Today I did a fun workout I saw on the biggest loser and it was really good. It also flew by. I have a hard time working out sometimes, I'm great and enjoy it when I'm doing it but have a hard time finding the motivation to get started. This workout is perfect because I can watch tv while I do it and that helps curb my laziness.
So, here's what I did, I took two decks of playing cards one red and one blue. I assigned an exercise to each suit like this:
Red Deck
Diamonds: shoulder presses
Clubs: side bends
Spades: lunges
Hearts: rows
Blue Deck
Diamonds: bicep curls
Clubs: tricep dips
Spades: squats
Hearts: calf raises
Then, I shuffled both decks together and put them face down. Turned the card over and the number on the card is the number of reps you do. Face cards are ten and the ace is eleven. The best part is when it's done you've done 95 reps of each exercise!! Awesome!
Okay, here are my stats:
Protein powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
Cheerios Calories: 100 Protein: 3
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Egg whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Sandwich slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
Edamame Calories: 110 Protein: 9
Garlic chicken steamfresh Calories: 410 Protein: 18
Chicken breast Calories: 74 Protein: 14
Totals
Calories: 1030
Protein: 76
Water: 120 oz
Exercise: 30 min biggest loser cardio
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Weigh in Day
So last week my weight was 172 and I had only lost one pound.
Well, this week I weigh 170! I lost two pounds this week and am on track with my goal!
I'm really happy this week and feel like it's because I ate more this week. (Don't you love that! Eat more and lose weight) I also think I was focused this week and very positive about everything I was doing. I also indulged less on my free day because I think a whole day might be too much :) I tend to let myself go too crazy if I can. All of this helped me this week big time! I even ate out a few times. Not too shabby. I'm also not sore anymore and feel the workouts giving me more energy. A great week overall! These are the weeks I need to remember when I have hard weeks.
Well, here are my stats from yesterday. I ate a lot yesterday because I work from 6am to 2pm on Tuesdays then I go back to work that same night for a grave shift at 10pm. Even if I get a good nap in I'm awake for 20 hours at least on those days so might calorie count is going to be up. On Tuesdays I just make sure that I'm eating every three or four hours and don't deprive myself especially if I'm hungry. I did buy some raspberries the other day and made such and awesome whole wheat peanut butter and fresh raspberry sandwich. I loved it so much I ate another one on the grave shift. I try not to eat the last three hours of my shift just like I do before bed and based on this week's number, I think it's a good plan.
Cheerios Calories: 100 Protein: 3
Protein powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
Peanut Butter Calories: 420 Protein:14
Whole Wheat Bread Calories: 440 Protein:20
Jimmy John's #12 Unwich, no cheese Calories: 228 Protein: 21
5 turkey slices Calories: 115 Protein: 10
Cucmber Calories: 45 Protein: 0
Yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
Sandwich slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
3 egg whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Totals
Calories: 1744
Protein: 110
Water: 122 oz
Exercise: 30 cardio interval Turbo Jam
Well, this week I weigh 170! I lost two pounds this week and am on track with my goal!
I'm really happy this week and feel like it's because I ate more this week. (Don't you love that! Eat more and lose weight) I also think I was focused this week and very positive about everything I was doing. I also indulged less on my free day because I think a whole day might be too much :) I tend to let myself go too crazy if I can. All of this helped me this week big time! I even ate out a few times. Not too shabby. I'm also not sore anymore and feel the workouts giving me more energy. A great week overall! These are the weeks I need to remember when I have hard weeks.
Well, here are my stats from yesterday. I ate a lot yesterday because I work from 6am to 2pm on Tuesdays then I go back to work that same night for a grave shift at 10pm. Even if I get a good nap in I'm awake for 20 hours at least on those days so might calorie count is going to be up. On Tuesdays I just make sure that I'm eating every three or four hours and don't deprive myself especially if I'm hungry. I did buy some raspberries the other day and made such and awesome whole wheat peanut butter and fresh raspberry sandwich. I loved it so much I ate another one on the grave shift. I try not to eat the last three hours of my shift just like I do before bed and based on this week's number, I think it's a good plan.
Cheerios Calories: 100 Protein: 3
Protein powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
Peanut Butter Calories: 420 Protein:14
Whole Wheat Bread Calories: 440 Protein:20
Jimmy John's #12 Unwich, no cheese Calories: 228 Protein: 21
5 turkey slices Calories: 115 Protein: 10
Cucmber Calories: 45 Protein: 0
Yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
Sandwich slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
3 egg whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Totals
Calories: 1744
Protein: 110
Water: 122 oz
Exercise: 30 cardio interval Turbo Jam
Monday, January 14, 2013
Friday
Okay, so here is my story of Friday night. I've been having the problem of not eating enough calories even though I'm eating every three hours and am not hungry. So I got to Friday night having eaten only 1000 calories. This doesn't include my exercise calories and I wanted to eat more. The only options at Off the Cuff are candy bars. I looked at each one intensively and found that my best option was a Hershey bar with almonds because it had the least sugar and the most protein. At this point I was still not sure what my best option was, I mean, do I eat the candy to get to a healthy calorie level or should I forego all treats?
I ate the candy bar.
I chose this because I'm pretty positive that my problem last week was not eating enough so I said this week everyday I will get to 1200 calories. (Yesterday that was not a problem at all, yay free days!) on Saturday I asked my dear friend who is also a personal trainer and here's what he said. Given the situation that I was in, I made a good choice. BUT, here is why: its not good to be under 1000 calories a day no matter what, I still had a two hour improv show to do (if I were going to be soon, then no go) and I chose the least of all evils and looked closer than just calories. He did say that my absolute best option of all is planning better ahead of time.
Good things to know. I'm feeling really good about this week and I hope the scale does too!!
I ate the candy bar.
