a family bbq.
Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled (with evaporated milk), frozen fruit meadley (strawberried, black berries, blueberries), Med coffee, water
Lunch: 2.5 oz Lean roast beef; mixed vegetables
Dinner: 1 bbq chicken wing, 2 bbq ribs; 1 spoon baked mostaccoli, 1/2 spoon potato salad, 1 wheat roll; bowl of watermelon and strawberries, 16 oz bottle of water
Snack: 1 small slice of birthday cake
I was very happy that I was able to have 1 plate of food and the helpings were small. I did have a small piece of birthday cake, but I turned down the ice cream and had fresh fruit instead. I drank an entire bottle of water with my meal and turned down the soda. My family was very impressed, because I always have at least one soda. I'm happy to say I have not had any soda this entire week and have only had two glasses of sweet tea!
Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled (with evaporated milk), frozen fruit meadley (strawberried, black berries, blueberries), Med coffee, water
Lunch: 2.5 oz Lean roast beef; mixed vegetables
Dinner: 1 bbq chicken wing, 2 bbq ribs; 1 spoon baked mostaccoli, 1/2 spoon potato salad, 1 wheat roll; bowl of watermelon and strawberries, 16 oz bottle of water
Snack: 1 small slice of birthday cake
I was very happy that I was able to have 1 plate of food and the helpings were small. I did have a small piece of birthday cake, but I turned down the ice cream and had fresh fruit instead. I drank an entire bottle of water with my meal and turned down the soda. My family was very impressed, because I always have at least one soda. I'm happy to say I have not had any soda this entire week and have only had two glasses of sweet tea!
Saturday 9/5/09 Meals
Weekends are hard for me because of my schedule changing and sleeping later. I actually got up pretty early and hit the gym. I did 22 minutes on the elliptical machine (I put it on fat-burning mode). I burned 226 calories! I then did a few of the other machines. I then went home and had breakfast.
Breakfast: 2 egg white omlette, toast with 1 pat of butter, Med coffee, water
Lunch: Grilled chicken sandwich, side salad with lite Italian dressing, water
Dinner: Chicken with rice and beans soup, water
Multi-vitamins, vinegar
I wasn't able to fit in my snacks, but since I ended up having dinner pretty late, I was really happy with myself that I drove past McDonalds and came home and fixed a bowl of soup. I'm going to put together a snack pack with packs of tuna and salmon and some fruit cups to keep in my car for those times when I get caught away from home.
I'm still having trouble letting go of the coffee although I've switched to small and medium sizes. Hopefully, by next week I can cut down to just coffee on the weekends.
Breakfast: 2 egg white omlette, toast with 1 pat of butter, Med coffee, water
Lunch: Grilled chicken sandwich, side salad with lite Italian dressing, water
Dinner: Chicken with rice and beans soup, water
Multi-vitamins, vinegar
I wasn't able to fit in my snacks, but since I ended up having dinner pretty late, I was really happy with myself that I drove past McDonalds and came home and fixed a bowl of soup. I'm going to put together a snack pack with packs of tuna and salmon and some fruit cups to keep in my car for those times when I get caught away from home.
I'm still having trouble letting go of the coffee although I've switched to small and medium sizes. Hopefully, by next week I can cut down to just coffee on the weekends.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday 9/4/2009 Meals
Today was our fasting day and I did very well. I had grape juice at breakfast along with my multivitamins and vinegar. I started at 8pm on Thursday so I only had to go until 2pm on Friday. By then lunch was over and I was at work, so I just held on until 4pm. I felt great and didn't want to have anything heavy, so I grabbed a box of cereal.
Breakfast: Grape juice
Lunch: Apple juice
Snack: Small bowl of Raisin Bran (no milk)
Dinner: 2 slices veggie pizza and water
Breakfast: Grape juice
Lunch: Apple juice
Snack: Small bowl of Raisin Bran (no milk)
Dinner: 2 slices veggie pizza and water
Thursday, September 3, 2009
A picture and an epiphany
So, I decided to put up a picture on my blog and I started going thru my pc to find a picture. I had to go back over a year before I found a photo of myself! I'm normally the one taking the pictures and I hate to get my picture taken. After I found a few, I didn't like any of them because I think they make me look fat (it's actually my fat that makes me look fat). Then I realized I hate to get my picture taken because I'm never happy with the results. How sad that I have plenty of family gatherings with absolutely no pictures of me in them. That is so unfair for my children to look back and not see any family moment or happy times with their mother.
That is why I have to get fit 4 christ!
That is why I have to get fit 4 christ!
Fast food is the devil
Ok, so eating didn't go as planned today. I was supposed to have a business lunch and had already decided what to eat - grilled shrimp, veggies, brown rice. Lunch got cancelled. So, I decided to go out and get juice for tomorrow's fast and pick up a few items on the eating plan. Unfortunately, when I get hungry I make REALLY bad eating decisions and that's how I ended up at Chick-Fil-A. The plan was to grab a grilled chicken sandwich and side salad. (On a side note Chick-Fil-A is one of the best fast food places. Most of their entrees are under 450 calories). Of course when I got there the chicken strips and fries were calling my name - and I answered. I told myself "Well, Lyle wants us to eat like we normally do, and anyway I'm going to fast tomorrow, plus the eating plan starts next week and I won't be able to eat here anymore....." , you get the picture.