I chose this because I'm pretty positive that my problem last week was not eating enough so I said this week everyday I will get to 1200 calories. (Yesterday that was not a problem at all, yay free days!) on Saturday I asked my dear friend who is also a personal trainer and here's what he said. Given the situation that I was in, I made a good choice. BUT, here is why: its not good to be under 1000 calories a day no matter what, I still had a two hour improv show to do (if I were going to be soon, then no go) and I chose the least of all evils and looked closer than just calories. He did say that my absolute best option of all is planning better ahead of time.
Good things to know. I'm feeling really good about this week and I hope the scale does too!!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
So very busy
I know I promised a full post today but I'll tell you what, today got away from me. The funny part is, I didn't even really do that much. Apparently I need to be more organized with my time and probably my life. Oh well, one resolution at a time.
Today was my free day so tomorrow I'll post my stats from yesterday. I did well today though not going too crazy. I sure hope my work this week shows up on the scale.
See you tomorrow!!
Today was my free day so tomorrow I'll post my stats from yesterday. I did well today though not going too crazy. I sure hope my work this week shows up on the scale.
See you tomorrow!!
Saturday, January 12, 2013
One of those days!
So today was a crazy day of errands and I'm just now getting a chance to post my entry, so this will just be my stats and tomorrow's entry will be full of great tips and stories.
Today's stats
Cheerios Calories: 125 Protein: 3
Protein Powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
3 Egg Whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Sandwich Slim Caloreis: 100 Protein: 2
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Jimmy John's #12 no mayo no cheese Calories: 432 Protein: 28
7 Turkey slices Calories: 161 Protein: 14
Yogurt Calories: 90 Protein: 12
Hershey will almonds Calories: 210 Protein: 4
Totals
Calories: 1274
Protein: 91
Water: 144 oz
Excersise: 30 min strength
Tomorrow I'll write all about my small problem that I got some great advice on from a great friend of mine who's a personal trainer.
Go niners!!
Today's stats
Cheerios Calories: 125 Protein: 3
Protein Powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
3 Egg Whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Sandwich Slim Caloreis: 100 Protein: 2
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Jimmy John's #12 no mayo no cheese Calories: 432 Protein: 28
7 Turkey slices Calories: 161 Protein: 14
Yogurt Calories: 90 Protein: 12
Hershey will almonds Calories: 210 Protein: 4
Totals
Calories: 1274
Protein: 91
Water: 144 oz
Excersise: 30 min strength
Tomorrow I'll write all about my small problem that I got some great advice on from a great friend of mine who's a personal trainer.
Go niners!!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Be Prepared
Yesterday was a really great day. I went out to eat and felt good because I was able to prepare ahead of time because you can find the calorie count to almost anything now online. It's just good to know what to expect and be as ready as possible when you get to the restaurant.
I'm also starting to feel the affects of all my work in my body. I have more energy, and feel great.
I really feel preparation is the key. I'm always trying to think ahead so temptation isn't as big of an issue.
Here are my stats from yesterday
English muffin Calories: 120 Protein: 4
2 eggs Calories: 148 Protein: 12
1 slice provolone cheese Calories: 100 Protein: 7
Pad Thai Calories: 430 Protein: 20
Cottage cheese Calories: 120 Protein: 22
6 Turkey slices Calories: 138 Protein: 12
Cheerios Calories: 150 Protein: 4
Protein powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
Totals
Calories: 1266
Protein: 93
Water: 146 oz
60 mins on treadmill
Thank you guys I love the comments and support so much!!
I'm also starting to feel the affects of all my work in my body. I have more energy, and feel great.
I really feel preparation is the key. I'm always trying to think ahead so temptation isn't as big of an issue.
Here are my stats from yesterday
English muffin Calories: 120 Protein: 4
2 eggs Calories: 148 Protein: 12
1 slice provolone cheese Calories: 100 Protein: 7
Pad Thai Calories: 430 Protein: 20
Cottage cheese Calories: 120 Protein: 22
6 Turkey slices Calories: 138 Protein: 12
Cheerios Calories: 150 Protein: 4
Protein powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
Totals
Calories: 1266
Protein: 93
Water: 146 oz
60 mins on treadmill
Thank you guys I love the comments and support so much!!
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Support is key
Today I'm overwhelmed by all the love a support I've gotten from everyone about my blog! I can't tell you how much that keeps me motivated and makes me feel strong.
I'm feeling really good today and think my soreness might even be going away. I'm trying to eat more and have a good week.
Here are my stats for yesterday.
Cheerios Calories: 150 Protein: 4
Protein powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
3 egg whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Sandwich slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
Grilled chicken Calories: 110 Protein: 22
Cucumber Calorie: 45 Protein: 0
Wheat Bread Calories: 110 Protein: 5
Steamfresh veggies Calories: 120 Protein: 4
Chocolate chip cookie Calories: 186 Protein: 1
Totals
Calories: 1057
Protein: 78
Water: 144 oz
30 min strength
Onward and upward! Feeling good about this week!
I'm feeling really good today and think my soreness might even be going away. I'm trying to eat more and have a good week.
Here are my stats for yesterday.
Cheerios Calories: 150 Protein: 4
Protein powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
3 egg whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Sandwich slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
Grilled chicken Calories: 110 Protein: 22
Cucumber Calorie: 45 Protein: 0
Wheat Bread Calories: 110 Protein: 5
Steamfresh veggies Calories: 120 Protein: 4
Chocolate chip cookie Calories: 186 Protein: 1
Totals
Calories: 1057
Protein: 78
Water: 144 oz
30 min strength
Onward and upward! Feeling good about this week!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Weigh in Day
Alright, today was my first weigh in day and I lost 1 pound. My current weight is 172.
I have to be honest, I'm really bummed out. I wanted much better results after all the counting I'm doing and this is not what I'd hoped for. I keep telling myself that a pound is a pound and my goal was only 1.5 pounds a week which isn't far off from what I lost.
I don't know why, I do know that my body in the past has really great weeks followed by not so great weeks, so maybe this is a not so great week. I'm super sore and know that progress is being made, maybe I'm just retaining water or my body isn't sure about what's happening and how to deal with it. Typically, people have a great first week of weight loss followed by a second week slump. Leave it to my body to want to shake things up and defy the pattern.
Maybe I'm a rebel deep down.
Maybe I splurged too much on my free day.
The point is, I don't know.
I do know that I'm not going to worry about it unless I have another slow week this week, then I'll look deeper into what I might need to change.
It could be that I'm not eating enough (as strange as that sounds) but if you think of your metabolism like a fire and food like wood, you'll get a better burn if you are constantly feeding the wood in the fire. If you feed it too much or too little wood, your fire will die. I might need to eat a little more through out the day to see better results. I'm not sure but I'm determined to keep going.
Weight loss is weight loss and you have to start somewhere and it always starts with one pound. Here's to a better second week!
My stats for the day:
3 egg whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Sandwich Slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Chicken Breast Calories: 165 Protein: 33
Quinoa Calories: 160 Protein: 6
Steamed Broccoli Calories: 44 Protein: 4
Tortilla Chips Calories: 210 Protein: 3
Salsa Calories: 30 Protein: 0
Air popped popcorn Calories:180 Protein: 0
Totals:
Calories: 983
Protein: 64
Water: 120 oz
Exercises: 45 min crunch dance workout
As you can see, I didn't eat enough. The problem with food so high in protein is that you're fuller longer so I think I'm going to take the approach that I'm going to eat every 3 or 4 hours instead of waiting until I'm hungry. I'm going to try that this week and see what happens!
Thank you for reading my blog, all my goals are in the first two posts if you're wondering what the point of all this is, I might start a recap on each post or maybe once a week, we'll see! See you tomorrow!
I have to be honest, I'm really bummed out. I wanted much better results after all the counting I'm doing and this is not what I'd hoped for. I keep telling myself that a pound is a pound and my goal was only 1.5 pounds a week which isn't far off from what I lost.
I don't know why, I do know that my body in the past has really great weeks followed by not so great weeks, so maybe this is a not so great week. I'm super sore and know that progress is being made, maybe I'm just retaining water or my body isn't sure about what's happening and how to deal with it. Typically, people have a great first week of weight loss followed by a second week slump. Leave it to my body to want to shake things up and defy the pattern.
Maybe I'm a rebel deep down.
Maybe I splurged too much on my free day.
The point is, I don't know.
I do know that I'm not going to worry about it unless I have another slow week this week, then I'll look deeper into what I might need to change.
It could be that I'm not eating enough (as strange as that sounds) but if you think of your metabolism like a fire and food like wood, you'll get a better burn if you are constantly feeding the wood in the fire. If you feed it too much or too little wood, your fire will die. I might need to eat a little more through out the day to see better results. I'm not sure but I'm determined to keep going.
Weight loss is weight loss and you have to start somewhere and it always starts with one pound. Here's to a better second week!
My stats for the day:
3 egg whites Calories: 51 Protein: 12
Sandwich Slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Chicken Breast Calories: 165 Protein: 33
Quinoa Calories: 160 Protein: 6
Steamed Broccoli Calories: 44 Protein: 4
Tortilla Chips Calories: 210 Protein: 3
Salsa Calories: 30 Protein: 0
Air popped popcorn Calories:180 Protein: 0
Totals:
Calories: 983
Protein: 64
Water: 120 oz
Exercises: 45 min crunch dance workout
As you can see, I didn't eat enough. The problem with food so high in protein is that you're fuller longer so I think I'm going to take the approach that I'm going to eat every 3 or 4 hours instead of waiting until I'm hungry. I'm going to try that this week and see what happens!
Thank you for reading my blog, all my goals are in the first two posts if you're wondering what the point of all this is, I might start a recap on each post or maybe once a week, we'll see! See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tomorrow's the day....
So, tomorrow is my first weigh in day and I'm very nervous about it.
I hope this is all working and I'd like to see the numbers to prove it.
I had a tough day yesterday because I seem to get too nervous in the morning that I'm going to run out of calories so I'm really conservative in the morning. By the time the night rolls around I have tons of calories to spare. Last night I ended up eating a bowl of frosted mini wheats because I'd only eaten 900 calories and I know that's not healthy. I'm not sure if eating a bunch of mini wheats before bed is healthy either, so I'm going to find out.
I'm still really sore from all my workouts, so even if the number is my friend tomorrow I know I'm making progress. I guess we'll see. I did realize that I forgot to mention that I exercised yesterday, I did thirty minutes of interval training and it went really well.
Here are my stats for yesterday:
Rice chex with skim milk Calories: 140 Protein:2
Protein Powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
6 turkey slices Calories: 138 Protein: 12
5 cups of air popped popcorn Calories: 150 Protein: 0
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
2 turkey slices Calories: 46 Protein: 4
2 egg whites Calories: 34 Protein: 8
Sandwich Slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
frosted mini wheats Calories: 275 Protein: 6
Progresso Soup Calories: 140 Protein: 10
Chicken Breast Calories: 110 Protein: 22
Totals
Calories: 1318
Protein: 94
Water: 144 oz
Exercises: 1 hour walk & 30 min biggest loser level 1 power sculpt
A couple of quick tips, if you have a sweet tooth like I do I love to add chocolate whey protein powder to my cereal. You feel like you're eating cereal with chocolate milk and you add tons of protein! Also, the light progresso soups are really tasty and low on calories, I add more chicken to mine for a really awesome dinner! Thank you again and see you tomorrow!
I hope this is all working and I'd like to see the numbers to prove it.