So the moral of this story is that I have to have a Plan A and a Plan B when Plan A goes out the window. Plan A is the eating plan Lyle gave us. Plan B will be to keep a couple cans of soup, some tuna and a Lean Cuisine at work, in case I have to switch gears.
I'm feeling pretty good about the program. I haven't had a soda all week - which is very unusual for me. I have had a couple of sweet teas, but I've stuck mostly to water. My goal for next week is to cut way back on my morning coffee. I normally get a large and I've switched to medium. Next week, it will be only small and eventually maybe I can give it up.
So the moral of this story is that I have to have a Plan A and a Plan B when Plan A goes out the window. Plan A is the eating plan Lyle gave us. Plan B will be to keep a couple cans of soup, some tuna and a Lean Cuisine at work, in case I have to switch gears.
I'm feeling pretty good about the program. I haven't had a soda all week - which is very unusual for me. I have had a couple of sweet teas, but I've stuck mostly to water. My goal for next week is to cut way back on my morning coffee. I normally get a large and I've switched to medium. Next week, it will be only small and eventually maybe I can give it up.
Thursday 9/3/2009 Meals
Breakfast: Med Coffee & Yoguart
Lunch: Chick-Fil-A Chicken Strips, Fries and Lg Sweet Tea
Dinner: Grilled Salmon, Broccoli Normandy and Pomegranate Lemonade
Snack : None
Multivitamin, flaxseed oil and Omega3 fish oil
Water - minimal
Lunch: Chick-Fil-A Chicken Strips, Fries and Lg Sweet Tea
Dinner: Grilled Salmon, Broccoli Normandy and Pomegranate Lemonade
Snack : None
Multivitamin, flaxseed oil and Omega3 fish oil
Water - minimal
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wednesday 9/2/09 Meals
Breakfast: Med Coffee & Fruit Yoguart
Lunch: Garlic Shrimp & Pasta with Veggies & Water
Snack: Sunflower seeds
Dinner: 1 Baked pork chop, canned corn and mac & cheese
Evening: Cup of decaf green tea sweetened with honey
Multi-vitamin & flaxseed oil
Water
Lunch: Garlic Shrimp & Pasta with Veggies & Water
Snack: Sunflower seeds
Dinner: 1 Baked pork chop, canned corn and mac & cheese
Evening: Cup of decaf green tea sweetened with honey
Multi-vitamin & flaxseed oil
Water
It's Day 2 and I'm Already Behind
Ok, so I ate like crap, didn't do my bible reading, but I did make it to my workout. I felt pretty good during the workout, not that ready-to-pass-out feeling I ususally have the first day of boot camp. I was pretty exhausted by the time I got home though - I guess it caught up with me.
I pulled out something to eat, which happened to be a bag of honey bbq wings. I cooked the entire bag and luckily my husband was there to eat most of them. I ended up only eating 3 and eating a whole bag of brussel sprouts (which I love). Later I went back and got an ice cream bar. For some reason, someone gave my husband 3 cases of ice cream bars! Grrrrr! I didn't even want it, I just remembere they were there. Luckily, I didn't think it tasted very good, so I probably won't go back for more.
Hopefully, tomorrow will be better!
I pulled out something to eat, which happened to be a bag of honey bbq wings. I cooked the entire bag and luckily my husband was there to eat most of them. I ended up only eating 3 and eating a whole bag of brussel sprouts (which I love). Later I went back and got an ice cream bar. For some reason, someone gave my husband 3 cases of ice cream bars! Grrrrr! I didn't even want it, I just remembere they were there. Luckily, I didn't think it tasted very good, so I probably won't go back for more.
Hopefully, tomorrow will be better!
Tuesday 9/1/09 Meals
Breakfast: Med Coffee & Instant Oatmeal
Lunch: Shimp Fried Rice & Water
Dinner: 3 Honey BBQ Wing Drumettes, Brussel Sprouts & Sweet Tea
Snack: Sunflower Seeds
Evening: Vanilla Crunch Ice Cream Bar
Multi-vitamin and flaxseed oil
Water
Lunch: Shimp Fried Rice & Water
Dinner: 3 Honey BBQ Wing Drumettes, Brussel Sprouts & Sweet Tea
Snack: Sunflower Seeds
Evening: Vanilla Crunch Ice Cream Bar
Multi-vitamin and flaxseed oil
Water
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday 8/31/09 Meals
Breakfast: Lg Coffee (with lots of sugar) & Fruit Yoguart
Lunch: Can of soup & water
Snack: Sunflower seeds & raisins
Dinner: Half order of special fried rice, egg roll & water
Multi-vitamin and flaxseed oil
Drunk lots of water
Lunch: Can of soup & water
Snack: Sunflower seeds & raisins
Dinner: Half order of special fried rice, egg roll & water
Multi-vitamin and flaxseed oil
Drunk lots of water
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