I had a tough day yesterday because I seem to get too nervous in the morning that I'm going to run out of calories so I'm really conservative in the morning. By the time the night rolls around I have tons of calories to spare. Last night I ended up eating a bowl of frosted mini wheats because I'd only eaten 900 calories and I know that's not healthy. I'm not sure if eating a bunch of mini wheats before bed is healthy either, so I'm going to find out.
I'm still really sore from all my workouts, so even if the number is my friend tomorrow I know I'm making progress. I guess we'll see. I did realize that I forgot to mention that I exercised yesterday, I did thirty minutes of interval training and it went really well.
Here are my stats for yesterday:
Rice chex with skim milk Calories: 140 Protein:2
Protein Powder Calories: 60 Protein: 12
6 turkey slices Calories: 138 Protein: 12
5 cups of air popped popcorn Calories: 150 Protein: 0
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
2 turkey slices Calories: 46 Protein: 4
2 egg whites Calories: 34 Protein: 8
Sandwich Slim Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
frosted mini wheats Calories: 275 Protein: 6
Progresso Soup Calories: 140 Protein: 10
Chicken Breast Calories: 110 Protein: 22
Totals
Calories: 1318
Protein: 94
Water: 144 oz
Exercises: 1 hour walk & 30 min biggest loser level 1 power sculpt
A couple of quick tips, if you have a sweet tooth like I do I love to add chocolate whey protein powder to my cereal. You feel like you're eating cereal with chocolate milk and you add tons of protein! Also, the light progresso soups are really tasty and low on calories, I add more chicken to mine for a really awesome dinner! Thank you again and see you tomorrow!
Monday, January 7, 2013
It's about progress not perfection.
I don't have any stats today because yesturday was my free day and I'm proud to say that I did not go too crazy. I had a lot of fun that included Reisens, Tortilla chips, pizza and cookie brownies but I didn't go crazy.
I titled this entry one of my favorite quotes about health. It's about progress not perfection. I'll title my blog this quote after everyone of my free days because my free day is about the fact that I'm not perfect. I am making progress but I'm not perfect and I'll drive myself mad if I only think about all the ways I'm not perfect instead of all the ways I've progressed.
Last night I asked TJ what he loved about my body because it's good for me to see myself through his eyes. He said he loves it all and then I asked him if he'd be sad if any part of my body changed a lot through this whole process. I expected him to make some crack about my boobs getting smaller or something but instead he told me last night the one thing he'd like to see change is for me to have more confidence about my body. That is doesn't matter what size I am (and he's loved me when I've weighed 150 and on our wedding day when I weighed 220) I am at my most sexy when I love myself. First off, how amazing is he? and second, I know he's right but I don't know how to do it. If any of you do, please share it with me.
I used to think that once I found someone like TJ it would help my flawed thinking about my body but I know that's not true. Self confidence isn't found in anyone else, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to just get it. I was talking with a friend of mine and we said that if someone asked most women to make a list their body's ten biggest flaws, they could write it five mins and come up with more than ten. If someone asked the same women to write the ten best things about their bodies my friend and I both agreed that we'd struggle to get ten and it would take a while. Why is that? I mean really? Why is it easier to see the bad in ourselves instead of the good. I honestly don't know.
I don't know why most women would rather be a size 2 or 4 when most men think a size 6 and 8 is sexier.
I don't know and I feel like a bad feminist for not knowing. I'd love to say it's the fashion industry and hollywood but that feels like such a cop out. I feel more intellegent than to be seduced by an actress in a movie or a picture in a magazine, but I don't know.
Maybe that should be the title of this post...I don't know.
I titled this entry one of my favorite quotes about health. It's about progress not perfection. I'll title my blog this quote after everyone of my free days because my free day is about the fact that I'm not perfect. I am making progress but I'm not perfect and I'll drive myself mad if I only think about all the ways I'm not perfect instead of all the ways I've progressed.
Last night I asked TJ what he loved about my body because it's good for me to see myself through his eyes. He said he loves it all and then I asked him if he'd be sad if any part of my body changed a lot through this whole process. I expected him to make some crack about my boobs getting smaller or something but instead he told me last night the one thing he'd like to see change is for me to have more confidence about my body. That is doesn't matter what size I am (and he's loved me when I've weighed 150 and on our wedding day when I weighed 220) I am at my most sexy when I love myself. First off, how amazing is he? and second, I know he's right but I don't know how to do it. If any of you do, please share it with me.
I used to think that once I found someone like TJ it would help my flawed thinking about my body but I know that's not true. Self confidence isn't found in anyone else, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to just get it. I was talking with a friend of mine and we said that if someone asked most women to make a list their body's ten biggest flaws, they could write it five mins and come up with more than ten. If someone asked the same women to write the ten best things about their bodies my friend and I both agreed that we'd struggle to get ten and it would take a while. Why is that? I mean really? Why is it easier to see the bad in ourselves instead of the good. I honestly don't know.
I don't know why most women would rather be a size 2 or 4 when most men think a size 6 and 8 is sexier.
I don't know and I feel like a bad feminist for not knowing. I'd love to say it's the fashion industry and hollywood but that feels like such a cop out. I feel more intellegent than to be seduced by an actress in a movie or a picture in a magazine, but I don't know.
Maybe that should be the title of this post...I don't know.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
You can go out to eat!
So, I thought yesterday was going to be difficult but because of an amazing husband and awesome friends--it was great!
The reason I was worried about it was because we went to one of our best friend's daughter's baptism and after there was going to be a luncheon. Normally, this kind of event is a bit challenge for me because the food is usually less than healthy. I had told myself that I was going to get up early to workout and eat before so I wouldn't be hungry, but my bed was better at debating this issue when push came to shove. The baptism was beautiful and emotional and I was feeling so good afterward until I thought about the luncheon. I was starving and just hoped there would be something there I could eat. Bless my friend, Mary, she had prepared a spread of cucumbers, pomegranates, carrots, celery, cheese, wheat crackers, sugar snap peas, low fat ranch, grapes, and salsa. I was so happy! I could eat all of it! I don't count fruit in my calories so I certainly enjoyed the grapes and pomegranates! It was just wonderful and it made me wonder why more people don't have party spreads like this? Why don't I? Everyone was happy and even my husband said he didn't miss the cupcakes and funeral potatoes that are usually at these sorts of events. I think this will be a new goal of mine, when I'm asked to bring something to a party I'm going to bring something healthy. It was just awesome.
Later that night, TJ (my awesome husband) wanted to go out to dinner, so we decided to go to Applebees because we had a gift certificate and I knew they had under 550 calorie dinners on their menu. This didn't keep me from being skeptical. I was sure under 550 calories would mean small portions of bland food with a calorie count of 549 each. So, I took out my iphone and looked up the nutritional information for each meal and I was pleasantly surprised. I decided to go with the roasted garlic steak meal for 450 calories (that includes sides) and 42g of protein. It was really good and the perfect size. It just made me happy to know that there are options out there. You can get the nutritional info for just about any restaurant and can make a smart choice. You don't have to feel like eating out is hard, or torturous, you can enjoy! I also like to always remember that you can ask for a grilled chicken breast and veggies almost anywhere you go and stay on track. This is one thing that is really great because sometimes when people diet they restrict so much. This goal for me is not about a diet, it's about a life style change, and I plan on going out to eat in the future. It's nice to be informed. I also had enough calories left over for a little treat!
Here are my stats from yesturday:
6 turkey slices Calories: 138 Protein: 12
1 cup cottage cheese Calories:120 Protein: 22
sugar snap peas Calories: 35 Protein: 2
8 Wheat Thins Calories: 35 Protein: 0
1 slice Chedder Cheese Calories: 115 Protein: 7
1/2 cucumber Calories: 11 Protein: 0
Ranch Dip 1tbs Calories: 38 Protein: 1
1/2 carrot Calories: 15 Protein: 3
Applebees Roasted garlic steak dinner Calories: 450 Protein: 42
Popcorn: Calories: 200 Protein: 0
All natural peanut butter cups Calories: 210 Protein: 5
Totals
Calories: 1357
Protein: 94
Water: 120 oz
Excersise: none
The reason I was worried about it was because we went to one of our best friend's daughter's baptism and after there was going to be a luncheon. Normally, this kind of event is a bit challenge for me because the food is usually less than healthy. I had told myself that I was going to get up early to workout and eat before so I wouldn't be hungry, but my bed was better at debating this issue when push came to shove. The baptism was beautiful and emotional and I was feeling so good afterward until I thought about the luncheon. I was starving and just hoped there would be something there I could eat. Bless my friend, Mary, she had prepared a spread of cucumbers, pomegranates, carrots, celery, cheese, wheat crackers, sugar snap peas, low fat ranch, grapes, and salsa. I was so happy! I could eat all of it! I don't count fruit in my calories so I certainly enjoyed the grapes and pomegranates! It was just wonderful and it made me wonder why more people don't have party spreads like this? Why don't I? Everyone was happy and even my husband said he didn't miss the cupcakes and funeral potatoes that are usually at these sorts of events. I think this will be a new goal of mine, when I'm asked to bring something to a party I'm going to bring something healthy. It was just awesome.
Later that night, TJ (my awesome husband) wanted to go out to dinner, so we decided to go to Applebees because we had a gift certificate and I knew they had under 550 calorie dinners on their menu. This didn't keep me from being skeptical. I was sure under 550 calories would mean small portions of bland food with a calorie count of 549 each. So, I took out my iphone and looked up the nutritional information for each meal and I was pleasantly surprised. I decided to go with the roasted garlic steak meal for 450 calories (that includes sides) and 42g of protein. It was really good and the perfect size. It just made me happy to know that there are options out there. You can get the nutritional info for just about any restaurant and can make a smart choice. You don't have to feel like eating out is hard, or torturous, you can enjoy! I also like to always remember that you can ask for a grilled chicken breast and veggies almost anywhere you go and stay on track. This is one thing that is really great because sometimes when people diet they restrict so much. This goal for me is not about a diet, it's about a life style change, and I plan on going out to eat in the future. It's nice to be informed. I also had enough calories left over for a little treat!
Here are my stats from yesturday:
6 turkey slices Calories: 138 Protein: 12
1 cup cottage cheese Calories:120 Protein: 22
sugar snap peas Calories: 35 Protein: 2
8 Wheat Thins Calories: 35 Protein: 0
1 slice Chedder Cheese Calories: 115 Protein: 7
1/2 cucumber Calories: 11 Protein: 0
Ranch Dip 1tbs Calories: 38 Protein: 1
1/2 carrot Calories: 15 Protein: 3
Applebees Roasted garlic steak dinner Calories: 450 Protein: 42
Popcorn: Calories: 200 Protein: 0
All natural peanut butter cups Calories: 210 Protein: 5
Totals
Calories: 1357
Protein: 94
Water: 120 oz
Excersise: none
Saturday, January 5, 2013
It's better than you think.
Another day and I have to say, the good thing about healthy eating is you can eat a lot! I'm having a hard time reaching my calories because the food with enough protein keeps me full for a long time. Now, something I have to say, I don't eat anything I don't like and that's the truth. Luckily I love chicken and vegetables and I don't count the fruit, remember, so I'm eating more than it seems. I also realize that I need to mix up what I eat or I'll get bored. So far this week I've eaten the same things and I need to make sure I don't get into a rut.
Yesterday I went on Pinterest to look at clothes instead if recipes, to keep pumping myself up for all the cute stuff I want to wear and I couldn't help notice how much we idolize skinny. Some of these girls are sooooo tiny and it worries me. What worries me most is that I get caught up in it too. I wish my thighs wouldn't touch and I secretly want to look like Kristen Bell and I hate myself for it. I'm a feminist and very against negative and unhealthy body image. I want all women to feel beautiful no matter what. So why can't I? I don't have an answer but do think this has something to do with my inability to lose weight. Somewhere I feel like a hypocrite. Anyone else feel this way? Where does healthy stop and vanity start? I don't know...
Anyway, here are my details for today.
Frosted mini wheats calories: 183 Protein: 4
1/2 cup of skim milk Calories: 40 Protein: 4
4 slices of turkey Calories: 92 Protein: 8
2 egg whites Calories: 34 Protein: 8
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Lite & Fit yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
Sandwich slims Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Sour Cream Calories: 80 Protein: 4
Guacamole Calories: 60 Protein: 1
Lettuce Calories: 45 Protein: 3
Shredded Cheese Calories: 100 Protein: 6
Ground Turkey Calories: 340 Protein: 42
Totals
Calories: 1,199
Protein: 98
Water: 144 oz
Excersise: 30 mins strength
So there it is. Thank you again for reading and please don't be afraid to comment!
Yesterday I went on Pinterest to look at clothes instead if recipes, to keep pumping myself up for all the cute stuff I want to wear and I couldn't help notice how much we idolize skinny. Some of these girls are sooooo tiny and it worries me. What worries me most is that I get caught up in it too. I wish my thighs wouldn't touch and I secretly want to look like Kristen Bell and I hate myself for it. I'm a feminist and very against negative and unhealthy body image. I want all women to feel beautiful no matter what. So why can't I? I don't have an answer but do think this has something to do with my inability to lose weight. Somewhere I feel like a hypocrite. Anyone else feel this way? Where does healthy stop and vanity start? I don't know...
Anyway, here are my details for today.
Frosted mini wheats calories: 183 Protein: 4
1/2 cup of skim milk Calories: 40 Protein: 4
4 slices of turkey Calories: 92 Protein: 8
2 egg whites Calories: 34 Protein: 8
Cheese Calories: 45 Protein: 4
Lite & Fit yogurt Calories: 80 Protein: 12
Sandwich slims Calories: 100 Protein: 2
Sour Cream Calories: 80 Protein: 4
Guacamole Calories: 60 Protein: 1
Lettuce Calories: 45 Protein: 3
Shredded Cheese Calories: 100 Protein: 6
Ground Turkey Calories: 340 Protein: 42
Totals
Calories: 1,199
Protein: 98
Water: 144 oz
Excersise: 30 mins strength
So there it is. Thank you again for reading and please don't be afraid to comment!
Friday, January 4, 2013
Sore, sore, sore!
So, another day and I'm feeling really good! I do have to tell you guys, it's been a while since I've worked out consecutively and I am feeling it!! I can barely stand up and I haven't even been doing stuff that is too hard. That's how out of shape I am. Oh well, it's all about the progress and sore muscles mean that progress is being made.
I haven't had too many cravings yet, which is good but I think that has something to do with the fact that I have a cheat day so anytime I really want something bad, I just think, "you can have it on Sunday and you can wait until Sunday." I think this free day may be the key to my long term success. I know it may add some initial time to my weight loss but I just have to remember that it took me a while to gain this weight so it will take time to lose it as well.
Okay, here is what I ate yesterday:
Breakfast Sandwich
2 turkey slices calories: 46 protein: 4
2 egg whites calories: 34 protein: 8
cheese calories: 45 protein: 4
sandwich slim calories: 100 protein: 2
all natural peanut butter calories: 210 protein: 7
4 turkey slices calories: 92 protein: 8
1/2 c cottage cheese calories: 80 protein: 15
Lite and Fit yogurt calories: 80 protein: 12
3c air popped popcorn calories: 90 protein: 0
1 cucumber calories: 45 protein: 0
1 grilled chicken breast calories: 110 protein: 22
1/4 c quinoa calories 160 protein: 6
Edamame calories: 110 protein: 9
Total Calories: 1202
Total Protein: 97
Water 168 oz
Exercise: Turbo Jam: Punch Kick and Jam 50 min
I was lower on calories than I wanted to be and had intended to eat again once more, but had one of those days where time just got away from me and I was too busy to notice I was hungry. That sounds good at first, but keeping my body constantly fueled is part of this whole thing so I will try a little harder tomorrow to plan a little better. Let me know what you're thinking and what you'd like to see more of less of on this blog and thank you for reading!
I haven't had too many cravings yet, which is good but I think that has something to do with the fact that I have a cheat day so anytime I really want something bad, I just think, "you can have it on Sunday and you can wait until Sunday." I think this free day may be the key to my long term success. I know it may add some initial time to my weight loss but I just have to remember that it took me a while to gain this weight so it will take time to lose it as well.
Okay, here is what I ate yesterday:
Breakfast Sandwich
2 turkey slices calories: 46 protein: 4
2 egg whites calories: 34 protein: 8
cheese calories: 45 protein: 4
sandwich slim calories: 100 protein: 2
all natural peanut butter calories: 210 protein: 7
4 turkey slices calories: 92 protein: 8
1/2 c cottage cheese calories: 80 protein: 15
Lite and Fit yogurt calories: 80 protein: 12
3c air popped popcorn calories: 90 protein: 0
1 cucumber calories: 45 protein: 0
1 grilled chicken breast calories: 110 protein: 22
1/4 c quinoa calories 160 protein: 6
Edamame calories: 110 protein: 9
Total Calories: 1202
Total Protein: 97
Water 168 oz
Exercise: Turbo Jam: Punch Kick and Jam 50 min
I was lower on calories than I wanted to be and had intended to eat again once more, but had one of those days where time just got away from me and I was too busy to notice I was hungry. That sounds good at first, but keeping my body constantly fueled is part of this whole thing so I will try a little harder tomorrow to plan a little better. Let me know what you're thinking and what you'd like to see more of less of on this blog and thank you for reading!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
First day...going great!
Alright, here's what I ate yesturday, so far I'm doing really well.
Calories Protein
Breakfast Sandwich:
Two egg whites 34 8
Whole Wheat Sandwich Slim 100 2
Cheese (weight watchers) 45 4
2 Turkey Slices 46 4
Lite & Fit Greek Yogurt 80 12
6 Turkey Slices 138 12
Sugar Snap Peas 53 3
½ c Cottage Cheese 80 15
All Natural Peanut Butter 210 7
Whole Wheat Bagel 250 12
Whey Protein Powder (2 scoops) 120 25
8oz Skim Milk 80 8
Lightly sauced Steam fresh 150 4
Chicken Breast 110 22
Totals 1496 134
Water 168oz
Exercise Abs Diet Workout video 2
Strength training and abs
35 mins
Today I want to talk about this Breakfast sandwich I had yesterday. It’s by far one of my favorite things to eat and one of the easiest as well!
This idea is directly from the Biggest Loser Cookbook, an awesome cookbook by the way, and takes less than 5 minutes to make. First, you take a basic cereal bowl (make sure it can go into the microwave) and spray it with cooking spray. You then separate two egg whites into the bowl, you can use one or two depending on taste, and the reason for egg whites only is because they are all the protein and none of the cholesterol. I microwave them for twenty seconds at a time until they are cooked through. During the egg whites cooking, you take your whole-wheat sandwich slim or English muffin and toast it. Now, if you don’t know what a sandwich slim is they can be found in the bread isle next to the hamburger buns usually and are basically a slim hamburger bun. What’s so great about these slims are they are only 100 calories and really can fill your bread want. I have a huge love of bread and these really help me keep that in check. (I swear, I could eat an entire loaf of great bread without so much as a blink.) I use these for sandwiches, hamburgers, just about anything! Now, it is important that you get whole-wheat. 100%. This makes sure you’re getting the most nutrients from your bread and it’s really important you make sure there is no high fructose corn syrup in your bread at all. Okay, back to the breakfast sandwich, when the slim or English muffin is toasted, I spray it with a little bit of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spray, salt and pepper the eggs, add a slice of cheese, two slices of turkey or turkey bacon and put it all together! For the cheese I use the weight watchers singles because they only have 45 calories and melt deliciously. This breakfast sandwich is under 300 calories, is filled with protein and great with an orange in the morning. It’s very fast to make, and will live up to any kind of fast food breakfast sandwich you can think of. Try it. It’s awesome.
Thank you again for reading, and any comments would be appreciated!! See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The Plan
Okay, here is my plan.
First, I am counting calories. I know some people really hate doing this but it works. I downloaded an app. on my phone and I'm keeping track of everything I eat and I'm going to post it here. Yes, that's right, everything. I know that may seem like too much but I just think that if I saw someone who was losing weight, knowing what they are eating is something I would want to see. If Jillian Michaels had a blog where she wrote down her diet I would look at it everyday. (I'm in no way saying that I am a fitness professional or look like Jillian Michaels...yet) My aim is to eat between 1400 and 1500 calories a day. I've calculated this number based on my age, current weight, pounds I wish to lose and how much time I want to lose them in. Don't worry, this is a very healthy amount of calories for someone my size who wishes to lose weight.
Second, I'm counting my protein. Now, I'm taking a little from a lot of different programs out there and I'm choosing to focus on lean protein instead of fat or sugar or sodium levels. I can get too overwhelmed by all the healthy habits I'm supposed to have or all the percentages I'm supposed to keep track of so I've chosen calories and protein. Why protein? It's worked for me in the past and protein (lean protein) helps you feel fuller longer and makes your muscles stronger. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn. It just makes sense to me and steers me personally into the direction of better food. My goal is to eat 90g of protein a day.
Third, I'm going to drink water like there is no tomorrow. This is such an important part of any health regimen and I really feel is the key to feeling great. Sure, you'll have to pee every hour but each time you do you can think "I'm losing weight and one pee closer to my goal" I want to drink 120oz of water a day.
Fourth, I'm exercising six times a week. I alternate between cardio and strength every other day. I use videos, the outdoors, treadmill, anything I can find but I don't have a membership at a gym. I don't like them. I also exercise at least 30 mins and no more than 60 mins. I've had a problem with over exercising in the past and this whole thing is about finding balance. Besides, it's all about what you eat anyway and if anyone tells you otherwise, they are lying.
Fifth, I'm measuring myself once a month and weighing myself once a week. The measurements are due to the fact that a scale can lie to you from time to time and drive you crazy, numbers are numbers. Only weighing once a week will also prevent craziness. I have some friends who weigh everyday and I think that can just mess with your mind. Once a week is an accurate indication of where you are and where you need to go.
Sixth, I'm not counting the calories in fruit and I'm cheating once a week for a whole day. This may slow down my overall progress and add a month or two but I need this to stay sane and feel good about myself. One day won't ruin everything and I need to not feel bad about myself when I want to slip. I can also choose my day based on what is going on in my life to help me stress less. You'll see as I go through my journey what I mean.
Well, there it is, my master plan. I feel really good about this and am so excited! I'll post each day what I ate and did the day before and give helpful tips and recipes I find along the way. I'll make sure each workout is logged and if it's a workout I do myself, I'll be really detailed if you want to follow along too.
So, here are my starting stats and my goals:
Weight: 173
Goal weight: 140 to 145
That is 33 lbs to 28 lbs to lose.
Date to lose weight by: June 1, 2013 (We'll see, but I feel like it's very realistic)
That's a little over 1.5 pounds a week.
Calories a day: 1400-1500
Water: 120 oz
Lean Protein: 90g
Measurements:
waist (bottom of ribcage): 32.5
chest: 39
bellybutton: 36
butt: 40.5
left thigh: 25
right thigh: 25
left calf: 16.5
right calf: 17
hips: 39.5
right arm: 14
left arm: 14
Starting tomorrow I'll post what I'm eating, exercising, doing and feeling. Thank you for sharing this with me, knowing someone out there is reading this is keeping me motivated! See you tomorrow!
First, I am counting calories. I know some people really hate doing this but it works. I downloaded an app. on my phone and I'm keeping track of everything I eat and I'm going to post it here. Yes, that's right, everything. I know that may seem like too much but I just think that if I saw someone who was losing weight, knowing what they are eating is something I would want to see. If Jillian Michaels had a blog where she wrote down her diet I would look at it everyday. (I'm in no way saying that I am a fitness professional or look like Jillian Michaels...yet) My aim is to eat between 1400 and 1500 calories a day. I've calculated this number based on my age, current weight, pounds I wish to lose and how much time I want to lose them in. Don't worry, this is a very healthy amount of calories for someone my size who wishes to lose weight.
Second, I'm counting my protein. Now, I'm taking a little from a lot of different programs out there and I'm choosing to focus on lean protein instead of fat or sugar or sodium levels. I can get too overwhelmed by all the healthy habits I'm supposed to have or all the percentages I'm supposed to keep track of so I've chosen calories and protein. Why protein? It's worked for me in the past and protein (lean protein) helps you feel fuller longer and makes your muscles stronger. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn. It just makes sense to me and steers me personally into the direction of better food. My goal is to eat 90g of protein a day.
Third, I'm going to drink water like there is no tomorrow. This is such an important part of any health regimen and I really feel is the key to feeling great. Sure, you'll have to pee every hour but each time you do you can think "I'm losing weight and one pee closer to my goal" I want to drink 120oz of water a day.
Fourth, I'm exercising six times a week. I alternate between cardio and strength every other day. I use videos, the outdoors, treadmill, anything I can find but I don't have a membership at a gym. I don't like them. I also exercise at least 30 mins and no more than 60 mins. I've had a problem with over exercising in the past and this whole thing is about finding balance. Besides, it's all about what you eat anyway and if anyone tells you otherwise, they are lying.
Fifth, I'm measuring myself once a month and weighing myself once a week. The measurements are due to the fact that a scale can lie to you from time to time and drive you crazy, numbers are numbers. Only weighing once a week will also prevent craziness. I have some friends who weigh everyday and I think that can just mess with your mind. Once a week is an accurate indication of where you are and where you need to go.
Sixth, I'm not counting the calories in fruit and I'm cheating once a week for a whole day. This may slow down my overall progress and add a month or two but I need this to stay sane and feel good about myself. One day won't ruin everything and I need to not feel bad about myself when I want to slip. I can also choose my day based on what is going on in my life to help me stress less. You'll see as I go through my journey what I mean.
Well, there it is, my master plan. I feel really good about this and am so excited! I'll post each day what I ate and did the day before and give helpful tips and recipes I find along the way. I'll make sure each workout is logged and if it's a workout I do myself, I'll be really detailed if you want to follow along too.
So, here are my starting stats and my goals:
Weight: 173
Goal weight: 140 to 145
That is 33 lbs to 28 lbs to lose.
Date to lose weight by: June 1, 2013 (We'll see, but I feel like it's very realistic)
That's a little over 1.5 pounds a week.
Calories a day: 1400-1500
Water: 120 oz
Lean Protein: 90g
Measurements:
waist (bottom of ribcage): 32.5
chest: 39
bellybutton: 36
butt: 40.5
left thigh: 25
right thigh: 25
left calf: 16.5
right calf: 17
hips: 39.5
right arm: 14
left arm: 14
Starting tomorrow I'll post what I'm eating, exercising, doing and feeling. Thank you for sharing this with me, knowing someone out there is reading this is keeping me motivated! See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
It Begins....
So, I have decided to start a blog.
This blog of mine is to document my journey to better fitness in 2013. Before I tell you much more, I’d like to tell you why I’m starting this blog.
Health and fitness has always been a struggle for me. Now, I am not obese but I am overweight and have been since high school. I’m about 25 to 30 pounds away from what medical science says I should weigh. (Probably way more according to that group of people who may or may not exist that makes us all feel like we should look like a super model but I'm not paying any attention to that.) Anyway, I know that I am not as healthy as I could be and I want to do better.
Now, I’ve tried this before and have failed. I’ve done really well at weight loss competitions but have gained weight back after the competitive drive is gone. I’ve tried to be moderate and “just make good choices” but I’m really good at convincing myself that “this one piece of cheesecake won’t hurt”, and now I’m trying to combine everything I’ve learned into a new plan and that plan is this blog. I want to be honest, brutally honest about this journey as I go through it. I’m not looking to be pretty or cute about any of this I’m going to be honest.
My first bit of honesty will be to admit that this isn’t only about health. I wish I could tell you that looking a certain way was not part of my agenda—it would be awesome if I was a better person than that, but I’m not. One reason I’m doing this is because I want to change the way my body looks. This isn’t my first or only reason but it is the reason I’m most ashamed of so I’m getting it out of the way. I want to wear a strapless dress and a bikini. There. I’ve said it. I know that this will make me not only look better but also I want to be better. I’m hoping by getting this part of my life where I want it, I can become a better person in the process.
The other reasons are that I want to feel better, I want to be in shape, I want to complete this goal, and I want to figure out how to live without thinking about food so much. The biggest reason for this blog is that I want to conquer food the right way. I want to enjoy good food the right way. My general problem with food is, I eat when I’m happy, I eat when I’m bored, I eat when I’m sad and I would like to only eat when I’m hungry. I’m hoping by being very detailed and honest about my journey I can figure this whole thing out and if I help someone along the way, provided they don’t get super bored by my logging everything I do, then awesome.
It helps me achieve a goal when I have to answer to someone, so I am answering to you.
Thank you for being a part of my journey.
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